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BELLEVILLE BOARD OF EDUCATIONBELLEVILLE, NEW JERSEY

MINUTESREGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 21, 2016

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

MEMBERS EXCUSED: None

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

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

The meeting was called to order at 7:06 p.m. by the president of the Board of Education, Mr. Rivera. Mr. Rivera called for the flag salute and for a moment of silent thought and reflection after which he stated that the meeting had been posted and announced in accordance with Chapter 231, P.L. 1975.

Roll Call by Board Secretary: All present

Approval of Minutes (Closed session and Public): November 21, 2016Moved by Mrs. Torres, seconded by Mrs. Lamparello, the Board passed the minutes of November 21, 2016 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

o Sportsmanship Presentation to BHS Senior – Daniel Castano Thank you to everyone for coming. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your families. Great things are happening in our district. Update on book issue: Some issues with books such as cost factor and being out of print. Each student does have a book to use in school, but not all have books to bring home.

Report from State Monitor – Thomas EganAudit is just about completed. Auditor will be making presentation at December Board Meeting to address findings. Resolution on addendum addresses facilities – all public safety issues to be addressed not infrastructure.

Moved by Mrs. Lamparello, seconded by Mrs. Torres, to open Public Participation.

Remarks by Citizens – AGENDA ITEMS ONLY (Public Participation Session 1): Vincent Frantantoni: Happy Thanksgiving. Resolution C30 – hourly rate for Schwartz, Simon and Edelstein (Counsel: $150 per hour). No maximum amount? (Counsel: Case mostly covered by insurance) Why Dress down days? Should be teaching students respect. (Dr. Tomko: Dress down days are to raise funds)

Regular Public Meeting November 21, 2016

Tom McCrohan: Resolution A12 – why are teachers doing an extra period? (Dr. Tomko: Teacher was let go, unable to fill position). Was teacher leaving on agenda? (Yes) Resolution A22 – current position or created? (Dr. Tomko: In contract)

Michael Sheldon: Happy Thanksgiving. Resolution C33 “Good to Great” What is this group? (Mr. Egan: Consulting group of retired BA’s. Will come up with sound recommendations.) Resolution D4 – can he get copy of contract? Board cannot make certain decisions during lame duck period. (Counsel: Rules which restricted board from acting where when elections were in April and it was a three week time period. Don’t fit for a three month period.)

GeorgeAnn Polite: Happy thanksgiving. Congratulations to Daniel Castano, his actions are commendable. Agenda position, Head of Maintenance, district or High School? (District)

Moved by Mr. Kuebler, seconded by Mrs. Lamparello, to close Public Participation.

The board then moved into the following Resolutions:

A. PERSONNEL: Moved by Mr. Kuebler, seconded by Mrs. Lamparello, the Board passed the following resolutions A1-2. A4-A24 by a roll call vote of 7-0. RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of Dr. Richard D. Tomko, Superintendent of Schools: 1. Approve employment of the following substitutes for inclusion on the district substitute list dated November 21, 2016, subject to emergency hiring of Board of Education employees as per the New Jersey State Criminal History Review procedures:

Substitute Teachers: Substitute Paraprofessionals:Giangrande, DanielMohamed, AmalSourial, Rasha

Damor, MurleeKhalid, ImtiazTorres, DeborahWassef, Abeer

2. Approve the following staff member as a Middle School Substitute Advisor for the Before and After School Tutoring Club ($39.00 per hour from SIP funds):

Bido, Kujtim

3. Resolution withdrawn by Superintendent Approve salary for personnel listed below to include adjusted longevity for the 2016-2017 school year:

4. Grant to Johnna Wierzbicki, Elementary School Teacher, School Seven, a Maternity Leave of Absence,

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Staff Member Date Longevity/StipendCoyle, Maria (15 years) 12/5/2016 $1,500Jamison, Sheri-Lynn (30 years) 1/2/2017 $5,788Perri, Natale (15 years) 1/2/2017 $2,000Rovell, Susan (20 years) 9/1/2016 $9,800Spina, Anna (15 years) 12/3/2016 .85¢ per hourStrano, Deborah (15 years) 1/2/2017 $1,500Varricchio, Maryann (20 years) 1/2/2017 $3,245


commencing March 16, 2017 through May 18, 2017 (40 sick days), a Family Medical Leave of Absence, commencing May 19, 2017 through October 20, 2017 (12 weeks). (Position Control # 40-07-12/aun, Job Code 1004G)

