ROSELLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS MISSION STATEMENT...ROSELLE BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES August 26, 2019, 7:00 PM Abraham Clark High School Auditorium ROSELLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS MISSION

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ROSELLE BOARD OF EDUCATION

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

August 26, 2019, 7:00 PM

Abraham Clark High School Auditorium

ROSELLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS MISSION STATEMENT

The Roselle Public School District is committed to and will prepare ALL of our students for college, work

and life. We will provide a safe, clean, positive and supportive learning environment in which ALL

students can successfully develop socially, emotionally and academically into lifelong learners and

responsible, productive citizens. We will continually strengthen and align our curriculum with state,

national and international standards that are engaging, rigorous, relevant and implemented consistently.

We will ensure that all students, parents, staff and community members are respected and informed in our

family-friendly schools. We will strive to motivate all of our students through various innovative

instructional strategies, methods and techniques. Utilizing students’ skills, talents and unique abilities,

we will prepare them to meet the demands of an ever-changing, competitive 21st Century global society.

GOVERNANCE

1. CALL TO ORDER: 7:02 pm

2. PUBLICATION OF NOTICE

In accordance with the provisions of the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 231, Laws

of 1975, adequate notice of this meeting was originally provided through the annual public notice

on January 29, 2019:

a. Emailing to newspapers designated by the Board – The Local Source and the Star Ledger.

b. Posting on the District Website, the main bulletin board in the Administration Office and in

each Roselle Borough School.

c. Emailing to the Clerk of Roselle Borough.

3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4. ROLL CALL

Present: Angela Alvey-Wimbush, Jonathan Davis, Rupert Pond, Renaee Smith, Jonathan

Spearman, Frances Teabout, Richard Villeda, Delia Ware-Tibbs

Absent: Jeffrey Bryan

Also Present: James Baker Ed.D., Interim Superintendent of Schools

Lissette Gonzalez-Perez, Ed.D. Assistant Superintendent

Anthony Juskiewicz, Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Adam Weiss, Board Attorney


PRESENTATIONS

I. Board President’s Report – Mrs. Delia Ware-Tibbs spoke about the following topics: On

9/16/19, the Board is meeting with Gwen Thornton from NJSBA for a Goal Setting Retreat to

develop board goals and strategic initiatives for the District; upcoming workshops and

meetings; initial submission to Future Ready Schools; Strategic Committee increase community

involvement through Meet and Greet for the first half hour of the September Board Meeting,

district updates during Back to School Nights at each school including a survey, creating a

Suggestion Box in each school for parent comments; Board Members invited to speak at

Council Ward meetings to update community members without children in the schools.

On 8/21/19, some Board Members attended the Borough Council meeting to request the support

of the Council Members in completing all phases of the Arminio Field Project:

Identifying that the original lease agreement signed on July 19, 2017 (Council

resolution # 2017-315) included the turf field, regulation track, pole vault and shot-

put facilities, new lighting system, seating and restrooms, tennis court resurfacing, a

toddler playground, passive recreation area with tables, landscaping and drainage

improvements

After meeting with Green Acres, the lease and maintenance agreements were updated

to include the Field House, security cameras and public address systems, removing

the tennis courts and playground.

The restrooms, and lighting system requirements remain from the initial lease

agreement.

As phase I is completing, there is still an estimated $3M of upgrades needed:

A field house to include home and away locker rooms

Public restrooms

Concession stand

Field lighting

Public announcement/sound system

Security cameras

Padding for the goal posts

Additional Storage facility

Since the property has been leased to the Borough of Roselle, and is now a Green Acre

funded property, any funding arrangements must be facilitated through the Borough.

The school district does not have possession of the property for the next 23 years.

A grant for the underfunded portion of the initial request was submitted in March. We

need the Borough of Roselle to accept the grant when awarded and bond for the

awarded amount so that the Arminio Field project can be completed. Green Acres

also stated that the Borough of Roselle can request a 2020 grant to finish the project.

We are asking the 6 Council Members to continue making the Arminio Field initiative

a priority for the town of Roselle.


II. Board Committee Updates – 2019 Roselle Board of Education Committee Chairpersons

Building and Grounds – Mr. Davis gave an update on summer projects and repairs: ACHS

outside stairs, and sidewalks at ACHS, Polk and LV Moore; locker and pothole repairs at all

schools; boiler piping at Polk School; gym doors at Polk School; water leak in the basement of

Washington School, LV Moore and Harrison schools; repaired drinking fountains at all schools;

floor replacement in a few rooms in each building; refinish gym floors at Grace Wilday and

ACHS, trailer repairs; and painting district wide.

Curriculum/Technology – None.

Finance – Mrs. Smith reported reviewing the Bills List and mentioned the summer project

spending.

Negotiations – Mrs. Smith stated that we are still in negotiations with the RAA and the next

meeting is August 29.

Personnel – Mrs. Teabout spoke about hiring eight new Custodians who will work throughout

the district; on this agenda is to approve the salaries of the REA bargaining unit and on behalf

of the Board, thanked the patience of the teachers and staff and their commitment to the children

and district; every child had to be re-registered and a number of children had to be redirected to

their appropriate district; and back to school night will be coming up encourages parents to

attend.

Policy – None.

III. Interim Superintendent’s District Update – Dr. James C. Baker reported on the following:

One vacant position at the high school remains to fill; significant positive difference in facilities

changes during the summer; successful re-registration 85% to date of the students have been re-

registered, thanked staff for the smooth process; for those students not registered, the parents

can go to their schools and register; Shim Academy PreK the opening of school will be delayed

due to sprinkler and other issues as advised by the town; our football team will be playing home

games at Arminio Field starting 9/14; band has improved and other performing arts.

IV. Spring 2019 NJSLA for Mathematics and English Language Arts Assessment Results –

Ms. Karen Oliphant, Supervisor of Testing

V. NJDOE School Self-Assessment for Determining Grades Under the Anti-Bullying Bill of

Rights 2018/2019 District and Schools Grade Reports – Ms. Susan Nogaj Matteson, Director

of Guidance & Counseling

5. RESOLUTIONS

B-1. Upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools, approve the request for

the participation of Roselle School District staff members in the 5th Annual “Roselle Arm

Yourself” Worksite Influenza Immunization Program, provided at no cost to the district

(covered under employee insurance – must show ID card) by the Roselle Walgreens Pharmacy

at the following sites:

Washington Elementary School – October 15, 2019, from 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Leonard V. Moore Middle School – October 15, 2019, from 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Shims Academy- October 16, 2019, from 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Kindergarten Success Academy- October 16, 2019, from 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Harrison Elementary School – October 17, 2019, from 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM


Grace Wilday Junior High School – October 17, 2019, from 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Abraham Clark High School – October 18, 2019 from 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Dr. Charles C. Polk Elementary School - October 18, 2019, from 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM

ROLL CALL VOTE

Motion to approve Resolution B1

Moved by: Ms. Alvey-Wimbush

Seconded by: Mrs. Smith

Roll Call Vote

Motion Passed: (8 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions, 1 Absent) with Mr. Bryan absent.

AYES: Ms. Alvey-Wimbush, Mr. Davis, Mr. Pond, Mrs. Smith, Mr. Spearman,

Mrs. Teabout, Mr. Villeda, Mrs. Ware-Tibbs

ABSENT: Mr. Bryan

6. PUBLIC COMMENTS

Now comes the section of the meeting for public comment as mandated by this Board’s policies.

Please come to the microphone, provide your name, and address for the record. You will then be

permitted 4 minutes to address the Board.

When speaking, please address all comments to the Board President. The Board will not permit any

profane, defamatory or political commentary. Public comment is not intended to be a question and

answer period. It is the time of the meeting where the public may speak on any topic associated with

the business of this Board of Education.

