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ROSELLE BOARD OF EDUCATION
ROSELLE, NEW JERSEY
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
MONDAY, JULY 27, 2020
7:00 PM
ROSELLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS MISSION STATEMENT
The Roselle Public School District is committed to and will prepare ALL of our students for college,
work and life. We will provide a safe, clean, positive and supportive learning environment in which ALL
students can successfully develop socially, emotionally and academically into lifelong learners and
responsible, productive citizens. We will continually strengthen and align our curriculum with state,
national and international standards that are engaging, rigorous, relevant and implemented consistently.
We will ensure that all students, parents, staff and community members are respected and informed in
our family-friendly schools. We will strive to motivate all of our students through various innovative
instructional strategies, methods and techniques. Utilizing students’ skills, talents and unique abilities,
we will prepare them to meet the demands of an ever-changing, competitive 21st Century global society.
I. GOVERNANCE
A. CALL TO ORDER: The Board President will call the meeting to order at ______pm.
B. PUBLICATION OF NOTICE
In accordance with the provisions of the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 231,
Laws of 1975, adequate notice of this meeting was originally provided through the annual
public notice on January 7, 2020:
1. Emailing to newspapers designated by the Board – The Local Source and the Star Ledger.
2. Posting on the District Website, the main bulletin board in the Administration Office
and at Abraham Clark High School.
3. Emailing to the Clerk of Roselle Borough.
C. ADDENDUM TO THE ADEQUATE NOTICE PUBLIC STATEMENT DUE TO THE
PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY
In view of the COVID-19 public health emergency, the emergency orders and directives at the
federal, State and local levels, and consistent with the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A.
10:4-6 et seq., as amended by P.L.2020, c.11, (“OPMA”) the Roselle Board of Education is
conducting this regularly scheduled meeting, originally designated to take place at Abraham
C. Clark High School, remotely using video and/or telephone conferencing technology, Zoom
and/or Facebook. The public has been advised of this venue and format change and
instructions have been provided in order to access the meeting and to participate during the
public comment section(s) of the meeting.
You will need to dial-in/login to the Zoom and/or Facebook platforms in order to attend the
remote meeting.
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P.L. 2020, c.11, which permits remote conduct of meetings was signed into law by Governor
Murphy on Friday, March 20, 2020, effective immediately. The Board recognizes the
importance of open transparency and public access and participation in its work. In view of
the current crisis and the brave new world in which we live, the Board asks all citizens to bear
with us as we work to meet the health, safety, welfare, and educational needs of our students,
staff and all members of the Roselle community.
D. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Board President will lead the Board in the Pledge of
Allegiance.
E. ROLL CALL:
Also Present: ______ Dr. Nathan L. Fisher, Superintendent of Schools
______ Dr. Lissette Gonzalez-Perez, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction
______ Anthony Juskiewicz, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary
______ Adam Weiss, Board Attorney
______ Jonathan Busch, Board Attorney
II. PRESENTATIONS
A. Board President’s Report – Ms. Delia Ware-Tibbs, President, Roselle Board of Education
B. Board Committee Updates – 2020 Roselle Board of Education Committee Chairpersons
C. Superintendent’s District Updates – Dr. Nathan L. Fisher, Superintendent of Schools
BOARD OF EDUCATION ROLL CALL VOTE:
Mrs.
Alvey-
Wimbush
Mr.
Bryan
Mr.
Davis
Mr.
Neal
Mr.
Pond
Mr.
Spearman
Mrs.
Teabout
Ms.
Washington
Mrs.
Ware-
Tibbs
Motion
Aye
Nay
Abstain
Absent
(Motion _____ Second _____ / Yes _____ No _____ Abstain _____)
Board Member Present Absent Time of Arrival after meeting has been
called to order
Ms. Angela Alvey-Wimbush
Mr. Jeffrey Bryan
Mr. Jonathan Davis
Mr. Lester Neal
Mr. Rupert Pond
Mr. Jonathan Spearman
Mrs. Frances Teabout
Ms. Courtney Washington
Mrs. Delia Ware-Tibbs
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III. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Now comes the section of the meeting for public comment as mandated by this Board’s policies.
Public comments will be accepted via email. Members of the public who wish to participate in
the public comment portion of the meeting should submit comments and include your first and
last name, and address, via email to [email protected] prior to the conclusion of the
public comment portion of the meeting on April 27, 2020. All public comments that are received
prior to the conclusion of the public comment portion of the meeting will be included in the
record.
Public comment is not intended to be a question and answer period. It is the time of the meeting
where the public may speak on any topic associated with the business of this Board of Education.
The Board will not permit any profane, defamatory or political commentary.
IV. SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOMMENDATIONS
A. RESOLUTIONS
1.0A BE IT RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the
Roselle Board of Education hereby affirms the Roselle Public Schools Harassment,
Intimidation & Bullying (HIB) Investigation Reporting of 2019/2020 School Year Report
Period 2 Incidents, previously presented to the Board of Education and Public at the Regular
Board Meeting held June 29, 2020 [Attachment 1.0-A].
1.0B Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the Return to Learn
Plan in the Roselle Public Schools – Roselle Public School District Framework of “RPS
Return to Learn” Plan July 27, 2020 [Attachment 1.0-B].
