board agenda, march 20, 2013 irvington public...

BOARD AGENDA, MARCH 20, 2013 IRVINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS 1. LEAVE (S) OF ABSENCE 2. RETURN TO WORK FROM LEAVE OF ABSENCE 3. SUBSTITUTE PERSONNEL 4. SEPARATIONS 5. APPOINTMENTS 6. REASSIGNMENT/TRANSFERS 7. RECLASSIFICATIONS 8. STIPENDS 9. AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS 10. FOR THE RECORD 11. CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES – PLACEMENTS PUBLIC & NON-PUBLIC 12. HOME INSTRUCTION 13. ESSEX COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL INITIATIVE PROGRAM – OFFICE OF CURRICULUM

& INSTRUCTION 14. THE PERFECT CAREER – OFFICE OF CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION 15. ACCUPLACER TESTING – OFFICE OF CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION 16. CHEMISTRY LABORATORY/CLASSROOM RENOVATION – HIGH SCHOOL – OFFICE

OF CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION 17. SMARTBOARD UNINSTALL/REINSTALL – ROOM RENOVATION – OFFICE OF

CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION 18. CAROLINA CURRICULUM MIDDLE SCHOOL PILOT – OFFICE OF CURRICULUM &

INSTRUCTION 19. PROGRESSIVE SCIENCE INITIATIVE MIDDLE SCHOOL PILOT– OFFICE OF

CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION 20. CURRICULUM WRITING (AP CHEMISTRY) – OFFICE OF CURRICULUM &

INSTRUCTION 21. CURRICULUM WRITING (FORENSIC SCIENCE) – OFFICE OF CURRICULUM &

INSTRUCTION

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22. CURRICULUM WRITING (AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE) – OFFICE OF CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION

23. CURRICULUM WRITING (MIDDLE SCHOOL INTEGRATED SCIENCE) – OFFICE OF

CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION 24. CURRICULUM WRITING (K-2 INTEGRATED SCIENCE) – OFFICE OF CURRICULUM

INSTRUCTION 25. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CLINIC – DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL SERVICES 26. IRVINGTON SPECIAL OLYMPICS – DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL SERVICES 27. 2013-2016 DISTRICT TECHNOLOGY PLAN – MEDIA SERVICES & TECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT 28. ADVANCE EDUCATION ADVISEMENT CORPORATION – DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL

SERVICES 29. EXTENDED SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAM- DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL SERVICES 30. WRAP AROUND RESOURCE PROGRAM – DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL SERVICES 31. EFFECTIVE SCHOOL SOLUTIONS - WRAP AROUND PROGRAM 2013-14 SCHOOL

YEAR - DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL SERVICES 32. CALDWELL PEDIATRIC THERAPY CENTER – DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL SERVICES 33. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CLINIC – DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL SERVICES 34. YOUTH CONSULTATION SERVICES – DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL SERVICES 35. METROPOLITAN SPEECH & LANGUAGE CENTER – DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL

SERVICES 36. AUTISM SYMPOSIUM – DEPARTMENT OF EARLY CHILDHOOD 37. CONTRACT RENEWAL RUBRIC – DEPARTMENT OF EARLY CHILDHOOD 38. ELEMENTARY AND JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETIES & STUDENT COUNCILS –

ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, & ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL 39. NEWARK COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER – ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL 40. GRADUATION AND REHEARSAL CEREMONY CLASS OF 2013 - IRVINGTON HIGH

SCHOOL 41. 26TH ANNUAL ESSEX COUNTY ACADEMIC AWARDS BANQUET – IRVINGTON HIGH

SCHOOL

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42. BUSINESS AND MARKETING EDUCATION DAY – IRVINGTON HIGH SCHOOL 43. CHESS CLUB PROGRAM - MADISON AVENUE SCHOOL 44. INTELLECTUALLY GIFTED PROGRAM – MADISON AVENUE SCHOOL 45. 24-GAME MATH CHALLENGE – MADISON AVENUE SCHOOL 46. DADS BRING YOUR CHILD TO SCHOOL DAY – MADISON AVENUE SCHOOL 47. PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT MEETING - MADISON AVENUE SCHOOL 48. FIELD DAY EVENT – MADISON AVENUE SCHOOL 49. MULTICULTURAL NIGHT – THURGOOD MARSHALL SCHOOL 50. CAREER DAY - BERKELEY TERRACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 51. SMILE PROGRAM – MOBILE DENTIST - AUGUSTA PRESCHOOL ACADEMY 52. PARENTS MONTHLY WORKSHOPS - AUGUSTA PRESCHOOL ACADEMY 53. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: OUT OF DISTRICT WORKSHOPS/CONFERENCES –

OFFICE OF STAFF DEVELOPMENT 54. FIELD TRIPS 55. FOR THE RECORD 56. PAYMENT OF BILLS 57. BOARD SECRETARY’S FINANCIAL REPORT – JANUARY 2013 58. TREASURER OF SCHOOL MONIES FINANCIAL REPORT – JANUARY 2013 59. CERTIFICATION OF EXPENDITURES – JANUARY 2013 60. PAYMENT OF DISTRICT TAXES FOR JANUARY 2013 – 4th REQUEST 61. PAYMENT OF DISTRICT TAXES FOR FEBRUARY 2013 – 3rd REQUEST 62. PAYMENT OF DISTRICT TAXES FOR MARCH 2013 – 2nd REQUEST 63. PAYMENT OF DISTRICT TAXES FOR APRIL 2013 – 1st REQUEST 64. NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND CONSOLIDATED: TITLE I SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT

AWARD (SIA) PART A (UNIVERSITY MIDDLE SCHOOL) 2012-2013 65. NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND 2012-2013 CONSOLIDATEDIDATED: TITLE I GRANT

PROGRAM 2012-2013

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66. 2012-2013 NON PUBLIC SCHOOLS AMENDMENT CHAPTER 192/193 67. CARL D. PERKINS GRANT AMENDMENT 2012-2013 68. 2012-2013 EARLY CHILDHOOD BUDGET MODIFICATION 69. REGISTRATION AND HEALTH FAIR: EARLY CHILDHOOD 70. PARAPROFESSIONAL CONTRACT 2013-2014 ESSEX REGIONAL EDUCATIONAL

SERVICES COMMISSION 71. TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT 2013-2014 ESSEX REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICES

COMMISSION AND THE IRVINGTON BOARD OF EDUCATION 72. PENNIES FOR PATIENTS-LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA – AUGUSTA PRESCHOOL

ACADEMY 73. DONATION FROM FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHRISTIAN UNITED CHURCH OF

CHRIST 74. DONATION OF READ 180 CLASSROOMS – IRVINGTON LIBRARY 75. DR. MICHAEL J. BERCIK: HUMAN RESOURCES 76. EDWARD LAPIERRE VS. IRVINGTON BOARD OF EDUCATION 77. POWERSCHOOL CONSULTANT – MEDIA SERVICES & TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT 78. DANIELSON FRAMEWORK TRAINING – OFFICE OF STAFF DEVELOPMENT 79. DISTRICT BUDGET STATEMENT – 2013/2014 80. TRACK AND FIELD: IRVINGTON HIGH SCHOOL 81. APPROPRIATION TRANSFERS 82. BUDGET TRANSFERS – EARLY CHILDHOOD 83. FUND RAISING

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BOARD OF EDUCATION IRVINGTON, NEW JERSEY Regular Board Meeting –March 20, 2013 Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School 54 Mt Vernon Avenue Irvington, New Jersey 07111 I. Call to Order II. Salute to the Flag III. Roll Call: IV. BOARD PRESIDENT: In accordance with P.L. 1975, Chapter 231, adequate notice of this

meeting was posted in the Administration Building and copies of said notice sent to the Irvington Herald, the Star Ledger, and Township Clerk.

V. CLOSED SESSION:

Be It Hereby Resolved, pursuant to the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act that the Irvington Board of Education meets in closed session this evening regarding matters of personnel and attorney/client privilege. It is expected that the discussion undertaken in this closed session can be made public at the time that the need for confidentiality no longer exists. ACTION: Motion by:______________, Seconded by:__________________ Roll Call:

VI. RESOLUTION TO APPROVE BOARD MEETING MINUTES

RESOLVED, that the minutes of the Board of Education meeting held on the dates as indicated, as corrected and transcribed, be received and filed. February 20, 2013 Regular Board Meeting ACTION: Motion by: ______________, Seconded by:__________________ Roll Call:

VII. ADMISSION OF STUDENTS AFTER OCTOBER 1, 2012 WHO HAVE NOT BEEN ENROLLED IN SCHOOL

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the admission of Evelyn Brown into a Kindergarten class at Thurgood Marshall School in accordance with Title 18A:38-6.

