CLIFTON BOARD OF EDUCATION CLIFTON, NJ 07013

MINUTES REGULAR MEETING: Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at 7:00 PM LOCATION: 745 CLIFTON AVENUE, CLIFTON, NJ 07013 THE BOARD OF EDUCATION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MEET IN EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS PERSONNEL, NEGOTIATIONS AND/OR LITIGATIONS. The meeting was opened by the Board President. Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence ATTENDANCE ROLL CALL OF BOARD MEMBERS:

Ms. Arlene Agresti – VICE PRESIDENT Mr. Tafari Anderson Ms. Judith A. Bassford Mr. James Daley Ms. Lucy Danny Mr. Michael Evans Dr. John Houston Mr. Gary Passenti – PRESIDENT Ms. Rosemary L. Pino

ALSO PRESENT: Richard Tardalo, Superintendent of Schools

Mark Tietjen, Asst. Superintendent of Schools Karen Perkins, Business Administrator/Board Secretary Michael Ucci, Staff Accountant

READING OF THE OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS STATEMENT: “THE NEW JERSEY OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS LAW WAS ENACTED TO INSURE THE RIGHT TO THE PUBLIC TO HAVE ADVANCE NOTICE OF AND TO ATTEND THE MEETINGS OF PUBLIC BODIES AT WHICH ANY BUSINESS AFFECTING THEIR INTEREST IS DISCUSSED OR ACTED UPON.” IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT, THE CLIFTON BOARD OF EDUCATION HAS CAUSED NOTICE OF THIS MEETING TO BE PUBLICIZED BY HAVING THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE THEREOF POSTED AT THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE, CLIFTON PUBLIC LIBRARY, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, SENIOR CITIZEN NUTRITION CENTER, ON CABLE TV, IN THE LOCAL PRESS, ON THE DISTRICT’S WEB SITE, AND MAILED TO PRESIDENTS OF PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATIONS. THIS MEETING WILL BE TAPE RECORDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH POLICY – 0168… RECOGNITION AND AWARD PRESENTATIONS: None

MINUTES Regular Board Meeting May 6, 2015 Page 2 ADOPTION OF MINUTES: 5/6/15-RESOLVED, that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 22, 2015, be and they are hereby adopted. MOTION BY__Arlene Agresti___SECOND BY__Lucy Danny__VOTE___9-0___ YES: Agresti, Anderson, Bassford, Daley, Danny, Evans, Houston, Pino, Passenti PRESENTATION FROM ADMINISTRATION: Public Hearing of 2015-2016 Budget -- Presentation by Karen Perkins, Business Administrator

Ms. Perkins gave a PowerPoint presentation on the 2015-2016 budget. Handouts were provided. Highlights included:

Revenues Expenses Revenue Sources General Fund Budget to Support Education in our Schools Expenses/Revenues Projections Debt Service Tax levy 2015-2016 Capital Projects

Boiler Replacements – Schools 3, 4, 5, 9, and 11 Roof Replacements – Schools 3 and 16

PUBLIC RECOGNITION: Budget Only Ellen Thelin remarked that there is no line item in the budget for uniforms. The cost for eligible students could be as much as $2,500,000. There is a gray area regarding funding of uniforms. If the district feels that uniforms are essential to a thorough and efficient education, it could be possible that uniforms would have to be provided. It was noted that there is no line item in the budget to provide for uniforms. Item F-5/6/15-01 will be voted upon in one motion. MOTION BY__Arlene Agesti___SECOND BY__Judy Bassford___VOTE__9-0___ YES: Agresti, Anderson, Bassford, Daley, Danny, Evans, Houston, Pino, Passenti F-5/6/15-01 -- Adoption of 2015-2016 Final Budget RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the City of Clifton, County of Passaic, accepts and approves the Preliminary School District Budget for the school year beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016 as follows:

General Fund $158,606,692.00 Repayment of Debt $ 2,682,959.00 Grants & Entitlements $ 9,328,496.00 Total Budget $170,618,147.00

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following General Fund and Debt Service tax levies

MINUTES Regular Board Meeting May 6, 2015 Page 3 be approved to support the 2015-2016 budget.

General Fund $125,842,752.00 Debt Service $ 2,493,432.00

FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clifton Board of Education approves the use of the Cap Adjustment for Health Care Costs in the amount of $531,410.00; and FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clifton Board of Education approves the withdrawal from the Capital Reserve Account in the amount of $3,365,500.00 to fund the following capital projects:

Boiler Replacement at School 3 $365,000.00 Boiler Replacement at School 4 460,000.00 Boiler Replacement at School 5 365,000.00 Boiler Replacement at School 9 515,000.00 Boiler Replacement at School 11 300,000.00

Roof Replacement at School 3 520,500.00 Roof Replacement at School 16 840,000.00

COMMUNICATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS: None FIRST READING OF POLICY: None PRESENTATIONS OF REPORTS FROM ADMINISTRATION, ADVISORY COMMITTEES & SPECIAL COMMITTEES: Ms. Pino gave a PowerPoint presentation from the subcommittee on the uniform dress code. Highlights included the following:

Uniforms can enhance positive self-esteem Uniforms can create an environment for less bullying The dress code would encourage students to use other avenues for self-expression Uniforms create a culture/climate of respect Uniforms decrease peer pressure Students in uniform are perceived in more positive ways Policy will allow for religious and other exceptions Parent organizations will develop fundraising opportunities to help defray the cost of the

uniform clothing Ms. Pino went over the survey results from the elementary schools. Elementary students showed what the proposed uniform clothing would look like. Ms. Pino spoke about the cost of the outfits and where they could be purchased. It was noted that the presentation was made tonight so that the public would know what the forum on May 11th would be regarding. Ms. Pino was thanked for her hard work on the presentation. It was asked if the subcommittee agreed with tonight’s presentation. The accuracy of the survey and the data collected was questioned. It was noted that the subcommittee agreed regarding the

MINUTES Regular Board Meeting May 6, 2015 Page 4 presentation. Administration spoke about the survey and how the data was collected. There will be a Board Retreat on May 11, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. followed by the public forum on the uniform dress code at 7:00 p.m. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS: Policy – Ms. Bassford reported that the committee discussed the following:

Title I Parent Involvement Uniform Dress Code

Finance – Mr. Daley reported that the committee discussed the following:

Assistant Superintendent/Business Administrator contracts – 2.5% salary increase Cost Analysis of Legal Fees Paperless Agenda Bidding Services Budget 2015-2016

