PRESIDING OFFICER’S MEETING NOTICE · PDF fileDECEMBER 12, 2012 A Regular Public Meeting...

DECEMBER 12, 2012

A Regular Public Meeting of the Board of Education of the Township of Teaneck, County of Bergen, New Jersey, was held in the 3rd Floor Cheryl Miller-Porter Student Center at Teaneck High School, 100 Elizabeth Avenue, Teaneck, New Jersey, on Wednesday, December 12, 2012, at 8:00 p.m. Dr. Ardie D. Walser, President of the Board, presided. PRESIDING OFFICER’S MEETING NOTICE STATEMENT “I hereby call to order the Regular Public Meeting of the Teaneck Board of Education, held on Wednesday, December 12, 2012, in the 3rd Floor Cheryl Miller-Porter Student Center at Teaneck High School, 100 Elizabeth Avenue, Teaneck, New Jersey. Adequate notice of this meeting has been sent to The Record, The Suburbanite, filed with the Municipal Clerk of the Township of Teaneck and posted inside the Teaneck Board of Education, One Merrison Street, on Friday, December 7, 2012.”

ROLL CALL Board Members Present:

Dr. David Diuguid Mrs. Margot Fisher Mrs. Sarah Rappoport Mrs. Gervonn Rice

Mr. Sebastian Rodriguez Dr. Ardie Walser Mrs. Clara Williams

Absent: Mr. Howard Rose

Others Present: Ms. Barbara Pinsak, Superintendent of Schools Mr. Robert Finger, Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Mr. Vincent McHale, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction

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Student Liaison Board of Education Report December 12, 2012 Regular Public Meeting

Ms. Cesca Wolos-Fonteno and Mr. Tinisi Tidoe

Student Board of Education Ambassadors

November 20th *Maya Lawrence Assembly for the Freshman, Peer Leaders and Fencing Team. The Olympian greeted the students while they walked in the school. There was meet and greet with the current fencing team. During the assembly select fencers did a demonstration explained by Pat Lawrence, the fencing coach and Maya Lawrence’s mother. Mr. Sinclair gave Maya Lawrence a plaque after she spoke. There was time for a Q&A. Maya also visited an ESL class that wrote her a letter. They had an opportunity to take pictures with her. November 21st * Welcome Back Alumni-Teaneck High School Alumni were invited to be guest speakers in the Freshman Orientation classes. Topics discussed were keys for success in high school, colleges they are attending and life as a college student *John Jones, Class of 2008, Syracuse University, Engineer student spoke to 12 African American males about the engineering, leadership and life beyond Teaneck High School *Pep Rally November 22nd Homecoming Game *Teaneck High School beat Hackensack 26-20 *November 29th –Parent conferences-over 2,000 individual conferences occurred November 30th Annual HEAL sleepover -40 girls from HEAL spent the night bonding over activities Early Action Acceptance letters are being received by Seniors Dec. 3 College Success Classes visited Rutgers Newark and Kean University Dec. 5th Ramapo Information Session took place at the College and Career Center Dec. 3-Dec. 6 Scheduled guidance meetings with parents and students from 8 am-2 pm. December 5th Teaneck High School hosted the Big North Conference *ushered by National Honor Society Students with official Teaneck Athletic gear *9th grader Ja’Neil Humphrey sang the National Anthem. She also performed at the US Open, 2009 and 2010 December 5th National honor Society picture was taken on the front steps New photos of students Exceptional Students doing Exceptional things were placed on the walls of Teaneck High School December 7th 2nd Annual Junior senior Semi Formal Mr. Damian Betances won the League and County coach of the year

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DECEMBER 12, 2012 PRESENTATION – Report on Student Achievement by Barbara Pinsak and District Administrators. PUBLIC HEARING ON MEETING AENDA The public hearing on matters appearing on this meeting’s business agenda commenced at 10:42 p.m. No one wished to address the Board on any agenda matters and the hearing was then closed. FORMAL BUSINESS AGENDA The Board of Education took the following indicated actions on the business agenda items for this meeting.

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BOARD POLICY DECEMBER 12, 2012 Motion made by Dr. Diuguid seconded by Mr. Rodriguez; 9. the Board approved SECOND READING of the following Board Policies:

2363 – Pupil Use of Privately-Owned Technology (New) SUGGESTED 3282 – Use of Social Networking Sites (New) SUGGESTED 4282 – Use of Social Networking Sites (New) SUGGESTED

Roll call on Board Policy Motion #9; Motion approved 7-0.

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BOARD OPERATIONS DECEMBER 12, 2012 Motion made by Dr. Diuguid seconded by Mr. Rodriguez; 7. the Board approved the following Minutes for the November 14, 2012 Regular Public

Meeting.

8. the Board approved the following resolution:

Amend Federal Budget Control Act of 2011 WHEREAS, a world class public education is essential for the future success of our nation and today’s schoolchildren; and WHEREAS, the Budget Control Act of 2011 includes a provision to impose $1.2 trillion in across-the-board budget cuts in almost all federal programs, including education, that would become effective January 2, 2013; and WHEREAS, these across-the-board budget cuts, also known as “sequestration,” would have a negative impact on education through a reduction in funds of 7.8% or more and could result in larger class sizes, fewer course offerings, possible four-day school weeks, loss of extracurricular activities, and teacher and staff lay-offs; and WHEREAS, sequestration would affect almost every public school system in the nation and the millions of students educated through programs such as Title I grants for disadvantaged students, the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), English Language Acquisition, Career and Technical Education, and 21st Century Community Learning Centers; and WHEREAS, public schools nationwide would be negatively affected by an estimated $2.7 billion loss in just three programs alone – Title I grants, IDEA special education state grants and Head Start – that serve a combined total of 30.7 million children; and WHEREAS, federal funding for K-12 programs was already reduced by more than $835 million in Fiscal Year 2011; and WHEREAS, New Jersey already ranks last among the states in the percentage of school expenditures (3.1%) supported by the federal government; and WHEREAS, in Fiscal Year 2013, New Jersey will lose more than $73 million in funding for elementary and secondary education programs, administered through the U.S. Department of Education, as well as over $11.7 million in Head Start funding; and WHEREAS, the Teaneck School District has been approved to receive $688,028 for Title I and $1,045,657 for Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) for the 2012-2013 school year and could face a reduction in federal aid for those programs in the amount of $135,227 should sequestration be imposed; and

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BOARD OPERATIONS DECEMBER 12, 2012 #8 (cont’d.) WHEREAS, with a state-imposed tax levy cap and limited growth in state aid, New Jersey local school districts have limited capacity to absorb cuts in funding resulting from sequestration. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of Education, in the County of Bergen, State of New Jersey urges Congress and the Administration to amend the Budget Control Act to mitigate the drastic cuts to education that would affect our students and communities, and to protect education as an investment critical to economic stability and American competitiveness. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be sent to United States Senator Robert Menendez, United States Senator Frank Lautenberg, U.S. Representative Steven Rothman, U.S. Representative Bill Pascrell, Jr., U.S. Representative Scott Garrett, State Senator Loretta Weinberg, Assembly Representative Gordon M. Johnson, Assembly Representative Valerie Vainieri Huttle, the New Jersey School Boards Association, and the National School Boards Association. Roll call on Board Operations Motion #7-8; Motion approved 7-0.

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SCHOOL OPERATIONS & CURRICULUM DECEMBER 12, 2012 Motion made by Dr. Diuguid seconded by Mr. Rodriguez; 38. the Board approved remuneration to NJD Education Training and Consulting, LLC

to conduct in-service training, Core Math Tools and Integration of TI-Nspire, at Al-Ghazaly High School, in an amount not to exceed $1,500.