ACTION: Motion by: ______________, Seconded by:__________________ Roll Call:

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VIII. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

• Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Waiver School Profile and ESEA Waiver Annual Progress Targets 2011-2012

IX. FROM THE BOARD PRESIDENT: X. PUBLIC COMMENT: (On agenda items only) Limit of 15 minutes total – three minutes per individual on agenda items only

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PERSONNEL March 20, 2013 1. LEAVE (S) OF ABSENCE

RESOLVED that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the leave(s) of absence of the listed personnel, effective as indicated:

Certificated

(a) Ernestine Brown Extension of paid medical leave of

absence effective 2/16/13 through 4/15/13 using 30 Sick Bank days and 4 personal illness days. (Union Avenue Middle School-Language Arts Literacy Teacher)

(b) Katiusca Cardona Unpaid medical leave of absence per

FMLA effective 2/8/13 through 3/24/13. (Chancellor Avenue School-Kindergarten Teacher)

(c) Sacha Delsol Unpaid medical leave of absence

without Board paid benefits effective 12/20/12 through 3/10/13. (Mt. Vernon Avenue School-World Language Teacher)

(d) Diane Donald Paid medical leave of absence per

FMLA effective 1/28/13 through 1/29/13 using 1 personal illness and 1 personal business day; followed by an unpaid medical leave of absence per FMLA effective 1/30/13 through 4/28/13; followed by an unpaid medical leave of absence without Board paid benefits 4/29/13 through 5/6/13. (University Elementary School-Kindergarten Teacher)

(e) Heather Gally Extension of unpaid medical leave of

absence without Board paid benefits effective 3/1/13 through 5/5/13. (Florence Avenue School – 1st Grade Teacher)

(f) Tina Lindor Extension of unpaid medical leave of

absence per FMLA effective 2/19/13 through 2/25/13; followed by paid medical leave of absence effective 2/26/13 through 3/5/13 using 6 Sick Bank days. (University Elementary School-1st Grade Teacher)

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PERSONNEL (continued) March 20, 2013 (g) Lisa Moore Extension of unpaid medical leave of

absence per FMLA effective 2/20/13 through 2/27/13. (University Middle School-Language Arts Literacy Teacher)

(h) Irene Perodin Paid medical leave of absence per

FMLA effective 3/26/13 through 6/30/13 using 30 personal illness days and 26 Sick Bank days. (Florence Avenue School-World Language Teacher)

(i) Julie Slattery Paid medical leave of absence per

FMLA effective 2/22/13 through 3/13/13 using 14 personal illness days. (Florence Avenue School-Principal)

(j) Lilian Youssef Paid maternity leave of absence per

FMLA effective 3/12/13 through 4/7/13 using 12 personal illness days and 1 personal business day; followed by an unpaid maternity leave of absence per FMLA effective 4/8/13 through 5/8/13; followed by an unpaid child care leave of absence per FMLA 5/9/13 through 6/30/13. (High School-Mathematics Teacher)

(k) Reginald Lamptey Extension of paid medical leave of

absence per FMLA effective 2/24/13 through 3/3/13 using 5 personal illness days. (Board Office-Assistant Superintendent for Finance/Board Secretary)

(l) Deborah Rivera Extension of paid medical leave of

absence per FMLA 3/11/13 through 4/7/13 using 14 Sick Bank days. (High School-Science Teacher)

(m) Nicole Slade Paid maternity leave of absence per FMLA effective 4/15/13 through 5/31/13 using 34 personal illness days; followed by paid childcare leave per FMLA 6/1/13 through 6/16/13 using 5 accrued vacation days and 5 vacation days. (University Elementary School-Assistant Principal)

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PERSONNEL (continued) March 20, 2013 (n) Theresa Misita Extension of paid medical leave of

absence per FMLA effective 4/9/13 through 5/9/13 using 23 personal illness days; followed by a paid medical leave of absence without board paid benefits effective 5/10/13 through 6/30/13 using 33 personal illness days. (High School-Guidance Counselor)

(o) Gloria Surles Paid medical leave of absence per

FMLA effective 2/26/13 through 5/31/13 using 62 personal illness days followed by paid medical leave of absence without paid benefits effective 6/1/13 through 6/30/13 using 13 personal illness days. (Mt. Vernon Avenue School-Kindergarten Teacher)

(p) Serenia Farrell Extension of unpaid medical leave of

absence per FMLA effective 3/17/13 through 3/31/13. (Mt. Vernon Avenue School-1st Grade Teacher)

(q) William Dinella Amendment to the 2/20/13 Agenda

as follows: Paid medical leave of absence per FMLA effective 1/3/13 through 2/7/13 using 22 personal illness days and 3 personal business days; followed by an unpaid medical leave of absence effective 2/8/13 through 2/12/13. (Florence Avenue School-2nd Grade Teacher)

(r) Jocelyn Gedeon Amendment to the 2/20/13 Agenda

as follows: Unpaid child care leave per FMLA effective 2/16/13 through 4/30/13; followed by unpaid child care leave without paid benefits effective 5/1/13 through 5/31/13. (High School-Mathematics)

(s) Cleaven Smith Amendment to the 2/20/13 Agenda

as follows: Unpaid FMLA effective 2/19/13 through 4/7/13. (Augusta Preschool-P-3 Teacher)

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PERSONNEL (continued) March 20, 2013 (t) Erica Hofler-Mattaur Amendment to the 2/20/13 Agenda

as follows: Unpaid medical leave of absence per FMLA effective 1/17/13 through 2/20/13; followed by a paid medical leave of absence per FMLA effective 2/21/13 through 3/10/13 using 12 Sick Bank days. (University Middle School-Language Arts Literacy Teacher)

Non-Certificated

(u) Elisha Jones Extension of unpaid medical leave of

absence per FMLA effective 2/20/13 through 2/28/13; followed by an unpaid medical leave of absence without Board paid benefits effective 3/1/13 through 4/22/13. (Union Avenue School-Secretary)

(v) Vivian Pettiford Paid medical leave of absence per

FMLA effective 2/15/13 through 3/31/13 using 29 personal illness days. (Business Office-Confidential Administrative Secretary)

(w) Joseph Thelusca Extension of unpaid medical leave of

absence per FMLA effective 3/4/13 through 3/17/13. (Custodian-Florence Avenue School)

(x) Ernest Thomas Extension of unpaid medical leave of

absence without paid benefits 3/3/13 through 3/31/13. (Berkeley Terrace School-Custodian)

(y) Donna Calhoun Unpaid medical leave of absence per

FMLA effective 2/19/13 through 5/13/13; followed by an unpaid medical leave of absence without Board paid benefits 5/14/13 through 5/19/13. (Mt. Vernon Avenue School-Security Officer)

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PERSONNEL (continued) March 20, 2013

(z) Catherine Wilson Amendment to the 12/19/12 Agenda

as follows: Unpaid medical leave of absence per FMLA 3/15/13 through 4/26/13; followed by a paid medical leave of absence per FMLA 4/27/13 through 5/17/13 using 15 Sick Bank days; followed by an unpaid medical leave of absence per FMLA 5/18/13 through 5/31/13. (Business Office-Assistant Bookkeeper)

(aa) Valerie Williams Amendment to the 2/20/13 Agenda

as follows: Paid medical leave of absence effective 1/29/13 through 2/28/13 using 21 personal illness days. Extension of paid medical leave of absence effective 3/1/13 through 3/7/13 using 5 personal illness days. (Union Avenue Middle School-Secretary)

ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________ Roll Call: 2. RETURN TO WORK FROM LEAVE OF ABSENCE

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the return to work from leaves of absence of the listed personnel, effective as indicated:

Certificated

(a) William Dinella Returned to work from unpaid

medical leave of absence effective 2/13/13. (Florence Avenue School-2nd Grade Teacher)

(b) Melissa Banks-Shillingford Returned to work from unpaid

medical leave of absence 2/25/13. (Chancellor Avenue School-Nurse)

(c) Lisa Moore Returned to work from unpaid

medical leave of absence effective 2/28/13. (University Middle School-Language Arts Literacy Teacher)

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PERSONNEL (continued) March 20, 2013 (d) Reginald Lamptey Returned to work from paid medical

leave of absence effective 3/4/13. (Board Office –Assistant Superintendent for Finance/Board Secretary)

ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________ Roll Call:

Non-Certificated (e) Dorothy Blakely Returned to work from paid medical

leave of absence effective 2/19/13. (Early Childhood Education Department-Medical Clerk)

(f) David Thomas Returned to work from unpaid

medical leave of absence 2/20/13. (Thurgood Marshall School-Custodian)

(g) Valerie Williams Returned to work from paid medical

leave of absence effective 3/11/13. (Union Avenue Middle School-Secretary)

ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________ Roll Call: 3. SUBSTITUTE PERSONNEL (a) RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the appointment of the listed personnel as substitute teachers, effective for the 2012-2013 school year: Eligible For Work Grace Agbaje Mavis Jerry ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________ Roll Call:

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PERSONNEL (continued) March 20, 2013 Substitute Teacher/Alternative High School (b) RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the appointment of Shakerah Speight as a Substitute Teacher, Alternative High School, effective November 2012 to December 2012, payable from account number 11-423-100-100-00-20. ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________ Roll Call: (c) Substitute Custodians

