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Official Meeting Minutes – May 23, 2017

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

May 23, 2017, 6:00 p.m. The Work Session/Business Meeting of the West New York Board of Education was held in the Auditorium of the West New York Middle School, 201 – 57th Street, West New York, New Jersey. The order of business and agenda for the meeting was:

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

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

III. ROLL CALL

Trustee Present Late Arrival

Absent

Trustee Castañeda

Trustee Cheng

Vice President Gonzalez

Trustee Mejia

Trustee Morel

Trustee Portillo 6:12 pm

Trustee Rodas 7:20 pm

Trustee Scheurle 6:10 pm President Parkinson

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

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

IV. OPEN PUBLIC MEETING STATEMENT

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

the Jersey Journal

the Administration Bulletin Board the District Website

V. COMMUNICATIONS


VI. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

1. Recognition of the GoGreen Campaign & STEAM Initiative – Video Presentation and awards 2. Donation to MHS Project Graduation – Commissioner Cirillo ($10,000) 3. Recognition for Outstanding Service to District – Kyle Ross (HealthCorps Inc., in conjunction with Dr. Oz) 4. Recognition – New Jersey Nutritional Association – Employee of the Year, Mr. Jaime Rojas (MS) 5. Delayed Opening Training – District –wide: Success 6. Superintendent’s Commitment to continue and grow the Peer Program (focus and resources on maintaining and expanding student programs) 7. Monthly Reports (these reports are on file and recorded) – 8,664

VII. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON MATTERS OF GENERAL CONCERN In accordance with West New York Board of Education Bylaw #0167 (Public participation in board meetings – Adopted April 22, 2009: Each participant’s commentary shall be limited to three minutes duration. John Heinis – HudsonCounty View Mr. Heinis stated that he is following developments of news regarding Bayonne Board of Education and is aware that the Bayonne School District is facing a growing budget shortfall ($6-12 million). He stated that he is also aware that the WNY BoE recently hired an employee from Bayonne District’s Business Office and is employing him in the capacity of account manager. Mr. Heinis asked whether that employee played a role in developing the WNY BoE’s budget. Mr. John Smith Inquired whether Day Care on 62nd St. and Park Ave. was connected to / involved with the WNY School District. Mr. Smith indicated that he observed high safety standards which the Day Care applied in managing children’s street crossing and that he would recommend that the WNY BoE adopt and apply same standards across the board for the preK and K student population. Mr. Smith echoed Mr. Heinis’ concerns regarding recent hire from Bayonne, stating that he researched further into the employee’s history and was aware that the employee also worked in Hoboken School District in the past, as its Business Administrator, at a time when the Hoboken School District was also going through negative budgetary experiences. He cautioned the Board to beware. Executive Session Notice: VIII. OPEN PUBLIC MEETING STATEMENT/RESOLUTION FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION

Motion to recess to Executive Session at 7:14_ p.m.

President Parkinson: Asked that all Board members in favor of recessing to Executive Session, say “Aye” Jonathan

Castañeda (JC)

Matthew Cheng (MC)

Damaris Gonzalez

(DG)

Dennise Mejia (DM)

David Morel (DMo)

Lorena Portillo

(LP)

Steven Rodas (SR)

Ronald Scheurle

(RS)

Adam Parkinson

(AP)

Trustee Ayes Nays Abstain Absent

Trustee Castañeda

Trustee Cheng


Trustee Mejia

Trustee Morel

Trustee Portillo

Trustee Rodas

Trustee Scheurle

President Parkinson

Also Present: Ms. Clara Brito Herrera, Superintendent of Schools Mr. Dean Austin, Business Administrator | Board Secretary Mr. Lester Taylor, Florio Perrucci Steinhardt and Fader, LLC.

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


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

The public portion of the meeting is now concluded. The Board will now recess into Executive Session to discuss items which fall within an exception of our open meetings policy and permits board to have private discussion since it deals with specific exceptions contained in N.J.S.A. 10:4-12: 8. Matters of Personnel – Affecting Current or Prospective Employees 9. Matters of Litigation 10. Matters of Attorney | Client Privilege 11. Other Matters as Rendered Confidential by Law – Employee Fitness for Duty Hearings, Student Discipline

Hearings BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education will recess into Executive Session to discuss the aforementioned matters. Any discussion held by the Board which need not remain confidential will be made public as soon as practical. Minutes of the Executive Session will not be disclosed until the need for confidentiality no longer exists. The Board may take action on these items following executive session.

Executive Session Discussion:

Motion to adjourn the Executive Session and reconvene in Public Session at 8:40 p.m.

Jonathan Castañeda

(JC)

Matthew Cheng (MC)

Damaris Gonzalez

(DG)

Dennise Mejia (DM)

David Morel (DMo)

Lorena Portillo

(LP)

Steven Rodas (SR)

Ronald Scheurle

(RS)

Adam Parkinson

(AP)


Trustee Castañeda

Trustee Cheng


Trustee Mejia

Trustee Morel

Trustee Portillo

Trustee Rodas

Trustee Scheurle

President Parkinson



IX. REVIEW AGENDA RESOLUTIONS All matters hereunder are considered to be routine in nature and will be enacted by one motion. Any Board member may request that an item be removed from the Agenda for separate consideration. Any item(s) removed from the Agenda will be discussed and acted upon separately, immediately following the consideration of the remaining items on the Agenda. A motion or a second is not required to remove an item(s) from the Agenda. All resolutions acted upon at this meeting are available to be viewed this evening and copies can be obtained by contacting the School Board Secretary’s Office. Business and Finance

1.1 Treasurer of School Monies 1.2 Approval of Minutes 1.3 Paid Bill List – REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA FOR SEPARATE VOTE 1.4 Transfers 1.5 Acceptance of the 2017-18 Safety Grant Application Submission 1.7 Energy Management Services Contract1.6 Contract Award - Nursing Services (specialized) - WITHDRAWN 1.8 Contract Award Renewal- Summer Cleaning - WITHDRAWN 1.9 Contract Award Renewal- Printing Services - WITHDRAWN 1.10 South Bergen Jointure Commission Transportation Contract - Jointure Agreement 2016-17 (end of year) 1.11 Contract Award Renewal - Grease Trap and Bopiler Treatment Services - WITHDRAWN 1.12 Lightpath - WITHDRAWN 1.13 Borrow Funds Curriculum

2.1 Fieldtrips 2.2 Fundraisers 2.3 Professional Development/Travel 2.4 Speakers 2.5 Clubs 2.6 Curriculum Revision 2.7 Tomorrow’s Teachers Program Exchange MHS/Hawthorne 2.8 BCC/MHS Dual Enrollment Articulation Agreement 2.9 NJ Assault Prevention (CAP) Project 2.10 Discovery Education Grant Preschool 2.11 STEAM Academy Grant through Voya Unsung Heroes 2.12 Fresh Fruits & Vegetables Grant 2017-2018 2.13 Elementary, Middle School, High School Textbook Lists 2.14 Non Public Textbook List Operations 3.1 Request for Use of Facilities 3.2 Bedside Instruction 3.3 Requests for Transportation 3.4 School Uniform Report Special Services 4.1 Transportation and Placements 2016-2017 SY 4.2 Bedside Instruction 4.3 Extraordinary Aide Application and Submission 4.4 Bayada Nursing Services 4.5 McKinney-Vento Education of Homeless Children and Youth 4.6 Petroff and RIM Associates Legal 5.1 Next Board Meeting 5.2 Employee Fitness for Duty Examination – ADD ON Personnel


