BOARD AGENDA, JUNE 19, 2013 IRVINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS · 2015-09-02 · 106. michael cifelli, esq. special counsel-j.m. v. irvington board of education 107. school hiv prevention assist

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BOARD AGENDA, JUNE 19, 2013 IRVINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS 1. LEAVE (S) OF ABSENCE 2. RETURN TO WORK FROM LEAVE OF ABSENCE 3. SUBSTITUTE PERSONNEL 4. SEPARATIONS 5. APPOINTMENTS 6. EARLY REGISTRATION 7. SCHOOL START TIME 8. ATTAINMENT OF NEW LEVEL 9. CONTRACT RENEWAL FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2013-2014 10. CREATION OF JOB TITLE 11. TITLE CHANGE 12. REVISED JOB DESCRIPTIONS 13. ELIMINATION OF POSITIONS 14. RECLASSIFICATION 15. REASSIGNMENT/TRANSFERS 16. DENIAL OF INCREMENTS 17. RESTORATION OF INCREMENTS 18. AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS 19. SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAMS 20. REQUEST FOR INDEPENDENT MEDICAL EXAMS 21. FOR THE RECORD 22. PLACEMENT OF STUDENT WITH DISABILITIES 23. HOME INSTRUCTION

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24. PARENT COORDINATORS FOR SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAMS AT SECONDARY SCHOOLS-OFFICE OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

25. PARENT COORDINATORS’ & SECRETARY TRAINING FOR SUMMER SCHOOL

BREAKFAST AND LUNCH PROGRAM – OFFICE OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION 26. SOCIAL STUDIES SUMMER CURRICULUM WRITERS – OFFICE OF CURRICULUM AND

INSTRUCTION 27. MATHEMATICS, K – 5, SUMMER CURRICULUM WRITERS – OFFICE OF CURRICULUM

AND INSTRUCTION 28. MATHEMATICS, 9 – 12, SUMMER CURRICULUM WRITERS – OFFICE OF CURRICULUM

AND INSTRUCTION 29. ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS DEPARTMENT 9-12 CURRICULUM WRITERS– OFFICE OF

CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION 30. ONCOURSE SYSTEMS FOR EDUCATION – OFFICE OF CURRICULUM AND

INSTRUCTION 31. PSAT TESTING MATERIALS FOR ALL SOPHOMORES AT IRVINGTON HIGH SCHOOL –

OFFICE OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION 32. SAT TESTING MATERIALS FOR ALL JUNIORS AT IRVINGTON HIGH SCHOOL – OFFICE

OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION 33. PROGRESSIVE SCIENCE INITIATIVE FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL – OFFICE OF CURRICULUM

AND INSTRUCTION 34. PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, INC. (HIGH FOCUS) - DEPARTMENT OF

SPECIAL SERVICES 35. SAFE SHREDDING - DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL SERVICES 36. NEW JERSEY COALITION FOR INCLUSIVE EDUCATION - DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL

SERVICES 37. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY CONSULTANTS, INC. - DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL

SERVICES 38. PREFERRED HOME HEALTH CARE AND NURSING SERVICES, INC. - DEPARTMENT OF

SPECIAL SERVICES 39. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY CONSULTANTS - DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL SERVICES 40. CROSS COUNTRY CLINICAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, INC. - DEPARTMENT OF

SPECIAL SERVICES 41. RESOURCE ROOMS - DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL SERVICES

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42. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: OUT OF DISTRICT WORKSHOPS/CONFERENCES –

OFFICE OF STAFF DEVELOPMENT 43. RISING SUN DAY CARE NONRENEWAL OF SERVICES - OFFICE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD 44. DIVINE DIRECTION (FORMER ABBOTT PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAM) - OFFICE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD

45. SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM NURSE - OFFICE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD

46. WRAPAROUND SERVICES FOR SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM - OFFICE OF EARLY

CHILDHOOD

47. CHRISTIAN PENTECOSTAL AFTER CARE - OFFICE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD

48. WRAPAROUND SERVICES FOR DAY CARE - OFFICE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD

49. WRAPAROUND SERVICES FOR AFTER CARE - OFFICE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD

50. SUMMER REGISTRATION PROGRAM - OFFICE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD

51. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: WORKSHOP ON SUMMER ENRICHMENT LITERACY AND MATH PROGRAM - OFFICE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD

52. SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST - OFFICE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD

53. SCHOOL BEHAVIORIST - OFFICE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD 54. IRVINGTON HIGH SCHOOL’S JROTC SUMMER CAMP – IRVINGTON HIGH SCHOOL

55. ESSEX COUNTY SHERRIFF’S OFFICE GRADUATION DETAIL – IRVINGTON HIGH SCHOOL

56. 2013 -2014 POSITIONS - IRVINGTON BLUE KNIGHTS ACADEMY

57. ESSEX COUNTY SHERRIFF’S OFFICE GRADUATION DETAIL – UNION AVENUE

MIDDLE SCHOOL

58. TUTORIAL PROGRAMS AND CLUBS – UNION AVENUE MIDDLE SCHOOL

59. SATURDAY ACADEMY ENRICHMENT PROGRAM – CHANCELLOR AVENUE SCHOOL 60. CHORUS/DRAMA AFTERSCHOOL CLUB – CHANCELLOR AVENUE SCHOOL 61. EXTENDED DAY TUTORING PROGRAM – CHANCELLOR AVENUE SCHOOL

62. FIELD TRIPS

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63. FOR THE RECORD 64. POLICY #2431 ATHLETIC COMPETITION (REVISED)

65. REGULATION #2431.1 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES FOR ATHLETIC

PRACTICES AND COMPETITIONS (REVISED)

66. REGULATION #2431.2 MEDICAL EXAMINATION TO DETERMINE FITNESS FOR PARTICIPATION IN ATHLETICS (REVISED)

67. POLICY #3142(a) DONALDSON HEARING BEFORE THE BOARD OF

EDUCATION -TEACHING STAFF (NEW) 68. POLICY #4146(a) DONALDSON HEARING BEFORE THE BOARD OF

EDUCATION -SUPPORT STAFF (NEW) 69. POLICY # 2415 NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND PROGRAMS (REVISED) 70. POLICY # 3230 OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES – TEACHING STAFF (REVISED) 71. REGULATION # 3230 OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES – TEACHING STAFF (REVISED) 72. POLICY # 4230 OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES – SUPPORT STAFF (REVISED) 73. REGULATION # 4230 OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES– SUPPORT STAFF (REVISED) 74. POLICY # 3281 INAPPROPRIATE STAFF CONDUCT – TEACHING STAFF

(REVISED) 75. REGULATION # 3281 INAPPROPRIATE CONDUCT – TEACHING STAFF (REVISED) 76. POLICY # 4281 NAPPROPRIATE STAFF CONDUCT – SUPPORT STAFF

(REVISED) 77. REGULATION # 4281 INAPPROPRIATE STAFF CONDUCT – SUPPORT STAFF

(REVISED) 78. POLICY # 3282 USE OF SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES – TEACHING STAFF

(REVISED) 79. POLICY # 4282 USE OF SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES – SUPPORT STAFF

(REVISED) 80. POLICY # 6480 PURCHASE OF FOOD SUPPLIES (REVISED) 81. POLICY # 8505 SCHOOL NUTRITION (REVISED) 82. FOOTBALL TEAM SUMMER CLINIC 83. TOMMY DEMPSEY NET RESULTS BASKETBALL CAMP

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84. SEC MEMBERSHIP RESOLUTION 85. ECADA MEMBERSHIP RESOLUTION 86. NJSIAA MEMBERSHIP RESOLUTION 87. FALL SPORTS PHYSICAL STAFF 88. FOOTBALL HEAT ACCLIMATIZATION PERIOD 89. IRVINGTON HIGH SCHOOL ROOF REPAIRS 90. EDUCATIONAL DATA SERVICES 91. FOR THE RECORD 92. PAYMENT OF BILLS 93. BOARD SECRETARY’S FINANCIAL REPORT –APRIL 2013 94. TREASURER OF SCHOOL MONIES FINANCIAL REPORT –APRIL 2013 95. CERTIFICATION OF EXPENDITURES – APRIL 2013 96. PAYMENT OF DISTRICT TAXES FOR APRIL 2013 – 4th REQUEST 97. PAYMENT OF DISTRICT TAXES FOR MAY 2013 – 3rd REQUEST 98. PAYMENT OF DISTRICT TAXES FOR JUNE 2013 – 2nd REQUEST 99. PAYMENT OF DISTRICT TAXES FOR JULY 2013 – 1ST REQUEST 100. APPLICATION TO BORROW FUNDS 101. ANTI-BULLYING BILL OF RIGHTS ACT AWARD 2012-2013 102. HILLSIDE FOODBANK DONATION – UNIVERSITY MIDDLE AND UNION AVENUE

SCHOOLS 103. DONATION FROM THOMAS M. PANITCH, D.D.S. AND GERALDINE PANITCH –

IRVINGTON HIGH SCHOOL BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT 104. DONATION FROM GIFTED YOUNG MINDS (GYM), INC./MORGAN STANLEY –

IRVINGTON HIGH SCHOOL BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT 105. THE LAURA BUSH FOUNDATION GRANTS-FLORENCE AVENUE SCHOOL AND

UNIVERSITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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106. MICHAEL CIFELLI, ESQ. SPECIAL COUNSEL-J.M. V. IRVINGTON BOARD OF EDUCATION

107. SCHOOL HIV PREVENTION ASSIST PROJECT 2011-2013 – IRVINGTON HIGH SCHOOL 108. COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM – ERESC 109. RESOLUTION TO CONTINUE BID THRESHOLD – 2013-2014 110. ESSEX REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICES COMMISSION AGREEMENT

PARAPROFESSIONAL CONTRACT 2013-2014 111. FLOW-THROUGH FUNDS AMENDMENT 2 – SPECIAL SERVICES 112. TRANSFER OF FUNDS 113. PREMIUM MARKETING GROUP – UNIVERSITY MIDDLE SCHOOL 114. FOR THE RECORD

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BOARD OF EDUCATION IRVINGTON, NEW JERSEY Regular Board Meeting –June 19, 2013 University Middle School 255 Myrtle Avenue Irvington, New Jersey 07111 I. Call to Order II. Salute to the Flag III. Roll Call: IV. BOARD PRESIDENT: In accordance with P.L. 1975, Chapter 231, adequate notice of this meeting

was posted in the Administration Building and copies of said notice sent to the Irvington Herald, the Star Ledger, and Township Clerk.

V. CLOSED SESSION:

Be It Hereby Resolved, pursuant to the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act that the Irvington Board of Education meets in closed session this evening regarding matters of personnel and attorney/client privilege. It is expected that the discussion undertaken in this closed session can be made public at the time that the need for confidentiality no longer exists. ACTION: Motion by:______________, Seconded by:__________________ Roll Call:

VI. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT VII. FROM THE BOARD PRESIDENT: VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT: (On agenda items only) Limit of 15 minutes total – three minutes per individual on agenda items only

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PERSONNEL JUNE 19, 2013 1. LEAVE (S) OF ABSENCE

RESOLVED that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the leave(s) of absence of the listed personnel, effective as indicated:

Certificated

(a) Ernestine Brown Extension of paid medical leave of

absence effective 4/16/13 through 5/3/13 using 14 personal illness days; followed by an unpaid medical leave of absence per FMLA effective 5/4/13 through 6/30/13. (Union Avenue Middle School-Language Arts Literacy Teacher)

(b) Sacha Delsol Extension of unpaid medical leave of

absence effective 5/20/13 through 6/30/13. (Mt. Vernon Avenue School-World Language Teacher)

(c) Sanjuanita Hana Paid medical leave of absence per

FMLA effective 5/17/13 through 6/20/13 using 13 ½ personal illness days, ½ personal business day, 2 ½ accrued vacation days and 7 vacation days; followed by an unpaid medical leave of absence per FMLA effective 6/21/13 through 6/30/13. (District wide-Supervisor of ESL/Bi-Lingual/World Languages)

(d) Tina Lindor Extension of unpaid medical leave of

absence per FMLA effective 4/8/13 through 5/22/13. (University Elementary School-1st Grade Teacher)

(e) Alanna Mattessich Unpaid medical leave of absence per

FMLA effective 5/3/13 through 5/19/13. (Union Avenue Middle School-Special Education Teacher)

(f) William Smith, Jr. Extension of paid medical leave of

absence effective 2/15/13 through 4/15/13 using 40 personal illness days. (High School-JROTC Instructor)

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PERSONNEL (Continued) JUNE 19, 2013 (g) Jennifer Duncan Amendment: Paid maternity leave

of absence per FMLA effective 5/13/13 through 5/15/13 using 2 personal illness days and 1 personal business day; followed by an unpaid maternity leave of absence per FMLA effective 5/16/13 through 6/30/13. (Union Avenue Middle School-Language Arts Literacy Teacher)

(h) Delores Abernathy Paid medical leave of absence per

FMLA effective 6/7/13 through 6/30/13 using 10 personal illness days. (Union Avenue Middle School-Special Education Teacher)

(i) Deborah Rivera Extension of unpaid medical leave of

absence per FMLA effective 5/29/13 through 6/30/13. (High School-Science Teacher)

(j) Stacey Love Paid medical leave of absence per

FMLA 5/28/13 through 7/11/13 using 30 personal illness days and 2 accrued vacation days; followed by a paid childcare leave per FMLA effective 7/12/13 through 8/25/13 using 12 accrued vacation days and 18 vacation days. (Mt. Vernon Avenue School-Assistant Principal)

(k) Norma Washington Paid medical leave of absence per

FMLA effective 5/2/13 through 6/11/13 using 26 personal illness days and 2 personal business days; followed by an unpaid medical leave of absence per FMLA effective 6/12/13 through 6/30/13. (Early Childhood Department-Nurse)

Non-Certificated

(l) Dorothy Blakely Extension of unpaid medical leave of

absence per FMLA effective 4/25/13 through 5/20/13; followed by an unpaid medical leave of absence effective 5/21/13 through 6/30/13 without Board paid benefits. (Early Childhood Department-Medical Clerk)

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PERSONNEL (Continued) JUNE 19, 2013 (m) Donna Calhoun Extension of unpaid medical leave of

absence 5/20/13 through 6/18/13. (Mt. Vernon Avenue School-Security Officer)

(n) Pearl Jones Unpaid medical leave of absence per

FMLA effective 5/9/13 through 5/30/13. (Madison Avenue School-Security Officer)

ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________ Roll Call: 2. RETURN TO WORK FROM LEAVE OF ABSENCE

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the return to work from leaves of absence of the listed personnel, effective as indicated:

Certificated

(a) Tina Lindor Returned to work from unpaid

medical leave of absence effective 5/23/13. (University Elementary School-1st Grade Teacher)

(b) Alanna Mattessich Returned to work from unpaid

medical leave of absence effective 5/20/13. (Union Avenue Middle School-Special Education Teacher)

(c) Carla Phillips-Persaud Returned to work from unpaid

medical leave of absence 5/8/13. (High School-Language Arts Literacy Teacher)

(d) Eugene Robinson Returned to work from paid medical

leave of absence effective 5/15/13. (High School-Language Arts Literacy Teacher)

ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________ Roll Call:

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PERSONNEL (Continued) JUNE 19, 2013 3. SUBSTITUTE PERSONNEL (a) RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the renewal of the listed personnel as a substitute teacher, effective for the 2013/2014 school year: Eligible For Work for the 2013-2014 School Year Chioma Achara Obianuju Achebe Bukola Adelakun

Adikat Adenihun Olufunmilola Adeniji Olajide Adeniji Adenike Adetule Anuoluwapo Adewusi Abolore Adeyanju Taiwo Adeyanju Taiwo Adeyemi Ollie B. Adkins Afiz Agboola Priscilla Aguilar Charles Aimunmondion Deborah Abibade Modupeore Ajibade Oyetunde Ajibade Tajiddin Akhtab Oluwafemi Akinbode Sandra O. Akinbolusere Oyewande D. Akinrinade Adekunle Akinyemi Oluyemisi Akinyemi Rahana Akther Paul Albert Khalifah Ali Tricia Alleyne Joy Amadi Nkechi Amaechina Hazel Anderson Felicia Anderson Jean Rony Andre John Appleyard Dolores Armstrong Adebukola Ayankola Oyetunde Ayibade Abosede Badmus Tunde Badmus Janie Balkum Milton Balkum Kafayat Balogun Morounfoluwa Barnigboye Milliness Barnes Carlos Barthelemy Camille Beaudouin Julius Bellamy Jean Belony Ann Bharrat Jennifer Bharrat Yoade Bolaji Shannon Boodhramsingh Ayesha Boyd Amiel Brown Clement Brown Veleria Brown-Garner Jan Jerome Burgess Priscilla Cabera Sonia Caldwell Claudette Cammock Lauren Casalino Richard Champion Samuel Chinweze Duval Clear Dolly Cobb Claire Codada Richard Coleman Latonia Crenshaw Seth Dag-Sosu Karima Dallas Frank David Farrah Delpeche Stephanie Derosena Cynthia Dewgard Louise Dorwood Uraine Douyon Rosemary Edogun Innocent Edson Cary Edwards Eka Ehize Adaeze Ekulide Oluremi Ekundayo Taiwo Ekundayo Geraldine Emeh Marsha Escalliere Eric Essien Vicky Floyd Richard Forfa Tontalane Franklin Brenda Freeman Rageim Freeman Sylvana Garcia Abbie Gary Esther Gavin Rose Marc Gay Marilyn Gerald Derrick Gibbs Joseph Gittens, Jr. Nduna Gora Maged Goubran Barris Grant Lakisha Gunn Sharunda Gutierrez Samuel Gyebi Marguerite Hamilton Tyresha Harper Rasheedah Hasan-Majeed Marvin Hawkins Constance Haynes Shirley Henry Marina Herbert

