district of roxbury township regular meeting of the board of education

DISTRICT OF ROXBURY TOWNSHIP REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

AUGUST 26, 2013

6:30 PM – EXECUTIVE SESSION 7:30 PM – PUBLIC SESSION Roxbury High School, 1 Bryant Drive, Succasunna, NJ 07876

SPEAKER REQUEST AT BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETINGS Anyone wishing to speak about agenda or non-agenda items at a meeting of the Roxbury Township Board of Education must follow these procedures. Located on the front table will be forms entitled, Speaker Request Form. Please fill one out indicating your name and address and the agenda item or topic you wish to discuss. After completing the form, return it to the Assistant Business Administrator. Thank you for your cooperation.

I. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER The meeting will be called to order in Media Center at Roxbury High School. □ Recess □ Reconvene – The meeting will reconvene in Executive Session in the Media Center.

II. EXECUTIVE SESSION The board members will reconvene in Executive Session in Media Center at Roxbury High School to discuss personnel, student matters, negotiations and matters covered by attorney client privilege. Action may be taken when the Board returns to Public Session. □ Recess □ Reconvene – The meeting will reconvene in Public Session in the Auditorium.

III. PUBLIC SESSION The Roxbury Township Board of Education is meeting in Regular Session for discussion on business before the Board tonight. The New Jersey Open Public Meetings Law was enacted to insure the public’s right to have advance notice of and to attend meetings of public bodies at which business affecting their interest is discussed or acted upon. In accordance with the provisions of the Act, the Board has caused written notice of this meeting and copies of its agenda to be sent to: Roxbury Register - Newspaper Municipal Clerk Daily Record - Newspaper Roxbury Public Library Roxbury Web Site - http://www.roxbury.org/boe/minutes/meetings.html The notice of tonight’s meeting and a copy of tonight’s agenda have been posted in the Board’s Business office.

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IV. ROLL CALL

V. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

VI. PRESENTATIONS

VII. CORRESPONDENCE

VIII. STUDENT COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE’S COMMENTS

IX. BOARD PRESIDENT’S COMMENTS

X. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

XI. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

XII. MINUTES

A. Minutes of the Regular Meeting and Executive Session of July 22, 2013.

XIII. PUBLIC COMMENTS – Action Items - (There is a three minute time limit, per Board Policy.)

XIV. ACTION ITEMS A. Finance (Resolutions 1-19)

The following motions recommended by the Superintendent and Business Administrator, are non-controversial, a matter of routine business and will be voted on by one motion. *TRANSFERS 1. RESOLVED, that the Roxbury Township Board of Education approve the July 2013 list

of transfers between accounts as presented. *BILLS LIST 2. RESOLVED, that the Roxbury Township Board of Education approve the monthly bills

list totaling $3,776,329.09 as presented. *BOARD SECRETARY’S REPORT 3. RESOLVED, that the Roxbury Township Board of Education approve the Board

Secretary’s Report for July 2013.

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*TREASURER’S REPORT 4. RESOLVED, that the Roxbury Township Board of Education approve the Treasurer’s

Report for July 2013. *MONTHLY FINANCIAL CERTIFICATION OF THE BOARD SECRETARY AND BOARD OF EDUCATION 5. RESOLVED, that the Roxbury Township Board of Education, pursuant to N.J.S.A.

18A:19-4, does certify that no line item account has encumbrances and expenditures which in total exceed the line item appropriation, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:17-9 and N.J.S.A. 18A:17-36,

after review of the Board Secretary’s and Treasurer’s monthly financial reports, that no major accounts and fund balances in the 2013/2014 budget have been over expended and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.

*DISTRICT AND BOARD GOALS 6. RESOLVED, that the Roxbury Township Board of Education accept the District and

Board Goals for the 2013/2014 school year.

District Goals for 2013/2014

1. Include appropriate funding for implementing the Long Range Facilities Plan and provide technology improvements needed to implement the PARCC, NJAchieve, and support updated curricula.

2. Ensure the district is prepared for QSAC monitoring for the 2013/2014 school year. 3. Develop and implement a strategic plan.

BOE Goals for 2013/2014 1. Continue to develop a budget that meets a goal of less than two percent (2%)

increase. 2. Successfully complete negotiations with bargaining units. 3. Continue to refine the Board Committee process and protocols related to the

development of the Board of Education agenda and regular Board of Education meetings with a focus on increasing the communication process with members.

4. Improve community outreach and interface.

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*CALENDAR OF MEETINGS 7. RESOLVED, that, the tentative meeting dates for the Roxbury Township Board of

Education be established as listed below. The July and August meetings will be held in the Roxbury High School Auditorium at 1 Bryant Drive, Succasunna, NJ; all other meetings will be held in the Lincoln/Roosevelt School Auditorium at 34 North Hillside Avenue, Succasunna, NJ. Public Sessions will commence at 7:30 p.m., and Executive Session will commence at 6:30 p.m., unless otherwise notified.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all meeting dates are tentative and will be confirmed

at the next reorganizational meeting of the Roxbury Township Board of Education.

January 6, 2014 Reorganization January 27, 2014 Regular February 3, 2014 Workshop February 24, 2014 Regular March 10, 2014 Workshop March 31, 2014 Regular April 7, 2014 Workshop April 28, 2014 Regular May 5, 2014 Workshop May 19, 2014 Regular June 2, 2014 Workshop June 16, 2014 Regular July 21, 2014 Regular August 25, 2014 Regular September 8, 2014 Workshop September 22, 2014 Regular October 6, 2014 Workshop October 20, 2014 Regular November 3, 2014 Workshop November 17, 2014 Regular December 15, 2014 Regular January 5, 2015 Reorganization All dates tentative

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the public places for posting of meeting notices for the

Roxbury Township Board of Education for the ensuing year shall be: Roxbury Township Board of Education Office, Roxbury Township Municipal Office, Roxbury Township Public Library, and each school in the district.

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*CONTRACTS 8. RESOLVED, that the Roxbury Township Board of Education approve a 2013/2014

Tuition Contract with the Morris County Vocational School District as listed below for the 2013/2014 school year.

Regular Special Education Education Full-time Student $9,484 $10,231 Part-time Student $4,743 $ 5,114 9. RESOLVED, that the Roxbury Township Board of Education approve the following

contracts with the Essex Regional Educational Services Commission to provide services as needed and specified in each agreement for the 2013/2014 school year:

Instructional Services Agreement for Chapters 192/193 Nursing Services for Nonpublic Schools (Chapter 226, Laws of 1991) Public School Child Study Team Services Public School Home Instruction Services IDEA-B Services New Jersey Nonpublic School Technology Initiative Program 10. RESOLVED, that the Roxbury Township Board of Education approve a Rental/Program

Agreement with the Greater Morristown YMCA, 79 Horsehill Road, Cedar Knolls, NJ for the Pool Rental: Use of 4 Lap Lanes with Lifeguard Supervision for the Roxbury Swim Team Practice, November 15, 2013 – February 21, 2014 on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 2:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. The cost of this Rental/Program Agreement is $11,550.00.

