NORTHERN VALLEY REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
BOARD OF EDUCATION
DEMAREST, NEW JERSEY 07627
REGULAR MEETING: Monday, June 25, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Administration Building/Demarest High School Cafeteria
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MEET IN EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS PERSONNEL, NEGOTIATIONS AND/OR LITIGATIONS.
The meeting is opened by the Board President.
Pledge of Allegiance
ROLL CALL: Mrs. Debra Lent, President
Mr. David Chan, Vice President
Mr. Leonard Albanese
Mrs. Marilyn Coats-Thomas
Mrs. Alice Comer
Mrs. Marie Petikas
Mr. John Schettino
Mr. Ronald Schwartzman
Mr. Raymond Wiss
ALSO PRESENT:
Dr. Christopher Nagy, Superintendent of Schools Raymond Jacobus, Assistant Superintendent for Business /Board Secretary
“THE NEW JERSEY OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS LAW WAS ENACTED TO INSURE THE RIGHT TO THE PUBLIC TO HAVE ADVANCE NOTICE OF AND TO ATTEND THE MEETINGS OF PUBLIC BODIES AT WHICH ANY BUSINESS AFFECTING THEIR INTEREST IS DISCUSSED OR ACTED UPON.”
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THIS MEETING WILL BE TAPE RECORDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH POLICY.
THE BOARD PRESIDENT WILL OPEN THE MEETING FOR PUBLIC COMMENT AT THE REQUEST OF THE BOARD. MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WILL BE ALLOWED FIVE MINUTES TO PRESENT INFORMATION TO THE BOARD.
AGENDA
REGULAR
MONDAY, JUNE 25, 2012
NORTHERN VALLEY REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
DEMAREST HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA – 7:30 P.M.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
S1. Miscellaneous
Dr. Christopher Nagy will report orally at the meeting on various items.
S2. Presentation – June 11, 2012
The SAC’s will present on substance prevention programs.
S3. Update – June 11, 2012
Student Representatives Update to report on matters dealing with Student Council and related activities.
S4. Presentation – June 25, 2012
Updates will be given on Strategic Planning, 1:1 Initiative and student achievement.
S5. Update – June 25, 2012
There will be an update on the District’s QSAC.
FINANCE
F1. District Monthly Reports/Bills
That the Board of Education approves the bills of the Northern Valley Regional High School District for the period of May 1, 2012 to May 31, 2012 for General, Debt Service, Special Revenue, Enterprise Fund and NV Technical Services which had previously been approved by the various committees be approved and payment made through Columbia or Valley National Bank from funds in the appropriate accounts as follows:
Payroll $3,973,968.93
Fund (10, 20, 40, 50, 53, 54, 58) $4,482,653.18
Fund (30) $ 26,635.39 Fund (59) $ 145,647.31
Fund (51) $ 0 Total $8,628,904.81
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That the Board of Education approves the report of the following fund and accounts as of May 31, 2012 be approved and detailed reports are available in the Business Office:
Petty Cash (Demarest) $ 0
Petty Cash (Old Tappan) $ 0
May Student Activity Fund (Demarest) $ 2,107.37
May Student Activity Fund (Old Tappan) $ 15,947.95
Scholarship Fund $ 27,054.70
Note: Student Fund Reports are available in the Business Office.
F2. Investment of Funds/District
That the Board of Education approves in accordance with previously adopted directives and agreements with the below institution, the following investments made by the Secretary during May 2012 be approved:
Beginning Balance Net Changes Current Balance
MBIA $ -0- $ -0- $ -0-
Bank of America $ -0- $ -0- $ -0-
*Valley National Bank .36% and Columbia .25% general checking accounts.
F3. Regional Programs Reports/Bills
That the Board of Education approves the bills of the Regional Programs administered by Northern Valley Regional High School District for the period of May 1, 2012 to May 31, 2012 for General, Debt Service, Special Revenue, and Enterprise Fund which had previously been approved by the various committees be approved and payment made through Colombia Bank from funds in the appropriate accounts as follows:
Payroll $ 865,272.75 Fund (55, 56, 57) $ 429,448.18 Total $1,294,720.93
F4. Investment of Funds/Regional Programs
That the Board of Education approves in accordance with previously adopted directives and agreements with the below institution, the following Regional Programs investments made by the Secretary during April 2012, be approved:
5/31/12 Balance
$0
**Columbia checking interest rate is .25% and Valley National Bank .36%
F5. Transfer of Funds
That the Board of Education approves the Board Secretary be authorized to make transfers in the 2011-2012 Budget of the NVRHSD.
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F6. Secretary/Treasurer Reports
That the Northern Valley Regional High School District Board of Education acknowledges receipt of the Report of the Treasurer and Report of the Secretary for the month ending May 31, 2012; and
Further, that in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(c)4, the Northern Valley Regional High School District Board of Education certifies that no major account or fund has been over-expended and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year; and
Further, that the reports listed be approved.
