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*RAA Salaries and Rates Subject to Negotiations 1 7/27/20 Regular Meeting Agenda

ROSELLE BOARD OF EDUCATION

ROSELLE, NEW JERSEY

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

MONDAY, JULY 27, 2020

7:00 PM

ROSELLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS MISSION STATEMENT

The Roselle Public School District is committed to and will prepare ALL of our students for college,

work and life. We will provide a safe, clean, positive and supportive learning environment in which ALL

students can successfully develop socially, emotionally and academically into lifelong learners and

responsible, productive citizens. We will continually strengthen and align our curriculum with state,

national and international standards that are engaging, rigorous, relevant and implemented consistently.

We will ensure that all students, parents, staff and community members are respected and informed in

our family-friendly schools. We will strive to motivate all of our students through various innovative

instructional strategies, methods and techniques. Utilizing students’ skills, talents and unique abilities,

we will prepare them to meet the demands of an ever-changing, competitive 21st Century global society.

I. GOVERNANCE

A. CALL TO ORDER: The Board President will call the meeting to order at ______pm.

B. PUBLICATION OF NOTICE

In accordance with the provisions of the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 231,

Laws of 1975, adequate notice of this meeting was originally provided through the annual

public notice on January 7, 2020:

1. Emailing to newspapers designated by the Board – The Local Source and the Star Ledger.

2. Posting on the District Website, the main bulletin board in the Administration Office

and at Abraham Clark High School.

3. Emailing to the Clerk of Roselle Borough.

C. ADDENDUM TO THE ADEQUATE NOTICE PUBLIC STATEMENT DUE TO THE

PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY

In view of the COVID-19 public health emergency, the emergency orders and directives at the

federal, State and local levels, and consistent with the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A.

10:4-6 et seq., as amended by P.L.2020, c.11, (“OPMA”) the Roselle Board of Education is

conducting this regularly scheduled meeting, originally designated to take place at Abraham

C. Clark High School, remotely using video and/or telephone conferencing technology, Zoom

and/or Facebook. The public has been advised of this venue and format change and

instructions have been provided in order to access the meeting and to participate during the

public comment section(s) of the meeting.

You will need to dial-in/login to the Zoom and/or Facebook platforms in order to attend the

remote meeting.


P.L. 2020, c.11, which permits remote conduct of meetings was signed into law by Governor

Murphy on Friday, March 20, 2020, effective immediately. The Board recognizes the

importance of open transparency and public access and participation in its work. In view of

the current crisis and the brave new world in which we live, the Board asks all citizens to bear

with us as we work to meet the health, safety, welfare, and educational needs of our students,

staff and all members of the Roselle community.

D. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Board President will lead the Board in the Pledge of

Allegiance.

E. ROLL CALL:

Also Present: ______ Dr. Nathan L. Fisher, Superintendent of Schools

______ Dr. Lissette Gonzalez-Perez, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction

______ Anthony Juskiewicz, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary

______ Adam Weiss, Board Attorney

______ Jonathan Busch, Board Attorney

II. PRESENTATIONS

A. Board President’s Report – Ms. Delia Ware-Tibbs, President, Roselle Board of Education

B. Board Committee Updates – 2020 Roselle Board of Education Committee Chairpersons

C. Superintendent’s District Updates – Dr. Nathan L. Fisher, Superintendent of Schools

BOARD OF EDUCATION ROLL CALL VOTE:

Mrs.

Alvey-

Wimbush

Mr.

Bryan

Mr.

Davis

Mr.

Neal

Mr.

Pond

Mr.

Spearman

Mrs.

Teabout

Ms.

Washington

Mrs.

Ware-

Tibbs

Motion

Aye

Nay

Abstain

Absent

(Motion _____ Second _____ / Yes _____ No _____ Abstain _____)

Board Member Present Absent Time of Arrival after meeting has been

called to order

Ms. Angela Alvey-Wimbush

Mr. Jeffrey Bryan

Mr. Jonathan Davis

Mr. Lester Neal

Mr. Rupert Pond

Mr. Jonathan Spearman

Mrs. Frances Teabout

Ms. Courtney Washington

Mrs. Delia Ware-Tibbs


III. PUBLIC COMMENTS

Now comes the section of the meeting for public comment as mandated by this Board’s policies.

Public comments will be accepted via email. Members of the public who wish to participate in

the public comment portion of the meeting should submit comments and include your first and

last name, and address, via email to [email protected] prior to the conclusion of the

public comment portion of the meeting on April 27, 2020. All public comments that are received

prior to the conclusion of the public comment portion of the meeting will be included in the

record.

Public comment is not intended to be a question and answer period. It is the time of the meeting

where the public may speak on any topic associated with the business of this Board of Education.

The Board will not permit any profane, defamatory or political commentary.

