West New York Board of Education Work Session/Business Meeting Minutes Wednesday, May 13, 2020 6:00 p.m.

The Work Session/Business Meeting of the West New York Board of Education was held remotely, via Zoom Meeting online.

Topic: Regular Working Session Meeting Time: April 15, 2020 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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I. CALL TO ORDER

At 6:04 p.m. the meeting was called to order.

II. FLAG SALUTE The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was recited.

III. ROLL CALL

Trustee Aye Absent Late

Trustee Castaneda

Trustee Diaz

Trustee Fernandez 6:15 p.m.

Trustee Gonzalez

Trustee Mendoza

Board Vice President Morel

Trustee Rodriguez 6:13 p.m.

Trustee Sires

Board President Parkinson

Also Present: Ms. Clara Brito Herrera, Superintendent of Schools

Mr. Dean Austin, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary Ms. Anastasia Olivero, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction Mr. Jorge Acosta, Assistant Superintendent of Instruction Mr. Scott Wohlrab, Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Assistant

Mr. Christian Cardenas, Assistant Superintendent, Special Services Mr. Christine Soto, Esq., Florio Perrucci Steinhardt & Cappelli

IV. OPEN PUBLIC MEETING STATEMENT

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 any public bodies at which any business affecting their interest is discussed and acted upon. In accordance with the provisions of the act, the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary has caused notice of this meeting to be sent to the following, announcing time and place thereof, agenda, etc.

the Jersey Journal

the Administration Bulletin Board the District Website

V. COMMUNICATIONS (Board Secretary) First Reading of By-Laws and Policies

1. 0000.01 Adoption Resolution 2. 0155 Board Committees

VI. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

1. Monthly Reports (these reports are on file and recorded) Employee Accident Reports Student Accident Reports Violence, Vandalism, and Substance Abuse, Anti Bullying Incident Reports And Nurse’s/ Physicians Reports

Enrollment Repots

VII. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON MATTERS OF GENERAL CONCERN

In accordance with West New York Board of Education Bylaw #0167 (Public participation in board meetings – Adopted November 14, 2012) each participant shall be limited to three minutes’ duration.

Does anybody from the public wish to address the Board?

VIII. OPEN PUBLIC MEETING STATEMENT | RESOLUTION FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION The public portion of the meeting is now concluded. The Board will now go into Executive Session to discuss items which fall within an exception of our open meetings policy and permits board to have

private discussion since it deals with specific exceptions contained in N.J.S.A. 10:4-12(b): Matters of Personnel – Affecting current or prospective employees Matters of Litigation –

Other Matters as rendered confidential by law – Student Discipline Hearings, Litigation Settlement A.C. v West New York Board of Education

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education will recess into Executive Session to discuss the aforementioned matters. Any discussion held by the Board which need not remain confidential will be made public as soon as practical. Minutes of the Executive Session will not be disclosed until the need for confidentiality no longer exists.

The Board may take action on these items following executive session.

Recommended Motion to Recess to Executive Session at 6:42 p.m.

President Parkinson: Asked that all Board members in favor of recessing to Executive Session, say “Aye”

Jonathan Castañeda

(JC)

Marielka Diaz (MD)

Maite Fernandez

(MF)

Damaris Gonzalez

(DG)

Jose Mendoza

(JM)

David Morel (DMo)

Adam Parkinson

(AP)

Joseph Rodriguez

(JR)

Adrienne Sires (AS)

Motion: JC MD MF DG JM DMo AP JR AS

Second: JC MD MF DG JM DMo AP JR AS

Trustee Aye Nay Abstain Absent

Trustee Castaneda

Trustee Diaz

Trustee Fernandez

Trustee Gonzalez

Trustee Mendoza

Board Vice President Morel

Trustee Rodriguez

Trustee Sires

Board President Parkinson

Also Present: Ms. Clara Brito Herrera, Superintendent of Schools Mr. Dean Austin, Business Administrator | Board Secretary

EXECUTIVE SESSION DISCUSSION:

Motion to adjourn the Executive Session and Reconvene in Public Session at 6:18 p.m.

Jonathan

Castañeda (JC)

Marielka

Diaz (MD)

Maite

Fernandez (MF)

Damaris

Gonzalez (DG)

Jose

Mendoza (JM)

David

Morel (DMo)

Adam

Parkinson (AP)

Joseph

Rodriguez (JR)

Adrienne

Sires (AS)

Motion: JC MD MF DG JM DMo AP JR AS

Second: JC MD MF DG JM DMo AP JR AS

Trustee Aye Nay Abstain Absent

Trustee Castaneda

Trustee Diaz

Trustee Fernandez

Trustee Gonzalez

Trustee Mendoza

Board Vice President Morel

Trustee Rodriguez

Trustee Sires

Board President Parkinson

IX. REVIEW AGENDA RESOLUTIONS All matters hereunder are considered to be routine in nature and will be enacted by one motion. Any Board member may request that an item be removed from the Agenda for separate consideration. Any item(s) removed from the

Agenda will be discussed and acted upon separately, immediately following the consideration of the remaining items on the Agenda. A motion or a second is not required to remove an item(s) from the Agenda. All resolutions acted upon at this meeting are available to be viewed this evening and copies can be obtained by contacting the School Board Secretary’s Office.

BUSINESS AND FINANCE 1.1 Treasurer of School Monies Report 1.2 Transfers

1.3 Paid Bill List 1.4 Approval of Minutes

1.5 Safety Grant Application Submission - 2020-2021 1.6 Borrow Funds 1.7 Shared Services Agreement - Use of WNY Middle School 2020 - 2021 1.8 Shared Services Agreement - Blackboard Connect 2020 -

2021 1.9 Shared Services Agreement - Police Officers 2020 - 2021 1.10 Shared Services Agreement - Town of West New York Transportation Service 2020 - 2021 1.11 Shared Services Agreement - Waste Disposal 2020 - 2021 1.12 Shared Services Agreement - Fuel 2020 - 2021

1.13 Shared Services Agreement - Bus Garage Juvenile Division 2020 - 2021 1.14 Shared Services Agreement - Maintenance of Fields and Parks 2020- 2021

1.15 Shared Services Agreement - Use of Recreational Facility 2020 - 2021

1.16 Authorize Payment - Cenergistics, Inc. (3rd renewal) - contract year 4 of 5 1.17 Contract Renewal - 2020-2021 Elevator Maintenance, Inspection & Repair Services (2nd renewal, Contract yr. 3) 1.18 Contract Renewal - 2020-2021 Food Services : Nu-Way (4th renewal: Contract Year 5 of 5) 1.19 Contract Award Renewal - 2020-2021 Grease Trap

Cleaning and Maintenance Services 1.20 Award Contract for Kitchen Equipment Maintenance, Inspection and Repair Services - 2020-2021 1.21 Appoint Professional Services - Architect of Record: 2020-2021 1.22 Appoint Professional Services - Attorney - General Counsel (Board Attorney): 2020-2021

1.23 Appoint Professional Services - Attorney - Workers' Compensation: 2020-2021 1.24 Appoint Professional Service - Audit Services: 2020-2021 1.25 Appoint Professional Services - Construction Engineering: 2020-2021 1.26 Appoint Professional Services - Construction

Management: 2020-2021 1.27 Appoint Professional Services - Environmental Remediation: 2020-2021 1.28 Appoint Professional Services - Grant Writer: 2020-2021 1.29 Qualifying Professional Services - Applied Behavior Analysis Consulting Services: 2020-2021 1.30 Qualifying Professional Services - Nursing (1-to-1,

Substitute): 2020-2021 1.31 Qualifying Professional Services - OT | PT: 2020-2021

1.32 Qualifying Professional Services - Speech Therapy Services: 2020-2021 1.33 Appoint Professional Services - Applied Behavior Analysis Consulting (ABAC): 2020-2021

1.34 Appoint Professional Services - Nursing (1-to-1 and Substitute: 2020-2021

1.35 Appoint Professional Services - OT | PT: 2020-2021 1.36 Appoint Professional Services - Speech

Therapy: 2020-2021 1.37 Appoint Professional Services - Insurance

Brokerage: Prescription & Dental Insurance Services: 2020-2021 1.38 Appoint Professional Services - Insurance Brokerage: Workers Compensation Services: 2020-2021

1.39 Appoint Professional Services - School Psychiatrist: 1.40 MHS Spring Athletics Bid 2020-2021 1.41 Contract Award - PS # 5 Windows Upgrade and Replacement Project 1.42 Contract Award Renewal - 2020 Summer cleaning (2nd renewal)

CURRICULUM 2.1 Fieldtrips 2.2 Speakers

2.3 Bedside Instruction 2.4 Alternative Education 2020-2021

2.5 Educere 2.6 Comprehensive Equity Plan Annual Statement of Assurance 2020-2021 2.7 2020-2021 NJCAP Application Submissions 2.8 GENYOUth Grant Submission 2.9 Curriculum Revision - STEAM ELA Curriculum for Grades 9, 10, 12 and

Computer Science Pre-K - 6 2.10 General Statement of Assurance Perkins 2020-2021 Application Process 2.11 Fresh Fruits & Vegetables Grant (Attachment A) Submission 2020-2021 2.12 Online Learning Resources 2.13 District School Calendar 2020-2021

2.14 District Personnel Calendar 2020-2021 OPERATIONS 3.1 Request for Use of Facilities 3.2

SPECIAL SERVICES 4.1 Placements 2019-2020 SY 4.2 Placements 2020-2021 SY 4.3 Continuation of Naples Placement SY 2020-2021 4.4 Continuation of Naples Placement SY 2020-2021

4.5 Extraordinary Aide Application and Submission

LEGAL 5.1 Next Board Meeting 5.2 HIB Report PERSONNEL

6.1 Resignations/Retirement 6.2 FMLA/NJFLA/FFCRA 6.3 12 Month Child Study Team Appointments 6.4 Unrecognized Titles 6.5 District Supervisor Bilingual Education (K-6)

