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ROSELLE BOARD OF EDUCATION
ROSELLE, NEW JERSEY
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
MONDAY, MAY 23, 2016
GOVERNANCE
STUDENT & PARENT RECOGNITIONS
I. ABRAHAM CLARK HIGH SCHOOL MARINE CORPS JUNIOR ROTC MEMBERS –
Dr. Kevin R. West, Superintendent of Schools
II. ABRAHAM CLARK HIGH SCHOOL CULINARY ARTS PROGRAM STUDENTS –
Dr. Kevin R. West, Superintendent of Schools
III. 2016 ROSELLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS ANNUAL ESSAY WRITING CONTEST AWARDS
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Roselle Board of Education
recognizes the following K-12 students, who were selected as 1st, 2
nd, and 3
rd Place Winners in the
Roselle Public Schools Annual Districtwide Essay Writing Contest 2016 entitled, “Working to Form
a More Perfect Union: Honoring Women in Public Service and Government,” (National Women’s
History Project Theme 2016) in celebration of Women’s History Month:
1st Place
Categories Name School Teacher
Kindergarten Nathaniel Cayemitte KSA Ms. C. Bello
Grades 1 -2 Ashely Frost Harrison Ms. L. Gega
Grades 3-4 Abraham Smith Polk Ms. T. Watts
Grades 5-8 Ricardo Roncallo L. V. Moore Ms. B. Baca
Grades 9-12 Emily Rodriguez ACHS Ms. M. Repousis
2nd
Place
Categories Name School Teacher
Kindergarten Abel Mpassi KSA Ms. P. Derosa
Grades 1-2 Brazil Spence Polk Ms. A. Southerland
Grades 3-4 Jacqueline Custodio Harrison Mrs. E. Mosery
Grades 5-8 Chrislore Audige GWJHS Ms. E. Potts/
Mrs. K. Philipps
Grades 9-12 Adriana Tepoz ACHS Mr. K. Lockhart
3rd
Place
Categories Name School Teacher
Kindergarten Bradley Francois KSA Ms. A. Wycoff
Grades 1-2 Alissa Exuma Washington Ms. K. Dougher
Grades 3-4 Destin Darko Polk Ms. K. Nevins
Grades 5-8 Michelle Watson GWJHS Ms. C. Carrillo
Grades 9-12 Steven Bryan ACHS Mr. T. Garrett
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IV. MAY 2016 STUDENTS-OF-THE-MONTH
Name School Grade
Tajohn Randleman Roselle Preschool Annex Pre-K
Jordan Harris Kindergarten Success Academy Kdg.
Keisha Fleurimond Harrison Elementary School Gr. 4
Melody Hoating Dr. Charles C. Polk Elementary School Gr. 1 Lena Tavarez Washington Elementary School Gr. 2
Allyan Roache Leonard V. Moore Middle School Gr. 5
ZaKyyah Thompson Grace Wilday Junior High School Gr. 7
Oreoluwa Awoleye Abraham Clark High School Gr. 12
V. MAY 2016 PARENTS-OF-THE-MONTH
Name School
Ms. Omalana Nicholas Roselle Preschool Annex
Ms. Sherley LaFleur Kindergarten Success Academy
Ms. Danielle Small Harrison Elementary School
Mr. Lery PointDuJour Dr. Charles C. Polk Elementary School
Ms. Peggy Graves Washington Elementary School
Ms. Fozia Salih Leonard V. Moore Middle School
Ms. Araceli Santamaria Grace Wilday Junior High School
Mr. Carlos Vializ Abraham Clark High School
HIB REPORTING
HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION AND BULLYING (HIB) REPORTING FOR THE 2015/
2016 SCHOOL YEAR – REPORT PERIOD 2 INCIDENTS (MARCH 2016 & APRIL 2016)
– Dr. Kevin R. West, Superintendent of Schools
HIB RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, that the Roselle
Board of Education hereby affirms the Roselle Public Schools HIB (Harassment, Intimidation
and Bullying) Investigation Reporting for the 2015/2016 School Year, Report Period 2 Incidents
(March 2016 & April 2016), which was presented to the Roselle Board of Education and Public
at the May 23, 2016 Regular Board of Education Meeting [Attachment I].
SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOMMENDATIONS
APPROVALS
I. Instructional
1. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the admission of Student
#16/17-A into the Roselle Public School District for placement in Grade One at Harrison
Elementary School, for the 2016/2017 school year, in accordance with Board Policy No. 5111, if
there is room available, based on the submission and verification of all required documentation
[Student Previously Board approved 4/6/15 to attend KSA in 2015/2016].
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2. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the acceptance of grant
funds from the Kinder Morgan Foundation, in the amount of $1,500.00, to benefit Harrison
Elementary School students, in support of the Dance Enrichment Program at Harrison School.
3. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the acceptance of the
Watch Us Grow Grant funds from the Amerigroup Corporation, in the amount of $500.00, to
benefit Washington Elementary School students to cultivate a school garden for healthy initiative.
4. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the operation of the three-week
Summer Transitions Program for Rising 9th
Graders, at Abraham Clark High School, to help targeted
students transition to the high school and improve their Language Arts and Mathematical skills, and
to support Middle States action plans and the School Improvement Smart Goals; with program
operation four (4) days per week, four (4) hours per day, from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM, at the rate of
$35.58 per hour, at a cost of $1,707.84 per Teacher, at a total cost not to exceed $3,415.68, effective
July 11, 2016 through July 28, 2016 [High Schools That Work Grant Funded].
5. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the collaboration with Union
County College for the participation of Abraham Clark High School students age eighteen (18) years
or older, in a seventy (70) hour Pharmacy Technician course that will be offered at Union County
College in Elizabeth for students in Union County, with ten (10) qualified students to be financed
through Union County College and a TAACCCT-NJPREP Grant that seeks to increase the number
of workers who attain certificates, degrees, and other industry-recognized credentials; with program
operation four (4) days per week, Monday through Thursday, for five (5) weeks during the summer
months, six (6) hours per day, from 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM, effective June 21, 2016 through August 1,
2016. The grant will cover the cost for instruction only. Students will be responsible to cover the
cost for their fingerprinting and license/certification exam (upon completion) and for the cost of the
textbook. The Job Outlook for employment for a Pharmacy Technician is expected to increase by
32% from 2010-2020. This program will help our students to graduate from Abraham Clark High
School with a high school diploma and a credential leading toward licensing in a much needed
profession, helping to meet both the school and district mission of preparing students for college,
work and life [Union County College and TAACCCT-NJPREP Grant Funded].
6. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the collaboration with
Trinitas Regional Medical Center for the participation of Abraham Clark High School students in a
Summer Nursing Camp program, to be sponsored by a grant with Trinitas Regional Medical Center,
with students having their choice of week to attend and being responsible to provide their own
transportation to and from the hospital, effective June 27, 2016 through August 26, 2016 [Trinitas
Regional Medical Center Grant Funded].
7. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approve the attendance of Andrea
Jackson Roberts, Literacy Coach, Leonard V. Moore Middle School and Dana Ockimey, Math
Coach, Leonard V. Moore Middle School, at the Third Annual Northeast iReady Users’ Summit, to
be held Thursday and Friday, June 2 & 3, 2016, in Verona, New York, at a registration fee of
$199.00 per Teacher, plus mileage reimbursement of $162.31 per Teacher; the Board having
determined that attendance at the Third Annual Northeast iReady Users’ Summit is directly related
to and within the scope of the Literacy and Math Coaches’ current responsibilities and the school
district’s professional development plan; and the Board having further found that attendance at the
Third Annual Northeast iReady Users’ Summit is critical to the needs of the school district or
furthers the efficient operation of the school district and is in compliance with State and Federal
travel payment guidelines [Website Reference: www.curriculumassociates.com].
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8. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the attendance of Dr. Wei
Shi, Science/Physics Teacher, Abraham Clark High School, at a four (4) day Advanced Placement
Summer Institute in AP Physics 2: Algebra Based to be held Tuesday through Friday, July 5, 2016
through July 8, 2016, at Hofstra University, Hempstead, New York, at a registration cost of
$950.00; plus $100.00 for the cost of meals, mileage reimbursement of $143.09, and tolls; at a total
cost not to exceed $1,193.09 plus tolls, subject to the submission and verification of duly
authorized vouchers and receipts; the Board having determined that attendance at the Advanced
Placement Summer Institute in AP Physics 2: Algebra Based is directly related to and within the
scope of Science/Physics Teacher’s responsibilities and the school district’s professional
development plan, and the Board having further found that attendance at the Advanced Placement
Summer Institute in AP Physics 2: Algebra Based is critical to the needs of the school district or
furthers the efficient operation of the school district and is in compliance with State and Federal
travel payment guidelines [website: http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/InstitutesAndWorkshops].
9. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the attendance of Karen
Tanner-Oliphant, Supervisor of Testing, at the 2016 FEA/NJPSA/NJASCD Fall Conference, to be
held Thursday and Friday, October 20 & 21, 2016, in Long Branch, New Jersey, at a registration/
lodging fee $275.00, plus mileage reimbursement and tolls costs not to exceed $32.00 and meals not
to exceed $62.00, at a total cost not to exceed $369.00, subject to the submission and verification of
duly authorized vouchers and receipts; the Board having determined that attendance at the 2016
FEA/NJPSA/NJASCD Fall Conference, is directly related to and within the scope of the Supervisor
of Testing’s current responsibilities and the school district’s professional development plan; and the
Board having further found that attendance at the 2016 FEA/NJPSA/NJASCD Fall Conference is
critical to the needs of the school district or furthers the efficient operation of the school district and
is in compliance with State and Federal travel payment guidelines, pending receipt of waiver issued
by the New Jersey Commissioner of Education [Website reference: [email protected]]:
Registration / Lodging $275.00
Meals $62.00
Transportation (mileage / tolls) $32.00
Total Cost $369.00
II. Personnel
A. Retirements, Resignations and Appointments
10. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, accept the retirement of James Horvath,
Graphic Arts Teacher, Abraham Clark High School, effective July 1, 2016.
11. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, accept the retirement of Jane Hormann,
ESL Teacher, Harrison Elementary School, effective July 1, 2016.
12. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, accept the retirement of Kathleen
Sandberg, School Nurse, Abraham Clark High School, effective July 1, 2016.
13. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, accept the resignation of Ana Norville,
Classroom Aide, Kindergarten Success Academy, effective June 23, 2016.
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14. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of the
following Roselle Public School Teachers as Teachers for the Title I/Basic Skills Summer Program
for Title I students in Grades K through 8, at Grace Wilday Junior High School, Monday through
Thursday, for a total of nineteen (19) days, from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM, at the rate of $34.89 per
hour for the first week of the program and the rate of $35.59 per hour for the next four weeks of
the program, at a cost of $3,367.05 per Teacher, subject to the submission and verification of
timesheets, for a total program cost not to exceed $47,138.70, effective June 27, 2016 through July
28, 2016 [100 % Title I Funded]:
Lovena Batts
Elsa Braxton
Jennifer Castainca
Tanya Comas
Heather Coombs
Marie DuPont
Hyunsun Kang
Wendi Kane-Millard
Kristen Nevins
Gail McNeil
Brittany Nielsen
Stefanie Pilles
Annette Petris
Yribelda Quizphi
Arlene Ringwood
15. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of Suzanne
Dixon, LAL Teacher, Grace Wilday Junior High School, as Reading Interventionist for the Title
I/Basic Skills Summer Program for Title I students in Grades K through 8, at Grace Wilday Junior
High School, Monday through Thursday, for a total of nineteen (19) days, from 8:00 AM to 1:00
PM, at the rate of $34.89 per hour for the first week of the program and an hourly rate of $35.59 for
the next four weeks of the program, at a cost not to exceed $3,367.05, subject to the submission and
verification of timesheets, effective June 27, 2016 through July 28, 2016 [100 % Title I Funded].
16. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the participation of the
following Roselle Public School Teachers in professional development training on Rigby PM
Platinum Reading Series, iReady, READ 180 & MATH 180 instructional programs being
utilized in the Title I/Basic Skills Summer Program, from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with a one (1)
hour unpaid lunch, for a total of six (6) hours, at Grace Wilday Junior High School, at the rate of
$34.89 per hour, at a cost not to exceed $209.34 per Teacher, subject to the submission and
verification of timesheets, for a total training cost not to exceed $2,930.76, effective Thursday,
June 23, 2016 [100 % Title II A Funded]:
Lovena Batts
Jennifer Castainca
Tanya Comas
Heather Coombs
Marie DuPont
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Wendi Kane-Millard
Kristin Nevins
Gail McNeil
Brittany Nielsen
Stefanie Pilles
Annette Petris
Yribelda Quizphi
Arlene Ringwood
17. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of Theresa
Alves, School Nurse, Grace Wilday Junior High School, as School Nurse for the Title I & Title
III Summer Programs for Title I & Title III students in Grades K through 12, at Grace Wilday
Junior High School, Monday through Thursday, for a total of nineteen (19) days, from 8:00 AM
to 1:00 PM, at the rate of $34.89 per hour for the first week of the program and the rate of $35.59
per hour for the next four weeks of the program, at a total cost not to exceed $3,367.05, subject
to the submission and verification of timesheets, effective June 27, 2016 through July 28, 2016
[100 % Title I & Title III Funded].
18. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of Allen
Potts, Substitute Teacher, District, as a Part-Time Classroom Aide for the Title I Summer
Program for Title I students in Grades K through 8, at Grace Wilday Junior High School,
Monday through Thursday, for a total of nineteen (19) days, from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM, at a rate
of $11.67 per hour, at a cost not to exceed $1,108.65, subject to the submission and verification
of timesheets, effective June 27, 2016 through July 28, 2016 [100 % Title I Funded].
19. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of Boris
Shiminov, Security Guard, Grace Wilday Junior High School, as the School Security Guard for
the Title I & Title III Summer Program for Title I & Title III students in Grades K through 12,
at Grace Wilday Junior High School, Monday through Thursday, for a total of nineteen (19)
days, from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM, at a rate of $15.00 per hour for the first week of the program
and a rate of $16.00 per hour for the next four weeks of the program, at a cost not to exceed
$1,500.00, subject to the submission and verification of timesheets, effective June 27, 2016 to
July 28, 2016 [100 % Title I & Title III Funded].
20. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of the
following Abraham Clark High School Teachers as Teachers for the Academic Achievement
Program (AAP) for Title I students in Grades 9 through 12, at Abraham Clark High School, on
Tuesdays and Thursdays, for a total of twelve (12) days, from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM, at the rate
of $34.89 per hour for the first week of the program and the rate of $35.59 per hour for the next
five weeks of the program, at a cost not to exceed $ 1,702.72 per Teacher, subject to the
submission and verification of timesheets, for a total program cost not to exceed $8,513.60,
effective June 28, 2016 through August 4, 2016 [100 % Title I Funded]:
Kusumam Daniel
Carl Darius
Victoria Lih
Serafina Priolo
Donald Tran
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21. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approve the participation of the following
Title I Teachers in the Title I Parent Information Meeting/Student Recognition Dinner, at Abraham
Clark High School, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, at the rate of $34.89 per hour, at a cost of $69.78 per
Teacher, subject to the submission and verification of timesheets, for a total cost not to exceed
$1,116.48, effective June 7, 2016 [100% Title I Funded]:
Victoria Lih Abraham Clark High School
Kusumam Daniel Abraham Clark High School
Emily Cistaro Dr. Charles C. Polk Elementary School
Berthenia Maynor Dr. Charles C. Polk Elementary School
Jennifer Castainca Grace Wilday Junior High School
Tanya Comas Grace Wilday Junior High School
Vertonia Estil-Sauveur Grace Wilday Junior High School
Wendi Kane-Millard Grace Wilday Junior High School
Carolyn Curti Harrison Elementary School
Lora Lanzano Harrison Elementary School
Lovena Batts Leonard V. Moore Middle School
Heather Coombs Leonard V. Moore Middle School
Dana Ockimey Leonard V. Moore Middle School
Brittany Nielsen Leonard V. Moore Middle School
Annnette Petris Washington Elementary School
Raquel Sousa Washington Elementary School
22. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of the
following six (6) Teachers as Teachers for the K-12 ESL/Bilingual Summer Program, to be held at
Grace Wilday Junior High School, Monday through Thursday, from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM, at the rate
of $34.89 per hour for the first week of the program and the rate of $35.59 per hour for the next four
weeks of the program, subject to the submission and verification of timesheets, for a total cost not to
exceed $20,202.30 effective June 27, 2016 through July 28, 2016 [Title III Grant Funded]:
Karin VonRiman
Suze Kelly
Margaret Philippeaux
Heidi Gaspar
Ann Turalski
Wilkenson Jean Pierre
23. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of Rosanne
Puma, Classroom Teacher, Dr. Charles C. Polk Elementary School, and Lance Hilfman, Classroom
Teacher, Washington Elementary School, as Substitute Teachers for the K-12 ESL/Bilingual/Title I
Summer Program, on an as needed basis, to be held at Grace Wilday Junior High School, at the rate
of $35.59 per hour, effective June 27, 2016 through July 28, 2016 [100% Title III Grant Funded].
24. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of the
following Classroom Aides as Instructional Aides for the K-12 ESL/Bilingual Summer Program,
to be held at Grace Wilday Junior High School, Monday through Thursday, from 8:00 AM to
1:00 PM, at their respective REA negotiated hourly rates of pay, subject to the submission and
verification of timesheets, for a total cost not to exceed $19,966.30, effective June 27, 2016
through July 28, 2016 [Title III Grant Funded]:
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First Week of Program:
Winifred Etienne $30.40/hr.
Sandra Joseph $30.40/hr
Jesus Marina Matamoros $29.89/hr
Awilda Restrepo $30.40/hr.
Therese Wiley $30.91/hr.
Marie Pierre $22.49/hr.
Marie Roman $30.40/hr.
Remaining 4 Weeks of Program:
Winifred Etienne $31.69/hr.
Sandra Joseph $31.16/hr.
Jesus Marina Matamoros $31.16/hr.
Awilda Restrepo $31.69/hr.
Therese Wiley $31.69/hr.
Marie Pierre $23.03/hr.
Marie Roman $31.16/hr.
25. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of the
following Classroom Aides as Substitute Instructional Aides for the K-12 ESL/Bilingual/Title I
Summer Program, on an as needed basis, to be held at Grace Wilday Junior High School, at their
following respective REA negotiated hourly rates of pay, effective June 27, 2016 through July
28, 2016 [100% Title III Grant Funded]:
Nancy Guzman $31.16/hr.
