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

June 25, 2014, 5:30 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 5:42 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

President Reyes Present

Vice President Dr. Piscitelli Present Trustee Acosta Present

Trustee Alam Absent Trustee Cheng Present

Trustee Duval Present Trustee Palermo Present Trustee Parkinson Present Trustee Rodas Present

Also Present: Mr. John Fauta, Superintendent Ms. Clara Brito Herrera, Assistant Superintendent Educational and Personnel Services Ms. Anastasia Olivero, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction Mr. Robert Sanchez, Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Services Ms. Beverly Lazzara, Director of Special Services Mr. Sixto Cardenas, Human Resources Administrator Mr. Rick Solares, Supervisor of Facilities

Mr. Kevin J. Franchetta, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary Mr. Lester Taylor, Florio, Perrucci, Steinhardt & Fader, LLC Mr. Allan Roth, Administrative Assistant to Special Services

IV. OPEN PUBLIC MEETING STATEMENT –

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

this meeting to be sent to the following, announcing time and place thereof, agenda, etc.

the Jersey Journal the Administration Bulletin Board

the District Website

Official Minutes June 25, 2014

V. COMMUNICATIONS (Board Secretary)

- Mr. Franchetta reminded the Board Members to complete the on-line Superintendent’s Evaluation and Board Self-Evaluation processes.

- Mr. Franchetta reviewed the First Reading of the following policies:

1. Bylaw #0164 Conduct of Board Meeting – Revised Mr. Cheng and Ms. Palermo spoke in support of holding of two meetings (a work session

and a board meeting) each month. Mr. Acosta, Mr. Rodas and Ms. Reyes stated that they are not in favor of two separate board meetings each month. Ms. Duval suggested receiving the Board packet earlier, and prefers one monthly meeting. Ms. Duval suggested maintaining the current structure until the new Board is seated in January 2015. Mr. Parkinson agreed with Ms. Duval suggestion. Ms. Palermo did not agree with waiting until the new Board is seated, she spoke in favor of a work session. Mr. Taylor suggested this Bylaw be placed on the agenda at the next meeting as first reading.

2. Policy #5350 Pupil Suicide Prevention - Revised 3. Policy #5460 High School Graduation - Revised

VI. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

Mr. Fauta reported that the High School and Middle School graduations this past Monday were a success. Mr. Fauta thanked the West New York Police Department for their assistance during the graduation events. He announced that Project Graduation celebration was held at Drew University. Mr. Fauta commented that he received reports from Drew University that of all the Project Graduation celebrations that they hosted, the Memorial High School graduating seniors were best behaved ladies and gentlemen. Mr. Fauta stated that he receives this complement often on the behavior of Memorial High School students at public events and said this is a tribute to fine students and faculty at Memorial High School.

Monthly Reports (these reports are on file and recorded)

Employee Accident Reports Student Accident Reports Violence, Vandalism, and Substance Abuse, Anti Bullying Incident Reports and Nurse’s/ Physicians Reports Enrollment Reports

VIII. PUBLIC COMMENTS

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. 1. Eduardo Milanes – Mr. Milanes asked why he is not being rehired. He stated that he has never received any complaints, never been warned of anything, or received a bad evaluation. Mr. Milanes stated that he needs a reason as he needs his job. 2. Francisco Ferreiro – Mr. Ferriero commented on the frequency of Board meetings per month. He stated that one meeting per month not enough time to have Board obtain enough knowledge to vote on issues presented to them. Mr. Ferriero said this is the reason why two


meetings per month are necessary. He spoke in favor of two board meetings per month. If Board members cannot make commitment to the school district, he asked members to resign and let a member who can attend and make the effort. Mr. Ferreiro commented on the appointment of the insurance carrier for the Board and the employees. He heard that both companies are good companies and well known, but there is one difference, Alamo Insurance Company is a homegrown company. Mr. Ferreiro stated that the owner of Alamo Insurance attended West New York schools and is a graduate of Memorial High School. He stated that he is in favor of Alamo Insurance Company. Mr. Ferriero said if both companies are even in services and costs, he asked the Board to choose the homegrown product/local company. 3. Kevin Olasco – Mr. Olasco made a comment on Monday’s High School Graduation. He said that the acting and dancing academies were wearing cords that were the same color utilized by the National Honor Society. Mr. Olasco believes this is not fair due to the hard work that must be accomplished to earn a cord for the National Honor Society. He believes that the acting and dancing academies should have their own colors as those colors belong to the National Honor Society. 4. Ismael Gonzalez – (President of National Honor Society) Mr. Gonzalez had an award that was issued the National Honor Society students that is gold and blue. These were the same colors utilized by the acting and dancing academies. He thanked the Board of Education for a very nice High School Graduation ceremony. He asked that in the future the acting and dancing academy use different colors then those utilized by the National Honor Society. Mr. Fauta asked that Ms. Tara Giacumbo note these remarks and take this information back to the Memorial High School Principal to clear this issue up for next year. 5. Anita Kober (President of WNYEA) – Ms. Kober stated that since the last meeting there has been open communication between her and members of the Superintendent’s Cabinet. She said that a disciplinarian at high school retired and position will not filled. Ms. Kober believes that a fifth disciplinarian would be advantageous to high school for security purposes. She asked the Board to reconsider their position on this issue and to revisit the issue. 6. Tara Giacumbo – Ms. Giacumbo publicly apologized to the students of the National Honor Society. She said this was an oversight when the cords were ordered and she will look into matter and take care of it for the future. She commented on well manners of our students. Ms. Giacumbo commented on the need to fill the disciplinarian that retired at high school and asked the Board to reconsider. She stated that the Administrators’ contract ends June 30, 2014 and only one meeting was held with the Board negotiation team. Ms. Giacumbo commented that she is disturbed that no additional time has been allocated to meet with Administrators’ Association, as this is a slap-in-the-face as her association is not appreciated. She said on Monday the Administrators’ contract ends and she would like to meet and her committee is available to meet this summer. 7. Carlos Betancourt – Mr. Betancourt commented that the Alamo Insurance Group is connected with Pablo Fonseca, with is connected with the Mayor of the Town of West New York. He believes this is a problem and conflict. Mr. Betancourt advised the Board to vote otherwise. Trustee Duval questioned Mr. Fauta regarding not awarding tenure to teachers and to teacher aides and then hiring a new teacher or aide from another area not West New York. She said she does not personally know Mr. Edwardo Milanes and if he is a teacher or teacher aide. Mr. Fauta stated that he could not comment on Mr. Milanes but could discuss the issue in Executive Session. Trustee Duval said she would like a general answer without regard to Mr. Milanes. Mr. Lester Taylor advised Mr. Fauta not to respond to this question specifically or in general as it may pertain to a individual circumstance. Trustee Duval said for the record that she never agrees with firing a teacher or teacher aide and hire a new employee. She believes it is better to resolve problem. Trustee Duval believes that we should employee residences of the Town of West New York in her opinion.


Executive Session Notice:

IX. 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- 12b: Matters of Personnel – Affecting current or prospective employees Matters of Litigation – Contract Negotiations (Professional Services Contracts) and

Workers Compensation Settlement Other Matters as rendered confidential by law - BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education will recess into Executive Session to discuss the aforementioned matters. Any discussion held by the Board which need not remain confidential will be made public as soon as practical.

Minutes of the Executive Session will not be disclosed until the need for confidentiality no longer exists.

The Board may take action on these items following executive session. Motion to adjourn to Executive Session at 6:47 p.m.

Motion made by: SA NA MC AD JP AP CP VR SR Seconded by: SA NA MC AD JP AP CP VR SR

Trustee Ayes Nays Abstain Trustee Acosta Trustee Alam Absent Trustee Cheng Trustee Duval Trustee Palermo Trustee Parkinson Vice President Dr. Piscitelli President Reyes Trustee Rodas

Executive Session Discussion: Matters of Personnel

Matters of Collective Bargaining

Matters of Litigation

Other Confidential Matters

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




X. CONSENT 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 Consent Agenda for separate consideration. Any item(s) removed from the Consent Agenda will be discussed and acted upon separately, immediately following the consideration of the remaining items on the Consent Agenda. A motion or a second is not required to remove an item(s) from the Consent 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 – K. Franchetta 1.1 Treasurer of School Monies Report 1.2 Approval of Minutes WITHDRAWN BY SUPERINTENDENT 1.3 Paid Bill List 1.4 Transfers 1.5 Lollipops OFAC Examination - Recommendation 1.6 Magical Rainbow OFAC Examination - Recommendation 1.7 Summer Cleaning Bid 1.8 MHS Electrical Upgrades Bid Award 1.9 MHS Fire Alarm Upgrades Bid Rejection 1.10 MHS Annex B Door Replacement Change Order 1.11 MHS Annex B Window Replacement Change Order 1.12 Broadband Purchasing Coop 1.13 Food Service Management Company RFP 1.14 MHS Fall Athletic Bid #04-15 CURRICULUM – A. Olivero 2.1 Fieldtrips 2.2 Speaker 2.3 Professional Development 2.4 Curriculum Revision 2.5 Perkins Funds Acceptance 2.6 NCLB Grant Funds Acceptance 2.7 Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Award Acceptance 2.8 Amerigroup Grant – PS # 4 Annex 2.9 Amerigroup Grant – PS # 4 Annex - Acceptance 2.10 Youth Literacy Grant – PS # 1 2.11 NFL Play 60 Application Submissions 2.12 ING Run for Something Better Grant – PS # 2 & PS # 3


2.13 Dollar General Literacy Foundation – PS # 1 2.14 Jersey Fresh Farm to School Recognition Program 2.15 Kean University OPERATIONS – R. Sanchez 3.1 Request for Use of Facilities Removed from Consent 3.2 Requests for Transportation 3.3 Police Officer 3.4 Donation 3.5 Use of District’s Server 3.6 Use of District’s Computer Labs SPECIAL SERVICES – B. Lazzara 4.1 Transportation and Placements 2013-2014 SY 4.2 Transportation and Placements 2014-2015 SY 4.3 The Data Group July Crisis Training 4.4 The Data Group 4.5 Bayada Nursing Services LEGAL – K. Franchetta 5.1 July Board Meeting 5.2 Workers' Compensation Settlement (M. B.) 5.3 Professional Services - Contract Renewal (Architect of Record) 5.4 Professional Services - Contract Renewal (Construction Engineering) 5.5 Professional Services - Contract Renewal (Construction Mgmt) 5.6 Professional Services - Contract Renewal (Environmental Engineering Srvcs) 5.7 Professional Services - Contract Renewal (Grant Writer) 5.8 Professional Services - Contract Renewal (OT-PT-Speech Srvcs) 5.9 Professional Services - Contract Renewal (Psychiatrist) 5.10 2014-2015 Employment Contract (C. Brito Herrera) Removed from Consent 5.11 2014-2015 Employment Contract (S. Olivero) Removed from Consent 5.12 2014-2015 Employment Contract (R. Sanchez) 5.13 2014-2015 Employment Contract (K. J. Franchetta) 5.14 WNYEA Sidebar Agreement - Bus Attendants & LPN 5.15 Authorize Salary Increase Central Office Non Certif Staff PERSONNEL – C. Brito Herrera 6.1 Resignation/Retirement Bertha Betancourt 6.2 Resignation Sarah Ahmed 6.3 New Hire Certificated 6.4 New Hire Non-Certificated 6.5 CBE Students 6.6 Non-Tenured Renewal 6.7 Resignation Extended School Year Program 6.8 Special Education Extended School Year Program add-on 6.9 Project J.U.M.P. Summer Readiness Program add-on 6.10 Beam Summer Program add-on 6.11 Title II Part A 2013-2014 Carryover Funds 6.12 District Diagnostician 6.13 Preschool Parent Trainers 6.14 MHS Extra Compensation Assignments


6.15 Memorial High School Fall Coaching Positions 6.16 Memorial High School Volunteer Coach 6.17 Bus Drivers & Bus Aides Extended School Year 6.18 Administrative Leave 6.19 FMLA/NJFLA Marina Villalta 6.20 Transfer 6.21 Transfer 6.22 Transfer 6.23 Transfer 6.24 Transfer 6.25 Transfer 6.26 Transfer 6.27 Transfer 6.28 Transfer 6.29 Transfer 6.30 Transfer 6.31 Transfer 6.32 Transfer 6.33 Transfer 6.34 Transfer 6.35 Transfer 6.36 Transfer 6.37 Transfer 6.38 Transfer 6.39 Transfer 6.40 Transfer 6.41 Transfer 6.42 Transfer 6.43 Transfer 6.44 Transfer 6.45 Transfer 6.46 Transfer 6.47 Transfer Removed from Consent 6.48 Transfer Removed from Consent 6.49 Transfer Removed from Consent 6.50 Transfer 6.51 Personnel Appointments Removed from Consent 6.52 Resignation Michael Connelly B1. Motion to Rescind Appointment – June 11, 2014 - Items #5.2 Insurance Brokerage &

#5.3 Health Insurance Services Removed from Consent B2. Motion to issue RFP for Insurance Brokerage & Health Insurance Services Removed from Consent B3. Insurance Brokerage & Health Insurance Services Removed from Consent The Board Secretary provides the Board members the opportunity to remove any Resolution(s) from the Consent Agenda. Business & Finance #1.1, #1.3-1.14 Special Services #4.1-4.5 Curriculum #2.1-2.15 Legal #5.1-5.9, #5.12-5.15 Operations #3.2-3.6 Personnel #6.1-6.46, #6.50, #6.52 Board Secretary: Motion to accept Business and Finance (#1.1, #1.3-1.14) consent agenda as

presented or modified


Trustee Ayes Nays Abstain


Trustee Acosta Trustee Alam Absent Trustee Cheng 1.3

Trustee Duval Trustee Palermo Trustee Parkinson Vice President Dr. Piscitelli President Reyes Trustee Rodas

Board Secretary: Motion to accept Curriculum (#2.1-2.15) consent agenda as presented or

modified



Board Secretary: Motion to accept Operations (#3.2-3.6) consent agenda as presented or

modified




Board Secretary: Motion to accept Special Services (#4.1-4.5) consent agenda as presented or

modified



Board Secretary: Motion to accept Legal (#5.1-5.9, #5.12-5.15) consent agenda as presented

or modified


Trustee Ayes Nays Abstain Trustee Acosta Trustee Alam Absent Trustee Cheng 5.12/5.13 Trustee Duval Trustee Palermo Trustee Parkinson Vice President Dr. Piscitelli President Reyes Trustee Rodas

- Trustee Cheng asked that for the record the details of Item #5.1 be repeated. Mr. Franchetta stated

that the June 30, 2014 Board Meeting will be cancelled and meeting will be scheduled for July 30, 2014.