6.1 Resignations 6.2 Resignations / Retirement 6.2 New Hire Certificated 6.3 New Hire Certificated 6.4 Substitute Teachers 6.5 Substitute Custodians 6.6 Memorial High School Winter Coaching Positions 6.7 Extra Compensation Assignments 6.8 Resignation BEAM Summer Program 6.9 Summer Enrichment Program 6.10 Project J.U.M.P. Summer Readiness Program

6.11 Project J.U.M.P. Summer Readiness Program 6.12 Project J.U.M.P. Summer Readiness Program 6.13 Project J.U.M.P. Summer Readiness Program 6.14 Child Study Team Summer Testing add-on 6.15 Resignation Special Education Extended School Year Program 6.16 Special Education Extended School Year Program 6.17 FMLA 6.18 School Calendar 6.19 District Personnel Calendar 6.20 Resignation Special Education Extended School Year Program 6.21 FMLA Revised Dates Business and Finance 1.1 Treasurer Report On motion made and passed, the Board of Education accepted the report of the School Business Administrator/School Board Secretary (148) as certified in keeping with N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.2.13(d) and the report of the Treasurer of School Monies (A149) for the month of March 2016, as presented by the Superintendent of Schools, and found them in agreement and upon review certified them to the best of their knowledge and no major account or fund had been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.14(b) and that sufficient funds were available to meet the District’s financial obligations set for the remainder of the Fiscal Year N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.13(e) and on this basis ordered them as part of the minutes of the Board of Education. In keeping with the aforementioned approval, this Board does hereby also approve the submission of the March 2016, Secretary and Treasurer Reports to the N.J. Department of Education, Division of Finance, Office of Budget Review and Fiscal Monitors. 1.2 Approval of Minutes BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education approves the minutes the following meetings: BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education approves the minutes the following meetings:

April 26, 2017 (Regular Meeting) - Public Meeting Minutes

April 26, 2017 (Regular Meeting) - Executive Meeting Minutes

April 26, 2017 (Special Meeting) - Public Meeting Minutes

April 5, 2017 - Executive Meeting Minutes

March 8, 2017 - Public Meeting Minutes

March 8, 2017 - Executive Meeting Minutes

1.3 Paid Bill List - REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA FOR SEPARATE VOTE BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education does hereby accept the paid bill lists as presented by the Superintendent of Schools: 2016-2017 SY

Batch 186 $$1,146,128.65

Batch 187 $$88,203.63

Batch 188 $68,047.13

Batch 189 $61,757.25

Batch 190 $1916.28

Batch 191 $87.15

Batch 192 $260.84

Batch 193 $1050.00

Batch 194 $820,428.02


Batch 195 $83,606.50

Batch 196 $3,666,213.63

Batch 197 $15,754.14

Batch 198 $895,803.60

Batch 199 $3,572,535.25

Batch 200 $1,429,401.60

Batch 201 $6,961,641.93

Batch 202 $22,500.00

Batch 203 $7,901.76

Batch 204 $276.58

Batch 205 $50,745.37

Batch 206 $64,329.50

Batch 207 $34,367.73

Batch 208 $5,130.73

Batch 209 $21,555

Batch 210 $106,976.11

Batch 211 $858,659.63

Batch 212 $3,586,638.15

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

1.5 Acceptance of the 2017-18 Safety Grant Application Submission WHEREAS, pursuant to the New Jersey Schools Insurance Group' Application for 2017-2018 Safety Grant Program, safety grant application are due May 31, 2017, WHEREAS, pursuant to same, grant disbursements will take place in the fall of 2017, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby approves the submission of the above-referenced grant application through the New Jersey Schools Insurance Group’s ERIC North Subfund for the purpose described in the application (visitor management software) in the amount of $14,367.47 for the period July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018.

1.6 Contract Award - Nursing Services (specialized) - WITHDRAWN WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education is in need of specialized Nursing Services related to providing support and accommodating needs of special education students, and WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-4.1 allows the use of requests for proposal and/or bids contracting by boards of education in lieu of public bidding for procurement of specialized goods and services the price of which exceeds the bid threshold; and WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education adopted a resolution on March 14, 2016 to initiate a competitive contracting process and issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Nursing Services (One-to-One and Substitute), and WHEREAS, Public Notice was provided in the Jersey Journal on April 8, 2017 informing interested, qualified parties, pursuant to N.J.S.A 18A:18A-4.1 through 4.5 to submit sealed Requests for Proposal (RFP) under the competitive contracting process for the provision of specified Nursing Services, and WHEREAS, the following sealed request were received and opened by the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary on Thursday, April 27, 2017:


EPIC Inc.

Horizon Healthcare Staffing

Delta T-Group

Maxim Healthcare Services

Execu/Search Group

and, WHEREAS, this Board of Education has received a written proposal from EPIC Inc., meeting satisfying evaluation criteria with higher overall score, with considerations including technical, managerial, cost elements and input from the District's Special Services Department, and WHEREAS, the Board selected a successful respondent, EPIC Inc., on the basis of the evaluative criteria as defined and set forth in the RFP, and so NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board authorize the award of a contract to the firm EPIC Inc., to provide Nursing Services for the period July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 for an amount not to exceed $80,000 - at the rates listed below:

1.7 Energy Management Services Contract - WITHDRAWN WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education is interested in enhancing operational efficiencies in energy usage throughout the district; and WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education, placed a public ad in the Jersey Journal on April 8, 2017, and pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-4.1 through 4.5 solicited Requests for Proposal (RFP) through the competitive contracting process, seeking qualified consultants for the provision of energy management services for a Behavioral Energy Savings Program at existing facilities for a period of up to 5 years; and

WHEREAS, this Board of Education has received a written proposal from one firm, Cenergistic (an Energy Conservation Company), indicating the firm’s desire to provide energy management services for up to 5 years, as per the terms and conditions of the proposal incorporated herein by reference and the contract between the parties, with estimated projected savings.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board authorizes the award of a contract to, Cenergistic Inc., to provide energy management services for up to 5 years for the following annual amounts including a Savings Guarantee:

Year 1 - $254,850

Year 1 - $254,850

Year 1 - $254,850

Year 1 - $250,184

Year 1 - $250,184

with an estimated cost savings of $1,017,082.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that, in keeping with the requirements set forth by the competitive contracting statute, the Board will be engaging Cenergistic for the provision of a Behavioral Energy Savings Program at existing facilities for a period of up to 5 years, and that the Administration shall refrain from negotiations with Cenergistic NOW THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Board authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to enter into a contract with

Cenergistic following and subject to final review and approval of the form of contract by Florio, Perrucci, Steinhardt & Fader.

