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Official Meeting Minutes – October 5, 2016

West New York Board of Education Work Session/Business Meeting Minutes

October 5, 2016, 6:00 p.m.

The Work Session/Business Meeting of the West New York Board of Education was held in the Auditorium of the West

New York Middle School, 201 – 57th Street, West New York, New Jersey. The order of business and agenda for the meeting

was:

I. CALL TO ORDER At 6:17 P.M. the meeting was called to order.

II. FLAG SALUTE The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was recited.

III. ROLL CALL

Trustee Present Arrival Absent

Trustee Acosta Trustee Castañeda Trustee Cheng 6:20 pm Vice President Gonzalez 7:24 pm Trustee Mejia Trustee Morel Trustee Portillo 6:20 pm Trustee Rodas

President Parkinson

President Parkinson

Also Present: Ms. Clara Brito Herrera, Superintendent of Schools

Ms. Anastasia Olivero, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction Mr. Robert Sanchez, Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Services Mr. Sixto Cardenas, Director of Human Resources Ms. Beverly Lazzara, Director of Special Services Mr. Jorge Acosta, Administrative Supervisor of Educational Programs Mr. Dean Austin, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary Mr. Lester Taylor., Florio Perrucci Steinhardt & Fader Mr. Allan Roth, Esq., Administrative Assistant

IV. OPEN PUBLIC MEETING STATEMENT

The New Jersey Open Public Meetings Law was enacted to ensure the right of the Public to have advance notice of and to attend the meetings of any public bodies at which any business affecting their interest is discussed and acted upon. In accordance with the provisions of the act, the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary has caused notice of this meeting to be sent to the following, announcing time and place thereof, agenda, etc.

the Jersey Journal

the Administration Bulletin Board the District Website

Board President Parkinson shared with the Board that the Chief WNYEA Union Contract Negotiator for the Board, Mr. Lester Taylor, had an update for the Board on recent discussions with the Union and advised that now would be a good time to discuss the update in an executive session with Board Members. He stated further that the executive session will be brief, approximately 15 minutes, following which the agenda will resume with the public comments section.

Executive Session Notice:


V. OPEN PUBLIC MEETING STATEMENT/RESOLUTION FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION

Motion to recess to Executive Session at 6:18 p.m.

President Parkinson made a motion to recess to Executive Session and asked that Board members in favor of recessing to Executive Session, say “Aye”

Motion made by: SA JC MC DG DM DMo AP LP SR

Seconded by: SA JC MC DG DM DMo AP LP SR

Trustee Ayes Nays Abstain Absent

Trustee Acosta

Trustee Castañeda

Trustee Cheng

Vice President Gonzalez

Trustee Mejia

Trustee Morel

Trustee Portillo

Trustee Rodas

President Parkinson

Trustees Cheng and Portillo left the Board Meeting at 6:20 pm.

Board Secretary read the: OPEN PUBLIC MEETING STATEMENT/RESOLUTION FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION

The public portion of the meeting is now concluded. The Board will now recess into Executive Session to discuss items which fall within an exception of our open meetings policy and permits board to have private discussion since it deals with specific exceptions contained in N.J.S.A. 10:4-12:

Matters of Personnel – WNYEA Union Contract Discussions and update from Chief Negotiator

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education will recess into Executive Session to discuss the aforementioned matters. Any discussion held by the Board which need not remain confidential will be made public as soon as practical.

Minutes of the Executive Session will not be disclosed until the need for confidentiality no longer exists.

The Board may take action on these items following executive session.

Executive Session Discussion: Matters of Personnel – WNYEA Union contract discussions


Board Vice President Gonzalez arrives at 7:24pm to join the meeting, quorum established. Motion to adjourn the Executive Session and reconvene in Public Session at 7:25 p.m.

Motion made by: SA JC MC DG DM DMo AP LP SR Seconded by: SA JC MC DG DM DMo AP LP SR


Trustee Acosta

Trustee Castañeda

Trustee Cheng


Trustee Mejia

Trustee Morel

Trustee Portillo

Trustee Rodas

President Parkinson

Board Attorney explained to the public that whereas quorum of Board Members was present when the body voted to recess to executive session. Given that Trustees Cheng and Portillo left the meeting following the vote to recess to Executive Session, the Board was waiting to have a quorum of members present in order to officially adjourn the Executive session. Now that Board Vice President Gonzalez has arrived, Board has quorum and the meeting can proceed officially and legall y. Board President Parkinson shared with the public the Board Attorney, in his role as Chief Negotiator representing the Board in the WNYEA negotiations, has updated the Board members at the Executive session. He further stated that he would approve the MOU and Agreement which would come out of the process in which the Fact Finder was engaged. Board President Parkinson opened the Floor to Public Comments and the Board Secretary read the Open Public Meetings Act Notice:

OPEN PUBLIC MEETING STATEMENT

The New Jersey Open Public Meetings Law was enacted to ensure the right of the Public to have advance notice of and to attend the meetings of any public bodies at which any business affecting their interest is discussed and acted upon. In accordance with the provisions of the act, the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary has caused notice of this meeting to be sent to the following, announcing time and place thereof, agenda, etc.

the Jersey Journal

the Administration Bulletin Board the District Website

VI. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON MATTERS OF GENERAL CONCERN

In accordance with West New York Board of Education Bylaw #0167 (Public participation in board meetings – Adopted November 14, 2012) each participant shall be limited to three minutes’ duration.

Meeting proceeded with public commentaries of general nature At the end for the Public Comments Section, Board President Parkinson noted that the Board’s Facilities Committee has met with the Administration prior to the Board Meeting and discussed the test results and next steps going forward and that a presentation on water quality and testing will be presented at the current meeting, following the Superintendent’s Report.

VII. COMMUNICATIONS

Board Secretary performed First reading of the following policies: 1. 1220 Employment of Chief School Administrator (M) (Revised)

2. 2200 Curriculum Content (M) (Revised)

3. 2411 Guidance Counseling (M) (Revised)

4. 2423 Bilingual and ESL Education (M) (Revised)

http://www.wnyschools.net/district/images/Policies/0000.Bylaws.pdf


5. 2610 Educational Program Evaluation (M) (Revised)

6. 2622 Student Assessment (M) (Revised)

7. 3125 Employment of Teaching Staff Members (M) (Revised)

8. 3240 Professional Development for Teachers and School Leaders (M) (Revised)

9. 3244 In Service Training (M) (Abolished)

10. 5339 Screening for Dyslexia (M) (Revised)

11. 1550 Affirmative Action Program for Employment and Contract Practices

VI. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT Superintendent Herrera invited the Board to step down from the stage and to join the public for Assistant Superintendent’s Robert Sanchez’ Water Testing and Violence & Vandalism presentations

1. Water Testing: Assistant Superintendent Robert Sanchez went through the Water Testing Presentation, outlining the background for and results of the test results which were posted on the district’s website. He also covered some clerical items, including post testing updates. Mr. Klein, representing the laboratory which conducted the water testing at the district corroborated facts presented by Mr. Sanchez and joined the former in answering questions from the public. Following Presentation, Mr. Sanchez noted that the Administration met with Director of the Health Department of the Town of West New York who shared with the Administration that: – over last 6 months no cases or test results that indicated there is lead poisoning Superintendent Herrera shared that the Director of the Health Administration offered to coordinate scheduling and hosting a town h meeting with the School District at the Superintendent’s discretion. Board President Parkinson noted that the district’s proposed water testing policy is more stringent than that required by law, mandating testing to occur every 2 years as opposed to the state’s 6 year requirement. 2. Violence & Vandalism Report Assistant Superintendent Sanchez presented the Vandalism & Violence report

3. Monthly Reports (these reports are on file and recorded)

Employee Accident Reports Student Accident Reports Violence, Vandalism, and Substance Abuse, Anti Bullying Incident Reports and Nurse’s/ Physicians Reports Enrollment Reports – 8,662 students enrolled in the district

VII. OPEN PUBLIC MEETING STATEMENT/RESOLUTION FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION

Motion to recess to Executive Session at 9:25 p.m.

President Parkinson made a motion to recess to Executive Session and asked that all Board members in favor of recessing to Executive Session, say “Aye”

Motion made by: SA JC MC DG DM DMo AP LP SR Seconded by: SA JC MC DG DM DMo AP LP SR


Trustee Acosta

Trustee Castañeda

Trustee Cheng


Trustee Mejia


Trustee Morel

Trustee Portillo

Trustee Rodas

President Parkinson

Board Secretary read the:

OPEN PUBLIC MEETING STATEMENT/RESOLUTION FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION

The public portion of the meeting is now concluded. The Board will now recess into Executive Session to discuss items which f within an exception of our open meetings policy and permits board to have p r i v a t e discussion since it deals with specific exceptions contained in N.J.S.A. 10:4-12:

1. Matters of Personnel – ____________________________________________________________________ 2. Matters of Litigation – _____________________________________________________________________ 3. Matters of attorney / client privilege 4. Other Matters as rendered confidential by law BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education will recess into Executive Session to discuss the aforementioned matters. Any discussion held by the Board which need not remain confidential will be made public as soon as practical. Minutes of the Executive Session will not be disclosed until the need for confidentiality no longer exists. The Board may take action on these items following executive session.

Executive Session Discussion:

1. Matters of Personnel – ____________________________________________________________________ 2. Matters of Litigation – _____________________________________________________________________ 3. Matters of attorney / client privilege 4. Other Matters as rendered confidential by law

Motion to adjourn the Executive Session and reconvene in Public Session at 7:25 p.m.

Motion made by: SA JC MC DG DM DMo AP LP SR

Seconded by: SA JC MC DG DM DMo AP LP SR


Trustee Acosta

Trustee Castañeda

Trustee Cheng


Trustee Mejia

Trustee Morel

Trustee Portillo

Trustee Rodas

President Parkinson

VIII. REVIEW AGENDA RESOLUTIONS

BUSINESS and FINANCE 1.1 Treasurer of School Monies Report 1.2 Approval of Minutes 1.3 Paid Bill List 1.4 Transfers


1.5 Jugando Aprendemo - OFAC Audit CAP 1.6 Labor Relations Consulting Services - Extend Expenditure Cap 1.7 MHS Annex B Pool Contract with North Bergen Board of Education (2016-17) 1.8 NEA BoD Alternate - Reimbursement 1.9 Payment Authorization_ H&S Construction (SDA-funded Science Lab Upgrade Project - MHS | Annex B) 1.10 Donation – MHS Production Props 1.11 Superintendent Goals for 2016 - 2017 CURRICULUM 2.1 Fieldtrips 2.2 Fundraisers 2.3 Travel Expense/Professional Development 2.4 Speakers 2.5 Distribution Master Teacher Additional Hours with PIRT 2.6 MHS Play Collaboration with Charlotte Colavin 2.7 NJ Child Assault Prevention (CAP) Project Grant Acceptance 2.8 Student Transfer Card (Form A41) Revision 2.9 Perkins Grant Acceptance 2016-2017 2.10 Harvest Week 2.11 ECS - Weekly Adult ESL Classes 2.12 Advisory Council Meetings - ECS OPERATIONS 3.1 Request for Use of Facilities 3.2 Requests for Transportation 3.3 Emergency & Crisis Management Plan 3.4 Violence & Vandalism Report - EVVRS SPECIAL SERVICES 4.1 Transportation and Placements 2015-2016 SY 4.2 BCSS Speech Services 4.3 Commission for the Blind 4.4 Starlight Pediatric LEGAL 5.1 Next Board Meeting 5.2 Second Reading / Adoption of Bylaws and Policies PERSONNEL 6.1 Resignations/Retirement 6.2 Resignations 6.3 New Hire Certificated 6.4 New Hire Non-Certificated 6.5 Rescinds Employment 6.6 Amended Date of Hire 6.7 Amended Date of Hire 6.8 Amended Date of Hire 6.9 Substitute Teachers 6.10 Carl Perkins Grant 6.11 Home Instruction 6.12 Resignation MHS Winter Coaching Position 6.13 Memorial High School Winter Coaching Positions 6.14 Fresh Fruits & Vegetables Program 6.15 Data Analysis Teams 6.16 Elementary Contractual Positions 6.17 Elementary School Intramural Positions 6.18 Extra Compensation Assignments 6.19 Middle School Contractual Positions 6.20 Middle School Intramural Positions 6.21 MHS Contractual Positions 6.22 Transfers 6.23 Transfer 6.24 FMLA 6.25 Bonus Sick Days 6.26 Bonus Sick Days 6.27 MHS After School STEAM Academy 6.28 Title III Committees


BUSINESS and FINANCE 1.1 Treasurer of School Monies Report

On motion made and passed, the Board of Education accepted the report of the School Business Administrator/School Board Secretary (148) as certified in keeping with N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.2.13(d) and the report of the Treasurer of School Monies (A149) for the month of March 2016, as presented by the Superintendent of Schools, and found them in agreement and upon review certified them to the best of their knowledge and no major account or fund had been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.14(b) and that sufficient funds were available to meet the District’s financial obligations set for the remainder of the Fiscal Year N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.13(e) and on this basis ordered them as part of the minutes of the Board of Education. In keeping with the aforementioned approval, this Board does hereby also approve the submission of the March 2016, Secretary and Treasurer Reports to the N.J. Department of Education, Division of Finance, Office of Budget Review and Fiscal Monitors.