Start: 8:14 pm

Anthony Esposito – Re-registration – How many were turned away? Standardized testing is not

standardized, not consistent more than 2 or 3 years. Board should hire a good Statistician to collect

data and analyze it. Arminio Field bonding 3 million. Hard for Borough to do. Borough is at

maximum.

Rosemarie Longo – New REA President introduced herself. 2.47 to 2.55 will this be adjusted to new

rate?

Alexius Sutherland – 2nd Vice President for REA asked about 2.5 Guide movement. 2.43 her

resignation effective 9/8/19 but says 9/1/19. Rice Notice should be sent out.

Lorraine Brooksbody – Training for teachers with new laptop works with Smartboard. Thanks for

settling REA Contract. 1.12 Is this 2nd Year of I-Ready 1.17 – 1.19 is there attendance rate recap

from prior year and their attendance 1.25 will the time be changed for this event?

End: 8:34 pm


SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOMMENDATIONS

7. POLICIES

1.1 Upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools, approve the first reading

of the following policies and regulations [Attachment II]:

Policy/Regulation # Title Status

P 3232 Tutoring Services New

R 3232 Tutoring Services New

P 3212 Attendance – Teaching Staff

Members

Revised

P 4212 Attendance – Support Staff Revised

Motion to approve Policy Resolution

Moved by: Mr. Villeda

Seconded by: Mr. Pond

Roll Call Vote

Motion Passed: (8 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstention, 1 Absent) with Mr. Bryan absent.

AYES: Ms. Alvey-Wimbush, Mr. Davis, Mr. Pond, Mrs. Smith, Mr. Spearman, Mrs.

Teabout, Mr. Villeda, Mrs. Ware-Tibbs

ABSENT: Mr. Bryan

Motion by Ms. Alvey-Wimbush to remove Busch Law Group as the Roselle Board of Education

attorney effective immediately for the 2019-2020 school year, and immediately hire the Law

Firm of Hunt, Hamlin & Ridley for the 2019-2020 school year.

Seconded by: Mr. Villeda

Discussion took place.

Roll Call Vote

Motion Failed: (3 Ayes, 3 Nays, 2 Abstentions, 1 Absent) with Mr. Davis, Mrs. Smith and Mrs.

Ware-Tibbs voting Nay; Mr. Pond and Mr. Spearman abstaining; and Mr. Bryan

absent.

Busch Law Group remains as the Roselle Board of Education attorney.

AYES: Ms. Alvey-Wimbush, Mrs. Teabout, Mr. Villeda

NAYS: Mr. Davis, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Ware-Tibbs

ABSTAIN: Mr. Pond, Mr. Spearman

ASBSENT: Mr. Bryan


8. CURRICULUM

Professional Development

1.2 Upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools, approve the attendance

of the following school administrators to the New Jersey Leadership Academy to be held at

the FEA Center, Monroe Township, N.J. on November 20, 2019, January 6, and February 3,

2020, at a cost of $450.00 per person for registration, plus mileage reimbursements, subject

to the submission and verification of duly authorized vouchers and receipts, the Board having

determined that attendance at this workshop is directly related to and within the scope of the

School Administrators’ current responsibilities and the schools district’s professional

development plan, the Board having further found their attendance is critical to the needs of

the school district or furthers the efficient operation of the school district and is in compliance

with State and Federal travel payment guidelines [njpsa.org/nj/a6]:

Name Title Cost

Karen Tanner-Oliphant Testing Supervisor $450.00

William Jones Title 1 Supervisor $450.00

Daryl Wainer ESL/World Languages $450.00

Miriam Malabanan English Language Arts $450.00

Amanda Nagy Visual & Performing Arts $450.00

Hung Sun Kim Math & Science $450.00

Tomeeko Hunt Principal, Grace Wilday $450.00

Andreea Harry Principal, Dr. C. Polk $450.00

Marianne Tankard Principal, Washington $450.00

Evenide Vilcean CTE Supervisor $450.00


of the following School Counselors to the Anti-Bullying for Counselors Certificate Workshop,

September 30, October 1, October 2, 2019, at the Foundation for Education Administration

Building, Monroe Township, N.J., at a registration cost of $450.00 each, plus mileage

reimbursements, subject to the submission and verification of duly authorized vouchers and

receipts, the Board having determined that attendance at this workshop is directly related to

and within the scope of the School Counselors/Anti-Bullying Specialists’ current

responsibilities and the schools district’s professional development plan, the Board having

further found their attendance is critical to the needs of the school district or furthers the

efficient operation of the ABS role and is in compliance with the State and Federal travel

payment guidelines [https://portal.njpsa.org/store/detail.aspx?id=LOBUN23]:

Name Title Cost

Benson, Chantae Kindergarten Success Academy $450.00

Blurete, Tiffany Leonard V. Moore Middle School $450.00

Cooper, Sisly Abraham Clark High School $450.00

Cutinello, Christine Harrison Elementary $450.00

Hernandez, Jason Grace Wilday JHS $450.00

Iannotta, Nicole Abraham Clark HS $450.00

Martin, Jasmine Dr. Charles C. Polk $450.00

https://portal.njpsa.org/store/detail.aspx?id=LOBUN23


Robbins, Jason Washington Elementary School $450.00

Siegel, Jordan Abraham Clark High School $450.00

Soos, Kristen Abraham Clark High School $450.00

Williams, Lola Abraham Clark High School $450.00


of John (Rick) Schmid, Athletic Director, Abraham Clark High School, at the 50th NIAAA

National Athletic Directors Conference to be held Friday, December 13, 2019 through

Tuesday, December 17, 2019, in Baltimore, Maryland at a registration cost of $310.00, plus

lodging reimbursement (4 nights @ $169 per night/plus tax $20.28 per night), subject to the

submission and verification of duly authorized vouchers and receipts; the Board having

determined that attendance at the workshop is directly related to and within the scope of the

Athletic Director’s current responsibilities and the school district’s professional development

plan; and the Board having further found that attendance at the 50th NIAAA National Athletic

Directors Conference is critical to the athletic needs of the school district or furthers the

efficient operation of the school district and is in compliance with State and Federal travel

payment guidelines [Website reference www.niaaa.org]:

Registration Fee $ 310.00

Lodging $ 757.12

Total Cost $1,067.12


of Dr. Lissette Gonzalez-Perez, Assistant Superintendent, at the Harvard Institute for

Superintendents and District Leaders Program, to take place at the Harvard Graduate School

of Education, November 10 through November 12, 2019, Cambridge, MA, at a registration

cost of $3,175.00, plus mileage/meals and lodging reimbursement, subject to the submission

and verification of duly authorized vouchers and receipts; the Board having determined that

attendance at this workshop is directly related to and within the scope of the Assistant

Superintendent’s current responsibilities and the school district’s professional development

plan; and the Board having further found that attendance at the Harvard Institute for

Superintendents and District Leaders Program is critical to the needs of the school district or

furthers the efficient operation of the school district and is in compliance with State and

Federal travel payment guidelines [Website: https://www.gse.harvard/edu/...harvard-

institute]:

Registration Fee $3,175.00

Lodging $1,107.00

Total Cost $4,282.00

1.6 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the attendance of Susan

McNulty, Dance Teacher, Grace Wilday Junior High School, at the 2019 National Dance

Education Organization Fall Conference, to be held Wednesday, October 23 through,

Saturday, October 26, 2019, in Miami, Florida, at a registration of $445.00, for the four-day

conference, plus travel and hotel accommodation reimbursements, subject to the submission

and verification of duly authorized vouchers and receipts; the Board having determined that

attendance at the 2019 NDEO Fall Conference, is directly related to and within the scope of

http://www.niaaa.org/

https://www.gse.harvard/edu/...harvard-institute

https://www.gse.harvard/edu/...harvard-institute


the teacher’s current responsibilities and the school district’s professional development plan;

and the Board having further found that attendance at the 2019 NDEO Fall Conference, is

critical to the needs of the school district or furthers the efficient operation of the developing

dance program and is in *REA Salaries and Rates. [Funded by V&PA Professional

Development Account [PURCH SERV V&P ARTS) #11-190-100-500-DW-001; Website:

https://www.ndeo.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=893257&module_id=316310].


of Kelli Laurice, Special Education Teacher at Harrison School, at the 37th Annual Autism

Awareness Conference, Atlantic City, NJ, October 18, 2019, at a cost of $375.00 plus mileage

reimbursement, subject to the submission and verification of duly authorized vouchers and

receipts; the Board having determined that attendance at the workshop is directly related and

within the scope of Kelli Laurice’s current responsibilities and school district’s professional

development plan and furthers the efficient operation of the school district and is in

compliance with State and Federal travel payment guidelines [autismnj.org/conference; HES

Account 11-000-223-500-HA-200].