*CHANGE ORDERS 11. RESOLVED, that the Roxbury Township Board of Education in conjunction with the

Board Architect, SSP Architectural Group, approve the Change Order CO-01 to the Fire Alarm Replacement at Roxbury High School Project. The Contract is changed as follows: Contractor shall furnish all labor, material, and equipment necessary to effect the following change in the work:

COP #1 Provide and install system device backboxes/skirting on all indoor

speaker strobe, speakers, chime strobes, and strobes. Total proposal amount $5,895.00.

COP #2 Provide and install thirteen fault isolator modules at specified locations

throughout the building. Total proposal amount $4,995.00. The Contract sum will be increased by this Change Order in the amount of $0.00. The

Contract Time will remain unchanged with a substantial completion date of August 15, 2013.

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12. RESOLVED, that the Roxbury Township Board of Education in conjunction with the Board Architect, SSP Architectural Group, approve Change Order CO-02 to the Fire Alarm Replacement at Roxbury High School Project. The Contract is changed as follows: Contractor shall furnish all labor, material, and equipment necessary to effect the following change in the work:

RFI-04 Provide two addressable relays and tie-ins for the two sets of cross-

corridor doors (one at entry to new band wing and one at entry to new weight room wing). Total proposal amount $1,785.00.

RFI-05 Provide one additional addressable manual pull station in the

auditorium and one additional strobe in the early childhood classroom toilet room. Total proposal amount $896.50.

The Contract sum will be increased by this Change Order in the amount of $0.00. The

Contract Time will be increased by 15 days with a new substantial completion date of August 30, 2013.

13. RESOLVED, that the Roxbury Township Board of Education approve Change Order

BLEACHER-01 to the Bleacher Replacement at the High School, Middle School & L/R School. The contract is changed as follows: Contractor shall furnish all labor, material, and equipment necessary to effect the following change in the work:

PCO #1 Credit to the Owner for the unused Allowances in the contract for the

Roxbury High School, Eisenhower Middle School and the Lincoln/Roosevelt School in the amount of $10,000.00

The Contract sum will be decreased by this change order in the amount of

$10,000.00. The new Contract Sum including this change order will be $266,700.00. The Contract time will remain unchanged.

*ROD GRANTS 14. RESOLVED, that the Roxbury Township Board of Education approve submission of the

following projects to the New Jersey Department of Education for consideration of funding through the ROD grant program, along with any necessary modifications to the Long Range Facilities Plan:

4560-050-13-5002 RHS Roof replacement (two-story wing) 4560-050-13-5001 RHS Roof replacement (gym/auditorium/music) 4560-055-13-3003 EMS Roof replacement (main CR wing) 4560-055-13-3004 EMS Roof replacement (cafeteria, gym, locker rooms) 4560-065-13-2007 Jefferson School window replacement 4560-060-13-2006 Franklin School window replacement 4560-055-13-3005 EMS Fire alarm replacement

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*SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT 15. RESOLVED, that the Roxbury Township Board of Education approve the settlement

agreement as stated in legal correspondence dated August 12, 2013 and August 13, 2013 of the Board’s Special Education Counsel, Schwartz, Simon Edelstein & Celso LLC.

*AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY FOR FUNDING UNDER NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND (NCLB) FOR

FY 2014 AND ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDS 16. RESOLVED, that the Roxbury Township Board of Education approve the submission of

the proposed program plan and budget for the FY2014 NCLB application and to accept funds as approved in the amount of:

Title I, Part A $89,129 Title II, Part A 75,903 Title III 12,615 *RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ROXBURY IN THE

COUNTY OF MORRIS, NEW JERSEY AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT FOR CERTAIN LEGAL (BOND COUNSEL) SERVICES

17. WHEREAS, there exists a need for specialized legal services in connection with the

undertaking of an energy savings program and the authorization and the issuance of energy savings obligations by The Board of Education of the Township of Roxbury in the County of Morris, New Jersey (the “Board”), a body corporate of the State of New Jersey, including the review of such procedures and the rendering of approving legal opinions acceptable to the financial community; and

WHEREAS, such special legal services can be provided only by a recognized law firm,

and the law firm of Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A., Woodbridge, New Jersey is so recognized by the financial community; and

WHEREAS, funds are or will be available for this purpose; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ROXBURY IN THE

COUNTY OF MORRIS AS FOLLOWS: a. The law firm of Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A., Woodbridge, New Jersey is

hereby retained to provide specialized legal services necessary in connection with the undertaking of a Energy Savings Program and the authorization and the issuance of energy savings obligations by the Board.

b. The Board President and the Board Secretary are hereby authorized to execute a

Bond Services Contract (the “Contract”). c. The Contract is awarded without competitive bidding and as a “Professional

Service” in accordance with the Public School Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-5(a)(1), because it is for services performed by persons authorized by law to practice a recognized profession.

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d. A copy of this resolution as well as the Contract shall be placed on file with the

Secretary of the Board. The publication required pursuant to Section 5(a)(1) of the School Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 18A:-1 et seq. is hereby authorized.

*RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ROXBURY IN THE

COUNTY OF MORRIS, NEW JERSEY AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT FOR CERTAIN FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES

18. WHEREAS, there exists a need for specialized financial advisory services in connection

with the undertaking of an Energy Savings Program and the issuance of energy savings obligations by The Board of Education of the Township of Roxbury in the County of Morris, New Jersey (the “Board”), a body corporate of the State of New Jersey, including the financial analysis of the Board’s financing options, the tax impact implication of such options and other financial services related to the issuance of the obligations; and

WHEREAS, funds are or will be available for this purpose; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ROXBURY IN THE

COUNTY OF MORRIS AS FOLLOWS: a. The firm of Phoenix Advisors, LLC, Bordentown, New Jersey is hereby retained to

provide specialized financial advisory services in connection with the undertaking of an Energy Savings Program and the issuance of energy savings obligations by the Board.

b. The Board President and the Board Secretary are hereby authorized to execute a

Financial Advisory Services Contract (the “Contract”). c. The Contract is awarded without competitive bidding in accordance with the

Public School Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-3(a), because the cost for such services does not exceed $17,500.

d. A copy of this resolution as well as the Contract shall be placed on file with the

Secretary of the Board. DONATION 19. RESOLVED, that the Roxbury Township Board of Education accept a donation in the

amount of $2,000.00 from the Scott Huguenin Foundation. This donation is intended for the purchase of a music system to work in conjunction with the new Public Address System at Jefferson Elementary School.

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B. Education (Resolutions 1-7)

The following motions recommended by the Superintendent and Business Administrator, are non-controversial, a matter of routine business and will be voted on by one motion. *ALIGNMENT OF DISTRICT CURRICULAR 1. RESOLVED, that the Roxbury Township Board of Education approve the alignment of

district curricular with the State Board adopted standards for implementation effective September 1, 2013 in the following content areas:

Subject Grade Level Language Arts – ELA K-12 Mathematics K-12 Vocal & Performing Arts K-12 Comprehensive Health & Physical Education K-12 Technology K-12 21st Century Life & Careers K-12 World Languages K-12 Social Studies K-12 Science K-12

*OPEN LUNCH FOR SENIORS 2. RESOLVED, that the Roxbury Township Board of Education approve Open Lunch for

members of the 2014 senior class beginning September 1, 2013 and extending through June 23, 2014. By approving this action, the Board confirms that the approval is dependent on the consistent adherence to the academic and disciplinary standards and guidelines outlined by the Roxbury High School administration which are clearly stated in paperwork that is provided to each student in the senior class and which is signed by the student and a parent. Additionally, the Board notes if there are any reports of spikes in accidents or reckless driving by Roxbury High School students in the senior class, the Board reserves the right to rescind this resolution and cancel open lunch for extended periods of time. Approval of this resolution also makes it incumbent on the Superintendent to gather data from the high school administration about violations to the open lunch policy and to provide the data to the Board of Education no less than four (4) times per year.

