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West New York Board of Education

Work Session/Business Meeting Minutes May 18, 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 6:07 P.M. the meeting was called to order.

At 6:07 pm. the auditorium was called to order and the meeting officially began with the Board President leading the flag salute and Pledge of Allegiance.

II. FLAG SALUTE

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

III. ROLL CALL

Trustee Acosta Present Trustee Castañeda Present Trustee Cheng Present Vice President Gonzalez Present Trustee Mejia Present Trustee Portillo Present Trustee Rodas Present President Parkinson Present

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, Esq., 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

Official Minutes May 18, 2016

V. COMMUNICATIONS

1. First reading of the following bylaws, policies and procedure:

Bylaws

1. 0000.01 Ad

Adoption Resolution 2. 0155

B dBoard Committees

Policies 1. 5511 Dress and Grooming 2. 8500 Food Services

2. Filling of Vacant Board Member Seats

VI. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

1. MHS Awarded Bronze Medal by U.S. News and World Report 2. MHS Spring Band Concert - Michael Godett 3. Performing Arts Acting Academy - Beth Baur 4. Performing Arts Dance Academy - Zakiya Atkinson 5. Creative Pathways - Julio Reyna 6. Coding Presentation 7. Flipped Classroom Presentation 8. 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 – (8,492)

Trustee Cheng made a motion to change the order of the public meeting, placing public discussion session ahead of the executive session in the meeting.

Motion by Matthew Cheng

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

Trustee Ayes Nays Abstain Absent Trustee Acosta Trustee Castañeda Trustee Cheng Vice President Gonzalez Trustee Mejia Trustee Portillo Trustee Rodas President Parkinson


Public comments on Matters of general concern:

Approximately 12 audiece members made public comments mainly aimed at encouraging the board to conclude teacher union negotiations and expand scope of cost cutting measures to include vendors. Mr. Austin, Business Administrator remarked at conclusion of public session that the District has taken several steps to make the vendor selection process more efficient and cost conscious, including aligning the vendor selection cycle to match the fiscal school year which saved money and decreased interruptions associated with switching vendors mid-year, and the district also conducted 2.5 times more competitive solicitations this year than were conducted last year.

Executive Session Notice:

7. 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 p r i v a t e discussion since it deals with specific exceptions contained in N.J.S.A. 10:4-12:

Matters of Personnel – Affecting current or prospective employees Matters of Litigation – Union and Vendor Contract Negotiations Other Matters as rendered confidential by law – Board Candidate Selection

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.

Motion to recess to Executive Session at 7:12 p.m.




Executive Session Discussion:

Matters of Personnel – Affecting current or prospective employees Matters of Litigation – Union and Vendor Contract Negotiations Other Matters as rendered confidential by law – Board Candidate Selection

Motion to adjourn the Executive Session and reconvene in Public Session at 9:15 p.m.



Trustee Rodas rejoined the meeting at 9:23 p.m.

VIII. REVIEW AGENDA RESOLUTIONS

ANNUAL MOTIONS A1 Board adopts Public School Curriculum A2 Five Year Curriculum Revision Plan A3 Board adopts Public School Textbooks A4 Board adopts Non-Public School Textbooks A5 Adopt Official Newspapers A6 Approve Line Item Transfers A7 Approve Depository of School Monies A8 Approve Tax Shelter Annuity Companies/Brokers A9 Approve Chart of Accounts A10 Approve Implementation of Affirmative Action Grievance Procedures A11 Affirmative Action Program A12 Appointment of Affirmative Action Officer according to P.L. 1975, c.127 A13 Appointment of District 504 Committee Officer A14 Appointment of ADA Officer A15 Authorization to award contracts up to bid threshold and set quote threshold at 15% of bid threshold amount A16 Appoint Substance Awareness Coordinator A17 Open Public Meetings Act (Annual Meeting Dates) A18 Appointment of PACO (Purchasing Agent Compliance Officer for Affirmative Action) A19 Appointment of Asbestos Management Officer/PEOSHA Officer A20 Appointment of District Safety & Health Designee Re-adoption of Safety and Security Plan


A21 Appointment of District Indoor Air Quality Designee A22 Approval of Payment of Bills between Board Meetings A23 Approval of State Contract Purchasing/Vendors A24 Appointment of District Integrated Pest Management Coordinator A25 Appointment of Right to Know Officer A26 Approve Travel Limitation for Regular Business Travel (up to $1,500) A27 Appoint Custodian of Records (OPRA) A28 Establish Photocopy Fees (OPRA) A29 Emergency Management Procedures A30 Adopt Substitute Pay for the Following Year A31 Approve Superintendent to take action between board meetings for retroactive approval by the Board of Education A32 Approve Tax Levy Payment Schedule A33 Approve Participation in NJSIAA A34 Approve agreement with Hudson County Schools of Technology A35 Educational Stability Coordinator A36 Appointment of Anti Bullying Coordinator A37 Appointment of Chemical Hygiene Officer A38 Working Papers Issuing Officer A39 Conscientious Employee Protection Act Contact Person A40 Homeless Liaison

A41 Liaison for Missing/Abused Children

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 NCLB Grant - Employee salary charge to grant 1.6 Donations 1.7 Sale of Used School Bus #11 1.8 Appoint Professional Services - Attorney - General Counsel 1.9 Appoint Professional Services - Attorney - Workers' Compensation 1.10 Appoint Professional Services - Auditor 1.11 Appoint Professional Services - Fixed Asset Appraisal 1.12 Appoint Professional Services - OT | PT 1.13 Appoint Professional Services - School Psychiatrist 1.14 Contract Award - Printing Services WITHDRAWN BY SUPERINTENDENT 1.15 Contract Award - Summer Cleaning 1.16 Contract Renewal - Food Services (2nd renewal, contract year 3) 1.17 Borrow Funds 1.18 Purchasing Cooperatives - contract consideration 1.19 Contract Award – Memorial High School / Annex B Laboratory Alterations (Bid No. 05-60)

CURRICULUM

2.1 Fieldtrips 2.2 Fundraisers 2.3 Travel Expense 2.4 Speakers 2.5 Educere 2.6 Preschool Classroom Visits to Kindergarten 2.7 Preschool Parenting Classes


2.8 ECS Plant Based Diet Workshop 2.9 Early Childhood Garden Committee 2.10 Action for Healthy Kids Grant – Alternative Breakfast Program Submission 2.11 Game On Grant - MHS 2.12 Crisis De-Escalation Grant - MS 2.13 Fresh Fruit & Vegetables Grant Application 2.14 Clubs 2.15 My Learning Plan/Frontline 2.16 Stronge Administrator Leader Evaluation System 2.17 Stronge Principal/Vice Principal and Assistant Principal Leader Evaluation System 2.18 Paraprofessional Evaluation System 2.19 ESEA Accountability Action Plan Statement of Assurance Submission 2.20 Perkins Secondary Application for Fiscal Year 2016-2017 2.21 Mentor Program Plan 2015-2016 Submission 2.22 District Professional Development Plan 2015-2016 Fieldtrips

OPERATIONS

3.2 Request for Use of Facilities 3.2 Requests for Transportation 3.3 School Uniform Report

SPECIAL SERVICES

4.1 Transportation and Placements 2015-2016 SY 4.2 HIB-ITP Reports 4.3 Naples Placement 4.4 Individual School Self-Assessment Submission 4.5 Extraordinary Aide Applications and Submission 4.6 The Bilingual Child Study Team 4.7 ASL Interpreter Referral Services 4.8 Starlight Homecare Agency, Inc. 4.9 Bayada Nursing Services

LEGAL

5.1 Next Board Meeting 5.2 Second Reading / Adoption of Bylaw #0164 5.3 West New York Supervisors' Association Contract 5.4 Involuntary Disability Retirement Z.P.

PERSONNEL

6.1 Resignation 6.2 Resignations/Retirements 6.3 New Hire Certificated 6.4 Home Instruction 6.5 Resignation Intramural position 6.6 Resignation Intramural position 6.7 Child Study Team Summer Testing 6.8 Special Education Extended School Year Program 6.9 Beam Summer Program 6.10 Project J.U.M.P. Summer Readiness Program


6.11 Summer Enrichment Program 6.12 FMLA 6.13 Transfers 6.14 Revised School Calendar 6.15 School Calendar WITHDRAWN BY SUPERINTENDENT 6.16 Board Calendar WITHDRAWN BY SUPERINTENDENT 6.17 Substitute Bus Drivers 6.18 Substitute Teachers

ANNUAL MOTIONS

A1 Board adopts Public School Curriculum

RESOLVED, that this Board of Education approves a curriculum for all grades from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 for all subjects including all State mandated programs and services, said curriculum having been determined to contain appropriate alignment to the NJ CCCS and the common cores, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Education directs the Superintendent of Schools to implement the curriculum as adopted by this Board of Education for the 2016-2017 school year:

A2 Five Year Curriculum Revision Plan

Subject Date Revised Subject Date

Revised

Art 2014 Language Arts/Writing Curriculum (2 addendums) 2014

Mathematics K-2 2014 Instrumental Music 2014 Mathematics 3-5 2014 Vocal Music 2014 Mathematics 6 2015 Reading Essentials 2015 Mathematics 6-8 (7 & 8 only) 2014 Phys. Ed/Health/Driver’s Ed 2014

Mathematics 9-12 2014 Science 2014 Business Education 9-12 2014 Social Studies 2014 Marketing 2014 Career Education K-8 2008 Technology Ed 9-12 2015 Computer Education K-8 2014 ESL 2014 Family & Consumer 2014 World Languages K-12 2014 Guidance 2011 Gifted & Talented 2014 Freshman Peer Mediation 2008 Robotics 2015 Computer Repair 2013 SAT Prep English 2014 Creative Writing 2014 Object Oriented Programing in C++ 2015 Media Curriculum 2014

SUPA English 2015 Machines & Tools 1 / Makers Space (replaces Auto Tech) 2015

Machine & Tools 2 / Makers Space (replaces Inventors & Craftmen)

2015 Machine & Tools 3 / Makers Space (replaces Alternative Fuel)

2015

Code.org 2015


A3 Board adopts Public School Textbooks

BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education hereby approves the following textbooks as attached and as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools, based upon the recommendations of Committees which review, analyze and evaluate textbooks and make recommendations for those that best meet the Curriculum requirements of the School District and that are correlated with the Core Curriculum Content Standards: Elementary (as attached) Middle School (as attached) High School (as attached) and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education may also adopt additional and/or different courses or texts offered on an as-needed basis to expand educational services to its pupils in keeping with the Board’s Goals and Objectives for the 2016-2017 school year.

A4 Board adopts Non-Public School Textbooks

BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education hereby approves the following textbooks as attached and as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools, based upon the recommendation of Committees which review, analyze and evaluate textbooks and make recommendations for those that best meet the Curriculum requirements of the School District and that are correlated with the Core Curriculum Content Standards: Non Public Schools (as attached)


and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education may also adopt additional and/or different courses or texts offered on an as-needed basis to expand educational services to its pupils in keeping with the Board’s Goals and Objectives for the 2016-2017 school year.

Textbook Title Copyright Date Voyages in English 2011 Progress in Math, Sadlier 2014 Reading, Pearson 2004 Spelling Connections, Zaner-Bloser 2013

A5 Adopt Official Newspapers

BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board of Education hereby designates the The Jersey Journal and as the designated official newspapers for compliance with N.J.S.A. 10:4 et.seq., and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following newspapers of general circulation be used as required in the best interest of the West New York School District for the publication of legal notices for the 2016-2017 school year: Cambio El Especialito The Star Ledger

A6 Approve Line Item Transfers

BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board of Education approves as provided by N.J.S.A. 18A:22-8.1 amended and by Policy #6422, the Superintendent of Schools or respective designee, be designated to approve such line item budget transfers as are necessary between Board of Education meetings, and that such transfers shall be reported to the Board of Education, ratified and duly recorded in the minutes of the next regular meeting of the 2016-2017 school year.