BUSINESS AND FINANCE

1.1 Board Secretary's and Treasurer's Report

On motion made and passed, the Board of Education accepted the report of the School Business Administrator/School Board Secretary (148) as certified in keeping with N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.2.13(d) and the report of the Treasurer of School Monies (A149) for the month of March 2020, as presented by the Superintendent of Schools, and found them in agreement and upon review certified them to the best of their knowledge and no major account or fund had been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.14(b) and that sufficient funds were available to meet the District’s financial obligations set for the remainder of the Fiscal Year N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.13(e) and on this basis ordered them as part of

the minutes of the Board of Education. In keeping with the aforementioned approval, this Board does hereby also approve the submission of the March 2020, Secretary and Treasurer Reports to the N.J. Department of Education, Division of Finance, Office of Budget Review and Fiscal Monitors. 1.2 Approval of Minutes BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education approves the minutes the following meetings:

1. April 15, 2020 Public Session Minutes 2. April 15, 202Executive Session Minutes

1.3 Paid Bill List

BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education does hereby accept the paid bill lists as presented by the Superintendent of Schools: April 9, 2020 to May 04, 2020: 1.4 Transfers BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, authorizes the following line item transfers and certifies that the proposed transfer(s) will not affect implementation

of any approved programs and/or services: April 9, 2020 to May 04, 2020

1.5 Safety Grant Application Submission - 2020-2021 WHEREAS, pursuant to the New Jersey Schools Insurance Group Application for 2020-2021 Safety Grant Program, safety grant applications are due June 1, 2020,

WHEREAS, pursuant to same, grant disbursements will take place in the fall of 2020, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby approves the submission of the above-referenced grant application through the New Jersey Schools Insurance Group’s ERIC North Subfund for the purpose described in the application in the amount of $20,936.74 for the period July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021.

1.6 Borrow Funds WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education, in anticipation of an annual notice from the New Jersey Department of Education advising this Board that it will defer the June, 2020 school aid payments until July, 2020, and WHEREAS, under the authority of Title 18A, Education, of the New Jersey Statutes, N.J.S.A. 18A:22-44.1, 18A:22-

44.2 or 18A:22-25, school districts are hereby authorized to borrow funds for this purpose, and WHEREAS, the payoff of the approved short-term borrowing will be made by the state to the district’s regular state aid account from the district’s state aid payment on July 9, or 10, 2020, and WHEREAS, the state should pay the interest cost approved by the department directly to the district’s regular state

aid account, and

WHEREAS, in order to ensure the continuing effective operation of the district, the district is required to borrow said funds.

BE IT RESOLVED, this resolution permitting the borrowing of funds and submission of an Application for Approval of Loan to the Hudson County Executive Superintendent of Schools is herewith submitted, and

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the West New York Board of Education hereby resolves to borrow $1,822,942.00 from CAPITAL ONE PUBLIC FUNDING LLC., at 2.50% interest to be deposited on Wednesday, June 8, 2020. Both principal and interest are to be paid by the State of New Jersey to CAPITAL ONE PUBLIC FUNDING LLC., on Friday, July 10, 2020 (principal $1,822,942.00 plus interest of $4,050.98 for total of $1,826,992.98) or Monday,

July 13, 2020 (principal $1,822,942.00 plus interest of $4,430.96 for a total of $1,827,372.76). 1.7 Shared Services Agreement - Use of WNY Middle School 2020 – 2021 WHEREAS, the Town of West New York requires facilities for its community services programs; and

WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education has facilities which currently accommodate the Town of West New York’s community service programs; and WHEREAS, the Board no longer needs the exclusive use of its Middle School for said Town programs, provided that

such Town programs do not interfere with the Board’s educational and other programs or cause any undue hardship or expense to the Board’s operations; and

WHEREAS, the Town has entered into an agreement for a period of one (1) year with the Board for the use of the aforementioned facility for its community services programs; and WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:65-4 et seq. allows the Town and the Board to enter into a shared service agreement for the use of the aforementioned facility by the Town.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board authorizes the Board President to execute a shared services agreement with the Town for the aforementioned services pursuant to the attached shared services agreement for the 2020-2021 school year. 1.8 Shared Services Agreement - Blackboard Connect 2020 – 2021 WHEREAS, the Town of West New York requires the use of the West New York Board of Education’s blackboard

connect system in order to communicate with participants in Recreation Department Programs; and WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education has the capability to permit the WNY Recreation Department to utilize the blackboard direct system; and WHEREAS, the Town has entered into an agreement for a period of one (1) year with the Board for the use of the

aforementioned system for its Recreation Program; and WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:65-4 et seq. allows the Town and the Board to enter into a shared service agreement for the use of the aforementioned system by the Town. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board authorizes the Board President to execute a shared services agreement with the Town for the aforementioned services pursuant to the attached shared services agreement for

the 2020-2021 school year.

1.9 Shared Services Agreement - Police Officers 2020 – 2021 WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education requires full time police officers and a supervisor to be stationed at District school buildings for the purpose of security (“Services”); and

WHEREAS, the Town of West New York is able to provide the Board with such Services; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the Town and the Board to enter into this Agreement; and WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:65-4 et seq. allows the Town and the Board to enter into a shared service agreement for the costs of such Services.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board authorizes the Board President to execute a shared services agreement with the Town for the aforementioned Services pursuant to the attached shared services agreement for the 2020-2021 school year.

1.10 Shared Services Agreement - Town of West New York Transportation Service 2020 – 2021 WHEREAS, the West New York Town of West New York requires the use of a bus to provide transportation for

residents; and

WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education owns buses which may be utilized to transport residents of the Town of West New York and employees drivers capable of operating passenger buses; and WHEREAS, the Town has requested that the Board provide the Town with a passenger bus and 2 (two) operators for said bus for the purposes of transporting residents for the limited purposes contained in the shared services

agreement, which is attached; and WHEREAS, the Town has entered into an agreement for a period of one (1) year with the Board for use of a bus and 2 (two) operators of said bus; and WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:65-4 et seq. allows the Town and the Board to enter into a shared service agreement for the use of the aforementioned bus and operators by the Town.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board authorizes the Board President to execute a shared services agreement with the Town for the aforementioned services pursuant to the attached shared services agreement for the 2020-2021 school year.

1.11 Shared Services Agreement - Waste Disposal 2020 – 2021

WHEREAS, the Board requires removal of refuse from its facilities which it owns and/or maintains in and throughout the Town; and WHEREAS, the Town has the ability to provide the Board with removal of said refuse; and WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:65-4 et seq. allows the Town and the Board to enter into a shared service agreement with

the Town to provide for the removal of waste from Board facilities. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board authorizes the Board President to execute a shared services agreement with the Town for the aforementioned services pursuant to the attached shared services agreement for the 2020-2021 school year. 1.12 Shared Services Agreement - Fuel 2020 – 2021

WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education requires fuel for its school buses and other school vehicles; and WHEREAS, the Town of West New York can provide to the Board at a reasonable cost based upon volume purchasing by both the Town and the Board; and

WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the Town and the Board to enter into this Agreement; and WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:65-4 et seq. allows the Town and the Board to enter into a shared service agreement for the costs of fuel for school buses and other school vehicles. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board authorizes the Board President to execute a shared services agreement with the Town for the aforementioned Services pursuant to the attached shared services agreement for

the 2020-2021 school year.

1.13 Shared Services Agreement - Bus Garage Juvenile Division 2020 – 2021 WHEREAS, the Town of West New York requires facilities for its juvenile division; and WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education has facilities which currently accommodate the West New York

Police Department Juvenile Division; and WHEREAS, the Board no longer needs the exclusive use of its garage located at 417 53rd Street, West New York, NJ; and WHEREAS, the Town has entered into an agreement for a period of one (1) year with the Board for the use of the

aforementioned facilities for its West New York Police Department Juvenile Division; and WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:65-4 et seq. allows the Town and the Board to enter into a shared service agreement for the use of the aforementioned facility by the Town.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board authorizes the Board President to execute a shared services agreement with the Town for the aforementioned services pursuant to the attached shared services agreement for the 2020-2021 school year.

1.14 Shared Services Agreement - Maintenance of Fields and Parks 2020 2021

WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education requires property and facilities for its educational and athletic activities; and WHEREAS, the Town owns Recreational Areas known as Donnelly Park, located on Boulevard East, West New York,

New Jersey; Miller Stadium; Washington Park, Soccer Field; and the tennis courts currently part of the Recreation Department of the Town which have been utilized by the Town for recreational purposes; and WHEREAS, the Town no longer needs the exclusive use of these parks and the aforementioned fields; and WHEREAS, the Town has entered into an agreement for a period of one (1) year with the Board for the maintenance and preparation of the aforementioned facilities for its educational and athletic activities; and

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:65-4 et seq. allows the Town and the Board to enter into a shared service agreement for the use of the aforementioned Facilities by the Board.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board authorizes the Board President to execute a shared services agreement with the Town for the aforementioned services pursuant to the attached shared services agreement for

the 2020-2021 school year. 1.15 Shared Services Agreement - Use of Recreational Facility 2020 – 2021 WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education requires property and facilities for its educational and athletic activities; and

WHEREAS, the Town of West New York owns recreational areas known as Donnelly Park; Miller Stadium; Miller Park; Washington Park, Centennial Fields; the field commonly known as Little League Field; Wiegand Park; and Tennis Courts at McEldowny Park, (“Facilities”) currently part of the Recreation Department of the Town which have been utilized by the Town for recreational purposes; and WHEREAS, the Town no longer needs the exclusive use of these parks and the aforementioned fields; and

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:65-4 et seq. allows the Town and the Board to enter into a shared service agreement for the use of the aforementioned Facilities by the Board. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board authorizes the Board President to execute a shared services agreement with the Town for the aforementioned services pursuant to the attached shared services agreement for the 2020-2021 school year.

