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BELLEVILLE BOARD OF EDUCATION BELLEVILLE, NEW JERSEY

MINUTES

REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 20, 2017

A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BELLEVILLE BOARD OF EDUCATION IS BEING

HELD THIS EVENING AT 7:05 PM IN THE HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM,

100 PASSAIC AVENUE, BELLEVILLE, NJ 07109.

MEMBERS PRESENT: Nelson Barrera, Patricia Dolan, Thomas Graziano, Thomas Grolimond,

Christine Lamparello, Liza Lopez and Michael Sheldon.

MEMBERS EXCUSED: None

ALSO PRESENT: Richard D. Tomko, Superintendent of Schools

Thomas Egan, State Monitor

Matthew J. Paladino, Acting Board Secretary/Business Administrator

Stephen Bacigalupo, Board Counsel

The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by the president of the Board of Education, Mrs. Lamparello.

Mrs. Lamparello called for the flag salute and a moment of silent thought and reflection, after which she

stated that the meeting had been posted and announced in accordance with Chapter 231, P.L. 1975.

Roll Call: All present.

Approval of Minutes (Closed session and Public): October 30, 2017

Moved by Mr. Graziano, seconded by Ms. Lopez, the Board passed the minutes of the October 30, 2017

closed and public meetings by a vote of 5-0-2 with Ms. Dolan and Mr. Sheldon taking no part.

Student Government Organization Representative

Items presented by Administration:

Superintendent’s Report: Dr. Richard D. Tomko

Belleville Woman’s Club Poetry Contest Winners:

o 1st Place- Brianna Rivera (School #3) Grade 5

o 2nd Place - Kayla Guzman (School #7) Grade 5

o 3rd Place - Janelise Valentine (School #7) Grade 5

o 1st Place - Aaliyah Davis (MS) Grade 6

o 2nd Place - Joshua Abramson (MS) Grade 6

o 3rd Place - Liezeil L. Jimenez (MS) Grade 6

o 1st Place - Isabella Adams (MS) Grade 7

o 2nd Place - Jalil Jaber (MS) Grade 7

o 3rd Place - Alba Guerra (MS) Grade 7

o 1st Place - Hannah Jimenez (MS) Grade 8

o 2nd Place - Kayla Baez (MS) Grade 8

Regular Public Meeting November 20, 2017

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o 3rd Place - Jasmin Valentin (MS) Grade 8

Talented & Gifted Problem Solving Competition Winners:

o 1st Place - Mikaela Cinense (School #4)

o 2nd Place - Kayla Guzman (School #7)

o 3rd Place - Angelo Manalang (School #3)

Happy Thanksgiving to all, give thanks for all you have. Thank you to public for supporting the

referendum. Promises that he will make sure all work is completed in a timely fashion. Will be very

diligent with finances. Appreciates all the work the teachers did to have referendum passed.

Addressed Pest Management: District has regularly scheduled exterminators, has always followed a

pest management policy. Is having exterminator change some of his routine to keep issues to a

minimum. All districts have some sort of pest issue that must be constantly addressed.

Report from State Monitor: Thomas Egan: Thankful for referendum passing and ability to now

have district move forward. Architect is preparing paperwork so we can begin. Will be going out for

public bids. Auditor will be a part of meetings. Bond Counsel has been assigned to control credit for

district. Will be retaining financial company as soon as bond is issued. Planning to start

immediately with most critical issues. Proceeds of bonds go back to Capital Reserves which will be

used for other projects. Audit is not yet finished. Will most likely present findings at next meeting.

We continue to improve.

Moved by Mr. Grolimond, seconded by Mr. Barrera, to open Public Participation.

Remarks by Citizens – AGENDA ITEMS ONLY (Public Participation Session 1):

Arlene Schor: All the best for a wonderful Thanksgiving. A lot to be thankful for with our students, staff

and administrators. Students were aware of the dead rodent in the cafeteria. This is alarming to parents and

members of the community. Will we have the QSAC report shortly? (Dr. Tomko: Yes.) Comprehensive

Maintenance Plan as well? (Dr. Tomko: Yes.) Wonderful to see the Mr. Ruffalo, who coached track is

being honored/ Ask board to consider resumes when hiring coaches. Mr. Herman was track coach, was

named coach of the year and was then not renewed by district as track coach. Congratulations to Mr.

Sheldon and Ms. Jacko.

Vincent Frantantoni: Congratulations to Mr. Sheldon, will do a good job for faculty and students.

Resolution C17, who conducted investigations? (Mrs. Lamparello: Mr. Rubin.) Both Dr. Tomko and Mr.

Egan said that NJVRC has no contract, is that correct? (Mrs. Lamparello: Yes.) But resolution from August

directed them to provide residency investigations. Suggested that wording be changed. Resolution should

be rescinded. (Mrs. Lamparello: Board knew what they were voting on. Have not decided if board will in

fact use attorneys.) This is a serious financial issue! (Mr. Egan: There is no contract yet. Won’t be done

unless board decides to go in that direction. No money will go to that firm unless contract is signed.