- Trustee Palermo questioned resolutions for the employment contracts of the Assistant Superintendents and School Business Administrator. Mr. Franchetta responded the Board has requested that items #5.10 and #5.11 be removed from the consent agenda and that all four items (#5.10-#5.13) the contracts will be revised to remove the merit clauses and that the raises will be limited to a one percent (1%) increase. The Board is being asked to vote on the revised contracts for items (#5.10-#5.13).

- - Trustee Cheng voted “yes” on all items, except he voted “no” on item #5.12 and #5.13. He stated

these are valuable employees, but he does not agree with the raise. Trustee Cheng clarified by saying that he is voting “yes” on the renewal of the employee contracts, but “no” to the raise. He believes that these employees deserve a raise, but not at this time.


Board Secretary: Motion to accept Personnel (#6.1-6.46, #6.50, #6.52) consent agenda as

presented or modified



XI. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT RESOLUTIONS Item #3.1 (Use of Facilities) removed from Operations Consent Agenda – MOTION CARRIED

Request by: Adam Parkinson Board Secretary: Motion to accept Item #3.1 as presented or modified



Trustee Acosta Trustee Alam Absent Trustee Cheng Trustee Duval Trustee Palermo Trustee Parkinson Vice President Dr. Piscitelli President Reyes Trustee Rodas

Item #5.10 (2014-2015 Employment Contract - C. Brito Herrera) removed from Legal Consent Agenda – MOTION CARRIED






Item #5.11 (2014-2015 Employment Contract - A. Olivero) removed from Legal Consent Agenda – MOTION CARRIED Request by: Adam Parkinson Board Secretary: Motion to accept Item #5.11 as presented or modified

Motion made by: SA NA MC AD SG JP AP CP VR SR Seconded by: SA NA MC AD SG JP AP CP VR SR


Trustee Acosta Trustee Alam Absent Trustee Cheng


Item #6.47 (Transfer) removed from Personnel Consent Agenda – MOTION DEFEATED






Mr. Franchetta announced the results of the vote. Mr. Lester Taylor stated that the motion did not carry since there were not five affirmative votes as this is a personnel matter. Mr. Taylor stated that there could be a motion to reconsider if the Board wishes. Item # 6.47 (Transfer – Motion to Reconsider) – MOTION CARRIED

Request by: Silvio Acosta Board Secretary: Motion to reconsider Item #6.47 as presented or modified



Mr. Cheng stated for the record that these items were on the agenda at last month’s meeting at which time many staff members and parents attended to comment on the proposed Principals transfers. He stated that these staff members and parents are not present at tonight’s meeting. Mr. Cheng believes that the public was not given the opportunity this evening to voice their concerns as they were afforded at last month’s meeting. He said that is his reason for voting “no” on this matter. Mr. Taylor confirmed with the Board Secretary that this meeting was duly advertised at least 48 hours in advance and was disclosed that Board action may be taken. Therefore in Mr. Taylor’s opinion this is a duly called meeting. Mr. Fauta urged the Board not to postpone the vote on this item. Mr. Cheng suggested that the two voluntary transfers be acted upon this evening. Mr. Taylor replied that management has the prerogative to place employees where it chooses within the staff member’s certification/job title. Mr. Taylor said there is no job entitlement to work at a specific location within the district. Mr. Taylor suggested that perhaps the Board may wish to reconvene in Executive Session to discuss this personnel matter, this would necessitate that this motion be withdrawn by the mover and second. Ms. Palermo stated that the bottom line that this transfer will only work if all three are transferred or none are transferred. There was no desire by the mover of the motion to withdraw the motion; therefore Mr. Taylor suggested the item be voted on. After the motion passed, Mr. Taylor suggested that another motion be made to approve item #6.47.


Item #6.47 (Transfer – Motion to Approve) – MOTION CARRIED

Board Secretary: Motion to accept Item #6.47 as presented or modified



Item #6.48 (Transfer) removed from Personnel Consent Agenda – MOTION CARRIED




Item #6.49 (Transfer) removed from Personnel Consent Agenda – MOTION CARRIED



Trustee Ayes Nays Abstain Official Minutes June 25, 2014


Item #6.51 (Personnel Appointments) removed from Personnel Consent Agenda – MOTION CARRIED



Trustee Ayes Nays Abstain Trustee Acosta Trustee Alam Absent Trustee Cheng Trustee Duval Trustee Palermo Trustee Parkinson

Vice President Dr. Piscitelli President Reyes Trustee Rodas

Item #B1 (Motion to Rescind Appointment - Insurance Brokerage & Health Insurance Services) removed from Consent Agenda – MOTION CARRIED

Request by: Angela Duval Board Secretary: Motion to accept Item #B1 as presented or modified


Trustee Ayes Nays Abstain Trustee Acosta Trustee Alam Absent Trustee Cheng



- Mr. Cheng requested that Mr. Lester Taylor not make motions on behalf of Board Members. Mr.

Taylor replied that he did not make the motion; he was just trying to clarify the motion from the Board Member. Mr. Cheng asked that the motion be repeated. Mr. Taylor said that the motion was to rescind the award of contract for insurance broker approved at the June 11, 2014 Board Meeting. (Items #5.2 & #5.3). Therefore the motion is to rescind agenda items #5.2 and #5.3 from the June 11, 2014 Board Meeting. Mr. Cheng stated that he objects to the consideration of the question. Mr. Cheng believes that it would not be proper for this Board to take action on Ms. Duval’s motion. He stated that the people who were at the meeting and saw the presentations of the Brokers of Record and for this Board now, for these trustees who weren’t at the presentation to take action on this who did not see and debate these presentations would be completely improper.

- Ms. Duval stated that she desires to maintain previous broker as the Board Members were all

provided their brochure and everyone has read it.

- Ms. Palermo agrees with Mr. Cheng’s objection. - - Mr. Taylor stated the contract that was awarded by agenda item #5.2 and #5.3 has not come into

effect, as the contract would begin on July 1, 2014, so since the contract has not started the rescission of that award is not irreversible. From a procedural standpoint is it not improper for a member to make a motion to rescind the contract.

- - Ms. Palermo does not believe any valid reason has been stated to rescind the resolution the Board

passed at the last Board Meeting. Three individuals who voted tonight were not present at that meeting and did not hear the presentations. She believes this is a terrible way to do business. No valid reason has been stated and the Board is losing credibility and this reflects very poorly on this Board. Members who wanted to vote should have been present at the last meeting.

- Ms. Reyes stated that she was out last meeting due to medical reasons. She said that she has the

brochure from presentations. Ms. Reyes believes that every Board Member here should have the option to reconsider what took place at the last Board Meeting.

- Ms. Palermo stated that this sets a very bad precedent in which whenever a Board Member is absent

motions can be reconsidered at the next meeting. No valid reason has been stated and this is just the wrong thing to do.

Ms. Reyes stated your reason is your valid reasons and my reason is my valid reason. I consider mine valid also. Ms. Palermo responded that she hadn’t heard any reasons. Ms. Duval stated that you have a choice and you can vote “no.” She desires to keep her motion in place. Ms. Reyes asked Mr. Taylor if the motion is legal. Mr. Taylor stated that this procedurally proper in accordance with Roberts Rules of Order.

- Mr. Cheng asked for each member to state for the record their reason for the change - - Ms. Duval stated that she does not need answer Mr. Cheng’s question in her opinion.


Mr. Cheng stated that we spent an hour discussing with three presentations and Board Members are now trying to overturn the contract even though they have not seen the presentations. He believes this speaks volumes about why these trustees are voting the way they are voting.

Mr. Cheng suggested that now since the Board does not have a Broker of Record, that a new RFP be issued so that all Board Members can see the presentation and that all the people who bid have a fair chance.

Mr. Taylor suggested that Mr. Cheng can make such a motion.

Item #B2 (Motion to issue RFP for Insurance Brokerage & Health Insurance Services) removed from Consent Agenda – MOTION DEFEATED

Request by: Matthew Cheng Board Secretary: Motion to accept Item #B2 as presented or modified


Trustee Ayes Nays Abstain Trustee Acosta Trustee Alam Absent Trustee Cheng Trustee Duval Trustee Palermo Trustee Parkinson

Vice President Dr. Piscitelli President Reyes Trustee Rodas

Mr. Acosta made a motion for Alamo Insurance to be the Insurance Broker.

Mr. Cheng reiterated what he stated previously that this is completely improper to take action on this without these Board Members who were not present at the last Board Meeting to see the presentations of the candidates who submitted RFP’s and it looks terribly on this Board. He has not heard a valid reason or no new information why we should change our minds.

Ms. Duval said in her opinion if the current broker is doing a good job why are we changing brokers. Ms. Palermo stated that she does not understanding what the current motion under consideration.

Mr. Taylor asked Mr. Franchetta to repeat the motion. Mr. Franchetta responded that the motion is to appoint Alamo Insurance as the insurance broker for casualty and health insurance.

Item #B3 (Insurance Brokerage & Health Insurance Services) removed from Consent Agenda - MOTION CARRIED Request by: Silvio Acosta Board Secretary: Motion to accept Item #B3 as presented or modified

Motion made by: SA NA MC AD JP AP CP VR SR


Seconded by: SA NA MC AD JP AP CP VR SR


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CONSENT AGENDA RESOLUTIONS BUSINESS and FINANCE 1.1 Treasurer of School Monies Report On motion made and passed, the Board of Education accepted the report of the School Business Administrator/School Board Secretary (148) as certified in keeping with N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.2.13(d) and the report of the Treasurer of School Monies (A149) for the month of May 2014, 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 May 2014, 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 WITHDRAWN BY SUPERINTENDENT BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education approves the minutes the following meeting: May 12, 2014 Work Session/Business Meeting May 12, 2014 Work Session/Business Meeting Executive Session 1.3 Paid Bill List BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education does hereby accept the paid bill lists as presented by the Superintendent of Schools: 2013-2014 SY Batch 183 $11,854.43 Batch 184 $112,834.88 Batch 185 $113,910.14 Batch 186 $332,796.67 Batch 187 $3,666,485.42 Batch 188 $3,772,847.45 Batch 189 $89,045.87


Batch 190 $128,797.05 Batch 191 $600.00 Batch 192 $20,520.88 Batch 193 $7,766.66 Batch 194 $383,847.68 Batch 195 $8,448.94 Batch 196 $125.00 Batch 197 $2,375.00 Batch 198 $560,951.00 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: Fund From Account Description Fund To Account Description Amount 11 11-000-270-504-00 11 11-000-270-420-00 $ 10,000.00

11-000-270-615-00 TRANSPORTATION SUPPLIES 11-000-270-420-00 TRANSPORTATION REPAIRS 1,000.00

11-190-100-500-00-GT MISC, GIFTED & TALENTED 11-190-100-610-00-GT GENERAL SUPPLIES G & T 4,632.00 11-190-100-610-00 GENERAL SUPPLIES 11-190-100-610-00-GT GENERAL SUPPLIES G & T 5,900.00 11-000-252-800-00 INFORMATION TECH 11-000-250-600-00 INFORMATION TECH - SUPPLIES 5.00 11-00-230-890-00 GENERAL ADMIN MISC. 11-800-330-800-00 COMMUNITY SERVICE 220.00 11 000 230 610 00 GENERAL ADMIN SUPPLIES 11 402 100 600 00 ATHLETIC SUPPLIES 7,374.28 15 15-000-240-800-09 15 15-000-240-600-09 $ 350.00 15-000-240-800-09 CENTRAL OFFICE MISC. 15-000-240-600-09 CENTRAL OFFICE SUPPLY 38.36

15-000-240-800-07 CENTRAL OFFICE MISC. 15-000-240-500-07 CENTRAL OFFICE OTHER PURCHASES 139.18

1.5 Lollipops OFAC Examination - Recommendation WHEREAS, N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-5.6 requires a school district to discuss the findings of an OFAC audit at a public meeting of the district board of education no later than 30 days after receipt of the findings, and WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education Early Childhood Education Provider, Lollipops Day Care Center, Inc., underwent such an audit for the 2012-2013 school year, and WHEREAS, the New Jersey Department of Education Office of Fiscal Accountability and Compliance letter of Report of Examination dated May 30, 2014 was received by the District on June 3, 2014, and WHEREAS, the Office of Fiscal Accountability and Compliance, based upon their limited review, revealed areas of concern requiring additional monitoring and follow-up in order to enhance compliance with the contractual requirements of the educational components in the Early Childhood Preschool Education Program, and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Board has discussed the Report of Examination from the New Jersey Department of Education Office of Fiscal Accountability and Compliance and the filing of a Corrective Action Plan will not be necessary as the district will not be offering a contract to Lollipops Day Care Center, Inc. for the 2014-2015 school year. 1.6 Magical Rainbow OFAC Examination - Recommendation


