GARFIELD BOARD OF EDUCATION, 34 Outwater Lane, Garfield, New Jersey 07026 The Regular Meeting of the Garfield Board of Education held on Monday, March 24, 2014, 6:00pm work session and regular meeting immediately following, at Garfield Middle School. AGENDA I.

Sunshine Statement

In accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq., adequate notification of this meeting has been provided by advertising in the Record.

Call To Order/Flag Salute/Roll Call BOARD MEMBER

Mr. Nucifora (Charles) Mr. Derrig (Richard) Ms. Gray (Elizabeth) Mr. Benanti (Salvatore)

Executive Session Present Absent

Regular Meeting Present Absent X X X X X

Mr. Mazzola (Jack) Mr. Stewart (Jeff) Mr. Barckett (Anthony) Mr. Giacomarro (Richard) Dr. Conte (Kenneth)

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Attendance: Dr. Edward F. Izbicki, Asst. Superintendent of Finance/Board Secretary Angelo DeSimone, State Monitor Curt J. Geisler, Esq., Board Attorney Amy Lefkowitz, Esq., Board Counsel II.

Executive Session Motioned made by Mr. Barckett to go into closed session. Said motion seconded by Mr. Giacomarro and carried by unanimous vote. Went into closed session at 6:02pm during closed session possible litigations, negotiations, and personnel were discussed. Came out of executive at 6:39pm

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Previous Board Minutes February 24, 2014 – Regular Meeting Mr. Barckett motioned to approve the minutes as submitted. Said motion was seconded by Mr. Benanti, carried by unanimous vote.

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Superintendent's Report Anti-bullying report for March 2014 was reported

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Old/New Business

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Committee Reports

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Resolutions (Consent Agenda)

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Resolutions (Discussion)

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Resolutions

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PERSONNEL Approve rescinding resolution Approve separations Approve non-certificated staff Approve leave of absences Approve transfers Approve substitutes Approve home instruction teacher Approve Curriculum Enrichment Program School # 10 Approve salary adjustments Approve longevity adjustments Approve medical leave Approve acting Superintendent

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Be It Resolved, that the Garfield Board of Education, upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approves the rescinding of the following resolution:

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Resolution # 02-395-14, Board Meeting February 24, 2014 Be It Resolved, that the Garfield Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following separation(s) effective on the dates indicated: Beverly Jimenez, Paraprofessional, resignation, effective date February 28, 2014

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Be It Resolved, that the Garfield Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the employment of the following non-certificated staff appointments, employment in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:9-6.5c, regarding criminal history qualification letter, effective on the dates indicated: Carmen Canepa, Preschool P/T AM Aide, assigned to ECLC, at $22.39 per hour (Step 1), 4 hours per day, effective March 31, 2014 thru June 30, 2014, funds available from 11-216100-106-000 Marissa Desane, Preschool P/T PM Aide, assigned to ECLC, at $22.39 per hour (Step 1), 4 hours per day, effective March 31, 2014 thru June 30, 2014, funds available from 11-216100-106-000 Amy Zafonte, Preschool P/T PM Aide, assigned to GPPA1, at $22.39 per hour (Step 1), 4 hours per day, effective March 25, 2014 thru June 30, 2014 (Replacing Beverly Jimenez), funds available from 20-218-100-106-/11 Gina Odovarde, Bus Aide, assigned to GPPA2 at $21.35 per hour, not to exceed one (1) per day, effective February 1, 2014 thru June 30, 2014, funds available from 11-000-270-107000 Dawn Wojcik, Bus Aide, assigned to GPPA2 at $23.02 per hour, not to exceed one (1) per day, effective February 1, 2014 thru June 30, 2014, funds available from 11-000-270-107000 Be It Resolved, that the Garfield Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following leave of absences for the 20132014 School Year. Michele Catanzaro, Teacher GPPA 3, Revised Maternity Leave, using Sick Days 40 Sick Days and 31 Unpaid Days Marie DeMarco, PCA, School #10, Medical Leave, 2/26/2014 thru 3/31/2014, Using 8 Sick Days and taking 16 Unpaid Days Barbara Romano, Teacher, School #10, Medical Leave, 4/14/2014 thru 5/12/2014, Using 8 Sick Days and 13 Unpaid Days Dan Pohrischak, Security, ECLC, Medical Leave, 4/23/2014 thru 5/2/2014, using 8 Unpaid Days Jacqueline Breonte, Paraprofessional, GPPA2, Maternity Leave, 4/11/2014 thru 6/30/2014, using 45 Unpaid Days

03-434-14 Be It Resolved, that the Garfield Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following transfers for the 2013-2014 school year: 1. 2. 3.

Maria Leto, PCA, from GMS with ER to School No. 10 with NW, effective March 3, 2014 Domenica Petta, PCA, from School No. 10 with JC to School No. 7 with LS, effective March 5, 2014 Domenica Petta, PCA, from School No. 7 with LS to School No. 4 Annex with LS, effective 3/20/2014

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Be It Resolved, that the Garfield Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following substitutes for the 2013-2014 School Year: Ricci DiGirolamo Mark Maier Najat Orchid Sara Sparano Georgia Hernia Milagros Zapata

Teacher/Degree Teacher/Degree Teacher/NonDegree Teacher/Degree Teacher/Degree PCA

