MINUTES OF BUSINESS MEETING OF OCTOBER 18, 2012 The monthly Business Meeting of the Piscataway Township Board of Education was held on Thursday, October 18, 2012 at the Administration Building. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 PM by the Board President, Ms. Maas.

I. CALL TO ORDER

Salute to Flag - Board President

Roll Call - Board Secretary

P Mr. Connors P Mrs. Lopez P Mr. Okamoto

P Mrs. Greeley P Ms. Maas Mr. Opitz

P Ms. King P Mr. Mosier P Mr. Peng

II. NOTIFICATION ANNOUNCEMENT

HEREBY BE IT KNOWN that the Piscataway Township Board of Education has complied with the notification requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act for the announcement of this meeting date and place on October 10, 2012, in the following manner:

Posting of the public notice on the posting board for the Board of Education in the Administration

Building

Mail notification to the newspaper serving Piscataway, The Home News Tribune

Notification filed with the Municipal Clerk at the Municipal Building on Hoes Lane

This meeting is being digitally recorded. This recording is not an official record or supplement to the minutes and is intended only as a source of information that the public might utilize at a later date to familiarize themselves with the Board's activities.

III. EXECUTIVE SESSION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board adjourn to executive session for the purpose of review and discussion of a detailed personnel agenda for action this evening, HIB review of monthly reports and other matters involving individual staff members, as well as numerous outstanding matters in litigation. It is not known at this time when these matters can be disclosed to the public.

Motion to adjourn:

Moved Mrs. Greeley Seconded Mr. Okamoto

Yea 8 Nay 0

IV. PUBLIC SESSION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board reconvenes public session.

Motion to reconvene:

Moved Mr. Connors Seconded Mr. Okamoto

Yea 8 Nay 0

Public session reconvened at 8:00 p.m.

V. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

T. Schor Middle School Cabaret Presentation

“CLUB MED” AT PISCATAWAY HIGH SCHOOL

Students interested in exploring careers in health and medical fields have established a new “Medicine Club” at Piscataway High School. Juniors Misha Faerovitch, Soleil Scrimmager, and Jazmine Williams all participated in the middle school “Healthlinks” program, which provides students with hands-on career experiences in health-related fields, and sought to continue a similar program at the high school. Over 30 students attended an interest meeting in September where topics for subsequent presentations were determined, including common cancer misconceptions, healthy nutrition and proper exercise for heart health. SCHOR STUDENTS HIT THE HIGH NOTES WITH CABARET PERFORMANCE

Where can you enjoy the music of Les Miserables, Tarzan, Bye Bye Birdie, Smokey Joe’s Café, Next to Normal and much more all in one evening? Make your way to the Schor Drama Club “Broadway Cabaret” on Friday, November 2

nd at 7 pm. Members of the club, under the direction of music teacher

Rebekah Sterlacci, have been rehearsing after school for several weeks in preparation for the big show. Refreshments will be served by the performers and admission is $5 per person. LICK YOUR CHOPS AT THE RANDOLPHVILLE “SIP AND SAMPLE” The Randolphville PTO 6

th Annual “Sip and Sample” promises to be a mouth-watering event! Mark

your calendar for Wednesday, October 24th at the Radisson Hotel beginning at 6:00 pm. Savor delectable menu items from over fifteen area restaurants. Tickets are priced at $25 and are available at the door. For information, call 732-735-0180. PISCATAWAY HIGH SCHOOL GRAD RECEIVES NATIONAL FOOTBALL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP Ryan James, Piscataway High School Class of 2012 and former member of the football and track teams, was recently selected the 2012 National Football Foundation High School Scholar-Athlete East Region Award Winner, along with four other national winners. He was chosen from 450,000 high school football players in a rigorous selection process that considers academic achievement, athletic accomplishments and leadership in the community. During his years at Piscataway High School, Ryan was a member of National Honor Society, Piscataway Exceptional Gathering of Students (PEGS) and the NJ Science League Physics II team. He received All-State honors for football and earned three letters for track. Ryan was also a two-year member of the marching band and concert band. He currently plays football at Lehigh University, where he majors in engineering. STUDENT SAFETY PATROL INDUCTION AT EISENHOWER Think you can get away with running in the hallways at Eisenhower School? Don’t even think about it! The Student Safety Patrol is on the job, helping to ensure that their peers practice safe behaviors in the cafeteria, hallways and playground. The forty-two students selected for the program attended a 3-day “training academy” during their recess times. They were formally inducted by Piscataway Police Chief Rick Ivone and Detective Calvin Laughlin during a school assembly, attended by parents and students, where they received a Safety Patrol sash and official badge. OCTOBER HAPPENINGS AT CHILDREN’S CORNER PRESCHOOL Toddlers and preschoolers at Children’s Corner are busy little bees this month! The children learned about fire safety, climbed aboard the fire truck and tried on uniforms when members of the River Road Fire Company visited during Fire Safety Week, October 8

th – 12

th. No one enjoys a new book more

than the young readers at Children’s Corner, who will expand their personal libraries when the Scholastic Book Fair visits the school during the week of October 22

nd. Family Pumpkin Carving Night,

sponsored by the PTO, is scheduled for Wednesday, October 24th and the children will stroll to the

River Road Fire House during their Halloween parade on Wednesday, October 31st.

SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS - TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6 For the first time, Piscataway voters will cast ballots for school board members while voting in the General Election on Tuesday, November 6

th. The change is a result of legislation signed earlier this

year by Governor Chris Christie, allowing school boards and municipalities to move elections to November. The Piscataway Township Board of Education unanimously voted to move elections to November to increase voter participation. RANDOLPHVILE STUDENTS SUPPORT ALUMNI TROOPS Students at Randolphville School are supporting our troops in Afghanistan by staying in touch with Captain Clinton Wang, who attended Randolphville, ML King, Conackamack and Piscataway High School. This month, students collected and sent over 100 pounds of snacks and treats to Captain Wang and his fellow troops. Captain Wang is a 2004 graduate of Piscataway High School and began his military career as a cadet at West Point Military Academy. YOGA FOR YOUNG AND OLD AT SCHOR

“Yoga Night” for students and parents was held earlier this month as part of a new community fitness initiative at T. Schor Middle School. Close to two dozen participants spent the evening relaxing and toning with yoga postures designed to encourage students and their parents to be active together. A different health/fitness event will be scheduled during each marking period, with upcoming plans to offer a “Fitness Test Night” and a volleyball match. PWAY STAFF STAND UP TO CANCER District staff members packed the stands at the Piscataway High School football field on Thursday, October 18

th to “Stand Up To Cancer” in a fund-raising event designed to support breast cancer

awareness and research. October is designated “Breast Cancer Awareness Month” and, for a small donation, participants wore pink and formed the “Stand Up To Cancer” logo in the bleachers. The project was coordinated by the Piscataway Township Education Association. SCHOOL VIOLENCE AWARENESS WEEK ACTIVITIES Schools throughout the district are observing “School Violence Awareness Week,” promoting positive behavior and conflict resolution during the week of October 15 - 19. Elementary and intermediate students are focusing on promoting peace and keeping schools safe with positive morning announcements and creative art projects. Anti-bullying messages and “peace pledges” are being created in the middle schools, while activities at the high school focus on appreciation for diversity and tolerance. Many activities also reinforce projects and lessons centered around kindness and self-esteem as part of the statewide “Week of Respect” observed during the first week of October.

VI. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES’ REPORT

Report from Vishva Patel and Chioma Egekeze VII. PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Presentation of GFOA Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting Award

VIII. PERSONNEL & LABOR RELATIONS – Thomas Mosier

BE IT RESOLVED that the following motions, identified as items “A” through “C”, be approved as

presented: A. RESIGNATIONS AND RETIREMENTS

Laurie Filippone, Mathematics Teacher/High School Effective:

Reason: 12/16/12 Personal

Kathleen Martineau, Secretary/T. Schor Effective:

Reason: 10/30/12 Personal

B. APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS - STAFF PERSONNEL

NON UNIT Anika Garrison, Dispatcher/Transportation, at a prorated annual salary of $45,000, effective 10/22/12, for the 2012-2013 school year. Account #11-000-270-160-60-27 AIDE Costanza Rosario, Noontime Aide/Arbor, at an hourly rate of $12.00 for the customary 90 day probationary period, effective TBD pending Criminal History clearance for the remainder of the 2012-2013 school year. Account #60-910-310-100-00-00 TRANSPORTATION The following bus drivers at $17.02 and/or $13.62 per hour, depending on routes, effective TBD pending completion of paperwork, for the customary 90 day probationary period for the 2012-2013 school year: Accounts #70-000-270-161, 70-000-270-162, 70-000-270-163

Tonya Harris James Rees OTHER The following students as Student Crew Members for non-high school events at $12.50 per hour, as needed, for the 2012-2013 school year. Account #11-424-100-178-00-22-99

Caleb Dagnall Nicole Fox Paige Fusco Lauren Gillette Kasey Knaus Joseph Ahn

The following Extra Duty Contract, as indicated, for the 2012-2013 school year:

High School Athletics Account# 11-402-100-111-36-02 Swimming Donna Zimmerman Assistant Coach G-1 $4,986 Wrestling Anthony Hrabar* Assistant Coach G-1 $4,986

*pending county approval

SUBSTITUTE Swati Rohilla, Community Education Substitute Teacher, at a daily rate of $95.00 effective 10/19/12, as needed, for the 2012-2013 school year. Account #61-853-330-100-00-10-12

C. CHANGE OF STATUS - STAFF PERSONNEL

TEACHERS The following change in assignment and/or location effective 9/1/12 for the 2012-2013 school year:

Name From To Danielle Stio RP Teacher RP Teacher 1.00 FTE Grandview .50 FTE Grandview Account #11-213-100-101-00-37 Account #11-213-100-101-00-37

PD Teacher .50 FTE Children’s Corner Account #11-215-100-101-00-37-

Account #11-213-100-101-00-37-12 Lisa Young PD Teacher RP Teacher Children’s Corner Randolphville Account #11-215-100-101-00-37-12 Account #11-213-100-101-00-37

The following change in salary for longevity, effective 11/1/12 for the 2012-2013 school year:

Name Anniversary From To Claire Pish 20 Years $82,563 $83,063

Kari Alligier, Elementary Teacher/Knollwood, Intermittent Federal Family Medical Leave of Absence Act and/or New Jersey Family Leave Act for the 2012-2013 school year without pay and with benefits. Account #11-120-100-101-01-12 Ruth Beltran, Spanish Teacher/High School, Medical Leave of Absence 10/11/12 to 10/31/12 without pay and with benefits. Account #11-140-100-101-18-02 Kristina Betz, Health & Physical Education Teacher/Conackamack, change in Federal Family Medical Leave of Absence Act/New Jersey Family Leave Act/Child Care Leave of Absence FROM: 9/24/12 to 11/25/12 with pay and with benefits, 11/26/12 to 1/6/13 without pay and with benefits, 1/7/13 to 2/18/13 without pay and without benefits TO: 9/20/12 to 11/18/12 with pay and with benefits, 11/19/12 to 12/21/12 without pay and with benefits, 12/22/12 to 2/18/13 without pay and without benefits. Account#11-130-100-101-15-03 Michelle Klastava, English Teacher/High School, extension of Federal Family Medical Leave of Absence Act and/or New Jersey Family Leave Act, 12/5/12 to 12/16/12 without pay and with benefits. Account #11-140-100-101-11-02 John Mackay, RP Teacher/High School, covered under Federal Family Medical Leave of Absence Act 10/5/12 to 10/31/12 with pay and with benefits. Account #11-213-100-101-00-37 Irina Nikitovic, Art Teacher/ML King, covered under the Federal Family Medical Leave of Absence Act and/or New Jersey Family Leave 2/11/13 to 4/10/13 with pay and with benefits, 4/11/13 to 5/31/13 without pay and with benefits and Child Care Leave of Absence Act 6/1/13 to 6/30/13, 9/1/13 to 12/23/13 without pay and without benefits. Account #11-120-100-101-17-11 Brian Voigt, Elementary Teacher/Randolphville, covered under the Federal Family Medical Leave of Absence Act 9/18/12 to 10/3/12 am, 10/4/12 am with pay and with benefits. Account #11-120-100-101-01-14

Mr. Connors Y Mrs. Lopez Y Mr. Peng Y

S Mrs. Greeley Y Mr. Okamoto Y M Mr. Mosier Y

Ms. King Y Mr. Opitz Ms. Maas Y

Yea 8 Nay 0

IX. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

BE IT RESOLVED that the following minutes be approved as submitted:

Agenda/Business Meeting September 13, 2012

Agenda/Business Meeting Executive Session I September 13, 2012

Agenda/Business Meeting Executive Session II September 13, 2012

Moved Mr. Connors Seconded Mrs. Greeley

Yea 8 Nay 0

Business Meeting September 20, 2012

Business Meeting Executive Session September 20, 2012

Moved Mr. Connors Seconded Mr. Mosier

Yea 8 Nay 0

X. PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR

The Board of Education recognizes the value of public comment on educational issues and school matters of community interest. In support of this position, the law establishes a period of public comment at every Board meeting.

Individuals wishing to speak must state their name and address. Comments are limited to three minutes’ duration, but an individual may speak a second time after all others who wish to speak on the topic have been heard. The Board may require that individuals register to speak prior to the beginning of the meeting. Participants may submit written material in support of their position.

All statements and/or questions shall be directed to the presiding officer and no participant may address or question Board members individually. All speakers are requested to express themselves in a civil manner, with due respect for the dignity and privacy rights of others whose legal rights may be affected. Please note: While it is not the Board’s intention to stifle comment on matters of legitimate concern to the school community, the public should be aware that if their statements violate the rights of others under the law governing defamation or invasion of privacy, they may face personal liability to the injured party. If speakers are uncertain of the legal ramifications of their comments, the Board urges them to seek guidance beforehand from their own legal advisor.

Ms. Laurie Mann: Knollwood concerned parent – 2

nd grade class size

Mr. Alan Szarawarski: Class size and student learning Staci Berger: Knollwood class size William Irwin: Knollwood class size Neil Thomas: Knollwood class size Ira Stern: Knollwood class size Ms. Laurie Mann: Presented petition to develop a policy for class size Ms. Patti Farmer: Knollwood class size

Motion to close:

Moved Mr. Mosier Seconded Mr. Okamoto

Yea 8 Nay 0

XI. FISCAL PLANNING & OPERATIONS

BE IT RESOLVED that the following motions, identified as items “A” through “F”, be approved as presented:

A. APPROVAL OF MONTHLY DISBURSEMENTS Explanation: Pursuant to 18A:19-2

BE IT RESOLVED that the following disbursements for the month of September 2012 be approved as indicated:

Operating Account

Operating Checks $ 2,755,675.70

Payroll Checks:

Payroll: September 15, 2012 3,156,427.53

Payroll: September 30, 2012 3,231,869.96

Cafeteria Fund 84,384.21

Capital Projects Fund 825,625.67

Debt Service Fund ---

Transportation Fund 81,920.39

Total $ 10,135,903.46

B. APPROVAL OF SECRETARY’S/TRANSFERS/CASH RECONCILIATION REPORTS

1. Explanation: Pursuant to 18A:6-59 BE IT RESOLVED that the following report be approved and filed for audit:

Secretary’s/Transfers Report August 2012

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above report be accepted as submitted and that no major account or fund has been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11 and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.

2. Explanation: Pursuant to 18A:6-59 BE IT RESOLVED that the following report be approved and filed for audit:

Cash Reconciliation and Roll Forward Report August 2012 Dated: August 31, 2012

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above report be accepted as submitted and that no major account or fund has been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11 and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.

C. APPROVAL OF TRANSPORTATION ROUTES FOR 2012-2013 SCHOOL YEAR

Explanation:

In an effort to reduce transportation costs, the district utilizes transportation route agreements where appropriate.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education authorizes the School Business Administrator to approve participation in Coordinated Transportation with Middlesex Regional Educational Services Commission (MRESC) as the “HOST” district and Piscataway as the “JOINER” district for the 2012-2013 school year, as needed, including up to a 6% administrative fee.

