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HALEDON BOARD OF EDUCATION HALEDON, NJ

AGENDA

REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING

PUBLIC HEARING JUNE 28, 2016

EDUCATIONAL LIBRARY/MEDIA CENTER 7:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER FLAG SALUTE ROUTE OF EGRESS In the event of an emergency, all people may exit right or left from this room and proceed to an exit door. All doors will open from the inside. OPEN PUBLIC MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT The New Jersey Open Public Meetings Law was enacted to ensure the right of the public to have advance notice of and to attend the meetings of public bodies at which any business affecting their interests is discussed or acted upon. In accordance with the provisions of this act, the Haledon Board of Education has caused notice of this meeting to be published in the North Jersey Herald News, the Board’s Official Newspaper on January 9, 2016. Notices of this meeting, indicating date, time and place, were posted publicly on the door of the main entrance to the school and filed with the clerk in the municipality of Haledon. ROLL CALL CORRESPONDENCE Letter of Resignation – Sara Haase, Instrumental Music Teacher Letter of Resignation – Dean Smith, Social Worker/Behaviorist PRESENTATION APPROVAL OF PRIOR MINUTES

Regular Meeting June 14, 2016 Executive Meeting June 14, 2016

HEARING OF CITIZENS ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY

Public is invited to address the Board with any questions, comments or concerns with respect to items listed on the agenda of this meeting. REPORTS

HALEDON BOARD OF EDUCATION Agenda Regular Meeting June 28, 2016 of 16

President’s Report – Mr. Batelli

Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Hernandez

Business Administrator/Board Secretary Report – Mr. Serapiglia

Personnel Report – Mrs. Fischer, Chairperson; Ms. Diaz, Mrs. Smith

Finance Report – Mr. Latona, Chairperson; Mr. Fischer, Ms. Fusco

Curriculum Report – Mrs. Smith, Chairperson; Ms. Diaz, Mrs. Fischer

Policy Report – Ms. Rolón, Chairperson; Mr. Guzman, Mr. Latona

Security and Safety Report – Ms. Fusco, Chairperson; Mr. Guzman, Mr. Latona

State and County Report – Mrs. Fischer, Mr. Fischer

Board Attorney’s Report – Mr. Fogarty

Personnel and Management Committee- Mrs. Fischer, Chairperson; Ms. Diaz, Mrs. Smith 1. That the Board of Education approves the services of Delta-T Group of three (3) aides

for the 2015-2016 school year, utilizing MRESC Co-op pricing #65 MCESCCPS 15/16-12, at a cost of $13.16 per hour, for a total cost of $35,790.20.

2. That the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, appoints

the following Instructional Aide at the salary listed from September 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017:

Name Step Hourly Rate Hrs. per Day Days per Year Annual Salary

Christina Fiorentino 3 $10.60 6.5 183 $12,609

3. That the Board of Education approves Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc. to provide the

following services for the 2016-17 school year (Exhibit A):

1) Occupational Therapist: $90 per hour 2) Speech Language Pathologist: $90 per hour 3) Physical Therapist: $90 per hour

4. That the Board of Education approves the following sick day entitlement to be paid to the

following as per Haledon Education Association Agreement subject to final review at the end of the school year:

Theodora Ammacher $5,602.50

Pamela Valls $202.50

5. That the Board of Education approves the following resolution:

WHEREAS, Jacalyn Heemskerk (“Heemskerk”) was granted a child-rearing leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) and the New Jersey Family Leave Act (“NJFLA”) from February 18, 2016 through May 18, 2016, which leave was granted without pay but with a continuation of medical benefits; and


WHEREAS, Heemskerk was granted a contractual child-rearing leave under Article XI.A.3 to the collective negotiations agreement between the Board and the Haledon Education Association from May 19, 2016 through the end of the 2015-2016 school year, which leave was granted without pay and without medical benefits; and WHEREAS Heemskerk has requested to extend her contractual child-rearing leave through the end of the 2016-2017 school year. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Heemskerk’s contractual child-rearing leave shall be extended through the end of the 2016-2017 school year. This leave shall continue to be provided without pay and without medical benefits. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, in accordance with Article XI.A.4, Heemskerk shall be required to return to her position on the first day of the 2017-2018 school year; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Heemskerk shall be entitled to return early from her leave during the 2016-2017 school year, upon thirty days’ written notice to the Board.