1.2 Approval of Minutes

BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education approves the minutes the following meetings:

September 6, 2016 Work Session/Business Meeting

September 6, 2016 Work Session/Business Meeting Executive Session

1.3 Paid Bill List

BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education does hereby accept the paid bill lists as presented by the Superintendent of Schools: 2015-2016 SY

Batch 22 293,084.25

Batch 23 23.399.34

Batch 24 19,281.8

Batch 25 38,970.53

Batch 26 230,566.63

Batch 27 74,605.34

Batch 28 5,507.46

Batch 29 314,410.65

Batch 30 181,182.08

Batch 31 154,000.66

Batch 32 724,468.66

Batch 33 25.00

Batch 34 1278.67

Batch 35 15,815.96

Batch 36 14,550.44

Batch 37 945,817.78

Batch 38 1,034,465.59

Batch 39 112,293.42

Batch 40 793.31

Batch 41 1,432,999.99

Batch 42 46,227.20

Batch 43 55,847.52

Batch 44 2,226,519.96

Batch 45 15,573.75


1.4 Transfers

BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, authorizes the following line item transfers and certifies that the proposed transfer(s) will not affect implementation of any approved programs and/or services:

1.5 Jugando Aprendemo - OFAC Audit CAP

WHEREAS, N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-5.6 requires a school district to discuss the findings of an Office of Fiscal Accountability and Compliance (OFAC) audit at a public meeting of the district board of education no later than 30 days after receipt of the findings, and

WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education Early Childhood Education Provider, Jugando Aprendemo, underwent such an audit for the 2014-2015 school year, and

WHEREAS, the New Jersey Department of Education Office of Fiscal Accountability and Compliance letter of Report of Examination dated August 26, 2016 was received by the District on August 28, 2016, and

WHEREAS, at the September 6 10, 2016 Board Meeting, this Board of Education adopted a resolution discussing the Report of Examination from the New Jersey Department of Education Office of Fiscal Accountability and Compliance, and

WHEREAS, the Office of Fiscal Accountability and Compliance, based upon their limited review, revealed areas of concern requiring additional monitoring and follow-up in order to enhance compliance with the contractual requirements of the educational components in the Early Childhood Preschool Education Program, and

WHEREAS, N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-5.6(b) requires a school district approve the corrective action plan to address the issues raised in the findings and that the resolution be submitted to the Office of Fiscal Accountability within 10 days of adoption by the Board of Education, so

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the West New York Board of Education approve the Corrective Action Plan for Jugando Aprendemo for the 2014-2015 audit and authorize the Board Secretary to submit the resolution to the Office of Fiscal Accountability.

1.6 Labor Relations Consulting Services - Extend Expenditure Cap

WHEREAS, at its November 24, 2015 meeting, the West New York Board of Education, resolved to appoint Mr. Raymond Cassetta to serve as a labor relations/salary guide consultant for labor relations/salary guide analysis and preparation in connection with negotiations with the WNYEA at a rate of $160.00 per hour for an amount not to exceed $10,000.00, and

WHEREAS, the District's negotiations with WNYEA are still on-going and Mr. Raymond Cassetta is continuing to provide services, the aggregate cost of which is anticipated to exceed the $10,000.00 cap, so

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, resolves to award an extension of the cap on Mr. Raymond Cassetta's remuneration from the current $10,000 cap to an aggregate $20,000 cap, while maintaining an hourly service rate of $160.00 per hour.

1.7 MHS Annex B Pool Contract with North Bergen Board of Education (2016-17)

WHEREAS, on an annual basis, the West New York Board of Education enters into a contract with the North Bergen Board of Education for the latter's use of the swimming pool in Memorial High School Annex B Building, and

WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education's contract for North Bergen Board of Education's use of MHS Annex B Pool in 2016 is subject to the approval of both boards, and

WHEREAS, and the anticipated start of North Bergen Board of Education's usage of the MHS Annex B Pool scheduled for first week of November, 2016, with approval of both Boards possible by October 19, 2016, prior to the contract start

2016 Board Meeting Dates (September - November)

BoE September 21 October 5 October 19 November 9 November 16, 2016

West New York X X


North Bergen X X X

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the award of a contract with the North Bergen Board of Education for the use of the swimming pool in Memorial High School Annex B Building in the amount of $13,650.00 (same as last year) for the period of November 1, 2016 through March 15, 2017, and instruct the Business Administrator to enter into the contract with the North Bergen Board of Education subject to the North Bergen Board of Education's approval of the contract at its Board Meeting on October 19, 2016

1.8 NEA BoD Alternate - Reimbursement

WHEREAS, Ms. A. Kober was elected to the New Jersey Education Association's ("NEA") Board of Directors as an Alternate for a one-year term commencing September 1, 2016 and expiring August 31, 2016, and,

WHEREAS, Ms. Kober notified the Superintendent of her election and requested that release time be granted in the event she is called upon to attend various meetings as part of the functions carried out by an Alternate for an NEA State Director, and so

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the attendance of Anita Kober to various NEA meetings throughout the year as per attached NEA letter of request, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the acceptance of Ms. Kober’s per diem reimbursement by the NEA in the amount of $______.

1.9 Payment Authorization_ H&S Construction (SDA-funded Science Lab Upgrade Project - MHS | Annex B)

WHEREAS, on June 28, 2013, the NJ Schools Development Authority (the “SDA”) has approved the district’s funding for the renovations of the science labs at Memorial High School and Annex B (Capital Maintenance Project), and entered, in accordance N.J.S.A. 18A:7G-13a, into a grant agreement with the Board for the payment of the State’s share of costs (100% of project costs): (DOE Project #: 5670-050-12-0ACM-01; SDA Project#: 5670-050-12-0ACM-01; Grant #: GB-0252), and

WHEREAS, having duly received authorization from the Board to advertise for and receive competitive bids for the Memorial High School / Annex B Laboratory Alterations (Bid No. 05-60), the District’s Central Administration:

1. conducted a public bid opening for the award of the Memorial High School / Annex B Laboratory Alterations (Wednesday, March 30, 2016)

2. awarded the contract for the Memorial High School / Annex B Laboratory Alterations to H & S Construction in the total contract sum of $2,324,00.00 (Base Bid - $2,174,000, plus Contingency allowance - $150,000) as the lowest and responsible bid for the 2015-2016 school year (at the Board’s May 18, 2016 meeting), and

WHEREAS, pursuant to a payment schedule outlined in the New Jersey Schools Development Authority’s “Final Grant Amount and Authorization to Proceed with the Award of Contract Letter”, dated 5/26/2016, and RSC Architect's (Construction Administrator) Certification of Payment No. 4 as submitted by H&S Construction (Contractor), dated 9/23/2016 2016, Contractor is due a payment in the amount $1,071,047.80 (excluding retainage)

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby authorizes the Business Administrator to effect a payment of SDA funds to H & S Construction in the amount of $1,071,047.80

1.10 Donation – MHS Production Props

BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of School and in accordance with West New York Board of Education Policy/Regulation #7230 (Gifts, Grants and Donations), accepts the following donations from the following donors:

Donor Item Purpose

Mrs. Lopez

(Town of Secaucus)

2 Phone Booths - estimated value over $1,000 ($500 each)

MHS –

Props for Production


1.11 Superintendent Goals for 2016 – 2017 – ADDED BY THE SUPERINTENDENT

WHEREAS, the WNYBOE has entered into an employment contract with Clara Herrera, Superintendent of Schools; and

WHEREAS, said contract allows the Superintendent to earn a bonus for achieving enumerated qualitative and/or quantitative goals,

NOW THEREFORE, be it approved that the WNYBOE approves the qualitative and quantitative goals set forth in Exhibit A and that same are expressly subject to the approval of the Executive County Superintendent of Schools.

CURRICULUM 2.1 Fieldtrips

BE IT RESOLVED, that the following field trips are approved subject to the group’s compliance with the Board of Education policies, as per attached:

No. of Transportation

School Date Group(s) Students Destination Activity Requested

ECC 10/20/16 Pre-K Classes 230 On File On File X

ECC 12/2/16 Pre-K Classes 1-5 117 On File On File X

ECC 12/9/16 Pre-K Classes 6-10 117 On File On File X

P.S. #1 10/14/16 Pre- K Classes 107 On File On File X

P.S. #1 10/18/16 Kindergarten 150 On File On File X

P.S. #1 10/26/16 3-6 Autism Class 18 On File On File X

P.S. #1 10/28/16 2nd Grade 140 On File On File X

P.S. #1 12/1/16 5th & 6th Grade 240 On File On File X


P.S. #2 10/21/16 Pre-K 98 On File On File X



P.S. #3 10/13/16 K-2 Self Contained Autism & LLD 60 On File On File X


P.S. #3 10/27/16 3rd Grade 85 On File On File X

P.S. #3 12/6/16 K-2 Self Contained Autism & LLD 55 On File On File X



Annex 4 10/25/16 Pre-K 175 On File On File X



P.S. #6 10/14/16 4th Grade Students 110 On File On File X


P.S. #6 10/26/16 1st Grade 110 On File On File X


MS 10/24/16 Music Dept. / Alternative Program 100 On File On File X

MS 10/31/16 7th & 8th Grade Bilingual 110 On File On File X

MS 11/18/16 7th & 8th Grade Bilingual 110 On File On File X

MS 12/15/16 8th Grade Team 6 150 On File On File X

MS 12/20/16 Team 3 150 On File On File X

MS 6/1/16 Music Department 30 On File On File X

MS 6/15/17

House 6 -

8th Grade

140 On File On File X

MHS 10/11/16 Student Council 6 On File On File X

MHS 10/13/16 College Map Group 20 On File On File X

MHS 10/15/16 Cheerleaders 29 On File On File X

MHS 10/18/16 Tomorrow's Teachers/ Grades 11 &

12 50 On File On File X

MHS 10/20/16 Drama Club 50 On File On File X

MHS 10/21/16 10th & 12th Grade 28 On File On File X

MHS 10/27/16 Urban Studies Class 27 On File On File X

MHS 10/27/16 Health Corps Selected Students 40-43 On File On File X

MHS 10/28/16 Peer Leadership Class 18 On File On File X

MHS 11/16/16 Performing Arts Academy 52 On File On File X

MHS 11/18/16 Performing Arts (Dance) 15 On File On File X


MHS 12/1/16 Drama Club 50 On File On File X




MHS 3/1/17 Performing Arts Academy 43 On File On File X

MHS 5/12/17 Performing Arts Academy (Dance) 60 On File On File X

P.S. 1,2,3,4,5,6 10/6/16

G&T Students -

1st Grade


P.S. 1,3,6 10/7/16

G&T Students -

2nd Grade


P.S. 1,3,6 10/26/16

G&T Students -

3rd Grade


P.S. 2,4,5 11/3/16

G&T Students -

3rd Grade


P.S. 1,3 11/14/16

G&T Students -

6th Grade


P.S. 2,4 11/15/16

G&T Students -

6th Grade


P.S. 2,3,6 11/17/16

G&T Students -

5th Grade



P.S. 1,2,3,4,5,6 11/18/16

G&T Students -

4th Grade


P.S. 5,6 11/28/16

G&T Students -

6th Grade


P.S. 1,4,5 11/29/16

G&T Students -

5th Grade


P.S. 1,2,3,4,5,6 12/5/16

G&T Students -

6th Grade


P.S. 1,2 12/9/16

G&T Students -

4th Grade


P.S. 1,2,3 1/19/17

G&T Students -

6th Grade


P.S. 4,5,6 1/20/17

G&T Students -

6th Grade


P.S. 3,4 1/26/17

G&T Students -

4th Grade


P.S. 4,5, 1/27/17

G&T Students -

4th Grade


P.S. 2,5 2/1/17 & 2/7/17

G&T Students -

5th Grade


P.S. 1,4 2/2/17 & 2/8/17

G&T Students -

5th Grade


P.S. 3,6 2/3/17 & 2/10/17

G&T Students -

5th Grade


P.S. 1,4 2/21/17

G&T Students -

4th Grade


P.S. 2,5 2/22/17

G&T Students -

4th Grade


P.S. 3,6 2/23/17

G&T Students -

4th Grade


P.S. 1,2,3,4,5,6 3/3/17

G&T Students -

6th Grade


P.S. #6 12/8/16

G&T Students -

4th Grade


MS 11/4/16

G&T Students -

7th & 8th Grade


MS 1/13/16

G&T Students -

7th & 8th Grade


MS 3/24/17

G&T Students -

7th & 8th Grade



MS 5/25/17

G&T Students -

7th & 8th Grade


2.2 Fundraisers

BE IT RESOLVED, that the following fundraisers are approved subject to the respective group’s compliance with the Board of Education policies, as per attached:

School Group Advisor(s) Type of

Fundraiser Date(s) Purpose

ECC Pre-K C. Zebrowski Scholastic Book Fair

2/27/17 - 3/3/17

Raise Funds for School Activities, Books, and Materials

P.S. #3 Health & Welness

Committee L. Wengerter Wristbands

10/6/16 - 6/16/16

Viking Olympics Field Day

(water-equipment)

P.S. #3 Student Council A. Bove Holiday

Button Sale 10/6/16 - 6/16/17

Raise Funds for School Activities

P.S. #3 Student Council R. Rodriguez T-Shirt Sale

(Mascot) 10/6/16 - 6/16/17


P.S. #3 Student Council R. Theobald Healthy

Snack Sale 10/6/16 - 6/16/17


P.S. #3 Student Council R. Rodriguez Pumpkin

Sale

10/17/16 -

10/28/16


P.S. #3 Administrator R. Reiman Picture Day 10/21/16

Defray Cost of Student Activities, such as Field Trips

P.S. #3 Peer Group N. Casey Winter

Pencil Sale

12/12/16 -

12/16/16

Spring Field Trip

P.S. #3 PTO R. McGinley Poinsettia Plant Sale

12/12/16 -

12/22/16


P.S. #3 PTO S. Vasconcelos Scholastic Book Fair

1/30/17 - 2/3/17


P.S. #3 PTO R. McGinley Spring Plant

Sale 4/3/17 - 4/12/17


P.S. #3 PTO S. Vasconcelos Scholastic Book Fair

5/29/17 - 6/2/17


Annex 4 Pre-K A. Sanjuan Scholastic Book Fair

12/12/16 -

12/16/16

Raise Funds for School Activities, Books, and Materials

MS Music Department - Grades

7 & 8 C. Varrichio

Our School Store

12/1/17 - 6/23/17

Raise Funds for Numerous

Field Trips


MHS Boys Basketball Program E. Leon Clothing Apparel

10/6/16 - 12/15/16

Raise Funds to Pay for Player Camps

MHS Cheerleaders K. Renner

Sell PINK Breast Cancer

Awareness Shirts

10/6/16 - 10/21/16

Raise Money for the Cheer Team as Well as Bring Awareness to Breast Cancer

MHS ColorGuard E. Gutshteyn-

Gomez

Save Around - Savings (Coupon)

Book

10/15/16 -

11/31/16

Raise Funds for Supplies/

Field trips

MHS ColorGuard E. Gutshteyn-

Gomez Winter Scarves

10/15/16 - 1/31/17

Raise Funds for Supplies/

Field trips

MHS Student Council L. Hoffman

Selling Sm Stuffed

Tigers with "Tiger Gram" for Birthdays

10/15/16 - 6/30/17

Raise Funds for Leadership Training and Conferences

MHS Organization of Parents &

Faculty R. Patterson

Sale of Food During

College Fair Night (Nu-

Way Supervised)

10/18/16 Raise Funds for Student Scholarship

MHS Student Council L. Hoffman Pumpkin

Decoration Contest

10/20/16 Student Leadership Training

MHS Student Council L. Hoffman H oween

Dance 10/27/16

Student Leadership Training

MHS Performing Arts Academy B. Baur Ticket Sales 11/4/16 Defray Production Costs

MHS Drama Club S. Hempel

Healthy Snacks -

Whole Wheat Cookies

1/9/17 - 1/13/17

Defray the Cost of the School Musical "AIDA"


Healthy Snacks -

Welch's Fruit Snacks

3/6/17 - 3/23/17

Defray the Cost of the School Musical "AIDA"


"Just Because"

Live Carnation

Sale

4/24/17 - 5/5/17

Defray the Cost of

the School Musical "AIDA"

2.3 Travel Expense/Professional Development

WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education, as per policy # 6471 has determined that participation in professional activities, including conferences and meetings requires travel expenditures and that this travel is critical to the administrative and/or instructional needs of the district; and


WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education has determined that the school district travel expenditures to the activities listed below are in compliance with both the West New York travel policy and with stated travel guidelines as established by the Department of the Treasury and within the guidelines established by the Federal Office of Management and Budget,

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the attendance of the listed district employee as per the following including registration fees and statutorily authorized travel expenditures to be charged as outlined below:

Activity/Name Seminar/Location Date Cost Funding Source

WNY BOE Group Registration

Workshop Conference 2016 Atlantic City, Convention Center, Atlantic City, NJ

10/25/ -10/27/16

Registration

$1,675.00

District

Rita Lorenzo

Multiple Disabilities – Low Vision

West Windsor, NJ

10/12/16

Mileage

$34.47

IDEA 20-250-200-500-00

Dennis Petersen

Angela Annecchino

3D Printing for your STEAM Classroom

Bergen Makerspace

Paramus, NJ

10/14/16

Registration

$160

Title II

Darlene Pesquera

Lourdes Asencio

SEMI F 2016 Regional Meeting

Westfield, NJ

10/21/16

Mileage

$24.80

District

Beverly Lazzara

The Special Services Director’s Toolkit, Legal One

Monroe, NJ

11/01/16

Registration

$149

IDEA

20-250-200-500-00

Gloria Cantatore

Concetta Flanagan

Elizabeth Ferrer

Vanessa Forte

Maria Leon

Melinda Mitchell

Jennifer Rodriguez

Marta Rodriguez

Bibiana Prada

Johana Zegarra

Nancy Viana

F K-12 Marker Education Series

Rutgers University Busch Campus – SERC Building

Piscataway, NJ

10/27/16

Registration

$825

($75 each)

Title II

Joanne Winters

The Special Services Director’s Toolkit, Legal One

Monroe, NJ

11/01/16

Registration

$149

IDEA

20-250-200-500-00

Clara Brito Herrera NAGC 63rd Annual Convention, Orlando,

Florida 11/3/16 – 11/6/16

Registration $599.00

Title II

Jorge Acosta NAGC 63rd Annual Convention, Orlando,

Florida 11/3/16 – 11/6/16

Registration Title II


$568

Gloria Cantatore NAGC 63rd Annual Convention, Orlando,

Florida 11/3/16 – 11/6/16

Registration

$568

Title II

2.4 Speakers

WHEREAS, the West New York School District, in accordance with its instructional goals, has provided for guest speakers as part of the School and District Operational Plans,

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, authorizes the following speakers to present the activities listed below, to be charged to the approved school district budget:

Activity Speaker School Date Cost Funding Source

Assembly

Leonard A. Williams, M.B.A.

Asst. to Dean for Undergraduate Enrollment

(NJCU)

MHS

9/22/16 n/a n/a

Speaker

New Horizons Computer Learning Center

Custom Word 2016 Part 3

MHS 10/13/16 $1,600 Perkins

Speaker

Special Agent DEA

Timothy McMahon

MS 10/25/16 n/a n/a

Speaker


Custom Excel 2016 Parts 1 & 2

MHS 11/01/16 $1,600 Perkins

Speaker


Excel 2016

Part 3

MHS 12/06/16 $1,600 Perkins

Speaker


Access 2016

Part 1 (day 1)

MHS 01/04/17 $1,600 Perkins

Speaker


Access 2016

Part 1 (day 2)

MHS 01/05/17 $1,600 Perkins


Speaker

New Horizons Computer Learning Center Access

2016

Part 1 (day 1)

MHS 02/01/17 $1,600

Perkins

Speaker


Access 2016

Part 1 (day 2)

MHS 02/02/17 $1,600 Perkins

Speaker


Custom PowerPoint 2016 – Parts 1 & 2

MHS 09/08/17 $1,600 Perkins

Speaker NASA Engineer Erika

Alvarez PS # 5 10/13/16 n/a n/a

Speaker North Hudson Regional Fire & Rescue – Fire Prevention

Month Visit

Robert Menendez Elementary

10/20/16 n/a n/a

Speaker North Hudson Regional Fire & Rescue – Fire Prevention

Month Visit

Albio Sires Elementary

10/20/16

Alt. dates10/22 & 10/25/16

n/a n/a

Speaker

Theatreworks USA Corp – 6 presentations for

elementary schools for parents and students

Elementary Schools

12/6/16

12/7/16

12/8/16

$4,500

2017 NCLB Title I

Parent Reserves 100-300

Speaker

Dorothy Gilliard

NJHESSA

Financial Aid Registration Workshop for seniors

MHS 11/01/16 n/a n/a

Speakers U.S Military Representatives

from branches MHS

11/18/16

01/27/17

02/24/17

03/17/17

05/23/17

n/a n/a

Speakers

College/University On Site Visits

Fairleigh Dickinson MHS

On site visits during school

day from November

2016 to March 2017. Visits

are TBD

n/a n/a


Hudson County Community College

Kean University

Montclair State University

New Jersey City University

Rowan University

Rutgers University

St. Peter’s College

William Paterson University

2.5 Distribution Master Teacher Additional Hours with PIRT

BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approves additional hours in payment for Master Teachers as per the Early Childhood Operational Plan. Said hours will not exceed one hundred eighty two hours per Master Teacher, for a total of nine hundred ten hours, payment to be made commensurate with the collective negotiated agreement with the WNYEA.