Be It Resolved, that the Garfield Board of Education, upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the employment of the following certificated staff, for September 1, 2013 thru June 30, 2014, Home Instruction as per the GFT contract the cost of $40 per hour: Jamie Gonzalez Be It Resolved, that the Garfield Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following Curriculum Enrichment Programs personnel for the 2013-2014 school year, at School No. 10, not to exceed 15 hours, funds available from 15-401-100-100-/10 (to be paid schedule O, upon submission of payroll voucher in one (1) installments on April 30, 2014: Nicole Grillo, $33.00 per hour, NJASK Math Nicole Grillo, $33.00 per hour, Family Science Nadine Puzio, $33.00 per hour, Family Science Sarah Wich, $39.00 per hour, Computer Enrichment

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Be It Resolved, that the Garfield Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following Salary Adjustments: Lois Gray, School No. 6, from $46,531 Health Aide/Step 6 to $46,565 BA/Step 6, effective date January 15, 2014 Be It Resolved, that the Garfield Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following Longevity Adjustments: MaryAnn Murray, School No. 4, from $92,875 + $4,950L to $92,875 + $5,100, effective date January 2, 2014 George Ibach, GHS, from $82,595 to $82,595 + $4,450L, effective September 1, 2013 Be It Resolved, that the Garfield Board of Education, the board approves the medical leave for Mr. Nicholas Perrapato, Superintendent of Schools from March 6, 2014 until he released by his physician.

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Be It Resolved, that the Garfield Board of Education, the board approves Dr. Edward F. Izbicki, Sr. as acting Superintendent of Schools effective March 6, 2014, until Mr. Perrapato’s return from medical leave. Be It Further Resolved, that in the future whenever Mr. Nicholas Perrapato is out of district that Dr. Izbicki will be acting Superintendent. Be It Further Resolved, that this will be without additional compensation.

Consent Agenda: Personnel 430-441 MOTION: Mr. Benanti

SECOND: Mr. Barckett YES

Mr. Nucifora (Charles)

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Mr. Derrig (Richard)

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Ms. Gray (Elizabeth) Mr. Benanti (Salvatore)

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ABSENT

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Mr. Mazzola (Jack)

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Mr. Stewart (Jeff)

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Mr. Barckett (Anthony)

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Mr. Giacomarro (Richard)

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Dr. Conte (Kenneth)

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EDUCATION Approve enrollment Approve HIB Approve Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Approve 2014/15 school calendar Approve field trips Approve events Approve flyers Approve professional days Approve student teachers Approve home instruction Approve professional services Approve out-of-district placements Approve performance rubric for Technology Integration Supervisor Approve performance rubric for Director of Guidance Approve performance rubric for Director of Athletics Approve Dollar General Grant Approve Snapdragon Book Grant Approve YMCA Summer Program

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Be It Resolved, that the Garfield Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Enrollment Report for February 28, 2014.

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WHEREAS, the Board of Education has received the Superintendent’s report of incident(s) of Harassment/Intimidation/Bullying (“HIB”) within the District; and WHEREAS, the Board has had the opportunity to review the Superintendent’s recommendations with respect to the incident(s) of HIB on this report; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board accepts the Superintendent’s recommendations as presented on the report. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:37-15(d), the Superintendent of Schools, and/or his designee, has informed the applicable parents/guardians of the students involved in these incidents with the following information within five (5) days of this Board meeting: • The nature of the investigation; • Whether the District found evidence of HIB; • Whether discipline was imposed; • Whether services were provided to address the incident of HIB.

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Be It Resolved, that the Garfield Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights (ABR) School District and School Grades as issued by the New Jersey Department of Education.

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Be It Resolved, that the Garfield Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and the Business Administrator/Board Secretary approves the 2014/2015 School Calendar.

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Be it Resolved, that the Garfield Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approves the following Field Trips:

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School #10, GAPPS Classes, Brick Oven Pizza, Garfield NJ, 3/10/2014, Cost To Student $2.00 ECLC, Children’s Museum, Paramus NJ, 3/21/2014, Cost of Bus $450.00 funds available from account 20-218-200-516/11, cost of admission $600.00 funds available from 20-218-100-100/11 GHS, Chorus Classes, William Paterson Shea Center, Wayne NJ, 3/24/2014, No Cost To Student GHS, Ski Club, Hunter Mountain, Hunter NY, Revised Date 3/24/2014, Cost To Student $45.00 - $55.00 School #4, SC3 and 4, Clifton Commons Theater, Clifton NJ, and Lunch at McDonald’s, Saddle Brook NJ, 3/25/2014, Cost To Student $10.00 GMS, 7th Grade Honors, Aladdin the Musical, New York City NY, 3/26/2014, Cost To Student $95.00 GHS Asian Club, New York City, Washington Square, 3/27/2014, Cost To Student $25.00