5. Accept the resignation of Brian De Young, Teacher of Students with Disabilities, High School, effective December 24, 2016. (Position Control #40-12-12/byw, Job Code 2405S)

6. Accept the resignation of Amal Mohamed, Part-Time Paraprofessional, School Seven, effective November 3, 2016. (Position Control #70-07-33/bxp, Job Code 9101)

7. Approve the appointment of Vivian Chester to the position of Teacher of Mathematics/TOSD, Middle School at a pro-rated salary of $50,630, MA, Step 4, of the 2015-2018 Belleville Education Association Guide, commencing November 28, 2016 through June 30, 2017. (Position Control # & Job Code, TBD)

8. Approve the appointment of Jeff Perrapato to the position of Information Technology Coordinator, Central Office, at a pro-rated salary of $97,500, commencing November 22, 2016 through June 30, 2017. (Position Control # & Job Code, TBD)

9. Approve the appointment of Kristen Castainca to the position of an Elementary Maternity Leave of Absence Replacement Teacher, School Eight, for 2 ½ months, at a per-diem salary based on $44,336, BA, Step 1, of the 2015-2018 Belleville Education Association Guide, (pending Criminal History approval) commencing November 14, 2016 through February 3, 2017. No benefits. (Position Control # & Job Code, TBD)

10. Approve the appointment of Marilyn Lo Coco to the position of a Maternity Leave of Absence Replacement Teacher of English, Middle School, for 5 ½ months, at a per-diem salary based on $44,336, BA, Step 1, of the 2015-2018 Belleville Education Association Guide, commencing November 1, 2016 through April 13, 2017. No benefits. (Position Control # & Job Code, TBD)

11. Approve the appointment of Sarah Borja to the position of a Maternity Leave of Absence Replacement Teacher of English, Middle School, for 3 months, at a per-diem salary based on $44,336, BA, Step 1, of the 2015-2018 Belleville Education Association Guide, commencing December 19, 2016 through March 10, 2017. No benefits. (Position Control # & Job Code, TBD)

12. Approve the following staff members to teach an additional 6th period of the listed subjects during the 2016-2017 school year, to be compensated an additional twenty percent or 1/5 of their existing pro-rated salary as per the 2015-2018 Belleville Education Association Guide, effective November 7, 2016:

Staff Member Class CompensationAiello, Paul Integrated Science $18,512.60Alfieri, Michael Chemistry $16,322.20Doldi, Pietro Chemistry $18,512.60Ramirez, Isis Environmental Science $18,512.60Tuttle, Kristina Chemistry $13,283.40

13. Approve the following volunteer accomplished professionals in the fields of theatre, art, design and carpentry to work alongside and guide the students with construction, design and the painting of the set for the production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid:

Carol Fortunato - artist/teacher at Ridgewood Art Institute Mary Connolly - Graphic Artist Mary Camille Connolly – Artist Kathy Connolly - Artist Jim Brennen - Broadway Actor and set designer

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Kathel Brennen - Broadway Actor and set designer John Demmer - Carpenter Joe Lenkel - Carpenter Sam Pianzi - Carpenter Michael Alfieri - BHS Teacher Peter Blodnik - BHS Teacher William Montes de Oca - BHS Teacher

14. Approve the following staff members for the Belleville High School Grad Point Grade/Credit Recovery Program, December 2016 – June 2017, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM, staffing selected on a rotating basis:

Dubuque, John Fischer, Joseph Labriola, Danielle Lewandoski, Suzanne Sabin, Barbara Voza, Joseph Woodring, Corey

15. Approve the following staff member as a substitute for the 2016-2017 BUCS Program: Pitti, Massiel – Teacher of Science

16. Accept the resignation of Joette Nigro as I&RS Member, effective November 4, 2016.

17. Approve the following additional staff members for the School Eight Before/After School Tutoring Program for the 2016-2017 school year (paid under Title 1 – School Wide funding, $39.00 per hour as per the 2015- 2018 Belleville Education Association Guide):

Lewis, Erin Muller, David Mulvaney, Shannon Spina, Maria

18. Approve the following additional Athletics Game Personnel starting with the 2016-2017 winter athletics season:

Balz, Christopher Cantarella, Christopher DeFalco, Tina Giangrande, Daniel Giangrande, Jaclyn Hosein, Mukesh Mendez, Arturo

19. Approve the following as Volunteer Coaches for the 2016-2017 winter season: Balz, Christopher – Boys Basketball DiNapoli, Neal – Winter Track Pontoriero, Joseph – Middle School Co-Ed Volleyball Sheridan, Kevin – Wrestling

20. Approve the following as Volleyball Assistant Coach (Middle School Co-Ed) position for 2016-2017: Fabiano, Gerard - Step 1, $5,248

21. Approve the following as Spring Track Assistant Coach (Middle School Co-Ed) position for 2016-2017:

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DiNapoli, Neal - Step 1, $5,248

22. Approve the appointment of Gerald Toppeta to the position of Head of Maintenance at a pro-rated stipend of $6,000 for the 2016-2017 school year.