A7 Approve Depository of School Monies

BE IT RESOLVED, that the following Financial Institutions be designated as approved depositories for the West New York School District funds for the 2016-17 school year and that the Financial Institution be required to be insured by either the SLIC or the FDIC and/or as required by both Federal and State statutes: Capital One (Primary depository of record) Bank of America TD Bank North Commerce Bank PNC Bank Washington Mutual, and Provident Bank shall be the Secondary or alternate depositories for school funds for one year effective July 1, 2016, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following warrant signatures be approved: General Account Three (3) of three (3) President, Board Secretary, Superintendent of Schools Payroll/Account One (1) Superintendent of Schools


Agency Account One (1) of two (2) Board Secretary or Business Manager Activity Account Two (2) of four (4) Board Secretary, Principal, Assistant Principal, Business Manager/Internal Auditor (Only in the absence of the Board Secretary) Memorial High School Athletic Fund Account Two (2) of four (4) Board Secretary, Athletic Director, Business Manager, Assistant Athletic Director Cafeteria One (1) of two (2) Board Secretary, Business Manager/Internal Auditor BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Board authorizes the President of the Board of Education, and the Superintendent of Schools, the use of facsimile for orders and contracts and miscellaneous documents.

A8 Approve Tax Shelter Annuity Companies/Brokers

WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education has in the past and will continue to make available to it’s employees 403 (b) Tax Shelter Annuity Plans, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board does re-approve the following TSA providers, with current approved representatives noted, to continue to service the District and it’s employees in providing TSA 403 (b) plans,

Provider Employees/Representatives

AXA Equitable Robert Lynch

Scott Klein Jill Sherman

MetLife Chris Hasselgren

(including Travelers/Citistreet) Sarah Scholl

Valic William Alvarez BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Board also re-approves the following vendors to provide funding vehicles for the District’s 457 (b) plan, with current approved representatives noted, will continue to service the District and it’s employees in providing 457 (b) plans for the 2016-2017 school year.

Provider Employees/Representatives

AXA Equitable Robert Lynch Scott Klein

Jill Sherman

MetLife Chris Hasselgren (including Travelers/Citistreet) Sarah Scholl

Valic William Alvarez

A9 Approve Chart of Accounts

BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, does hereby approve the NJ DOE Chart of Accounts Revised 2015-16 Edition for the 2016-2017 school year.


A10 Approve Implementation of Affirmative Action Grievance Procedures

BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board guarantees non-discrimination practices and equal access to all persons in all categories of employment, retention and advancement in this district, regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, marital status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait of any individual or non-applicable disability. An affirmative action program shall be a part of every aspect of employment not limited to but including upgrading; demotion or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation including fringe benefits; employment selection or selection for training and apprenticeships; promotion; or tenure. The board-designated affirmative action officer shall identify and recommend correction of any existing inequities, and any that occur in the future, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Board of Education is an affirmative action employer and holds all its employees responsible for maintaining a working environment that is free from all discriminatory practices, harassment or favoritism on any basis included in the Board’s statement of equal access to employment, retention and advancement is prohibited, and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board of Education shall maintain a working environment that is free from sexual harassment. Administrators and Supervisors will make it clear to all staff that sexual harassment is prohibited. No supervisory employee shall threaten or insinuate, either directly or indirectly, that an employee’s submission to sexual advances will result in any improvement in any term or condition of employment to an employee. Sexually harassing conduct committed by non-supervisory personnel is also prohibited, and finally The Chief School Administrator and Board have established a grievance procedure to implement this policy to inform staff annually of the identity and location of the Affirmative Action Officer and the implementing procedures as per N.J.A.C. 6:4-1.1 et.seq for the 2016-2017 school year.

A11 Affirmative Action Program

BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board of Education shall provide an equal opportunity for all enrolled children to achieve their maximum potential through the programs offered in these schools regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, marital status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait of any individual or non-applicable disability, nationality, place of residence with the district, social or economic condition, or disability. Enforcement of other district affirmative action policies (1523, 2260, & 5750) contribute to this legally required equality of educational opportunity. Staff members shall maintain professional relationships with pupils at all times and develop wholesome and constructive relationships with pupils. Staff members shall be expected to regard each pupil as an individual and to accord pupil the rights and respect that is his/her due. Staff members shall promote a learning environment that encourages fulfillment of each pupil’s potential in regard to his/her program, consistent with district goals and with optional opportunities for pupils, and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the district’s affirmative action program is part of each academic program regarding all pupils. No one--including pupils, staff members, vendors volunteers, or visitors--shall commit an act of harassment/discrimination of any kind against any member of the school community on any of the grounds prohibited by law, and the Board of Education shall maintain an academic environment that is free from sexual harassment.


The Chief School Administrator also ensures that staff and pupils participate in educational programs relating to this policy and the maintenance of an educational environment for the 2016-2017 school year.

A12 Appointment of Affirmative Action Officer according to P.L. 1975, c.127

BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board authorizes the publication of the annual notice affirming this Board’s policy to ensure equal education opportunities for all students and equal opportunities for all persons and by said policy affirms not to discriminate in its education programs, activities, employment policy or admission policies and practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, social or economic status, gender, handicap or lack of English language skills, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Board also authorizes the publication of this Board’s affirmation of the designation of Roberto Sanchez as Title IX Affirmative Action Officer for the 2016-2017 school year, and the following personnel to the Affirmative Action Committee:

Affirmative Action Committee Roberto Sanchez, Chair Allan Roth, Co-Chair Sixto Cardenas John F. Fraraccio Beverly Lazzara Madely Miqueli Yvette S. Miranda Anastasia Olivero

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said appointment is at no additional compensation.

A13 Appointment of District 504 Committee Officer

BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board authorizes the publication of the annual notice affirming this Board’s policy to ensure equal education opportunities for all students and equal opportunities for all persons and by said policy affirms not to discriminate in its education programs, activities, employment policy or admission policies and practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, social or economic status, gender, handicap or lack of English language skills, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education authorizes publication of this Board’s affirmation of the designation of Beverly Lazzara as Section 504 Officer for the 2016-2017 school year, at no additional compensation.

A14 Appointment of ADA Officer

BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board authorizes and affirms Board Policy to ensure compliance with ADA regulations, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education appoints Ricky Solares as District ADA Compliance Officer for the 2016-2017 school year, at no additional compensation.

A15 Authorization to award contracts up to bid threshold and set quote threshold at 15% of bid threshold amount

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board of Education, by this resolution establishes a bid threshold


of $40,000 below which bids may be awarded without public advertising and the 15% threshold for the informal receipt of quotations thresholds of N.J.S.A. 40A:11-6.1(a) and 18A:18A-37(a) is $6,000 for the 2016-2017 School Year.

A16 Appoint Substance Awareness Coordinator

BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, does hereby appoint Elsie Diaz and Lissette Lombana as the Substance Awareness Coordinators for the 2016-2017 school year pursuant to WNYEA agreement.

A17 Open Public Meetings Act (Annual Meeting Dates)

WHEREAS, Chapter 231 of the Public Laws of New Jersey (1975) known as, and hereinafter designated as the “Open Public Meetings Act” requires notification of meets of public bodies, as therein defined, in the manner therein set forth, and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that for purposes of compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act, the Board of Education of West New York hereby makes the following designations:

a. The Jersey Journal is hereby designated as the newspaper to receive notification of meetings as required by and all sections of the Open Public Meetings Act, it appearing that this newspaper is most likely to inform the local public of such meetings and meets the requirements of the statute.

b. The locations for posting of notices of meetings shall be the bulletin boards in the Town Clerk’s Offices located at 428 60th Street, West New York, New Jersey 07093-2222 and the Board of Education Office located at 6028 Broadway, West New York, New Jersey 07093-2808.

c. The posting of notices of meetings shall be provided electronically through the Internet on the West New York Board of Education website.

d. Announcements will be mailed to any person requesting individual notice of meetings as provided in Section 14 of the Open Public Meetings Act, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following notice be published, posted, mailed and filed with the Town Clerk pursuant to the provision of said Chapter 31 of the Public Laws of New Jersey (1975): NOTICE OF SCHEDULED MEETINGS FOR THE PERIOD MAY 2016 TO JANUARY 2017 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Board of Education of the Town of West New York in the County of Hudson, New Jersey, will meet to discuss or act upon public business at 6:00 p.m. on each of the dates set forth below, in the West New York Middle School, 201 57th Street, West New York, NJ 07093. Wednesday, May 18, 2016 Wednesday, June 8, 2016 Wednesday, June 29, 2016 Wednesday, July 13, 2016 Wednesday, August 10, 2016 Wednesday, September 14, 2016 Wednesday, October 12, 2016 Wednesday, November 9, 2016 Wednesday, December 14, 2016 Wednesday, January 4, 2017 (Reorganization) Notice of any additions to the above schedule or changes in time, date or place of any scheduled meeting will be posted in the locations and mailed to the newspapers designated by resolution of the Board of Education of West New York, New Jersey, adopted January 6, 2016, in advance, as required by law.


A18 Appointment of PACO (Purchasing Agent Compliance Officer for Affirmative Action)

BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, does hereby appoint George Spina as Purchasing Agent Compliance Officer (PACO) for the West New York Board of Education, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 17:27-3.2 for the 2016-2017 school year, at no additional compensation.

A19 Appointment of Asbestos Management Officer/PEOSHA Officer

BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, does hereby appoint Ricky Solares as the Asbestos Management and PEOSHA Officer/Coordinator for the 2016-2017 school year, at no additional compensation.

A20 Appointment of District Safety & Health Designee Re-adoption of Safety and Security Plan

BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, does hereby appoint Roberto Sanchez as District Safety & Health Designee for the 2016-2017 school year, at no additional compensation.

A21 Appointment of District Indoor Air Quality Designee

BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, does hereby appoint Ricky Solares as the District Indoor Air Quality Designee for the 2016-2017 school year, at no additional compensation.

A22 Approval of Payment of Bills between Board Meetings

BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board of Education approves as provided by Policy# 6470, the Superintendent of Schools, or respective designees, be designated to approve the payment of bills between board meetings, and that such payments shall be reported to the Board of Education, ratified and duly recorded in the minutes of the next regular meeting of the 2016-2017 school year.

A23 Approval of State Contract Purchasing/Vendors

WHEREAS, Title 18A:18A-10 provides that “A Board of Education, without advertising for bids, or after having rejected all bids obtained pursuant to advertising therefore, by resolution may purchase any goods or services pursuant to a Contract or Contracts for such goods or services entered into on behalf of the State of New Jersey by the Division of Purchase and Property,” and WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education has the need, on a timely basis, to procure goods and services utilizing State Contracts, and WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education desires to authorize its Qualified Purchasing Agent for the 2016-2017 school year to make any and all purchases necessary to meet the needs of the School District throughout the school year, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that, the West New York Board of Education does hereby authorize the district Qualified Purchasing Agent to make purchases of goods and services entered into on behalf of the State by the Division of Purchase and Property not limited to utilizing approved vendors listed at: http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/purchase/coop_agency.shtml


BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Board, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, does hereby appoint George Spina, Qualified Purchasing Agent (QPA) for the West New York Board of Education, for the 2016-2017 school year, at no additional compensation.