Shantel Bowers $30.64/hr.
Jessica Cunningham $30.64/hr.
26. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the participation of the
following English Language Arts Teachers in the District Spelling Bee at Abraham Clark High
School, four (4) hours, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, at the rate of $34.89 per hour, at a cost of
$139.56 per Teacher, subject to the submission and verification of timesheets, for a total cost not
to exceed $418.68, subject to the submission and verification of timesheets, effective Saturday,
June 11, 2016. [District Funded]:
Rosanne Puma
Andrea J. Roberts
Vicki Lih
27. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of Miriam
Malabanan, Supervisor of ELA/Humanities K-12, to monitor the competition during the District
Spelling Bee at Abraham Clark High School, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, at a rate of $48.43* per
hour, at a cost not to exceed $193.72*, subject to the submission and verification of timesheets
effective Saturday, effective June 11, 2016 [District Funded].
28. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of Patrizia
Weber, Vice-Principal, Leonard V. Moore Middle School, for extended-year employment during
July 2016, to create the building schedule for the 2016-2017 school year, seven (7) days, six hours
per day, at her negotiated rate of $62.06* per hour, at a cost not to exceed $2,606.52*, subject to
the submission and verification of timesheets, effective July 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 25, & 26, 2016.
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29. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the following Athletic
Events Payroll positions and amounts, for the 2016/2017 school year, effective July 1, 2016
through June 30, 2017:
Athletic Events Payroll
Football:
Varsity Official $85
Sub-Varsity Official $62
Announcer $70
Scoreboard $70
Ticket Seller $75
Ticket Collector $75
Varsity Linesman $65
Faculty Advisor $85
Cameraman $95
End Zone Camera $75
Faculty Assistant $75
Equipment Manager $75
Police $118.25
Site Supervisor $125
Soccer:
Varsity Official $78
Sub-Varsity Official $60
Faculty Assistant $75
Volleyball:
Varsity/JV Official $110
Timer/Scorekeeper $75
Faculty Assistant $75
Site Supervisor $90
Cross Country:
Official/Starter $75
Basketball:
Varsity Official $80
Sub-Varsity Official $62
Ticket Seller $75
Ticket Collector $75
Timer/Scorekeeper $95
Cameraman $35
Faculty Assistant $75
Site Supervisor $95
Police $118.25
Baseball:
Varsity Official $81
Sub-Varsity Official $62
Faculty Assistant $75
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Softball:
Varsity Official $75
Sub-Varsity Official $62
Faculty Assistant $75
30. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of the
following Athletic Event Staff, as per Athletic Events Payroll, Abraham Clark High School,
for the 2016/2017 Spring Season:
Chris Satterfield Faculty Advisor/Tickets
Carla Wynter Faculty Assistant
Jamie Condrack Faculty Assistant
Yajaira Valez Tickets
Eugene Brown Faculty Assistant
Mari Oropeza Tickets
Rob Salamanca Announcer, Scoreboard, Timer, Scorekeeper
Jermina Bagley Tickets
Jessica Cunningham Faculty Assistant
Antoine Patterson Site Supervisor, Faculty Assistant
Robert Giannotti Announcer, Scorekeeper
Parnice Hall Security
Inez Gaskin Security
Debra Stevens Security
Danny Fletcher Security
Chuck Merricks Security
Al Abraham Security
Arliesha Jeter Security
31. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of
Michael Smith, P.E./Health Teacher, Abraham Clark High School, as the Open Gym Supervisor,
Abraham Clark High School, for the 2016 summer session, at the rate of $35.59 per hour, four
(4) hours per day, for twenty-four (24) days, at a cost not to exceed $3,500.00, effective July 1,
2016 through August 5, 2016.
32. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of James
Williams, Special Education Aide, as the Strength and Conditioning Coach, Abraham Clark
High School, for the summer session, at his REA negotiated rate of $29.89 per hour, two (2)
hours per day, for twenty-four (24) days, at a cost not to exceed $2,500.00, effective July 1, 2016
through August 5, 2016.
33. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve Johnny Rodriguez,
Athletic Trainer, Abraham Clark High School, to conduct summer athletic training hours for fall
sports, nineteen days (19) days, four (4) hours per day, exclusive of lunch, at the rate of $43.75
per hour, at a cost not to exceed $3,500.00, effective August 10, 2016 through August 31, 2016.