WHEREAS, N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-5.6 requires a school district to discuss the findings of an OFAC audit at a public meeting of the district board of education no later than 30 days after receipt of the findings, and WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education Early Childhood Education Provider, Magical Rainbow Preschool and Day Care Center, Inc., underwent such an audit for the 2012-2013 school year, and WHEREAS, the New Jersey Department of Education Office of Fiscal Accountability and Compliance letter of Report of Examination dated May 30, 2014 was received by the District on June 3, 2014, and WHEREAS, the Office of Fiscal Accountability and Compliance, based upon their limited review, revealed areas of concern requiring additional monitoring and follow-up in order to enhance compliance with the contractual requirements of the educational components in the Early Childhood Preschool Education Program, and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Board has discussed the Report of Examination from the New Jersey Department of Education Office of Fiscal Accountability and Compliance and will follow up with a Corrective Action Plan at the next regularly scheduled Board Meeting. 1.7 Summer Cleaning Bid BE IT RESOLVED, by this Board of Education of the Town of West New York, awards the following bid received Friday, May 30, 2014, upon review by the Business Office, and is hereby accepted subject to receipt of proof of compliance with Public Laws, 1975, Chapter 172, on a per unit basis required. Summer Cleaning, (Bid #02-15) Maverick Building Services 22 Chestnut St Rutherford, NJ 07070 Total Bid $45,000. Bidders: ABM Janitorial Services Northeast, Inc. 321 2 44th St New York, NY 10036 Total Bid $58,449.25 One Total Cleaning Service, LLC 130 Garfield Ave Plainfield, NJ 07062 Total Bid $46,975. Oriental Pacific Maintenance Company, Inc. 1 Lethbridge Plaza Suite 4 Mahwah, NJ 07430 Total Bid $56,000 1.8 MHS Electrical Upgrades Bid Award WHEREAS, the Board has the need for goods and/or services, WHEREAS, this Board has authorized the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary to advertise and receive competitive bids for the purchase of the electrical upgrades for Memorial High School at the Board Meeting on March 12, 2014, WHEREAS, public notice of the bid was placed in the May 24, 2014 edition of the Jersey Journal, WHEREAS, on June 10, 2014 the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary received competitive bids which yielded the following results: Contractor Base Bid CV Electrical Contractors, Inc $673,400.00


Darella Electric, Inc. $598,900.00 Foggia Trinity Electric, Inc. $643,066.40 Sal Electric Co., Inc. $595,789.35 WHEREAS, in accordance with the provision of the Public School Contract Law, N.J.S.A. 18A:18A et seq. and, WHEREAS, Sal Electric Company, Inc submitted the lowest bid to the West New York Board of Education for electrical upgrades at Memorial High School, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of School award the contract for the electrical upgrades at Memorial High School to Sal Electric Company, Inc in the total contract lump sum of $595,789.35. 1.9 MHS Fire Alarm Upgrades Bid Rejection WHEREAS, the Board has the need for goods and/or services, WHEREAS, this Board has authorized the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary to advertise and receive competitive bids for the purchase of the fire alarm upgrades for Memorial High School at the Board Meeting on May 2, 2013, WHEREAS, public notice of the bid was placed in the May 24, 2014 edition of the Jersey Journal, WHEREAS, on June 10, 2014 the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary received competitive bids which yielded the following results: Contractor Base Bid CV Electrical Contractors, Inc $647,000 Open Systems Intergrators, Inc $576,000 WHEREAS, all of these bids were in excess of the monies budgeted for the Memorial High School Fire Alarm Upgrade Capital Project, WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-22b allows a board of education to reject all bid if the lowest bid substantially exceeds the board of education’s appropriation for the good or services, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of School rejects all bids authorize the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary to readvertise and receive competitive bids for the purchase of the replacement of the fire alarm system for Memorial High School. 1.10 MHS Annex B Door Replacement Change Order WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education awarded a contract for window replacement at Memorial High School Freshman/Sophomore Academy Building to Northeastern Interior Services in the total contract lump sum of $480,000 at the June 27, 2013 Board Meeting, and; WHEREAS, the contract awarded to Northeastern Interior Services included an allowance for contingency items in the amount of $30,000, and; WHEREAS, unforeseeable physical conditions and/or minor modifications to the project scope have arose, and; WHEREAS, N.J.A.C. 6A:26-4.9(a)1 permits district boards of education to approve change orders to the contract; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education approve the following change order which will increase the contract by $15,170.45 from $480,000 to $495,170.45. Change Order # Scope Amount GC-01 Additional work as a result of field conditions $15,170.45


1.11 MHS Annex B Window Replacement Change Order WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education awarded a contract for window replacement at Memorial High School Freshman/Sophomore Academy Building to 1st Westco Corporation in the total contract lump sum of $1,127,300 at the June 27, 2013 Board Meeting, and; WHEREAS, the contract awarded to 1st Westco Corporation included an allowance for contingency items in the amount of $50,000, and; WHEREAS, unforeseeable physical conditions and/or minor modifications to the project scope have arose, and; WHEREAS, N.J.A.C. 6A:26-4.9(a)1 permits district boards of education to approve change orders to the contract; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education approve the following change order which will reduce the contract by $50,422 from $1,127,300 to $1,076,878. Change Order # Scope Amount GC-01 Shades $ 2,435.00 GC-01 Limestone restoration ($ 2,857.00) GC-01 Contingency allowance unused ($50,000.00) 1.12 Broadband Purchasing Coop WHEREAS, the New Jersey Department of Education has identified a potential cost savings opportunity in the formation of a regional broadband purchasing cooperative; and WHEREAS, a statewide procurement opportunity for wide area networks and Internet access will aggregate the purchasing power of hundreds of LEAS and provide services beginning in July 2015 through the creation of regional broadband purchasing cooperatives; and WHEREAS, any LEA, school or non-pubic school may participate in the purchasing cooperative initiative; and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board authorize the Superintendent of Schools to execute a non-binding “Letter of Intent” of the district’s interest to participate in the cooperative initiative for Broadband access. 1.13 Food Service Management Company RFP WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education is in need of a Food Service Management Company; and WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education publicly solicited Requests for Qualifications for a Food Service Management Company pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5 and the open and fair process; and WHEREAS, food service management services such as above are exempt from the Public Bidding Statute pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18-5a(22); and WHEREAS, this Board of Education has received proposals from the following firm: Company Address Nu-Way Concessionaires, Inc. 339-345 Bergen Ave Kearny, NJ 07032 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, this Board approve the award of a contract for food service management services for the 2014-2015 school year to Nu-Way Concessionaires, Inc. as follows: 2014-2015 AWARD


The Food Service Management Company shall receive, in addition to the costs of operation, a fee of $0.0798 (Seven Point Nine Eight Cents) per reimbursable meal and meal equivalent to compensate the Food Service Management Company for administration and management costs. This fee shall be billed monthly as a cost of operation. The Local Education Agency guarantees the payment of such costs and fee to the Food Service Management Company. Nu-Way’s allowance for its Management Fee is based on an anticipated service per year of 1,677,941 National School Lunch, Breakfast Program meals, After School Snack meals and equivalent meals. This Contract is based on a cents per meal Management Fee. Nu-Way’s allowance for its Management Fee shall be in amount equal to $0.0798 (Seven Point Nine Eight Cents) per meal and meal equivalent served. For the purpose of making the foregoing meal count computation, the number of National School Lunch, School Breakfast Program meals and After School Program Snacks serviced to children shall be determined by actual count and are calculated by adding the number of National School Lunch Program meals, School Breakfast Program meals, and After School Snack Program served to children. Cash receipts, other than from sales of National School Lunch, School Breakfast meals and After School Program Snacks served to children, shall be divided by $1.00 to arrive at an equivalent meal count. Nu-Way guarantees that the Bottom line on the operational financial report for the school year will be a return of $65,000.00. If the actual bottom line return is below this amount, Nu-Way will reimburse the Local Education Agency with the following conditions:

a. That the reimbursement levels are equal or greater than those from the previous school year and reimbursement does not decrease due to lack of funds.

b. Changes in State or Federal laws impacting costs incurred for Labor and Benefits do not cause a substantial (10%) increase in the costs.

c. Market fluctuations do not cause a substantial (10%) increase in product costs. d. No change in school policy that significantly affects operating costs. e. The state or federal minimum wage rate and taxes in effect as of January 1, 2014, shall remain consistent

throughout the year. 1.14 MHS Fall Athletic Bid #04-15 WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education has authorized the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary to advertise and receive competitive bids for Memorial High School Fall Athletic supplies at the March 12, 2014 Board Meeting, and WHEREAS, Public Notice was provided in the Jersey Journal on Wednesday, May 28, 2014 informing interested parties of the receipt of sealed bids for the purchase of said supplies, and WHEREAS, on Thursday, June 19, 2014, the West New York Board of Education conducted a public bid opening for the award of Fall Athletic supplies which yielded the following consideration: Bidder Base Bid BSN Sports, Inc. PO Box 49 Jenkintown, PA 19046

$3,949.83 *

Riddell/All American 669 Sugar Ln Elyria, OH 44035

$7,049.13 *

Stan’s Sport Center 5528 Washington Ave Hoboken, NJ 07030

$58,009.10

* Not All Items Bid and; WHEREAS, in accordance with the provision of Public School Contract Law, N.J.S.A. 18A:18A et seq., and WHEREAS, Stan’s Sport Center, submitted the lowest bid to the West New York Board of Education for Fall Athletic supplies.


NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education award the contract for the Memorial High School Fall Athletic supplies to Stan’s Sport Center in the total contract lump sum of $58,009.10 on a per unit basis as the lowest and responsible bid for the 2014-2015 school year. 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. #3 7/14/14 Summer Enrichment 98 Tenafly Nature Center, Tenafly, NJ Hands-on Pond Exploration X

P.S. #3 7/15/14 Summer Enrichment 98 Tenafly Nature Center, Tenafly, NJ Hands-on Pond Exploration X

P.S. #4 7/10/14 BEAM 2014 - Summer Program 35 Liberty Science Center, Jersey City, NJ Explore the Center X

P.S. #4 7/16/14 BEAM 2014 - Summer Program 40 New Jersey Children's Museum, Paramus, NJ Tour Exhibits X

P.S. #4 7/17/14 BEAM 2014 - Summer Program 35 Liberty Science Center, Jersey City, NJ Tour Exhibits X

P.S. #4 7/23/14 BEAM 2014 - Summer Program 40 New Jersey Children's Museum, Paramus, NJ Tour Exhibits X

P.S. #4 7/24/14 BEAM 2014 - Summer Program 35 Liberty Science Center, Jersey City, NJ Explore the Center X

2.2 Speaker WHEREAS, the West New York School District, as part of its strategic plan to promote Optimal student performance, recognizes the importance of guest speakers and professional development in the implementation of the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, authorizes the following activities to be charged to the approved school/district budget:

Activity Speaker School Date Cost Funding Source

Speaker Marine Corps Leadership Seminar

MHS Tentative Dates 7/1, 7/16, or 7/17/14

n/a n/a

2.3 Professional Development WHEREAS, the West New York School District, as part of its strategic plan to promote Optimal student performance, recognizes the importance of guest speakers and professional development in the implementation of the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, authorizes the following activities to be charged to the approved school/district budget: Activity Speaker School Date Cost Funding

Source


PD – Guidance Max Riggsbee

Naviance MHS 6/26, 6/27, 6/30/14

$4,500 15-000-218-600-07

PD – Administrators & Principals

Petroff & Rims Assoc. District 6/24/14 $750 20-272-200-300-

00-A 2.4 Curriculum Revision 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 2014-2015 school year:

2.5 Perkins Funds Acceptance BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, accepts the funds from the Perkins Grant in the amount of $94,242 for the 2014-2015 fiscal year. 2.6 NCLB Grant Funds Acceptance BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the acceptance of the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Grant for the 2015 fiscal year in the following amounts: NCLB Title I Part A $ 3,124,735 NCBL Title II Part A $ 401,138 NCLB Title III $ 167,226 NCLB Title III Immigrant $ 150,461 Total Allocation $ 3,843,560 2.7 Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Award Acceptance BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, accepts the following awards from the New Jersey Department of Agriculture for the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable program for the 2014-2015 school year:

Subject Date Revised Subject Date

Revised Art 2012 Language Arts 2012 Mathematics K-2 2011 Instrumental Music 2012 Mathematics 3-5 2012 Vocal Music 2012 Mathematics 6-8 2013 Phys. Ed/Health/Driver’s Ed 2012 Mathematics 9-12 2013 Science 2011 Business Education 9-12 2008 Social Studies 2012 Marketing 2012 Career Education K-8 2008 Technology Ed 9-12 2012 Computer Education K-8 2014 ESL 2008 Family & Consumer 2012 World Languages K-12 2012 Guidance 2011 Gifted & Talented 2011 Freshman Peer Mediation 2008 Robotics 2013 Computer Repair 2013 SAT Prep English 2014 Creative Writing 2014 Object Oriented Programing in C++ 2014