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim

Superintendent of Schools and approves the appointment of the listed personnel as Substitute Custodians at the pay rate of $9.50 per hour, effective 3/21/13, payable from account #11-000-262-100-00-34: Fritz Pierre-Louis Daphney Pierre-Louis Tanya Livingston ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________ Roll Call: (d) Substitute Security Guards

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the appointment of listed personnel as Substitute Security Guards at the pay rate of $9.50 per hour, effective 3/21/13, payable from account #11-000-266-100-00-35: Fritz Pierre-Louis Daphney Pierre-Louis Tanya Livingston ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________ Roll Call: (e) Substitute Breakfast/Lunch Aides RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the appointment of the listed personnel as Substitute Breakfast/Lunch Aides at the pay rate of $7.60 per hour, effective 3/21/13, payable from account #11-000-262-100-00-34: Fritz Pierre-Louis Daphney Pierre-Louis Tanya Livingston ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________ Roll Call:

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PERSONNEL (continued) March 20, 2013 4. SEPARATIONS

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the separation of the listed personnel, effective as indicated:

Resignations Certificated (a) Jodina Brizell, Language Arts Literacy Teacher, High School, resignation effective 4/25/13

close of business. (b) Wesly Ertulien, Mathematics Teacher, High School, resignation effective 4/19/13 close of

business. (c) Jabir Wadud, Social Studies Teacher, University Middle School, resignation effective 4/1/13. ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________ Roll Call:

Non-Certificated

(d) Kendra Collins, Breakfast/Lunch Aide, Madison Avenue School, resignation effective 3/8/13 close of business.


Retirement

Non-Certificated (e) Ernest Thomas, Custodian, Berkeley Terrace School, disability retirement effective 4/1/13 ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________ Roll Call:

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PERSONNEL (continued) March 20, 2013

Termination Non-Certificated (f) Rose Samuel, Substitute Teacher, District wide, termination effective 3/21/13. ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________ Roll Call: 5. APPOINTMENTS

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the appointment of the listed personnel, for the 2012-2013 school year, effective as indicated:

Certificated

(a) Shirra Sragow Lewis, Speech Specialist, Special Services Department, at an annual salary of

$54,366, Step 3, 6th Year Level, Adelphi University effective 4/8/13 (pending criminal history clearance), payable from account number 20-IB3-200-100-00-25. Replacing Patricia Tancredi.

(b) Olie B. Adkins, Kindergarten Teacher, University Elementary School (Leave Replacement), at

an annual salary of $48,944, Step 1, BA Level, effective 1/16/13 to 5/31/13, payable from account number 15-110-100-101-00-05. Replacing Diane Donalds.

(c) Lia Varsalona-Skibniewski, Master Teacher, Early Childhood Department, at an annual salary of

$52,903, Step 9, BA Level, New Jersey City University, effective 4/8/13 (pending criminal history clearance), payable from account number 20-EC3-200-176-03-37. Replacing Rochelle Matlin.

(d) Bevin Subocz, Technology Coach, District wide, at an annual salary of $60,108, Step 11, MA

Level, New Jersey City University, effective 4/29/13 to 6/30/13, payable from account numbers 15-000-222-177-00-11 and 15-000-222-177-00-08. Replacing Evan Abramson.


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PERSONNEL (continued) March 20, 2013 6. REASSIGNMENT/TRANSFERS RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the reassignment/transfer of the listed personnel, at the indicated position and location: Certificated (a) Belinda Mendez-Azzolini, Guidance Counselor, Alternative High School reassigned to Guidance

Counselor, High School, no change in salary, effective 4/8/13, payable from account number 15-000-218-104-00-12, Replacing Theresa Misita.

ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________ Roll Call: Non-Certificated (b) Terri Hawkins, B-12 Secretary, Union Avenue School reassigned to B-12 Secretary, Special

Services Department, no change in salary, effective 7/1/13, payable from account number 11-000-219-105-00-25. Replacing Ilene Greenfield.

(c) Kelley Gladden, Security Officer, High School reassigned to Security Officer, Berkeley Terrace

School, no change in salary, effective 3/5/13, payable from account number 11-000-262-100-00-34. Replacing Chelisse Woodson.

(d) Chelisse Woodson, Security Officer, Berkeley Terrace School reassigned to Security Officer,

High School, no change in salary, effective 3/5/13, payable from account number 11-000-262-100-00-34. Replacing Kelley Gladden.

(e) David Thomas, Custodian (days), Thurgood Marshall School reassigned to Custodian (days),

University Elementary School, no change in salary, effective 3/21/13, payable from account number 11-000-262-100-00-34. Replacing Zandra Perez.

(f) Zandra Perez, Custodian (days), University Elementary School reassigned to Custodian (nights)

Union Avenue Middle School, no change in salary, effective 3/21/13, payable from account number 11-000-262-100-00-34. Replacing Derrick Barker.


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PERSONNEL (continued) March 20, 2013 7. RECLASSIFICATIONS RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the reclassification of the listed personnel: Non-Certificated (a) Marlon Goode, Head Custodian, Grove Street School reclassified to Custodian, Thurgood

Marshall School, at an annual salary $45,311.15, Step 11, effective 3/21/13, payable from account number11-000-262-100-00-34. Replacing David Thomas.

(b) Derrick Barker, Custodian (nights), Union Avenue Middle School reclassified to Acting Head

Custodian, Grove Street School, at an annual salary of $41,866.13, Step 1, effective 3/21/13, payable from account number 11-000-262-100-00-34. Replacing Marlon Goode.

ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________ Roll Call: 8. STIPENDS Certificated (a) RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the appointment of Darren Love to temporarily assume the responsibilities of Assistant Principal, Florence Avenue School, at a daily rate of $75.00, for days worked, payable from account number 15-000-240-103-00-04, effective 2/22/13 through 3/13/13. Replacing Julie Slattery. ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________ Roll Call: Non-Certificated (b) RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves a stipend of $12.00 per day for Valerie Inman, B-12 Secretary temporarily assigned to the office of Curriculum and Instruction, C- Guide, Step 14, effective 2/27/13 to 6/30/13, payable from account number 11-000-221-105-00-15. ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________ Roll Call:

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PERSONNEL (continued) March 20, 2013 9. AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS (a) Data Analysis Team/Grove Street School RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the appointment of Karen Lewis, 5th Grade Teacher for the Data Analysis Team Grove Street School, effective March 1, 2013 through June 19, 2013. The Data Analysis Team meets from 3:05pm to 4:05 pm once a month. Ms. Lewis will be paid at a rate of $37.00 per hour as per collective bargaining agreement, total amount not to exceed $148.00, payable from account number 15-120-100-101-00-06. Replacing Glenn Nier. ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________ Roll Call: (b) NJASK Enrichment Saturday Tutoring Program/Berkeley Terrace School

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the Berkeley Terrace Elementary School 2012-2013 NJASK Enrichment Saturday Tutoring Program, to hire Ms. Lena McCalla-Njee (Autistic Pre-K3/4 Teacher at Augusta Preschool Academy) as a teacher substitute beginning March 23, 2013 through May 11, 2013, from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Ms. McCalla-Njee will be paid at the contractual rate of $37.00 per hour, for 4 hours per day = $148.00 per day), payable from account #: 20-T13-100-100-00-30. ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________ Roll Call:

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PERSONNEL (continued) March 20, 2013 (c) High School/Data Analysis Team

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the personnel listed below as members of the Data Analysis Team. Certified staff will be paid at the contractual rate of $37.00 per hour for a total cost of $3,700.00. Two thousand two hundred dollars ($2,200.00) will be paid via account number 20-TI3-200-100-15-30 and $1,500.00 will be paid via account number 15-140-100-101-00-12. Meetings are schedule on the following dates: February 14, 25, March 14, 25, April 25, May 6, 30 and June 10, 2013 from 3:00 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. Team members are as follows: Joseph Quaye – Applied Technology Carla Phillips – English Language Arts Jamall Angoy - Guidance Alex Beauchamps – Mathematics Kristen Duska – Physical Education Shalfani Kalra – Science Johm Amberg – Social Studies Vernal Cox – Special Education Carl Walton – Technology Coach ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________ Roll Call: (d) Newsletter/Writing Club Advisors/Union Avenue Middle School

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the appointment of Richard Knight and Faithann Whitehall as advisors of the Union Avenue Middle School Newsletter/Writing Club. The advisors of the Newsletter/Writing Club will teach the student participants writing skills, editing techniques, and layout design. The purpose of the school newsletter is to keep parents, students and the community informed of the events taking place at Union Avenue Middle School. Outstanding academic and athletic achievements will be highlighted. The program will run from March 23, 2013 – June 10, 2013, and will meet on the first and third Wednesday of the month from 7:15 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. Total paid program hours not to exceed 24 hours. Total hours per person not to exceed 12 hours per person. The advisors will be paid at the contractual rate of $37.00 per hour, cost not to exceed $444.00. Total program cost not to exceed $888.00 paid from account number: 20-TI3-100-100-00-30. ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________ Roll Call:

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PERSONNEL (continued) March 20, 2013 (e) School Activities Club Advisor/Union Avenue Middle School

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the appointment of Maureen Jasovsky as the second advisor of the School Activities Club at Union Avenue Middle School. The School Activities Club advisor, and participants work collaboratively with the administrators and their peers to assist in planning school events such as the Eighth Grade Promotional Ceremony, the end of Year Eighth Grade Dinner Dance, Sixth and Seven Grade Cotillion, class trips and fundraisers. The program will run from March 23, 2013 – June 10, 2013, and will meet weekly on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3:10 p.m. – 4:10 p.m. Total program hours not to exceed 80 hours. Total hours per person not to exceed 40 hours. The advisors will be paid at the contractual rate of $37.00 per hour cost not to exceed $1,517.00 per person. Total program cost not to exceed $3,034.00 paid from account number: 20-TI3-100-100-00-30. ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________ Roll Call: 10. FOR THE RECORD (a) Jahheal Massac, High School-Art Teacher, Board approved on 1/16/13 for retirement with date

of hire as 9/1/89, should read as 9/1/85.