Title IIA Account #20-270-200-320-92-50-I-A 39. the Board amended School Operations and Curriculum Motion #118 of the June 13, 2012 Minutes to reflect an increase to the Teachscape, Inc. contract for the

2012-2013 school year, in the amount of $16,898. The revised total contract cost of $81,461 would provide virtual training, purchase of hardware and supplies to support the Danielson framework for teacher evaluations. Funding provided through EE4NJ.

Account # 20-295-200-300-85-50-I-D - $ 439.75 Account # 20-295-200-600-85-40-I-D - $ 998.00 Account # 20-295-400-732-85-32-I-D - $ 2,117.00 Account # 20-296-400-732-85-32-I-D - $ 12,283.00 Account # 20-296-200-300-85-50-I-D - $ 1,060.25 40. the Board authorized submission of a grant proposal to Power A Bright Future,

Clorox Grants for School Programs for Benjamin Franklin Middle School for the period of December 20, 2012 to June 30, 2013, in the amount of $50,000.

41. the Board adopted and approved the following curricula as aligned to the current

State Board adopted standards.

English Language Arts & Literacy Common Core State Standards Mathematics (Grades 3-5 and HS) Common Core State Standards Social Studies NJ Core Curriculum Standards World Languages NJ Core Curriculum Standards Technology NJ Core Curriculum Standards 21st Century Life & Careers NJ Core Curriculum Standards Visual & Performing Arts NJ Core Curriculum Standards Health & Physical Education NJ Core Curriculum Standards

42. the Board affirmed the decisions of the Superintendent of Schools regarding

Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) incidents reported to the Board in Executive Session at the November 14, 2012 meeting.

43. the Board approved and adopted the Strategic Plan for the 2012-2013 school year. A

copy of the plan is appended to and made a part of the minutes.

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SCHOOL OPERATIONS & CURRICULUM DECEMBER 12, 2012 44. the Board approved the revised 2012-2013 School Calendar as recommended by the

Superintendent of Schools. A copy of the revised calendar is appended to and made a part of the minutes.

45. the Board accepted a donation to Thomas Jefferson Middle School from the Dance Art Creative Center for installation of auditorium seat numbers at an estimated

value of $450. 46. the Board acknowledged the receipt of the findings and determinations of the

Superintendent of Schools regarding Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) incidents reported to the Board in Executive Session during the December 5, 2012 Board meeting. Motion approved 8-0, December 5, 2012 Workshop Meeting.

47. the Board approved submission of a grant application to Making The Future grant program sponsored by Cognizant Technology Solutions, Teaneck, NJ. The grant funds awarded range from $15,000 to $30,000 for the period of October, 2013 through February, 2014. The Rotary Club of Teaneck would be the Fiduciary Agent for this grant.

Roll call on School Operations & Curriculum Motion #38 - 47; Motion approved 7-0. Motion #44 – Calendar chosen by Board Option #2.

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FINANCE & BUDGET DECEMBER 12, 2012 Motion made by Dr. Diuguid seconded by Mr. Rodriguez; 109. the Board approved payment of the following 2012-13 bills and payroll, as detailed in

lists attached to the Minutes of this meeting, including adjustments to previously approved bill payments, and that the Business Administrator/Board Secretary be hereby authorized to release the warrants in payments of these bills per the list appended to and made a part of the Minutes.

OCTOBER 1, 2012 through OCTOBER 31, 2012 Fund 10 $7,337,831.99 Fund 20 211,369.98 Fund 30 1,029,487.92 Fund 60 39,550.17 Fund 61 137,002.12 Total of Approved Payments $8,755,242.18 110. the Board approved 2012-2013 budget appropriation transfers, previously approved

by a member of the Finance Committee, which are attached and a part of the official record.

111. the Board approved the following resolution: WHEREAS, the Board of Education has received the Report of the Board Secretary and

the Report of the Treasurer of School Monies for the month of OCTOBER 2012 and determined that both reports are in agreement, and

WHEREAS, in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A.16-10(c)3 the secretary has certified that, as

of the date of the reports, no budgetary line item account has obligations and payments (contractual orders) which in total exceed the amount appropriated by the district Board of Education except as noted now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that in compliance with N.J.A.C.6A:23A-16.10 (c)4, the Board of Education

certifies that, after review of the secretary’s monthly financial reports (appropriate section) and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, to the best of its knowledge, no major account or fund has been overexpended in violation of N.J.A.C.6A:23A-16.10(c)4, and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the year (which would become a part of the Minutes of this meeting) be it further,

RESOLVED, that pursuant to P.L. 2004 Ch. 73(S-1701), the Board certifies that after a

review of the Secretary’s Monthly Financial Report and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, that there are no budgetary transfers that cumulatively exceed 10% that would require the approval of the Commissioner of Education.

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FINANCE & BUDGET DECEMBER 12, 2012 112. that the Board approve the attached list of Travel and Conferences for the staff

indicated for professional improvement or development, as approved and recommended by the Superintendent.

113. the Board approved the attached list of Student Field Trips, as approved and recommended by the Superintendent. 114. the Board acknowledged the receipt and opening of bids for the Four Wheel Drive

Pickup Truck with Snowplow and Dumper on Tuesday, November 20, 2012 as follows:

Beyer Bros. Corp., Fairview, NJ $33,400 Foulke Management Fleet Sales, Cherry Hill, NJ $32,861

Furthermore, that the Board award a contract to the lowest responsible bidder, Foulke Management Fleet Sales.

A total of five (5) vendors requested bids of which two (2) vendors submitted bids.

115. the Board approved a Joint Transportation Agreement with the Englewood Public

Schools for the 2012-2013 school year and submit the agreement to the Executive Bergen County Superintendent of Schools for approval as per the list appended to and made a part of the Minutes.

116. the Board awarded a Professional Services contract to ARMM Associates, Inc. for

the preparation of plans, specifications, bid and contract administration services for roof projects at Teaneck High School and Benjamin Franklin Middle School, in an amount not to exceed $107,620.

117. the Board approved the withdrawal of funds from the Capital Reserve Account in the

amount of $107,620 to fund pre-development costs associated with the roof projects at Teaneck High School and Benjamin Franklin Middle School, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-14.1(h).

118. the Board approved compensation to those clinicians and agencies on the attached

list who would provide related services and / or independent evaluations during the 2012-2013 school year. The total amount for this motion is $127,000.

119. the Board accepted tuition for non-resident student #98714 from Bergenfield School

District attending Teaneck High School, Autism Program in the amount of $45,305. 120. the Board authorized tuition payment for 2012-2013 out-of-district special education

programs, as per the attached list. These tuitions would be pro-rated based on effective dates of attendance. The total amount of current invoices for this motion is $79,780 for tuition.

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FINANCE & BUDGET DECEMBER 12, 2012 121. the Board approved the amendments to the Chapter 192/193 Non-Public Services

grant to reflect additional funding as per the funding statement appended to and made a part of the Minutes.

122. the Board amended Finance & Budget motion #103 of the November 14, 2012

Minutes to correct the amount of compensation for transporting Student #93508 to $30 per day during the 2012-2013 school year.

123. the Board acknowledged receipt of a donation in the amount of $250 from the

Endowment Foundation Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey. Account #20-034-222-610-75-40-T-H 124. the Board approved an amendment to the Solar Power Energy Services Agreement

with Hudson Energy Solar Corp. and authorizes the School Business Administrator and Board President to sign all required documents.

Roll call on Finance & Budget Motion #109 - 124; Motion approved 7-0.