1.8 Upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools, approve the participation

of district administrators in School Law Professional Development presented by David Nash

of the Foundation for Educational Administration, at a cost of $2,200.00, effective September

18, 2019.

Field Trip Requests

1.9 Upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools, approve the field trip

requests for Harrison Elementary School:

Field

Trips/Program

Class/

Group

Venue/Destination Cost/Funding Source Date

Harrison School

Field Trip

Grades 1-

1-4

Wemrock Orchards

100 Wemrock Rd

Freehold, NJ 07728

Approx. $2,500.00 from HES

Student Activities Acct.

Buses-approx. $4500.00 from

HES School Field Trip Acct. 11-

000-270-512-HA-200

10/16/19

Instructional / Programs

1.10 Upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools, approve the Intern

Affiliation Agreement between Kean University and Roselle Public Schools for the three-year

period commencing on 9/1/19 and expiring on 8/30/22 [Attachment III].

1.11 Upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools, renew the Roselle Public

School District membership to the Montclair State University Network for Educational

Renewal (MSUNER), to provide opportunities for professional development for District

teachers, for the 2019-2020 school year, at a cost of $4,000.00.

https://www.ndeo.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=893257&module_id=316310


1.12 Upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools, approve Curriculum

Associates, LLC to provide products and services on the i-Ready Diagnostic and Instruction

Math and Reading Site Licenses, Toolbox and Professional Development for the 2019-2020

School Year, at a cost not to exceed $119,415.00.

1.13 Upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools, approve the DELLEMC

to provide Consulting and Professional Learning Services to the district for the 2019-2020

school year, at a cost of $5,199.90.

1.14 Upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools, approve the G&T/Title

I Robotics Club at Leonard V. Moore Middle School, to support STEM initiatives through

collaborative learning and teamwork, thirty (30) sessions of two and a half hours (2.5) per

session, 3:10 PM to 5:40 PM, effective October 1, 2019 through June 19, 2020, for a total

cost of $3,719.25, as follows [$3219.00 funded by Title I funds and $500 funded by G&T

funds]:

a. Club moderators pay, 75 hours @$35.59 $2,669.25

b. Robotics kits & materials $ 550.00

c. Competition Registration & Transportation $ 500.00

TOTAL COST $3,719.25

1.15 Upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools, approve the G&T/Title

I Robotics Club at Grace Wilday Junior High School, to support STEM initiatives through

collaborative learning and teamwork, thirty (30) sessions of two and a half hours (2.5) per

session, 3:10 PM to 5:40 PM, effective October 1, 2019 through June 19, 2020, for a total

cost of $3719.25, as follows [$3219.00 funded by Title I funds and $500 funded by G&T

funds]:

a. Club moderators pay, 75 hours @$35.59 $2,669.25

b. Robotics kits & materials $ 550.00

c. Competition registration & transportation $ 500.00

TOTAL COST $3,719.25

1.16 Upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools, approve the New Jersey

Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) to provide a three-hour professional development workshop

on Effective Arts Integration for the 21st Century Arts in Action After School Program,

September 18, 2019, 3:30 to 6:30 PM at Abraham Clark High School, at a cost not to exceed

$650.00. Staff attending this after-school hours workshop will be paid according to their

hourly rate X 3 hours. [funded by the 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant].

1.17 Upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools, approve the Before the

Bell Tutorial Program at Abraham Clark High School, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7 AM – 8

AM, effective September 9, 2019 through June 22, 2020, for a total cost of $8,105.96 utilizing

account #11-140-100-101-AB-006.

1.18 Upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools, approve the After School

Tutorial Program in Math and English Language Arts at Abraham Clark High School,

Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM, effective September 9, 2019 – June

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22, 2020 for (171) days for a total cost of $10,055.10 utilizing account #11-140-100-101-AB-

006.

1.19 Upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools, approve the Central

Detention After School Program at Abraham Clark High School, Monday through Friday,

3:15 PM to 4:15 PM, effective September 9, 2019 through June 22, 2020, at a cost not to

exceed $5,239.44, utilizing account 11-140-100-101-AB-006.

1.20 Upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools, approve at no cost to the

district, the partnership between Abraham Clark High School and Bank of America for the

2019-2020 school year, to provide support in the areas of the Economic Way of Thinking,

Money Management and Basic Banking Skills to students of ACHS.

1.21 Upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools, approve the 2019-2020

School Improvement Plan Committee as listed below:

Abraham Clark High School: Rashon Mickens, Victoria Lih, Sheila Williams, Erik Leite,

Diana Lobozzo, Joyce Huber, Dina Abulmagd, Kusumam Daniel, Gamil Naem

Grace Wilday Junior High School: Tomeeko Hunt, Patrick Phalon, Chelsea Gedell, Robert

Kohut

Leonard V. Moore Middle Schools: Craig Messmer, Patrizia Weber, Bianca Baca-Moliere

Harrison Elementary School: Melissa Nevarez, Daryl Wainer, Mayra Ruiz

Kindergarten Success Academy: Dr. Nathan Fisher, Chantae Benson, Shakirah Tinsley-

Wilson, Angela Wyckoff

Resolutions

1.22 Upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools, approve the sale of old

Social Studies textbooks at Leonard V. Moore and Grace Wilday JHS, and old English

textbooks at Abraham Clark High School, to Follett’s Textbook Buyback Program.

1.23 Upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools, accept the school

supplies donation by the Atlantic Health System Women’s Leadership Group to Harrison

Elementary School, at no cost to the district.

Fundraisers

1.24 Upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools, approve the following

fundraisers for:

Grace Wilday Junior High School

Fundraisers To Benefit… Cost Date(s)

Snack Attack PBSIS $1 Students / $5 Staff Sept. 20, 2019


Pizza Fundraiser Visual & Performing Arts $1 Students / $5 Staff Sept. 27, 2019

Dress Down &

Snack Attack

Honor Roll Committee $1/$2 Students

$3/$5 Staff

Oct. 18, 2019

Halloween Candy

Grams

Student Council $1 Students / $5 Staff Oct. 15–29, 2019

Dress Down &

Snack Attack

Visual & Performing Arts $2 Students / $3 Staff

$1 / $5

Nov. 15, 2019

Holiday Candy Grams School End-of-Year activities $1 Students / $5 Staff Dec. 2 -16, 2019

Winter Concert &

Concession

School End-of-Year activities $1 Students / $5 Staff Dec. 11, 2019

Winter Concert &

Concession

Dance /Drama Classes $1 Students / $5 Staff Dec. 18, 2019

Dress Down /Snack

Attack

New Jersey Honor Society $1 Students / $5 Staff Dec. 19, 2019

Kindergarten Success Academy

Fundraisers To Benefit . . . Cost Date(s)

Dress Down Days Student Accounts Activities $2 Students -$5 Staff September 13, 2019;

9/27; 11/1; 11/15;

12/6; 12/13;

January 10, 2020;

1/24; 2/7; 2/21; 3/6;