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Cheryl Hooten Latasha Hopkins Kokhita Horton Estelle Howard Ronald Howard Masuidi S. Idrrish-Sika Mercy Igbinovia Adebimpe Ilori Paul Ilori MD Nazul Islam Stella Izah Latricia James Sirius Jean Charles Mavis E. Jerry Barbara Kahn Muhammad Kahn Mahamed Kamara Ronnie Kaymore Julius Kelly, Jr. Drexel T. Kimbrough Jason Klink Olubukola Lapite Herve Larose Pauline Lewis Kashon Lopes Shahariar Mahmood Maureen Martinez Hollie Mathias Carlton Matthews Gilbert McGill, Jr. Gwendolyn Meade Patricia Meeker Frantz Merisier Jimmy Merosier Patricia Moran Frederick Moses Vivan Motley Najmamedinah Muhammad Desmond Myers Maurice Nash Uchenna Nwafor Kennedy Nyambi Israel Oderinde Gregory Odigei Nana Yeboah Abimbola Ojo Kafilat Ojuolape Taria Young Mutiu Ojuolape Ifeyinwa Okafor Uche Okolo Mulikat Okoya Sarah Olabode Faosat Oladoja Mary Olagadeyo Victoria Olajide Nasir Olanrewaju Samiat Olanrewaju Victoria Olanrewaju Sarah Olbode Babatunde Omisakin Alphonsus Onwuzurike Frederick Oppong Ibitoye Osasona Abraham Osei-Wusu Ebizimor Oweifie Sussan Oweifie Oladimeji Owoeye Prafula Patel Nathan Patterson Sandra Pendleton-Rock Lois Pereira Markeera Perry Lucfred Petion Fritz Philippe Audrine Pickett Monique Pickett Jean M. Pierre Paul Pitter Akinade Popoola Linda Prinsu Jean Pyrcz Andre Reames Jessica Redd Claire Remy Jamil Roberson Armand Roland Ganiyat Saidu Matula Saint Pierre Hakeem Saleem Toyin Sanyaolubena Olutayo Sasona Ladron Shell Shirlynn Shirley Adepelumi Showunmi Helen Smith Shari Smith Lucy Smith Femi Sodeinde Oluwatyin Sotayo Marie Souffrant Kyle Steele Stephanie Stevens Philip Stevenson Derek Strong Victoria Talabi Anna Thom Octavia Thomas Olufemi Tofowomo Taraff Toto Jonathan Ubogu Amauche Uche Authority Ugbenin Maria Uzoaru Camillus Uzor Nelson Wancique Ahree Warren James Washington Stafford Washington Thelma Watson Claudia Wheeler Tamika Wheeler Majid Whitaker Delores White Larry Wilcox Tiffany Williams Mahasin Woods Voncille Wratee Mildred Wreh Raymond Wright Willie Mae Williams-Robinson


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PERSONNEL (Continued) JUNE 19, 2013 (b) Renewal of Building Substitute Teachers

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the renewal of the listed personnel as Building Substitute Teachers, effective for the 2013-2014 school year: Rasheedah Hasan-Majeed $125.00/day Florence Avenue School for days payable from account worked #15-120-100-101-00-04

Millines Barnes $125.00/day University Middle School for days payable from account

worked #15-130-100-101-00-10

ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by: ____________________________ Roll Call: (c) Renewal of Substitute Secretaries RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the renewal of the listed personnel as Substitute Secretaries at the pay rate of $11.25 per hour, effective for the 2013-2014 school year, payable from account number 11-000-230-100-00-22. Shakirah Brown Jacqueline Dorsey Jazmine Goff

Berthe Dupont Lydia Fullerton Alice Harris Madinah James Rose Marie Jefferson Melissa Reid Nathan Patterson Saphira Richardson Jacinda Padilla

Eva Alston ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by: ____________________________ Roll Call: (d) Renewal of Substitute Security Officers RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the renewal of the listed personnel as Substitute Security Officers at the pay rate of $9.50 per hour, effective for the 2013-2014 school year, payable from account number 11-000-266-100-01-35. James Adams Rasheedah Jacobs Jacinda Padilla

Elmer Alegria Madinah James Noelsirat Thomas Qadeerah Ali Mary Johnson LaQuinta Mosley Carneilah Allen Nivea Tootle Fritz Pierre-Louis

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Tracy Jones Virgil Roberts Daphney Pierre-Louis Quaneesha Allen Therithea Juiston Leonor Linares Claudy Antoine Rodney Larkin Labon Price, Jr. Santia Barnette Melvin Little Rashad Yarborough Denise Brown Tanajjah Lowery Geneva Dancy Sandra Majeski Carmelita Jones Samira Davis Lois McConnell Shuquan Davis Tikiia McNeal James Dawes Elba Mendez Chinita Sanders Shante Dillard Yves Octavius Robin Henry Jacqueline Dorsey Prince Ofori Quadirah Holder Charmira Drake Priscilla Ofori Shanae Freeman Marie Dumortier-Rosalva Lifete Pasteur Jean Fremont Berthe Dupont Nathan Patterson Shari Smith James Evans Malcolm Pugh Lydia Fullerton Christina Exil Saphira Richardson Mary Thomas Kyle Farquharson Hayden Roberts Nasir Gaines Stephen Farrier Beethoven Sainte Juste Melissa Thomas Compton Fisher Yves Sainval Stephan Tillman Clifford Foster, Jr. Justin Samuels Marshalle Gay Anna Gayles Nedra Underwood Dorothy Poole Hawallion Goodwin Gloria Turner Taaiwant Harrison Sharon Scriven Inkanata McRiney Ewart Hestick Tovasha Hayes Alexus Sneed Lizzie Kouassi Quadirah Holder Quadree Holman-Wilson

ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by: ____________________________ Roll Call: (e) Renewal of Substitute Custodians RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the renewal of the listed personnel as Substitute Custodians at the pay rate of $9.50 per hour, effective for the 2013-2014 school year, payable from account number: 11-000-262-100-01-34. James Adams Rasheedah Jacobs Jacinda Padilla

Elmer Alegria Madinah James Noelsirat Thomas Qadeerah Ali Mary Johnson LaQuinta Mosley Carneilah Allen Nivea Tootle Fritz Pierre-Louis Tracy Jones Virgil Roberts Daphney Pierre-Louis Quaneesha Allen Therithea Juiston Leonor Linares Claudy Antoine Rodney Larkin Labon Price, Jr. Santia Barnette Melvin Little Rashad Yarborough Denise Brown Tanajjah Lowery Geneva Dancy Sandra Majeski Carmelita Jones Samira Davis Lois McConnell Shuquan Davis Tikiia McNeal James Dawes Elba Mendez Chinita Sanders Shante Dillard Yves Octavius Robin Henry Jacqueline Dorsey Prince Ofori Quadirah Holder

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Charmira Drake Priscilla Ofori Shanae Freeman Marie Dumortier-Rosalva Lifete Pasteur Jean Fremont Berthe Dupont Nathan Patterson Shari Smith James Evans Malcolm Pugh Lydia Fullerton Christina Exil Saphira Richardson Mary Thomas Kyle Farquharson Hayden Roberts Nasir Gaines Stephen Farrier Beethoven Sainte Juste Melissa Thomas Compton Fisher Yves Sainval Stephan Tillman Clifford Foster, Jr. Justin Samuels Marshalle Gay Anna Gayles Nedra Underwood Dorothy Poole Hawallion Goodwin Gloria Turner Taaiwant Harrison Sharon Scriven Inkanata McRiney Ewart Hestick Tovasha Hayes Alexus Sneed Lizzie Kouassi Quadirah Holder Quadree Holman-Wilson

ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________ Roll Call: (f) Renewal of Breakfast/Lunch Aides RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the renewal of the listed personnel as Substitute Breakfast/Lunch Aides at the pay rate of $7.60 per hour, effective for the 2013-2014 school year, payable from account number 11-000-262-100-09-34. James Adams Rasheedah Jacobs Jacinda Padilla

Elmer Alegria Madinah James Noelsirat Thomas Qadeerah Ali Mary Johnson LaQuinta Mosley Carneilah Allen Nivea Tootle Fritz Pierre-Louis Tracy Jones Virgil Roberts Daphney Pierre-Louis Quaneesha Allen Therithea Juiston Leonor Linares Claudy Antoine Rodney Larkin Labon Price, Jr. Santia Barnette Melvin Little Rashad Yarborough Denise Brown Tanajjah Lowery Geneva Dancy Sandra Majeski Carmelita Jones Samira Davis Lois McConnell Shuquan Davis Tikiia McNeal James Dawes Elba Mendez Chinita Sanders Shante Dillard Yves Octavius Robin Henry Jacqueline Dorsey Prince Ofori Quadirah Holder Charmira Drake Priscilla Ofori Shanae Freeman Marie Dumortier-Rosalva Lifete Pasteur Jean Fremont Berthe Dupont Nathan Patterson Shari Smith James Evans Malcolm Pugh Lydia Fullerton Christina Exil Saphira Richardson Mary Thomas Kyle Farquharson Hayden Roberts Nasir Gaines Stephen Farrier Beethoven Sainte Juste Melissa Thomas Compton Fisher Yves Sainval Stephan Tillman Clifford Foster, Jr. Justin Samuels Marshalle Gay

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Anna Gayles Nedra Underwood Dorothy Poole Hawallion Goodwin Gloria Turner Taaiwant Harrison Sharon Scriven Inkanata McRiney Ewart Hestick Tovasha Hayes Alexus Sneed Lizzie Kouassi Quadirah Holder Quadree Holman-Wilson

ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________ Roll Call: (g) Payment for Security Services RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, and approves payment to Paul Grimes, for security services for hours worked from 5/1/13 to 5/31/13, payable from account number 11-000-266-100-01-35. ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________ Roll Call: 4. SEPARATIONS

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the separation of the listed personnel, effective as indicated:

Resignation

(a) Towanda Underdue-Thomas, Language Arts Literacy Teacher, University Middle

School, resignation effective 8/31/13. ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________ Roll Call:

Retirements Certificated (b) Dr. Michelle Brooks-Bey, Director of Curriculum and Instruction/Alternative High School, District

wide, retirement effective 9/1/14. (DOH 5/17/04) (c) Rose Marie Shell, Spanish Teacher, High School, retirement effective 7/1/13. (DOH 9/1/79) (d) Norma Washington, School Nurse, Early Childhood Department, retirement effective 7/1/13. (DOH

3/29/04) (e) William Dinnella, 2nd Grade Teacher, Florence Avenue School, disability retirement effective

6/1/13. (DOH 2/16/89)

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(f) Phyllis Abdur-Rashed, Technology Coach, District wide, retirement effective 7/1/13. (DOH 3/24/97)

(g) Ernestine Brown, Language Arts Literacy Teacher, Union Avenue Middle School, retirement

effective 7/1/13. (DOH 3/1/84) ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________ Roll Call:

Terminations

Certificated (f) Cesar Escurra, Computer Teacher, Union Avenue Middle School, effective 6/30/13. ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________ Roll Call:

Non-Certificated (g) Willard Gibbs, Security Officer, Grove Street School, effective 6/20/13, close of business. ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________ Roll Call: 5. APPOINTMENTS

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the appointment of the listed personnel, for the 2013-2014 school year, effective as indicated:

Administrative

(a) RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the appointment of Dr. Angelica Allen, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, at an annual salary of $148,000.00, effective 7/1/13, payable from account number 11-000-221-104-00-15. Replacing Dr. Neely Hackett. ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________ Roll Call:

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PERSONNEL (Continued) JUNE 19, 2013

Certificated (b) Marius Bradeanu, Learning Disability Teacher Consultant, Special Services Department, at an

annual salary of $63,623, Step 11, 6th Year Level, Kean University, effective 9/1/13, payable from account number 11-000-219-104-00-25. Replacing Janet Greene.

(c) Olie B. Adkins, Kindergarten Teacher, University Elementary School (Leave Replacement), at an

annual salary of $48,944, Step 1, BA Level, effective 5/31/13 to 6/30/13, (extension) payable from account number 15-110-100-101-00-05. Replacing Diane Donald.


Non-Certificated (d) RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the appointment of Rasheedah Jacobs, Custodian (nights), Augusta Preschool, at an annual salary of $29,359.39, Step 1, effective 7/1/13, payable from account number 11-000-262-100-00-34. Replacing Ernest Thomas. ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________ Roll Call: (e) Breakfast Program/Student Monitor/District wide

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the appointment of the listed personnel as Breakfast Program/Student Monitors, District wide. The hours will be 7:25 – 8:25 am for 180 days at a rate of $37.00 per hour, to be paid from account numbers listed below, effective for the 2013-2014 school year.

Claire Hamm Berkeley Terrace School 15-120-100-101-00-02 Sharon Zadlock Florence Avenue School 15-120-100-101-00-04 Sarah Laryea Grove Street School 15-120-100-101-00-06 Timothy Simo Madison Avenue School 15-120-100-101-00-07 Michael Beardsley University Elementary School 15-120-100-101-00-05 Michael Szewczyk University Elementary School 15-120-100-101-00-05 (Substitute) Helen Maurice Union Avenue Middle School 15-130-100-101-00-11

Nesly Dorcely University Middle School 15-130-100-101-00-10 ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________ Roll Call:

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PERSONNEL (Continued) JUNE 19, 2013 (f) Breakfast/Lunch Aides/Chancellor Avenue School RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the appointment of the listed personnel as Breakfast/Lunch Aides at a pay rate of $9.00 per hour, effective for the 2013-2014 school year, payable from account number 11-000-262-100-09-34: Breakfast/Lunch Aides Lunch Aides Only Grace Edwin Linda Cummings Lucy Sargeant Gloria Turner ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________ Roll Call: 6. EARLY REGISTRATION (a) 100 Legacy Charter School Student Early Registration/Union Avenue Middle School

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the appointment of the below listed staff for 100 Legacy Charter School Student Early Registration at Union Avenue Middle School on June 26, 2013, July 10, 2013 and July 17, 2013 from 4:00pm – 6:00 pm. Total program hours not to exceed 6 hours. Total hours per person not to exceed 6 hours. Compensation is per collective bargaining agreement of $37.00 per hour. Total program cost not to exceed $444.00, payable from account number 15-000-240-110-00-11

Nicholas Cinardo - Guidance Counselor Donna Samake-School Nurse


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PERSONNEL (Continued) JUNE 19, 2013 (b) 100 Legacy Charter School Student Early Registration/University Middle School RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and grants permission for the following personnel staff to conduct Early Registration at University Middle Schools for 100 Legacy Charter School students who will be returning to the district in the 2013- 2014 school year. Registration will take place on June 26, 2013, July 10, 2013, and July 17, 2013 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm for a total of 6 hours. Positions Staff

Personnel Rate of Pay/Per Hour

Total Hrs. Per Person

Total Amount Per Person

Account #

Guidance Counselor

Emelyn DeLa Cruz

$37.00 6 $ 222.00

15-000-240-110-00-10

Nurse Deborah Hayes $37.00 6 $ 222.00

15-000-240-110-00-10

Secretary Catherine Rozier

$25.71 6 $ 154.26

15-000-240-110-00-10

Totals: 18 hrs. $ 598.26 ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________ Roll Call: (c) Early Registration/Union Avenue Middle School

RESOLVED , that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the appointment of the below personnel for Early Registration at Union Avenue Middle School on Wednesday, August 28, 2013 from 1:30 pm to 6:30 pm and Thursday, August 29, 2013 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Total program hours not to exceed 10 hours. Compensation is per collective bargaining agreement of $37.00 per hour. Cost per person not to exceed $370.00. Total program cost not to exceed $740.00. Payable from account number 15-000-240-110-00-11.

Nicholas Cinardo – Guidance Counselor Eileen Gurski-School Nurse ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________ Roll Call:

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PERSONNEL (Continued) JUNE 19, 2013 (d) Early Registration/University Middle School RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the following staff members to work Early Registration at University Middle School. Early Registration will be held for two days on August 28, 2013 from 1:30 pm to 6:30 pm and August 29, 2013 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Positions Staff

Personnel Rate of Pay/Per Hour



Account #

Guidance Counselor

Emelyn DeLa Cruz

$37.00 10 $ 370.00

15-000-240-110-00-10

Nurse Clavel Nelson $37.00 10 $ 370.00

15-000-240-110-00-10

Secretary Annatte Bailey $24.28 10 $ 242.80

15-000-240-110-00-10

Totals: 30 hrs. $ 982.80 ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________ Roll Call: (e) Early Registration/Florence Avenue School

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent

of Schools and approves the following personnel for Early Registration, to be held 8/28/13 from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. and 8/29/13 from 1:30p.m.-6:30p.m., for a total of 10 hours per person, as per collective bargaining agreement, payable from account number as indicated. Total payments will not exceed $740.00.

Sharon Zadlock Guidance Counselor #15-000-240-110-00-04 Amirah Amatur-Rashid Secretary #15-000-240-110-00-04


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PERSONNEL (Continued) JUNE 19, 2013 (f) Early Registration/Thurgood Marshall School

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of the Schools and approves the appointment of the following personnel for Early Registration to be held on August 28, 2013 at 9:00 am to 2:00 pm and on August 29, 2013 at 1:30 pm to 6:00 pm. Total of 10 hours per person. The Nurse and the Guidance Counselor will be paid at the contractual rate of $37.00 per hour and Secretary will be paid at the contractual rate of $32.92 per hour. Total payments will not to exceed $1,069.20.

Carmen Howard/School Nurse 15-000-240-110-00-08 Yvonne Ross/Secretary 15-000-240-110-00-08 Dachi Sampeur/Guidance Counselor 15-000-240-110-00-08

ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________ Roll Call: (g) Early Registration/ University Elementary School

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the appointment of the following personnel for early registration at University Elementary School to be held August 28, 2013– 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM and August 29, 2013 – 1:30 PM – 6:30 PM. For a total of 10 hours per person to be paid at the contractual rate shown and accounts as listed.

