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BOARD MEMBERS Michael Lembo, President Hyunju Kwak, Vice President Sheila Brogan Saurabh Dani Cristopher Kaufman

ADMINISTRATION Thomas A. Gorman, Ed.D.

Acting Superintendent Stacie Poelstra

Asst. Superintendent Scott Bisig

Business Administrator/Board Secretary

EDUCATION CENTER 49 COTTAGE PLACE RIDGEWOOD, NJ 07450

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Pursuant to the requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6, et. seq., notice is hereby given

that the Ridgewood Board of Education will hold an Executive Session at 5:30 pm on Monday January 25, 2021

to discuss personnel. No action will be taken at this meeting. The Regular Public Meeting will begin at 7:00 pm

on Monday, January 25, 2021. Due to the health concerns related to COVID-19, the maximum number of people

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BOARD OF EDUCATION Ridgewood, New Jersey

January 25, 2021

EXECUTIVE SESSION

5:30 p.m.

AGENDA

* * * * * I. Personnel Dr. Gorman

BOARD OF EDUCATION Ridgewood, New Jersey

January 25 , 2021 Education Center

Executive Session

5:30 p.m. Regular Public Meeting

7:00 p.m.

AGENDA * * * * *

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The Public can also view by streaming on our District Website or Fios Channel 77 MEETING REGULATIONS

At all regular meetings, two opportunities are provided for citizens to make comments. The public comment period will be scheduled after student presentations. The second comment period will be at approximately 9:00 p.m. or just prior to the end of the meeting, whichever occurs first. The first opportunity may be limited by the presiding officer to conclude at about 8:00 p.m. in order for the Board to continue with its scheduled agenda. The second opportunity will occur at about 9:00 p.m. at the discretion of the presiding officer taking into consideration a break in the agenda. At every opportunity for public comment, citizens are invited to comment on subjects on the agenda or general topics. At the discretion of the presiding officer, public comments may be permitted at other times. Please remember this is a public meeting. Anything you say will be a public record. As a result, pursuant to law, the Board of Education cannot respond to you publicRely concerning certain matters, such as those regarding an individual student or personnel. If there is a matter that you wish to remain private concerning personnel or students, please contact the Superintendent’s Office. Public comment periods shall also be governed by the following rules: 1. Persons wishing to speak must, upon being recognized, rise, sign in, and state their names and

addresses. 2. Each speaker shall be limited to four minutes. The Board Recorder will note the time. A speaker who

has not finished in the allotted time will be directed by the presiding officer to summarize quickly and relinquish the floor within 30 seconds (Ref: Bylaw 0167)

3. Comments shall be limited to issues. If personal remarks or discourteous statements are made, the presiding officer shall require the speaker to stop.

4. All statements shall be directed to the presiding officer, no participant may address or question Board members individually.

5. No participants may speak more than once on the same topic until all others who wish to speak on that topic have been heard.

6. Questions requiring investigation shall be referred by the Board to the Superintendent’s Office for consideration and later response. A participant may be asked to submit such questions in written format.

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REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING January 25, 2021

I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Mr. Lembo

II. FLAG SALUTE AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mr. Lembo

III. OPENING STATEMENT BY PRESIDING OFFICER Mr. Lembo

IV. PRESENTATIONS Mr. Lembo

A. Student Representative Report Dr. Gorman

V. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Mr. Lembo

VI. PUBLIC HEARING ON POLICY & REGULATION 2361 - ACCEPTANCE USE OF COMPUTER NETWORKS/COMPUTERS/PERSONAL ELECTRONIC DEVICES (PEDs) AND RESOURCES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CHILDREN’S INTERNET PROTECTION ACT AND THE NEIGHBORHOOD CHILDREN’S INTERNET PROTECTION ACT (as listed in Attachment A)

Mr. Lembo

A. Discussion on changes to policy since last year. Dr. Gorman

B. Comments from the Public. Mr. Lembo

C. Certification of Ridgewood Public Schools compliance with the Children’s Internet Protection and Neighborhood Children’s Internet Protection Act. i. Approval: Certification of Ridgewood Public Schools Compliance with the Children’s Internet Protection Act and Neighborhood Children’s Internet Protection Act The Ridgewood Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the certification that the Ridgewood Public Schools, including media centers/libraries in district, are in compliance with the Children’s Internet Protection Act and Neighborhood Children’s Internet Protection Act and that the school district enforces the requirements of these Acts and Policy.

Dr. Gorman

D. Close Public Hearing on Policy & Regulation 2361 Acceptance Use of Computer Networks/Computers/Personal Electronic Device (PEDs) and REsources in Accordance with the CHildren’s Internet Protection Act and the Neighborhood Children’s Internet Protection Act

Mr. Lembo

VII. PRESENTATIONS Dr. Gorman

A. Gifted and Talented Program ➢ Ms. Stacie Poelstra

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VIII. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT Dr. Gorman

A. Superintendent Remarks Dr. Gorman

IX. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORTS ➢ Finance

○ November Financial Reports

Dr. Gorman and Mr. Bisig

X. CONSENT ITEMS: REGULAR AND ROUTINE ISSUES Dr. Gorman

A. ATTENDANCE AT CONFERENCES The Ridgewood Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves Attendance at Conferences, as listed on Attachment B.

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B. ADMINISTRATION Dr. Gorman

i. Approval: New Community School Courses for Spring 2021 The Ridgewood Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of schools, approves the New Community School Courses for Spring 2021, as listed on Attachment C. The Board has received background information.

Dr. Gorman

C. CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION Dr. Gorman

i. Approval: Field Trips The Ridgewood Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves field trips as listed on Attachment D.

Dr. Gorman

ii. Approval: Agreement with Nicole Baker, Academic Assessment Center The Ridgewood Public Schools upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the contract with Nicole Baker, MA, Ed.S., LPA, Academic Assessment Center for psychoeducational evaluations to aid in the determination of appropriate services for students through the 2020-2021 school year; the cost for evaluation is $1,600.00. The Board has received background information.

Dr. Gorman

iii. Approval: Agreement with Dr. Suzanne F. Plowman, Ph.D., Plowman Psychological Services, Inc. The Ridgewood Public Schools upon the recommendation of

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the Superintendent of Schools, approves the contract with Dr. Suzanne F. Plowman, Ph.D., Plowman Psychological Services Inc for the provision of Psychological evaluation services in order to support students who require additional assessments and/or management services as per their Individual Educational Program for the 2020-2021 school year, at an estimated rate not to exceed $2,300. The Board has received background information.

iv. Approval: Agreement with Marion Sacharoff for the provision of CST/LDT-C Services The Ridgewood Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendentof Schools, approves the agreement with Marion Sacharoff for the provision of CST/LDT-C services for twelve weeks to support students who require additional IEP support and/or management services as per their individual Education Program, beginning January 11, 2021 through April 18, 2021, at the hourly rate of $100 per hour, not to exceed six hours per day. The Board has received background information.