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GHS, English I Classes, AMC Theater, Paramus NJ, 3/28/2014, Cost To Student $7.50 plus Lunch Money GMS, MD Classes, Garden State Plaza and California Pizza Kitchen, Paramus NJ, 4/1/2014, Cost to Student $12.00 School #6, Preschool Classes, GPPA 2, Garfield NJ, 4/2/2014, No Cost To Student GPPA 3, to GPPA 1, Garfield NJ, 4/2/2014, No Cost To Student GHS, TI Leadership, FDU, Teaneck NJ, 4/3/2014, No Cost to Student, other costs $3500. 00 funds available from account 15-000-218-500/02 GPPA 3, Mayo PAC Theater, Morristown NJ, 4/7/2014, No Cost To Student, Cost of Bus $705 funds available from 20-218-200-516, Cost of Admission $980 funds available from 20-218-100-800 GHS, Spanish National Honor Society, Segovia Restaurant, Moonachie NJ, 4/8/2014, Cost To Student $20.00 GHS, Band/Chorus, Garfield ECLC, Garfield NJ, 4/8/2014, No Cost To Student GPPA 3, 4 yr old classes, Petco, Paramus NJ, 4/9/2014, No Cost to Student GHS, Marine Biology Classes, Absolutely Fish, Clifton NJ, 4/11/2014, No Cost To Student GHS, Band/Chorus Classes, GPPA1, 4/11/2014, No Cost To Student GMS, Blue Star Kids, Fort Lee Historical Park, Fort Lee NJ, 4/11/2014, Cost to Student $5.00, Cost of Bus is provided by Garfield Boys and Girls Club GHS, Biology Class, Raptor Trust and Great Swamp, Millington NJ, 4/15/2014, Cost To Student $5.00 plus money for lunch GHS, Community Service Club, Bergen County Police and Fire Academy, Mahwah NJ, 4/15/2014, No Cost to Student GHS, English I Classes, Pax Amicus Theater, Budd Lake NJ, 5/6/2014, Cost to Student $25.50 School #10, GAAPS Classes, Turtle Back Zoo, West Orange NJ, 5/8/2014, Cost To Student $7.00 GPPA 1, Van Saun Park, Paramus NJ, 5/14/2014, No Cost to Student

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GHS, Junior Class, College Fair, Meadowlands Exposition Center, Secaucus NJ, Cost to Board $270 funds available from account 15-000-270-512/02

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GHS, A&P Classes, Bodies the Exhibition, New York City NY, 5/1/2014, Cost To Student $35.00 GHS, English I Classes, Pax Amicus Theater, Budd Lake NJ, 5/14/2014, Cost to Student $16.00 School #10, Grade 1, World of Wings, Teaneck NJ, 5/16/2014, Cost To Student $10.00 GHS, ESL Classes, Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, Jersey City NJ, 5/19/2014, Cost to student $5.00, other costs for bus $650 and admission $9.00, Funds Available From Federal Grant Money School #10, All Grades, Field Day, Spring St Field, Garfield NJ, 5/28/2014 (Rain Date 6/4/2014), No Cost To Student GHS, Class of 2014, Pocono Valley Resort, Pocono PA, 6/2/2014, Cost To Student $80 School #6, Grade 5, Pequest Fish Hatchery, Hackettstown NJ, 6/6/2014, No Cost To Student, Cost of Bus $625.00 funds available through H&S

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GMS/GHS, Jr Police Academy, Camp Ralf Mason, Hardwick NJ, 7/7/2014, No Cost To Student

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Be it Resolved, that the Garfield Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approves the following EVENTS:

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GHS ART III, Roosevelt School No. 7, Garfield, Dr. Seuss Day, on March 3, 2014, from 8:30am to 2:30pm.

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GHS Fishing Trip, Dahnerts Lake, Garfield, on April 7, 2014, from 8:30am to 2:50pm

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ECLC, Chuck E Cheese’s Fundraiser, at Paramus location, on April 8, 2014, from 3:00pm to 9:00pm

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ECLC, Field/Fun Day, at the ECLC, on June 10, 2014 (Rain date: June 16, 2014), from 8am to 2pm

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GHS Yearbook, at North Arlington High Schools, on May 14, 2014, from 9AM to 12PM

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Class of 2015, Prom at Season’s, on May 21, 2015, from 6:30PM to 11:30PM

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Be it Resolved, that the Garfield Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approves the following FLYERS: Garfield Middle School Community Club Flea Market MDA Shamrocks Against Dystrophy Champion Youth Applebee’s Pancake Breakfast for Garfield Event Planning & Recreation Garfield Police Department Prescription Drug Take Back Program Garfield Girl Scouts Registration Night Autism Awareness Shirt Order Form Autism Awareness Chocolate Lollipop Order Form The Espresso Diaries, To Benefit Jason and Justin Leider Garfield YMCA T Ball and Soccer Registration Garfield YMCA Healthy Kids Day Chuck E Cheese Fundraiser Be it Resolved, that the Garfield Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approves the following Professional Days: PENDING FINANCIAL REVIEW AND BOARD APPROVAL AS PER DR. IZBICKI

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Howell, M., School No. 5, Making Our Classrooms Work, The Record, Hackensack NJ, 2/28/2014, at no cost to the board Marks, N., CST, Functional Analysis & Treatment of Severe Behavior Disorders, Brian Iwatz, PhD., Rutherford NJ, 3/4/2014 & 3/5/2015, $345.00 registration fee, funds available from 11-000-219-592-000