Jewel Pasler – Guidance Counselor $37.00 per hour 10 hours for total of $370.00 Account number 15-000-240-110-00-05 Deborah Hayes – Nurse $37.00 per hour for 10 hours for a total of $370.00 Account number 15-000-240-110-00-05 Charlene Miller-Lewis – Secretary at the contractual rate as per collective bargaining agreement Account number 15-000-240-110-00-05


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PERSONNEL (Continued) JUNE 19, 2013 (h) 2013-2014 Evening Registration/High School RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the appointment of the listed personnel to work evening registration on August 27, 2013 & August 29, 2013 from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. There will be 2 Guidance Counselors, 1 Nurse and 1 Secretary. Guidance Counselors and Nurse will be paid at a rate of $37.00 x 2 days x 2 hours per day (total of 4 hours) costing $148.00 each for a total cost not to exceed of $444.00 paid via account number 15-000-240-110-00-12. Secretary (1) at $22.62 x 2 days x 2 hours per day for a total of 4 hours) cost not to exceed $90.48 via account number 15-000-240-110-00-12. Total cost of as evening registration not to exceed $543.48. Guidance Counselor Nurse Secretary Carmen Fazzolari Pierre-Anna Castor Linda Spellman Kettelyn Derisse ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________ Roll Call: 7. SCHOOL START TIME (a) RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools to change the start/end time for schools for all staff district-wide for the 2013-2014 school year as follows:

1. Elementary Schools:

a. Teacher Start Time: 8:25 am End Time: 3:05 pm

2. Middle Schools:

b. Teacher Start Time: 8:10 am End Time: 3:05 pm

3. High School:

c. Teacher Start Time: 8:05 am End Time: 3:00 pm


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PERSONNEL (Continued) JUNE 19, 2013 (b) Start Time for Breakfast/Lunch Aides 2013-2014

RESOLVED that the Irvington Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools for the change in hours to the Breakfast/Lunch Aide work schedule as follows: Breakfast Aides: (Pre-K) 7:30 am – 9:30 am; (K-12) 7:30 am – 9:00 am; Lunch Aides: Lunch aides can only work the scheduled lunch time for their respective schools up to a maximum of three (3) hours per day. ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________ Roll Call: 8. ATTAINMENT OF NEW LEVEL RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the salary adjustment of the following certificated staff members due to attainment of new level, effective 7/1/12:

Non-Bargaining 2012-2013

Name From To

Marie Souffrant $64,011.12 $65,291.34 Business Office 2% increase Administrative Payroll Assistant

ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________ Roll Call: 9. CONTRACT RENEWAL FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2013-2014 Custodians:

Augusta Preschool Mt. Vernon Avenue Nathaniel Nickels (Head Custodian) Gary Grant (Head Custodian) Rodney Bell (days) Arthur Noel (days) Jeannette Sanders (nights) Donna Banks (days) Enrique Guevara (nights) Quasim Moore (nights) Berkeley Terrace Eric Frazier (Head Custodian) Thurgood Marshall William Hallman (days) Clerveus Casseus (Head Custodian) Ancin White (days) David Thomas (days)

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Sylvester Sanders (nights) Renee Dickerson (days) Curtis Yelverton (nights) Maria Padua (nights)

Marie Jules (nights) Chancellor Avenue Qasim Salaam (nights) Marcus Laws (Head Custodian) Annette Willis (days) Union Avenue Jacob Benjamin (nights) Ariel Medina (Acting Head Custodian) Markeith Robinson (nights) Dandelia Morales (days) Michael Daughety (days) Florence Avenue Christopher Morrieson (days) Henribenson Jules (Head Custodian) Michael Taylor (nights) Jean-Yves Lundy (days) Zandra Perez (nights) Garrent Kearny (days) Kelvin Lane (nights) Steve Curry (nights) Anthony Sims (nights) University Middle Randolph Scales (Head Custodian) Tyrone Fisher (days) Charles Felton (days) Grove Street Wilfredo Rodriquez (nights) Derrick Barker (Acting Head Custodian) Renee Rice (nights) Kent Williams (days) Bernard Noel (nights) Renford Facey (nights) Donald Person (nights) Denis Berry (nights) Gesner Ricelin (nights) University Elementary Antoine Decimus (Head Custodian) Madison Avenue Marlon Goode (days) David Barnes (Head Custodian) Julien Edinge (days) Hamid Hall (days) Gwendolyn Henderson (nights) Keyana Armstead (nights) Pierre Joseph (nights) Vacant 7/1/13 (nights) Ruben Brewer (nights) High School Rasheed Benton (Head Custodian) Emmanuel Brasier (days) Scott McLean (days) Marcel Cues (days) Wilson Spann (days) Kenneth Lowery (days) Veronica Cannon (days) Salvatore Gallegos (nights) William Burford (nights) Donna Frazier (nights) Vibert Eversly (nights) Robert Holloway (nights) Melissa Glover (nights) Edd Jones (nights)

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Maintenance Department: Kenneth Blake – Lead Man Brendon McMahon Thomas Tasco Aldo Baratto John McLean – Lead Man Ralph Steele Serge Dumont Dwight Hoffman – Lead Man Terence Calmes Luc Cenatus Yves Landais – Lead Man Shawn Taylor Ivan Gonzalez Pierre Cadet

ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:___________________________ Roll Call: 10. CREATION OF JOB TITLE RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the creation of job title for the following position, effective 7/1/13. Supervisor of Visual and Performing Arts ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:___________________________ Roll Call: 11. TITLE CHANGE (a) RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and accepts the title change for the listed positions effective 7/1/13: Certificated

Director of Technology/Media Services/NJ Smart to Director of Technology/Applied Technology

Director of Curriculum and Instruction/Alternative High School to Director of Curriculum and Instruction/Blue Knights Academy Supervisor of Government Programs/Applied Technology to Supervisor of Government Programs

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Supervisor of Language Arts Literacy K-5 to Supervisor of English Language Arts K-5 Supervisor of Language Arts Literacy 6-12 to Supervisor of English Language Arts 6-12

ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:___________________________ Roll Call: 12. REVISED JOB DESCRIPTIONS RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the revised job descriptions for the following positions, effective 7/1/13: Supervisor of Social Studies Supervisor of Science Supervisor of Mathematics Supervisor of English Language Arts 6-12 Supervisor of English Language Arts K-5 Supervisor of Guidance/Health & Social Service Coordinators Supervisor of Government Programs Supervisor of ESL/Bilingual/World Language Supervisor of Early Childhood Supervisor of Visual and Performing Arts Director of Athletics/Physical Education Director of Special Services Director of Mathematics, Assessment, Data Analysis and Management Director of Technology/Applied Technology Director of Curriculum and Instruction/Blue Knights Academy Medical Clerk Assistant Administrative Secretary Breakfast/Lunch Aide ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:___________________________ Roll Call:

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PERSONNEL (Continued) JUNE 19, 2013 13. ELIMINATION OF POSITIONS WHEREAS, it is necessary from time to time for a Board of Education to change its organizational structure for the sake of efficiency, and WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Board to so act upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, and WHEREAS, there is a need for professional excellence, fiscal economy and administrative re-organization in the district at the present time, THREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that effective 7/1/13 the following positions be hereby eliminated as part of the Irvington Board of Education’s Table of Organization; Education Facilities Manager Video Specialist II In-School Suspension Teacher Director of Staff Development/Visual & Performing Arts ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:___________________________ Roll Call: 14. RECLASSIFICATION RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the reclassification of the listed employees as indicated: (a) Gary McGeehan, Director of Athletics/Physical Education, District wide reclassified to Assistant

Principal, High School, at an annual salary of $77, 200, Step 3, MA Level, effective 8/15/13, payable from account number 15-000-240-103-00-12.

ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:___________________________ Roll Call:

Non-Certificated (c) Deborah Solomon, B-12 Secretary, Madison Avenue reclassified to B-10 Secretary, at an annual

salary of $46,833, Step 14, (including increment withholding) effective 7/1/13, payable from account number 15-000-240-105-00-07.


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PERSONNEL (Continued) JUNE 19, 2013 15. REASSIGNMENT/TRANSFERS RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the reassignment/transfer of the listed personnel, at the indicated position and location: Administrators (a) Eileen Walton, Supervisor of Guidance/Health and Social Services Coordinator, District wide

reassigned to Supervisor of Government Programs, District wide, effective 8/23/13, no change in salary, payable from account number 11-000-221-102-00-15 and account number 20-T14-200-100-20-30. Replacing Trudy Rose Harte.

(b) Trudy Rose Harte, Supervisor of Government Programs/Applied Technology, District wide,

reassigned to Supervisor of ESL/Bilingual/World Language, District wide, effective 8/23/13, no change in salary, payable from account number 11-000-221-102-00-15. Replacing Sanjuanita Hana.


Certificated (b) Glenn Nier, Acting Assistant Principal, Florence Avenue School reassigned to 5th Grade Teacher,

Grove Street School, effective 9/1/13, payable from account number 15-120-100-101-00-06. Replacing Karen Lewis (Leave Replacement)

(c) Susan Susskind, Intellectually Gifted Teacher, Mt. Vernon Avenue School reassigned to

Intellectually Gifted Teacher, University Elementary School, no change in salary, effective 9/1/13, payable from account number 15-120-100-101-00-05.

(d) Rose Magny, Kindergarten Teacher, Berkeley Terrace School reassigned to 5th Grade Teacher, Mt.

Vernon Avenue School, no change in salary, effective 5/17/13, payable from account number 15-120-100-101-00-09. Replacing Lissa Swanson.

(e) Rita Naviello. Language Arts Literacy Teacher, Union Avenue Middle School reassigned to English

Language Arts Teacher, University Middle School, effective 9/1/13, no change in salary, payable from account number 15-130-100-101-00-10. Replacing Towanda Underdue-Thomas.

(f) Dana Greene, Art Teacher, Alternative High School reassigned to Art Teacher, High School,

effective 9/1/13, no change in salary, payable from account number 15-140-100-101-00-12. Replacing Jahheal Massac.

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(g) Allison Walker, Language Arts Literacy Teacher, Alternative High School reassigned to English Language Arts Teacher, High School, effective 9/1/13, no change in salary, payable from account number 15-140-100-101-00-12. Replacing Kathleen Hopkins.

(h) Jennifer Duncan, Language Arts Literacy Teacher, Union Avenue Middle School reassigned to

English Language Arts Teacher, High School, effective 9/1/13, no change in salary, payable from account number 15-140-100-101-00-12. Replacing Anthony Delvecchio.

(i) Allison Case, Physical Education Teacher, Union Avenue Middle School reassigned to Physical

Education Teacher, High School, effective 9/1/13, no change in salary, payable from account number 15-140-100-101-00-12. Replacing Rochelle Lipsky.

(j) Darren Love, In-School Suspension Teacher, University Middle School reassigned to 5th Grade

Teacher, Florence Avenue School, effective 9/1/13, no change in salary, payable from account number 15-120-100-101-00-04. Replacing Patricia Joy.

(k) Abdelkader Laib, Physical Education Teacher, Grove Street School reassigned to Physical Education

Teacher, Berkeley Terrace School, effective 9/1/13, no change in salary, payable from account number 15-120-100-101-00-02. Replacing Barnes Reid.

(l) Katarnz Zugai, Mathematics Teacher, Union Avenue Middle School reassigned to Special

Education/Mathematics Teacher, Union Avenue Middle School, effective 9/1/13, no change in salary, payable from account number 15-204-100-101-00-11. Replacing Jason Scudder.

(m) David Zhang, Mathematics Teacher, Union Avenue Middle School reassigned to Computer Teacher,

Union Avenue Middle School, effective 9/1/13, no change in salary, payable from account number 15-130-100-101-00-11. Replacing Dominique Barthole.

(n) Erin Connors, Science Teacher, Union Avenue Middle School reassigned to Science Teacher, High

School, effective 9/1/13, no change in salary, payable from account number 15-140-100-101-00-12. Replacing Albert Massano.

(o) Nicola Myrie-Cureton, Science Teacher, Union Avenue Middle School reassigned to Science

Teacher, High School, effective 9/1/13, no change in salary, payable from account number 15-140-100-101-00-12. Replacing Vivian Michaels.

(p) Lauren Grossel, Special Education Teacher, Berkeley Terrace School (Program change) reassigned

to Special Education Teacher, Chancellor Avenue School, effective 9/1/13, no change in salary, payable from account number 15-213-100-101-00-03. (Position location change)

(q) Joann Lepard, Special Education Teacher, Florence Avenue School reassigned to Special Education

Teacher, University Elementary School, effective 9/1/13, no change in salary, payable from account number 15-213-100-101-00-05. (Position location change)

(r) Lauren Greenfield, Special Education Teacher, Madison Avenue School reassigned to Special

Education Teacher, Mt. Vernon Avenue School, effective 9/1/13, no change in salary, payable from account number 15-213-100-101-00-09. (Position location change)

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(s) Andrea Rochman, Special Education Teacher, Madison Avenue School reassigned to Special Education Teacher, Mt. Vernon Avenue School, effective 9/1/13, no change in salary, payable from account number 15-213-100-101-00-04. Replacing Joann Lepard.

(t) Miriam Tobia, Special Education Teacher, Madison Avenue School reassigned to Special Education

Teacher, Chancellor Avenue School, effective 9/1/13, no change in salary, payable from account number 15-213-100-101-00-03. (Position location change)

(u) Faith Stewart, Special Education Teacher, Chancellor Avenue School reassigned to Special

Education Teacher, University Elementary School, effective 9/1/13, no change in salary, payable from account number 15-213-100-101-00-05. (Position location change)

(v) Irene Perodin, French Teacher, Florence Avenue School reassigned to French Teacher, High School,

effective 9/1/13, no change in salary, payable from account number 15-140-100-101-00-12. ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:___________________________ Roll Call:

Non-Certificated (w) Solicity Manley, B-12 Secretary, Buildings and Grounds reassigned to B-12 Secretary, Union

Avenue Middle School, effective 6/24/13, no change in salary, payable from account number 15-000-240-105-00-11. Replacing Terri Hawkins.

(x) Mary Pearson, Confidential Administrative Secretary, Human Resources/Benefits Department

reassigned to Confidential Administrative Secretary, Assistant Superintendent/Board Secretary’s Office, effective 7/1/13, no change in salary, payable from account number 11-000-251-100-00-31. Replacing Raquel Thompson.

(y) Raquel Thompson, Confidential Administrative Secretary, Assistant Superintendent/Board

Secretary’s Office reassigned to Confidential Administrative Secretary, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction, effective 7/1/13, no change in salary, payable from account number 11-000-221-105-00-15. Replacing Valerie Inman.

(z) Shalonda Morgan, Receptionist, Central Office reassigned to Receptionist, Augusta Preschool,

effective 6/24/13, no change in salary, payable from account number 20-EC4-200-105-03-01. Replacing Brenda Anderson.

(aa) Brenda Anderson, Receptionist, Augusta Preschool reassigned to Receptionist, Central Office,

effective 7/1/13, no change in salary, payable from account number 11-000-251-100-00-31. Replacing Shalonda Morgan.

(bb) Van Seabron, Security Officer (nights), University Middle School reassigned to Security Officer

(days), Mt. Vernon Avenue School, effective 5/28/13, payable from account number 15-000-266-100-00-09. Replacing Suzette Evans.

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(cc) Suzette Evans, Security Officer (days), Mt. Vernon Avenue School reassigned to Security Officer (nights), University Middle School, effective 5/28/13, payable from account number 15-000-266-100-00-10. Replacing Van Seabron.

(dd) Elisha Jones, B-12 Secretary, Union Avenue Middle School reassigned to B-12 Secretary, Berkeley

Terrace School, no change in salary, effective 7/1/13, payable from account number 15-000-240-105-00-02. Replacing Alicia Allen.

(ee) Alicia Allen, B-12 Secretary, Berkeley Terrace School reassigned to B-12 Secretary, Union Avenue

Middle School, no change in salary, effective 7/1/13, payable from account number 15-000-240-105-00-11. Replacing Elisha Jones.

ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:___________________________ Roll Call: 16. DENIAL OF INCREMENTS


of Schools to deny the step increments and salary adjustment of the listed personnel for the 2013-2014 school year:

Certificated

(a) Alanna Mattessich, Special Education Teacher, Union Avenue Middle School, effective 9/1/13. ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:___________________________ Roll Call:

Non-Certificated

(b) Siedah Beasley, Security Officer, Chancellor Avenue School, effective 7/1/13. (c) Sameerah Lewis, Security Officer, Augusta Preschool, effective 7/1/13. ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:___________________________ Roll Call: 17. RESTORATION OF INCREMENTS RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the restoration of increments for the listed personnel for the 2013-2014 school year: (a) Joann Lepard, Special Education Teacher, Florence Avenue School, effective 9/1/13 (b) Glenn Inman, Physical Education Teacher, Thurgood Marshall School, effective 9/1/13.

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(c) Andaiye Foluke, 3rd Grade Teacher, Chancellor Avenue School, effective 9/1/13. ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:___________________________ Roll Call: 18. AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS (a) Student Council Advisor/Thurgood Marshall School

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of the Schools and approves the appointment of Willola Ashley to serve as the Student Council Advisor at Thurgood Marshall School. Members will meet once a month for 1 hour, starting from May to June 2013, at the pay rate of $37.00 per hour ($37.00 per hour x 2 hours - $74.00). The total amount is not to exceed $74.00. Payable from account number 20-T13-200-100-00-03 Government Programs. ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________ Roll Call: 2013 (b) National Elementary Honor Society/Thurgood Marshall School

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of the Schools and approves the appointment of Mrs. Chauntwanette Okantey to serve as the National Elementary Honor Society Advisor at Thurgood Marshall School. Members will meet once a month for 1 hour, starting from May to June 2013, at the pay rate of $37.00 per hour ($37.00 per hour x 2 hours - $74.00). The total amount is not to exceed $74.00. Payable from account number 20-T13-200-100-00-03 Government Programs. ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________ Roll Call: (c) National Junior Honor Society/ District wide

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the appointment of the listed personnel as advisors for the National Junior Honor Society. The Junior Honor Society will help students develop strong leadership skills, will recognize students for their outstanding academic achievements and will promote responsibility to providing service to the school and the community. The program will run September 1, 2013 – June 30, 2014, and will meet one hour each month. The advisor will be paid at the contractual rate of $37.00 for a total of 10 hours, not to exceed $370.00 per advisor. Payable from account numbers listed below:

Maureen Jasovsky Union Avenue Middle School 15-401-100-100-00-11 Emelyn De La Cruz University Middle School 15-401-100-100-00-10


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PERSONNEL (Continued) JUNE 19, 2013 (d) Student Council Advisors/District wide

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the appointment of the listed personnel as advisors for Student Council. The Student Council share students’ ideas, interest and concerns with school staff and administrators to enhance the school and the community. Students and faculty will work collaboratively with one another when planning community events, school reform, fund raisers for school wide activities and projects. The program provides a unique opportunity for young students to learn leadership skills, organizational skills all which prepare them for more in-depth student government positions as they continue their educational career. The program will run September 1, 2013 – June 30, 2014, and will meet once a month and advisors will be paid at the contractual rate of $37.00 for a total of 10 hours, not to exceed $370.00 per advisor.