Disagrees that resolution directive is a contract. To go forward with them must be approved by him.)

Questioned loan for referendum (Mr. Egan: Interest free loan for referendum.) Complimented Mr. Henry

and Maintenance department for fabulous job on lights in front of High School.

Michael Mignone: Congratulations to Mr. Sheldon for outstanding win. Well deserved. People chose

honesty and transparency. Lost a good man with the passing of Ralph Vellon. Must never forget him, he

always said what he meant and meant what he said. Always did what he said he would do. Left his legacy

to Board of Education to finish what he started.


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Attilio Jerry DelGuercio: Resolution C7, was all of these done by the same person? (Mrs. Lamparello: yes)

Questioned resolution #E4 (Mr. Egan: Authorizes use of capital reserve funds (approx. 1 million) to use to

jump start referendum projects) Where will funds come for underwriter? (Mr. Egan: Capital Reserve or

General Fund.) Amount of bonds initially sold? (Mr. Egan: Waiting for decision of Underwriter.) How will

underwriter be picked? (Mr. Egan: Requested proposals.)

Moved by Mr. Grolimond, seconded by Ms. Dolan, to close Public Participation

The board then moved into the following Resolutions:

A. PERSONNEL:

Moved by Ms. Dolan, seconded by Mr. Grolimond, the Board passed resolutions A1-A24 by a roll call

vote of 7-0.

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of Dr. Richard D. Tomko,

Superintendent of Schools:

1. Approve employment of the following substitutes for inclusion on the district substitute list dated

November 20, 2017. (All substitutes have conducted criminal history background checks with the

State of New Jersey Department of Education Criminal History Review Unit):

Substitute Teacher: Substitute Paraprofessionals: Substitute Bus Attendant: Substitute Nurse:

Paranzine, Nicholas Brown, Jasmine

Vargas, Rafaelina

Vargas, Rafaelina Lewis, Joan

*Effective January 1, 2018

2. Approve salary for personnel listed below to include adjusted longevity for the 2017-2018

school year:

3. Approve the following staff members for the Belleville Middle School’s Before/After-School

Tutoring Program for the 2017-2018 School Year, commencing November 21, 2017 through

June 22, 2018, AM Session –7:30 AM – 8:30 AM, PM Session – 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM (Paid

under Title 1 – School Wide Funding, $39.00 per hour as per the 2015-2018 Belleville Education

Association Guide):

Adubato, Leanne

Amanezis, Irene

Beggs, Kimberly

Benkert, Laura

Bido, Kujtim

Capalbo, Frank

Colli, Thomas

Dinapoli, Neal

Fazio, Lauren

Staff Member Date Longevity/Stipend

DiGiovanni, Suzanne (15 years) 1/1/2018 $1,500

Sebilia, Lisa (15 years) 1/16/2018 $1,500


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Ferrara, Anthony

Lorenz Kathleen

Maucione, Riccardo

McCaffrey, Terrance

Natoli, Jessica

Sebilia, Lisa

Sestilio, Jane

Suttora , Kara

Venezia, Linda

Yasneski, Sandra

4. Approve the following staff members as Belleville Middle School Intramural Sports Coaches/

Substitutes (Paid through SIP Budget, $39.00 per hour as per the 2015-2018 Belleville Education

Association Guide, 2 hours per week):

Bido, Kujtim

Capalbo, Frank

Cruz, Jennifer

DeFlorio, Joseph

Dinapoli, Neal

Ferrara , Anthony

Giangrande, Daniel

Kondel, John

McCaffrey, Terrance

Muraglia, Joseph

Pontoriero, Joseph

Terranova, Christopher

Veniero, Amanda

5. Approve the following staff members as SIP Team Leaders at the Middle School for the 2017-2018

school year, (Paid through SIP Budget, $39.00 per hour as per the 2015-2018 Belleville Education

Association Guide):

Ayala, Peter

Benkert, Laura

Bido, Kujtim

Campione, Nicholas

DeFlorio, Joseph

Fazio, Lauren

Ferraiolo, ToniAnn

Ferrara, Anthony

Giachetti, Charles

Haefeli , Patricia

Kucko, Diana

Marcinek, Elizabeth

McCaffrey, Terrance

Pagano , Jacqueline

Patel, Shital


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Schuyler, Mark

Sebilia, Lisa

Sestilio, Jane

Suttora, Kara

Velazquez, Peter

6. Accept the resignation of Karla Poveda, Lunchroom/Playground Monitor, School Five, effective

September 21, 2017. (Position Control # 09-00-LA/ceu, Job Code, 9400)

7. Confirm the appointment of Kifah Ghanim to the position of Part-Time Special Education

Paraprofessional, School Seven, at a stipend of $14.00 per hour, Step 1, of the 2015-2018

Belleville Aides and Bus Drivers’ Guide, effective November 1, 2017 through June 22, 2018.