D. APPROVAL OF SUBMISSION OF COMPREHENSIVE MAINTENANCE PLAN

Explanation: Required annually pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:24. Plan is part of the NJQSAC.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education approves the submission of the district’s Comprehensive Maintenance Plan for FY13 to the County Superintendent.

E. APPROVAL OF BID PROJECT CHANGE ORDERS

Explanation:

The following work is necessary to facilitate the high school Trainers Room renovation project. BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education approves the following change orders for district Bid Projects:

Vendor C/O # Project Location Description Amount

Hahr Construction 1 Trainers’ Room High School Unforeseen electrical work above ceiling

$ 550

2 Install new door closer & bumper, install new VCT, 6” cove base continuing existing pattern, paint side room block walls

2,690

3 Remove & replace existing acoustical ceiling, replace w/new grid system & tiles matching new area. Install side room fluorescent fixtures & vacancy sensor.

4,750

4 Code required soffit area electric work

1,750

TOTAL $ 9,740

F. APPROVAL OF INTERLOCAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (FUEL)

Explanation:

The South Plainfield Board of Education will purchase gasoline and bio-diesel fuel from the Piscataway Township Board of Education for their school busses and maintenance vehicles. These operations will not interfere with the District vehicles utilizing the fueling station.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township School District agrees to sell, and South Plainfield School District agrees to purchase, gasoline and/or diesel fuel at a price per gallon equal to Piscataway’s cost of purchase plus a 5% administrative fee (which shall be assessed on a per-gallon basis). South Plainfield shall purchase a key from Piscataway for each South Plainfield vehicle, at a cost of $20 per key, to enable South Plainfield access to gasoline/fuel pumps owned and operated by Piscataway for the purpose of self-dispensing the gasoline/fuel that is the subject of this agreement. South Plainfield shall not permit these keys to be used by any vehicles other than those to which they are specifically assigned; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the gasoline/fuel purchased pursuant to this agreement shall be solely for use by South Plainfield, and shall be not resold to any other party and South Plainfield, its employees, agents and representatives shall rigorously adhere to all operational and safety policies and procedures promulgated by Piscataway relating to the dispensation of the gasoline/fuel that is the subject of this agreement. Both parties shall maintain adequate and appropriate insurance coverage for claims arising out of this Agreement.

A-E: M/S Vote M/S Vote M/S Vote

S Mrs. Greeley Y Mr. Okamoto Y Mr. Connors Y

Ms. King Y Mr. Opitz M Mr. Mosier Y

Mrs. Lopez Y Mr. Peng Y Ms. Maas Y

Yea 8 Nay 0

F:

M/S Vote M/S Vote M/S Vote

Mrs. Greeley Present Not Voting Mr. Okamoto Y Mr. Connors Y

Ms. King Y Mr. Opitz M Mr. Mosier Y

Mrs. Lopez Y S Mr. Peng Y Ms. Maas Y

Yea 7 Nay 0 Abstain 1

XII. POLICY – Margaret King

BE IT RESOLVED that the following motion, identified as item “A”, be approved as presented:

A. ACCEPT ON FIRST READING

BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education accepts on first reading the following policies:

4119.20 Acceptable Use Policy (Certified Staff) 4219.20 Acceptable Use Policy (Non-Certified Staff) 5131.3 Acceptable Use Policy (Students)

M/S Vote M/S Vote M/S Vote

M Ms. King Y Mr. Opitz S Mrs. Greeley Y

Mrs. Lopez Y Mr. Peng Y Mr. Mosier Y

Mr. Okamoto Y Mr. Connors Y Ms. Maas Y

Yea 8 Nay 0

XIII. CURRICULUM – Thomas Mosier

BE IT RESOLVED that the following motions, identified as items “A” through “F”, be approved as presented:

A. APPROVAL OF STUDENT FIELD TRIPS

Explanation:

The Piscataway Township Board of Education deems student participation in curriculum related field trips to be educationally beneficial.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education, pursuant to regulation 6A:23A-5.8(c)(1), hereby approves the following educational field trips. C=Curricular; E=Extra Curricular

Code

Event/Location Core Curriculum

Content Standards

Class/Group

Teacher/Advisor

School

Date(s)

C NJ State House

Make a Law Program – Trenton, NJ

Social Studies NJCCS – 6.1.4.A

9 Grade 4 classes

(210 students)

Shirley Eyler M.L. King (4 trips – approx 50

students each)

October 19, 2012 March 6, 7, 8,

2013 (8:30-2:00)

E Bowling Night at

Stelton Lanes – Piscataway, NJ

21st Century Life &

Careers – 9.1.C; 9.1.D

7th

& 8th Grade

Choir Members (81 students)

Tom Mullaney Quibbletown October 26, 2012 (7:00-9:00 PM)

(Parents to drop off & pick up)

E Garden State

Scholastic Press Assoc. Fall Conf. at Rutgers – Piscataway, NJ

CCS: ELA – RI-7; W-2, 4, 6; SP&L-2

Chieftain Staff (20 students – Grades 9-12)

Chris Hamas High School October 29, 2012 (7:30-3:00)

C Norz Hill Farm visit

& pumpkin picking – Hillsborough, NJ

Science – 5.5A; 5.5B; 5.5C

All Kindergarteners (127 students –

5 classes)

Peggy Maxted & All Kindergarten

Staff

Knollwood October 31, 2012 (9:00-12:00)

