HILLSDALE, NEW JERSEY WORKSESSION/REGULAR MEETING ... · $15.70ihour for 2 hours $15.70ihour for 2 hours $15.70ihour for 2 hours $15.70ihour for 2 hours ... 18A:30-17 and 18A:6-4.13

HILLSDALE BOARD OF EDUCATION HILLSDALE, NEW JERSEY

WORKSESSION/REGULAR MEETING

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

MINUTES

1. CALL TO ORDER

The Board of Education of the Borough of Hillsdale held a Worksession/Regular Meeting in the Lucia A. Drake Media Center, George White School on Monday, September 22,2014. The meeting was called to order at 7:10p.m. by Mr. James D. Hayden, Jr., President and Presiding Officer.

2. SALUTE TO THE FLAG

3. OPENING STATEMENT

The New Jersey Open Public Meetings Law was enacted to insure the right of the public to have advance notice and to attend the meetings of public bodies at which any business affecting their interests is discussed or acted upon. In accordance with the provisions of the Act, the Hillsdale Board of Education has caused notice of this meeting to be published by having the date, time and place thereof posted at the Hillsdale Borough Hall, Hillsdale A venue, Hillsdale; the Hillsdale Public Library, 509 Hillsdale Avenue, Hillsdale; the Hillsdale Board of Education Office, 32 Ruckman Road, Hillsdale; and sent to the Board's designated newspapers: The Record, and the Ridgewood News on January 7, 2014. This meeting's agenda has been posted and sent to The Ridgewood News and The Record on September 19, 2014.

4. ROLL CALL Members Present Mrs. Maryann Martino Mrs. Kathleen O'Flynn Mrs. Krista Flinn Mr. James D. Hayden, Jr.

Members Absent Dr. Tim Santo

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HEARING OF CITIZENS AND DELEGATIONS CONCERNING ITEMS ON AGENDA

HEARING OF CITIZENS AND DELEGATIONS CONCERNING ITEMS ON THE AGENDA

No dialogue transpired and no comments were made regarding the items on the agenda.

WELCOME PROGRAM: INTRODUCTION OF NEW STAFF MEMBERS

WELCOME PROGRAM: INTRODUCTION OF NEW STAFF

Mr. Spirito introduced the new staff for 2014-2015: Dr. Walter Krawiec, Melissa Quackenbush, Christopher Hutter, Marcy Baroan, Jessica Atieh Perez, Kristine Cashin, Betty Ann Agresta, Nicole Doniloski, Donna Martino, Melissa DeLuise, and Jenna Cillo.

Recess Meeting: Welcome Program

Mr. James D. Hayden, Jr. recessed the meeting at 7:14p.m.

Reconvene Meeting:

Moved by Trustee Flinn, seconded by h·ustee Martino to reconvene to the public meeting at 8:14p.m.

7. GENERAL

lG. CORRESPONDENCE TO BOARD

Board Secretary New Jersey School Board Notes

Vol. XXXVIII #2/3/ 4 Dated: August 25,2014

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2G. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

Mr. Richard A. Spirito reported on the following: 1. Mrs. Quackenbush will present the District Testing Report at the October

meeting. 2. Board of Education Goals 3. Regional Achievement Center (RAC) Update 4. Back to School Night Updates 5. George G. White Principal Roundtable Meeting scheduled for October.

3G. APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES APPROVED BOARD MINUTES

Moved by Trustee Martino, seconded by Trustee Flinn that the Board approve the following Board Minutes:

July 30,2014 July 30, 2014

WorksessionfRegular Meeting Minutes Executive Session Meeting Minutes

Motion passed by roll call vote: 4-0.