B. POLICIES
1.1 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the first reading of the
following policies [Attachments 1.1-A, 1.1-B, 1.1-C, 1.1-D, 1.1-E, 1.1-F, 1.1-G, 1.1-H]:
Policy # Title Status Attachment #
P 1649 Federal Families First
Coronavirus (Covid19)
Response Act
Mandated, New Attachment 1.1-A
P 2622 Student Assessment Revised, Mandated Attachment 1.1-B
P 5111 Eligibility of Resident /
Non-Resident Students
Revised Attachment 1.1-C
P 5200 Attendance Mandated, Revised Attachment 1.1-D
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P 5320 Immunization Mandated, Revised Attachment 1.1-E
P 3230 Outside Activities Revised Attachment 1.1-F
P 3281 Inappropriate Staff
Conduct
Revised Attachment 1.1-G
P 3282 Use of Social Networking
Sites
New Attachment 1.1-H
1.2 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and the Assistant Superintendent,
approve the first reading of following policies and regulations, adjusted to accommodate the
current Covid-19 Pandemic [Attachments 1.2-A, 1.2-B, 1.2-C, 1.2-D, 1.2-E, 1.2-F, 1.2-G, 1.2-H,
1.2-I]:
Policy/
Reg. #
Title Status Attachment #
P 1648 Start and Recovery Plan Mandated, New Attachment 1.2-A
R 5200 Attendance Revised Attachment 1.2-B
P 5511.1 Pupil Uniform Revised Attachment 1.2-C
R 5511.1 Pupil Uniform Revised Attachment 1.2-D
P 8210 School Year Revised Attachment 1.2-E
P 8451 Control of Communicable
Diseases
Mandated, Revised Attachment 1.2-F
R 9150 School Visitors Revised Attachment 1.2-G
P 1648.1 Contact Tracing Mandated, New Attachment 1.2-H
P 9150 School Visitors Revised Attachment 1.2- I
BOARD OF EDUCATION ROLL CALL VOTE:
Mrs.
Alvey-
Wimbush
Mr.
Bryan
Mr.
Davis
Mr.
Neal
Mr.
Pond
Mr.
Spearman
Mrs.
Teabout
Ms.
Washington
Mrs.
Ware-
Tibbs
Motion
Aye
Nay
Abstain
Absent
(Motion _____ Second _____ / Yes _____ No _____ Abstain _____)
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C. CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION
NJQSAC
1.3 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and the Assistant Superintendent of
Schools, approve the New Jersey Quality Single Accountability Continuum (NJQSAC) District
Improvement Plan for the 2020/2021 school year [Attachment 1.3].
Professional Development
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board having determined that attendance
at these workshops is directly related to and within the scope of the School Administrators’ / Teachers’
current responsibilities and the school District’s Professional Development Plan, and the Board having
further found that attendance is critical to the needs of the school district or furthers the efficient operation
of the school district and is in compliance with State and Federal travel payment guidelines, approve the
following:
1.4 Approve Tomeeko Hunt, Principal at Grace Wilday JHS, to attend the All New Code of Student
Conduct Certificate Program at NJPSA, July. 27 - 29, 2020, Day 1 - Adapting the Code of
Conduct to COVID 19, July. 27, 2020, LEGAL ONE Supervisor. of Legal Research and
Content Development, Day 2 - Adapting the Code of Conduct to Ensure Equity Based on Race
and Other Protected Classes, July. 28, 2020; Presenter: Day 3 - Adapting the Code of Conduct
to Address Specialized Populations, July 29, 2020, at a registration cost of $400.00 [GWJHS
PD Account].
1.5 Approve Dr. Lissette Gonzalez Perez, Assistant Superintendent, to attend the All New Code of
Student Conduct Certificate Program at NJPSA, July. 27 - 29, 2020, Day 1 - Adapting the
Code of Conduct to COVID 19, July. 27, 2020, LEGAL ONE Supervisor of Legal Research
and Content Development, Day 2 - Adapting the Code of Conduct to Ensure Equity Based on
Race and Other Protected Classes, July. 28, 2020; Presenter: Day 3 - Adapting the Code of
Conduct to Address Specialized Populations, July 29, 2020, at no cost to the district.
1.6 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the attendance of the
following Roselle Public School Technology Teachers to take part in professional development
for Schoology, Snowflake, and other Tech Integration Resources from July 28, 2020 to August
31, 2020, for a total of 15 hours per teacher, at a rate of $36.30 per hour for a total of $544.50
per teacher, subject to the submission and verification of timesheets, for a total program cost
not to exceed $2,178.00:
Staff Member Subject School
Janelle Jenkins Technology Teacher/Coach KSA
Jessica Milintschuk Technology Teacher/Coach Polk
Tania Mena Technology Teacher/Coach Harrison
Vivienne Collins-Perez Technology Teacher/Coach Washington
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1.7 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve a virtual professional
development training session for the MATH 180 Instructional Program, provided by Houghton
Mifflin Harcourt, to teachers and instructional coaches from Grace Wilday and Abraham Clark
High School, Wednesday, August 26, 2020, 9 AM to 3 PM, at a cost of $2,800.00 [Title IIA
Funded].