1.8 Contract Award Renewal- Summer Cleaning - WITHDRAWN

WHEREAS, on May 18, 2016, this Board of Education of the Town of West New York (the “Board”) renewed contract to Maverick Building Services for summer cleaning services, based on original award on basis of lowest responsive and responsible bid authorized at the Tuesday, June 2, 2015 Board Meeting; and


WHEREAS, pursuant to the terms of the bid documents, the Board of Education may, at its discretion, request that a contract for services be renewed in full accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-42; and, WHEREAS, the Board finds that the services are being performed in an effective and efficient manner, and WHEREAS, the contract price change included as part of the extension is based upon the price of the original contract as cumulatively adjusted pursuant to any previous adjustment or extension and does not excee the change in the index rate for the 12 months preceding the most recent quarter, and WHEREAS, all multi-year contracts and renewals are subject to the availability and appropriation annually of sufficient funds as may be needed to meet the extended obligation; and WHEREAS, the Business Office finds that sufficient funds are available to meet the extended obligation; and the Board is the final authority in awarding renewals of contracts; and BE IT RESOLVED, by this Board of Education of the Town of West New York, renews Maverick Building Services Summer Cleaning contract for the time period July 1, 2017 through August 31, 2017, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-42(j)

Summer Cleaning

Maverick Building Services

22 Chestnut St

Rutherford, NJ 07070

Contract Amount Awarded: $56,829.74 (reflecting increase of $1,655.23, or 3% index rate increase, over the $55,174.5 amount awarded in 2016-17 school year)

1.9 Contract Award Renewal- Printing Services - WITHDRAWN WHEREAS, this Board of Education of the Town of West New York (the “Board”) awarded a contract to Royal Printing Services for printing services based upon a bid received Tuesday, June 14, 2016; and WHEREAS, upon review of the bid by the Business Office, the bid was accepted subject to receipt of proof of compliance with Public Laws, 1975, Chapter 172, on a per unit basis required; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the terms of the bid documents, the Board of Education may, at its discretion, request that a contract for services be renewed in full accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-42; and WHEREAS, the Board finds that the services are being performed in an effective and efficient manner. WHEREAS, the School Business Administrator and/or the Assistant Business Administrator, Assistant Secretary, Purchasing Agent may negotiate terms for a renewal of contract proposal and present such negotiated proposal to the Board of Education; and WHEREAS, all multi-year contracts and renewals are subject to the availability and appropriation annually of sufficient funds as may be needed to meet the extended obligation; and WHEREAS, the Business Office finds that sufficient funds are available to meet the extended obligation; and WHEREAS, the Board is the final authority in awarding renewals of contracts; and BE IT RESOLVED, by this Board of Education of the Town of West New York, renews Royal Printing Services contract for the time period July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-42(j)

1.10 South Bergen Jointure Commission Transportation Contract - Jointure Agreement 2016-17 (end of year) BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education enter into a joint transportation agreement with the South Bergen Jointure Commission for student transportation services for remainder of the 2016-17 school year, as per the contract on file with the Secretary of the Board of Education 1.11 Contract Award Renewal - Grease Trap and Boiler Treatment Services - WITHDRAWN WHEREAS, at its January 18, 2017 Board Meeting, the West New York Board of Education awarded a contract to Chemsearch for the 2016-17 school year for provision of: a) grease trap cleaning and maintenance services, and b) boiler cleaning and maintenance services


WHEREAS, the Board finds that the services are being performed in an effective and efficient manner, and WHEREAS, all multi-year contracts and renewals are subject to the availability and appropriation annually of sufficient funds as may be needed to meet the extended obligation; and WHEREAS, the Business Office finds that sufficient funds, and WHEREAS, the Board is the final authority in awarding renewals of contracts; and are available to meet the extended obligation; and BE IT RESOLVED, by this Board of Education of the Town of West New York, renews Chemsearch contract for the aforementioned services time period July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-42(j), for an amount not to exceed $50,361.7, reflecting a 3% increase as per index rate, broken down as follows: a) grease trap cleaning and maintenance services $38,062.70 and b) boiler cleaning and maintenance services $12,299.07 1.12 Lightpath WHEREAS, the Board has the need for internet and Wide Area Network (WAN) services without the need for public advertising,

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-5(7) and 18A:18A-5(20) approve the contract with

Cablevision Lightpath, Inc. for the period of three (3) years commencing on July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2020, at a monthly cost for SY 2017-18,

allowing for applicable E-Rate discounts, of:

a) internet services: $950 per month and b) WAN services: $1,104 per month

1.13 Borrow Funds WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education was notified April 25, 2017, that the New Jersey Department of Education will defer the June, 2017, school aid payments until July, 2017, and

WHEREAS, under the authority of Title 18A, Education, of the New Jersey Statutes, N.J.S.A. 18A:22-44.1, 18A:22-44.2 or 18A:22-25, school districts are hereby authorized to borrow funds for this purpose, and

WHEREAS, the payoff of the approved short-term borrowing will be made by the state to the district’s regular state aid account from the district’s state aid payment on July 7, or 10, 2017, and

WHEREAS, the state should pay the interest cost approved by the department directly to the district’s regular state aid account, and

WHEREAS, in order to ensure the continuing effective operation of the district, the district is required to borrow said funds. BE IT RESOLVED, this resolution permitting the borrowing of funds and submission of an Application for Approval of Loan to the Hudson County Executive Superintendent of Schools is herewith submitted, and

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the West New York Board of Education hereby resolves to borrow $4,455,596 from Capital One Bank N.A., at 2.95% interest to be deposited on June 8, 2017 and $4,455,596 from Capital One Bank N.A., at 2.95% interest to be deposited on June 21, 2017. Both principal ($8,911,192) and interest are to be paid by the State of New Jersey to Capital One Bank N.A. on Friday, July 7 or Monday, July 10, 2017. Curriculum 2.1 Fieldtrips BE IT RESOLVED, that the following field trips are approved subject to the group’s compliance with the Board of Education policies, as per attached:

No. of Transportation

School Date Group(s) Students Destination Activity Requested

P.S. #1 5/30/17 Chorus & Band 100 On File On File

P.S. #1 6/8/17 Chorus 75 On File On File X

P.S. #1 6/12/17 SCIP Committee 1,000 On File On File

P.S. #3 5/22/17 5th & 6th Grade 160 On File On File X

P.S. #3 6/2/17 Health & Wellness Committee 600 On File On File


P.S. #3 6/12/17 Peer Group 20 On File On File X

P.S. #4 8/7/17 BEAM Program 70 On File On File X






P.S. #6 6/15/17 Peer Leadership Club 22 On File On File X

MS 5/24/17 - 6/22/17

Connections Club Between 1&23 On File On File

MS 5/24/17 - 6/22/17

BLOCS (Building. Life. Other Coping Skills)

14 On File On File

MS 5/30/17 Environmental Club 35 On File On File X

MS 5/30/17 BLOCS (Building. Life. Other Coping Skills)

14 On File On File X

MS 6/5/17 8th Grade House 5 Teachers 145 On File On File X

MS 6/9/17 NJHS (Board Approved 4/26/17-Added 12 more)


MS 6/12/17 Fitness Club 35 On File On File X

MS 6/14/17 House 4 (8th Grade) 140 On File On File X

MS 6/16/17 7th/8th Grade 35 On File On File X

MS 6/19/17 7th Grade 160 On File On File X

MS 6/20/17 Shining Knights 145 On File On File X

MHS 5/12/17 Spanish Club 40 On File On File X

MHS 5/15/17 Performing Arts Academy 35 On File On File X

MHS 5/17/17 ABA High School Class 10 On File On File X

MHS 5/23/17 Adult GED Program 8 On File On File X

MHS 5/23/17 College MAP Students 30 On File On File X

MHS 5/24/17 Band & Guard 60 On File On File X

MHS 5/24/17 US History 2 Classes (date change from 5/23/17)


