HILLSDALE BOARD OF EDUCATIONHILLSDALE, NEW JERSEY

REGULAR MEETING

JANUARY 20, 2014

MINUTES

1. CALL TO ORDER

The Board of Education of the Borough of Hillsdale held a Regular Meeting in theMeadowbrook School Media Center on Monday, January 20, 2014. The meeting was called toorder at 7:42 p.m. by Mr. James D. Hayden, Jr., President, and Presiding Officer.

2. SALUTE TO THE FLAG

3. OPENING STATEMENT

The New Jersey Open Public Meetings Law was enacted to insure the right of the public to haveadvance notice and to attend the meetings of public bodies at which any business affecting theirinterests is discussed or acted upon. In accordance with the provisions of the Act, the HillsdaleBoard of Education has caused notice of this meeting to be published by having the date, timeand place thereof posted at the Hillsdale Borough Hall, Hillsdale Avenue, Hillsdale; theHillsdale Public Library, 509 Hillsdale Avenue, Hillsdale; the Hillsdale Board of EducationOffice, 32 Ruckman Road, Hillsdale; and sent to the Board's designated newspapers: TheRecord, and the Ridgewood News on April 29, 2013. This meeting's agenda has been postedand sent to The Ridgewood News and The Record on January 17, 2014.

4. ROLLCALLMembers PresentMrs. Maryann MartinoDr. Tim SantoMrs. Kathleen O'FlynnMrs. Krista FlinnMr. James D. Hayden, Jr.

Administrators PresentDr. Noreen HajinlianMrs. Angela IskenderianMr. Christopher BellMrs. Annmarie OliveriMs. Elizabeth Omegna

Members AbsentNone

Administrators AbsentNone

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5. RECOGNITION OF STAFF:TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OF SERVICE

RECOGNITION OF STAFF:TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OF SERVICE

The Board of Education honored Lorraine Hamlin, Secretary - Meadowbrook School andJeanne Gunning, Resource Teacher - Meadowbrook School for completing twenty-five years ofservice to the Hillsdale School District.

Mrs. Pam Sileo and Mr. Frank Pizzella also gave recognition to the honorees on behalf ofthemselves and the MFFA.

6. HILLSDALE BOARD OF EDUCATIONRECOGNITION

HILLSDALE BOARD OFEDUCATION RECOGNITION

January is School Boards' Recognition Month. Several speakers addressed the Board ofEducation: Mrs. Angela Iskenderian spoke on behalf of the Hillsdale AdministratorsAssociation Team; Ellen Davis spoke on behalf of the Hillsdale Education Association; Mrs.Louisa Toledo spoke on behalf of the George G. White School FFA; Mrs. Shane Svorecspoke on behalf of the Ann Blanche Smith School PTA; Mrs. Pam Sileo and Mr. FrankPizzella spoke on behalf of the Meadowbrook FFA; Mr. Frank Pizzella as Board Liaisonread the attached; and Mr. Richard Spirito thanked the Board of Education as well.(Letters of appreciation (attached) were also presented from the above speakers.)

Mr. James D. Hayden thanked all on behalf of the Hillsdale Board of Education.

7. RECESS RECESS

Moved by Trustee Santo by consensus vote that the Board have a brief recess at 8:03 p.m.

8. RECONVENE MEETING RECONVENE MEETING

Moved by Trustee Santo by consensus vote that the Board reconvene its regular meeting at8:27p.m.

We appreciate your teamwork!

The Hillsdale administratorswould like to take this oppor­tunity to thank you and publi­cally recognize each of youfor your commitment to theeducation of our children.

Your service on the schoolboard of education is a won­derful gift to our communityand we are so very apprecia­tive of the investment of yourtime and energy!

We trust your governanceand advocacy for the educa­tional excellence and vision ofthe Hillsdale Public SchoolDistrict, "proudly charting acourse for success."