*SCHOOL CALENDAR FOR THE 2014/2015 SCHOOL YEAR 3. RESOLVED, that the school calendar be adopted for the 2014/2015 school year as

attached. (Exhibit 1) *ANNUAL REPORT OF VANDALISM, VIOLENCE, AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE 4. RESOLVED, that the Roxbury Township Board of Education approves the Annual

Report of Vandalism, Violence, and Substance Abuse for Report Period 1 and Report Period 2 for the 2012/2013 school year. (Exhibit 2)

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*OUT-OF-DISTRICT PLACEMENTS/SERVICES 5. RESOLVED, that the Roxbury Township Board of Education approve the 2013/2014

Out-of-District Placements/Services listed below.

File Number School or Provider Total Cost Dates

202262 Cerebral Palsy Association, Lakeview School $108,244.80 09/01/13-06/30/14

204522 Inclusive Learning Academy – Butler Campus – Butler High School $9,508.20 07/08/13-08/16/13

107457 ECLC of New Jersey $47,750.00 07/01/13-06/30/14 202251 ECLC of New Jersey $47,750.00 07/01/13-06/30/14 206945 The Nursery School at St. Dunstan’s $3,335.00 09/01/13-06/30/14 206898 Lakeland-Andover School $53,100.00 09/03/13-06/30/14

204522 Inclusive Learning Academy – Aaron Decker School $57,049.20 09/04/13-06/30/14

205287 Shepard Preparatory High School $48,560.88 09/03/13-06/30/14 *TUITION STUDENT 6. RESOLVED, that the Roxbury Township Board of Education approve a tuition contract

with the Morris Hills Regional Board of Education for a student (8749348838) to attend our Multiple Disabled Program at Roxbury High School for the 2013-2014 school year. Tentative tuition contract agreement is in the amount of $47,000.00.

TUITION STUDENT 7. RESOLVED, that the Roxbury Township Board of Education approve a tuition contract

with the Hanover Township Board of Education for a student (2132097964) to attend our Autism Program at the Nixon School for the 2013-2014 school year. Tentative tuition contract agreement is in the amount of $39,138.00.

C. Personnel (Resolutions 1-47)

The following motions recommended by the Superintendent and Business Administrator, are non-controversial, a matter of routine business and will be voted on by one motion. *RESIGNATION 1. RESOLVED, that the resignation for personal reasons of Mr. Ian Schwindel, P/T Special

Education Aide at Roxbury High School, be accepted retroactive to August 7, 2013. *LEAVES OF ABSENCE 2. RESOLVED, that Ms. Shannon Foster, Special Education Teacher at Roxbury High

School, be granted a leave of absence effective December 9, 2013, or sooner if necessary, using available sick days until released by her physician and, thereafter an unpaid leave of absence through the NJ Family Leave Act through June 14, 2014.

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3. RESOLVED, that Ms. Theresa Chirdo, food Service Secretary be granted a leave of

absence effective September 2, 2013 using available sick days and, thereafter, an unpaid leave of absence until released by her physician.

4. RESOLVED, that Ms. Jessie Hancock, P/T Special Education Aide at Roxbury High

School be granted an unpaid leave of absence effective September 9, 2013 until released by her physician.

*REAPPOINTMENT – SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS 5. RESOLVED, that the Substitute Teachers listed below be reappointed for the

2013/2014 school year: Vito Abrusci Karen Adelman Karen Alecci Jessica Allen Ronald Anderson Stephanie Aponte Nancy Arentowicz Scott Arentowicz Susan Arminio Heather Austin Elena Maria Baccollo Lois Bachmura Jacqueline Bacilo Bryan Bailey Meaghan Baker Donald Banta Thomas Baxter Shannon Bayait Bettina Beal Nancy Bednarcik Robert Bednarcik Tina Berchak Leokadia Biczak Jennifer Bisignani Caitlin Bisson Richard Biunno Linda Blazier Janet Boccone Kelly Ann Bodnar Erica Boesner Teresa Bolger Kristin Bonnefond Nancy Bottona Isabelle Brennan Jessica Burrows Erin Busby Mary Byank Shannon Caccavella

Veronica Campiglia Anne Cantor Maria Capik April Capitanelli Charlene Cardinale Paula Carroll Matthew Caruso Jennifer Cavanaugh Jessica Chambers Mary Chambers Despina Christakos Jill Christiansen Joan Christie John Christie Tracy Clevenger Christine Cole Vimala Commuri Barbara J. Cooper Brian Cooper David Cooper Doris Cooper Katherine Cope Sean Cope Darren Culbertson Christine Cullen Frank Curley Michael D’Amico Mary Susan D’Amore Joan Damell Joanne Dates Patricia Daugherty Judy Decker Stefanie DelRusso Erin DeGregorio Deborah Devery Carla Dexter Carisa DiBenedetto Kristen DiTrolio

Jessica Dingman Patricia Dixon Jennifer Dohrmann Helen Doran Brett Douglas Barbara Drelich Barbara Dunn Nicole Ehrgott Kenneth Eibon Aleta Eisbacher Maha ElSayad Jaime Errichiello Merridee Evans Christy Evers Brittany Fanelli Diane Faruolo Sylvia Ferrara Joyce Ferraro William Fichter Ronald Flaxman Caitlin Folkers Christine Francis Megan French Elizabeth Frister Doreen Fulton Kristina Gabloff Vincent Galgano Lisa Gebhardt Anderson Susan Gelband Robin Gerber Judith Geschwindt Amr Ghaly Christine Ghilain Susan Ghilain Linda Gladish Courtney Gluck Jennifer Gochoco Alexandra Golden

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Glenn Gordon Maureen Graham Mary Green Judith Greenberg Jean Hall Melissa Hall Sarah Hamm Bruce Harlan Stacey Harrington Laura Hastings Barbara Hawco Mary Hayde Emily Heinemann Jacqueline Helmus Michelle Henches Kayla Henderson Lisa Henricksen Kelly Herraiz Jerome Hollander W. David Holwick Thomas Horincewich Gail Howell Diane Hunter Youngsuk Hwang Patrice Ianco Michael Izzo Melissa Jensen Paul Kalleberg Alan Kaminetsky Olena Kapatsyna Gary Kauf Ann Kays Sean Kelley Terrence Kelley Susan Kent Marylou Kessel Kellie Ann Keyes Ronald Kiesche David Klein Jonathan Kobza Gabrielle Koch Joyce Koch Christine Konyak Ashley Kowzun Alice Kriegsfeld Lynn Kurtz Anthony LaManna Robin LaRosa Carol Lakata Heather Landfield Melissa Lashevicki Vincent Laskoski