23. Accept the resignation of Brooke Bartley, Treasure of School Monies, effective December 31, 2016. (Position Control # 01-20-94/bjz, Job Code 9000)

24. Approve the appointment of Debe Besold to the position of Treasurer of School Monies, at a pro-rated stipend of $5,000, effective January 1, 2017. (Position Control # & Job Code TBD)

Moved by Mr. Kuebler, seconded by Mrs. Lamparello, the Board passed the following resolution A25 by a roll call vote of 5-2 with Mr. Barerra and Mr. Vellon voting no.

25. Approve the termination of John DeFilippis, Assistant School Business Administrator, effective November 21, 2016. (Position Control # 10-20-26/byc, Job Code 0112A)

B. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION: N/A C. BOARD ACTION/BOARD POLICY: Moved by Mrs. Torres, seconded by Ms. Dolan, the Board passed the following resolutions C1-C29, C31- C32 by a roll call vote of 7-0.

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

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: 16/17020-01, 16/17025-01, and 16/17020-02.

2. Approve the October 2016 Fire/Security Drill reports.

3. Approve the 1st Code Blue Drill reports.

4. Approve the submission of the QSAC Statement of Assurance (SOA) and the QSAC District Performance Review (DPR) for the 2016-2017 school year.

5. Approve the 2016-2017 Superintendent Goals Action Plan Cycle 1 Update (November 2016).

6. Approve the 2016-2017 Technology Plan.

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

School Activity School Date Participants Teacher/Advisor

Home DepotClifton, NJ(Purchase materials for environmental science)

High School 4/25/2017 BHS Students Jenkins

Liberty IslandJersey City, NJ(Historical Significance)


Metropolitan Museum of Arts High School 12/9/2016 BHS Students DeFlorio/Driskill

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New York(Discover diversity in connections among form of artistic expression)Radio City Music HallNew York(View a live production)

High School 12/16/2016 BHS Students Sheridan/Cuniglio

Ramapo ReservationMahwah, NJ(Explore Nature)


Jenkinson’s AquariumPoint Pleasant, NJ(Learn about aquatic animals)


Museum of Jewish HeritageNew York(Tour of the Holocaust Museum)

High School 12/1/2016 BHS Students Rubinson

Clara Maass Medical CenterCosmetology(Manicures & Set Hair)

High School 2/9/2017 & 2/24/20173/9/2017 & 3/23/20174/13/2017 & 4/27/20175/11/2017 & 5/25/2017

6/6/2017

BHS Students Constantino/Reyes

Caldwell UniversityWhat’s It All About Youth Conference

High School 12/20/2016 Freshman Students

Campione

Belleville Public Library(Performance of Holiday Music)

High School 12/15/2016 BHS Students Lombardi

Clara Maass Medical Center(Academy of Engineering & Medical Science students to tour hospital)

High School 12/7/2016 BHS Students Hurta

Frog Bridge Day CampMillstone Township(8th Grade Class Trip)

Middle School 6/16/2017 BMS Students Sestilio

Black Bear Lake Country ClubMillstone Township(6th Grade Class Trip)

Middle School 6/20/2017 BMS Students Sestilio

Montclair State UniversityMontclair, NJ(Challenge students to see the world at a college level)

Middle School 11/18/2016 BMS Students Caramagna

State Theatre New Brunswick, NJ(Performance interpersonal skills)

School # 8 2/10/2017 School # 8 Students

Riccardelli/Schwindt

8. Approve the following Middle School fundraisers: Penny Wars Project – December 12-16, 2016, January 9-13, 2017 and March 13-17, 2017, to raise funds

for field trips Soccer Tournament - January 13, 2017, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM, $5.00 per player and a small charge for

fans/observers, to offset cost of 8th grade trip Theater Arts to sell personalized rubber bracelets for $2.00 each to raise funds for the theater/drama

account Yearbook – November 22, 2016 – December 2, 2016 – T-Shirt Sale, publicize new mascot and raise

funds for the yearbook account

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9. Approve the following new clubs for the Middle School for the 2016-2017 school year: Monopoly Club – volunteer advisor Diversity Club – volunteer advisor

10. Approve the following single session days for the Middle School, students only, to accommodate PARCC testing:

April 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 24, 2017

11. Approve School Nine to participate in a Canned Food Drive from November 1, 2016 - November 30, 2016, food to be donated to a local food bank.