F7. Capital Reserve
That the Board of Education approves contribution to the Capital Reserve Account as discussed in the budget process as coordinated by the auditor to transfer over 2% to the Capital Reserve Account.
F8. Donation – PIE/Valley
That the Board of Education accepts a donation from the PIE/Valley PTO in the amount of $11,500 to purchase technology equipment.
F9. Donation - Demarest
That the Board of Education accepts a donation of $1,500 from the Norsemen Music Parents to be used for the purchase of Marching Band uniforms.
F10. Donation – Old Tappan
That the Board of Education accepts an anticipated donation of $38,804 from the GKAA which will be used for cardiovascular equipment and carpeting in the NVOT weight room.
CURRICULUM
C1. Report of Classification and Student Assignment
That the Board of Education ratify and approves the May, 2012 Confidential List of Classification of Students and Student Assignments including Satellite and Bergen County Schools as authorized by the Superintendent. The lists will be placed in the Confidential Minutes File.
C2. Fall Athletic Schedule
That the Board of Education approve the Interscholastic Athletic Schedule for the Fall 2012 Season for the Northern Valley Regional High School District.
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C3. Regional Programs
That the Board of Education approves the following Regional Programs for 2012-2013 School Year:
51-991 – LITTLE TOTS $ 212,000
55-220 – REGION III Special Education 201,812
55-403 – Curriculum & Instruction 346,252
55-405 – Psychiatrist 16,400(estimated)
55-407 – CRT 12,800
55-408 – Staff Development 169,082
55-409 – VIA 6,000
56-221 – Special Ed Transportation 2,500,000
56-350 – Public Transportation 115,000
56-504 – Non-Public/Subsidy Transportation 580,000
57-214 – Valley Program 10,610,922
57-217 – * Basic Grant Region III Consortium TBD 280,000(estimated)
57-416 – Occupational Therapist/Physical Therapist 921,746
* Allocations from the State are not yet available for the Basic Grant Figures.
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
B1. Vandalism
That the Board of Education accepts the Report of the Principals on Vandalism for the month of May 2012, and direct same to be filed.
B2. Use of Facilities
That the Board of Education approves the following facility use request and camp for the Northern Valley Regional High School District facilities at Demarest and Old Tappan.
Wladyka Baseball 6/12,13,16,19,23,27,28,30/12 Baseball Games Demarest 5-8 pm weekdays
7/1, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 14/12 10 am-3 pm Sat.
12 pm-5 pm Sun.
Golden Knights Basketball 7/1-13/12 & 7/16-720/12 Basketball Camp Old Tappan 9 am-1 pm
ADMINISTRATION
A1. Fire Drills/Disciplinary Cases
That the Board of Education approves and file in the Minutes and place in the appropriate file, the Principal’s Report on Fire Drills and Discipline for the month of May 2012.
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A2. HIB/Disciplinary Report
That the Board of Education approve and file in the Minutes and place in the appropriate file, the Principal’s Report on HIB/Disciplinary Report for the month of May, 2012.
A3. Travel
WHEREAS, in order to be in compliance with the State of New Jersey’s adoption of P.O. 2007,c.53, An Act Concerning School District Accountability, also known as Assembly Bill 5 (A5), and the NJDOE enactment of N.J.A.C. 6A:23B-1; and
WHEREAS, those on the attached list are attending the administratively approved conferences, conventions, staff training sessions, seminars, or workshops; and
WHEREAS, the total expected cost of such conferences, conventions, staff training sessions, seminars or workshops; and
WHEREAS, the attendance at the stated function was previously approved by the Superintendent of Schools through the appropriate administrator(s) as work related and within the scope of the work responsibilities of the attendee; and
WHEREAS, the attendance at the function(s) was approved as promoting delivery of instruction or furthering efficient operation of the school district, and fiscally prudent; and
WHEREAS, the travel and related expenses particular to attendance at the function(s) may exceed the state travel guidelines established by the Department of Treasury in NJOMB circular letter;
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Northern Valley Regional Board of Education approves attendance at the administratively approved function(s) as necessary, and
LET IT FURTHER RESOLVED that those expenses that appear on the attached form titled “TRAVEL
AND WORK-RELATED EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENTS” for lodging, meals and gratuities are
within the limits of the State travel reimbursement guidelines and are justified and reimbursable upon submission of the required receipts up to the current established limits as specified in the General Services
Administration website, with any additional costs for lodging, meals and gratuities expenses above those
established limits to be personally borne by the attendee(s).
(See attached)
A4. Health Services
That the Board of Education approves the 2012-2013 Agreements between the Northern Valley Regional High School District at Demarest/Old Tappan and the Northern Valley Region III Program use the services of the Bergen County Department of Health Services for Hepatitis B Bloodborne Pathogen Training and Hepatitis B Vaccinations for the 2012-2013 School Year.