Change in Health Insurance to Aetna Continue pilot program for placing paraprofessionals in 1st grade classes with over 25

students Tax Levy cost

Mr. Daley answered questions regarding the paperless agenda and legal fees. It was noted that too much paper and money is wasted if the Board does not go paperless. Administration noted that there needs to be agreement among Board members regarding this issue. PUBLIC RECOGNITION: Agenda Items Only Steve Goldberg spoke about the process of a uniform dress code and the survey. He asked if it was sent out in three languages. There is a difference between a bias and an unbias questionnaire. He asked if the Board knew this was going on. Jeffrey Camp thanked the Board for the information. He stated that safety is still not being addressed. Janice Cavalini is against the uniform dress code. She feels it is disruptive. Evidence does not show that uniforms provide safety; enforce the existing dress code. Latasha Lalla supports the uniform dress code. Ellen Friedman, teacher in a different district with one student still in Clifton schools, feels the focus should be on a good education; security is needed over uniforms. Carlos Polanco, representative from the Student Union group, is against the uniform dress code and commented about uninterrupted education time. Caitlin White spoke about security. There is easy access to the schools. No plan was given to the teachers. She spoke about the upgrade to the stadium which the public had voted no during a past referendum. She also commented about health insurance rates, the OPRA request form being on the district website and the dress code. Karen Ruiz asked for an update on the high school field upgrade; turf is needed. Gary Anolik commented that CHS is a school of choice. He spoke about the uniform dress code and former graduates of CHS and their hard work. A former parent of a CHS student spoke about the five Ivy League graduates, and being against uniforms and conformity. Annie Vargas, a teacher in another district, spoke in support of the uniforms. Jessie Felder-Pfaff spoke against the uniforms. Tova Felder thanked the teachers; it is Teacher Appreciation Week. She thanked special services for all their help. She is against uniforms and commented that one Board member did not know about the survey. She asked why the Board is looking into this. Andrew Felder commented that the TPAF needs to be fully funded and spoke about the uniform survey and the phrase “studies have shown”. Steve Goldberg thanked Ms. Pino for her presentation. He is against uniforms; they take away liberty

MINUTES Regular Board Meeting May 6, 2015 Page 5 and freedom. Kurt and Ann Schnackenberg are against uniforms. It is a parental rights issue; there is a lack of transparency. Laura DeBenedetto commented that the forum is on the same night as the CCMS concert. Parents should be concerned about harmful things not uniforms. Reem Yousef, School 4, parent spoke about the savings regarding uniforms. Ms. Rashe commented that her son is excited about getting the uniform. Keith Bassford suggested a referendum regarding the uniform dress code. There was a break at this time from 9:17-9:30 PM Facilities – Mr. Anderson reported that the committee discussed the following:

Capital Projects – 2014-2015 Status of Window Replacement at Schools 14, 16 and WW

Capital Projects – 2015-2016 Status of Replacement of Boilers at Schools 4, 5, 9, 11 and 13 Roof Replacement at Schools 3 and 16

Upgrade of Fields – CHS Gymnasium Floors

Sanding/Repainting – WW Screening – School 17 Screening – School 14

Wall Padding Replacement – CHS Upper Gyms Folding Partitions – CHS Gym – Electric Eye Roof Repairs – School 15 Exterior Building Repair – School 17 CHS Media Center – Exterior Wall Repair HVAC Maintenance Contracts – CHS, HS Annex, School 17 and WW Worksheets – Boilers, Roofs, Windows Miscellaneous

Replacement of Bus Garage Floor Carpeting It was noted that the committee discussed the possibility of installing turf on the main field of the high school. The band field and CC field were discussed at the committee meeting which included a fence around the CC field. Transporting the students to the Athenia Steel field was also discussed. It was noted that turf fields are very costly; and either way the fields will be closed for a period of time in order for them to be upgraded. Administration answered questions regarding the gym padding and the HVAC contracts. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None

A. EDUCATION/ADMINISTRATION: Items EA-5/6/15-02 through EA-5/6/15-06 will be voted upon in one motion. MOTION BY___Arlene Agresti___SECOND BY___Tafari Anderson___VOTE__9-0___ YES: Agresti, Anderson, Bassford, Daley, Danny, Evans, Houston, Pino, Passenti EA-5/6/15-01 -- Appointment of School Attorney (see attachment) MOVED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION EA-5/6/15-02 -- NJSIAA Membership RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the

MINUTES Regular Board Meeting May 6, 2015 Page 6 Superintendent of Schools to approve the continued enrollment of Clifton High School for the 2015-2016 school year as a member of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association and accepts, in principle, as a member district, the Constitution, Bylaws, Rules and Regulations of the N.J.S.I.A.A. as long as actions of the Association are in support of the laws of the State of New Jersey, rules of New Jersey Administrative Code, and decisions of the New Jersey State Department of Education and its agencies. EA-5/6/15-03 -- Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) Report RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent to affirm the March 2015 Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) Report presented by Assistant Superintendent, Mark Tietjen in Executive Session on April 22, 2015. EA-5/6/15-04 -- Approval of Summer School Agreement Between the Clifton Board of Education and the Passaic County Educational Services Commission RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education approves the agreement by and between the Passaic County Educational Services Commission and the Clifton Board of Education, as appended, for the use of Clifton High School to provide a summer school program during the period from June 2015 through August 2015 with a payment to the Clifton Board of Education of 50% of the profit. EA-5/6/15-05 -- Tuition Students

a. RESOLVED, that student D.P. (#111425) is hereby approved by the Clifton Board of Education for out-of-district placement for the 2014-2015 school year with Preakness Academy, with Clifton responsible for the tuition of $6,944.46 per school year effective April 13, 2015 through June 30, 2015. There is no cost for transportation.

b. RESOLVED, that student Z.R. (#108876) is hereby approved by the Clifton Board of Education for out-of-district placement for the 2014-2015 school year with Great Falls Academy, with Clifton responsible for the tuition of $2,577.34 per school year effective March 17, 2015 through June 30, 2015. There is no cost for transportation.

EA-5/6/15-06 -- Approval of Field Trips RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to approve the following list of field trip destinations for the 2014-2015 school year. 5/12/15, raindate, 5/15/15

CHS, Special Education students Ravine Park, Clifton, NJ

5/12/15, raindate 5/19/15

School #1, Kindergarten students Turtle Back Zoo, West Orange, NJ

5/16/15 School #12, Minds in Motion students Branch Brook Park Roller Skating Center, Newark, NJ

5/20/15 WWMS, Project Unify students River View Executive Plaza, Trenton, NJ 5/20/15 CHS, Spanish students El Norte Mexican Restaurant, Lodi, NJ 5/22/15 CHS Annex, Aspire students Pyramid Mountain, Boonton, NJ 5/20/15 School #14, Special Education students Outragehiss…Pets/TGIFridays, Chestnut Ridge,

NY/Clifton, NJ

MINUTES Regular Board Meeting May 6, 2015 Page 7 5/21/15 School #16, Kindergarten students Montclair State University/Theatreworks,

Montclair, NJ 6/9/15 School #1, Grade 2 students Monkey Kingdom AMC Theatres, Clifton

Commons, Clifton, NJ 6/10/15 School #16, Grade 4 students Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, New York,

NY 6/12/15 CHS, Teen Center students Palisades Center Mall, West Nyack, NY 6/16/15 School #17, Grade 4 students Morris Museum, Morristown, NJ

B. PERSONNEL: Items P-5/6/15-01 through P-5/6/15-34 will be voted upon in one motion. MOTION BY___Tafari Anderson___SECOND BY___Lucy Danny___VOTE__9-0__ YES: Agresti, Anderson, Bassford, Daley, Danny, Evans, Houston, Pino, Passenti Prior to action on this motion, Administration answered questions regarding paraprofessionals and the Orton-Gillingham Workshop. The Minds in Motion program grant was also discussed. P-5/6/15-01 -- Resignations RESOLVED, that the following resignations, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools, are hereby approved by the Clifton Board of Education.

Brian Small CHS Physical Education/Health Teacher

Effective July 1, 2015, due to retirement

P-5/6/15-02 -- Leaves of Absence RESOLVED, that the following leaves of absence, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools, are hereby approved by the Clifton Board of Education.