August 18, 2014 August 18,2014

WorksessionfRegular Meeting Minutes Executive Session Meeting Minutes

Motion passed by roll call vote: 3-0. Mr. James D. Hayden, Jr. abstained on the August 18,2014 WorksessionfRegular Meeting Minutes and the August 18,2014 Executive Session Meeting Minutes

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8. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS' RECOMMENDATIONS

EDUCATION COMMITTEE: KATHLEEN O'FL YNN, CHAIRPERSON MARYANN MARTINO, MEMBER

Moved by Trustee O'Flynn, seconded by Trustee Martino that the Board approve the following Education recommendations:

1E. APPROVAL OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN; 2014-2015

APPROVED EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN

It is recommended that the Board approve the updated Hillsdale Public Schools Emergency Management Plan for school year 2014-2015.

2E. APPROVAL OF ANNUAL UNIFORM MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE HILLSDALE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND HILLSDALE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS (MOA); 2014-2015

APPROVED ANNUAL UNIFORM MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE HILLSDALE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND HILLSDALE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS (MOA)

It is recommended that the Board approve the Annual Uniform Memorandum of Agreement between the Hillsdale Board of Education and Hillsdale Law Enforcement Officials for the 2014-2015 school year.

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EDUCATION COMMITTEE: KATHLEEN O'FL YNN, CHAIRPERSON MARYANN MARTINO, MEMBER

3E. APPROVAL OF KNOWLEDGE QUEST IDENTIFICATION SCALE; 2014-2015

APPROVED KNOWLEDGE QUEST IDENTIFICATION SCALE

It is recommended that the Board approve, the newly revised Knowledge Quest Identification Scale for the 2014-2015 school year.

4E. APPROVAL TO SUBMIT STATEMENT OF ASSURANCE (SOA) TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; 2014-2015

APPROVED TO SUBMIT OF ASSURANCE (SOA) TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

It is recommended that the Board approve the submission of the Statement of Assurance (SOA) to the State Department of Education for the 2014-2015 school year.

Motions passed by consensus vote: 4-0.

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PERSONNEL COMMITTEE: MARYANN MARTINO, CHAIRPERSON; TIM SANTO, MEMBER

Moved by Trustee Martino, seconded by Trustee O'Flynn that the Board approve the following Personnel recommendations:

1P.

2P.

APPROVAL TO ACCEPT RESIGNATIONS; 2014-2015

APPROVED TO ACCEPT RESIGNATIONS

It is recommended that the Board accepts, as per the Superintendent's recommendation, the resignations of teacher aides Denise Averill-Casulli, Michelle Silver, Ariana Trahanas and Krizia Diaz; lunch aide Jessica Flanagan; and special education teacher Frank Merli.

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PANELS; 2014-2015

APPROVED SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PANELS

It is recommended that the Board approve, as per the Superintendent's recommendation, the School Improvement Panel for each school for the 2014-2015 school year:

George White School Dr. Walter Krawiec, Interim Principal Mrs. Melissa Quackenbush, Supervisor of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Ms. Stacey Belhumer, Teacher

Meadowbrook School Mr. Christopher Bell, Principal Mrs. Melissa Quackenbush, Supervisor of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Ms. Lauren Lio, Teacher

Ann Blanche Smith School Mrs. Angela Iskenderian, Principal Mrs. Melissa Quackenbush, Supervisor of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Mrs. Donna Rosenbaum, Teacher

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PERSONNEL COMMITTEE: MARYANN MARTINO, CHAIRPERSON; TIM SANTO, MEMBER (continued)

3P. APPROVAL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR/BOARD SECRETARY AGREEMENT; 2014-2015

APPROVED BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR/BOARD SECRETARY AGREEMENT

It is recommended that the Hillsdale Board of Education (hereinafter referred to as the "Board") appoint Lirca Garcia as the Business Administrator/Board Secretary for the Hillsdale School District for the period beginning on July 1, 2014 and ending on June 30, 2015.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Employment Agreement has been submitted and approved by the Executive County Superintendent, according to standards adopted by the Commissioner of Education, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:7-8G).