IV. SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOMMENDATIONS

A. RESOLUTIONS

1.0A BE IT RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the

Roselle Board of Education hereby affirms the Roselle Public Schools Harassment,

Intimidation & Bullying (HIB) Investigation Reporting of 2019/2020 School Year Report

Period 2 Incidents, previously presented to the Board of Education and Public at the Regular

Board Meeting held June 29, 2020 [Attachment 1.0-A].

1.0B Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the Return to Learn

Plan in the Roselle Public Schools – Roselle Public School District Framework of “RPS

Return to Learn” Plan July 27, 2020 [Attachment 1.0-B].

B. POLICIES

1.1 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the first reading of the

following policies [Attachments 1.1-A, 1.1-B, 1.1-C, 1.1-D, 1.1-E, 1.1-F, 1.1-G, 1.1-H]:

Policy # Title Status Attachment #

P 1649 Federal Families First

Coronavirus (Covid19)

Response Act

Mandated, New Attachment 1.1-A

P 2622 Student Assessment Revised, Mandated Attachment 1.1-B

P 5111 Eligibility of Resident /

Non-Resident Students

Revised Attachment 1.1-C

P 5200 Attendance Mandated, Revised Attachment 1.1-D


P 5320 Immunization Mandated, Revised Attachment 1.1-E

P 3230 Outside Activities Revised Attachment 1.1-F

P 3281 Inappropriate Staff

Conduct

Revised Attachment 1.1-G

P 3282 Use of Social Networking

Sites

New Attachment 1.1-H

1.2 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and the Assistant Superintendent,

approve the first reading of following policies and regulations, adjusted to accommodate the

current Covid-19 Pandemic [Attachments 1.2-A, 1.2-B, 1.2-C, 1.2-D, 1.2-E, 1.2-F, 1.2-G, 1.2-H,

1.2-I]:

Policy/

Reg. #

Title Status Attachment #

P 1648 Start and Recovery Plan Mandated, New Attachment 1.2-A

R 5200 Attendance Revised Attachment 1.2-B

P 5511.1 Pupil Uniform Revised Attachment 1.2-C

R 5511.1 Pupil Uniform Revised Attachment 1.2-D

P 8210 School Year Revised Attachment 1.2-E

P 8451 Control of Communicable

Diseases

Mandated, Revised Attachment 1.2-F

R 9150 School Visitors Revised Attachment 1.2-G

P 1648.1 Contact Tracing Mandated, New Attachment 1.2-H

P 9150 School Visitors Revised Attachment 1.2- I


Mrs.

Alvey-

Wimbush

Mr.

Bryan

Mr.

Davis

Mr.

Neal

Mr.

Pond

Mr.

Spearman

Mrs.

Teabout

Ms.

Washington

Mrs.

Ware-

Tibbs

Motion

Aye

Nay

Abstain

Absent



C. CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION

NJQSAC

1.3 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and the Assistant Superintendent of

Schools, approve the New Jersey Quality Single Accountability Continuum (NJQSAC) District

Improvement Plan for the 2020/2021 school year [Attachment 1.3].

Professional Development

Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board having determined that attendance

at these workshops is directly related to and within the scope of the School Administrators’ / Teachers’

current responsibilities and the school District’s Professional Development Plan, and the Board having

further found that attendance 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, approve the

following:

1.4 Approve Tomeeko Hunt, Principal at Grace Wilday JHS, to attend the All New Code of Student

Conduct Certificate Program at NJPSA, July. 27 - 29, 2020, Day 1 - Adapting the Code of

Conduct to COVID 19, July. 27, 2020, LEGAL ONE Supervisor. of Legal Research and

Content Development, Day 2 - Adapting the Code of Conduct to Ensure Equity Based on Race

and Other Protected Classes, July. 28, 2020; Presenter: Day 3 - Adapting the Code of Conduct

to Address Specialized Populations, July 29, 2020, at a registration cost of $400.00 [GWJHS

PD Account].

1.5 Approve Dr. Lissette Gonzalez Perez, Assistant Superintendent, to attend the All New Code of

Student Conduct Certificate Program at NJPSA, July. 27 - 29, 2020, Day 1 - Adapting the

Code of Conduct to COVID 19, July. 27, 2020, LEGAL ONE Supervisor of Legal Research

and Content Development, Day 2 - Adapting the Code of Conduct to Ensure Equity Based on

Race and Other Protected Classes, July. 28, 2020; Presenter: Day 3 - Adapting the Code of

Conduct to Address Specialized Populations, July 29, 2020, at no cost to the district.