1.8 Approve Sheila Williams, Vice Principal at Abraham Clark High School, to attend the All New
Code of Student Conduct Certificate Program at NJPSA, July. 27 - 29, 2020, Day 1 - Adapting
the Code of Conduct to COVID 19, July. 27, 2020, LEGAL ONE Supervisor. of Legal
Research and Content Development, Day 2 - Adapting the Code of Conduct to Ensure Equity
Based on Race and Other Protected Classes, July. 28, 2020; Presenter: Day 3 - Adapting the
Code of Conduct to Address Specialized Populations, July 29, 2020, at a registration cost of
$400.00 [ACHS PD Account].
1.9 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approve the attendance of the
following Roselle Public Schools Staff Members at a virtual professional development training
session for the MATH 180 instructional program, provided by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, on
Wednesday, August 26, 2020 from 9 am to 3 pm, for a total of 6 hours per teacher/coach, at an
hourly rate of $36.30, for a total of $217.80 per teacher, not to exceed a total salary cost of
$871.20 [Title II A Funded]:
Tanya Comas
Kusumam Daniel
Lauren Spreitzer
Raquel Sousa
Programs
1.10 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the new K-12 Math
Curriculum, for the 2020-2021 school year.
Other
1.11 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the Kindergarten
Success Academy’s school registration for the 2020-2021 school year at a cost not to exceed
$6,000.00 towards payment for staff who will be working on the registration process.
Registration dates to be announced.
BOARD OF EDUCATION ROLL CALL VOTE:
Mrs.
Alvey-
Wimbush
Mr.
Bryan
Mr.
Davis
Mr.
Neal
Mr.
Pond
Mr.
Spearman
Mrs.
Teabout
Ms.
Washington
Mrs.
Ware-
Tibbs
Motion
Aye
Nay
Abstain
Absent
(Motion _____ Second _____ / Yes _____ No _____ Abstain _____)
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V. EXECUTIVE SESSION
MOTION to enter into Executive Session to discuss issues that warrant confidentiality, as consistent
with NJSA 10:4-12 for matters of Attorney/Client Privilege, Contracts, Legal, Litigation,
Negotiations, Personnel and Student Matters. The minutes will be made available to the public upon
request, when the confidentiality of the subject is no longer warranted.
Voice Vote
Moved ______________ Seconded _________________ Vote _______________ Time _______
RECONVENE
MOTION to return to public session.
Voice Vote
Moved ______________ Seconded _________________ Vote _______________ Time _______
VI. SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOMMENDATIONS (Cont’d)
D. PERSONNEL
Retirements, Resignations, and Appointments
District-wide
2.1 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approve the retirement of Berthenia
Maynor, Elementary Teacher at Leonard V. Moore Middle School, effective October 1,2020.
2.2 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approve the retirement of Annie
Smith, Paraprofessional at Grace Wilday Jr High School, effective June 30,2021.
2.3 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approve the retirement of John
Tashjian district IT Technician, effective August 1,2020.
2.4 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approve the resignation of Nicole
Iannotta, School Counselor at Abraham Clark High School, effective August 25,2020.
2.5 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approve the resignation of Valerie
Józef, Elementary Teacher at Harrison Elementary School effective August 31,2020.
2.6 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approve the resignation of Krishna
Tyler, Special Education Teacher at Roselle Preschool, effective August 30,2020.
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2.7 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approve the resignation of Steven
Wasco as Music Teacher at Leonard V Moore Middle School, effective September 20,2020.
2.8 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approve the resignation of Kimberly
Shanks as Math Teacher at Grace Wilday Jr High School, effective September 21,2020.
2.9 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approve the resignation of Rashon
Mickens as Principal of Abraham Clark high School, effective September 22,2020.
2.10 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approve the following transfers in
district administration due to a district reorganization:
Name From Location/ Position: To Location
Patrizia Weber
Leonard V Moore Middle School
10 ½ Month Vice Principal, Step
3 $79,274
Abraham Clark High School as
12 Month Vice Principal Step
4 $92,113
Patrick Phalon
Grace Wilday Jr High School 10
½ month, Step 6, Vice Principal
$86,655
Leonard V. Moore Middle
School 10 ½ month Step 6,
Vice Principal, $86,655
Victoria Lih
Abraham Clark High School 12-
month Vice Principal Step 3
$90, 031
Grace Wilday Jr High School
10 ½ month Vice Principal
Step 8 $91,716
2.11 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approve the abolishment/ reduction
in force for the following titles due to budgetary constraints:
RIF’d Positions Vacant Positions to be abolished
1 Social Studies Teacher Position 1 Art Teacher Position
2 IT Techs Positions 1 Technology Teacher Position
1 English Teacher Position 1 Math Teacher Position
2 ESL Teacher Positions
2.12 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools retroactively approve Lydia Almeida,
School Nurse to take staff temperatures 7:00 am through 9:15 am, Monday through Friday at a
rate of $36.30/hr., effective July 27, 2020 through August 31, 2020.
2.13 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approve the following list of student
teachers and their cooperating teachers to complete their clinical placements for the 2020/2021
school year.