A24 Appointment of District Integrated Pest Management Coordinator

BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, does hereby appoint Ricky Solares as the District IPM (Integrated Pest Management Coordinator) for the 2016-2017 school year, at no additional compensation.

A25 Appointment of Right to Know Officer

BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, appoints Roberto Sanchez as the District Right to Know Officer for the 2016-2017 school year, at no additional compensation.

A26 Approve Travel Limitation for Regular Business Travel (up to $1,500)

WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education is required pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:11-12 to adopt policy and approve travel expenditures by district employees and board members using local, State, or Federal funds to ensure that travel is educationally necessary and fiscally prudent; and WHEREAS, the Board of Education has determined that the training and informational programs sponsored by NJSBA and Hudson County School Boards Association and set forth below are directly related to and within the scope of board members’ duties; and WHEREAS, the Board of Education has determined that the training and informational programs sponsored by NJSBA and Hudson County School Boards Association and set forth below are directly related to and within the scope of the listed job title’s current responsibilities and the board’s professional development plan; and WHEREAS, the Board of Education has determined that participation in the NJSBA and Hudson County School Boards Association training and informational programs requires school district travel expenditures and that this travel is critical to the instructional needs of the district and/or furthers the efficient operation of the district; and WHEREAS, the Board of Education has determined that the school district travel expenditures to NJSBA and Hudson County School Boards Association programs are in compliance with State travel guidelines as established by the Department of the Treasury and within the guidelines established by the federal Office of Management and Budget; except as superseded by conflicting provisions of Title 18A of the New Jersey Statutes; and WHEREAS, the Board of Education finds that a mileage reimbursement rate of $.31 per mile is a reasonable rate; and WHEREAS, the Board of Education has determined that participation in the NJSBA and Hudson County School Boards Association training and informational programs is in compliance with the district policy on travel; therefore be it BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the attendance of the listed number of school board members and district employees at the listed NJSBA and Hudson County School Boards Association training and informational programs, and the costs of attendance including all registration fees, and statutorily authorized travel expenditures, provided that such expenditures are within the annual maximum travel expenditure amount; and, be it further


BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education authorizes in advance, as required by statute, attendance at the following NJSBA and Hudson County School Boards Association training programs and informational events: Travel Limitation for regular business travel up to $1,500.00 per person for the 2016-2017 school year.

A27 Appoint Custodian of Records (OPRA)

BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, does hereby appoint Dean Austin, Custodian of Records for the West New York Board of Education, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18a-2(b) for the 2016-2017 school year, at no additional compensation.

A28 Establish Photocopy Fees (OPRA)

WHEREAS, Pursuant to requesting access to government records under the New Jersey Open Public Records Act, N.J.S.A. 17:1A-1 et. seq., the West New York Board of Education hereby establishes a photocopy fee $0.05 per letter size page or smaller, and $0.07 per legal size page or larger of official Board Minutes and other public documents, and WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education requires the public comply with all applicable OPRA statutes, and that all public information which requires employee time shall be provided at the hourly rate(s) of the employee(s) assigned to produce the public information for the 2016-2017 school year.

A29 Emergency Management Procedures

BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves emergency procedures described in the official West New York School District Emergency Management Plan for the 2016-2017 school year.

A30 Adopt Substitute Pay for the Following Year

WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education has established a need for Substitute Teacher Services throughout the school year, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Substitute Teacher remuneration is $100.00 per day, as of September 1, 2016, with an adjusted pay scale of $120.00 per day after nineteen (19) consecutive work days or more in any one assignment of Substitute services in the 2016-2017 school year.

A31 Approve Superintendent to take action between board meetings for retroactive approval by the Board of Education

BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, permits the Superintendent of Schools to take action, in consultation with the Board President, between board meetings, subject to retroactive approval by the Board of Education for the 2016-2017 school year.

A32 Approve Tax Levy Payment Schedule

BE IT RESOLVED, that the amount of District Taxes, exclusive of debt service requirements needed to meet the obligations of this Board is $16,061,559.00 for the 2016-2017 school year, and that the Town of West New York is hereby requested to place in the hands of the Treasurer of School Monies that amount per the attached schedule in accordance with the statutes relating thereto:


West New York Board of Education

Schedule of Tax Levy Payments 2016-2017 Tax Levy 2016-2017 July 11 2016 $1,338,463.33 August 11 2016 $1,338,463.33 September 12 2016 $1,338,463.33 October 11 2016 $1,338,463.33 November 11 2016 $1,338,463.33 December 12 2016 $1,338,463.33 First Half $8,030,780 January 11 2017 $1,338,463.17 February 10 2017 $1,338,463.17 March 10 2017 $1,338,463.17 April 11 2017 $1,338,463.17 May 11 2017 $1,338,463.17 June 12 2017 $1,338,463.17 Second Half $8,030,779 Total Levy 2016-2017 $ $16,061,559

A33 Approve Participation in NJSIAA

The Board of Education of the West New York School District, County of Hudson, State of New Jersey, as provided for in Chapter 172 Laws 1979 (N.J.S.A. 18A:11-3, et seq.) herewith enrolls Memorial High School as a member of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association to participate in the approved interschool athletic program sponsored by the NJSIAA. This resolution to continue in effect until or unless rescinded by the Board of Education and shall be included among those policies adopted annually by the Board. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:11-3 in adopting this resolution, the Board of Education adopts as its own policy and agrees to be governed by the Constitution Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of the NJSIAA.

A34 Approve agreement with Hudson County Schools of Technology

BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education enter into a joint transportation agreement with the Hudson County Schools of Technology for the 2016-2017 school year, as part of the County Consortium Transportation Program, at a cost to be determined, based upon student enrollment and need, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Board approves contracting with the Hudson County Schools of Technology School for the assignment of a bus aide, where necessary, at a cost to be determined based upon student enrollment and need. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board acknowledges the Federal Omnibus Transportation Employee Training Act of 1990, 49 C.F.R. Park 382 et seq., requirements as submitted by the County Consortium and hereby approves same.


A35 Educational Stability Coordinator

WHEREAS, the State of New Jersey has adopted The Educational Stability Act A-2137/S1333 which requires this Board to appoint a Coordinator for securing transportation for students removed from the home so that they may remain in the school he/she attended prior to placement in foster care. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board appoints, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, Beverly Lazzara, as said Coordinator for the 2016-2017 school year, at no additional compensation.

A36 Appointment of Anti Bullying Coordinator

BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board of Education, and in compliance with NJPL 2010 ANTI-BULLY, Chapter 122, upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, designates Beverly Lazzara, District Anti Bullying Coordinator for the 2016-2017 school year. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Beverly M. Lazzara will be designated as District Anti Bullying Coordinator for the 2016-2017 school year, at no additional compensation.

A37 Appointment of Chemical Hygiene Officer

BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board of Education, and in accordance with the provisions of Federal Statue 29 CFR 1910.1450, (Occupational Safety and Health Standards), upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, designates Ricky Solares, Chemical Hygiene Officer for the 2016-2017 school year. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Ricky Solares will be designated as Chemical Hygiene Officer for the 2016-2017 school year, at no additional compensation.

A38 Working Papers Issuing Officer

BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board of Education, and in accordance with the provisions of New Jersey Statutes Annotated 34:2-21.1 et seq., upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, designates Scott Wohlrab (Memorial High School Principal), Working Papers Issuing Officer for the 2016-2017 school year. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Scott Wohlrab will be designated as Working Papers Issuing Officer for the 2016-2017 school year, at no additional compensation.

A39 Conscientious Employee Protection Act Contact Person

BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board of Education, and in accordance with the provisions of New Jersey Statutes Annotated 34:19-3., upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, designates Allan C. Roth, Conscientious Employee Protection Act Contact Person for the 2016-2017 school year. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Allan C. Roth will be designated as Conscientious Employee Protection Act Contact Person for the 2016-2017 school year, at no additional compensation.

A40 Homeless Liaison

RESOLVED, this Board, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, appoints Beverly Lazzara


for the 2016-2017 School Year as the District’s McKinney-Vento Homeless Liaison for students that are or become homeless at no additional compensation.

A41 Liaison for Missing/Abused Children

RESOLVED, this Board, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools appoints Beverly Lazzara as the District’s Liaison for missing and abused children for the 2016-2017 School Year at no additional compensation.

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 February 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 February 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: March 14, 2016 Work Session/Business Meeting March 14, 2016 Work Session/Business Meeting Executive Session April 13, 2016 Work Session/Business Meeting April 13, 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 169 $54,138.93 Batch 170 $59,422.38 Batch 171 $1,289,992.01 Batch 172 $16,764.81 Batch 173 $23,924.18 Batch 174 $22,500.00 Batch 175 $3,967,231.48 Batch 176 $3,557,521.34 Batch 177 $1,037,451.51 Batch 178 $11,229.99


Batch 179 $111,661.66 Batch 180 $202,196.49 Batch 181 $108,917.04 Batch 182 $10,270.00 Batch 183 $3,644,453.03 Batch 184 $1,007,170.80

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 NCLB Grant - Employee salary charge to grant

WHEREAS, this Board approved and submitted Amendment 1 to the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) grant which included additional funding for Reading teachers, and WHEREAS, this Amendment was approved by the Department of Education on December 21, 2015, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board approves that the following personnel be charged to the NCLB grant for the 2015-2016 School Year effective January 1, 2016.

TITLE-IA Last Name First Name Location Title Account Number

Spellmeyer Noelle Middle School Wilson Reading Teachers 20-232-100-100-00

Watts Aevon Jenene Middle School Wilson Reading Teachers 20-232-100-100-00

1.6 Donations

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 Town of West New York Check - $4,000.00 MHS Project Graduation Celebration Rebeka Verea Foundation Check - $1,000.00 MHS Project Graduation Celebration

1.7 Sale of Used School Bus #11

WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education has authorized the sale of used School Bus #11 (Year 2000, Bluebird, 54 passenger) no longer needed for school purposes in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A:45 and the West New York School District Regulation #7300.3 (Disposition of Personal Property) at the February 10, 2016 Board Meeting, and WHEREAS, Public Notice was provided in the Jersey Journal on Monday, April 4, 2016 informing interested parties of the receipt of sealed bids for the purchase of said used school bus, and WHEREAS, the sealed bid was opened by the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 and yielded the following result: Bidder Amount Jersey One Auto Sales, Inc. $507.00 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that used School Bus #11 be awarded to the sole bidder as follows: Bidder Amount Jersey One Auto Sales, Inc. $507.00

1.8 Appoint Professional Services - Attorney - General Counsel


WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education is in need of Attorney - General Counsel Services for 2016-17 school year; and WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education publicly solicited Requests for Qualifications for Attorney General Counsel on April 26, 2016 pursuant to NJSA 19:44A-20.5 and the open and fair process; and WHEREAS, professional services such as above are exempt from the Public Bidding statutes NJSA 18A:18-5 et seq.; and WHEREAS, this Board of Education has received a written proposal from the firm, Florio, Perrucci, Steinhardt & Fader, indicating the desire to provide Professional Services for the July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017, as per the terms and conditions of the proposal incorporated herein by reference; and WHEREAS, the Board President has caused to establish a three Board Member appointed RFP/RFQ committee to analyze and evaluate submitted proposals and to make a recommendation for contract awards, and WHEREAS, this ad-hoc RFP Committee has evaluated proposal submissions received, and made its recommendation, on the basis of price and other factors, to award the Professional Service Contract - Attorney _ General Counsel, so NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Board's ad-hoc RFP Committee, this Board authorize the award of a Professional Service Contract to the firm of Florio, Perrucci, Steinhardt & Fader to provide Attorney - General Counsel Services, for the period indicated in an amount not to exceed $90,000.