6. That the Board of Education approves movement on the guide for the following

certificated personnel for the 2016-2017 school year, effective September 1, 2016:

Name Step On Guide Salary

From To From To

Jill Castaldo BA+15/Step 13 MA/Step $71,985 $73,585

Melissa Riley BA/Step 6 BA+15/Step 6 $53,945 $55,545

Bronwen Calderon BA+15/Step 7 MA/Step 7 $57,295 $58,895

7. That the Board of Education approves creation of a position for one part-time secretary

for the main office from September 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017, 5 days per week not to exceed 29 ½ hours per week at $100.00 per day.

8. That the Board of Education appoints Michelle Rooney as part-time secretary for the

main office, without benefits, for the 2016-2017 school year, not to exceed 29 ½ hours per week at the rate of $100.00 per day.

9. That the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, employs

the following secretarial and clerical staff effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 and authorizes the salaries as listed below:

Name Position Salary

Susan Laauwe Secretary, Child Study Team $53,580

Janette Pepin Secretary, Athletic Event Scheduler $48,202

Cindy Scherer Secretary, School Building $62,697

Alejandra Chalmers Attendance Secretary $36,682


the following Business Office staff effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 and authorizes the salaries as listed below:



Lois Jobeless Administrative Assistant, Board Office $60,124

Annette Hartman Accounts Payable Clerk/Bookkeeper $51,146


the following personnel effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 and authorizes the salaries listed below:


Edwin Cuentas Bus Driver/Custodian $38,794 Ajet Duci Custodian $28,799

Elsa Guerrero Custodian $37,874 Edwin Huizing Custodian $29,320 Corrado LaRosa Lead Custodian $59,529 Luis Mayorga Custodian $37,874 Vasilios Spanos Custodian $29,824 Emilio Turano Custodian $32,025 Rosa Zamora Bus Driver/Clerk $32,509 Klevis Zyfi Substitute Custodian $12.40/hr.


the following certificated tenured staff for the 2016-2017 school year and authorizes the salaries listed below:

Name Effective Position Salary

Marian Golan September 1, 2016– June 30, 2017 School Psychologist $103,232

Patricia DeVito July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2017 (11 months) Occupational Therapist $89,872

13. That the Board of Education appoints Rosemary Benet-Colantino as substitute for the

Accounts Payable Department for the Haledon Public School District for the 2016-17 School Year at a cost of $29.10 per hour.


the following School Administrators and authorizes the salaries as listed below effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017:

Beth Barnhill Vice Principal $118,716

James Queli Vice Principal $106,641

Robert Parkes Principal $128,775


the following personnel from July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017:


Camille DeFranco Director of Special Education Services $115,569

Jeffrey Territo Supervisor of Instruction/Director of After-Care Services $88,868


16. That the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, appoints the following personnel at the salary listed, upon completion of criminal history record check, from September 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017:


Bryan Smith Chief of Security $42,000

17. That the Board of Education approves the following revised appointment for the 2016-

2017 school year to reflect additional hours as bus aide:

Name Step Hourly Rate Hrs. / Day Days Per Year Annual Salary

Marisol Garcia Off Guide $18.40 8 183 $26,938

18. That the Board of Education approves the following resolution for a shared services

agreement (Payroll Services) with the PC Manchester Regional High School Board of Education:

WHEREAS, the Uniform Shared Services and Consolidation Act, N.J.S.A. 40A:65-1 et seq., authorizes public entities to enter into a contract with each other to subcontract any service which the parties to an agreement are empowered to render within its own jurisdiction, including services incidental to the primary purposes of any of the participating entities; and

WHEREAS, the Manchester Regional Board of Education provides payroll services for the Manchester Regional High School District;

WHEREAS, the Haledon Board of Education is interested in utilizing the payroll services for the Haledon School District;

WHEREAS, the Board and Haledon Board of Education are of the opinion that payroll services can be more effectively and economically provided their respective school districts through a joint agreement for the subcontracting of services; and WHEREAS, the parties are desirous of entering into a shared services agreement which would authorize the subcontracting of payroll services;

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approves the shared services agreement between the Board and the PC Manchester Regional High School Board of Education for payroll services for the 2016-2017 school year in the amount of $26,299.00 which includes benefits;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board President and Board Secretary are authorized to enter into the shared services agreement with the PC Manchester Regional High School Board of Education and shall make a copy of the agreement available for public inspection in the board offices and as shown under Exhibit B.


agreement (Custodial Services) with the PC Manchester Regional High School Board of Education.


WHEREAS, the Uniform Shared Services and Consolidation Act, N.J.S.A. 40A:65-1 et seq., authorizes local school districts to enter into contracts with each other to subcontract any service which the parties to an agreement are empowered to render within their own jurisdictions; and

WHEREAS, the Manchester Regional High School District Board of Education (hereinafter referred to as the “Manchester Board”) and the Haledon Board of Education (hereinafter referred to as the “Haledon Board”) are both duly authorized to provide custodial services of for their respective school districts; and

WHEREAS, the Manchester Board and the Haledon Board are of the opinion that custodial services can be more efficiently and economically provided to each party through a joint agreement for the subcontracting of services; and

WHEREAS, the parties are desirous of entering into a shared services agreement which would authorize each board of education to share the services of their custodians to the other board of education on an as-needed basis, to provide the board of education requesting such services assistance with cleaning, maintenance and/or other projects, in addition to other prescribed duties and responsibilities.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approves the shared services agreement between the Board and the PC Manchester Regional High School Board of Education for custodial services for the 2016-2017 school year. The Manchester Board shall reimburse the Haledon Board an amount equal to the applicable hourly rate for the Haledon Board’s custodians for each hour that such custodian(s) perform work for Manchester. Similarly, the Haledon Board shall reimburse the Manchester Board an amount equal to the applicable hourly rate for the Manchester Board’s custodians for each hour that such custodian(s) perform work for Haledon. The applicable rate shall be determined by dividing the applicable custodian’s annual salary by the number of hours he/she works per week. Should the work performed by any custodian result in overtime work, said overtime costs shall be reimbursed by the respective board of education;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board President and Board Secretary are authorized to enter into the shared services agreement with the PC Manchester Regional High School Board of Education and shall make a copy of the agreement available for public inspection in the board offices and as shown under Exhibit C.


agreement (Lead Custodian) with the PC Manchester Regional High School Board of Education:

WHEREAS, the Uniform Shared Services and Consolidation Act, N.J.S.A. 40A:65-1 et seq., authorizes local school districts to enter into contracts with each other to subcontract any service which the parties to an agreement are empowered to render within their own jurisdictions; and

WHEREAS, the Manchester Regional High School District Board of Education (hereinafter referred to as the “Manchester Board”) and the Haledon Board of Education (hereinafter referred to as the “Haledon Board”) are both duly authorized to provide the services of a Lead Custodian for their respective school districts; and


WHEREAS, the Manchester Board and the Haledon Board are of the opinion that the services of a Lead Custodian can be more efficiently and economically provided to each party through a joint agreement for the subcontracting of services; and

WHEREAS, the parties are desirous of entering into a shared services agreement which would authorize the Haledon Board’s subcontracting of the services of a Lead Custodian to the Manchester Board to provide supervision and oversight of the custodial staff, in addition to other prescribed duties and responsibilities, to the Manchester Board;