Name University Content Area Cooperating
Teacher
Location
Christopher Brantly Kean
University
History Serifino Priolo ACHS
Heather Reed
Kean University Early Childhood Lisa Gega HES
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Cynthia Tyrrel Montclair
University
Early Childhood Sigrid Nuzzio Polk
Skylar Arminio Montclair
University
Early Childhood Laura Davis HES
Brielle Edar Montclair
University
Early Childhood Arleen Ringwood HES
Kayla Ferreia Montclair
University
E. Childhood/ Spec
Ed
H. Peters/S. Clarke KSA
Kaitlyn Golloto Montclair
University
Elementary Kristen Nevins Polk
Taylor Lampard Montclair
University
Elementary/ Spec.
Ed
Rosemarie DiMare Polk
Stephanie Soriano Montclair
University
Elementary/ Spec.
Ed
Michelle Golden Polk
2.14 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools retroactively approve the following
list of Security Guards for summer employment effective July 1,2020.
Name Rate
Inez Gaskin $21.25/hr.
Boris Shiminov $19.20/hr.
Durahn Worilds $16.82/hr.
Charles Merricks $20.18/hr.
Jason Carter $17.55/hr.
Jennifer Danzy $17.55/hr.
Gwendolyn Debose $19.27/hr.
Louis Capodice $19.27/hr.
Marie Etienne (Bd
Office)
$16.41/hr.
Jayaita Atkinson $16.81/hr
Daniel Fletcher $17.55/hr
Della Hilton $17.55/hr.
Sumon Islam $16.82/hr.
Michael Updegrave $17.55/hr.
Jose Velez $16.82/hr.
Winston Johnson $16/hr.
Jon Scott $16/hr.
Mathew Hitchcock $16/hr.
Abraham Clark High School
2.15 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of School approve the appointment of Dr.
Kathryn Vargo-Hsu, as Teacher of Health Sciences at Abraham Clark High School, at MA+30,
Step 16 of the REA Salary Guide at an annual salary of $76,406 effective September 1, 2020,
through June 30, 2021[UPC#TCH02HEALFL01 replacing Diana Lobozzo salary $96,621].
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2.16 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, retroactively approve the
appointment of Jermina Bagley, Guidance Secretary, Abraham Clark High School, for Vocational
Education Data System (VEDS) submission for the 2019/2020 school year, at a stipend of
$500.00.
Special Services
2.17 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approve the appointment of Shannon
Johnston as Special Education Teacher at Grace Wilday Jr High School at MA Step 4 of the REA
Teachers Salary Guide with an annual salary of $59,982, effective September 1, 2020 [UPC
#TCH02ENGLFL07, replacing Jerome Skrine, Salary $63,987].
2.18 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approve the appointment of Wanda
Dakers as Special Education Teacher at Harrison Elementary School at BA Step 1 of the REA
Teachers Salary Guide with an annual salary of $54,558, effective September 1, 2020 [UPC
#TCH05SPECNA02 replacing Kathryn Makely, Salary $73,485].
2.19 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approve the appointment of Austin
Walton as Special Education Teacher at Abraham Clark High School at MA Step 5 of the REA
Teachers Salary Guide with an annual salary of $60,523, effective September 1, 2020 [UPC
#TCH03SPECNA02, replacing Travis Petrowski Salary $66,653].
2.20 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approve the appointment of Janel
Bramante as Special Education Teacher at Abraham Clark High School at BA Step 4 of the REA
Teachers Salary Guide with an annual salary of $55,916, effective September 1, 2020 [UPC
#TCH05SPECNA05, replacing Craig Jardonoff who was transferred to LVM].
2.21 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approve the transfer of Craig
Jardonoff, Special Education Teacher from Abraham Clark High School to Special Education
Teacher at Leonard V. Moore Middle School, effective September 1,2020.
[UPC#TCH02SPECNA03 replacing Dina Hamel].
Dr. Charles C Polk Elementary School
2.22 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of Joshua
Jones, Part Time Paraprofessional at Dr. Charles C. Polk Elementary School, 60 college credits,
Step 1 on the REA Paraprofessional Salary Guide at an hourly rate of $26.95, not to exceed 20
hrs. per week, effective September 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021 [UPC# AID31ELEMNA05
New Position].
Harrison Elementary School
2.23 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of Kristin
DiMaggio, as Elementary Teacher at Harrison Elementary School, BA Step 7 of the REA
Salary Guide at an annual salary of $57,778 effective September 1, 2020, through June 30,
2021[UPC# TCH03BILIKD02 replacing Valerie Jozef, salary $60,523].
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2.24 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of
Jasmine Cherian, as Elementary Teacher at Harrison Elementary School, BA Step 4 of the
REA Salary Guide at an annual salary of $55,916 effective September 1, 2020, through June
30, 2021[UPC# TCH03BSITFL02 replacing Carolyn Curti salary$88,488].
Washington Elementary School
2.25 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment
of Michael Alleman as Elementary Teacher at Washington Elementary School at BA Step 1
of
the REA Teachers Salary Guide, at an annual salary of $54,558.00, effective September 1,
2020
through June 30, 2021 [UPC# TCH05ELEM, replacing Danika Payne-Sully (transfer), Salary
$71,082].
