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BOARD MEETING AGENDA - October 20, 2020

7:00p.m.- Audio Conference Call

Board: Mr. Ortiz, Mrs. Sadowski, Mrs. Seawood, Ms. Sevilla, Mrs. Shukaitis, Mr. Spencer, Ms. Varela, Dr. Caldwell, Mrs. Solis.

Special Announcement: Please be advised that due to the current state of emergency and public health emergency declared by Governor Phil Murphy pursuant to executive orders 103 and 104, guidelines from the CDC and in effort to prevent further spread of COVID-19, the Board of Education Meeting will be revised from attending this Board of Education Meeting in person to telephonic conferencing for this public Board of Education Meeting. Members of the public will be able to give public comments during the public comment portion of the meeting through telephonic conferencing . The telephonic conferencing system will be activated at 6:45 p.m. , on October 20, 2020. All Board Members, staff and Public will participate in the meeting by calling the following numbers and inputting the Meeting ID number.

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The Regular Scheduled Monthly Board of Education Meeting will start at 7:05 p.m. in order to allow participants' time to access the meeting.

Opening Announcement: Adequate public notice of this meeting was provided by the Secretary of the Board on May 22, 2020 to The Home News Tribune and the Clerk of the City of New Brunswick. The time and location of this meeting and all meetings of this body are posted in City Hall , 78 Bayard Street, New Brunswick

1. Roll Call

2. Flag Salute

Reminder: The next Regular Monthly Board of Education Meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 17, 2020, beginning at 7:00 PM via audio conference call.

3. Minutes • September 15, 2020 - Monthly Board Meeting Minutes

4. Superintendent's Report- Dr. Aubrey A. Johnson • Suspension and Attendance Report - September 2020

• HIB Report- Resolution- The New Brunswick Board of Education accepts and affirms the Superintendent's Harassment, Intimidation & Bullying Incident Report

5. Student Representative Report- Miss Kellanie Nembhard

6. Facilities Committee Report- Mr. Edward Spencer, Chairperson

7. Athletic Committee Report- Mrs. Patricia Sadowski, Chairperson

• August 2020 Athletic Report • September 2020 Athletic Report

8. Curriculum/Policy Committee Report- Mrs. Emra L. Seawood, Chairperson

9. Educational Services Commission of NJ (ESCNJ) - Dr. Dale G. Caldwell, Representative

10. President's Report- Mrs. Diana Solis

11. Public Comments

12. Consent Agenda (Resolutions "a - ag")

a. Resolution -The New Brunswick Board of Education approves two (2) Memorandums of Understanding between Big Brothers Big Sisters Program of Monmouth & Middlesex Counties and New Brunswick Board of Education to provide students with educational mentorship experiences during the 2020-2021 SY, at a total cost not to exceed $20,000.

b. Resolution- The New Brunswick Board of Education approves the Memorandum of Understanding between Middlesex County College and New Brunswick Public Schools for the High School Scholars (HSS) Program for students to earn college credits while in High School for the 2020-2021 SY.

c. Resolution -The New Brunswick Board of Education hereby approves the revision and adoption of the Policies and Regulations be presented and adopted on the first reading (see attached).

d. Resolution- The New Brunswick Board of Education hereby approves the new PTECH Workplace (Grade 1 0) curriculum for use during the 2020-2021 SY.

e. Resolution- The New Brunswick Board of Education hereby approves the participation in the 2020-2021 Liberty Science Center PNC Grant program for Pre-K classes, at no cost to the district.

f. Resolution -The New Brunswick Board of Education hereby approves the 2020-2021 Metropolitan Opera HD Live in Schools Program to provide students with a comprehensive education that includes high-level experiences in all of the art forms, at no cost to the district.

g. Resolution- The New Brunswick Board of Education hereby approves the Theatre at the Core Ensemble residencies provided by George Street Playhouse during the 2020-2021 SY, at a cost not to exceed $155,000.

h. Resolution- The New Brunswick Board of Education hereby approves the attached Revised Curricula for use during the 2020-2021 SY.

i. Resolution -The New Brunswick Board of Education hereby accepts the donation of classroom supplies from Be the Change, at an approximate value of $300.00 in order to support students in need at Livingston Elementary School.

j. Resolution- The New Brunswick Board of Education hereby approves the partnership between Columbia Artist!Teachers (CA!T) and Livingston Elementary School to provide fifth graders a virtual enrichment course which will focus on both reading and producing creative writing for the 2020-2021 SY, at no cost to the district.

k. Resolution -The New Brunswick Board of Education hereby approves the Memorandum of Understanding between Central Jersey Family Health Consortium (CJFHC) and New Brunswick Middle School to implement the Teen Outreach Program (TOP) from September 1, 2020- June 24, 2021 , at no cost to the district.