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Kahn, L., ECLC, Smartboard Workshop for Beginners, GPS Setting/Bergen ETTC, Rochelle Park NJ, 3/4/2014, $100.00 registration fees, funds available from 20-218200-329-/11 Sciacca, A., GMS, Annual Addiction Conference, NJPN “The Art of Collaboration”, Atlantic City NJ, 3/7/2014, at no cost to the board Ginsburg, J., School No. 10, Nutrition and Feeding students with ASD, The Valley Program, Harrington Park NJ, 3/7/2014, $50.00 registration fee, funds available from 11-000-219-592-000 Pedersen, K., School No. 10, Nutrition and Feeding students with ASD, The Valley Program, Harrington Park NJ, 3/7/2014, $50.00 registration fee, funds available from 11-000-219-592-000 Nunno, D., Curriculum Office, NJAMLE Annual Conference, NJAMLE, Union NJ, 3/14/2014, $99.00 registration fees, funds available from 20-271-200-500-/17 Platt, B., GHS, College Tour, Catawba College, Catawba NC, 3/17/2014 thru 3/19/2014, at no cost to the board Pivirotto, G., School No. 5 & 6, NJASK District Test Coordinator Training, Measurement Inc., Saddle Brook NJ, 3/18/2014, at no cost to the board Yuppa, J., School No. 4 & 7, NJASK District Test Coordinator Training, Measurement Inc., Saddle Brook NJ, 3/18/2014, at no cost to the board Clarizio, S., School No. 8 & 10, NJASK District Test Coordinator Training, Measurement Inc., Saddle Brook NJ, 3/18/2014, at no cost to the board Parzecki, L., School No. 6 & 10, NJASK District Test Coordinator Training, Measurement Inc., Saddle Brook NJ, 3/18/2014, at no cost to the board Gray, D. & Swistak, J., Aux. MS/HS, Discipline, Bullying and Due Process, Legal One, Monroe NJ, 3/24/2014, $150.00 each for registration fees, funds available from 20271-200-500-/17 Demetrician, E., School No. 6, What’s New in Fifth Grade, Bureau of Education and Research, Fairfield NJ, 3/25/2014, $229.00 registration fees and materials, funds available from 15-000-240-800-/06 Nunno, D., Curriculum Office, Bergen County Roundtable of Language Arts Supervisors, Bergen County, Lyndhurst NJ, 3/25/2014, at no cost to the board Rigoglioso, D., District, Digital Leadership, FEA, Monroe NJ, 3/27/2014, $149.00 registration fees, funds available from 20-271-200-500-/17 Arjona-Mendez, B., GPPA1, Achieve NJ, PARCC Assessments Regional Meeting, NJPSA, Glen Rock NJ, 4/2/2014, at no cost to the board Znutas, A., School No. 6, Diagnosis of Learning Disability, William Paterson University, Paterson NJ, 4/2/2014, at no cost to the board Clark, J., ECLC, The Ever changing role of the School Social Worker, NJASSS, Monroe NJ, 4/7/2014, $125.00 registration fees, funds available from 20-218-200-329-/11 D’Amico, J., CST, SLE Class 2, Rutgers, Morris Plains NJ, 4/9/2014, $100.00 registration fees, funds available from 11-000-219-592-000 Porco, L., GPPA3, Teaching Pyramid Observation Tool Reliability Training, NJ DECE, Pemberton NJ, 4/10/2014 & 4/11/2014, cost of tolls and mileage, funds available from 20-218-200-580

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Aguilar, A., GPPA, Teaching Pyramid Observation Tool Reliability Training, NJ DECE, Pemberton NJ, 4/10/2014 & 4/11/2014, cost of tolls and mileage, funds available from 20-218-200-580 Czujko, J. & Koptyra, D., District, NJ School Buildings and Grounds Conference, NJSBGA, Atlantic City NJ, 4/13/2014 thru 4/15/2014, $100.00 each registration fees, funds available from 11-000-262-800-000 Cahn, M., Fed. Programs., Summative Evaluations and Corrective Action Plans under TEACHNJ, Legal One-FEA, Monroe NJ, 4/14/2014, $75.00 registration fees and approx. $50.00 travel reimbursement, funds available from 20-271-200-500-/17 Bellenger, A., Curriculum Office, iPad Projects and Lessons for Middle School, ETTC Bergen County, Rochelle Park NJ, 4/23/2014, $100.00 registration fee, funds available from 20-271-200-500-/17 Gallo, J., ECLC, Working Effectively with Difficult, Defiant and Noncompliant Students, Bureau of Education and Research, Parsippany NJ, 4/25/2014, $229.00 registration fees, funds available from 20-218-200-329-/11 Mendoza, J. & Schatmeyer, T., GPPA1, Working Effectively with Difficult, Defiant and Noncompliant Students, Bureau of Education and Research, Parsippany NJ, 4/25/2014, $229.00 registration fees, funds available from 20-218-200-329-/11 Ledford, G. & Cahn, M., Fed. Programs, 2014 Spring Conference, NJTESOL/NJBE, New Brunswick NJ, 5/28/2014, $214.00 each for registration and $50.00 each for travel reimbursement, funds available from 20-241-200-500-/17 Mucha, S. & D’Amico, D., GHS, Educator’s Update, Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, Garfield NJ, 4/30/2014, at no cost to the board Sisco, K., GPPA1, Standard 1, 2, & 3, NJDOE Early Childhood Education Dept, Trenton NJ, 4/30/2014, 5/2/2014 & 5/5/2014, Travel reimbursement for tolls and mileage, funds available from 20-218-200-329-/11 Johnson, C., School No. 7, Speech Therapy Convention, NJ Speech Therapy Association, Long Branch NJ, 5/2/2014, at no cost to the board Botten, J. & Cameron, B., Curriculum Office, Digital Tools for Teaching Social Studies and Science Content, ETTC, Rochelle Park NJ, 5/5/2014, $100.00 each for registration, funds available from 15-271-200-500-/17 Ledford, G., Fed. Programs, ESEA Advisory Council Meeting, NJDOE, Trenton NJ, 5/9/2014, $60.00 approx. cost of travel reimbursement, funds available from 20-271200-500-/17 Linhares, J., GHS, Stem Conference and Expo, NJTEEA, Montclair NJ, 5/16/2014, $145.00 registration fees, funds available from 20-271-500-500-/17 Prinaris, L. & Roma, J., GHS, Successful Transition to College for Students with Learning Disabilities, FDU, Madison NJ, 5/21/2014, at no cost to the board Gray, D. & Swistak, J., Aux. MS/HS, Minimizing Liability and Mitigating Damages in Special Education, Legal One, Monroe NJ, 5/21/2014, $150.00 each registration fees, funds available from 20-271-200-500-/17 LeGates, A., School No. 10, Various Workshops, Association for Behavior and Analyst International, Chicago IL, 5/22/2014 thru 5/23/2014, at no cost to the board

