Passaic Valley Regional High School

District #1 AGENDA Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Tuesday, October 11, 2016

Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Tuesday, October 11, 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 September 27, 2016 will be presented for review and approval.

REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT  AP Scholars  November 30, 2016 Open House  Humanities and STEM Updates 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 Tuesday, October 11, 2016 Education Committee 1. Report of Suspensions – September 22, 2016 through October 7, 2016 ID

Grade

Date

Reason

Days/Return

S10-1617

9

9/22/16

Fight

3/Sept 27, 2016

S11-1617

9

9/22/16

Fight

3/Sept 27, 2016

S12-1617

10

9/26/16

S13-1617

12

9/29/16

S14-1617

11

9/29/16

S15-1617

10

9/28/16

Threat

S16-1617

9

10/3/16

Roughhouse

S17-1617

12

10/3/16

Threat

S18-1617

9

10/3/16

Roughhouse

1/Oct 4, 2016

S19-1617

10

10/6/16

Continued willful disobedience

1/Oct 7, 2016

Vandalism/damage to school property Inappropriate language to staff 3rd Cut- suspension, detention

2/Sept 27, 2016 2/Sept 29, 2016 1/Sept 30,2016 Pending 1/Oct 3, 2016 Pending

2. Report of Student Attendance – September 2016 The Superintendent reports the following attendance for September 2016: Possible number of days school has been open Possible number of days attendance Days present Days absent Percent of attendance (10/23 – 95.4%) Average daily attendance Average daily enrollment

20.00 20.00 24,487.00 1,030.00 95.8% 1,172.83 1,224.35

3. Approval / Home Instruction The Superintendent, in consultation with the Administration, recommends approval of the following Home Instruction: Home Instruction ID

HI7-1617 HI8-1617

Grade

Location

11 12

Woodland Park Totowa

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Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Tuesday, October 11, 2016 Education Committee 4. Approval / Field Trip The Superintendent recommends approval of the following field trip(s): Department

Teacher

Destination

Date/Time/Location

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Teen Center

Cedric Cofer

Montclair State University

Oct. 17, 2016/ 9:30am-1pm/ Montclair, NJ

2

Teen Center

Cedric Cofer

Rowan University

Nov. 1, 2016/ 7:30am-2pm/ Teaneck, NJ

3

Art

Ingraham

Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dec 6, 2017/ 8am-2:32pm NY, NY

Nov 4, 2016/ 8am-4pm/ Montclair, NJ

Oct 24, 2016/ 8am-2pm/ Ridgewood, NJ

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Theater

Atamian

Montclair State University Theater Day

5

Science

S. Iobst

Ridgewood High School

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Purpose Student tour of campus and Q&A. Approx. 15 students Cost to BOE: None Student tour of campus and Q&A. Approx. 45 students Cost to BOE: None Painting, portfolio and drawing class will research artworks in exhibits to prepare for portfolio assignments. Cost ot BOE: Substitute Students will take a class in their projected major, learn about the theater arts program and see a play. Cost to BOE: Substitute Discussion incudes human embryology, tissue engineering, CRISPR. Cost to BOE: Substitute

Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Tuesday, October 11, 2016 Education Committee 5. Approval/Fundraiser(s) The Superintendent recommends approval of the following fundraiser(s): Department 1

2

3

Baseball Team

Teacher/ Advisor John Mazzo

Event Ad sales

Apparel Sale

Date/Time/Location Oct. ’16-Feb. ‘17 Mar 2-11, 2017 Upperclassmen

Baseball Team

John Mazzo

Girls Soccer

Kathleen Berthold

Apparel Sale

Fall 2016 April 8, 2017 / Passaic Valley Regional High School, Little Falls, NJ

Mar 11-18, 2017 Freshmen

Purpose Raise funds for spring 2017 trip to Cal Ripkin Stadium Baltimore, MD. Raise funds for personalized jersey’s and equipment bag Raise funds for awards dinner & senior gifts Raise money for end of year party. Clothing and equipment needed for sectionals. 50/50 money to be split w/varsity club. Raise money for end of year party. Clothing and equipment needed for sectionals. Raise money for end of year party. Clothing and equipment needed for sectionals.