MHS 5/25/17 Mr. Gomez/U.S. History II Q 40 On File On File X

MHS 5/25/17 Italian 3 (Honors) 30 On File On File X

MHS 6/1/17 Band & Guard 100 On File On File

MHS 6/3/17 Together In Greatness (TIGS) 12 On File On File X

MHS 6/5,6/6, 6/7,6/8/17

Adult GED Program 8 On File On File X

MHS 6/6/17 Peer Leadership Group 50 On File On File X

MHS 6/8/17 Advanced Science Classes 35 On File On File X

MHS 6/9/17 ABA High School Class 10 On File On File X

MHS 6/9/17 Art Department 48 On File On File X

MHS 6/10/17 Science/Biology Students 30 On File On File X

MHS 6/16/17 National Honor Society 50 On File On File X

MHS 6/22/17 2017 Graduation Class 440 On File On File X


MHS 6/26/17 Together In Greatness (TIGS) 40 On File On File X

MHS 6/28/17 Peer Leadership Group 50 On File On File X

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

School Group Advisor(s) Type of Fundraiser Date(s) Purpose

P.S. #1 Peer Leadership Group

N.Napoles Movie Night (3-5) 5/23/2017 Raise Funds for Field Trips & End of Year

P.S. #2 PTO J.Rodriguez Tricky Tray 5/22/17 - 5/26/17

Raise Funds for PTO

P.S. #6 Harry L. Bain T.Mantineo Collect Items for the Humane Society

5/24/17 - 6/9/17

Promote Awareness for the Humane Society

MHS Chorus J.Boyle Oven Baked Potato Chips and Granola Bars

5/31/2017 Trip to Music in the Park

MHS Chorus J.Boyle Water 5/31/2017 Students Trip (Music in the Park)

MHS OPF R.Patterson Dog in the Park - Food/Games

6/3/2017 Raise Funds for Student Scholarships

MHS Girls Volleyball Team

D.Santiago Freshman Girls Volleyball Tournment/Concession Stand (NuWay)

10/7/2017 Purchase/Defray Costs of Clinics/Camps/Summer Leagues/Equipment

2.3 Professional Development/Travel WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education, as per policy # 6471 has determined that participation in professional activities, including conferences and meetings requires travel expenditures and that this travel is critical to the administrative and/or instructional needs of the district; and WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education has determined that the school district travel expenditures to the activities listed below are in compliance with both the West New York travel policy and with stated travel guidelines as established by the Department of the Treasury and within the guidelines established by the Federal Office of Management and Budget, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the attendance of the listed district employee as per the following including all registration fees and statutorily authorized travel expenditures to be charged as outlined below:

Name Activity Date Anticipated

Cost Funding Source

Eileen Calderone Title I Statewide Conference

Princeton, New Jersey 5/24/17

Mileage $35.33

Tolls/Parking $20.00

District

Schillinger Educational Consultants

2 ½ Days of Professional Development for St. Joseph’s of the Palisades

Elementary

6/19/17 Additional

1 ½ days TBD $1,650.00

IDEA Non Public Processional Development

Tara Viola & Heather Goldberg

ABA Verbal Behavior Conference 4/21/17 Registration for two

people $250.00

IDEA

2.4 Speakers WHEREAS, the West New York School District, in accordance with its instructional goals, has provided for guest speakers as part of the School and District Operational Plans, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, authorizes the following speakers to present the activities listed below, to be charged to the approved school district budget:


Activity Speaker School Date Cost Funding Source

Multicultural Show

Participants – Out of District

Oneida’s Dance Studio

Jocelyn Valentin Kalvin Riveron

Rene Marroquin Christopher Tinajero

Jeminee Damiano Ezequiel Olivares

Genesis Perez Latin Groove Dance Academy

Javier Martinez Brenda Ramos Royer Camudio Oliver Ferrera

Memorial High

School

5/12/17

n/a

n/a

Interview Skills/Resume Writing Workshop for

Juniors & Seniors

Melissa Molinero Hudson County One Stop Career

Center

Memorial High School

5/15 & 5/16/17 n/a n/a

Professional Development Francesca Arturi Buncee Digital

Creations PS # 2 5/17/17 n/a n/a

NJ Devils STEM Workshop for Grades 5th & 6th

Mr. Clark Hoefnagels, Everfi

Robert Menendez Elementary

5/30/17 n/a n/a

Piano Accompaniment for Chorus

performances Mr. Ian Howells

Robert Menendez Elementary

5/31/17 6/5/17 6/7/17

6/12/17 6/14/17

n/a n/a

NJ Devils STEM Workshop for 6thGraders

Mr. Clark Hoefnagels, Everfi PS # 1 5/24/17 n/a n/a

NJ Devils STEM Workshop for 6thGrade

Mr. Clark Hoefnagels, Everfi Robert Menendez

Elementary 06/07/17 n/a n/a

Microgreens STEAM Project

Brud Hodgkins Indoor Organic Gardens of

Poughkeepsie, NY PS # 4 06/07/17 n/a n/a

Presentation about Natural History and conservation

of wolves in the US

Kymberli Morris Howling Woods Farms

MS 6/12/17 $425 MS School Funds

Music Assembly NJCU – Chamber Group Robert Menendez

Elementary 6/13/17 n/a n/a

PBL Workshop Dr. Jerry Petroff

Dr. Helene Anthony The College of NJ

PS # 4 06/13 &

06/14/17

$750 per day

Total $1500 Title II

Kindergarten through Third Grade Research &

Professional Development

National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER)

District Fall 2017 Fall 2018

n/a n/a

2.5 Clubs WHEREAS, the West New York School District, in accordance with its instructional goals has provided for extra-curricular activities as part of the School and District Operational Plans, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, authorizes the following clubs to conduct activities as listed below at no cost to the district:

Club Advisor School

S.A.LT. Student Athlete Leadership Team

Start date June 2017

John Fraraccio

Memorial High School

2.6 Curriculum Revision


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

*Aligned to Student Learning Standards 2.7 Tomorrow’s Teachers Program Exchange MHS/Hawthorne BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves Tomorrow’s Teachers Program Exchange between Hawthorne High School and Memorial High School for the 2017 -2018 school year. This exchange will continue to be beneficial to both groups of students in this program as they continue to collaborate with their new peers and strengthen their relationship. 2.8 BCC/MHS Dual Enrollment Articulation Agreement NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Dual Enrollment Articulation Agreement between Bergen Community College and Memorial High School where students eligible to enroll in junior/senior classes at the high school can carry equivalent number of college credits that traditional college students receive for taking the outlined courses for the 2017-2018 school year, as per the attached agreement incorporated herein by reference.