Early Childhood School $ 7,576.25 Public School # 5 $ 39,501.00 2.8 Amerigroup Grant – PS # 4 Annex BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the submission of the Amerigroup Grant in the amount of $500 to build a garden at PS # 4 Annex for the 2014-2015 school year. 2.9 Amerigroup Grant – PS # 4 Annex - Acceptance BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the acceptance of the Amerigroup Grant in the amount of $500 to build a garden at PS # 4 Annex for the 2014-2015 school year. 2.10 Youth Literacy Grant – PS # 1 BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education in conjunction with the Town of West New York, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the submission of the Youth Literacy Grant for PS # 1 in the amount of $4,000 for the 2014-2015 school year. 2.11 NFL Play 60 Application Submissions BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the submission of the NFL Play 60 applications for the following schools for the 2014-2015 school year. Early Childhood School $4,000 Public School # 1 $4,000 Public School # 2 $4,000 Public School # 3 $4,000 Public School # 4 $4,000 Public School # 5 $4,000 Harry L. Bain $4,000 Middle School $4,000 Memorial High School $4,000 Total $36,000 2.12 ING Run for Something Better Grant – PS # 2 & PS # 3 BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the submission of the ING Run for Something Better Grant in the amount of $3,500 for PS # 2 and PS # 3 to support running programs outside of the regular school day for the 2014-2015 school year. 2.13 Dollar General Literacy Foundation – PS # 1 BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the submission of the Dollar General Literacy Program for PS # 1. This grant will enhance its after school tutoring program for the 2014-2015 school year. 2.14 Jersey Fresh Farm to School Recognition Program BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the submission of the Jersey Farm to School Recognition Program grant application in the amount of


$20,000 for the 2014-2015 school year. This grant will help with educational materials for each school and preschool in the district. 2.15 Kean University WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education has provided for professional learning opportunities in accordance with its District Operational Plan, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, authorizes Kean University and West New York to develop a collaborative endeavor that will enrich high school students through a 3 credit undergraduate course on Holocaust and Genocide studies offered on site. The term of this contract is three years and it was effective September 1, 2014 as per the attached affiliation agreement. OPERATIONS 3.1 Request for Use of Facilities (Removed from Consent) BE IT RESOLVED, that the following requests for use of facilities are approved provided they are in keeping with the Board of Education’s policies, as per attached: Location Group Advisors Activity/Purpose Dates Time Notes M.H.S. Gym W.N.Y.

Recreation Dept. Nicole DeFino Volleyball 06/03/14 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM

M.S. Cafeteria W.N.Y. Recreation Dept. Nicole DeFino Football Meeting 06/12/14 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

P.S. 3 Parking Lot

W.N.Y. Police Swat Team

Lt. S. Sanchez Sgt. D. Acosta Swat Drills 06/17/14 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

P.S. 3 Auditorium W.N.Y.P.D.

Capt. DeRojas Capt. Flores Det. Chemas Det. Codina

W.N.Y. Police Youth Academy Parent’s Meeting

06/17/14 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

P.S. 3 Auditorium Board of Education Clara Brito Herrera Enrichment

Orientation Meeting 06/24/14 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM P.S. 4 Kitchen, Auditorium, Cafeteria

Bright Beginnings Early Learning Ctr. Lissette Marinelli End of Year

Pre-School Celebration 06/24/14 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Serving Cakes & Juice

M.S. Rms. 111 & 112

W.N.Y. Recreation Dept. Luis Báez Summer Recreation

Camp Art Class 06/27/14 – 08/17/14

Monday – Friday 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM

M.S. Rm. 110

W.N.Y. Recreation Dept. Luis Báez Summer Recreation

Camp Reading Class 06/27/14 – 08/17/14

Monday – Friday 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM

P.S. 4 Gym

W.N.Y. Recreation Dept. Luis Báez Summer Track

Session 06/28/14 – 08/23/14 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

M.H.S. All Purpose Rm.

W.N.Y. Recreation Dept. Nicole DeFino Cheer Practice

(Comp Team) 06/30/14 – 08/29/14 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Need Mats

P.S. 3 Kitchen, Cafeteria, Classrooms, Nurse’s Office

Board of Education Clara Brito Herrera Amanda San Juan

Summer Enrichment Program

07/01/14 – 08/01/14

Monday – Thursday 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM Serving Food

P.S. 3 Gym, Auditorium, Court Yard, Parking lot

W.N.Y.P.D. Capt. DeRojas Capt. Flores Det. Chemas Det. Codina

W.N.Y. Police Youth Academy

07/07/14 – 07/11/14 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Serving Food

M.H.S. Rms. 301, 311, 313, 314, 315, 317

M.H.S. Administration Alina Cannao Educere Summer

Recovery Program 07/30/14 – 08/04/14 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Not Serving

Food M.S. Rms. 305, 310, 315, 317, 331

Math Department Donna Mirabelli Summer Math

Readiness Program 08/11/14 – 08/28/14

Monday – Thursday 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Not serving food

M.S. Rm 238 Alternative Program Alina Cannao Summer Math

Readiness Program 08/11/14 – 08/28/14


Not serving food

M.S. Rm 302 Passes Maddy Miqueli Summer Math

Readiness Passes 08/11/14 – 08/28/14


Not serving food


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

*Date change from 6/19/14 to 6/26/14. Field trip B.O.E. Approved 12/11/13. 3.3 Police Officer BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the request to hire one (1) police officer for K – 12 Summer Evening Registration, August 19, 21, 26, 28, 2014 and September 2, 4, 2014 at $55.00/hr. for a minimum of four (4) hours guaranteed. 3.4 Donation BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, accepts the donation of $6,000.00 from the Duran Family for the Peer Leadership and Mediation Program at Memorial High School. 3.5 Use of District’s Server WHEREAS, the Town of West New York has requested of this Board to utilize our District’s computer server in order to install an ID tracking system for the sole purpose of tracking the West New York Recreation Department’s student participants; and WHEREAS, this Board has determined that the said ID tracking system will not interfere with the District’s use of its server. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, this Board shall permit the Town of West New York Department of Recreation to install an ID tracking system on this Board’s server for the sole purpose of tracking the Recreation Department’s student participants. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall only become effective upon the submission by the Town to the Board of a hold harmless and an indemnification agreement for any damage to the District’s buildings or computer server based upon the installation of the tracking system. 3.6 Use of District’s Computer Labs WHEREAS, the Town of West New York has requested of this Board to utilize one of the District’s computer labs for the sole purpose of offering computer instruction to the Town of West New York Department of Recreation’s participants during its summer camp program; and

M.S. Classrooms, Cafeteria W.N.Y. B.O.E. Stacy Olivero Project Jump 08/18/14 –

08/29/14 Monday - Friday 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM Serving Food

P.S. 4 Gym W.N.Y. Recreation Dept. Nicole DeFino Cheer Practice 09/08/14 –

06/26/15 Monday – Friday 3:30 PM – 9:00 PM Need Mats

M.S. Gym W.N.Y. Recreation Dept. Nicole DeFino Open Gym (Boys) 09/08/14 –

06/26/15 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

P.S. 5 Gym W.N.Y. Recreation Dept. Nicole DeFino Open Gym (Girls) 09/08/14 –

06/26/15 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

M.S. Gym W.N.Y. Recreation Dept. Nicole DeFino Adult Volleyball League 09/08/14 –

06/26/15 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM

P.S. 2 Gym W.N.Y.P.D. (PBA Local 361) P.O. Villegas #183 Volleyball 09/08/14 –

06/26/14 Monday & Wednesday 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

P.S. 3 Gym W.N.Y.P.D. (PBA Local 361) P.O. Villegas #183 Basketball 09/08/14 –

06/26/14 Tuesday & Thursday 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

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

W.N.Y. Recreation Dept. Nicole DeFino Lee Adventure Club 1 06/21/14 Van Saun Park, Paramus, NJ TIGS Elsie Diaz Club Members 1 06/26/14* Jackson, NJ


WHEREAS, this Board has determined that the said computer instruction will not interfere with the District’s use of the said computer lab or programs. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, this Board shall permit the Town of West New York Department of Recreation to use one of our computer labs for the sole purpose offering computer instruction to the Town of West New York Recreation Department’s participants during its summer camp program. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall only become effective upon the submission by the Town to the Board of a hold harmless and an indemnification agreement for any damage to the District’s computer server or computers based upon the use of the computers during the summer. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that to protect the district's computers, instructors assigned by the Town of West New York will be subject to the approval of the Superintendent or the Superintendent's designee. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that each Recreation Department participant and instructor is required to execute the District's Acceptable Use for Computers and Social Media Policies. SPECIAL SERVICES 4.1 Transportation and Placements 2013-2014 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 2013-2014 Extended School Year Program as per attached list. Contracts on file in the Office of the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary:

OUT OF DISTRICT LIST

ORIGINAL REVISED

MOVED/ DROPPED

ID School School Hours Tuition

Start Date/ End Date

BOE Approved 1:1 Aide

Level Svcs.

OT/ PT/ EDS Transportation Transportation

007004 Springboard 7:54 -- 2:54 53,820.00 9/9/13 -- 6/30/14 9/18/13 HCT

007006 BCSS-- N. A. Bleshman Reg Day Sch/Paramus 8:30 -- 2:15 HCT

007006 BCSS -- N. A. Bleshman Reg Day 8:30 -- 1:30 HCT

007007 Department of Children and Families Regional School/Secaucus 8:00 -- 3:00 $39,780.40 7/1/13 -- 6/30/14 10/9/13 DCFRS

007008 Home Instruction

007008 Benway 8:50 -- 2:00 $69,484.86 7/8/13 -- 6/24/14 6/27/13

007012 BCSS--N.A. Bleshman Regional Day School -- ESY 8:30 -- 1:30 $4,700.00 7/8/13 -- 7/31/13 6/27/13 HCT

BCSS--Bleshman Regional Day School $67,860.00 9/9/13 -- 6/30/14 9/18/13

007013 A. Harry Moore School 8:00 -- 2:00 $56,067.55 9/5/13 -- 6/18/14 11/13/13 WNY

007013 A. Harry Moore School -- ESY Program 8:05 -- 2:05 $6,157.00 7/8/13 -- 8/2/13 5/29/13 WNY

007015 Washington Ridgewood -- ESY Program 8:30 -- 1:30 $4,300.00 7/8/13 -- 7/31/13 6/27/13 HCT

BCSS -- Washington Middle School name change) $73,080.00 9/9/13 -- 6/30/14 9/18/13

007016 Placed on Home Instruction effect. 6/14/11

007017 NJ Regional Day School Jersey City $52,107.00 9/5/13 -- 6/17/14 1/8/14 $26,229 HCT

007017 NJ Regional Day School Jersey City -- ESY Program $2,332.00 7/1/13/ -- 7/29/13 5/29/13 HCT

007017 Home Instruction effective 1/28/14 2/12/14

007017 BCSS -- Washington New Bridges $73,080.00 4/23/14 -- 6/30/14 5/12/14 HCT

007023 Slocum/Skewes School E.S. 8:15 -- 2:35 HCT

007038 Early Childhood Learning Center 8:45 -- 2:45 WNY



Washington New Bridges $73,080.00 9/9/13 -- 6/30/14 9/18/13

007048 Washington New Bridges -- ESY Program 8:30 -- 1:30 $4,300.00 7/8/13 -- 7/31/13 6/27/13 HCT

Washington New Bridges $73,080.00 9/9/13 -- 6/30/14 9/18/13

007053

Union Street School Hearing Impaired Program (HIP) -- ESY Program 8:30 -- 1:30 $4,300.00 7/8/13 -- 7/31/13 6/27/13 HCT

HIP Union Street $68,400.00 9/9/13 -- 6/30/14 9/18/13

007054 Norman A. Bleshman Regional Day School 8:30 -- 2:15 HCT

Norman A. Bleshman Regional Day School $67,860.00 9/9/13 -- 6/30/14 9/18/13

007057 Chapel Hill Academy $54,180.00 11/25/13 -- 6/20/14 12/11/13

007068 Norman A. Bleshman Regional Day School -- ESY 8:30 -- 1:30 $4,700.00 7/8/13 -- 7/31/13 6/27/13 HCT

Norman A. Bleshman Regional Day School $67,860.00 9/9/13 -- 6/30/14 9/18/13

007069 Felician School For Exceptional Children 8:30 -- 1:30 $50,457.03 7/1/13 -- 6/23/14 7/25/13 WNY

007078


HIP Union Street $68,400.00 9/9/13 -- 6/30/14 9/18/13

007079 Benway School 9:00 -- 2:00 $69,484.86 7/8/13 -- 6/24/14 6/13/13 HCT

007079 Benway School-- Rescinding ESY Program 7/25/13 HCT

007079 Benway School 9:00 -- 2:00 $59,698.26 9/4/13 -- 6/24/14 7/25/13

007079 Terminated due to illness 9/26/13 2/12/14

007090 Bergen Center for Child Development 8:30 -- 2:00 $48,149.92 9/2/13 -- 6/18/14 6/27/13 HCT

007090 Bergen Center for Child Development -- ESY Program 8:00 -- 2:30 $7,936.80 7/1/13 -- 8/13/13 5/29/13 HCT

007090 Rescinding ESY Program -- will not attend 7/25/13

007090 CPC Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. $59,374.80 9/9/13 -- 6/24/14 10/9/13

007101 Lake Drive School $60,500.00 9/4/13 -- 6/20/14 7/25/13 $36,906 $2,550

007101 Lake Drive School 8:30 - 2:30 $6,050.00 7/1/13 -- 7/26/13 6/13/13 $3,691 HCT

007103 St. Joseph's School For The Blind 8:30 -- 3:00 $74,130.00 7/1/13 -- 6/17/14 6/13/13 WNY

007105 Washington Academy 8:20 -- 2:00 $48,047.40 9/9/13 -- 6/25/14 7/25/13 WNY

007115 HIP -- Union Street -- ESY Program 8:30 -- 1:30 $4,300.00 7/8/13 -- 7/31/13 6/27/13 HCT

HIP Union Street $68,400.00 9/9/13 -- 6/30/14 9/18/13

007117 Bergen Center for Child Development 8:30 -- 2:00 $56,086.72 7/1/13 -- 6/18/14 6/27/13 HCT

007120 Concordia Learning Center (St. Joseph's School for the Blind) 8:00 -- 2:45 $74,130.00 7/1/13 -- 6/17/14 6/13/13 WNY