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board approves the Employment Agreement with Lirca Garcia for the position of Business Administrator/ Board Secretary for the foregoing period of appointment, which Employment Agreement is attached to this Resolution and made a part hereof.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board hereby authorize the Board President and the Superintendent of Schools to execute, on behalf of the Board, the Employment Agreement by and between the Board and Lirca Garcia.

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4P. APPROVAL OF ESL PARENT PROGRAM AND STAFF; 2014-2015

APPROVED ESL PARENT PROGRAM AND STAFF

It is recommended that the Board approve, as per the Superintendent's recommendation, a monthly program for ESL parents, with the personnel listed below, commencing in October. The purpose of this program is to provide parents with strategies to support their children's educational needs. Total monthly cost not to exceed $600.00:

Monthly presenter Viena Aiello - Translator Patricia Griffin- Community Liaison Karen O'Reilly- Teacher Aide Mary Ann Revie - Teacher Aide Jennifer Stalknecht- Teacher Aide Lorraine Francaviglia- Teacher Aide Alexandra Jordan- Teacher Aide Angelica Moran- Teacher Aide Jennifer Quevedo- Teacher Aide

5P. APPROVAL OF REVISED LUNCH AIDES LIST AND RATES; 2014-2015

$200.00 I month $15.70ihour for 2 hours $15.70ihour for 2 hours $15.70ihour for 2 hours $15.70ihour for 2 hours $15.70ihour for 2 hours $15.70ihour for 2 hours $15.70ihour for 2 hours $15.70ihour for 2 hours $15.70ihour for 2 hours

$200.00imonth 31.40 I month 31.40lmonth 31.40imonth 31.40lmonth 31.40imonth 31.40lmonth 31.40imonth 31.40 I month 31.40imonth

APPROVED REVISED LUNCH AIDES LIST AND RATES

It is recommended that the Board approve, as per the Superintendent's recommendation, the revised lunch aides and pay rate as per the attached list.

6P. APPROVAL OF SALARY REVISION; 2014-2015

APPROVED SALARY REVISION

It is recommended that the Board approve, as per the Superintendent's recommendation, the following revised salary for the 2014-2015 school year.

Name Donna Martino

From .5 MA Step 1 $26,870

To .5 MAStep 1 $26,871

(Salary to be adjusted upon the conclusion of negotiations between the Hillsdale Board of Education and the Hillsdale Education Association.)

HILLSDALE PUBLIC SCHOOLS LUNCH AIDES

2014-2015

George White: Anne Anicito Suzanne Cariddi Patricia Griffin Diana Sanchez

A.B. Smith Kathy Abney Lucille Dell Heather Harmon Luliana Hoxha Poki Kritzler Kristen Lee Phyllis Lucci Catherine Manke

Meadowbrook Viena Aiello Nancy Holzberg Angelina Papa Patricia Poggiogalle Pamela Sileo Marianne Kovacs* Alicia Sylvester*

Sub Rate All Schools

REVISED

$36.00/90 minutes $48.00/ 120 minutes

$32.40/90 minutes

$32.40/90 minutes

$16.20/90 minutes $21.60/120 minutes

ALL LUNCH AIDES WILL BE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A WEEKLY :VOUCHER.·· . .

*This appointment subject to a criminal background check N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1; 18A:30-17 and 18A:6-4.13 for Emergent hiring with applicant attestation.

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7P. APPROVAL OF SCHOOL PHYSICIAN; 2014-2015

APPROVED SCHOOL PHYSICIAN

It is recommended that the Board retroactively approve, as per the Superintendent's recommendation, Dr. Mark Mandel as school physician at a rate of $7,500 for the 2014-2015 school year.

8P. APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL; 2014-2015 APPROVED PERSONNEL

It is recommended that the Board approve, as per the Superintendent's recommendation, the following personnel:

Name Stephanie Schumacher*

Position Child Rearing Leave for Mia Karalian

Salary Long Term Sub Pay

Approx. September 1, 2014- December 23,2014

*85 per day (long term substitutes 10 to 29 consecutive days in the same assignment; $110; 30 or more consecutive days in the same assignment will be paid on a per diem rate equivalent to the Step 1 of BA Guide)

Caitlin Baum ** PIT Special Education I White .7 MA Step 1 $37,619.*

(Salary to be adjusted upon the conclusion of negotiations between the Hillsdale Board of Education and the Hillsdale Education Association.)

