Passaic Valley Regional High School

District #1 AGENDA Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Monday, October 24, 2016

Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Monday, October 24, 2016 Order of Business ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE READING OF ANNOUNCEMENT PUBLIC NOTICE In accordance with the provisions of the Open Public Meetings Act, the Board of Education of the Passaic Valley Regional High School District #1 issued notice of this meeting on January 12, 2016 by having the date, time and location of the meeting posted on the bulletin board of Passaic Valley High School, and sent to The North Jersey Herald News and The Record. Notice was also filed with the Township Clerk of Little Falls, the Borough Clerk of Totowa, and the Business Administrator of Woodland Park and sent to those persons requesting that such notice be mailed to them.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF CORRESPONDENCE TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

The Minutes of the regular meetings of Tuesday, October 11, 2016 will be presented for review and approval.

STUDETS OF THE MONTH Elizabeth Dubov Kathleen Cathcart Ryan Susnosky Rama Hannineh Rizwan Chowdhury Gabriella Riccio Vanessa Padilla

Natalya Stahl – Commended National Merit Scholar

REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT 

Violence and Vandalism Report

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION CALL FOR MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC TO BE HEARD

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Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Monday, October 24, 2016 Education Committee 1. Report of Suspensions – September 22, 2016 through October 7, 2016 ID

Grade

Date

Reason

Days/Return

S20-1617

9

10/13/16

Disrespect to staff

1/Oct 14, 2016

S21-1617

12

10/13/16

Cuts, detention

1/Oct 14, 2016

S22-1617

12

10/17/16

Cuts, detention

1/Oct 18, 2016

S23-1617

9

10/7/16

Inappropriate language

1/Oct 11, 2016

S24-1516

11

10/18/16

Insubordination

1/Oct 19, 2016

2. Report of HIB The Superintendent reports and requests approval of the following HIB investigation(s): Incident # 1617-03

Location Hallway/Social Media

Consequences None

Intervention Teen Center counseling

Other Action

Determination

none

NOT HIB

3. Approval/Fundraiser(s) The Superintendent recommends approval of the following fundraiser(s): Group 1 NAHS

Teacher/ Advisor Ingraham

Event Sell holiday cards at the Holiday Concert

Date/Time/Location Dec. 15, 2016/ PVHS

Purpose Raise funds for yearend induction dinner

4. Approval /Joe Wassel, Mathematics Tutor The Superintendent recommends the appointment Joe Wassel, teacher of Mathematics at Passaic Valley Regional High School, as a mathematics tutor for the PARCC remediation program. Compensation $35.62/hour, to be paid through NCLB Title I Funds.

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Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Monday, October 24, 2016 Education Committee 5. Approval / Field Trip The Superintendent recommends approval of the following field trip(s): Department

Teacher

Destination

Date/Time/Location

1

Academic Team

Menake

NJ Academic Championship

Dec. 10, 2016/ 7am-3pm/ Leonia High School

2

Contemporary Issues through Video Conferencing Class

Menake

Escape Entertainment

Nov. 17, 2016/ 8am-3:30pm/ NY, NY

Oct. 28, 2016/ 9am-1pm/ William Paterson University

3

SAC

O’Connor

Passaic County Teen Summit

4

PVTV

Roberts

NBC Studio Tour

Dec. 22, 2016/ 8:15-3pm/ NYC, NY

5

Spanish Classes

Dolce

Margaret Williams Theater

Nov. 22, 2016/ 8:15-2:30pm/ Jersey City, NJ

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Purpose Compete against peers from other High Schools. Approx 14 students Cost to BOE: bus driver Team Building Approx. 45 Students. Cost to BOE 3or 4 substitutes Provide youth with tools that will assist them in promoting drug and substance abuse prevention. Approx. 7 students. No cost to BOE Bring students to a major broadcast facility and to be able to create their own show. Bring skills back to PV. Approx 33 students. Cost to BOE : Substitute Experience Spanish music, dance, culture md food. Approx 30 students. Cost to BOE: Substitute

Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Monday, October 24, 2016 Education Committee 6. Approval / Statewide Professional Development Network, WPU The Superintendent recommends the approval of the following professor in residence: A. Karen Miecke – Science PIR. October 31, 2016 through January 31, 2017. Compensation: Fall semester $3,000.00 (pro-rated). Paid through NCLB Title I funds.