So Lee Jamie Lerman Hillary Levine Nicole List Sharon Loeffler Janet Lordi Susan Lothian Marjorie Lovi Christine Luzzi Lisa Macrae Anthony Madsen Ronald Mandracchia Birsen Mansur Ellen Marconi Stuart Marcus Camille Martin Joseph Martin Ann Martini Danielle Martini Denise Masterson Michelle Mayhood Robert McEntee Deborah McMullin Christine Mederos Rosellen Michelson Lauren Miller Elizabeth Miranda Jennifer Miseo Daniel Montgomery Lorraine Nassan Janice Natale Laureen Nicholson Christine O’Connor Kayla O’Connor Susan O’Donnell Sarah Obrycki Eileen Olsen Tracy Palmieri Kelly Parker Kelly Patterson Daniel Paust Beth Percevault Kylie Peslak Tammy Pessolano Anne Pfister Pat Piserchia Ashley Pizzuti Stephanie Poli-Zilinski Edward Potters Anne Pravs Teresa Prendergast Michelle Priester

Greg Puskas Joanne Rallo Donna Rasmussen Helen Ray Amanda Raymond Jessica Raymond Sharon Reimers Michele Reingold Cindy Reinknecht Kathy Reynolds Deborah Ribakusky Cheryl Riccardello Carol Robbins Erik Roberts Jill Robinson Michelle Rogers Daniel Roman Daniel Rose Barbara Rosen Martin Rosenberg Linda Rosenblatt Shelly Rowe Robin Rozembersky Rebecca Rubenstein Wendy Ruocco Margaret Russell Laurence Saideman Kyra Scantebury Dawn Scaraggi Lynn Scarmazzo Robert Scheuerman Suzanne Schisler Lanny Schlosberg Susan Schmehr Brittany Schweiger Jacqueline Scillia Kelly Segrave Syed Shamim Laura Shannon Bruce Shirvanian Gloria Silva Cathy Simon Jamie Sivertsen Rhonda Slaff Brooke Smith Maureen Smith Tina Smith Deidre Sparano Gregory Spero Stacy Spicka Brenda Sumski Gregory Sumski

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Gene Sutton Briane Talmadge Madeleine Tarleton Elena Tate Sandra Taylor Elizabeth Thompson Michelle Tilves Karen Toale Jean Tom Francine Torsiello Cynthia Tortorello William Troescher

Cassidy Upp Marybeth Urban Barbara Valentine Meena Ann Varghese Linda Verge Patrick Vetter Paul Wanson III Priscilla Wartman Nicole Watson Maureen Wayman Elizabeth Webber Amelia Wetzel

Dushani Wickramsinghe Juanita Williams Michael Williams Danielle Witt Marlene Wood Stephanie Wood Heather Yukes Christina Zamora Antonia Zangara Robert Zimmerman

*REAPPOINTMENT – HOMEBOUND TUTORS 6. RESOLVED, that the Homebound Tutors listed below be reappointed for the

2013/2014 school year. These homebound tutors are appropriately certified and have been fingerprinted.

Peggy Benson Nancy Blakely Shirley Carpentier Susan Dick Joyce Friend Dorothy Halloran

Henry Heberling Kathy Lambert Marion Langer Valerie Levine Gene Mauery Maria Milligan-Montgomery

Francine Nardone Sandra Patterson Patricia Pecha Carolyn Ruban Linda Schoenholz Ellen Tvroler

*REAPPOINTMENT – SUBSTITUTE NURSES 7. RESOLVED, that the Substitute Nurses listed below be reappointed for the 2013/2014

school year:

Rosemary Bowers Uta Burke Lisa Diana Douglas Earley Svetlana Eklund

Joyce Ferraro Suzanne Gibson Constance Gleichmann Karen Ivin Elizabeth Litzinger

Deborah Metsky Laureen Nicholson Janet Reed Tammy Roselle Noreen Vetter

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*REAPPOINTMENT – SUBSTITUTE SECRETARIES 8. RESOLVED, that the Substitute Secretaries listed below be reappointed for the

2013/2014 school year:

Karen Alecci Elena Maria Baccollo Yanina Bauder Nancy Bednarcik Leokadia Biczak Erin Busby Joan Christie Mary Susan D’Amore Erin DeGregorio Carla Dexter Carisa DiBenedetto Margaret Feeney Judith Greenberg Diana Hawley Alana Hayford Marlene Ilardi

Susan Ireland Ann Kays Alison Keating Kellie Ann Keyes Margaret Koval Susan LaManna Heather Landfield Sharon Loeffler Rosellen Michelson Kristin Morrissey Janice Natale Laureen Nicholson Christine O’Connor Deirdre Palmisano Cynthia Perez Elaine Pratt

Joanne Rallo Donna Rasmussen Sandra Remshifski Jill Robinson Kathleen Ruiz Phoebe Salerno Lynn Scarmazzo Suzanne Schisler Deidre Sparano Tracy Tironi Jean Tom Karen Tompkins Marlene Wood Jacqueline Young Robert Zimmerman Beth Zink

*APPOINTMENTS 9. RESOLVED, that Ms. Melissa Jensen be appointed to the position of part time Dance

Teacher for Roxbury High School effective September 1, 2013 for the 2013/2014 school year. This is a new position.

Degree: BA, Montclair State University, 2005 Certification: Teacher of Dance (CE pending) Salary: Step 1 of the 2013/2014 BA Guide (40%), $20,321

A background search, as required by State law, has been successfully completed. 10. RESOLVED, that Mr. Sean Cope be appointed to the position of F/T Special Education

Aide at Roxbury High School effective September 1, 2013 for the 2013/2014 school year. Mr. Cope is replacing Ms. Carol Tadych who retired.

Salary: Step 2 of the 2013/2014 Paraprofessional Guide - $15.16 per hour, 30 Hours/Week (not to exceed 35 Hours/Week) A background search as required by State law has been successfully completed.

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11. RESOLVED, that Ms. Diana Richardson be appointed to the position of Bus Driver effective September 1, 2013 for the 2013/2014 school year. This is a new position.

Salary: $19.89/Hour, 25 Hours/Week (not to exceed 40 Hours/Week) A background search as required by State law has been successfully completed. 12. RESOLVED, that Mr. Michael Roman be appointed as a substitute Bus Driver effective

September 1, 2013 for the 2013/2014 school year. Salary: $15.00/Hour on an as needed basis A background search as required by State law has been successfully completed. *APPOINTMENT – SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS 13. RESOLVED, that the following be approved as substitute teachers for the 2013/2014

school year, contingent upon meeting all requirements of state rules and regulations; remuneration to be in accordance with Board of Education Policy:

Emily Anderson Meghan Baxendell

Lynette Chen Andrea Hodgson

Pamela McCarthy Stewart Smith

These appointments, where necessary are dependent upon successful completion of

a background search as required by State law. *APPOINTMENT – SUBSTITUTE NURSE 14. RESOLVED, that the following be approved as substitute nurse(s) for the 2013/2014

school year, contingent upon meeting all requirements to state rules and regulations; remuneration to be in accordance with Board of Education Policy:

Jon Eklund Geraldine Dasappan

These appointments, where necessary are dependent upon successful completion of

a background search as required by State law. *APPOINTMENT – SUBSTITUTE SECRETARY 15. RESOLVED, that the following be approved as substitute secretaries for the 2013/2014

school year, contingent upon meeting all requirements of state rules and regulations; remuneration to be in accordance with Board of Education Policy:

Jill Christiansen

Tracy Clevenger These appointments, where necessary are dependent upon successful completion of

a background search as required by State law.