Rachel Del Vescovo** PIT Teacher Aide $15.70 per hour

Tammy Esposito PIT Teacher Aide $15.70 per hour

Lynda Nienstedt** PIT Teacher Aide $15.70 per hour

William Lai PIT Teacher Aide $15.70 per hour

**This appointment subject to a criminal background check N.I.S.A. 18A:6-7.1; 18A:30-17; and 18A:6-4.13 for Emergent hiring with applicant attestation.

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9P. APPROVAL OF PRACTICUM; 2014-2015 APPROVED PRACTICUM

It is recommended that the Board approve, as per the Superintendent's recommendation, Montclair State University student, Klaudia Zdybel, to complete her practicum one day per week through December, during the Fall semester.

lOP. APPROVAL OF FIELDWORK; 2014-2015 APPROVED FIELDWORK

It is recommended that the Board approve, as per the Superintendent's recommendation, Montclair State University music student, Allison Hoisl to complete 60 hours of observation with Henry Schuck, between October 2014 and December 2014; St. Thomas Aquinas student, Jessiana Feliccia, to complete 30 hours of field observations between September 23,2014 and December 15,2014 in White School special education classes; and William Paterson University is requesting a one to two day per week placement of Meghan Triolo with a 6-8th grade English teacher from the week of September 22,2014 through the week of December 8, 2014.

llP. APPROVAL OF COACH; 2014-2015 APPROVED COACH

It is recommended that the Board approve, as per the Superintendent's recommendation, Korrey Sanjek as Intramural Volleyball coach at George White for the Fall at Step 1, $876. (Stipend to be adjusted upon the conclusion of negotiations between the Hillsdale Board of Education and the Hillsdale Education Association.)

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12P. APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAYS; 2014-2015

APPROVED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAYS

It is recommended that the Board approve the listed Professional Development Days and estimated costs/ reimbursements:

Name Richard Spirito

Richard Spirito Annemarie Oliveri Angela Iskenderian Christopher Bell

Meetings Education in an Age of Disruptive Innovation: Achieving Essential 21st Century Fluencies Ramapo College, Mahwah, NJ October 10, 2014

Stronge Teacher Evaluation Refresher Training Montvale, NJ October 16, 2014

Estimated Costs $179.00

$149.00 each

13P. APPROVAL OF TEACHER AIDE TRAINING; 2014-2015

APPROVED TEACHER AIDE TRAINING

It is recommended that the Board approve, as per the Superintendent's recommendation, Smith School teacher aide training in October at a total cost of $628.

14P. APPROVAL OF TRANSLATORS; 2014-2015

APPROVED TRANSLATORS

It is recommended that the Board approve, as per the Superintendent's recommendation, Alexandra Jordan and Angelica Moran as translators for the 2014-2015 school year at a rate of $15.70 per hour.

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15P. APPROVAL OF SUBSTITUTES; 2014-2015 APPROVED SUBSTITUTES

It is recommended that the Board approve, as per the Superintendent's recommendation, the following substitutes in various capacities:

Betty Ann Agresta Marcy Baroan Caitlin Baum Kristine Cashin Jenna Cillo Michele DeLuise Jocelyn Levine Donna Martino Elaine Offerjost Chris Looes

Motions passed by roll call vote: 4-0.

Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher/Teacher Aide Secretary

Mrs. Maryann Martino abstained on A. Papa recommendation SP.