I. Resolution -The New Brunswick Board of Education authorizes the approval of the GoFundMe page (Reason for the Season) from Jennifer Olawski for the students at Paul Robeson Community School for the Arts.

m. Resolution- The New Brunswick Board of Education approves the purchase of supplies for the engineering classes from Project Lead the Way for the 2020-2021 SY, at a cost not to exceed $21,946.50.

n. Resolution- The New Brunswick Board of Education hereby approves the Memorandum of Understanding between New Brunswick Public Schools and Middlesex County College to offer courses to NBHSTHS students as part of the High School Scholars Program during the 2020-2021 SY.

o. Resolution- The New Brunswick Board of Education hereby authorizes permission to apply for funds for the Literacy Grant application for the Bilinguai/ESL/World Language Department for the 2020-2021 SY.

p. Resolution- The New Brunswick Board of Education hereby approves the purchase of Google Enterprise User Licenses from Amplified IT, LLC., for the 2020-2021 SY, at a cost not to exceed $50,000.

q. Resolution- The New Brunswick Board of Education approves the renewal of the Annual Maintenance Agreement with Realtime Information Technology for the 2020-2021 SY, at a cost not to exceed $10,000.

r. Resolution - The New Brunswick Board of Education hereby approves the additional Out-of-District tuitions for the 2020-2021 SY.

s. Resolution -The New Brunswick Board of Education authorizes entering into an agreement with The Data Group Central, LLC. , to provide functional assessment and ABA services for the 2020-2021 SY, at a cost not to exceed $80,000.

t. Resolution- The New Brunswick Board of Education authorizes the Medical Access Group, Inc., dba A Caring Connection to provide nursing services at the attached listed rates, for the 2020-2021 SY, at a cost not to exceed $100,000.

u. Resolution- The New Brunswick Board of Education authorizes entering into an agreement with Maxim Healthcare Services to provide nursing services for special education children, for the 2020-2021 SY, at a cost not to exceed $100,000.

v. Resolution -The New Brunswick Board of Education authorizes entering into an agreement with Steven Dychman, MD, LLC., to provide Psychiatric Evaluations during the 2020-2021 SY, at a cost not to exceed $6,600.

w. Resolution- The New Brunswick Board of Education hereby accepts the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) Officials' Fee Scale for the 2020-2021 SY.

x. Resolution -The New Brunswick Board of Education hereby approves Agile Sports Technologies, Inc., dba Hudi for the 2020-2021 SY, at a cost not to exceed $7,899.

y. Resolution- The New Brunswick Board of Education authorizes entering into an agreement with Epic Health Services/A Loving Care dba Aveanna to provide nursing services as per the IEP/Medical needs of students for the 2020-2021 SY, at the attached listed hourly rates, at a cost not to exceed $60,000.

z. Resolution -The New Brunswick Board of Education hereby approves Carrier Corporation for the HVAC systems services for the 2020-2021 SY, at a cost not to exceed $70,000.

aa. Resolution- The New Brunswick Board of Education hereby approves the services of Cifelli & Son General Construction, Inc., for the 2020-2021 SY, at a cost not to exceed $172,300.

ab. Resolution -The New Brunswick Board of Education and the New Brunswick Education Association (NBEA) hereby approves the attached Sidebar Addendum to the 2019-2022 NBEA Contract.

ac. Resolution- The New Brunswick Board of Education hereby approves the agreement with Educational Based Services (EBS) to provide related services to cover students' needs for the 2020-2021 SY, at a cost not to exceed $985,000.

ad. Resolution- The New Brunswick Board of Education hereby approves Computer Design & Integration USAC E-Rate proposal for Palo Alto Firewall appliances and installation, for the 2020-2021 SY, at a cost not to exceed $9,645.42.

ae. Resolution -The New Brunswick Board of Education hereby approves Alpine Consulting , Inc., dba Accuscan to provide scanning for classification files for the 2020-2021 SY, at a cost not to exceed $70,000.

af. Resolution- The New Brunswick Board of Education hereby approves Close Up to work with students at New Brunswick High School for the Student Voices Virtual Election Program at no cost to the district.

ag. Resolution -The New Brunswick Board of Education hereby approves the Affiliation Agreement between Rowan University and New Brunswick Public Schools for student internship experiences for the 2020-2021 SY, at no cost to the District.

13. Finance Committee Report- Dr. Dale G. Caldwell, Chairperson

• Approval of October 20, 2020 Finance Report

14. Personnel Committee Report- Mr. Benito Ortiz, Chairperson

Resolution- The New Brunswick Board of Education approves the October 20, 2020 Personnel Report.