1.6 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the attendance of the

following Roselle Public School Technology Teachers to take part in professional development

for Schoology, Snowflake, and other Tech Integration Resources from July 28, 2020 to August

31, 2020, for a total of 15 hours per teacher, at a rate of $36.30 per hour for a total of $544.50

per teacher, subject to the submission and verification of timesheets, for a total program cost

not to exceed $2,178.00:

Staff Member Subject School

Janelle Jenkins Technology Teacher/Coach KSA

Jessica Milintschuk Technology Teacher/Coach Polk

Tania Mena Technology Teacher/Coach Harrison

Vivienne Collins-Perez Technology Teacher/Coach Washington


1.7 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve a virtual professional

development training session for the MATH 180 Instructional Program, provided by Houghton

Mifflin Harcourt, to teachers and instructional coaches from Grace Wilday and Abraham Clark

High School, Wednesday, August 26, 2020, 9 AM to 3 PM, at a cost of $2,800.00 [Title IIA

Funded].

1.8 Approve Sheila Williams, Vice Principal at Abraham Clark High School, to attend the All New

Code of Student Conduct Certificate Program at NJPSA, July. 27 - 29, 2020, Day 1 - Adapting

the Code of Conduct to COVID 19, July. 27, 2020, LEGAL ONE Supervisor. of Legal

Research and Content Development, Day 2 - Adapting the Code of Conduct to Ensure Equity

Based on Race and Other Protected Classes, July. 28, 2020; Presenter: Day 3 - Adapting the

Code of Conduct to Address Specialized Populations, July 29, 2020, at a registration cost of

$400.00 [ACHS PD Account].

1.9 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approve the attendance of the

following Roselle Public Schools Staff Members at a virtual professional development training

session for the MATH 180 instructional program, provided by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, on

Wednesday, August 26, 2020 from 9 am to 3 pm, for a total of 6 hours per teacher/coach, at an

hourly rate of $36.30, for a total of $217.80 per teacher, not to exceed a total salary cost of

$871.20 [Title II A Funded]:

Tanya Comas

Kusumam Daniel

Lauren Spreitzer

Raquel Sousa

Programs

1.10 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the new K-12 Math

Curriculum, for the 2020-2021 school year.

Other

1.11 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the Kindergarten

Success Academy’s school registration for the 2020-2021 school year at a cost not to exceed

$6,000.00 towards payment for staff who will be working on the registration process.

Registration dates to be announced.


Mrs.

Alvey-

Wimbush

Mr.

Bryan

Mr.

Davis

Mr.

Neal

Mr.

Pond

Mr.

Spearman

Mrs.

Teabout

Ms.

Washington

Mrs.

Ware-

Tibbs

Motion

Aye

Nay

Abstain

Absent



V. EXECUTIVE SESSION

MOTION to enter into Executive Session to discuss issues that warrant confidentiality, as consistent

with NJSA 10:4-12 for matters of Attorney/Client Privilege, Contracts, Legal, Litigation,

Negotiations, Personnel and Student Matters. The minutes will be made available to the public upon

request, when the confidentiality of the subject is no longer warranted.

Voice Vote

Moved ______________ Seconded _________________ Vote _______________ Time _______

RECONVENE

MOTION to return to public session.

Voice Vote

Moved ______________ Seconded _________________ Vote _______________ Time _______

VI. SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOMMENDATIONS (Cont’d)

D. PERSONNEL

Retirements, Resignations, and Appointments

District-wide

2.1 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approve the retirement of Berthenia

Maynor, Elementary Teacher at Leonard V. Moore Middle School, effective October 1,2020.

2.2 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approve the retirement of Annie

Smith, Paraprofessional at Grace Wilday Jr High School, effective June 30,2021.

2.3 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approve the retirement of John

Tashjian district IT Technician, effective August 1,2020.

2.4 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approve the resignation of Nicole

Iannotta, School Counselor at Abraham Clark High School, effective August 25,2020.

2.5 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approve the resignation of Valerie

Józef, Elementary Teacher at Harrison Elementary School effective August 31,2020.

2.6 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approve the resignation of Krishna

Tyler, Special Education Teacher at Roselle Preschool, effective August 30,2020.


2.7 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approve the resignation of Steven

Wasco as Music Teacher at Leonard V Moore Middle School, effective September 20,2020.

2.8 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approve the resignation of Kimberly

Shanks as Math Teacher at Grace Wilday Jr High School, effective September 21,2020.

2.9 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approve the resignation of Rashon

Mickens as Principal of Abraham Clark high School, effective September 22,2020.

2.10 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approve the following transfers in

district administration due to a district reorganization:

Name From Location/ Position: To Location

Patrizia Weber

Leonard V Moore Middle School

10 ½ Month Vice Principal, Step

3 $79,274

Abraham Clark High School as

12 Month Vice Principal Step

4 $92,113

Patrick Phalon

Grace Wilday Jr High School 10

½ month, Step 6, Vice Principal

$86,655

Leonard V. Moore Middle

School 10 ½ month Step 6,

Vice Principal, $86,655

Victoria Lih

Abraham Clark High School 12-

month Vice Principal Step 3

$90, 031

Grace Wilday Jr High School

10 ½ month Vice Principal

Step 8 $91,716

2.11 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approve the abolishment/ reduction

in force for the following titles due to budgetary constraints:

RIF’d Positions Vacant Positions to be abolished

1 Social Studies Teacher Position 1 Art Teacher Position

2 IT Techs Positions 1 Technology Teacher Position

1 English Teacher Position 1 Math Teacher Position

2 ESL Teacher Positions

2.12 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools retroactively approve Lydia Almeida,

School Nurse to take staff temperatures 7:00 am through 9:15 am, Monday through Friday at a

rate of $36.30/hr., effective July 27, 2020 through August 31, 2020.