7. Appointment/Substitute Teachers The Superintendent recommends the appointment of the following Substitute Teachers effective October 25, 2016 through June 30, 2017: Rukie Koch Ellena Samim Jennifer Najjar Matthew Ross Christopher Castro-Rangel Vladimir Swerlitschnyj Brianna Salvemini

Cty Cty Cty Cty Cty Cty Cty

Sub Sub Sub Sub Sub Sub Sub

Cert Cert Cert Cert Cert Cert Cert

$70/per diem $70/per diem $70/per diem $70/per diem $100/per diem $100/per diem $70/per diem

8. Approval / Grant Applications The Superintendent recommends approval of the following grant applications: A. Title I Integration Grant sponsored by NJDOE (Millennium support) B. Young Audiences Arts Education Scholarship Grant sponsored by Young Audiences NJ & Eastern PA (WPU Support) C. Lowe’s Toolbox for Education sponsored by Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation (AP STEM support) D. BASF Science Education Grants sponsored by BASF Corporation (STEAM team, William Goodman support) 9. Acceptance / BASF Grant Award The Superintendent recommends to approval to accept the BASF grant award in the amount of $5,000.00. The grant award will support our STEAM professional learning community program and the development of our sustainable garden project.

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Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Monday, October 24, 2016 Education Committee 10.

Approval / Linna Schamble ’03 to Interview Nurse and Speech Therapist

The Superintendent recommends approval for Linna Schamble ’03, currently attending Montclair State University, to interview our school nurse and speech therapist as necessary for her course entitled “Psychology of Exceptional Children and Youth”. Interviews will be completed by November 15, 2016. 11.

Approval / of Tuition Paying Students

The Superintendent, in consultation with the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, recommends the Board approve the following tuition paying students, ID#1500454, 937127, 937128, 937062, 937129, for the Autism program. Tuition to be determined based on program and services. 12.

Approval / Removal of Paraprofessional, Janna Smith

The Superintendent recommends Ms. Janna Smith be removed from the approved list of Paraprofessionals at Passaic Valley Regional High School as of October 25, 2016.

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Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Monday, October 24, 2016 Finance Committee 1. Approval of Monthly Bill List WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 18A:19, Expenditure of Funds; Audit and Payment of Claims, provides Board of Education to make payments on claims for goods received and services rendered payable to the order of the person entitled to receive the amount after approval by the board; or in accordance with payrolls duly certified; or debt service or when provide by resolution approval by a person designated by the board, and WHERAS, the following bill lists are drawn from the Authorization checking account and is being presented to the board with the recommendation that it be paid (Attachment F-1):

Date 9/26/16 9/29/16 10/13/16 10/18/16 10/24/16

Check Numbers 17400 17555 Pending Pending Pending

Total Amount $1,601.60 $12,854.83 $7,126.05 $200.00 $746,355.81

WHERAS, each claim or demand has been fully itemized, verified and audited as required by law in accordance with, N.J.S.A. 18A:19-2. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Passaic Valley Regional High School Board of Education approves the above bill list from the Authorization checking account, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Passaic Valley Regional High School Board of Education authorizes the School Business Administrator to pay bills between board meetings if it is determined that a need arises prior to the next board meeting in accordance with Policy 6470 – Payment of Claims.