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Ledford, G. & Cahn, M., Fed. Programs, Legal Issues Related to English Language Learners, Legal One, Monroe NJ, 5/22/2014, $150.00 each registration fees and $50.00 each for approx. travel reimbursement, funds available from 20-241-200-500/17 Bianchi, J., GPPA2, The Changing of Legal Landscape for Tenure and Evaluation, NJPSA, Monroe NJ, 5/27/2014, $150.00 registration fee plus tolls and mileage, funds available from 20-218-200-329-/11 and 20-218-200-580-/11 Arjona-Mendez, B., GPPA1, The Changing of Legal Landscape for Tenure and Evaluation, NJPSA, Monroe NJ, 5/27/2014, $150.00 registration fee plus tolls and mileage, funds available from 20-218-200-329-/11 and 20-218-200-580-/11 Izibicki, E., District, Annual Conference, NJASBO, Atlantic City NJ, 6/4/2014 thru 6/6/2014, $150.00 registration fee, funds available from 11-000-251-890-000 Be It Resolved, that the Garfield Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, and Education Committee, approves the following 2013-2014 Student Teachers from William Paterson University (WPU), Felician College (FC), Montclair State University (MSU) Dominican College (DC) St. Peter’s University (SPU) Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU) and Caldwell College (CC): Sarah Epstein(FDU) Avet Wavat (NJU)

GHS(Math) ECLC

J. Algieri 15 Hours

9/3/14 to 12/23/14 3/25/14 to 4/30/14

Be It Resolved, The Garfield Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and the Education Committee, approves the following Home Instruction assignments, effective on the dates indicated: (AP), GHS, Grade 12, Migliorini, Giammanco, D’Angelo, start date 3/7/2014 thru 6/30/2014 (NS), GAUX MS/HS, Grade 9, Kovacs, Diceglia, start date 3/10/2014 until new placement, instruction to be held at Garfield Public Library

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Be It Resolved, that the Garfield Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following professional services (pending financial review and board approval):

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Bergen County ETTC, Professional Development for Language Arts, on March 18, 2014, cost of the workshop $552.00, funds available from account # 20-231-200-500-/15 Lindsey Meyer Teen Institute, Garfield Jr. TI, for Peer Leadership Conference on April 3, 2014, at a cost of $3,500.00, funds available from account # 15-000-218-500-/02 Legal One, Principals and Supervisors, for a staff development workshop on “Tenure Reform, Staff Accountability & the Law”, May 29, 2014 at GMS, at a cost of $2,000.00, funds available from account # 20-231-200-500-/15

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Standard Solutions, Grades 3-5 teachers, for a staff development workshop on Math PARCC, June 4, 2014 at GMS, at a cost of $2,000.00, funds available from account # 20-271-200-500-/17 Standard Solutions, Grades 3-5 teachers, for a staff development workshop on Language Arts PARCC, June 4, 2014 at GMS, at a cost of $2,000.00, funds available from account # 20-271-200-500-/17

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Be It Resolved, that the Garfield Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, Supervisor of Special Education and Director of Special Services, approves the following out-of district placements, for the 2013/14 school year:

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Contract for RO with HoHoKus School of Trade & Technical Sciences of Passaic County from a ½ day program from February 3 thru June 30, 2014 at $55 per day, total cost not to exceed $5,005.00, funds available from 11-000-100-565-000. Contract for ER with Bergen County Special Services, Washington Middle School , from March 3 thru June 30, 2014 at a yearly cost of $73,080, funds available from 11000-100-564-000.

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Be It Resolved, that the Garfield Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Technology Integration Supervisor Performance Rubric.

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Be It Resolved, that the Garfield Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Director of Guidance Performance Rubric.

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Be It Resolved, that the Garfield Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Director of Athletics Performance Rubric.

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Be It Resolved, that the Garfield Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and the Curriculum Supervisor, approves the following application for a $4,000.00 maximum grant from the Dollar General Foundation to help support the funding of the middle school literacy program, for the 2014/2015 School Year.

03-458-14

Be It Resolved, that the Garfield Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and the Curriculum Supervisor, approves the following application for a grant with a maximum award of $20,000.00 from the Snapdragon Book Foundation to help with the funding of the middle school literacy program, for the 2014/2015 School Year.