Employee ID #3167 CHS, Physical Education/Driver’s Education Teacher

Workman’s Compensation 4/2/15 – with a return date to be determined

Employee ID #4451 School #2, Elementary Music Teacher

Workman’s Compensation 4/16/15 – with a return date to be determined

Employee ID #1837 CHS, Custodian Paid & Unpaid FMLA 1/23/15 – with a return date to be determined

Employee ID #4552 Administration Building, 10-month Secretary

Paid FMLA 5/11/15-5/15/15

Employee ID #447 CCMS, Grade 6 Teacher

Paid FMLA 5/22/15-6/30/15

Employee ID #4084 CHS, p/t, Paraprofessional

Unpaid LOA 4/27/15-5/6/15

Employee ID #282 CCMS, Science Teacher

Unpaid FMLA 3/2/15 – with a return date to be determined

Employee ID #104 CCMS, Special Education Teacher

Paid & Unpaid FMLA 5/6/15 – with a return date to be determined

MINUTES Regular Board Meeting May 6, 2015 Page 8 P-5/6/15-03 – Maternity Leaves of Absence RESOLVED, that the following maternity leave of absence, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools, are hereby approved by the Clifton Board of Education.

a. Employee ID #620, School #11, Grade 4 Teacher. Effective June 15, 2015 through January 3, 2016. Period of leave to which sick days are to be applied: June 15, 2015 to June 30, 2015 and September 1, 2015 to September 15, 2105. Followed by an unpaid FMLA effective September 16, 2015 to January 3, 2016. P-5/6/15-04 -- Amendment of Leave(s) of Absence

a. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends the FMLA granted to Employee ID #816, Language Arts Teacher assigned to CCMS at the meeting of October 1, 2014 under P-10/1/14-03, be amended to reflect a return date of November 30, 2015.

b. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends the leave of absence granted to Employee ID #7010, p/t, Paraprofessional assigned School #15 at the meeting of March 4, 2015 under P-3/4/15-02, be amended to reflect a start date of February 9, 2015. P-5/6/15-05 -- Extension of Leaves of Absence

a. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends the maternity leave of absence granted to Employee ID #1762, Grade 1 Teacher assigned to School #5 at the meeting of November 19, 2014 under Resolution P-11/19/14-03 and amended at the meeting of March 18, 2015 under Resolution P-3/18/15-03, be extended from March 2, 2015 to January 3, 2016. [Note: Employee ID #1762 is presently on an approved MAT/FMLA, 3/2/15-10/4/15.] P-5/6/15-06 -- Amendment of Appointments

a. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends the appointment of

Michael Chmielewski, Supervisor of Maintenance, assigned to the district at the meeting of March 25, 2015 under Resolution P-3/25/15-09, be amended to reflect a start date of April 27, 2015. P-5/6/15-07 – Principal Appointment for Title I & Jump Start Summer School RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to appoint Steven Anderson, Principal of School #17, to the position of summer school principal for both the pre-kindergarten and Title I summer programs to be held at School #17, at the contractual stipend of $6,500.00, 50% funded by local funds and 50% funded by Title I funds. P-5/6/15-08 – Appointment of Summer School Instructional Coordinator RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to appoint Rafael Matos to the position of summer school instructional coordinator for the Title I summer program to be held at School #4, at the rate of $40.00 per hour, not to exceed the hours of the program, funded entirely by federal ESEA Title funds. P-5/6/15-09 – Appointment of ESL Summer School Instructional Coordinators RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to appoint the following instructional coordinators, to be paid at the rate of

MINUTES Regular Board Meeting May 6, 2015 Page 9 $40.00 per hour, not to exceed the hours of the program, for K-5 and 6-12, funded entirely by federal ESEA Title funds.

Joanna Juarbe – K-5 Scott Orlovsky – 6-12 P-5/6/15-10 – Staffing for Summer Programs RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to appoint the following individuals for summer school program. Teachers will be compensated at the rate of $35.00 per hour, grant funded. Appointed teachers may be transferred within the federally funded programs based on student enrollment and needs.

2014 Title I Remedial Reading/Mathematics Program – Grades 1-5

Michele Antonetti Nicole Calabrese Sherylee Caramucci

Mihalik Mary Ellen Celluro

Krista Ciarlo Claudine Colacino Rebecca Fitzpatrick Lynne Gallagher Catia Guerra Michael Hanrahan Jennifer Hecht Robyn Herman Michael Horton Susan Kolodziej Melissa Kurbansade Pamela Miller Amanda Nat Nicole O’Connell Anarosa Pena Lisa Poggi Lauren Rich Michelle Sawicki Lori Scheps Lewis Stallman Eugene Thurston Caroline Wagner Jennifer Zack Kokora

Family Literacy Program and Title III ESL Program

Grades K-5 Grades 6-12 Grades 6-12 Family Literacy Monica Honis Henry Adamowski Jessica Ramos Luisa Casar Andre Navas Steven Alvarado Eva Rogozinski Frances Rodriguez Regina Borriello Carolina Sarmiento Diana Minichiello Wendy Jeronimo Stephen Sarsano-

Sub.

Francine Scocozzo Lori Lalama Bernice Binko – Sub.

Maria Acevedo – Sub.

Pre-Kindergarten “Jump Start” Program

Shelly Betsy Casey Gillespie Nicole Lavender Barbara Shanley Susan Stierlen Christine Trella Jennifer Zack Kokora Joann Zakrzewski

Substitutes and Alternates for All Summer Programs

Laura Conboy Alexander Berberich Frances Carlo Carolyn Cross Kathleen Grannis Kelly Kober Jennifer Kupper Rossana Miranda Brett Moll Kristen Murcko Andreia Onofre Lisa Pisano Lynda Polanco Frank Romaine Stephanie Ucci

Substitute Administrators for All Summer Programs District Administrators District Supervisors Melissa Carucci Marissa Papamarkos

MINUTES Regular Board Meeting May 6, 2015 Page 10 Taras Petryshyn Lisa Post Joelle Rosetti Laura Zagorski P-5/6/15-11 – Appointment of Secretaries for Summer School Programs RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to appoint the following individuals for the Title I and Title III ESL summer school. Secretaries will be compensated at $140.00 per day. Margaret Gutierrez Anna Skorupa P-5/6/15- 12 -- Appointment of Nurses for Summer School Programs RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to appoint the following individuals for the Title I and Title III summer school programs. Nurses will be compensated at the rate of $35.00 per hour, grant funded. Judith Crocco, #4, #17 Donna Rohlff, CCMS/ CHS A P-5/6/15-13 -- Appointment of Coordinators for Summer (ISEE) Programs RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to appoint the following coordinators to oversee the ISEE, to be paid at the rate of $3,500.00 fully supported by tuition funding, at no additional cost to the district. The positions are contingent upon enrollment. Nancy Latzoni – Science

Rachel Capizzi – Language Arts

Lynne Parian – Mathematics

Marilyn Torley – Extensions

P-5/6/15-14 -- Appointments for the Integrated Summer Enrichment Experience (ISEE) Program RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to appoint the following individuals for the 2015 ISEE Program, pending enrollment. Teachers will be compensated at the rate of $35.00 per hour, grant funded. Natalie Babiak David Boyes Lee Ann DeHaas,

Sub. Thomas Henkel

Shari Hipschman David Iannacone Caitlyn Jeffas Anthony Lanzerotti Lori Lill Rebecca Mainiero Tara Sieradzki Beth Smith Pamela Miller, Sub. Jennifer Zack Kokora,

Sub. Andreia Onofre, Sub. Catia Guerra, Sub.