15. Adjournment

RESOLUTION

To Approve (2) Memorandums of Understanding between Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monmouth & Middlesex Counties

Res. "a"

St. Peter's Healthcare System WorkPlace Mentoring Program with NB High School &

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monmouth & Middlesex Counties NB High School and Livingston School, School Based Mentoring Program

for SY 2020-2021

WHEREAS, the New Brunswick Board of Education wishes to continue the collaborative relationships which enhance students' educational experiences; and,

WHEREAS, the Big Brothers Big Sisters Program and St. Peter's Healthcare System will provide high school students with educational mentorship experiences; and,

WHEREAS, the Big Brothers Big Sisters Program will provide high school and elementary school students with educational mentorship experiences; and,

WHEREAS, the Articulation Agreements detailing the collaborative programs are herein attached with a term commencing on September 1, 2020 and ending on August 31 , 2021 .

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the New Brunswick Board of Education approves the two (2) Memorandums of Understanding from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monmouth & Middlesex Counties for a total cost not to exceed $20,000.00.

ADOPTED: October 20. 2020

Mrs. Diana Solis Board President

Mr. Richard D. Jannarone Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Submitted By: Dr. Aubrey A. Johnson, Superintendent (dg)

Res. "b"

RESOLUTION

To Approve the Memorandum of Understanding between Middlesex County College and New Brunswick Public Schools for the

High School Scholars (HSS) Program

WHEREAS, the New Brunswick Board of Education supports and endorses opportunities for students to earn college credits while in High School; and,

WHEREAS, Middlesex County College is providing the opportunity for High School students to receive college credits, as part of the High School Scholars Program; and,

WHEREAS, the Memorandum of Understanding details the procedures, costs, and eligible courses for which dual credit will be available, and is attached hereto.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the New Brunswick Board of Education hereby approves the Memorandum of Understanding between New Brunswick Public Schools and Middlesex County College for SY 2020-2021.

ADOPTED: October 20, 2020



Requested By: Virginia L. Hill, Interim Assistant Superintendent for C&l

Res. "c"

RESOLUTION

To Approve the Revision and Adoption of Policies and Regulations

WHEREAS, the New Brunswick Board of Education approves the revision and adoption of policies and regulations.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following revision and adoption of Policies and Regulations be presented and adopted on the first reading:

0 P1648 0 P1648.03

0 P&R 2464 0 R5200 0 P6440 0 P&R 6470.01

0 P8420


Restart & Recovery Plan (M) Revised Restart & Recovery Plan - Full-time Remote Instruction (M) New Gifted & Talented Students (M) Revised Attendance (M) Revised Cooperative Purchasing (M) Revised Electronic Funds Transfer and Claimant Certification (M) Revised Emergency & Crisis Situations (M) Revised



Requested by: Mrs. Virginia L. Hill , Interim Assistant Superintendent of C&l

Res. "d"

RESOLUTION

To Approve New Curriculum for SY 2020-2021

WHEREAS, the New Brunswick Board of Education believes that our students need to be challenged in new and more rigorous ways, and in response to the developing changes in State and National Standards; and,

WHEREAS, the following course has been reviewed and are recommended for approval:

• P-TECH Workplace (Grade 10)

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the New Brunswick Board of Education hereby approves the curriculum for use during SY 2020-2021


Mrs. Diana Solis, Board President


Requested by: Carla Segarra, Supervisor of Instructional Technology

Res. "e"

RESOLUTION

To Approve the 2020-2021 Liberty Science Center PNC Grant for Pre-K Classes

WHEREAS, the New Brunswick Board of Education attempts to provide all students with a variety of educational opportunities, and;

WHEREAS, the PNC Foundation has granted Liberty Science Center funding for programming with the Pre-K classes in New Brunswick.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the New Brunswick Board of Education

approves participation in the 2020-2021 Liberty Science Center PNC Grant program at no cost to the district.




Requested By: Melissa A. Parisi, Director, Early Childhood Education

Res. "P'

RESOLUTION

TO APPROVE THE METROPOLITAN OPERA HD LIVE in SCHOOLS FOR SY 2020-2021

WHEREAS, the New Brunswick Board of Education is committed to providing students with a comprehensive education that includes high-level experiences in all of the art forms; and,

WHEREAS, the Board of Education approves the 2020-2021 Metropolitan Opera HD Live in Schools which will provide 3,000 licenses for students to gain access to the entire Met Opera on Demand catalog of performances, a collection of hundreds of world-class video and audio recordings from live performances at the Met. In addition, teachers will be provided with online teaching materials with cross-curricular activities. Three virtual professional developments will be held for teachers to attend during the school year 2020-2021.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the New Brunswick Board of Education hereby approves the 2020-2021 Metropolitan Opera HD Live in Schools program at no cost to the district.