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PERSONNEL DECEMBER 12, 2012 Motion made by Dr. Diuguid seconded Mr. Rodriguez; 89. the Board accepted the following resignations for the reasons and as of the effective

dates listed: ASSIGNMENT/ REASON NAME LOCATION EFFECTIVE DATE Larry Spratley Custodian - THS Resignation

O&M 12/16/12 Deborah Richardson Special Education Retirement TJ 7/1/2013

90. the Board accepted the following leave of absence requests for the reasons and as of the effective dates listed: ASSIGNMENT/ REASON NAME LOCATION EFFECTIVE DATE Lydia Damasco Special Ed Family Medical Leave TJ 12/3/12 - 1/2/13 Ivy Stern Child Study Team Family Medical Leave Whittier/Lowell 12/5/12 - 1/11/13 Olivia Betances Teacher-Dean Family Medical Leave THS 1/14/13 - 4/5/13 Pamela Koutrakos Literacy Coach Family Medical Leave Hawthorne 1/18/13 - 3/5/13

91. the Board approved the following substitutes be employed on a per diem basis, as needed, during the 2012 - 2013 school year:

Teachers Paraprofessionals Custodian Nancy Friedman Jonathan Moses Ernest Tondreau George Gouliamos Linda Noble Alexander Hoffman Natalie Wassner Amy Nathanson Melody Dawson Carlos Sotomayer

92. the Board reimbursed the following employee who separated from the district on November 30, 2012 for unused vacation, illness and accumulated personal business days with the maximum number of days indicated:

Marybeth Orapello 50 vacation days = $ 15,607.40 257.5 illness/personal days @ $100.00 per Diem = $ 20,000.00 (maximum)

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PERSONNEL DECEMBER 12, 2012 93. the Board reimbursed the following employee who will separate from the district on

December 31, 2012 for unused vacation, illness and accumulated personal business days with the maximum number of days indicated:

Thomas Wiedenman 50 vacation days = $28,027.84 90 illness/personal days @ $100.00 per Diem = $ 9,000.00

94. the Board reimbursed the following employees who will separate from the district on

December 31, 2012 for unused vacation, illness and accumulated personal business days with the maximum number of days indicated:

Michael Morrow 15 vacation days @ $254.59 per Diem = $3,818.85 25.5 illness/personal days @ $ 40.00 per Diem = $1,020.00 Paul Pfeufer 35 vacation days @ $240.81 per Diem = $8,428.35 29.5 illness/personal days @ $ 40.00 per Diem = $1,180.00

95. the Board amended Personnel Motion #85 of the November 14, 2012 Minutes for the

period October 1, 2012 through March 31, 2013 as follows:

Maximum Name Title Account Number Remuneration Christine Flanagan (P) Clerk-Typist 20-044-200-100-56-13-P-W $400

96. the Board approved compensation for the following individuals for the period of

December 1, 2012 through March 31, 2013, for services provided to the Teaneck Women Train and Work program:

Maximum Name Title Account Number Remuneration Theresa Danese (P) Clerical 20-044-200-100-56-13-P-W $3,000

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PERSONNEL DECEMBER 12, 2012 97. the Board approved the placement of administrators represented by the Teaneck

Association of Administrators and Supervisors on the approved salary step and rates for the period July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013 as follows:

Name Guide/Step Salary Dennis Heck A/3 $151,188 Lennox Small B/6 $147,397 Antoine Green B/6 $147,397 Angela Davis B/OG $157,419 Leslie Abrew C/6 $143,307 Elise Bourne-Busby C/6 $143,307 Suzanna Kaplan C/6 $143,307 Deirdre Spollen-LaRaia C/4 $138,565 Piero LoGiudice D/2 $125,454 Pedro Valdes D/1 $122,300 Alma Morel E/4 $120,070 Raymond Kiem E/2 $115,295 Edward Wilson E/1 $112,500 Raul Sandoval E/1 $112,500 Tony Thomas E1/2 $108,149 Sandra Wilkes F/6 $136,081 Marisa King F/5 $131,069 Todd Sinclair F/2 $117,927 Trina Gillet F/1 $114,500 Patricia Dent F/1 $114,500 Maureen Edwards H/6 $147,825 Thomas Wiedenman H/6 $147,825 Sandra Muro K/2 $ 89,230 Denise Schachter M/6 $ 78,349

98. the Board amended Personnel Motion #62 of the October 10, 2012 Minutes to add the name of the following staff serving on the district’s Intervention and Referral Services Committees during the 2012 - 2013 school year, with remuneration in the amount of $948*. Benjamin Franklin Middle School Francine DePaolo *2010-2011 TTEA Schedule C rate pending completion of negotiations for a successor agreement.

99. the Board approved the following individuals be Assigned To/Released From “Extra Work/Extra Pay” assignments as indicated: ACTIVITY RELEASED FROM ASSIGNED TO Terpsichoreans Assistant Shelley Worrell Natalie Cureton (effective 12/31/12) (effective 1/2/13) Spectrum Dena Florczyk ($1,098) Amy Moran ($549) Derek Gardner ($549)

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PERSONNEL DECEMBER 12, 2012 100. the Board approved remuneration at the rate of $45/hr. for five (5) hours per trip, to

the following FORUM staff who would serve as chaperones on trips sponsored by the Teaneck Recreation Department, in an amount not to exceed $225 each per trip, as follows: Account #20-020-100-100-73-10-G-H Township Grant

Trip Date Brooklyn Nets vs. Toronto Raptors 1/15/13 Barclay Center, Brooklyn, NY Brooklyn Nets vs. New Orleans Hornets 3/12/13 Barclay Center, Brooklyn, NY Brooklyn Nets vs. Chicago Bulls 4/4/13 Barclay Center, Brooklyn, NY Medieval Times 3/27/13 Lyndhurst, NJ Staff Chaperones: Nick Campestre and Javalda Powell Substitute Chaperones: Renee Forte-Clarke, Suzanne Dandie, Yris Acevedo Ophelia Ellis and Yvonne Witter

101. the Board approved the following individual to be employed in the capacity and at the

annual salary listed:

NAME ASSIGNMENT/ EMPLOYMENT PERIOD LOCATION ANNUAL SALARY Amadeo Folcarelli Student Info. Data Manager New Position 1/2/13 - 6/30/13 EF TW 1 $52, 215

102. the Board amended Personnel Motion #7 of the August 22, 2012 Minutes to add the start date to the employment period for Edward Wilson, Assistant Principal.

NAME ASSIGNMENT/ EMPLOYMENT PERIOD LOCATION ANNUAL SALARY Edward Wilson Assistant Principal Replacement 10/24/2012 - 6/30/13 TJ E-1 $112,500*

2012-2015 TAAS salary guide.

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PERSONNEL DECEMBER 12, 2012 103. the Board approved reimbursement to the following administrators for the costs

incurred during their participation in the New Jersey Leader to Leader Residency program for principal certification as follows:

Deirdre Spollen-LaRaia First Year Participation Fee $1,500 Peter LoGiudice First Year Participation Fee $1,500 Edward Wilson Administrative Fee $800 Raul Sandoval Administrative Fee $800

104. the Board approved compensation to Child Study Team speech members, Vinnette

Williams and Leana Barbosa, Speech Therapists, for preparing IEPs for approximately 25 classified elementary school speech students at the contractual rate of $58/hr. (working without students), in an amount not to exceed $4,500 each.

105. the Board approved remuneration to the following high school teachers for serving as

chaperones during the Movie Night Fundraiser to be held at Teaneck High School on December 20, 2012, at the rate of $62/hr. (working with students), for a maximum of 3 hours, at a total of $186 each:

Andrew Bellin John Paladino Stacy Corsale James Lagomarsino

Total: $744 Roll call on Personnel Motion #89 - 105; Motion approved 7-0.