C Live Performance of

“Latin Rhythms” at Bickford Theatre – Morristown, NJ

World Language – 7.1 Visual & Performing Arts – 1.1A; 1.3A

7th

& 8th Grade

Pathways Spanish Classes

and Members of the

Stomp Club (93 students –

3 classes – 1 club)

Christine Rodriguez

Tom Mullaney

Quibbletown November 1, 2012

(8:00-12:30)

E Malcolm Bernard

Historically Black College Fair at Raritan Valley Community College – Branchburg, NJ

21st Century Life &

Careers – 9.3 44 Counselor-

Selected Students

(Grade 11)

Benita Ogburn-McLean

High School November 16, 2012

(7:45-12:30)

C Menlo Park Mall for

community visit for shopping and lunch – Edison, NJ

21st Century Life &

Careers – 9.2 Community

Based Instruction Class

(24 students – Grades 9-12)

Laura Leibowitz High School December 12, 2012

(10:00-1:00)

B. INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM FROM CHINA TO PISCATAWAY HIGH SCHOOL (WORLD LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT) JANUARY 28 – FEBRUARY 7, 2013

Explanation:

It is requested that permission be granted to plan, organize and carry out a proposed exchange visit from Shangnan High School in Shanghai, China to Piscataway High School to take place during their winter break, from January 28 – February 7, 2013. The students in the Chinese classes of Piscataway High School will benefit from the experience of corresponding with and hosting their pen pals here in Piscataway. Mr. Zhi Kang, Chinese teacher (with additional World Language departmental collaboration) will finalize all arrangements for this educational experience. The Chinese students will shadow their American host students at Piscataway High School February 4-7, 2013.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education approves the exchange visit of the students from Shangnan High School of Shanghai, China and their chaperones January 28 – February 7, 2013 and their attendance at Piscataway High School to shadow their American host students from February 4-7, 2013 at no cost to the Board.

C. APPROVAL OF INTERNATIONAL VISIT FROM PISCATAWAY TO CHINA (WORLD LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT) MARCH 20-31, 2013

Explanation:

The students in the Chinese classes of Piscataway High School will benefit from the experience of traveling to China to see the culture firsthand and be challenged to speak the Chinese language in real-life situations. They will visit Beijing, Nanjing, Wuxi and Suzhou in addition to spending three or four days with their host families in Shanghai. Mr. Zhi Kang will make all arrangements for this educational field trip experience. He and at least 2 additional chaperones (ratio of 6:1) will accompany the students on this trip. The cost will be approximately $1,950 per student. It is requested that permission be granted to plan, organize and carry out the proposed exchange visit for March 20-31, 2013 which is three school days and the scheduled spring break.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education approves a trip for students from Piscataway High School and their chaperones (ratio of 6:1) to China which will take place during spring break March 20-31, 2013. Students will miss three instructional days but will spend several days in attendance at the Shanghai School and participate in numerous class activities. This trip will be at no cost to the board.

D. APPROVAL OF CURRICULUM PROGRAM GUIDES

Explanation:

The following curriculum guides were written according to the approved five-year curriculum review/revision plan, designed using the Understanding By Design framework, and align to state standards. They were reviewed by the Curriculum Committee at its meeting held on October 1, 2012 and are available in the Board Room or on-line for your review.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education approves the following curriculum guides for use in the classroom effective September 2012:

Foundations of Language, Grade 9

Social Studies, Grades 6-8 (revised) E. APPROVAL OF NEW COURSE OFFERINGS FOR THE 2012-2013 SCHOOL YEAR AT PISCATAWAY HIGH SCHOOL (REVISION)

Explanation:

These course offerings, which were previously approved on September 20, 2012, have been revised to offer lab credits and be available to additional grade levels.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education hereby approves the following course additions for the 2012-2013 school year:

New Course Credits Grade Biology (Resource Room) 6 Full Year 9 Biochemistry (Resource Room) 6 Full year 10 Chemistry (Resource Room) 6 Full Year 11 & 12

F. AUTHORIZATION TO DISPOSE OF OBSOLETE TEXTBOOKS

Explanation:

The New Jersey Department of Education has requested that obsolete textbooks be posted on the Department of Education website and Piscataway Township Schools will comply with that request

upon board approval. The district has Reading, Language Arts and Mathematics textbooks that the students of Piscataway are no longer using.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education authorizes the Superintendent to declare the following textbooks obsolete for purposes of disposal:

M/S Vote M/S Vote M/S Vote

Mrs. Lopez Y Mr. Peng Y Ms. King Y

Mr. Okamoto Y Mr. Connors Y M Mr. Mosier Y

Mr. Opitz S Mrs. Greeley Y Ms. Maas Y

Yea 8 Nay 0

XIV. PUPIL SERVICES

BE IT RESOLVED that the following motions, identified as items “A” through “D”, be approved as presented:

A. APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-DISTRICT PLACEMENTS AND SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS

Placement Effective Date Classification Cost Home Instruction Due to Suspension: Piscataway High School 9/20/12 Specific Learning Disability $30/hr Piscataway High School 9/27/12 Non-Classified $30/hr Piscataway High School 10/27/12 Communication Impaired $30/hr Home Instruction: Piscataway High School 9/13/12 Emotionally Disturbed $30/hr T. Schor Middle School 10/3/12 Other Health Impaired $30/hr

Title

ISBN No.

Grade Level

Publication Date/ Publisher

Qty.