12. Approve the High School to participate in the 2017 Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership Seminar, at a cost not to exceed $985.00.

13. Approve the Project Brush NJ Children’s Oral Health Program at School Nine for grades K and 1 to be held during the month of February 2017.

14. Approve the Annual Holiday Tree Lighting to be held at the High School Complex on December 2, 2016, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM, hosted by the Township of Belleville and the Board of Education.

15. Confirm the field trip for the BHS Marching Band to perform at the NCAA Men’s Basketball 2K Classic Tournament benefiting the Wounded Warrior Project at Madison Square Garden, New York, NY, on November 17 and 18, 2016, to be televised on ESPN.

16. Approve the following Belleville High School Transition Sites for the 2016-2017 school year: Alpine Garden Center Big Smiles Honey Bee Pet Store National Uniform Retro Fitness Sandy Lane School Three School Four School Seven School Eight School Nine

17. Approve Lentz & Lentz’s PSAT/SAT Prep Program for BHS students, $380.00 per student, 8 sessions, commencing March 7, 2017 through May 2, 2017, Tuesday evenings 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM.

18. Accept a donation of 18 food baskets from IMAC Insurance Company for needy Belleville students.

19. Approve the following charitable programs for School Seven: 2016 Macy’s Believe Campaign/Make A Wish St. Peter’s Food Pantry Toys for Tots

20. Approve the Cosmetology Internship Volunteer Program between Belleville High School and Clara Maass Medical Center, commencing November 1, 2016 through October 31, 2018.

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21. Approve the submission of the M-1, Comprehensive Maintenance Plan report to the Essex County Superintendent’s office.

22. Approve the following District Events for the 2016-2017 school year: District Winter Wear Donation Drive: November 21, 2016 - December 8, 2016 (the Office of

Community Engagement will work in conjunction with the Belleville Women's Club and the Belleville Safe House to ensure that all donations are shared with those in need.)

District Family & Community Health, Wellness, and Safety Fair: March 25, 2017 (BHS Complex from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM)

23. Approve the following Dress Down Days for School Nine, $2.00 students; $5.00 staff, proceeds to fund fifth grade promotional activities:

February 14, 2017 – Kindness is Good for the Heart April 13, 2017 – Spring into Positive Action

24. Approve the following Dress Down Days for School Seven, $2.00 students; $5.00 staff, proceeds to fund school scholarship and OPE activities:

December 2, 2016 - Wear Red or Green

25. Approve the following recycling of obsolete computers/monitors to Upcycle Recycling Company:

SCHOOL QUANTITY MODELSchool 7 19 DELL GX60HS RM 168 14 VIEWSONIC M70HS RM 168 2 CTX VL-500HS RM 168 1 CTX VL-710HS RM 168 20 DELL OPTIPLEX 170XLHS RM 168 1 LASERJET 2100HS RM 168 1 HP COLORJET 4550NMS Storage Room 60 DELL GX60

26. Approve the following revised regulation (first reading): R3212 – Professional Staff Attendance and Improvement Plan

27. Approve the following student teachers for the 2016-2017 school year:

Last Name First Name School Assigned Teacher DaysSanchez Genesis # 3 Pappas 10 Days January 3, 2017 to January 20, 2017Strama Adriana BHS Segarra 10 Days January 3, 2017 to January 20, 2017Cordero Shelly # 5 Trocolor 60 Hours November - January 2017Smith Johnathan BHS Spina March 19, 2017 - May 12, 2017Rubiano Madgiel #10 Chiodo January 17, 2017 - May 12, 2017Reem Mikhail BHS Collis February 2, 2017 - May 12, 2017Mccallum Michael BHS(BUCS) Sabin/Rubinson November 22, 2016 - December 31, 2016Walsh Kevin # 8 D'Elia November 28, 2016 1 Day