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*APPOINTMENT – EXTRACURRICULAR ADVISORS 16. RESOLVED, that the following personnel be appointed as Extracurricular Advisors at

Roxbury High School for the 2013/2014 school year.

Name Position Salary Adams, David Band Assistant $5,058 Mulderrig, Bud Lighthouse Bible Club 1,744 Wilkerson, Jennifer French Club 1,550

*APPOINTMENT – COACH - RHS 17. RESOLVED, that the following personnel be appointed as a Coach at Roxbury High

School for the 2013/2014 school year.

Name Position Salary Cheerleading

M. Cristine Fuentes Assistant Coach - Winter $3,931 *APPOINTMENTS COMMUNITY SCHOOL PROGRAMS 18. RESOLVED, that the courses listed below be approved the 2013/2014 Community

School Programs. Salary is paid out of collected tuitions and employment is dependent upon sufficient enrollment.

Instructor Tuition Course/Location Dates

Mad Science Instructors

Grades 1-4 $75.00 Grades 5-6 $100.00

Mad Science Special Workshops Grades 1-4: Man vs. Wild Grades 5-6: Red Hot Robots Roxbury High School

11/7, 11/8


$120.00 8 week program Grades 1-4

Mad Science Courses Jefferson School

Tuesdays 3:25 PM – 4:25 PM 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19



Mad Science Courses Franklin School

Tuesdays 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19



Mad Science Courses Kennedy School

Wednesdays 3:25 PM – 4:25 PM 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20

Annette Buzzelli

$99.00 All Classes or $10.00 Per Class

Aerobics Kennedy School Gym

Tuesdays & Thursdays 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM 9/17 – 12/12

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Carole Kern $99.00 Per Person Cardio Boot Camp

Kennedy School Gym

Mondays 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM 9/23 – 12/2 (No class on 10/28)

Andy Goldstein

$130.00 – Session Only $160.00 – Session + Kit $160.00 – Session + Uniform $190.00 – Session + Uniform + Kit

Kiddie Soccer Lincoln/Roosevelt Field

Sundays 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM 10:00AM – 11:00 AM 9/15 – 11/3 11/10 (Rain date)

Bob Cooper Jack Cooper

$100.00 Per Person/Per Season

Men’s Volleyball EMS Gym

Fall Mondays 7:00 – 9:00 PM 10/7, 10/21, 10/28 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 11/25 12/2, 12/9, 12/16

Spring Mondays 7:00 – 9:00 PM 1/6, 1/13, 1/27 2/3, 2/10, 2/24 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/31

Lisa Gibney $165.00 Per Team Women’s Volleyball EMS Gym

Wednesdays 7:00 – 10:00 PM

Donna Infantolino Varies Per Class

Cooking Courses from “ All in the Icing” RHS – Room A106

6:30 – 9:30 PM 9/18, 9/24, 9/30 10/2, 10/8, 10/16, 10/21, 10/30 11/4, 11/12, 11/19, 12/3

Ed Potters $70.00 Per Person Drawing for the Beginner RHS Art Room

Wednesdays 4:00 – 5:30 PM 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30

Ed Potters $70.00 Per Person Intermediate Drawing RHS Art Room

Thursdays 4:00 – 5:30 PM 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/14

Shawn Smith Chaperones: Suzi Amendolaro Nicole Gunning

$200.00 Per Person Lincoln/Roosevelt Ski/Snowboard Club Shawnee Mountain

Fridays 1/3, 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7

Lynne Kranik Bill O’Brien $200.00 Per Person

EMS Ski/Snowboard Club Shawnee Mountain

Fridays 1/3, 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7

Jill Scalera Laura Hyde $200.00 Per Person RHS Ski/Snowboard Club

Camelback Mountain

Fridays 1/3, 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31

August 26, 2013



Nancy Gallo $200.00 Per Person

Family Ski Shawnee Mountain

Sundays 1/5, 1/12, 1/26 2/2, 2/9

SunDo Kwan Instructors $19.95 Per Person

SunDo Kwan Tae Kwon Do Facility

6 Week Clinic

Lentz and Lentz SAT Prep Instructors

$399.00 Per Course

PSAT/SAT Sessions 3 Hour Courses Roxbury High School Room B116

9/11, 9/18, 9/25 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30

Lentz and Lentz SAT Prep Instructors

$599.00 Per Course

SAT/PSAT Prep + ACT Prep Supplement 3 Hour Courses Roxbury High School Room B116

9/11, 9/18, 9/25 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30 11/6, 11/13, 11/20 (ACT Supplement)

Kaplan Test Prep Instructors $699.00

SAT Sessions 3 and 4.5 Hour Courses Roxbury High School Room B114

October SAT 8/26, 8/28 9/9, 9/11, 9/16, 9/18, 9/23, 9/25, 9/30 10/2

November SAT 9/25, 9/30 10/2, 10/7, 10/9, 10/16, 10/21, 10/23, 10/28, 10/30

January SAT 11/6, 11/13, 11/18, 11/20, 12/9, 12/11, 12/16, 12/18 1/13

Kaplan Practice Test Instructors $10.00 Per Test

PSAT, SAT, ACT Practice Tests Roxbury High School Cafeteria

Saturdays – 12:00 PM 9/21, 10/12, 1/25, 3/15, 3/22, 5/3

Kaplan Practice Test Instructors

$5.00 Per Workshop, $20.00 All Workshops

KAS, SAT, PSAT, ACT and Financial Aid Workshops Roxbury High School Room B114

Sundays – 1:00 PM 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 2/19

Kaplan Instructors $1,440.00 (16 Hours) $2,880 (32 Hours) $4,320 (48 Hours)

Kaplan Tutoring One-on-one tutoring for Reading, Math, Writing

Varies Per Individual

Nancy Gallo $70.00 Per Person Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular Depart from RHS

Friday – 3:00 PM 11/8

Nancy Gallo $30.00 Per Person Christmas Shopping Trip Depart from RHS

Saturday – 9:00 AM 12/7

Local College & University Instructors

$87.00 Per Class Ed2Go Online Courses Varies per Course

August 26, 2013


Instructor Tuition Course/Location Dates Creative Voice Development Instructors

$15.00 Per Person Getting Paid to Talk Roxbury High School Room A105

Monday – 12/2 6:30 – 9:30 PM

19. RESOLVED, that the individuals listed below be appointed for the 2013/2014 Applied

Afterschool Music Lesson Program. Salaries will be paid out of collected tuitions billed for each 30-minute lesson.