Kindergarten Success Academy
2.26 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of
Sheila Williams as Principal of Kindergarten Success Academy at Step 4 of the RAA 10 ½
month Principal Salary Guide, at an annual salary of $102,798.00, effective September 25,
2020 through June 30, 2021 [UPC# TCH05ELEM, replacing Dr. Nathan L Fisher, Salary
$143,267].
2.27 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, retroactively approve the
following individuals for evening Kindergarten registration for the 2020/21 school year, to be
held at the Kindergarten Success Academy, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, for ten (10) days,
three (3) hours per day, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, for a total of thirty (30) hours, at their
respective negotiated rates of pay, for a total cost of $2,870.10 effective July 13,2020.
Name Position/ Bldg. Rate Total
Mirlena Lara-Cuesta Secretary/KSA $27.39/hr. $821.70
Maria Flores Paraprofessional $31.98/hr. $959.40
Janette Powers Nurse/KSA $36.30/hr. $1089.00
Total $2870.10
Title I, Title II, Title III and 21st Century Summer Programs
2.28 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools rescind the approval of Patrick
Phalon as teacher for the Title I Virtual Summer program effective July 6, 2020.
2.29 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools retroactively approve the
appointment of Erica Smith as a math teacher for the Title I Virtual Summer Program, effective
July 6, 2020 through July 30, 2020, for a total of 70 hours, at a rate of $36.30 per hour, not to
exceed a grand total of $2,541.00 [Title I Funded].
Erica Smith
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Leaves of Absence
2.30 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approve the FMLA/ Maternity leave
of absence for Angela Riscinti, School Nurse at Harrison Elementary School, effective September
11, 2020 through December 31,2020, utilizing sick days and thereafter any accumulated time
employee elects to use as available, with a return date of January 4, 2021.
2.31 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approve the FMLA leave of absence
for Francesco Petracca, District Maintenance effective July 20, 2020 through August 14,2020,
utilizing sick days and thereafter any accumulated time employee elects to use as available, with a
return date of August 17, 2020.
2.32 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approve the FMLA/ Maternity leave
of absence for Maria Tutillo, Elementary teacher at Harrison Elementary School, effective
October 16, 2020 through January 18,2020 utilizing sick days and thereafter any accumulated
time employee elects to use as available, with a return date of January 19, 2021
Other
2.33 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, authorize Dr. Nathan L. Fisher,
Superintendent of Schools, to accept resignations and to hire and transfer personnel over the
summer, in between the July and August 2020 board meetings, with the understanding that these
resignations, appointments, and/or transfers will be ratified by the Roselle Board of Education at
the next regularly scheduled board of education meeting held after said resignations,
appointments, transfers, etc. are made.
2.34 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approve the following new job
description, effective July 28, 2020 [Attachment 2.34]:
Special Projects Assistant
Grace Wilday Junior High School
2.35 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of Jamie
Einiger as Math Teacher at Grace Wilday Jr. High School, at MA Step 1 of the REA salary guide
at annual salary of $58,361, effective September 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021.
BOARD OF EDUCATION ROLL CALL VOTE:
Mrs.
Alvey-
Wimbush
Mr.
Bryan
Mr.
Davis
Mr.
Neal
Mr.
Pond
Mr.
Spearman
Mrs.
Teabout
Ms.
Washington
Mrs.
Ware-
Tibbs
Motion
Aye
Nay
Abstain
Absent
(Motion _____ Second _____ / Yes _____ No _____ Abstain _____)
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E. BUSINESS
3.1 APPROVAL OF BILLS LIST
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the Bills List dated July
27, 2020, in the total amount of $1,967,420.58 as follows:
Bill List computer June 2020 $ 546,606.61 [Attachment #3.1]
Bill List computer July 2020 $1,141,367.78 [Attachment #3.1A]
Bill List manual June 2020 $ 520.00 [Attachment #3.1B]
Bill List manual June 2020 $ 1,000.00 [Attachment #3.1C]
Bill List manual June 2020 $ 51,263.36 [Attachment #3.1D]
Bill List manual July 2020 $ 226,662.83 [Attachment #3.1E]
$1,967,420.58
3.1F APPROVE MONTHLY TREASURER AND BOARD SECRETARY REPORT
Board Secretary’s, Treasurer’s and Transfers Report Dated June 2020 [Attachment #3.1F]
3.1G CERTIFICATION OF LINE ITEM ACCOUNT TRANSFERS NO LINE EXCEEDS
10% AND NO LINE ITEM IS OVER-EXPENDED
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board Secretary of the Roselle Board of Education certifies
that as of June 30, 2020, that no line item account has encumbrances and expenditures
which in total exceed the line item appropriation in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(a).
Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6:20 –2.11(c)4, the Roselle Board of Education certifies that as of
June 30, 2020 after review of the secretary’s monthly financial report no major account
or fund has been over-expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.11(b) and that sufficient
funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the
fiscal year.