(b) Personnel Item 10 (Pg. 25) of August 15, 2012 agenda, Ms. Romona Abeloff, 1st Grade Teacher, Chancellor Avenue School, had a name changed to Ms. Ramona Franco as of January 2013.

(c) Vinneth Davy, Special Education Teacher, Berkeley Terrace School (Leave Replacement),

Board approved 12/20/12 was reassigned to 2nd Grade Teacher, Mt. Vernon Avenue School (Leave Replacement). Replacing Mark Clark.

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CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES – PLACEMENTS PUBLIC & NON-PUBLIC March 20, 2013 11. PLACEMENT OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools, in concurrence with the Director of Special Services, and approves placements of Children with Disabilities in the following Public & Non-Public schools, at the listed tuition rates, upon receipt of appropriate bills, tuition and transportation (where necessary), subject to verification for the 2012-2013 school year. Effective as stated below: PUBLIC P12-116 Grade: 12 Essex Campus Academy Tuition: $23,513.00 Beginning: 01/03/13 MD P12-117 Grade: 11 Essex High School Tuition: $19,560.00 Beginning: 02/28/13 SLD P12-118 Grade: 11 Essex High School Tuition: $19,560.00 Beginning: 02/12/13 OHI NP12-119 Grade: 08 Newark – John F. Kennedy Tuition: $26,770.00 Beginning: 02/07/13 MD P12-120 Grade: 03 Newark Regional Day Tuition: $26,200.00 Beginning: 02/25/13 ED NON-PUBLIC NP12-156 Grade: 03 Deron 2 - Montclair Tuition: $ 28,650.00 Beginning: 02/11/13 OHI NP11-260 Grade: 07 Shepard Preparatory High School Tuition: $ 21,249.00 Beginning: 02/12/13 AU

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CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES – PLACEMENTS PUBLIC & NON-PUBLIC March 20, 2013 NP12-286 Grade: 11 Willowglen Academy Tuition: $39,133.00 Beginning: 11/01/2011 Placed by Outside Agency NP12-287 Grade: 09 Greenbrook Academy Tuition: $47,650.00 Beginning: 02/07/13 MD NP12-288 Grade: PS Northwest Essex Community Healthcare Therapeutic School

Tuition: $33,052.00 Beginning: 01/28/13

PSD NP11-289 Grade: 08 YCS – Fort Lee Education Center Tuition: $ 25,750.00 Beginning: 12/04/13 MD TOTAL TUITION AMOUNT OF NEW PLACEMENTS = $311,087.00 DISCONTINUED PLACEMENT P12-007 Grade: 11 Essex High School Discontinued: 02/22/13

Tuition: $ 19,593.00 MD – Change in Placement P12-070 Grade: 11 Westlake School Discontinued: 03/01/13 Tuition: $23,093.00 MD- Moved P12-071 Grade: 041 Westlake School Discontinued: 03/01/13 Tuition: $23,093.00 MIC- Moved NP12-156 Grade: 03 Mt. Carmel Guild Academy Discontinued: 02/25/13

Tuition: $ 14,517.00 1-1 Aide: $ 4,590.00

AU – New placement

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CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES – PLACEMENTS PUBLIC & NON-PUBLIC March 20, 2013 TOTAL TUITION AMOUNT OF DISCONTINUTED PLACEMENT= $ 84,886.00 TOTAL TUITION AMOUNTS FOR OUT OF DISTRCT STUDENTS -$19,054,425.60 Action: Motion: __________________________ Second: _________________________ Roll Call: SPECIAL EDUCATION EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR (PER N.J.C. 6:28) School # of Tuition Students Bancroft 1 808.00 Gramon 2 13,242.00 TOTAL 2 $ 14,050.00

ACTION: Motion by: _________________________ Seconded by: ___________________________ Roll Call: CLASSIFICATION DEFINITIONS 1. Auditorily Impaired (AI) corresponds to “auditorily handicapped” and further corresponds to the Federal eligibility categories of deafness or hearing impairment. Auditorily impaired means an inability to hear within normal limits due to physical impairment or dysfunction of auditory mechanisms characterized by (c) i or ii below. An audiological evaluation by a specialist qualified in the field of audiology, and a speech and language evaluation by a certified speech-language specialist are required. i. Deafness (DB) - The auditory impairment is so severe that the student is impaired in processing linguistic information through hearing, with or without amplification and the students educational performance is adversely affected. ii. Hearing impairment - impairment in hearing whether permanent or fluctuating which adversely affects the student’s educational performance. 2. Autistic (AU) - means a pervasive developmental disability, which significantly impacts verbal and nonverbal communication, and social interaction that adversely affects a student’s educational performance. Onset is generally evident before age three. Other characteristics often associated with autism are engagement in repetitive activities and stereotyped movements, resistance to environmental change or change in daily routine, unusual responses to sensory experience and lack of responsiveness to others. The term does not apply if the student’s adverse educational performance is due to emotional disturbance as defined in (c) 5 below. A child who manifests the characteristics of autism after age three may be classified as autistic if the criteria in this paragraph are met. An assessment by a certified speech-language specialist and an assessment by a physician trained in neuro developmental assessment are required.

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CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES – PLACEMENTS PUBLIC & NON-PUBLIC March 20, 2013 3. Cognitively Impaired (MR) - corresponds to “mentally retarded” and means a disability that is characterized by significantly below average general cognitive functioning existing concurrently with deficits in adaptive behavior; manifested during the developmental period that adversely affects a student’s educational performance and is characterized by one of the following: i. Mild Cognitive Impairment (MOC) -corresponds to “educable” and means a level of cognitive development and adaptive behavior in home, school and community settings that are mildly below age expectations with respect to all the following: (1) The quality and rate of learning: (2) The use of symbols for the interpretation of information and the solution of problems; and (3) Performance on an individually administered test of Intelligence that falls within a range of two to three standard deviations below the mean. ii. Moderate Cognitive Impairment (MIC) - corresponds to “trainable” and means a level of cognitive development and adaptive behavior that is moderately below age expectations with respect to the following: (1) The ability to use symbols in the solution of problems of low complexity: (2) The ability to function socially without direct and close supervision in home, school and community settings; and (3) Performance on an individually administered test of intelligence that fall three standard deviations or more below the mean. iii. Severe Cognitive Impairment (SCI) - corresponds to “eligible for day training” and means a level of functioning severely below age expectations whereby in a consistent basis the student is incapable of giving evidence of understanding and responding in a positive manner to simple directions expressed in the child’s primary mode of communication and cannot in some manner express basic wants and needs. 4. Communication Impaired (COM)- corresponds to “communication handicapped” and means a language disorder in the areas of morphology, syntax, semantics and/or pragmatics/discourse which adversely affects a student’s educational performance and is not due primarily to an auditory impairment. The problem shall be demonstrated through functional assessment of language in other than a testing situation and performance below 1.5 standard deviations, or the 10th percentile on at least two standardized oral language tests, where such tests are appropriate. When the area of suspected disability is language, assessment by a certified speech-language specialist and assessment to establish the educational impact are required. The speech-language specialist shall be considered a child study team member. 1. When it is determined that the student meets the eligibility criteria according to the definition in (c) 4 above, but requires instruction by a speech-language specialist, only the student shall be classified as eligible for speech-language services. When the area of suspected disability is a disorder of articulation, voice or fluency, the student to the definition in (c) 4 above, but requires instruction by a speech-language specialist, only the student shall be classified as eligible for speech-language services. When the area of suspected disability is a disorder of articulation, voice or fluency, the student shall be evaluated according to N.J.A.C. 6A:14-3.4(e) and if eligible, classified as eligible for speech-language services according to N.J.A.C. 6A:14-3.6(a).