2.9 NJ Assault Prevention (CAP) Project

WHEREAS, The NJ Child Assault Prevention (CAP) Project is a statewide prevention program whose mission is to provide schools and communities with information and resources to reduce children’s vulnerability to assault and bullying. NJCAP, a program of the Educational Information and Resource Center (EIRC) and the NJ Department of Children and Families, has trained over 3 million children and 500,000 parents and teachers since its inception in 1985. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of West New York, upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby approves the submission of the NJCAP grants for the following schools and will adhere to all NJCAP program requirements as identified in the application forms. If grant is approved, workshops will be delivered to students in each classroom during the school day. Teacher

Subject Date Revised Subject Date Revised

Art 2014 Language Arts/Writing Curriculum (2 addendums)

2017*

Mathematics K-2 2014 Instrumental Music 2014

Mathematics 3-5 2014 Vocal Music 2014

Mathematics 6 2015 Reading Essentials 2015

Mathematics 6-8 (7 & 8 only) 2014 Phys. Ed/Health/Driver’s Ed 2014

Mathematics 9-12 2014 Science 2014

Business Education 9-12 2014 Social Studies 2014

Marketing 2014 Career Education K-8 2008

Technology Ed 9-12 2015 Computer Education K-8 2014

ESL 2014 Family & Consumer 2014

World Languages K-12 2014 Guidance 2011

Gifted & Talented 2014 Freshman Peer Mediation 2008

Robotics 2015 Computer Repair 2013

SAT Prep English 2014 Creative Writing 2014

Object Oriented Programing in C++ 2015 Media Curriculum 2014

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

2015

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

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

2015

Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology 2016 Code.Org 2015

ELA Alternative Course of Study 7-8 2016 Next Generation of Science K-12 2015

Math Alternative Course of Study 7-8 2016 Capstone in Business Studies 2017

Business Applications I 2017 Business Applications II 2017

Digital Photography 2017 Advanced Engineering 2017

Green Technology 2017 Introduction to Engineering 2017

NAO Programming I 2017 NAO Programming II 2017


workshops will be delivered during one of the pre-scheduled in-service days. Parents will be invited to workshops in collaboration with the appropriate parent-teacher organizations at each participating school. Early Childhood School PS # 1 PS # 4 PS # 6 West New York Middle School 2.10 Discovery Education Grant Preschool

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of West New York, upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby approves the submission of the Discovery Education Grant designed to encourage preschool teachers to create practical, long term improvements in nutrition and physical activity at their preschool. The winning preschool will be awarded $20,000 and ten runner-ups will each receive $2,500. 2.11 STEAM Academy Grant through Voya Unsung Heroes

BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education hereby approves the following textbooks as attached and as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools, hereby approves the submission of the STEAM Academy Grant Program application on behalf of Memorial High School through the Voya Unsung Heroes Agency in the amount of $25,000 for the 2017-2018 school year. 2.12 Fresh Fruits & Vegetables Grant 2017-2018

BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the

submission of the Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Grant for the following schools. This funding request is for $75 per student in each school, estimated at

a total amount of $414,750.00 for the 2017-2018 school year:

Public School # 1 Public School # 2 Public School # 3 Public School # 4

Public School # 5 Harry L. Bain Early Childhood School Early Childhood Annex

2.13 Elementary, Middle School, High School Textbook Lists BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education hereby approves the following textbooks as attached and as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools, based upon the recommendations of Committees which review, analyze and evaluate textbooks and make recommendations for those that best meet the Curriculum requirements of the School District and that are correlated with the Core Curriculum Content Standards: Elementary (as attached) Middle School (as attached) High School (as attached) and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education may also adopt additional and/or different courses or texts offered on an as-needed basis to expand educational services to its pupils in keeping with the Board’s Goals and Objectives for the 2017-2018 school year.

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


BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education may also adopt additional and/or different courses or texts offered on an as-needed basis to expand educational services to its pupils in keeping with the Board’s Goals and Objectives forthe 2017-2018 school year.

Textbook Title Copyright Date

Voyages in English 2011

Progress in Math, Sadlier 2014

Reading, Pearson 2004

Spelling Connections, Zaner-Bloser 2013

Operations 3.1 Request for Use of Facilities

BE IT RESOLVED that, the following requests for use of facilities are approved subject to the respective group’s compliance with all applicable

Board of Education’s policies, as follows:

Location Group Advisors Activity/ Purpose

Dates Time Notes

P.S. 3 Auditorium, Cafeteria

W.N.Y.E.A. A. Kober XYZs of Retirement Executive Workshop

04/27/17 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM

Retroactive Serving Food

M.H.S Cafeteria Class of 2018 L. Anastasi Senior Year Book Pictures

05/15/17 - 05/18/17

2:00 PM - 8:00 PM

(10 Max at a time) Retroactive Apr.

P.S. 1 Gym Peer Leadership Group

N. Napoles M. Vergel

Movie Night 05/23/17 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Serving Food

M.S. Hallway Alcove Art Department A. Annecchino Mural Completion 05/25/17 06/01/17 06/06/17

3:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Serving Food

P.S. 2 (Main Entrance)

P.S. 2 PTO J. Rodriguez B. Prada

Arts & Crafts Community Night

06/02/17 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Serving Food Certificate of Ins. on file for Bouncy House on Premises

M.H.S. Kitchen, Cafeteria

M.H.S. Organization of Parents & Faculty

R. Patterson M. Menendez

Supervised Food Preparation for Day in the Park

06/02/17 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM

M.S. Auditorium, Cafeteria

M.H.S. Athletic Dept. J. Fraraccio Winter/Spring Sports Award Night

06/05/17 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Serving Food

M.S. Gym Science Dept. F. Barquin District Evening of STEAM

06/07/17 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

M.S. Auditorium M.H.S. Administration S. Wohlrab Senior Awards Ceremony

06/06/17 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM

P.S. 1 Gym P.S. 1 6th Grade Class

J. Fernandez 6th Grade Team

6th Grade Moving Up Dance

06/09/17 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Sound Equipment Serving Food

M.H.S. ANX B- H.L.B. W.N.Y. Senior Center C. Parets L. Lopez

Change of Date Father’s Day Dinner

06/09/17 06/10/17

3:00 PM – 6:00 PM 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

BOE Apr. 2/8/17 Set up Party Serving Food

Coviello Field Wellness Committee R. Cabana DATE CHANGE Alex’s Lemonade Stand Fundraiser

06/09/17 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM

BOE Apr. 3/8/17

P.S. 4 Administration B. Cooney L. Cirillo A. Hernandez

6th Grade School Dance

06/20/17 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM

DJ Equip.

M.H.S. Band Rm, Chorus Rm, Rms.,

06/28/17 07/12/17 07/19/17


A20, A22, A24, Coviello Field

M.H.S. Band

M. Godett

Summer Band Rehearsals

07/26/17 08/02/17 08/09/17 8/21-25/17* 08/28/17 -09/11/17*

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

*Coviello Field only

P.S. 4 Gym, Auditorium, Cafeteria, Classrooms

BEAM Program

Y. Miranda M. Miqueli F. Abascal

Summer Program for District’s English Language Learners

07/31/17 – 8/24/17

8:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Serving Food

M.S. Rooms 212, 214, 215, 220, 223

Math/Business Dept. D. Mirabelli Summer Readiness Program

08/14/17 – 08/31/17

9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

P.S. 3 Auditorium, Cafeteria, Classroom

W.N.Y. School District A. Olivero New Teacher Orientation

08/28/17 – 09/01/17

8:30 AM – 2:30 PM

M.H.S. Main Gym, A.P. Rm, G-1, G-2

M.H.S. Athletic Dept. D. Santiago A. Garcia

Freshman Girls’ Volleyball Tournament

10/07/17 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Serving Food

3.2 Bedside Instruction

BE IT RESOLVED that, the West New York Board of Education approves the contracts with the following Providers to perform bedside instruction for the 2016 – 2017 school year as listed in an amount not to exceed:

Student # Facility Rate Maximum # Hours School Year

188 Professional Education Services, Inc. $35.00/hr. 2 hrs./day 2016 – 2017

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

**Board Approved 1/18/17 for one (1) bus. *Contingent upon availability of buses and driver.

3.4 School Uniform Report

WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education is required to annually evaluate the effectiveness of District Policy and Regulation 5511 Dress and Grooming; and WHEREAS, the Principal of each building has compiled a report for the Superintendent to be presented to the Board that indicates the influence school uniforms had on the school’s learning environment; and WHEREAS, the Superintendent has compiled a report for the Board who will consider the report for each school and may revise District Policy and Regulation 5511 Dress and Grooming, if applicable; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the West New York Board of Education accepts the school uniform report as submitted by the Superintendent of Schools for the 2016-2017 school year. (See Attached Report)

Special Services

Group Advisor(s) Transport No. of Buses

Dates Destination

W.N.Y. Recreation Dept. N. DeFino Lee Baseball Team 1 05/03/17 Yankee Stadium

Bronx, NY

W.N.Y. Recreation Dept. N. DeFino Lee Cheer Team 3** 05/06/17 Atlantic City, NJ

W.N.Y. Recreation Dept. N. DeFino Lee Cheer Team 3 05/13/17 Great Adventure

Jackson, NJ


4.1 Transportation and Placements 201-2016 SY BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education approves the following Special Education out of district placements and transportation for the 2016-2017 as per attached list. Contracts on file in the Office of the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary. 4.2 Bedside Instruction

WHEREAS, this Board of Education in order to meet the needs of student R.R.R. ID# 28968 who is hospitalized at Beth Israel Hospital in Newark, hereby authorizes the Superintendent to enter into contract with Education Inc., to provide bedside instruction, not to exceed ten hours per week at $46.00 per hour not to exceed $3,680.00. 4.3 Extraordinary Aide Application and Submission

BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby authorizes the Director of Special Services to complete the applications and submission for the Extraordinary Aide, and will accept the funds at such time when granted from the State of New Jersey. 4.4 Bayada Nursing Services

RESOLVED, this Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, authorizes the awarding of a professional services contract in accordance with NJSA 18A:18A-5a(1) to Bayada Home Health Care, Inc. for one to one in school nursing services for student D.A. ID# 31321 , not to exceed $86,000.00, as per the attached contract. Contract Term: July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018

Rate: $51 hour for RN services Amount: 8 hours/day @ $51.00= $408 x 210 days =not to exceed $85,680.00. 4.5 McKinney-Vento Education of Homeless Children an Youth WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education in keeping with their commitment to the McKinney-Vento Education of Homeless Children and Youth Project grants permission to the Superintendent of Schools to certify the district’s intent to collaborate with the applicant regional McKinney-Vento Education of Homeless Children and Youth project under Essex Regional Educational Services Commission for the 2017-2018 school year.

4.6 Petroff and RIM Associates WHEREAS, this Board of Education, in providing a continuation of quality educational and professional trainings in Special Education, hereby authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to accept the proposal for the continuation of Special Project from Petroff and RIM Associates at the cost of $8,625 to be charged to IDEA SY'18. Legal 5.1 Next Board Meeting RESOLVED, that this Board will hold a Reorganization Meeting on Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. in the West New York Middle School Auditorium, Main Floor, 201 - 57th Street, West New York, New Jersey, and RESOLVED, this Board will go into a closed session (West New York Middle School Music Room) immediately following the Public Work-Session to discuss matters of personnel, matters of litigation and matters contained within the exceptions of the N.J. Open Public Meeting Act as stipulated under N.J.S.A 10:4; and RESOLVED, that the Regular Public Meeting of the West New York Board of Education will convene immediately following the closed session and will be held in the West New York Middle School Auditorium, Main Floor, 201 - 57th Street, West New York, New Jersey, and BE IT RESOLVED, the matters as discussed in said closed session will be disclosed to the public, as soon as possible, without prejudicing the rights of privacy of individuals in the best interests of the West New York Board of Education. 5.2 Employee Fitness for Duty Examination- ADD ON WHEREAS, Y.Y. is a certificated staff member employed by the West New York Board of Education; and WHEREAS, the Board has become aware of conduct on the part of Y.Y. that evidences a deviation from normal mental health; and


WHEREAS, this conduct initially occurred in or about March 10, 2017 wherein Y.Y.’s actions towards pupils and staff have raised concerns to

the Board that Y.F. has deviated from normal mental health; and WHEREAS, based upon Y.Y.’s actions on or about the aforementioned date necessitated the Superintendent of Schools to reassign Y.Y. out of District pending Board action; and WHEREAS, based upon these incidents as presented to the Board at a hearing, the Board finds that Y.Y.’s behavior poses a danger of harm to students and staff. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the West New York Board of Education that Y.Y. shall undergo a psychological examination pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:16-2, N.J.A.C. 6A:32-6.3(d) and N.J.A.C. 6A:32-6.3(e) with a psychologist or psychiatrist to be designated by the Board as soon as possible. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Y.Y. shall remain out of the classroom until such time as the Board receives medical documentation that she can return to duty pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:6-8.3 pending completion of the psychological examination and the Board’s receipt of the report of the examining psychologist or psychiatrist. - ADD ON Personnel 6.1 Resignations

(a) BE IT RESOLVED, this Board accepts the resignation of Holly Lisa, a 7th - 8th Grade Science Teacher at the Middle School, effective July 1, 2017, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. (b) BE IT RESOLVED, this Board accepts the resignation of Elizabeth Rodriguez, a Bilingual Kindergarten Teacher at PS#3, effective July 1, 2017, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools.

6.2 Resignations/Retirement (a) WHEREAS, this Board is in receipt of correspondence from Marie Furlong, submitting her resignation/retirement as 6th Grade Teacher at PS#6, from the West New York School District, effective July 1, 2017. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board accepts the resignation/retirement of Ms. Furlong from said position, effective July 1, 2017, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and wishes to extend to Ms. Furlong all the gratitude for her years of service to the West New York School District and wishes her good luck in her retirement. (b) WHEREAS, this Board is in receipt of correspondence from Barbara Messina, submitting her resignation/retirement as Resource Room Teacher at the Middle School, from the West New York School District, effective July 1, 2017. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board accepts the resignation/retirement of Ms. Messina from said position, effective July 1, 2017, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and wishes to extend to Ms. Messina all the gratitude for her years of service to the West New York School District and wishes her good luck in her retirement. (c) WHEREAS, this Board is in receipt of correspondence from Amy Yee, submitting her resignation/retirement as Preschool Teacher at PS#4 Annex, from the West New York School District, effective July 1, 2017. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board accepts the resignation/retirement of Ms. Yee from said position, effective July 1, 2017, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and wishes to extend to Ms. Yee all the gratitude for her years of service to the West New York School District and wishes her good luck in her retirement. (d) WHEREAS, this Board is in receipt of correspondence from Pablo Tang, submitting his resignation/retirement as a Head Custodian at PS#4 Annex, from the West New York School District, effective July 1, 2017. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board accepts the resignation/retirement of Mr. Tang from said position, effective July 1, 2017, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and wishes to extend to Mr. Tang all the gratitude for his years of service to the West New York School District and wishes him good luck in his retirement. (e) WHEREAS, this Board is in receipt of correspondence from Jose Valdes, submitting his resignation/retirement as a bus driver, from the West New York School District, effective July 1, 2017.


THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board accepts the resignation/retirement of Mr. Valdes from said position, effective July 1, 2017, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and wishes to extend to Mr. Valdes all the gratitude for his years of service to the West New York School District and wishes him good luck in his retirement. (f) WHEREAS, this Board is in receipt of correspondence from Susan Krocian, submitting her Ordinary Disability retirement as a School Nurseat PS#3 Annex, from the West New York School District, effective July 1, 2017. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board accepts the resignation/retirement of Ms. Krocian from said position, effective July 1, 2017, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and wishes to extend to Ms. Krocian all the gratitude for her years of service to the West New York School District and wishes her good luck in her retirement. (g) WHEREAS, this Board is in receipt of correspondence from Nelly Delgado, submitting her resignation/retirement as Secretary at the Board Office, from the West New York School District, effective August 1, 2017. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board accepts the resignation/retirement of Ms. Delgado from said position, effective August 1, 2017, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and wishes to extend to Ms. Delgado all the gratitude for her years of service to the West New York School District and wishes her good luck in her retirement. 6.3 New Hire Certificated

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

(a) Andrea Bounsiar Bilingual Special Education Teacher, PS#3, at an annual salary of $57,763, Step 1, BA, effective September 1, 2017, through June 30, 2018 through Fund 15

6.4 Substitute Teachers

WHEREAS, the following certified personnel are assigned as substitute teachers in the West New York School System on an as needed basis, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, as per attached, for the 2016-2017 School Year, subject to a criminal history background check, at the rate of $100 per day, and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board of Education approves the following applications upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools: Fund 11 Yvonne Powell Juan M. Rodriguez Robert O'Brien Zanib Saeed Nicole Burgaretta Joseph Fernandez 6.5 Substitute Custodians WHEREAS, the following personnel are assigned as Substitute Custodians in the West New York School System, effective June 1, 2017, at a salary of $11 per hour, not to exceed nineteen hours per week, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, for the 2016-2017 School Year: Fund 11

Marta Leyva

Martha Mahoney

Jonathan Caballero

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


Head Coach: Hussein Abdelmaksoud 6.7 Extra Compensation Assignments BE IT RESOLVED, this Board appoints the following personnel to various extra compensation assignments for the 2016-2017 School Year, as per attached, at a salary commensurate with guide, upon the recommendation of Superintendent of Schools pursuant to the negotiated agreement with the West New York Education Association: PS#2 Approved by Principal: Christian Cardenas Substitute School Nurse $35 per hour one hour per day Monday – Friday on an as needed basis Madeleine Cudina

6.8 Resignation BEAM Summer Program WHEREAS, this Board has received written notification from Jenny Perez tendering her resignation from the BEAM Summer Program, effective April 27, 2017. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board accepts the resignation of Ms. Perez from said position, effective April 27, 2017, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. 6.9 Summer Enrichment Program BE IT RESOLVED, this Board appoints the following personnel to the Summer Enrichment Program, July 31, 2017 – August 24, 2017, Monday – Thursday 8:30 am – 12:00 pm, 2017-2018 School Year, Orientation Meeting, June 21, 2017, one hour 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm $35 per hour, Exit Evaluation of Program, Teachers - August 25, 2017, three and one half hours, 8:30 am – 12:00 pm, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, to be charged to Title I (Subject to award of Federal Funding): Performing Arts (Dance & Theater) Teachers $40 per hour, not to exceed 70 hours each Maria Goodwin

6.10 Project J.U.M.P. Summer Readiness Program WHEREAS, this Board has received written notification from Cristian Marrero tendering his resignation from the Project J.U.M.P. Summer Readiness Program, effective May 4, 2017. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board accepts the resignation of Mr. Marrero from said position, effective May 4, 2017, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. 6.11 Project J.U.M.P. Summer Readiness Program WHEREAS, this Board has received written notification from Tania Marrero tendering her resignation from the Project J.U.M.P. Summer Readiness Program, effective May 5, 2017. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board accepts the resignation of Ms. Marrero from said position, effective May 5, 2017, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools.

6.12 Project J.U.M.P. Summer Readiness Program WHEREAS, this Board has received written notification from Mirtha Rico tendering her resignation from the Project J.U.M.P. Summer Readiness Program, effective May 4, 2017. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board accepts the resignation of Ms. Rico from said position, effective May 4, 2017, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. 6.13 Project J.U.M.P. Summer Readiness Program BE IT RESOLVED, this Board appoints the following personnel to the following positions for the Project J.U.M.P. Summer Readiness Program, Two One Week Sessions; August 21, 2017 – August 25, 2017 and August 28, 2017 – September 1, 2017; Monday – Friday 8:45 am – 12:15 pm, Orientation Meeting, June 8, 2017, one hour 3 pm – 4 pm $35 per hour, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, for the 2017-2018 School Year, to be charged to Title I and District (Subject to award of Federal Funding): Certified Teachers


$40 per hour, not to exceed 35 hours Clarivel Marte Rosanna Marte Cynthia Varrichio 6.14 Child Study Team Summer Testing add-on BE IT RESOLVED, this Board appoints the following personnel to the Child Study Team Summer Testing, on an as needed basis, First Session, Monday through Friday, July 5, 2017 through July 31, 2017; Second Session, Monday through Friday, August 1, 2017 through August 29, 2017, at a salary commensurate with guide, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools: Fund 15 School Social Workers

Edwin Gonzalez 6.15 Resignation Special Education Extended School Year Program WHEREAS, this Board has received written notification from Allison Soyka tendering her resignation from the Special Education Extended School Year Program, effective May 12, 2017. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board accepts the resignation of Ms. Soyka from said position, effective May 12, 2017, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools.

6.16 Special Education Extended School Year Program BE IT RESOLVED, this Board appoints the following personnel to the Special Education Extended School Year Program, on an as needed basis, not to exceed 14 days, 8:30 am – 1:00 pm, Monday – Thursday, July 5, 2017 through July 27, 2017, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools: Special Education Teachers $40 per hour, not to exceed 85.5 hours each Yesenia Camilo Angelica Komisarjevsky Leila Lafi Rita Lorenzo Maria McNeill Danielle Mitchell Dahlia Mohamed Zuleydi Riker-Fuentes Theresa Tsakiris Substitute Teacher $40 per hour each, on an as needed basis Krislyn Stark Classroom Paraprofessionals $15 per hour, not to exceed 85.5 hours Maria Aguilar Sandra Aviles Gisella Beaton Jorge Cariga Evelyn Collazo Yesenia Cortinas Oscar De Hombre Irma Diaz Raphael Diaz Moussa Farhat Lianka Labrada Magalis Leon-Lopez Greta Morales Matamoros Ketty Moreno Sandra Maury Angela Pena Ivette Pujadas Marianela Ramos