Lystrea Crooks Berkeley Terrace School 15-401-100-100-00-02 Sharon Holmes Florence Avenue School 15-401-100-100-00-04 Willola Ashley Thurgood Marshall School 15-401-100-100-08

Michael Bussacco Union Avenue Middle School 15-401-100-100-11 Tameirah Townes University Middle School 15-401-100-100-00-10

ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________ Roll Call: (e) National Elementary Honor Society/District wide

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the appointment of the listed personnel as National Elementary Honor Society Advisors. Members will meet once a month for 1 hour, starting September 2013 to June 2014. The advisors will be paid $37.00 for 1 hour for 10 months. ($37.00 per hour x 10 hours = $370.00) The total amount will not exceed $370.00 per advisor, payable from account numbers listed below:

Ava M. Swaby Berkeley Terrace School 15-401-100-100-00-02 Nadia Toussaint Florence Avenue School 15-401-100-100-00-04 Chauntwanette Okantey Thurgood Marshall School 15-401-100-100-00-08


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PERSONNEL (Continued) JUNE 19, 2013 19. SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAMS (a) Extended Summer School Program – Special Services

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and grants permission for the Department of Special Services to conduct an Extended Summer School Program mandated by the NJDOE. This program will be held for five (5) weeks starting July 8, 2013 and will conclude on August 12, 2013 for five hours a day between 8:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. Monday through Friday for a total of 125 hours. Special Education Teachers (12) shall be paid $4,625.00 each ($37.00 per hour X125 hours) for a total of $55,500.00. The program will be housed at the following schools: Augusta Street Preschool (grade: Preschool), Mt. Vernon Avenue School (grades: Pre-school – 5th grade), and University Middle School (grades: 6th - 8th). The total cost of the program $55,500.00 to be paid from account # 20-IB4-100-100-00-25. As the above program was approved on the March 20, 2013 Board Agenda, the following Teachers have been selected to facilitate the program:

Augusta Pre School Lena McCalla-Njee Autistic Class Ophelia Chiles Pre School Class Mt. Vernon Avenue Eric Watkins Preschool

Julie Samuels Autistic Class Grade Primary-1 Roxanne Pinnock Autistic Class Grade 2-3 Lystera Crooks Autistic Class Grade 4-5 Lauren Greenfield Grade Kindergarten - 1 Tanya Risis Grade 2 Michael Caulfield Grade 3

Karen Rich Grade 3-4 Paula Yancey-Dykes Grade 4 Jennifer Biggs-White Grade 5 ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________ Roll Call:

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PERSONNEL (Continued) JUNE 19, 2013 (b) Extended Summer School Program – Special Services

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and grants permission for the Department of Special Services to add four additional teachers to the Extended Summer School Program mandated by the NJDOE. This program will be held for five (5) weeks starting July 8, 2013 and will conclude on August 12, 2013 for five hours a day between 8:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. Monday thru Friday for a total of 125 hours. Special Education Teachers (4) shall be paid $4,625.00 each ($37.00 per hour X125 hours) for a total of $18,500.00. The program will be housed at the following schools Augusta Street Preschool (grade: Preschool), Mt. Vernon Avenue School (grades: Pre-school – 5th grade), University Middle School (grades: 6th - 8th ). The total for the additional teaching staff will not exceed $18,500.00 to be paid from the account # 20-IB4-100-100-00-25. As the original resolution was approved on the May 15, 2013 Agenda on page 41, the following Teachers have been selected to facilitate the program:

University Middle Gloria Cordero Grade 6-8 Anna Diaz Inclusion Vivian DiGeso-Norman Inclusion Speech Specialist- District wide Robert Osieja

ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________ Roll Call: (c) Special Education Easy IEP Goals & Objectives

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves Margaret Rubin, Mason Shepherd, Jennifer White, Kimberly Petcos, and Deidre Oglesby to update Special Education Easy IEP Goals & Objectives’ data bank to improve the scope of Irvington students’ IEPs (Individualized Education Programs). This team will work from 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. from June 24, 2013 to June 28, 2013 for a total of 20 hours per person @ $37.00 per hour for a total of $3,700.00 to be paid from IDEIA Basic Account # 20-IB3-100-100-00-25, not to exceed $3,700.00. ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________ Roll Call:

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PERSONNEL (Continued) JUNE 19, 2013 (d) NCLB 6-8 Grade Summer Enrichment/Union Avenue Middle School RESOLVED that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the appointment of the below listed staff for Enrichment Summer School at Union Avenue Middle. The five (5) week summer program will meet Monday through Friday from July 8, 2013 through August 12, 2013 from 8:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Compensation as per the collective bargaining agreement of $37.00 per hour not to exceed $4,625.00, with the total program cost not to exceed $18,500.00 payable from account number 20-TI3-100-100-00-30. Certificated Position Noel Segarra ELA Michael Adeyin Math Nathan Vincent Science Michael Bussacco Social Studies ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________ Roll Call: (e) Promotional Summer School/Union Avenue Middle School

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the appointment of the below listed staff for Union Avenue Middle School’s Promotional Summer School Program. The five (5) week summer program will meet Monday through Friday from July 8, 2013 through August 12, 2013 from 8:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Compensation, as per the collective bargaining agreement of $37.00 per hour not to exceed $4,625.00, with the total program cost not to exceed $37,000.00. Payable from the following accounts as listed: Certificated Position Account Number Andrew Rottino ELA 15-422-100-101-00-11 Helen Maurice Math 15-422-100-101-00-11 Edwin Edwards Science 15-422-100-101-00-11 Angela Amoatey Social Studies 15-422-100-101-00-11 Rita Naviello ELA 15-422-100-101-00-11 Justina Thomson Math 15-422-100-101-00-11 Nicholas Cinardo Guidance Counselor 15-422-100-101-00-11 Donna Samake Nurse 15-422-100-101-00-11 ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________ Roll Call:

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PERSONNEL (Continued) JUNE 19, 2013 (f) NCLB 6-8 Grade Summer Enrichment/University Middle School RESOLVED, that the Irvington Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the appointment of the following personnel to conduct the Summer Enrichment Program at University Middle School beginning July 8, 2013 through August 12, 2013 from 8:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Compensation is as per the collective bargaining agreement of $37.00 per hour not to exceed 125 hours per person. Total summer school program cost not to exceed $18,500.00, to be paid from account numbers 20-TI3-100-100-00-30. Positions Staff Personnel Rate of

Pay/Per Hour



Account #

ELA Venice Whyte $ 37.00 125 $ 4,625.00 Per Person

20-TI3-100-100-00-30

Science David Grassie $ 37.00 125 $ 4,625.00 Per Person

20-TI3-100-100-00-30

Social Studies

Michael D’Argenio $ 37.00 125 $ 4,625.00 Per Person

20-TI3-100-100-00-30

Math Prem Gandhi $ 37.00 125 $ 4,625.00 Per Person

20-TI3-100-100-00-30

Totals: 500 hrs. $18,500 ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________ Roll Call:

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PERSONNEL (Continued) JUNE 19, 2013 (g) NCLB 6-8 Grade Summer Promotional/University Middle School RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the appointment of the following staff personnel to conduct the Summer Promotional Program for eighth Grade students to be promoted to the ninth grade at University Middle School beginning July 08, 2013 through August 12, 2013 from 8:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Compensation is as per the collective bargaining agreement of $37.00 per hour not to exceed 125 hours per person. Total summer school program cost not to exceed $37,000.00, to be paid from account numbers 15-422-100-101-00-10.

Subjects Staff Personnel Rate of Pay/Per Hour



Account #

ELA Sheronda Martin Andrew Rottino

$37.00 125 $ 4625.00 Per Person

15-422-100-100-00-10

Math Rashawnah French Gerald Audige

$37.00 125 $ 4625.00 Per Person

15-422-100-100-00-10

Social Studies

Tameriah Townes $37.00 125 $ 4625.00 Per Person

15-422-100-100-00-10

Science Todd Meyer $37.00 125 $ 4625.00 Per Person

15-422-100-100-00-10

Nurse Deborah Hayes $37.00 125 $ 4625.00 Per Person

15-422-100-100-00-10

Guidance Ann Digiore $37.00 125 $ 4625.00 Per Person

15-422-100-100-00-10

Substitute Eric Thomas $37.00 125 $ 4625.00 Per Person

15-422-100-100-00-10

Totals: 1000 hrs. $37,000.00 ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________ Roll Call:

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PERSONNEL (Continued) JUNE 19, 2013 (h) 2013 Promotional Summer School/High School

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the appointment of the listed personnel as summer school teachers effective July 8, 2013 through August 12, 2013, Monday - Friday from 8:15 a.m. thru 1:15 p.m. for teachers and nurse. Teacher will be paid $37.00 per hour for a cost not to exceed $4,625.00 per teacher via account number 15-422-100-100-01-12 total cost for teachers not to exceed $46,250.00. Teachers: Alex Beauchamps Mathematics Teacher Pierre Valere Mathematics Teacher Gilbert Bragg Social Studies Teacher Felicia Panny Social Studies Teacher Andrea Yoson English As A Second Language Teacher Theresa Bennin Science Teacher Todd Meyers Science Teacher Jena Martin English Language Arts Teacher Leshia J. Rosa Spanish Teacher Derrick Tomasino Physical Education Teacher Jean Florestal Substitute Teacher Carla Phillips Substitute Teacher Nurse will be paid $37.00 per hour for a cost not to exceed $4,625.00 via account number 15-422-100-100-01-12. Nurse will be:

Pierre-Anna Castor ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________ Roll Call: (i) 2013 Summer Guidance Counselors/High School

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the appointment of the listed personnel as summer Guidance Counselors will work from 8:15 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. on the following dates: July 8 - 12, 2013, and August 12 – 30, 2013 for a total of 20 days at a pay rate of $37.00 per hour at a cost not to exceed $3,700.00.00 per Counselor via account number 15-422-100-100-01-12 for a total cost of $14,800.00. Counselors are: Jamal Angoy Angela Lawrence Carmen Fazzolari Kettelyn Derisse ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________ Roll Call:

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(j) Child Study Team Members Summer Employment RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves nine Child Study Team Members for summer employment effective July 8, 2013 through August 12, 2013, as per negotiated agreement. Said staff to be compensated for the days they perform their duties at 1/200th of their annual salary for each day worked or negotiated amount. Summer work costs not to exceed $140,500.00 to be paid from account number 11-000-219-104-00-25: Margaret Rubin Susan Sass Simone Duncan Mel Gluck Mason Shepard Cheryn deGroot Sandra Ross Pam Venckus Rita Kunzle ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________ Roll Call: (k) Early Childhood’s Summer Enrichment Program RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the personnel listed below for the Preschool Summer Enrichment Program, Augusta Preschool Academy, effective July 8, 2013 through August 12, 2013, from 8:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., payable at the contractual rate of $37.00 per hour each, not to exceed a total of $87,875.00, payable from accounts al listed below:

Master Teachers account number 20-EC3-200-176-03-37 MaryLou Bartiromo Jack Goldrosen Tawana Moreland Lia Varsalona-Skibniewski

Preschool Teachers account number 20-EC3-100-101-03-37

Michael Conte Yvonne Evans Ridolphe Lormil Cleaven Smith Marie Beaubrun Marie Sauveur Sherlon Young Machelle Sabb LaTonya Hearns Susan Figueiredo Nicole Brauer Linda Battle Amanda Osterman Yvonne Palmer Andrea Montano ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________ Roll Call:

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(l) Secondary Summer Programs/Parent Coordinators

RESOLVED, that Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the appointment of Summer School Parent Coordinators for Secondary Schools as listed below, for the Title I Enrichment Summer School Program, commencing July 8, 2013-August 12, 2013 from 8:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m., Monday-Friday. Total cost not to exceed $6,750.00, to be paid from account number 20-TI3-200-100-00-30.

Parent Coordinators Location Lisa Clarke Union Avenue Middle School Jennifer Paris University Middle School Patricia Boone Irvington High School

ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________ Roll Call: (m) Title I Summer Enrichment Program K-5

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the following certified and non-certified staff for the Title I Enrichment Summer School to be held at Mount Vernon Avenue from July 8, 2013-August 12, 2013 from 8:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m., Monday-Friday for grades K-5. Total cost not to exceed $121,750.00, to be paid from account number 20-TI4-100-100-00-30. Certified Staff (3) Kindergarten (3) Grade 4 (1) Nurse Chantell Bacon Nicole Simons Melissa Banks Koryne Warren Nancy Howe Elizabeth Schulte Yojana Gray (1) Secretary Kendra Christian (3) Grade 1 (3) Grade 5 Richard Douglas Darren Love (3) Parent Coordinators Roxane Ward Glenn Nier Lee Johnson Sharon Holmes Remy Foluke Synthia Pender

Clara Thomas

(3) Grade 2 (3) Substitutes Nicole Smith Leonard Wheeler ESL K-2 Nickarson Paul Robert Milton Leonor Madrigal Belinda Perry O’lan Nickson Cathy Clitus

(3) Grade 3 ESL 3-5 Nadia Toussaint Julia Gaona Kimberly Howard Karrie Briggs Vernet Dorsaint ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________ Roll Call:

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(n) Curriculum Writing (AP Chemistry) RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and grants permission for the hiring of the listed teachers for the purpose of developing curriculum for AP Chemistry, pending the availability of funds, for implementation at Irvington High School in the 2013-2014 school year. Each teacher will be paid at the contractual rate of $37.00 per hour. The total amount not to exceed $1,480 is to be paid via account number 11-000-221-102-15-15. New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards: Inclusive of Standard 5.1, 5.2 and College Board requirements.

Subject: Staff # of Hours Amount to be paid AP Chemistry Theresa Bennin 20 not to exceed $740 AP Chemistry Todd Meyer 20 not to exceed $740

ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________ Roll Call: (o) Curriculum Writing (AP Environmental Science)

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and grants permission for the hiring of the listed teachers for the purpose of developing curriculum for AP Environmental Science, pending the availability of funds, for implementation at Irvington High School in the 2013-2014 school year. Each teacher will be paid at the contractual rate of $37.00 per hour. The total amount not to exceed $1,480 is to be paid via account number 11-000-221-102-15-15. New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards: Inclusive of all Standard 5. Subject: Staff # of Hours Amount to be paid AP Environmental Science Ariusz Kornacki 20 not to exceed $740 AP Environmental Science Shefali Kalra 20 not to exceed $740 ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________ Roll Call: (p) Curriculum Writing (Forensic Science)

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and grants permission for the hiring of the listed teachers for the purpose of developing curriculum for Forensic Science, pending the availability of funds, for implementation at Irvington High School in the 2013-2014 school year. Each teacher will be paid at the contractual rate of $37.00 per hour. The total amount not to exceed $1,480 is to be paid via account #11-000-221-102-15-15. New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards: Standards 5.1, 5.2, 5.3. Subject: Staff # of Hours Amount to be paid Forensic Science Todd Meyer 20 not to exceed $740 Forensic Science Gisha George 20 not to exceed $740 ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________ Roll Call:

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PERSONNEL (Continued) JUNE 19, 2013 (q) Curriculum Writing (K-2 Integrated Science)

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and grants permission for the hiring of the listed teachers for the purpose of developing curriculum for Kindergarten and Grades 1 and 2 Integrated Science, pending the availability of funds, for implementation at district elementary schools in the 2013-2014 school year. Each teacher will be paid at the contractual rate of $37.00 per hour. The total amount not to exceed $8,880 is to be paid via account number 11-000-221-102-15-15. New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards: Inclusive of all of Standard 5. Subject: Staff # of Hours Amount to be paid Integrated Science K-2 Nancy Nunes 30 not to exceed $1,110 Integrated Science K-2 Nijah Jihad 30 not to exceed $1,110 Integrated Science K-2 Yvenide Doirin 30 not to exceed $1,110 Integrated Science K-2 Sari Greggs 30 not to exceed $1,110 Integrated Science K-2 Ena Burcher 30 not to exceed $1,110 Integrated Science K-2 Shannon Phillips 30 not to exceed $1,110 ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________ Roll Call: (r) Curriculum Writing (Middle School Integrated Science)

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and grants permission for the hiring of the listed teachers for the purpose of developing curriculum for middle school Integrated Science, pending the availability of funds, for implementation at Union Avenue and University Middle Schools in the 2013-2014 school year. Each teacher will be paid at the contractual rate of $37.00 per hour. The total amount not to exceed $5,920 is to be paid via Account #11-000-221-102-15-15. New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards: Inclusive of all of Standard 5. Subject: Staff # of Hours Amount to be paid Integrated Science 6-8 Clifford. Smith 40 not to exceed $1,480 Integrated Science 6-8 Nathan Vincent 40 not to exceed $1,480 Integrated Science 6-8 Sari Greggs 40 not to exceed $1,480 Integrated Science 6-8 William Niskoch 40 not to exceed $1,480 ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________ Roll Call:

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PERSONNEL (Continued) JUNE 19, 2013 20. REQUEST FOR INDEPENDENT MEDICAL EXAMS RESOLVED that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and authorizes medical exams for the following employee: (a) #3220 ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________ Roll Call: 21. FOR THE RECORD (a) Mia Appling, Kindergarten Teacher, Mt. Vernon Avenue School, (Leave Replacement) was Board

approved 5/15/13 with the incorrect salary. Correct salary should read: $50,083, Step 1, MA Level. (b) Stephon Tillman, Substitute Security Officer, Custodian & Breakfast/Lunch Aide, District wide,

Board approved 6/20/12 name was incorrect. Correct spelling should read Stephan Tillman. (c) William Smith, Jr. ROTC Instructor, High School, Board approved 4/10/13 with an disability

retirement date of 8/1/13. Correct date of disability retirement should read 7/31/13.

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CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES – PLACEMENTS PUBLIC & NON-PUBLIC JUNE 19, 2013 22. PLACEMENT OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools, in concurrence with the Director of Special Services, and approves placements of Children with Disabilities in the following Public & Non-Public schools, at the listed tuition rates, upon receipt of appropriate bills, tuition and transportation (where necessary), subject to verification for the 2012-2013 school year. Effective as stated below: PUBLIC

P12-157 Grade: 09 Essex County Voc. Tech./W. Caldwell Tuition: $ 9,104.00 Beginning: 09/01/2012 SLD P12-158 Grade: 09 Essex County Voc. Tech./W. Caldwell Tuition: $ 9,104.00 Beginning: 09/01/2012

SLD P12-159 Grade: 09 Essex County Voc. Tech./W. Caldwell Tuition: $ 9,104.00 Beginning: 09/01/2012

SLD P12-160 Grade: 11 Essex County Voc. Tech./W. Caldwell Tuition: $ 9,104.00 Beginning: 09/01/2012

SLD NON-PUBLIC

NP12-291 Grade: 07 The Children’s Institute Tuition: $ 31,976.00 Beginning: 12/02/12 AU NP12-292 Grade: 10 The Children’s Institute 1-1 Aide: $ 19,800.00 Beginning: 12/02/12 ED NP12-293 Grade: 07 Mt. Carmel Guild Academy Tuition: $ 8,437.00 Beginning: 05/13/13 SLD NP12-294 Grade: 06 Mt. Carmel Guild Academy Tuition: $ 12,050.00 Beginning: 05/06/13 SLD

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CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES – PLACEMENTS PUBLIC & NON-PUBLIC June 19, 2013 NP12-295 Grade: 06 Washington Academy Tuition: $ 7,825.00 Beginning: 05/21/13 AU NP12-296 Grade: 10 Windsor Prep High School Tuition: $ 50,986.00 Beginning: 09/02/12 MD TOTAL TUITION AMOUNT OF NEW PLACEMENTS = $159,590.00 DISCONTINUED PLACEMENT TOTAL TUITION AMOUNT OF DISCONTINUTED PLACEMENT = $ 0.00 TOTAL TUITION AMOUNTS FOR OUT OF DISTRCT STUDENTS = $19,267,042.60 Action: Motion: __________________________ Second: _________________________ Roll Call: SPECIAL EDUCATION EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR (PER N.J.C. 6:28) School # of Tuition Students East Mountain School 1 $ 9,456.00 Hillside Academy 1 $ 6,301.00 St. Joseph’s School for the Blind 1 $10,590.00 TOTAL 3 $ 26,347.00

ACTION: Motion by: _________________________ Seconded by: ___________________________ Roll Call:

Essex County Vocational Technical Schools-Regular Education

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves Essex County Vocational Schools for tuition of 15 Additional Full Time General Education Students to attend the Essex County Vocational Schools at a cost of $5,911.00 each. This cost will cover the students for the 2012-2013 school year, to be paid from the account #20-IB#3-200-300-00-25 not to exceed $88,665.00 Action: Motion By: ______________________ Seconded By: ____________________________ Roll Call

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CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES – PLACEMENTS PUBLIC & NON-PUBLIC June 19, 2013 CLASSIFICATION DEFINITIONS 1. Auditorily Impaired (AI) corresponds to “auditorily handicapped” and further corresponds to the Federal eligibility categories of deafness or hearing impairment. Auditorily impaired means an inability to hear within normal limits due to physical impairment or dysfunction of auditory mechanisms characterized by (c) i or ii below. An audiological evaluation by a specialist qualified in the field of audiology, and a speech and language evaluation by a certified speech-language specialist are required.

i. Deafness (DB) - The auditory impairment is so severe that the student is impaired in processing linguistic information through hearing, with or without amplification and the students educational performance is adversely affected. ii. Hearing impairment - impairment in hearing whether permanent or fluctuating which adversely affects the student’s educational performance. 2. Autistic (AU) - means a pervasive developmental disability, which significantly impacts verbal and nonverbal communication, and social interaction that adversely affects a student’s educational performance. Onset is generally evident before age three. Other characteristics often associated with autism are engagement in repetitive activities and stereotyped movements, resistance to environmental change or change in daily routine, unusual responses to sensory experience and lack of responsiveness to others. The term does not apply if the student’s adverse educational performance is due to emotional disturbance as defined in (c) 5 below. A child who manifests the characteristics of autism after age three may be classified as autistic if the criteria in this paragraph are met. An assessment by a certified speech-language specialist and an assessment by a physician trained in neuro developmental assessment are required. 3. Cognitively Impaired (MR) - corresponds to “mentally retarded” and means a disability that is characterized by significantly below average general cognitive functioning existing concurrently with deficits in adaptive behavior; manifested during the developmental period that adversely affects a student’s educational performance and is characterized by one of the following: i. Mild Cognitive Impairment (MOC) -corresponds to “educable” and means a level of cognitive development and adaptive behavior in home, school and community settings that are mildly below age expectations with respect to all the following: (1) The quality and rate of learning: (2) The use of symbols for the interpretation of information and the solution of problems; and

(3) Performance on an individually administered test of Intelligence that falls within a range of two to three standard deviations below the mean.

ii. Moderate Cognitive Impairment (MIC) - corresponds to “trainable” and means a level of cognitive development and adaptive behavior that is moderately below age expectations with respect to the following: (1) The ability to use symbols in the solution of problems of low complexity:

(2) The ability to function socially without direct and close supervision in home, school and community settings; and (3) Performance on an individually administered test of intelligence that fall three standard deviations or more below the mean.