1.9 Appoint Professional Services - Attorney - Workers' Compensation

WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education is in need of Attorney - Workers' Compensation for 2016-17 school year; and WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education publicly solicited Requests for Qualifications for Attorney Workers' Compensation on March 15, 2016 pursuant to NJSA 19:44A-20.5 and the open and fair process; and WHEREAS, professional services such as above are exempt from the Public Bidding statutes NJSA 18A:18-5 et seq.; and WHEREAS, this Board of Education has received a written proposal from the firm Florio, Perrucci, Steinhardt & Fader, indicating the desire to provide Professional Services for the July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017, as per the terms and conditions of the proposal incorporated herein by reference; and WHEREAS, the Board President has caused to establish a three Board Member appointed RFP/RFQ committee to analyze and evaluate submitted proposals and to make a recommendation for contract awards, and WHEREAS, this ad-hoc RFP Committee has evaluated proposal submissions received, and made its recommendation, on the basis of price and other factors, to award the Professional Service Contract - Attorney _ Workers' Compensation, so NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Board's ad-hoc RFP Committee, this Board authorize the award of a Professional Service Contract to the firm of Florio, Perrucci, Steinhardt & Fader to provide Attorney - Workers' Compensation Services for the period indicated in an amount not to exceed $20,000.

1.10 Appoint Professional Services - Auditor

WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education is in need of Audit Services for 2016-17 school year; and


WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education publicly solicited Requests for Qualifications for Audit Services on April 26, 2016 pursuant to NJSA 19:44A-20.5 and the open and fair process; and WHEREAS, professional services such as above are exempt from the Public Bidding statutes NJSA 18A:18-5 et seq.; and WHEREAS, this Board of Education has received a written proposal from the firm Donahue, Gironda & Doria, indicating the desire to provide Professional Services for the July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017, as per the terms and conditions of the proposal incorporated herein by reference; and WHEREAS, the Board President has caused to establish a three Board Member appointed RFP/RFQ committee to analyze and evaluate submitted proposals and to make a recommendation for contract awards, and WHEREAS, this ad-hoc RFP Committee has evaluated proposal submissions received, and made its recommendation, on the basis of price and other factors, to award the Professional Service Contract - Audit, so NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Board's ad-hoc RFP Committee, this Board authorize the award of a Professional Service Contract to the firm Donahue, Gironda & Doria to provide Audit Services for the period indicated in an amount not to exceed $$65,000.

1.11 Appoint Professional Services - Fixed Asset Appraisal

WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education is in need of Fixed Asset Appraisal Services for 2016-17 school year; and WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education publicly solicited Requests for Qualifications for Fixed Asset Appraisal Services on April 26, 2016 pursuant to NJSA 19:44A-20.5 and the open and fair process; and WHEREAS, professional services such as above are exempt from the Public Bidding statutes NJSA 18A:18-5 et seq.; and WHEREAS, this Board of Education has received a written proposal from the firm Duff & Phelps, indicating the desire to provide Professional Services for the July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017, as per the terms and conditions of the proposal incorporated herein by reference; and WHEREAS, the Board President has caused to establish a three Board Member appointed RFP/RFQ committee to analyze and evaluate submitted proposals and to make a recommendation for contract awards, and WHEREAS, this ad-hoc RFP Committee has evaluated proposal submissions received, and made its recommendation, on the basis of price and other factors, to award the Professional Service Contract - Fixed Asset Appraisal Services, so NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Board's ad-hoc RFP Committee, this Board authorize the award of a Professional Service Contract to the firm of Duff & Phelps to provide Fixed Asset Appraisal Services for the period indicated in an amount not to exceed $18,950.

1.12 Appoint Professional Services - OT | PT

WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education is in need of OT | PT | Services for 2016-17 school year; and WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education publicly solicited Requests for Qualifications for OT | PT | Services on April 26, 2016 pursuant to NJSA 19:44A-20.5 and the open and fair process; and


WHEREAS, professional services such as above are exempt from the Public Bidding statutes NJSA 18A:18-5 et seq.; and WHEREAS, this Board of Education has received a written proposal from the firm Occupational Therapy Consultants, Inc., indicating the desire to provide Professional Services for the July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017, as per the terms and conditions of the proposal incorporated herein by reference; and WHEREAS, the Board President has caused to establish a three Board Member appointed RFP/RFQ committee to analyze and evaluate submitted proposals and to make a recommendation for contract awards, and WHEREAS, this ad-hoc RFP Committee has evaluated proposal submissions received, and made its recommendation, on the basis of price and other factors, to award the Professional Service Contract - OT | PT | Services, so NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Board's ad-hoc RFP Committee, this Board authorize the award of a Professional Service Contract to the firm Occupational Therapy Consultants Inc., to provide OT | PT | Services for the period indicated in an amount not to exceed $500,000.

1.13 Appoint Professional Services - School Psychiatrist

WHEREAS, this Board of Education is in need of the services of a school psychiatrist to provide services and evaluations to the District’s student population; and WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education publicly solicited Requests for Qualifications for School Psychiatrist Services to be received by Tuesday, April 5, 2016 pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5 and the open and fair process; and WHEREAS, professional services such as above are exempt from the Public Bidding statutes N.J.S.A. 18A:18-5 et seq.; and WHEREAS, this Board of Education has received a written proposal from Vincent Ruiz, MD indicating the desire to provide Professional Services from July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017, as per the terms and conditions of the proposal incorporated herein by reference; and WHEREAS, this Board has deemed to qualify the above professional based upon his expertise in the field. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board authorize the award of a Professional Service Contract to Vincent Ruiz, MD to provide School Psychiatrist Services, for the period indicated, in an amount not to exceed $120,000.

1.14 Contract Award - Printing Services WITHDRAWN BY SUPERINTENDENT

WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education is in need of Printing Services for the 2016-17 school year; and WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education publicly solicited Requests for Proposals for Printing Services on April 26, 2016 pursuant to NJSA 19:44A-20.5 and the open and fair process; and WHEREAS, this Board of Education has received a written proposal from Royal Printing, indicating the desire to provide Printing Services from July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017, as per the terms and conditions of the proposal incorporated herein by reference; and


NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, this Board authorizes the award of a contract to the firm of Royal Printing to provide Printing Services for the period indicated in an amount not to exceed $_______.

1.15 Contract Award - Summer Cleaning

WHEREAS, this Board of Education of the Town of West New York (the “Board”) awarded a contract to Maverick Building Services for summer cleaning services based upon a bid received Tuesday, June 2, 2015; and WHEREAS, upon review of the bid by the Business Office, the bid was accepted subject to receipt of proof of compliance with Public Laws, 1975, Chapter 172, on a per unit basis required; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the terms of the bid documents, the Board of Education may, at its discretion, request that a contract for services be renewed in full accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-42; and WHEREAS, the Board finds that the services are being performed in an effective and efficient manner. WHEREAS, the School Business Administrator and/or the Assistant Business Administrator, Assistant Secretary, Purchasing Agent may negotiate terms for a renewal of contract proposal and present such negotiated proposal to the Board of Education; and WHEREAS, all multi-year contracts and renewals are subject to the availability and appropriation annually of sufficient funds as may be needed to meet the extended obligation; and WHEREAS, the Business Office finds that sufficient funds are available to meet the extended obligation; and WHEREAS, the Board is the final authority in awarding renewals of contracts; and BE IT RESOLVED, by this Board of Education of the Town of West New York, renews Maverick Building Services Summer Cleaning contract for the time period July 1, 2016 through August 31, 2016, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-42(j)

1.16 Contract Renewal - Food Services (2nd renewal, contract year 3)

WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education is in need of a Food Service Management Company; and WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education publicly solicited Requests for Proposals for a Food Service Management Company pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5 and the open and fair process; and WHEREAS, food service management services such as above are exempt from the Public Bidding Statute pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18-5a(22); and WHEREAS, this Board of Education has received proposals from the following firms: Company Address Nu-Way Concessionaires, Inc . 339-345 Bergen Ave., Kearny, NJ 07032 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board approves the 2nd (second) renewal (contract year 3) a contract for food service management services for the 2016-2017 school year to Nu-Way Concessionaires, Inc., as follows: 2016-2017 AWARD


The Food Service Management Company shall receive, in addition to the costs of operation, an Administrator's Fee of $40,000 and (0.0798 Cents) per reimbursable meal and meal equivalent to compensate the Food Service Management Company for administration and management costs. This fee shall be billed monthly as a cost of operation. The Local Education Agency guarantees the payment of such costs and fee to the Food Service Management Company. Nu-Way's’s allowance for its Management Fee is based on an anticipated service per year of 1,741,182 National School Lunch, Breakfast Program meals, After School Snack meals and equivalent meals. This Contract is based on an Administrator's Fee and on a cents per meal Management Fee. Nu-Way's allowance for its Administrator's Fee shall be in an amount equal to $40,000 and for its Management Fee (0.0798 Cents) per meal and meal equivalent served. For the purpose of making the foregoing meal count computation, the number of National School Lunch, School Breakfast Program meals and After School Program Snacks serviced to children shall be determined by actual count and are calculated by adding the number of National School Lunch Program meals, School Breakfast Program meals, and After School Snack Program served to children. Cash receipts, other than from sales of National School Lunch, School Breakfast meals and After School Program Snacks served to children, shall be divided by $1.00 to arrive at an equivalent meal count. Nu-Way guarantees that the Bottom line on the operational financial report for the school year will be a return of $100,000. If the actual bottom line return is below this amount, Nu-Way will reimburse the Local Education Agency with the following conditions:

a. That the reimbursement levels are equal or greater than those from the previous school year and

reimbursement does not decrease due to lack of funds. b. Changes in State or Federal laws impacting costs incurred for Labor and Benefits do not cause a

substantial (10%) increase in the costs. c. Market fluctuations do not cause a substantial (10%) increase in product costs. d. No change in school policy that significantly affects operating costs. e. The state or federal minimum wage rate and taxes in effect as of January 1, 2015, shall remain consistent

throughout the year.

1.17 Borrow Funds

WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education was notified April 28, 2016, that the New Jersey Department of Education will defer the June, 2016, school aid payments until July, 2016, and WHEREAS, under the authority of Title 18A, Education, of the New Jersey Statutes, N.J.S.A. 18A:22-44.1, 18A:22-44.2 or 18A:22-25, school districts are hereby authorized to borrow funds for this purpose, and WHEREAS, the payoff of the approved short-term borrowing will be made by the state to the district’s regular state aid account from the district’s state aid payment on July 8, or 11, 2016, and WHEREAS, the state should pay the interest cost approved by the department directly to the district’s regular state aid account, and WHEREAS, in order to ensure the continuing effective operation of the district, the district is required to borrow said funds. BE IT RESOLVED, this resolution permitting the borrowing of funds and submission of an Application for Approval of Loan to the Hudson County Executive Superintendent of Schools is herewith submitted, and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the West New York Board of Education hereby resolves to borrow $4,043,670.50 from Capital One Bank N.A., at 2.95% interest to be paid on June 8, 2016 and $4,043,670.50 from Capital One Bank N.A., at 2.95% interest to be paid on June 21, 2016.