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34. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of the
following spring sports coaches, Abraham Clark High School, as Coaches for the 2016/2017 fall
season, at a stipend as per the REA Coaches Stipend Guide – Schedule G, effective July 1, 2016
through June 30, 2017:
James Williams Head Football $10,844.00
Mike Ryan Assistant Head Football $7,428.00 ($7,150.00 + $278.00)
Keion Wade Assistant Football $7,150.00
James Boyd Assistant Football $7,150.00
William Evans Assistant Football $7,150.00
Loberto Torres Assistant Football $7,150.00
Marion Bell Assistant Football $7,150.00
Alan Prochazka Head Soccer $7,692.00
Carl Darius Assistant Soccer $5,815.00
Wilkenson Jean-Pierre Head Tennis $5,715.00
Marcus Daniels Head Volleyball $5,715.00
Sean Howard Assistant Volleyball $4,297.00
Mike Fields Head Cross Country $5,715.00
Shanae Saunders Head Cheerleading $2,955.00
35. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of the
following Volunteer Athletic Staff, Abraham Clark High School, for the 2016/2017 fall season:
Nadir Brown Football
Joseph Kittell Soccer
Francisco Cardenas Soccer
Yajaira Valez Cheerleading
B. Other
36. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the voluntary transfer of
Kawania Durand from Classroom Teacher, Washington Elementary School, to Special Education
Teacher, Special Services Department, effective September 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.
37. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the voluntary transfer of
Candice Bello, from Classroom Teacher, Kindergarten Success Academy, to Classroom Teacher,
Grade One, Washington Elementary School, effective September 1, 2106 through June 30, 2017.
38. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the withholding of salary
increment for the 2016/2017 school year, for Audley Bridges, Computer Teacher, Kindergarten
Success Academy, effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.
39. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the withholding of salary
increment for the 2016/2017 school year, for Melanie Condran, Music Teacher, Kindergarten
Success Academy, effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.
40. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the withholding of salary
increment for the 2016/2017 school year, for Christine Ries, LAL Teacher, Grace Wilday Junior
High School, effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.
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41. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the creation of the School
Business Administrator job position and the corresponding new job description [Attachment II].
42. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the creation of the Board
Secretary job position and the corresponding new job description [Attachment III].
43. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve a an extension of Child-
Rearing leave of absence for Danielle Feudale, Classroom Teacher, Washington Elementary
School, effective September 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017, with a return to work date of
September 1, 2017 [Previously Board approved on /1/16 for Maternity/FMLA/Child-Rearing leave
effective 2/8/16 through 6/22/16].
44. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve retroactively an extension of
FMLA leave of absence for Jane Hormann, ESL Teacher, Harrison Elementary School, effective
April 20, 22016 through April 22, 2016, immediately followed by a medical leave of absence,
effective April 25, 2016 through May 27, 2016, based on receipt of FMLA recertification from her
physician, utilizing sick days and any accumulated time employee elects to use as available
[Previously Board approved on 2/1/16 for FMLA leave effective from 1/19/16 through 4/19/16].
45. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve retroactively an extension of
FMLA leave of absence for Susana Bastos, Spanish Teacher, Harrison and Dr. Charles C. Polk
Elementary Schools, effective April 4, 2016 through April 29, 2016, based on receipt of FMLA
recertification from her physician, immediately followed by a medical leave of absence effective
May 2, 2016 through May 27, 2016, based on receipt of medical certification from her physician,
utilizing sick days and thereafter any accumulated time employee elects to use as available
[Previously Board approved on 3/21/16 for FMLA leave effective 1/21/16 through 3/24/16].
46. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve Jaime Rutkowski, Classroom
Teacher, Roselle Public School Annex, to conduct her Kean University Learning Disabilities
Teacher Consultant (LDTC) Internship in the Roselle Public School District, Special Services
Department, by completing educational evaluations to provide practical and current experience
essential to obtaining her LDTC certification, effective May 24, 2016 through June 30, 2016.
MISCELLANEOUS
1. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the enrollment of Abraham
Clark High School, Roselle, New Jersey, as a Member of the New Jersey State Interscholastic
Athletic Association (NJSIAA), for the 2016/2017 school year, to participate in the approved
interschool athletic program sponsored by the NJSIAA, and agree to be governed by the NJSIAA
Constitution, By-Laws, Rules and Regulations, effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.
2. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve a Jeans Day Fundraiser to
support the education of children at the Oasis Children Orphanage in Haiti, with a $5.00
donation per staff member and a $2.00 donation per student effective May 13, 2016 for Leonard
V. Moore Middle School; June 3, 2016 for Washington School; June 6, 2016 for Abraham Clark
High School; and June 17, 2016 for Kindergarten Success Academy.
*Subject to BOE/RAA Negotiations and Contract Ratification 5/23/16 Regular Meeting Agenda
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3. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the participation of
Leonard V. Moore Middle School students and staff in school-wide Dress-Down Days on the
following dates, at a cost of $2.00 per student and $3.00 per staff member, with all monies raised
to be utilized to offset costs for class field trips, student activities, and Field Day in June 2016:
May 27, 2016 and June 10, 2016
4. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the participation of
Harrison Elementary School Teachers in a Jeans Day Fundraiser, to support the Red Nose Day
Fund, effective May 26, 2016.
5. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve a Bake Sale Fundraiser at
Abraham Clark High School, sponsored by the LGBTQ&A Club, to be held after school, with all
proceeds to be used for club activities, effective June 13, 2016.
BUSINESS
1. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Board Secretary’s Report Dated April, 2016 [Attachment 1]
Board Minutes: Meeting Date Pages
Regular Meeting April 25, 2016 [14094-14117]
Special Meeting May 4, 2016 [14118-14130]
2. APPROVALS
a. Bills List Dated April 2016 [Attachment 2]
April 2016 - $2,270,140.58
b. Board Transfers [Attachment 3]
3. REQUISITION FOR TAXES
The amount of district taxes needed to meet the obligations of the Roselle Board of
Education for the next 30 days is $1,992,298.00 and is due May 31, 2016. Balance due to
June 30, 2016 is $3,981,596 (inclusive of May’s payment).
4. RESOLUTIONS
a. BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board Secretary of the Roselle Board of Education certifies
that as of [April 1, 2016] that no line item account has encumbrances and expenditures
which in total exceed the line item appropriation in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(a).
b. Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6:20 –2.11(c)4, the Roselle Board of Education certifies that as of
[April 1 2016] through [April 30, 2016] after review of the secretary’s monthly financial
report no major account or fund has been over-expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6:20-
2.11(b) and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations
for the remainder of the fiscal year.
*Subject to BOE/RAA Negotiations and Contract Ratification 5/23/16 Regular Meeting Agenda
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5. RESOLUTION TO APPROVE SPECIAL EDUCATION TUITION AGREEMENT WITH UNION
COUNTY EDUCATIONAL SERVICES COMMISSION FOR 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR
Approve special education tuition agreement with the Union County Educational Services
Commission for the 2016-2017 school year.
6. RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE NONPUBLIC PUBLIC LAW CHAPTERS 192-193
AGREEMENT BETWEEN ROSELLE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND UNION COUNTY
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES COMMISSION FOR THE 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 18A:46-6, 8, 19.1, et seq. (Laws of 1977, Chapter 193); N.J.S.A.
18A:46A-1 et seq. (Laws of 1977, Chapter 192) require that the State and local community
identify and provide auxiliary and handicapped services for students who attend nonpublic
schools; and
WHEREAS, the cost of providing these services is funded entirely by the State of New Jersey; and,
WHEREAS, the Union County Educational Services Commission has agreed to provide these
services to eligible students who attend non-public schools in Roselle Board of Education;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Roselle Board of Education enter into an agreement
with the Union County Educational Services Commission whereby the Commission will provide
services during the 2016-2017 school year for those students who attend nonpublic schools in
Roselle pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:46-19.7 and N.J.S.A. 18A:46A-7; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that projected cost will be based on the most recent notification
of the Department of Education, Division of Finance and Regulatory Services setting forth
anticipated aide to the Public School District pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:46A-12 and N.J.S.A.
18A46-19.8. Invoices shall correspond to payments from the State of New Jersey. The cost of
services provided by the Union County Educational Services Commission shall not exceed the
funds provided by the State.
7. RESOLUTION TO APPROVE NONPUBLIC IDEA-B AGREEMENT FOR 2016-2017 SCHOOL
YEAR WITH UNION COUNTY EDUCATIONAL SERVICES COMMISSION (UCESC)
Approve agreement with the Union County Educational Services Commission to administer the
district’s Nonpublic School Individuals with Disabilities Education Act-B Initiative (IDEA-B)
funds Basic, pursuant to the requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and
Grant Application on behalf of the Board, effective July 1, 2016 until June 30, 2017. Billing shall
be based on the actual expenditures of the prior month plus administrative fee.
8. RESOLUTION FOR NEW JERSEY NONPUBLIC TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM
AGREEMENT FOR 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR WITH UNION COUNTY EDUCATIONAL
SERVICES COMMISSION (UCESC)
WHEREAS, the New Jersey Nonpublic School Technology Program has been authorized for
Fiscal Year 2016-2017.