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9. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR/BOARD SECRETARY'S RECOMMENDATIONS

FINANCE COMMITTEE: KRISTA FLINN, CHAIRPERSON; MARYANN MARTINO, MEMBER

Moved by Trustee Flinn, seconded by Trustee O'Flynn that the Board approve the following Finance recommendations:

1F. APPROVAL OF BUDGET TRANSFERS FOR TUL Y 2014 AND AUGUST 2014 AND APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS:

APPROVED BUDGET TRANSFERS FOR JULY 2014 AND AUGUST 2014 AND APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT~

It is recommended that the Board approve the following July 2014 and August 2014 transfers and appropriation adjustments:

From Account# 11-000-262-626-00-7 11-204-100-101-00-1 11-190-100-610-00-4 11-190-100-610-00-4 11-190-100-610-00-4 11-190-100-610-00-3 11-190-100-610-00-3

To Account# 11-000-262-626-01-7 11-204-100-610-00-5 11-000-222-300-00-4 11-000-223-320-00-4 11-000-2 40-500-00-4 11-000-213-600-00-3 11-000-223-320-00-3

TULY2014

Description Vehicle Fuel Teacher Salaries Reg. Prog. Classroom Supplies Reg. Prog. Classroom Supplies Reg. Prog. Classroom Supplies Reg. Prog. Classroom Supplies Reg. Prog. Classroom Supplies

Description Vehicle Supplies General Supplies

TOTAL

BELS- Purch. Prof/Tech Serv. Purch. Prof./ Ed. Serv. Dues/Study /Travel Health Supplies Purch. Prof./Ed. Serv.

TOTAL

Amount $311.00

3,490.00 190.00

2,600.00 6,500.00

500.00 100.00

$13,691.00

Amount $311.00

3,490.00 190.00

2,600.00 6,500.00

500.00 100.00

$13,691.00

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FINANCE COMMITTEE: KRISTA FLINN, CHAIRPERSON; MARYANN MARTINO, MEMBER (continued)

From Account# 11-150-100-101-01-1 11-000-262-420-12-7 11-000-291-290-01-1 13-422-100-101-00-1

To Account# 11-150-100-101-00-1 11-000-262-420-13-7 11-000-291-290-02-1 13-422-100-106-00-1

AUGUST2014

Description Home Inst. - BCSS Services Other Employee Benefits Summer School Teacher Salaries

Description Home Inst. Salaries Services Unused Sick Leave

TOTAL

Summer School Other Salaries

TOTAL

APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS

JULY 2014

Amount $200.00

1,510.00 1,000.00 2,901.00

$5,611.00

Amount $200.00

1,510.00 1,000.00 2,901.00

$5,611.00

Fund 20 Description Orig. Approp. Current Approp. IDEA BASIC IDEA PRESCHOOL NCLB TITLE I NCLB TITLE II - PART A NCLB TITLE III Non-Public Technology Non-Public Textbook Non-Public Nursing

$230,000.00 -0--0--0--0--0--0--0-

$320,045.00 27,947.00 39,715.00 32,925.00

3,581.00 11,072.00 20,615.00 33,577.00

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2F.

3F.

4F

APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORTS APPROVED FINANCIAL REPORTS

It is recommended that the Board approve the following financial reports:

Board Secretary's Report Treasurer's Report

APPROVAL OF MONTHLY BUDGET STATUS CERTIFICATION; TULY 2014

Period Ending 7/31/2014 & 8/31/2014 7/31/2014 & 8/31/2014

APPROVED MONTHLY BUDGET STATUS CERTIFICATION

It is recommended that the Board of Education pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:-23-2.11(c)4 certifies that as of 7/31/2014 after review of the Secretary's Monthly Appropriation Financial Report and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, to the best of our knowledge no major account or fund has been over-expended and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district's obligation for the remainder of the fiscal year and further that the preceding financial statements be appended to the minutes of this meeting.

APPROVAL OF MONTHLY BUDGET STATUS CERTIFICATION; AUGUST 2014

APPROVED MONTHLY BUDGET STATUS CERTIFICATION

It is recommended that the Board of Education pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:-23-2.11(c)4 certifies that as of 8/31/2014 after review of the Secretary's Monthly Appropriation Financial Report and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, to the best of our knowledge no major account or fund has been over-expended and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district's obligation for the remainder of the fiscal year and further that the preceding financial statements be appended to the minutes of this meeting.