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approves the shared services agreement between the Board and the PC Manchester Regional High School Board of Education for the services of a Lead Custodian for the 2016-2017 school year. The Manchester Board shall pay the Haledon Board the sum of $8,220.00 annually plus any authorized overtime for the services rendered by the Lead Custodian for the period of this Agreement beginning July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board President and Board Secretary are authorized to enter into the shared services agreement with the PC Manchester Regional High School Board of Education and shall make a copy of the agreement available for public inspection in the board offices and as shown under Exhibit D.


WHEREAS, the Manchester Regional High School District Board of Education (hereinafter referred to as the “Manchester Board”) and the Haledon Board of Education (hereinafter referred to as the “Haledon Board”) are parties to a Shared Services Agreement which provides for the Haledon Board to subcontract the services of a Lead Custodian to the Manchester Board for the period from July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 (hereinafter referred to as the “SSA”); and WHEREAS Corrado la Rosa (hereinafter referred to as “La Rosa”) is employed as the Lead Custodian by the Haledon Board; and WHEREAS, La Rosa may provide the services of lead Custodian to the Manchester Board in addition to his other prescribed duties and responsibilities as Lead Custodian to the Haledon Board; and WHEREAS, the Haledon Board wishes to acknowledge the additional duties and responsibilities which are expected of La Rosa pursuant to the SSA. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that La Rosa shall provide Lead Custodian services as set forth in the SSA from July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that La Rosa shall be paid additional compensation of $685.00 each month less all applicable taxes and deductions at the source of wages for the additional duties and responsibilities of Lead Custodian which he performs pursuant to the SSA.

22. That the Board of Education approves the following resolution for a shared services agreement (Human Resources Coordinator) with the PC Manchester Regional High School Board of Education:



WHEREAS, the Manchester Regional Board of Education provides Human Resource Coordinator services for the Manchester Regional High School District;

WHEREAS, the Haledon Board of Education is interested in utilizing the Human Resource Coordinator services for the Haledon School District;

WHEREAS, the Board and Haledon Board of Education are of the opinion that Human Resource Coordinator services can be more effectively and economically provided their respective school districts through a joint agreement for the subcontracting of services; and

WHEREAS, the parties are desirous of entering into a shared services agreement which would authorize the subcontracting of Human Resource Coordinator services;

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approves the shared services agreement between the Board and the PC Manchester Regional High School Board of Education for Human Resources Coordinator services for the 2016-2017 school year. Haledon shall be responsible for 50% of the annual salary and cost of benefits for the Human Resources Coordinator in the amount of $49,663;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board President and Board Secretary are authorized to enter into the shared services agreement with the PC Manchester Regional High School Board of Education and shall make a copy of the agreement available for public inspection in the board offices and as shown under Exhibit E.

23. That the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approves

the following resolution for a shared services agreement (Student Assistance Counselor) with the PC Manchester Regional High School Board of Education:


WHEREAS, Manchester and Haledon are both authorized to provide the services of a Student Assistance Counselor for their respective school districts; WHEREAS, Manchester and Haledon are of the opinion that these services can be more efficiently and economically provided to their respective entities through a joint agreement for the subcontracting of services;


WHEREAS, the parties are desirous of entering into a shared services agreement which would authorize the subcontracting of the services of a Student Assistance Counselor for both Manchester and Haledon;

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approves the shared services agreement between the Board and the PC Manchester Regional High School Board of Education for the services of a Student Assistance Counselor for the 2016-2017 school year in the amount of $40,688 representing a 3/5 share of the counselor’s annual salary and benefits to be paid by Manchester Regional High School to Haledon Public School;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board President and Board Secretary are authorized to enter into a shared services agreement with the PC Manchester Regional High School Board of Education and shall make a copy of the agreement available for public inspection in the board offices and as shown under Exhibit F.