Applied Music Instrumental Instructors

Name Instrument Salary David Adams Saxophone $25

Sarah Bednarcik Clarinet $25 Jen Branch Clarinet $25

Kathi Jo Bryant Oboe $30 Jeffrey Conrad Euphonium/Tuba $25 John DiEgidio Saxophone $25

Richard Hartsuiker Trumpet $25 Emily Janser Horn $25 Brad Ward Trombone/Euphonium $25

Ryan Watson Percussion $25

Applied Music Vocal Instructors Name Instrument Salary

Daniel Arnold Voice $22 Patrick Hachey Voice $22 Jessica Harrison Voice $22

Laura Kiburz Voice $22 Daniel King Voice $22 Kevin Lynch Voice $22

Christine Molnar Voice $22 Louise Rogers Voice $22

R. Daniel Salyerds Voice/Piano/Guitar $22 Eric Schmidt Guitar $22

Sandra Taylor Voice $22 *INCREASE IN HOURS 20. RESOLVED, that Ms. Jessie Hancock has her hours increased as follows effective

September 1, 2013 for the 2013/2014 school year: FROM: P/T Special Education Aide – RHS – 18 Hours/Week TO: F/T Special Education Aide – RHS – 30 Hours/Week Salary: Step 3 of the 2013/2014 Paraprofessional guide - $15.78 per hour (not to exceed 35 hours per week)

August 26, 2013


*APPROVAL OF SPECIALIZED ATHLETIC TRAINERS, CONSULTANTS, AND ADVISORS – RHS 21. RESOLVED, that the Roxbury Board of Education approves the individual listed below

as a Specialized Athletic Trainer, Consultant, and Advisor at Roxbury High School for the 2013/2014 school year. Salaries are paid from the Football Booster Club.

Name Sport Salary

Derek Bishoff Football $2,500 Brad Cameron Boys’ Soccer 3,000

*SECURITY GUARD TRAINING 22. RESOLVED, that the Security Guards for the Roxbury Township School District be

trained in SORA (Security Officer Registration Act). Bruce Sibel, a retired Captain from the Jefferson Police Department, will conduct the training which will take place on September 3-4, 2013 at a cost not to exceed $228.00.

*EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR PROGRAM 23. RESOLVED, that the staff listed below be retroactively appointed to the 2013/2014

Extended School Year Program.

Extended School Year – 6 Week Program: July 1, 2013 – August 9, 2013 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Teachers/Nurses - $35.00/Hour; Substitute Teachers - $35.00/Hour; Aides - $12.50/Hour; Job Coach - $21.00/Hour

Nurses (Six Week) Debbie Barmore

Uta Burke Dorothy Cusack Julie Richmond

Kate Zenna

Substitute Teachers Kristen Bonnefond

Carla Dexter

Job Coach Marjorie Lovi

August 26, 2013


*APPROVAL OF GRADUATE STUDY INCENTIVE INCREMENT – PROFESSIONAL STAFF - RHS 24. RESOLVED, that the personnel listed below be granted salary increments as indicated

effective September 1, 2013 for the 2013/2014 school year.

Graduate Study Incentive Policy as of August 1, 2013 Name Loc Old Training Level New Training Level Salary DiGerolamo, Kathleen RHS Step 7-8, BA Step 7-8, BA+15 $54,592 Fagan, Margaret RHS Step 19, MA+15 Step 19, MA+30 $86,387 Hughes, David RHS Step 9, MA Step 9, MA+15 $60,292 Hughes, Joann RHS Step 21, MA+15 Step 21, MA+30 $95,637# LaVerda, JoEllen RHS Step 7-8, BA+30 Step 7-8, MA $56,992 Mulderrig, Francis RHS Step 16, MA Step 16, MA+15 $72,787 Piergies, Heather RHS Step 2-4, BA Step 2-4, BA+15 $53,627 Pietras, Rebecca RHS Step 21, BA Step 21, BA+15 $87,705 Schmidt, Eric RHS Step 7-8, BA+30 Step 7-8, MA+15 $59,392 Schmidt, Laura RHS Step 5-6, BA+15 Step 5-6, MA $56,392 Sheldon, Christine RHS Step 14, MA+15 Step 14, MA+30 $69,437 # Excludes Lead Teacher Stipend *APPROVAL OF SALARIES FOR ATHLETIC EVENT WORKERS – RHS 25. RESOLVED, that the salaries for the Athletic Event Workers as listed below be

approved for the 2013/2014 school year.

Event Salary per Event Ticket Seller/Taker $55 Ticket Clerk 65 Site Manager 80 Crowd Control 60 Announcer 65 Scoreboard - varsity 55 Scoreboard – sub-varsity 40 Scorebook – varsity 40 Scorebook – sub-varsity 35 Parking 52 Varsity Official NJAC Fees

August 26, 2013


*APPROVAL OF RATE OF PAY – SUBSTITUTE POSITIONS 26. RESOLVED, that the Roxbury Board of Education approves the following rate of pay

schedules for substitute positions for the 2013/2014 school year:

Category Rate of Pay 2013-2014 School Year

Professional Staff Substitute Nurse $200.00 per day *Substitute Teacher (holding a county substitute certificate) - Can only work 20 days + 20 days w/extension in same

position.

$80.00 (1-20 non-consecutive days) $85.00 (21+ non-consecutive days)

*Substitute Teacher (holding a standard/CE/CEAS certificate) $85.00 (1-20 non-consecutive days) $90.00 (21+ non-consecutive days)

Substitute Teacher (holding a standard/CE/CEAS certificate) - 21 days+ in same consecutive position - 40 days max in non-content area

$200 per day

Board Approved Leave Replacement Teacher (21 days+) - Must hold proper NJ certification in content area BA - Step 1 (pro-rated)

Support Staff Substitute Aide Step 0 on Para Guide $13.95/hr. Substitute Bus Driver $15.00 per hour Substitute Technology $10.50 per hour Substitute Custodian $12.00 per hour

Substitute Secretary $12.00 per hour $15.00 per hour (Central Office)

* Number of accumulated days are calculated on a school year basis. RESIGNATIONS 27. RESOLVED, that the resignation for personal reasons of Ms. Kristin Morrissey, P/T

Secretary at the Jefferson School be accepted retroactive to July 19, 2013. 28. RESOLVED, that the resignation for personal reasons of Mr. Zachary Petonak, P/T

Special Education Aide at the Lincoln/Roosevelt School, be accepted effective August 27, 2013.

29. RESOLVED, that the resignation for retirement purposes of Ms. Kathleen Dixon,

Cook/Manager at the Lincoln/Roosevelt School, be accepted effective September 30, 2013.

30. RESOLVED, that the resignation for personal reasons of Ms. Mary Bunalski, Cafeteria

Worker at the Lincoln/Roosevelt School, be accepted effective September 30, 2013.

August 26, 2013


LEAVE OF ABSENCE 31. RESOLVED, that Ms. Jennifer Earley, Physical Education/Health Teacher at the

Eisenhower Middle School and currently on an unpaid leave of absence, be granted an extension of her leave effective October 15, 2013 through June 30, 2014.

APPOINTMENTS 32. RESOLVED, that Ms. Ashley Grande be appointed to the position of Elementary

Guidance Counselor for the Kennedy and Jefferson Schools effective September 1, 2013 for the 2013/2014 school year. This is a new position.

Degree: MA, The College of Saint Rose, 2009

BA, Arcadia University, 2007 Certification: School Counselor Experience: 2010-2013: School Counselor, Troy City School District, Troy, NY Salary: Step 2-4 of the 2013/2014 MA Guide, $56,027

This appointment, where necessary, is dependent upon successful completion of a

background search as required by State Law. 33. RESOLVED, that Ms. Lisa Behrle be appointed to the position of Speech Therapist for

the Franklin School effective September 1, 2013 for the 2013/2014 school year. Ms. Behrle is replacing Ms. Raphalin Goldsholl who retired.

