REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 19, 2015
NORTHVALE BOARD OF EDUCATION
NORTHVALE, NJ 07647
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on Wednesday, October 19, 2015
I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mr. Joseph McGuire called the meeting to order at 6:30 P.M.
Present: Mrs. Johanna Bargisen
Mr. Robert Bargna (arrived 6:40 pm)
Mrs. Jamie Corday
Mrs. Peg DeGennaro
Mr. Joseph McGuire
Absent: None
Also present: Mr. Michael Pinajian, Superintendent
Mr. Steve Linzenbold, Principal
Ms. Deborah Trainor, Interim Business Administrator Mrs. Maria Yuelys, Rockleigh Board Member
Mrs. Cerbasi, PTO Rep.
Staff members
II. FLAG SALUTE AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mr. Joseph McGuire led all those present in a salute to the flag.
III. PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT BY BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR
Adequate notice of this meeting has been emailed to the municipal clerk and the Rockleigh School Business Administrator, and was also published in The Record on January 8, 2015.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On a motion by Mrs. Bargisen and seconded by Mrs. DeGennaro, the Northvale Board of Education approved the following Northvale Public School District minutes:
Regular meeting September 21, 2015 [click]
Executive Session September 21, 2015 [click]
IN FAVOR: Mrs. Bargisen, Mrs. Corday, Mrs. DeGennaro and Mr. McGuire
OPPOSED: None
V. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC – AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
None
VI. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Presentation by Mrs. Griffin, Mrs. Smith and Mr. Linzenbold – NJASK Science 2015 (Grades 4 & 8)
Thanked Mr. Steve Linzenbold for four years of dedicated service to the Northvale School district and Mr. Linzenbold thanked everyone for support.
Mrs. Bargisen motioned and Mr. Bargna seconded the motion that Resolutions 1 through 14 be accepted as presented.
Mrs. Bargisen: Yes to all
Mr. Bargna: Yes to all
Mrs. Corday: Yes to all
Mrs. DeGennaro: Yes to all
Mr. McGuire: Yes to all
1. To accept, with regret, the resignation of Mr. Steven Linzenbold, Principal, effective November 25, 2015. [click]
2. The NJ Quality Single Accountability Continuum (QSAC) Statement of Assurance for the 2015 – 2016 school year. [click]
3. The Nursing Plan for the 2015-2016 school year. [click]
4. SDL Programs:
a. VIA Convocation at Norwood Public School in October
b. Bergen Brain Busters – 7th & 8th SDL – TBD
c. Invengineering Expo at Norwood Public School – in December
d. Bergen Brain Busters, Final Meet – 7th & 8th SDL TBD
5. Three students to Perform at Borough Hall on November 11 for the Veterans Day Ceremony.
6. The following field trips. [click]
a. Eighth Grade -- Orientation at NVOT
b. First Grade -- World of Wings in Teaneck, NJ
c. First Grade – Bergen Performing Arts, Englewood, NJ
d.
7. The attendance of Debra Cicchetti at CIACC Liaison World of Resource at Eastwick College in Hackensack, NJ. (no cost) [click]
8. The attendance of Khyati Mehra at a Region V, Speech Code and Assessments workshop in Harrington Park, NJ. (no cost) [click]
9. Ashley Bodrato, a Dominican College student, to Student Teach as follows: [click]
a. January 4 – February 12, 2016 with Mrs. Cooper - Kindergarten
b. February 22 – April 1, 2016 with Ms. Trujillo – 1st Grade
c. April 4 – May 11, 2016 with Mrs. Reeves – 4th Grade
10. Adrienne Nolan, a Montclair State University student, for 35 observation hours with Mrs. Elizabeth Santos, beginning on October 23, 2015 through December 11, 2015. [click]
11. Suzey Fermano, a LIU/Post student, for 1 hour observation time with Mrs. Khyati Mehra. [click]
12. Dr. Leslie Nagy and Dr. Charles Wuhl, licensed professional psychiatrists, to conduct evaluations and school clearances for the period of July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. [click]
13. The Northvale Ambulance Corp class to certify all Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers and Coaches in CPR/AED. Class will be given on October 28 in the Media Center from 3:30 pm to 7:30 pm.