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CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES – PLACEMENTS PUBLIC & NON-PUBLIC June 19, 2013 iii. Severe Cognitive Impairment (SCI) - corresponds to “eligible for day training” and means a level of functioning severely below age expectations whereby in a consistent basis the student is incapable of giving evidence of understanding and responding in a positive manner to simple directions expressed in the child’s primary mode of communication and cannot in some manner express basic wants and needs. 4. Communication Impaired (COM)- corresponds to “communication handicapped” and means a language disorder in the areas of morphology, syntax, semantics and/or pragmatics/discourse which adversely affects a student’s educational performance and is not due primarily to an auditory impairment. The problem shall be demonstrated through functional assessment of language in other than a testing situation and performance below 1.5 standard deviations, or the 10th percentile on at least two standardized oral language tests, where such tests are appropriate. When the area of suspected disability is language, assessment by a certified speech-language specialist and assessment to establish the educational impact are required. The speech-language specialist shall be considered a child study team member:

1. When it is determined that the student meets the eligibility criteria according to the definition in (c) 4 above, but requires instruction by a speech-language specialist, only the student shall be classified as eligible for speech-language services. When the area of suspected disability is a disorder of articulation, voice or fluency, the student to the definition in (c) 4 above, but requires instruction by a speech-language specialist, only the student shall be classified as eligible for speech-language services. 2. When the area of suspected disability is a disorder of articulation, voice or fluency, the student shall be evaluated according to N.J.A.C. 6A:14-3.4(e) and if eligible, classified as eligible for speech-language services according to N.J.A.C. 6A:14-3.6(a).

5. Emotionally Disturbed (ED) - means a condition exhibiting one or more of the following Characteristics over a long period of time and to a marked degree that adversely affects a student’s educational performance due to:

i. An inability to learn that cannot be explained by intellectual, sensory or health factors; ii. An inability to build or maintain satisfactory interpersonal relationships with peers and

teachers; iii. Inappropriate types of behaviors or feelings Under normal circumstances; iv. A general pervasive mood of unhappiness or depression; or v. A tendency to develop physical symptoms or fears associated with personal or school

problems. 6. Multiply Disabled (MD) - corresponds to “multiply handicapped” and means the presence of Two or more disabling conditions. Eligibility for speech-language services, as defined in this section, shall not be one of the disabling conditions (for classifications) based on the definition of multiply disabled. Multiply disabled is characterized as follows: i. “Multiple disabilities” means concomitant impairments, the combination of which causes such severe educational problems that programs designed for the separate disabling conditions will not meet the student’s educational needs. ii. “Deaf/blindness” means concomitant hearing and visual impairments, the combination of which causes such severe communication and other developmental and educational problems that cannot be accommodated in special education programs solely for students with deafness or students with blindness.

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CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES – PLACEMENTS PUBLIC & NON-PUBLIC June 19, 2013 7. Orthopedically Impaired (OI) - corresponds to “orthopedically handicapped” and means a disability characterized by a severe orthopedic impairment that adversely affects a student’s educational performance. The term includes malformation, malfunction or loss of bone, muscle or tissue. A medical assessment documenting the orthopedic condition is required. 8. Other Health Impaired (OHI) - corresponds to “chronically ill” and means a disability that may be characterized by having limited strengths, vitality or alertness, due to chronic or acute health problems, such as a heart condition, tuberculosis, rheumatic fever, nephritis, asthma, sickle cell anemia, hemophilia, epilepsy, lead poisoning, leukemia, diabetes or any other medical condition, such as Tourette Syndrome, that adversely affects a student’s educational performance. A medical assessment 9. Preschool Disabled (PSD) - corresponds to preschool handicapped and means an identified disabling and/or a measurable developmental impairment which occurs in children between the ages of three and five years, and requires special education and related services. 10. Social Maladjustment (SM) - means a consistent inability to conform to the standards for behavior established by the school. Such behavior is seriously disruptive to the education of the student or other students and is not due to emotional disturbances as defined in (c) 5 above. 11. Specific Learning Disability (SLD) - corresponds to “perceptually impaired” and means a disorder in one or more of the basic psychological processes involved in understanding or using language, spoken or written, that may manifest itself in an imperfect ability to listen, think, speak, read, write, spell, or to do mathematical calculations. i. It is characterized by a severe discrepancy between the student’s current achievements and intellectual ability in one or more of the following areas: (1) Basic reading skills; (2) Reading comprehension; (3) Oral expression; (4) Listening comprehension (5) Mathematical computation; (6) Mathematical reasoning; and (7) Written expression. ii. The term does not apply to students who have learning problems that are primarily the result of visual, hearing, or motor disabilities, general cognitive deficits, emotional disturbance or environmental, cultural or economic disadvantage. iii. The district shall adopt procedures that utilize a statistical formula and criteria for determining severe discrepancy. Evaluation shall include assessment of current academic achievement and intellectual ability. 12. Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) - corresponds to “neurologically impaired” and means an acquired injury to the brain caused by an external physical force or insult to the brain, resulting in total or partial functional disability or psychosocial impairment, or both. The term applies to open or closed head injuries resulting in impairments in one or more areas, such as cognitive; language; memory; attention; reasoning; abstract thinking; judgment; problem-solving; sensory, perceptual and motor abilities; psychosocial behavior; physical functions; information processing; and speech.

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CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES – PLACEMENTS PUBLIC & NON-PUBLIC June 19, 2013 13. Visually Impaired (VI) - corresponds to “visually handicapped” and means impairment in vision that, even with correction, adversely affects a student’s educational performance. The term includes both partial sight and blindness. An assessment by a specialist qualified to determine visual disability is required. Students with visual impairments shall be reported to the Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired. 23. HOME INSTRUCTION

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves Home Instruction for the listed children. Regular Education students receive five (5) hours per week and classified students receive ten (10) hours per week of instruction. HI12-114 Grade 09 Moriama Okundaye Start Date: 04/23/13 Eligible for Home Instruction HI12-115 Grade: 06 Marilyn J. Wilson Start Date: 05/09/13 Eligible for Home Instruction

HI12-116 Grade: 10 Julius Kelly Jr.

Start Date: 05/06/13 Eligible for Home Instruction HI12-117 Grade: 01 Education Inc. Start Date: 05/06/13 Eligible for Home Instruction

HI12-118 Grade: 09 Erick Watkins

. Start Date: 05/09/13 Eligible for Home Instruction

HI12-119 Grade: 03 Education Inc. Start Date: 05/09/13 Eligible for Home Instruction HI12-120 Grade: 09 Kelvin Pittman Start Date: 05/09/13 Eligible for Home Instruction HI12-121 Grade: 11 Paul Bey Start Date: 05/13/13 Eligible for Home Instruction HI12-122 Grade: 09 Julius Kelly Jr. Start Date: 05/15/13 Eligible for Home Instructions

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CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES – PLACEMENTS PUBLIC & NON-PUBLIC June 19, 2013 HI12-123 Grade: 02 Esohe B. Ogbemudia Start Date: 05/17/13 Eligible for Home Instructions HI12-124 Grade: 09 Dena Crump Start Date: 05/15/13 Eligible for Home Instructions HI12-125 Grade: 03 Union County Ed. Services Comm. Start Date: 05/31/13 Eligible for Home Instructions HI12-126 Grade: 09 Education Inc. Start Date: 05/23/13 Eligible for Home Instructions HI12-127 Grade: 06 Education Inc. Start Date: 05/17/13 Eligible for Home Instructions Action: Motion: _________________________ Second: ______________________________ Roll Call:

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CURRICULUM JUNE 19, 2013 24. PARENT COORDINATORS FOR SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAMS AT SECONDARY

SCHOOLS-OFFICE OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent

of Schools and approves the hiring of three (3) Parent Coordinators for the district's summer promotional and enrichment programs housed at Irvington High School, Union Avenue Middle School and University Middle School to coordinate the breakfast and lunch program and to perform outreach to parents regarding student academic achievement. Each Parent Coordinator will be paid $18.00 per hour for a total of 125 hours (July 8, 2013-August 12, 2013 from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm) for a total of $2,250 each for a total program cost of $6,750 payable from account number 20-TI3-200-100-00-30. ACTION Motion By: ______________________ Seconded By: ____________________________ Roll Call 25. PARENT COORDINATORS' & SECRETARY TRAINING FOR SUMMER SCHOOL

BREAKFAST AND LUNCH PROGRAM – OFFICE OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent

of Schools and grants permission for the three (3) Parent Coordinators working in the Secondary Summer School Program, the three (3) Parent Coordinators working in the K to 5 Enrichment Summer Program, and one (1) secretary working in the Early Childhood Summer Program to attend the Summer Breakfast and Lunch Program State Training on June 21, 2013, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Chris Gatling Center in Irvington. Each Parent Coordinator will be paid $18.00 per hour for four (4) hours for a total of $72.00 each. The total cost will not exceed $432.00 payable from account numbers 20-TI4-200-100-00-30 (elementary) and 20-TI3-200-100-00-30 (secondary). The secretary will not be paid as she is a 12 month employee. ACTION Motion By: ______________________ Seconded By: ____________________________ Roll Call 26. SOCIAL STUDIES SUMMER CURRICULUM WRITERS – OFFICE OF CURRICULUM AND

INSTRUCTION

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and grants permission for the hiring of the six (6) teachers for the purpose of writing curriculum for Introduction to Sociology, Social Issues, AP World History, Financial Literacy, and Writing Across Social Studies with Common Core State Standards, Grades 9-12. Each teacher will be paid at the contractual rate of $37.00 per hour not to exceed 40 hours per person $1,484.00 x 6 = $8,880.00, to be paid from account number 11-000-221-102-15-15. ACTION Motion By: ______________________ Seconded By: ____________________________ Roll Call

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CURRICULUM (Continued) JUNE 19, 2013 27. MATHEMATICS, K – 5, SUMMER CURRICULUM WRITERS – OFFICE OF CURRICULUM

AND INSTRUCTION

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and grants permission for the hiring of two (2) teachers for the purpose of revising the Mathematics curriculum in grades K-5. Each teacher will be paid at the contractual rate of $37.00 per hour not to exceed 20 hours per person $740.00 x 2 = $1,480.00, to be paid from account number 11-000-221-102-15-15. ACTION Motion By: ______________________ Seconded By: ____________________________ Roll Call 28. MATHEMATICS, 9 – 12, SUMMER CURRICULUM WRITERS – OFFICE OF CURRICULUM

AND INSTRUCTION

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and grants permission for the hiring of two (2) teachers for the purpose of writing curriculum for the following two mathematics courses: Probability and Statistics, and AP Statistics. Each teacher will be paid at the contractual rate of $37.00 per hour not to exceed 20 hours per person $740.00 x 2 = $1,480.00, to be paid from account number 11-000-221-102-15-15. ACTION Motion By: ______________________ Seconded By: ____________________________ Roll Call 29. ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS DEPARTMENT 9-12 CURRICULUM WRITERS– OFFICE OF

CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and grants permission for the hiring of three (3) teachers for the purpose of writing curriculum for four (4) half-year or semester courses for American Ethnic Literature, African American Literature, Expository Writing, and Creative Writing for grades 9-12. Each teacher will be paid at the contractual rate of $37.00 per hour not to exceed 40 hours not to exceed $1,480.00 per person x 3 = $4,440.00, to be paid from account number 11-000-280-590-0016. ACTION Motion By: ______________________ Seconded By: ____________________________ Roll Call

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CURRICULUM (Continued) JUNE 19, 2013 30. ONCOURSE SYSTEMS FOR EDUCATION – OFFICE OF CURRICULUM AND

INSTRUCTION

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools to adopt the OnCourse Systems Program that is the district-wide lesson planner database for the 2013-2014 school year at Augusta Preschool Academy, Berkeley Terrace, Chancellor, Florence, University Elementary, Grove Street, Madison Avenue, Thurgood Marshall, Mount Vernon, University Middle, Union Middle and Irvington High schools. Total not to exceed $19,083.60, to be paid from account numbers listed below: 20-EC4-200-800-03-01 - Augusta Pre- School $705.49 15-000-221-500-00-02 - Berkeley Terrace - $1,234.61 15-000-221-500-00-03 - Chancellor Avenue - $1,164.06 15-000-221-500-00-04 – Florence Avenue - $1,446.26 15-000-221-500-00-05 - University Elementary - $1,234.61 15-000-221-500-00-06 – Grove Street - $1,022.97 15-000-221-500-00-07 – Madison Avenue - $952.42 15-000-221-500-00-08 – Thurgood Marshall - $917.14 15-000-221-500-00-09 – Mount Vernon - $1,340.44 15-000-221-500-00-10 – University Middle - $2,222.30 15-000-221-500-00-11 – Union Middle - $2,433.95 15-000-221-500-00-12 – Irvington High - $4,409.33 ACTION Motion By: ______________________ Seconded By: ____________________________ Roll Call 31. PSAT TESTING MATERIALS FOR ALL SOPHOMORES AT IRVINGTON HIGH SCHOOL –

OFFICE OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the purchase of PSAT testing materials for all Sophomores at Irvington High School. The test will be administered to approximately 410 Sophomores on October 16, 2013 at Irvington High School. The cost of PSAT testing materials is $14.00 per test. The total cost not to exceed $5,740.00 for 410 students, to be paid from account number 20-TI4-200-500-12-30. ACTION Motion By: ______________________ Seconded By: ____________________________ Roll Call

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CURRICULUM (Continued) JUNE 19, 2013 32. SAT TESTING MATERIALS FOR ALL JUNIORS AT IRVINGTON HIGH SCHOOL – OFFICE

OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the purchase of the College Board’s Official SAT Study Guide for all Juniors at Irvington High School. SAT study skills will be integrated into all Junior English classes beginning in September, 2013. The cost of the SAT Prep book will be $14.00 per book. The total cost for approximately 375 Juniors will be $5,250.00. ACTION Motion By: ______________________ Seconded By: ____________________________ Roll Call 33. PROGRESSIVE SCIENCE INITIATIVE FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL – OFFICE OF CURRICULUM

AND INSTRUCTION

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and adopts the Progressive Science Initiative (PSI) for implementation at each middle school commencing September 2013. PSI will set the scope and sequence of units of study with alignment to the 2009 NJCCCS for Science and Next Generation Science Standards. The middle school Integrated Science program will be delivered based on the practices of PSI that include continuous formative assessment, a digital, interactive curriculum, teacher training and support, and technology integration. Presentation and assessment materials will be available through the New Jersey Center for Teaching & Learning at no cost to the district. ACTION Motion By: ______________________ Seconded By: ____________________________ Roll Call 34. PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, INC. (HIGH FOCUS) - DEPARTMENT OF

SPECIAL SERVICES

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves Trinitas Children’s Therapy Services to service Irvington students for Home Instruction, Occupational Therapy, or Physical Therapy for Irvington’s General Education and Special Education students placed in Out-of-District private schools for the 2013-2014 school year. The rate of this service shall be $83.50 per hour. Services will be supplied on an as needed basis as shown under the “Home Instruction” section on the monthly agenda. Services not to exceed $100,000.00, to be paid from account number 20-IB4-100-300-00-25. These services must be provided by this agency exclusively since students are placed there and this agency provides the home instruction. ACTION Motion By: ______________________ Seconded By: ____________________________ Roll Call:

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CURRICULUM (Continued) JUNE 19, 2013 35. SAFE SHREDDING - DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL SERVICES

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves Safe Shredding to provide a yearly maintenance plan for shredding our confidential documents from July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014. The service includes pick up and destroying of all confidential, out dated material. The fee for this service will not exceed $750.00 for the 2013-2014 school year, to be paid from IDEIA grant number 20-IB4-200-500-00-25. ACTION Motion By: ______________________ Seconded By: ____________________________ Roll Call: 36. NEW JERSEY COALITION FOR INCLUSIVE EDUCATION - DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL

SERVICES

RESOLVED that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and grants permission for the New Jersey Coalition For Inclusive Education to provide a NJCIE Behavioral Consultant to support staff in problem solving and developing strategies and behavioral supports for the 2013-2014 school year. The cost will be for 3 full days of on-site training per week for 40 weeks. This includes 6 hours of training per day at $80.00 per hour, to be paid from the account number IB4-20-200-300-00-25, not to exceed $57,600.00. The training will include School Administrators, Child Study Team Members, & General Education Teachers. ACTION Motion By: ______________________ Seconded By: ____________________________ Roll Call: 37. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY CONSULTANTS, INC. - DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL

SERVICES

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves Occupational Therapy Consultants, Inc., to provide Physical and Occupational Therapy services for the 2013-2014 school year for Irvington special education students in out-of-district schools, in accordance with the students’ Individual Education Program. These services are to be provided at a rate of $65.00 per hour. These services should not exceed $11,000.00, to be paid from the IDEIA account 20-IB4-200-300-00-25. ACTION Motion By: ______________________ Seconded By: ____________________________ Roll Call