2.13 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approve the following list of student

teachers and their cooperating teachers to complete their clinical placements for the 2020/2021

school year.

Name University Content Area Cooperating

Teacher

Location

Christopher Brantly Kean

University

History Serifino Priolo ACHS

Heather Reed

Kean University Early Childhood Lisa Gega HES


Cynthia Tyrrel Montclair

University

Early Childhood Sigrid Nuzzio Polk

Skylar Arminio Montclair

University

Early Childhood Laura Davis HES

Brielle Edar Montclair

University

Early Childhood Arleen Ringwood HES

Kayla Ferreia Montclair

University

E. Childhood/ Spec

Ed

H. Peters/S. Clarke KSA

Kaitlyn Golloto Montclair

University

Elementary Kristen Nevins Polk

Taylor Lampard Montclair

University

Elementary/ Spec.

Ed

Rosemarie DiMare Polk

Stephanie Soriano Montclair

University

Elementary/ Spec.

Ed

Michelle Golden Polk

2.14 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools retroactively approve the following

list of Security Guards for summer employment effective July 1,2020.

Name Rate

Inez Gaskin $21.25/hr.

Boris Shiminov $19.20/hr.

Durahn Worilds $16.82/hr.

Charles Merricks $20.18/hr.

Jason Carter $17.55/hr.

Jennifer Danzy $17.55/hr.

Gwendolyn Debose $19.27/hr.

Louis Capodice $19.27/hr.

Marie Etienne (Bd

Office)

$16.41/hr.

Jayaita Atkinson $16.81/hr

Daniel Fletcher $17.55/hr

Della Hilton $17.55/hr.

Sumon Islam $16.82/hr.

Michael Updegrave $17.55/hr.

Jose Velez $16.82/hr.

Winston Johnson $16/hr.

Jon Scott $16/hr.

Mathew Hitchcock $16/hr.

Abraham Clark High School

2.15 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of School approve the appointment of Dr.

Kathryn Vargo-Hsu, as Teacher of Health Sciences at Abraham Clark High School, at MA+30,

Step 16 of the REA Salary Guide at an annual salary of $76,406 effective September 1, 2020,

through June 30, 2021[UPC#TCH02HEALFL01 replacing Diana Lobozzo salary $96,621].


2.16 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, retroactively approve the

appointment of Jermina Bagley, Guidance Secretary, Abraham Clark High School, for Vocational

Education Data System (VEDS) submission for the 2019/2020 school year, at a stipend of

$500.00.

Special Services

2.17 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approve the appointment of Shannon

Johnston as Special Education Teacher at Grace Wilday Jr High School at MA Step 4 of the REA

Teachers Salary Guide with an annual salary of $59,982, effective September 1, 2020 [UPC

#TCH02ENGLFL07, replacing Jerome Skrine, Salary $63,987].

2.18 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approve the appointment of Wanda

Dakers as Special Education Teacher at Harrison Elementary School at BA Step 1 of the REA


#TCH05SPECNA02 replacing Kathryn Makely, Salary $73,485].

2.19 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approve the appointment of Austin

Walton as Special Education Teacher at Abraham Clark High School at MA Step 5 of the REA


#TCH03SPECNA02, replacing Travis Petrowski Salary $66,653].

2.20 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approve the appointment of Janel

Bramante as Special Education Teacher at Abraham Clark High School at BA Step 4 of the REA


#TCH05SPECNA05, replacing Craig Jardonoff who was transferred to LVM].

2.21 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approve the transfer of Craig

Jardonoff, Special Education Teacher from Abraham Clark High School to Special Education

Teacher at Leonard V. Moore Middle School, effective September 1,2020.

[UPC#TCH02SPECNA03 replacing Dina Hamel].

Dr. Charles C Polk Elementary School

2.22 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of Joshua

Jones, Part Time Paraprofessional at Dr. Charles C. Polk Elementary School, 60 college credits,

Step 1 on the REA Paraprofessional Salary Guide at an hourly rate of $26.95, not to exceed 20

hrs. per week, effective September 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021 [UPC# AID31ELEMNA05

New Position].

Harrison Elementary School

2.23 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of Kristin

DiMaggio, as Elementary Teacher at Harrison Elementary School, BA Step 7 of the REA

Salary Guide at an annual salary of $57,778 effective September 1, 2020, through June 30,

2021[UPC# TCH03BILIKD02 replacing Valerie Jozef, salary $60,523].