Dr. Gorman

v. Approval: Budgeted 2020 Extended School Year Out of District Placements The Ridgewood Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the budgeted 2020 Extended School Year out of district placements, as listed below.

Dr. Gorman

2020 ESY Out-Of-District Placements

SCHOOL # OF STUDENTS

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D. HUMAN RESOURCES Dr. Gorman

i. Appointments Dr. Gorman

The Ridgewood Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the appointments listed below, subject to receipt of appropriate documentation and the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) certificate, if required.

Teachers

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ARANEO, Angela - Speech Language Specialist (tenure track), Glen School, effective March 1, 2021, or as soon after as possible, through June 23, 2021, pending verification of employment as outlined by Chapter 5. Ms. Araneo possesses an NJDOE Standard Certificate as a Speech Language Specialist. Account # 11-000-216-104-00-01-019-000

$71,215 Cl. MA, St. 5

prorated

ALEXANDER, Elianne - Speech Language Specialist (tenure track), Hawes School, effective February 8, 2021, or as soon after as possible, through June 23, 2021, pending verification of employment as outlined by Chapter 5. Ms. Alexander possesses an NJDOE Standard Certificate as a Speech Language Specialist. Account # 11-000-216-104-00-02-019-000

$71,215 Cl. MA, St. 5

prorated

Long-term Substitute

FREY, Troy - Music Teacher, Ridgewood High School, effective March 22, 2021 through May 7, 2021, at a daily rate of $150 per day, until the assignment ends. Mr. Frey possesses an NJDOE Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing as a Music Teacher. Account # 11-140-100-101-04-10-019-000

Classroom Aides/Lunchroom Aide

FELDHAHN, Kathryn* - Lunchroom Aide, Somerville School, effective January 26, 2021, or as soon after as possible, through June 22, 2021, pending verification of employment as outlined by Chapter 5, 3 hours per day, 5 days per week, at an hourly rate of $17.50. Account # 11-000-262-107-00-05-005-001

LEE, Sungsu - Self-Contained (RED) Special Education Classroom Aide, Glen School, effective January 26, 2021, or as soon after as possible, through June 22, 2021, pending verification of employment as outlined by Chapter 5, 5.75 hours per day, 5 days per week, at an hourly rate of $17.50. Account # 11-216-100-106-00-01-024-001

SAWYER, Marcia - Resource Room Special Education Classroom Aide, Willard School, effective January 26, 2021, or as soon after as possible, through June 22, 2021, pending verification of employment as outlined by Chapter 5, 5.75 hours per day, 5 days per week, at an hourly rate of $17.50. Account # 11-213-100-106-00-07-024-001

TELEMAQUE, Kerwin - Resource Room Special Education Classroom Aide, Ridgewood High School, effective January

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26, 2021, or as soon after as possible, through June 22, 2021, pending verification of employment as outlined by Chapter 5, 5.75 hours per day, 5 days per week, at an hourly rate of $17.50. Account # 11-213-100-106-00-10-024-001

TULIPANO, Traci - Self-Contained (RED) Special Education Classroom Aide, Glen School, effective February 22, 2021, or as soon after as possible, through June 22, 2021, pending verification of employment as outlined by Chapter 5, 5.75 hours per day, 5 days per week, at an hourly rate of $17.50. Account # 11-216-100-106-00-01-024-001

Ridgewood Community School Employees – Spring Semester 2021

Resolved that the list of individuals listed on Attachment E, be approved to work for the Ridgewood Community School for the Spring 2021 Semester. Salary range is $25-$75 per hour and/or $12-$125 per participant and/or $65-$475 per course. Account # 13-423-100-101-00-60-060-001 (Junior Education) Account # 13-424-100-101-00-60-060-001 (Driver Education) Account # 13-602-100-101-00-60-060-001 (Adult Education)

Home Instructors, on an as-needed basis, for the 2020-2021 School Year

Ridgewood High School

Linda Chamesian , Social Studies Teacher, at an hourly rate of $60.32. Account #11-150-100-101-00-24-024-001 (Regular Education) Account #11-219-100-101-00-24-024-001 (Special Education)

______________ *Related to staff member

ii. Change of Assignments Dr. Gorman

The Ridgewood Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following change of assignments, as listed below.

Revision: FELDHAHN, Karen - from Resource Room Special Education Classroom Aide, Somerville School, 5.75 hours per day, 5 days per week, to Lunchroom Aide, Somerville School, effective February 2, 2021 through June 22, 2021, 3 hours per day, 5 days per week, approved by the Board at its meeting on January 11, 2021, to Resource Room

Hourly rate will remain the

same

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Special Education Classroom Aide, Somerville School, 5.75 hours per day, 5 days per week, effective December 7, 2020 through June 22, 2021. Account # 11-23-100-106-00-05-024-001

MANNION, Erin - from Permanent Substitute, George Washington Middle School, 5.75 hours per day, 5 days per week, to General Secretary, Somerville School, effective February 1, 2021 through June 30, 2021. Account # 11-000-240-105-00-05-005-001

From: $24.35 per hour

To: $38,012 Cl.IV-10M, St. 3

prorated

iii. Resignation

The Ridgewood Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the resignations listed below.

Dr. Gorman

Classroom Aide

BINI, Natalie - Self-Contained (RED) Special Education Classroom Aide, Glen School, effective January 18, 2021.

FEENEY, Rory - Resource Room Special Education Classroom Aide, Hawes School, effective February 8, 2021.

iv. Resignation for the Purpose of Retirement Dr. Gorman

The Ridgewood Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the resignation for the purpose of retirement listed below.

Teachers

ANTONELLIS, Donna - Librarian/Media Specialist, Travell School, effective July 1, 2021, with twenty years of Ridgewood service.

McCANN, Eileen - Special Education (RED) Teacher, Glen School, effective July 1, 2021, with thirty-one years of Ridgewood service.

v. Leave of Absence Dr. Gorman

The Ridgewood Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the leave of absence listed below.

GELENIUS, Mariann – Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant, Benjamin Franklin Middle School, effective January 4, 2021 through April 16, 2021, with a reinstatement

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date of April 19, 2021, using days in accordance with the REA/Board Agreement and utilizing the FMLA and/or NJFLA leave entitlement.

vi. Supplemental Pay Beyond Contract Dr. Gorman

The Ridgewood Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the supplemental pay beyond contract, listed below.