24. That the Board of Education approves the following resolution for a Shared Services

Agreement (Director of Special Services) with Manchester Regional High School District Board of Education: WHEREAS, the Uniform Shared Services and Consolidation Act, N.J.S.A. 40A:65-1 et seq., authorizes public entities to enter into a contract with each other to subcontract any service which one of the parties to the agreement is empowered to render within its own jurisdiction including services incidental to the primary purposes of any of the participating entities; and WHEREAS, the Haledon Board of Education (hereinafter referred to as the "Haledon Board") and the Manchester Regional High School District Board of Education (hereinafter referred to as the "Manchester Board") are both authorized to enter into contracts to utilize the services of a Director of Special Services (hereinafter referred to as the “Director”) for their respective school districts; and WHEREAS, the Haledon Board and the Manchester Board are of the opinion that the Director’s services can be more efficiently and economically provided to each party through a joint agreement for the subcontracting of such services (hereinafter referred to as the “Shared Services Agreement”); and WHEREAS, the parties are desirous of entering into a Shared Services Agreement which would authorize the subcontracting of the services of the Director by the Haledon Board to the Manchester Board. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Haledon Board hereby adopts and approves the attached Shared Services Agreement (Exhibit G) between the Haledon Board and Manchester. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Haledon Board hereby authorizes its Board President and Business Administrator/Board Secretary to negotiate, enter into, execute, and deliver such other documents relating to the Shared Services Agreement and any other documents necessary to effectuate same. The Haledon Board President and the Haledon Business Administrator/Board Secretary are hereby authorized to execute the Shared Services Agreement and such other agreements as the Haledon Board President and the Haledon Board Secretary deem necessary and appropriate.



agreement (Speech Specialist) with the Manchester Regional High School Board of Education:

WHEREAS, the Uniform Shared Services and Consolidation Act, N.J.S.A. 40A:65-1 et seq., authorizes public entities to enter into a contract with each other to subcontract any service which the parties to an agreement are empowered to render within its own jurisdiction, including services incidental to the primary purposes of any of the participating entities; and WHEREAS, Manchester and Haledon are both authorized to provide the services of a speech specialist for their respective school districts; WHEREAS, Manchester and Haledon are of the opinion that these services can be more efficiently and economically provided to their respective entities through a joint agreement for the subcontracting of services; WHEREAS, the parties are desirous of entering into a shared services agreement which would authorize the subcontracting of the services of a speech specialist for both Manchester and Haledon;

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approves the shared services agreement between the Board and the Manchester Regional High School Board of Education for the services of a speech specialist for the 2016-2017 school year in the amount of $17,002 representing a 1/5 share of the Speech Specialist’s annual salary and benefits to be paid by Manchester Regional High School to Haledon Public School.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board President and Board Secretary are authorized to enter into a shared services agreement with the Manchester Regional High School Board of Education and shall make a copy of the agreement available for public inspection in the board offices and as shown under Exhibit H.

26. That the Board of Education approves the Addendum to the Interlocal Services Agreement Between the Manchester Regional High School District Board of Education and the Haledon Board of Education for the Superintendent of Schools for the 2013-2014 through the 2016-2017 School Years as shown under Exhibit I.

27. That the Board of Education approves the Addendum to the Interlocal Services Agreement Between the Manchester Regional High School District Board of Education and the Haledon Board of Education for the School Business Administrator for the 2013-2014 through the 2016-2017 School Years as shown under exhibit J.

28. That the Board of Education accepts, with regret, the resignation of Sara Haase, Teacher of Instrumental Music, effective June 30, 2016.

29. That the Board of Education accepts, with regret, the resignation of Dean Smith, Social Worker/Behaviorist, effective August 22, 2016.

30. That the Board of Education approves Elena Skidmore, teacher, to provide Home Instruction for Student #6446 from June 27, 2016 through July 25, 2016, 5 hours per


week, for a total 20 hours at the rate of $44.00 per hour as per IEP for the 2016-2017 Extended School Year.