Requested by: Darla Diaz, Supervisor of Fine, Visual and Performing Arts \

Res. "g" RESOLUTION

TO APPROVE THE CONTINUED SERVICES FROM GEORGE STREET PLAYHOUSE FOR SY 2020-2021

WHEREAS, the New Brunswick Board of Education is committed to providing a comprehensive education including theater experiences; and,

WHEREAS, George Street Playhouse will provide seventy-one (71) theatre residencies to students within the New Brunswick Public School district, as indicated below:-

Participating Schools Participating Grades Total TATC/EP Residencies

Lincoln/Lincoln Annex 4th grade Ensemble Project 7

Livingston 3'd, 4th 8

Lord Stirling 3'd, 4th and sth 11

McKinley 3'd, 4th 7

Paul Robeson 3'd, 4th, 5th, and 6th 15

Redshaw 3'd 7

Roosevelt 3'd, 4th 11

Woodrow Wilson 3rd I 4th 5

Total 71

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the New Brunswick Board of Education hereby approves the Theatre at the Core Ensemble residencies provided by George Street Playhouse at a total cost not to exceed $155,000.00 during SY 2020-2021.




Requested by: Darla Diaz, Supervisor of Fine, Visual and Performing Arts

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Res. "h"

RESOLUTION

To Approve Revised Curricula for SY 2020-2021

WHEREAS, the New Brunswick Board of Education believes that our students need to be challenged in new and more rigorous ways, and in response to the developing changes in State and National Standards; and,

WHEREAS, the following courses have been reviewed and are recommended for approval:

• Introduction to Ceramics • Intermediate Ceramics • Digitallmaging • Advanced Placement 2D Art and Design

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the New Brunswick Board of Education hereby approves the curricula for use during SY 2020-2021




Requested by: Darla Diaz, Supervisor of Fine, Visual, and Performing Arts

Res. "i"

RESOLUTION

To Authorize Livingston School to accept the Be the Change NJ Donation for use during SY 2020-2021

WHEREAS, the New Brunswick Board of Education is committed to building partnerships with local businesses and service organizations; and,

WHEREAS, Be the Change NJ will donate classroom supplies, with an approximate value of $300, to Livingston School in order to support students in need of supplies.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the New Brunswick Board of Education authorizes acceptance of this donation of new classroom supplies to Livingston School.


Requested by: Nadine Sanchez, Principal



Res. "j"

RESOLUTION

To Approve the Columbia Artist/Teachers (CAIT) Partnership with Livingston School for SY 2020-2021

WHEREAS, the Columbia Artist/Teachers writing program (MFA students) will volunteer to teach a virtually enrichment course once a week to fifth graders using distance-learning technology such as the Google Suite and video chat which will focus on both reading and producing creative writing, especially nonfiction and poetry; and,

WHEREAS, an Articulation Agreement detailing the partnership and the designated responsibilities is herein attached.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the New Brunswick Board of Education hereby approves the partnership between Columbia Artist/Teachers (CA/T) and Livingston School for SY 2020-2021 , at no cost to the district.


Requested by: Nadine Sanchez, Principal



Res. "k"

RESOLUTION

To Approve the Memorandum of Understanding between Central Jersey Family Health Consortium (CJFHC) and

New Brunswick Middle School

WHEREAS, the New Brunswick Board of Education wishes to encourage innovative teen mentoring and outreach programs; and,

WHEREAS, the Central Jersey Family Health Consortium (CJFHC) has secured a grant to implement the Teen Outreach Program (TOP) in grades 6-8; and,

WHEREAS, the Memorandum of Understanding details the roles and responsibilities of both CJFHC and NBPS, and is attached hereto.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the New Brunswick Board of Education hereby approves the MOU between Central Jersey Family Health Consortium (CJFHC) and New Brunswick Middle School from September 1, 2020 - June 24, 2021 at no cost to the district.


Ms. Diana Solis Board President


Requested By: Mrs. Georgette Gonzalez Lugo, Principal, New Brunswick Middle School

Res. "l"

RESOLUTION

To Approve the GoFundMe Fundraiser Page from Jennifer Olawski for the Students at Paul Robeson Community School for the Arts

WHEREAS, the New Brunswick Board of Education is committed to building partnerships with local businesses and service organizations; and,

WHEREAS, Jennifer Olawski will set-up a (Reason for the Season) GoFundMe

fundraiser page, with an approximate value of $10,000 to Paul Robeson Community School for the Arts in order to support a school wide gift-giving event during the holiday season.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the New Brunswick Board of Education authorizes the approval of the GoFundMe page at Paul Robeson Community School fo r

the Arts.




Request by: Violet Robinson, Principal , Paul Robeson Community School for the Arts

Res. "m"

RESOLUTION

TO APPROVE THE PROJECT LEAD THE WAY SERVICE CONTRACT FOR SY 2020 -2021

WHEREAS, The New Brunswick Board of Education will utilize Project Lead The Way, for the purchase of supplies for the engineering classes, Introduction to Engineering Design and Computer Integrated Manufacturing, for the Pathway in Technology Early College High School Program; and,

WHEREAS, the purchase will cover consumable as well as durable supplies for the program.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED The New Brunswick Board of Education

approves the purchase of supplies from Project Lead The Way for SY 2020- 2021 at a cost not to exceed $21 ,946.50.