Trophies 0-15-322478-9 4 2003/Harcourt 175 Trophies 0-15-322479-7 5 2003/Harcourt 175 Trophies on Your Mark 0-15-322477-0 2/3 2003/Harcourt 30 Trophies–Theme 5 (Teacher’s Edition) 0-15-325049-6 5 2003/Harcourt 15 Trophies–Theme 3 (Teacher’s Edition) 0-15-325047-X 5 2003/Harcourt 15 Collections – Touch a Dream 0-15-312048-7 4 2001/Harcourt 15 Banner Days – Trophies 0-15-322475-4 2 2003/Harcourt 30 Language Handbook 0-15-325066-6 4 2003/Harcourt 250 Language Handbook 0-15-325064-X 2 2003/Harcourt 30 Teacher Edition – Trophies 0-15-325040-2 4 2003/Harcourt 15 Teacher Edition – Trophies 0-15-325041-0 4 2003/Harcourt 15 Teacher Edition – Trophies 0-15-325042-9 4 2003/Harcourt 15 Teacher Edition – Trophies 0-15-325043-7 4 2003/Harcourt 15 Teacher Edition – Trophies 0-15-325044-5 4 2003/Harcourt 15 Teacher Edition – Trophies 0-15-325046-1 5 2003/Harcourt 15 Teacher Edition – Trophies 0-15-325048-8 5 2003/Harcourt 15 Teacher Edition – Trophies 0-15-325049-6 5 2003/Harcourt 15 Teacher Edition – Trophies 0-15-325050-X 5 2003/Harcourt 15 Scott Foresman Mathematics 0-328-03020-1 5 2004/Pearson 150 Scott Foresman Mathematics Teacher Edition Unit 1 0-328-06865-9 5 2004/Pearson 15 Scott Foresman Mathematics Teacher Edition Unit 2 0-328-06866-7 5 2004/Pearson 15 Scott Foresman Mathematics Teacher Edition Unit 3 0-328-06867-5 5 2004/Pearson 15 Scott Foresman Mathematics Teacher Edition Unit 4 0-328-04860-7 5 2004/Pearson 15 Scott Foresman Mathematics 0-328-03019-8 4 2004/Pearson 150 Scott Foresman Mathematics Teacher Edition Unit 1 0-328-04853-4 4 2004/Pearson 15 Scott Foresman Mathematics Teacher Edition Unit 2 0-328-04854-2 4 2004/Pearson 15 Scott Foresman Mathematics Teacher Edition Unit 3 0-328-04855-0 4 2004/Pearson 15 Scott Foresman Mathematics Teacher Edition Unit 4 0-328-06864-0 4 2004/Pearson 15

B. CHANGE IN STATUS OF IN-DISTRICT PLACEMENT

Explanation:

The following South Plainfield tuition student’s status change occurred after Board approval of acceptance for placement in one of our in-district programs. Amount columns detail both prior approved and newly requested tuition cost.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education approves change in status of in-district student placements:

From Amount Effective Date To Amount SAIL Program (South Plainfield Tuition student)

Part Time Status

$17,900 10/1/12 Full Time Status

$30,400

C. APPROVAL OF TUITION CONTRACTS

Explanation:

Due to our expansive offerings in special education in-district programs and their excellent reputation, several school districts have requested consideration for placement in available classroom openings.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education approves the tuition contract between the South Plainfield Board of Education as the sending district and the Piscataway Township Board of Education as the receiving district for a total tuition cost, including related services of $23,620 for a special education student commencing October 8, 2012 and terminating on June 20, 2013 as follows:

Tuition Speech TOTAL Student A : MC Program $22,000 $1,620 $23,620 TOTAL $23,620

D. APPROVAL OF SCHOOL NURSING SERVICES PLAN

Explanation:

According to 6A: 16-2.1, each district board of education shall develop a plan for the provision of school nursing services, but not limited to, the assignment of school nurses. The school nursing services plan may assign one or more noncertified school nurse to perform duties permitted under their license from the State Board of Nursing and allowed under 6A:16.1, provided that each noncertified school nurse is assigned to the same school building or school complex as the certified school nurse.

WHEREAS the assignment plan for nurses working in this capacity shall be submitted to the County Superintendent for review and approval as part of the certificated staff report pursuant to N.J.A.C.6A:30-1.4(A)9, and WHEREAS the Nursing Services Plan for 2012-2013 has been developed according to 6A:16-2.1 criteria, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Nursing Services Plan for 2012-2013 be approved.

M/S Vote M/S Vote M/S Vote

M Mr. Okamoto Y Mr. Connors Y Mrs. Lopez Y

Mr. Opitz Mrs. Greeley Y Mr. Mosier Y

Mr. Peng Y S Ms. King Y Ms. Maas Y

Yea 8 Nay 0

XV. ADMINISTRATIVE & AUXILIARY – Isaac Peng

BE IT RESOLVED that the following motions, identified as items “A” through “G”, be approved as presented:

A. APPROVAL OF ATTENDANCE OF MEMBERS AND/OR EMPLOYEES OF THE BOARD AT CONFERENCES

WHEREAS, the Piscataway Township Board of Education deems participation in the following conferences by certain members and/or employees of the Board to be educationally necessary and fiscally prudent; and

WHEREAS, the costs aforesaid are and, as they further accrue, will be set forth in detailed documentation on file with the Office of the School Business Administrator;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education, pursuant to P.L. 2007, c. 53, hereby approves the following travel events. Unless otherwise stated, all costs of registration, travel, meals and lodging are included, to the extent permitted by law.