Theodore Melnik P-5/6/15-15 -- Appointments for Summer Extensions Program

RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to appoint the following individuals for the Summer Extensions Program to be held at the CHS Annex from July 6, 2015 through July 30, 2015, four days a week. Teachers will be compensated at the rate of $35.00 per hour.

Jessica Rylick Lauren Manni

MINUTES Regular Board Meeting May 6, 2015 Page 11 P-5/6/15-16 -- Appointments for “Minds in Motion” 21st Century Grant Summer Program RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to appoint the following individuals for the 2015 “Minds in Motion” 21st Century Grant Summer Program at School #12 beginning Monday July 6, 2015 through Thursday, August 6, 2015. Teachers will be compensated at the rate of $35.00 per hour, entirely funded by the 21st Century grant. Angel Castro Jennifer Kupper Brett Moll Mark Saoud Maria Parham Talley Jessica Lamptey-

Sub. Joshua Parham – Sub.

Kathleen Pugliese –Sub.

Tirrell Alston – Sub. P-5/6/15-17 -- Appointments for “Minds in Motion” 21st Century Grant Summer Program, Administrative Assistants and Security Monitor RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to appoint the following individuals for the 2015 “Minds in Motion” 21st Century Grant Summer Program at School #12, beginning Monday July 6, 2015 through Thursday, August 6, 2015. Administrative Assistants will be compensated at the rate of $20.00 per hour, maximum of five hours per day up to five days per week, entirely funded by the 21st Century grant.

Denisse Reyes Valora Thompson Security Monitor will be compensated at the rate of $20.00 per hour, entirely funded by the 21st Century grant.

Vickie Beal P-5/6/15-18 -- Appointments for 2015 Focus School Academic Readiness Summer Program RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to appoint the following individuals for the 2015 Focus School Academic Readiness Summer Program beginning Monday, July 6, 2015 through Thursday, August 6, 2015. Teachers will be compensated at the rate of $35.00 per hour, funded entirely by federal ESEA Title funds.

Marisa Acosta Lucy Camarneiro Michael Ciolino Kathleen DalLago Michelle DeHaven Jean Duncan Amanda Fabiano Martha Orrok Susan Rose

Coordinator: Maria Parham-Talley. Ms. Parham-Talley will be compensated at the rate of $40.00 per hour, not to exceed the hours of the program, funded entirely by ESEA Title funds. Secretaries: Denisse Reyes. Secretaries will be compensated at $140.00 per day. Kindergarten Aides: Adalgisa Olivo and Laura Mikolajczyk. Kindergarten Aides will be compensated at $10.00 per hour.

MINUTES Regular Board Meeting May 6, 2015 Page 12 P-5/6/15-19 -- Appointments for Middle School Summer Academic Program RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to appoint the following individuals for the 2015 Middle School Summer Academic Program. Teachers will be compensated at the rate of $35.00 per hour, grant funded. Regina Ajia Cara Boseski Stephanie Brown Damein Callum Kim Dreher Doreen Duffy Susan Hague Jennifer Lanzerotti Edward Levash Teresa Lewandowski Erin Prendergast Michelle Trigo Yelena Vayner David White Kimberly Bassolino –

Sub. Jennifer Douma – Sub.

Sherylee Caramucci Mihalik – Sub.

Francine Muratore – Sub.

Lisa Polito – Sub.

P-5/6/15-20 -- Appointments for Orton-Gillingham Workshop RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to appoint the following individuals for attendance at the Orton-Gillingham Workshop to be held from July 20 through July 24, 2015, from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm. Teachers will be compensated at the rate of $35.00 per hour, funded by local professional development funds.

Wait Listed Alternates:

Maria Acevedo Deborah Ball Sherylee Carmaucci Mihalik

Stefanie Cramer

Helene Gentilello Maria Mucci Lisa Poggi Diana Minichiello

Michelle Sawicki Nicole Sieper Deborah Testa Jory Samkoff

P-5/6/15-21 – Appointment for Summer Technology Work RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to appoint Jeffrey Horn to assist the Technology Department July and August, 2015, in its efforts to upgrade computers and infrastructure throughout the district, at the rate of $35.00 per hour, for a maximum of 20 six-hour days, an amount not to exceed $4,200.00, in lieu of utilizing vendor support at a more expensive rate, using funds already budgeted for in the Technical Services account. P-5/6/15-22 -- 2015 Summer Projects RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to approve the following staff members to work under the supervision of

Jennifer Bitetto Marissa Cannataro Frances Carlo Michael Ciolino Karen DeFina Allison Ditzig Jill Fedorchak Mary Foley Liliana Habedank Maryann Hoholuk Michael Horton Scott Idec Diane Jakimec Antoinette Janmatt Caitlin Jeffas Ashley LaTrace Catherine Miller Nicole O’Connell Andreia Onofre Christine Piazza Nicole Pirchala Jamie Ripke Frances Rodriguez Lauren Sabawa Francine Scocozzo Lisa Smith Janina Tardibuono Melissa Wisniewski Jennifer Zack-Kokora Ursula Zarife

MINUTES Regular Board Meeting May 6, 2015 Page 13 Mr. Peter J. Salzano, Supervisor of Counseling and Student Services. Counselors – to resolve high school scheduling conflicts and make adjustments to schedules for Fall 2015. In addition, create new schedules for students who register for Fall 2015. Counselors will be paid $35.00 per hour. Jennifer Bergman Alyssa Bono Rachel Fabrykant Jacqueline Festa Meredith Fuchs Jessica Burgess Shawna Grossman Andrew Kessler Samina Salahuddin Colleen Sarduy Aimee Gianino Mirta Lopez Jody Springer Counselors – to resolve middle school scheduling conflicts and make adjustments to schedules for Fall 2015. In addition, create new schedules for students who register for Fall 2015. Counselors will be paid $35.00 per hour. Stephen Hards Erica Fuchs Corine Miskowsky Phyllis Puzzo Michelle Walsh Counselors – for student summer registration to prepare schedules for new students enrolling in the district. Counselors will be paid $35.00 per hour.

Mirta Lopez Phyllis Puzzo ESL Teachers – for student summer registration to assess new ESL students enrolling in the district. Teachers will be paid $35.00 per hour.

Thea Landesberg Marisa Acosta Luciana Camarneiro

Eva Rogozinski

Secretaries – to assist in student summer registration on July 7, 2015 – August 21, 2015 to be paid at the rate of $140.00 per day. Lisa Lotorto Arleny Pineda Brenda

Zangrando Elizabeth Veneziano

Mary Fego

Secretaries – to assist in central student summer registration on August 24, 25 & 26, 2015 to be paid at the rate of $140.00 per day.

Nancy Munck Arleny Pineda Brenda Zangrando

Elizabeth Veneziano

Middle School Counseling Secretaries – to process and update student files being moved from the fourteen elementary schools to the two middle schools for Fall 2014 at the rate of $140.00 per day.

Barbara Cramer Elizabeth Veneziano

Nurses – to assist in central student summer registration to be held on August 24, 25 & 26, 2015 to be paid at the rate of $35.00 per hour.