1.18 Purchasing Cooperatives - contract consideration

WHEREAS, the New Jersey Department of Education has identified a potential cost savings opportunity in the formation of a regional broadband purchasing cooperative; and WHEREAS, a statewide procurement opportunity for wide area networks and Internet access aggregates the purchasing power of hundreds of LEAS and provide services the creation of regional broadband purchasing cooperatives; and WHEREAS, any LEA, school or non-pubic school may participate in the purchasing cooperative initiative; and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board authorize the Superintendent of Schools to consider entering into the following contracts for 2016-17 school year, as proposed: 1. Blackboard Connect -

2. Spectrotel -

3. Data Network Solutions - DNS Hosted PBX Voice Services, Minute Bundle, Dedicated Voice Metro Ethernet Circuit - $2,284 per month 4. New Jersey Digital Readiness for Learning an Assessment Project - Broadband Component (NJDRLAP-Broadband) 5. Promedia: a) Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections - $178,950 b)10 Gig LAN Upgrade - $75,370.00 c) 3600 Access Point – AC Modules - $232,989.00 d) Smartnet Renewal - $47,757.53 e) UPS Units $77,769.02

1.19 Contract Award – Memorial High School / Annex B Laboratory Alterations (Bid No. 05-60)

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, the West New York Board of Education authorized the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary to advertise and receive competitive bids for the Memorial High School / Annex B Laboratory Alterations (Bid No. 05-60), for which Public Notice was provided in the Jersey Journal on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 informing interested parties of the receipt of sealed bids for said services, and


WHEREAS, on Wednesday, March 30, 2016, the West New York Board of Education conducted a public bid opening for the award of the Memorial High School / Annex B Laboratory Alterations which yielded the following submissions:

and; WHEREAS, H & S Construction, located in Elizabeth, NJ, submitted the lowest bid to the West New York Board of Education for the Memorial High School / Annex B Laboratory Alterations in accordance with the provision of Public School Contract Law, N.J.S.A. 18A:18A et seq., and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education award 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. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this award is contingent upon receipt of Notice of Final Grant Award Approval from the New Jersey Department of Education and the New Jersey Schools Development Authority.

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

P.S. #1 6/9/16 Wellness Committee 1,000 On File On File

P.S. #1 6/14/16 Chorus & Band 80 On File On File X

P.S. #2 5/31/16 2nd Grade & Two Special Ed. 50 On File On File

P.S. #2 6/8/16 Peer Leadership Group 13 On File On File X

P.S. #2 6/9/16 Pre-K 75 On File On File X

P.S. #3 6/10/16

1-2nd Grade LLD & K-2 Self Contained

Autism

53 On File On File

X

P.S. #3 6/14/16 Peer Group 35 On File On File X P.S. #5 6/6/16 1st & 2nd Grade 49 On File On File P.S. #6 5/24/16 3rd Grade 35 On File On File


P.S. #6 5/25/16 5th & 6th Grade LEAP Class 20 On File On File X

P.S. #6 6/16/16 Peer Group 22 On File On File X P.S. #6 6/17/16 Spanish Club 24 On File On File X

MS 5/19/16 Self-Contained-

Multiple Disabilities

11 On File On File

X

MS 5/20/16 Alternative Program 33 On File On File X

MS 6/16/16 Shining Knights 90 On File On File X

MS 6/17/16 Alternative Program 33 On File On File X

MHS 5/13/16 Diversity Council 19 On File On File X

MHS 5/15/16 Performing Arts (Dance) 50 On File On File X

MHS 5/15/16 Youth Alive 25 On File On File X

MHS 5/26/16 Science of

Alternative Fuels Class

12 On File On File

X

MHS 6/1/16 Band 60 On File On File X MHS 6/5/16 Youth Alive 25 On File On File X

MHS 6/9/16 Creative Pathways 9-12 35 On File On File X

MHS 6/12/16 Youth Alive 25 On File On File X

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

P.S. #1 4th Grade A.Sommers Penny Drive 5/19/2016 Help Adopt Winter at Clearwater Aquarium

P.S. #6 Peer Group K. Renner Smencils 5/15/16 - 6/15/16

Raise Money for Peer Field Trip

P.S. #6 Peer Group K. Renner N.U.T. Day 5/26/16 Raise Funds for Peer Field Trips

P.S. #6 Peer Group K. Renner Basketball Game-

Staff -vs- HLB Basketball Teams

6/3/16 Raise Funds for Peer Trips

MHS Football Program S.Calderara Clothing Sale 5/15/16 -

6/15/16

Raise Funds for Field and Weight Room

Equipment

MHS Student Council L.Hoffman Sale of Water Bottles 5/27/16 Raise Funds for

Leadership Training and Conferences

MHS Athletic Department J.Fraraccio 3rd Annual Gene

Pagnozzi Golf Outing 6/27/16 Raise Funds for the Athletic Teams for Summer Leagues

2.3 Travel Expense


WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education, as per policy # 9250b2 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 all registration fees and statutorily authorized travel expenditures to be charged as outlined below:

Name Activity Date Anticipated Cost Funding Source/Account

Ron Grossinger

STEM C2 Research Summit MHS Electric car will be on display

Bergen County Community College

4/15/16 n/a n/a

Dorlys Benavente

Syracuse Project Advance MAT295 Spring Seminar

Conference New York, NY

5/13/16 $64.34 District

Kirsten Raffel Non Violent Crisis Intervention

Certification Training Newark, NJ

6/14 – 6/17/16 $2,810.00 20-250-200-500-00

Kathy Masbang 54th Annual NJASBO Coference, Atlantic City, NJ

6-8 – 6/10/16

Registration $325.00 Lodging $198.00 (Waiver)

Mileage, Tolls & Parking $85.12

District

Beverly Lazzara Spring Training Conference, Atlantic City, NJ

6/8/16 & 6/9/16

Registration $139.00

Lodging (1 day) $99.00

Mileage, Tolls & Parking $85.12

Title II

Ron Grossinger

Verona Green Fair MHS Electric Car will be on

display Verona Civic Center

5/21/16 n/a n/a

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

Speaker

Hudson County Improvement Authority

Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Presentation

PS # 3 5/23/16 n/a n/a

Speaker

Hudson County Improvement Authority

Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Presentation

HLB 5/25/16 n/a n/a

Speaker

Multicultural Show Participants (out of district)

Oneida’s Dance Studio Jocelyn Valentin Kalvin Riveron Melody Marti

Christopher Tinajero Maria Rivas

Joel Menendez Bernadette Menendez

Josue Miguel Hernandez Antonio Rios

MHS 5/26/16 n/a n/a

Speaker Laurie Riccadonna Hudson County Community College MHS 5/27/16 n/a n/a

Speaker Lincoln-Way High School Band and Chorus, Lennox, Illinois MHS

Tentative dates are:

6/7, 6/8 or 6/9/16

n/a n/a

Staff Development

CIESE Engineering is Elementary Professional Development

Workshops Stevens Institute of Technology

West New York

School District

6/10/16 6/13/16 $10,000 Title II

2.5 Educere

BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves Educere, a leading K-12 virtual education services organization, to provide our high school students Credit Recovery courses during the summer of 2016 at no cost to the district.

2.6 Preschool Classroom Visits to Kindergarten

BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the yearly visits of the four year old preschoolers to kindergarten classrooms as part of the Early Childhood Operational Plan for transition into kindergarten.

2.7 Preschool Parenting Classes


WHEREAS, the Principal of Early Childhood has provided for parent education in accordance with the Early Childhood Plan, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the West New York Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, authorizes Parenting classes for Early Childhood parents, given by Maria Rojas and Vivian Calunga on May 12th, 19th, 26th and June 2nd from 10am-12pm at no cost to the district.

2.8 ECS Plant Based Diet Workshop

WHEREAS, the Principal of Early Childhood has provided for parent education in accordance with the Early Childhood Plan, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, authorizes a four part plant based diet workshop to offer as a parenting component. The workshop will be given by Maria Rojas on May 13th, 20th, 27th and June 3rd from 10am-11am at no cost to the district.

2.9 Early Childhood Garden Committee

BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, authorizes Early Childhood School to continue the Garden Committee to create gardening experiences for our young students and also beautify and green our city environment. Said committee will meet during school hours to plan classroom, school, and community actions, as well as after school hours to prepare the gardens for students and teacher learning activities. Said committee is be composed as following: Luis Ferrer – Community Ralph Diaz – Middle School Assistant/Parent Rosa Diaz – Master Teacher Stephanie Nunez – Preschool Teacher Irela Delgado – Preschool Teacher Silvia Tamborini – Preschool Assistant Graciela Castro – Custodian Annex 4 Amy Yee – Preschool Teacher Marisol Estevez – Preschool Teacher Ariel Rivera – Preschool Teacher Ali Domenick – Preschool Teacher Maraluna Rivas – Preschool Teacher Chrstina Viu – Preschool Teacher Danay Gutierrez – Preschool Teacher/Parent

2.10 Action for Healthy Kids Grant – Alternative Breakfast Program Submission

BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the submission of the Action for Healthy Kids Grant for the Alternative Breakfast Program totaling $8,500.00 for the following schools for the 2016-2017 school year. ECS - $5,000 PS # 1 - $500 PS # 2 - $500 PS # 3 - $500 PS # 4 - $500 PS # 5 - $500


HLB - $500 MS - $500 MHS - $1,000

2.11 Game On Grant - MHS

BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the submission of the Game On Grant for Memorial High School in the amount of $2,500 to support physical education and nutritional programming.

2.12 Crisis De-Escalation Grant - MS

BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the submission of the Crisis De-Escalation Grant for the West New York Middle School in the amount of $4,500 to the Hudson County CIACC. 2.13 Fresh Fruit & Vegetables Grant Application

BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the submission of the Fresh Fruits & Vegetables Grant Application for the total estimated amount of $342,000 for the 2016-2017 school year.

2.14 Clubs

WHEREAS, the West New York School District, in accordance with its instructional goals has provided for extra-curricular activities 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 clubs to conduct activities as listed below at no cost to the district:

Club Advisor School

Cooking Matters Club Kyle Ross

Memorial High School Room A23

From 5/23 to 6/23/16 2:30-3:30pm

2.15 My Learning Plan/Frontline

BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby adopts My Learning Plan now part of Frontline for certified teaching staff and educational services staff members. The Board shall annually adopt evaluation rubrics for teachers. The evaluation rubrics shall have for defined annual ratings: ineffective, partially effective, effective and highly effective. The Board shall meet the requirements as outlined in N.J.A.C. 6A:10-2.2(a) for the annual evaluation of teachers and shall ensure the training procedures as outlined in N.J.A.C. 6A:10-2.2(b) are followed when implanting the evaluation rubrics for all teachers.

2.16 Stronge Administrator Leader Evaluation System

BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby readopts the Stronge Administrator Evaluation System and rubrics. An administrator may be a director, supervisor or any other administrative or supervisory position in the district. The Board shall annually


adopt evaluation rubrics for directors, supervisors and any other administrative or supervisory position. The evaluation rubrics shall have four defined annual ratings: ineffective, partially effective, effective and highly effective.

2.17 Stronge Principal/Vice Principal and Assistant Principal Leader Evaluation System

BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby readopts the Stronge Leader Evaluation System and rubrics for Principals, Vice Principals, and Assistant Principals. The Board shall annually adopt evaluation rubrics for Principals, Vice Principals, and Assistant Principals. The evaluation rubrics shall have four defined annual ratings: ineffective, partially effective, effective and highly effective. As outlined in the N.J.A.C. 6A:10-2.2(a) the annual evaluations of Principals, Vice Principals and Assistant Principals shall occur; and the board shall ensure the training procedures as outlined in the N.J.A.C. 6A:102.2(b) are followed when implementing the evaluation rubrics for all Principals, Vice Principals, and Assistant Principals. A District Advisory Committee shall remain in place to oversee and guide the planning and implementation of the Board of Education’s evaluation policies and procedures as set forth in N.J.A.C.6A:10-2.3.

2.18 Paraprofessional Evaluation System

BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby adopts the West New York School District Evaluation System, rubrics and training for Paraprofessionals. The evaluation rubrics shall have four defined annual ratings: ineffective, partially effective, effective and highly effective.

