Re-organization Agenda - January 5, 2015
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GLEN RIDGE BOARD OF EDUCATION
RE-ORGANIZATION MEETING - JANUARY 5, 2015
CALL TO ORDER - 8:00 pm Glen Ridge High School LGI
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MOMENT OF SILENCE
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
This is the re-organization meeting of the Glen Ridge Board of Education. Adequate notice of this meeting has been provided in that this Board notified the Glen Ridge Paper and the Star Ledger February 12, 2014. Said notice was published in the Star Ledger and the Glen Ridge Paper on February 20, 2014. The date, time, and location of this meeting were also emailed to all recipients of the annual schedule of the Board's meetings.
SWEARING IN OF NEW BOARD MEMBERS
RESULTS OF ANNUAL SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION
BOE Members Total Votes
3 year terms:
Ms. Tracey St. Auburn - 1,330
Ms. Alison Lang - 1,351
Mr. Paul J. Romano - 1,304
ROLL CALL
Mr. Campbell
Mr. de Leeuw
Ms. Ginsburg
Ms. Hilberth
Mr. Keppel
Ms. Lang
Mr. Romano
Ms. St. Auburn
Dr. Yaros-Ramos
John M. Mucciolo, Ph.D., Superintendent
Peter Caprio, Business Administrator/Board Secretary
NOMINATIONS FOR PRESIDENT
ELECTION OF PRESIDENT
ELECTED PRESIDENT ASSUMES THE CHAIR
NOMINATIONS FOR FIRST VICE PRESIDENT
ELECTION OF FIRST VICE PRESIDENT
NOMINATIONS FOR SECOND VICE PRESIDENT
ELECTION OF SECOND VICE PRESIDENT
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
- Honoring Karen Eisen and Joseph Moran
PUBLIC COMMENT (Agenda Items)
ADMINISTRATION
A-1 Open Public Meetings Act and Board of Education Meetings Schedule
Approve the Open Public Meetings Act as follows:
Section 1. Except as provided in Section 7b of the Act, all meetings of the Board shall be open to the public at all times.
Section 2. At every regular public meeting, the public may actively participate during the time or times designated for that purpose in Order of Business and the Board might take formal action.
Section 3. At every meeting, the public may participate or be heard subject to the rules outlined in Bylaw #0167 of the Board. (Exhibit A-1.3)
Section 4. All public meetings, as set forth in the annual meeting schedule attached shall be held in the designated location as indicated. The Board will meet in Executive Session at 7:00 pm immediately following the call to order at each meeting. The public session of the meeting will begin at 8:00 pm. (Exhibit A-1.4)
Section 5. Within 7 days following the adoption of this resolution and any revising or modifying resolution,
a) A copy shall be filed with the Glen Ridge Library,
b) A copy shall be emailed to the Glen Ridge Paper and The Star Ledger,
c) A copy shall be filed with the Borough Clerk of the Borough of Glen Ridge.
Section 6. Upon receipt by the Board of a written request setting forth the name and address of the person making the request, the Board shall send to such person by regular mail or email, a copy of the regular meeting schedule referred to in Section 4, all revisions thereof, and all other advance notices of regular, special, and rescheduled meeting dates.
A-2 Official Newspapers
Approve the designation of the Glen Ridge Paper and The Star Ledger as the official newspapers of the Board of Education.
A-3 NJSBA Delegate and Alternate
BE IT RESOLVED, that be appointed delegate to the New Jersey School Boards Association and Essex County School Boards Association for one year, and that be appointed as alternate to the New Jersey School Boards Association and Essex County School Board Association for one year, beginning immediately.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the policy authorizing the duties of the delegate or the alternate to the New Jersey School Boards Association be approved, as follows:
1. Represent the Board at meetings and conferences of the New Jersey School Boards Association.
2. At the direction of the Board, prepare proposed resolutions for submission to the State School Boards Association.
3. Vote as the representative of the Glen Ridge Board of Education. The policy shall not prohibit or discourage other Board members from active participation in legislative affairs.
(Membership in New Jersey School Boards is required as set forth in 18A:6-45. Appointment of delegate is required as set forth in 18A:6-46.)
A-4 Second Reading and Adoption of New and/or Revised Policies and Regulations
Approve the second reading and adoption of new and/or revised policies and regulations of the Glen Ridge Board of Education as follows: (Exhibit A-4)
Policy #5305 - Health Services Personnel
Policy #5308 - Student Health Records
Policy #5310 - Health Services
Policy #5339 - Screening for Dyslexia
Policy #5530 - Substance Abuse
Policy #5600 - Student Discipline/Code of Conduct
Policy #5756 - Transgender Students
Regulation #R5308 - Student Health Records
Regulation #R5310 - Health Services
Regulation #R5530 - Substance Abuse
Regulation #R5600 - Student Discipline/Code of Conduct
A-5 District Teacher/Staff and School Leadership Evaluation System
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Glen Ridge School District is using the Marzano Model as their evidence-based Teacher/Staff and School Leadership Evaluation System. The iObservation will support this model.