GARFIELD BOARD OF EDUCATION – Regular Meeting – March 24, 2014 03-459-14

Be It Resolved, that the Garfield Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, Assistant Superintendent of Finance/Board Secretary, approve Garfield YMCA the use of Garfield Board of Education bus for their Summer Camp Program; Be It Further Resolved, on the following revised dates the bus will be used 6/26/14, 7/2/14 (2 buses), 7/8/14, 7/9/14, 7/16/14 (2 buses), 7/22/14, 7/23/14 (2 buses), 7/29/14, 7/30/14, 8/2/14 (2 buses), 8/13/14 (2 buses) and 8/20/14 (3 buses) Garfield YMCA will be providing their own bus driver and all required insurance paperwork. Consent Agenda: Education 442-459

MOTION: Mr. Nucifora

SECOND: Ms. Gray YES

Mr. Nucifora (Charles)

X

Mr. Derrig (Richard)

X

NO

ABSTAIN

03-348-14 #10 & 11

Ms. Gray (Elizabeth)

X

Mr. Benanti (Salvatore)

X

Mr. Mazzola (Jack)

X

Mr. Stewart (Jeff)

X

Mr. Barckett (Anthony)

X

Mr. Giacomarro (Richard)

X

Dr. Conte (Kenneth)

X

B. 03-460-14 03-461-14 03-462-14 03-463-14 03-464-14 03-465-14 03-466-14 03-467-14 03-468-14 03-469-14 03-470-14 03-471-14 03-472-14 03-473-14 03-474-14 03-475-14 03-476-14 03-477-14

ABSENT

FINANCE Approve board secretary and treasurer reports Approve bills and claims Approve budget transfers Approve Change Order # GC-02 Approve Change Order # GC-03 Approve Morgan Transportation Approve VIP Transportation Approve N&Y Transportation Approve contract with Hackensack Public Schools Approve contract with Lightpath Approve contract with Verizon Wholesaler Approve contract with NASPO Nevada Approve contract with NASPO Minnesota Approve Ed-Data Vendors Approve Ed-Data Cooperative Bid Approve polling places. Approve Annual School Election Approve 2014/2015 school year budget

GARFIELD BOARD OF EDUCATION – Regular Meeting – March 24, 2014 03-460-14

Be It Resolved, that the Garfield Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Assistant Superintendent of Finance/Board Secretary, approves the Board Secretary’s (A148) Report and Treasurer’s (A149) Report for the months of January 2014 and February 2014.

03-461-14

Be It Resolved, that the Garfield Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Assistant Superintendent of Finance/Board Secretary’s certification of funds, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11, that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the 2013/14 school year; and Be It Further Resolved, that the Board of Education approves the payroll and the payment of bills and claims, as follows: Payroll for February 28, 2014 Payroll for March 15, 2014 Principals Retro Bills and claims thru March 20, 2014

$2,611,231.43 $2,661,140.40 $ 128,985.20 $4,892,571.60

03-462-14

Be It Resolved, that the Garfield Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and Business Administrator/Board Secretary, approves the Budget Transfers for the March 2014.

03-463-14

Be it resolved that the Garfield Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and Assistant Superintendent of Finance/Board Secretary, approve the revised change order for Stone Creek Inc., for project #2318 Science Lab Renovations, change order # GC-02 revised, in the amount of $10,219.39, funds available from 12-000-400-450-000.

03-464-14

Be it resolved that the Garfield Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and Assistant Superintendent of Finance/Board Secretary, approve the revised change order for Stone Creek Inc., for project #2318 Science Lab Renovations, change order # GC-03, in the amount of $1,590.18, funds available from 12000-400-450-000.

03-465-14

Be It Resolved, that the Garfield Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, Assistant Superintendent of Finance/Board Secretary and Curriculum Supervisor, approves entering into a contract with Morgan Transportation for Educational Stability Student DS at the cost of $58.00 per diem from March 2, 2014 thru June 30, 2014

03-466-14

Be It Resolved, that the Garfield Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, Assistant Superintendent of Finance/Board Secretary and Curriculum Supervisor, approves entering into a contract with VIP Transportation for Educational Stability Student IC at the cost of $89.00 per diem from March 2, 2014 thru June 30, 2014

GARFIELD BOARD OF EDUCATION – Regular Meeting – March 24, 2014 03-467-14

Be It Resolved, that the Garfield Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, Assistant Superintendent of Finance/Board Secretary and Curriculum Supervisor, approves entering into a contract with N&Y Transportation for Educational Stability Student SR at the cost of $120.00 per diem from March 2, 2014 thru June 30, 2014

03-468-14

Be It Resolved, that the Garfield Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, Assistant Superintendent of Finance/Board Secretary and Curriculum Supervisor, approves entering into a contract with Hackensack Public Schools for McKinney Vento Students KG in the amount of $5,788.38 and KA in the amount of $5,788.38 for the 2013-2014 school year

03-46914

Be it resolved that the Garfield Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and Assistant Superintendent of Finance/Board Secretary, approves entering into an three (3) year agreement with Lightpath, to upgrade our Fiber Network throughout the district and service, at a rate of $22,680.00 a month, effective July 1, 2014 thru June 30, 2017

03-470-14

Be it resolved that the Garfield Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and Assistant Superintendent of Finance/Board Secretary, approves entering into an agreement with Verizon Wholesaler for Verizon and ATT local and long distance service at no additional cost to the board.