Dear Hillsdale Board of EducationMembers,

VVe owe you a debt ofgratitude for your

service!

from your administrative team

Hillsdale Education Association

JAMES D. HAYDEN JR.MARYANN MARTINOTIM SANTOKATHLEEN a I FLYNNKRISTA FLINN

January 2014

Dear Members of the Hillsdale Board of Education,

The beauty of public education is that its opportunities are open toeveryone, and it's up to those who lead the schools to ensure allstudents are given everything they need to achieve and succeed. Asschool board members you lead the way putting in long hours andworking for no pay.

We come here tonight to say thank you for dedicating countlesspersonal hours to ensure the best possible education for our children.

Even though we are making a special effort tonight to show ourappreciation for you, we recognize your contributions reflect a year­round effort. In acknowledgement of your dedication, commitmentand service, we congratulate you!

Sincerely,

Ellen DavisHEA president'" On behalf of the Hillsdale Education Association

January 20, 2014

Members of the Hillsdale Board of Education:James D. Hayden Jr., Maryann Martino, Tim Santo, Kathleen O'Flynn, and Krista Flinn,

The George White Family and Faculty Association (GWFFA) would like to take thisopportunity to thank each of you for your service to the Hillsdale community. Withoutyour efforts we would not be able to have the outstanding, compassionate, professional andsuccessful educational system that we have in our town today. We recognize your highlevel of commitment in all that you do, as well as your continued efforts to build upon ourstrong foundation and improve the ways our children learn with new equipment, staffdevelopment, and finding the funding necessary to move forward.

In an age where stress is sometimes a baseline in many families, and where learningseems to become a constant competition to prove who the best is, it is comforting to knowthat we have such dedicated professionals as yourselves overseeing our educational system.Yon work diligently to make sure Hillsdale continues to provide our residents with theexceptional educators, programs, and facilities that we have come to associate Hillsdalewith. Our students have truly benefited from your leadership and guidance.

We want to thank you for the countless hours that you have voluntarily given us tomake sure that our children are not just well-educated, but safe. We appreciate yourassistance in updating our school's security system, giving both parents and children aneeded feeling of safety in times when that may be hard to come by. We applaud yourefforts with obtaining the resources needed to update our curriculum as well as workingwith our faculty to continuously strive for new ways to help our children learn.

In conclusion, we wish to convey how truly appreciated you are for your hard work,high level of commitment, personal sacrifice, and dedication to the education of thestudents in our town. Through your endeavors, Hillsdale remains a very competitive andhighly sought after school system in our state. Our community thanks you for thedifference you've made and the tireless commitment you continue to demonstrate.

Sincerely,

Louisa ToledoPresident, GWFFA

Ann Blanche Smith School PTA1000 Hillsdale AvenueHillsdale, NJ 07642

January 20,2014

Members of the Hillsdale Board of Education

It is my pleasure and privilege to be here tonight to convey, on behalf of the AnnBlanche Smith School Community and the PTA, our gratitude for your dedicationand service to our schools and students.

The Hillsdale Board ofEducation is faced with making many difficult decisionson complex educational and social issues that impact the entire community andthe lives of individual students. Your positive influence in these decisions havehelped propel our school's progress, making your contributions invaluable.

Ann Blanche Smith School PTA President

Respectfully,

S~Svo"yu,.

"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about thethings that matter" Martin Luther King Jr.

We recognize the long hours put in at school board meetings, extracurricularevents, and your attendance at various seminars and community activities to helpbetter understand and represent the community we live in.

We applaud you for your vision and your commitment to our childrenand their education. We consider ourselves fortunate to have memberssuch as yourselves serving on the board.

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It is with your support, and unwavering commitment to continualimprovement, that our schools receive such high recognition and ourstudents achieve consistent academic success.

January 20, 2014

Mr. R. Spirito and the Hillsdale Board ofEducation

32 Ruckman RoadHillsdale, NJ 07632

Mr. Spirito and Members of the Board of Education:

On behalf of the Meadowbrook Family and Faculty Association, Frank and I are

pleased to take this opportunity to thank Mr. Spirito and the Board of Education for all

your dedication to all the students in the Hillsdale Schools. In your tenure as Board

members, you have shown kindn~ss, care a,nd given support in shaping our schools to

be a safe and productive educational environment for all learners.