2.24 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of

Jasmine Cherian, as Elementary Teacher at Harrison Elementary School, BA Step 4 of the

REA Salary Guide at an annual salary of $55,916 effective September 1, 2020, through June

30, 2021[UPC# TCH03BSITFL02 replacing Carolyn Curti salary$88,488].

Washington Elementary School

2.25 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment

of Michael Alleman as Elementary Teacher at Washington Elementary School at BA Step 1

of

the REA Teachers Salary Guide, at an annual salary of $54,558.00, effective September 1,

2020

through June 30, 2021 [UPC# TCH05ELEM, replacing Danika Payne-Sully (transfer), Salary

$71,082].

Kindergarten Success Academy

2.26 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of

Sheila Williams as Principal of Kindergarten Success Academy at Step 4 of the RAA 10 ½

month Principal Salary Guide, at an annual salary of $102,798.00, effective September 25,

2020 through June 30, 2021 [UPC# TCH05ELEM, replacing Dr. Nathan L Fisher, Salary

$143,267].

2.27 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, retroactively approve the

following individuals for evening Kindergarten registration for the 2020/21 school year, to be

held at the Kindergarten Success Academy, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, for ten (10) days,

three (3) hours per day, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, for a total of thirty (30) hours, at their

respective negotiated rates of pay, for a total cost of $2,870.10 effective July 13,2020.

Name Position/ Bldg. Rate Total

Mirlena Lara-Cuesta Secretary/KSA $27.39/hr. $821.70

Maria Flores Paraprofessional $31.98/hr. $959.40

Janette Powers Nurse/KSA $36.30/hr. $1089.00

Total $2870.10

Title I, Title II, Title III and 21st Century Summer Programs

2.28 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools rescind the approval of Patrick

Phalon as teacher for the Title I Virtual Summer program effective July 6, 2020.

2.29 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools retroactively approve the

appointment of Erica Smith as a math teacher for the Title I Virtual Summer Program, effective

July 6, 2020 through July 30, 2020, for a total of 70 hours, at a rate of $36.30 per hour, not to

exceed a grand total of $2,541.00 [Title I Funded].

Erica Smith


Leaves of Absence

2.30 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approve the FMLA/ Maternity leave

of absence for Angela Riscinti, School Nurse at Harrison Elementary School, effective September

11, 2020 through December 31,2020, utilizing sick days and thereafter any accumulated time

employee elects to use as available, with a return date of January 4, 2021.

2.31 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approve the FMLA leave of absence

for Francesco Petracca, District Maintenance effective July 20, 2020 through August 14,2020,

utilizing sick days and thereafter any accumulated time employee elects to use as available, with a

return date of August 17, 2020.

2.32 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approve the FMLA/ Maternity leave

of absence for Maria Tutillo, Elementary teacher at Harrison Elementary School, effective

October 16, 2020 through January 18,2020 utilizing sick days and thereafter any accumulated

time employee elects to use as available, with a return date of January 19, 2021

Other

2.33 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, authorize Dr. Nathan L. Fisher,

Superintendent of Schools, to accept resignations and to hire and transfer personnel over the

summer, in between the July and August 2020 board meetings, with the understanding that these

resignations, appointments, and/or transfers will be ratified by the Roselle Board of Education at

the next regularly scheduled board of education meeting held after said resignations,

appointments, transfers, etc. are made.

2.34 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approve the following new job

description, effective July 28, 2020 [Attachment 2.34]:

Special Projects Assistant

Grace Wilday Junior High School

2.35 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of Jamie

Einiger as Math Teacher at Grace Wilday Jr. High School, at MA Step 1 of the REA salary guide

at annual salary of $58,361, effective September 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021.


Mrs.

Alvey-

Wimbush

Mr.

Bryan

Mr.

Davis

Mr.

Neal

Mr.

Pond

Mr.

Spearman

Mrs.

Teabout

Ms.

Washington

Mrs.

Ware-

Tibbs

Motion

Aye

Nay

Abstain

Absent



E. BUSINESS

3.1 APPROVAL OF BILLS LIST

Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the Bills List dated July

27, 2020, in the total amount of $1,967,420.58 as follows:

Bill List computer June 2020 $ 546,606.61 [Attachment #3.1]

Bill List computer July 2020 $1,141,367.78 [Attachment #3.1A]

Bill List manual June 2020 $ 520.00 [Attachment #3.1B]

Bill List manual June 2020 $ 1,000.00 [Attachment #3.1C]

Bill List manual June 2020 $ 51,263.36 [Attachment #3.1D]

Bill List manual July 2020 $ 226,662.83 [Attachment #3.1E]

$1,967,420.58

3.1F APPROVE MONTHLY TREASURER AND BOARD SECRETARY REPORT

Board Secretary’s, Treasurer’s and Transfers Report Dated June 2020 [Attachment #3.1F]

3.1G CERTIFICATION OF LINE ITEM ACCOUNT TRANSFERS NO LINE EXCEEDS

10% AND NO LINE ITEM IS OVER-EXPENDED

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board Secretary of the Roselle Board of Education certifies

that as of June 30, 2020, 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).

Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6:20 –2.11(c)4, the Roselle Board of Education certifies that as of

June 30, 2020 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.

3.2 APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES

Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the meeting minutes for

the following dates:

June 29, 2020 [Attachment #3.2]

3.3 RESOLUTION FOR ADDITIONAL LEGAL SERVICES FOR GENERAL COUNSEL

WEINER LAW GROUP FOR 2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR

WHEREAS, there exists a need for Legal Services-Special Education Counsel for the Board

of Education, and; WHEREAS, a request for proposals for Legal Services-Special Education

Counsel was issued pursuant to a fair and open process and proposals were received and

opened on May 31, 2018;


NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that, the Roselle Board of Education hereby

appoints, Weiner Law Group, LLP, 629 Parsippany Road, Parsippany, NJ 07054 as the Special

Education Counsel for legal and related matters as assigned by this Board or its designee.

Weiner Law Group, LLP shall be compensated in accordance with the terms of the contract at

a rate of $150 per hour, in an amount not to exceed an additional $1,720.19.

3.4 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE SUBMISSION OF THE IDEA GRANT FOR THE

2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR

Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approve the submission and

acceptance of the following 2020 award allocations under individuals with Disabilities

Education Act (IDEA) Consolidated Sub grant for public and nonpublic schools in the Roselle

School District for the period of July1, 2020 through June 30, 2021.

IDEA Basic- To initiate, expand or supplement special education and related services

including vocational education services for students with disabilities (ages3-21) currently

receiving educational services in the amount of $ 921,234.00

IDEA Preschool-To initiate, expand or supplement special education and related services

including vocational education services for students with disabilities (ages 3-5) currently

receiving educational services in the amount of $27,842.00

3.5 RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE NURSING SERVICES FOR 2020-2021 SCHOOL

YEAR

Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, please approve the following

vendor to provide nursing services for 2020-2021 school year at rates ranging from $54-$125/

hour. Homecare Therapies

Dba/Horizon Healthcare Staffing

198 Route 9 North Suite 107

Manalapan, NJ 07726

3.6 RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND

CONSULTATION SERVICES FOR 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR

Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the New Jersey

Coalition for Inclusive Education, Inc. to provide professional development and consultation

services for the 2020-2021 school year on an as needed basis, at a cost of $33,000.00

NJCIE

60 Park Place, Suite 208

Newark, NJ 07102

Phone: (732) 613-0400

Email: www.NJCIE@ NJCIE.net


3.7 RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE RELATED SERVICES (OT, PT. SPEECH,

PSYCHOLOGIST, SOCIAL WORKERS. LDTC AND TEACHERS) FOR 2020-

2021 FISCAL YEAR

Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the following vendor to

provide related services (OT, PT, Speech, Psychological, Social Workers and LDTC) for the

2020-2021 school year at rates ranging from $70-$85/hr and bilingual psychological, learning,

and social evaluations at a rate of $400 per Spanish-language evaluation.

Innovative Therapy Group

746 Park Avenue

Lakewood, NJ 08701

3.8 RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE NURSING SERVICES FOR 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR


vendor to provide nursing staff of the 2020-2021 school year at rates ranging from $55-

$80/hour-$80 .00 per visit and / or $115.00 per trip for the 2020-2021 school year

Epic Healthcare Services, Inc

d/b/a Aveanna Healthcare

522 Spring Valley Rd, Suite 400

Dallas, TX 75254

Attn: Jeanine Stawinski

3.9 RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE NURSING SERVICES FOR 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR


vendor to provide nursing services for the 2020-2021 school year not to exceed $70,000.00

Starlight Homecare Agency, Inc,

d/b/a Star Pediatric Home Care Agency

160 Pehle Avenue, Suite 203

Saddle Brook, NJ 07662

3.10 RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE PSYCHIATIC EVALUATIONS FOR 2020-2021

SCHOOL YEAR


vendor to provide psychiatric evaluations at a rate of $550-$600 per student, effective July 1,

2020 – June 30, 2021.

Dr. Mark Faber

594 Valley Road Upper Montclair, NJ 07043


3.11 RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE NEUROLOGIC EVALUATIONS FOR 2020-2021

SCHOOL YEAR


vendor to provide neurologic evaluations at a rate of $450-$600 per student, effective July1,

2020 – June 30, 2021.

Dr. Jessie Mintz M.D.

10 Auer Court

Suite D

East Brunswick, NJ 08816

3.12 RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY BASED INSTRUCTION FOR 2020-2021

SCHOOL YEAR

Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the Goodwill Industries

of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey, Inc. to provide Community Based

Instruction

to students referred by Roselle Public Schools for the 2020-2021 school year.