Somerville School

Clubs and Activities - 2020-2021 School Year

Virtual Handchimes Club

● Alicia Vitale, total stipend of $450. Account # 11-401-100-101-00-05-005-001

Yoga Club

● Lauren Carr , total stipend of $350 Account # 11-401-100-101-00-05-005-001

Willard School

Clubs and Activities - 2020-2021 School Year

Student Leadership

● Rebecca Dodd and Jerome Ong, each total stipend of $400.

Account # 11-401-100-101-07-007-001

Variety Show

● Jerome Ong and David Pfeiffer, each not to exceed 15 hours, each at an hourly rate of $40.17.

Account # 11-401-100-101-07-007-001

Ridgewood High School

Athletic Events Site Supervisors, each to be paid at the REA rate of $40.17, each not to exceed more than 60 hours

● Craig Bunzey ● Mary Consol ● Christopher Fabish ● Peter Kay ● Ronald Knott ● Raymond Lug ● Aaron Mandel

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● Michael McDermott ● Richard McNamee ● Brain Quirk ● Robert Rinaldi ● Kaitlin Rodriquez

Account # 11-402-100-104-00-10-034-001

Winter Weightroom Supervisor, each to be paid at the REA rate of $40.17, each not to exceed more than 60 hours

● Mary Consol ● Christopher Fabish ● Peter Kay ● Aaron Mandel ● Michael McDermott ● Michael Pounds

Account # 11-402-100-101-00-10-036-001

Clock Operators each for $50 per contest, each not to exceed 40 contests

● Christopher Fabish ● Raymont Lug ● Aaron Mandel ● Kenneth Moscorella ● Christopher Reilly

Account # 11-402-100-104-00-10-034-001

Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Extended-day Program to work with Title I Students Before/After School - Funded by ESEA/ESSA Title I Grant Funds

Hawes School, at their hourly rate listed (total not to exceed $6,274)

● Julieanna Berry, at an hourly rate of $63.82. ● Debra Caruso, at an hourly rate of $73.71. ● Erica Cucco-Campbell, at an hourly rate of $40.35. ● Susan Enright, at an hourly rate of $69.29. ● Charles Nebbia, at an hourly rate of $75.92. ● Jill Rota, at an hourly rate of $75.25. ● David Tashian, at an hourly rate of $81.22. ● Caitlin Scappi, at an hourly rate of $40.35. ● Nicole Weinstein, at an hourly rate of $17.50.

Account # 20-231-100-101-00-02-002-001

vii. Substitutes for the 2020-2021 School Year Dr. Gorman

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The Ridgewood Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves substitutes for the 2020-2021 school year, as listed below.

Teachers: Brian O’Connor, Yoneivi Santos and Andie Wolman

E. FINANCE Dr. Gorman

i. Acceptance of Restricted Donations: The Ridgewood Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, accepts the following restricted gifts for the 2020-2021 school year, to be used as indicated.

Dr. Gorman

Donor Amount Use Account Number

Platt Family Donation $500.00 To be used to enhance classroom libraries at Hawes Elementary School

20-021-100-610-00-02-002-002

Acceptance of a gift in kind from Dad’s Night of a collection of Teacher Wish List items, valued at $4,381.94.

ii. Approval: Budget Appropriation Transfers The Ridgewood Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves transfers for November 2020 as shown in the Journal Entry listing pursuant to Policy 6422.

The Board has received background information.

Dr. Gorman

iii. Approval: Secretary’s Line Item Certification

The Ridgewood Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following resolution:

Whereas, the Board of Education has received the Report of the Secretary for the month of November 2020,

Whereas, in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6:20-2A.10(d), the secretary has certified that, as of the date of the report(s), no budgetary line item account has obligations and payments (contractual orders) which in total exceed the amount appropriated by the district board of education, now, therefore,

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be it,

Resolved, the Board of Education accepts the above referenced reports and certifications and orders that they be attached to and made part of the record of this meeting, and Be it Further Resolved, in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6:20-A10(e), the Board of Education certifies that, after review of the secretary’s monthly financial reports (appropriate section) and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, to the best of its knowledge, no major account or fund has been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6:20-2A.10(a)(1), and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the school year.

The Board has received background information.

iv. Approval: Acceptance of the Board Secretary and Treasurer Report

The Ridgewood Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following resolution:

Whereas, the Board of Education has received the report of the Secretary and Treasurer for the month of November 2020; now, therefore,

Be it Resolved, the Board of Education accepts the above referenced reports and orders that it be attached to and made part of the official record of this meeting.

Dr. Gorman

v. Approval: Authorization of the Cancellation of Outstanding Columbia Bank Checks Drawn on the General Account and Payroll Account

The Ridgewood Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the authorization of the cancellation of outstanding Columbia Bank checks drawn on the General and Payroll Accounts as listed below.

Whereas, the Business Office has reviewed the disbursement activity of these accounts and found that these outstanding checks are approximately six months or more old and should

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be cancelled; now therefore,

The Ridgewood Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the authorization of the cancellation of outstanding Columbia Bank checks drawn on the General and Payroll Accounts as listed below.

Whereas, the Business Office has reviewed the disbursement activity of these accounts and found that these outstanding checks are approximately six months or more old and should be cancelled; now therefore,

vi Approval: Bid Award for Contract #290- Electrical Service Upgrade at Ridgewood High School

The Ridgewood Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the bid award for the electrical service upgrade at Ridgewood High School to TSUJ Corp, Wayne, NJ, the lowest responsive bidder, in the base bid amount of $663,077.00 plus Alternate A (manholes) in the unit amount of +$6,100.00 and Alternate B, remove and replace the existing underground raceway, in the amount of +$27,207.00 as per bids received and opened on January 20,2021. These bids have been reviewed by the Board professionals. The total bids (5) received are listed below.

Dr. Gorman

General Fund Account

Date Check # Date

098574 907.00 6/30/2020

099079 500.00 9/4/2020

Company Base Bid Work Alternate A Alternate B

TSUJ Corp. $663,077.00 +$6,100.00 +$27,207.00

Vanore Electric, Inc

$783,000.00 -$7,500.00 +$41,000.00

Gilmore Electric, Inc.

$839,971.00 +$26,185.00 +$23,468.00

Multi-Phase Electrical

$885,725.00 +$9,600.00 +$35,000.00

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Services, Inc.

Manor II Electric, Inc

$1,660,000.00 -$18,000.00 +$72,000.00

XI. RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS NOT INCLUDED IN CONSENT AGENDA

Dr. Gorman

➢ None at this time.

XII. APPROVAL OF BILLS The Ridgewood Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the payment of bills as listed below.