You have demonstrated governing skills that far exceeded the requirements of being

a Superintendent/Board member and put our students first in all decisions you

made. We congratulate you in creating a system that demonstrates excellence in

education. Through your leadership, we are able to offer a fine educational program

and prepare our students to be productive members of society in a competitive world.

Your abilities in effectively managing governance issues are refrected in the highly

qualified teachers employed by the district. Under your gUidance, our children have

been exposed to a diverse educational program through a competitive curriculum. You

foster a firsthand learning process which has given our students the necessary 21st

century tools to be successful in their future endeavors and for this we are grateful.

Warmly,

Pam Sileo and Frank PizzellaCo-Presidents, Meadowbrook Family and Faculty Association

In addition to my role as president of MFFA. As a councilman and liaison to theBoard, I would like to thank you. It is difficult and stressful to put yourself outthere in public for one's community. The public is a tough crowd and for themost part offers very little praise. But your humility is greatly appreciated and Iapplaud your efforts and sincerely thank you for rising to the challenge asvolunteers to advocate for Hillsdale's children. I look forward to working withyou. You make a living by what you get, but we make a life by what we give."

Board LiaisonFrank Pizzella

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9. HEARING OF CITIZENS ANDDELEGATIONS CONCERNINGITEMS ON AGENDA

HEARING OF CITIZENS ANDDELEGATIONS CONCERNINGITEMS ON THE AGENDA

No dialogue transpired and no comments were made regarding the items on the agenda.

10. GENERAL

lG. CORRESPONDENCE TO BOARD CORRESPONDENCE TO BOARD

Board Secretary New Jersey SchoolBoard Notes

Vol. XXXVII #15/16/17/18Dated: December 20,2013

2G. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

Mr. Richard Spirito reported on the following:• Mid-Year Review of Board Goals• Parent Information Night - January 23rd - 7:00 p.m. George G. White Media Center• Board Retreat - January 15, 2014• After School Emichment Courses• A representative of NJ School Boards will be attending either the February 10th or

March 3rd meeting.

3G. APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES APPROVED BOARD MINUTES

WorksessionjRegular Meeting MinutesExecutive Session Meeting Minutes

Moved by Trustee O'Flynn, seconded by Trustee Hayden that the Board approve thefollowing Board Minutes:

December 16, 2013December 16, 2013

Motion passed by consensus vote: 3-0.Mrs. Maryann Martino abstained on both December 16, 2013 Board MinutesMr. Tim Santo abstained on both December 16, 2013 Board Minutes

Moved by Trustee O'Flynn, seconded by Trustee Hayden that the Board approve thefollowing Board Minutes

January 7, 2014January 7, 2014

Motion passed by consensus vote: 5-0.

Regular Meeting MinutesExecutive Session Meeting Minutes

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11. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS' RECOMMENDATIONS

PERSONNEL COMMITTEE: KRISTA FLINN, CHAIRPERSON;MARYANN MARTINO, MEMBER

Moved by Trustee Flinn, seconded by Trustee Martino that the Board approve the followingPersonnel recommendations:

1P. APPROVAL OF TRACKCOACH; 2013-2014

APPROVED TRACK COACH

It is recommended that the Board approve, as per the Superintendent'srecommendation, Daniel Burzinski as track coach, Step I $2,468, for the spring 2014track season.

2P. APPROVAL OF STUDENTTEACHER; 2013-2014

APPROVED STUDENT TEACHER

It is recommended that the Board approve, as per the Superintendent'srecommendation, William Paterson University student, Catherine White, as a studentteacher, approximate dates, Tuesday, January 21, 2014 through Thursday, May 1, 2014.The first half of Catherine's student teaching experience will be with special educationteacher, Kathleen Eriksson and her second half with first grade teacher, MicheleCoombs.

3P. APPROVAL OF HIGH SCHOOLINTERN; 2013-2014

APPROVED HIGH SCHOOLINTERN

It is recommended that the Board approve, as per the Superintendent's recommendation,Pascack Valley Regional High School District student intern, April Hannah for Tuesday,Thursday, and Friday afternoons with music teacher, David Dunn for the remainder ofthe 2013-2014 school year.