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

Name Date Dept/Bld Event Location Fee Travel Hotel

Paid By

Sub Days

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C. O'Mara 12/5/16 & 12/6/16

# 3 Guided Math Conference

New Brunswick

$399.00 $44.52 Title II Yes 2

S. Dias 2/27/17 & 2/28/17

# 3 2017 Conference for NJ Kindergarten

Teachers

Atlantic City $415.00 $161.50 Title II Yes 1

A. Cheney 12/5/16 & 12/6/16



C. Amato 12/5/16 & 12/6/16



S. Zangari 1/13/17 # 3 Enhancing your Reading & Writing

Instruction

West Orange $245.00 N/A Title II Yes 1

J. Corino 1/5/17 # 3 Using Project Learning to Enhance

STEM Instruction

West Orange $245.00 N/A Title II Yes 1

J. Peralta 11/17/16 - 11/19/16

# 4 American Speech Language & Hearing

Convention

Philadelphia $445.00 N/A Title II N 3

D. Cavallo 1/27/17 # 4 Human Trafficking Awareness

Bergen Community

N/A N/A N/A N 1

J. Alvarez 11/21/16 # 4 School Nursing Hasbrouck Heights

$35.00 N/A Title II N 0

C. Michele 2/27/17 & 2/28/17

# 5 NJ AHPERD Annual Convention

Long Branch N/A N/A N/A Yes 1

N. Rotonda 1/27/17 # 5 Human Trafficking in Your Schools

Lyndhurst N/A N/A N/A N 1

E. Mastrobuono 12/6/16 # 8 ADHD & Emotional Disabilities Workshop

Lodi $149.00 N/A Title II N 1

E. Mendez 12/6/16 # 8 ADHD & Emotional Disabilities Workshop


P. Blodnik 12/15/16 BHS NJIT Research for Teachers

Newark N/A N/A N/A Yes 1

M. Coyle 1/20/17 BMS Communicating with Adolescents

New Brunswick

$129.00 N/A SIP N 1

K. Suttora 12/8/16 BMS Children with ADHD and Sensory Processing Challenges Workshop

Parsippany $199.99 N/A SIP Yes 1

A. Veniero 1/27/17 BMS Human Trafficking Awareness

Bergen Community

N/A N/A N/A N 1

K. Williams 11/9/16 BMS Addressing School Refusal & Truancy

Webinar $60.00 N/A SIP N 0

T. McCaffrey 11/22/16 BMS Strategies for ESL Blackwood $149.00 $32.55 SIP N 1T. D'Elia 11/22/16 Central

OfficeEed TPA Exam

TrainingMontclair N/A N/A N/A N 1

M. Vargas 12/1/16 Special Services

2016 NJ Leadership Summit

Monroe N/A N/A N/A N 1

B. Wagner 12/2/16 Special Services

Trauma and Disaster Loss in the School

Environment

Windsor N/A N/A N/A N 1

P. Stoffers 12/9/16 Special Services

Creating Emotionally Intelligent

Classrooms

West Bridge N/A N/A N/A N 1

R. Porcaro 12/6/16 Special Services

ADHD & Emotional Disabilities Workshop


J. Groninger 12/9/16 Special Services

Current Legal Trends in Special Education

Saddle River N/A N/A N/A N 1/2 Day

M. Metsopulos 12/8/16 Student Services

Latino Promise & HACER Program

Teaneck N/A N/A N/A N 1

$3,566.99 $327.61

29. Approve the following resolution regarding repairs at Schools Four and Seven:

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WHEREAS, the Belleville Board of Education (the "Board ") has determined that it is necessary to make repairs at Schools Four and Seven; and

WHEREAS, the Board seeks to formally recognize that making such repairs is a priority for the District;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the following repairs shall be made as funds become available, whether by referendum or otherwise, in the order listed below:

School Four1. Masonry Walls/Architectural Terra-Cotta2. Column repair in Boiler Room3. Exposed Steel Lintels4. Exterior Aluminum Windows5. Roofing6. Heating Plant7. Fire Alarm8. Elevator9. Emergency, Egress, Exit, Site & Security Lighting

School Seven

1. Entry Portico2. Exposed Steel Lintels3. Exterior Aluminum Windows4. Heating Plant5. Electric Service6. Electrical Distribution7. Fire Alarm8. Elevator9. Emergency, Egress, Exit, Site & Security Lighting

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Belleville Board of Education authorizes the Board President; Business Administrator/Board Secretary; and any other personnel to take such further steps as may be necessary to carry out this action of the Board.