Mr. Lembo

DATES DESCRIPTION CHECK NUMBER

AMOUNTS REVIEWED BY

Jan 1 Columbia Bank On-Line 100531-100532 47,736.21 S. Dani

Jan 6 Columbia Bank On-Line 100533-100534 17,000.00 S. Dani

Jan 19 Columbia Bank On-Line 100535-100669 1,599,287.26 S. Dani

Jan 8 Electronic Transfers L33568-33569 29,386.70 S. Dani

Jan 13 Electronic Transfer H33572 1,083,034.43 S. Dani

Jan 13 Food Service 620229 9,525.04 S. Dani

Jan 6 Columbia Bank Void Check 100095 (3,000.00) S. Dani


Jan 8 Columbia Bank Void Check 099079 (500.00) S. Dani


TOTAL 2,763,086.64

XIII. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Lembo

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Coming Meetings

XIV. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS Mr. Lembo

XV. DISCUSSION ITEMS Mr. Lembo

XVI. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES

● December 21 Regular Public Meeting● January 5 Executive Session Meeting ● January 6 Executive Session Meeting ● January 7 Executive Session Meeting ● January 11 Executive Session Meeting● January 11 Regular Public Meeting● January 16 Executive Session Meeting

Mr. Lembo

XVII. OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Lembo

XVIII. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Mr. Lembo

XIX. MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION Mr. Lembo

XX. RECONVENED PUBLIC MEETING Mr. Lembo

XXI. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Lembo

Monday February 8, 2021 Regular Public Meeting

7:00 p.m. Education Center

Monday February 22, 2021 Regular Public Meeting

7:00 p.m.Education Center

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2361/page 1 of 6 Acceptable Use of Computer Networks/Computers/

Personal Electronic Devices (PEDS) and Resources

M 2361 ACCEPTABLE USE OF COMPUTER NETWORKS/COMPUTERS/PERSONAL

ELECTRONIC DEVICES (PEDS) AND RESOURCES

The Board of Education recognizes as new technologies shift the manner in which information is

accessed, communicated and transferred; these changes will alter the nature of teaching and learning.

Access to technology will allow students to explore databases, libraries, Internet sites, and bulletin

boards while exchanging information with individuals throughout the world. The Board supports access

by students to these information sources but reserves the right to limit in-school use to materials

appropriate for educational purposes. The Board directs the Superintendent to affect training of teaching

staff members in skills appropriate to analyzing and evaluating such resources as to appropriateness for

educational purposes.

The Board also recognizes technology allows students access to information sources that have not been

pre-screened by educators using Board approved standards. The Board therefore adopts the following

standards of conduct for the use of computer networks/computers and PEDs and declares unethical,

unacceptable or illegal behavior as just cause for taking disciplinary action, limiting or revoking

network access privileges, and/or instituting legal action.

The Board provides access to computer networks/computers and PEDs for educational purposes only.

The Board retains the right to restrict or terminate student access to computer networks/computers and

PEDs at any time, for any reason. School district personnel will monitor networks and online activity

to maintain the integrity of the networks, ensure their proper use, and ensure compliance with Federal

and State laws that regulate Internet safety.

Standards for Use of Computer Networks/Computers and PEDs

Any individual engaging in the following actions when using computer networks/computers and PEDs

shall be subject to discipline or legal action:

A. Using the computer network(s)/computers and PEDs for illegal, inappropriate or obscene

purposes, or in support of such activities. Illegal activities are defined as activities that violate

federal, state, local laws and regulations. Inappropriate activities are defined as those that violate

the intended use of the networks. Obscene activities shall be defined as a violation of generally

accepted social standards for use of publicly owned and operated communication vehicles.

B. Using the computer network(s)/computers and PEDs to violate copyrights, institutional or third

party copyrights, license agreements or other contracts.

ATTACHMENT A

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Personal Electronic Devices (PEDs) and Resources

C. Using the computer network(s)/computers and PEDs in a manner that:

1. Intentionally disrupts network traffic or crashes the network;

2. Degrades or disrupts equipment or system performance;

3. Uses the computing resources of the school district for commercial purposes, financial

gain, or fraud;

4. Steals data or other intellectual property;

5. Gains or seeks unauthorized access to the files of others or vandalizes the data of another

person;

6. Gains or seeks unauthorized access to resources or entities;

7. Forges electronic mail messages or uses an account owned by others;

8. Invades privacy of others;

9. Posts anonymous messages;

10. Possesses any data which is a violation of this Policy; and/or

11. Engages in other activities that do not advance the educational purposes for which

computer networks/computers and PEDs are provided.

Internet Safety/Protection

As a condition for receipt of certain Federal funding, the school district shall be in compliance with the

Children’s Internet Protection Act, the Neighborhood Children’s Internet Protection Act, and has

installed technology protection measures for all computers in the school district, including computers

in media centers/libraries. The technology protection must block and/or filter material and visual

depictions that are obscene as defined in Section 1460 of Title 18, United States Code; child

pornography, as defined in Section 2256 of Title 18, United States Code; are harmful to minors

ATTACHMENT A

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including any pictures, images, graphic image file or other material or visual depiction that taken as a

whole and with respect to minors, appeals to a prurient interest in nudity, sex, or excretion; or depicts,

describes, or represents in a patently offensive way, with respect to what is suitable for minors, sexual

acts or conduct; or taken as a whole, lacks serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value as to

minors.

This Policy also establishes Internet safety policy and procedures in the district as required in the

Neighborhood Children’s Internet Protection Act. Policy 2361 addresses access by minors to

inappropriate matter on the Internet and World Wide Web; the safety and security of minors when using

electronic mail, chat rooms, and other forms of direct electronic communications; unauthorized access,

including “hacking” and other unlawful activities by minors online; unauthorized disclosures, use, and

dissemination of personal identification information regarding minors; and measures designed to

restrict minors’ access to materials harmful to minors.

Notwithstanding blocking and/or filtering the material and visual depictions prohibited in the Children’s

Internet Protection Act and the Neighborhood Children’s Internet Protection Act, the Board shall

determine other Internet material that is inappropriate for minors.

In accordance with the provisions of the Children’s Internet Protection Act, the Superintendent of

Schools or designee will develop and ensure education is provided to every student regarding

appropriate online behavior, including students interacting with other individuals on social networking

sites and/or chat rooms, and cyberbullying awareness and response.

The Board will provide reasonable public notice and will hold one annual public hearing during a

regular monthly Board meeting or during a designated special Board meeting to address and receive

public community input on the Internet safety policy – Policy and Regulation 2361. Any changes in

Policy and Regulation since the previous year’s annual public hearing will also be discussed at a

meeting following the annual public hearing.

The school district will certify on an annual basis, that the schools, including media centers/libraries in

the district, are in compliance with the Children’s Internet Protection Act and the Neighborhood

Children’s Internet Protection Act and the school district enforces the requirements of these Acts and

this Policy.

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Consent Requirement

No student shall be allowed to use the school district's computer networks/computers Internet and any

other third party online services employed by the district unless consent is given for the student by

his/her parent(s) or legal guardian(s).