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CURRICULUM (Continued) JUNE 19, 2013 38. PREFERRED HOME HEALTH CARE AND NURSING SERVICES, INC. - DEPARTMENT OF

SPECIAL SERVICES

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves Preferred Home Health Care and Nursing Services, Inc. to provide nursing services for one Irvington student during the school day at a rate of $45.00 per hour for services rendered by a LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse), or $45.00 per hour for services rendered by a RN (Registered Nurse) not to exceed (9) nine hours a day, for the 2013-2014 school year. These services are necessary as required by the students IEP (Individual Educational Program). To be paid from account number 20-IB4-100-300-00-25 not to exceed $80,000.00. ACTION Motion By: ______________________ Seconded By: ____________________________ Roll Call: 39. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY CONSULTANTS - DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL SERVICES

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves Occupational Therapy Consultants to provide Occupational Therapy to Irvington special education students for the 2012-2013 school year who attend out-of-district schools at a cost of $82.00 per 30 minute sessions or $99.50 per session for more than 30 minutes. To be paid from the account number 20-IB3-200-300-00-25 not to exceed $3,000.00. This is an additional amount from the original resolution submitted on the June 20, 2012 Agenda. There is a need for the additional funds due to an increase in the number of students needing these services. ACTION Motion By: ______________________ Seconded By: ____________________________ Roll Call: 40. CROSS COUNTRY CLINICAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, INC. - DEPARTMENT OF

SPECIAL SERVICES

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves additional funds for Cross Country Clinical Educational Services, Inc., to provide Bilingual Child Study Team Evaluations for the 2012-2013 school year. These services are to be completed at a rate of $825.00 per evaluation. These services should not exceed $10,000.00 and be paid from the IDEIA account number 20-IB3-200-300-00-25. ACTION Motion By: ______________________ Seconded By: ____________________________ Roll Call:

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CURRICULUM (Continued) JUNE 19, 2013 41. RESOURCE ROOMS - DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL SERVICES

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the opening of Resource Rooms at Berkeley Terrace, Mt. Vernon Avenue, Thurgood Marshall and University Elementary Schools, as a result of the closing of three (3) self-contained classes at Berkeley Terrace School and one (1) Self Contained Class at Grove Street School in order to meet the need for education in the Least Restrictive Environment. ACTION Motion By: ______________________ Seconded By: ____________________________ Roll Call:

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42. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: OUT OF DISTRICT WORKSHOPS/CONFERENCES – OFFICE OF STAFF DEVELOPMENT

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and grants permission for the staff identified below to attend the following out of district workshops:

ACTION Motion By: ______________________ Seconded By: ____________________________ Roll Call

STAFF POSITION SCHOOL WORKSHOP TITLE DATE (s) LOCATION FEES/ACCOUNT # Dr. Hackett Dr. Allen Mr. Davis Ms. Boone- Gibbs Mr. Baala Ms. Wright Ms. Chester Mr. James Ms. Dentley Ms. Giordano Ms. Whitehall Mr. Clifford Smith Ms. Karrie Briggs Principal Ms. Magee Ms. Warren Ms. Furr Ms. Taylor Mr. Robertson

Superintendent Interim Asst. Superintendent Principal Principal on Special Assignment Assistant Principal Assistant Principal Principal Assistant Principal Assistant Principal ELA Teacher ELA Teacher Teacher Teacher Principal Assistant Principal Assistant Principal ELA Specialist Math Specialist Data Analyst Specialist

Central Office Central Office High School High School High School High School UAM UAM UAM UAM UAM UAM UAM UMS UMS UMS UMS UMS UMS

RAC: A Professional Learning Community

08/12-15/2013 (4 days)

Cicely L. Tyson Community School East Orange, NJ

No Cost to the District

Grace Cortes Rosa Wallace Valerie Inman

Administrative Secretary Administrative Secretary Secretary

Central Office Central Office Central Office

Microsoft & Excel Basics 07/09/2013 07/18/2013

Sheraton Hotel, Edison, NJ Embassy Suites Parsippany, NJ

11-000-221-500-00-15 - $99.00 11-000-221-500-00-27 - $99.00 11-000-221-500-00-27- $99.00

Winnie Banks Lesia Frazier Sundra Murray Nazninbib Abdul Rahim Andrea Rochman

Special Education Teacher Principal Inclusion Teacher Speech Therapist Inclusion Teacher

Union Avenue Middle Mt. Vernon School University Middle Thurgood Marshall Madison Avenue

NJCIE”s 11th Summer Inclusion 06/26/2013 06/27/2013

Brower Student Center, Ewing, NJ

20-1B3-200-300-00-25 $190.00 x 5 = $950.00

Deanne Guastello Supervisor – Early Childhood Augusta Pre-School ERS 101 and ECERS-R 101 Online Training (2 days)

Online course 20-EC3-200-329-03-37 $125.00 x2= $250.00

Jessica Clemente Media Specialist University Middle Virtually Indispensable 10/04/2013 Rider University, Lawrenceville, NJ

20-T13-200-500-00-30 $85.00

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CURRICULUM (Continued) JUNE 19, 2013 43. RISING SUN DAY CARE NONRENEWAL OF SERVICES - OFFICE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the non-renewal of the Preschool Educational Program Contract for Rising Sun Day Care with the Office of Early Childhood for the 2013 – 2014 school year. ACTION Motion By: ______________________ Seconded By: ____________________________ Roll Call: 44. DIVINE DIRECTION (FORMER ABBOTT PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAM) - OFFICE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools to enter into a new contract with Divine Direction to offer quality preschool education to Irvington three and four year old children in accordance with NJAC 6:24. The program shall be full day/full year, not to exceed 245 days- free of charge, and as defined by the Irvington Board of Education’s 2013-2014 school calendar and the New Jersey service to students and families from September 2013 to June 2014. The cost per child paid by the Irvington Board of Education shall be in accordance with approved budget, as per the State approved 2013-2014 Early Childhood Program One-Year Operational Plan, the Department of Education Preschool Contract, and/or District Amendments. ACTION Motion By: ______________________ Seconded By: ____________________________ Roll Call: 45. SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM NURSE - OFFICE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the Office of Early Childhood to hire one (1) Nurse for the Early Childhood Summer Enrichment Program. This program is to be held from July 8, 2013, through August 12, 2013, Monday through Friday, from 8:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. The Nurse is to be paid at the contractual rate of $37.00 per hour for 5 hours daily over 25 days. Total not to exceed $4,625.00, to be paid from account number 20-EC3-200-104-03-37. ACTION Motion By: ______________________ Seconded By: ____________________________ Roll Call:

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CURRICULUM (Continued) JUNE 19, 2013 46. WRAPAROUND SERVICES FOR SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM - OFFICE OF EARLY

CHILDHOOD

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the partnership between Irvington Public Schools, Office of Early Childhood and Christian Pentecostal Day Care to provide wraparound services for the preschool students participating in the Summer Enrichment program at Augusta Preschool Academy. This program is from July 8 through August 12, 2013 from 7:30 a.m. to 8:15 a.m., at no cost to the District.

ACTION Motion By: ______________________ Seconded By: ____________________________ Roll Call:

47. CHRISTIAN PENTECOSTAL AFTER CARE - OFFICE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the partnership between Irvington Public Schools and Christian Pentecostal After Care to provide wraparound services for the following schools for the 2013 – 2014 school year from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 2:50 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.: Berkeley Terrace School, Chancellor Avenue School, Florence Avenue School, and University Elementary School (after care only), at no cost to the District.


48. WRAPAROUND SERVICES FOR DAY CARE - OFFICE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the partnership between Irvington Public Schools, and Christian Pentecostal Day Care to provide wraparound services for the preschool students at Augusta Preschool Academy and Grove Street School for the period of July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:05 a.m. and 2:50 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. There is no cost to the District. ACTION Motion By: ______________________ Seconded By: ____________________________ Roll Call 49. WRAPAROUND SERVICES FOR AFTER CARE - OFFICE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the partnership between Irvington Public Schools, Office of Early Childhood and Christian Pentecostal After Care to provide wraparound services for the preschool students at Thurgood Marshall School and Mt. Vernon Elementary School for the period of July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 2:50 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. There is no cost to the District. ACTION Motion By: ______________________ Seconded By: ____________________________ Roll Call:

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CURRICULUM (Continued) JUNE 19, 2013 50. SUMMER REGISTRATION PROGRAM - OFFICE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the Office of Early Childhood to hire one (1) Nurse and one (1) Medical Clerk for the Early Childhood Summer Registration Program. This program is to be held during the months of July and August, from 8:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. The Nurse and Medical Clerk are to be paid at their contractual rate. Not to exceed $6,875.00, to be paid from account number 20-EC3-200-104-03-37.

ACTION Motion By: ______________________ Seconded By: ____________________________ Roll Call: 51. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: WORKSHOP ON SUMMER ENRICHMENT LITERACY

AND MATH PROGRAM - OFFICE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the Office of Early Childhood to host a one (1) day training for four (4) master teachers and fifteen (15) preschool teachers on Literacy and Math, on Friday, June 21, 2013 from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Augusta Preschool Academy. Teachers are to be paid at their contractual rate of $37.00 per hour, not to exceed $4,921.00, to be paid from account numbers: 20-EC3-200-176-03-37 (master teachers) and 20-EC3-100-101-0337 (teachers).

ACTION Motion By: ______________________ Seconded By: ____________________________ Roll Call: 52. SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST - OFFICE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the Office of Early Childhood to hire a School Psychologist for the Preschool Intervention and Referral Team for the 2013-2014 school year. Salary to be determined by Human Resources. This is a new position, to be paid from account number 20-EC3-200-104-03-37. ACTION Motion By: ______________________ Seconded By: ____________________________ Roll Call: 53. SCHOOL BEHAVIORIST - OFFICE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the Office of Early Childhood to hire a School Behaviorist for the Preschool Intervention and Referral Team (PIRT) for the 2013-2014 school year. Salary to be determined by Human Resources. This is a new position, to be paid from account number 20-EC3-200-104-03-37.


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CURRICULUM (Continued) JUNE 19, 2013 54. IRVINGTON HIGH SCHOOL’S JROTC SUMMER CAMP – IRVINGTON HIGH SCHOOL

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and grants permission for Irvington High School’s JROTC to attend Summer Camp at Fort Dix, NJ on June 25, 2013, leaving school at 8:00 a.m. and returning on June 30, 2013 at 12:00 noon. Chaperones will be SFC Craig and Ms. Gail Lane. Chaperones will be paid a $1,776.00 (6 days X 8 hours X $37.00 per hour) each for a total cost of $3,552.00, to be paid from account number 15-140-100-101-00-12. ACTION Motion By: ______________________ Seconded By: ____________________________ Roll Call: 55. ESSEX COUNTY SHERRIFF’S OFFICE GRADUATION DETAIL – IRVINGTON HIGH SCHOOL

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and grants permission for Irvington High School to have the Essex County Sheriff’s Office provide outside security for the Class of 2013 Graduation Ceremony on Thursday, June 20, 2013, from 5:00 p.m. - until 10:00 p.m. There will be 1 supervisor, 4 officers and 5 vehicles involved for a total cost of $1,540.00, to be paid from account number 15-000-240-500-00-12. ACTION Motion By: ______________________ Seconded By: ____________________________ Roll Call: 56. 2013 -2014 POSITIONS - IRVINGTON BLUE KNIGHTS ACADEMY


of Schools and approves the following Irvington Blue Knights Academy positions for the 2013-2014 school year: 1) Two (2) teachers of Language Arts, Irvington Blue Knights Academy @ $37.00 per hour, not to exceed

25 hours per week or 183 total days: $31,228.00, each. The total amount is not to exceed $62,456.00, to be paid from account number 11-423-100-101-00-20.

2) One (1) teacher of Physical Education, Irvington Blue Knights Academy-@ $37.00 per hour, not to exceed 25 hours per week or 183 total days: $31, 228.00, to be paid from account number 11-423-100-101-00-20.

3) Two (2) Teachers of Special Education, Irvington Blue Knights Academy @ $37.00 per hour, not to exceed 25 hours per week or 183 total days: $31,228.00 each. The total amount is not to exceed $62,456.00, to be paid from account number 11-423-100-101-00-20.

4) One (1) Teacher of Mathematics - Irvington Blue Knights Academy @$37.00 per hour, not to exceed 25 hours per week or 183 total days, $31,228.00 to be paid from account number 11-423-100-101-00-20.

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5) One (1) Nurse, Irvington Blue Knights Academy @$37.00 per hour, not to exceed 25 hours per week or

183 total days: $31,228.00, to be paid from account number 11-423-200-101-00-20.

6) One (1) Child Study Team Member/HSSC, Irvington Blue Knights Academy @$37.00 per hour not to exceed 25 hours per week or 183 days: $31,228.00, to be paid from account number 11-423-200-101-00-20.

7) One (1) HSSC, Irvington Blue Knights Academy @$37.00 per hour not to exceed 25 hours per week or

183 days: $31,228.00, to be paid from account number 11-423-200-101-00-20. 8) One (1) Guidance Counselor, Irvington Blue Knights Academy @$37.00 per hour, not to exceed 25

hours per week or 183 total days: $31,228.00, to be paid from account number11-423-100-101-00-20. 9) One (1) Transcript Coordinator, Irvington Blue Knights Academy @$37.00 per hour, not to exceed 15

hours per week or 183 total days: $21,793.00, to be paid from account number11-423-100-101-00-20. 10) One (1) Computer Teacher, Irvington Blue Knights Academy @$37.00 per, hour, not to exceed 25 hours

per week or 183 total days: $31,228.00, to be paid from account number 11-423-100-101-00-20. 11) One (1) Social Studies Teacher, Irvington Blue Knights Academy @$37.00 per, hour, not to exceed 25

hours per week or 183 total days: $31,228.00, to be paid from account number 11-423-100-101-00-20. 12) Two (2) Science Teachers, Irvington Blue Knights Academy @$37.00 per, hour, not to exceed 25 hours

per week or 183 total days: $31,228.00 each. The total amount not to exceed $62,456.00 to be paid from account number 11-423-100-101-00-20.

13) One (1) World Language Teacher (Spanish), Irvington Blue Knights Academy @$37.00 per, hour, not

to exceed 25 hours per week or 183 total days: $31,228.00, to be paid from account number 11-423-100-101-00-20.

14) One (1) READ 180/SYSTEMS 44 teacher, Irvington Blue Knights Academy @$37.00 per hour, not to exceed 25 hours per week or 183 total days $31,228.00 to be paid from account number 11-423-100-101-00-20.

15) One (1) ESL Teacher, Irvington Blue Knights Academy @$37.00 per, hour, not to exceed 25 hours per

week or 183 total days: $31,228.00, to be paid from account number 11-423-100-101-00-20. 16) One (1) Student Counsel Advisor, Irvington Blue Knights Academy - $37.00 per, hour, one hour per

month not to exceed $370.00, to be paid from account number 11-423-100-101-00-20. 17) One (1) Honor Society Advisor, Irvington Blue Knights Academy - $37.00 per, hour, one hour per

month not to exceed $370.00, to be paid from account number 11-423-100-101-00-20. 18) One (1) Gospel Choir Advisor, Irvington Blue Knights Academy - $37.00 per, hour, two hours per

month not to exceed $740.00 to be paid from account number 11-423-100-101-00-20. ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by: ___________________________ Roll Call:

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RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and grants permission for Union Avenue Middle School to have the Essex County Sheriff’s Office provide five Sheriff’s Officers for security detail on June 19, 2013, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for the Eighth Grade Promotional Ceremony at the Richard J. Codey Arena in West Orange NJ. There will be 1 supervisor, 4 officers and 5 vehicles involved for a total cost of $1,540.00, to be paid from account number 15-000-240-500-00-11. ACTION Motion By: ______________________ Seconded By: ____________________________ Roll Call: 58. TUTORIAL PROGRAMS AND C LUBS – UNION AVENUE MIDDLE SCHOOL

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the following Clubs/Activities at Union Avenue Middle School for the 2013-2014 school year with the conditions listed below: Candidates for after school tutorial and club advisors/instructors will be selected based upon the successful competition of the interview process. Candidates must have the appropriate NJ certification, and have demonstrated consistency in implementing best practices and effective teaching strategies that encourage and promotes higher order thinking. Name of Club # of

Instructors Day and Time program meets

# of Hours not to exceed

Rate of Pay

Dates of Club Mtg.

Program Amount Not To Exceed

Account Number

SATURDAY ACADEMY

17 1 day(s) per week Saturday 8:30 – 12:30 pm

1836 hrs. (108 hr. p/p)

$37.00 10/05/2013to

06/13/2014

$68,931.00 ($3,996.00) P/P + $999.00 LT

20-TI3-100-100-00-30

Rationale: Saturday Academy is a tutorial program that will assist students who are struggling and need more academic assistance in ELA, Math and Computers. The four-hour program offers more time on tasks; students who participated in the program, demonstrated growth as measured by the pre and post assessments. Saturday Academy is designed to increase student proficiency and overall academic performance for 6th – 8th grade students. Interested participants will have to sign up for the program. Once the students have signed up the administrators and guidance counselors will utilize pretest, report cards, and progress reports to place the students accordingly. Students will receive instruction in Mathematics, ELA, and Computers during this four hour program. There will be (6) teachers for Mathematics, (6) teachers for ELA, (1) teacher ELL/ELA, (1) Computer, (2) Special Education Teacher and (1) Lead Teacher. The Lead Teacher will be paid an additional hour per day to perform record keeping at a cost not to exceed $999.00. NJASK – Tutorial

7 3 day(s) per week M, W, TH 7:15 – 8:15 am Or 3:10 – 4:1 0 pm

504 hrs.

(72 hrs. p/p)

$37.00 10/02/2013 to

05/02/2014

$19,425.00 $2,664.00 p/p

20-TI3-100-100-00-30

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Rationale: The NJASK Tutorial Program will focus on Mathematics and Language Arts Literacy instruction, aligned to the NJASK. The program is specifically designed to increase 6th -8th grade student proficiency in the above content areas for the 2014 Spring NJASK. Students who participate in the program will demonstrate growth as measured by pre and post assessments. The program objective is to increase the number of students scoring in the proficient range of the NJASK. Students will be selected for the program based on the following; previous year’s NJASK scores ranging from 180-209, the highest test scores from pretest, progress reports, report cards and higher order thinking. There will be (3) teachers for ELA, (3) teachers for Mathematics and (1) Lead Teacher. NJASK – Enrichment

6 3 day(s) per week M, W, TH 7:15 – 8:15 AM Or 3:10 – 4:10 PM

432 hrs.