007123 Washington South--Rocco Montesano Campus -- ESY 8:30 -- 1:30 $4,300.00 7/8/13 -- 7/31/13 6/27/13 HCT

BCSS -- Washington Middle School -- name change $73,080.00 9/9/13 -- 6/30/14 9/18/13

007124

Early Childhood (Augmentative Communication Assessment @ PS#4)

007128 NJ Regional Day School Jersey City $52,107.00 9/5/13 -- 6/17/14 1/8/14 WNY

007128 NJ Regional Day School Jersey City -- ESY Program $2,332.00 7/1/13 -- 7/29/13 5/29/13 WNY

007131 Early Childhood Learning Center $51,490.00 7/1/13 -- 6/30/13 12/11/13 WNY

007131 Augmentative Communication Assessment--BCSS

007131 Early Childhood Learning Center 7/1/13 -- 6/30/14 1/8/14 $23,500 007132 The Forum School 9:00 -- 2:30 $46,765.80 9/4/13 -- 6/18/14 6/27/13

007133 Union Street School -- ESY Program 8:30 -- 1:30 $4,300.00 7/8/13 -- 7/31/13 6/27/13 HCT

007133 HIP - Union Street HCT

HIP-Union Street School $68,400.00 9/9/13 -- 6/30/14 9/18/13

007134 YCS--George Washington 8:45 -- 2:15 HCT

007136 Department of Children and Families Regional School/Secaucus 8:00 -- 3:00 $39,780.40 7/1/13 -- 6/30/14 10/9/13


007137 A. Harry Moore School 8:30 -- 2:15 $56,067.55 9/5/13 -- 6/18/14 11/13/13 WNY



007145 PS# 1(Commission for the Blind Services)-Level I

HIP Union Street $68,400.00 9/9/13 -- 6/30/14 9/18/13

007147 Concordia Learning Center @St. Joseph's 8:00 -- 2:45 $74,130.00 7/1/13 -- 6/17/14 6/13/13 WNY

007148 PS#1 (Commission for the Blind Services)-Level IV

007150 Educational Enterprise for Instructing Children 9:00 -- 2:30 $91,896.00 7/1/13 -- 6/27/14 7/25/13 WNY

007151 Augmentative Communication Assessment (BCSS)

007152 Middle School (Commission Blind Services)-Level I 9/1/13 -- 6/30/14 7/25/13 $1,750

007153 BCSS -- Washington South 9:00 -- 2:45 HCT

007153 BCSS -- Washington Elementary (name change) $73,080.00 9/9/13 -- 6/30/14 9/18/13

007153 Moved to Jersey City effect. 12/10/13 1/8/14 M (12/10/13)

007154 East Mountain School $56,734.20 9/13/13 -- 6/30/14 10/9/13

007158 Middle School (Comm. for the Blind Services) Level II

007159 BCSS -- Washington Ridgewood -- ESY Program 8:30 -- 1:30 $4,300.00 7/8/13 -- 7/31/13 6/27/13 HCT

BCSS -- Washington Middle School -- name change $73,080.00 9/9/13 -- 6/30/14 9/18/13

007161 BCSS -- Washington South -- ESY Program 8:30 -- 1:30 $4,300.00 7/8/13 -- 7/31/13 6/27/13 HCT

BCSS -- Washington Elementary (name change) $73,080.00 9/9/13 -- 6/30/14 9/18/13

007162 BCSS -- Brownstone School -- ESY Program 8:30 -- 1:30 $4,300.00 7/8/13 -- 7/31/13 6/27/13 HCT

007162 BCSS -- Brownstone School $54,360.00 9/913 -- 6/30/14 9/18/13

007162 Terminated effect. 5/16/14 6/25/14

007162 Benway School $9,134.16 5/19/14 -- 6/24/14 6/25/14 HCT

007164 1st Cerebral Palsy of New Jersey, Inc. $62,974.80 7/8/13 -- 6/24/14 8/21/13 HCT

007165 N.A. Bleshman Regional Day School 8:30 -- 2:15 HCT

007165 N.A. Bleshman Regional Day School -- ESY Program 8:30 -- 1:30 $4,700.00 7/8/13 -- 7/31/13 6/27/13 HCT

N.A. Bleshman Regional Day School $67,860.00 9/9/13 -- 6/30/14 9/18/13

007166 Chapel Hill Academy 8:00 -- 2:30 $63,210.00 7/1/13 -- 6/20/14 6/27/13 WNY

007168 PS# 4 (Commission for the Blind Services) Level I 9/1/13 -- 6/30/14 7/25/13 $1,750


007170 New Hope Foundation $11,700.00 5/28/13 --11/28/13 6/27/13 HCT

007172 Bonnie Brae Residential Facility $62,100.00 9/5/13 -- 6/26/14 12/11/13

007172 Terminated effective 1/31/14 4/9/14

007172 Boundbrook $31,456.80 2/3/14 -- 6/30/14 4/9/14

007173 BCSS -- HIP Union Street -- ESY Program 8:30 -- 1:30 $4,300.00 7/8/13 -- 7/31/13 6/27/13 HCT

BCSS -- HIP Union Street $56,520.00 9/9/13 -- 6/30/14 9/18/13


BCSS -- HIP Union Street $68,400.00 9/9/13 -- 6/30/14 9/18/13

007176 Washington Academy WNY

007176 Changed Placement effective 7/1/13 7/25/13

Brownstone School $54,360.00 9/9/13 -- 6/30/14 9/18/13

007177 Washington South -- ESY Program 8:30 -- 1:30 $4,300.00 7/8/13 -- 7/31/13 6/27/13 HCT


007178 Assistive Technology Assessment -- PS#5

007180 North Hudson Academy $47,654.25 7/1/13 -- 6/20/14 7/25/13 HCT


007183 BCSS -- Washinton South -- ESY Program 8:30 -- 1:30 $4,300.00 7/8/13 -- 7/31/13 6/27/13 HCT

BCSS -- Washington Elementary (name change) $73,080.00 9/913 -- 6/30/14 9/18/13



BCSS -- Brownstone School $54,360.00 9/9/13 -- 6/30/14 9/18/13

007185 BCSS -- Washington South @ Emerson -- ESY 8/30 -- 1:30 $4,300.00 7/8/13 -- 7/31/13 6/27/13 HCT

007185 BCSS -- Washington Emerson $73,080.00 9/9/13 -- 6/30/14 9/18/13

007185 BCSS -- Washington Emerson 6/25/14 M (6/13/14)


BCSS -- Washington Emerson $73,080.00 9/9/13 -- 6/30/14 9/18/13


007188 Shaler Academy $59,342.00 7/1/13 -- 6/24/14 8/21/13 HCT

007188 7/1/13 -- 6/24/14 11/13/13 $26,000

007189 Chancellor Academy 8:00 -- 2:00 $56,340.00 9/3/13 -- 6/13/14 7/25/13 HCT

007189 Rescinding -- Was placed in a residential home 9/18/13

007189 Garfield Park Academy 8:00 -- 2:30 $51,400.00 9/24/13 -- 6/30/14 11/13/13




007195 BCSS -- Washington South -- ESY Program 8:30 -- 1;30 $4,300.00 7/8/13 -- 7/31/13 6/27/13 HCT

007195 Rescinding -- Not attending ESY Program 7/25/13


007196 BCSS -- Washington South-- ESY Program 8:30 -- 1:30 $4,300/00 7/8/13 -- 7/31/13 6/27/13 HCT



BCSS -- Washington Elementary (name change) $56,520.00 9/913 -- 6/30/14 9/18/13

007203 BCSS -- Venture Program -- ESY Program 8:30 -- 1:30 $13,500.00 7/1/13 -- 8/16/13 6/27/13 HCT

BCSS -- Venture Program $80,500.00 9/9/13 -- 6/30/14 9/18/13

Augmentative Communication Assessment-- PS# 3

Augmentative Communication Ass. Rescinding

Augmentative Communication Training




007205 BCSS -- Washington Elementary (name change) $73,080.00 9/9/13 -- 6/30/14 9/18/13



007207 Chancellor Academy 8:00 -- 2:00 $62,600.00 7/1/13 -- 6/13/14 5/29/13 HCT


BCSS -- Brownstone School $54,360.00 9/9/13 -- 6/30/14 9/18/13

007209 Cornerstone DaySchool $74,360.00 7/1/13 -- 6/30/14 6/13/13 HCT






007219 YCS -- Fort Lee $34,512.42 1/31/14 -- 6/30/14 3/12/14

007220 Benway School $57,088.50 9/16/13 -- 6/24/14 11/13/13

007221 Washington Academy 8:20 -- 2:00 $48,047.40 9/20/13 -- 6/25/14 11/13/13

007222 BCSS -- HIP Union Street $68,400.00 9/25/13 -- 6/30/14 11/13/13

007223 Washington Academy 8:20 -- 2:00 $48,047.40 9/17/13 -- 6/25/14 11/13/13

007225 The High Point School $53,733.52 12/2/13 -- 6/25/14 12/11/13


007226 Lakeview School $52,651.25 12/2/13 -- 6/19/14 12/11/13

007227 BCSS -- Washington Elementary School $56,520.00 12/11/13 -- 6/30/14 1/8/14 HCT

007228 BCSS -- Brownstone School $54,360.00 12/12/13 -- 6/30/14 1/8/14 HCT

007229 BCSS -- Washington Elementary School $73,080.00 12/3/13 -- 6/30/14 1/8/14 HCT

007230 Lakeview School $52,651.25 12/2/13 -- 6/19/14 1/8/14 HCT

007231 Washington Academy $48,047.40 1/7/14 -- 6/25/14 2/12/14 WNY

007232 Washington Elementary School $73,080.00 12/3/13 -- 6/30/14 2/1214 HCT

007233 Chapel Hill Academy $54,180.00 1/13/14 -- 6/20/14 2/12/14 WNY


007235 North Hudson Academy $27,561.87 2/25/14 -- 6/25/14 3/12/14 HCT


007237 Chancellor Academy $20,345.00 3/11/14 -- 6/13/14 4/9/14 HCT


007239 Washington Elementary School $56,520.00 3/11/14 -- 6/30/14 4/9/14 HCT

007240 BCSS -- Washington New Bridges $73,080.00 4/2/2014 -- 6/30/14 5/12/14 HCT


007242 Washington Elementary School $56,520.00 3/31/14 -- 6/30/14 5/12/14 HCT

007243 Chancellor Academy $12,833.00 4/22/14 -- 6/13/14 5/12/14 WNY


007245 BCSS -- Brownstone School $54,360.00 5/15/14 -- 6/30/14 6/3/14 HCT

007246 YCS -- Fort Lee Educational Center $10,857.84 5/14/14 -- 6/24/14 6/3/14 HCT


$5,650,610.10

$66,826 $3,500 $52,000

TRANSPORTATION

WNY = West New York transporting Out of District Students

HCST = Hudson County Transport transporting Out of District Students

DCFRS = Division of Children and Families Regional School is responsible for transporting our students

Addition of student

Addition/Deletion/Change of Transportation

Change of Placement

Rescinding

Terminated from Placement

Discharged from Residential

Moved

Returned to District

Student aged out

Graduated


BOE Resolutions 6/25/14

4.2 Transportation and Placements 2014-2015 SY RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education approves the following Special Education out of district placements and transportation for the 2014-2015 as per attached list. Contracts on file in the Office of the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary:

OUT OF DISTRICT LIST

ORIGINAL REVISED

MOVED/ DROPPED

ID School School Hours Tuition

Start Date/ End Date

BOE Approved 1:1 Aide

Level Svcs

OT/ PT/ EDS Transportation Transportation

007004 Springboard 7:54 -- 2:54 HCT

007006 BCSS-- N. A. Bleshman Reg Day Sch/Paramus 8:30 -- 2:15 HCT

007006 BCSS -- N. A. Bleshman Reg Day 8:30 -- 1:30 HCT

007007 Department of Children and Families Regional School/Secaucus 8:00 -- 3:00 DCFRS

007008 Home Instruction

007008 Benway 8:50 -- 2:00

007012 BCSS--N.A. Bleshman Regional Day School -- ESY 8:30 -- 1:30 $4,700.00 7/1/14 -- 7/25/14 6/3/14 HCT

BCSS--Bleshman Regional Day School

007013 A. Harry Moore School 8:00 -- 2:00 WNY


007015 BCSS -- Washington Middle School -- ESY Program 8:30 -- 1:30 $4,300.00 7/1/14 -- 7/25/14 6/3/14 HCT

BCSS -- Washington Middle School ( name change)