3.2 APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the meeting minutes for
the following dates:
June 29, 2020 [Attachment #3.2]
3.3 RESOLUTION FOR ADDITIONAL LEGAL SERVICES FOR GENERAL COUNSEL
WEINER LAW GROUP FOR 2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR
WHEREAS, there exists a need for Legal Services-Special Education Counsel for the Board
of Education, and; WHEREAS, a request for proposals for Legal Services-Special Education
Counsel was issued pursuant to a fair and open process and proposals were received and
opened on May 31, 2018;
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that, the Roselle Board of Education hereby
appoints, Weiner Law Group, LLP, 629 Parsippany Road, Parsippany, NJ 07054 as the Special
Education Counsel for legal and related matters as assigned by this Board or its designee.
Weiner Law Group, LLP shall be compensated in accordance with the terms of the contract at
a rate of $150 per hour, in an amount not to exceed an additional $1,720.19.
3.4 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE SUBMISSION OF THE IDEA GRANT FOR THE
2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approve the submission and
acceptance of the following 2020 award allocations under individuals with Disabilities
Education Act (IDEA) Consolidated Sub grant for public and nonpublic schools in the Roselle
School District for the period of July1, 2020 through June 30, 2021.
IDEA Basic- To initiate, expand or supplement special education and related services
including vocational education services for students with disabilities (ages3-21) currently
receiving educational services in the amount of $ 921,234.00
IDEA Preschool-To initiate, expand or supplement special education and related services
including vocational education services for students with disabilities (ages 3-5) currently
receiving educational services in the amount of $27,842.00
3.5 RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE NURSING SERVICES FOR 2020-2021 SCHOOL
YEAR
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, please approve the following
vendor to provide nursing services for 2020-2021 school year at rates ranging from $54-$125/
hour. Homecare Therapies
Dba/Horizon Healthcare Staffing
198 Route 9 North Suite 107
Manalapan, NJ 07726
3.6 RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND
CONSULTATION SERVICES FOR 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the New Jersey
Coalition for Inclusive Education, Inc. to provide professional development and consultation
services for the 2020-2021 school year on an as needed basis, at a cost of $33,000.00
NJCIE
60 Park Place, Suite 208
Newark, NJ 07102
Phone: (732) 613-0400
Email: www.NJCIE@ NJCIE.net
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3.7 RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE RELATED SERVICES (OT, PT. SPEECH,
PSYCHOLOGIST, SOCIAL WORKERS. LDTC AND TEACHERS) FOR 2020-
2021 FISCAL YEAR
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the following vendor to
provide related services (OT, PT, Speech, Psychological, Social Workers and LDTC) for the
2020-2021 school year at rates ranging from $70-$85/hr and bilingual psychological, learning,
and social evaluations at a rate of $400 per Spanish-language evaluation.
Innovative Therapy Group
746 Park Avenue
Lakewood, NJ 08701
3.8 RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE NURSING SERVICES FOR 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, please approve the following
vendor to provide nursing staff of the 2020-2021 school year at rates ranging from $55-
$80/hour-$80 .00 per visit and / or $115.00 per trip for the 2020-2021 school year
Epic Healthcare Services, Inc
d/b/a Aveanna Healthcare
522 Spring Valley Rd, Suite 400
Dallas, TX 75254
Attn: Jeanine Stawinski
3.9 RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE NURSING SERVICES FOR 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, please approve the following
vendor to provide nursing services for the 2020-2021 school year not to exceed $70,000.00
Starlight Homecare Agency, Inc,
d/b/a Star Pediatric Home Care Agency
160 Pehle Avenue, Suite 203
Saddle Brook, NJ 07662
3.10 RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE PSYCHIATIC EVALUATIONS FOR 2020-2021
SCHOOL YEAR
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, please approve the following
vendor to provide psychiatric evaluations at a rate of $550-$600 per student, effective July 1,
2020 – June 30, 2021.
Dr. Mark Faber
594 Valley Road Upper Montclair, NJ 07043
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3.11 RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE NEUROLOGIC EVALUATIONS FOR 2020-2021
SCHOOL YEAR
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, please approve the following
vendor to provide neurologic evaluations at a rate of $450-$600 per student, effective July1,
2020 – June 30, 2021.
Dr. Jessie Mintz M.D.
10 Auer Court
Suite D
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
3.12 RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY BASED INSTRUCTION FOR 2020-2021
SCHOOL YEAR
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the Goodwill Industries
of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey, Inc. to provide Community Based
Instruction
to students referred by Roselle Public Schools for the 2020-2021 school year.
Goodwill Industries of Greater New York & Northern New Jersey, Inc. 4–21 27th Avenue
Astoria, NY 11102-4175
3.13 RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THERAPY AND CRISIS INTERVENTION SERVICES
FOR 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the following vendor to
staff (1) one Full-Time Licensed Therapist and (1) Master’s –level intern to provide Crisis
Intervention Services and on-site school clearance assessments as well as a network of services
to the Roselle Public School District at an annual rate of, not to exceed $198,000.00, effective
September 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021.
CarePlus New Jersey, Inc.
610 Valley Health Plaza
Paramus, New Jersey 07652
www.CarePlusNJ.org
3.14 RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE BILINGUAL PSYCHOLOGICAL, LEARNING AND
SOCIAL EVALUATIONS FOR 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, please approve the following
vendor to provide bilingual psychological, learning, and social evaluations at a rate of $650
per Spanish-language evaluation, and $700 per other language (excl .English) evaluation
effective September 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021.