1.16 Authorize Payment - Cenergistics, Inc. (3rd renewal) - contract year 4 of 5 WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education is interested to continue enhancing operational efficiencies in energy usage throughout the district; and WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education, at its June 7, 2017 Board Meeting awarded a multi-year

contract to Cenergistics Inc. ("Agreement"), for the provision of energy management services for a Behavioral Energy Savings Program at existing facilities for a period of up to 5 years, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-4.2; and

WHEREAS, this Board of Education is desirous of extending the term of the Agreement for a one (1) year term (3rd renewal) representing the 2019-2020 school year, (contract year 4), as the Board finds that the services of Cenergistics Inc., are being provided in an efficient and effective manner, the cost of the additional term at $254,850, which are anticipated to be offset by energy cost savings (including Company's Saving's Guarantee, as

applicable) NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board authorizes extends the Agreement with Cenergistics Inc., for the 2020-2021 school year at a cost of $254,850 for continued provision of energy management services. 1.17 Contract Renewal - 2020-2021 Elevator Maintenance, Inspection & Repair Services (2nd renewal,

Contract yr. 3) WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education is in need of Elevator Equipment Maintenance, Inspection & Repair Services, and

WHEREAS, at its Regular May 7, 2018 Work Session Meeting this Board of Education of the Town of West New York (the “Board”) awarded a contract to Elevator Maintenance Corp. for Elevator Maintenance, Inspection and Repair services based upon a competitive contracting RFP received on March 29, 2018; and

WHEREAS, the Board finds that the services are being performed in an effective and efficient manner.

WHEREAS, in full accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-42, the Board of Education may, at its discretion, request that a contract for services be renewed; and WHEREAS, the School Business Administrator may negotiate terms for a renewal of contract proposal and present

such negotiated proposal to the Board of Education; and WHEREAS, all multi-year contracts and renewals are subject to the availability and appropriation annually of sufficient funds as may be needed to meet the extended obligation; and WHEREAS, the Business Office finds that sufficient funds are available to meet the extended obligation; and

WHEREAS, the Board is the final authority in awarding renewals of contracts; and WHEREAS, this Board, at its June 12, 2019 meeting renewed the contract for the 2019-2020 school year (1st Renewal -2nd Contract Year), so

BE IT RESOLVED, by this Board of Education of the Town of West New York, renews Elevator Equipment

Maintenance, Inspection & Repair Services contract (2nd renewal - 3rd contract year) for the time period July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-42(j) Elevator Equipment Maintenance, Inspection & Repair Services Elevator Maintenance Corp. 580 Elm St. Kearny, NJ 07032

1.18 Contract Renewal - 2020-2021 Food Services : Nu-Way (4th renewal: Contract Year 5 of 5) BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education has received written notification from the firm of Nu

Way Concessionaires, Inc., of Kearny, New Jersey indicating their desire to enter into the 4th (fourth) Renewal (contract year 5 of 5) of their contract for Food Service Management with the West New York Board of Education for

the period July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021 as per the terms and conditions of the contract and incorporated herein by reference; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the West New York Board of Education, based on the recommendation of the Superintendent awards the Food Service Management services to Nu-Way Concessionaires for the 2020-2021 school year as follows:

2020-2021 AWARD The Food Service Management Company shall receive, in addition to the costs of operation, a Management Fee of $0.087 per reimbursable meal and meal equivalents and an Administrative Fee of $44,400.00, paid in ten (10) monthly installments of $4,440.00 from September 2020 through June 2021 to compensate the Food Service Management Company for management and administrative costs. These fees shall be billed monthly as a cost of operation. The Local Education Agency guarantees the payment of such costs and fee to the Food Service

Management Company.

Nu Way guarantees that the Bottom line on the operational financial report for the school year will be a return of $100,000.00. If the actual bottom line return is below this amount, Nu Way will reimburse the SFA up to 100% of the Management Fee with the following conditions:

Guarantee Reimbursement Conditions and Assumptions remain the same as previously agreed upon in the Base Year

Contract and, if applicable, the subsequent addendums, including: Addendum to Nu-Way's 2018-19 Contract Renewal referencing $4.92 flat rate per case for Shipping & Handling (S&H) ( as approved at the June 7, 2018 WNY Board Meeting) 1.19 Contract Award Renewal - 2020-2021 Grease Trap Cleaning and Maintenance Services

WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education, on June 27, 2018 extended the contract it awarded to Chemsearch at its June 7, 2017 Board Meeting, to cover 2018-19 school year (second contract extension), for provision of: a) grease trap cleaning and maintenance services, and b) boiler cleaning and maintenance services WHEREAS, the Board finds that the services are being performed in an effective and efficient manner, and WHEREAS, the Board requires the above-mentioned services to be performed during the 2019-20 school year, and

WHEREAS, all multi-year contracts and renewals are subject to the availability and appropriation annually of sufficient funds as may be needed to meet the extended obligation; and WHEREAS, the Business Office finds that sufficient funds, and

WHEREAS, the Board is the final authority in awarding renewals of contracts; and are available to meet the extended obligation; and

BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board of Education of the Town of West New York, at the recomendation of the Superintendent, renews Chemsearch contract (3rd contract extension) for the aforementioned services for the time period July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-42(j), for a total amount not to exceed $53,544.92 (reflecting a 3.0% increase as per the index rate), broken down as follows: a) grease trap cleaning and maintenance services $40,468.48, and

b) boiler cleaning and maintenance services $13,076.44 1.20 Award Contract for Kitchen Equipment Maintenance, Inspection and Repair Services - 2020-2021 WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education is in need of Kitchen Equipment Maintenance, Inspection & Repair Services, and

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-4.1 allows the use of requests for proposal and/or bids contracting by boards of education in lieu of public bidding for procurement of specialized goods and services the price of which exceeds the bid threshold; and WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education adopted a resolution on January 17, 2018 to initiate a competitive contracting process and issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Kitchen Equipment Maintenance,

Inspection & Repair, and WHEREAS, original Public Notice was provided in the Jersey Journal on April 20, 2020 informing interested, qualified parties, pursuant to N.J.S.A 18A:18A-4.1 through 4.5 to submit sealed Requests for Proposal (RFP) under the competitive contracting process for the provision of specified Kitchen Equipment Maintenance, Inspection and Repair, and

WHEREAS, the following sealed proposals were received and opened by the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary on Wednesday, May 6, 2020:

Hobart Service Jay Hill Repairs Pro-Tek of NY

and, WHEREAS, this Board of Education has received a written proposal from PRO-TEK of NY, meeting satisfying evaluation criteria, and WHEREAS, the Board selected a successful respondent, , on the basis of the evaluative criteria as defined and set

forth in the RFP, and so NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board authorizes the award of a contract to PRO-TEK of NY, to provide Kitchen Equipment Maintenance, Inspection and Repair for the period July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021, for an amount not to exceed $40,000:

1.21 Appoint Professional Services - Architect of Record: 2020-2021

WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education is in need of Architectural Services; and

WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education publicly solicited Requests for Qualifications for Architect of Record for May 5, 2020 pursuant to NJSA 19:44A-20.5 and the open and fair process; and WHEREAS, professional services such as above are exempt from the Public Bidding statutes NJSA 18A:18-5 et seq.; and

WHEREAS, this Board of Education has received a written proposal from the firm RSC Architects, indicating the desire to provide Professional Services for the July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021 time period, as per the terms and conditions of the proposal incorporated herein by reference; and WHEREAS, the Board President has caused to establish a three Board Member appointed RFP/RFQ committee to analyze and evaluate submitted proposals and to make a recommendation for contract awards, and

WHEREAS, this RFP Committee has met, evaluated proposal submissions received, and made its recommendation, on the basis of price and other factors, to award the Professional Service Contract -Architect of Record, to RSC Architects.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that based upon the recommendations of the RFP Committee, this Board

authorize the award of a Professional Service Contract to the firm RSC Architects, to provide Architect of Record Services, for the 2020-2021 fiscal year on an as-needed basis and in accordance with submitted fee schedule. 1.22 Appoint Professional Services - Attorney - General Counsel (Board Attorney): 2020-2021 WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education is in need of Attorney - General Counsel Services for 2020-2021 school year; and

WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education publicly solicited Requests for Qualifications/Proposals for Attorney General Counsel for May 5, 2020 pursuant to NJSA 19:44A-20.5 and the open and fair process; and WHEREAS, professional services such as above are exempt from the Public Bidding statutes NJSA 18A:18-5 et seq.; and

WHEREAS, this Board of Education has received a written proposal from the firm, Florio, Perrucci, Steinhardt, Cappelli, Tipton & Taylor LLC ("FPSCT&T"), indicating the desire to provide Professional Services for the period from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021, as per the terms and conditions of the proposal incorporated herein by reference; and WHEREAS, the Board President has caused to establish a three Board Member appointed RFP/RFQ/Competitive

Contracting ("RFP Committee") committee to analyze and evaluate submitted proposals and to make a recommendation for contract awards, and WHEREAS, this RFP Committee has met, evaluated proposal submissions received, and made its recommendation, on the basis of price and other factors, to award the Professional Service Contract - Attorney _ General Counsel, to FPSCT&T

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Board's RFP Committee, this Board authorize the award of a Professional Service Contract to the firm FPSCT&T to provide Attorney - General