BE IT ADDITION Y RESOLVED, that a portion of unused Master Teacher hours will be allocated to be used for Social Worker, Speech Therapist, Special Education Resource Personnel, and PIRT members so these professionals may be employed in activities that will further support the Early Childhood Program. The allocated hours will be utilized in services related to professional development for staff and parents/guardians before and/or after school meetings.

File Attachments

2016-2017 PD Plan & Additional Hours Presented by Support Staff Other than Master Teachers.pdf (241 KB) Extra Hours Summary for 2016-2017.pdf (611 KB) 2.6 MHS Play Collaboration with Charlotte Colavin

BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approves the collaboration between Beth Baur, MHS Performing Arts Instructor and Charlotte Colavin, Staff at Manhattan Theater Club, to assist in the development of an original script for the Winter Play pending Ms. Colavin’s background check. They will be creating an original play with the working title of “Immigrante”. There is no cost to the district.

2.7 NJ Child Assault Prevention (CAP) Project Grant Acceptance

WHEREAS, The NJ Child Assault Prevention (CAP) Project is a statewide prevention program whose mission is to provide schools and communities with information and resources to reduce children’s vulnerability to assault and bullying. NJCAP, a program of the Educational Information and Resource Center (EIRC) and the NJ Department of Children and Families, has trained over 3 million children and 500,000 parents and teachers since its inception in 1985.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of West New York, upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby accepts the NJCAP grants for the following schools and will adhere to NJCAP program requirements as identified in the application forms. Workshops will be delivered to students in each classroom during the school day. Teacher workshops will be delivered during one of the pre-scheduled in-service days. Parents will be invited to workshops in collaboration with the appropriate parent-teacher organizations at each participating school.

https://www.boarddocs.com/nj/wnyschools/Board.nsf/files/AE9TYP69C0BB/$file/2016-2017%20PD%20Plan%20%26%20Additional%20Hours%20Presented%20by%20Support%20Staff%20Other%20than%20Master%20Teachers.pdf

https://www.boarddocs.com/nj/wnyschools/Board.nsf/files/AE9TYT69C950/$file/Extra%20Hours%20Summary%20for%202016-2017.pdf


PS # 3 CAP’s Bullying Prevention - $5,318

PS # 5 CAP Elementary - $5,729

2.8 Student Transfer Card (Form A41) Revision

BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the revision of the Student Transfer Card (Form A41) to fit the needs of the West New York School District. According to the New Jersey Administrative Code (N.J.A.C. 6A:32-8) the transferring school must use the “Student Transfer Card (Form A41) provided by the Department of Education or a similar transfer form approved by the local board of education.

File Attachments Student Transfer Card.pdf (425 KB) 2.9 Perkins Grant Acceptance 2016-2017

BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the acceptance of the Perkins Grant in the amount of $95,626 for the 2017 fiscal year for the duration of the program starting July 1, 2016 and ending on June 30, 2017.

2.10 Harvest Week

WHEREAS, the West New York School District will continue to put emphasis in wellness and nutrition and has demonstrated leadership in providing healthy environments for students and staff through its work with the alliance for Healthier Generation and other health promotion programs,

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves Harvest Week to take place at the West New York Middle School, in conjunction with Nu-Way Concessionaires. Harvest Week will kick off on Monday, October 31st with nutrition and cooking classes, hands-on learning, pumpkin decorating, hay races, and more. The week will come to a close on Friday, November 4th with our Knights of the Farm Table Luncheon. Potential list of speakers below at no cost to the district.

Wade Smith Caputo Brothers Creamery

Chris Circus NJDA

Michael Adamucci Vitality pastures

Joseph Treimel Beekepers of Essex County

Larry Kuser Fernbrook Farms

Aisha King American Dairy Association

Marianne Dayton Salt/Beekeeper

Mikey Azzarra Zone 7

Carla H Chef/Talk Show Host

Jill Conklin Chef

Dr. Mehmet Oz Talk Show Host

Thomas Pugliese Cheese maker

Bob Hughes Beekeper

Bob Fulper Cheesemaker

Rich Marolda Marolda Farms

Marcus Weaver Mill Creek Urban Farm

Tim Gehman Gehman Family Farm

Tony Gibbons Radicle Farm

Marc Philipps Phillips Farm

Brian Smith Solebury Orchard

Scott Rowe Natures own Egg Farm

Mark Fisher Castle V ey Mill

https://www.boarddocs.com/nj/wnyschools/Board.nsf/files/AE9TXU69749C/$file/Student%20Transfer%20Card.pdf


Mark Oshima Aero Farms

John Kreuger Circle Brook Farms

JohnAbmas Abmas Farm

Beth Feehan NJDA

Mikey Azzarra Zone 7 Distribution

Jim Ridge Maple Syrup Farmer

Matt Systema Griggstown Farms -Poultry

Kimarie Santiago Saltopia

2.11 ECS - Weekly Adult ESL Classes

WHEREAS, this district recognizes the importance of family literacy in the education of its students,

AND WHEREAS, this district supports initiatives designed to improve family literacy,

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, authorizes the Early Childhood School to begin weekly Adult ESL classes for the parents/guardians and family of the students in our preschool program. Said training will be delivered by Bilingual Master Teacher, Mary Loredo and CPIS, Maria Rojas. Classes will take place at the Early Childhood School during the school day at no cost to the district.

2.12 Advisory Council Meetings - ECS

BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, authorizes the Early Childhood Program to have their Advisory Council Meetings as required by the Early Childhood Guidelines. The following are tentative dates for the meetings, November 17, 2016, February 2, 2017 and June 1, 2017. Dates may be rescheduled if need be and meetings will be held at the Early Childhood School after school hours.


OPERATIONS 3.1 Request for Use of Facilities

BE IT RESOLVED that, the following requests for use of facilities are approved subject to the respective group’s compliance with applicable Board of Education’s policies, as follows:

Location Group Advisors

Activity/

Purpose

Dates Time Notes

M.S. M.S. Administration

P. Gagliardi

K. Jameson

B. Cooney

Family Knights Events

09/20/16

10/18/16

11/15/16

12/13/16

01/10/17

02/07/17

03/14/17

05/23/17

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Back to School Night

Parent Tech Workshop

Multicultural Dinner & Recipe Swap

Winter Concert & Holiday Show

Family Fitness Night

Bingo Night

PARCC Facts & Standardized Testing

Meeting

Movie Night

Serving Food

M.S. Auditorium Town of W.N.Y. Luis Baez Community Event 9/28/16 5:00 PM – 7:00

PM Retroactively

Approved

P.S. 5 Gym W.N.Y. Recreation N. Defino-Lee Open Gym 10/03/16 – 06/23/17

4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Retroactively Approved

M.S. Gym W.N.Y. Recreation N. DeFino-Lee Open Gym 10/03/16 – 06/23/17

4:00 PM – 7:00 PM


M.S. Cafeteria W.N.Y. Recreation N. DeFino-Lee

Autumn

Arts & Crafts

10/04/16 – 11/29/16

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Tuesdays & Thursdays Only



M.H.S. Classrooms M.H.S. Testing Coordinator

C. Krajewski SAT Testing

10/01/16

11/05/16

12/03/16

01/21/17

03/11/17

05/06/17

06/03/17

6:00 AM – 4:00 PM


P.S. 4 Gym W.N.Y. Recreation N. DeFino-Lee Track & Field 10/01/16 – 11/26/16

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Saturdays Only

M.H.S. Gym

M.H.S.

Guidance Dept.

A. Cannao College Fair 10/18/16 6:00 PM – 9:00

PM Serving Food

M.H.S.

Rm. A33

M.H.S. Art Department

J. Zapateiro

S. Chrystal

Parent Meeting Europe Trip

09/15/16 6:30 PM – 8:00

PM

M.H.S. Fitness Room, Coviello Field

Health Corps Fitness

K. Ross

J. Fraraccio

Student Fitness Club

10/19/16 10/26/16

11/02/16 11/09/16 11/16/16

11/23/16

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Portable Speakers

M.H.S. Auditorium M.H.S. Music Dept.

M. Godett

J. Boyle

Talent Show 10/26/16 6:00 PM – 10:00

PM

M.H.S. Gym M.H.S. Student

Council

L. Hoffman

D. Santiago

Annual H oween Dance (Fundraiser)

10/27/16 5:00 PM – 10:00

PM Serving Food

M.H.S. Auditorium M.H.S. Guidance

Dept. A. Cannao

Financial Aid Registration Information Workshop

11/01/16 7:00 PM – 9:00

PM

M.H.S. Auditorium M.H.S. Performing

Arts Academy B. Baur

Rock Star Fundraising Performance

11/01/16 – 11/02/16

11/03/16

2:30 PM – 8:30 PM

2:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Rehearsal

Show

M.H.S. Auditorium, Classrooms

Performing Arts Academy

B. Baur

Rehearsal &

Performance (Fundraiser)

11/02/16 – 11/03/16

11/04/16

2:30 PM – 8:00 PM

2:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Rehearsal

Show

M.H.S. Room TV 3 Acting Studio


B. Baur Rehearsal of Play

11/08/16

11/09/16

9:00 AM – 6:00 Pm

M.S. Gym W.N.Y. Senior Center

C. Parets

L. Lopez

Change of Date 11/18/16 3:00 PM – 5:00

PM Set Up


Thanksgiving Dinner Party for

Seniors

11/19/16

8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Serving Food

Needs Sound Equipment

BOE Approved

9/6/16

M.S. Auditorium Town of W.N.Y.

Cultural Affairs Dept. L. Baez

Winter Dance Concert

12/10/16

12/11/16

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Rehearsal

Show

M.H.S. Auditorium, Classrooms


Z. Atkinson Holiday

Performances

12/14/16

12/15/16

3:00 PM – 8:00 PM

M.H.S. Auditorium

M.H.S.

Band & Chorus

M. Godett

J. Boyle

Winter Concert 12/22/16 6:00 PM – 10:00

PM

M.H.S. Room A-23 Health Corps

Cooking Matters Cooking Club

K. Ross

J. Fraraccio

Student Cooking Club

01/10/17

01/17/17

01/24/17

01/31/17

02/07/17

02/14/17

2:45 PM – 4:00 PM

Serving Food

Food Prep Equipment

M.H.S. Auditorium M.H.S. Band M. Godett Spring Band

Concert 05/04/17

6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

M.H.S. Auditorium M.H.S. Chorus J. Boyle Chorus Concert 05/31/17 6:00 PM – 10:00

PM

3.2 Requests for Transportation

BE IT RESOLVED that, the following requests for transportation are approved subject to the respective group’s compliance with applicable Board of Education’s policies, as follows:

*Contingent upon availability of buses and driver.

3.3 Emergency & Crisis Management Plan

BE IT RESOLVED that, this Board, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Emergency & Crisis Management Plan for implementation and submission to the appropriate local, county, and state authorities for the 2016 – 2017 School year.

3.4 Violence & Vandalism Report - EVVRS

BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Violence and Vandalism Report for the 2015 – 2016 school years. (See Attached)

Group Advisor(s) Transport No. of Buses

Dates Destination

W.N.Y. Recreation Dept. N. DeFino Lee Footb 1 9/10/16 North Bergen, NJ


File Attachments EVVRS Year End Report 2015-2016.pdf (745 KB) Violence & Vandalism Report 2015-16 Year End Rpt.pdf (379 KB) SPECIAL SERVICES 4.1 Transportation and Placements 2015-2016 SY RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education approves the following Special Education out of district placements and transportation for the 2016-2017 as per attached list. Contracts on file in the Office of the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary File Attachments Out of District Placement 2016-2017-Public-October 2016.pdf (124 KB) 4.2 BCSS Speech Services BE IT RESOLVED, this Board ratifies the action of the Superintendent of Schools by entering into a contract with Bergen County Special Services (BCSS) to provide Speech Services for student ID#16319 classified and entitled to Special Education services under N.J.A.C. 6A:14, for a maximum of one thirty minute session weekly, not to exceed $2,562.50 for school year 2016-2017. 4.3 Commission for the Blind

Whereas, this Board of Education in order to provide educational services for those students who are classified "Blind and Visually Impaired" and are in need of specialized instruction, authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to enter into a contract with the State of New Jersey Human Services Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired for the 2016/2017, in an amount not to exceed

$1,900.00 per student beginning September 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017. 4.4 Starlight Pediatric

BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, authorizes a contract in accordance with NJSA 18A:18A5a to Starlight Pediatric Homecare Agency, Inc., d/b/a Star Pediatric Home Care Agency for one to one nursing services, not to exceed $60,000.00 for time period of October 3,2016 through June 30,2017.