(Position Control #70-07-33/brd, Job Code, 9101S)

8. Confirm the appointment of Karla Poveda to the position of Part-Time Special Education

Paraprofessional, School Seven, at a stipend of $14.00 per hour, Step 1, of the 2015-2018

Belleville Aides and Bus Drivers’ Guide, effective October 31, 2017 through June 22, 2018.

(Position Control #70-07-33/bxr, Job Code, 9101S)

9. Amend resolution A37 from the October 30, 2017 Board of Education meeting to read as follows:

Approve the appointment of Brian Antab to the position of Teacher of Students with Disabilities,

Middle School, at a prorated salary of $44,495, BA, Step 1, of the 2015-2018 Belleville Education

Association Guide, Start Date to Be Determined effective December 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018.

(Position Control # 40-11-12/bxa. Job Code, 2405S)

10. Approve the following additional staff members for the Belleville School’s Before/After-School

Tutoring Program for the 2017-2018 School Year, commencing November 21, 2017 through

June 22, 2018, AM Session –7:30 AM – 8:30 AM, PM Session – 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM (Paid

under Title 1 – School Wide Funding, $39.00 per hour as per the 2015-2018 Belleville Education

Association Guide):

Employee Name Location

Ackerman, David School Three

Cotugno, Lida School Three

DiGiovanni, Suzanne School Three

O’Mara, Taryn School Three

Berardesco, Kelly School Seven

Puglia, Stephen School Seven

Steinwandtner, Cara School Seven

Gabrielle, Lisa School Eight

Mendez, Elaine School Eight

Morella, Anna School Eight


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11. Confirm the following Lunchroom/Playground Monitor at a salary of $14.00/hour, no benefits,

commencing November 13, 2017 (Position Control # 09-00-LA/cgd, Job Code, 9400):

Employee Name Location

Bowers, Doreen School Nine

12. Accept the resignation of Mona Elsayed, Paraprofessional, Middle School, effective December 1,

2017. (Position Control # 70-11-33/ayo, Job Code, 9101S)

13. Approve the “Operation Smile Club” in Belleville High School to raise awareness and funds for

children all over the world who suffer from open or cleft palates and lip or burn disfigurement.

14. Approve the following volunteer as “Operation Smile Club” advisor:

Calhoun, Maria

15. Approve the revised ScIP Team Members for the 2017-2018 School Year for School Four.

Compensation $200.00 per member as per the 2015-2018 Belleville Education Association Guide:

Takhim, Ayse

16. Accept the resignation of Yahne K. Sneed, Paraprofessional, School Seven, effective November 14,

2017. (Position Control # 70-07-33/axq, Job Code, 9101S)

17. Approve the following Volunteer Coach appointment for the 2017-2018 school year:

Kerri Bongo – Girls Basketball Coach

18. Approve the following Head Coach appointment for the 2017-2018 school year (stipends as per

2015- 2018 Belleville Education Association Contract):

Gerard Fabiano Middle School Co-Ed Volleyball Step 2 $5,616

19. Approve the following Student Teaching Assignment for the 2017-2018 school year:

Last Name First Name School Mentor Dates

Russell Ja'lyn Eight John Resciniti 1/18/2018 - 5/3/2018

20. Accept the resignation of Denny Lozada, Lunchroom/Playground Monitor, School Nine, effective

October 21, 2017. (Position Control # 09-00-LA/cew, Job Code, 9400)

21. Accept the resignation of Elisa Rivera, Lunchroom/Playground Monitor, School Seven, effective

November 2, 2017. (Position Control # 09-00-LA/cfi, Job Code, 9400)

Chapman, Morgan

Lambrugo, Roseanne

Metz, Paula


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22. Approve the appointment of Stephanie Encarnacion to the position of 10-Month Secretary, School

Three, at a pro-rated salary of $27,831 Step 1, of the 2015-2019 Belleville Schools Office Personnel

Association Guide, commencing January 1, 2018 through June 30, 2018. (Position Control # & Job

Code TBD) 23. Approve the appointment of Robert Kohn to the position of Teacher of Mathematics, Middle

School, at a pro-rated salary of $45,459 BA, Step 2, of the 2015-2018 Belleville Education Association

Guide, commencing December 7, 2017 through June 30, 2018. (Pending Drug Screening/Criminal

History Review) (Position Control # & Job Code, TBD)

24. Approve the following Middle School Teachers to teach an additional 6th period of Mathematics from

November 21, 2017 to December 6, 2017, to be compensated an additional twenty percent or 1/5 of

their existing salaries, pro-rated, as per the 2015-2018 Belleville Education Association Guide:

Capalbo, Frank

Colli, Thomas

Fassnacht, Jennifer

Mignone, Michael

Varricchio, Maryann

B. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION: N/A

C. BOARD ACTION/BOARD POLICY:

Moved by Ms. Dolan, seconded by Mr. Grolimond, the Board passed resolutions C1-C11, C14-C18,

C20-24 by a roll call vote of 7-0 with Ms. Lopez voting no on C3, HIB # 17/18-020-01 and Ms. Lopez

and Mr. Sheldon voting no on C3, HIB # 17/18-020-09. Resolution C13 was removed from the agenda.