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SF. APPROVAL OF AUGUST 2014 BILL LIST

APPROVED AUGUST 2014 BILL LIST

It is recommended that the Board approve the bill list for the month of August 2014 in the amount of $1,038.143.71.

6F. APPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER 2014 BILL LIST

APPROVED SEPTEMBER 2014 BILL LIST

It is recommended that the Board approve the bill list for the month of September 2014 in the amount of $1,756,635.51.

7F. APPROVAL TO AUTHORIZE THE BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR TO PROCESS TRANSFERS, PREPARE FINANCIAL REPORTS, AND PAY BILLS FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2014 FOR APPROVAL IN NOVEMBER 2014

APPROVED TO AUTHORIZE THE BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR TO PROCESS TRANSFERS, PREP ARE FINANCIAL REPORTS, AND PAY BILLS FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2014 FOR APPROVAL IN NOVEMBER 2014

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HILLSDALE BOARD OF EDUCATION that the Board, upon recommendation of the School Business Administrator, authorizes the Business Administrator/Board Secretary to transfer funds as necessary in conjunction with the preparation of the October 2014 Financial Reports, October's bill list, open purchase orders list, and to pay bills (including payroll), which the Board shall retroactively approve at the November 2014 Regular Board of Education meeting.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

SF. APPROVAL OF TUITION STUDENT (SENDING) CONTRACTS FOR 2014-2015 SCHOOL YEAR

APPROVED TUITION STUDENT (SENDING) CONTRACTS

It is recommended that the Board retroactively approve the tuition (sending) contract for extended school year 2014:

Name Rate Program Northern Valley Regional H.S. 1 @ $40,956.00 TIP Program

River Edge School District

1@ $44,800.00 (Aide) 1 @ $58,813.00 1@ $40,800.00 (Aide)

1 @ $53,150.60 1@ $14,918.54 (Aide)

Valley Program

Building Bridges Program

Pascack Valley Regional H.S. 2 @ $67,368.00 Park Academy Middle School Program

9F. APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDERS FOR TELEPHONE SYSTEM UPGRADE

APPROVED CHANGE ORDERS FOR TELEPHONE SYSTEM UPGRADE

It is recommended that the Board approve the following Change Orders, as recommended by the Business Administrator:

Extel Communications, Inc.:

Revised Contract Change Order #7 Revised Contract

Change Order #8 Revised Contract

Change Order #9 New Contract

$548,646.36 $2,572.09 Fiber Run for Ann Blanche Smith School

$551,218.45

$910.00 Re-program NEC Systems $552,128.45

$3,245.00 Add On-Hold Features and Protective Boxes $555,373.45

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llF. APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL DEPOSITORY AND SIGNATORIES

APPROVED ADDITIONAL DEPOSITORY AND SIGNATORIES

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education authorize the Business Administrator/ Board Secretary to add a Flexible Spending Account to the list of depositories along with the corresponding number of signatories that were already previously approved at the May 12,2014 Board Meeting; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board President and the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary are hereby authorized to execute such agreements and any other documents necessary to effectuate the terms of this resolution.

Capital One Wesnvood, New Jersey

Hillsdale Board of Education Flexible Spending Account

2 Signatures

Motions lF to 9F and llF passed by roll call vote: 4-0.

Board President Board Secretary or Treasurer of School Monies

Mrs. Maryann Martino abstained on A. Papa recommendation 6F.