3/20; 4/3; 5/1

Picture Day Student Activities Account Picture Sales 10/2

Pink Dress Down Days Susan G. Komens Breast

Cancer Foundation

$2 Students - $5 Staff October 4, 11, 18, 25

Harvest Day Fundraiser Harvest Day Celebration $2 for students October 31, 2019

Scholastic Book Fair Student Activities Account Book Sales October 22-26, 2019

Miss Chocolate Sale Student Activities Account Dough Sales Nov. 1 – Nov. 15

Food Drive KSA Families & Community

Needs

Food Donations Sept. 7 - Nov. 8, 2019

Winter Gear Drive KSA Families & Community

Needs

Hats, Scarfs & Gloves

Donations

Oct. 4 - Dec. 6, 2019

Wear Red Day American Heart Association $2 - $5 Feb. 14, 2020

Scholastic Book Fair Student Activities Account Book Sales Mar. 9 – 13, 2020

Spring Picture Day Student Activities Account Picture Sales March 25, 2020

Abraham Clark High School

Fundraisers To Benefit . . . Cost Date(s)

Jeans Day ACHS Relay for Life

Cancer Society

$2 Students / $3 Staff Jan. 10, Feb. 7, Mar 6, 2020

Dress Down Days Senior Class 2020 $1 Students/ $2 Staff Oct. 30, 2019 11/22; 12/20; Jan

31, 2020; Feb. 14&28; 3/30;

Apr. 9&30; May 15

Dress Down Days Drama Department $1 Students/ $2 Staff Nov. 27, 2019; 12/5 Jan 21,

2020; 2/18; 3/20; 4/22; 5/22


Jun. 12, 2020

Dress Down Day Marching Rams $1 Students & Staff Mar. 11, 2020

Bake Sale ACHS Cheerleaders $1 Students/ $3 Staff Sept. 17, 2019; 10/15; 11/15;

12/17;

Jan. 15, 2020; 2/18; 3/17; 4/15;

5/15&19

T-Shirt Sale Roselle Boys

Basketball

$10 - $12 Sept. 9– Dec. 2, 2019

Gatorade Sale Roselle Boys

Basketball

$2 Sept. 9– Dec. 23

Empanadas Sale Roselle Boys

Basketball

$1 Thursdays of Sept. to

December, 2019

Dress Down Days Project Graduation $2 Students/$3 Staff Sept. 27, 2019; 10/18&25;

11/15; 12/13; Jan 17&24,

2/13;3/13&27;4/24;

May 8 & 29, 2020

Dress Down Days ACHS Cheerleaders $2 Students & Staff Sept. 26, 2019; 10/24;11/21;

12/12; Jan. 23,

2020;2/27;3/26;4/8;5/28;6/4

Jeans Day School Spirit School Spirit $1 Students & Staff Sept. 13&20, 2019; Oct.4 &10;

Nov. 1, 2019

Charity Basketball Game

& Sigma Beta Club

Eugene Brown

Scholarship

Foundation

Free will donations August 17, 2019

Others

1.25 Upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools, approve the change of

time for the Abraham Clark High School Senior Graduation/Commencement Exercise from

6 PM to 10 AM, June 23, 2020, at Arminio Field. (WITHDRAWN)

Resolution 1.25 was withdrawn prior to the vote.

ROLL CALL VOTE

Motion to approve Curriculum Resolutions

Moved by: Mrs. Smith

Seconded by: Mrs. Teabout

Roll Call Vote

Motions Passed (8 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions, 1 Absent) with Mr. Bryan absent.

AYES: Ms. Alvey-Wimbush (voting Nay on 1.5 and Abstaining on 1.12 only),

Mr. Davis, Mr. Pond (Abstaining on 1.5 only), Mrs. Smith, Mr.

Spearman, Mrs. Teabout, Mr. Villeda (Abstaining on 1.5 only), Mrs.

Ware-Tibbs

ABSENT: Mr. Bryan


10. EXECUTIVE SESSION

MOTION to enter into Executive Session to discuss issues that warrant confidentiality, as consistent

with NJSA 10:4-12 for matters of Attorney/Client Privilege, Contracts, Legal, Litigation,

Negotiations, Personnel and Student Matters. The minutes will be made available to the public upon

request, when the confidentiality of the subject is no longer warranted.

Moved by: Ms. Alvey-Wimbush

Seconded by: Mr. Davis

Voice Vote

Motion Passed (8 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions, 1 Absent) with Mr. Bryan absent at 8:48 pm

Discussion: Personnel

RECONVENE

MOTION to return to public session.



Voice Vote

Motion Passed (8 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions, 1 Absent) with Mr. Bryan absent at 9:59 pm

11. PERSONNEL

A. Retirements, Resignations, and Appointments

District-wide

2.1 Upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools, accept the resignation of

Kimberly Szabo, Fine Arts Teacher at Abraham Clark High School, effective on or before

September 29, 2019.


Liam Gutch, Social Studies Teacher at Abraham Clark High School, effective on or before

October 6, 2019.


Melanie Martinez, Music Teacher at Kindergarten Success Academy, effective on or before

October 14, 2019.


Dashan Gaskin, Language Arts Teacher at Grace Wilday Jr High School effective on or before

October 13, 2019.

2.5 Upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools, approve the following

salaries for all employees covered under the REA Bargaining Unit for school years 2017/2018,

2018/2019 and 2019/2020 [Attachment IV].


2.6 Upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools, approve the creation of

eight (8) Custodial/ Maintenance/ Grounds/ Utility Personnel positions to be utilized throughout

the district, effective August 27, 2019.

2.7 Upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools, approve the following list

of candidates as Custodial/ Maintenance / Grounds /Utility Personnel at the indicated annual

salaries, effective September 9, 2019 through June 30, 2020. NAME LOCATION STEP /PAY LANE /ANNUAL SALARY

Ishmael Bull Jr WES STEP 0, LANE A, $36,311

Robert Burton Dr Charles Polk STEP 0, LANE A, $36,311

Leticia Chavez WES STEP 1, LANE B, $38,253

Thomas Brazil GWJHS STEP 0, LANE B, $36,884

Jarren Jennings LVM STEP 0, LANE A, $36,311

Bessie Parker GWJHS STEP 0, LANE B, $36,884

Jhon Freddy Forerro ACHS STEP 0. LANE A, $36,311

Jair Garcia ACHS STEP 0, LANE A, $36,311

2.8 Upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment

of the following candidate as Substitute Security Guard for the district at a rate of $16 per hour,

effective September 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020:

Kenya Eddleton


of Jayaita Atkinson, as Security Guard for the district at Step 3 of the REA Security Salary

Guide, at an annual salary of $22,751, effective September 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020

[Replacement for Ikish Mullens, Annual Salary $21, 774 UPC#GRD28SECUNA04].


of Darahn Worilds, as Security Guard for the district, at Step 3 of the REA Security Salary

Guide, at an annual salary of $22,751 effective September 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020

[Replacement for Anthony Mills - Annual Salary $22,300, UPC#AID46SPECNA05].

2.11 Upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools approve the abolishment

of the position of Budget Secretary for the Business office.

2.12 Upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools, approve the change in title

for Joy Schreiber from Budget Secretary to Assistant to the Business Administrator, Non-

Affiliated, due to her duties coinciding with the job description. Salary will remain the same,

effective August 27, 2019.