007016 Placed on Home Instruction effect. 6/14/11

007017 NJ Regional Day School Jersey City HCT

007017 NJ Regional Day School Jersey City -- ESY Program HCT

007017 Home Instruction effective 1/28/14

007017 BCSS -- Washington New Bridges HCT

007023 Slocum/Skewes School E.S. 8:15 -- 2:35 HCT

007038 Early Childhood Learning Center 8:45 -- 2:45 WNY


Washington New Bridges

007048 Washington New Bridges -- ESY Program 8:30 -- 1:30 $4,300.00 7/1/14 -- 7/25/14 6/3/14 HCT

Washington New Bridges

007053


HIP Union Street

007054 Norman A. Bleshman Regional Day School 8:30 -- 2:15 HCT

Norman A. Bleshman Regional Day School

007057 Chapel Hill Academy

007068 Norman A. Bleshman Regional Day School -- ESY 8:30 -- 1:30 $4,700.00 7/1/14 -- 7/25/14 6/3/14 HCT

Norman A. Bleshman Regional Day School

007069 Felician School For Exceptional Children 8:30 -- 1:30 WNY

007078 Union Street School Hearing Impaired Program (HIP) HCT


HIP Union Street

007079 Benway School 9:00 -- 2:00 HCT

007079 Benway School-- Rescinding ESY Program HCT

007079 Benway School 9:00 -- 2:00

007079 Terminated due to illness 9/26/13

007090 Bergen Center for Child Development 8:30 -- 2:00 HCT

007090 Bergen Center for Child Development -- ESY Program 8:00 -- 2:30 HCT

007090 Rescinding ESY Program -- will not attend

007090 CPC Behavioral Healthcare, Inc.

007101 Lake Drive School

007101 Lake Drive School 8:30 - 2:30 HCT

007103 St. Joseph's School For The Blind 8:30 -- 3:00 $75,600.00 7/1/14 -- 6/18/15 6/25/14 WNY



HIP Union Street

007117 Bergen Center for Child Development 8:30 -- 2:00 HCT

007120 Concordia Learning Center (St. Joseph's School for the Blind) 8:00 -- 2:45 $75,600.00 7/1/14 -- 6/18/15 6/25/14 WNY

007123 BCSS -- Washington Middle School -- ESY 8:30 -- 1:30 $4,300.00 7/1/14 -- 7/25/14 6/3/14 HCT

BCSS -- Washington Middle School -- name change

007124

Early Childhood (Augmentative Communication Assessment @ PS#4)

007128 NJ Regional Day School Jersey City $2,343,00 7/1/14 -- 7/29/14 6/25/14 WNY

007128 NJ Regional Day School Jersey City -- ESY Program WNY

007131 Early Childhood Learning Center WNY

007131 Augmentative Communication Assessment--BCSS

007131 Early Childhood Learning Center 007132 The Forum School 9:00 -- 2:30

007133 HIP - Union Street HCT

HIP-Union Street School

007134 YCS--George Washington 8:45 -- 2:15 HCT

007136 Department of Children and Families Regional School/Secaucus 8:00 -- 3:00

007137 A. Harry Moore School 8:30 -- 2:15 WNY

007137 A. Harry Moore School -- ESY Program 8:05 -- 2:05 WNY

007142 HIP -- Union Street -- ESY Program 8:30 -- 1:30 HCT

007145 PS# 1(Commission for the Blind Services)-Level I

HIP Union Street

007147 Concordia Learning Center @St. Joseph's 8:00 -- 2:45 $75,600.00 7/1/14 -- 6/18/15 6/25/14 WNY

007148 PS#1 (Commission for the Blind Services)-Level IV

007150 Educational Enterprise for Instructing Children 9:00 -- 2:30 WNY

007151 Augmentative Communication Assessment (BCSS)

007152 Middle School (Commission Blind Services)-Level I

007153 BCSS -- Washington South 9:00 -- 2:45 HCT

007153 BCSS -- Washington Elementary (name change)

007153 Moved to Jersey City effect. 12/10/13 M (12/10/13)

007154 East Mountain School $66,605.70 7/1/14 -- 6/30/15 6/25/14

007158 Middle School (Comm. for the Blind Services) Level II

007159 BCSS -- Washington Middle School -- ESY Program 8:30 -- 1:30 $4,300.00 7/1/14 -- 7/25/14 6/3/14 HCT


BCSS -- Washington Middle School -- name change

007161 BCSS -- Washington Elementary 8:30 -- 1:30 HCT

007162 Benway School

007164 1st Cerebral Palsy of New Jersey, Inc. HCT

007165 N.A. Bleshman Regional Day School 8:30 -- 2:15 HCT

007165 N.A. Bleshman Regional Day School -- ESY Program 8:30 -- 1:30 $4,700.00 7/1/14 -- 7/25/14 6/3/14 HCT

N.A. Bleshman Regional Day School


007168 PS# 4 (Commission for the Blind Services) Level I

007170 New Hope Foundation HCT

007172 Bonnie Brae Residential Facility

007172 Terminated effective 1/31/14

007172 Boundbrook


BCSS -- HIP Union Street

007174 BCSS -- HIP Union Street -- ESY Program 8:30 -- 1:30 HCT

BCSS -- HIP Union Street


007176 Changed Placement effective 7/1/13

Brownstone School

007177 Washington Elementary -- ESY Program 8:30 -- 1:30 $4,300.00 7/1/14 -- 7/25/14 6/3/14 HCT

BCSS -- Washington Elementary (name change)

007178 Assistive Technology Assessment -- PS#5

007180 North Hudson Academy HCT


007183 BCSS -- Washinton Elementary -- ESY Program 8:30 -- 1:30 $4,300.00 7/1/14 -- 7/25/14 6/3/14 HCT



BCSS -- Brownstone School

007186 BCSS -- Washington Elementary -- ESY Program 8:30 -- 1:30 $4,300.00 7/1/14 -- 7/25/14 6/3/14 HCT

BCSS -- Washington Elementary


007188 Shaler Academy HCT

007188

007189 Chancellor Academy 8:00 -- 2:00 HCT

007189 Rescinding -- Was placed in a residential home

007189 Garfield Park Academy 8:00 -- 2:30

007190 Benway School HCT

007192 Chapel Hill Academy 8:00 -- 2:30 WNY


007195 BCSS -- Washington South -- ESY Program 8:30 -- 1;30 HCT

007195 BCSS -- Washington Elementary -- ESY Program $4,300.00 7/1/14 -- 7/25/14 6/3/14 HCT


007196 BCSS -- Washington Elementary-- ESY Program 8:30 -- 1:30 $4,300.00 7/1/14 -- 7/25/14 6/3/14 HCT




007203 BCSS -- Venture Program -- ESY Program 8:30 -- 1:30 $13,500.00 7/1/14 -- 8/12/14 6/3/14 HCT

BCSS -- Venture Program



Augmentative Communication Ass. Rescinding

Augmentative Communication Training




007205 BCSS -- Washington Elementary (name change)



007207 Chancellor Academy 8:00 -- 2:00 HCT


BCSS -- Brownstone School

007209 Cornerstone DaySchool $76,560.00 7/1/14 -- 6/30/15 6/3/14 HCT






007219 YCS -- Fort Lee

007220 Benway School


007222 BCSS -- HIP Union Street


007225 The High Point School

007226 Lakeview School

007227 BCSS -- Washington Elementary School HCT

007227 BCSS -- Washington Elementary School -- ESY $4,300.00 7/1/14 -- 7/25/14 6/3/14

007228 BCSS -- Brownstone School HCT

007229 BCSS -- Washington Elementary School HCT

007230 Lakeview School HCT


007232 Washington Elementary School HCT

007232 Washington Elementary School -- ESY Program $4,300.00 7/1/14 -- 7/25/14 6/3/14 HCT



007235 North Hudson Academy HCT

007236 Benway School HCT

007237 Chancellor Academy HCT



007240 BCSS -- Washington New Bridges HCT



007242 Washington Elementary School -- ESY Program $4,300.00 7/1/14 -- 7/25/14 6/3/14 HCT

007243 Chancellor Academy WNY


007245 BCSS -- Brownstone School HCT

007246 YCS -- Fort Lee Educational Center HCT


007247 Chapel Hill Academy WNY

007248 Cornerstone Day School $76,560.00 7/1/14 -- 6/30/15 6/25/14 HCT

$1,494,919.70

TRANSPORTATION

WNY = West New York transporting Out of District Students

HCST = Hudson County Transport transporting Out of District Students

DCFRS = Division of Children and Families Regional School is responsible for transporting our students

Addition of student

Addition/Deletion/Change of Transportation

Change of Placement

Rescinding

Terminated from Placement

Discharged from Residential

Moved

Returned to District

Student aged out

Graduated

BOE Resolutions 6/25/14

4.3 The Data Group July Crisis Training BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board of Education ratifies the action of the Superintendent of Schools to have The Data Group, located at 28 Hillside Drive, Gillette, New Jersey, provide specific Crisis Training in July for $920.00 charged to IDEA 2015 P.D. 4.4 The Data Group BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board ratifies the action of the Superintendent of Schools by entering into a contract with The Data Group, located at 28 Hillside Drive, Gillette, New Jersey, to provide consultation to School Based ABA Programs at a rate of $115.00 per hour for a total of 255 hours not to exceed $29,325.00 commencing on July 1, 2014 through June 25, 2015 and hereby incorporated by reference. 4.5 Bayada Nursing Services RESOLVED, this Board of Education hereby authorize a contract for a 1-1 Nurse for student A.G. ID# 31468 going to Bayada Nursing Services with offices located at 90 Main Street, Suite 202, Hackensack, NJ 07601, for the period July 1, 2014 - August 31, 2014 as per contract attached and hereby incorporated by reference.


LEGAL 5.1 July Board Meeting RESOLVED, that this Board will hold Work-Sessions on Wednesday, July 30, 2014 at 5:30 p.m. in the West New York Middle School Auditorium, Main Floor, 201 - 57th Street, West New York, New Jersey, and RESOLVED, this Board will go into a closed session (West New York Middle School Music Room) at each meeting immediately following the Public Work-Session to discuss matters of personnel, matters of litigation and matters contained within the exceptions of the N.J. Open Public Meeting Act as stipulated under N.J.S.A 10:4; and RESOLVED, that the Regular Public Meeting of the West New York Board of Education will convene at each meeting immediately following the closed session and will be held in the West New York Middle School Auditorium, Main Floor, 201 - 57th Street, West New York, New Jersey, and BE IT RESOLVED, the matters as discussed in said closed sessions will be disclosed to the public, as soon as possible, without prejudicing the rights of privacy of individuals in the best interests of the West New York Board of Education. 5.2 Workers' Compensation Settlement (M. B.) WHEREAS, there are pending in the Division Workers’ Compensation matters entitled Mary Baczyk v. West New York Board of Education, Claim Petition No. 2012-18278 with a date of loss being May 18, 2011; WHEREAS, counsel has presented a proposed settlement in these matters to be settled by an Order Approving Settlement; WHEREAS, there is a proposal to settle Claim Petition No. 2011-18278 for an award of 25% partial total of $36,144; and WHEREAS, petitioner has agreed to accept the aforementioned settlements of her Workers’ Compensation claims; WHEREAS, the Court will deduct attorney fees, medical fees and/or other expenses from this award, which the West New York Board of Education will pay on behalf of the petitioner; WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education will or may be responsible for a portion of petitioner’s attorney fees, a portion of petitioner’s expert fees, stenographic fees and/or other fees relating to this matter, in amounts to be determined by the Court; WHEREAS, payment by the West New York Board of Education is subject to a Certification from the Chief Financial Officer of the availability of funds; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education agrees to settle these matters as described above; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education authorizes Qual-Lynx within the time period prescribed by law, to make the payments as described above, which sums will be so ordered by the Judge of the Division of Workers Compensation. 5.3 Professional Services - Contract Renewal (Architect of Record) WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education is in need of architectural services; and WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education did not publicly solicit Requests for Qualifications for Architect of Record pursuant to NJSA 19:44A-20.5 and the closed and fair process; and WHEREAS, professional services such as above are exempt from the Public Bidding statutes NJSA 18A:18-5 et seq.; and


WHEREAS, this Board of Education has received a written proposal from the firm of RSC Architects, 3 University Plaza Drive Suite 600, Hackensack, NJ indicating the desire to provide Professional Services for the period of July 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014, as per the terms and conditions of the proposal incorporated herein by reference; and WHEREAS, this Board has deemed to qualify the above professional based upon their expertise in their field. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board authorize the award of a Professional Service Contract to the firm of RSC Architects to provide Architect of Record Services, for the period of July 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014 in an amount not to exceed $37,500.00. 5.4 Professional Services - Contract Renewal (Construction Engineering) WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education is in need of construction engineering services; and WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education did not publicly solicit Requests for Qualifications for Construction Engineering Services pursuant to NJSA 19:44A-20.5 and the closed and fair process; and WHEREAS, professional services such as above are exempt from the Public Bidding statutes NJSA 18A:18-5 et seq.; and WHEREAS, this Board of Education has received a written proposal from the firm of Maser Consulting P.A., 200 Valley Road Suite 400, Mt. Arlington, NJ, indicating the desire to provide Construction Engineering Professional Services for the period July 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014, as per the terms and conditions of the proposal incorporated herein by reference; and WHEREAS, this Board has deemed to qualify the above professional based upon their expertise to their field. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board authorizes the award of a Professional Service Contract to Maser Consulting P.A. of Mt. Arlington, NJ, to provide Construction Engineering Consultant Services, for the period of July 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014 in an amount not to exceed $27.500. 5.5 Professional Services - Contract Renewal (Construction Mgmt) WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education is in need of construction management services; and WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education did not publicly solicit Requests for Qualifications for Construction Management Services pursuant to NJSA 19:44A-20.5 and the closed and fair process; and WHEREAS, professional services such as above are exempt from the Public Bidding statutes NJSA 18A:18-5 et seq.; and WHEREAS, this Board of Education has received a written proposal from the firm of Mast Construction Services, Inc., of 96 East Main Street, Little Falls, NJ., indicating the desire to provide Professional Services for the period July 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014, as per the terms and conditions of the proposal incorporated herein by reference; and WHEREAS, this Board has deemed to qualify the above professional based upon their expertise in their field. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board authorizes the award of a Professional Service Contract to Mast Construction Services, Inc. of Little Falls, NJ, to provide Construction Management Consultant Services, for the period July 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014 in an amount not to exceed $37,500. 5.6 Professional Services - Contract Renewal (Environmental Engineering Srvcs)


WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education is in need of construction management services; and WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education did not publicly solicit Requests for Qualifications for Construction Management Services pursuant to NJSA 19:44A-20.5 and the closed and fair process; and WHEREAS, professional services such as above are exempt from the Public Bidding statutes NJSA 18A:18-5 et seq.; and WHEREAS, this Board of Education has received a written proposal from the firm of Mast Construction Services, Inc., of 96 East Main Street, Little Falls, NJ., indicating the desire to provide Professional Services for the period July 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014, as per the terms and conditions of the proposal incorporated herein by reference; and WHEREAS, this Board has deemed to qualify the above professional based upon their expertise in their field. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board authorizes the award of a Professional Service Contract to Mast Construction Services, Inc. of Little Falls, NJ, to provide Construction Management Consultant Services, for the period July 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014 in an amount not to exceed $37,500. 5.7 Professional Services - Contract Renewal (Grant Writer) WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education is in need of grant writing services; and WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education did not publicly solicit Requests for Qualifications for Grant Writer Services pursuant to NJSA 19:44A-20.5 and the closed and fair process; and WHEREAS, professional services such as above are exempt from the Public Bidding statutes NJSA 18A:18-5 et seq.; and WHEREAS, this Board of Education has received a written proposal from the firm of Bruno Associates Inc. of 1373 Broad Street, Clifton, NJ, indicating the desire to provide Professional Services for the period of July 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014; and WHEREAS, this Board has deemed to qualify the above professional based upon their expertise in their field. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board authorizes the award of a Professional Service Contract to provide Grant Writer Services to Bruno Associates, Inc. of Clifton, NJ, for the period of July 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014 in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00. 5.8 Professional Services - Contract Renewal (OT-PT-Speech Srvcs) WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education is in need of Occupational/Speech/Physical Therapy Services; and WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education did not publicly solicit Requests for Proposal for Occupational/Speech/Physical Therapy Services pursuant to NJSA 19:44A-20.5 and the closed and fair process; and WHEREAS, the professional services such as above are exempt from the Public Bidding statute NJSA 18A:18-5 et seq.; and WHEREAS, the providers will provide appropriate therapies and conduct progress examinations of students, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board hereby appoints the following Occupational/Speech/Physical Therapy providers, for the period of July 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014.

NAME DUTIES FEE Good Talking People Teaneck, New Jersey

Speech Therapy Onsite Speech/Language

$800.00 SL evaluation $100-$125 per hour


Not to Exceed: $75,000.00

Occupational Therapy Consultants, Inc.

In District OT/PT Services: Occupational Therapy Assistant Occupational Therapy Physical Therapy Out of District OT/PT Services: per session for no less than 30 minutes and up to 45 minutes Home Based OT/PT Services: per visit of no less than 30 minutes and up to one hour

$78 per hour $90 per hour $89 per hour $85.50 $101.00 Not to exceed: $225,000.00

5.9 Professional Services - Contract Renewal (Psychiatrist) WHEREAS, this Board of Education is in need of the services of a licensed psychiatrist to provide services and evaluations to the District’s student population; and WHEREAS, professional services such as above are exempt from the Public Bidding statutes NJSA 18A:18-5 et seq.; and WHEREAS, this Board did not publicly solicit Requests for Qualifications for Psychiatrist pursuant to NJSA 19:44A-20.5 and the closed and fair process; and WHEREAS, Dr. Vincent Ruiz, MD, is a licensed psychiatrist and is qualified for the position of school psychiatrist. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board qualifies Dr. Vincent Ruiz, MD, as psychiatrist for the District and appoints Dr. Ruiz for the term July 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014, not to exceed $50,000.00 at the following rates: $325.00 per initial evaluation $175.00 per follow-up session $175.00 per missed appointment without prior cancellation 5.10 2014-2015 Employment Contract (C. Brito Herrera) (Removed from Consent) BE IT RESOLVED, this Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, re-affirms the employment of Clara Brito Herrera, as Assistant Superintendent for Educational and Personnel Services for the period July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015, and re-affirms the submission of Ms. Herrera’s Employment Contract in a form acceptable by the Executive County Superintendent in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-3.1. 5.11 2014-2015 Employment Contract (A. Olivero) (Removed from Consent) BE IT RESOLVED, this Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, re-affirms the employment of Anastasia Olivero, as Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction for the period July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015, and re-affirms the submission of Ms. Olivero’s Employment Contract in a form acceptable by the Executive County Superintendent in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-3.1. 5.12 2014-2015 Employment Contract (R. Sanchez) BE IT RESOLVED, this Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, re-affirms the employment of Roberto Sanchez, as Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Services for the period July 1, 2014


through June 30, 2015, and re-affirms the submission of Mr. Sanchez’s Employment Contract in a form acceptable by the Executive County Superintendent in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-3.1. 5.13 2014-2015 Employment Contract (K. J. Franchetta) BE IT RESOLVED, this Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, re-affirms the employment of Kevin J. Franchetta, as School Business Administrator/Board Secretary for the period July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015, and re-affirms the submission of Mr. Franchetta’s Employment Contract in a form acceptable by the Executive County Superintendent in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-3.1. 5.14 WNYEA Sidebar Agreement - Bus Attendants & LPN WHEREAS, the West New York Education Association and the West New York Board of Education are in agreement to amended the current contract language, and WHEREAS, the parties have mutually agreed to the following:

Article 1: RECOGNITION ADD: Bus Attendants Medical Assistants (LPN) B 1. Unless otherwise indicated, the term … New B 2. Bus Attendants are defined as any individual assigned to duty on a bus transporting students to facilities outside the school district. Medical Assistants will be classified as Aides with medical training. Article 13: WORK YEAR ADD: Custodians/Maintenance/Bus Drivers/Bus Attendants A.1. Bus Drivers/Bus Attendants shall be ten (10) month employees…. C.2. On school holidays, Bus Drivers/Bus Attendants shall follow the school calendar …. Article 14: WORK DAY Aides A.3 add: Any Aide assigned transportation duty on a bus run before and after her/his regularly scheduled work day shall be paid at a rate of $34.00/day round trip. In the event there are not enough Aides volunteering to cover these runs, this work may be assigned to a Bus Attendant. ADD: Custodians/Maintenance/Bus Drivers/Bus Attendants C. Bus Driver/Bus Attendants New C 1. Any Bus Driver hired after ….. New C 2. Bus Attendants shall be six (6) hour employees. Three hours in the a.m. and three hours in the p.m. Bus Attendants shall work five (5) days Monday to Friday. Any time beyond the six hours shall be compensated based upon the hourly rate. Any time after forty hours, shall be paid at the overtime 1 1/2 times rate.


New Q 2. BUS ATTENDANTS

a. Any Bus Attendant required to work the months of July and/or August shall receive their hourly rate for time worked. Such work shall be assigned on a seniority rotating schedule. Article 15: SALARIES Aides G.1 add: e. Medical (LPN) training - $6,000 Bus Attendants Bus Attendants shall be notified of the salary status for the ensuing year no later than May 30. Bus Attendants shall receive their final checks on or before the last day in June. Article 16 LONGEVITY Bus Attendants Longevity benefits shall be set forth in Schedule O Article 21 PROMOTIONS, VACANCIES AND NEW POSITIONS Add: Aides/Secretaries/Custodians/Maintenance/Bus Drivers/Bus Attendants Article 22 EMPLOYEE IMPROVEMENT Add: Aides/Secretaries/Custodians/Maintenance/Bus Drivers/Bus Attendants SCHEDULE O BUS ATTENDANTS 2014-15

Step 1 $12,000 2 12,050 3 12,100 Longevity is cumulative and based upon years of service in the West New York school district. Start of year 15 $400 Start of year 16 $400 Start of year 17 $600

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board approve the above amendment to the Agreement between the West New York Board of Education and the West New York Education Association. 5.15 Authorize Salary Increase Central Office Non Certif Staff BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board approve a salary increase for the employees designed Central Office Board employees who are not represented by a bargaining unit effective July 1, 2014 for the 2014-2015 school year with the list of employees whose name are on file with the Secretary of the Board. PERSONNEL 6.1 Resignation/Retirement Bertha Betancourt


WHEREAS, this Board is in receipt of correspondence from Bertha Betancourt, submitting her resignation/retirement as a Secretary at the PS#1, from the West New York School District, effective July 1, 2014. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board accepts the resignation/retirement of Ms. Betancourt from said position, effective July 1, 2014, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and wishes to extend to Ms. Betancourt all the gratitude for her years of service to the West New York School District and wishes her good luck in her retirement. 6.2 Resignation Sarah Ahmed WHEREAS, this Board has received written notification from Sarah Ahmed, a Paraprofessional at the PS#3, voluntarily tenders her resignation, effective August 1, 2014. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board accepts the resignation of Ms. Ahmed from said position, effective August 1, 2014, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. 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 2014-2015 School Year, subject to criminal history background check, effective as indicated, and subject to sixty (60) day termination notice, and these appointments shall be charged to the appropriate line item account:

Certificated

a. Quasheema Bolds, School Nurse, at an annual salary of $65,563, Step 3, MA+30, effective

September 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015 through Fund 15 6.4 New Hire Non-Certificated WHEREAS, this Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, and approves the appointment of the listed personnel for the 2014-2015 School Year, subject to criminal history background check, effective as indicated, and subject to sixty (60) day termination notice, and these appointments shall be charged to the appropriate line item account:

Non-Certificated

a. Nedi Estella Ciro, one-to-one Medical Paraprofessional (LPN Certified), Out of District, at an annual salary of $34,846, Step 1, $18,746 plus $8,500 + 48 Credits, plus $1,600, Out of District Stipend, plus $6,000 LPN Certified, effective September 1, 2014 through June 30, 2014 through Fund 15

6.5 CBE Students BE IT RESOLVED, this Board does hereby authorize the hiring of the following CBE students for the 2014-2015 School Year, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, at an hourly rate of $8.00, not to exceed 20 hours per week: Effective July 1, 2014 Steven Cedeno, Registration Office Effective September 1, 2014 Sharon Analuisa, Early Childhood School/Hudson Avenue Jennifer Baquedano, Early Childhood PS#4 Annex Victor Mendoza, PS#1 Melanie Aranguez, PS#2 Cynthia Primero, PS#3


Karina Cardenas, PS#4 Irvin Sanchez, PS#5 Bryan Sanchez, PS#6 Mark Valladares, Memorial High School Ashley Rodriguez, Memorial High School Jair Gonzalez, Facilities Department Jesse Cabrera, Special Services Amvets Building Brittany Mazyck, Board Office 6.6 Non-Tenured Renewal BE IT RESOLVED, this Board appoints Sandra Rivas, District Supervisor for the School Year 2014-2015, effective July 1, 2014 ending June 30, 2015, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, at an annual salary commensurate with guide. 6.7 Resignation Extended School Year Program WHEREAS, this Board has received written notification from Grace Patounas tendering her resignation as a Substitute Nurse from the Special Education Extended School Year Program effective May 30, 2014. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board accepts the resignation of Ms. Patounas from said position, effective May 30, 2014, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. 6.8 Special Education Extended School Year Program add-on BE IT RESOLVED, this Board appoints the following personnel to the Special Education Extended School Year Program, on an as needed basis, not to exceed 18 days, 8:30 am – 1:15 pm, Monday – Thursday, July 1, 2014 through July 31, 2014, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools: One to one Paraprofessionals $15 per hour, not to exceed 85.5 hours each Jamile Balbin Ester Colon Maireny Doyle Sergio Londono Mayra Melendez Grethel Pereira Krislyn Stark 1 1:1 Out of District Nurse $35 per hour, not to exceed 100 hours Lilian Altamura School Nurse $35 per hour, not to exceed 85.5 hours Babbet Forgarthy Substitute Teachers $35 each on an as needed basis Kim Carpenter Nancy DeCaro Substitute Nurse $35 each on an as needed basis Kathleen Giacumbo 6.9 Project J.U.M.P. Summer Readiness Program add-on


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 18, 2014 – August 22, 2014 and August 25, 2014 – August 29, 2014; Monday – Friday 8:45 am – 12:15 pm, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, for the 2014-2015 School Year, to be charged to Title I and District (Subject to award of Federal Funding): Physical Education Teacher $35 per hour, not to exceed 35 hours Jenny Perez Substitute Teacher $35 per hour, not to exceed 35 hours On an as needed basis Michael Capozzi 6.10 Beam Summer Program add-on BE IT RESOLVED, this Board appoints the following personnel to the BEAM Summer Program 2014-2015 School Year, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, to be charged to NCLB Title III (Subject to award of Federal Funding): Teacher $35 per hour not to exceed 100 hours Vienna Barquin 6.11 Title II Part A 2013-2014 Carryover Funds BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, authorizes the following 10 month employees to be compensated for performing their regular duties over the summer. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board authorizes that these payments be charged to the Title II Part A 2013-2014 carryover funds. 5 hours x 9 schools x $20 = $900 Kim DeFino 6.12 District Diagnostician BE IT RESOLVED, this Board appoints the following personnel to the following extra compensation – summer hours positions for the 2014-2015 School Year, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools: District Diagnostician $30.00 per hour not to exceed 100 hours Lucille Mattessich 6.13 Preschool Parent Trainers BE IT RESOLVED, this Board appoints the following personnel as Preschool Parent Trainers for the 2014-2015 School Year, at a Salary of $30.00 per hour, not to exceed 100 hours each, on an as needed basis, upon the recommendation of Superintendent of Schools: Fund 20 Rosa Arias