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Spring Track

Joel Thornton

Passaic Relays: Food and drink sale + 50/50

5

Boys Spring Track

Joel Thornton

Annual PV Pentathlon

April 2017/ Passaic Valley Regional High School, Little Falls, NJ

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Boys Spring Track

Joel Thornton

Sell Spring Track Apparel

March –April 2017

Michelle Bolchune

Sell tickets/take donations at homecomin g

Oct 15, 2016/ Passaic Valley Regional High School

Raise funds and awareness

Krispy Kreme Donut sale

Sept-Oct 2016

All proceeds to the general music fund account

Candy, raffle basket, 50/50 sale

Concerts and plays.

All proceeds to the general music fund account

Adult dinner + Super 50/50

Jan 28, 2017/ Totowa Elks, Totowa, NJ

Portion of a student’s sales will offset their cost for trip and the remainder to support the music program.

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OpGrad

8

PV Music Dept

9

PV Music Dept

10

PV Band Association

Mike DeLuccia, Raymond Frasche Mike DeLuccia, Raymond Frasche Laura Smith, President

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Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Tuesday, October 11, 2016 Education Committee 6. Approval / Out of District Placement The Superintendent recommends the approval of the following out of district placement(s) for the 2016-2017 school year as specified Student 31762

School Holmstead School 14 Hope Street Ridgewood, NJ

7. Approval / Contract(s) for Out of District Placement The Superintendent recommends the approval of the following contracts for the 2016-2017 school year dates as specified in the contract. Student 20941

900059

School State of NJ Dep’t of Children & Family Office of Ed PO Box 710 Trenton, NJ 08625 Holmstead School 14 Hope Street Ridgewood, NJ

Tuition $34,000.00

$51,219.00

8. Approval / Contract(s) for Educational Services The Superintendent recommends the approval of the following contracts to provide educational services for the 2016-2017 school year dates as specified in the contract. Student 15121

14014

School Bergen County Special Services Educational Enterprises Division 540 Paramus Ave. 3rd Fl Paramus, NJ Bergen County Special Services Educational Enterprises Division 540 Paramus Ave. 3rd Fl Paramus, NJ

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Cost $1,800.00/2016/17 school yr

$225.00(July 2016)

Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Tuesday, October 11, 2016 Education Committee 9. Appointment/Substitute Teachers The Superintendent recommends the appointment of the following Substitute Teachers effective October 12, 2016 through June 30, 2017: Luis Abuabara Anthony P. Costantino Michael Reavely 10.

Cty Sub Cert Cty Sub Cert Cty Sub Cert

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

Approval / Dual Enrollment PCCC

The Superintendent recommends approval to add the following dual enrollment course syllabus offered by Passaic County Community College to our course offerings at Passaic Valley Regional High School.   11.

Introduction to Criminal Justice Introduction to Law

Approval / Course of Study

The superintendent recommends for approval the following course of study to be added to the course offerings at Passaic Valley Regional High School:  12.

Computer Aided Design “CAD” I (E-1)

Approval / Pilot Independent Study AP Course Offering

The Superintendent recommends approval to offer an Independent Study AP on-line course offering for Computer Science through Edhesive. This is a pilot offering for the 2016/2017 school year, cost $150.00/per student (2 students) 13.

Approval / Janna Smith Para-Professional

The Superintendent recommends approval of the Janna Smith as a one to one special education paraprofessional at the rate of $16.00/hour, not to exceed 29 hours, no benefits from October 12, 2016 through June 20, 2017.

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Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Tuesday, October 11, 2016 Education Committee 14.

Approval / Professional Day Request

The Superintendent recommends approval of the following Professional Day Requests: Name/Position Susanne Iobst/ Science Teacher

15.