Requested by: Michael Fanelli, Principal



Res. "n"

RESOLUTION

To Approve the Memorandum of Understanding between Middlesex County College and New Brunswick Public Schools to Offer Courses to NBHSTHS

Students for the High School Scholars Program for SY 2020-2021

WHEREAS, the New Brunswick Board of Education supports and endorses opportunities for students to earn college credits while in high school ; and,

WHEREAS, Middlesex County College is providing this opportunity to New Brunswick Health Sciences Technology HS students, as part of the High School Scholars Program during SY 2020-2021 ; and,

WHEREAS, the Memorandum of Understanding details the procedures, costs and eligible courses for which credit will be available, and is attached hereto.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the New Brunswick Board of Education hereby approves the Memorandum of Understanding between the New Brunswick Public Schools and Middlesex County College for SY 2020-2021.


Requested By: Jeremiah Clifford , Principal


Mr. Richard D. Jannarone Business Admin/Board Secretary

RESOLUTION

For Permission to Apply for Funds for SY 2020-2021 For the Bilinguai/ESL/World Language Department

Res. "o"

WHEREAS, the Write, Read, and Achieve Literacy Project United Methodist Church of

New Brunswick has announced a Literacy Grant available for the Bilinguai/ESL/World

Language Department to purchase Literacy materials for its students; and,

WHEREAS, the New Brunswick Bilinguai/ESL/World Language Department has drafted

and completed the grant request letter necessary to apply for the grant.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the New Brunswick Board of Education

hereby authorizes permission to submit the Literacy Grant application to the Write,

Read, and Achieve Literacy Project United Methodist Church of New Brunswick to apply

for these funds for 2020-2021 school year.


Mrs. Diana Solis

Board President

Mr. Richard D. Jannarone

Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Requested by: Dr. Andrea Fontenez, Director of Bilingual and ESL Education

RESOLUTION

To Approve Amplified IT, LLC for the Purchase of Google Enterprise User Licenses for the 2020-2021 SY

Res. "p"

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the New Brunswick Board of Education approves the purchase of Google Enterprise User Licenses from Amplified IT, LLC for the 2020-2021 school year at a cost not to exceed $50,000.00.



Mr. Richard Jannarone Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Requested By: Andrew Levine, Director of Technology and Innovation

Res. "q"

RESOLUTION

To Approve the Renewal of Realtime Student Management Services for the 2020-2021 School Year

WHEREAS, the New Brunswick Board of Education utilizes the Realtime Student Information System for up to 6 staff members to manage student data for historical access purposes only;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the New Brunswick Board of Education approves the Renewal of the Annual Maintenance Agreement with Realtime Information Technology for the 2020-2021 school year, at a cost not to exceed $10,000.00.





20/21 000 RESOLUTION, OCT 20, 2020 Res. "r"

Name of NJII School

New Road School of

Parlin 4080994134

Hunterson

Preparatory School 8700718050

Lakeview Sch. I NJ lnst for Disabilities 2423421620


Lakeview Sch. INJ lnstfor Disabilities 9790246570


Lakeview Sch. I NJ lnst for n;<,hmt;P< 6009362311


Lakeview Sch. I NJ lnst for 7292884283

Lakeview Sch. I NJ lnstfor Disabilities 3235801991


Newmark School 9246292792



Katzenbach School for the Deaf 9890852631

St. Joseph School for the Blind 2963359955

Montgomery Academy 6768579968

Mt. Lakes I Lake Drive

School 9902428072

Mt. Lakes I Lake Drive

School 6730415407

North Brunswick

BOE 3162019915

Cambridge School 9025261933

Academy Learning

Center 3097237116

RESOLUTION

To Approve Out of District Tuition Contracts

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, The New Brunswick Board of !:ducation hereby approves the

following listing of Out of District Tuition Contracts for the : 2020/2021 Scchool Year.