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DECEMBER 12, 2012

PUBLIC HEARING ON OTHER THAN MEETING AGENDA The public hearing on matters other than those appearing on this meeting’s business agenda commenced at 11:07 p.m. No one wished to address the Board, and the hearing was declared closed. LEGAL COUNSEL REPORT None REPORTS FROM BOARD COMMITTEES AND APPOINTED REPRESENTATIVES Ms. Pinsak, Superintendent of Schools discussed possible changes to policy regarding overnight field trips, will be discussed in Policy Committee meetings. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS None ADJOURNMENT On a motion made by Dr. Diuguid and seconded by Mr. Rodriguez, the meeting adjourned at 11:16 p.m.

Respectfully submitted, Robert S. Finger, CFE, CGFM Business Administrator/Board Secretary

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Pupil Use of Privately-Owned Technology

2363 PUPIL USE OF PRIVATELY-OWNED TECHNOLOGY The Board of Education recognizes technology is always changing and as a result of increased accessibility to technology many pupils possess technology devices for their use during non-school hours. These privately-owned devices may be beneficial to pupils during school hours for approved educational purposes. Therefore, the Board of Education will allow pupils to use their privately-owned technology devices under conditions outlined in this Policy. For the purpose of this Policy, “technology” means hardware or software. For the purpose of this Policy, “privately-owned” means technology hardware and software that is purchased, owned, and maintained by the pupil at no expense to the school or school district. For the purpose of this Policy, “hardware” means any device that can store, access, retrieve, and/or communicate data or information. “Hardware” may include, but is not limited to, any type of computer device; wireless telephone; electronic reader; personal digital assistant (PDAs); video broadcasting and/or recording device; or camera. For the purpose of this Policy, “software” means any computer program(s) or related data that provide instruction for telling a computer or other hardware device what to do and how to do it. The use of privately-owned technology by a pupil in the educational program during the school day must be approved by the pupil’s parent or legal guardian and the school teaching staff member responsible for supervising and/or providing the pupil’s instructional program. A teaching staff member may approve a pupil’s use of privately-owned technology based on the assignment(s) to the pupil. The teaching staff member may also prohibit the use of privately-owned technology for an assignment(s). Teaching staff members must get prior approval from their immediate supervisor or Principal before allowing pupils to use privately-owned technology during instructional time. Pupils who use privately-owned technology in school will not be given access to the school district’s computer server(s) or network(s). In the event the teaching staff member approves the use of privately-owned technology to access the Internet, the access must be through the privately-owned technology without the use of any school district hardware or software. A teaching staff member who approves a pupil to use their privately-owned technology to access the Internet during instructional time will provide the pupil with a list of approved Internet sites the pupil is permitted to access. A pupil granted such permission must comply with school district policies and regulations regarding acceptable use of computers and technology. Any use of privately-owned technology by a pupil shall be in strict accordance with the teaching staff member’s specific approval(s)

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Pupil Use of Privately-Owned Technology and Board policies and regulations. Any violation will subject the pupil to appropriate discipline and/or grading consequences. The teaching staff member, in considering the use of privately-owned technology, will ensure such approval does not provide any advantage or benefit to the pupil who owns such technology over the pupil who does not own such technology. The teaching staff member will not approve the use of privately-owned technology if the teaching staff member determines the use would be advantageous or beneficial to the pupil who owns such technology over the pupil who does not own such technology. The pupil shall be responsible for the proper operation and use of any privately-owned technology brought to school. School staff members shall not be responsible for the effective use and/or technical support for any privately-owned technology. The school district shall assume no responsibility for the security of or damage to any privately-owned technology brought to school by a pupil. Pupils are encouraged to purchase private insurance for loss, damage, or theft of any privately-owned technology the pupil brings to school. Adopted:

TEACHING STAFF MEMBERS 3282/page 1 of 1

Use of Social Networking Sites

3282 USE OF SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES The Board of Education has a strong commitment to quality education and the well-being of all pupils, as well as the preservation of the school district’s reputation. The Board believes staff members must establish and maintain public trust and confidence and be committed to protecting all pupils attending the school district. In support of the Board’s strong commitment to the public’s trust and confidence, the Board holds all staff members to the highest level of professional responsibility. The Commissioner of Education has determined inappropriate conduct outside a staff member’s professional responsibilities may determine them as unfit to discharge the duties and functions of their position. Staff members should be advised communications, publications, photographs, and other information appearing on social networking sites deemed inappropriate by the Board could be cause for dismissal of a non-tenured staff member or to certify tenure charges against a tenured staff member to the Commissioner of Education. Staff members are advised to be concerned and aware such conduct deemed inappropriate may include, but is not limited to, communications and/or publications using e-mails, text-messaging, social networking sites, or any other form of electronic communication that is directed and/or available to pupils or for public display or publication. The Policy of this district is to maintain a level of professionalism both during and after the school day. Any publication through any means of electronic communication which is potentially adverse to the operation, morale, or efficiency of the district, may be deemed a violation of this Policy. This Policy has been developed and adopted by this Board to provide guidance and direction to staff members on how to avoid actual and/or the appearance of inappropriate conduct toward pupils and/or the community while using social networking sites. Adopted:

SUPPORT STAFF MEMBERS 4282/page 1 of 1

Use of Social Networking Sites

4282 USE OF SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES The Board of Education has a strong commitment to quality education and the well-being of all pupils, as well as the preservation of the school district’s reputation. The Board believes staff members must establish and maintain public trust and confidence and be committed to protecting all pupils attending the school district. In support of the Board’s strong commitment to the public’s trust and confidence, the Board holds all staff members to the highest level of professional responsibility. The Commissioner of Education has determined inappropriate conduct outside a staff member’s professional responsibilities may determine them as unfit to discharge the duties and functions of their position. Staff members should be advised communications, publications, photographs, and other information appearing on social networking sites deemed inappropriate by the Board could be cause for dismissal of a non-tenured staff member or to certify tenure charges against a tenured staff member to the Commissioner of Education. Staff members are advised to be concerned and aware such conduct deemed inappropriate may include, but is not limited to, communications and/or publications using e-mails, text-messaging, social networking sites, or any other form of electronic communication that is directed and/or available to pupils or for public display or publication. The Policy of this district is to maintain a level of professionalism both during and after the school day. Any publication through any means of electronic communication which is potentially adverse to the operation, morale, or efficiency of the district, may be deemed a violation of this Policy. This Policy has been developed and adopted by this Board to provide guidance and direction to staff members on how to avoid actual and/or the appearance of inappropriate conduct toward pupils and/or the community while using social networking sites. Adopted:

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Teaneck Public Schools Goals, Objectives and Activities for 2012-2013

GOAL 1: Students attending the Teaneck Public Schools will acquire the skills, knowledge and understandings in order to be successful in the twenty first century, as measured by: Objective 1: A 5% increase in the percentage of students who achieve proficiency or advanced proficiency on NJ State assessments for all District schools in all tested areas.