2.19 ESEA Accountability Action Plan Statement of Assurance Submission

BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby approves the submission of the statement of assurance for the ESEA Accountability Action Plan 2015 Secondary Measures for the West New York School District.

2.20 Perkins Secondary Application for Fiscal Year 2016-2017

BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, grants permission to submit the Perkins Secondary application for Fiscal Year 2016-2017, and accepts the grant award of the funds upon subsequent approval of the Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Perkins Secondary Consolidated application.

2.21 Mentor Program Plan 2015-2016 Submission

BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, grants the Superintendent of Schools permission to submit the Mentor Program Plan for the 2015-2016 school year.

2.22 District Professional Development Plan 2015-2016

BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, accepts the submission of the 2015-2016 District Professional Development Plan.


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 all applicable Board of Education’s policies, as follows:

Location Group Advisors Activity/ Purpose Dates Time

M.H.S. Auditorium WNYEA Anita Kober

General Membership

Meeting 4/13/16 4:00 PM –

6:30PM

P.S. 3 WNYEA Anita Kober WNYEA

Committee Meeting

4/19/16 3:15 PM – 6:00 PM

M.S. Ground Floor, 2nd Floor

WNYPD SWAT Team

Lt. Sanchez Sgt. Acosta

Active Shooter Scenario 4/20/16 4:00 PM –

6:30 PM

M.S. Gym WNY Recreation N. DeFino Adult Volleyball 4/20/16 – 6/22/16

7:00 PM – 10:30 PM

P.S. 3 Media Center WNYEA Anita Kober

WNYEA Committee

Meeting 4/26/16 3:15 PM –

6:00 PM

M.H.S. Anx. B Gym WNY Recreation N. DeFino Tai-Chi Day 4/30/16 7:00 AM –

2:00 PM

P.S. 3 Media Center WNYEA Anita Kober WNYEA

Meetings

5/4/16 5/19/16 5/31/16 6/6/16

3:15 PM – 6:00 PM

M.H.S. Home Ec. Classroom

Cooking Matters Health Corps.

Club Kyle G. Ross Cooking Club 5/9/16 –

5/25/16 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM

P.S. 3 Auditorium WNYEA Anita Kober Membership Meeting 5/10/16 3:15 PM –

6:00 PM

P.S. 3 Cafeteria WNYEA Anita Kober Workshop/ Meeting 5/26/16 3:15 PM –

6:00 PM

P.S. 3 Annex WNY Health Department

G. Miranda M. Alvarez

Annual Rabies Clinic 5/25/16 6:00 PM –

9:00 PM M.S. Kitchen, Gym,

Auditorium, Cafeteria

M.H.S. Athletic Department J. Fraraccio Winter/Spring

Awards Dinner 6/6/16 4:00 PM – 9:30 PM

M.H.S. Cafeteria Open Door NJ/NY Luis Iza

Year End Pot Luck and

Awards Dinner 6/6/16 6:00 PM –

9:00 PM

M.S. Gym, Auditorium, Classrooms

M.S. Administration

F. Barquin P. Gagliardi K. Jameson B. Cooney

District Day of Science 6/8/16 8:00 AM –

4:00 PM

MS Auditorium MHS Administration S.Wohlrab Senior Awards 6/9/16 5:00PM -

11:00 PM

P.S. 1 Gym P.S. 1 Administration

A.Calderone O. Guerrero

6th Gr. Teachers

6th Grade Dance 6/10/16 5:00 PM –

8:00 PM

Coviello Field M.S. Administration

P. Gagliardi K. Jameson B. Cooney

M.S. Field Day 6/10/16 8:00 AM –

4:00 PM


Coviello Field H.L.B. Administration T. Mantineo Field Day Date

Change

6/13/16 Rain Date 6/16/16

9:00 AM – 2:30 PM

M.H.S. Rms. 301, 311, 313, 314,

315, 317

M.H.S. Administration S. Wohlrab

Educere Summer Recovery Program

6/29/16 – 8/4/16

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

M.S. Rm. 227 Alternative Program A. Cannao

Summer Math Readiness Program

8/15/16 – 9/1/016

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

M.S. Rooms 310, 331, 312, 315,

317

District Math Supervisor D. Mirabelli

Summer Math Readiness Program

8/15/16 – 9/1/16

9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

M.H.S. Bldg. Class of 1966 S. Wohlrab Tour of Building 9/23/16 4:00 PM –

6:00 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 all applicable Board of Education’s policies, as follows:

*CONTINGENT UPON AVAILABILITY OF BUSES AND DRIVERS

3.3 School Uniform Report

WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education is required to annually evaluate the effectiveness of District Policy and Regulation 5511 Dress and Grooming; and WHEREAS, the Principal of each building has compiled a report for the Superintendent to be presented to the Board that indicates the influence school uniforms had on the school’s learning environment; and WHEREAS, the Superintendent has compiled a report for the Board who will consider the report for each school and may revise District Policy and Regulation 5511 Dress and Grooming, if applicable; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the West New York Board of Education accepts the school uniform report as submitted by the Superintendent of Schools for the 2015-2016 school year. (See Attached Report)

SPECIAL SERVICES

4.1 Transportation and Placements 2015-2016 SY

Group Advisor(s) Transport No. of Buses Dates Destination

W.N.Y. Recreation Dept. N. DeFino Cheer Team 3* 5/14/16 Jackson, NJ


BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education approves the following Special Education out of district placements and transportation for the 2015-2016 as per attached list. Contracts on file in the Office of the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary.

4.2 HIB-ITP Reports

WHEREAS, this Board on April 13, 2016 approved Resolution 4.6, in order to comply with the NJ Department of Education, to provide periodic reports for harassment, intimidation and bullying (HIB-ITP), NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board does hereby rescind Resolution 4.6 presented on April 13, 2016 as per information on the attached document.

4.3 Naples Placement

WHEREAS, this Board of Education in order to comply with the regulations specified in NJAC 6A:14:65(Naples Placement) hereby authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to grant permission to the Director of Special Services to reapply for such placement according to the requirements set up in NJSA 18A:46-14, in order for individual needs of students to be met on a continuum basis.

4.4 Individual School Self-Assessment

WHEREAS, this Board of Education in accordance with NJSA 18A 17-46 Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights hereby authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to submit to the State Department of Education the Individual School Self-Assessment for determining grades under the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights; therefore assurances are required.

4.5 Extraordinary Aide Applications and Submission

BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby authorizes the Director of Special Services to complete the applications and submission for the Extraordinary Aide, and will accept the funds at such time when granted from the State of New Jersey.

4.6 The Bilingual Child Study Team

WHEREAS, this Board of Education, in order to meet the educational needs of students who are in need of specialized evaluations which are outside the typical services provided by the district, enters into a contract with The Bilingual Child Study Team for school year 2016-2017,

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the Superintendent of Schools recommendation the Board authorizes the Department of Special Services to enter into a contract with Bilingual Child Study Team, not to exceed $6,000.00, to allow for these specialized services to be offered.

4.7 ASL Interpreter Referral Services

WHEREAS, the Board of Education, in order to provide adequate interpreter services, hereby grants permission to the Superintendent of Schools to have the Department of Special Services enter into an agreement with ASL Interpreter Referral Services, not to exceed $2,000.00 from July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.

4.8 Starlight Homecare Agency, Inc.

BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,


authorizes a contract in accordance with NJSA 18A:18A-5a to Starlight Pediatric Homecare Agency, Inc., d/b/a Star Pediatric Home Care Agency for one to one nursing services, not to exceed 80,000.00 as per contract attached from July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.

4.9 Bayada Nursing Services

RESOLVED, this Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, authorizes the awarding of a professional services contract in accordance with NJSA 18A:18A-5a(1) to Bayada Home Health Care, Inc. for one to one in school nursing services, not to exceed $86,000.00, as per the attached contract. Contract Term: July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017 Rate: $51 hour for RN services Amount: 8 hours/day @ $51.00= $408 x 210 days =not to exceed $85,680.00

LEGAL

5.1 Next Board Meeting

RESOLVED, that this Board will hold Work-Sessions on Wednesday, June 8, 2016 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) at each meeting 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 at each meeting 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 sessions 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.

5.2 Second Reading / Adoption of Bylaw #0164 Second Reading / Adoption of the following bylaw: 1. 0164 Conduct of Board Meeting

5.3 West New York Supervisors' Association Contract

WHEREAS, this Board and the West New York Supervisory Association have a collective negotiations agreement which expired on June 30, 2015; and

WHEREAS, this Board and the Association have collectively negotiated tentative new terms and conditions and have incorporated said terms in a new Memorandum of Understanding; and WHEREAS, the Association has advised the Board that it’s members have ratified the Memorandum of Understanding. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board hereby ratifies the Memorandum of Understanding for a successor collective negotiations agreement with an effective term of July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2018.


5.4 Involuntary Disability Retirement Z.P.

WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education has employed Zoraida Perez as a Teacher for the Board; and WHEREAS, Zoraida Perez is an active member of the Teachers’ Pension Annuity Fund (TPAF); and WHEREAS, as of June 1, 2016, Zoraida Perez will have 18 years, 11 months of TPAF Service Credit, meeting the minimum service credit requirement of at least 10 years for TPAF members; and WHEREAS, this Board’s Superintendent of Schools is of the opinion that Ms. Perez is totally and permanently disabled and no longer can perform the required duties of the position of Teacher based on the documentation supplied by professionals retained by this Board; and WHEREAS, this Board is unable to provide an alternative to the TPAF covered position with duties capable of being performed by Ms. Perez; and WHEREAS, this Board, as the Appropriate Authority and with the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, have consented to the processing of the Involuntary Disability Retirement Application. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education hereby authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to process an Involuntary Disability Retirement Application for Zoriada Perez effective June 1, 2016; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that certified copies of this Resolution shall be forwarded to all parties involved in the administration of this action.

PERSONNEL

6.1 Resignation

(a) BE IT RESOLVED, this Board accepts the resignation of Vanessa Solares, a paraprofessional at PS#1, effective July 1, 2016, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. BE IT RESOLVED, this Board accepts the resignation of Vanessa Solares, a paraprofessional at PS#1, effective July 1, 2016, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools.

6.2 Resignations/Retirements

(a) WHEREAS, this Board is in receipt of correspondence from William Pfeil, submitting his resignation/retirement as a Teacher at PS#1, from the West New York School District, effective May 1, 2016. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board accepts the resignation/retirement of Mr. Pfeil from said position, effective May 1, 2016, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and wishes to extend to Mr. Pfeil all the gratitude for his years of service to the West New York School District and wishes him good luck in his retirement.

(b) WHEREAS, this Board is in receipt of correspondence from Barbara Lentini, submitting her resignation/retirement as a Teacher at the Middle School, from the West New York School District, effective July 1, 2016. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board accepts the resignation/retirement of Ms. Lentini from said position, effective July 1, 2016, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and wishes to extend to Ms.