2.13 Upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools, approve the following list

of School Counselors to complete summer work consisting of speaking with parents, students

and staff, and to also register / schedule students, effective as follows:

Name Building Total Hrs. Hr. Rate Total Pay

Chante Benson KSA 30 $36.30 $1,089.00


Tiffany Blurete LVM 30 $36.30 $1,089.00

Jason Hernandez GWJHS 20 $36.30 $ 726.00

Sisly Cooper ACHS 40 $36.30 $1,452.00

Nicole Iannotta ACHS 20 $36.30 $ 26.00

Christine Cutinello Harrison 50 $36.30 $1,815.00

Dgygna Lorquete, LVM 10 $36.30 $ 363.00

Jasmine Martin Polk 40 $36.30 $1,452.00

Antoine Patterson ACHS 40 $36.30 $1,452.00

Rebecca Richardson GWD 60 $36.30 $2,178.00

Jason Robbins WES 30 $36.30 $1,089.00

Jordan Siegel ACHS 40 $36.30 $1,452.00

Lola Williams ACHS 40 $36.30 $1,452.00

Abraham Clark High School


of Keely Fell and Susan McNulty as the Color Guard Advisors, Step 1 of the REA Non-Athletic

Coaches Miscellaneous Stipends Salary Guide-Schedule I, at a stipend of $6,250.00 to be split

between the two advisors ($3125.00 per advisor) for the 2019/2020 school year. effective

September 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020.


of Jessie Mersinger and Caryn Feder as the Assistant Marching Band Directors, Step 1 of the

REA Non-Athletic Coaches Miscellaneous Stipends Salary Guide-Schedule H, at a stipend of

$2,938.00 to be split between the two advisors ($1469.00 per advisor) for the 2019/2020 school

year, effective September 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020.


of Marisa Joshi as Dance Teacher at Abraham Clark High School at MA Step 11 of the REA

Teachers Salary Guide, at an annual salary of $65,082, effective September 1, 2019 through

June 30, 2020 [Replacing Tomara Dombrowski $55,616 UPC#TCH02DANCNA02].

2.17 Upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools, rescind the appointment

of Mathew Parlapiano as English Teacher at Abraham Clark High School at MA Step 1 of the

REA Teachers Salary Guide, at an annual salary of $54,801 effective September 1, 2019

through June 30, 2020 [Replacing Jennifer Bogar, Annual Salary $60,492,

UPC#TCH02ENGLFL09 Previously Approved June 17,2019].


of Christian Duncan as English Teacher at Abraham Clark High School at MA Step 6 of the

REA Teachers Salary Guide, at an annual salary of $60,167, effective September 1, 2019

through June 30, 2020 [Replacing Mathew Parlapiano $54,801 UPC#TCH02ENGLFL09

Previously Approved June 17,2019].



of Christopher McGlynn as History Teacher at Abraham Clark High School at MA Step 1 of

the REA Teachers Salary Guide, at an annual salary of $57,380, effective September 1, 2019

through June 30, 2020 [Replacing Liam Gutch $51,230 UPC#TCH02HISTFL05].


of Gabriel Escolona as Fine Arts Teacher at Abraham Clark High School at BA Step 1 of the

REA Teachers Salary Guide, at an annual salary of $53,641, effective September 1, 2019

through June 30, 2020 [Replacing Kimberly Szabo $60,271, UPC#TCH02ARTSFL01].


of Bruce Cassamajor as Chemistry Teacher at Abraham Clark High School at MA Step 1 on the

REA Teacher Salary Guide, at the annual salary of $57,380, effective September 1, 2019

through June 30, 2020 [Replacement for Wei Shi – Annual Salary $64,879; UPC

#TCH02CHEMFL02].

2.22 Upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools, approve the transfer of

Aimen Rahman Special Education Math Teacher at Abraham Clark High School, from Special

Education Mathematics to General Mathematics Teacher at Abraham Clark High School,

effective September 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020.


of Aimen Rahman, Mathematics Teacher at Abraham Clark High School, for morning tutoring

on Tuesday’s & Thursday’s for one (1) hour per day 7:00am – 8:00am effective September 9,

2019 – June 22, 2020 for (74) days at the negotiated rate of pay of $36.30 per hour for a total

cost not to exceed $2,686.20. [Acct #11-140-100-101-AB-006]


of Shahnaz Javid Mathematics teacher at Abraham Clark High School, for after school tutoring

on Monday, Wednesday & Friday for one (1) hour per day 3:15pm – 4:15pm effective

September 9, 2019 – June 22, 2020 for (106) days at the negotiated rate of pay $36.30 per hour

for a total cost not to exceed $3,847.80. [Acct #11-140-100-101-AB-006]


of Abeer Hasan English teacher at Abraham Clark High School, for after school tutoring

Monday, Wednesday & Friday 3:15pm – 4:15pm, Tuesday & Thursday 7:00am – 8:00am for

(1) hour per day effective September 9, 2019 – June 22, 2020 for (171) days at the negotiated

rate of pay of $36.30 per hour for a total cost not to exceed $6,207.30 [Acct #11-140-100-101-

AB-006].

2.26 Upon the recommendation of the interim Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment

of the below administrators at Abraham Clark High School to provide rotating administrative

support coverage and oversight for the morning tutoring at Abraham Clark High School for (1)

hour per day 7am – 8am Tuesday & Thursday at their negotiated hourly rate, for (74) days

effective September 2019 – June 2020 for a cost not to exceed $5,419.76 utilizing account #11-

140-100-101-AB-006]:

Rashon Mickens $70.41

Erik Leite $59.27


Victoria Lih $49.47

Sheila Williams $52.90


of James Williams Paraprofessional at Abraham Clark High School, to facilitate the Central

Detention after school Program for (1) hour per day Monday through Friday from 3:15 to 4:15,

effective September 9, 2019 through June 22, 2020 for (171) days at the negotiated rate of pay

$30.64 for a total cost not to exceed $5,239.44 [Acct #11-140-100-101-AB-006]


of Keion Wade as a district Substitute Security on an as needed basis for the Central Detention

after school Program held at Abraham Clark High School, effective September 9, 2019 through

June 22, 2020, at a rate of $16 per hour [Acct.# 11-140-100-101-AB-006].

Grace Wilday Junior High School


of Angela D. Beaton as a Grade 7 ELA Teacher at Grace Wilday Junior High School, MA Step

11 of the REA, Teachers Guide, at an annual salary of $62,157, effective September 1, 2019

through June 30, 2020 [Replacing Alyssa Boldrian - Annual Salary $54,801.00, UPC

#TCH02BILIFL04, Previously approved July 22, 2019].


of Dominica Killeen as Grade 7 ELA Teacher at Grace Wilday Junior High School at BA Step

1 of the REA Teachers Salary Guide, at an annual salary of $53,641, effective September 1,

2019 through June 30, 2020 [Replacing Angela Beaton $62,157 UPC#TCH07READ0702].


of Richard Siegel as ELA Grade 8 Teacher, at Grace Wilday Jr. High School School at MA

Step 1 of the REA Teachers Salary Guide, at an annual salary of $57,380.00, effective

September 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020. [Replacement for Dashan Gaskin – Annual Salary

$56,831; UPC# TCH07READ0601].

Leonard V. Moore Middle School


of Kevin O’Connell, Leonard V. Moore Middle School, as a teacher for the “LVM Before the

Bell Breakfast & Tutoring Program” at a rate of $36.30 per hour from 8:00 AM to 8:30 AM

daily for one hundred eighty (180) days, subject to the submission and verification of

timesheets, from September 5, 2019 through June 23, 2020, at a total not to exceed $3,267.00

[LVM Extended Day Account #11-120-100-101-LV-001].


of Marie DuPont, Leonard V. Moore Middle School, as an on-call substitute teacher for the

“LVM Before the Bell Breakfast & Tutoring Program” on an as-needed basis at a rate of $36.30

per hour, subject to the submission and verification of timesheets, effective September 5, 2019

through June 23, 2020 [ LVM Extended Day Account #11-120-100-101-LV-001]


2.34 Upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools, approve the creation of

additional Vice Principal positions at Leonard V. Moore Middle School and Grace Wilday

Junior High School, effective September 1, 2019.