LEGAL 5.1 Next Board Meeting

RESOLVED, that this Board will hold a Work-Session on Wednesday, November 16, 2016 (potential proposed) at 6:00 p.m. in the West New York Middle School Auditorium, Main Floor, 201 - 57th Street, West New York, New Jersey, and

RESOLVED, this Board will go into a closed session (West New York Middle School Music Room) immediately following the Public Work-Session to discuss matters of personnel, matters of litigation and matters contained within the exceptions of the N.J. Open Public Meeting Act as stipulated under N.J.S.A 10:4; and

RESOLVED, that the Regular Public Meeting of the West New York Board of Education will convene immediately following the closed session and will be held in the West New York Middle School Auditorium, Main Floor, 201 - 57th Street, West New York, New Jersey, and

BE IT RESOLVED, the matters as discussed in said closed session will be disclosed to the public, as soon as possible, without prejudicing the rights of privacy of individuals in the best interests of the West New York Board of Education.

File Attachments 2016 BOE Meeting Dates.pdf (1,356 KB) 5.2 Second Reading / Adoption of Bylaws and Policies

Second reading / Adoption of the following bylaws and policies:

Bylaws

https://www.boarddocs.com/nj/wnyschools/Board.nsf/files/AE9TJZ673CD0/$file/EVVRS%20Year%20End%20Report%202015-2016.pdf

https://www.boarddocs.com/nj/wnyschools/Board.nsf/files/AE9TJL66FF49/$file/Violence%20%26%20Vandalism%20Report%202015-16%20Year%20End%20Rpt.pdf

https://www.boarddocs.com/nj/wnyschools/Board.nsf/files/AE3PJL642878/$file/Out%20of%20District%20Placement%202016-2017-Public-October%202016.pdf

https://www.boarddocs.com/nj/wnyschools/Board.nsf/files/AE4NC65F3B1E/$file/2016%20BOE%20Meeting%20Dates.pdf


Policies

1. 1523 Comprehensive Equity Plan (M)

2. 1140 Affirmative Action Program (M)

3. 1220 Employment of Chief School Administrator (M)

4. 1530 Equal Employment Opportunities (M)

5. 2260 Affirmative Action Program for School and Classroom Practices (M)

File Attachments 1523 Comprehensive Equity Plan Policy 090116.pdf (138 KB) 1140 Affirmative Action Policy 090116.pdf (145 KB) 1220 Employment of Chief School Administrator_DRAFT.pdf (153 KB) 1530 Equal Employment Opportunities.pdf (140 KB) 2260 aff action program school 090116.pdf (76 KB) PERSONNEL 6.1 Resignations/Retirement

(a) WHEREAS, this Board is in receipt of correspondence from Maria Villaverde-Kocialski, submitting her resignation/retirement as a Bilingual Science Teacher at Memorial High School, from the West New York School District, effective October 1, 2016.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board accepts the resignation/retirement of Ms. Villaverde-Kocialski from said position, effective October 1, 2016, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and wishes to extend to Ms. Villaverde-Kocialski the gratitude for her years of service to the West New York School District and wishes her good luck in her retirement.

(b) WHEREAS, this Board is in receipt of correspondence from Ignacio Rodriguez, submitting his resignation/retirement as a Custodian at PS#2, from the West New York School District, effective November 1, 2016.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board accepts the resignation/retirement of Mr. Rodriguez from said position, effective November 1, 2016, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and wishes to extend to Mr. Rodriguez the gratitude for his years of service to the West New York School District and wishes him good luck in his retirement.

(c) WHEREAS, this Board is in receipt of correspondence from Kathleen Hurley, submitting her Ordinary Disability retirement as a School Librarian at PS#1, from the West New York School District, effective December 1, 2016.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board accepts the resignation/retirement of Ms. Hurley from said position, effective December 1, 2016, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and wishes to extend to Ms. Hurley the gratitude for her years of service to the West New York School District and wishes her good luck in her retirement.

6.2 Resignations

(a) BE IT RESOLVED, this Board accepts the resignation of Jeannette Portillo, a Paraprofessional at PS#4, and waives the (60) day notice requirement, effective September 1, 2016, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools.

(b) BE IT RESOLVED, this Board accepts the resignation of Stefano Calderara, a Paraprofessional at Memorial High School, and waives the (60) day notice requirement, effective October 15, 2016, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools.

(c) BE IT RESOLVED, this Board accepts the resignation of Jennifer Grom, a 1st Grade Teacher at PS#1, and waives the (60) day notice requirement, effective October 1, 2016 upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools.

https://www.boarddocs.com/nj/wnyschools/Board.nsf/files/AE9SPD61E5DF/$file/1523%20Comprehensive%20Equity%20Plan%20Policy%20090116.pdf

https://www.boarddocs.com/nj/wnyschools/Board.nsf/files/AE9SP861D33C/$file/1140%20Affirmative%20Action%20Policy%20090116.pdf

https://www.boarddocs.com/nj/wnyschools/Board.nsf/files/AE9TB6652061/$file/1220%20Employment%20of%20Chief%20School%20Administrator_DRAFT.pdf

https://www.boarddocs.com/nj/wnyschools/Board.nsf/files/AE9T5Z644E2B/$file/1530%20Equal%20Employment%20Opportunities.pdf

https://www.boarddocs.com/nj/wnyschools/Board.nsf/files/AE9SPP62163B/$file/2260%20%20aff%20action%20program%20school%20090116.pdf


6.3 New Hire Certificated

WHEREAS, this Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, and approves the appointment of the listed personnel for the 2016-2017 School Year, subject to criminal history background check, effective as indicated, and subject to sixty (60) day termination notice, and this appointment shall be charged to the appropriate line item account pursuant to the negotiated agreement with the West New York Education Association:

Certificated

(a) Stefano Calderara, Social Studies Teacher, Memorial High School, at an annual salary of $57,163, Step 1, BA, effective October 16, 2016 through January 15, 2017 through Fund 15

(b) Cristina M. Petersen, 1st Grade Teacher, PS#1, at an annual salary of $62,163, Step 1, A, effective October 16, 2016 through June 30, 2017 through Fund 15

6.4 New Hire Non-Certificated

WHEREAS, this Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, and approves the appointment of the listed personnel for the 2016-2017 School Year, subject to criminal history background check, effective as indicated, and subject to sixty (60) day termination notice, and this appointment shall be charged to the appropriate line item account pursuant to the negotiated agreement with the West New York Education Association:

Non-Certified

(a) Johana Reyes, Medical 1:1 Paraprofessional Memorial High School, at an annual salary of $35,246, Step 1, $18,746 plus $10,500 AA, plus $6,000 LPN Certified, effective October 16, 2016 through June 30, 2017 through Fund 15

(b) Susell M. Sierra, Paraprofessional Bilingual Kindergarten Class, PS#5, at an annual salary of $27,246, Step 1, $18,746 plus $8,500 (+48), effective October 16, 2016 through June 30, 2017 through Fund 15

6.5 Rescinds Employment

WHEREAS, this Board of Education appointed Janice Samuel-Powell as a Preschool Disabled Teacher at the September 6, 2016 Board meeting; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Samuel-Powell declined the position of Preschool Disabled Teacher effective September 23, 2016;

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby rescinds Resolution 6.3 (f) dated September 6, 2016 effective immediately.

6.6 Amended Date of Hire

WHEREAS, this Board of Education had accepted the recommendation of Superintendent of Schools and approved the appointment of the listed personnel for the 2016-2017 School Year, subject to criminal history background check, effective September 1, 2016, and subject to sixty (60) day termination notice, and charged to the appropriate line item accounts at the September 6, 2016 Board Meeting; and

WHEREAS, the listed personnel was available to begin employment effective September 1, 2016;

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the listed personnel starting date be modified from October 1, 2016 to September 1, 2016:

(a) Tania Guerrero, Paraprofessional Kindergarten Class, PS#5, at an annual salary of $29,246, Step 1, $18,746 plus $10,500 (BA), effective September 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 through Fund 15


WHEREAS, this Board of Education had accepted the recommendation of Superintendent of Schools and approved the appointment of the listed personnel for the 2016-2017 School Year, subject to criminal history background check, effective September 1, 2016, and


subject to sixty (60) day termination notice, and charged to the appropriate line item accounts at the August 10, 2016 Board Meeting; and

WHEREAS, the listed personnel is available to begin employment effective October 1, 2016;

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the listed personnel starting date be modified from September 1, 2016 to October 1, 2016;

(a) Jadira Ortega, Medical 1:1 Paraprofessional at PS#4, at an annual salary of $35,246, Step 1, $18,746 plus $10,500 AA, plus $6,000 LPN Certified, effective October 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 through Fund 15


WHEREAS, this Board of Education had accepted the recommendation of Superintendent of Schools and approved the appointment of the listed personnel for the 2016-2017 School Year, subject to criminal history background check, effective September 1, 2016, and subject to sixty (60) day termination notice, and charged to the appropriate line item accounts at the September 6, 2016 Board Meeting; and

WHEREAS, the listed personnel will be available to begin employment effective November 1, 2016;

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the listed personnel starting date be modified from September 1, 2016 to November 1, 2016:

(a) Susana Pesantes, 4th Grade Bilingual/ESL Teacher, PS#5, at a pro-rated annual salary of $62,163, Step 1, MA, effective November 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 through Fund 15

6.9 Substitute Teachers

WHEREAS, the following certified personnel are assigned as substitute teachers in the West New York School System on an as needed basis, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, as per attached, for the 2016-2017 School Year, subject to a criminal history background check, at the rate of $100 per day, and

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board of Education approves the following applications upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools:

Fund 11

Manuel Alomar Jason Alvarez

Joseph Aponte

Rocio Argueta Sarah Barone

Ramia Betances

Genesis Blanco Jahnique Campos

Stephanie Cruz

Michelle Del V e Leilanys Diaz

Mileidys Diaz

Angela Estevez

Jessica Fajardo

Alex Fernandez

Cristina Fuentes

Lauren Galanti

Alexa Gioia

Christian Gomez

Thelma Lazo

Stephanie Lopez

Lisandra Lopez Quedes

Margareth Maravillas

Midiala Martinez

Leticia Mateo


Daniel Miniet

Karima Mohamed

Nancy Ottavianelli

Sahar Oweiss

Carmen Paneque

Giselle Riveron

Elizabeth Roche

Ashley Samuel

Lissette Santiago

Jonathan Szmak

Christopher Tinajero

Danny Torres

Luisa Valencia

Ashley Samuel

Vanessa Guzman

Elizabeth Roche

Constanza Oviedo-Mora

Yasmeen Abdallah

Cristina Petersen

6.10 Carl Perkins Grant

BE IT RESOLVED, this Board appoints the following personnel to various positions for the 2016-2017 Carl Perkins Grant, upon the recommendation of Superintendent of Schools:

Grant Administrator

$40.00 per hour, not to exceed 125 hours

Lesly Polynice

Before School CTE Monitor


Jeffrey Courtney

After School CTE Monitor


John Rivera

Business World Training/Mentor

$35 per hour, not to exceed 35 hours

William Rabadan

6.11 Home Instruction


BE IT RESOLVED, this Board appoints the following personnel to serve as Home Instructors for the School Year 2016-2017, at a rate of $35 per hour, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools:

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Yesenia Camilo

Margaret Diakos

Elvis Donini

Edwin Donnelly

Mohamed Elmaksoud

Laura Garcia

Julio Gomez

Nely Hiciano

Danny Marroquin

Sarahi Moore

Esther Riveron

Orlando Gomez

6.12 Resignation MHS Winter Coaching Position

WHEREAS, this Board has received written notification from Julio Lopez tendering his resignation as Boys Indoor Track Head Coach for the Memorial High School Winter Coaching position, effective September 22, 2016.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board accepts the resignation of Mr. Lopez from said position, effective September 22, 2016, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools.