Moved by Mrs. Torres, seconded by Ms. Dolan, the Board passed the following resolution C30 by a roll call vote of 7-0.

30. Approve the following resolution regarding representation Belleville Board of Education:

WHEREAS, the Belleville Board of Education is a Defendant in the action entitled A.S. v. Belleville Township Public Schools et al., Docket No. MER-L-1601-1 6 (the "Complaint"); and

WHEREAS, the Complaint contains allegations of both negligent and intentional conduct by the Board and its employees; and

WHEREAS, the Complaint seeks punitive damages, which are not covered by the Board 's insurance policy;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Belleville Board of Education hereby directs Schwartz Simon Edelstein & Celso LLC to represent the interests of the Board as well as

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Defendants Patrick V. Brown, Superintendent Richard D. Tomko, Michael Vargas, Ryan Kline, Russell Pagano, Joseph Lepo, Joseph Rotonda, Daniel Sanacore, and Francis Petrillo with respect to any and all uninsured claims in the Complaint; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Schwartz Simon Edelstein & Celso LLC shall assist insurance counsel in representing the Board's interests with respect to those claims which are covered by insurance; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Belleville Board of Education authorizes the Board President; Business Administrator/Board Secretary; and any other personnel to take steps as may be necessary to carry out this action of the Board.

31. Approve the Residency Compliance report for October 15, 2016 through November 18, 2016:27 Residency Investigations:

5 transferred out2 Welfare/Truancy inquiries:

Both students returned to school

32. Approve the following Professional Day: L. Demikoff – WPU School of Continuing & Professional Education – Children & Loss

Workshop – November 29, 2016 - $20.00

Moved by Mrs. Torres, seconded by Ms. Dolan, the Board passed the following resolution C33 by a roll call vote of 6-1 with Mr. Vellon voting no.

33. Utilize the services of Good to Great, LLC., Oradell, NJ to provide consulting and an independent analysis/ plan on all district overtime and overtime schedules in order to ensure compliance at an hourly rate of $99.00, not to exceed $7000.

D. PURCHASING & BUSINESS SERVICES: Moved by Mr. Kuebler, seconded by Mrs. Torres, the Board passed the following resolutions D1-D4

by a roll call vote of 7-0.

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

1. Confirm the use of the professional services of Aspire Payroll, Madison, NJ, fee not to exceed $9,600.

2. Whereas, The Board of Education of Belleville in the County of Essex, New Jersey (the “Board”), desires to proceed with a school facilities project consisting generally of:

FACILITY UPGRADES AT BELLEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL, BELLEVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL, SCHOOL #3, SCHOOL #4, SCHOOL #5, SCHOOL #7, SCHOOL #8, SCHOOL #9 AND SCHOOL #10,

Whereas, the Board now seeks to take the initial steps in order to proceed with the Project:NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF BELLEVILLE IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, as follows:

Section 1. In accordance with the requirements of Section 6A:26–3 of the New Jersey Administrative Code, the Board hereby approves the List of Priority Projects, as attached hereto, prepared in connection with the project and the Board further authorizes the submission of same to the Essex County Superintendent of Schools and the New Jersey Department of Education for approval.

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Section 2. In accordance with the requirements of Section 6A:26-3 of the New Jersey Administrative Code, the Board hereby approves that Schematic Plans be prepared by DiCara Rubino Architects in connection with the Project and the Board further authorizes the submission of same to the Essex County Superintendent of Schools and the New Jersey Department of Education for approval. The Board further authorizes the submission of the Schematic Plans to the Municipal planning board, if required, for its review.

Section 3. The Board hereby authorizes the amendment to its Long-Range Facilities Plan in order to reflect the proposed Project.

Section 4.The School Administration and such other officers and agents of the Board as are necessary, including the Board attorney, bond counsel and architect, are hereby authorized to perform such other acts, to execute such other documents and to do such other things as are necessary to implement the determinations of the Board set forth in this resolution, including the submission of Information to the New Jersey Department of Education as set forth in Section 5(d) of P.L. 2000, c72 in connection with receipt of debt service aid with respect to the proposed Project.

Section 5. This resolution shall take effect immediately.

3. Approve contract with Colditz & Zucca, LLC, Township of Washington, NJ, to provide accounting services. Contract on file in the Business Office.

4. Approve contract with Di Cara/Rubino Architects to provide professional services pertaining to pre- referendum services for the district. Contract on file in the Business Office.