Learning Tree Multicultural/Multilingual Evaluation and Consulting, Inc.
238 West End Avenue
Green Brook, NJ 08840
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3.15 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN ROSELLE
BOARD OF EDUCATION AND THE AGAPE CHURCH FOR PRESCHOOL
Resolution to reaffirm the Lease Agreement with Agape Church for the use of the Roselle
Preschool Annex respectively, for the 2020-2021 school year at the annual rent amount of
$274,999.92 to be paid in 12 monthly installments of $22,916.66 plus the cost of utilities
conditioned upon receipt of all necessary approvals from any and all relevant/applicable
oversight agencies and boards. [Attachment 3.15]
3.16 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE STUDENT ACTIVITY PURCHASE OUT OF CLASS
OF 2015 AND 2019.
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board of Education
hereby authorizes the class of 2015 and 2019 to purchase custom floor mats for ACHS .
American Floor Mats 2015 $ 523.91
2019 $ 786.00
$1,309.91
3.17 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE DONATION OF DESKS FROM SCHOOL DISTRICT
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, accepts a donation of desks from
the following schools that were needed for the Grace Wilday School.
School District Amount of Desks Approximate Value
Paterson Charter School 106 $ 5,300
3.18 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE PARTICIPATION IN NJ STATE CONTRACT
COOPERATIVE PRICING SYSTEM VENDORS
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board of Education
hereby authorizes the Business Administrator to procurement of good and services through
NJ STATE Contract :
Whereas title 18A:18A-10 provides that the Roselle Board of Education without advertising
for bids obtained, or after having rejected all bids obtained pursuant to advertising therefore,
by resolution may purchase any goods or services pursuant to a contract or contracts for such
goods or services entered into on behalf of the State by the Division of Purchase and Property,
and
Whereas the Roselle School District has the need, on a timely basis, to procure goods and
services utilizing state contracts, and
Whereas, the Roselle Board of Education desires to authorize its purchasing agent to make
any and all purchases necessary to meet the needs of the school district throughout the school
year.
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Now therefore be it resolved, the Roselle Board of Education does hereby authorize the
district purchasing agent to award the contract to the following:
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board of Education
hereby authorizes to participate in the NJ State Contract Pricing System vendors for the
2020/21 school year.
Software License and related Service: SHI Software & Licenses for Security
State Contract 89851 $7,536 & $22,325 St. Joseph School
Tree Trimming: Rich Tree Service $20,150
State Contract 88726
Apple computers $2,858.
State contract Mo483/70259
3.19 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE PARTICIPATION IN EDUCATIONAL DATA
COOPERATIVE PRICING SYSTEM VENDORS
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board of Education
hereby authorizes the Business Administrator to procurement of good and services through
the Educational Data.
Whereas title 18A:18A-10 provides that the Roselle Board of Education without advertising
for bids obtained, or after having rejected all bids obtained pursuant to advertising therefore,
by resolution may purchase any goods or services pursuant to a contract or contracts for such
goods or services entered into on behalf of the State by the Division of Purchase and Property,
and
Whereas the Roselle School District has the need, on a timely basis, to procure goods and
services utilizing state contracts, and
Whereas, the Roselle Board of Education desires to authorize its purchasing agent to make
any and all purchases necessary to meet the needs of the school district throughout the school
year.
Now therefore be it resolved, the Roselle Board of Education does hereby authorize the
district purchasing agent to award the contract to the following:
Custodial & Maintenance supplies & repairs Spruce $7,959
Heating and A/C Repairs Kelin Heating $23,150
School furniture Lee Distributors $16,790
PPE Supplies Staples $14,856.99
Movers The Liberty Group $58,140
PPE Supplies WB Mason $22,832.00
School Supplies [Attachment 3.19] $151,278.85
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3.20 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE PUNJAB FOR BRICK POINTING AT VARIOUS
SCHOOLS FOR 2020-21 SCHOOL YEAR
WHEREAS, there exists a need for Brick Pointing for the Board of Education, and;
WHEREAS, bids for Brick pointing were received on July 23, 2020;
Bid proposals received were as follows: -
See Attachment 3.20 for bids that were submitted
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that, the Roselle Board of Education hereby awards
a contract to Punjab to provide Brick Pointing for the 2020 - 2021 fiscal year in an amount of
$294,000 base bid [Attachment #3.20]
Note: This project is funded by the state at 60% and the District pays 40% and the funds
come from the capital reserve fund.
3.21 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE PRITCHARD INDUSTRIES, AS THE EVENING
CLEANING SERVICE FOR THE 2020-21 SCHOOL YEAR
WHEREAS, there exists a need for Night Custodial Services for the Board of Education, and;
WHEREAS, bids for Night Custodial Services were received on July 16, 2020;
Bid proposals received were as follows: -
Pritchard Industries -442,800.50
Loyalty Cleaning-$448,000.00
Northeastern Interior Services -$448,210.00
ACB Cleaning-$564,000.00
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that, the Roselle Board of Education hereby awards
a contract to Pritchard Industries to provide Night Custodial Services for the 2020-2021 fiscal
year in an amount of $442,800.50.