Moved by Mr. Grolimond, seconded by Mr. Barrera, the Board passed resolution C12 by a roll call

vote of 5-2 with Ms. Dolan and Mr. Sheldon voting no.

Moved by Mr. Grolimond, seconded by Mr. Barrera, the Board passed resolution C19 by a roll call

vote of 7-0.



1. Approve the following Field trips:

Metropolitan Museum of

Art

NYC

(Art of Asia, Africa,

Greece)

BHS

December 1, 2017

BHS Students

DeFlorio

Montclair State University

Montclair

(see the world from global

prospective)

BMS

December 1, 2017

BMS Students

Caramagna


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Metropolitan Opera House

NYC

(Opera Performance)

BHS

December 4, 2017

BHS Students

Lombardi

William Paterson

University-Shea Center

Wayne

(Describe character in a

play)

Five

December 4, 2017

#5 Students

Pagano

AMC Clifton Commons

Clifton

(Wonder-Bullying)

Four

December 6, 2017

#4 Students

Palmerezzi

Notre Dame High School

Lawrenceville

(Mock trial competition)

BHS

December 8, 2017

BHS Students

Ross

Montclair Art Museum

Montclair

(American Indian Exhibit)

BMS

December 15, 2017

BMS Students

Sestilio

Medieval Times

Lyndhurst

(Experience a live

medieval feast)

BHS

December 15, 2017

BHS Students

Lewandowski

The Colisters Castle

NYC

(Analyze World History)

BHS

December 18, 2017

BHS Students

Klotzkin

Caldwell University

Caldwell

(ECPO youth conference)

BMS/BHS

December 20, 2017

BMS Students

BHS Students

Correnti

Belleville Public Library

Belleville

(Learn about resources)

Five

January 9, 2018

#5 Students

Boscaino

Paterson Museum

Paterson

(Industrial Revolution)

BHS

January 10, 2018

BHS Students

Klotzkin

Belleville Public Library

Belleville

(Learn research tools)

Five

January 11, 2018

#5 Students

Falzo

Harry Connick Jr

New York

(TV Production)

BHS

January 11, 2018

BHS Students

Sheridan

Thomas Edison National

Park

West Orange

(Analyze Edisons

Inventions)

BHS

February 2, 2018

BHS Students

Klotzkin

2. Approve the 2017-2018 Nursing Services Plan.


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3. BE IT RESOLVED: that the Belleville Board of Education does hereby affirm the Superintendent’s

Decision on Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying cases, as reviewed by the HIB Committee:

17/18-025-01, 17/18-020-01, 17/18-020-02, 17/18-020-03, 17/18-020-04, 17/18-020-06, 17/18-090-

01, 17/18-090-02, 17/18-020-09.

4. Approve the October 2017 Fire/Security Drill reports.

5. Approve the following Middle School SGO events:

November 14, 2017 Elections for Student Government Offices

November 28, 2017 Food donation for Thanksgiving

December 6, 2017 Cookies for Courage, students bake cookies

and distribute them to the EMT, Police and

Firefighters.

December 18, 2017 Collecting toys for Toys for Tots

December 21, 2017 Bake Sale

January 18, 2018

January 25, 2018

Reading to students in School #8

National Mentoring Month

February 5, 2018

February 14, 2018

February 27, 2018

Valentine’s Day Carnation Flower Sale

March 1, 2018

March 6, 2018

Lip Synch Contest

April 2018

Backpacks for Love/ National Volunteer

Month

May 2018

Mental Health Awareness Month/ Stigma

Free School/Teacher Appreciation

May 4, 2018 Bake Sale

June 13, 2018 Party For Student Government

6. Approve the 2017-2018 Superintendent Goals Action Plan Cycle 1 Update (November 2017).

7. Approve the following High School events.

December 1, 2017 Class of 2021 T-Shirt Fundraiser.

All proceeds will go to the Class 2021

December 1, 2017 Class of 2021 Candy Sleigh Fundraiser


December 3, 2017 HSA Dress Down Day

$3.00 students/ $5 Staff

December 4, 2017 Class of 2021 Holiday Ornament Grams



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8. Approve the donation of 18 food baskets from the Cheer Me Up Foundation, founded by IMAC

Insurance.

9. Approve the QSAC (District Improvement Plan) for the 2017-2018 School Year.

10. Approve/Confirm the Belleville High School (GradPoint) Grade/Credit Recovery program,

estimated total cost $10,500 from November 2017 through June 2018.

11. Approve the October Code Blue Drills.

12. Approve the Agreement on Establishing Sister-School Partnership between Sheng Da International

at Ningbo University in China and the Belleville Public School District. (exchange program

administrators/teachers).

13. Approve the submission of the M-1, Comprehensive Maintenance Plan report to the Essex County

Superintendent’s office.