Activity Timeline Responsibility Evidence

a) Review and revise all curriculum based on Core Curriculum Content Standards (CCCS)

1. Implement K-2 mathematics program and curriculum

2. Provide training to teachers in implementing CCCS and preparing for next-generation assessments

3. Utilize NJDOE Model Framework to design curriculum units with embedded benchmark assessments

September 2012 – June 2013

Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum Supervisors, Principals

Revised curriculum documents, Meeting agendas

b) Establish benchmark assessments that are aligned to the CCCS

October 2012 – June 2013 Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum Supervisors Teachers

Assessments, Student assessment data

c) Analyze indicators of Measure of Academic Progress (MAP) assessments for grades 3 -8

October 2012 – June 2013 Curriculum Supervisors, Principals, Teachers

Student MAP data, Agendas from department and grade level meetings, MAP reports

d) Parent/teacher conferences will include data review and goal setting for the year

By December 2012 Principals, Teachers

Parent Signature Sheets

e) Review and revise Intervention and Referral Service (I&RS) and targeted academic supports for at-risk students

By June 2013 Assistant Superintendent, Director of Spec. Serv/

Documentation of interventions, I&RS database

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SCHOOL OPERATIONS & CURRICULUM MOTION #43 DECEMBER 12, 2012

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f) Conduct a review of the social studies curriculum to identify reading comprehension strategies that will be reinforced within the content

October 2012 – June 2013 Supervisor of Social Studies

Meeting agendas with specific comprehension strategy focus, Addendum to the curriculum

g) Schedule guidance counselor review of student grades at a minimum of twice per year to ensure student academic performance is closely monitored by the teacher, principal and guidance counselor, with outreach to parents of students who are not demonstrating academic progress

December 2012 April 2013

Director of Specialized Services, Principals

Data from student management system, attendance sheets, I&RS documentation

Objective 2: A 3% increase in the percentage of students taking Honors and Advanced Placement courses at Teaneck High School.


a) Compile baseline data of the # of students who are currently enrolled in honors and AP classes for the 2012-2013 school year.

By 10/15/12 Building Leaders District Data Specialist

Summary report

b) Meeting with guidance department to determine how enrollment will be increased by 5%.

By 11/1/12

Building Leaders Guidance Department

Meeting minutes Guidance Department Action plan

c) Development of a rubric describing the necessary skill sets students need to be successful in honors and AP classes.

By 12/1/12 Subject Supervisors Building Leaders Honors & AP teachers

Criteria for each development meeting Honors & AP Skill Set Rubric

d) Presentation and review of rubric with faculty to initiate identification and recommendation of

By 2/1/13 Building Leaders Guidance Department

# of students identified per

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students who meet criteria in all classes taught. teacher e) Development of two week summer enrichment

honors and AP general skills set program for newly enrolled honors and AP students.

By 4/15/13 Building Leaders Honors & AP teachers s

Enrichment Program curriculum

f) Active recruitment of students for Honors and AP and enrollment of students for summer program

By 6/7/2013 Building Leaders Honors and AP teachers Guidance Department

Enrollment roster

g) Comparison of 12-13 data with 13-14 data By 6/21/2012 Building Leaders Data report Objective 3: A 5% year-over-year increase in the percentage of students achieving proficient or above as measured by the Algebra I end-of-year course examination.


a) Compile base-line data from NJ Algebra I assessment for 11-12

By 9/30/2012 Superintendent Mathematics Supervisor

Summary Report

b) Compile base-line data from THS/Middle School final examination for Algebra I

By 9/30/2012 Superintendent Mathematics Supervisor Building Principals

Data from Exams

c) Determine strengths and needs of THS Algebra 1 students By 10/15/2012 Superintendent Mathematics Supervisor Building Principal Algebra 1 Teachers

Data from course pre-assessments Data from NJASK 8

d) Develop plan to support the achievement of students in Algebra I, including resources, benchmarks and communication with parents

By 10/30/2012 Superintendent Mathematics Supervisor Building Principal Algebra 1 Teachers

Individual plans, timeline, communication logs, method for collecting assessment results

e) Periodic review of assessment data from students in Algebra I classes and adjustment of interventions

At the end of each marking period

Superintendent Math Supervisor Building Principal

Notes from meetings and adjustments to interventions

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Algebra 1 Teachers

f) Comparison of 2013 results with those of 2012 Spring, 2013 Superintendent Math Supervisor Building Principal Algebra 1 Teachers

Comparison Report

g) Report to the Board of Education By June 15, 2013 Superintendent Mathematics Supervisor

Comparison Report

GOAL 2: Teachers and administrators in the Teaneck Public Schools will acquire the skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to support student achievement as measured by: Objective 1: Implement the EE4NJ Teacher Effectiveness Evaluation System in order to promote inter-rater reliability for evaluations among administrators and more effective feedback for staff members, by June 2013.


a. All district instructional administrators will be trained on The Framework for Teaching Proficiency System and will take the Teachscape online certification assessment to insure inter-rater reliability

By October 15, 2012 Superintendent Assistant Superintendent

Certificates of Completion

b. All district teaching staff will be trained in understanding and using The Framework for Teaching Proficiency System

By October 15, 2012 Superintendent Assistant Superintendent Building Leaders

Printouts of teachers’ completion rates

c. All district teaching staff will be introduced to the online library of best practices workshops and courses

By October 15, 2012 Assistant Superintendent Building Leaders

Printouts of teachers’ access of the system

d. Support administrative staff in using observation data to identify summary ratings for teaching staff

October, 2012-June, 2013 Superintendent Assistant Superintendent

Agendas of meetings, including Webinars

e. Ninety percent of core teacher observations completed using The Framework for Teaching Proficiency System

By June, 2013 Superintendent Assistant Superintendent

Teachscape system data compared with teacher roster

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Objective 2: The provision of professional development for teaching staff that will focus on differentiating content, assignments and assessments.


a) Provide training to teachers in how to conduct test item analysis and data disaggregation to modify and differentiate instruction

October 2012-June 2013 Supervisor of Literacy, Principals

Grade level meeting agendas, department meeting agendas, Data-Decision Protocol

Objective 3: Provide professional development for teaching and administrative staff that will target the use of Academic Learning Time (ALT) and improve planning for instruction.


a) Provide professional development for teachers and administrators in instructional strategies that support Academic Learning Time (ALT)


Assistant Superintendent

Agendas and plans for professional development

b) Conduct monthly Academic Learning Time (ALT) academic walkthroughs to insure that students know and understand lesson’s objective, actively manipulate the lesson’s content, and experience a 75-95% success rate


Assistant Superintendent, Principals, Curriculum Supervisors

Documentation of Academic Walkthroughs in Teachscape Data Collection Tool

c) Require the use of the Anatomy of a Lesson planning template to identify how teachers will activate students’ prior knowledge, provide teacher input, encourage student active participation, and insure student success.

September 2012-June 2013

Assistant Superintendent, Principals,

Lesson plan review by principals

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GOAL 3: The environment in the Teaneck Public Schools will be safe and respectful, with students and adults appreciative of the unique contributions of members of the community, as measured by: Objective 1: A 5% decrease in the number of verified Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) incidents, comparing September - May 2012 with September – May 2013.


a. Compile baseline data from 2011-2012 on reported and verified HIB incidents, by school

September, 2012 Superintendent District Coordinator

Baseline data document

b. Provide retraining/training for staff in the identification and reporting of HIB incidents

Administrators

Teaching and support staff

September, 2012 Ongoing

Superintendent District Coordinator

Agendas and plans for meetings

c. Review, revise curriculum and institute age appropriate and proactive curriculum for grades K-8

By November 1, 2012 Superintendent District Coordinator

Curriculum document

d. Schools further develop no-bullying campaign that is appropriate for age/grade and responsive to incidents experiences

By November 1, 2012 Ongoing

Building Leaders Specialists

School plans

e. Schools host forums for parents/guardians to provide information about HIB legislation and importance of creating and maintaining safe school environments for all students

All schools plan and advertise one by October 15, 2012 Ongoing

Building Leaders Specialists

Agendas from meetings

f. Compile data, compare with 2012 and report to the BOE and public

June, 2012 Superintendent Data presentation

Objective 2: Review Teaneck’s discipline regulations/schools’ code of conduct to ensure equity, consistency and a philosophy that develops and sustains good character and citizenship.


a. Form a committee of school administrators representing each school configuration.