4P. APPROVAL OF GRADUATE STUDENTFIELD EXPERIENCE; 2013-2014

APPROVED GRADUATE STUDENTFIELD EXPERIENCE

It is recommended that the Board approve, as per the Superintendent'srecommendation, Mercy College graduate student, Melissa Skorka, to complete 20hours of field experience with fifth grade teacher, Merielle Lupfer at George G. WhiteSchool.

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PERSONNEL COMMITTEE: KRISTA FLINN, CHAIRPERSON;MARYANN MARTINO, MEMBER (continued)

5P. APPROVAL OF PART-TIMESECRETARY; 2013-2014

APPROVED PART-TIMESECRETARY

It is recommended that the Board approve, as per the Superintendent'srecommendation, Christine Zeller, as part-time secretary in George White School tobe compensated at .5 Step 1 ($38,620) or $19,310, to be prorated for the remainder ofthe 2013-2014 school year.

6P. APPROVAL OF SPEECHCONSULTANT; 2013-2014

APPROVED SPEECHCONSULTANT

It is recommended that the Board approve, as per the Superintendent'srecommendation, Nancy Minunni, as a speech consultant at a fee not to exceed $375per evaluation for the 2013-2014 school year.

7P. APPROVAL OF SUBSTITUTE; 2013-2014 APPROVED SUBSTITUTES

It is recommended that the Board approve the following substitutes for the 2013-2014school year:

Moumita GammelAshley MakhoulAmy JaverKathryn Namendorf*Anthony Cestaro*

TeacherTeacherTeacher / Teacher AideTeacher AideTeacher Aide

*This appointment subject to a criminal background check N.I.5.A. 18A:6-7.1;18A:30-17 and 18A:6-4.13 for Emergent hiring with application attestation.

Motions passed by roll call vote: 5-0.

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12. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR/BOARD SECRETARY'S RECOMMENDATIONS

FINANCE COMMITTEE: KATHLEEN O'FLYNN, CHAIRPERSON;KRISTA FLINN, MEMBER

Moved by Trustee O'Flynn, seconded by Trustee Flinn that the Board approve the followingFinance recommendations:

IF. APPROVAL OF BUDGET TRANSFERS DECEMBER 2013

DECEMBER 2013

FromAccount#11-000-219-390-00-511-130-100-101-01-111-207-100-500-00-511-000-100-562-00-111-000-100-562-00-111-000-100-566-00-111-000-100-566-00-111-000-262-520-00-111-000-262-520-00-111-000-262-520-00-111-000-262-520-00-111-000-262-520-00-111-000-262-626-01-7

ToAccount#11-000-216-320-00-511-150-100-101-00-111-213-100-101-01-111-800-330-110-00-111-800-330-110-01-111-000-100-565-02-112-000-260-730-00-711-000-262-420-12-711-000-262-420-13-7

DescriptionCST EvaluationsGrades 6-8 SubstitutesAud. Imp. Other Pur. Srvcs.TuitionTuitionTuition - Private SchoolsTuition - Private SchoolsOperjMain Prop. Ins.OperjMain Prop. Ins.OperjMain Prop. Ins.OperjMain Prop. Ins.OperjMain Prop. Ins.Vehicle Supplies

TOTAL

DescriptionEducational ServicesHome InstructionResource Room SubstitutesCommunity ServiceHillsdale HoopsBCSS-OtherOper & Maint. of PlantServicesServices

Amount$2,000.001,000.007,244.003,500.002,000.006,343.006,310.00

679.002,295.002,296.00

968.00597.00

60.00

$35,292.00

Amount$2,000.001.000.007,244.003,500.002,000.006,343.006,310.00

679.002,295.00

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FINANCE COMMITTEE: KATHLEEN O'FLYNN, CHAIRPERSON;KRISTA FLINN, MEMBER (continued)

ToAccount#11-000-262-420-14-711-000-262-610-12-711-000-262-610-14-711-000-262-800-00-7