14. Approve the participation of student choirs from the Belleville Public School District to perform at

Clara Maass Medical Center's 25th Anniversary Holiday Tree Lighting, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa

Celebration on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at 4:00 pm.

15. Confirm the following Professional Days for the 2017-2018 school year:

Name Date Dept/Bldg Event Location Fee Travel

Hotel

Paid By Sub Day

L. Demikoff 11/13/2017 School #7 CAR Pilot

Schools

Monroe N/A N/A N/A No 1

K. Tuttle 11/13/2017 High

School

CAR Pilot

Schools

Monroe N/A N/A N/A Yes 1

P. Blodnik 11/13/2017 High

School

CAR Pilot

Schools

Monroe N/A N/A N/A Yes 1

M. Ciardi

11/17/2017 School #7 CPR Training Belleville N/A N/A N/A Yes ½

S.Greco

11/17/2017 Nine Heartsaver Course Belleville N/A N/A N/A Yes 1

16. Approve the following Professional Days for the 2017-2018 school year:

Name Date Dept/

Bldg

Event Location Fee Travel

Hotel

Paid By Sub Days

A. Amabile-

Chipelo

11/21/2017 Middle

School

Reading and

Writing CSIT

East Orange N/A N/A N/A Yes 1

M. Presha 11/22/2017 Special

Services

Transition From

High School To

Adulthood

Little Falls N/A N/A N/A No ½

A.Joyce 11/30/2017 Special

Services

Speech

Pathologists

Conference

New Brunswick $259.00 N/A Title II No 1

E.Spirito 12/1/2017 Special

Services

Anxiety,

Depression and

Suicide

Ridgewood N/A $11.49 Title II No 1


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M.Harnett 12/1/2017 Special

Services

Anxiety,

Depression and

Suicide

Ridgewood N/A N/A N/A No 1

J.Flynn 12/1/2017 Student

Services

Ramapo

Counselor

Luncheon

Mahwah N/A N/A N/A No 1

D.Nieradka 12/1/2017 Seven ESL Bilingual

Conference

Wayne $135.00 N/A Title II No 1

J. Coffaro 12/5/2017 High

School

Structural

Learning

Experience

Paramus

N/A

N/A

N/A

Yes

1

R. Kline 12/5/2017 Special

Services

Structural

Learning

Experience

Paramus

N/A

N/A

N/A

No

1

S.Piano 12/1/2017 Five ESL Bilingual

Conference

Wayne $135.00 N/A Title II No 1

L.Gammaro 12/6/2017 High

School

NJCFE Financial

Symposium

Branchburg N/A $24.18 Title II Yes 1

S.Herman 12/6/2017 High

School

NJCFE Financial

Symposium

Branchburg N/A $24.28 Title II Yes 1

V.Marullo 12/7/2017 Student

Services

Suicide Prevention

Conference

Piscataway $69.00 N/A Title II No 1

A.Veniero 12/7/2017 Student

Services

Suicide Prevention

Conference


J.Holzman 12/7/2017 Student

Services

Suicide Prevention

Conference


R.Laxamana 12/8/2017 High

School

DLM Training Belleville N/A N/A N/A Yes 1

C.Pagano 12/8/2017 Seven DLM Training Belleville N/A N/A N/A Yes ½

K.Suttora 12/8/2017 Middle

School

DLM Training Belleville N/A N/A N/A Yes ½

S.Stevenson 12/11/2017 Seven Next Generation

Science Standards

New Brunswick $249.00 N/A Title II Yes 1

T.Ryjouk 12/15/2017 High

School

Developing

Mathematical

Thinking

New Brunswick $205.00 $20.96 Title II Yes 1

C.Fennelly 1/8/2018 Seven Strategies To

Increase The

Effectiveness of

School Library

West Orange $249.00 N/A Title II Yes 1

K.Tuttle 1/9/2018

1/10/2018

High

School

Next Generation

Science Standard

New Brunswick $645.00 N/A Title II Yes 2

V.Marullo 1/9/2018 Student

Services

Improve Behavior

Increase Learning

West Orange $249.00 N/A Title II No 1

J.Corino 1/10/2018 Three Strengthen Your

Guided Math

West Orange $229.00 $7.44 Title II Yes 1

A.Cheney 1/10/2018 Three Strengthen Your

Guided Math


C.O’Mara 1/10/2018 Three Strengthen Your

Guided Math


C.Amato 1/10/2018 Three Strengthen Your

Guided Math

West Orange $229.00 $7.44 Title II No 1

S.Cozzarelli 1/24/2018 Nine Enhance Effective

Medical

Emergency

Response

West Orange $295.00 N/A Title II Yes 1

R.Kline 1/30/2018 Special

Services

Extended School

Year Legal Issues

Monroe N/A N/A N/A No 1

P.Haefeli 3/16/2018 Middle

School

Spotlight On

Contemporary

Antisemitism

Montclair N/A N/A N/A Yes 1


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T.Ferraiolo 3/16/2018 Middle

School

Spotlight On

Contemporary

Antisemitism

Montclair N/A N/A N/A Yes 1

D.Nieradka 5/18/2018 Seven Judy Freeman’s

Winners

Workshop

Whippany $209.00 N/A Title II No 1

C.Fennelly 5/18/2018 Seven Judy Freeman’s

Winners

Workshop

Whippany $209.00 N/A Title II Yes 1

17. Approve the Residency Compliance Report for the period of October 24, 2017 through present.

23 Residency Investigations:

8 transferred out, after investigation revealed they moved out of Belleville.