MINUTES Regular Board Meeting May 6, 2015 Page 14 Mary Weckesser Regina McNiff

P-5/6/15-23 -- Staff Coverage for Extended Hours for CHS Technology Center RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to appoint the following individuals to provide coverage for the extended Technology Center hours, Monday through Thursday evenings from 2:45 to 5:15 p.m., on a rotating basis, at the hourly rate of $40.00, for the 2015-2016 school year. Jeffrey Horn Barbara Shanley Tracy Sterni Jane Colca P-5/6/15-24 -- Reappointment of Paraprofessionals

RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education, accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to reappoint the following part-time paraprofessionals for the 2015-2016 school year. Munther Abid Charina Abreu Gisella Aguilar Diana Alcivar Olga Alroud Patricia Anfora Paula Arellano Doreen Arlington Ivanna Atamanchuk Olesya Atamanchuk Lina Awad Nora Baena-Cano Patricia Bankuti Theresa Barbone Kim Barilari Catherine Barnes Mary Bautista Claudia Bergen Mandi Bevando Maria Bevins Christine Bingler Marilyn Borrajo Renee Boudaher Aleksandra Brodka Meghan Brophy Gabryela Budny Joanne Bujnowski Diane Burszan Eleanor Caballero Yeliz Camurlu Gullu Candar Michael Carofine Aenas Carpizo Linda Ceneri Maria Chavarria-

Guevara Deborah Chimento

Jennifer Chiodo Carol Cianicullo Anaidelly Crespo Luisa DaSilva Jennine Dattoli Luz DeCastro Melinda DeChellis Deborah Dilk Raymond Donato Paulette Donkersloot Wafa El Habal Janet Fahy Christine Fatteross Yocasta Fernandez Sharon Ferrara Jennifer Fruit Lynette Fun Nursel Furat Angela Gibbons Judy Graham Miriam Gutierrez Anne Habal Suhaila Hamdeh Femina Herard Paul Hirsch Karen Hrina Janette Hughes David Insigna Karen Jacobus Deborah Jankowski Allyson Jankunas Debra Johnson Aleksandra Kajevska Kristin Karpati Angela Kishbaugh Jill Kloock Lucyna Kolano Carolyn Kropa Terry LaForgia Christine LaMonica Charlotte Lavagna Teresa LeQueux Robyn Sue Lord Shakuntala Louhar Yohana Luque Raymond Luzzi Anne Marie Markovich Rebecca Martin Michelle Martorano Dennis McGarrity Andrea Meffen Mildred Mendoza Anna Messina Laura Mikolajczyk Eman Mowaswes Lorraine Mulick Kimberly Nagy Xuehuan Napodano Anne Neczepir Adaku Faith Nelken Ami Nydam Maritza Olaya Ana Ovalles Martinez Marilyn Paccha Elizabeth Painter Alice Pasquale Zuleidy Paulino Maria Pena Ivonne Perez Andreina Perez-

Batista Nancy Peskosky Kathleen Pietras

Paula Pugliese Denise Randall Kalbiye Redcep Marceline Reynolds Johanna Ricca Franca Rinaldi Mary Lynn Ritacco Judith Rivera David Roberts Lucy Rodriguez Mirna Rodriguez Milagros Rosado Emily Rose Monica Rossel Debra Saarloos Laura Sabagh Catherine Saunders Kathleen Seasock Jayshree Shah Reneiro Silva

MINUTES Regular Board Meeting May 6, 2015 Page 15 Christie Stabile Lucia Strathapoulis Marianne Szurko Elizabeth Takase Barbara Thatcher Katiria Torres Paula Trimboli-

Fernandez Elisa Varano

Lorelie Velasquez Nancy Ventrella Patricia Walte Linda White Maritia Wijango Ohkui Wong Jadwiga Wykurz Jennifer Zacchia Joan Zangara Maria Zawicki Carrie Zon P-5/6/15-25 -- Reappointment of Paraprofessionals RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to reappoint the following full-time paraprofessionals for the 2015-2016 school year. *ESL Paraprofessionals Karen Angelo Alice Babinski Jean Bates Teresa Benigno Alfred Bido Angela Bienkiewicz* Martha Burkhardt Geraldine Campion Rosemary Canavan* Maria Cancel* Ann Marie Carofine Deborah Clark Carolyn Conklin Mary Ann Corradino Susan Czyzewski Diane DeMuro Dalia Elashwal* Elhadj Eljabbar Kathleen Fieldhouse Constance FirstmeyerLilla Gagliostro Joanne Getch Brenda Gonzalez* Donna Gradzki Kathleen Gray Isabelle Hryszko Alane Huze Gloria Johnson Judith Klimovich Carol Kramer Yeny Lozada-Castillo* Parvin Malik Lynn Marakovitz Maria Marinaro Majlinda Martiko Anna Martinez Carol Meindl Maria Montoya* Paula Moore Roxanne O’Connor

Eileen Parker Deborah Peguero* Altagracia Pena* Wendy Peterson Mary Ploch Letty Porter* Nilda Rivera Patricia Russo Susan Scotto Marlene Segura Carmen Serrano Margueritte Shackil Cynthia Shagawat Maryann Ulczak Linda Wdowiak Doreen Weisel Frances Wojcik Robert Wolfarth Anna Torres P-5/6/15-26 -- Reappointment of Sign Language Interpreters

RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to reappoint the following Sign Language Interpreters for the 2015-2016 school year.

Doris Crotty George Johnston P-5/6/15-27 -- Sixth Year Level Attainment RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to approve the following individual for placement on the proper step of the Sixth Year Level Teachers’ salary guide.

Lauren Manni Elementary School Counselor Effective 9/1/15 P-5/6/15-28 -- Amendment of Administrative Leave RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education recommends the administrative leave for the following individual, be amended to administrative leave with pay, effective April 21, 2015. Employee ID #7176 P-5/6/15-29 -- Additional Sick Days at Half Pay

MINUTES Regular Board Meeting May 6, 2015 Page 16 RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to grant 12 additional sick days to be paid in 24 half day increments to Employee ID #104, Special Education Teacher assigned to Christopher Columbus Middle School. P-5/6/15-30 -- Additional Sick Days at Half Pay RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to grant 12 additional sick days to be paid in 24 half day increments to Employee ID #2339, Special Education Teacher assigned to Woodrow Wilson Middle School. P-5/6/15-31 -- Board Member Conference RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education approves the following board member for attendance/fees at the listed conference.

Dr. John Houston Passaic County School Boards meeting

Paterson, NJ 4/27/15 No Cost, $3.60 mileage

P-5/6/15-32 -- Conference Request(s) RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to approve the following staff member(s) for attendance/fees at the listed conferences.

Employee Name Conference/Workshop Location Date Expense Megan Graziano Wipro Leadership Conference Montclair, NJ 6/12/15 Expenses will be

paid by Wipro SEF grant

Marissa Cannataro MSU Argument Literacy Workshop

Montclair, NJ 5/27/15 No Cost

Marissa Cannataro MSU Argument Literacy Workshop

Montclair, NJ 6/10/15 No Cost

Bracken Healy Leadership Speaker Series Lincroft, NJ 6/2/15 $150.00 Kelly Tierney Handle with Care Instructor &

Re-certification program Newton, NJ 6/10/15 $400.00,

Expenses will be paid by IDEA

Roberta Holmes School Social Workers: Promoting Academic Progress

Iselin, NJ 5/18/15 $95.00

Stephanie Langner Wipro Leadership Conference Montclair, NJ 6/12/15 Expenses will be paid by Wipro SEF grant

Heidi Kramer Argument Literacy Montclair, NJ 5/27/15 No Cost Heidi Kramer Argument Literacy Montclair, NJ 6/10/15 No Cost

P-5/6/15-33 -- Substitute Appointments RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to approve the following personnel for assignment as per diem substitutes Ryan VanderMay – Substitute Teacher Joanne Santiglia – Substitute Teacher

MINUTES Regular Board Meeting May 6, 2015 Page 17 P-5/6/15-34 -- Personnel Appointments RESOLVED, that the following individuals are appointed in accordance with the stipulations as set forth in the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. Employment is provisional, contingent upon a criminal record check in compliance with Title 18A:6-7.1c.