Myriam Rodriguez Johanna Rubio Ysmaldo Santiago Dorka Thomas Rebecca Willard Robert Witherell Susell Sierra Substitute Paraprofessionals $15 per hour each, on an as needed basis Jason Alvarez Talia Boado Vanessa Casella Michelle Del Valle Michelle Diaz Mileidys Diaz Lina Estrada Joseph Fernandez Veronica Izquierdo Karima Mohamed Katherine Riveros Stephany Sanchez Jonathan Szmak Luisa Valencia 1:1 Paraprofessionals Pre-K – through 12th grade $15 per hour, not to exceed 85.5 hours Yarley Acatitla Sofia Cedeno Oviedo Melida Chiriboga Johnny L. Davis Irene Fernandez Dinora Flores Katiana Hernandez Maria Hernandez Milva Marquez Sandra Pfeil Lezette Taggart Karen Velsquez Substitute 1:1 Paraprofessionals Pre-K – through 12th grade $15 per hour, not to exceed 85.5 hours Daniel Boria Taborda Martina Llano Carmen Paneque 6.17 FMLA a) WHEREAS, this Board has received written notification from Employee ID#2649, requesting a paid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave Act (NJFLA) from April 20, 2017 through June 8, 2017. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board grants Employee ID#2649 a paid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave Act (NJFLA) from April 20, 2017 through June 8, 2017, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. (b) WHEREAS, this Board has received written notification from Employee ID#1420, requesting a paid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave Act (NJFLA) from April 20, 2017 through June 16, 2017. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board grants Employee ID#1420 paid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave Act (NJFLA) from April 20, 2017 through June 16, 2017, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. (c) WHEREAS, this Board has received written notification from Employee ID#2128, requesting a paid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave Act (NJFLA) from May 8, 2017 through June 22, 2017, on an Intermittent Family Leave Schedule.


NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board grans Employee ID#2128 a paid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave Act (NJFLA) from May 8, 2017 through June 22, 2017, on an Intermittent Family Leave Schedule, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. (d) WHEREAS, this Board has received written notification from Employee ID#73, requesting an unpaid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave Act (NJFLA) from June 19, 2017 through June 22, 2017. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board grants Employee ID#73 an unpaid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave Act (NJFLA) from June 19, 2017 through June 22, 2017, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. (e) WHEREAS, this Board has received written notification from Employee ID#2301, requesting a paid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave Act (NJFLA) from September 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board grants Employee ID#2301 a paid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave Act (NJFLA) from September 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. (f) WHEREAS, this Board has received written notification from Employee ID#1793, requesting a paid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave Act (NJFLA) from June 1, 2017 through August 31, 2017. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board grants Employee ID#1793 a paid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave Act (NJFLA) from June 1, 2017 through August 31, 2017, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. 6.18 School Calendar BE IT RESOLVED, this Board adopts the School Calendar for School Year 2017-2018 as presented by the Superintendent of Schools, with the understanding that said calendar is subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances as attached hereto and incorporated by reference.

6.19 District Personnel Calendar WHEREAS, the collective bargaining agreement between the West New York Board of Education and the West New York Education Association representing Custodians and Maintenance Persons in the effect for the 2017-2018 School Year outlines specific holidays which employees are not required to work. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the West New York Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, amend the holiday schedule for the custodians and Maintenance persons as follows: 6.20 Resignation Special Education Extended School Year Program WHEREAS, this Board has received written notification from Cindy Moreno tendering her resignation from the Special Education Extended School Year Program, effective April 25, 2017. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board accepts the resignation of Ms. Moreno from said position, effective April 25, 2017, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. 6.21 FMLA Revised Dates

(a) WHEREAS, this Board has received written notification from Employee ID#205 requesting a leave of absence with pay under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from June 26, 2017 through September 15, 2017 and an unpaid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from September 18, 2017 through December 15, 2017.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board grants Employee ID#205, a leave of absence with pay under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from June 26, 2017 through September 15, 2017 and an unpaid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from September 18, 2017 through December 15, 2017, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools.


X. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA RESOLUTIONS ONLY

In accordance with West New York Board of Education Bylaw #0167 (Public participation in board meetings – Adopted April 22, 2009) each participant shall be limited to three minutes’ duration. No public comments

XI. ITEMS REMOVED FROM | ADDED TO AGENDA RESOLUTIONS

Business & Finance 1.1, 1.2, 1.4-1.5, 1.10, 1.13 Special Services 4.1-4.6

Curriculum 2.1-2.14 Legal 5.1

Operations 3.1-3.4 Personnel 6.1—6.21

XII. MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS

Business & Finance 1.1-1.13 Special Services 4.1-4.6

Curriculum 2.1-2.14 Legal 5.1, 5.2 (Add-on)

Operations 3.1-3.4 Personnel 6.1—6.21

Board Secretary: Motion to accept the agenda resolutions as modified

Jonathan

Castañeda (JC)

Matthew Cheng (MC)

Damaris Gonzalez

(DG)

Dennise Mejia (DM)

David Morel (DMo)

Lorena Portillo

(LP)

Steven Rodas (SR)

Ronald Scheurle

(RS)

Adam Parkinson

(AP)


Trustee Castañeda

Trustee Cheng


Trustee Mejia

Trustee Morel

Trustee Portillo

Trustee Rodas

Trustee Scheurle

President Parkinson



Board Secretary: Motion to approve the modified agenda resolutions

Jonathan

Castañeda (JC)

Matthew Cheng (MC)

Damaris Gonzalez

(DG)

Dennise Mejia (DM)

David Morel (DMo)

Lorena Portillo

(LP)

Steven Rodas (SR)

Ronald Scheurle

(RS)

Adam Parkinson

(AP)


Trustee Castañeda 3.1, 3.3, 4.1

Trustee Cheng 1.2


Trustee Mejia 1.2, 5.2

Trustee Morel

Trustee Portillo 4.1

Trustee Rodas

Trustee Scheurle 1.2

President Parkinson 3.1

Board Secretary: Motion to approve agenda item 1.3 (removed to be voted on separately)

Jonathan

Castañeda (JC)

Matthew Cheng (MC)

Damaris Gonzalez

(DG)

Dennise Mejia (DM)

David Morel (DMo)

Lorena Portillo

(LP)

Steven Rodas (SR)

Ronald Scheurle

(RS)

Adam Parkinson

(AP)


Trustee Castañeda

Trustee Cheng Felician School


Trustee Mejia

Trustee Morel

Trustee Portillo

Trustee Rodas

Trustee Scheurle

President Parkinson

XIII. BOARD OF EDUCATION RESOLUTIONS

XIV. BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMENTS

A. Board Member Comments

B. President’s Comments




XV. ADJOURNMENT

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

Motion to Adjourn the Meeting: Board President Parkinson asked for a voice vote

Jonathan Castañeda

(JC)

Matthew Cheng (MC)

Damaris Gonzalez

(DG)

Dennise Mejia (DM)

David Morel (DMo)

Lorena Portillo

(LP)

Steven Rodas (SR)

Ronald Scheurle

(RS)

Adam Parkinson

(AP)

Motion made by:

SA

JC

MC

DG

DM

DMo

LP

RS

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


Trustee Castañeda

Trustee Cheng


Trustee Mejia

Trustee Morel

Trustee Portillo

Trustee Rodas

Trustee Scheurle

President Parkinson

Meeting adjourned at 8:57 p.m.

Respectfully submitted, Dean Austin School Business Administrator | Board Secretary

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