A5. 192/193 Service Agreement
That the Board of Education of the Northern Valley Regional High School District approves the contract for services to non-public schools for the 2012-2013 School Year.
(See attached)
A6. Food Service Contract
That the Board of Education approves the contract for food service management with Pomptonian Food Service for the 2012-2013 School Year.
(See attached)
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TRANSPORTATION
T1. Change in Student Assignment/Special Education
That the changes in student assignments for Special Education, Region III Transportation for May, 2012 be approved and placed in the Confidential Minutes file.
PERSONNEL
DISTRICT LOCATION
P1. Reappointment and establishment of Annual Salary Rates for NVEA Non-Certificated Staff – 2012-2013 School Year
That the reappointment of non-certificated staff for the 2012-2013 school year be approved, and annual salary rates established, effective July 1, 2012, in accordance with the 2011-2012* salary schedule of the agreement between the Northern Valley Regional High School District Board of Education (NVRHSDBOE) and the Northern Valley Education Association (NVEA), as outlined in the personnel pattern based on DOE and GAAP codes. *In accordance with the 2011-2012 salary schedule between the Northern Valley Regional High School District Board of Education and the Northern Valley Education Association, until such time as a successor agreement is reached.
P2. Reappointment and establishment of Annual Salary Rates for Non-Bargaining Unit, Non-Certificated Staff – 2012-2013 School Year
That the reappointment non-bargaining unit, non-certificated staff for the 2012-2013 school year be approved, and annual salary rates established, effective July 1, 2012, as outlined in the personnel pattern based on DOE and GAAP codes.
P3. Student Teacher/Practicum Placement Request
That the Board of Education approves the attached Student Teacher/Practicum Placement Request for 2012-2013. (Attachment - Student Teacher/Practicum Placements).
P4. Employee Appointments
That the Board of Education approves the following appointments:
Stacey Horan / ABA Home Instructor / Effective: 06/04/2012Rate: $40.00/hour
Michelle Gerety / ABA Home Instructor / Effective: 06/04/2012
Rate: $40.00/hour
Nora Galligan / 1:1 Health Aide / Effective: 07/01/12-06/30/13
Salary: TA NC $24,978.96
Benefit eligible
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P5. Extended Year Summer Appointments
That the Board of Education approves the following instructor and services in compliance with student’s IEP:
Jennifer Annese / Home Instruction – Orton Gillingham Reading Services / Effective: 07/01/12-08/31/12Rate: $50.00/hour not to exceed $1,000.00
Dr. Carole Fiorile / ABA Home Coordinating Therapist (MC) / Effective: 2012-2013
Rate: $80.00/hour
Elizabeth Seneca Gatanas / ABA Home Coordinating Therapist (JY) / Effective: 2012-2013
Rate: $65.00/hour
Greg Parker / ABA Therapist (MC) / Effective: 2012-2013
Rate: $40.00/hour
Denise Reeves / ABA Therapist (JY) / Effective: 2012-2013
Rate: $40.00/hour
Samantha Praysner / ABA Therapist (JY) / Effective: 2012-2013
Rate: $40.00/hour
Amy Walsh / ABA Therapist (MC) / Effective: 2012-2013
Rate: $40.00/45 min.
Nicole Cowley / ABA Therapist (JW) / Effective: 2012-2013
Rate: $40.00/hour
Joan Stein / ABA Therapist (JW) / Effective: 2012-2013
Rate: $40.00/hour
Kristen Corportato / ABA Therapist (JF) / Effective: 2012-2013
Rate: $40.00/hour
Nicola Schneider / ABA Therapist (JE) / Effective: 2012-2013
Rate: $40.00/hour
Nicola Schneider / ABA Coordinator Therapist (JE) / Effective: 2012-2013
Rate: $65.00/hour
Megan Luterzo / ABA Therapist (JE) / Effective: 2012-2013
Rate: $40.00/hour
Kerry Kennelly Brown / ABA Therapist (JE) / Effective: 2012-2013
Rate: $40.00/hour
Victoria Rauch / Teacher Aide (AG) / Effective: 07/03/12-07/27/12
Rate: $15.58/hour x 4.75 hours/day not to exceed $1,406.00
Serafino DeSalvo / Teacher Aide (NL) / Effective: 07/05/12-07/31/12
Rate: $15.90/hour
Nora Galligan / 1:1 Health Aide (AN) / Effective: 07/01/12-07/31/12
Rate: $17.84/hour
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P6. Independent Consultants
That the Board of Education approves the following appointments in compliance with student’s IEP:
Adam Krass / Assistive Technology Services (NL) / Effective: July 2012 Summer Program – Not to exceed 12 hour = $1,200.00Effective: 2012-2013 School Year – Not to exceed 60 hours = $6,100.00
BCCSS Educational Enterprises / Audiological services (TR) / Effective: 07/01/12-06/30/13
Rate: $185.00/hour not to exceed 5 hours.
P7. Medical Evaluators