Counsel Services, on an as-needed basis and in accordance with submitted fee schedule. 1.23 Appoint Professional Services - Attorney - Workers' Compensation: 2020-2021 WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education is in need of Attorney - Workers' Compensation for 2020-2021

school year; and WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education publicly solicited Requests for Qualifications/Proposals for Attorney Workers' Compensation for May 5, 2020 pursuant to NJSA 19:44A-20.5 and the open and fair process; and WHEREAS, professional services such as above are exempt from the Public Bidding statutes NJSA 18A:18-5 et

seq.; and WHEREAS, this Board of Education has received a written proposal from the firm Florio, Perrucci, Steinhardt, Cappelli, Tipton & Taylor LLC ("FPSCT&T"), indicating the desire to provide Professional Services for the July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021, as per the terms and conditions of the proposal incorporated herein by reference; and

WHEREAS, the Board President has caused to establish a three Board Member appointed RFP/RFQ/Competitive Contracting ("RFP Committee") committee to analyze and evaluate submitted proposals and to make a

recommendation for contract awards, and

WHEREAS, this RFP Committee has met, evaluated proposal submissions received, and made its recommendation, on the basis of price and other factors, to award the Professional Service Contract - Attorney _Workers' Compensation, and other work as required, to be assigned by the Superintendent of Schools to FPSCT&T NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that based upon the recommendations of the RFP Committee, this Board

authorize the award of a Professional Service Contract to the firm FPSCT&T, to provide Workers' Compensation, for the 2020-2021 fiscal year on an as-needed basis and in accordance with submitted fee schedule. 1.24 Appoint Professional Service - Audit Services: 2020-2021 WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education is in need of financial auditing services for the 2020-2021 school year (covering the 2019-2020 school year); and

WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education publicly solicited Requests for Proposals for Auditor for May 5, 2020 pursuant to NJSA 19:44A-20.5 and the open and fair process; and

WHEREAS professional services such as above are exempt from the Public Bidding statutes NJSA 18A:18-5 et seq.; and

WHEREAS, this Board of Education has received a proposal from the firm of Donahue, Gironda, Doria & Tomkins ("DGD&T"),; and WHEREAS, the Board President has caused to establish a three Board Member appointed RFP/RFQ/Competitive Contracting ("RFP Committee") committee to analyze and evaluate submitted proposals and to make a recommendation for contract awards, and

WHEREAS, this RFP Committee has evaluated proposal submissions received, and made its recommendation, on the basis of price and other factors, to award the Professional Service Contract -Auditor, to DGD&T NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that based upon the recommendations of the RFP Committee, this Board authorize the award of a Professional Service Contract to the firm DGD&T, to provide Audit Services, for the 2020-2021 fiscal year for an amount not to exceed $84,000.

1.25 Appoint Professional Services - Construction Engineering: 2020-2021 WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education is in need of construction engineering services; and WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education publicly solicited Requests for Qualifications for Construction

Engineering for May 5, 2020 pursuant to NJSA 19:44A-20.5 and the open and fair process; and WHEREAS, professional services such as above are exempt from the Public Bidding statutes NJSA 18A:18-5 et seq.; and WHEREAS, this Board of Education has received a written proposal from the firm Brightview Engineering, indicating the desire to provide Professional Services for the July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021, as per the terms and conditions of

the proposal incorporated herein by reference; and

WHEREAS, the Board President has caused to establish a three Board Member appointed RFP/RFQ committee to analyze and evaluate submitted proposals and to make a recommendation for contract awards, and WHEREAS, this RFP Committee has evaluated proposal submissions received, and made its recommendation, on the basis of price and other factors, to award the Professional Service Contract - Construction Engineering to Bright

View Engineering, and so NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that based upon the recommendations of the RFP Committee, this Board authorize the award of a Professional Service Contract to the firm Brightview Engineering, to provide Construction Engineering Services, for the 2020-2021 fiscal year on an as-needed basis and in accordance with submitted fee

schedule. 1.26 Appoint Professional Services - Construction Management: 2020-2021 WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education is in need of Construction Management Services; and

WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education publicly solicited Requests for Qualifications for Construction Management for May 5, 2020 pursuant to NJSA 19:44A-20.5 and the open and fair process; and

WHEREAS, professional services such as above are exempt from the Public Bidding statutes NJSA 18A:18-5 et

seq.; and WHEREAS, this Board of Education has received a written proposal from the firm of MAST, indicating the desire to provide Professional Services for the period July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021, as per the terms and conditions of the proposal incorporated herein by reference; and

WHEREAS, the Board President has caused to establish a three Board Member appointed RFP/RFQ committee to analyze and evaluate submitted proposals and to make a recommendation for contract awards, and WHEREAS, this RFP Committee has met, evaluated proposal submissions received, and made its recommendation, on the basis of price and other factors, to award the Professional Service Contract -Construction Management, to MAST

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that based upon the recommendations of the RFP Committee, this Board authorize the award of a Professional Service Contract to the firm MAST, to provide Construction Management Services, for the 2020-2021 fiscal year on an as-needed basis and in accordance with submitted fee schedule.

1.27 Appoint Professional Services - Environmental Remediation: 2020-2021

WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education is in need of Environmental Remediation and management services; and WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education publicly solicited Requests for Qualifications/Proposals for Environmental Remediation & Management Services for May 5, 2020 pursuant to NJSA 19:44A-20.5 and the open and fair process; and

WHEREAS, professional services such as above are exempt from the Public Bidding statutes NJSA 18A:18-5 et seq.; and WHEREAS, this Board of Education has received a written proposal from the firm of Bright View Engineering indicating the desire to provide Professional Services for the period July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021, as per the terms and conditions of the proposal incorporated herein by reference; and

WHEREAS, the Board President has caused to establish a three Board Member appointed RFP/RFQ committee to analyze and evaluate submitted proposals and to make a recommendation for contract awards, and WHEREAS, this RFP Committee has evaluated proposal submissions received, and made its recommendation, on the basis of price and other factors, to award the Professional Service Contract - Environmental Remediation &

Management Services, to Bright View Engineering NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that based upon the recommendations of the RFP Committee, this Board authorize the award of a Professional Service Contract to the firm Bright View Engineering, to provide Environmental Remediation Services, for the 2020-2021 fiscal year on an as-needed basis and in accordance with submitted fee schedule.

1.28 Appoint Professional Services - Grant Writer: 2020-2021

WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education is in need of Grant Writing services; and WHEREAS, in prior years, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-5a(2) which excepts from public advertisement for bids and bidding for grant writing services as an “Extraordinary Unspecifiable Service”; the District used the EUS Competitive Contracting method to award Grant Writing contract; and

WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education publicly solicited Requests for Proposals / Qualifications for Grant Writing Services for May 5, 2020 pursuant to NJSA 19:44A-20.5 and the open and fair process; and WHEREAS, this Board of Education has received a written proposal from the firm Bruno Associates, indicating the desire to provide Grant Writing Services for the period July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021, as per the terms and

conditions of the proposal incorporated herein by reference; and WHEREAS, the Board President has caused to establish a three Board Member appointed RFP/RFQ committee to analyze and evaluate submitted proposals and to make a recommendation for contract awards, and

WHEREAS, this RFP Committee has evaluated proposal submissions received, and made its recommendation, on the basis of price and other factors, to award the Grant Writing Contract,

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that based upon the recommendations of the RFP Committee, this Board authorize the award of Grant Writing Contract to the firm Bruno Associates, to provide grant writing services for the

2020-2021 fiscal year for an amount not to exceed $49,999.92 for the school year ($4,166.66 per month) 1.29 Qualifying Professional Services - Applied Behavior Analysis Consulting Services: 2020-2021 WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education places the public trust above all else and remains steadfast in

its commitment to the highest ethical standards in the conduct of its business; and

WHEREAS, the Board has recurring needs for Applied Behavior Analysis Consulting ("ABAC") professional services for the 2020-2021 school year; and WHEREAS, professional services such as above are exempt from the Public Bidding statutes NJSA 18A:18-5 et seq.; and

WHEREAS, the Board is desirous to utilize a publicly advertised Request for Qualifications (“RFQ”) process to

create a pool of qualified ABAC Services professionals for use by the District for the year 2020-21; and

WHEREAS, in furtherance of the above-referenced standards and objectives, the West New York School District

instituted a competitive quality based, fair and open process, whereby on April 20, 2020 it publicly solicited for ABAC Services Requests for Proposal/Qualifications documents to be submitted by May 5, 2020, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A20.4 and 20.5 et seq. and the open and fair process; and

WHEREAS, this Board of Education has received a written proposal from various firms indicating the desire to provide Professional ABAC Services for the July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021 period, as per the terms and conditions of the proposal incorporated herein by reference; and

WHEREAS, the Board President has caused to establish a three Board Member appointed RFP/RFQ/Competitive Contracting ("RFP / RFQ Committee") committee to analyze and evaluate submitted proposals and to make a recommendation for contract awards, and WHEREAS, this RFP / RFQ Committee has evaluated each Statement of Qualifications submitted, as per the terms of the RFQ, to determine responsiveness to the Board;s needs and made its recommendation, on the basis of

qualifications, price and other factors, to qualify professional firms based upon their expertise in the field, thereby establishing a Pool of Qualified Professional Service providers (ABAC Services) for use by the District as necessary, and other work as required, and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Board's RFP / RFQ Committee, and with approval from the Board Attorney, this Board authorize establishing a pool of qualified

Professional ABAC Service providers consisting of the following firms, in al[phabetical order: - Cumberland Therapy Services_ - Delta - T_________ - Progressive Therapy of NJ_________

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that at the Board’s sole discretion, and on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualifications, Projects will be assigned to firms selected for the pool on a project-by–project basis - firms in

the pool are not guaranteed to be assigned any minimum number of projects; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education reserves the right to make project assignments all at once, or as each project is activated in the future, whichever is in the best interest of the Board, with fee negotiations not occurring until the most highly qualified firm is selected from the pool for a particular project assignment. 1.30 Qualifying Professional Services - Nursing (1-to-1, Substitute): 2020-2021

WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education places the public trust above all else and remains steadfast in its commitment to the highest ethical standards in the conduct of its business; and

WHEREAS, the Board has recurring needs for Nursing (1-to-1, Substitute) professional services for the 2020-2021 school year; and WHEREAS, professional services such as above are exempt from the Public Bidding statutes NJSA 18A:18-5 et

seq.; and

WHEREAS, the Board is desirous to utilize a publicly advertised Request for Qualifications (“RFQ”) process to create a pool of qualified Nursing Services professionals for use by the District for the year 2020-2021; and

WHEREAS, in furtherance of the above-referenced standards and objectives, the West New York School District

instituted a competitive quality based, fair and open process, whereby on April 20, 2020 it publicly solicited for Nursing (1-to-1, Substitute) Services Requests for Proposal/Qualifications documents to be submitted by

May 5, 2020, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A20.4 and 20.5 et seq. and the open and fair process; and

WHEREAS, this Board of Education has received a written proposal from various firms indicating the desire to

provide Professional Nursing Services for the July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021 period, as per the terms and conditions of the proposal incorporated herein by reference; and

WHEREAS, the Board President has caused to establish a three Board Member appointed RFP/RFQ/Competitive Contracting ("RFP / RFQ Committee") committee to analyze and evaluate submitted proposals and to make a recommendation for contract awards, and WHEREAS, this RFP / RFQ Committee has evaluated each Statement of Qualifications submitted, as per the terms of the RFQ, to determine responsiveness to the Board;s needs and made its recommendation, on the basis of qualifications, price and other factors, to qualify professional firms based upon their expertise in the field, thereby

establishing a Pool of Qualified Professional Service providers (Nursing (1-to-1, Substitute) Services) for use by the District as necessary, and other work as required, and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Board's RFP / RFQ Committee, and with approval from the Board Attorney, this Board authorize establishing a pool of qualified Professional Nursing Service providers consisting of the following firms:

- Aveanne - Bayada____ - Maxim____

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that at the Board’s sole discretion, and on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualifications, Projects will be assigned to firms selected for the pool on a project-by–project basis - firms in the pool are not guaranteed to be assigned any minimum number of projects; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education reserves the right to make project

assignments all at once, or as each project is activated in the future, whichever is in the best interest of the Board, with fee negotiations not occurring until the most highly qualified firm is selected from the pool for a particular project assignment. 1.31 Qualifying Professional Services - OT | PT: 2020-2021

WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education places the public trust above all else and remains steadfast in its commitment to the highest ethical standards in the conduct of its business; and

WHEREAS, the Board has recurring needs for OT | PT professional services for the 2020-2021 school year; and WHEREAS, professional services such as above are exempt from the Public Bidding statutes NJSA 18A:18-5 et seq.; and

WHEREAS, the Board is desirous to utilize a publicly advertised Request for Qualifications (“RFQ”) process to create

a pool of qualified OT | PT Services professionals for use by the District for the year 2020-2021; and

WHEREAS, in furtherance of the above-referenced standards and objectives, the West New York School District

instituted a competitive quality based, fair and open process, whereby on April 20, 2020 it publicly solicited for OT | PT Services Requests for Proposal/Qualifications documents to be submitted by May 5, 2020, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A20.4 and 20.5 et seq. and the open and fair process; and

WHEREAS, this Board of Education has received a written proposal from various firms indicating the desire to provide Professional OT | PT Services for the July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021 period, as per the terms and conditions of the proposal incorporated herein by reference; and

WHEREAS, the Board President has caused to establish a three Board Member appointed RFP/RFQ/Competitive Contracting ("RFP / RFQ Committee") committee to analyze and evaluate submitted proposals and to make a recommendation for contract awards, and

WHEREAS, this RFP / RFQ Committee has evaluated each Statement of Qualifications submitted, as per the terms of the RFQ, to determine responsiveness to the Board's needs and made its recommendation, on the basis of qualifications, price and other factors, to qualify professional firms based upon their expertise in the field, thereby

establishing a Pool of Qualified Professional Service providers (OT | PT Services) for use by the District as necessary, and other work as required, and

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Board's RFP / RFQ Committee, and with approval from the Board Attorney, this Board authorize establishing a pool of qualified Professional OT | PT Service providers consisting of the following firms:

- Cumberland Therapy Services - Educational Based Services - Kaleidoscope - Maxim - OTC Inc. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that at the Board’s sole discretion, and on the basis of demonstrated competence and

qualifications, Projects will be assigned to firms selected for the pool on a project-by–project basis - firms in the pool are not guaranteed to be assigned any minimum number of projects; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education reserves the right to make project

assignments all at once, or as each project is activated in the future, whichever is in the best interest of the Board, with fee negotiations not occurring until the most highly qualified firm is selected from the pool for a particular project assignment.

1.32 Qualifying Professional Services - Speech Therapy Services: 2020-2021 WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education places the public trust above all else and remains steadfast in its commitment to the highest ethical standards in the conduct of its business; and

WHEREAS, the Board has recurring needs for Speech Therapy professional services for the 2020-2021 school year; and

WHEREAS, professional services such as above are exempt from the Public Bidding statutes NJSA 18A:18-5 et seq.; and

WHEREAS, the Board is desirous to utilize a publicly advertised Request for Qualifications (“RFQ”) process to create

a pool of qualified Speech Therapy Services professionals for use by the District for the year 2020-2021 and

WHEREAS, in furtherance of the above-referenced standards and objectives, the West New York School District instituted a competitive quality based, fair and open process, whereby on April 20, 2020 it publicly solicited for Speech Therapy Services Requests for Proposal/Qualifications documents to be submitted by May 5, 2020, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A20.4 and 20.5 et seq. and the open and fair process; and

WHEREAS, this Board of Education has received a written proposal from various firms indicating the desire to provide Professional Speech Therapy Services for the July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021 period, as per the terms and conditions of the proposal incorporated herein by reference; and

WHEREAS, the Board President has caused to establish a three Board Member appointed RFP/RFQ/Competitive Contracting ("RFP / RFQ Committee") committee to analyze and evaluate submitted proposals and to make a

recommendation for contract awards, and

WHEREAS, this RFP / RFQ Committee has evaluated each Statement of Qualifications submitted, as per the terms of the RFQ, to determine responsiveness to the Board;s needs and made its recommendation, on the basis of qualifications, price and other factors, to qualify professional firms based upon their expertise in the field, thereby establishing a Pool of Qualified Professional Service providers (Speech Therapy Services) for use by the District as necessary, and other work as required, and:

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Board's RFP / RFQ Committee, and with approval from the Board Attorney, this Board authorize establishing a pool of qualified Professional Speech Therapy Service providers consisting of the following firms: - Educational Based Services

- Cumberland Therapy Services - Kaleidoscope - Maxim

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that at the Board’s sole discretion, and on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualifications, Projects will be assigned to firms selected for the pool on a project-by–project basis - firms in the pool are not guaranteed to be assigned any minimum number of projects; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education reserves the right to make project

assignments all at once, or as each project is activated in the future, whichever is in the best interest of the Board, with fee negotiations not occurring until the most highly qualified firm is selected from the pool for a particular project assignment. 1.33 Appoint Professional Services - Applied Behavior Analysis Consulting (ABAC): 2020-2021

WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education places the public trust above all else and remains steadfast in its commitment to the highest ethical standards in the conduct of its business; and

WHEREAS, the Board has recurring needs for Applied Behavior Analysis Consulting (ABAC) services for the 2020-2021 school year; and WHEREAS, professional services such as above are exempt from the Public Bidding statutes NJSA 18A:18-5 et seq.; and

WHEREAS, the Board publicly advertised for and solicited Request for Qualifications (“RFQ”) for ABAC Services,

pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5 and the open and fair process and at its May 13, 2020 meeting qualified ABAC Services professionals for forming and becoming part of a Pool of qualified ABAC Service Providers for use by the District for the year 2020-2021 via subsequent contract awards; and

WHEREAS, the Board wishes to expand the existing pool of qualified ABAC Service providers prior to awarding contract(s) to any firm(s)

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Board is directing the Business Administrator to conduct an additional round of Request for ABAC Services Qualifications.

1.34 Appoint Professional Services - Nursing (1-to-1 and Substitute: 2020-2021 WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education places the public trust above all else and remains steadfast in its commitment to the highest ethical standards in the conduct of its business; and

WHEREAS, the Board has recurring needs for Nursing (1-to-1 and Substitute) ("Nursing") services for the 2020-2021 school year; and

WHEREAS, professional services such as above are exempt from the Public Bidding statutes NJSA 18A:18-5 et seq.; and

WHEREAS, the Board publicly advertised for and solicited Request for Qualifications (“RFQ”) for Nursing Services, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5 and the open and fair process and at its May 13, 2020 meeting approved adding Nursing Services professionals to an existing pool of qualified Nursing Services Providers for use by the District for the year 2020-2021; and

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, and on the basis of price and other factors, does hereby award a Professional Service contract to:

- Aveanne - Bayada____

- Maxim____

for provision of Nursing Services (1-to-1, substitute) in an amount not to exceed $120,000 for each firm, for the period July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021

1.35 Appoint Professional Services - OT | PT: 2020-2021 WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education places the public trust above all else and remains steadfast in its commitment to the highest ethical standards in the conduct of its business; and WHEREAS, the Board has recurring needs for OT | PT services for the 2020-21 school year; and

WHEREAS, professional services such as above are exempt from the Public Bidding statutes NJSA 18A:18-5 et seq.; and

WHEREAS, the Board publicly advertised for and solicited Request for Qualifications (“RFQ”) for OT | PT, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5 and the open and fair process and at its May 13, 2020 meeting approved adding qualified OT | PT Services professionals to an existing pool of qualified OT | PT service providers for use by the District for the year