October 12, 2012 Superintendent Committee invitation and agenda

b. Committee meets to review current legislation, November 29, 2012 Superintendent, Agendas and minutes

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mandates, current Teaneck Public School policy and regulations, discipline data and recommend revisions to Code of Conduct.

Building Leaders from meetings

c. Committee solicits input from parent representatives and student representatives, where possible about revised Code of Conduct.

November 29, 2012 Committee Chair Agendas and minutes from meetings

d. Final recommendations to Superintendent. December 14, 2012 Committee Chair Document / Revised Code of Conduct

e. Report to the Board of Education. January 9, 2013 Superintendent Committee Chair

Recommended Code of Conduct

Objective 3: A 5% decrease in the number of unexcused absences in all district schools.


Schools develop individual plans

Teaneck High School

a) Compile base-line data from 11-12 school year By 9/15/2012 Building Leaders Data Tech

Data document

b) Implement new teacher mandate of immediate class Dean and parent/guardian notification for unverified class absence.

By 9/15/12 Building Leaders Teacher Deans Teachers

Monthly teacher contact logs

c) Diligent weekly monitoring from grade level Dean with mandatory parent conference for first detected unexcused absence.

By 9/15/12 Teacher Deans Weekly attendance reports

d) Increase class meeting time to reinforce attendance policy and utilize Renaissance program to reward excellent attendance every other month.

By 10/15/12 On-going

Building Leaders Teacher Deans Renaissance Coordinator

Monthly attendance data summary Agendas and plans for meetings

e) Monitor student attendance with conferences for students who are at risk with unverified absences

On-going

Guidance Department Teacher Deans

Guidance department meeting logs

f) Compile data and compare with 11-12 data By 6/15/2013 School Administrators Data comparison for BOE and community

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GOAL 4: The Teaneck Public Schools will seek alternative funding sources, efficiencies, policies, etc. that preserve and develop effective programs while respecting community resources, as measured by: Objective 1: Increased opportunities for community members to make donations, mentor students, share their expertise and/or operate club activities.


a. Expand upon our current relationship with TOPS, local civic organizations, businesses and the Teaneck HS Alumni Association to solicit volunteers, donations and in-kind contributions.

Ongoing Community Relations Committee Community Outreach/Volunteer Coordinator Business Administrator

Logs of calls/meetings

Objective 2: The preparation of annual budgets that keep the increase to the tax levy below the 2% state limit.


a. Ongoing review of programs and personnel needs to find cost savings and efficiencies.

June, 2012-April, 2013 Superintendent District Administration

Annual budget

b. Search for and submit grants that will support and expand effective programs and services to students and families.

Ongoing Superintendent District Administration

Acceptance of grants by Board of Education

GOAL 5: The Teaneck Public Schools will continue to improve/enhance communication between schools and between schools and parents in order to support student achievement and social success, as measured by: Objective 1: An increase the number of required/planned interactions between school and parents.


a. School administrators require teacher By 9/21/2012 Building Leaders Data collected by

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communication with parents within 2 weeks of the start of the school year.

Teachers each school

b. Workshops/seminars conducted by departments and schools to inform parents/guardians, learn about issues from them and provide assistance. This is to be developed more completely by buildings and departments

At least one by December At least one from January through June

Building Leaders Teachers Supervisors

Agendas, minutes collected by schools and C & I

Objective 2: Improved/increased access to information through district technology.

a. Mail Family Access user ids to parents rather than asking them to register at schools.

By 10/15/2012 Information Technology Assist. Superintendent of C & I Building Leaders

Verification of mailing

b. Expand use of Family Access to 7th/8th grade students at middle schools.

By 10/15/2012 Information Technology Assist. Superintendent of C & I Building Leaders

Completed lists with student signatures of receipt of id/password

c. Review and revise the district website based on feedback from parents/community.

By 1/30/2013 Web Masters IT Department Building Leaders

Updated website

d. Develop improved list of resources to support academic and social growth

By 1/30/2013 On-going

Web Masters IT Department Schools C & I Department

Resource lists

REVISED CALENDAR: OPTION 1SEPTEMBER FEBRUARY

S M T W T F S S M T W T F S1 1 2

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 3 4 5 6 7 8 99 10 11 12 13 14 15 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 17 18 19 20 21 22 2323 24 25 26 27 28 29 24 25 26 27 2830

September ( 14 )OCTOBER 3 Labor Day (Schools Closed) MARCH

S M T W T F S 4 Teachers / Paras / 10 Month Secretaries Report S M T W T F S1 2 3 4 5 6 6 Students Report 1 2

7 8 9 10 11 12 13 17 - 18 Rosh Hashanah (Schools Closed) 3 4 5 6 7 8 914 15 16 17 18 19 20 26 Yom Kippur (Schools Closed) 10 11 12 13 14 15 1621 22 23 24 25 26 27 October ( 20 ) 17 18 19 20 21 22 2328 29 30 31 15 4 hour session for students / Staff Development PM 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

29 - 31 Schools closed due to hazardous weather conditions 31November ( 16 )

NOVEMBER 1, 2, 5 Schools closed due to hazardous weather conditions APRILS M T W T F S 6 Election Day (Schools Closed) / Staff Development Day S M T W T F S

1 2 3 21 4 hour session for students 1 2 3 4 5 64 5 6 7 8 9 10 22 - 23 Thanksgiving (Schools Closed) 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

Teaneck Public Schools 2012 - 2013

School Calendar

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 December ( 15 ) 14 15 16 17 18 19 2018 19 20 21 22 23 24 24 - 31 Recess (School Closed) 21 22 23 24 25 26 2725 26 27 28 29 30 January ( 21 ) 28 29 30

1 New Years Day Holiday (Schools Closed)

21 Martin Luther King Day (Schools Closed)

DECEMBER February ( 19 ) MAYS M T W T F S 18 Presidents Day Recess (Schools Closed) S M T W T F S

1 March ( 20 ) 1 2 3 42 3 4 5 6 7 8 18 4 hour session for students / Staff Development PM 5 6 7 8 9 10 119 10 11 12 13 14 15 29 Good Friday (Schools Closed) 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 April ( 18 ) 19 20 21 22 23 24 2523 24 25 26 27 28 29 8-11* Recess (Schools Closed) 26 27 28 29 30 3130 31 May ( 22 )

24 4 hour session for students

JANUARY 27 Memorial Day (Schools Closed) JUNES M T W T F S June ( 18 ) S M T W T F S

1 2 3 4 5 26 Last Student Day 16 7 8 9 10 11 12 26 Last Teacher / Paraprofessional Day 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

13 14 15 16 17 18 19 27 Last 10 Month Secretary Day 9 10 11 12 13 14 1520 21 22 23 24 25 26 16 17 18 19 20 21 2227 28 29 30 31 183 School Days for Students 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

186 Work Days for Teachers & Paraprofessionals 30187 Work Days for 10 Month Secretaries

11/6 - Staff Development Day - Schools Closed

The Board of Education and the Administration reserve the right to cancel a vacation day(s) during any vacation to make upemergency school closings due to weather or other emergency causing the closing of schools.