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FINANCE COMMITTEE: KRISTA FLINN, CH_AIRPERSON; MARYANN MARTINO, MEMBER (continued)

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

10F. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION- BOARD MEMBER PARTICIPATIONNEW JERSEY SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE

WHEREAS, the Hillsdale Board of Education (hereinafter referred to as the "Board") has determined that travel and travel expenditures related to Board member attendance at the 2014 Annual Workshop of the New Jersey School Boards Association (hereinafter referred to as the" Annual Workshop") is: (1) educationally necessary and fiscally prudent; (2) directly related to and within the scope of the Board members' current responsibilities; (3) critical to the instructional needs of and furthers the efficient operation of the Hillsdale School District; and (4) is in compliance with N.J.S.A. 18A:12-24 and N.J.S.A. 18A:12-24.1; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, subject to the applicable restrictions and requirements set forth in the New Jersey travel payment guidelines as established by the Department of the Treasury, as well as those guidelines established by the Office of Management and Budget, except to the extent that said guidelines conflict with the provisions of Title 18A of the New Jersey Statutes, the Board hereby approves travel related to the attendance of the below listed Board members at the Annual Workshop on October 26 through 28,2014, as well as reimbursement for all allowable costs and expenses associated with the same, the total cost of which shall not exceed $4,000.00, so long as said costs and/ or expenses are consistent with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:12-ll.

Board Members Mr. James D. Hayden, Jr. Mrs. Maryann Martino Dr. Timothy R. Santo Mrs. Kathleen E. O'Flynn Mrs. Krista Flinn

Motion passed by roll call vote: 3-0 with the exception of Dr. Timothy R. Santo motion passed by roll call vote: 4-0. Each Board Member abstained on their own name.

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10.

11.

12.

OLD BUSINESS OLD BUSINESS

Discussed Conference Attendance

NEW BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS

October 6, 2014 Board of Education Retreat- Anthony S. De Norchia Building 2014-2015 Transportation Update Mr. Spirito gave an update on the TV Studio equipment Mrs. O'Flynn mentioned being liaison to Hillsdale Education Foundation because the liaison position is due to change this year.

SECOND HEARING OF CITIZENS ON ANY TOPIC OF CONCERN

SECOND HEARING OF CITIZENS

No dialogue transpired and no comments were made regarding the items on the agenda.

Moved by Trustee Martino, seconded by Trustee O'Flynn that the Board move the meeting to an Executive Session at 8:07p.m.

13. EXECUTIVE SESSION EXECUTIVE SESSION

WHEREAS, the Open Public Meetings Act and the Hillsdale Board of Education reserve the right within the constraints of State Law to sit in Executive Session, and

WHEREAS, there now exists a need for this Board of Education to meet in Executive Session, now therefore

BE IT RESOLVED that the Hillsdale Board of Education recess into Executive Session to discuss exempt matters pertaining to personnel and negotiations, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the public will be informed 1. When the Board reconvenes to the Worksession/Regular Meeting business portion of this

meeting this evening; or 2. At a later date, undetermined at this time.

Moved by Trustee Martino, seconded by Trustee Flinn that the Board adjourn the Executive Session and reconvene to the public meeting at 9:37p.m.

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Moved by Trustee Martino, seconded by Trustee Flinn that the Board approve the following Personnel recommendation:

16P. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION TO RATIFY CONTRACT AGREEMENT WITH THE SCHOOL FACILITY SUPERVISORS/SUPERVISOR OF MAINTENANCE FOR THE 2014-2017 SCHOOL YEARS

APPROVED RESOLUTION TO RATIFY CONTRACT AGREEMENT WITH THE SCHOOL FACILITY SUPERVISORS/SUPERVISOR OF MAINTENANCE

It is recommended that the Board approve as per the Superintendent's recommendation, the contract agreement with the School Facility Supervisors/ Supervisor of Maintenance for the 2014-2017 school years.

This action is a result of tonight's Executive Session.

Motion passed by roll call vote: 4-0.

14. ADJOURN MEETING ADJOURN MEETING

Moved by Trustee Flinn, seconded by Trustee O'Flynn that the Board adjourn its Worksession/Regular Meeting at 9:37p.m.

R tf lly Submitted by v .~~ . I v.

Lirca Garcia Business Administrator/Board Secretary

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