A-6 District and School Grade Report under the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights (ABR)
Approve the state-mandated District and School Grades Report under the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act (ABR) for 2013-2014 school year as presented. (Exhibit A-6).
PERSONNEL
P-1 Appointments
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve the appointment of Catherine Luzzi as a replacement secretary for Student Services on central secretary step 5 ($56,280 pro-rated) effective January 6, 2015 until the return of the permanent staff member.
P-2 Substitutes
a. Approve the addition of Maria C. Barreiros to the substitute list for the 2014-2015 school year.
P-3Leave of Absence
a.Approve a maternity leave of absence to Kelly McFadzean, 3rdgrade teacher at Ridgewood Avenue School, effective on or about May 4, 2015 through the remainder of the school year. Ms. McFadzean will utilize her unused sick days as per the Master Agreement. Her anticipated return is January 4, 2016.
b. Approve a maternity leave of absence to Elizabeth Murach, 3rd grade teacher at Ridgewood Avenue School, effective on or about April 27, 2015 through the remainder of the school year. Ms. McFadzean will utilize her unused sick days as per the Master Agreement. Her anticipated return is November 23, 2015.
c. Approve a maternity leave of absence to Jessica Walsh, music teacher at Ridgewood Avenue School, effective on or about May 11, 2015 through the remainder of the school year. Ms. Walsh will utilize her unused sick days as per the Master Agreement. Her anticipated return is December 14, 2015.
P-4 Volunteer
Approve Robert Rollo as a Volunteer for the boys basketball team for the winter 2014-2015 season.
P-5 Student Worker
Approve Omer Ersen as a student worker in the technology office at a rate of $12.00 per hour for the 2014-2015 school year.
P-6 Resignations
Accept the resignation of Michael Paterno, replacement social studies teacher at Glen Ridge High School, effective January 12, 2015.
BUSINESS
B-1 Approve the following financial reports as recommended by the Finance Committee:
a. Certification of Fund Balance
Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.13(e), we certify that as ofOctober 31, 2014 after review of the Secretary's monthly financial reports and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, to the best of our knowledge no major account or fund has been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.13(b) and that sufficient funds were available to meet the district's financialobligations for the fiscal year.
b. Secretary's report throughOctober 31, 2014as follows:
Beginning Balance / $5,685,869.20Receipts / $2,479,943.93
Disbursements / $2,952,646.11
Cash Balance / $5,213,167.02
c. Bills list through December 31, 2014 in the amount of $2,886,691.58
d. Treasurer of School Monies report forOctober 2014as presented.
e.Approve the budget transfer for the month ofOctober 2014as presented. (Exhibit B-1.e)
B-2 Joint Transportation
Approvejoint transportation services to be provided by the Mercer County Special Services Board of Education for student #15117 for a cost of $4,586.30.
B-3 Workshops/Conferences
Approve attendance at workshops/conferences for the following:
a. Odalie Curtis to attend the “Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Techniques for Everyday Clinical Practice” workshop being held in Parsippany, NJ on March 5, 2015 for a total cost of $148.93 ($89.99 registration plus $58.94 workbooks).
b. Christopher Petouvis to attend the “Designing & Implementing Student Training Plans” workshop being held at The Learning Resource Center North Satellite in Morris Plains, NJ on May 19-21, 2015 for a total registration cost of $300.
c. Cynthia Stinson to attend “Preparing Your Pre-K and Kindergarten Students to Meet the Common Core State Standards in Literacy” workshop to be held in Parsippany, NJ on February 12, 2015 for a total cost of $239.11 ($229.00 registration plus $10.11 travel).
d. Erin Goldstein to attend “Effectively Dealing with Disruptive Students” workshop to be held in Fairfield, NJ on January 20, 2015 for a total registration cost of $229.
B-4 Donations
Accept, with thanks, the following generous donations:
a. Canon EOS 650 35mm Film Camera (valued at $150) and a Pentax PZ-10 35mm Film Camera (valued at $180) from Unique Photo in Fairfield, NJto be used by the photography class at Glen Ridge High School. (Exhibit B-4.a)
b. Cash donation of $3,763.50 from Glen Ridge Music Parents Association(GRMPA) to be used towards a sound system for the band room at Glen Ridge High School. (Exhibit B-4.b)
PUBLIC COMMENT
Executive Session- Room 108
WHEREAS, a matter to be considered by the Board of Education deals with personnel, negotiations and/or possible litigation, and
WHEREAS, public disclosure of this matter may be prejudicial to the public good,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this matter be considered in a meeting closed to the public; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the minutes of this meeting be sealed until the matter is resolved.
Adjourn to closed session
ADJOURNMENT