2020-2021; and

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, and on the basis of price and other factors, does hereby award a Professional Service contract to the following firms: OTC Inc.

to provide OT | PT Services in an amount not to exceed $200,000 for each firm, for the period July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021 1.36 Appoint Professional Services - Speech Therapy: 2020-2021 WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education places the public trust above all else and remains steadfast in its commitment to the highest ethical standards in the conduct of its business; and

WHEREAS, the Board has recurring needs for Speech Therapy services for the 2020-2021 school year; and WHEREAS, professional services such as above are exempt from the Public Bidding statutes NJSA 18A:18-5 et seq.;

and

WHEREAS, the Board publicly advertised for and solicited Request for Qualifications (“RFQ”) for Speech Therapy Services, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5 and the open and fair process and at its May 13, 2020 meeting qualified Speech Therapy Services professionals for forming and becoming part of a Pool of qualified ABAC Service Providers for use by the District for the year 2020-2021 via subsequent contract awards; and WHEREAS, the Board wishes to expand the existing pool of qualified Speech Therapy Service providers prior to awarding contract(s) to any firm(s)

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Board is directing the Business Administrator to conduct an additional round of Request for Speech Therapy Services Services Qualifications. 1.37 Appoint Professional Services - Insurance Brokerage: Prescription & Dental Insurance Services: 2020-2021

WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education is desirous of obtaining prescription and dental insurance services; and WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-4.1h permits the use of competitive contracting for any good or service that is exempt from bidding pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-5; and

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-5a(2) excepts from public advertisement for bids and bidding for prescription and dental insurance services as an “Extraordinary Unspecifiable Service”; and WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-4.3a requires passage of a resolution by the Board authorizing the use of competitive contracting; and

WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education has authorized the use of competitive contracting for prescription and dental insurance services in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-4.3a and pursuant to N.J.S.A.

18A:18A-4.1h and any other applicable provision of N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-4. at the November 24, 2015 Board Meeting; and WHEREAS, original Public Notice was provided in the Jersey Journal on April 20, 2020 informing interested parties of the receipt of proposals; and

WHEREAS, on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 the West New York Board of Education conducted an opening for award for prescription and dental insurance services which yielded the following consideration:

Respondent Fee Rate Percentage

Alamo Insurance Group Inc. $75,000 for both Not to exceed 1.9%

Brown & Brown $66,649.73 for both 2.0% standard carrier commission

WHEREAS, the Board President has caused to establish a three Board Member appointed RFP / Competitive Contracting committee analyze and evaluate submitted proposals and to make a recommendation for contract awards, and

WHEREAS, this RFP/ Competitive Contracting committee has evaluated proposal submissions received, and made

its recommendation, on the basis of competitive contracting RFP scoring criteria scoring criteria implemented, to award the Prescription and Dental Insurance Brokerage Services Contract, to Alamo Insurance Group, Inc. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that that upon the recommendation of the Board's RFP / Competitive Contracting Committee, this Board of Education hereby awards a contract for prescription and dental insurance

services to Alamo Insurance Group Inc. for the period, May 1, 2020 through April 30, 2021. 1.38 Appoint Professional Services - Insurance Brokerage: Workers Compensation Services: 2020-2021 WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education is desirous of obtaining workers compensation and property/casualty insurance services; and

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-4.1h permits the use of competitive contracting for any good or service that is exempt from bidding pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-5; and WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-5a (2) excepts from public advertisement for bids and bidding for workers

compensation and property/casualty insurance services as an “Extraordinary Unspecifiable Service”; and

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-4.3a requires passage of a resolution by the Board authorizing the use of competitive contracting; and WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education has authorized the use of competitive contracting for workers compensation and property/casualty insurance services in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-4.3a and pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-4.1h and any other applicable provision of N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-4.

WHEREAS, original Public Notice was provided in the Jersey Journal on April 20, 2020 informing interested parties of the receipt of proposals; and WHEREAS, on Tuesday, May 5, 2020, the West New York Board of Education conducted an opening for award for workers compensation and property/casualty insurance services which yielded the following consideration:

Alamo Insurance Group, Inc.

$40,000 for Property & Casualty and $20,000 flat fee for Workers' Compensation

Not to exceed 2.4% of the

assessment premium or amount equal to the % as promulgated by Fund law

Brown & Brown Metro LLC

Standard Fee paid by Joint Insurance Fund and NJSIG

Standard Fee Paid by Joint Insurance Fund and NJSIG

and, WHEREAS, the Board President has caused to establish a three Board Member appointed RFP / Competitive Contracting committee analyze and evaluate submitted proposals and to make a recommendation for contract awards, and WHEREAS, this RFP/ Competitive Contracting committee has evaluated proposal submissions received, and made

its recommendation, on the basis of competitive contracting RFP scoring criteria scoring criteria implemented, to award the Workers' Comp. and Property / Casualty Insurance Brokerage Services Contract, to Brown & Brown Metro LLC NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that that upon the recommendation of the Board's ad-hoc RFP / Competitive Contracting Committee, this Board of Education hereby awards a contract for workers' compensation

and property/casualty insurance services to Brown & Brown Metro LLC for the period, May 1, 2020 through April 30, 2021. 1.39 Appoint Professional Services - School Psychiatrist WHEREAS, this Board of Education is in need of the services of a School Psychiatrist to provide services and evaluations to the District’s student population; and

WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education publicly solicited Requests for Proposals/Qualifications for School Psychiatrist Services to be received by May 5, 2020 pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5 and the open and fair process; and

WHEREAS, professional services such as above are exempt from the Public Bidding statutes N.J.S.A. 18A:18-5 et

seq.; and WHEREAS, this Board of Education has received a written proposal from Dr. Ruiz indicating the desire to provide Professional Services from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021, as per the terms and conditions of the proposal incorporated herein by reference; and

WHEREAS, the Board President has caused to establish a three Board Member appointed RFP/RFQ committee to analyze and evaluate submitted proposals and to make a recommendation for contract awards, and WHEREAS, this RFP Committee has evaluated proposal submissions received, and made its recommendation, on the basis of price and other factors, to award the Professional Service Contract - School Psychiatrist, toDr. Vincent Ruiz.

WHEREAS, this Board, based on the recommendation of the RFP Committee has deemed to qualify the above professional.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Board's RFP Committee, this Board qualifies Dr. Ruiz, as School Psychologist for the District and awards Dr. Ruiz a contract for an amount not to exceed

$120,000 for provision of services during the term July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021. 1.40 MHS Fall Athletics Bid 2020-2021 WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education is in need of Fall Athletic Supplies for the 2020-2021 school year; and

WHEREAS, Public Notice was provided in the Jersey Journal on April 20, 2020 informing interested parties of the receipt of sealed bids for the purchase of said supplies, and WHEREAS, on May 6, 2020 (2:00 p.m.), the West New York Board of Education conducted a public bid opening for the award of MHS - 2020-2021 Fall Athletic supplies which yielded the following lowest bids submitted by vendors for items in each category bid

BSN RIDDELL STAN'S

Fall Cheerlead $3,598 $320 $545

Color Guard $0 $0 $6,446

Football $6,305 $2,115 $2,200

G. Volleyball $4,360 $15 $702

G. X-country $4,253 $0 $1,020

B. X-country $310 $758 $2,285

G. Tennis $517 $0 $2,833

B. Soccer $496 $0 $4,230

G. Soccer $1,932 $412 $3,178

SALT $0 $0 $2,800

Total Award $21,771 $3,620 $26,240

And; WHEREAS, in accordance with the provision of Public School Contract Law, N.J.S.A. 18A:18A et seq., and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education award the following amounts based

on lowest, most responsive bids submitted by responsible vendors for items in each category: BSN - $21,771 Riddell - $3,620 Stan's - $26,240

1.41 Contract Award - PS # 5 Windows Upgrade and Replacement Project

WHEREAS, the Board has the need for goods and/or services, and

WHEREAS, Public Notice was provided in the Jersey Journal on Saturday, April 11, 2020 informing interested parties of the receipt of sealed bids for the purchase of said services, and WHEREAS, on Thursday, May 7, 2020, the West New York Board of Education conducted a public bid opening for the award of the PS # 5 Windows Upgrade & Replacement Project which yielded the following consideration:

Bidder Lump Sum Bid Contingency Alt. 1 Alt. 2 D & E Window & Door

$950,700 $35,000 $6,500 $22,400

Pro Architectural LLC

$1,256,489 $35,000 $4,395 $70,230

Northeastern

Interior Services LLD

$1,130,900 $35,000 $7,000 $65,610

APS Contracting

Inc $1,077,000 $35,000 $7,000 $50,000

Louis GARGIULO cO.