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CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES – PLACEMENTS PUBLIC & NON-PUBLIC March 20, 2013 5. Emotionally Disturbed (ED) - means a condition exhibiting one or more of the following Characteristics over a long period of time and to a marked degree that adversely affects a student’s educational performance due to:

i. An inability to learn that cannot be explained by intellectual, sensory or health factors; ii. An inability to build or maintain satisfactory interpersonal relationships with peers and teachers;

iii. Inappropriate types of behaviors or feelings Under normal circumstances; iv. A general pervasive mood of unhappiness or depression; or v. A tendency to develop physical symptoms or fears associated with personal or school problems. 6. Multiply Disabled (MD) - corresponds to “multiply handicapped” and means the presence of Two or more disabling conditions. Eligibility for speech-language services, as defined in this section, shall not be one of the disabling conditions (for classifications) based on the definition of multiply disabled. Multiply disabled is characterized as follows: i. “Multiple disabilities” means concomitant impairments, the combination of which causes such severe educational problems that programs designed for the separate disabling conditions will not meet the student’s educational needs. ii. “Deaf/blindness” means concomitant hearing and visual impairments, the combination of which causes such severe communication and other developmental and educational problems that cannot be accommodated in special education programs solely for students with deafness or students with blindness. 7. Orthopedically Impaired (OI) - corresponds to “orthopedically handicapped” and means a disability characterized by a severe orthopedic impairment that adversely affects a student’s educational performance. The term includes malformation, malfunction or loss of bone, muscle or tissue. A medical assessment documenting the orthopedic condition is required. 8. Other Health Impaired (OHI) - corresponds to “chronically ill” and means a disability that may be characterized by having limited strengths, vitality or alertness, due to chronic or acute health problems, such as a heart condition, tuberculosis, rheumatic fever, nephritis, asthma, sickle cell anemia, hemophilia, epilepsy, lead poisoning, leukemia, diabetes or any other medical condition, such as Tourette Syndrome, that adversely affects a student’s educational performance. A medical assessment 9. Preschool Disabled (PSD) - corresponds to preschool handicapped and means an identified disabling and/or a measurable developmental impairment which occurs in children between the ages of three and five years, and requires special education and related services. 10. Social Maladjustment (SM) - means a consistent inability to conform to the standards for behavior established by the school. Such behavior is seriously disruptive to the education of the student or other students and is not due to emotional disturbances as defined in (c) 5 above.

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CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES – PLACEMENTS PUBLIC & NON-PUBLIC March 20, 2013 11. Specific Learning Disability (SLD) - corresponds to “perceptually impaired” and means a disorder in one or more of the basic psychological processes involved in understanding or using language, spoken or written, that may manifest itself in an imperfect ability to listen, think, speak, read, write, spell, or to do mathematical calculations. i. It is characterized by a severe discrepancy between the student’s current achievements and intellectual ability in one or more of the following areas: (1) Basic reading skills; (2) Reading comprehension; (3) Oral expression; (4) Listening comprehension (5) Mathematical computation; (6) Mathematical reasoning; and (7) Written expression. ii. The term does not apply to students who have learning problems that are primarily the result of visual, hearing, or motor disabilities, general cognitive deficits, emotional disturbance or environmental, cultural or economic disadvantage. iii. The district shall adopt procedures that utilize a statistical formula and criteria for determining severe discrepancy. Evaluation shall include assessment of current academic achievement and intellectual ability. 12. Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) - corresponds to “neurologically impaired” and means an acquired injury to the brain caused by an external physical force or insult to the brain, resulting in total or partial functional disability or psychosocial impairment, or both. The term applies to open or closed head injuries resulting in impairments in one or more areas, such as cognitive; language; memory; attention; reasoning; abstract thinking; judgment; problem-solving; sensory, perceptual and motor abilities; psychosocial behavior; physical functions; information processing; and speech. 13. Visually Impaired (VI) - corresponds to “visually handicapped” and means impairment in vision that, even with correction, adversely affects a student’s educational performance. The term includes both partial sight and blindness. An assessment by a specialist qualified to determine visual disability is required. Students with visual impairments shall be reported to the Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired.

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CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES – PLACEMENTS PUBLIC & NON-PUBLIC March 20, 2013 12. HOME INSTRUCTION RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves Home Instruction for the listed children. Regular Education students receive five (5) hours per week and classified students receive ten (10) hours per week of instruction. HI12-073 Grade 07 Charline Patternella Start Date: 02/19/13 Eligible for Home Instruction HI12-074 Grade: 01 Union County Ed. Service Commission Start Date: 02/04/13 Eligible for Home Instruction

HI12-074 Grade: 06 Madiline Edwards Start Date: 02/12/13 Eligible for Home Instruction HI12-075 Grade: 11 Emmanuel Etim Start Date: 02/19/13 Eligible for Home Instruction

HI12-076 Grade: 09 Esohe B. Ogbemudia

Start Date: 02/25/13 Eligible for Home Instruction

HI12-077 Grade: 09 Education Inc. Start Date: 02/11/13 Eligible for Home Instruction HI12-078 Grade: 10 Education Inc. Start Date: 02/11/13 Eligible for Home Instruction HI12-079 Grade: 10 Paul Bey Start Date: 02/19/13 Eligible for Home Instruction HI12-080 Grade: 03 Evelyn Simmonds Start date: 02/15/13 Eligible for Home Instruction HI12-081 Grade: 09 Youth Consultation Services Start Date: 01/25/13 Eligible for Home Instruction

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CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES – PLACEMENTS PUBLIC & NON-PUBLIC March 20, 2013 HI12-082 Grade: 06 Education Inc. Start Date: 02/25/13 Eligible for Home Instructions HI12-083 Grade: 12 Education Inc. Start Date: 02/26/13 Eligible for Home Instructions Action: Motion: _________________________ Second: ______________________________ Roll Call:

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CURRICULUM March 20, 2013 13. ESSEX COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL INITIATIVE PROGRAM – OFFICE OF CURRICULUM

& INSTRUCTION

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the addition of Developmental Mathematics Courses: Academic Foundations Math, Introductory Algebra; and Developmental English Courses: Academic Foundations English, English Foundations to the Curriculum Offerings at Irvington High School for the 2013-2014 school year. These courses will be offered as part of a collaborative partnership with the Essex County College High School Initiative Program. ACTION Motion By: ______________________ Seconded By: ____________________________ Roll Call 14. The Perfect Career – OFFICE OF CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the adoption of The Perfect Career as a free on line career interest inventory solution to be utilized by students in the Irvington Public Schools as a means to identify and inform potential career options and post-secondary education or training at no cost to the district. ACTION Motion By: ______________________ Seconded By: ____________________________ Roll Call 15. Accuplacer Testing – OFFICE OF CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves collaboration with the Essex County College High School Initiative Program for the purpose of administering the Accuplacer Test to all Sophomore and Junior students at Irvington High School. Results will be used to determine proficiency in basic skills necessary for college readiness. ACTION Motion By: ______________________ Seconded By: ____________________________ Roll Call:

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CURRICULUM (continued) March 20, 2013 16. Chemistry Laboratory/Classroom Renovation – High School – OFFICE OF CURRICULUM &

INSTRUCTION RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim

Superintendent of Schools and grants permission for the renovation of room 308 of the high school to be used as an Advanced Placement Chemistry laboratory and classroom. Renovation includes removal of existing casework, installation of new casework, furniture, lab benches and fume hood, and related freight charges. School Specialty under Middlesex Educational Services Commission State Contract number 65-MCESCCPS will provide the service at a cost not to exceed $76,320.33 made payable to School Specialty from account number 11-000-221-500-00-15. ACTION Motion By: ______________________ Seconded By: ____________________________ Roll Call: 17. SMARTBOARD Uninstall/Reinstall – Room Renovation – OFFICE OF CURRICULUM &

INSTRUCTION

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and grants permission for the removal of the SMARTboard in room 308 at the high school in preparation for renovation and to be re-installed following the renovation of the chemistry lab and classroom. This is necessary to preserve the warranty on the board. Keyboard Consultants under the Middlesex Regional Educational Services Commission State Approved Co-Op Contract #65-MCESCCPS and Bid #MRESC12/13-18 will provide the service at a cost not to exceed $850.00 made payable to Keyboard Consultants, Inc. from account number 11-000-221-500-00-15. ACTION Motion By: ______________________ Seconded By: ____________________________ Roll Call: 18. Carolina Curriculum Middle School Pilot – OFFICE OF CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and grants permission for Erin Connors, science teacher at Union Avenue Middle, and Michael Finnegan, science teacher at University Middle, to be trained on March 27, 2013 in district, on a unit from Carolina Curriculum, and subsequently conduct a pilot of the unit that coincides with the existing curriculum. The pilot will run approximately 4-6 weeks. Carolina Curriculum is being evaluated by district staff as a consideration to provide inquiry-based, hands –on component to the middle school science curriculum. The training and pilot is being offered by the vendor at no cost to the district. ACTION Motion By: ______________________ Seconded By: ____________________________ Roll Call

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CURRICULUM (continued) March 20, 2013 19. Progressive Science Initiative Middle School Pilot– OFFICE OF CURRICULUM

& INSTRUCTION

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and grants permission for Nathan Vincent, science teacher at Union Avenue Middle, and David Grassie, science teacher at University Middle, to be trained on April 17, 2013 in district, on the methodology, curriculum, and assessment of the Progressive Science Initiative, (PSI), and subsequently conduct a pilot of the unit for which they are trained. The pilot will run approximately 4-6 weeks. The training and pilot is being offered by the New Jersey Center for Teaching & Learning at a cost not to exceed $1,800.00 to be paid from account number 11-000-221-300-15.