E. FINANCE: Moved by Mr. Kuebler, seconded by Mrs. Torres, the Board passed the following 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, Superintendent of Schools:

1. Approve payment of the List of Bills dated November 21, 2016 after the list has been approved by a majority of the members of the Board.

2. Approve the Workers Compensation Claims List for October 2016 in the amount of $23,622.98.

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

4. Approve the Secretary’s Financial Report for the month of JULY 2016 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.

5. Approve the Treasurer’s Financial Report for the month of JULY 2016, and that it be appended and made part of the minutes of this meeting.

6. Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11©4, the Board of Education Secretary certifies that as of JULY 2016, 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 Secretary’s Financial Report for the month of AUGUST 2016 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.

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8. Approve the Treasurer’s Financial Report for the month of AUGUST 2016, and that it be appended and made part of the minutes of this meeting.

9. Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11©4, the Board of Education Secretary certifies that as of AUGUST 2016, 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)

10. Approve the lease payment to DiCara Rubino Architects in the amount $16,240.60 and to C. Dougherty Construction Company in the amount of $92,433.60 for work completed regarding installation of boilers at School #8 and the Middle School.

11. Amend the resolution (E9) approved at the June 20, 2016 meeting of the Belleville Board of Education to read "the transfer of all excess surplus funds in excess of 1.5% of fund balance, as of June 30, 2016, as allowed by regulations and in accordance with Title 6A and 18A, to the Capital Reserve Account not to exceed $500,000 $675,000.”

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

Remarks by Citizens – ANY ITEM (Public Participation Session 2):Vincent Frantantoni: Shared history of Community Engagement officers who have volunteered their time in the past. District has to stop outrageous salaries that used to be done by volunteers. (Dr. Tomko: a lot of different academic things going through that office.) Recycling not being done.

Michael Sheldon: PARCC testing 2016 – abysmal performance. A lot has to be done for our students.

Arlene Schor: Resolution A12 – compensation to those filing position. Is district trying to find replacement for teacher? Total for fill-in teachers is $85,000. Are boilers on a time clock? Heating problem in high school today. Thank you for letting students wear warmer clothing. Please check out “Good to Great”. Happy Thanksgiving.

Jeff Mattingly: Happy Thanksgiving. Any word on OFAC report yet? (Mr. Egan: still working on it.) Building and Grounds have been grossly neglected. Hire an engineer to oversee projects and perhaps save millions of dollars. Town is tax stressed.

GeorgeAnn Polite: Resolution C6 – technology plan, what is it? Approved tutors for SAT – how did they gain access to students addresses? School #8 has had many principals, what is the status on permanent principal? Are all adult volunteers fingerprinted? Changes to agenda are not on printed agenda for public. (Dr. Tomko: Only changes to agenda were ones that were announced. Technology plan used to be a requirement. Is a living growing document. Very important for QSAC. Mr. D’Elia is doing a great job at School #8. Volunteers are fingerprinted. SAT tutors were here previously.)

Moved by Mr. Kuebler, seconded by Ms. Dolan, to close Public Participation.

Items, Remarks and Committee Reports presented by Board Members.Mr. Barrera: Happy Thanksgiving and thanks for being here to help us move district forward.

Mr. Vellon: Commend trustees: Mr. Kuebler, Mr. Rivera and Mrs. Torres for their service to the community. Happy Thanksgiving.

Mr. Kuebler: Congratulations to Daniel Castano on award. Thank you to public for their support.

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Mrs. Torres: Happy Thanksgiving.

Mrs. Lamparello: Fall athletics end of season: Girls Cross Country great season 7-4 record; Boys Cross Country captain recognized for sportsmanship. Team continuing to improve. Boys Soccer made 1st round of Essex County Tournament. Football won more games this year than it has in the last 5 seasons. Girls Tennis finished season at 11-9. Fantastic group of scholar-athletes who would never give up. Girls Volleyball 15 wins this season. SEPAC (Special Education Parents Advisory Council) partnering with Nutley to provide workshops for parents. Special services working on many improvements for Special Ed students. Special Education classes are in every building in district except School #9.

Ms. Dolan: Congratulations to Daniel Castano. Article on his selfless act brought her to tears. Checked policy and had sign-in sheet corrected. Happy Thanksgiving.

Mr. Rivera: Favorite holiday, Happy Thanksgiving.