In order to meet our educational goals, Ridgewood Public Schools may utilize third party websites and

online services, (such as sites and apps for curriculum, graphic design and foreign language), for our

students. These services are used to assist with curricular and other education specific needs both inside

and outside of the classroom. The school, when possible and appropriate, will utilize the education

specific versions and also restrict the student information shared with these services to the minimum

required for account creation.

COPPA

Congress enacted the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) in 1998 with amendments in

2012. The primary purpose of COPPA is to place parents in control over the information gathered about

their children by online apps. The Rule applies to commercial websites/apps that collect, use, or disclose

personal information from children, and operators of general audience websites or online services with

actual knowledge that they are collecting, using or disclosing personal information from children under

13.

For students under the age of 13, COPPA permits school districts, such as ours, to provide consent to

the collection of personal information strictly for educational purposes on behalf of all of its students.

This eliminates the need for parents to provide direct consent to each digital service the school utilizes

in your child's instruction.

Parents wishing to deny access to these educational tools, must do so in writing to the principal

indicating their child should be denied access to these tools. It should be noted that because RPS

provides your child a relevant education through integrated technology, denying access to these

educational tools will prove problematic for any classes utilizing Chromebooks for instructional

purposes. For more information on COPPA, please visit https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0031-

protecting-your-childs-privacy-online.

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G Suite For Education (Formerly Google Apps for Education or GAFE)

Ridgewood Public School District uses G Suite for Education and other digital resources to facilitate

learning through research, communication, collaboration and creativity. G Suite is a collection of free

online applications, such as a word processor, spreadsheet, a presentation program, as well as online

file storage.

G Suite is provided by Google specifically for educational institutions. As such, Google does not collect

or use student data in G Suite for advertising or ad creation. In addition, all advertisements are turned

off in G Suite services. So if your child is logged into his or her G Suite account, he or she will not see

ads when using Google Search.

All students are given a District-owned Google account. These accounts are managed by the District

and not by Google. Your child's Google account allows access to Google's online applications and file

storage (Google Drive) from any web browser. Students are expected to adhere to the rules and

regulations for email use as outlined in the signed District Acceptable Use of Networks/Computers

Policy (AUP).

These District-issued accounts are only for educational purposes and are NOT meant for registering to

online social networks (i.e. Instagram, Facebook), or subscribing to internet/public community sites that

are not educational in nature, unless otherwise directed by their teacher.

Access to and use of G SUITE at schools is considered a privilege. The District maintains the right to

immediately withdraw the access and use of G SUITE when there is reason to believe that violations of

law or District policies have occurred. The District also reserves the right to monitor G SUITE and any

online services used by students for improper use.

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Violations

Individuals violating this Policy shall be subject to the consequences as indicated in Regulation 2361

and other appropriate discipline, which includes but are not limited to:

1. Use of the network only under direct supervision;

2. Suspension of network privileges;

3. Revocation of network privileges;

4. Suspension of computer privileges;

5. Revocation of computer privileges;

6. Suspension from school;

7. Expulsion from school; and/or

8. Legal action and prosecution by the authorities.

N.J.S.A. 2A:38A-3 Federal Communications Commission: Children’s Internet Protection Act Federal Communications Commission: Neighborhood Children’s Internet Protection Act.

Adopted: 7 December 2009 Revised: 18 June 2012 Revised: 24 September 2012

Revised: 6 March 2017

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R 2361/page 1 of 11 Acceptable Use of Computer Networks/

Computers/ Personal Electronic Devices (PEDs) and Resources

R 2361 ACCEPTABLE USE OF COMPUTER NETWORK/COMPUTERS/PERSONAL

ELECTRONIC DEVICES (PEDS) AND RESOURCES

The school district provides computer equipment, computer services, and Internet access to its pupils

and staff for educational purposes only. The purpose of providing technology resources is to improve

learning and teaching through research, teacher training, collaboration, dissemination and the use of

global communication resources.

For the purpose of this Policy and Regulation, “computer networks/computers and PEDs” includes but

is not limited to, the school district’s computer networks, computer servers computers, other computer

hardware and software, Internet equipment and access, and any other computer related equipment,

including telephone systems, video surveillance system, and peripherals (document cameras, projectors,

etc.) Additionally, this Policy and Regulation includes Personal Electronic Devices (PEDs) as referenced

in Policy 2363.

For the purpose of this Policy and Regulation, “school district personnel” shall be the person(s)

designated by the Superintendent of Schools to oversee and coordinate the school district’s computer

networks/computer systems and PEDs. School district personnel will monitor networks and online

activity, in any form necessary, to maintain the integrity of the networks, ensure proper use, and to be in

compliance with Federal and State laws that regulate Internet safety.

Due to the complex association between government agencies and computer networks/computers and

PEDs and the requirements of Federal and State laws, the end user of computer networks/computers and

PEDs must adhere to strict regulations. Regulations are provided to assure staff, community, pupils, and

parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of pupils are aware of their responsibilities. The school district may modify

these regulations at any time. The signatures of the pupil and his/her parent(s) or legal guardian(s) on a

district-approved Consent and Waiver Agreement are legally binding and indicate the parties have read

the terms and conditions carefully, understand their significance, and agree to abide by the rules and

regulations established under Policy and Regulation 2361.

Pupils are responsible for acceptable and appropriate behavior and conduct on school district computer

networks/computers and PEDs. Communications on the computer networks/computers and PEDs are

often public in nature and policies and regulations governing appropriate behavior and communications

apply. The school district's networks, Internet access, and computers are provided for pupils to conduct

research, complete school assignments, and communicate with others. Access to computer

networks/computers and PEDs is given to pupils who agree to act in a considerate, appropriate, and

responsible manner. Parent(s) or legal guardian(s) permission is required for a pupil to access the school

district’s computer networks/computers and PEDs. Access entails responsibility and individual users of

the district computer networks/computers and PEDs are responsible for their behavior and

communications over the computer

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networks/computers and PEDs. It is presumed users will comply with district standards and will honor

the agreements they have signed and the permission they have been granted. Beyond the clarification of

such standards, the district is not responsible for the actions of individuals utilizing the computer

networks/computers and PEDs who violate the policies and regulations of the Board.

Computer networks/computer and PEDs storage areas shall be treated in the same manner as other school

storage facilities. School district personnel may review files and communications to maintain system

integrity, confirm users are using the system responsibly, and ensure compliance with Federal and State

laws that regulate Internet Safety. Therefore, no person should expect files stored on district servers will

be private or confidential.