ACTION: Motion By: ______________________ Seconded By: ____________________________ Roll Call 20. Curriculum Writing (AP Chemistry) – OFFICE OF CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and grants permission for the posting of 2 teachers for the purpose of developing curriculum for Advanced Placement Chemistry for implementation at Irvington High School in the 2013-2014 school year. Each teacher will be paid at the contractual rate of $37.00 per hour. The total amount not to exceed $2,960 to be paid from account number 11-000-221-102-15-15. New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards: Inclusive of Standard 5.1, 5.2 and College Board requirements. ACTION Motion By: ______________________ Seconded By: ____________________________ Roll Call: 21. Curriculum Writing (Forensic Science) – OFFICE OF CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and grants permission for the posting of 2 teachers for the purpose of developing curriculum for Forensic Science for implementation at Irvington High School in the 2013-2014 school year. Each teacher will be paid at the contractual rate of $37.00 per hour. The total amount not to exceed $2,960 to be paid from account number 11-000-221-101-15-15. New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards: Standard 5.1, 5.2, 5.3.

ACTION: Motion By: ______________________ Seconded By: ____________________________ Roll Call

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CURRICULUM (continued) March 20, 2013 22. Curriculum Writing (AP Environmental Science) – OFFICE OF CURRICULUM

& INSTRUCTION RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim

Superintendent of Schools and grants permission for the posting of 2 teachers for the purpose of developing curriculum for Advanced Placement Environmental Science for implementation at Irvington High School in the 2013-2014 school year. Each teacher will be paid at the contractual rate of $37.00 per hour. The total amount not to exceed $2,960 to be paid from account number 11-000-221-102-15-15. New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards: Inclusive of all Standard 5.

ACTION: Motion By: ______________________ Seconded By: ____________________________ Roll Call: 23. Curriculum Writing (Middle School Integrated Science) – OFFICE OF CURRICULUM

& INSTRUCTION

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and grants permission for the posting of 6 teachers for the purpose of developing curriculum for middle school Integrated Science for implementation at Union Avenue and University Middle Schools in the 2013-2014 school year. Each teacher will be paid at the contractual rate of $37.00 per hour. The total amount not to exceed $8,880 to be paid from account number 11-000-221-102-15-15. New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards: Inclusive of all of Standard 5.

ACTION Motion By: ______________________ Seconded By: ____________________________ Roll Call:

24. Curriculum Writing (K-2 Integrated Science) – OFFICE OF CURRICULUM

INSTRUCTION

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and grants permission for the posting of 6 teachers for the purpose of developing curriculum for Kindergarten and Grades 1 and 2 Integrated Science for implementation at district elementary schools in the 2013-2014 school year. Each teacher will be paid at the contractual rate of $37.00 per hour. The total amount not to exceed $8,880 to be paid from account number 11-000-221-102-15-15. New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards: Inclusive of all of Standard 5.


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CURRICULUM (continued) March 20, 2013 25. Youth Development Clinic – DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL SERVICES


Superintendent of Schools and approves the appointment of Joseph M. Nazareth, M.D., FAAP, DABPN, as a School Psychiatrist to do evaluations at a cost of $450.00 per evaluation, with a $150. 00 per case rate for those students that miss their appointment not to exceed $1,000.00 for the 2012-2013 school year, to be paid from account number 20-IB3-100-300-00-25.

ACTION Motion By: ______________________ Seconded By: ____________________________ Roll Call: 26. Irvington Special Olympics – DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL SERVICES

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and grants permission for the Irvington Special Olympics to take place on Saturday May 11, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Irvington High School in the Gymnasium to promote inclusion, physical fitness and nutrition for our special education Irvington students in grades K through 5. ACTION Motion By: ______________________ Seconded By: ____________________________ Roll Call: 27. 2013-2016 District Technology Plan – MEDIA SERVICES & TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT


Superintendent of Schools and approves the 2013-2016 Irvington Technology Plan. This plan will also serve as the baseline for all technology decisions made within the next three years. The plan addresses the district’s infrastructure, hardware and software needs as well as professional development for the Irvington staff. ACTION Motion By: ______________________ Seconded By: ____________________________ Roll Call

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CURRICULUM (continued) March 20, 2013 28. ADVANCE Education Advisement Corporation – DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL SERVICES

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and grants permission and approves ADVANCE Education Advisement Corporation, to conduct speech services for the 2012-2013 school year, for the Irvington students in accordance with each student’s Individual Education Program (IEP). These services are to be completed at a rate of $79.00 per hour, total not to exceed $38,000.00 for the 2012-2013 school year, to be paid from account number 20-IB3-200-300-00-30. ACTION Motion By: ______________________ Seconded By: ____________________________ Roll Call: 29. Extended Summer School Program- DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL SERVICES

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and grants permission for the Department of Special Services to conduct an Extended Summer School Program mandated by the NJDOE. This program will be held for five (5) weeks starting July 8, 2013, and will conclude on August 12, 2013, for five (5) hours a day between 8:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. Monday through Friday for a total of 125 hours. Twelve Special Education teachers shall be paid $4,625.00 each ($37.00 per hour x 125 hours) for a total of $55,500.00. The program will be housed at the following schools: Augusta Street Preschool (grade: Preschool), Mt. Vernon Avenue School (grades: Pre-school – 5th grade) University Middle School (grades: 6th - 8th). The total cost for the program is not to exceed $55,500.00 to be paid from the account number 20-IB3-100-100-00-25. ACTION Motion By: ______________________ Seconded By: ____________________________ Roll Call: 30. Wrap Around Resource Program – DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL SERVICES

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the request for Effective School Solutions to begin a pre-implementation service to organize a Wrap Around Resource Program at Irvington High School to be implemented between April 1, 2013 and June 30, 2013 to reduce the number of Out of District Placements and provide students with onsite therapeutic services. The fee for this service will be $7,000.00 per month starting April 1, 2013, to June 30, 2013, not to exceed $21,000.00 to be paid from IDEIA Grant account number 20-IB3-200-300-00-25. ACTION Motion By: ______________________ Seconded By: ____________________________ Roll Call:

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CURRICULUM (continued) March 20, 2013

31. Effective School Solutions - Wrap Around Program 2013-14 School Year -

DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL SERVICES RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim

Superintendent of Schools and approves the request for Effective School Solutions to implement a Wrap Around Resource Program at Irvington High School during the 2013-2014 school year to reduce the number of Out of District Placements and provide students with onsite therapeutic services. Three licensed clinicians will provide onsite supports for students, staff and parents. The fee for this service will not exceed $310,000.00 for the 2013-2014 school year payable from IDEIA Grant account number 20-IB3-100-300-00-25.

ACTION Motion By: ______________________ Seconded By: ____________________________ Roll Call: 32. Caldwell Pediatric Therapy Center – DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL SERVICES

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves Caldwell Pediatric Therapy Center, to provide Occupational Therapy (OT) and Physical Therapy (PT) evaluations to Irvington students for the remainder of the 2012-2013 school year at a cost of $520.00 per OT evaluation and $310.00 for PT evaluations plus a $90.00 one way travel expense. There is a need for these services as per request for an independent evaluation. Total cost not to exceed $1,000 to be paid from account number 20-IB3-100-300-00-25. ACTION: Motion By: ______________________ Seconded By: ____________________________ Roll Call 33. Youth Development Clinic – DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL SERVICES

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves Youth Development Clinic, to provide Psychological and Educational evaluations to Irvington students for the 2012-2013 school year at a cost of $550.00 per Psychological Evaluation and $450.00 for Educational Evaluations. To be paid from account number 20-IB3-100-300-00-25 total not to exceed $1,000.00. There is a need for these services as per a request for an independent evaluation. ACTION Motion By: ______________________ Seconded By: ___________________________ Roll Call

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34. Youth Consultation Services – DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL SERVICES

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accept the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves Youth Consultation Services to service the Irvington students for Home Instruction for the 2012-2013 school year. Students are enrolled in a full day behavioral modification program entitled “Adolescent Development Program on Site Academic Instruction”. Irvington School District is only responsible to pay $75.00 per hour, (1 hour for general education students and 2 hours for Special Education students), of educational instruction. Services will be supplied on an as needed basis as shown under the “Home Instruction” section on the monthly agenda. Total cost not to exceed $20,000, payable from account number 20-IB3-200-300-00-25. ACTION Motion By: ______________________ Seconded By: ____________________________ Roll Call: 35. Metropolitan Speech & Language Center – DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL SERVICES

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves Metropolitan Speech & Language Center, to provide Speech evaluations to Irvington students for the 2012-2013 school year at a cost of $495.00 per evaluation to be paid from account number 20-IB3-100-300-00-25 not to exceed $1,000.00. There is a need for these services as per a request for an independent evaluation. ACTION Motion By: ______________________ Seconded By: ____________________________ Roll Call: 36. Autism Symposium – DEPARTMENT OF EARLY CHILDHOOD