Degree: MA, William Paterson University, 1989

BA, Rutgers, 1982 Certification: Speech Correctionist Experience: 2004-2013: Speech Therapist, Mountain Lakes Board of

Education, Mountain Lakes, NJ 1993-1996: Speech Therapist, Harding Board of Education,

Harding, NJ 1984-1991: Speech Therapist, Lincoln Park Board of

Education, Lincoln Park, NJ Salary: Step 15 of the 2013/2014 MA Guide, $67,387

A background search, as required by State law, has been successfully completed.

August 26, 2013


34. RESOLVED, that Ms. Shannon Rodas be appointed to the position of leave

replacement English Teacher for the Eisenhower Middle School effective September 1, 2013 for the 2013/2014 school year. Ms. Rodas is replacing Ms. Jaclyn Robortaccio who is currently on a leave of absence.

Degree: MA, Rider University, 2009

BA, West Chester University of Pennsylvania, 2000 Certification: Teacher of English

School Counselor Experience: 2011-2013: School Counselor, Saint Ann School,

Lawrenceville, NJ 2001-2010: English Teacher, Lawrence Township School

District, Lawrenceville, NJ Salary: Step 1 of the 2013/2014 BA Guide, $50,802

A background search, as required by State law, has been successfully completed. 35. RESOLVED, that Ms. Jean Tom be appointed to the position of Fifth Grade Teacher for

the Lincoln/Roosevelt School effective September 1, 2013 for the 2013/2014 school year. This is a new position.

Degree: MA, Rutgers University, 1992

BA, Stevens Institute of Technology, 1987 Certification: Teacher of Mathematics (CE)

Elementary School Teacher in Grades K-6 (CE) Experience: 2010-2013: School Counselor, Troy City School District Salary: Step 1 of the 2013/2014 MA Guide, $55,702

A background search, as required by State law, has been successfully completed. 36. RESOLVED, that Ms. Bria MacIntosh be appointed to the position of Special Education

Teacher for the Nixon School effective September 1, 2013 for the 2013/2014 school year. This is a new position.

Degree: BA, East Stroudsburg University, 2007 Certification: Teacher of Students with Disabilities (CEAS)

Elementary School Teacher in Grades K-6 (CEAS) Elementary School Teacher with Mathematics Specialization

in Grades 5-8 (CEAS) Elementary School with Subject Matter Specialization in

Language Arts/Literacy Specialization in Grades 5-8 (CEAS)

Salary: Step 1 of the 2013/2014 BA Guide, $50,802 A background search, as required by State law, has been successfully completed.

August 26, 2013


37. RESOLVED, that Mr. Zachary Petonak be appointed to the position of part time

Special Education Teacher for the Nixon School effective September 1, 2013 for the 2013/2014 school year. This is a new position.

Degree: MA, University of Scranton, 2012

BA, College of Saint Elizabeth, 2010 Certification: Teacher of Students with Disabilities (CE)

Elementary School Teacher in Grades K-5 (CE) Elementary School with Subject Matter Specialization: Social

Studies in Grades 5-8 Salary: Step 1 of the 2013/2014 BA Guide (73%), $37,085

A background search, as required by State law, has been successfully completed. 38. RESOLVED, that Ms. Yanina Bauder be appointed to the position of P/T Secretary at

Jefferson School effective September 1, 2013 for the 2013/2014 school year. Ms. Bauder is replacing Ms. Kristen Morrissey who resigned.

Salary: Step 1 of the 2013/2014 Secretarial Guide II – 10 Months, 20 Hours/Week, $16,982 (53.34%) pro-rated (not to exceed 25 Hours/Week) A background search as required by State law has been successfully completed. 39. RESOLVED, that Ms. Lindsey Irwin be appointed to the position of P/T Special

Education Aide at the Lincoln/Roosevelt School effective September 1, 2013 for the 2013/2014 school year. Ms. Irwin is replacing Mr. Zachary Petonak who accepted another position in the district.

Salary: Step 1 of the 2013/2014 Paraprofessional Guide - $14.55 per hour, 20 Hours/Week (not to exceed 25 Hours/Week) A background search as required by State law has been successfully completed. 40. RESOLVED, that Ms. Jamie Sivertsen be appointed to the position of P/T Title I Aide

(Grade I) at Nixon School effective September 1, 2013 for the 2013/2014 school year. Salary: Step 1 of the 2013/2014 Paraprofessional Guide - $14.55 per hour, 22 Hours/Week (not to exceed 25 Hours/week) A background search as required by State law has been successfully completed.

August 26, 2013


41. RESOLVED, that Ms. Beth Zink be appointed to the position of Cafeteria Aide at

Franklin School effective September 1, 2013 for the 2013/2014 school year. Salary: Step 0 of the 2013/2014 Paraprofessional Guide - $13.95 per hour, 12.5 Hours/Week (not to exceed 25 Hours/week) A background search as required by State law has been successfully completed. 42. RESOLVED, that Ms. Lisa Muscatello be appointed to the position of substitute

Cafeteria Aide at Franklin School effective September 9, 2013 for the 2013/2014 school year.

Salary: $13.95 per hour on an as-needed basis A background search as required by State law has been successfully completed. 43. RESOLVED, that the individuals listed below be appointed for the 2013/2014

Kindergarten Wrap-Around program. Salary paid out of collected tuitions.

Kindergarten Wrap-Around Teachers $30.00/Hour – 4.5 Hours per day

Michele Reingold Jennifer Bisignani

Josephine Granata Jennifer Toupet

Kindergarten Wrap-Around Aides

$15.00/Hour – 4 Hours per day

Stacy Spicka Lee Biczak Gina Eskay

Phoebe Salerno These appointments, where necessary, are dependent upon successful completion

of a background search as required by State law.

August 26, 2013


44. RESOLVED, that the staff listed below be appointed for the Roxbury Community

School 2013/2014 Summer Course Offerings:

Calling All Kids, Full Day and Half Day Camp Programs Location: Franklin School

Teachers - $25.00/Hour; Nurses - $25.00/Hour; Aides - $15.00/Hour (All expenses paid out of collected tuitions)

Nurse

Lisa Brosko

Teacher Michael Williams

Broadway Bound

Location: Eisenhower Middle School Teachers - $25.00/Hour

(All expenses paid out of collected tuitions)

Teacher Robert Salyerds

INCREASE IN HOURS 45. RESOLVED, that Mr. Bryan Bailey has his hours increased as follows effective

September 1, 2013 for the 2013/2014 school year: FROM: P/T Special Education Aide – EMS – 19 Hours/Week TO: F/T Special Education Aide – Nixon – 30 Hours/Week Salary: Step 2 of the 2013/2014 Paraprofessional Guide - $15.16 per hour (not to exceed 35 hours per week)

August 26, 2013


APPROVAL OF GRADUATE STUDY INCENTIVE INCREMENT – PROFESSIONAL STAFF 46. RESOLVED, that the personnel listed below be granted salary increments as indicated

effective September 1, 2013 for the 2013/2014 school year.