Jadwiga Wykurz p/t, Paraprofessional, fills new position

School #12 Annex

5/7/15-6/30/15 Step 1 -- $17,935.00 plus $750.00 (Salary differential for 60 credits), pro-rated for lesser service

Victoria Garcia LTS, Kindergarten Teacher, replaces Employee ID #6270 who is on MAT LOA

School #9 5/26/15-6/26/15 BA Salary for LTS, $32,000.00, pro-rated for lesser service

Tammy Le LTS, Pre- K, Special Education Teacher, replaces Employee ID #464 who is on MAT LOA

School #14 4/27/15-6/26/15 BA Salary for LTS, $32,000.00, pro-rated for lesser service

Jeanne Grady LTS, Kindergarten Teacher, replaces Employee ID #603

School #11 5/11/15-6/26/15 BA Salary for LTS, $32,000.00, pro-rated for lesser service

C. FINANCE/FACILITIES: Items F-5/6/15-02 through F-5/6/15-15 will be voted upon in one motion: MOTION BY__Arlene Agresti__SECOND BY__Tafari Anderson___VOTE___9-0___ YES: Agresti, Anderson, Bassford, Daley, Danny, Evans, Houston, Pino, Passenti ABSTAIN: Bassford (check #’s 173987 and 174110 only), Passenti (check # 173992 only) Prior to action on this motion, Administration answered questions regarding fire extinguishers and the

change in health insurance carrier.

F-5/6/15-02 – Donation to School #4 RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to accept, with sincere gratitude, the donation of $200.00 and that a letter of appreciation be forwarded to Music Celebrations International for this generous donation. Music Celebrations International sponsored the Australian Band and Chorus from Mosman High School in Mosman, Australia to perform at School #4. F-5/6/15-03 - Approval for Transportation Services Agreement – 2014-2015 School Year RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education approves the Transportation Services Agreement with the Passaic County Educational Services Commission to transport our eligible students on the following routes, at the rates indicated: Route # School Contractor # of Est. Cost Per Route Surcharge

MINUTES Regular Board Meeting May 6, 2015 Page 18 Students

YCSCL YCS George Washington D & M Tours 1 $174.15 $5.22

YCSL2 YCS George Washington Sarah Transportation 1 7,426.00 222.78

SCH11 School #11 American Star 2 2,970.00 89.10

Total $10,570.15 $317.10

F- 5/06/15-04 - Credit Change Order #GC-04-Bid # 134-34 Electrical Upgrade Schools #14 & #16 RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education approve Credit Change Order #GC-04 from Sal Electric Co., Inc.to credit the owner for unused Allowance from School #16 in the amount of ($8,750.00) which will reduce the contract sum to $104,250.00 F-5/6/15-05 - Approval to Award Elevator Maintenance Bid RESOLVED, that the contract SERVICE FOR ELEVATORS AND LIFTS (Pursuant Quote 16-02) be and the same is hereby awarded on the basis of most responsive proposal to Elevator Maintenance:

F-5/6/15-06 - Approval to Award Fire Extinguishers Bid RESOLVED, that the contract FIRE EXTINGUISHERS (INSPECTION & RETEST) (Pursuant Quote 16-01) be and the same is hereby awarded on the basis of most responsive proposal to Metro Fire & Safety: ITEM #I - INSPECTION

TYPE APPROX # OF UNITS

UNIT COST

2½ Gal Water Pressure 293 1.00

15# CO2 63 1.00

10# CO2 7 1.00

5# CO2 63 1.00

5# Dry Chemical 8 1.00

WWMS CHS SCH #12 SCH #15 SCH #17

Elevator $135 Lift $60

(2)Elevators $150/Ea (2)DumbWaiters$65/Ea

Elevator $135 Lift $60

Elevator $200

Elevator $135

Time& Mat’l Elevator-$140 Lift $140

Time & Mat’l (2)Elevators $135/Ea (2)DumbWaters $135/Ea

Time & Mat’l Elevator $135 Lift $135

Time& Mat’l Elevator $140

Tim & Mat’l Elevator $140

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5# Dry Chemical ABC 4 1.00

5# ABC 2 1.00

10# Dry Chemical ABC 5 1.00

2½# Dry Chemical ABC 2 1.00

20# CO2 2 1.00

13# Halon 1 1.00

ITEM #2 - REFILLS

TYPE RECHARGE-UNIT COST

2½ Gal Water Pressure $ 5.50

20# CO2 $ 12.00

15# CO2 $ 11.00

10# CO2 $ 10.00

5# CO2 $ 9.00

5# ABC Dry Chemical $ 9.00

2½# ABC Dry Chemical $ 7.00

5# ABC Dry Chemical $ 9.00

6# ABC Dry Chemical $ 9.00

10# ABC Dry Chemical $ 14.00

13# Halon $325.00

ITEM #3 RETESTING

TYPE UNIT COST

Water Units $ 5.00

C02 & DC Units $10.00

ITEM #4 - REPLACEMENT (IF NECESSARY)

TYPE UNIT COST

2½ Gal Water Pressure $90.00

20# CO2 $220.00

15# CO2 $199.00

10# CO2 $182.00

5# CO2 $130.00

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5# Dry Chemical $35.00

5# Dry Chemical ABC $35.00

6# Dry Chemical ABC $35.00

10# Dry Chemical $60.00

13# Halon $325.00

F-5/6/15-07 - Approval to Award Reconditioning Athletic Equipment Bid RESOLVED, that the contract for RECONDITIONING ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT (Pursuant Quote 16-03) be and the same is hereby awarded on the basis of most responsive proposal to Riddell Sports Group, Inc. FULL RECONDITIONING

QTY DESCRIPTION PRICE/HELMET 2015-2016

160 Riddell Football Helmets Full Reconditioning Includes: .Striping Paint Repaint & Gloss Maroon .New Riddell Chin Straps

$29.95

RECONDITIONING

QTY DESCRIPTION PRICE/ITEM 2015-2016

150 Pairs- Running Mustangs Helmet Decals

$1.95

2 (Sets)Porta-Phones $750.00/Set

170 Shoulder Pads $11.95

20 Hockey Helmets $ 4.95

20 Baseball Helmets $ 3.95

20 Softball Helmets $ 3.95

60 Lacrosse Helmets $ 6.95

3 Baseball Chest Protectors $2.50

PRICING FOR NEW PARTS (IF NECESSARY)

DESCRIPTION PRICE 2015-16

MINUTES Regular Board Meeting May 6, 2015 Page 21 Face Mask $16.95

Face Mask Clips (4/Helmet) $ 1.95

Ear Pads $ 2.95

Interior Helmet Padding $ 6.95

100% Cloth “Riddell” Chin Straps N/C

F-5/6/15-08 - Approval to Lease Purchase Three 24 Passenger and Two 54 Passenger School Buses RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CLIFTON IN THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC DETERMINING TO FINANCE three 24 passenger and two 54 passenger school buses AND RELATED ACQUISITIONS THROUGH THE COMPETITIVE BID, RECOMMENDATION OF AWARD AND EXECUTION OF A LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENT, APPROVING THE FORM OF CERTAIN AGREEMENTS INCLUDING A LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENT, AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OFFICIALS OF THE BOARD TO EXECUTE SUCH AGREEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING OTHER ACTIONS NECESSARY TO ACCOMPLISH THE TRANSACTION.