Lentini all the gratitude for her years of service to the West New York School District and wishes her good luck in her retirement. (c) WHEREAS, this Board is in receipt of correspondence from Patricia Beatini, submitting her resignation/retirement as a Nurse at an out of district placement, from the West New York School District, effective July 1, 2016. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board accepts the resignation/retirement of Ms. Beatini from said position, effective July 1, 2016, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and wishes to extend to Ms. Beatini all the gratitude for her years of service to the West New York School District and wishes her good luck in her retirement. (d) WHEREAS, this Board is in receipt of correspondence from Norma Ravelo-Garcia, submitting her resignation/retirement as a Teacher at PS#3, from the West New York School District, effective July 1, 2016. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board accepts the resignation/retirement of Ms. Ravelo-Garcia from said position, effective July 1, 2016, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and wishes to extend to Ms. Ravelo-Garcia all the gratitude for her years of service to the West New York School District and wishes her good luck in her retirement. (e) WHEREAS, this Board is in receipt of correspondence from Ellen Woods, submitting her resignation/retirement as a Teacher at PS#1, from the West New York School District, effective July 1, 2016. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board accepts the resignation/retirement of Ms. Woods from said position, effective July 1, 2016, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and wishes to extend to Ms. Woods all the gratitude for her years of service to the West New York School District and wishes her good luck in her retirement. (f) WHEREAS, this Board is in receipt of correspondence from Anthony Beatini, submitting his resignation/retirement as a Teacher at the Middle School, from the West New York School District, effective July 1, 2016. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board accepts the resignation/retirement of Mr. Beatini from said position, effective July 1, 2016, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and wishes to extend to Mr. Beatini all the gratitude for his years of service to the West New York School District and wishes him good luck in his retirement (g) WHEREAS, this Board is in receipt of correspondence from Quisqueya Altagracia, submitting her resignation/retirement as a Parprofessional at PS#3, from the West New York School District, effective July 1, 2016. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board accepts the resignation/retirement of Ms. Altagracia from said position, effective July 1, 2016, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and wishes to extend to Ms. Altagracia all the gratitude for her years of service to the West New York School District and wishes her good luck in her retirement. (h) WHEREAS, this Board is in receipt of correspondence from Donna Affuso, submitting her resignation/retirement as a Secretary at Memorial High School, from the West New York School District, effective September 1, 2016. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board accepts the resignation/retirement of Ms. Affuso from said position, effective September 1, 2016, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and wishes to extend to Ms. Affuso all the gratitude for her years of service to the West New York School District and wishes her good luck in her retirement.


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) Claire Innocent, Special Education Autism Teacher, PS#1, at an annual salary of $62,163, prorated, Step 1, MA, effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 through Fund 15

6.4 Home Instruction

BE IT RESOLVED, this Board appoints the following personnel to serve as Home Instructors for the School Year 2015-2016, at a rate of $35 per hour, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools: Fund 11 Aevon Watts

6.5 Resignation Intramural position

WHEREAS, this Board has received written notification from Shabeena Sarker tendering her resignation as the Boys Volleyball Coach at the Middle School, effective April 21, 2016. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board accepts the resignation of Ms. Sarker from said position, effective April 21, 2016, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools.

6.6 Resignation Intramural position

WHEREAS, this Board has received written notification from Bellal Awadallah tendering his resignation as the Boys Volleyball Coach at the Middle School, effective April 21, 2016. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board accepts the resignation of Mr. Awadallah from said position, effective April 21, 2016, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools.

6.7 Child Study Team Summer Testing

BE IT RESOLVED, this Board appoints the following personnel to the Child Study Team Summer Testing, on an as needed basis, First Session, Monday through Friday, July 5, 2016 through July 29, 2016; Second Session, Monday through Friday, August 1, 2016 through August 25, 2016, at a salary commensurate with guide, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools: Fund 15 School Psychologists Fran Crangle Lis Hernandez Mario Ponce Alex Oras, III


Learning Disability Teacher-Consultants Robin Barbosa Nieves Colom Frank Fochesato School Social Workers Edwin Gonzalez Mariely Manresa Lindsay Miksiewicz Sandra Rivera Zulema Sanchez Lindsay VanZanten-Regas Speech Therapists Maureen Generelli Indira Morales Allison Soyka

6.8 Special Education Extended School Year Program

BE IT RESOLVED, this Board appoints the following personnel to the Special Education Extended School Year Program, on an as needed basis, not to exceed 18 days, 8:15 am – 12:45 pm, Monday – Thursday, July 5, 2016 through July 28, 2016, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools: Program Coordinator $35 per hour, not to exceed 18 hours Jason Armas Speech Therapists $35 per hour, not to exceed 85.5 hours each Anessah Cabiness Kristen Guinane Helena Nussbaum Stephanie Valdes School Nurses $35 per hour, not to exceed 85.5 hours each Olukemi Owoseni Leila Bethea Lilian Altamura – 1:1 Medical Paraprofessionals $35 per hour, not to exceed 85.5 hours each Yesenia Borbon Mayra Fresse-Ocasio Marycruz Garcia-Jarmillo Special Education Teachers $35 per our, not to exceed 85.5 hours each Jason Armas Yesenia Camilo Christina Campos Kimberly Carpenter Alison Cesario


Jennifer Concepcion Margaret Diakos Claire Innocent Angelica Komisarjevsky Leila Lafi Melinda Martinez Lisa Memmer Timothy Perillo Katelyn Reilly Claudia Reitmeyer Zuleydi Riker-Fuentes Alanna Rinaldi Robert Sico Anthony Staropoli Jaimie Toscano Theresa Tsakiris Alana Weininger Out of District 1:1 Paraprofessional $15 per hour, not to exceed 85.5 hours Belkis Lopez Substitute Teachers $35 per hour each, on an as needed basis Adriana Ortiz Estephanie Lazo

6.9 Beam Summer Program

BE IT RESOLVED, this Board appoints the following personnel to the BEAM Summer Program July 18, 2016 – August 18, 2016, Monday – Thursday 8:15 am – 12:45 pm, 2016-2017 School Year, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, to be charged to NCLB Title III (Subject to award of Federal Funding): Project Facilitator $30 per hour not to exceed 120 hours Fernando Abascal Teachers $35 per hour not to exceed 100 hours each Anthony Altamura Miguel Amaya Emilia Avendano Veinna Barquin Lucy Castano Sorangely Encarnacion Elizabeth Ferrer Concetta Flanagan Mercedes Jimenez-Hart Rosanna Marte Ariel Martinez Maria Miniet Aida Roque Gonzalo Sanchez Jaime Vazquez


Nurse $35 per hour, not to exceed 100 hours Danielle Kowalczyk ESL Teacher $35 per hour not to exceed 100 hours Katharine Chao Technology Teacher $35 per hour not to exceed 100 hours Lisett Martinez Vocal Music Teacher $35 per hour not to exceed 100 hours Mirtha Rico Dance/Physical Education Teacher $35 per hour not to exceed 100 hours David McCoy

Parent Assistants $15 per hour not to exceed 90 hours Maria Moya Noris Cruz

6.10 Project J.U.M.P. Summer Readiness Program

BE IT RESOLVED, this Board appoints the following personnel to the following positions for the Project J.U.M.P. Summer Readiness Program, Two One Week Sessions; August 22, 2016 – August 26, 2016 and August 29, 2016 – September 2, 2016; Monday – Friday 8:45 am – 12:15 pm, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, for the 2016-2017 School Year, to be charged to Title I and District (Subject to award of Federal Funding): Project Coordinator $35 per hour, not to exceed 40 hours Allison Palladino Nurse $35 per hour, not to exceed 35 hours Brie Ellerbrock Social Worker $35 per hour, not to exceed 35 hours Loren Britez Special Education Teacher $35 per hour, not to exceed 35 hours Judith Betancourt Sixteen Certified Teacher $35 per hour, not to exceed 35 hours Kristian Allbright Michael Capozzi Esther Del Valle Sorangely Encarnacion


Christina Francis Tracey Gould Lois Johansen Adam Knight Maria Juncosa Cristian Marrero Rosanna Marte Brensi Morales Jenny Perez Thaddeus Tone Brenda Valladares Vanessa Wise Paraprofessional $15 per hour not to exceed 35 hours Elsa Rodriguez

6.11 Summer Enrichment Program

BE IT RESOLVED, this Board appoints the following personnel to the Summer Enrichment Program, July 18, 2016 – August 18, 2016, Monday – Thursday 8:30 am – 12:00 pm, 2016-2017 School Year, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, to be charged to Title I (Subject to award of Federal Funding): Project Facilitator $30 per hour, not to exceed 120 hours (1) Michelle Madariaga School Nurse $35 per hour, not to exceed 70 hours (1) Olukemi Owoseni Art Teachers $35 per hour, not to exceed 70 hours each (1) Juan Zapateiro (2) Odalys Zaldivar Technology Teachers $35 per hour, not to exceed 70 hours each (1) Jennifer Rodriguez Music Teachers $35 per hour, not to exceed 70 hours each (1) Jesus Garcia (2) Cynthia Varrichio Performing Arts (Dance & Theater) Teachers $35 per hour, not to exceed 70 hours each (1) Zakiya Atkinson (2) Jorge Moreno Science Teachers $35 per hour, not to exceed 70 hours each (1) Jessica Fernandez (2) Bibiana Prada


Creative Writing Teachers $35 per hour, not to exceed 70 hours each (1) Keith Dovoric (2) Nancy Viana Secretary $20 per hour not to exceed 100 hours (1) Patricia Valdez Substitute Teacher $35 per hour, not to exceed 70 hours on an as needed basis (1) Michael Madrigal

6.12 FMLA

(a) WHEREAS, this Board has received written notification from Employee ID#2695, requesting an unpaid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from April 26, 2016 through May 25, 2016.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board grants Employee ID#2695 an unpaid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from April 26, 2016 through May 25, 2016, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools.

(b) WHEREAS, this Board has received written notification from Employee ID#896,requesting an unpaid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from May 1, 2016 through June 30, 2016.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board grants Employee ID#896 an unpaid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from May 1, 2016 through June 30, 2016, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools.

(c) WHEREAS, this Board has received written notification from Employee ID#1815, requesting a paid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from May 1, 2016 through June 30, 2016.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board grants Employee ID#1815 a paid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from May 1, 2016 through June 30, 2016, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools.

(d) WHEREAS, this Board has received written notification from Employee ID#1767, requesting a paid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from March 30, 2016 through April 29, 2016.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board grants Employee ID#1767 a paid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from March 30, 2016 through April 29, 2016, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools.

(e) WHEREAS, this Board has received written notification from Employee ID#852, requesting a paid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from April 11, 2016 through June 1, 2016.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board grants Employee ID#852 a paid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from April 11, 2016 through June 1, 2016, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools.


(f) WHEREAS, this Board has received written notification from Employee ID#1847, requesting a paid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from April 19, 2016 through May 20, 2016.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board grants Employee ID#1847 a paid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from April 19, 2016 through May 20, 2016, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. (g) WHEREAS, this Board has received written notification from Employee ID#2422, requesting an unpaid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from April 22, 2016 through June 30, 2016.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board grants Employee ID#2422 an unpaid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from April 22, 2016 through June 30, 2016, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. (h) WHEREAS, this Board has received written notification from Employee ID#3267, requesting an unpaid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from May 1, 2016 through June 30, 2016.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board grants Employee ID#3267an unpaid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from May 1, 2016 through June 30, 2016, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. (i) WHEREAS, this Board has received written notification from Employee ID#2521, requesting a paid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from May 10, 2016 through May 26, 2016.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board grants Employee ID#2521 a paid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from May 10, 2016 through May 26, 2016, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. (j) WHEREAS, this Board has received written notification from Employee ID#1703, requesting a paid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from April 26, 2016 through June 30, 2016, on an Intermittent Family Leave Schedule. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board grants Employee ID#1703 a paid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from April 26, 2016 through June 30, 2016, on an Intermittent Family Leave Schedule, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools.

(k) WHEREAS, this Board has received written notification from Employee ID#3189, requesting a paid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from May 4, 2016 through June 30, 2016, on an Intermittent Family Leave Schedule. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board grants Employee ID#3189 a paidleave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from May 4, 2016 through June 30, 2016, on an Intermittent Family Leave Schedule, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools.