15 were confirmed that they were still presently residing in Belleville.

40 Audits: Including Charter School Students:

3 students found to no longer be living in Belleville.

37 students were confirmed.

18. Approve the following School #3 Fundraising activity.

“Save it or Shave It” Go Fund Me Event- November 21, 2017 – December 21, 2017 – All monies

raised will go towards laying down rubber tiles in the Kindergarten playground.

19. RESOLUTION TO RENAME THE HIGH SCHOOL WEIGHT ROOM

WHEREAS, the Belleville Board of Education seeks to recognize RICHARD RUFFALO and

WHEREAS, the Belleville Board of Education wishes to memorialize the accomplishments and

talents of RICHARD RUFFALO and HIS SERVICE and

WHEREAS, the Belleville Board of Education resolves to name the High School Weight Room in

recognition of RICHARD RUFFALO and the Board’s admiration and respect of this truly

remarkable individual; and

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

the High School Weight Room the RICHARD RUFFALO WEIGHT ROOM effective immediately.

20. Approve the disposal of outdated textbooks as follows:

320 Algebra I Glencoe/McGraw Hill 2008

360 Modern Biology Holt, Rinehart & Winston 2008

21. Approve the submission of the QSAC Statement of Assurance (SOA) for the 2017-2018 school

year.

22. Approve the following Middle School National Junior Honor Society activities:

December 14, 2017- Bake Sale/Rose Sale

December 20, 2017 – Bake Sale/ Rose Sale


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23. Approve the following School #8 Dress Down Days:

Dates Cost

December 21, 2017

February 14, 2018

$3.00 students/$5.00 staff

24. Approve the “100,000 Thank Yous” Program run by Lt. Castellano and David Rubin.

D. PURCHASING & BUSINESS SERVICES: Moved by Mr. Grolimond, seconded by Mr. Barrera, the Board passed resolution D1 by a roll call

vote of 7-0.



1. Approve the sale of 54 Passenger School Bus #67, 2004, and 16 Passenger with wheelchair lift School

Bus #63, 2002.

E. FINANCE:

Moved by Ms. Dolan, seconded by Mr. Grolimond, the Board passed resolutions E1-E8 by a roll call

vote of 7-0 with Mr. Graziano taking no part on payroll related checks of resolution E2 and with Mr.

Grolimond and Mr. Sheldon voting no on check #072152 of resolution E2.



1. Approve the Appropriation Transfers and Budget Amendments from October 1, 2017 through

October 31, 2017.

2. Approve payment of the List of Bills dated November 20, 2017 after the list has been approved by a

majority of the members of the Board.

3. Approve the Workers Compensation Claim List for October 16, 2017 through November 13, 2017 in

the amount of $ 7994.39.

4. RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF

BELLEVILLE IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY AUTHORIZING

THE REIMBURSEMENT OF COSTS IN A THE CONNECTION WITH A

PROJECT APPROVED BY THE VOTERS AT THE ANNUAL SCHOOL

DISTRICT ELECTION HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2017

WHEREAS, the Board of Education of the Township of Belleville in the County of Essex, New

Jersey (the "Board") at the annual election (the “Election”) held November7 2017, received

approval from the voters to undertake various school projects (collectively, the “Project”) as set

forth in the proposal submitted at the Election; and


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WHEREAS, the Board intends to finance the Project with tax-exempt school bonds and/or notes

(the “Obligations”) but may pay for certain costs of the Project (the "Project Costs") prior to the

issuance of the Obligations; and

WHEREAS, the Board desires to preserve its right to treat an allocation of proceeds of the

Obligations to the reimbursement of Project Costs paid prior to the issuance of the Obligations as an

expenditure for such Project Costs to be reimbursed for purposes of Sections 103 and 141 through

150, inclusive, of the Internal Revenue Code of 196, as amended (the “Code”).

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Township of

Belleville in the County of Essex, New Jersey as follows:

Section 1. The Board reasonably expects to reimburse its expenditure of Project Costs paid prior to

the issuance of the Obligations with proceeds of the Obligations.

Section 2. This resolution is intended to be and hereby is a declaration of the Board's official intent

to reimburse the expenditure of Project Costs paid prior to the issuance of the Obligations with the

proceeds of the Obligations, in accordance with Treasury Regulations §150-2.

Section 3. The maximum principal amount of the Obligations expected to be issued to finance the

Project is $10,000,000.

Section 4. The Project Costs to be reimbursed with the proceeds of the Obligations will be "capital

expenditures" in accordance with the meaning of Section 150 of the Code.