The following prohibited behavior and/or conduct using the school district’s networks/computers and

PEDs, includes but is not limited to the following:

1. Sending or displaying offensive messages or pictures;

2. Using obscene language and/or accessing material or visual depictions that are obscene

as defined in section 1460 of Title 18, United States Code;

3. Using or accessing material or visual depictions that are child pornography, as defined in

section 2256 of Title 18, United States Code;

4. Using or accessing material or visual depictions that are harmful to minors including any

pictures, images, graphic image files or other material or visual depictions that taken as a

whole and with respect to minors, appeals to a prurient interest in nudity, sex, or excretion;

5. Depicting, describing, or representing in a patently offensive way, with respect to what is

suitable for minors, sexual acts or conduct; or taken as a whole, lacks serious literary,

artistic, political, or scientific value as to minors.

6. Cyberbullying (for example – see #8);

7. Inappropriate online behavior, including inappropriate interaction with other individuals

on social networking sites and in chat rooms;

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PROGRAM R 2361/page 3 of 11

Acceptable Use of Computer Networks/ Computers/ Personal Electronic Devices (PEDs) and Resources

8. Harassing, insulting or attacking others through medias such as social networking, texts,

blogs, etc.

9. Damaging computers, computer systems or computer networks/computers and PEDs;

10. Violating copyright laws;

11. Using another's username, password, or pin numbers;

12. Attempting to “hack” the district network by improperly obtaining staff member passwords,

including, but not limited to, observation and/or installing key stroke recording programs.

13. Trespassing in another's folders, work or files;

14. Intentionally wasting limited resources;

15. Employing the network/computers for commercial purposes; and/or

16. Engaging in other activities that do not advance the educational purposes for which

computer network/computers are provided.

INTERNET SAFETY

Compliance with Children's Internet Protection Act

As a condition for receipt of certain Federal funding, the school district has technology protection

measures for all computers in the school district, including computers in media centers/libraries, that

block and/or filter material or visual depictions that are obscene, child pornography and harmful to

minors as defined in 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 above and in the Children's Internet Protection Act. The school

district will certify the schools in the district, including media centers/libraries are in compliance with

the Children's Internet Protection Act and the district complies with and enforces Policy and Regulation

2361.

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Compliance with Neighborhood Children's Internet Protection Act

Policy 2361 and this Regulation establish an Internet safety protection policy and procedures to address:

1. Access by minors to inappropriate matter on the Internet and World Wide Web;

2. The safety and security of minors when using electronic mail, chat rooms, and other forms

of direct electronic communications;

3. Unauthorized access, including “hacking” and other unlawful activities by minors online;

4. Cyberbullying;

5. Inappropriate online behavior, including inappropriate interaction with other individuals

on social networking sites and in chat rooms;

6. Unauthorized disclosures, use, and dissemination of personal identification information

regarding minors; and

7. Measures designed to restrict minors access to materials harmful to minors.

Notwithstanding the material or visual depictions defined in the Children's Internet Protection Act and

the Neighborhood Children’s Internet Protection Act, the Board shall determine Internet material that is

inappropriate for minors.

The Board will provide reasonable public notice and will hold one annual public hearing during a regular

monthly board meeting or during a designated special Board meeting to address and receive public

community input on the Internet safety protection policy - Policy and Regulation 2361. Any changes in

Policy and Regulation 2361 since the previous year’s annual public hearing will also be discussed at a

meeting following the annual public hearing.

PRIVACY

Compliance with Children’s Online Privacy and Protection Act (COPPA) Notice

Policy 2361 and this Regulation establish an Internet safety protection policy and procedures for children

under the age of 13 to address:

1. Posting a clear and comprehensive online privacy policy describing website and app information

practices for personal information collected online from children;

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2. Providing direct notice to parents and obtaining verifiable parental consent, with limited

exceptions, before collecting personal information online from children;

3. Giving parents the choice of consenting to the operator’s collection and internal use of a child’s

information, but prohibiting the operator from disclosing that information to third parties (unless

disclosure is integral to the site or service, in which case, this must be made clear to parents);

4. Providing parents access to their child’s personal information to review and/or have the

information deleted;

5. Giving parents the opportunity to prevent further use or online collection of a child’s personal

information;

6. Maintaining the confidentiality, security, and integrity of information they collect from children,

including by taking reasonable steps to release such information only to parties capable of

maintaining its confidentiality and security; and

7. Retaining personal information collected online from a child only as long as necessary to fulfill

the purpose for which it was collected and delete the information using reasonable measures to

protect against its unauthorized access or use.

COPPA permits school districts, such as ours, to provide consent to the collection of personal

information strictly for educational purposes on behalf of all of its students. This eliminates the need

for parents to provide direct consent to each digital service the school utilizes in your child's instruction.

The District will maintain a listing of websites and apps utilized by our schools on our district website

(www.ridgewood.k12.nj.us). Websites and apps may not be used by all grades or by all levels. While

no vendor will offer a guarantee of complete and perpetual security, the Terms of Service and Privacy

Policy statements for those vendors listed have been reviewed (as are updates to change them) to verify

that appropriate security and privacy measures are in place to protect those using the service. Please

contact the Manager of Information Technology or the Superintendent of Schools for more information.

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Information Content and Uses of the System

Pupils may not publish on or over the system any information which violates or infringes upon the rights

of any other person or any information which would be abusive, profane, or sexually offensive to a

reasonable person, or which, without the approval of the Superintendent of Schools or designated school

district personnel, contains any advertising or any solicitation to use goods or services. A pupil cannot

use the facilities and capabilities of the system to conduct any business or solicit the performance of any

activity which is prohibited by law.

Because the school district provides, through connection to the Internet, access to other computer systems

around the world, pupils and their parent(s) or legal guardian(s) should be advised the Board and school

district personnel have no control over content. While most of the content available on the Internet is

not offensive and much of it is a valuable educational resource, some objectionable material exists.

Even though the Board provides pupils access to Internet resources through the district’s computer

networks/computers and PEDs with installed appropriate technology protection measures, parents and

pupils must be advised that potential dangers remain and offensive material may be accessed

notwithstanding the technology protection measures taken by the school district.

Pupils and their parent(s) or legal guardian(s) are advised some systems and Internet sites may contain

defamatory, inaccurate, abusive, obscene, profane, sexually oriented, threatening, racially offensive, or

otherwise illegal or offensive material. The Board and school district personnel do not condone the use

of such materials and do not permit usage of such materials in the school environment. Parent(s) or legal

guardian(s) having Internet access available to their children at home should be aware of the existence

of such materials. Pupils knowingly bringing materials prohibited by Policy and Regulation 2361 into

the school environment will be disciplined in accordance with Board policies and regulations and such

activities may result in termination of such pupil’s accounts or access on the school district’s computer

networks and their independent use of computers.