(l) WHEREAS, this Board has received written notification from Employee ID#3361,requesting a leave of absence with pay under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from June 6, 2016 through June 14, 2016 and an unpaid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from June 15, 2016 through June 30, 2016.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board grants Employee ID#3361, a leave of absence with pay under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from June 6, 2016 through June 14, 2016, and


an unpaid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from June 15, 2016 through June 30, 2016, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. (m) WHEREAS, this Board has received written notification from Employee ID#1846, requesting a paid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from May 13, 2016 through June 3, 2016. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board grants Employee ID#1846 a paid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from May 13, 2016 through June 3, 2016, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools.

6.13 Transfers

BE IT RESOLVED, this Board does hereby approve the following voluntary transfer for the 2015-2016 School Year, effective May 19, 2016, based upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools:

6.14 Revised School Calendar

BE IT RESOLVED, this Board of Education under the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools does hereby authorize the revision of the 2015-2016 School Calendar as per attached and incorporated herein by reference.

6.15 School Calendar WITHDRAWN BY SUPERINTENDENT

BE IT RESOLVED, this Board adopts the School Calendar for School Year 2016-2017 as presented by the Superintendent of Schools, with the understanding that said calendar is subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances as attached hereto and incorporated by reference.

6.16 Board Calendar WITHDRAWN BY SUPERINTENDENT WHEREAS, the collective bargaining agreement between the West New York Board of Education and the West New York Education Association representing Custodians and Maintenance Persons in the effect for the 2016-2017 School Year outlines specific holidays which employees are not required to work, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the West New York Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, amend the holiday schedule for the custodians and Maintenance persons as follows:

6.17 Substitute Bus Drivers

WHEREAS, the following personnel is assigned as Substitute Bus Driver in the West New York School System, effective May 19, 2016, on an as needed basis, at a salary of $13.40 per hour, not to exceed nineteen hours per week, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, for the 2015-2016 School Year:

Transferred from Transferred To

(a) Mirtha Ramirez 1-1 out-of district Paraprofessional Resource Room Paraprofessional at PS#1

(b) Pamela Minchola Kindergarten Teacher at PS#5 Kindergarten Teacher at PS#1

(c) Yadira Sierra Kindergarten Paraprofessional at PS#5 Kindergarten Paraprofessional at PS#1

(d) Unique Zapata Kindergarten Paraprofessional at PS#1 Kindergarten Paraprofessional at PS#5


Maria I. Zabalu

6.18 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 2015-2016 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

Midiala Martinez Marielka Diaz Danny Torres Julio Prestol Lisandra Lopez Guedes Leticia Mateo Nasar Nassar

IX. 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.

X. ITEMS REMOVED FROM AGENDA RESOLUTIONS

XI. MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS

Business & Finance 1.1-1.13, 1.15-1.19 Special Services 4.1-4.9 Curriculum 2.1-2.22 Legal 5.1-5.4 Operations 3.1-3.3 Personnel 6.1—6.14; 6.17-6.18

Board Secretary: Motion to accept the agenda resolutions as modified Motion made by: SA JC MC DG DM JP LP SR AP Seconded by: SA JC MC DG DM JP LP SR AP

Trustee Ayes Nays Abstain Absent Trustee Acosta Trustee Castañeda Trustee Cheng


Vice President Gonzalez Trustee Mejia Trustee Portillo Trustee Rodas President Parkinson

Board Secretary: Motion to approve agenda resolutions as modified

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

Trustee Ayes Nays Abstain Absent Trustee Acosta Trustee Castañeda 4.1, 4.9 Trustee Cheng 1.2, 1.3, 1.8, 1.9

Vice President Gonzalez 1.3 Trustee Mejia A.32, 5.2 Trustee Portillo A.23, 1.2, 1.3, 4.1 Trustee Rodas 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 President Parkinson A.12, 1.8, 5.3

XII. BOARD OF EDUCATION RESOLUTION

Board Attorney Taylor reviewed statue-mandated requirements and process for filling board vacancies. Majority (5) vote of remaining members of board (8) required for appointment.

The Business Administrator proceeded to call each of the three board vacancy candidates to the podium to introduce themselves and answer questions they were provided in advance of the meeting:

1. Why did you choose to apply for the vacant position on the West New York Board of Education? 2. What qualities/experience would you bring to the West New York Board of Education? 3. What do you think is the number one priority that the West New York Board of Education is facing? 4. What do you think the Board can do to encourage parent participation in the schools?

Mr. Jose Alcantara: Introduced himself and thanked the board for opportunity to interview. Why chose to interview for vacant position : Life-long WNY resident and MHS graduate. Good opportunity to give back to the community, staff and student. Completed college and established self as a community leader and this is a good time to give back to the district. Has good understanding of school district dynamics as is life-long resident.

Bachelors of science with focus on criminal justice, currently in graduate school (St. Peter’s University) pursuing Masters in Public Administration

Qualities: Personal qualities – humble, team player, persevering under difficult conditions. Experience to be active board participantand interested in adding new dynamics to the board. As part of his masters’ degree Mr. Alcantara completed numerous public and non-profit courses – involving working with other members to resolve conflicts, experienced simulated board meetings where had to implement Robert’s Rules of Order.


Priority district is facing: Ensure student academic success and provide teachers with support and resources to cultivate next generation of leaders in the community. Changes in educational system – implementation of common core standards, PARCC assessment, standardized testing and teaching evaluation methods. Revised State board of education approved adoption of revised version of common core standards (NJ Student Learning standards which will go into effect in 2017-18 – and as members of BOE its our duty to align resources to enable to teachers to implement these changes.

Creating community events to engage parents to build long-lasting relationships (teachers, parents, alums). Make a big push to educate parents as to the value of their involvement – can educate through stats and series of workshops.

It would be an honor to be part of the board of education and give back to the district.

Mr. Morel: Introduced himself to the Board – 18 year non public servant, zoning board and has worked 2 years 42nd district assemblywoiman Hernandez Positive difference in community, expecting child in November hoping he could make right decisions that affect his child and children of other residents, should he be chosen to join the Board.

Cited his experience wih Rent-control zoning board – tough decisions and addressing abuses in rent-control. Cited business experience (helping pass education-related bills) while working with Assemblywoman Hernandez.

Number 1 priority is children, number one challenge is balancing budget in fiscally responsible manner.

Encouraging parent participation – key to success is more events with parents and families, send board representatives to PTO meetings to better understand parents’ issues. Parent participation is key to success – takes a whole community to raise a child.

Came in 2011 and loves this town, wants to see the best happen to the community and will soon be a taxpayer here.

Mr. Rosenkampff: Thanked the Board for opportunity to present. Stated that married in 2012 and did not have much choice but to move to West New York – spouse’s family lives in WNY for 3 generations. Has invested in the neighborhood and expects to raise children – future question will be where to send them to school. Being part of the community’s decision making process is important. Is interested in participating.

Experience: NYU Stern School of Business graduate, 13 years as consultant -risk management, human resources, negotiations. Management and Board expectations – how to Engagement of employees to a level that maximizes net investment of employers into employees. Helps proote the values of the company and community it is a part of. Sees direct correlation of these elements to the Board of Education.

What is the number 1 priority of BoE - Return on investment – invest in future of children. Ensure they are prepared to take on whatever live brings to them. Balance resources the city has to offer (people, time, energy)

Participation of parents – recommended looking at benchmarks – where are we starting from? What are the participation rates? Are participation rates - 10% and do we want to go to 20%? What would that look like for our students? Who is driving that – board, teachers, students? Where are we now, where do we want to be and what do we use as a roadmap to get there? 1. New Jersey State Statute 18A:12-15(f)


2. Board Vacancy - Candidate Interview

3. Motion to Adjourn to Executive Session 4. Open Public Meeting Statement 5. Adjourn to Executive Session and Reconvene in Public Session 6. Selecting Candidate to Fill Vacant Seat Board Members proceeded to nominate candidates, with Trustee Mejia moving to nominate Mr. Alcantara (seconded by Trustee Portillo), and Trustee Acosta moving to nominate Mr. Morel (seconded by Vice President Gonzalez). Board Attorney Taylor reminded the Board that once the process of nominating candidates in the fashion they just did, happened, they are required to vote on each name in order of nomination.

Board Secretary: Motion to nominate Mr. Jose Alcantara Motion made by: SA JC MC DG DM LP SR AP Seconded by: SA JC MC DG DM LP SR AP


Board Attorney Taylor and President Parkinson briefly discussed voting results, agreeing that majority of board members’ votes were not secured for Mr. Alcantara’s nomination to pass.

Board Secretary: Motion to nominate Mr. David Morel



Motion passes.

7. Administering Oath of Office to Successful Candidate


The Business Administrator administered Oath of Office for School Board Members to Mr. Morel, following which he joined his colleagues at the dais.

B.1 Expressing Condolences to and Support for the People of Ecuador Following the Devastating Earthquake on April 16, 2016

WHEREAS, on April 16, 2016, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Ecuador that was felt in neighboring countries; and,

WHEREAS, the epicenter was 17 miles southeast of Muisne, according to the United States Geological Survey; and,

WHEREAS, the death toll has already exceeded 600, and authorities indicate that thousands of Ecuadorians have gone missing; and,

WHEREAS, the earthquake damaged or destroyed homes, hospitals, roads, and businesses; and,

WHEREAS, the United Nations indicates that tens of thousands of people are sheltering in evacuation centers; and,

WHEREAS, the earthquake has knocked out electricity and water to multiple communities; and,

WHEREAS, United States Secretary of State John Kerry indicated that ``we stand by the people of Ecuador in this difficult time and are ready to assist in any way we can.''; and,

WHEREAS according to the United States Census Bureau approximately 700,000 Ecuadorian-Americans reside in the United States; and,

WHEREAS, the Ecuadorian-American community is deeply concerned about their families, friends, and loved ones and are reaching out to assist in recovery efforts; and

WHEREAS, flooding from El Nino is creating additional challenges to search, rescue, and recovery:

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the West New York Board of Education - (1) expresses its sorrow and condolences on the loss of life following the earthquake in Ecuador on April 16,

2016;

(2) recognizes and commends all those engaged in the domestic and international response to the earthquake in Ecuador, including international agencies, the United States Government, and nongovernment

organizations; and

(3) supports efforts by the United States Government to assist the people of Ecuador as they seek to recover from the earthquake.

XIII. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON MATTERS OF GENERAL PUBLIC CONCERN

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.


Several members of the public offered their comments, including Mayor Roque who congratulated the wining board candidate and other candidates and complemented them on their presentations.

XIV. BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMENTS

A. Board Member Comments

Trustee Rodas: Walk-on resolution – condolences to and support for the people of Ecuador (earthquake April 16, 2016)

Board Secretary: Motion to approve add on

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

Trustee Ayes Nays Abstain Absent Trustee Acosta Trustee Castañeda Trustee Cheng Vice President Gonzalez Trustee Mejia Trustee Morel Trustee Portillo Trustee Rodas President Parkinson

B. President’s Comments

Board President Parkinson commented on the cordial relationship existing among board members, citing it as a testament of positive growth in board dynamics.

XV. ADJOURNMENT

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

Board Secretary: Motion to Adjourn the Meeting

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

Trustee Ayes Nays Abstain Absent Trustee Acosta Trustee Castañeda


Trustee Cheng Vice President Gonzalez Trustee Mejia Trustee Morel Trustee Portillo Trustee Rodas President Parkinson

Meeting adjourned at 10:33 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Dean Austin School Business Administrator | Board Secretary

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