Goodwill Industries of Greater New York & Northern New Jersey, Inc. 4–21 27th Avenue

Astoria, NY 11102-4175

3.13 RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THERAPY AND CRISIS INTERVENTION SERVICES

FOR 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR

Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the following vendor to

staff (1) one Full-Time Licensed Therapist and (1) Master’s –level intern to provide Crisis

Intervention Services and on-site school clearance assessments as well as a network of services

to the Roselle Public School District at an annual rate of, not to exceed $198,000.00, effective

September 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021.

CarePlus New Jersey, Inc.

610 Valley Health Plaza

Paramus, New Jersey 07652

www.CarePlusNJ.org

3.14 RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE BILINGUAL PSYCHOLOGICAL, LEARNING AND

SOCIAL EVALUATIONS FOR 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR


vendor to provide bilingual psychological, learning, and social evaluations at a rate of $650

per Spanish-language evaluation, and $700 per other language (excl .English) evaluation

effective September 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021.

Learning Tree Multicultural/Multilingual Evaluation and Consulting, Inc.

238 West End Avenue

Green Brook, NJ 08840

http://www.careplusnj.org/


3.15 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN ROSELLE

BOARD OF EDUCATION AND THE AGAPE CHURCH FOR PRESCHOOL

Resolution to reaffirm the Lease Agreement with Agape Church for the use of the Roselle

Preschool Annex respectively, for the 2020-2021 school year at the annual rent amount of

$274,999.92 to be paid in 12 monthly installments of $22,916.66 plus the cost of utilities

conditioned upon receipt of all necessary approvals from any and all relevant/applicable

oversight agencies and boards. [Attachment 3.15]

3.16 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE STUDENT ACTIVITY PURCHASE OUT OF CLASS

OF 2015 AND 2019.

Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board of Education

hereby authorizes the class of 2015 and 2019 to purchase custom floor mats for ACHS .

American Floor Mats 2015 $ 523.91

2019 $ 786.00

$1,309.91

3.17 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE DONATION OF DESKS FROM SCHOOL DISTRICT

Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, accepts a donation of desks from

the following schools that were needed for the Grace Wilday School.

School District Amount of Desks Approximate Value

Paterson Charter School 106 $ 5,300

3.18 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE PARTICIPATION IN NJ STATE CONTRACT

COOPERATIVE PRICING SYSTEM VENDORS


hereby authorizes the Business Administrator to procurement of good and services through

NJ STATE Contract :

Whereas title 18A:18A-10 provides that the Roselle Board of Education without advertising

for bids obtained, or after having rejected all bids obtained pursuant to advertising therefore,

by resolution may purchase any goods or services pursuant to a contract or contracts for such

goods or services entered into on behalf of the State by the Division of Purchase and Property,

and

Whereas the Roselle School District has the need, on a timely basis, to procure goods and

services utilizing state contracts, and

Whereas, the Roselle Board of Education desires to authorize its purchasing agent to make

any and all purchases necessary to meet the needs of the school district throughout the school

year.


Now therefore be it resolved, the Roselle Board of Education does hereby authorize the

district purchasing agent to award the contract to the following:


hereby authorizes to participate in the NJ State Contract Pricing System vendors for the

2020/21 school year.

Software License and related Service: SHI Software & Licenses for Security

State Contract 89851 $7,536 & $22,325 St. Joseph School

Tree Trimming: Rich Tree Service $20,150

State Contract 88726

Apple computers $2,858.

State contract Mo483/70259

3.19 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE PARTICIPATION IN EDUCATIONAL DATA



hereby authorizes the Business Administrator to procurement of good and services through

the Educational Data.





and





year.



Custodial & Maintenance supplies & repairs Spruce $7,959

Heating and A/C Repairs Kelin Heating $23,150

School furniture Lee Distributors $16,790

PPE Supplies Staples $14,856.99

Movers The Liberty Group $58,140

PPE Supplies WB Mason $22,832.00

School Supplies [Attachment 3.19] $151,278.85


3.20 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE PUNJAB FOR BRICK POINTING AT VARIOUS

SCHOOLS FOR 2020-21 SCHOOL YEAR

WHEREAS, there exists a need for Brick Pointing for the Board of Education, and;

WHEREAS, bids for Brick pointing were received on July 23, 2020;

Bid proposals received were as follows: -

See Attachment 3.20 for bids that were submitted

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that, the Roselle Board of Education hereby awards

a contract to Punjab to provide Brick Pointing for the 2020 - 2021 fiscal year in an amount of

$294,000 base bid [Attachment #3.20]

Note: This project is funded by the state at 60% and the District pays 40% and the funds

come from the capital reserve fund.