Monica Buitrago Jeannette Coloma Maria Rojas 6.14 MHS Extra Compensation Assignments BE IT RESOLVED, this Board appoints the following personnel to various extra compensation assignments for the 2014-2015 School Year, as per attached, at a salary commensurate with guide, upon the recommendation of Superintendent of Schools: Memorial High School Approved by Principal: Scott Wohlrab 8th Grade Algebra H 160 hrs. x $35 each

1) Mahmoud Hassan 2) Nelson Maldonado Seniors HSPA Prep (Sept) 15 hrs. x $35 each

1) Dorlys Benavente Math 2) Fernando Abascal Math 3) Nelson Maldonado Math 4) Joseph Antal LAL 5) Sarahi Moore LAL 6) Shaina Tsialkis LAL Summer Math Readiness 24 hrs. x $35 each

1) Liz Au 2) Dorlys Benavente 3) Jacilia Otero Summer Math Readiness (Spec. Ed./B/L) 24 hrs. x $35 each 1) Elisa Tejada B/L 2) Katherine Franco S/E Summer Math Readiness (Passes) 24 hrs. x $35 each 1) Esther Del Valle Summer Math Readiness (Alternative) 36 hrs. x $35 each 1) Fernando Abascal Summer Tutoring Program 24 hrs. x $35 each

1) Sarahi Moore (LAL) 2) Michelle Madariaga (LAL) 3) Laura Cirillo (LAL/ S/E) 4) Kerry Jameson (Math) 5) Shanna Del Priore (Math S/E) 6) Sheila Culhane (Science) 6.15 Memorial High School Fall Coaching Positions


BE IT RESOLVED, this Board appoints the following personnel to various Memorial High School Fall Coaching positions for the 2014-2015 School Year, at a salary commensurate with guide, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools: Color Guard Head Coach: Evita Gustheyn-Gomez Assistant Coach: Randi Cabana Girls Cross Country Assistant Coach: Delia Durango Cheerleading Assistant Coach: Lindsay Miksiewicz Girls Soccer Assistant Coach: Noelle Spellmeyer 6.16 Memorial High School Volunteer Coach BE IT RESOLVED, this Board appoints Kelly Wengerter as a Volunteer Volleyball Coach for the 2014-2015 School Year, upon the recommendation of Superintendent of Schools. 6.17 Bus Drivers & Bus Aides Extended School Year BE IT RESOLVED, this Board appoints the following personnel to be hired for July and August 2014, on an as needed basis, not to exceed $170,000, as per contract, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools: Bus Drivers Hermes Altagracia Jaime Cardona Roberto Erario Fannie Felix Junior Fernandez Octavio Fernandez Banessa Flores Jose Flores Luisa Lazo Humberto Lozano Felix Medina Isaias Montoto Orestes Parrado Elvira Rodriguez Humberto Santana Nelson Saravia Jose Valdes Bus Aides Sonia Abraham Quisqueya Altagarcia Christian Capcha Gloria M. Guevara Felix Leyva Gloria Lozano Jeanneth Lucas Ana Madrigal


Laritza Marrero Anairys Milian Yalien Miranda Olga Moraguez Maria Palomo Magaly Perez Maria Rodriquez Chris Romero Norma Solis Mayelin Sosa Mercedes Trespalacios Maria Velasquez Yoandra Vasquez Jeannine Visconti Rosalba Feijoo Rosana Zevallos Yohamny Deschamps Rosa Elena Juarez Silvia Pedre Jessica Sarvia Wendy Acosta 6.18 Administrative Leave BE IT RESOLVED, thay this Board of Education ratifies and does hereby issue an administrative leave with pay to Miguel Borrego, effective May 29, 2014 through June 3, 2014, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. 6.19 FMLA/NJFLA Marina Villalta WHEREAS, this Board has received written notification from Marina Villalta, a Paraprofessional at the Middle School, requesting a leave of absence without pay under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from June 1, 2014 through June 30, 2014. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board grants Ms. Villalta a leave of absence without pay under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from June 1, 2014 through June 30, 2014 upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. 6.20 Transfer BE IT RESOLVED, this Board does hereby approve the following voluntary transfer for the 2014-2015 School Year, effective July 1, 2014, based upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools:

6.21 Transfer BE IT RESOLVED, this Board does hereby approve the following voluntary transfer for the 2014-2015 School Year, effective July 1, 2014, based upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools:

Transferred From Transferred To Madeleine Cudina School Nurse at the Early Childhood School School Nurse at PS#2

Transferred From Transferred To Margaret Gagliano School Nurse at PS#2 School Nurse at Memorial








Transferred From Transferred To Danielle Ercolano Out of District School Nurse School Nurse at PS#4

Transferred From Transferred To

Leila Bethea School Nurse at PS#4 School Nurse at Early Childhood Providers

Transferred From Transferred To Lilian Altamura 1 – 1 Nurse at PS#3 1 – 1 Nurse at the Middle School


Yolanda Fernandez 5th Grade Language Arts Teacher at PS#6 8th Grade Language Arts Teacher at the Middle School


Tania Marrero 8th Grade Language Arts Teacher at the Middle School 5th Grade Language Arts Teacher at PS#6

Transferred From Transferred To Official Minutes June 25, 2014



6.30 Transfer BE IT RESOLVED, this Board does hereby approve the following involuntary transfer for the 2014-2015 School Year, effective July 1, 2014, based upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools:



6.33 Transfer

Cesar Sabino Physical Education Teacher at the Middle School

Physical Education Teacher at PS# 1 & PS #4


Keith Visconti Physical Education Teacher at PS#1 & PS#4 Physical Education Teacher at the Middle School

Transferred From Transferred To Helene Berkowitz Speech & Language Therapist at PS#1 Speech & Language Therapist at PS#3

Transferred From Transferred To Jina Mehta Science Teacher at Memorial Science Teacher at the Middle School

Transferred From Transferred To Franklin Romero Science Teacher at the Middle School Science Teacher at Memorial

Transferred From Transferred To Elizabeth Hernandez Preschool Teacher at PS#2 Preschool Teacher at PS#3


BE IT RESOLVED, this Board does hereby approve the following voluntary transfer for the 2014-2015 School Year, effective July 1, 2014, based upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools:







Regina Kucheruck Preschool Disabled Teacher at PS#2 Preschool Disabled Teacher at Early Childhood School

Transferred From Transferred To Denise Aromando Preschool Teacher at PS#6 Preschool Teacher at PS#2 PS#3

Transferred From Transferred To Clarivel Marte Preschool Teacher at PS#6 Preschool Teacher at PS #4 Annex PS#1

Transferred From Transferred To Jorge Moreno 5th Grade Bilingual at PS#6 5th Grade Bilingual at PS#1

Transferred From Transferred To Patricia Mierzwa 6th Grade Bilingual at PS#6 6th Grade Bilingual at PS#1


Ines Baez Preschool Teacher at the Early Childhood School Preschool Teacher at PS#3








Transferred From Transferred To Carmen Caidedo 1-1 Paraprofessional at PS#1 1-1 Paraprofessional at the Middle School

Transferred From Transferred To Sandra Guerra 1-1 Paraprofessional at PS#1 1-1 Paraprofessional at the Middle School

Transferred From Transferred To Katty Monterrosa 1-1 Paraprofessional at PS#3 1-1 Paraprofessional at the Middle School

Transferred From Transferred To Isabel Behncke Paraprofessional at PS#4 1-1 Paraprofessional Kindergarten Student

Transferred From Transferred To Hector Fuentes 1-1 Paraprofessional at PS#4 1-1 Paraprofessional at PS#2





6.47 Transfer (Removed from Consent) BE IT RESOLVED, this Board does hereby approve the following voluntary transfer for the 2014-2015 School Year, effective July 1, 2014, based upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools:

6.48 Transfer (Removed from Consent) BE IT RESOLVED, this Board does hereby approve the following voluntary transfer for the 2014-2015 School Year, effective July 1, 2014, based upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools:

6.49 Transfer (Removed from Consent) BE IT RESOLVED, this Board does hereby approve the following involuntary transfer for the 2014-2015 School Year, effective July 1, 2014, based upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools:

6.50 Transfer (Removed from Consent)

Sandy Aviles 1-1 Paraprofessional at PS#2 1-1 Paraprofessional at PS#1


Fernando Fuentes Paraprofessional at Memorial 1-1 Paraprofessional Creative Pathway Class at the Middle School


Flor Lopez Paraprofessional at Memorial 1-1 Paraprofessional Creative Pathway Class at the Middle School

Transferred From Transferred To Harold Schroeder Assistant Principal at PS#1 Assistant Principal at PS#4

Transferred From Transferred To Anthony DeMarco Assistant Principal at PS#4 Assistant Principal at PS#2

Transferred From Transferred To Alexander Calderone Assistant Principal at PS#2 Assistant Principal at PS#1


BE IT RESOLVED, this Board does hereby approve the following voluntary transfer for the 2014-2015 School Year, effective July 1, 2014, based upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools:

6.51 Personnel Appointments (Removed from Consent) BE IT RESOLVED, this Board appoints the following Personnel for the School Year 2014-2015, effective July 1, 2014 ending June 30, 2015, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools as per attached. 6.52 Resignation Michael Connelly WHEREAS, this Board has received written notification from Michael Connelly, a Custodian at PS#6, who voluntarily tenders his resignation, effective July 6, 2014. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board accepts the resignation of Mr. Connelly from said position, effective July 6, 2014, and waives the (60) sixty day notice requirement, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. B1. Motion to Rescind Appointment - Insurance Brokerage & Health Insurance Services B2. Motion to issue RFP for Insurance Brokerage & Health Insurance Services –

MOTION DEFEATED B3. Insurance Brokerage & Health Insurance Services WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education is in need of insurance brokerage; and WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education publicly solicited Requests for Qualifications for Insurance Brokerage Services and Health Insurance Services on April 17, 2014 pursuant to NJSA 19:44A-20.5 and the open and fair process; and WHEREAS, professional services such as above are exempt from the Public Bidding statutes NJSA 18A:18-5 et seq.; and WHEREAS, this Board of Education has received a written proposal from the firm of Alamo Insurance Group Inc., of North Bergen, NJ, 07047, indicating the desire to provide Professional Services for the 2014-2015 School Year, as per the terms and conditions of the proposal incorporated herein by reference; and WHEREAS, this Board has deemed to qualify the above professional based upon their expertise in their field. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board hereby appoints the firm of Alamo Insurance Group, Inc. as Broker for all commercial insurance needs and for employee health benefit plans, for the 2014-2015 school year, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that, shall receive commissions and/or risk management consultant fees paid directly by the insurance companies or joint insurance funds at no additional cost to the District. Alamo Insurance Group, Inc. compensation for Property and Casualty lines and Health Insurance Plans for the 2014-2015 term shall be the amount which is based on a percentage of premium and is subject to change if premiums change, at no cost to the Board. XII. PUBLIC COMMENTS

Transferred From Transferred To Gisell Grullon 5th Grade Math Teacher at PS#1 Math Teacher at Middle School


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.

1. Sandra Rivas – Ms. Rivas thanked Board for renewal of her contract for the 2014-2015 school year. She promises that she will continue good work with her department throughout the district. 2. Frank Ferreiro – Mr. Ferriero said that he does not know the details as to the employee transfers. At the last meeting there were teacher, parents, and children who commented on the transfers and this Board promised them the opportunity to speak before those transfers occurred. These people were not afforded the opportunity to speak before the transfers got voted on, as the transfers were important to a lot of these people. He thinks it is wrong to lie to the teachers, parents and children as you took their voice away.

Ms. Duval departed at 10:04 p.m. XIII. BOARD OF EDUCATION STATEMENTS

A. Board Member Comments

1. Dr. Piscitelli – She stated that the transfers will not go unnoticed, as parents from the community came and spoke. She was one of the Board Members who questioned the transfers. She feels that all Assistant Principals don’t need to be moved if one person in not doing the appropriate job, there are other ways to handle it. She is appalled how we will now face the community.

2. Mr. Cheng – He asked if there will be a resolution meeting/agenda setting meeting for the

next Board meeting.

3. Ms. Palermo – Ms. Palermo asked when asked if work session would be eliminated. Mr. Taylor suggested that at next meeting, policy will advance for first reading at which time the Board can discuss proposed policy/bylaw. The Board can then decide if the policy/bylaw will be amended. Mr. Roth explained that at the next board meeting the Board can discuss the proposed policy drafted by Mr. Franchetta and take whatever action it deems appropriate.

B. President’s Statement No statement.

XIV. ADJOURNMENT President: Asks the Board Secretary to request a motion to adjourn: Board Secretary: Motion to Adjourn the Meeting





Meeting adjourned at 10:11 p.m.

Respectfully submitted, Kevin J. Franchetta, CPA School Business Administrator/School Board Secretary


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