Washington Elementary School


of Melanie Cohen as Long Term Leave Replacement Elementary Teacher at Washington

Elementary School at BA Step 1 of the REA Teachers Salary Guide, at an annual salary of

$51,230.00, effective September 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020 [Replacing Liete Barros

(Araujo) who is on a leave of absence].


of Michael Ruiz as Long Term Leave Replacement Elementary School Teacher, at Washington

Elementary School at BA Step 1 of the REA Teacher Salary Guide, at an annual rate of $53,641,

effective September 1, 2019, through June 30, 2020. [Replacing Melanie Cohen, Previously

approved July 22, 2019].


of Valerie Vargas as Elementary Teacher at Washington Elementary School at BA Step 1 of

the REA Teachers Salary Guide, at an annual salary of $53,641, effective September 1, 2019

through June 30, 2020 [Replacing Claudia Jo, Annual Salary $55,065, UPC#

TCH06ELEM0102].

Kindergarten Success Academy


of Samantha Blossey as Elementary Vocal/General Music Teacher, servicing the Kindergarten

Success Academy and Washington Elementary School at MA Step 2 of the REA Teachers

Salary Guide, at an annual salary of $57,911.00, effective September 1, 2019 through June 30,

2020. [Replacement for Melannie Martinez– Annual Salary $52,016; UPC#TCH16VOCFL01].

Preschool Annex


of Carla Wynter as Vice Principal at Roselle Preschool Annex at Step 1 of the RAA 12 Month

Vice Principal’s Salary Guide, at an annual salary of $86,133, effective September 1, 2019

through June 30, 2020 [SP08FLOWNA06].

Special Services

2.40 Upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools, retroactively approve the

appointment of the following employees as Home Instructors at the rate of $36.30 per hour,

effective September 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020:

Joyce Huber Mark Ludwig Laketa Dubois Wandra Perry Hartsfield

Donna Coleman Marie Dupont Marianne Hanley Suzanne Dixon


Wikerson Jean Pierre Chatel Jasey-Rivers Dana Adams Wendy Gonzales Paul Irwin Patrica Bryden Samantha Santangelo Shannon Jordan Tracey Williams Jerome Skrine Mellissa Monestime Berthenia Maynor Amy Ruderman Dawn Allen Williams Linda Burgess Karin Vonriman


of Rachel Bodner as School Nurse for Special Services Department positioned at Grace Wilday

Junior High School, BA, Step 11 of the REA teacher’s salary guide at an annual salary of

$60,843.00, effective September 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020 [replacing Fabiola Josaphat

UPC# NRS02HEALF01, Salary $56,831.00].


of Vanessa Pegas Duarte as Special Education Teacher for the Special Services Department

positioned at Abraham Clark High School, at BA Step 12 of the REA Teachers Guide, at an

annual salary of $59,172, effective September 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020 [Replacing Carla

Wynter Darius $56,064 UPC TCH02SPECNA, Previously approved July 22, 2019].

2.43 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of Stacy

McManus, Special Education Teacher assigned to Special Services Department positioned at

Dr. Charles C. Polk Elementary School, Step 13, MA of the REA Teachers Salary Guide, at an

annual salary of $67,575.00, effective September 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020 [Replacement

for Rebecca Goldberg – Annual Salary $59,017; UPC #TCH02SPECNA03].

2.44 Upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools, transfer Travis Petrowski,

Special Education Teacher for Grace Wilday Jr High School, to Abraham Clark High School

effective September 1, 2019.

2.45 Upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintended of Schools, approve the appointment

of Tara Lesko as Special Education Teacher for the Special Services Department positioned at

Grace Wilday Jr. High School, at MA, Step 6 of the REA Teacher’s Guide, at an annual salary

of $60,167, effective September 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020 [Replacing Travis Petrowski

who was transferred to ACHS]. (WITHDRAWN)


of Christopher Beil as Special Education Teacher for the Special Services Department

positioned at Abraham Clark High School, at MA, Step 3 of the REA Teachers Guide, at an

annual salary of $58,443, effective September 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020 [Replacing Aimen

Rahman who transferred to general education].

2.47 Upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools, transfer Osayiyware

Ebose, Special Education Teacher for Abraham Clark High School to Grace Wilday Junior High

School, effective September 1, 2019 [Replacing Melinda Gillespie who resigned].


Title I, II, III, IV& 21st Century

2.48 Upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools, approve the correction in

start date for the Staff of the “21st Century Arts in Action After School Program, from September

30, 2019 to begin on September 1, 2019 to June 12, 2020 [previously approved on July 22,

2019].


of the following Roselle Public School staff as Substitute Teachers for the “21st Century Arts in

Action After School Program, from September 1, 2019 to June 12, 2020 on an as needed basis:

at a rate of $35.59, subject to the submission and verification of timesheets [Funded by 21st

Century Community Learning Center Grant]:

Steven Wasco Bianca Moliere Heidi Gaspar Roxanne DiMare Alexius Southerland

Catherine Bennett Vivian Collins Perez Marybelle Espin Kristin Nevins Annette Maltin Jones

Kim Baker Mira Septimus Suze Kelly Alicia Ruitkowski Emily Cistaro

Marie Dupont Harry Wyatt Raquel White Gloria Carter Hopkins Crystal Parr Allen

Chritine Pasquerella Gillian Celebrano Susan Mcnulty Allinda O’Leary Amanda D’Ariano

Collin Scoti William Gonzalez Kritin Dejesus Lynn Page

Jill Haas Maria Tutillo Christine Cutinello Dana Munoz

Andrea Jackson Roberts Stefanie Pilles Tanya Comas Theresa Richardson


of the following Roselle Public School Paraprofessionals staff as Substitute Paraprofessionals

for the “21st Century Arts in Action After School Program, from September 1, 2019 to June 12,

2020 on an as needed basis: at a rate of $30.64, subject to the submission and verification of

timesheets [ Funded by 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant]:

Juana Gilliam Michelle Price Theresa Widley

Debra Williams Tara Dumas Eugene Adi Darko

Barbara Turner Awilda Restrepo Jennifer Scocco

Marie Piere Sandra Joseph


of the following Roselle Public School Administrators as Substitute Site Coordinators for the

“21st Century Arts in Action After School Program, from September 1, 2019 to June 12, 2020

on an as needed basis: at a rate of $35.59, subject to the submission and verification of

timesheets [Totally Funded by 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant]:

Andreea Harry Dr Eric Leite Craig Messmer

Karen Tanner-Oliphant Dr Nathan Fisher

Amanda Nagy Miriam Malabanan


of the following Roselle Public School Teacher as Substitute Site Coordinators for the “21st

Century Arts in Action After School Program, from September 1, 2019 to June 12, 2020 on an


as needed basis: at a rate of $35.59, subject to the submission and verification of timesheets

[Totally Funded by 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant]:

Carla Wynter


of the following Roselle Public School staff, Sandra Nelson-Clarke as Substitute Teacher for

the “21st Century Arts in Action After School Program, from September 1, 2019 to June 12,

2020 on an as needed basis: at a rate of $35.59, subject to the submission and verification of

timesheets [Totally Funded by 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant].


of the following Roselle Public School staff, Dgyna Lorquet, as Teacher for the “21st Century

Arts in Action After School Program, from September 1, 2019 to June 12, 2020 at a rate of

$35.59, for a total of 2 hours per week, for 32 weeks, not to exceed a total of $2,277.76, subject

to the submission and verification of timesheets [Totally Funded by 21st Century Community

Learning Center Grant]:


of Roselle Public School Employee Lydia Almeida as Nurse for the 21st Century Arts in Action

After School Program, for up to 12 hours per week at an hourly rate of 35.59, from September

1, 2019 to June 12, 2020, for 32 weeks, not to exceed a total of $13,666.56 [Totally Funded by

21st Century Community Learning Center Grant]:

Leaves of Absence

2.56 Upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools, approve the Maternity /

FMLA leave of absence of Fagie Greenberg Mandel, Special Education Teacher at L.V. Moore

Middle School effective September 3, 2019 through October 22, 2019, utilizing sick days and

thereafter any accumulated time employee elects to use as available, with a return date of

October 23, 2019.