03-471-14

Be it resolved that the Garfield Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and Assistant Superintendent of Finance/Board Secretary, approves entering into a cooperative contract with NASPO Nevada for Wireless Communication and Equipment as per attached, at no cost to the board. (Attachment A0314-01)

03-472-14

Be it resolved that the Garfield Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and Assistant Superintendent of Finance/Board Secretary, approves entering into a cooperative contract with NASPO Minnesota for Computer Equipment, Peripherals and Related Services as per attached, at no cost to the board.(Attachment B0314-02)

03-473-14

Be it resolved that the Garfield Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and Assistant Superintendent of Finance/Board Secretary, approves Ed Data Vendors as per attached. (Attachment C0314-03)

03-474-14

Be it resolved that the Garfield Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and Assistant Superintendent of Finance/Board Secretary, approves Ed Data Cooperative Bid # 6346 as per attached. (Attachment D0314-04)

GARFIELD BOARD OF EDUCATION – Regular Meeting – March 24, 2014 03-475-14

Ward Ward Ward Ward Ward Ward Ward Ward Ward Ward Ward

1, 2, 2, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5,

Be It Resolved, that the Garfield Board of Education establishes the following polling places for the School Board Elections:

Districts #1, #2, #3 ..................................... School No. 6, 111 Palisade Avenue District #1 .............................. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 85 Summit Avenue Districts #2, #3 ................................... Firehouse No. 2, 72-76 Belmont Avenue Districts #1, #2 ........................................ Firehouse No. 1, 97 Midland Avenue District #3 ........................................... Nutrition Center, 480 Midland Avenue District #1 ...................................... Garfield Middle School, 175 Lanza Avenue District #2 .............................................. Firehouse No. 4, 97 Outwater Lane District #3 .......................................... High School Gym, 500 Palisade Avenue District #1 .................... School No. 9, 76 Alpine Street (Davison Street Entrance) District #2 ......................................... Firehouse No. 5, 33 Plauderville Avenue District #3 ........................................... Nutrition Center, 480 Midland Avenue

03-476-14

Whereas, the Annual School Election is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, April 23, 2014; and Whereas, school board elections now conform to the general election process, pursuant to Title 19 of New Jersey Statutory Code; and Whereas, this brings such elections under the jurisdiction of the County Clerk, Board of Elections and Superintendent of Elections; now Be It Resolved, that the Garfield Board of Education establishes the time of election on April 23, 2014, to be from 2:00pm to 9:00pm.

03-477-14

Be It Resolved, that the Garfield Board of Education, County of Bergen, approves the final 2014/2015 school year budget as follows: Current General Expense (Funds 11) Capital Outlay (Fund 12) Extended School Year Program (Fund 13) Transfer to Charter Schools Total General Fund Special Revenue (Fund 20) Total Expenditure/Appropriations

$ 79,530,882 $ 202,725 $ 371,366 $ 5,265,108 $ 85,370,681 $ 12,624,431 $ 97,995,112

Be It Further Resolved, that the GENERAL FUND tax levy $ 25,441,100 is approved to support Current General Expense and $0 to support Debt Service, for the 2014/15 school year budget.

GARFIELD BOARD OF EDUCATION – Regular Meeting – March 24, 2014 Consent Agenda: Finance 460-477 MOTION: Mr. Barckett

SECOND: Mr. Giacomarro YES

Mr. Nucifora (Charles)

X

Mr. Derrig (Richard)

X

NO

ABSTAIN

ABSENT

Vendor # 2632 & Ck #61834, Ck# 61729 & Ck# 61894

Ms. Gray (Elizabeth)

X

Mr. Benanti (Salvatore)

X

Mr. Mazzola (Jack)

X

Ck# 61866 & 03-477-14

Mr. Stewart (Jeff)

X

Mr. Barckett (Anthony)

X

Mr. Giacomarro (Richard)

X

Dr. Conte (Kenneth)

X

Vendor # 1289

D. 03-478-14

BUILDINGS and GROUNDS Approve use of facilities

03-478-14

Be It Resolved, that the Garfield Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following use of buildings and grounds in accordance with Board rules and regulations:

1. 2.

3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

The Knights of Columbus, use of Auxiliary MS/HS Gym and Cafe, for Craft Fair 3/8/2014, 9AM to 5PM Center for Alcohol & Drug Resources, use of GMS Large Group Instruction Room, for Strengthening Families – Military Program, 3/27/2014 thru 6/26/2014 every Thursday, 5:30PM to 8:30PM School # 7, use of Gym, for St. Patrick’s Day Dance, 3/13/2014, 2:45PM to 4:30PM Purple Wave Wrestling, use of GHS Cafeteria and Auditorium, for Awards Night 3/30/2014, 6PM to 8PM Garfield Little League, use of GHS Old and New Gym, for Little League Tryouts, 03/22/2014 & 03/23/2014, 3PM to 5PM (Saturday) & 12PM to 3PM (Sunday) Bergen County Dept of Human Services, use of Auxiliary MS/HS Gym, for Presentation about Teen Dating & Domestic Violence, 3/27/2014 & 4/2/2014, 8:30AM to 2:30PM Garfield Preschool, use of ECLC Commons Room, for Parent Reading, 3/27/2014, 6PM to 7:30PM HHMI Princeton Molecular Biology Teacher Workshop, use of GHS Room # 223, for teacher workshop, 04/01/2014 thru 04/03/2014, 4:30PM to 7:30PM Brian Chevalier, use of GPPA1 Gym, for Anti-Bullying Assembly, 04/02/2014, 8AM to 10AM

GARFIELD BOARD OF EDUCATION – Regular Meeting – March 24, 2014 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23.