31. That the Board of Education approves hours for staff training purposes on July 18, 2016 and July 19, 2016 for the following staff members to be utilized from IDEA B funds (Account #20-250-200-300-00):

Vanessa Granados Up to 5 hours at $44 per hour not to exceed $220.00

Rachna Stephens Up to 5 hours at $44 per hour not to exceed $220.00

Lauren Chamides Up to 5 hours at $44 per hour not to exceed $220.00

Elena Skidmore Up to 5 hours at $44 per hour not to exceed $220.00

32. That the Board of Education approves the additional hours for professional development

on June 6, 2016 for special education paraprofessional staff:

Name Hours/Rate Total

Maria DiPasquale 1.375 / $9.75 $13.41

Candice Errico 1.375 / $18.40 $25.30

Christina Fiorentino 1.375 / $10.15 $13.96

Stefanie Freund 1.375 / $13.30 $18.29

Marisol Garcia 1.375 / $17.90 $24.61

Marlene Mazzoni 1.375 / $10.15 $13.96

Danielle Michalski 1.375 / $18.40 $25.30

Nancy Munoz 1.375 / $12.40 $17.05

Dinia Pepin 1.375 / $13.30 $18.29

Bethanne Tanis 1.375 / $10.15 $13.96

Sana Shahin 1.375 / $12.40 $17.05

Lisa Sisco 1.375 / $13.30 $18.29

Sandra Taranto 1.375 / $17.90 $24.61

Deborah Zizzo 1.375 / $18.40 $25.30


the following personnel for the 2016-2017 school year: 34. That the Board of Education approves the following resolution for a shared services

agreement (Technology Support Services) with the PC Manchester Regional High School Board of Education:


WHEREAS, Manchester and Haledon are both authorized to provide the services of technology support services for their respective entities; and

Name Position Degree/Step Salary Jennifer Grant Contractual Leave Replacement Teacher MA/1 $54,545


WHEREAS, Manchester and Haledon are of the opinion that the services of technology support services can be more effectively and economically provided to each party through a joint agreement for the subcontracting of such services; and

WHEREAS, the parties are desirous of entering into a shared services agreement which would authorize the subcontracting of the services of technology support services by Manchester to provide technology support services to Haledon;

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approves the shared services agreement between the Board and the PC Manchester Regional High School Board of Education for the services of technology support services for the 2016-2017 school year. Haledon shall pay Manchester one hundred fifty six thousand five hundred seventy dollars ($156,570), which is the cost of the network technician salary plus benefits, and administrative support services to be performed under this Agreement for the period beginning July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board President and Board Secretary are authorized to enter into the shared services agreement with the PC Manchester Regional High School Board of Education and shall make a copy of the agreement available for public inspection in the board offices and as shown under Exhibit K.

35. That the Board of Education approves Stacey Canova, Cheryl Robertson, and Jennifer

Passero to provide basic skills testing and placement for incoming students, up to 30 hours each at $44 per hour for an overall total of $3,960, to be paid from NCLB Account # 20-230-100-101-05.

36. That the Board of Education approves Christina Sarkissian, Juliann Meletta, and Jill Castaldo to write English Language Arts curriculum for grades K-8, for 75 hours each at $44 per hour for an overall total of $9.900, to be paid from NCLB Account # 20-230-200-100-01.

37. That the Board of Education approves Jill Castaldo and Juliann Meletta to provide four days of professional development in Orton-Gillingham, for 30 hours each at $44 per hour for an overall total of $2,640, to be paid from NCLB Account # 20-230-100-101-10.

38. That the Board of Education approves Christine Villaruz and Colleen Dorn to do summer scheduling for all students, for 75 hours each at $44 per hour for an overall total of $6,600, to be paid from NCLB Account # 20-230-100-101-06.