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the Office of Early Childhood Autism Symposium to be held on April 18, 2013, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Augusta Preschool Academy. The Office of Early Childhood will provide food for the parents and students. The panel will consist of parents of children with autism, Director of Special Services, Consultants, Nutritionist and Autistic teachers. Total cost not to exceed $730.00, payable from account number 20-EC3-200-329-03-37. ACTION Motion By: ______________________ Seconded By: ____________________________ Roll Call

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37. Contract Renewal Rubric – DEPARTMENT OF EARLY CHILDHOOD


Superintendent of Schools and approves the Office of Early Childhood Contract Renewal Rubric for Preschool Providers. The purpose of the Rubric is to measure each Preschool Provider program to ensure that they meet the district’s definition of a high quality preschool program. All Providers will submit documentation to support each component of the Rubric. The Providers will meet individually with a panel and be rated on each component of the Rubric. There is no cost to the district. ACTION Motion By: ______________________ Seconded By: ____________________________ Roll Call 38. Elementary and Junior Honor Societies & Student Councils – Elementary, Middle, & Alternative High School

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and grants permission to establish a National Elementary Honor Society and Student Council in each K to 5 school, a National Junior Honor Society and Student Council in each middle school and a National Honor Society and Student Council in the Alternative School in the 2013-2014 school year. Each school will have an advisor for each group and each advisor will be paid $37.00 per month for 10 months. The total cost for each school will be $740.00 and the program total cost will be $8,140 and funded through each school's salary account for all schools including Alternative High School and excluding Irvington High School and Augusta Pre School Academy. In preparation for implementation in the 2013-2014, each of the 11 schools will hire advisors for the two programs to work one hour per month from April 2013 through June 2013. Total cost for the three (3) months not to exceed $2,442. ACTION Motion by: ________________ Seconded by: _____________________ Roll Call:

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CURRICULUM (continued) March 20, 2013 39. Newark Community Health Center – Alternative High School

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the recommendation for the Alternative High School and the Newark Community Health Center to enter into a partnership. The Newark Community Health Center will give presentations on critical health topics such as HIV prevention, proper nutrition, coping skills and communicating effectively. The center will also provide on-site counseling, at no cost to the district. ACTION Motion By: ______________________ Seconded By: ____________________________ Roll Call: 40. Graduation and Rehearsal Ceremony Class of 2013 - Irvington High School

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and grants permission for the Class of 2013 to have a rehearsal and graduation ceremony at Essex County College on June 20, 2013. Rehearsal will begin 8:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. and graduation will be from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. Cost of renting the facility will be $5,000.00 ($2,500.00 deposit and balance due upon completion of graduation ceremony). Total cost not to exceed $5,000.00 to be paid from account number 15-000-240-500-00-12. ACTION Motion By: ______________________ Seconded By: ____________________________ Roll Call: 41. 26th Annual Essex County Academic Awards Banquet – Irvington High School

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and grants permission for Irvington High School to purchase 10 tickets to the 2013 Essex County Academic Banquet on May 7, 2013 at Nanina’s In the Park, Belleville, New Jersey. Tickets will cost $50.00 each for a total of $500.00. Tickets will cover the cost for the Valedictorian, Salutatorian, staff members and parents. Total cost not to exceed $500.00 to be paid from account number 15-000-240-500-00-12. ACTION Motion By: ______________________ Seconded By: ____________________________ Roll Call:

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CURRICULUM (continued) March 20, 2013 42. Business and Marketing Education Day – Irvington High School

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accept the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and grants permission for up to 40 members of the FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) Mr. Romano, and 1 additional chaperone to attend the Business and Marketing Education Day to be held at Great Adventure, Jackson, New Jersey on Thursday, May 2, 2013 from 8:40 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (returning to high school around 6:00 p.m.) Entry fee will come out of the FBLA account ($20.00 bus parking fee, $10.00 order processing fee, $5.00 toward students’ tickets.) Cost per student will be $40.00. Transportation provided by Essex Regional Education Services to be paid from account number 20-CP3-200-500-00-00 at a cost not to exceed $599.43. ACTION Motion By: ______________________ Seconded By: ____________________________ Roll Call: 43. Chess Club Program - Madison Avenue School


Superintendent of Schools and grants permission for Madison Avenue School to conduct an after school Chess Club from 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p. m. on Wednesday afternoons. This program will be open 4th and 5th students. Volunteer staff members (Patricia Simo and Lauren Greenfield) will monitor the program. There is no cost to the district. ACTION Motion By: ______________________ Seconded By: ____________________________ Roll Call: 44. Intellectually Gifted Program – Madison Avenue School

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and grants permission to purchase 5 LEGO Mindstorms Education NXT Base Sets, 1 LEGO Mindstorms Education NXT Software 2.1 and Site License, and 1 NXT Video Trainer 2.0 to support STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) in the Intellectually Gifted Program. Students will use their problem-solving skills for hands-on projects and challenges as they develop an appreciation and understanding for technology in today’s world. Projects will be completely disassembled and reused each year. Total cost not to exceed $2,070.80 to be paid from account number 20-T13-100-600-07-30 (Government Programs): ACTION Motion By: ______________________ Seconded By: ____________________________ Roll Call:

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CURRICULUM (continued) March 20, 2013 45. 24-Game Math Challenge – Madison Avenue School

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves five (5) students identified in the 5th grade Intellectually Gifted Program at Madison Avenue School to participate and compete in 24-Game Math Challenge with various school districts involved in the Essex County Committee for Gifted Education. Transportation will be provided by Essex Regional Educational Bus Transportation Services at a cost not to exceed $192.86 to be paid from account number 20-T13-200-500-07-30. ACTION Motion By: ______________________ Seconded By: ____________________________ Roll Call: 46. Dads Bring Your Child to School Day – Madison Avenue School

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and grants permission for Madison Avenue School to conduct a Parent Involvement Breakfast on Thursday, March 21, 2013 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Entitled “Dads Bring Your Child to School Day” catering services will be provided from Whiteson1800 Motorway Parkway, Islandia, New York 11749. The cost will be $5.00 per parent not to exceed the total amount $750.00 to be paid from account 20-T13-200-500-00-30. ACTION Motion By: ______________________ Seconded By: ____________________________ Roll Call: 47. Parental Involvement Meeting - Madison Avenue School

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and grants permission for Glendale Pizzeria 1367, Stuyvesant Avenue Union NJ, to provide catering services for a Parental Involvement Meeting for the Parents of Madison Avenue School Entitled “Read Out Loud-Love Out Loud” on Thursday, March 21, from 7:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. The total cost for 75 people not exceed $384.34, to be paid from account number 20-T13-200-500-00-30.


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CURRICULUM (continued) March 20, 2013 48. Field Day Event – Madison Avenue School RESOLVED that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and grants permission for Madison Avenue School to conduct a Field Day Event for grades K-5. This event will be on-site at Madison Avenue Elementary School on Wednesday, June 10, 2013. Time of event 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. ACTION: Motion By: ______________________ Seconded By: ____________________________ Roll Call 49. Multicultural Night – Thurgood Marshall School

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and grants permission for Thurgood Marshall School to host a Cultural Heritage Event Titled: “Multicultural Night” on March 22, 2013 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Food will be provided for family participants. The food will be purchased from Whole Foods Supermarket in Vauxhall, NJ. The purchase of food, supplies, and products will not exceed $500.00 to be paid from account number 20-T13-200-500-00-30 funds provided by Government Programs. ACTION Motion By: ______________________ Seconded By: ____________________________ Roll Call 50. Career Day - Berkeley Terrace Elementary School

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and grants permission for 189 students (Grades 3rd-5th) and 12 teachers of Berkeley Terrace Elementary School to participate in a Career Day at Berkeley Terrace Elementary School on Friday, March 22, 2013, from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., at no cost to the district.

ACTION: Motion By: ______________________ Seconded By: ____________________________ Roll Call:

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CURRICULUM (continued) March 20, 2013 51. Smile Program – Mobile Dentist - Augusta Preschool Academy


Superintendent of Schools and grants permission for the Smile Program – Mobile Dentist to visit Augusta Preschool Academy for PreK-3 & PreK-4 students. This event will take place on April 22, and April 23, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. There will be no cost to the District. C.C.S. 2.1 and 2.2.