Brian Chevalier, use of GPPA2 Gym, for Anti-Bullying Assembly, 04/02/2014, 10AM to 12PM GHS Football, use of GMS cafeteria, for Football Meeting, 04/03/2014, 6PM to 7:30PM NJ Amateur Baseball League, use of GHS Baseball Fields, 04/06/2014 thru 08/31/2014 Sundays, 9AM to 3PM Garfield Preschool Annex HSA, use of GPPA1 Auditorium, for Uncle John’s Puppet Show, 04/09/2014, 9AM to 11AM GPPA1 HSA, use of GPPA1 upstairs lounge area, for HSA Meeting/Spring Family Craft, 4/10/2014, 2:30PM to 3:15PM Project Graduation, use of GHS Café, for Garfield’s Best Pizza Contest, 04/10/2014, 6PM to 9PM Garfield Public Preschool, use of ECLC Commons Area, for Family Planting Night, 4/10/2014, 5PM to 6:30PM GPPA1 HSA, use of GPPA1 outside grass area or gym if raining, for Easter Egg Hunt and a visit from the Easter Bunny, 4/14/2014, 9:30AM to 11AM Garfield Public Preschool, use of GPPA1 outside picnic area, for Family Planting Night, 4/24/2014, 3PM to 4PM BCCTG, use of Preschool Annex Conference Room, for a meeting and luncheon, 05/30/2014, 12PM to 3PM GHS Home and School Association, use of GHS Cafeteria and Bathrooms, for Tricky Tray, 5/30/2014, 3PM to 11PM Standard Solutions, use of GMS Large Group, for teacher workshop, 6/04/2014 & 6/05/2014, 8AM to 3:15PM Garfield Boys Basketball, use of GHS Old and New Gym, for Basketball Summer League, 6/25/2014 thru 6/28/2014 & 7/20/2014 thru 7/24/2014, 4PM to 9PM GHS Basketball, use of GHS Old and New Gym, for Basketball Summer League, 6/30/2014 thru 7/10/2014, 4:30PM to 9PM

GARFIELD BOARD OF EDUCATION – Regular Meeting – March 24, 2014 Consent Agenda: Buildings & Grounds 478 MOTION: Mr. Benanti

SECOND: Mr. Giacomarro YES

Mr. Nucifora (Charles)

X

Mr. Derrig (Richard)

X

Ms. Gray (Elizabeth)

NO

ABSTAIN

ABSENT

X

Mr. Benanti (Salvatore)

X

Mr. Mazzola (Jack)

X

Mr. Stewart (Jeff)

X

Mr. Barckett (Anthony)

X

Mr. Giacomarro (Richard)

X

Dr. Conte (Kenneth)

X

E.

ATHLETICS and RECREATION None

F.

POLICY None

G.

LABOR RELATIONS None

H.

Security None

I. 03-479-14 03-480-14 03-481-14 03-482-14

ADDENDUMS Approve accepting tuition Approve Ed Data Services Approve non-certificated staff Approve settlement

03-479-14

Be it resolved that the Garfield Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, Assistant Superintendent of Finance/Board Secretary, and the Director of Special Services, approves accepting tuition from Wallington Public Schools for (G.C.) attending School #10 for $26,149.00 for the 2013-14 School Year.

03-480-14

Be it resolved that the Garfield Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and Assistant Superintendent of Finance/Board Secretary, enter into a contract with Ed Data Services, Inc., for cooperative skilled trades, compliance services and ancillary bids, from April 1, 2014 thru March 31, 2015, in the amount of $1,990.00.

GARFIELD BOARD OF EDUCATION – Regular Meeting – March 24, 2014 03-481-14

1.

2.

03-482-14

Be It Resolved, that the Garfield Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the employment of the following non-certificated staff appointments, employment in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:9-6.5c, regarding criminal history qualification letter, effective on the dates indicated: Janet Quagliero, Preschool P/T AM Aide, assigned to GPPA2, at $22.39 per hour (Step 1), 4 hours per day, effective March 31, 2014 thru June 30, 2014, funds available from 11216-100-106-000 (Increased Enrollment) Mary James, Preschool P/T PM Aide, assigned to GPPA2, at $22.39 per hour (Step 1), 4 hours per day, effective March 31, 2014 thru June 30, 2014, funds available from 11-216100-106-000 (Increased Enrollment) Whereas, the Garfield Board of Education filed litigation against M.C. o/b/o J.C. and whereas the parties attended a settlement conference with the Administration Law Judge assigned to handle this matter; and whereas based upon extensive negotiation, the parties and counsel have agreed to various terms and conditions to resolve all matters relative to the education of J.C.; and It Be Hereby Resolved That: The Garfield Board of Education hereby authorizes and approves the proposed confidential settlement of this matter, resolving any and all claims asserted; including a contribution to legal fees in the amount of $4,000.00. Be It Further Resolved That: Counsel for the Garfield Board of Education shall be authorized to execute and/all documents necessary to effectuate this settlement. Consent Agenda: Addendum 479-482

MOTION: Mr. Barckett

SECOND: Mr. Benanti YES

Mr. Nucifora (Charles)

X

Mr. Derrig (Richard)

X

Ms. Gray (Elizabeth)

NO

ABSTAIN

ABSENT

X

Mr. Benanti (Salvatore)

X

Mr. Mazzola (Jack)

X

Mr. Stewart (Jeff)

X

Mr. Barckett (Anthony)

X

Mr. Giacomarro (Richard)

X

Dr. Conte (Kenneth)

X

*Motion made by Mr. Derrig to add resolution 03-482-14 to the minutes. Said motion was seconded by Mr. Barckett, carried by unanimous vote

GARFIELD BOARD OF EDUCATION – Regular Meeting – March 24, 2014

VII.

Public Comment

VIII. Adjournment Mr. Barckett motioned to adjourn at 7:12pm. Said motion was seconded by Mr. Giacomarro and carried by unanimous vote. Respectfully submitted by,

Dr. Edward F. Izbicki Sr. Board Secretary