On-line Conduct

Any action by a pupil or other user of the school district's computer networks/computers and PEDs that

is determined by school district personnel to constitute an inappropriate use of the district’s computer

networks/computers or to improperly restrict or inhibit other persons from using and enjoying those

resources is strictly prohibited and may result in limitation on or termination of an offending person’s

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REGULATION BOARD OF EDUCATION PROGRAM



access and other consequences in compliance with Board policy and regulation. The user specifically

agrees not to submit, publish, or display any defamatory, inaccurate, abusive, obscene, profane, sexually

oriented, threatening, racially offensive, or otherwise illegal or offensive material; nor shall a user

encourage the use, sale, or distribution of controlled substances. Transmission of material, information

or software in violation of any local, State or Federal law is also prohibited.

Pupils and their parent(s) or legal guardian(s) specifically agree to indemnify the Ridgewood School

District and school district personnel for any losses, costs, or damages, including reasonable attorney’s

fees incurred by the Board relating to, or arising out of any breach of this section by the pupil.

Computer networks/computer resources and PEDs are to be used by the pupil for his/her educational use

only; commercial uses are strictly prohibited.

Software Libraries on the Network

Software libraries on or through the school district’s networks are provided to pupils as an educational

resource. No pupil may install, upload, or download software without the expressed consent of

appropriate school district personnel. Any software having the purpose of damaging another person’s

accounts or information on the school district computer networks/computers (e.g., computer viruses) is

specifically prohibited. School district personnel further reserve the rights to refuse posting of files and

to remove files. School district personnel further reserve the right to immediately limit usage or terminate

the pupil’s access or take other action consistent with the Board's policies and regulations of a pupil who

misuses the software libraries.

Copyrighted Material

Copyrighted material must not be placed on any system connected to the networks/computers without

authorization. Pupils may download copyrighted material for their own use in accordance with Policy

and Regulation 2531 Use of Copyrighted Materials. A pupil may only redistribute a copyrighted program

with the expressed written permission of the owner or authorized person. Permission must be specified

in the document, on the system, or must be obtained directly from the author or authorized source.

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Public Posting Areas (Message Boards, Blogs, Etc.)

Messages are posted from systems connected to the Internet around the world and school district

personnel have no control of the content of messages posted from these other systems. To best utilize

system resources, school district personnel will determine message boards, blogs, etc. that are most

applicable to the educational needs of the school district and will permit access to these sites through

the school district computer networks. School district personnel may remove messages that are deemed

to be unacceptable or in violation of Board policies and regulations. School district personnel further

reserve the right to immediately terminate the access of a pupil who misuses these public posting areas.

Real-time, Interactive, Communication Areas

School district personnel reserve the right to monitor and immediately limit the use of the computer

networks/computers or terminate the access of a pupil who misuses real-time conference features

(talk/chat/Internet relay chat). Electronic Mail

Electronic mail (“e-mail”) is an electronic message sent by or to a person in correspondence with another

person having Internet mail access. The school district may or may not establish pupil email accounts.

In the event the district provides email accounts, all messages sent and received on the school district

computer networks/computers must have an educational purpose and are subject to review. Messages

received by a district-provided email account are retained on the system until deleted by the pupil or for

a period of time determined by the district. A canceled account will not retain its emails.

Pupils are expected to remove old messages within fifteen days or school district personnel may remove

such messages. School district personnel may inspect the contents of e-mails sent by a pupil to an

addressee, or disclose such contents to other than the sender or a recipient when required to do so by the

policy, regulation or other laws and regulations of the State and Federal governments. The Board

reserves the right to cooperate fully with local, State, or Federal officials in any investigation concerning

or relating to any e-mail transmitted or any other information on the school district computer

networks/computers.

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Disk Usage

The district reserves the right to establish maximum storage space a pupil receives on the school district’s

system. A pupil who exceeds his/her quota of storage space will be advised to delete files to return to

compliance with the predetermined amount of storage space. A pupil who remains in noncompliance of

the storage space allotment after seven school days of notification may have their files removed from the

school district’s system.

Security

Security on any computer system is a high priority, especially when the system involves many users. If

a pupil identifies a security problem on the computer networks/computer, the pupil must notify the

appropriate school district staff member the pupil should not inform other individuals of a security

problem. Passwords provided to pupils by the district for access to the district’s computer

networks/computers and PEDs or developed by the pupil for access to an Internet site should not be

easily guessable by others or shared with other pupils. Attempts to log in to the system using either

another pupil’s or person’s account may result in termination of the account or access.

A pupil should immediately notify the Principal or designee if a password or pin number is lost or stolen,

or if they have reason to believe that someone has obtained unauthorized access to their accounts. Any

pupil identified as a security risk will have limitations placed on usage of the computer

networks/computers and PEDs or may be terminated as a user and be subject to other disciplinary action.

Vandalism

Vandalism to any school district owned computer networks/computers and PEDs may result in

cancellation of system privileges and other disciplinary measures in compliance with the district's

discipline code. Vandalism is defined as any malicious attempt to harm or destroy data of another user,

the system, or any of the agencies or other computer networks/computers and PEDs that are connected

to the Internet backbone or of doing intentional damage to hardware or software on the system. This

includes, but is not limited to, the uploading or creation of computer viruses. In the event vandalism

results in a financial loss to the district, restitution by the offender may be required.

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Printing

The printing facilities of the computer network/computers and PEDs should be used judiciously.

Unauthorized printing for other than educational purposes is prohibited.

Internet Sites and the World Wide Web

Designated school district personnel may establish an Internet site(s) on the World Wide Web or other

Internet locations. Such sites shall be administered and supervised by the designated school district

personnel who shall ensure the content of the site complies with Federal, State and local laws and

regulations as well as Board policies and regulations.

Violations

Violations of the Acceptable Use of Computer Networks/Computers and PEDs and Resources Policy

and Regulation may result in a loss of access as well as other disciplinary or legal action. Disciplinary

action shall be taken as indicated in Policy and/or Regulation 2361 Acceptable Use of Computer

Networks/Computers/PEDs and Resources, 5600 Pupil Discipline/Code of Conduct, 5610 Suspension

and 5620 Expulsion as well as possible legal action and reports to the legal authorities and entities.

Determination of Consequences for Violations

The particular consequences for violations of this Policy shall be determined by the Principal or designee.

The Superintendent or designee and the Board shall determine when school expulsion and/or legal action

or actions by the authorities is the appropriate course of action.