Name

Conference

Date(s) Cost Not

to Exceed

Catherine Sousa Garden State Council SHRM Annual Conference

October 21 - 23, 2012

$681

Kimberly Blanshaft Maria Cetta Holly Cregar Porch Lynn Diaz Jamie Dugas Kyle Dunich Stacy Feldman James Knox Erin McCaffrey Tracey McGowan Sabrina Mitchell Christina Randazzo Lisa Sudfield Rachel Sullivan

Teaching American History (TAH) Grant two-day Colloquium Staff Development at East Jersey Old Towne Village

October 23 & 24, 2012

$1,500 each

plus 2-day substitutes

(Funded by the TAH Grant)

Richard Zirin NJ Council for the Social Studies Annual Conference – “Social Studies and the Common Core: Moving Forward”

October 24, 2012 $75

Rochelle Fowkes TOM Training I & II October 24, December 5, 2012

January 10, April 10, April 22,

2013

$115

Margaret King NJSBA Fall School Law Forum October 25, 2012 $75

L-Mani Viney The College Board Forum – Investing in Education

October 25 & 26, 2012

$245

Carolyn Keck Fourth Annual PreK-3rd

Grade Leadership Conference: Supporting Executive Functions throughout the PreK-3

rd Grade Continuum

November 2, 2012 $45

William Baskerville DOE - Improving School Climates and the Conditions for Learning

November 13, 2012

$35

Beth Barbarasch Kaitlin Gonzales

Functional Behavior Assessment and Behavior Intervention Plans Workshop

November 14, 2012

$145

Heather Blackmore Barbara Horton Kimberly Rosario Patricia Weber

Rutgers Center for Literacy Development After School Series (All sessions are held after school hours)

November 14, 2012

December 10, 2012

February 11, 2013

$165 each

Christine Rodriguez ACTFL 2012 Annual Convention and World Languages Expo

Saturday, November 17,

2012

$150

Tom Connors NJSBA Semi-annual Delegates Assembly November 17, 2012

$26

Enrica Funari Maximize Achievement in Your World Language Classroom: Practical Strategies to Actively Engage Students So You Can Work with Small Groups (Grades 6-12)

November 27, 2012

$219

Carolyn Keck Lydia Moses

NJ Association of Federal Program Administrators’ Winter Training Institute

November 30, 2012

$190 each

Diane Janson Phyllis Regnaud

NJAPSA Conference – Hot Button Issues in Special Education

December 3, 2012 $195 each

Patricia Strazzulla TOM Training – Year 1 Kindergarten January 4, 2013 March 1, 2013

$52

Susan Saltzman I’d Rather Be Bad Than Look Dumb: Reaching Difficult Students & Those With Special Needs, Grades K-12

February 13, 2013 $100

Susan Saltzman Vincenzo Stio

Motivating Disaffected, Disinterested & Depressed Students

May 1, 2013 $145

B. APPROVAL OF CONTRACTED SERVICES

1. Explanation:

The following resolution reflects the need for contracts with outside service providers on the part of the Office of Pupil Services. These contracts are necessary in order to ensure that the district may comply with Individual Education Program (IEP) requirements in the areas of evaluation, instruction, and related services.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education approves the following contracted services:

a. Learning Tree Multicultural/Multilingual Evaluation and Consulting, Inc. be contracted to provide bilingual evaluation services to Piscataway students for the 2012 - 2013 school year at the following rates per evaluation:

$650 Spanish $700 Arabic, Chinese, French, Portuguese, Haitian Creole, Hebrew $750 Korean, Russian and Indian Languages

b. Michelle Steinhaur be contracted to provide School Psychologist services to cover medical leave for Child Study Team members for the 2012 – 2013 school year at a rate of $300 per day. c. Donald R. Reeves Jr., M.D., be contracted to provide psychiatric evaluations for Piscataway staff

members at an hourly rate of $300, as needed, for the 2012-2013 school year.

2. Explanation:

The following resolution reflects the need for contracts with outside service providers conducting courses on behalf of the Office of Adult and Community Education. All contracts are contingent upon sufficient enrollment.

BE IT RESOLVED that the following Adult & Community Education contracts, contingent upon sufficient enrollment, be approved for the 2012 Fall Semester:

Course Contractor Amount Introduction to Personal Computers Sandy Zjawin $ 25.00 per hour Excel for Beginners Sandy Zjawin $ 25.00 per hour ESL - Days Florence Wininger $ 30.00 per hour ESL - Evenings Connie Stanzione $ 25.00 per hour Keep It Movin’ - Monday & Saturdays Estelle Terra Nova $ 20.00 per hour Zumba - Evenings & Saturday Miguel Aviles $ 30.00 per student Zumba For Kids Miguel Aviles $ 30.00 per hour Karate Grades 1 to 12 James Thaxton $ 25.00 per hour Karate Adults Ruth Hosford $ 25.00 per hour Tai Chi Saturdays Arthur Lefkowitz $ 25.00 per hour Natural Health & Healing Secrets Ted Sheola $100.00 per class Beginner’s Pilates Lisa Fox $ 30.00 per hour Kick Boxing Lisa Fox $ 30.00 per hour Knitting-Beginners & Advanced Marilyn Higgins $ 20.00 per hour Drawing & Composition William Bunting $ 20.00 per hour Watercolor Painting I & II Karen Haake $ 25.00 per hour Creative Dining Tables Maureen Kenney $ 25.00 per hour Jewelry Making Ardra Vanessa Spector $ 25.00 per hour Belly Dancing Arianna Fink $ 40.00 per hour Yoga Debra Edelman $ 20.00 per hour Ballroom Dancing Adrienne Green $ 25.00 per hour Time To Tango Jusleine Daniel $ 20.00 per hour Time To Tango Martin Calvino $ 20.00 per hour Stop Smoking with Hypnosis Bob Desch $ 40.00 per pupil Behind the Wheel Instruction Edison Driving School $250.00 per pupil Gymnastics (5) Cheryl Nogan $ 60.00-85.00 per hour Dance and Theater Kimberly Hannon Dutton $ 25.00 per hour Cupcake Decorating Robin Hart $ 20.00 per student Piano Peter Seyffart $ 20.00 per hour Piano Ruth Seyffart $ 20.00 per hour Creative Tables Maureen Kenney $ 25.00 per hour