(72 hrs. p/p)

$37.00 10/02/2013 to

05/02/2014

$15,984.00 $2,664.00 p/p

20-TI3-100-100-00-30

Rationale: The Union Avenue Middle School Enrichment after school program is designed to increase student proficiency in Language Arts Literacy and Mathematics. The program will focus on teaching students learning strategies, study skills and time management skills aligned to New Jersey Common Core Standards in the above content areas. Students who participate in the program will demonstrate growth as measured by pre and post assessments. The program objective is to increase overall academic achievement in Language Literacy and Mathematics, as well as increase the number of students scoring in the advanced proficient range of the NJASK. Students will be selected for the program based on the following; previous year’s NJASK scores ranging from 210 or above, the highest test scores from pretest, progress reports, report cards and higher order thinking. There will be (3) teachers for ELA, (3) teachers for Mathematics Saturday Detention

2 1 day(s) per week Saturday 8:30 – 12:30 pm

216 hrs. (108 hrs.)

p/p

$37.00 10/05/2013to

06/13/2014

$7,992.00 $3,996.00p/p

20-TI3-100-100-00-30

Rationale: The Saturday Detention program is a discipline intervention designed to decrease the percentage of student suspensions and increase positive student behavior. The program objective is to decrease the percentage of suspensions and increase positive behavior in the class room which will ultimately improve student academic achievement. Students are selected by the Principal, and Assistant Principals to participate in Saturday Detention. Students who are consistently tardy to school are assigned to this detention program, along with students who exhibit behavior concerns which require modification and or improvement. There will be (2) teachers for Saturday Detention YEAR BOOK CLUB

2 2 – 2 day(s) per Week 7:15 – 8:15 am Or 3:10 – 4:10 PM

128 hrs.

(64 hrs. p/p)

$37.00 10/02/2013to

06/13/2014

$4,736.00 $2,368.00 p/p

20-TI3-100-100-00-30

Rationale: Students of the Year Book Club will meet with the advisors twice a week to work on content, layout, design, advertising, artwork, editing and photography, for the 2013 Union Avenue Middle School year book. The advisors will guide students in the process to bring about the successful completion of the yearbook. They will also photograph students and school related events throughout the school year. Students interested in the club will have to sign up. Students who demonstrate good behavioral standing and maintain a C average or better will be selected to participate in the club. MATH CLUB

2 2 day(s) per Week M, F 7:15 – 8:15 am Or 3:10 – 4:10 PM

128 hrs.

(64 hrs. p/p)

$37.00 10/02/2013to

06/13/2014

$4,736.00 $2,368.00 p/p

20-TI3-100-100-00-30

SCIENCE CLUB

2 2 day(s) per month First and Third Monday of the month 3:10 p.m. – 4:10 p.m

40 hrs.

(20 hrs. p/p)

$37.00 10/02/2013to

06/13/2014

$1480.00 $740.00 p/p

20-TI3-100-100-00-30

COMPUTER CLUB

1 2 day(s) per month First and Third Friday of the month 3:10 p.m. – 4:10 p.m

20 hrs.

(20 hrs. p/p)

$37.00 10/02/2013to

06/13/2014

$740.00 20-TI3-100-100-00-30

Rationale: Math, Science, and Computer Clubs will focus on enhancing academic skills in the aforementioned content areas aligned to the Common Core Standards. Students will voluntarily sign up, maintain a C average or better, and demonstrate good behavioral standing to participate in these clubs. Students will be able to apply skills learned to their daily academic environment. NEWS LETTER/ WRITING CLUB

2

2 day(s) per week W, TH 7:15 a.m. – 8:15 p.m.

3:10 p.m. – 4:10 p.m.

128 hrs.

(64 hrs. p/p)

$37.00 10/02/2013to

06/13/2014

$4,736.00 $2,368.00 p/p

20-TI3-100-100-00-30

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Rationale: The school newsletter will spotlight outstanding academic and athletic student achievements throughout the 2012-2013 school year. It will aid in keeping parents, students and the community abreast with the event taking place at Union Avenue Middle School. The advisors will assist students by teaching writing skills, editing techniques, and layout design. Students interested in the club will have to sign up, maintain a C average or better, and demonstrate good behavioral standing to participate in the club. SCHOOL ACTIVITYS CLUB

2

2 day(s) per week W, TH 7:15 a.m. – 8:15 p.m.

3:10 p.m. – 4:10 p.m.

128 hrs.

(64 hrs. p/p)

$37.00 10/02/2013to

06/13/2014

$4,736.00 $2,368.00 p/p

20-TI3-100-100-00-30

Rationale: Students of the School Activity Club will meet twice a week. The club will be represented by students in all three grade levels. The students will work collaboratively with the administrators and the advisors to assist in planning school events such as the Eighth Grade Promotional Ceremony, the end of Year Eighth Grade Dinner Dance, Sixth and Seven Grade Cotillion, class trips and fundraisers. Students will learn time management and team building skills, and will be exposed to different viewpoints thus strengthening their diversity skills. Students’ participation in the club will promote positive school spirit giving them a sense of pride by being a part of the actual planning process for an event which will be experienced by their peers. Students interested in the club will have to sign up. Students with a C average or better and no record of suspension will be selected to participate in the club. CHORUS/ BAND

2

2 day(s) per week W, TH 7:15 a.m.– 8:15 a.m.

128 hrs.

(64 hrs. p/p)

$37.00 10/02/2013to

06/13/2014

$4,736.00 $2,368.00 p/p

20-TI3-100-100-00-30

Rationale: Students of the Chorus and Band meet twice a week to practice for performances at Union Avenue Middle School and Community events such as Eighth Grade Promotional Ceremony, school concerts, the annual Irvington Tree Lighting, Martin Luther King Ceremony and any other community related events. The performances allow students to share in the privilege of bringing music to life and achieving beauty in sound. That beauty and the joy of sound are shared with the audience. Band and chorus will be taught curriculum aligned to the Common Core Standards in Performing Arts. Students have to sign up for chorus and band on a first come, first serve basis. Students with a C average or better without any suspensions will be selected.

ACTION Motion By: ______________________ Seconded By: ____________________________ Roll Call 59. SATURDAY ACADEMY ENRICHMENT PROGRAM – CHANCELLOR AVENUE SCHOOL


of Schools and approves Chancellor Avenue Elementary School’s Saturday Academy Enrichment program for students in grades 3-5 for the 2013-2014 school year. The program will operate from December 7, 2013, through May 10, 2014, for a total of 19 Saturdays, excluding holiday weekends. The day will begin at 8:30 a.m. for breakfast and instructional time will be from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. One (1) lead/instructional teacher is scheduled from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at a cost not to exceed $2,812.00. Five (5) instructional teachers are scheduled from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at a cost not to exceed $2,109.00 per instructor. The total cost of the program is not to exceed $13,357.00, to be paid from account number 20-TI3-100-100-03-30. ACTION Motion By: ______________________ Seconded By: ____________________________ Roll Call:

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of Schools and approves the Chorus/Drama afterschool club at Chancellor Avenue School for the 2013-2014 school year. The students will work with the advisor to develop a mid-year and end-of-year evening performance. The club will meet twice a week on Mondays and Thursdays from 3:05p.m. - 4:00 p.m. The total cost of each program includes supplies and materials not to exceed $2,800.00. The total cost of each program including supplies and materials is not to exceed $2,800.00, to be paid from account number 20-TI3-100-100-03-30.

ACTION Motion By: ______________________ Seconded By: ____________________________ Roll Call 61. EXTENDED DAY TUTORING PROGRAM – CHANCELLOR AVENUE SCHOOL

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves Chancellor Avenue Extended Day tutoring program for students in grades 1-5 for the 2013-2014 school year. The program will operate every Wednesday from October 16, 2013, through May 28, 2014. The morning session will be held from 7:25 a.m. to 8:25 a.m. The afternoon session will be held from 3:05p.m. to 4:00p.m. It will be three 10 week sessions; Session I: 10/16 – 12/18, Session II 1/8-3/12 and Session III 3/19-5/28. The sessions will allow for a rotation of students based upon the needs of the students. The compensation for each teacher for the full 30 weeks will not exceed $1,110.00. The total cost of the program for 6 teachers not to exceed $6,660.00 to be paid via account number 20-TI3-100-100-03-30.

ACTION Motion By: ______________________ Seconded By: ____________________________ Roll Call

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62. FIELD TRIPS

RESOLVED, that the Board Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the following

fieldtrips, under the conditions listed below:

CCSS: 4.MD.5-7,4.G.3, W4.2a-c, SL.4 ACTION

Motion By: ______________________ Seconded By: ____________________________ Roll Call

Destination/ Rationale

Date/ Time

Grade Level

# of Students

# of Teachers # Chaperone

Admission Per Person

Transportation & Cost

Total Cost Account #

Chancellor Ave Clemonton Amusement Park, Clemonton, N.J.

6/18/2013

12:30p.m. to

5:30p.m.

4 90 4 Ms. Burcher Ms. Leuth Ms. Ali Ms. Simons

4 0 To be paid from student activity

account

$1,720.12 Transportation will

be provided by Essex Regional

Educational Services @ (2 buses x $860.06

per bus) for a total cost $1,720.12

$1,720.12

15-000-270-512-00-03

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63. FOR THE RECORD: 1) Item #89 entitled “Field Trips” - University Middle School –pages 59-61 were Board of Education

approved at the May 15, 2013, meeting as part of the curriculum agenda and should be amended to reflect the following:

Dates # Of

Buses Old Amount

Old Total

New Amount

New Total Difference

5/22/13 5 $380.51 $1902.56 $427.42 $2137.10 $234.54 5/29/13 5 $380.51 $1902.56 $427.42 $2137.10 $234.54 6/5/13 5 $380.51 $1902.56 $476.94 $2384.70 $482.14

2) Item #89 entitled “Field Trips” page #58 – Mount Vernon Avenue School trip to Camden Aquarium

in Camden, NJ on May 23, 2013 was Board approved on May 15, 2013 should have read admission $873.12 from account number 20-EC3-100-500-03-09 not account number15-190-100-800-00-09.

3) Item #89 entitled “Field Trips” page #58 - Mount Vernon Avenue School trip to Turtle Back Zoo in

West Orange, NJ on June 6, 2013 was Board approved on May 15, 2013 and should include the K-4 class in the grade level section, 18 Kindergarten students, and Ms. Jennings and Ms. Williams listed as the Kindergarten teachers, which was not indicated on the board agenda.

4) Item # 22 entitled “2013 Eighth Grade Promotional Exercises” page #26 - Union Avenue

Middle School, was Board approved at the April 10, 2013 should be amended to reflect the Union Avenue Middle School 2013 Eighth Grade Promotional Exercises at Richard J. Codey Arena, West Orange, New Jersey on June 19, 2013, from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Total cost of rental facility will be $6,000.00. A refundable deposit in the amount of $1,000.00 is to be made via separate check payable from account number 15-000-240-500-00-11. Remaining balance of $5,000.00 is to be paid by June 17, 2013 payable from account number 15-000-240-500- 00-11. Total cost not to exceed $6,000.00. Payment in full is due by June 17, 2013.

5) Item # 23 entitled “Transportation to 2013 Eighth Grade Promotional Exercises” page #26- Union

Avenue Middle School, was Board approved at the April 10, 2013, should be amended to reflect that Union Avenue Middle School is providing transportation to the 2013 Eighth Grade Promotional Exercises at The Richard J. Codey Arena on June 19, 2013. Total cost not to exceed $938.25.

6) Item # 40, entitled “Graduation and Rehearsal Ceremony Class of 2013” page #38 – Irvington High

School 2013, was Board approved at the March 20, 2013, should be amended to reflect: Irvington High School Class of 2013 Graduation and Rehearsal Ceremony to be held at the Richard J. Codey Arena (a division of Essex County Department of Parks and Recreation) in West Orange, New Jersey on June 20, 2013, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Total cost of rental facility will be $6,000.00. A refundable deposit in the amount of $1,000.00 is to be made via separate check payable from account number 15-000-240-500-00-12. Remaining balance of $5,000.00 is to be paid by June 17, 2013, from account number 15-000-240-500-00-12. Total cost not to exceed $6,000.00. Payment in full is due by June 17, 2013.

7) Item #27, entitled “SAT afterschool Tutoring – Irvington High School” page #42 approved at the

February 20, 2013 Board meeting and dates amended as for the record on March 20, 2013, should be amended again as follows: After school tutoring at Milburn High School scheduled for ending date of May 28, 2013, to have an ending date change for May 29, 2013.

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8) Item #51 entitled “The Office of Early Childhood’s Kindergarten Transition Night” page # 42, was

Board approved on May 15, 2013. The account numbers were incorrect for payment to staff. The correct account numbers are as listed:

20-EC3-100-101-03-37 – Teachers 20-EC3-200-104-03-37 – Guidance Counselors and Nurses

20-EC3-200-110-03-37 – Security Guards

9) Item #89 entitled “Berkeley Terrace Elementary School’s 2nd grade trip to Turtle Back Zoo” page #55, was Board approved on May 15, 2013, should be amended to June 13, 2013 from June 3, 2013, to accommodate for rain.

10) Item #24 entitled “Sixth and Seventh Grade Cotillion” page #26 - Union Avenue Middle School,

was Board approved at the April 10, 2013, should be amended to reflect: 2012-2013 Sixth and Seventh Grade Cotillion (Dinner Dance) at Union Avenue Middle School on June 14, 2013, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

11) Item #21, entitled “Danielson Framework for Administrators- Office of Staff Development” page

#28, approved at the May 15, 2013, Board meeting should be amended to reflect the correct cost of The training as $10,000.00, instead of $9,000.00.

12) Item # 20 entitled “K-5 Title I Enrichment Summer School” page #27, was board approved on May

15, 2013, the account numbers should be amended as follows: 20-T13-100-100-00-30 – Salary

20T13-200-500-00-30 – Field Trips 20-T13-100-600-00-30 – Materials

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BYLAWS & POLICY JUNE 19, 2013

FIRST READING

64. POLICY #2431 ATHLETIC COMPETITION (REVISED)

RESOLVED, that the Irvington Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the mandated amendments to Policy 2431 Athletic Competition. ACTION: Motion by: ____________________, Seconded by: ___________________________ Roll Call: 65. REGULATION #2431.1 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES FOR ATHLETIC

PRACTICES AND COMPETITIONS (REVISED) RESOLVED, that the Irvington Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim

Superintendent of Schools and approves the mandated amendments to Regulation 2431.1 Emergency Procedures for Athletic Practices and Competitions. ACTION: Motion by: ____________________, Seconded by: ___________________________ Roll Call: 66. REGULATION #2431.2 MEDICAL EXAMINATION TO DETERMINE FITNESS

FOR PARTICIPATION IN ATHLETICS (REVISED)

RESOLVED, that the Irvington Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the mandated amendments to Regulation 2431.2 Medical Examination to Determine Fitness for Participation in Athletics. ACTION: Motion by: ____________________, Seconded by: ___________________________ Roll Call: 67. POLICY #3142(a) DONALDSON HEARING BEFORE THE BOARD OF

EDUCATION -TEACHING STAFF (NEW)

RESOLVED, that the Irvington Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the new Policy 3142(a) Donaldson Hearings Before the Board of Education. ACTION: Motion by: ____________________, Seconded by: ___________________________ Roll Call:

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BYLAWS & POLICY (Continued) JUNE 19, 2013 68. POLICY #4146(a) DONALDSON HEARING BEFORE THE BOARD OF

EDUCATION -SUPPORT STAFF (NEW)

RESOLVED, that the Irvington Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the new Policy 4146(a) Donaldson Hearings Before the Board of Education.

ACTION: Motion by: ____________________, Seconded by: ___________________________ Roll Call:

SECOND READING

69. POLICY # 2415 NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND PROGRAMS (REVISED)

RESOLVED, that the Irvington Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the mandated amendments to Policy 2415 No Child Left Behind Programs.


70. POLICY # 3230 OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES – TEACHING STAFF (REVISED)

RESOLVED, that the Irvington Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the mandated amendments to Policy 3230 Outside Activities. ACTION: Motion by: ____________________, Seconded by: ___________________________ Roll Call: 71. REGULATION # 3230 OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES – TEACHING STAFF (REVISED)

RESOLVED, that the Irvington Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the mandated amendments to Regulation 3230 Outside Activities. ACTION: Motion by: ____________________, Seconded by: ___________________________ Roll Call:

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BYLAWS & POLICY (Continued) JUNE 19, 2013 72. POLICY # 4230 OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES – SUPPORT STAFF (REVISED)

RESOLVED, that the Irvington Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the mandated amendments to Policy 4230 Outside Activities. ACTION: Motion by: ____________________, Seconded by: ___________________________ Roll Call: 73. REGULATION # 4230 OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES– SUPPORT STAFF (REVISED)

RESOLVED, that the Irvington Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the mandated amendments to Regulation 4230 Outside Activities. ACTION: Motion by: ____________________, Seconded by: ___________________________ Roll Call: 74. POLICY # 3281 INAPPROPRIATE STAFF CONDUCT – TEACHING STAFF

(REVISED)

RESOLVED, that the Irvington Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the mandated amendments to Policy 3281 Inappropriate Staff Conduct. ACTION: Motion by: ____________________, Seconded by: ___________________________ Roll Call: 75. REGULATION # 3281 INAPPROPRIATE CONDUCT – TEACHING STAFF (REVISED)

RESOLVED, that the Irvington Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim

Superintendent of Schools and approves the mandated amendments to Regulation 3281 Inappropriate Conduct. ACTION: Motion by: ____________________, Seconded by: ___________________________ Roll Call: 76. POLICY # 4281 INAPPROPRIATE STAFF CONDUCT – SUPPORT STAFF

(REVISED)

RESOLVED, that the Irvington Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the mandated amendments to Policy 4281 Inappropriate Staff Conduct. ACTION: Motion by: ____________________, Seconded by: ___________________________ Roll Call:

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(REVISED)

RESOLVED, that the Irvington Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the mandated amendments to Regulation 4281 Inappropriate Staff Conduct.

ACTION: Motion by: ____________________, Seconded by: ___________________________ Roll Call: 78. POLICY # 3282 USE OF SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES – TEACHING STAFF

(REVISED)

RESOLVED, that the Irvington Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the mandated amendments to Policy 3282 Use of Social Networking Sites.

ACTION: Motion by: ____________________, Seconded by: ___________________________ Roll Call: 79. POLICY # 4282 USE OF SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES – SUPPORT STAFF

(REVISED)

RESOLVED, that the Irvington Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the mandated amendments to Policy 4282 Use of Social Networking Sites.

ACTION: Motion by: ____________________, Seconded by: ___________________________ Roll Call: 80. POLICY # 6480 PURCHASE OF FOOD SUPPLIES (REVISED)

RESOLVED, that the Irvington Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the mandated amendments to Policy 6480 Purchase of Food Supplies (Revised).

ACTION: Motion by: ____________________, Seconded by: ___________________________ Roll Call: 81. POLICY # 8505 SCHOOL NUTRITION (REVISED)

RESOLVED, that the Irvington Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the mandated amendments to Policy 8505 School Nutrition (Revised).