3.22 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE PARTICIPATION IN UNION COUNTY
COOPERATIVE PRICING SYSTEM VENDORS
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board of Education
hereby authorizes the Business Administrator to procure goods and services through Union
County Contract:
Whereas title 18A:18A-10 provides that the Roselle Board of Education without advertising
for bids obtained, or after having rejected all bids obtained pursuant to advertising therefore,
by resolution may purchase any goods or services pursuant to a contract or contracts for such
goods or services entered into on behalf of the State by the Division of Purchase and Property,
and
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Whereas the Roselle School District has the need, on a timely basis, to procure goods and
services utilizing state contracts, and
Whereas, the Roselle Board of Education desires to authorize its purchasing agent to make
any purchases necessary to meet the needs of the school district throughout the school year.
Now therefore be it resolved, the Roselle Board of Education does hereby authorize the
district purchasing agent to award the contract to the following:
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board of Education
hereby authorizes participation in the Union County Contract Pricing System vendors for the
2020/21 school year.
Maffey’s Lock and Safe Co
Security and locksmiths
Contract #BA 22-2018 $20,000
3.23 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE LIST OF PRIVATE SCHOOL TUITION FOR
THE 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the following list of
private school tuition contracts for the 2020-21 school year
School Cost Stud. ID#
Pathways to Adult
Learning
$45,720.00 1499801867 ESY/SY
Future Foundations Academy
$56,340.00 5787204071 ESY/SY
New Road School $64,940.40 5787204071 ESY/SY
3.24 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE PARTICIPATION IN HCESC COOPERATIVE
PRICING SYSTEM VENDORS
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board of Education
hereby authorizes the Business Administrator to procure goods and services through the
Hunterdon County Educational Services Commission.
WHEREAS, title 18A:18A-10 provides that the Roselle Board of Education without
advertising for bids obtained, or after having rejected all bids obtained pursuant to advertising
therefore, by resolution may purchase any goods or services pursuant to a contract or contracts
for such goods or services entered into on behalf of the State by the Division of Purchase and
Property, and
WHEREAS, the Roselle School District has the need, on a timely basis, to procure goods and
services utilizing state contracts, and
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WHEREAS, the Roselle Board of Education desires to authorize its purchasing agent to make
any and all purchases necessary to meet the needs of the school district throughout the school
year.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Roselle Board of Education does hereby
authorize the district purchasing agent to award the contract to the following:
Physical Security Products– Catalog Sales #HCESC-CAT-18-06
Technotime Business Solutions $20,000
Custodial Supplies and equipment HCESC-CAT-19-01 & CAT-19-02
BIO-Shine Equipment $4,100
3.25 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE RELEASE OF FUNDS FROM SIG GLOBAL
ESCROW ACCOUNT FOR THE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
BE IT RESOLVED, that in accordance with the Settlement Agreement and Lease
Modification with SIG Global Corporation, the Board approves and authorizes payment to
SIG Global Corporation in the amount of seven thousand five hundred dollars ($7,500) from
the Board’s SIG Global Corp. escrow account at TD Bank for the August 31, 2020 lease
payment.
3.26 RESOLUTION APPROVING 580 RARITAN ROAD PROPERTY
Whereas, the Roselle Public Schools Department of Special Services is currently housed at
the Shim Academy Building at 1305 St. Georges Avenue, Roselle, NJ, and the BOE has
declined to renew the lease for that space due to ongoing safety concerns; and
Whereas, the Administration has identified an available retail storefront at 580 Raritan Road
in Roselle, approximately 3800 net SF in area, and whereas the space appears adequate to
accommodate the Department of Special Services; and
Whereas, the Board can enter into a lease of greater than five years by meeting the
requirements at NJAC 6A:26-10 , subject to approval of the Board and the Commissioner of
Education; therefore be it
Resolved, That the BOE herby authorizes the Superintendent of Schools and the School
Business administrator to enter into negotiations with the Owner of said premises regarding
the terms of a lease which may include the improvements needed to make the space useful
to the BOE’s purpose of housing the Department of Special Services; and be it further
Resolved, That any lease agreement shall be subject to approval of the Roselle Board of
Education; and be it further
Resolved, That any long term lease shall also be subject to approval of the Commissioner of
Education in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.
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BUILDING USE
3.27 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the use of Washington
and Grace Wilday fields on Sundays from August 10, 2020 to June 30, 2021 from 9:00 AM to
5:00 PM for the purpose of recreational soccer for the Roselle Soccer Association
3.28 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the use of Armenio field,
Sundays from August 10, 2019 to June 30, 2020 from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM for the purpose of
recreational soccer for the Roselle Soccer Association
BOARD OF EDUCATION ROLL CALL VOTE:
Mrs.
Alvey-
Wimbush
Mr.
Bryan
Mr.
Davis
Mr.
Neal
Mr.
Pond
Mr.
Spearman
Mrs.
Teabout
Ms.
Washington
Mrs.
Ware-
Tibbs
Motion
Aye
Nay
Abstain
Absent
(Motion _____ Second _____ / Yes _____ No _____ Abstain _____)
VII. DISCUSSION ITEMS
VIII. ADJOURN
MOTION to adjourn the meeting.
Voice Vote
Moved _______________ Seconded ________________ Vote _______________ Time _______