Special Ed ESY 2020 Tuit ion Sept

0/T P/T Speech Transportation 1 :1Aide

Classification: to June 20/21 Cost

Non-Class $10,800.60 $64,803.60

ED $8,080.50

MD $15,293.40 $91,760.40

TBI $15,293.40 $91,760.40

MD $15,293.40 $91,760.40

MD $15,293.40 $91,760.40

MD $15,293.40 $91,760.40

OHI $15,293.40 $91,760.40

MD $15,293.40 $91,760.40

PSD $15,293.40 $91,760.40

OHI $15,293.40 $91,760.40

AUT $5,612.21 $59,423.40

AUT $5,612.21 $59,423.40

OHI $5,612.21 $59,423.40

MD $2,000.00

VI $13,272.60 $79,635.60

ED $5,466.90

AI $7,236.00 $72,360.00

AI $7,020.00 $70,200.00

Non-Class I MV $15,941.00

SLD $2,584.00 $53,890.00 $14,400.00

AUT $3,625.00 $54,540.00

TOTAL

$75,604.20

$8,080.50

$107,053.80

$107,053.80

$107,053.80

$107,053.80

$107,053.80

$107,053.80

$107,053.80

$107,053.80

$107,053.80

$65,035.61

$65,035.61

$65,035.61

$2,000.00

$92,908.20

$5,466.90

$79,596.00

$77,220.00

$15,941.00

$70,874.00

$58,165.00

20/21 000 RESOLUTION, OCT 20, 2020

Academy Learning

Center 9602549072 AUT $3,625.00 $54,540.00 $40,680.00 $98,845.00

Academy

Learning

Center 9856621437 AUT $3,625.00 $54,540.00 $58,165.00

Academy

Learning

Center 5484159324 MD $2,900.00 $44,640.00 $47,540.00

Academy

Learning

Center 7357561470 OHI $2,900.00 $44,640.00 $47,540.00

Academy

Learning Center 1267365690 AUT $54,540.00 $54,540.00

Academy learning Center 5940149260 MD $54,540.00 $54,540.00

Academy Learning

Center 7813656653 AUT $54,540.00 $54,540.00

Bright Beginnings

Learning 6066738827 OHI $3,625.00 $54,540.00 $2,365.00 $60,530.00

Bright Beginnings

Learning 7239820221 PSD $3,625.00 $54,540.00 $58,165.00

Bright

Beginnings Learning 8911783191 PSD $3,625.00 $54,540.00 $58,165.00

Bright

Beginnings Learning 8733218164 PSD $3,625.00 $54,540.00 $58,165.00

Bright Beginnings Learning 6545169612 MD $2,900.00 $44,640.00 $2,365.00 $2,365.00 $52,270.00

Bright Beginnings

Learning 7947155733 OHI $2,900.00 $44,640.00 $47,540.00

Bright

Beginnings

Learning 3210249660 OHI $2,900.00 $44,640.00 $47,540.00

Bright Beginnings Learning 3614376736 OHI $2,900.00 $44,640.00 $47,540.00

Bright Beginnings learning 1280442728 AUT $3,625.00 $3,625.00

Bright Beginnings Learning 4714231317 AUT $3,625.00 $54,540.00 $58,165.00

Bright

Beginnings Learning 6010162800 ID $3,625.00 $54,540.00 $58,165.00

Bright

Beginnings Learning 4419749024 AUT $3,625.00 $54,540.00 $2,365.00 $60,530.00

Bright Beginnings

Learning 7533650967 PSD $54,540.00 $54,540.00

Bright Beginnings Learning 2620290629 MD $54,540.00 $54,540.00

Bright

Beginnings

Learning 5174734736 MD $54,540.00 $54,540.00

Bright Beginnings

Learning 1356023763 OHI $44,640.00 $2,035.00 $2,035.00 $48,710.00

Bright Beginnings

Learning 6749270734 AUT $54,540.00 $2,035.00 $2,035.00 $2,035.00 $40,680.00 $101,325.00

2

20/21 000 RESOLUTION, OCT 20, 2020

Bright Beginnings

Learning 4434834990 AUT

Bright Beginnings

l earning 5844168817 AUT

Bright Beginnings learning 9109385163 AUT

Somerset Co. Ed. Serv.

Comm. 7860931503 MD Somerset Co.

Ed. Serv. Comm. 5694765921 AUT

Somerset Co.

Ed. Serv. Comm. 7133549246 Cl

ADOPTED: OCT 20, 2020

res_outofdistrict_tuition for 20/21

Requested by PPS OEPT/ Ms. Ke ira Scussa/as

$6,545.00

$6,545.00

$6,545.00

$54,540.00 $54,540.00

$43,065.00 $2,035.00 $2,035.00 $47,135.00

$54,540.00 $54,540.00

$6,545.00

$395.00 $6,940.00

$6,545.00

TOTAL $3,160,456.83

Mrs. Diana Solis,

Board Presedent for New Brunswick BOE

Mr. Richard Jannarone,

Business Administrator / Board Secretary

3

Resolution To Approve The Data Group Central, LLC.

20/21 School Year

Res. "s"

WHEREAS, The New Brunswick Board of Education is required to provide certain services for special education children, and;

WHEREAS, The Data Group Central, LLC. is able to provide functional assessment and ABA services to identified students per their IEP.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the New Brunswick Board of Education authorizes entering into an agreement with The Data Group Central, LLC. to provide services for the 2020-2021 SY, at a cost not to exceed $80,000.