3.21 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE PRITCHARD INDUSTRIES, AS THE EVENING

CLEANING SERVICE FOR THE 2020-21 SCHOOL YEAR

WHEREAS, there exists a need for Night Custodial Services for the Board of Education, and;

WHEREAS, bids for Night Custodial Services were received on July 16, 2020;

Bid proposals received were as follows: -

Pritchard Industries -442,800.50

Loyalty Cleaning-$448,000.00

Northeastern Interior Services -$448,210.00

ACB Cleaning-$564,000.00

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that, the Roselle Board of Education hereby awards

a contract to Pritchard Industries to provide Night Custodial Services for the 2020-2021 fiscal

year in an amount of $442,800.50.

3.22 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE PARTICIPATION IN UNION COUNTY



hereby authorizes the Business Administrator to procure goods and services through Union

County Contract:





and





any purchases necessary to meet the needs of the school district throughout the school year.




hereby authorizes participation in the Union County Contract Pricing System vendors for the

2020/21 school year.

Maffey’s Lock and Safe Co

Security and locksmiths

Contract #BA 22-2018 $20,000

3.23 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE LIST OF PRIVATE SCHOOL TUITION FOR

THE 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR

Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the following list of

private school tuition contracts for the 2020-21 school year

School Cost Stud. ID#

Pathways to Adult

Learning

$45,720.00 1499801867 ESY/SY

Future Foundations Academy

$56,340.00 5787204071 ESY/SY

New Road School $64,940.40 5787204071 ESY/SY

3.24 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE PARTICIPATION IN HCESC COOPERATIVE

PRICING SYSTEM VENDORS


hereby authorizes the Business Administrator to procure goods and services through the

Hunterdon County Educational Services Commission.

WHEREAS, title 18A:18A-10 provides that the Roselle Board of Education without

advertising for bids obtained, or after having rejected all bids obtained pursuant to advertising

therefore, by resolution may purchase any goods or services pursuant to a contract or contracts

for such goods or services entered into on behalf of the State by the Division of Purchase and

Property, and

WHEREAS, the Roselle School District has the need, on a timely basis, to procure goods and



WHEREAS, the Roselle Board of Education desires to authorize its purchasing agent to make


year.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Roselle Board of Education does hereby

authorize the district purchasing agent to award the contract to the following:

Physical Security Products– Catalog Sales #HCESC-CAT-18-06

Technotime Business Solutions $20,000

Custodial Supplies and equipment HCESC-CAT-19-01 & CAT-19-02

BIO-Shine Equipment $4,100

3.25 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE RELEASE OF FUNDS FROM SIG GLOBAL

ESCROW ACCOUNT FOR THE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT

BE IT RESOLVED, that in accordance with the Settlement Agreement and Lease

Modification with SIG Global Corporation, the Board approves and authorizes payment to

SIG Global Corporation in the amount of seven thousand five hundred dollars ($7,500) from

the Board’s SIG Global Corp. escrow account at TD Bank for the August 31, 2020 lease

payment.

3.26 RESOLUTION APPROVING 580 RARITAN ROAD PROPERTY

Whereas, the Roselle Public Schools Department of Special Services is currently housed at

the Shim Academy Building at 1305 St. Georges Avenue, Roselle, NJ, and the BOE has

declined to renew the lease for that space due to ongoing safety concerns; and

Whereas, the Administration has identified an available retail storefront at 580 Raritan Road

in Roselle, approximately 3800 net SF in area, and whereas the space appears adequate to

accommodate the Department of Special Services; and

Whereas, the Board can enter into a lease of greater than five years by meeting the

requirements at NJAC 6A:26-10 , subject to approval of the Board and the Commissioner of

Education; therefore be it

Resolved, That the BOE herby authorizes the Superintendent of Schools and the School

Business administrator to enter into negotiations with the Owner of said premises regarding

the terms of a lease which may include the improvements needed to make the space useful

to the BOE’s purpose of housing the Department of Special Services; and be it further

Resolved, That any lease agreement shall be subject to approval of the Roselle Board of

Education; and be it further

Resolved, That any long term lease shall also be subject to approval of the Commissioner of

Education in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.


BUILDING USE

3.27 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the use of Washington

and Grace Wilday fields on Sundays from August 10, 2020 to June 30, 2021 from 9:00 AM to

5:00 PM for the purpose of recreational soccer for the Roselle Soccer Association

3.28 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the use of Armenio field,

Sundays from August 10, 2019 to June 30, 2020 from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM for the purpose of

recreational soccer for the Roselle Soccer Association


Mrs.

Alvey-

Wimbush

Mr.

Bryan

Mr.

Davis

Mr.

Neal

Mr.

Pond

Mr.

Spearman

Mrs.

Teabout

Ms.

Washington

Mrs.

Ware-

Tibbs

Motion

Aye

Nay

Abstain

Absent


VII. DISCUSSION ITEMS

VIII. ADJOURN

MOTION to adjourn the meeting.

Voice Vote

Moved _______________ Seconded ________________ Vote _______________ Time _______

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