Subject 6.13 Memorial High School Winter Coaching Positions

BE IT RESOLVED, this Board appoints the following personnel to various Memorial High School Winter Head Coaching position for the 2016-2017 School Year, at a salary commensurate with guide, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools:

Boys Indoor Track

Head Coach: David McCoy

6.14 Fresh Fruits & Vegetables Program

BE IT RESOLVED, the Board appoints the following personnel as the Fresh Fruits & Vegetables Program Grant Administrators for 2016-2017 School Year, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools pursuant to the negotiated agreement with the West New York Education Association, at $30 per hour not to exceed fifty (50) hours each:

PS#1


Alyssa Sommers

PS#3

Laurie Wengerter

PS#4

Anna Picca

PS#5

Michelle Maccaquano

6.15 Data Analysis Teams

BE IT RESOLVED, this Board appoints the following personnel to Data Analysis Team Members to analyze school level data including but not limited to state and district assignments and to assist in the development of school-level plans that address the findings of data analysis at $30 per hour, not to exceed fifty hours each, upon the recommendation of Superintendent of Schools pursuant to the negotiated agreement with the West New York Education Association for the 2016-2017 School Year pending funding from NCLB Title IIA:

PS#3

Emily Thorn

Matthew Seta

PS#4

Amanda Mitchell

Anthony Altramuro

PS#6

Miguel Amaya

Middle School

Danny Abbadessa

6.16 Elementary Contractual Positions

BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board appoints the following personnel to various extra-curricular positions at the following schools, for the 2016-2017 School Year, at a salary commensurate with guide, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools pursuant to the negotiated agreement with the West New York Education Association:

Fund 15

PS#1

Audio Visual Advisor

Ariel Martinez


School Band Advisor

Thomas Cheplic

Chorus Advisor

Josephine Roy

PS#2


Marta Rodriguez

School Band Advisor

Thomas Cheplic

Chorus Advisor

Emmanuel Cruz

PS#3


Charly Castiblanco

School Band Advisor

Robert Passenti

Chorus Advisor

Charly Castiblanco

Play Advisor

Charly Castiblanco

PS#4


Pablo Rodriguez

School Band Advisor

Jesus Garcia

Chorus Advisor


Pablo Rodriguez

PS#5


Lisett Martinez

School Band Advisor

Jesus Garcia

Chorus Advisor

Cameron Hatami

PS#6


Kristian Cainas

School Band Advisor

Robert Passenti

Play Advisor

Agatha Regal-Guerra

Choras Advisor

Marissa Cofsky

6.17 Elementary School Intramural Positions

BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board appoints, on an as needed basis, the following personnel to various Elementary School Intramural Athletic Coaching positions for the 2016-2017 School Year, at a salary commensurate with guide, upon the recommendation of Superintendent of Schools pursuant to the negotiated agreement with the West New York Education Association:

Fund 15

PS#1

Boys Basketball Boys Volleyball

Matthew Stoessel Matthew Stoessel

Girls Basketball Girls Volleyball

Matthew Stoessel Matthew Stoessel


PS#2


Jaime Zuniga Aitza Garcia


Jaime Zuniga Aitza Garcia

PS#3


Laurie Wengerter Laurie Wengerter


Laurie Wengerter Laurie Wengerter

PS#4


Frank Arena Michael Cabana


Frank Arena Michael Cabana

PS#5


Keith Visconti Keith Visconti


Keith Visconti Keith Visconti

PS#6


Richard Renda Richard Renda



Richard Renda Richard Renda

6.18 Extra Compensation Assignments

BE IT RESOLVED, this Board appoints the following personnel to various extra compensation assignments for the 2016-2017 School Year, as per attached, at a salary commensurate with guide, upon the recommendation of Superintendent of Schools pursuant to the negotiated agreement with the West New York Education Association:

Early Childhood School: Approved by Principal: Cara Zebrowski

Wellness Committee

10 sessions x $30 each

Jeannette Coloma

Marisol Estevez

Denise Aromando

Blanca Lopez

Multicultural Committee


Lula Choon

Bilingual Facilitator

80 sessions x $35 ech (Title III

Mary Loredo

Assistant Bilingual Facilitator

45 sessions x $35 each (Title III)

Judy Echeverry

PS#1 Approved by Principal: Alexander Calderone

Extended Day Math


Sandra Bodnar 3rd Grade

Kathryn Moreno 4th Grade


Nicole Passenti 5th Grade

Alicia O’Brien 6th Grade

Extended Day Language Arts

36 Sessions x $35 each

Wendy Cabezas 4th Grade

Matthew Stoessel 5th Grade

Sandra Ortega 6th Grade

Extended Day Science

sessions x $35 each

Jessica Fernandez 4th Grade

Extended Day LLD Grades 3 & 4


Marie Kawasaki

Extended Day LLD Grades 5 & 6


Daniela Fernandez

Homework Club 2nd Grade


Nataly Napoles

H.O.P.E.

15 sessions x $35 Each

Wendy Cabezas

Loren Britez


Co-ScIP Chairperson

60 sessions x $30 Each

Sandra Ortega

Nataly Napoles

I & RS Chairperson


Jodi Broek

Sandra Bodnar



Ariel Martinez

Peer Leadership Advisors, PM only


Margaret Vergel

Nataly Napoles

Wellness Committee


Mori Blasco

Doris Ortiz

Breakfast Monitors


Maria Gonzalez

Iris Medero


Lunch Monitors

170 sessions x $23.50 each

Maria Miniet

Michael Flanagan

Maria Martinez

Lunch Monitors Parents


Maria Gonzalez

Iris Merdero

Parent Comm. Involvement Spec.

$2,000 (max) x $30 per session

Maria Leon WITHDRAWN BY THE SUPERINTENDENT

Parent Helper

100 sessions x 10 each

Maria Gonzalez



Ariel Martinez



Maria Miniet

Extended Day Bilingual Math/ELA


sessions x $35 Each (Title III)

Ariel Martinez 3rd Grade

Extended Day LA 1st & 2nd Grade


Aida Roque

PS#2 Approved by Principal: Christian Cardenas

Extended Day Math


Ines Baez 3rd Grade

Jennifer Najjar 4th Grade

Aitza Garcia 5th Grade

Diana Dominguez 6th Grade



Jacqueline Miniet 3rd Grade

Kristina Ramirez 4th Grade

Jaime Zuniga 5th Grade

Keith Dovoric 6th Grade

Extended Day Science


Kathleen Hudson 4th Grade

Extended Day LLD, PM only


Margaret Diakos


Homework Club, P.M. only


Jennifer Rodriguez

Bibiana Prada

Jennifer Najjar

Kristina Ramirez

Jacqueline Miniet

Margaret Diakos

Diana Dominguez

I & RS Chairperson


Bibiana Prada



Kristina Ramirez

Lisa Crvaric

Wellness Committee


Madeleine Cudina

Georgette Hepperle

Lunch Monitors


Marta Rodriguez

Regina Kucheruck


Lunch Monitor Parent


Francisca Galindo

Luz Pena

Extended Day Coding


Kathleen Hudson

ScIP


Kristina Ramirez

Jessica Diaz

Marilyn Valenciano

Technology Committee

24 hrs. x $30 each

Bibiana Prada

Marta Rodriguez



Marta Rodriguez

Parent Helper

100 sessions x $10 per each

Maria Puell


Literacy through Fitness, PM only

$875 (max) x $35 per session

Margaret Diakos

Aitza Garcia



Aitza Garcia

PS#3 Approved by Principal: Robert Reiman



Adriana Rodriguez 4th Grade

Emily Thorn 6th Grade

Extended Day LLD 5th & 6th Grade, PM only


Lizzett Cuervo

Homework Club, PM only


Emily Thorn



Kristina Ramirez

Lisa Crvaric

Wellness Committee



Madeleine Cudina

Georgette Hepperle

Lunch Monitors


Marta Rodriguez

Regina Kucheruck

Lunch Monitor Parent


Francisca Galindo

Luz Pena

Extended Day Coding


Kathleen Hudson

ScIP


Kristina Ramirez

Jessica Diaz

Marilyn Valenciano


24 hrs. x $30 each

Bibiana Prada

Marta Rodriguez




Marta Rodriguez

Parent Helper

100 sessions x $10 per each

Maria Puell



Margaret Diakos

Aitza Garcia



Aitza Garcia

H.O.P.E.

15 Sessions x $35 each

Nikki Casey

Adriana Rodriguez

Matthew Seta

ScIP


Matthew Seta

Emily Thorn

ScIP Chairperson



Nikki Casey


10 sessions x $30

Matthew Seta



Nikki Casey

Michael Madrigal

Wellness Committee


Laurie Wengerter

Nikki Casey

Lunch Monitors


Laurie Wengerter

Lunch Monitors


Crystal Ospina


$2,000 (max) x $35 per session

Nikki Casey


Parent Helper


Amirza Hernandez



Laurie Wengerter



Marlene Pereira

PS#4 Approved by Principal: Israel Rodriguez

Extended Day Math


Vienna Barquin 3rd Grade

Oscar DeHombre 4th Grade

Robert Graham 5th Grade

Christina Francis 6th Grade



Anthony Altamura 3rd Grade

Danielle Mauthe 4th Grade

Extended Day Science 4th Grade, PM only


Michael Cabana



Sessions x $35 each

Michelle Baez

Barbie Lugo

Connie Flanagan

ScIP Chair


Amanda Mitchell

I&RS Chairperson


Gabriella Lazzara



Christina Francis

Yamile Florentino

Breakfast Monitor


Deysi Recinos

Lunch Monitors


Andrea Escobar

Deysi Recinos

Paola Vidal

Alexander Roque

Minerva Espinal


Blanca Accvedo

Lunch Monitor


Christina Francis


$2,000 (max) @ $35 per session

Maria Leon WITHDRAWN BY THE SUPERINTENDENT

Parent Helper


Maria Gonzalez

Literacy Through Fitness, PM only

$875 (max) @ $35 per session

Frank Arena


70 sessions x $35 eqch (Title III)

Adelfa Bermudez

PS#5 Approved by Principal: Nelson Lopez

Extended Day Math (Gr. 3,4,5,6), M/T/Th., P.M. Only


Patricia Silverio

Jill Higuera

Melissa Awad ah

Janet Stirone


Extended Day LA (Gr. 3,4,5,6), M/T/Th., P.M. Only


Alexander Tavares

John Puma

Rachelle Hernandez

Lisa Memmer

Extended Day-Science (Gr. 4), M/T/Th., P.M. Only


Jacqueline Bhajan

Extended Day-LLD (Lower), M/T/Th., P.M. Only


Kim Carpenter

Extended Day (Gr. 2), M/T/Th., P.M. Only


Emily Ventura

Jacqueline Hudock

Tutoring Club, PM only


Michelle Madariaga

Esperanza Alfonso

H.O.P.E


Luisa Arango


ScIP


Lisa Memmer

Janet Stirone

ScIP Chairperson


Lisa Memmer

I&RS Chairperson


Lisa Memmer



Rachelle Hernandez

Peer Leadership Advisors


Deana Moore

Evelyn Elmhasni

Wellness Committee


Tracey Fernandez

Michelle Maccaquano

Breakfast Monitor



Emilia Avendano

Lunch Monitors


Keith Visconti

Melinda Mitchell

Richard Arostegui

Lunch Monitor

170 sessions $10 each

Angeline Caballero



Luisa Arango

Parent Helper


Angelina Caballero

Literacy Through Fitness, P.M. Only

$875 (max) @ $35 per session

Keith Visconti



Lizzett Martinez




Emilia Avendano

Extended Day Bilingual-Math/LAL


Mercedes Jimenez-Hart 2nd Grade


36 sessions X $35 each (Title III)