Richard D. Jannarone, Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Requested by: Dr. Shawn Stokes, SupeNisor of Special Education/as

Res. "t"

RESOLUTION

To Approve The Medical Access Group, Inc./A Caring Connection, Inc. Services for 2020/2021 School Year

WHEREAS, The New Brunswick Board of Education is required to provide certain nursing services for special education children, and;

WHEREAS, The Medical Access Group, Inc./A Caring Connection is able to provide the services as per the IEP/Medical needs.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the New Brunswick Board of Education authorizes the Medical Access Group, Inc., DBA, A Caring Connection to provide nursing services at the following hourly rates, and at a cost not to exceed $100,000.00

RN $56.00/hr LPN $46.00/hr



Mr. Richard D. Jannarone, Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Requested by: Marilyn Crawford, Health Services Head Nurse

Res. "u"

Resolution

To Approve Maxim Healthcare Services For 2020/2021 School Year


WHEREAS, Maxim Healthcare Services is able to provide the services as per the IEP/Medical needs,

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the New Brunswick Board of Education authorizes entering into an agreement with Maxim Healthcare Services to provide nursing services and at a cost not to exceed $100,000:

RN $51.24/ hr LPN $45.94/hr



Richard Jannarone, Business Administrator/Board Secretary


Res. "v"

Resolution

Authorization to Contract with Steven Dychman, MD, LLC For the 2020/2021 School Year

WHEREAS, Steven Dychman, MD, LLC will provide Psychiatric Evaluations for students in New Brunswick Public School.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the New Brunswick Board of Education authorizes entering into an agreement with Steven Dychman, MD, LLC for the 2020-2021 SY, at a cost not to exceed $6,600.00

ADOPTED: Oct 20, 2020 Requested by: Keira Scussa, Asst. Supt for PPS/as



Res. "w"

RESOLUTION

To Accept the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) Officials' Fee Scale for the SY 2020-2021

WHEREAS, the New Brunswick Board of Education wishes to provide fair compensation to its officials; and

WHEREAS, the Greater Middlesex Conference Officials' Fee Scale attached changes offers a competitive guide for officials' fees.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that New Brunswick Board of Education hereby accepts the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) Officials' Fee Scale for the SY 2020-2021.


Requested By: Tom Stead



Res. "x"

RESOLUTION

To Approve Agile Sports Technologies, Inc., DBA Hudl

WHEREAS, the New Brunswick Board of Education has the need for video analysis and play tools for the High School teams; and

WHEREAS, services needed are unavailable through other vendors.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the New Brunswick Board of Education hereby approves Agile Sports Technologies, Inc., DBA Hudl for the 2020-2021 school year at a cost not to exceed $7,899.00.


Requested By: Thomas Stead, Athletic Director

Diana Solis Board President


Res. "y"

Board of Education Resolution

Authorization to Contract with Aveanna/Epic Health Services/Loving Care Agency for the 2020/2021 School Year


WHEREAS, Epic Health Services/Loving Care Agency, Inc. is able to provide the services as

per the IEP/Medical needs,

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the New Brunswick Board of Education authorizes entering into an agreement with Epic Health Services to provide nursing services at the following hourly rates , and at a cost not to exceed $60,000.

One-on-One:RN: $60.00 I hr. One-on-One:LPN: $50 .00 I hr. Sub Sch RN: $75.00 I hr. Trans Serv:RN/LPN: $115.00 I trip Consultations:RN/LPN: $75.00 I hr. Skilled Nursing:RN/LPN: $100.00/ visit



Mr. Richard Jannarone, Business Administrator/Board Secretary


Res. "z"

Resolution

To Approve Carrier Corporation For HVAC System Services for the 2020-2021 School Year

WHEREAS, the New Brunswick Board of Education is committed to safeguarding the assets of the school district; and

WHEREAS, HVAC systems and building controls are installed in the buildings throughout the school district; and

WHEREAS, Carrier Corporation is able to provide maintenance and repair services to the embedded base of HVAC systems and chillers; and

WHEREAS, New Brunswick Board of Education has therefore contracted with Carrier Corporation has to provide district-wide repair services to HVAC systems and chillers;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the New Brunswick Board of Education hereby approves the services of Carrier Corporation for the 2020-2021 school year at a cost not to exceed $70,000.00.

ADOPTED: October 20. 2020 Requested by: Frank J. LoDolce



Res. "aa"

Resolution

To Approve Cifelli & Son General Construction, Inc. For Masonry and Concrete Services at Roosevelt Elementary School

for the 2020-2021 School Year

WHEREAS, the New Brunswick Board of Education is committed to safeguarding the assets of the school district; and

WHEREAS, the New Brunswick Board of Education received violation notice #20-05297 from the City of New Brunswick Housing Inspection citing Statute PM-302.3: Sidewalks and Driveways for damaged sidewalks, curbs, and aprons at Roosevelt Elementary School; and

WHEREAS, Cifelli & Son General Construction , Inc. has submitted a proposal to provide masonry and concrete repair services to abate the violations at Roosevelt Elementary School;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the New Brunswick Board of Education hereby approves the services of Cifelli & Son General Construction, Inc. for the 2020-2021 school year at the cost of $172,300.00.