Pending Board Approval: 12/12/2012

REVISED CALENDAR: OPTION 2SEPTEMBER FEBRUARY

S M T W T F S S M T W T F S1 1 2

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 3 4 5 6 7 8 99 10 11 12 13 14 15 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 17 18 19 20 21 22 2323 24 25 26 27 28 29 24 25 26 27 2830

September ( 14 )OCTOBER 3 Labor Day (Schools Closed) MARCH

S M T W T F S 4 Teachers / Paras / 10 Month Secretaries Report S M T W T F S1 2 3 4 5 6 6 Students Report 1 2

7 8 9 10 11 12 13 17 - 18 Rosh Hashanah (Schools Closed) 3 4 5 6 7 8 914 15 16 17 18 19 20 26 Yom Kippur (Schools Closed) 10 11 12 13 14 15 1621 22 23 24 25 26 27 October ( 20 ) 17 18 19 20 21 22 2328 29 30 31 15 4 hour session for students / Staff Development PM 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

29 - 31 Schools closed due to hazardous weather conditions 31November ( 16 )

NOVEMBER 1, 2, 5 Schools closed due to hazardous weather conditions APRILS M T W T F S 6 Election Day (Schools Closed) / Staff Development Day S M T W T F S

1 2 3 21 4 hour session for students 1 2 3 4 5 64 5 6 7 8 9 10 22 - 23 Thanksgiving (Schools Closed) 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

Teaneck Public Schools 2012 - 2013

School Calendar

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 December ( 15 ) 14 15 16 17 18 19 2018 19 20 21 22 23 24 24 - 31 Recess (School Closed) 21 22 23 24 25 26 2725 26 27 28 29 30 January ( 21 ) 28 29 30

1 New Years Day Holiday (Schools Closed)

21 Martin Luther King Day (Schools Closed)

DECEMBER February ( 19 ) MAYS M T W T F S 18 Presidents Day Recess (Schools Closed) S M T W T F S

1 March ( 20 ) 1 2 3 42 3 4 5 6 7 8 18 4 hour session for students / Staff Development PM 5 6 7 8 9 10 119 10 11 12 13 14 15 29 Good Friday (Schools Closed) 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 April ( 18 ) 19 20 21 22 23 24 2523 24 25 26 27 28 29 9-12* Recess (Schools Closed) 26 27 28 29 30 3130 31 May ( 22 )

24 4 hour session for students

JANUARY 27 Memorial Day (Schools Closed) JUNES M T W T F S June ( 18 ) S M T W T F S

1 2 3 4 5 26 Last Student Day 16 7 8 9 10 11 12 26 Last Teacher / Paraprofessional Day 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

13 14 15 16 17 18 19 27 Last 10 Month Secretary Day 9 10 11 12 13 14 1520 21 22 23 24 25 26 16 17 18 19 20 21 2227 28 29 30 31 183 School Days for Students 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

186 Work Days for Teachers & Paraprofessionals 30187 Work Days for 10 Month Secretaries

11/6 - Staff Development Day - Schools Closed

The Board of Education and the Administration reserve the right to cancel a vacation day(s) during any vacation to make upemergency school closings due to weather or other emergency causing the closing of schools.

Pending Board Approval: 12/12/2012

FINANCE & BUDGET MOTION #112 DECEMBER 12, 2012

Professional Development Name: Meryl Rosen, Amy Gentile, Richina Smith, Brittney Butler, Ellen Levy, Debra DellaMonica, Amy Permut School or Department: Bryant Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Tools of the Mind Curriculum Training Location: Teaneck, NJ Date(s): December 13, 2013 Estimated Cost(s): $0 Substitutes Required (Funding Not Required)

Name: Joel Baskin, Adrienne Williams School or Department: TJMS, THS Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Anti-bullying Building Blocks Approach - HIB Training Location: Mahwah, NJ Date(s): November 13, 2012 Estimated Cost(s): $23.75 Substitutes Not Required (District Funded)

Name: Tanya Caesar-Waller School or Department: TJMS Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Bully Busting Curriculum - HIB Training Location: New Brunswick, NJ Date(s): March 21, 2013 Estimated Cost(s): $5.00 Substitute Not Required (District Funded)

Name: Colleen Mullen School or Department: BFMS Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Region V Psychologist Meeting (Re-scheduled) Location: Oradell, NJ Date(s): November 19, 2012 Estimated Cost(s): $0 Substitute Not Required (Funding Not Required)

Name: Rose Johnson, Jamie Hrinuk School or Department: Bryant Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Re-certification Restraint Training Location: Teaneck, NJ Date(s): November 21, 2012 Estimated Cost(s): $0 Substitutes Required (Funding Not Required)

Name: Iris Hernandez School or Department: Bryant Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Re-certification Restraint Training Location: Teaneck, NJ Date(s): November 28, 2012 Estimated Cost(s): $0 Substitute Required (Funding Not Required)


Professional Development Name: Nicole Hampton, Vinnette Williams School or Department: Bryant Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Establishing Instructional Control w/Children with Autism Location: Jersey City, NJ Date(s): December 7 and 8, 2012 Estimated Cost(s): $390 Substitute Not Required (District Funded)

Name: Lisa Sgambati School or Department: Lowell Conference/Seminar/Workshop: District Evaluation Advisory Committee Location: Teaneck, NJ Date(s): November 14 and 29, 2012; January 17, March 28, May 23, 2013 Estimated Cost(s): $0 Substitute Required (Funding Not Required)

Name: Alma Morel School or Department: Thomas Jefferson MS Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Preparing for PARCC Assessment Location: Monroe Township, NJ Dates: January 11, 2013 Estimated Cost: $182.19 – Substitute Not Required (District Funded)

Name: Alma Morel School or Department: Thomas Jefferson MS Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Building Parent Involvement – Parent University Location: Monroe Township, NJ Dates: January 17, 2013 Estimated Cost: $182.19 – Substitute Not Required (District Funded)

Name: Kate Hadam, Victor Hernandez, Maryann Doris, Kristen Burns, Carrie Williams School or Department: Hawthorne School Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Reading Theory Research Can Be a Powerful Resource Location: Teachers College, New York, NY Dates: January 28, 2013 Estimated Cost: $375 – Substitute Required (Grant Funded)

Name: Lisa Honig Andrea School or Department: Hawthorne School Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Reading Theory Research Can Be a Powerful Resource Location: Teachers College, New York, NY Dates: March 4, 2013 Estimated Cost: $75 – Substitute Required (Grant Funded)


Field Trips Name: Hallie Wannamaker, Monica Lawson, Marilyn Ram, Amanda Estevez, Rosanne Ponchick, Carolyn Arkenau, June Pearlman, Carol Gordon, Theresa Benedetti, List Honig, Rose Johnson, Jane McClean, 7 paraprofessionals and 35 parent chaperones School or Department: Bryant School Trip Planned: Bergen PAC – Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day Location: Englewood, NJ 210 Students Date(s): March 1, 2013 Depart: 9:15 AM Return: 11:30 AM Estimated Cost: $3183.84 – Substitute Required (Parent Funded) EXPLANATION: Students in Kindergarten would observe the TheaterWorks production of Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. Children would then gain an understanding of the beginning, middle and end of story telling, observe settings and the characters as they play out in the story.

Name: Daisy Diaz Granados, Margot Mack, Kathryn Dyker School or Department: Teaneck HS Trip Planned: Bergen County Justice Center Location: Hackensack, NJ 30 Students Date(s): March 22, 2013 Depart: 8:15 AM Return: 3:00 PM Estimated Cost: $272 – Substitute Required (District Funded) EXPLANATION: Students in the Intro to Criminal Justice Studies course, grades 11 – 12, are studying court procedures and the corrections systems. Students would observe real life applications of concepts and facts learned in the classroom. Students would then take a tour of the correctional facility.