Maritza Torres 3rd Grade

Susana Pesantes 4th Grade

Extended Day Bilingual


Emilia Avendano

Substitute

$35 per hour on an as needed basis

Melinda Mitchell

Debra Lena

Laureta DAchille

PS#6 Approved by Principal: Tara Mantineo

Extended Day Math 3rd, 4th, 5th, 65h Grade


Michele Lopez

Kristian Caines

Miguel Amaya


Danielle Kouri

Extended Day LA


Cindy Moreno 4th Grade

Tania Marrero 6th Grade



Donna Marie Sciacca

Yulisa Proenza

SLC


Marie Furlong

Danielle Kouri

Elise Geier

Jillian Rabadan

SLC Chairperson


Jillian Rabadan

I&RS Chairperson


Marie Furlong



Agatha Regal-Guerra


Peer Leadership Advisors


Kathryn Schlitzer

Kelly Renner

Wellness Committee

10 sessions $30 each

Richard Renda

Stephanie Eatroff

Breakfast Monitor


Marjorie Lopez

Lunch Monitors


Yulisa Proenza

Marjorie Lopez

Richard Renda

Katherine Jaime

Elizabeth Ferrer



Bibiana Prada




Richard Renda

Parent Helper


Nicole Marrero



Mercedes Estevez

Extended Day Bilingual-Math ELA (Title III)


Karla Calderone 2nd Grade



Betty Miqueli 4TH Grade

Extended Day


Sandra Issa

Middle School Approved by Principal: Patrick Gagliardi

Saturday Detention


Segundo Broncano/Cristian Marrero

Knight Club A.M. Academic Support & HW



Delia Durango

Michael Capozzi

Lois Johansen

Knight Club A.M. Computer Lab


Susan Penn

Knight Club P.M. Academic Support & HW


Maria Juncosa / Salma Bouazzaoui

Allison Palladino

Rosanna Mare

Claudia Villa-Rodriguez

Knight Club A.M. Computer Lab


Thaddeus Tone

Fitness Club P.M.


Brensi Morales

Meagan Fortino

Knight Club P.M. Chess & Board Games


Michael Capozzi/Adam Knight

Knight Club P.M. Arts & Crafts



Angela Annecchino

Knight Club P.M. Music


Cynthia Varrichio/Mirtha Rico

Knight Club P.M. Social Groups


Cristian Marrero/Aevon Watts

SLC

10 hrs. x $30 each

Adam Knight

Adrianna Skibola

Iris Pizzaro

Barbara Messina

Lissette Lombana

Cynthia Varrichio

Jason Armas

ScIP

15 hrs. x $30 each

Yoleisy Yanez

SCIP Chair

32 hrs. x $30 each

Allison Palladino


I&RS

30 hrs. x $30 each

Adrianna Skibola


10 hrs. x $30 each

Maria Juncosa

Knight Club P.M. Poetry

30 hrs. x $35 each

Dawn Cardona

Wellness Committee

10 hrs, x $30 each

Bellal Awadallah

Meagan Fortino

Extended Day Coding Lab

45 hrs. x $35 each

Cathy Gonzalez

Knight Club P.M. Book Club


Natalie Gil

At Risk Students’ Support

25 hrs. x $35 each (Title III

Lissette Lombana


Knight Club P.M. Photography


Christian Romero

Knight Club P.M. Knitting


Michelle Sinno


80 hrs. x $35 each (Title III)

Esther Del Valle

Knight Club Substitutes

$35 per hour on an as needed basis

Jenny Perez

Iris Pizarro

Thaddeus Tone

Memorial High School Approved by Principal: Scott Wohlrab

Middle States EBD

60 hrs. x $30 each

Llima Bove

Matthew Riccelli

Saturday Detention

90 hrs. x $35 each

Joshua Abelman

Joseph Antal


Saturday Detention Secretary

90 hrs. @ time and half as per contract

Jessica Cepeda


35 hrs. x $30 each

Juan Lugo

Joshua Barrett

Jorge Perez Barrios

Jeffrey Courtney

Tracy Goycochea

I&RS Chairperson

30 hrs. x $30 each

Jacilia Koroma


20 hrs. x 30 each

Liz Arostegui

Jorge Perez Barrios

Technology Committee Chair

50 hrs. x $30 each

Michelle Madariaga

Extended Day Art Club

50 hrs. x $30 each

Juan Zapateiro


Peer Leadership Advisor

35 hrs. x $35 each

Edwin Donnelly

Wellness Committee

10 hrs. x $30 each

Randi Cabana

Sm Learning Academies Chairperson

30 hrs. x 30 each

Frank Gioia

Sm Learning Academies

10 hrs. x $30 each

Evita Gutshteyn-Gomez

Randi Cabana

Sm Learning Academies Chairperson

30 hrs. x $30 each

Daniel Lucero

Sm Learning Academies

10 hrs. x $30 each

Randi Cabana

Jeffrey Courtney

Kelley Guerrero

Zaklya Atkinson



Extended Day Dance

80 hrs. X $35 each

Zakiya Atkinson

Dance Team

35 hrs. x $35 each

Brenda Valladares

Samantha Longo

Extended Day Acting

80 hrs. x $35 each

Beth Baur

SAT

40 hrs. X $35 each

Evita Gutshteyn

Michelle Madariaga

Sarahi Moore

Dorys Benavente

Brenda Valladares

Nelson Maldonado

Tutoring After School Math

80 hrs. x $35 each

Elisa Tejada

Jacilia Koroma

Joanna O’Donovan


Tutoring After School LA

80 hrs. x $35 each

Michelle Madariaga


James Arricale

Tutoring After School History

80 hrs. x $35 Each

John Stark

Graduation Portfolio (Help Seniors that did Meet

Testing Requirement to Graduate)

15 hrs. x $35 each

Nelson Maldonado

Jacilia Koroma


Tracy Goycochea

Kayleigh Shaw

Fernando Aascal

James Arricale

Emma Blauvelt

AP Extra Help

20 hrs. x $35 each

Sarahi Moore

Dorlys Benavente

Vanessa Wise

Eric Valdes

Franklin Romero


Ligia Illera

Michael Alonso

SCIP

15 hrs. x $30 each

Llima Bove

Randi Cabana

After School Detention

150 hrs. x $35 each

Juan Lugo

Joseph Antal

Extended Day Library

100 hrs. x $35 each

Sean Mara

6.19 Middle School Contractual Positions

BE IT RESOLVED, this Board appoints the following personnel to various extra-curricular positions at the following schools, for the 2016-2017 School Year, at a salary commensurate with guide, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools pursuant to the negotiated agreement with the West New York Education Association:

Student Council Advisors National Honor Society Advisor

Barbara Messina Cathy Gonzalez

Cynthia Varrichio Noelle Spellmeyer

Yearbook Advisor Audio Video Coordinator

Christian Romero Daniel Abbadessa

Band Advisor 7th Grade Chorus Advisor

Robert Garcia Cynthia Varricio

8th Grade Chorus Advisor

Mirtha Rico

6.20 Middle School Intramural Positions


BE IT RESOLVED that this Board appoints, on an as needed basis, the following personnel to various Middle School Intramural Athletic Coaching positions for the 2016-2017 School Year, at a salary commensurate with guide, upon the recommendation of Superintendent of Schools pursuant to the negotiated agreement with the West New York Education Association:

Fund 15

Season 1 Season 2

Girls Volleyball Girls Basketb

Bellal Awadallah Jason Armas

Shanna Del Priore Bellal Awadallah

Lissette Lombana Yesenia Rodas

Cynthia Varrichio Lissette Lombana

Jenny Perez Jenny Perez

Jason Armas Kristine Tucker

Season 3 Season 4

Boys Volleyball Boys Basketb

Bellal Awadallah Lissette Lombana

Jenny Perez Bellal Awadallah

Lissette Lombana Jason Armas

Christian Cantatore Jenny Perez

Manuela Kraatz Marlon Morales

Shanna Del Priore Christian Cantatore

Season 5 Season 5

Boys Track Girls Track

Bellal Awadallah Lois Johansen

Manuela Kraatz Shanna Del Priore

Thaddeus Tone Lissette Lombana

Jason Armas Jenny Perez

Adam Knight Kristine Tucker

Shabeena Sarker Meagan Fortino

6.21 MHS Contractual Positions

BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board appoints the following personnel to various contractual positions at Memorial High School, for the 2016-2017 School Year, at a salary commensurate with guide, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools:

Chess Club Advisor

1) Matthew Riccelli

Choraliers Advisor

1) Jiyoung Boyle

Talent Show Advisors

1) Michael Godett/Jiyoung Boyle (shared)

School Show Director


1) Steve Hempel

Orchestra School Show Advisor

1) Michael Godett

Choral School Show Advisor

1) Mirtha Rico

Set Director/ Lighting School Show Advisor

1) Steve Hempel

Class Advisors

Freshmen Class Advisors

1) Veronica Wolf

2) Emma Blauvelt

Sophomore Class Advisors

1) Joseph Antal

2) Laurie Anastasia

Junior Class Advisors

1) Kayleigh Shaw

2) Randi Cabana

Senior Class Advisor

1) Scott Simpson

High School Band

Marching Band Advisor

1) Michael Godett

Stage Band Advisor

1) Michael Godett

Drill Instructor

1) Michael Godett

National Honor Society

1) Steve Hempel

2) Brenda Valladares

Nova Advisor

1)Laurie Anastasi


Memo Advisor

1)James Arricale

Humanist

Coordinator/ Editor

1)Laurie Anastasi

Literary Advisor

1)Evita Gutshteyn-Gomez

Art/ Photography Advisor

1) Llima Bove

Business Managers

1) Randi Cabana

2) Joseph Antal

Debating Team Advisor

1) Randi Cabana

Student Council Advisors

1) Lori Hoffman

2) Daisy Santiago

Academic Bowl Advisor

1) Scott Simpson

International Day Celebration Advisors

Liz Arostegui/Jorge Perez-Barrios (Shared) 6.22 Transfers

BE IT RESOLVED, this Board does hereby approve the following voluntary transfer for the 2016-2017 School Year, effective October 6, 2016, based upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools:

Transferred from Transferred To

a) Nora Herrera 1:1 Paraprofessional at PS#2 1:1 Paraprofessional at PS#3

b) Kilsys Lantigua Special Education Paraprofessional at PS#2 Special Education Paraprofessional at PS#4


6.23 Transfer

BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board appoints Anne Ferrainolo as Administrative Assistant to the Business Administrator/Board Secretary and Assistant Board Administrator at an annual pro-rated salary of $63,000, effective October 16,2016, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools.

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6.24 FMLA

(a) WHEREAS, this Board has received written notification from Employee ID#1797 requesting a paid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from August 10, 2016 through November 10, 2016.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board grants Employee ID#1797 a paid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from August 10, 2016 through November 10, 2016, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools.