WHEREAS, The City of Clifton in the County of Passaic, New Jersey (the “Board” when referring to the governing body, and the “School District” when referring to the legal entity and the territorial boundaries that are governed by the Board) has determined to lease purchase finance the acquisition of three 24 passenger and two 54 passenger school buses, and other miscellaneous costs required to enter into a Lease Purchase Agreement (“Lease, Agreement”) for an amount of not to exceed $362,000.00, and a term not to exceed five-years (collectively, the “Acquisition”); and WHEREAS, Middlesex Regional Educational Services Commission Lease Purchase (MRESC) will serve as bid coordinator to conduct a competitive bid (Bid) for the Lease Purchase to finance the cost of the Acquisition pursuant to the attached contract; and WHEREAS, MRESC will conduct the Bid for the Lease Purchase on or before June 11, 2015 and will make its recommendation to the Board prior to the November Board meeting; and WHEREAS, The Board wishes to expedite the payment of the respective vendors of the Acquisition; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF CLIFTON IN THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY, AS FOLLOWS: The Board authorizes the Board President and the Board Secretary to award the Bid for the Lease Purchase upon the written recommendation of the Financial Advisor and to enter into Lease with the successful bidder after Board Counsel has reviewed the Agreement; and The Board hereby approves the execution of the Lease to the Lessor in order to finance the Acquisition and authorizes the sale of the Lease to the recommended low bidder as Lessor. This award is to be made in accordance with the proposal form submitted by the Lessor to the Board Secretary as of the date of the Bid, said proposal shall be attached hereto, and kept on file with the Board Secretary; and The Board authorizes the Board President or the Board Secretary to approve any changes or deletions to the Lease Agreement or related documents as may, in the judgment of Counsel be

MINUTES Regular Board Meeting May 6, 2015 Page 22 necessary, advisable and in the best interest of the Board; and The Board authorizes the Board President or the Board Secretary to establish an escrow account for the deposit of the lease proceeds in accordance with the Governmental Unit Deposit Protection Act (GUDPA), and to direct the deposit and investment of the lease proceeds in escrow for the term of the lease; and The Board hereby delegates the Board President and the Board Secretary the ability to execute the lease purchase agreement and other related financing documents with recommended low bidder, serving as the Lessor and purchaser of the lease purchase agreement (the “Lessor” and “Purchaser”), and Escrow Agent (Escrow Agent); and The Lease is hereby designated as a “qualified tax-exempt obligation” for purposes of Section 265 (b) (3) (ii) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. This resolution shall take effect immediately. F-5/6/15-09 - Approval to Authorize the Business Administrator to Contract Phoenix Advisors to Provide Continuing Disclosure Services – 2015-2016 RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education authorize the Business Administrator to contract Phoenix Advisors to provide continuing disclosure compliance services in connection with the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Municipalities Continuing Disclosure Cooperation Initiative at a cost of $650.00. F-5/6/15-10 - Purchase Requisition List

RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Business Administrator, Finance, and Facilities/Athletics Committees, approve the following Purchase Requisition List in the amount not to exceed $60,087.84: Atlantic Sport Floors Sanding/Repainting of WWMS Gym Floor $11,400.00 Screening of School 17 Gym Floor $ 2,050.00 Ambidextrous Replacement/Repair of Padding CHS Upper Gyms $ 8,405.00 Laumar Roofing Masonry Repair/Waterproofing School 15 Roof $ 6,100.00 S & K Construction Co., Inc. Aluminum Capping/Repair of Stucco School 17 Not to Exceed $10,100.00 Environmental Climate Control HVAC Maintenance Contracts CHS $ 3,859.08 HS Annex $ 6,257.86

MINUTES Regular Board Meeting May 6, 2015 Page 23 School 17 $ 8,081.58 WWMS $ 3,834.32 TOTAL $60,087.84 F-5/6/15-11 – Approval of the Contract Award to Aetna to Provide Health Insurance Plans RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education approve the contract award to Aetna to provide health insurance plans at the rates provided by the district’s health insurance consultant effective July 1, 2015. F-5/6/15-12 – Approval to Terminate Health Insurance Plans Provided by Horizon Blue Cross/Blue Shield of New Jersey RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education approve the termination of the health insurance plans provided by Horizon Blue Cross/Blue Shield of New Jersey effective July 1, 2015. F-5/6/15-13 - Modifications to 2014-2015 Budget & Federal/State Programs – March, 2015 RESOLVED, that approval is granted for transfers between budget account lines, based on school related changes

Previous

March 2015 Transfers Budget Adjusted To Difference

Tuition Private School 5,984,383 6,104,383 120,000 A

110001000566016000005

Prchd Services Extra Ord Services 849,241 874,241 25,000 A

110002170320000000005

Salary Teachers MD 669,168 674,168 5,000 A

112121000101016050075

Salary Teacher RR 4,645,741 4,666,741 21,000 A

112131000101016080075

Salary Teacher Pre School 924,960 947,960 23,000 A

112151000101016070075

Salary Teacher LLD 2,650,082 2,608,082 (42,000) A

112041000101016020075

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Other Salary BD 208,257 198,257 (10,000) A

112091000106016040075

Other Salary Autism 361,484 351,484 (10,000) A

112141000106016190075

Other Salary Instruc Reg 312,720 270,720 (42,000) A

111901000106000000075

Salary Teacher Gr 9-12 13,954,186 13,864,186 (90,000) A

111401000101000000055

Supplies Guid 16,531 31,531 15,000 B

110002180600018000005

Salary Other Prof Guid 2,695,911 2,688,911 (7,000) B

110002180104018000005

Salary Clerical Guid 317,605 309,605 (8,000) B

110002180105018000005

Instruc Staff Training 160,000 170,000 10,000 C

110002230390000000005

Other Prchd Prof Services Gen Admin 77,000 197,000 120,000 C

110002300339000000005

Other Prchd Services Gen Admin 602,111 612,111 10,000 C

1100023000590000000005

Prchd Tech Services Gen Admin 153,810 123,810 (30,000) C

110002300340000000005

Prchd Prof Tech Services Sch Admin 426,647 366,647 (60,000) C

110002400300000000005

Salary Central Admin 1,037,668 987,668 (50,000) C

110002510100025000005

Salary Clerical Sch Admin 1,274,389 1,277,389 3,000 D

110002400105000000075

Salary Principals Sch Admin 3,513,292 3,510,292 (3,000) D

110002400103000000075

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Prchd Prof Cust 290,507 305,507 15,000 E

110002620390020000005

Insurance Cust 137,004 138,004 1,000 E

110002620520020000005

Cleaning / Rpr Cust 233,800 217,800 (16,000) E

110002620420020000005

Energy Electricity 1,568,774 1,573,774 5,000 F

110002620622020000005

Energy Gas 787,615 782,615 (5,000) F

110002620621020000005

Salary Aides Transp 826,229 846,229 20,000 G

110002700107022000005

Salary Transp Other 131,447 139,447 8,000 G

110002700162022000005

Mgmt Fee ESC 67,341 77,341 10,000 G

110002700350022000005

Contr Services Transp Reg ESC 874,734 928,734 54,000 G

110002700517000000005

Contr Services Transp Sp Ed ESC 1,329,976 1,289,976 (40,000) G

110002700518000000005

Salary Transp Drivers 609,967 589,967 (20,000) G

110002700161022000005

Aide in Lieu 647,500 615,500 (32,000) G

110002700503022000005

Salary Teacher Gr 1-5 15,649,223 15,699,223 50,000 H

111201000101000000035

Salary Teacher Kind 2,495,190 2,445,190 (50,000) H

111101000101000000025

Prchd Services Home Instruc 90,000 95,000 5,000 I

111501000320017050075

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Salary Home Instruc 90,000 85,000 (5,000) I

111501000101017050075

Prchd Tech Instruc 593,471 573,471 (20,000) J

111901000340000000075

Supplies Instruc 2,595,900 2,615,900 20,000 J

111901000610000000075

Salary CoCurr 321,607 331,607 10,000 K

114011000100000000075

Supplies CoCurr 46,938 41,938 (5,000) K

114011000600000000075

Other Objects CoCurr 17,200 12,200 (5,000) K

114011000800000000075

Totals 70,239,609 70,239,609 0

Explanations:

A Additional Placements of Students in out of district schools per IEP's; Additional 1-1 aides required per IEP's,

Salary Adjustment for degree changes, LOA's, etc.