ACTION Motion By: ______________________ Seconded By: ____________________________ Roll Call 52. Parents Monthly Workshops - Augusta Preschool Academy RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and grants permission for Whitson Food Service to provide refreshments for Parents Monthly Workshops, two a month during the 2012-2013 school year. Total not exceed $850.00 to be paid from account number 20-EC3-200-329-03-01. ACTION Motion By: ______________________ Seconded By: ____________________________ Roll Call

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CURRICULUM (continued) March 20, 2013 53. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: OUT OF DISTRICT WORKSHOPS/CONFERENCES – OFFICE OF STAFF

DEVELOPMENT Resolved, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and grants permission for the staff identified below to attend out of district workshops:

STAFF POSITION SCHOOL WORKSHOP TITLE DATE (s) LOCATION FEES/ACCOUNT #

Anita Day

Speech Therapist

Chancellor and Union Avenue

Social Cognition: Beyond Social Skills

03/22/2013

Kean University

20-IB3-200-300-00-25 $85.00

Marquiessa Lewis Yojana Gray

4th Grade ELA Library Media Specialist

Berkeley Terrace

Open Books, Open Minds II 3/22/2013 3/22/2013

Caldwell College, Caldwell, New Jersey

$65.00 X2 =$130.00 15-000-223-320-00-02

Kimberly Petcos Deirdre Oglesby

Transition Teacher Transition Teacher

Irvington High School

Career Planning & Readiness 4/11/2013 Mercer County Community College, West Windsor, New Jersey

$25.00 X2 =$50.00 20-IB3-200-300-00-25

Rozanne Pinnock Special Education Teacher Thurgood Marshall Teaching Children with Autism 4/11/2013 4/12/2013 4/13/2013

Hudson County College, Jersey City, New Jersey

$225.00 20-IB3-200-300-00-25

Simone Duncan Michael Bianco Jennifer Biggs

School Psychologist Special Education Teacher Special Education Teacher

Irvington High School Augusta Pre-School University Middle

Specially Designed Instruction for Students with Moderate to Severe Cognitive Disabilities

4/23/2013 Learning Resource Center, East Orange, New Jersey

$11.00 X 3 = $33.00 20-IB3-200-300-00-25

Linda Spellman Secretary Irvington High School Leadership Development & Team Building 4/11/13

Holiday Inn Saddlebrook, NJ

$149.00 20-20-2A3

Dorothy Sheehan

2nd Grade Teacher

Thurgood Marshall Specific Strategies for Strengthening the Reading Abilities of Your Struggling Students

4/16/2013 Holiday Inn, Parsippany, NJ

15-000-223-320-00-08 $225.00

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ACTION Motion by: ________________ Seconded by: _____________________ Roll Call

STAFF POSITION SCHOOL WORKSHOP TITLE DATE(S) LOCATION FEES/ACCOUNT#

Barbara James Teresia Njoroge Anna Barrett Charles Engelhart Willioa Ashley Mel Gluck

School Social Work (CST) Child Study Team Child Study Team Child Study Team Learning Consultant Child Study Team

Florence Avenue Chancellor Avenue Chancellor Avenue Berkeley Terrace Berkeley Terrace Chancellor Avenue

Transitioning Students with Disabilities To and Within General Education Settings

4/19/2013 Learning Resource Center, East Orange, NJ

20-IB3-200-300-00-25 $11.00 X6 = $66.00

Sandra Lopez Vanessa Jean-Louis JesCia Patterson

Health & Service Coordinator Guidance Counselor Parent Coordinator

University Middle University Middle University Middle

PBSIS Training 3/12/2013 4/15/2013 6/04/2013

Learning Resource Center, East Orange, NJ

N/A

Wanda Warren

Assistant Principal

University Middle

PBSIS Training

3/12/2013 4/15/2013 6/04/2013

Learning Resource Center, East Orange, NJ

N/A

Sundra Murray Inclusion Teacher University Middle How to Easily and Consistently Provide Differentiated Math Instruction

4/15/2013 Morris-Union Jointure Commission, New Providence, New Jersey

20-T13-200-500-00-30 $100.00

Alexis Osterhoudt

Supervisor ELA K-5

District Office

Rutgers 45th Annual Reading & Writing Conference

4/12/2013

Double Tree Hotel, Somerset, New Jersey

$175.00

Joanne Thoren

Physical Education Teacher

Mt. Vernon School

22nd Annual Law-Related Education Conference

4/19/2013

New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick, New Jersey

N/A

Kimberly Petcos Deirdre Oglesby

Transition Teacher Transition Teacher

Irvington High School

Transition Education & Information Session

5/1/2013

Learning Resource Center, Morris Plains, New Jersey

20-IB3-200-300-00-25 $15.00 x2=$30.00

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CURRICULUM (continued) March 20, 2013 54. Field Trips

RESOLVED, that the Board Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the following field trips, under the condition listed below:

Destination/ Rationale

Date/ Time

Grade Level

# of Students

# of Teachers # of Chaperones

Admission Per Person

Transportation & Cost

Total Cost Account #

Augusta Pre-School Field Station Dinosaurs Secaucus, NJ

5/24/13 9:30a.m.

to 2:00p.m.

Pre-K 75 5 Mrs. Smith Ms. Battle Mr. Lormil Ms. Wallace Ms. Sanders

10 $15.00 per person

75 x $15.00 = $1,125.00 10 teachers = $150.00 5 x $15.00 = $75.00 Total =$1,350.00

$489.96 Transportation will be provided by Essex Regional Educational Services Commission 2 buses @ $244.98 each

$1,839.96 Admissions Account# 20-EC3-100-500-03-01 Transportation Account # 20-EC3-200-516-03-01

Turtle Back Zoo West Orange, NJ

4/27/13

9:00 a.m. to

1:30 p.m.

Pre-K 60 4

Ms. Beaubrun Ms. Evans Ms. Warde Ms. Podberezniak

8 $7.00 per person

$7.00x60= $420.00 $7.00x12= $84.00 Total = $504.00

$489.96 Transportation

will be provided by Essex Regional

Educational Services

Commission 2 buses @

$244.98 each

$993.96 Admissions Account# 20-EC3-100-500-03-01 Transportation Account # 20-EC3-200-516-03-01

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Test Dinosaurs Secaucus, NJ

4/26/13

9:00 a.m. to

1:30 p.m.

Pre-K 68 5 Ms. Njee Ms. Stephens Ms.Chiles Ms. Noel Ms. Evans

22 $15.00 per person

$15.00x95= $1,425.00

(plus $8.00

handling fee)

Total: $1,433.00

$489.96 Transportation

will be provided by Essex Regional

Educational Services

Commission 2 buses @

$244.98 each

$1,922.96 Admissions Account# 20-EC3-100-500-03-01 Transportation Account # 20-EC3-200-516-03-01

Florence Avenue Waterloo Inc. (Waterloo Village) Road, Stanhope, NJ

5/23/13

9:30a.m. to

1:30p.m.

4 83 4

Ms. Harter Ms. Coleman Ms. Weck Ms. Anderson.

2 $9.00 $9.00 x 83= $747.00 9.00x6 = $54.00 Total = $801.00

$615.06 Transportation will be provided by Essex Regional Educational Services Commission 2 buses @ $307.53 per bus

$1,416.06 Admissions & Transportation Account# 20-T13-200-500-00-30

Jenkinson’s Aquarium in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ

5/3/13

9:00a.m. to

2:30 p.m.

1 125 7 Ms. Ciuba Ms. Amos Ms. Malcolm Mrs. Wood-Stradford Ms. Austin Ms. Madrigal Dr. Ku

5 $6.00 per student $7.00 per adult

$6.00 x 125.00 =$750.00 $7.00 x 12 =$84.00 Total: $834.00

$1,209.28 Transportation will be provided by Essex Regional Educational Services Commission 4 buses @ $302.32 each

$2,043.28 Admissions & Transportation Account # 20-T13-200-500-00-30

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Turtle Back Zoo West Orange, NJ

5/22/13

9:30a.m. to

2:00 p.m.

K 125 5 5 $6.00 $6.00 x125= $750.00 $6.00 x10 = $60.00 Total: $810.00

$469.11 Transportation will be provided by Essex Regional Educational Services Commission 3 buses @ $156.37 each

$1,279.11 Admissions Account# 15-190-100-800-00-04 Transportation Account # 15-000-270-512-00-04

Grove Street The Paper Mill Play House, Millburn, N.J.

4/19/13 9:30a.m.

to 12:30p.m.

5 31 2

Ms.Neuhardt Ms.Schiffman

2 $9.50 $9.50x34= $323.00 (1 free ticket)

$218.92 Transportation will be provided by Essex Regional Educational Services Commission 1 bus @ $218.92 per bus

$541.92 Admissions Account # 15-190-100-500-00-06 Transportation Account# 15-000-270-512-00-06

Mt. Vernon Ave. Independence National Historic Philadelphia, PA

5/20/13

8:00a.m. to

3:00 p.m.

1 90 4 Ms. Villari Ms. Farrell Ms. Adams-Parker Ms. Jones

6 $5.00 90 students = $450.00 4 teachers – Free 6 parents - Free

$2,022.00 Transportation will be provided by Essex Regional Educational Services Commission 2 buses @ $1,011.00 each

$2,472.00 Admissions Account# 15-190-100-800-00-09 Transportation Account # 15-000-270-512-00-09

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Turtle Back Zoo West Orange NJ

4/26/13 9:00a.m.

to 1:30p.m.

Rain Date:

Monday, April 29,

2013

Pre-K 60 4 Ms. Beauburn Ms. Evans Ms. Warde Ms. Podberezniak

8 $7.00 per person

60 x $7.00 = $420.00 4 teachers = $28.00 8 Chaperones = $56.00 Total = $504.00

$489.96 Transportation will be provided by Essex Regional Educ

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