DescriptionServicesGeneral SupplyGeneral SupplyMiscellaneous

TOTAL

Amount2,296.00

968.00597.00

60.00

$35.292.00

2F. APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORTS APPROVED FINANCIAL REPORTS

Board Secretary's ReportTreasurer's ReportMaschio's Operating Statement

It is recommended that the Board approve the following financial reports:

Period Ending12,/31/201312,/31/201312,/31/2013

3F. APPROVAL OF MONTHLY BUDGETSTATUS CERTIFICATION;DECEMBER 2013

APPROVED MONTHLY BUDGETSTATUS CERTIFICATION

It is recommended that the Board of Education pursuant toN.J.A.C. 6A:-23-2.11(c)4 certifies that as of 12/31/2013 after review of the Secretary'sMonthly Appropriation Financial Report and upon consultation with the appropriatedistrict officials, to the best of our knowledge no major account or fund has beenover-expended and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district's obligationfor the remainder of the fiscal year and further that the preceding financialstatements be appended to the minutes of this meeting.

4F. APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 2013 BILL LIST

It is recommended that the Board approve the bill list for the month of December 2013in the amount of $1,781,190.63.

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FINANCE COMMITTEE: KATHLEEN O'FLYNN, CHAIRPERSON;KRISTA FLINN, MEMBER

SF. APPROVAL OF JANUARY 2014 BILL LIST APPROVED BILL LIST

It is recommended that the Board approve the bill list for the month of January 2014in the amount of $1,436,981.98.

6F. APPROVAL TO ENTER INTO ABUSINESS ASSOCIATE AGREEMENT

APPROVED TO ENTER INTO ABUSINESS ASSOCIATE AGREEMENT

It is recommended that the Board approve to enter into a Business AssociateAgreement between Brown and Brown Benefit Advisors and all of the Health Plansof Hillsdale Board of Education to facilitate compliance with the HIPAA Rules.

7F. APPROVAL OF CONTRACTS WITHNORTH JERSEY OUTREACH/KDDSTOO, INC., FOR THERAPEUTIC &TRAINING SERVICES

APPROVED CONTRACTS WITHNORTH JERSEY OUTREACH/KDDS TOO, INC., FORTHERAPEUTIC & TRAININGSERVICES

It is recommended that the Board retroactively approve the contracts with NorthJersey Outreach/ KDDS TOO, Inc., for Therapeutic & Training Services for two (2) ofour students to receive 28 hours of total ABATherapy Services with a certifiedteacher at $90.00 per hour or with a paraprofessional at $50.00 per hour beginningDecember 23,2013 through January 1, 2014.

Motions passed by roll call vote: 5-0.

Mrs. Maryann Martino abstained on PR File #1010 on recommendation #5F.

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15.

OLD BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS

SECOND HEARING OF CITIZENS ONANY TOPIC OF CONCERN

OLD BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS

SECOND HEARING OFCITIZENS

No dialogue transpired and no comments were made regarding the items on the Agenda.

Moved by Trustee Santo, seconded by Trustee Martino that the Board move the meeting to anExecutive Session at 8:37 p.m.

16. EXECUTIVE SESSION

WHEREAS, the Open Public Meetings Act and the Hillsdale Board of Education reservethe right within the constraints of State Law to sit in Executive Session, and

WHEREAS, there now exists a need for this Board of Education to meet in ExecutiveSession, now therefore

BE IT RESOLVED that the Hillsdale Board of Education recess into Executive Session todiscuss exempt matters pertaining to personnel matters; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the public will be informed1. When the Board reconvenes to the Regular Meeting business portion of this meeting

this evening; or2. At a later date, undetermined at this time.

Moved by Trustee Santo, seconded by Trustee Martino that the Board adjourn the ExecutiveSession and reconvene to the public meeting at 10:30 p.m.

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ADJOURN MEETING

Moved by Trustee Santo, seconded by Trustee O'Flynn that the Board adjourn it RegularMeeting at 10:31 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted by,

Lirca GarciaBusiness AdministratorfBoard Secretary