39. That the Board of Education approves the revised job description for Chief of Security as shown under Exhibit L.

Curriculum & Technology Committee- Mrs. Smith, Chairperson; Mrs. Fischer, Ms. Diaz 1. That the Board of Education approves the following resolution:

WHEREAS, the following employees are attending staff training, seminars and/or workshops; and


WHEREAS, the attendance at stated functions were previously approved by the Chief School Administrator as work related and within the scope of the work responsibilities of the attendee; and

WHEREAS, the attendance at the functions were approved as promoting delivery of instruction or furthering efficient operation of the school district and fiscally prudent,

NOW BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the requests for attendance at professional workshops/conferences as listed:

2. That the Board of Education approves participation in the NJ Positive Behavior Support

in Schools Initiative (NJ PBSIS) at no cost to the district (Exhibit M). Policy Committee – Ms. Rolón, Chairperson; Mr. Latona, Mr. Guzman 1. That the Board of Education approves the second reading and adoption of the following

new policy as shown under Exhibit N:

P6311 Contracts for Goods and Services Funded by Federal Grants (New)

Finance & Physical Plant Committee– Mr. Latona, Chairperson; Mr. Fischer, Ms. Fusco

1. That the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Business

Administrator/Board Secretary, accepts the Maschio’s Food Service Report for the month ending May 31, 2016 which shows a monthly income of $19,115.89 and a yearly income of $163,114.79 as shown under Exhibit O.


WHEREAS, NJAC 6A:23A-14.3 and 14.4 permit a Board of Education to establish and/or deposit into certain reserve accounts at year end, and WHEREAS the aforementioned statutes authorize procedures, under the authority of the Commissioner of Education, which permit a board of education to transfer anticipated excess current revenue and/or unexpended appropriations into reserve accounts during the month of June by Board Resolution, and WHEREAS, the Haledon Board of Education wishes to transfer anticipated current year revenue or unexpended appropriations from the general fund into a Capital Reserve account at year end, and WHEREAS, the Haledon Board of Education has determined that an amount up to $150,000 is available for such purpose of transfer;

NAME WORKSHOP Funded by COST DATE

Alejandra Chalmers Attendance & Residency Issues, Monroe, NJ 11-000-223-500-00 $106.62 8/2/16

Carla Parisi G&T Consortium Organizational Meeting, Hawthorne, NJ

N/A None 9/16/16

Christine Frontino-Habrahamshon

Artist/Teacher Institute (required attendance for grantee), Ramapo College

11-000-223-500-00 $110.54 7/11-7/15/16


NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOVED by the Haledon Board of Education that it hereby authorizes the district’s School Business Administrator to make this transfer consistent with all applicable laws and regulations.

3. That the Board of Education approves the discard of the following technology items:

Asset Tag Mfg. Model Item

7598 HP Laser Jet pro 400 Printer

5052 Dell Optiplex gx280 PC

7486 Dell Optiplex 3020 PC



5116 Intel 460tswitch

7512 HP Lj4200 Printer


7434 Dell Precisioint5400 PC

5385 Dell Precisoint5400 PC




5349 Dell Optiplex755 PC

Lj4250 Printer

5062 Epson Projector

5331 Mits Projector

5339 Mits Projector

7018 Server Acuity appliance

4. That the Board of Education approves the following 2016-2017 physician fees:

Name/Service Rate

Valley Medical Group (Dr. Lisa Nalven) Neurodevelopmental Evaluation $675.00

Hillmar, LLC (Bilingual Evaluations) See Exhibit P

Dr. Poorvi Patel, St. Joseph’s Hospital (Neurological Evaluations) $450.00

Dr. Norman Ladov (Psychiatric Evaluations) $600.00

Dr. Joseph Holahan & Dr. Nancy Holahan/Dr. Aprna Mallik (Pediatric Neuro-Developmental Evaluations)