Other

2.57 Upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools, approve the following new

job description [Attachment V]:

Human Resources Coordinator

2.58 Upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools, approve the termination

of employee #5603, effective August 27, 2019.

Resolution 2.45 was withdrawn from the agenda prior to the vote.

ROLL CALL VOTE:

Motion to approve Personnel Resolutions




Roll Call Vote

Motions Passed: (8 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions, 1 Absent) with Ms. Alvey-Wimbush voting Nay on

2.34 and 2.39 only, and Mr. Bryan absent.

AYES: Ms. Alvey-Wimbush (voted Nay on 2.34 and 2.39 only), Mr. Davis, Mr. Pond, Mrs.

Smith, Mr. Spearman, Mrs. Teabout, Mr. Villeda, Mrs. Ware-Tibbs

ABSENT: Mr. Bryan

12. BUSINESS

3.1 APPROVE MONTHLY TREASURER AND BOARD SECRETARY REPORT

Board Secretary’s, Treasurer’s and Transfers Report Dated June 2019 [Attachment #1]

(WITHDRAWN)

3.2 CERTIFICATION OF LINE ITEM ACCOUNT TRANSFERS NO LINE EXCEEDS

10% AND NO LINE ITEM IS OVER-EXPENDED

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board Secretary of the Roselle Board of Education certifies

that as of June 30, 2019, that no line item account has encumbrances and expenditures

which in total exceed the line item appropriation in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(a).

Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6:20 –2.11(c)4, the Roselle Board of Education certifies that as of

June 30, 2019 after review of the secretary’s monthly financial report no major account

or fund has been over-expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.11(b) and that sufficient

funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the

fiscal year.

3.3 APPROVAL OF BILLS LIST

Upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools, approve the Bills List

dated August 26, 2019, in the total amount of $2,939,852.28 as follows:

Bill List manual June 2019 $ 221,344.41 [Attachment #2A]

Bill List manual June 2019 $ 217,277.70 [Attachment #2B]

Bill List manual June 2019 $ 34,186.92 [Attachment #2C]

Bill List manual June 2019 $ 30,083.20 [Attachment #2D]

Bill List manual July 2019 $ 27,000.00 [Attachment #2E]

Bill List manual June 2019 $ 1,693.94 [Attachment #2F]

Bill List manual July 2019 $ 1,872.34 [Attachment #2G]

Bill List manual June 2019 $ 280,053.68 [Attachment #2H]

Bill List computer August 2019 $ 1,849,600.07 [Attachment #2I]

Bill List manual June 2019 $ 65,582.68 [Attachment #2J]

Bill List manual August 2019 $ 15,000.00 [Attachment #2K]

Bill List manual June 2019 $ 12,000.00 [Attachment #2L]


Bill List manual June 2019 $ 184,157.34 [Attachment #2M]

$ 2,939,852.28

3.4 APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES

Upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools, approve the meeting

minutes for the following dates:

July 22, 2019 [Attachment #3]

August 13, 2019 [Attachment #3A]

3.5 RESOLUTION APPROVING RUDERMAN & ROTH, LLC FOR ADDITIONAL

LEGAL SERVICES FOR GENERAL COUNSEL TO THE ROSELLE BOARD OF

EDUCATION FOR THE 2018-2019 FISCAL YEAR:

WHEREAS, there exists a need for Legal Services-General Counsel for the Board of

Education, and; WHEREAS, a request for proposals for Legal Services-General Counsel was

issued pursuant to a fair and open process and proposals were received and opened on May

31, 2018;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that, the Roselle Board of Education hereby

appoints, Ruderman & Roth, LLC, 150 Morris Avenue, Suite 303, Springfield, New Jersey

07081 as the General Counsel for legal and related matters as assigned by this Board or its

designee. Ruderman & Roth, LLC, will be compensated in accordance with the terms of the

contract at a rate of $150 per hour, in an amount not to exceed an additional $6,560.

3.6 RESOLUTION FOR ADDITIONAL LEGAL SERVICES FOR SPECIAL

EDUCATION COUNSEL WEINER LAW GROUP FOR 2018-2019 SCHOOL YEAR

WHEREAS, there exists a need for Legal Services-Special Education Counsel for the Board

of Education, and; WHEREAS, a request for proposals for Legal Services-Special Education

Counsel was issued pursuant to a fair and open process and proposals were received and

opened on May 31, 2018;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that, the Roselle Board of Education hereby

appoints, Weiner Law Group, LLP, 629 Parsippany Road, Parsippany, NJ 07054 as the Special

Education Counsel for legal and related matters as assigned by this Board or its designee.

Weiner Law Group, LLP shall be compensated in accordance with the terms of the contract at

a rate of $150 per hour, in an amount not to exceed an additional $12,960.

3.7 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE SUBMISSION OF THE IDEA GRANT FOR THE

2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR

Upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools, approve the submission

and acceptance of the following 2019 award allocations under individuals with Disabilities

Education Act (IDEA) Consolidated Sub grant for public and nonpublic schools in the Roselle

School District for the period of July1, 2019 through June 30, 2020.


IDEA Basic- To initiate, expand or supplement special education and related services

including vocational education services for students with disabilities (ages3-21) currently

receiving educational services in the amount of $ 889,638.00

IDEA Preschool-To initiate, expand or supplement special education and related services

including vocational education services for students with disabilities (ages 3-5) currently

receiving educational services in the amount of $ 28,046.00

3.8 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE PARTICIPATION IN EDUCATIONAL DATA

COOPERATIVE PRICING SYSTEM VENDORS

Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, that the Board of Education

hereby authorizes the Business Administrator to procurement of good and services through

the Educational Data :

Whereas title 18A:18A-10 provides that the Roselle Board of Education without advertising

for bids obtained, or after having rejected all bids obtained pursuant to advertising therefore,

by resolution may purchase any goods or services pursuant to a contract or contracts for such

goods or services entered into on behalf of the State by the Division of Purchase and Property,

and

Whereas the Roselle School District has the need, on a timely basis, to procure goods and

services utilizing state contracts, and

Whereas, the Roselle Board of Education desires to authorize its purchasing agent to make

any and all purchases necessary to meet the needs of the school district throughout the school

year.

Now therefore be it resolved, the Roselle Board of Education does hereby authorize the

district purchasing agent to award the contract to the following:

Painting: RIS CONSTRUCTION CORP, NORTHEAST INTERIOR SERVICE

General Construction: RIS CONSTRUCTION CORP.

Boiler Repair: KELIN HEATING AND A/C

3.9 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE PARTICIPATION IN ESCNJ COOPERATIVE

PRICING SYSTEM VENDORS



the Educational Services Commission of NJ :





and






year.



Lockers -Purchase/Refurbishment/Installation & Repair: Rabco

Plumbing Services Time and Material: Magic Touch Plumbing Roof Repairs: Weatherproofing technologies

Flooring: Hannon Flooring

Electrical: MBT Electrical

Document Management: Accuscan

Furniture: Hertz

Shredding: IDS Autoshred

Custodial Supplies: Spruce Industries

Building Access & Security Systems: Open Systems Inc.

Boiler Maintenance, Repair & Emergency Replacement: Manhattan Welding Co.

Grounds Equipment: Storr Tractor Job order contracting - repair & maintenance -general contracting: Murray Paving and

Concrete

3.10 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE PARTICIPATION IN NJ STATE CONTRACT




NJ STATE Contract :





and





year.




Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board of Education

hereby authorizes to participate in the NJ State Contract Pricing System vendors for the

2019/20 school year.

Software License and related Service: SHI Software & Licenses for Security

State Contract 89851

Vehicle Purchase: Winner Ford


Tree Trimming: Rich Tree Service


Mailroom Equipment and Maintenance Postage: Pitney Bowes


Mailroom Equipment and Maintenance Postage: Jersey Office Systems


3.11 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE PARTICIPATION IN UNION COUNTY


Upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools, that the Board of

Education hereby authorizes the Business Administrator to procure goods and services

through Union County Contract :





and




any purchases necessary to meet the needs of the school district throughout the school year.



Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board of Education

hereby authorizes participation in the Union County Contract Pricing System vendors for the

2019/20 school year.

Maffey’s Lock and Safe Co

Security and locksmiths

Contract #BA 22-2018


3.12 RESOLUTION TO CANCEL OLD AND OUTDATED WARRANT ACCOUNT

CHECKS

Upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools, that the Board of

Education authorizes the School Business Administrator to cancel stale/outstanding checks

from the Warrant Account, which total $63,530.10. [Attachment #4]

3.13 RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE ESY TRANSPORTATION FOR THE 2019-2020

SCHOOL YEAR WITH UNION COUNTY EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

COMMISSION

3.14 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE LIST OF PRIVATE SCHOOL TUITION FOR

THE 2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR

Program Total Route #

Route P/D

Aide P/D Admin

Total Route Days Cost

084SR

50.50

15.00

2.62

68.12

21

1,430.52

241SR

72.29

15.71

3.52

91.52

21

1,921.92

248SR

110.63

25.14

5.43

141.20

21

2,965.20

300SR

167.00

50.00

8.68

225.68

21

4,739.28

335SR

310.29

51.42

14.47

376.18

21

7,899.78

346SR

214.28

47.14

10.46

271.88

21

5,709.48

349SR

277.71

60.85

13.56

352.12

21

7,394.52

352SR

269.15

70.28

13.58

353.01

21

7,413.21

358SR

162.86

31.71

7.78

202.35

21

4,249.35

360SR

162.85

30.86

7.75

201.46

21

4,230.66

368SR

214.29

47.14

10.46

271.89

21

5,709.69

369SR

248.57

38.57

11.48

298.62

21

6,271.02

370SR

214.29

47.14

10.46

271.89

21

5,709.69

379SR

248.57

-

9.94

258.51

21

5,428.71

412SR

130.95

26.19

6.29

163.43

21

3,432.03


Upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools, approve the following

list of private school tuition contracts for the 2019-20 school year

School Cost Stud. ID#

Bancroft NeuroHealth

$78,995.44 5232572180 ESY/SY

Commission for the Blind $1,900.00 3319026237 ESY/SY

Commission for the Blind $1,900.00 7757708455 ESY/SY

St. Josephs School for Blind

Kingsway

$90,201.30

$62,061.30

5803429201

6847196983

ESY/SY

ESY/SY

East Windsor Regional $24,420.00 1465987287 SY

Lambert Mill Academy $64,940.00 7983021123 ESY/SY

3.15 RESOLUTION APPROVING EXTRAORDINARY AID APPROPRIATION AWARD

OF 18-19 FUNDS IN THE 18-19 BUDGET YEAR

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby approves to appropriate the 2018/19

Extraordinary Aid & NP transportation surplus to the 2018/19 budget in the amount of

$143,261 as follows: 10-303 - Extraordinary Aid & NP Transportation 11-000-100-566-SS-

000 (Tuition – PSD)

3.16 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE HOMECARE THERAPIES FOR NURSING

SERVICES TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION FOR THE 2019-2020 FISCAL YEAR

Upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools, please approve the

following vendor to provide nursing services for the 2019-2020 school year at rates ranging

from $54-$125/hour. [Attachment #5]

Homecare Therapies

Dba/Horizon Healthcare Staffing

198 Route 9, North Suite 107

Manalapan NJ 07726

3.17 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE MASHIOS FOOD SERVICE FOR THE 2019-2020

SCHOOL YEAR

Be It Resolved that the Board Of Education of Roselle, upon the recommendation of the

Interim Superintendent and School Business Administrator hereby approves the contract with

Maschio’s Food Services Inc. for the 2019-2020 school year: FSMC Fee(s): The School Food

Authority shall pay Maschio’s an annual management fee in the amount of $80,000.00. The

management fee shall be payable in monthly installments of $8,000.00 per month

commencing on July 1, 2019 and ending on June 30, 2020. Maschio’s guarantees a return to

the School Food Authority in the amount of $160,000.00. In the event the actual bottom line

of the operational report (total revenue from all sources less program costs, including the

management fee) is below this amount, Maschio’s shall be responsible for any shortfall with

the conditions listed in SFA/FSMC agreement.


3.18 APPROVAL OF STEWART BUSINESS SYSTEMS FOR COPIER EQUIPMENT

WHEREAS, the Roselle Board of Education solicited quotes for the provision of copier

equipment from qualified state contract vendors pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-10; and

WHEREAS, one such vendor, Stewart Business Systems, proposed pricing that is

approximately 38% less than the prices specified by the state contract; and

WHEREAS, the Public School Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-5e, authorizes boards of

education to contract with vendors for the provision of goods and services without formal

bidding when the prices offered are at least 10% less than those offered by the relevant state

contract; and

WHEREAS, the purchase order relating to the award of such a contract must explicitly state

that the equipment is being purchases at least 10% less than the state contract price; and

WHEREAS, Stewart Business Systems has also proposed the provision of maintenance

services and financing, the respective costs of which are less than the bid threshold;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOVED, upon the recommendation of the Interim

Superintendent of Schools that the Roselle Board of Education hereby:

1. Approves the contract for the procurement of various copy machines and related

equipment to Stewart Business Systems in the amount of $210,219.60, as listed in the

Sales Order dated August 7, 2019, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-5e; and

2. Approves the maintenance agreement with Stewart Business Systems dated August 7,

2019 pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-37a; and

3. Approves the lease purchase finance agreement with De Lage Landed Public Finance,

which includes a total interest payment of $12,405.46, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-37a;

and

4. Authorizes and directs the administration to take all steps necessary to carry out this action

of the Board and to make copies of all relevant documents available to the Director of the

Division of Local Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs upon

request.

Building Use

3.19 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the use of Abraham

Clark High School, large gym, kitchen and cafeteria on Saturday, October 12, 2019 by Shelly

Johnson with no admission costs from 12 pm to 12:00 am for Basketball Showdown.

[Attachment #6]

3.20 Upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools, approve retroactively

the Charity Basketball Game in conjunction with the Sigma Beta Club on Saturday August

17, 2019. All proceeds will be used for the Eugene Brown Scholarship. (Former Roselle

Board of Education employee & lifelong resident).


3.21 Upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools, approve the use of

Abraham Clark High School, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, November 5, 2019 to June 2, 2020

from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm by Carla Palin, Rams track club practice through the whole building.

[Attachment #7]

Resolution 3.1 was pulled from the agenda prior to the vote.

Motion to approve Business Resolutions

Moved by: Mr. Davis

Seconded by: Mr. Villeda

Roll Call Vote

Motions Passed: (8 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions, 1 Absent) with Mr. Pond abstaining on 3.3 PSE&G

Bills only, and Mr. Bryan absent.

AYES: Ms. Alvey-Wimbush, Mr. Davis, Mr. Pond, Mrs. Smith, Mr. Spearman, Mrs. Teabout,

Mr. Villeda, Mrs. Ware-Tibbs

ABSENT: Mr. Bryan

13. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORTS

None

14. INFORMATIONAL

4.1 RPS Back to School Night Schedule September/October 2019

4.2 Preschool Vice-Principal Job Responsibilities/Duties

4.3 Special Services Supervisor Job Responsibilities/Duties

4.4 Director of Special Services Job Responsibilities/Duties

15. DISCUSSION

None

16. ADJOURN

MOTION to adjourn the meeting.

Moved by: Mr. Pond


Voice Vote

Motion Passed: (8 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions, 1 Absent) with Mr. Bryan absent at 10:11 pm

Respectfully submitted,

Anthony Juskiewicz Anthony Juskiewicz

School Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Documents

ROSELLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS MISSION STATEMENT...ROSELLE BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES August 26, 2019, 7:00 PM Abraham Clark High School Auditorium ROSELLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS MISSION