B PSAT Test Fees

C

Architectural fees for Pre-Development Costs for Replacement of Boilers/Professional Development Fees/Insurance Costs

D Salary Adjustment due to retro salary for new contract

E

HVAC Repairs for School 2 (Pending Insurance)

F Adjustment required based on actual energy usage to date

G Salary adjustments based on actual routes assigned; Additional special education routes required due to IEP's

Salary adjustment due to degree changes, LOA's duties, etc.

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I Home Instruction required by outside vendors

J Requested transfer from Instr. Technology to cover computer supplies for balance of year

K

Payment of Co-Curricular Duties as AV coordinator/chaperones/etc.

F-5/6/15-14 - Use of Facilities RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education approves the below-listed requests for use of the district’s facilities, in accordance with Policy #7510-Use of School Facilities, at the fees listed: 3500 City of Clifton –

Fireworks Committee

Annual Fireworks

Stadium

July 4, 2015 Saturday 7pm to 11pm (Rain Date: 7/5/15)

Facilities: None Custodian: None

3501 NJ Family and Youth Leadership Academy

Parking CHS Parking Lot

May 9, 2015 Saturday 8am to 8pm

Facilities: None Custodian: None

3502 CHS Cheerleading

Cheerleading Clinics

CHS Annex Gymnasium

August 3, 2015 thru August 31, 2015 Monday thru Thursday 8:30am to 12pm

Facilities: None Custodian: None

F-5/6/15-15 - Claims List (see attachment) RESOLVED, that the claims represented, as appended, having been found in order by the Board Secretary/Business Administrator are hereby ordered to be released for payment when funds are available, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the claims be entered in the Board’s official minutes and be open to further inspection by Board Members and others entitled to inspect same.

List of Bills (Apr. – Pgs. 1-48) $ 3,602,180.06 Total $ 3,602,180.06

ADDENDUM B. PERSONNEL:

MINUTES Regular Board Meeting May 6, 2015 Page 28 Item P-5/6/15-35 and P-5/6/15-36 will be voted upon in one motion. MOTION BY__James Daley___SECOND BY__Lucy Danny__VOTE___9-0___ YES: Agresti, Anderson, Bassford, Daley, Danny, Evans, Houston, Pino, Passenti P-5/6/15-35 -- Resignations RESOLVED, that the following resignations, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools, are hereby approved by the Clifton Board of Education.

Jean Sogorka CHS ESL/Bilingual Teacher Effective July 1, 2015, due to retirement

Monique Wasserstrum CHS School Psychologist Effective July 1, 2015, due to retirement

Kathleen Brach CHS Mathematics Teacher Effective July 1, 2015, due to retirement

Michelle Christadore School #16 Elementary Principal Effective July 1, 2015, due to retirement

P-5/6/15-36 -- Conference Request(s) RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to approve the following staff member(s) for attendance/fees at the listed conferences.

Employee Name Conference/Workshop Location Date Expense Alicja Banning NJTESOL/NJBE New Brunswick,

NJ 5/28/15 $273.00

BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Mr. Anderson – commented about the May 11, 2015 meeting and policy. He thanked Ms. Perkins and her staff for the budget. He thanked the speakers and read an email about uniforms. Ms. Bassford – thanked Ms. Perkins and her staff on the budget. She is happy to be part of the process. She commented about the OPRA form being on the website, the CASTS Film Festival and the subcommittee regarding uniforms. She wished everybody a Happy Mother’s Day. Mr. Daley – wished everyone a Happy Mother’s Day and commented that his decisions are made from an informed point of view. He supports keeping the facilities at high levels. Ms. Danny – thanked the speakers and teachers. It is Teacher Appreciation week. She thanked Ms. Pino for her presentation. She is glad to see a Board attorney not in attendance at meetings. She commented about the funding of the pension, evaluation systems for teachers and PARCC assessments. She wished everyone a Happy Mother’s Day. Mr. Evans – commented about the Locks of Love fundraiser on May 13th, the Autism presentation at WWMS, the School 11 Galaxy Club and safety/security. Perhaps a committee is needed. He spoke about legal issues regarding uniforms and commented on the uniform policy. Dr. Houston – he is impressed with CHS students and spoke about using digital tablets, moving from Yahoo to .net, and our courier Mr. Rojas. He thanked Ms. Perkins, the Finance Committee and the City Council. He looks forward to part two of the uniform dress code forum. It is Teachers Appreciation Week. He thanked Clifton teachers. May 21st is Red Nose Day. Ms. Pino – spoke about School 4’s Tricky Tray/beefsteak. She thanked the speakers and the students who modeled uniforms. She spoke about the paraprofessional pilot program. She commented about the uniform dress code and the results of the surveys. She reminded everybody about the public form on

MINUTES Regular Board Meeting May 6, 2015 Page 29 May 11, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. She responded to the comments about the issue being politically motivated and the survey being skewed. She wished a Happy Mother’s Day to everyone. Ms. Agresti – thanked the speakers and spoke about the great students in Clifton and wished everybody a Happy Mother’s Day. Mr. Passenti – thanked the speakers and thanked all the teachers. It is Teacher Appreciation week. He commented about the tree at CHS, the survey, the forum on May 11th and school security. He spoke about the budget and remarked that there were no questions over the past six months regarding it. Today’s concern was over the uniforms. Mr. Tardalo – spoke about Teacher Appreciation Week. Teachers teach every single subject. STEM programs are growing at the high school and middle schools. He spoke about the Minds in Motion program and commented that education is the number one responsibility. He spoke about pre-school programs. Board members work as a team and make decisions based on the data provided to them. He spoke about Clifton teacher Helen Horak, 101 years old, who passed away. He wished a Happy Mother’s Day to all. NEW BUSINESS: None EXECUTIVE SESSION: (if necessary) MOTION FOR RESOLUTION to convene in Executive Session to discuss a Board attorney matter. IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President will announce that following Executive Session, the public will be advised of the nature of the discussion and/or notified when formal action may be taken. MOTION BY___Arlene Agresti___SECOND BY___Lucy Danny___VOTE__9-0__ YES: Agresti, Anderson, Bassford, Daley, Danny, Evans, Houston, Pino, Passenti Action may or may not be taken. ADJOURNED: 11:55 PM [NOTE: This document is subject to additions, withdrawals, and modifications without notice.] Respectfully submitted, Karen L. Perkins Business Administrator/Board Secretary KLP/ld