$2,175,000 $35,000 $40,000 $48,000

And; WHEREAS, in accordance with the provision of Public School Contract Law, N.J.S.A. 18A:18A et seq., and WHEREAS, D&E Windows and Doors, submitted the lowest bid to the West New York Board of Education for the PS # 5 Windows Upgrade and Replacement Project.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education award the contract for the PS # 5 Windows Upgrade and Replacement Project toD&E Windows & Doors, in the total contract lump sum of $950,700 as the lowest and responsible bid for the 2020-2021 school year. 1.42 Contract Award Renewal - 2020 Summer cleaning (2nd renewal)

WHEREAS, this Board of Education of the Town of West New York (the “Board”), awarded a contract to Maverick Building Services for summer cleaning services based upon a bid accepted and approved by the Board at its June 27, 2018 Board meeting WHEREAS, upon review of the bid by the Business Office, the bid was accepted subject to receipt of proof of compliance with Public Laws, 1975, Chapter 172, on a per unit basis required; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the terms of the bid documents, the Board of Education may, at its discretion, request that a contract for services be renewed in full accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-42; and WHEREAS, the Board finds that the services are being performed in an effective and efficient manner. WHEREAS, the School Business Administrator and/or the Assistant Business Administrator, Assistant Secretary,

Purchasing Agent may negotiate terms for a renewal of contract proposal and present such negotiated proposal to the Board of Education; and

WHEREAS, all multi-year contracts and renewals are subject to the availability and appropriation annually of sufficient funds as may be needed to meet the extended obligation; and WHEREAS, the Business Office finds that sufficient funds are available to meet the extended obligation; and

WHEREAS, the Board is the final authority in awarding renewals of contracts; and BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board of Education of the Town of West New York, at the recommendation of the Superintendent, renews Maverick Building Services Summer Cleaning contract for one year (1st renewal), covering the time period July 1, 2020 through August 31, 2020, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-42(j)

Summer Cleaning Maverick Building Services

22 Chestnut St Rutherford, NJ 07070

Contract amount awarded: $52,519.49 (reflecting an increase of $1,529.7 or 3.0% index rate increase, over the $49,990 amount bid for work performed in 2019-20 school year)

CURRICULUM

2.1 Fieldtrips

BE IT RESOLVED, that the following field trips are approved subject to the group’s compliance with the Board of

Education policies, as per attached:

School Date Group(s) No. of Students Destination Activity Transportation Request

MHS 05/14/20 Junior Class 100 On File On File N/A

MHS 05/14/20 College Map 29 On File On File N/A

MHS 06/04/20 Mrs. Polynice’s Class 24 On File On File N/A

2.3 Speakers

WHEREAS, the West New York School District, in accordance with its instructional goals, has provided for guest

speakers as part of the School and District Operational Plans,

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon the recommendation of

the Superintendent of Schools, authorizes the following speakers to present the activities listed below, to be

charged to the approved school district budget:

Activity Speaker School Date Cost Funding Source/ Account

Gerald Mullady Scheduling Consulting District School Year 2020-2021

$5,940 Purchasing Professional Services - MHS

2.3 Bedside Instruction

BE IT RESOLVED, that, the West New York Board of Education approves the contracts with the following Providers

to perform virtual bedside instruction for the 2019-2020 school year as listed in an amount not to exceed:

Student # Facility Rate Maximum # Hours School Year

22680 LearnWell $46.00/hr. 10 hrs./wk. 2019-2020

10669 Learnwell $46.00/hr 10 hrs./wk. 2019-2020

2.4 Alternative Education 2020-2021

WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education, as per policy #2480, provides an alternative educational program adjusted to the needs of disaffected students, who do not succeed in the general education setting,

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, adopts the 2020-2021 Alternative Education Program Plan for the West New York Middle School and Memorial High School.

2.5 Educere BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves Educere, a leading K-12 virtual education services organization, to provide our high school students Credit Recovery courses during the summer of 2020 at no cost to the district.

2.6 Comprehensive Equity Plan Annual Statement of Assurance 2020-2021

BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, does hereby authorize the School Business Administrator|Board Secretary to submit the Comprehensive Equity Plan Annual Statement of Assurance for the 2020-2021 fiscal year as per the attached.

2.7 2020-2021 NJCAP Application Submissions

WHEREAS, The NJ Child Assault Prevention (CAP) Project is a statewide prevention program whose mission is to provide schools and communities with information and resources to reduce children’s vulnerability to assault and bullying. NJCAP, a program of the Educational Information and Resource Center (EIRC) and the NJ Department of Children and Families, has trained over 3 million children and 500,000 parents and teachers since its inception in 1985.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of West New York, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby approves the submission of the following NJCAP grants for the following schools and for the 2020-2021 school year will adhere to all NJCAP program requirements as identified in the application forms. Workshops will be delivered to students in each classroom during the school day. Teacher workshops will be delivered during one of the pre-scheduled in-service days. Parents will be invited to workshops in collaboration with the appropriate parent-teacher organizations at each participating school.

Early Childhood School- $4,124

PS 1- $6,284 PS 2- $5,757 PS 3- $6,126 PS 4- $6,114 PS 5- $5,604 PS 6- $5,736

Middle School- $10,999

Total NJCAP funding for WNY Schools- $50,744

2.8 GENYOUth Grant Submission

BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools hereby approves submission of the GENYOUth Grant on behalf of the schools below for the 2020-2021

school year:

PS # 1 - $3,000 PS # 2 - $3,000 PS # 3 - $3,000 PS # 4 - $3,000 Middle School - $3,000

2.9 Curriculum Revision - STEAM ELA Curriculum for Grades 9, 10, 12 and Computer Science Pre-K - 6

BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board of Education approves a curriculum for all grades from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 for all subjects including all State mandated programs and services, said curriculum having been determined to contain appropriate alignment to the NJ CCCS and the common cores, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Education directs the Superintendent of Schools to implement the

curriculum as adopted by this Board of Education for the 2019 - 2020 school year.

Subject Date Revised

Subject Date Revised

English Language Arts Gifted & Talented 2017*

Language Arts/Writing Curriculum (5 addendums)

2019* Freshman Peer Mediation 2008

Reading Essentials 2015* Technology Ed 9-12 2017*

Creative Writing 2014 Survival 9 2017*

Media Curriculum 2017* Survival 10 2017*

SAT Prep English 2014 Computer Education K-8 2014

SUPA English 2015 Business Education 9-12 2014

ELA Alternative Course of Study 7-8

2019 Marketing 2014

Informational Literacy 2017* Algebra II STEAM 2017*

English Steam 2017* Business Applications I 2016

Survival 9 2019* Business Applications II 2017

STEAM ELA Curriculum Grades 9, 10, 12

2020* Computer Science PreK - 6 2020* 2020****

Survival 10 2019* Capstone in Business Studies 2017

Mathematics Administration Technologies I 2017

Mathematics K-2 2017* Administration Technologies II 2017

Mathematics 3-5 2017* Physical Education/Health/Driver’s Ed

(Opioid Awareness – 10/17)

2019*

Mathematics 6 6-8 (7&8 only)

2017* World Languages K-12 2017*

Math 7 Accelerated 2019* ESL 2017*

Math Alternative Course of Study 7-8

2016* Visual & Performing Arts 2017*

Mathematics 9-12 2019* AP 2-D Art & Design 2019*

Alternative Pre-Algebra Grade 9 (Sem. 1)

2019* AP 3-D Art & Design 2019*

Alternative Algebra 1 Grade 9 (Sem. 2)

2019* Digital Art Photography 2017*

Advanced Math 11-12 2019* Instrumental Music 2017*

Pre-Calculus Regular 10-12 2019* Dance/Theater/Vocal Music 2017*

AP Computer Science Principles 2019* Family & Consumer Science 2017*

Science Visual Arts 2017*

Introduction to Engineering 2017* Social Studies 2019*

Next Generation of Science K-12 2017** AP World History 2019*

VEX I 2015 AP United States Government & Politics

2019*

VEX II 2017** Syracuse University Project Advanced Public Affairs

2019*

VEX III 2017** AP United States History 2019*

Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology

2016 7th Grade United States History 1 2019*

Green Technology 2017** 8th Grade United History 2 2019*

Advanced Engineering 2017** Guidance 2017**

Code.Org 2015 Film 2017*

Financial Literacy 6-8 2019* Creating Pathways 2020***

*Aligned to Student Learning Standards ** Next Generation of Science Standards

***Aligned to DLM ****Aligned to ISTE/National Standards

2.10 General Statement of Assurance Perkins 2020-2021 Application Process

BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the submission of the General Statement of Assurance as we prepare to apply for the Perkins 21 application.

2.11 Fresh Fruits & Vegetables Grant (Attachment A) Submission 2020-2021

BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the submission of the Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Grant, Attachment A, for the following schools. This funding request is for $75 per student in each school, estimated at a total amount of $414,750.00 for 2020-2021 school year:

Public School # 1 Public School # 2 Public School # 3 Public School # 4 Public School # 5 Harry L. Bain

Early Childhood School Early Childhood Annex

2.12 Online Learning Resources

WHEREAS, Board policy and regulation 2361 provides “the Board recognizes technology allows pupils access to

information sources that have not been pre-screened by educators using Board approved standards. The Board

therefore adopts the following standards of conduct for the use of computer networks and declares unethical, unacceptable, or illegal behavior as just cause for taking disciplinary action, limiting or revoking network access privileges, and/or instituting legal action.”

WHEREAS, the Superintendent is the Board’s chief professional educator and through policy and regulation has required the Superintendent to develop standards for the use of technology resources.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board authorizes the Superintendent of Schools, or designee, to analyze, vet and approve all technology resources utilized in the District by teachers, specialists or others providing instruction to District pupils which will be used by said instructors or by pupils consistent with this Board’s policies and regulations, including, however not limited to, the attached list.

2.13 District School Calendar 2020-2021

BE IT RESOLVED, this Board adopts the School Calendar for School Year 2020-2021 as presented by the

Superintendent of Schools, with the understanding that said calendar is subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances as attached hereto and incorporated by reference.

2.14 District Personnel Calendar 2020-2021

WHEREAS, the collective bargaining agreement between the West New York Board of Education and the West New York Education Association representing Custodians and Maintenance Persons in the effect for the 2020-2021 School Year outlines specific holidays which employees are not required to work.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the West New York Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the

Superintendent of Schools, amend the holiday schedule for the custodians and Maintenance persons as follows:

OPERATIONS

NONE AT THIS TIME SPECIAL SERVICES

4.1 Transportation and Placements 2019-2020 SY

RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education approves the following Special Education out of district placements and transportation for the 2019-2020 as per attached list. Contracts on file in the Office of the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary. 4.2 Placements 2020-2021 SY

RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education approves the following Special Education out of district placements and transportation for the 2020-2021 school year as per attached list. Contracts on file in the Office of the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary.