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Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Monday, October 24, 2016 Finance Committee 2. Acceptance of the Board Secretary’s Report, Cash Reconciler’s Cash Report and the Board Secretary’s Certification of Funds for the Month of September 2016 WHEREAS, N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10 requires the Board Secretary and the Passaic Valley Regional High School Board of Education to certify that no budgetary line item account has been over-expended and that the sufficient funds are available to meet the District’s financial obligation, and WHEREAS, N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10 further requires the Passaic Valley Regional High School Board of Education receive and accept the monthly financial statements, the Board Secretary’s Report and the Cash Reconciler’s Cash report; and WHEREAS, attached (Attachment F-2) are the Board Secretary’s Report and the Cash Reconciler’s Cash report for the month ending September 30, 2016 for the Board to accept; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Passaic Valley Regional High School Board of Education acknowledges receipt of and accepts the Board Secretary’s Report and the Cash Reconciler’s Cash report for the month ending September 30, 2016; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Secretary and the Board of Education certifies that no budgetary line item account has been over-expended and that there are sufficient funds available to meet the District’s financial obligation. 3. Approval of Payment of Cafeteria Invoices The Superintendent, in consultation with the School Business Administrator/ Board Secretary, recommends the Board approve payment of the following cafeteria invoices. Vendor Economy Paper Darling Ingredients Pomptonian Ray Keeley

Description Ice Cube Maker Grease Drum Pick-up Invoice #671-093016 Plumbing Repairs

Check # 4986 4987 4988 4980

Amount $ 7,373.04 $ 29.12 $ 24,091.24 $ 225.00

4. Approval of Line Item Budget Transfers – September 2016 The Superintendent, in consultation with the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, recommends the Board approve the following line item transfers to include administrative cost budget transfers for the month of September 2016 as presented. (See Attachment F-3)

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Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Monday, October 24, 2016 Finance Committee 5. Acceptance of Financial Status Report – September 2016 The Superintendent, in consultation with the School Business Administrator/Board secretary recommends the Board accept the Financial Status Report for the month of September 2016, as presented. (See Attachment F-4) 6. Acceptance of Revenue Report – September 2016 The Superintendent, in consultation with the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, recommends the Board accept the Revenue Report for the month of September 2016, as presented. (See Attachment F-5)

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Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Monday, October 24, 2016 Operations Committee 1. Approval / Use of Facilities The Superintendent recommends approval of the following use of facilities: Requesting Group

Custodial Needs

Facility

Holiday Breakfast

None

Cafeteria and kitchen

12:00pm until 5:00pm on weekends and 5:00pm-7:00pm on weeknights

Practice/play field hockey

None

Field Hockey Field, Fields #1 & 2

Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays during November (depending upon school activities) and end March 1, 2017

Purpose of practice and instruction of wrestling technique

None

Wrestling Gym

Hornets 4 Wrestling Club

Saturdays (depending upon school need) from January 7, 2017 until February 18, 2017 / 1:00pm until 4:00pm

To scrimmage against other towns to gain experience

None

Farrell Gym

Passaic Valley Class of 1966

November 5, 2016 prior to our home football

Guided building tour

None

Cafeteria

1

Little Falls PBA 346

Tri-Valley Field 2 Hockey

3

5

The Hornet Wrestling Club

Date / Time

Event

December 17, 2016-noon

2. Approval / Donation: Pool Table

The Superintendent recommends approval to accept the donation of a pool table from Mr. Ari Rosenracuh, resident of Woodland Park, NJ. The pool table will be placed in the Teen Center.

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Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Monday, October 24, 2016 Athletic Committee

1. Approval / Schedule D Spring Coaching The Superintendent recommends approval of the Schedule D 2016/2017 Spring Coaching Schedule. Compensation as per the current approved PVEA contractual rates. (attachment A-1)

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Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Monday, October 24, 2016 Education Committee Operations Committee Finance Committee Athletic Committee Negotiations committee Community Alliance Committee/Student Welfare Committee Public Relations Committee Policy Committee Ad Hoc Committee Attorney’s Report Passaic County School Board’s Association – Report of Delegate New Jersey School Board’s Association – Report of Delegate Old Business New Business Call for members of the Public to be heard Executive Session Adjournment

Next Meeting Regular Meeting: Thursday, November 10, 2016, 7:30 p.m. Adra Suchorsky Library Passaic Valley High School East Main Street, Little Falls New Jersey

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