Name: Jaime Villani, Todd Murphy School or Department: Teaneck HS Trip Planned: Richard Rodgers Theater – Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Location: New York, NY 20 Students Date(s): January 9, 2013 Depart: 12:00 PM Return: 5:30 PM Estimated Cost: $1627.28 – Substitute Required (Parent Funded for Tickets; District Funded for Transportation) EXPLANATION: Theater students in grades 10 – 12 will observe the Tennessee Williams play Cat on a Hot Tin Roof as part of the theater curriculum.


Field Trips Name: Lisa Azria, Spencer Jones, Kelvin Reese, Jasmine Singe (Bergenfield), Vatrell Graves, Colleen Pagan, Carlyle Myrie, Janet Graham, (Nurse, TBA) (Aide, TBA) School or Department: THS (6 Students) / BFMS (15 Students) Trip Planned: Closter Cinema 4 (Movie: Life of Pi) Location: Closter, NJ Date(s): December 21, 2012 Depart: 10:00AM - Return: 1:00PM Estimated Cost: $500 (Bus and tickets) – Substitutes Not Required (District Funded) EXPLANATION: The students in the Autism/MD class would participate in structured community outings and activities as part of the curriculum. This activity would provide an opportunity for students to practice skills needed for daily living and be rewarded for positive group participation.

Name: Lisa Azria, Spencer Jones, Kelvin Reese, Jasmine Singe (Bergenfield) School or Department: THS (6 Students) Trip Planned: Bergen Academies Location: Hackensack, NJ Date(s): December 7, 2012 Depart: 9:00AM - Return: 1:00PM Estimated Cost: $275 (Bus and tickets) – Substitutes Not Required (District Funded) EXPLANATION: The students in the Autism/MD, as part of the curriculum, participate in structured community outings. This activity would provide an opportunity for students to practice skills in a community activity and appreciation for a live performance.

Name: Rose Johnson, Iris Hernandez, Jamie Hrinuk, Veronica Gilliard, Patricia Bednarski, Shenee Clarke, Barbara Cofone, Mary-Lynn DaCruz, Allen Rice, Daniel Limone, Bonnie Meneely, Stephanie Nelson Lisa Sgambati, Stacie DiBona, Warren Lucious, Karen Simmons, Vanessa Morales, Akil Davis, Karelia Rodriguez, Mary Michelotti, Ellen DiChiara, RN, (2- TBA AIDES) School or Department: LOWELL (15 Students), BRYANT (21 Students) Trip Planned: Closter Cinema 4 (Rise of the Guardian) Location: Closter, NJ Date(s): December 13, 2012 Depart: 10:00AM - Return: 1:00PM Estimated Cost: $600 – Substitutes Not Required (District Funded) EXPLANATION: The students in the Autism/MD class would participate in structured community outings and activities as part of the curriculum. This activity would provide an opportunity for students to practice skills needed for daily living and be rewarded for positive group participation.


Field Trips Name: Charles Clark, James Belluzzi, Jerome Smart School or Department: Teaneck HS Trip Planned: Benjamin Franklin & Thomas Jefferson Middle Schools Location: Teaneck, NJ 40 Students Date(s): January 4, 2013 Depart: 8:30 AM Return: 11:30 AM Estimated Cost: $120 – Substitute Required (District Funded) EXPLANATION: Students involved in the Heroes and Cool Kids program would receive training in group work, public speaking and how to develop motivational messages.

Name: Charles Clark, James Belluzzi,, Jerome Smart School or Department: Teaneck HS Trip Planned: Bergen Community College Location: Paramus, NJ 40 Students Date(s): January 30, 2013 Depart: 8:15 AM return: 2:00 PM Estimated Cost: $241.98 – Substitute Required (District Funded) EXPLANATION: Students involved in the Heroes and Cool Kids program would receive training in group work, public speaking and how to develop motivational messages.

Name: John Dean School or Department: Teaneck HS Trip Planned: Princeton High School Location: Princeton, NJ 10 Students Date(s): December 15, 2012 Depart: 7:00 AM Return: 8:00 PM Estimated Cost: $622.24 – Substitute Not Required (District Funded) EXPLANATION: Students would be involved in practice with a Forensic team coach and other team members working on improving speech and debate skills for Forensics competitions.

WALKING TRIP Name: Steven Bell, Denise Schachter School or Department: Teaneck HS Trip Planned: Bright Side Manor Nursing Home Location: Teaneck, NJ 20 Students Date(s): December 14, 2012 Depart: 9:30 AM Return: 10:30 AM Estimated Cost: $0 – Substitute Not Required (No Funding Required) EXPLANATION: Teaneck High School Madrigals would perform seasonal music for the nursing home residents.


Field Trips Overnight Trip Name: Alma Morel, Angela Taylor, Karen Hughes, James Pruden, Mimi Adjekum, Horacio Patrisso, Michael Valentino, Philip Martino, Tracy Wells, Tara Sinclair School or Department: Thomas Jefferson Middle School Trip Planned: 8th Grade Trip to Washington, DC Location: Washington, DC 75-100 Students 10-15 Parent Chaperones Date(s): June 18 – June 19, 2013 Depart: June 18, 2013 6:30 AM

Return: June 19, 2013 9:00 PM Estimated Cost: $32435 – Substitutes Required (Fundraising and Parent Funded) EXPLANATION: Students would visit national sites, historical tours about U.S. History as it relates to the curriculum.

Revised: Name: Assunta Trischka, Mimi Adjekum, Brian Styles, Debbie Richardson, Joel Baskin, Jackie Prince, Nina O’dood, Michael Valentino School or Department: Thomas Jefferson MS Trip Planned: Bergen PAC – The Tell Tale Heart Location: Englewood, NJ 145 8th gr. 8 Students + 23 gr.7 students Total: 168 students Date(s): December 11, 2012 Depart: 9:45 AM Return: 1:00 PM Estimated Cost: $3005.94 – Substitute Required (Funded by Parents) EXPLANATION: This trip was previously approved in November for students in grade 8 at TJMS. Bergen PAC has offered TJMS students 23 tickets at no cost. Ms. O’dood’s 7th grade drama class will attend with no increase in funding.

FINANCE & BUDGET MOTION # 115 DECEMBER 12, 2012

Route Provider School

New or Renewal Number

% of Increase

2012-2013Per Diem

VehiclePer Diem

AideOperating

DaysEstimated

CostEstimated

PupilsEA121 Englewood Public School Choice Students New N/A 22.04$ N/A 180 3,967.18$ 7

TOTAL 3,967.18$


CLINICIANS - 2012-2013 NURSING

RATES NOT TO EXCEED

Phoenix Healthcare CNA,$24 /hr. (2 students) $75,000

PHYSICAL THERAPY RATES NOT TO EXCEED

Novogrow, LLC $ 80 /30 min. session; $110 /45 min. session; $160 /60 min .session

$20,000.00

Thera-Pede $350 per evaluation $10,000.00

SUBSTITUTES

RATES NOT TO EXCEED

Delta-T $32 /hr. teachers, home instructors, home programming therapists, and transition/job coach support

$20,000.00

VISUALLY IMPAIRED ASSESSMENT

RATES NOT TO EXCEED

Maryland School for the Blind

Educational Assessment: $915 /per day (including consultation, travel time, lodging, meals, mileage and tolls)

$2,000.00

TOTAL $127,000

FINANCE & BUDGET MOTION #120 DECEMBER 12, 2012 OUT-OF-DISTRICT TUITION CONTRACTS 2012-2013 STUDENT ID# SCHOOL TUITION

94932 Bergenfield Public School Alternative Program $26,500

99649 Brownstone School $53,280

TOTAL $79,780

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