4.3 Continuation of Naples Placement SY 2020-2021

WHEREAS, this Board of Education in order to comply with NJAC 6A:14:65 (Naples Placement) hereby authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to grant permission to the Director of Special Services to continue placement at Sage

Day, for school year 2020-2021, according to the requirements set up in NJSA 18A:46-14a for student #25081 in order for the social, emotional, and educational needs to be met.

4.4 Continuation of Naples Placement SY 2020-2021 WHEREAS, this Board of Education in order to comply with NJAC 6A:14:65 (Naples Placement) hereby authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to grant permission to the Director of Special Services to continue placement at New

Alliance Academy, for school year 2020-2021, according to the requirements set up in NJSA 18A:46-14a for student #22222 in order for the social, emotional, and educational needs to be met.

4.5 Extraordinary Aide Application and Submission BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby authorizes the Director of Special Services to complete the applications and submission for the Extraordinary Aide

for the 2019-2020 School Year, and will accept the funds at such time when granted from the State of New Jersey. LEGAL

5.1 Next Board Meeting

RESOLVED, that this Board will hold a Work-Session on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at 6:00 p.m., and

RESOLVED, THAT due to the current State of Emergency, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 10:4-8(b), and guidance from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Local Government Services, this Public Meeting will be held by remote means, as follows:

http://www.wnyschools.net/district/BOEmeetingsnotices.asp. Instructions for observing the Public Meeting remotely are as follows:

Topic: Regular Working Session Meeting Time: June 17, 2020 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

1. Join Zoom Meeting online: click on the link below or enter the link below into your internet browser, hit “ENTER” and follow the prompts

https://bit.ly/2XjxoHo

Meeting ID: 812 220 839 Password: 07093

Dial-in #: +1 929 205 6099 Meeting ID: 812 220 839 #

RESOLVED, this Board will go into a closed session immediately following the Public Work-Session to discuss matters of personnel, matters of litigation and matters contained within the exceptions of the N.J. Open Public Meeting Act as stipulated under N.J.S.A 10:4; and

RESOLVED, that the Regular Public Meeting of the West New York Board of Education will convene immediately following the closed session, and

BE IT RESOLVED, the matters as discussed in said closed session will be disclosed to the public, as soon as possible, without prejudicing the rights of privacy of individuals in the best interests of the West New York Board of Education.

5.2 HIB Report

WHEREAS, pursuant to NJSA 18A:17-46, the Board of Education shall issue a decision in writing to affirm,

modify or reject the Superintendent's decision for HIB reports submitted; and

WHEREAS, there have been no requests for a Board hearing on any of these actions;

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education acknowledges that there are no HIB

reports for the May 13, 2020 meeting.

PERSONNEL

6.1 Resignations/Retirement

(a) WHEREAS, this Board is in receipt of correspondence from Linda Carroll, submitting her resignation/retirement as Resource Room Teacher at PS#2, from the West New York School District, effective June 30, 2020.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board accepts the resignation/retirement of Linda Carroll from said position, effective June 30, 2020, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and wishes to extend to Ms. Carroll all the gratitude for her years of service to the West New York School District and wishes her good luck in her retirement.

(b) WHEREAS, this Board is in receipt of correspondence from Adelfa Guiller, submitting her resignation/retirement as 1st Grade Bilingual Teacher at PS #4, from the West New York School District, effective June 30, 2020.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board accepts the resignation/retirement of Adelfa Guiller from said position, effective June 30, 2020, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and wishes to extend to Ms. Guiller all the gratitude for her years of service to the West New York School District and wishes her good luck in her retirement.

(c) WHEREAS, this Board is in receipt of correspondence from Barbie Lugo, submitting her resignation/retirement as 3rd Grade Teacher at PS #4, from the West New York School District, effective June 30, 2020.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board accepts the resignation/retirement of Barbie Lugo from said position, effective June 30, 2020, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and wishes to extend to Ms. Lugo all the gratitude for her years of service to the West New York School District and wishes her good luck in her retirement.

(d) WHEREAS, this Board is in receipt of correspondence from Concetta Flanagan, submitting her

resignation/retirement as a Gifted and Talented Teacher at PS #4, from the West New York School District, effective June 30, 2020.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board accepts the resignation/retirement of Concetta Flanagan from said position, effective June 30, 2020, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and wishes to extend to Ms. Flanagan all the gratitude for her years of service to the West New York School District and wishes her good luck in her retirement.

6.2 FMLA/NJFLA/FFCRA (a) BE IT RESOLVED, this Board grants Employee ID#2614, a leave of absence with pay under The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) from April 13, 2020 through April 29, 2020, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools.

(b) BE IT RESOLVED, this Board grants Employee ID#3261, a leave of absence with pay under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) from June 1, 2020 through June 30, 2020; and a leave of absence without pay under the NJ Family Leave Act (NJFLA) from September 1, 2020 through November 30, 2020, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. 6.3 12 Month Child Study Team Appointments

WHEREAS, Josemely E. Fernandez, Clarissa Herrera, Mariely Manresa and Crismely Mordan were 10 month employees; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Collective Bargaining Agreement between West New York Board of Education and West New York Education Association (“CBA”) for the period of 2019 through 2022 and whereby said employees voluntarily accept a 12 month position per the terms of the CBA

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the transfer of said employees to 12

month positions and further approves these employees will retain their seniority and accrued tenure with this transfer, where applicable. 6.4 Unrecognized Titles WHEREAS, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools, the West New York Board of Education has

professional staff serving in administrative and/or supervisory positions in unrecognized titles needed on a continuous basis, and

WHEREAS, the State Department of Education’s rules and regulations require adopted job description for said positions and annual approval, and

WHEREAS, the job description titles are attached herein listed are adopted by the Board of Education for the 2020-

2021 school year:

Statistician Disciplinarian

and,

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools is authorized to make application to the

County Superintendent of Schools for approval to continue and/or obtain approval for new titles hereinabove listed deemed necessary to the Board for the 2020-2021 school year.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that subject to approval of the Board’s request to the Executive County Superintendent, this Board authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to post and interview for said positions.

6.5 District Supervisor Bilingual Education (K-6)

BE IT RESOLVED, this Board, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, appoints Brensi Morales

as District Supervisor Bilingual Education (K-6), at annual salary pursuant to Guide, Step 1, effective July 1, 2020 X. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA RESOLUTIONS ONLY

In accordance with West New York Board of Education Bylaw #0167 (Public participation in board meetings – Adopted November 14, 2012) each participant shall be limited to three minutes’ duration.

XI. ITEMS REMOVED FROM | ADDED TO AGENDA RESOLUTIONS - NONE

Business & Finance 1.1-1.42 Special Services

4.1-4.5

Curriculum 2.1-2.14 Legal 5.1-5.2

Operations None at Time Personnel 6.1-6.5

Board Resolutions

(separate)

XII. MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS (CONSENT AGENDA)

Business & Finance 1.1-1.42 Special Services

4.1-4.5

Curriculum 2.1-2.14 Legal 5.1-5.2

Operations None at Time Personnel 6.1-6.5

Board Resolutions (separate)

Board Secretary: Motion to vote on ACCEPTING the Consent Agenda item:

Jonathan

Castañeda (JC)

Marielka

Diaz (MD)

Maite

Fernandez (MF)

Damaris

Gonzalez (DG)

Jose

Mendoza (JM)

David

Morel (DMo)

Adam

Parkinson (AP)

Joseph

Rodriguez (JR)

Adrienne

Sires (AS)

Motion: JC MD MF DG JM DMo AP JR AS

Second: JC MD MF DG JM DMo AP JR AS

Trustee Aye Nay Abstain Absent

Trustee Castaneda

Trustee Diaz

Trustee Fernandez

Trustee Gonzalez

Trustee Mendoza

Board Vice President Morel

Trustee Rodriguez

Trustee Sires

Board President Parkinson

Board Secretary: Motion to vote on APPROVING the Consent Agenda Item:

Jonathan Castañeda

(JC)

Marielka Diaz (MD)

Maite Fernandez

(MF)

Damaris Gonzalez

(DG)

Jose Mendoza

(JM)

David Morel (DMo)

Adam Parkinson

(AP)

Joseph Rodriguez

(JR)

Adrienne Sires (AS)

Motion: JC MD MF DG JM DMo AP JR AS

Second: JC MD MF DG JM DMo AP JR AS

Trustee Aye Nay Abstain Absent

Trustee Castaneda 1.7 to 1.15

Trustee Diaz

Trustee Fernandez

Trustee Gonzalez

Trustee Mendoza 1.7 to 1.15

Board Vice President Morel

Trustee Rodriguez 1.7 to 1.15

Trustee Sires

Board President Parkinson

XIII. BOARD OF EDUCATION RESOLUTIONS

XIV. BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMENTS

A. Board Member Comments:

B. President’s Comments

XV. ADJOURNMENT President: Asks the Board Secretary to request a motion to adjourn Board

Secretary:

Motion to Adjourn the Meeting: Board President Parkinson asked for a voice vote

Jonathan

Castañeda

(JC)

Marielka

Diaz

(MD)

Maite

Fernandez

(MF)

Damaris

Gonzalez

(DG)

Jose

Mendoza

(JM)

David

Morel

(DMo)

Adam

Parkinson

(AP)

Joseph

Rodriguez

(JR)

Adrienne

Sires

(AS)

Motion: JC MD MF DG JM DMo AP JR AS

Second: JC MD MF DG JM DMo AP JR AS

Trustee Aye Nay Abstain Absent

Trustee Castaneda

Trustee Diaz

Trustee Fernandez

Trustee Gonzalez

Trustee Mendoza

Board Vice President Morel

Trustee Rodriguez

Trustee Sires

Board President Parkinson

Meeting adjourned at: 6:56p.m. Respectfully submitted,

Dean Austin School Business Administrator