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ATHLETICS JUNE 19, 2013 82. FOOTBALL TEAM SUMMER CLINIC RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves Peter Pascarella, head football coach to conduct an eight week summer football clinic and conditioning program at the high school, Monday through Friday from July 8 – August 15, 2013. The head coach will receive the contractual rate of $37.00 per hour for up to 50 hours of instruction. In addition four assistant coaches will assist Coach Pasacarella during the clinic Ariusz Kornacki will work 11 hours x $37.00 and Gary Andrew Shetsko will work 11 hours x $37.00 at the teacher contractual rate. Richard Forfa 20 hours x $20.00, and Kyle Steele 20 hours x $20.00 all at the substitute teachers contractual rate. The total cost of the clinic, $3,464.00 to be paid from the 2013-2014 athletic budget 15-402-100-100-00-12. Action: Motion: _________________________ Second: ______________________________ Roll Call: 83. TOMMY DEMPSEY NET RESULTS BASKETBALL CAMP RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the boys basketball team to attend the Tommy Dempsey Net Results Basketball Team Camp at Rider University, June 28-June 30, 2013. The cost is $199.00 each for 8 athletes for a total of $1,592. The cost will be paid from account number15-402-100-500-00-12. Transportation provided by Essex County Commission. The total cost of transportation is $1,099.87 to be paid from account #15-402-100-800-00-12. ACTION: Action: Motion: _________________________ Second: ______________________________ Roll Call: 84. SEC MEMBERSHIP RESOLUTION

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of schools and approves the adoption of the 2013-2014 membership to the Super Essex Conference in the amount of $2,200. Dues to be paid from athletic budget account 15-402-100-500-00-12. Pending approval of funds.

Action: Motion: _________________________ Second: ______________________________ Roll Call:

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ATHLETICS (Continued) JUNE 19, 2013 85. ECADA MEMBERSHIP RESOLUTION

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the adoption of the 2013-2014 membership to the Essex County Athletic Directors Association in the amount of $450. Dues to be paid from athletic budget account 15-402-100-500-00-12. Pending approval of funds.

Action: Motion: _________________________ Second: ______________________________ Roll Call: 86. NJSIAA MEMBERSHIP RESOLUTION

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the adoption of the 2013-2014 membership to the New Jersey Interscholastic Athletic Association in the amount of $2,150. Dues to be paid from athletic budget account 15-402-100-500-00-12. Pending approval of funds. Action: Motion: _________________________ Second: ______________________________ Roll Call: 87. FALL SPORTS PHYSICAL STAFF

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the appointment of Ana Castor and Donna Samake school nurses to conduct fall athletic physicals on August 13, 14, 15, 2013 between the hours of 8:00 am – 4:00 pm at Irvington High School. They shall receive the rate for $37.00 per hour for up to 24 hours each. The total not to exceed $1,776.00 will be paid from the athletic account 15-402-100-100-00-12.

Action: Motion: _________________________ Second: ______________________________ Roll Call: 88. FOOTBALL HEAT ACCLIMATIZATION PERIOD

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the following practice schedule for the football team to ensure the necessary 14 day heat acclimatization period:

• Friday Aug 9 Practice 1 heat accl Helmet Only • Monday Aug 12 Practice 2 heat accl Helmet Only • Tuesday Aug 13 Practice 3 heat accl Helmet/ Shoulder Pads • Wednesday Aug 14 Practice 4 heat accl Helmet/ Shoulder Pads • Thursday Aug 15 Practice 5 heat accl Helmet/ Shoulder Pads • Friday Aug 16 Practice 6 heat accl Full Equipment Contact/Official Start date of NJSIAA

towards scrimmages. No cost to the district. Action: Motion: _________________________ Second: ______________________________ Roll Call:

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BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS JUNE 19, 2013 89. IRVINGTON HIGH SCHOOL ROOF REPAIRS

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools to rescind a contract for MJT & Co. 59 Midland Avenue, Garfield, New Jersey 07026 in the amount not to exceed $33,000.00 to provide emergency repairs for Irvington High School roof, due to extensive damages to several classrooms. Payable from account number: 11-000-262-420-00-33. ACTION: Motion by: Seconded by: Roll Call RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools to award a contract to MJT & Co. 59 Midland Avenue, Garfield, New Jersey 07026 in the amount not to exceed $33,959.00 to provide emergency repairs for Irvington High School roof, due to additional damages to several classrooms. Payable from account number: 11-000-262-420-00-33. ACTION: Motion by: Seconded by: Roll Call 90. EDUCATIONAL DATA SERVICES

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools to award a contract to Educational Data Services, Inc. 236 Midland Avenue. Saddle Brook, NJ 07663 in the amount not to exceed $1,990.00 to provide Cooperative Skilled Trades, Compliance Services and Ancillary bids valid through March 31, 2014 Fiscal Year 2013-2014 payable from account number: 11-000-262-420-00-33. ACTION: Motion by: Seconded by: Roll Call 91. FOR THE RECORD Clarification contract awarded to Fluid Resources 5 Nelson Road, Monsey, NY 10952 Board approved on May 15, 2013, in the amount of $3,829.00 using account number 11-000-262-610-00-34 should be from account number 11-000-261-420-00-33. Clarification contract awarded to Northeastern Interior Services 172 Frederick Street Garfield NJ 07026 Board approved on May 15, 2013, in the amount of $28,000.00 using account number 11-000-262-420-00-34 should be from account number 11-000-261-420-00-33.

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FINANCE JUNE 19, 2013 92. PAYMENT OF BILLS

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves payment for the bills and claims totaling as follows: Regular Accounts Payable June $ 6,722,726.43 Regular Payroll May $ 6,345,875.42 Workers Compensation May $ 61,601.17 Medicare Part B Reimbursement June $ 99,559.80

The accounts payable appearing on the June 19, 2013 Board meeting agenda may be inspected in the Board Secretary’s Office.

ACTION: Motion by:________________________, Seconded by:_________________________ Roll Call:

93. BOARD SECRETARY’S FINANCIAL REPORT –APRIL 2013

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the Board Secretary’s Report for the period ending April 30, 2013.

ACTION: Motion by: ________________________, Seconded by: _________________________ Roll Call:

94. TREASURER OF SCHOOL MONIES FINANCIAL REPORT –APRIL 2013 RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of

Schools and approves the Treasurer of School Monies Financial Report for the period ending April 30, 2013.

ACTION: Motion by: ________________________, Seconded by: _________________________ Roll Call:

95. CERTIFICATION OF EXPENDITURES – APRIL 2013

Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6:20-2A.10(d), the Board of Education has obtained from the Board Secretary that

as of April 30, 2013 no major account has encumbrances and expenditures which in total exceed the line item appropriation and hereby certifies pursuant to N.J.A.C.6:20-2A.19(e) that no major account or fund has been over expended. ACTION: Motion by: _____________________________, Seconded by: _______________________ Roll Call:

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96. PAYMENT OF DISTRICT TAXES FOR APRIL 2013 – 4th REQUEST

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and requests the payment of school district taxes for the month of April 2013 from Irvington Township in the amount of $1,454,960.75. ACTION: Motion by: _________________________, Seconded by: _________________________ Roll Call:

97. PAYMENT OF DISTRICT TAXES FOR MAY 2013 – 3rd REQUEST

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and requests the payment of school district taxes for the month of May 2013 from Irvington Township in the amount of $1,454,960.75. ACTION: Motion by: _________________________, Seconded by: _________________________ Roll Call:

98. PAYMENT OF DISTRICT TAXES FOR JUNE 2013 – 2nd REQUEST

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and requests the payment of school district taxes for the month of June 2013 from Irvington Township in the amount of $1,454,960.75. ACTION: Motion by: _________________________, Seconded by: _________________________ Roll Call:

99. PAYMENT OF DISTRICT TAXES FOR JULY 2013 – 1ST REQUEST

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and requests the payment of school district taxes for the month of July 2013 from Irvington Township in the amount of $1,454,960.75. ACTION: Motion by: _________________________, Seconded by: _________________________ Roll Call:

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FINANCE (Continued) JUNE 19, 2013 100. APPLICATION TO BORROW FUNDS RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the issuance of State Aid Anticipation Notes not to exceed $12,784,870.00 in accordance with the provisions of 18A:22-44.2. Note: this action is being taken due to the delay in the June 2013 State Aid Payments. Related interest charges will be borne by the State of New Jersey. ACTION: Motion by: _________________________, Seconded by: _________________________ Roll Call:

101. ANTI-BULLYING BILL OF RIGHTS ACT AWARD 2012-2013 RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools to apply and accept the “Anti Bullying Bill of Rights Act Award” in the amount of $2,086.00 from the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) to help implement the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act. ACTION: Motion by: _________________________, Seconded by: _________________________ Roll Call: 102. HILLSIDE FOODBANK DONATION – UNIVERSITY MIDDLE AND UNION AVENUE

SCHOOLS

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and accepts a donation from Hillside Foodbank, 31 Evans Terminal Rd, Hillside, NJ 07205 of 1,000 Scholastic Books each to University Middle and Union Avenue Schools. The books will be used as reference books in the school library and the novels will be distributed to students in grades 6th, 7th and 8th. ACTION: Motion by: _________________________, Seconded by: _________________________ Roll Call:

103. DONATION FROM THOMAS M. PANITCH, D.D.S. AND GERALDINE PANITCH –

IRVINGTON HIGH SCHOOL BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and accepts a donation from Thomas M. Panitch, D.D.S. and Geraldine Panitch in the amount of $100.00 for the Irvington High School Beautification Project. ACTION: Motion by: _________________________, Seconded by: _________________________ Roll Call:

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FINANCE (Continued) JUNE 19, 2013 104. DONATION FROM GIFTED YOUNG MINDS (GYM), INC./MORGAN STANLEY –

IRVINGTON HIGH SCHOOL BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and accepts a donation from Gifted Young Minds (GYM), Inc. /Morgan Stanley of a Home Depot Gift Card in the amount of $900.00 for the Irvington High School Beautification Project. ACTION: Motion by: _________________________, Seconded by: _________________________ Roll Call: 105. THE LAURA BUSH FOUNDATION GRANTS-FLORENCE AVENUE SCHOOL AND

UNIVERSITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL_

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and accepts the Laura Bush Foundation grants in the amount of $5,000.00 each for books and materials for the libraries at Florence Avenue School and University Elementary School. ACTION: Motion by: _________________________, Seconded by: _________________________ Roll Call: 106. MICHAEL CIFELLI, ESQ. SPECIAL COUNSEL-J.M. V. IRVINGTON BOARD OF

EDUCATION RESOLVED, that the board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and retains the services of Michael Cifelli, Esq. of Scarinci & Hollenbeck as Special Counsel in representation in the matter of J.M. v. Irvington Board of Education under the District’s Self Insured Retention Coverage. Amount not to exceed $100,000.00 from account number 11-000-230-590-00-31. ACTION: Motion by: _________________________, Seconded by: _________________________ Roll Call: 107. SCHOOL HIV PREVENTION ASSIST PROJECT 2011-2013 – IRVINGTON HIGH SCHOOL

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and accepts the participation of Irvington High School in the “School HIV Prevention ASSIST (Action for Schools Sustaining Improved Sexuality Teaching) Project” for 2011-2013 sponsored by the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE). Participation in the program will help the high school establish a school wellness program, conduct assessments of school instruction, policy and programs related to HIV, STDs, and pregnancy prevention. NJDOE will reimburse the Board of Education for all expenditures relating to its participation in the program including costs of substitute teachers, instructors’ travel expenses, and parent workshops. Total amount not to exceed $3,500.00. ACTION: Motion by: _________________________, Seconded by: _________________________ Roll Call:

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FINANCE (Continued) JUNE 19, 2013 108. COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM – ERESC

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the district’s participation in the Cooperative Purchasing Program of the Essex Regional Educational Services Commission for the purchase of 2013-2014 school supplies at a service fee not to exceed $21,200.00 with a guarantee that the savings will be greater than the fee. Payable from account number 11-000-230-590-00-31. ACTION: Motion by: _________________________, Seconded by: _________________________ Roll Call:

109. RESOLUTION TO CONTINUE BID THRESHOLD – 2013-2014

WHEREAS, 18A:18A-3 permits a board of education to authorize its purchasing agent to award

contracts that do not exceed in contract year the annual limit as established by the Governor, and

WHEREAS, local boards of education have been advised by the Local Finance Board through (LFN 2010-13) that the Governor has authorized the following bid and quotation thresholds effective January 1, 2011.

Bid Threshold $26,000.00 Quotation Threshold $3,900.00 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOVLED, that the Irvington Board of Education, in the County

Essex, in the State of New Jersey adopts its bid threshold to $26,000.00 and its quotation threshold to $3,900.00.

ACTION: Motion by: _________________________, Seconded by: _________________________ Roll Call: 110. ESSEX REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICES COMMISSION AGREEMENT

PARAPROFESSIONAL CONTRACT 2013-2014 RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools to engage the services of the Essex Regional Educational Services Commission to recruit, screen, and hire qualified paraprofessionals in accordance with district timelines and procedures regarding the assignment of paraprofessionals. These services are to be compensated at a rate of $24.48 per hour per aide. To be paid from account number 15-190-100-320; 11-190-100-320 and 20 EC2-100-500. Annual expenditure estimated at $4,000,000.00. ACTION: Motion by: _________________________, Seconded by: _________________________ Roll Call:

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111. FLOW-THROUGH FUNDS AMENDMENT 2 – SPECIAL SERVICES

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the request for the Flow-Through Funds Amendment 2 of IDEA-B Grant Award for the Fiscal Year 2013. The proposed Grant Amendment application was submitted to the Essex County Superintendent of Schools Office, and a copy to the Office of Grants and Management and Development of the New Jersey Department of Education through SAGE. Grant was amended to provide for more technology to special education classrooms and to meet Early Childhood Guidelines. AMENDMENT OF IDEA-B GRANT (IB3) AWARD FISCAL YEAR 2013 Basic: 100-100 Personal Services-Salaries $ 75,295.00 100-300 Instruction Purchased Services $ 957,729.00 100-500 Other Purchased Services $ 200,000.00 100-600 Instructional Supplies $ 430,000.00 200-100 Personal Services-Salaries $ 254,792.00 200-200 Employee Benefits $ 99,858.00 200-300 Prof. & Tech Services (Public) $ 995,671.00

200-300 Prof. & Tech Services (Non Public) $ 59,648.00 200-500 Other Purchased Services $ 85,000.00 200-600 Supplies & Materials $ 130,000.00 200-800 Other Objects $ 2,000.00 400-731 Instructional Equipment $ 37,975.00 400-732 Non Instructional Equipment $ 4,329.00 Basic Total $3,332,297.00

Pre School: 100-600 Instructional Supplies $ 37,343.00 200-300 Prof. & Tech Services (Public) $ 21,000.00 200-500 Other Purchased Services $ 1,000.00 200-600 Supplies & Materials $ 5,530.00 Pre School Total $ 64,873.00

Total Grant $3,397,170.00

ACTION: Motion by: _________________________, Seconded by: _________________________ Roll Call:

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112. TRANSFER OF FUNDS RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves

the following appropriation transfer of funds for the 2012-2013 school year in compliance with N.J.S.A. 18a:22-8.1 for the reason(s) noted:

Account Number Description From To Explanation 11-000-230-340-00-22 11-000-230-590-00-22

Purchased Technical Services Other Purchases Services

$ 400.00 $ 400.00

Human Resources: To provide funds to cover the cost of copier maintenance.

20-EC3-100-600-03-09 20-EC3-100-500-03-09

General Supplies Instructional Purchased Services

$ 2,000.00 $ 2,000.00

Mt. Vernon: To provide funds to pay for admissions for Pre-K field trips.

11-000-230-339-00-31 11-000-261-800-31-32 11-000-266-610-00-35 11-000-261-420-00-33

Financial Audit Consultant Travel Building and Grounds Supplies Security Cleaning, Repairs, Maintenance

$ 13,700.00 $ 4,000.00 $ 5,000.00

$ 22,700.00

Business Office: To provide funds for Air Conditioning at Florence Avenue School.

11-000-222-500-00-31 11-000-230-590-00-31

Media Services Purchased Services

$ 60,000.00 $ 60,000.00

Business Office: To provide additional funds for Legal Fees for Board Office.

11-000-251-100-00-31 11-000-262-622-00-31 11-000-270-511-00-36

Salaries-Business Office Electricity/Heat Vocational-Bus Tickets

$ 70,000.00

$ 30,000.00 $ 40,000.00

Business Office: To provide additional funds for Electricity and Bus Tickets.

11-000-230-339-00-31 11-000-230-340-00-31 11-000-230-590-00-31

Financial Audit Consultant Accounting Software Miscellaneous, Purchased Services

$ 7,500.00 $ 10,000.00

$ 17,500.00

Business Office: To provide funds for Board Elections.

11-000-230-590-00-16 11-000-230-610-00-16

District Other Purchased Service District General Supplies

$ 5,000.00

$ 5,000.00

Business Office: To provide funds for the Irvington High School Beautification Project.

11-000-100-563-00-25 11-000-100-564-00-25

Tuition-Vocational Tuition-Vocational Special Education

$ 33,000.00 $ 33,000.00

Special Services: To provide funds for special education vocational school student tuition.

15-000-223-600-00-12 15-000-223-320-00-12 15-000-240-500-00-12

Supplies & Materials Purchased Professional Service Administrative Purchase Services

$ 2,000.00 $ 260.00

$ 2,260.00

High School: To provide funds to pay Essex County Sheriff’s Office to supply outside security and venue rental at Codey Arena for Class of 2013 Graduation Ceremony.

ACTION: Motion by: _________________________, Seconded by: _________________________ Roll Call:

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113. PREMIUM MARKETING GROUP – UNIVERSITY MIDDLE SCHOOL

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools and grants permission for Premium Marketing Group to receive payment of $4,800 dollars for providing a graduation packages for University Middle School. Said packages will include a cap and gown with tassel, diploma case, keychain and t-shirt at a cost of $32.00 each. Total cost equals $32.00 each for 150 students = $4,800. The gowns will be recycled for use in the 2013 – 2014 school year. Payable from account number 15-000-240-500-00-10 114. FOR THE RECORD Item # 69, page 58 entitled Registration and Health Fair-Early Childhood approved March 20, 2013, should include the following salary accounts for payment of staff: 20-EC3-200-176-03-37 20-EC3-200-175-03-37 20-EC3-200-104-03-37 20-EC3-200-105-03-37 20-EC3-200-110-03-37 Not to exceed $3,875.40

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REGULAR BOARD MEETING JUNE 19, 2013 PUBLIC COMMENT: (Registration with Superintendent’s designee (building principal) prior to Regular Board Meeting required) Limit of 30 minutes total – three minutes per individual. CLOSED SESSION “In accordance with the New Jersey Open Public Meeting Act, be it hereby resolved that the Irvington Township Board of Education meet in closed session, June 26, 2013 at 5:30 p.m., at Union Avenue Middle School, 427 Union Avenue, Irvington, New Jersey, to address confidential matters of personnel, negotiations, and/or attorney client privilege. It is expected that the matters discussed will be made public at the time that the need for confidentiality no longer exists.” Motion to adjourn: Roll Call:

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