Individuals violating this Policy shall be subject to the consequences as indicated in Board Policy and

Regulation 2361 and other appropriate discipline, which includes but are not limited to:

1. Use of computer networks/computers and PEDs only under direct supervision;

2. Suspension of network privileges;

3. Revocation of network privileges;

4. Suspension of computer privileges;

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5. Revocation of computer privileges;

6. Suspension from school;

7. Expulsion from school; and/or

8. Legal action and prosecution by the authorities.

Issued: 7 December 2009 Revised: 18 June 2012 Revised: 24 September 2012

Revised: 6 March 2017

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January 25, 2021 ATTACHMENT B2020-2021 CONFERENCES FOR APPROVAL

Staff Member Name of Conference Location & Dates

Rationale Estimated Cost for Approval

# of Sub Days

required

Erin McGuire Practical Cutting-Edge Interventions for Improving Executive Function Skills in Students Virtual AEP Connections, IN January 30, 2021

Professional Development

$125.00 0

Allison Barba National Association of School Psychologists 2021 Virtual Convention Virtual National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), MD February 23 – 26, 2021


$199.00 0

Celeste Riley New, Innovative Strategies for Increasing Comprehensible Input in Your W/L Classroom, Grades 6-12 Virtual Bureau of Education and Research, WA March 30, 2021


$279.00 0

The total cost for these conferences is $603.00. Upon Board approval of these conferences, the total expenditure for travel and conferences for 2020-2021 will be $26,049.40 leaving a balance of $173,950.60.

The total cost of substitutes for these conferences is $0.00. Upon Board approval of these conferences, the total expenditure for substitutes for travel and conferences for 2020-2021 will be $1300.00.

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Ridgewood Community School

New Programs for Spring 2021

Day Tours

The New Jersey History Tour

A Cup of the Valley Coffee & Tea Festival at the Culinary Institute of America & Cold Spring, New York

Cherry Blossoms at The Brooklyn Botanical Gardens & the Snug Harbor Cultural Center

Inspiring Art & Architecture - Bartow-Pell Mansion & Noguchi Museum

French Heritage of the Hudson Valley - Historic Huguenot Street, Water Street Shops & Robibero Vineyards

Pocono State Craft Festival - Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm & Four Sisters Winery

Multi-Day Tours

Mountains and Seas of New England - Moose Safari, New Hampshire, Puffin Watch & Maine

The Adirondacks - Walking on the Wild Side

History, Caverns & Gorges in Lexington, Virginia

Mansions, Castles & 1000 Islands - Thousand Islands, New York

A Scenic Summer Soiree in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania

Connecticut Clam Bake - Sheffield Island, Gillette Castle & Thimble Islands Cruise

Stargazing at Cherry Springs State Park, PA - Grand Canyon, Lynn Hall & Kinzua Sky Walk

Computers

Zoom Meeting Fundamentals (Virtual)

Google Meet Fundamentals (Virtual)

Marya Larkin

QuickBooks Online (Virtual)

Creative Arts

Acrylic Paint Pouring (Virtual)

Photo Tour in Ringwood State Park (Virtual and In-Person)

Culinary

Creating Seasonal Cocktails at Home (In-Person/Virtual)

Wine & Cheese Tasting (Virtual)

French Cheese Board (Virtual)

The Sustainable Cook (Virtual)

Dance

Advanced Beginner Ballet (In-Person/Virtual)

Finance

The Seven Deadly Sins of Estate Planning (Virtual)

Elder Law & Estate Planning (Virtual)

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New for Spring 2021 – page 2

Handcrafting

Beaded Jewelry for Beginners (Virtual)

Knitting Fundamentals (Virtual)

Open Studio: Knitting (Virtual)

Playing in Mud – Hand-building Techniques (Virtual)

Home

Time to “Spring Fling” Your Garage! (Virtual)

Event Planning & Creative Home Entertaining (Virtual)

Designing a Garden-Style Spring Floral Arrangement (Virtual)

Designing a Modern, Monochromatic Floral Centerpiece (Virtual)

Leisure

Introduction to Beekeeping (Virtual)

Become a Mah Jongg Maven (In-Person)

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January 25, 2021ONE DAY TRIPS ATTACHMENT D

Anticipated Est.

Approx. # Cost of Subs Total

# and Substitutes @ $100 per day for Cost

Group of # of and dates teachers and $150 To Annual MeetsDate School Location Students Chaperones for each per day for Nurse District Event Requirements

01/27/21 Ridgewood 18-21 Internship - Backyard Living 2 1 0 $0 $0 No YesSTEPSS Program Ridgewood , NJ students

01/27/21 Ridgewood 18-21 Internship - It's Greek to Me 2 1 0 $0 $0 No YesSTEPSS Program Ridgewood , NJ students














03/17/21 Ridgewood 18-21 Internship - It's Greek to Me 2 1 0 $0 $0 No Yes

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STEPSS Program Ridgewood , NJ students



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JANUARY 25, 2021 ATTACHMENT E

Ridgewood Community School Spring 2021 Employees

Adult Education Carl Andreasen Robert Austin William Brown Robert Burke Vivian Burns Peggy Calabrese James Calaski Alain Chahine Martine Chahine Catherine Chriss Mary Lee Costello Roger Davidoff John DiCostanzo Dawn Dittmar Patricia Ermilio Richard Feingold Ellen Feld Karen Finnerty-Eagan Mary Fitzgerald Irene Fortunato Julian Garcia Medina Mary Ann Gebhart Diana Gibson Karina Granin Gwendolen Gross Burton Hall Frederick Hammond Yasuko Hansen Amy Harrison Alisen Herman Nicole Hough Alex Ishkanian Fran Kelley Terrance Kovalcik Lois Kramer-Perez Marya Larkin Susan Liebowitz Isabel LeLuc Lia Littlewood Karen Livianos-Centauro Robert Livingstone Kathleen Mahon Angela Maniaci Adult cont.

Steven Manin Michael Manna Vincent Marchese Evelyn McKinnon Frank Mortimer Maya Oren-Dahan Amy Nellissen Eugene Papay Myra Petretti Harold Petzold Joel Popadics Jason Porod Philip Rasmussen Harris Reinstein Aliza Rosen Donald Rubin Eric Santoli Zahava Schwartz Marshall Schwartzman Joseph Scillieri Joanna Secreti Britt Sikiric Charles Soloman Joan Tarrant John Tully LaShondra Tyree Neil Valere Richard Van Der Wall Patricia Vangieri Maksim Zaitsev Driver Education James Cosgrove Robert Currier Peter Kay* Ronald Knott Candace Mitola Jennifer Ross Andrea Watson*

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JANUARY 25, 2021 ATTACHMENT E

Ridgewood Community School Spring 2021 Employees

Junior Edition Lisa Alexander Andre Baruch Matthew Beaumont Megan Beaumont Matthew Bilyk Kenneth Brescia Vivian Burns Louise Butler Zhe (Gil) Cheng Eva Conti Catherine Cosco Patrick Driscoll John Eichmann Gary Fink James Garde Daryl Goldberg Benjamin Hankle Christine Ims Gregory Landes Patricia Lazzara Ann Monton Maksim Zaitsev

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