ADOPTED: October 20. 2020 Requested by: Frank J. LoDolce



Res. "ab"

RESOLUTION

TO APPROVE SIDEBAR ADDENDUM TO THE 2019-2022 NBEA CONTRACT

BE IT RESOLVED, that the New Brunswick Board of Education and the NBEA approves the following changes to the NBEA Contract:

• Schedule Q - Change Security Coordinator position stipend for New Brunswick High School, New Brunswick Middle School and all other schools.

• Article XIX-G- Delete Columbus Day and add Friday for NBEA Convention (usually first friday in November):


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Mr. Richard D. Jannarone Business Administrator/Bard Secretary

Resolution

To Approve EBS (Educational Based Services) to provide related services

as needed for 20/21 School Year

Res. "ac"

WHEREAS, additional related services are needed to cover students' needs.

WHEREAS, EBS (Educational Based Services), will provide CST Evaluations and Direct Services.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the New Brunswick Board of Education approves the agreement with EBS, to provide related services to cover students needs for the 2020/2021 SY, at a total cost not to exceed $985,000.

ADOPTED: Oct 20, 2020 Requested by: KEIRA SCUSSA!as



Res. "ad"

RESOLUTION

TO APPROVE COMPUTER DESIGN AND INTEGRATION USAC E-RATE PROPOSAL FOR THE 2020-2021 SY

WHEREAS, the New Brunswick Board of Education has the need to maintain and support the network and technology infrastructure and,

WHEREAS, the New Brunswick Board of Education has the need to proactively monitor

and identify network and technology issues and resolve network and technology issues before they adversely affect instruction and/or school/district operations and,

WHEREAS, the New Brunswick Board of Education has requested bids through the USAC E-Rate process;

WHEREAS, Computer Design and Integration has provided a proposal in the amount of $9,645.42, which is both the most comprehensive & complete and, in addition, is the most cost effective to the district;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the New Brunswick Board of Education

hereby approves the Computer Design and Integration USAC E-Rate Proposal for Palo

Alto firewall appliances and installation, at a cost not to exceed $9,645.42.

ADOPTED: October 20.2020

Mrs. Diana Solis

Board President



Res. "ae"

Resolution To Approve ALPINE CONSULTING, INC. DBA ACCUSCAN I

ACCUSCAN for 20/21 School Year

WHEREAS, ALPINE CONSULTING, INC. DBA ACCUSCAN I ACCUSCAN to provide scanning for classification files .

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the New Brunswick Board of Education authorizes entering into an agreement with ALPINE CONSULTING, INC. DBA ACCUSCAN I ACCUSCAN provides this service for the 2020/2021 SY, at a cost not to exceed $70,000.



Richard D. Jannarone, Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Requested by: Keira Scussa, Asst. Superintendent for Pupil Personnel Services/as

Res. "af'

RESOLUTION

To Approve the Close Up Student Voices Virtual Election Program with New Brunswick High School

WHEREAS, the New Brunswick Board of Education wishes to encourage innovative High School mentoring programs; and,

WHEREAS, Close Up has secured a grant from Johnson & Johnson that will cover 1 00% of the cost for one class/club from ten different High Schools throughout the country to participate in the upcoming Student Voices program; and,

WHEREAS, New Brunswick High School is the only High School from New Jersey selected to participate; and,

WHEREAS, Close Up instructors, students will meet, interact, and deliberate with a diverse group of peers from other parts of the country and will facilitate dialogue between students from different backgrounds and schools to build a cohesive online community.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the New Brunswick Board of Education hereby approves Close Up to work with students at New Brunswick High School for the Student Voices Program at no cost to the district.




Requested By: Dr. Lennox Small , Supervisor of Humanities (dg)

Res. "ag"

RESOLUTION To Approve the Affiliation Agreement between Rowan University and New

Brunswick Public Schools

WHEREAS, The New Brunswick Board of Education supports and endorses opportunities for students to take part in high quality supplemental programs; and,

WHEREAS, The New Brunswick Board of Education is again providing internship experiences to Rowan University Education students, wherein Rowan University students will be permitted to Participate in Internship Experiences at the New Brunswick Public Schools; and,

WHEREAS, the Affiliation Agreement details all elements of this program, and is attached hereto.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the New Brunswick Board of Education hereby approves the Affiliation Agreement, between Rowan University for student internship experiences, at no cost to the District, for SY 2020-2021.

ADOPTED : October 20, 2020



Requested By : Dr. Marnie G. McKoy, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources

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BOARD MEETING I* •• *I October 20, 2020