Graduate Study Incentive Policy as of August 1, 2013 Name Loc Old Training Level New Training Level Salary Adams, David EMS Step 7-8, BA Step 7-8, BA+15 $54,592 Curet, Carlos EMS Step 9, BA+30 Step 9, MA+30 $62,692 Hollenbeck, Helen EMS Step 2-4, BA Step 2-4, BA+15 $53,627 Hubbard, Cindy EMS Step 9, BA Step 9, BA+15 $55,492 McMichael, Michael EMS Step 2-4, BA+15 Step 2-4, BA+30 $54,827 Hellyer, Robin FRA Step 11, BA+30 Step 11, MA $59,897 Kuplin, Thomas FRA Step 21, MA+15 Step 21, MA+30 $95,637 Tarleton, Madeleine FRA Step 16, BA+15 Step 16, BA+30 $51,082# Franco, Kevin JEF Step 10, MA Step 10, MA+15 $61,292 Krumenaker, Terry JEF Step 14, MA Step 14, MA+15 $67,037 Brookes, Joyce KEN Step 19, BA+30 Step 19, MA+30 $86,387 Hunter, Sarah KEN Step 2-4, BA Step 2-4, BA+15 $53,627 Matz, Justine KEN Step 7-8, BA+30 Step 7-8, MA $56,992 Szigeti, Elizabeth KEN Step 5-6, BA+15 Step 5-6, MA $56,392 Bonis, Elizabeth L/R Step 13, BA+30 Step 13, MA+30 $67,207 Corino, Karl L/R Step 21, BA+15 Step 21, BA+30 $91,237 Hallet, Jennifer L/R Step 12, BA+30 Step 12, MA+15 $63,307 Inge, Kathryn L/R Step 16, BA+15 Step 16, BA+30 $69,976 Miller, Ryan L/R Step 9, MA+15 Step 9, MA+30 $62,692 Nielsen, Joanne L/R Step 21, BA+15 Step 21, BA+30 $91,237 Regner, Nicole L/R Step 7-8, BA+15 Step 7-8, MA $56,992 Rodgers, Susanna L/R Step 5-6, BA Step 5-6, BA+30 $55,192 Roy, Eric L/R Step 10, BA+30 Step 10, MA+30 $63,692 Rubenstein, Jill L/R Step 17, BA+15 Step 17, BA+30 $73,876 Brajer, Linda NIX Step 20, MA Step 20, MA+15 $88,037 Clark, Jennifer NIX Step 7-8, MA Step 7-8, MA+15 $59,392 Graba, Kristina NIX Step 10, MA Step 10, MA+15 $61,292 Pennella, Jaclyn NIX Step 5-6, BA Step 5-6, BA+15 $53,992 Ralston, Sheri NIX Step 13, MA+15 Step 13, MA+30 $67,207 Saveth, Stacey NIX Step 21, MA+15 Step 21, MA+30 $95,637 # Part-Time Teacher – 73%

August 26, 2013


APPROVAL CURRICULUM WRITING 47. RESOLVED, that the individuals listed below be approved to write curriculum for the

2013/2014 school year as indicated below at a salary of $46 per hour per course not to exceed twenty (20) hours per course by Monday, September 30, 2013.

Course – Write New Course Liz Bonis Algebra, Grade 6 Francine Miller Algebra, Grade 6 Nicole Regner Algebra, Grade 6 Susanna Rodgers Algebra, Grade 6

E. Executive Session (Resolution 1)

*EXECUTIVE SESSION 1. WHEREAS, Chapter 231, P.L. 1975, also known as the Sunshine Law, authorizes a public

body to meet in Executive Session under certain limited circumstances; and WHEREAS, said law requires the Board of Education to adopt a resolution at a public

meeting before it can meet in such an Executive Session; and WHEREAS, the Board of Education is anticipating to hold a Regular Meeting on

September 9, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. at the Lincoln Roosevelt School; and WHEREAS, the Board of Education intends to discuss matters in Executive Session at

this meeting; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Roxbury Township Board of Education

expects to discuss personnel, student matters, negotiations and matters covered by attorney client privilege during the aforementioned Executive Session; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the public portion of the aforementioned Roxbury

Township Board of Education meeting will commence at 7:30 p.m.

XV. PUBLIC COMMENTS – (There is a three minute time limit, per Board Policy)

XVI. EXECUTIVE SESSION – (IF NECESSARY)

XVII. PUBLIC SESSION - (IF NECESSARY)

XVIII. ADJOURNMENT

SEPTEMBER 2014 – 18(20) SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

9/1 – Labor Day 9/2-3 – Teacher In-Service – No school for students 9/4 – First day for Students 9/25 – Rosh Hashanah

OCTOBER 2014 – 22(23) SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

10/13– Teacher In-Service – No school for students

NOVEMBER 2014 – 16 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

11/6-7 – NJEA Convention 11/27-28 – Thanksgiving & day after

DECEMBER 2014 - 17 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

12/24-31 – Holiday Recess

JANUARY 2015 - 19 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

1/1 – New Year’s Day Observed 1/19 – MLK Birthday

ROXBURY TOWNSHIP SCHOOLS 2014/2015 SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR

ADOPTED AUGUST 26, 2013

FEBRUARY 2015 – 18(19) SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28

2/13 – Teacher In-Service – No school for students 2/16 – President’s Day

MARCH 2015 - 22 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

APRIL 2015 - 16

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

4/3-10 – Good Friday/Spring Break

MAY 2015 - 20 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

5/25– Memorial Day

JUNE 2015 – 17(18) SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

SCHOOL CALENDAR – 2014/2015 9/1/14 Labor Day 9/2-3/14 Teacher In-Service 9/4/14 First Day for Students 9/25/14 Rosh Hashanah 10/13/14 Columbus Day – Teacher In-Service 11/6-7/14 NJEA Convention 11/26/14 4 ½ hr. day for students/staff 11/27-28/14 Thanksgiving 12/23/14 4 ½ hr. day for students/staff 12/24-31/14 Holiday Recess 1/1-2/15 New Year’s Day Observed 1/5/15 School Reopens 1/19/15 Martin Luther King Day 2/13/15 Teacher In-Service 2/16/15 President’s Day 2/17/15 Tentative Recess (see below) 4/2/15 Tentative Recess (see below) 4/3-10/15 Good Friday/Spring Recess 5/21/15 Tentative Recess (see below) 5/22/15 Tentative Recess (see below) 5/25/15 Memorial Day 5/26/15 Tentative Recess (see below) 6/22/15 4 ½ hr. student day; full staff day 6/23/15 Last Student day, 4 ½ hr. student day; full staff day 6/24/15 Teacher In-Service/last staff day This calendar provides for 185 student days and 190 staff days. EMERGENCY DAY CALENDAR If one (1) Emergency day is used on or before February 12th then February 17th will be a school day If two (2) Emergency days are used on or before March 27th then April 2nd will be a school day If three (3) Emergency days are used on or before March 27th then May 21st will be a school day If four (4) Emergency days are used on or before May 15th then May 26th will be a school day If five (5) Emergency days are used on or before May 15th then May 22nd will be a school day

If more than 5 days are used for emergency closings, then days will be taken from Spring Recess starting with April 10th, April 9th, April 8th, April 7th , April 6th

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