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

Adjournment at 8:15 p.m. RESOLVED, That the Board of Education adjourn its meeting to meet in closed session now, and at

6:00 PM, on Monday, December 19, 2016, at Belleville High School, 100 Passaic Avenue, to discuss matters that may be discussed in private in accordance with Chapter 231, Laws of 1975; more

specifically, the discussion of personnel, staff evaluations, pending litigation, and negotiations. The results of these discussions will be acted upon at the next regularly scheduled business meeting of the

Board, or as soon as feasible and/or practicable thereafter.

_____________________________Wayne DemikoffInterim Board Secretary/ Business Administrator

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October 2016 Students of the MonthSchool ThreePK- Kristoffer DabajoPK-Lucas RiveraPK – Joel RodriguezK-Lukas CarlosK-Joseph Valderrama1-Kalvin Alcantara1-Sophia Melendez2-Brianna Cano2-Zorion Negrin3-Evelyn Cherres3-Anniyah Thompson4-Joshua Palacios4-Tristan Baldevarona4-Jefferson Sucuzhanay4-Jackson Fuchs5-Joshua Abramson5-Sebastian Cano

School FourPK- Stella BlancoPK-Nury CastroPK-Anasophia PerezK-Jandel RiveraK-Jacob Romero1-Rob Garcia1-Kermina Ebrahim1-Jirrard Ferrer 2-Franny Pineda 2-Gianna Barrera 2- Mia Meza 3-Sabrina Diaz 3-Crismel DeLeon 4-Eliana Vasquez 4-Dominic Grolimond 4-Owen Campos 5-Jorge Romero 5-Michele Portilla

School FiveK-Lindsay ChablaK-Taino Triguero1-Noureddine Houssam1-Elia Porcaro1-Alana Mattiasich2-Jayden Rivera2-Katelyn Iadonisi2-Kaitlin Sosa3-Daniel Villar3-Danny Rosas3-Emily Nando4-Nathan Longo4-Iveliss Manaya4-Dominick Cappelletti5-Tania Carbajal5-Allena Martin5-Angelina Rivera5-Jael Sanchez

School SevenPK-Eiliza ChauhdryPK-Mark MuroPK-Ian Soto-SanchezK-Leslie HernandezK-Sofia LandauroK-Dominic MandatoK-Justin Rios1-Avery Bana1-Alexa Latona-Rodriguez2-Kyree Braswell2-Emilia Delgado2-Alessa Gil2-Elarya Megally3-Lukas DeJesus3-Liam Smith3-Ayannah Torres 4-Madyson Walker-Dennis4-Hao Khuu4-Emma Politz5-Alexander Alsina5-Noah Barnes5-Isabella Marrero5-Joshua Rosler

School EightK- Camila PastuizacaK- Nicholas TiradoK- Jamaine Tucher1- Sofia Cardenas1- Devon DeCicco1-Sheyla Solorzano2- Jade Diaz2- Elijah Gonzalez2- Juliana Marroquin3- Victor Galarza3- Bradley Garces3- Giana Rivera3- Bhavesh Sookdeo4- Kevin Chumbimune4- Noah Dubois4- Nathaniel Perez5- Luis Fajardo5- Gabriela Gerreira5- Ashley Minyety5- Xavier Principe

School NineK-Timothy Fontanez1- Jayden Goolcharan2- London Lindsay3-Chandranie Ramnarine 4-Ryan Vasquez5-Matthew Ortiz

School TenK-Mateo Vargas1-Mathew Joseph1-Lily Perado2-Rosalyn Rivers3-Aedan Laxamana3 -Alexandra Rios4-Ethan Nguyn5-Kirsten Nguyen

Middle School

High SchoolBusiness and Career Technical Education Department-Denise Jugo, 12thEnglish/ESL-Dante Plummer, 12th & Kimberly Bane, 12thMathematics-Isabella Mattingly, 12thPhysical Education/Health & Drivers Education-Alexandra Alvarez, 12thScience-Brandon Lee, 10thSocial Studies-Joshua Uceta, 11thVisual and Performing Art-Limuele Recio, 12thWorld Languages-Nicole Mrowko, 12thBelleville High School Student of the Month – 2016October’s Overall Student of the Month-Isabella Mattingly, 12th

Documents

BELLEVILLE BOARD OF EDUCATION, BELLEVILLE, NEW JERSEY and Minutes/01-2016-… · Web viewAny word on OFAC report yet? (Mr. Egan: still working on it.) Building and Grounds have