14. The following Fire and Security Drills.
a. Security Drill: Non-Fire Evacuation Drill - 9/24/15
b. Fire Drill – 10/13/15
VII BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
Mrs. Bargisen motioned and Mr. Bargna seconded the motion that Resolutions 1 through 12 be accepted as presented.
Mrs. Bargisen: Yes to all
Mr. Bargna: Yes to all
Mrs. Corday: Yes to all
Mrs. DeGennaro: Yes to all
Mr. McGuire: Yes to all
1. General Fund warrants: October Bill List $394,559.43 [click]
October Payroll $482,192.36
October Milk Cream-O-Land $ 747.02
2. Report of the Board Secretary [click] and Report of the Treasurer [click] for the month ending August 31, 2015; and
Further, that in compliance with NJAC 6A: 23-2.11(c) 4, the Northvale 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.
3. Transfer of funds between budgetary line items for August 2015 in compliance with NJ S-1701 Regulations (10% cap).
4. One additional receiving student from Rockleigh – first grade $16,377 (revenue).
5. Tuition payment of $61,397.69 for one additional student attending 2015-2016 Valley Program.
6. PURCHASE OF CD FOR THE CLASS 2024
WHEREAS, the Northvale Parent Teachers Organization (PTO) wishes to open a certificate of deposit in the amount of $1,000.00 for the Class of 2024; and,
WHEREAS, the Northvale Parent Teachers Organization (PTO) requested that the Northvale Board of Education oversee this financial transaction; and,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Northvale Board of Education authorize the school business administrator to open a certificate of deposit at PNC Bank located in Northvale, New Jersey and to act as the designated agent overseeing all transactions for Class of 2024 Certificate of Deposit.
7. SHARED SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH REGION V
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Northvale Board of Education approves the shared services agreement including but not limited to CST evaluation at the rate of $310 per evaluation, hourly student therapies and other student support services at the rate of $67.00 per hour, non public school services and other services as requested to be provided by Region V consultants on as needed basis for the 2015-2016 school year. There is a 7% administrative fee for out of region districts.
8. COMPREHENSIVE MAINTENANCE PLAN/FORM M-1
WHEREAS, the Department of Education requires New Jersey School Districts to submit three-year maintenance plans documenting “required” maintenance activities for each of its public school facilities, and
WHEREAS, the required maintenance activities for the various school facilities of the Northvale Public School District are consistent with the requirements, and
WHEREAS, all past and planned activities are reasonable to keep school facilities open and safe for use or in their original condition and to keep their system warranties valid,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Northvale Public School District hereby authorizes the school business administrator to submit the Comprehensive Maintenance Plan and Form M-1, Annual Maintenance Budget Worksheet per N.J.A.C. 6A: 26A.
9. Approve Mr. Michael Pinajian, Superintendent, to attend NJASB Convention on October 27-29, 2015 in Atlantic City NJ.
Registration $250.00
Hotel $198 for 2 nights
Mileage @ $0.31 per mile plus tolls
State approved meal allowance
10. Approve Ms. Deborah Trainor, Business Administrator, to attend NJASB Convention on October 28, 2015 in Atlantic City NJ.
Registration $250.00
Mileage @ $0.31 per mile plus tolls
State approved meal allowance
11. Application for Use of School Buildings submitted by the following organizations:
- Summer Camp – Northvale Recreation……………6/27/16 – 7/29/16
- Northvale Recreation Indoor Soccer………November 2015 – March 2016 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
- Northvale Recreation Basketball.……….… November 2015 – March 2016 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
12. Post Travel Report submitted pursuant to P.L. 2007, c.53 travel requirements N.J.S.A 18A: 12-33. [click]
VIII NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS
HIB – no investigation
DATE TO REMEMBER
November 16, 2015 – Regular Meeting………………….………………6:30 pm
November 26 & 27 -- Thanksgiving Recess (School Closed)
IX COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
None
X AJOURNMENT
Motioned by Mrs. Bargisen and seconded by Mr. Bargna, the meeting was adjourned to executive session at 7:00 p.m. with all in favor.
Deborah Trainor
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Deborah Trainor
Interim Business Administrator/Board Secretary
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