Destination NJ Science Teacher’s Convention

Date/ Location 10/26/16 Princeton, NJ

Benefits/Purpose To learn additional strategies /methods for NGSS incorporation in the classroom

Cost $210.72

Approval / Medical Leave of Absence - Donna Kurschner

The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education to approve the medical leave of absence for Mrs. Donna Kurschner, teacher of Spanish as detailed below; returning March 6, 2017. Dates 1/10 – 3/3/17 11/14-12/2/16 (13 days) 12/5-1/9/17 (20 days)

Coverage Federal Medical Leave Act Medical covered under FMLA NJ Family Leave Act Medical covered under NJFLS Paid Sick Leave Personal Days Unpaid

8

Amount of Time 8 Weeks

23 sick

Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Tuesday, October 11, 2016 Special Committee 1. Approval / Superintendent’s 2016/2017 Merit Goals The Superintendent presents for approval the Superintendents Merit Goals for the 2016/2017 school year. (S-1)

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Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Tuesday, October 11, 2016 Finance Committee 1. Acceptance of the Board Secretary’s Report, Cash Reconciler’s Cash Report and the Board Secretary’s Certification of Funds for the Month of June 2016 - Revised 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 revised Board Secretary’s Report and the Cash Reconciler’s Cash report for the month ending June 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 revised Board Secretary’s Report and the Cash Reconciler’s Cash report for the month ending June 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. 2. Acceptance of Cash Reconciler Report – July 31, 2016 Adjusted The Superintendent, in consultation with the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, recommends the Board accept the adjusted Cash Reconciler Report for the month of July 31, 2016, as presented. (Attachment F-3) 3. Acceptance of Cash Reconciler Report – August 31, 2016 Adjusted The Superintendent, in consultation with the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, recommends the Board accept the adjusted Cash Reconciler Report for the month of August 31, 2016, as presented. (Attachment F-4) 4. 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 Description Check # Amount Office Concepts Office Supplies 4981 $ 541.55 Pomptonian Invoice #671-090916 4982 $ 6,934.58 Pomptonain Invoice # 671-091616 4983 $ 30,627.65 Pomptonain Invoice # 671-092316 4984 $ 11,126.01

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Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Tuesday, October 11, 2016 Policy Committee 1.

Second Reading / New and or Revised Policies and Regulations The Superintendent recommends a second reading and adoption of the following policies

   

Policy Policy Policy Policy

6163 7481 8454 6162

– Advertising on school property - Unmanned Aircraft systems “drones” – Management of Pediculosis – Corporate Sponsorships

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Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Tuesday, October 11, 2016 Operations Committee 1. Approval / Use of Facilities The Superintendent recommends approval of the following use of facilities: Requesting Group

Little Falls 1 Athletic Club

Little Falls 2 Mayor Darlene Conti

Custodial Needs

Date / Time

Event

Facility

Nov. 28, 2016 through about March 1, 2016 /7-9 pm

Basketball practice for grades 5-8

None

Farrell Gym or the Old Girls Gym

October 24, 2016 / 6-8pm

School Security meeting with school, town and police officials from the three sending districts.

None

Campbell Hall

2. Request for Proposals – Insurance Broker The Superintendent, in consultation with the School Business Administrator/ Board Secretary, recommends the Board approve the Request for Proposals for Risk Management Property and Casualty Insurance Broker.

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Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Tuesday, October 11, 2016 Athletic Committee 1. Approval / Coaches Handbook The Superintendent recommends approval of the Passaic Valley Regional High School Coaching Handbook. (A-1) 2. Approval / Winter 2016/2017 Schedule “D” Coaches and Salaries The Superintendent recommends approval of the Winter 2016/2017 Schedule “D” Coaches and Salaries. (A-2) 3. Approval / James Holsworth, Head Girls Tennis Coach The Superintendent recommends approval of James Holsworth as the Passaic Valley Regional High School Head Girls Tennis Coach, for the 2016/2017 Fall season. Compensation: Schedule D, Category 4, Step 5, $6442 As per PVEA approved contract 2015-2018.

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Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Tuesday, October 11, 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  Facilities - bench Call for members of the Public to be heard Executive Session Adjournment

Next Meeting Regular Meeting: Monday, October 24, 2016, 7:30 p.m. Adra Suchorsky Library Passaic Valley High School East Main Street, Little Falls New Jersey

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