Section 5. No reimbursement allocation will employ an "abusive arbitrage device" under Treasury

Regulations §1.148-10 to avoid the arbitrage restrictions or to avoid the restrictions under Sections

142 through 147, inclusive, of the Code. The proceeds of the Obligations used to reimburse the

Board for Project Costs, or funds corresponding to such amounts, will not be used in a manner that

results in the creation of "replacement proceeds", including "sinking funds", "pledged funds" or

funds subject to a "negative pledge" (as such terms are defined in Treasury Regulations §1.148-1),

of the Obligations or another issue of debt obligations of the Board, other than amounts deposited

into a "bona fide debt service fund" (as defined in Treasury Regulations §1.148-1).

Section 6. All reimbursement allocations will occur not later than 18 months after the later of (i)

the date the expenditure from a source other than the Obligations is paid, or (ii) the date the Project

is "placed in service" (within the meaning of Treasury Regulations §1.150-2) or abandoned, but in

no event more than 3 years after the expenditure is paid.

Section 7. This resolution shall take effect immediately.

5. Approve the Secretary’s Financial Report for the month of OCTOBER 2017 and the certifications as

required by N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.12, and that it be appended to and made part of the minutes of this

meeting.

6. Approve the Treasurer’s Financial Report for the month of OCTOBER 2017, and that it be appended

and made part of the minutes of this meeting.


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7. Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11©4, the Board of Education Secretary certifies that as of OCTOBER

31, 2017, after review of the District’s monthly financial reports major accounts have not been over

expended as required by N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(b)

8. Approve the cancelling of the outstanding checks in the Custodial Account totaling $657.80:

Check #069274 $350.00

Check #070618 $140.00

Check #070619 $167.80

Moved by Ms. Dolan, seconded by Mr. Grolimond, to open Public Participation.

Remarks by Citizens – ANY ITEM (Public Participation Session 2):

Vincent Frantantoni: What is the penalty on School #7 façade for late completion? Contract says they will

be fined $1,000 be day. (Mr. Paladino: Haven’t heard back from DiCara Rubino yet.) Hopefully by next

meeting. Not happy about NJRVC. Our district was rated one of the highest in the state for paying attorney

fees. Hope that state referendum money will be spent frugally, not on higher salaries.

Michael Mignone: Celebrate Joanne DeFlorio and the wonderful things that our teachers are doing. Taking

great pride in our community. Hosted “Just a Party” table, meet and greet; hosted “Back to School” nights

with give-a-ways for parents. Sponsored a table at the “Hispanic Heritage Festival. Cleaned and painted

characters on wall in Clara Maass. Joe DeFlorio hosted FAST an oncourse workshop to teach parents how

to use oncourse. Culinary Arts had baked goods at all events. B Vote committee, voice of teachers in the

election. Awarded grant for just under $10,000, money spent on equipment. Will have table at Conference

in Atlantic City to showcase their accomplishments. Thank you to all!

Attilio Jerry DelGuercio: Went on tour of schools. Mr. Henry and the maintenance department do an

excellent job. Congratulations to Mr. Sheldon. He also services on the towns zoning board. Couldn’t get a

better person.

Moved by Mr. Grolimond, seconded by Mr. Barrera, to close Public Participation

Items, Remarks and Committee Reports to be presented by Board Members.

Mr. Sheldon: Thank you for trusting him to become a member of the BOE. His door is always open if you

have any concerns. No one will ever be able to fill Ralph’s shoes but will do his best to carry on his work.

Would like to have bill list put on website. Good faith effort. Assured Mr. Frantantoni that he will be on top

of domicile investigator. Mr. Henry and his team members do a remarkable job. They are a great credit to

the community. Keep schools in top shape. Donorschoice.org, recommends Belleville teachers take

advantage of website. Thank you all for support. He is a man of his word.

Mr. Graziano: Thank you for voting for referendum. Technology Committee: looking at all printer and

copier contracts. Looking to save money. Athletic Committee: Fall 2017 sports team’s final records:

Boys Soccer Varsity 13-6-1 2017 SEC Colonial Division Champions

JV 4-4-2

Freshman 1-11

Girls Soccer Varsity 13-5 2017 SEC Colonial Division Champions

JV 1-5

Boys Cross Country 2-7

Girls Cross Country 8-2


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Girls Volleyball Varsity 7-19

JV 11-9

Freshman 1-11

Football Varsity 1-9

JV 0-7

Freshman 1-11

Girls Tennis Varsity 8-9

JV 3-8

The cheerleading team won the Meadowlands Starz Competition earning both first place and an overall

high score across all divisions which included 12 teams.

Mr. Grolimond: Congratulations to Michael Sheldon and Erika Jacho. Congratulations to poetry winners.

Ms. Lopez: Congratulations and welcome to Michael Sheldon and Erika Jacho. Congratulations to students

on earning awards. Commend teachers for their hard work as well. Finance Committee meeting: working

towards putting financials on website. Very impressed with Mr. Kline and his knowledge and commitment

to Specil Education. Met with Mr. David Rubin, very impressed with Mr. Rubin and his persistence.