$450.00

Dr. Pamela Williams, Mental Health Clinic (Psychiatric Evaluations) $700.00

Dr. Heilbroner, Neurology Group of Bergen County, PA Pediatric Neurology Evals. $500.00

Platt Psychiatric Associates, L.L.C. (Psychiatric Evaluations) See Exhibit Q

Dr. L. Hanes & Associates See Exhibit R

Partners in Development, LLC (Melissa Donofrio, MA, Behavior Analyst) See Exhibit S

Cheryl Kaplan, Speech Therapy Center $375.00

5. That the Board of Education approves the following use of facilities:

Girl Scouts NNJ July 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28 (2:00-3:30 p.m.) Program Activities


6. That the Board of Education approves the following Resolution to Join:

The New Jersey Schools Insurance Group WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 18A:18B-1, et seq., enables school districts to cooperate with each other to make the most efficient use of their powers and resources on a basis of mutual advantage in the areas of insurance and self-insurance and related services; and Whereas, the Board of Education of the Haledon Public School District desires to secure protection, services, and savings relating to insurance and self-insurance for itself and its departments and employees; and Whereas, the Board of Education of the Haledon Public School district finds that the best and most efficient way of securing this protection and services is by cooperating with other school districts across the State of new Jersey; Whereas, the Board of Education of the Haledon Public School District under its obligations as a member of the New Jersey Schools Insurance Group does allow for safety inspections of its properties, to pay contributions in a timely fashion and to comply with the bylaws and standards of participation of this Group. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE HALEDON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT: That the Board of Education of Haledon Public School District joins with other school districts in organizing and becoming members of the new Jersey Schools Insurance Group; and That by adoption and signing of this resolution, the Board of Education is hereby joining the New Jersey Schools Insurance Group in accordance with the terms of the attached Indemnity and Trust Agreement (Exhibit T), effect the date indicated below for the following types of insurance:

- Property - EDP - General Liability - Umbrella/Excess - Equip Breakdown - Crime Bonds - Automobile Liability - Auto Physical Damage - Workers’ Compensation

7. That the Board of Education approves the following certification:

I, John A. Serapiglia, the Business Administrator/Board Secretary, for the Haledon Public School Business District hereby certify as follows: “pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(c) (3), that as April 30, 2016 no line item account has encumbrances and expenditures which in total exceed the line item appropriation and is not in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11 (a).



Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(c) (4), we certify that, as of April 30, 2016 the board secretary’s and treasurer’s monthly financial reports did not reflect an over expenditure in any of the major accounts or funds in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(b), and based on the appropriation balances reflected on the reports, and the advice of district officials, we have no reason to doubt that the district has sufficient funds available to meet its financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year and accepts the April 30, 2016 Board Secretary’s report.

9. That the Board of Education accepts the financial report of the Treasurer of School

Monies for April 2016.

10. That the Board of Education approves the line item transfers as shown under Exhibit U.

11. That the Board of Education moves the bills for June 28, 2016 be approved as presented:

12. That the Board of Education approves the Agreement with William Paterson University

designating Haledon Public School as a Professional Development School and member of the WPU College of Education Professional Development School Network in the sum of $10,000 as shown under Exhibit V.

13. That the Board of Education approves the purchase or a security desk for the main entrance check-in point, to be purchased from Lee Distributors utilizing Ed Data Bid #6848 MSRP 4/1/15-11/30/16, at a cost of $1,573.76.

NEW BUSINESS/OLD BUSINESS HEARING OF CITIZENS During this portion of the meeting, the residents are invited to address the Board with any questions, comments or concerns that may be in respect to the operation of their school. EXECUTIVE SESSION ADJOURN

General Fund $414,261.48 Special Revenue Fund $25,278.39 Construction Project Fund $0

Debt Service Fund $0

Enterprise Fund $12,171.33

Payroll Fund 5/24/16 $477,295.88 Payroll Fund 6/13/16 $532,134.91 Total for Approval $1,461,141.99

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