Planetarium Shows Planetarium Shows Planetarium Shows

Collin Mahoney Evan Rosenberg Saqueb Khan

$ 7.50 per hour $ 7.50 per hour $ 7.50 per hour

3. Explanation:

Susan Dee, educational consultant and Reading Specialist instructor at the University of South Maine on implementing and managing a Reader’s Workshop, will provide instruction, model lessons and feedback to grades 3-5 teachers on this literacy framework implementation and how it aligns to Common Core Literacy Standards.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education approves the following resolution for contracted services for Susan Dee, educational consultant, to provide a Reader’s Workshop for grades 3-5 teachers, November 5-6, 2012 in the amount of $4,300.

C. AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT DONATION

Explanation:

Verizon Business, a local community business, would like to donate school supplies to Eisenhower Elementary School through their “Tools for Schools” program. These supplies will be distributed to Eisenhower students as needed throughout the school year. The value of this donation is approximately $600.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education authorizes the Superintendent to accept a donation of school supplies from Verizon Business “Tools for Schools” program to be used by the students at Eisenhower Elementary School. The value of this donation is approximately $600.

D. AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY FOR “HENKEL HELPS GET KIDS FIT” GRANT AWARD

Explanation:

The Henkel Corporation has established a “Henkel Helps Get Kids Fit” contest program to help improve fitness, inspire self-esteem and build teamwork. Quibbletown Middle School would like to apply for this grant. If the grant is awarded, the school would receive $25,000 to be used in the area of physical fitness.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education authorizes the Superintendent to apply for the “Henkel Helps Get Kids Fit” award at Quibbletown Middle School. If awarded, the school would receive $25,000 to be used in the area of physical fitness.

E. AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY FOR “NFL PLAY 60 SUPER SCHOOL” GRANT AWARD

Explanation:

Quibbletown Middle School has learned of the “NFL Play 60 Super School” grant which would award $10,000 to the winning school for use toward their Health and Physical Education program. Quibbletown would like to enter the contest with a plan to build a “fit trail” outside the school to help students, staff and the community to stay fit.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education authorizes the Superintendent to apply for the NFL Play 60 Super School Grant award at Quibbletown Middle School. If awarded, the school would receive up to $10,000 to be used by the Health and Physical Education program.

F. AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY FOR “LOWES TOOLBOX FOR EDUCATION” GRANT AWARD

Explanation:

The Lowes Charitable and Educational Foundation recognizes the importance of financial support to schools and community groups. Quibbletown Middle School would like to apply for the “Lowes Toolbox For Education Grant” with a value of up to $5,000. The money would be used to support the school’s Health and Wellness Club in building an organic garden. Their overall goal is to grow and harvest vegetables for students to enjoy at Field Day activities at the end of the school year.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education authorizes the Superintendent to apply for the Lowes Toolbox for Education Grant award at Quibbletown Middle School. If awarded, the school would receive up to $5,000 to be used by the school’s Health and Wellness Club.

G. APPROVAL OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH FIRMS

Explanation:

The Piscataway Township Board of Education is seeking the assistance of a professional services firm in the search for a superintendent. The RFP describes the scope of work anticipated to be involved in this process. We invite proposals from experienced firms that are highly-qualified and have references of having conducted successful searches. The firm will coordinate a process that supports the Board of Education, engages the community, advertises the vacancy widely and facilitates the recruitment, screening, interview and selection process.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Piscataway Township Board of Education authorizes the District Administration to seek proposals for a qualified firm or individual to perform the search for a new Superintendent of Schools through the process as outlined in the Request for Proposal (RFP).

A, C-G: M/S Vote M/S Vote M/S Vote

Mr. Opitz Mrs. Greeley Y Mr. Okamoto Y

M Mr. Peng Y Ms. King Present Not Voting Mr. Mosier Y

S Mr. Connors Present Not Voting Mrs. Lopez Y Ms. Maas Y

Yea 6 Nay 0 Abstain 2

B: M/S Vote M/S Vote M/S Vote

Mr. Opitz Mrs. Greeley Y Mr. Okamoto Present Not Voting

M Mr. Peng Y Ms. King Y S Mr. Mosier Y

Mr. Opitz Y Mrs. Lopez Y Ms. Maas Y

Yea 7 Nay 0 Abstain 1

XVI. COMMITTEE REPORTS

Curriculum Committee: Mr. Mosier Community Relations Committee: Mrs. Greeley

XVII. NEW BUSINESS

None

XVIII. ADJOURNMENT

Moved Ms. King Seconded Mr. Mosier

Yea 9 Nay 0

- - - Meeting adjourned at 9:52 pm. Respectfully submitted,

Brian P. De Lucia Board Secretary