Special Education had 129 students out of district, now down to 76.

Mr. Barrera: Thank you to teachers, have great educators in district who co-parent our students. Thank you

to Mr. Henry for doing such a great job. Thank you for passing the referendum. Wish everyone a very

happy thanksgiving.

Mrs. Lamparello: Welcome Mr. Sheldon. Weight room being dedicated date to be announced. December

1st is the tree lighting in front of High School. Great to see teachers receiving awards.

Moved by Ms. Dolan, seconded by Mr. Barrera, the Board passed the following resolution.

Adjournment at 8:25 p.m.

RESOLVED, That the Board of Education adjourn its meeting to meet in closed session now, and

at 5:00 PM, on Monday, December 18, 2017 at Belleville High School, 100 Passaic Avenue, to

discuss matters that may be discussed in private in accordance with Chapter 231, Laws of 1975;

more specifically, the discussion of personnel, staff evaluations, pending litigation, and

negotiations. The results of these discussions will be acted upon at the next regularly scheduled

business meeting of the Board, or as soon as feasible and/or practicable thereafter.

_____________________________ Matthew J. Paladino

Acting Board Secretary/ Business Administrator


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October, 2017 Students of the Month

School Three

PK- Xavier Figueroa

PK- Mateo Shinn

PK-Angelis Cotto

AK-Xavier Sandarini

K-Isabella Benitez

K-Alex Calle

1-Gredmary Sinchire

1-Lukas Carlos

2-Mykael Ramirez

2-Alyssa Torres

3-Dabrian DeFreites

3-Ayesha Baksh

4-Christian Eda

4-Kyle Twomey

5-Anthony Parapi

5-Kelly Guaman

5-Brandon Alvarez

5-Madison Pereira

School Four

PK am-Isabella Garcia-

Interiano

PK pm-Alia Bustamante

PK-Dominic Porcaro

K-Kevin Fernandez

K-Chenaniah Enderes

K-Sergio Silba

1-Anaeviah Brachter

1-Christopher Lozada

1-Jude Lapitan

2-Jeidy Bunay

2-Daniela Mejia

2-Marcus Jerez

3-Haley Rivera

3-Enrique Castro

4-Josue Fermin

4-Hao Nguyen

5-Samantha Jara

5-Joshua Coliolio

School Five

K-Julian Ayaso

K-William Alvarez

1-Xavier Reese

1-Heather Rosas

1-Ava Tortorello

2-Noureddine Houssam

2-Ryan Alejandro

2-Elia Porcaro

3-Evalys Franco

3-Samantha Demata

4-Madison Todd

4-Janelle Victorio

4-Ashley Moreira

5-Jessica Zheng

5-Gregory Huffman

5-Angelyka Hernandez

5-Mark Biancolillo

5-Ashley Singh

School Seven

PK-Mason Smith

PK-Ava-Elyse Estrada

PK-Andrew Anuscavage

K-Mia Marando

K-Jailee Burgos

1-Mia Perez

1-Justin Rios

1-Domonic Mandato

1-Jiryus Hall

1-Jordan Ramos

2-Daniel Apuy

2-Melany Cardoza

3-Justin Serrano

3-Moeed Mir

4-Jayden Moreno

4-Rodolfo Candelara

4-Angelina Bruzi

4-Gabriella Sierra

5-Mithurjan Gopalan

5-Adam Gad

5-Karen Sourial

5-Emma Politz

5-Chayla Murdock

School Eight

K-Ashanely Batista-

Ramos

K-Matthew Celi

K-Ahmir Hunt

K-Jeyden Nieves

1-Iris Abady

1-Jeremy Estrada

1-Nicholas Tirado

2-Olivia Carey

2-Jayson Valentine

2-Darwin Vargas

3-Ariana Castrillon

3-Anthony McKinney

3-Michael Rivera

4-Caitlin Celi

4-Azhael Serrano-Agron

4-Dominick Turzani

5-Britney Aquino-Luna

5-Aiden Carasquillo

5-Steve Tapia

School Nine

K-Tory Thomas

1-Timothy Fontanez

2-Daniel Mejia Arias

3-Thiffanie Castro

4-Sarah Torres

5-Justice Smith-Velez

School Ten

K-Isabel Martinez

1-Mateo Vargas

1-Kathleen Fernandez

2-Valerie Banks

3-Isabella Lelinho

4-Kalib Laquindanum

4-Joshua Garcia

5-Jessie Davies

Middle School

6-Caitlin Lafita

6-Joshua Nodong

6-Madison Nemec

7-Yanelly Gonzalez

7-Christopher Walker

7-Matthew Aguirre

8-Kevin Guarquila

8-Alex Naissant

8-Katie Carballo

High School

9th Grade- Gabriela Perez

10th Grade- Ashley Colon

11th Grade – Melanie Montalvo

12th Grade- Justin Alfieri


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