WHEREAS, funding for the Nonpublic School Technology Initiative Program shall be paid to
school districts and allocated for nonpublic school pupils at the state aid rate per pupil in a
manner that is consistent with the provisions of the federal and state constitutions, and
*Subject to BOE/RAA Negotiations and Contract Ratification 5/23/16 Regular Meeting Agenda
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WHEREAS, said program requires the Board of Education in each public school district in New
Jersey to provide technology to all students attending a nonpublic school located in the public
school district, and
WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of the chief school administrator of the public school district
or designee (UCESC) to confer with the administrator of each participating nonpublic school
within the district to advise the nonpublic school of the limit of funds available and to agree upon
the technology to be provided to the nonpublic school within the limits of the funds that are
available for the nonpublic school, and
WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of the public school district to send written verification that
conferences were held with each nonpublic school administrator to the County Superintendent,
along with a copy of each agreement, and
WHEREAS, it shall be the responsibility of each public school district to provide the agreed
upon technology which may include equipment, software, professional development and/or
maintenance of equipment, and
WHEREAS, the Union County Educational Services Commission has agreed to administer the
responsibilities associated with this program for the purpose of greater cost effectiveness through
joint purchasing and centralized administration,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Roselle Borough Board of Education enter
into an agreement with the Union County Educational Services Commission, whereby the
Commission will administer the Nonpublic School Technology Program for nonpublic schools
located within its boundaries for the 2016-2017 school year; and
U.C.E.S.C. will bill the Public School District for services rendered to the nonpublic school
including a 5% administrative fee. In the event a Public School District fails to remit funds to the
U.C.E.S.C. within the schedule set forth, the U.C.E.S.C. shall have the right to give notice of
discontinued services.
9. RESOLUTION FOR CHAPTER 226 NONPUBLIC SCHOOL NURSING SERVICES
AGREEMENT FOR 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR WITH UNION COUNTY EDUCATIONAL
SERVICES COMMISSION (UCESC)
Motion to contract with the Union County Educational Services Commission to administer the
district’s Chapter 226 Nonpublic School Nursing Services July 1, 2016 until June 30, 2017. The
Board agrees to pay the Commission the amount not to exceed the Nonpublic School Nursing
state aide. Billing shall commence in October and shall continue for nine (9) successive months,
based on the actual expenditures of the prior month plus a 6% administrative fee. It is understood
that the Commission will provide services for all of the eligible Nonpublic schools identified by
the district’s grant application.
10. RESOLUTION TO APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR SCHOOL YEAR
2016-2017 WITH THE UNION COUNTY EDUCATIONAL SERVICES COMMISSION (UCESC)
Approve agreement with the Union County Educational Services Commission for professional services,
effective July 1, 2016 until June 30, 2017.
*Subject to BOE/RAA Negotiations and Contract Ratification 5/23/16 Regular Meeting Agenda
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11. RESOLUTION TO PURCHASE APPLE TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS THROUGH
HUNTERDON COUNTY EDUCATIONAL SERVICES COMMISSION
WHEREAS, the Roselle Board of Education is a member of the HCESC cooperative pricing
system and is authorized to make purchases from contracts awarded by the HCESC pursuant to
N.J.A.C. 5:34-7.1 et seq.; and
WHEREAS, the Apple technology products covered by the HCESC contract sought by the
Roselle Board of Education are of such a specialized nature that only such products will meet the
needs of the Roselle Board of Education and
WHEREAS, the Roselle Board of Education has heavily invested time and funds into the
acquisition and integration of Apple products in local operations that will be wasted if non-Apple
products were used to supplement the existing technology; and
WHEREAS, the use of non-Apple products would require either the wholesale replacement of
the technology currently used by the Roselle Board of Education or an unsupportable level of
training, support and maintenance services that would utterly defeat the purpose of the public
contracting laws;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Roselle Board of Education hereby
authorizes the purchase of proprietary Apple technology products through HCESC Contract
(HCESC-TEC-16-01) from Apple, Inc. 5505 W. Parmer Lane, MS 578-ROA Austin, TX 78727-
6524, for the following items:
(5) iPad Mini 4 - 32 GB (Title III-Non Public Funding)
12. RESOLUTION TO APPROVE BUILDING USE
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, retroactively approve the use of
Abraham Clark High School cafeteria for the monthly Roselle Parent Advisory Leadership
Council meeting, as part of the Community Conversation Initiative through the Borough of
Roselle, the United Way of Greater Union County, and the Roselle School District, from 6:00
p.m. to 8:00 p.m., effective Thursday, May 12, 2016.
*Subject to BOE/RAA Negotiations and Contract Ratification 5/23/16 Regular Meeting Agenda
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SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORTS
1. April 29, 2016 Monthly Pupil Enrollment Report [written]
2. April 2016 Monthly Summary of Attendance [written]
FIRE DRILL REPORTS
April 2016 [Attachment VI] [written]
SUSPENSION REPORTS
April 2016 [Attachment VII] [written]
DISCUSSION
INFORMATIONAL
1. May 2016 Student-of-the-Month Profiles [written]
2. May 2016 Parent-of-the-Month Profiles [written]
3. May/June 2016 Calendar of Events [written]
4. April 2016 Positive Happenings [written]
EXECUTIVE SESSION