(b) WHEREAS, this Board has received written notification from Employee ID#3002 requesting a paid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from September 7, 2016 through September 23, 2016.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board grants Employee ID#3002 a paid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from September 7, 2016 through September 23, 2016, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools.

(c) WHEREAS, this Board has received written notification from Employee ID#816 requesting a paid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from September 7, 2016 through December 31, 2016.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board grants Employee ID#816 a paid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from September 7, 2016 through December 31, 2016, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools.

c) Francisco Tapia 1:1 Paraprofessional at PS#2 1:1 Paraprofessional at the Middle School

d) Laritiza Marrero 1:1 Paraprofessional at PS#3

1:1 Paraprofessional at PS#4

e) Edwin Morales 1:1 Paraprofessional at PS#3 1:1 Paraprofessional at PS#5

f) Mercedes Altamirano 1:1 Paraprofessional at PS#3 1:1 Paraprofessional at PS#4

g) Johnny Lee Davis 1:1 Paraprofessional at PS#3 1:1 Paraprofessional at the Middle School

h) Eliana Castro 1:1 Preschool Paraprofessional at the Middle School

1:1 Paraprofessional at Memorial High School

i) Katrich Torres 1:1 Paraprofessional at Memorial High School 1:1 Paraprofessional at the Middle School

j) Sandra Guerra 1:1 Paraprofessional at the Middle School Paraprofessional S/E Autism Class at PS#1

k) Stephanie Farfan-Ross Paraprofessional Preschool Disabled Class at PS#4

Paraprofessional Preschool Disabled Class at PS#3

l) Laura Garcia Paraprofessional Preschool Disabled Class at PS#4

Paraprofessional Preschool Disabled Class at PS#3

m) Patricia Salce Secretary at the Early Childhood School Secretary at PS#4 Annex

n)Dinora Flores Preschool Paraprofessional at PS#3 Kindergarten Paraprofessional at PS#4


(d) WHEREAS, this Board has received written notification from Employee ID#906 requesting a paid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from September 7, 2016 through December 31, 2016.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board grants Employee ID#906 a paid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from September 7, 2016 through December 31, 2016, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools.

(e) WHEREAS, this Board has received written notification from Employee ID#1594, requesting a paid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave Act (NJFLA) from September 22, 2016 through December 1, 2016, on an Intermittent Family Leave Schedule and an unpaid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from December 2, 2016 through December 16, 2016 on an Intermittent Family Leave Schedule.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board grans Employee ID#1594 a paid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave Act (NJFLA) from September 22, 2016 through December 1, 2016, on an Intermittent Family Leave Schedule an unpaid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from December 2, 2016 through December 16, 2016 on an Intermittent Family Leave Schedule, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools.

(f) WHEREAS, this Board has received written notification from Employee ID#762 requesting a paid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from October 3, 2016 through October 31, 2016.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board grants Employee ID#762 a paid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from October 3, 2016 through October 31, 2016, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools.

(g) WHEREAS, this Board has received written notification from Employee ID#70, requesting a paid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave Act (NJFLA) from October 3, 2016 through June 30, 2016, on an Intermittent Family Leave Schedule.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board grans Employee ID#70 a paid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave Act (NJFLA) from October 3, 2016 through June 30, 2016, on an Intermittent Family Leave Schedule, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools.

(h) WHEREAS, this Board has received written notification from Employee ID#358 requesting a leave of absence with pay under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from October 11, 2016 through October 31, 2016 and an unpaid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from November 1, 2016 through November 4, 2016.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board grants Employee ID#358, a leave of absence with pay under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from October 11, 2016 through October 31, 2016 and an unpaid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from November 1, 2016 through November 4, 2016, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools.

(i) WHEREAS, this Board has received written notification from Employee ID#1269 requesting a paid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from October 13, 2016 through December 31, 2016.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board grants Employee ID#1269 a paid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from October 13, 2016 through December 31, 2016, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools.

(j) WHEREAS, this Board has received written notification from Employee ID#1736 requesting a leave of absence with pay under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from October 31, 2016 through December 31, 2016 and an unpaid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from January 1, 2017 through January 31, 2017.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board grants Employee ID#1736, a leave of absence with pay under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from October 31, 2016 through December 31, 2016 and an unpaid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from January 1, 2017 through January 31, 2017, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools.

(k) WHEREAS, this Board has received written notification from Employee ID#2353 requesting a leave of absence with pay under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from November 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016 and an unpaid


leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from January 1, 2017 through February 28, 2017.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board grants Employee ID#2353, a leave of absence with pay under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from November 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016 and an unpaid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from January 1, 2017 through February 28, 2017, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools.

(l) WHEREAS, this Board has received written notification from Employee ID#3265 requesting a leave of absence with pay under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from November 15, 2016 through December 31, 2016 and an unpaid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from January 1, 2017 through March 31, 2017.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board grants Employee ID#3265, a leave of absence with pay under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from November 15, 2016 through December 31, 2016 and an unpaid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from January 1, 2017 through March 31, 2017, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools.

(m) WHEREAS, this Board has received written notification from Employee ID#1826 requesting a leave of absence with pay under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from October 24, 2016 through November 15, 2016 and an unpaid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from November 16, 2016 through December 15, 2016.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board grants Employee ID#1826, a leave of absence with pay under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from October 24, 2016 through November 15, 2016 and an unpaid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from November 16, 2016 through December 15, 2016, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools.

(n) WHEREAS, this Board has received written notification from Employee ID#2597 requesting a leave of absence with pay under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from January 1, 2017 through February 15, 2017 and an unpaid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from February 16, 2017 through June 30, 2017.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board grants Employee ID#2597, a leave of absence with pay under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from January 1, 3017 through February 15, 2017 and an unpaid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from February 16, 2017 through June 30, 2017, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools.

(o) WHEREAS, this Board has received written notification from Employee ID#472 requesting a paid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from November 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board grants Employee ID#472 a paid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from November 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools.

(p) WHEREAS, this Board has received written notification from Employee ID#2528 requesting a leave of absence without pay under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from October 17, 2016 through October 31,2016; a paid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from November 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016 and an unpaid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from January 1, through February 15, 2016.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board Grants Employee #2528 a leave of absence without pay under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from October 17, 2016 through October 31, 2016; a paid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from November 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016 and an unpaid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from January 1, through February 15, 2016, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools.

6.25 Bonus Sick Days

WHEREAS, this Board has determined to grant Employee ID#2585, NJFLA leave beginning October 11, 2016; and


WHEREAS, Employee ID#2585 has made application to this Board for a continuation of paid sick leave pursuant to Article 10 of the Agreement between the West New York Board of Education and the West New York Education Association.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board grants Employee ID#2585 leave under NJFLA from October 11, 2016.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, in keeping with Article 10 of the Agreement between the West New York Board of Education and the West New York Education Association and having considered the request of said employee and having reviewed the supporting documentation and by reason of the special circumstances which exist and for good cause shown, hereby grants additional sick leave to Employee ID#2585 commencing September 30, 2016 for a period not to exceed 24 days subject to the following limitations as enumerated below and pursuant to Article 10 of the Agreement:

(a) For each school day of the second week of said period said employee shall be paid a sick day’s salary (defined as 1/200th of the annual salary) less the pay of a substitute or the estimated cost of the employment of a substitute if none is employed.

(b) After the expiration of the above 2 week period and with the concurrence of the Medical Director of the Board of Education on the recommendation from the attending physician of said employee that further absence from service is essential, the Board (having in mind the length of employment of such employee) shall grant further leave to such ill employee.

(c) Upon the exhaustion of the extended sick leave period as herein set forth Employee ID#2585 shall suffer full and complete loss of pay until such time that he is able to return to employment.

6.26 Bonus Sick Days

WHEREAS, this Board has determined to grant Employee ID#598, NJFLA leave beginning September 30, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Employee ID#598 has made application to this Board for a continuation of paid sick leave pursuant to Article 10 of the Agreement between the West New York Board of Education and the West New York Education Association.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board grants Employee ID#598 leave under NJFLA from September 30, 2016.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, in keeping with Article 10 of the Agreement between the West New York Board of Education and the West New York Education Association and having considered the request of said employee and having reviewed the supporting documentation and by reason of the special circumstances which exist and for good cause shown, hereby grants additional sick leave to Employee ID#598 commencing September 30, 2016 for a period not to exceed 63 days subject to the following limitations as enumerated below and pursuant to Article 10 of the Agreement:

(a) For each school day of the second week of said period said employee shall be

paid a sick day’s salary (defined as 1/200th of the annual salary) less the pay of

a substitute or the estimated cost of the employment of a substitute if none is

employed.

(b) After the expiration of the above 2 week period and with the concurrence of

the Medical Director of the Board of Education on the recommendation from

the attending physician of said employee that further absence from service is

essential, the Board (having in mind the length of employment of such employee) shall grant further leave to such ill employee.

(c) Upon the exhaustion of the extended sick leave period as herein set forth

Employee ID#598 shall suffer full and complete loss of pay until such time that

he is able to return to employment.


6.27 MHS After School STEAM Academy

BE IT RESOLVED, this Board appoints the following personnel to the Memorial High School After School STEAM Academy to help plan and implement project based curriculum for future STEAM Academy at $35 per hour, not to exceed fifty hours each, upon the recommendation of Superintendent of Schools pursuant to the negotiated agreement with the West New York Education Association for the 2016-2017 School Year:

Jesus Fernandez

Tracy Goycochea

Ronald Grosinger

David Kornitzer

Larissa Lentini

6.28 Title III Committees

BE IT RESOLVED, this Board appoints the following personnel to the to the following positions, upon the recommendation of Superintendent of Schools pursuant to the negotiated agreement with the West New York Education Association for the 2016-2017 School Year:

Title III-Flipped Classroom Committee

$30 per hour, not to exceed 20 hours each

Lourdes Crespo-Garritano

Jorge Moreno

Title III-Planning Committee for Teacher Workshops

$30 per hour, not to exceed 20 hours each

Brensi Morales

Jorge Perez-Barrios


X. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA RESOLUTIONS ONLY

In accordance with West New York Board of Education Bylaw #0167 (Public participation in board meetings – Adopted April 22, 2009) each participant shall be limited to three minutes’ duration.

The Board Secretary presented a brief overview of the District’s Corrective Action Plan response to the OFAC Report relating to Jugandamo Aprendemo, an Early Childhood Services provider under contract with the District.

XI. ITEMS REMOVED FROM AGENDA RESOLUTIONS XII. MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS

Business & Finance 1.1-1.10 (1.11 ADDED) Special Services 4.1-4.4

Curriculum 2.1-2.12 Legal 5.1-5.2

Operations 3.1-3.4 Personnel 6.1-6.28

Board Secretary: Motion to accept and approve the agenda resolutions as modified

Motion made by: SA JC MC DG DM DMo LP SR AP Seconded by: SA JC MC DG DM DMo LP SR AP


Trustee Acosta

Trustee Castañeda 1.8, 2.3, 3.1, 4.1

Trustee Cheng


Trustee Mejia

Trustee Morel

Trustee Portillo

Trustee Rodas

President Parkinson 1.6, 2.3, 6.18

XIII. BOARD OF EDUCATION RESOLUTIONS XIV. BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMENTS

A. Board Member Comments

B. President’s Comments


XV. ADJOURNMENT

President: Asks the Board Secretary to request a motion to adjourn Board Meeting

Secretary: Motion to Adjourn the Meeting

Motion made by: SA JC MC DG DM DMo LP SR AP Seconded by: SA JC MC DG DM DMo LP SR AP


Trustee Acosta

Trustee Castañeda

Trustee Cheng


Trustee Mejia

Trustee Morel

Trustee Portillo

Trustee Rodas

President Parkinson

Meeting adjourned at 10:15 p.m.

Respectfully submitted, Dean Austin School Business Administrator | Board Secretary

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