HIGHLAND PARK PUBLIC SCHOOLS

HIGHLAND PARK PUBLIC SCHOOLS HIGHLAND PARK, NEW JERSEY

MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Highland Park School District is to provide the community with the finest educational services through respect for

diversity and commitment to collaboration, continuous improvement, and achievement of excellence.

The Highland Park Board of Education will hold a REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING on Monday, May 18, 2015, at 6:30 p.m., at the Middle School, 330 Wayne Street, Highland Park, New Jersey.

AGENDA:

1. Call to Order

2. Announcement of Notice

3. Resolution to go into Executive Session at 6:30 p.m. to allow the Board to discuss confidential personnel matters, litigation, and negotiation matters.

4. Reconvene To Regular Public Session - 7:30 p.m.

5. Pledge of Allegiance 6. Roll Call

7. Communications:

8. Approval of Minutes: May 4, 2015 – Regular Public and Executive Session

9. Superintendent’s Report A. Student Update B. Superintendent’s Update

10. Board Committees’ Reports and Recommendations A. Curriculum & Instruction B. Finance & Facilities C. Personnel & Communication D. Policies & Regulations

Date Sender Nature of Communication

4/28/15 Tara & Eric Canavera Proposed changes to special education

5/3/15 Helene Rockman Proposed changes to special education

5/3/15 Melissa Newman Local IT Companies

5/3/15 Melissa Newman 2230 Course Guidelines

5/3/15 Melissa Newman Owlet vs MS Owl

5/4/15 Melissa Newman Community Directory on District Website

5/5/15 Kira Belkin Homework Blackout Days for Yom Kippur

5/5/15 Melissa Newman Placement criteria document

5/6/15 Shelee Saal Public without access to computers

5/6/15 Kimberly Bevilacqua Crane Search for Superintendent

5/6/15 Marc Kolb Litigation against Hatikvah

5/7/15 Tara Canavera Special Education

5/8/15 Melissa Newman 8th Grade Field Trip

5/8/15 Melissa Newman 8th Grade Social Studies

5/12/15 Yogesh Verma Superintendent Search Firm

5/13/15 Special Education Teachers Special Education Discussion on May 4th

HIGHLAND PARK BOARD OF EDUCATION PAGE 2 OF 8 REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING 05/18/15

11. Public Hearing on Interim Superintendent Contract

A. Discussion

B. Public Comment on Extension of Term for Interim Superintendent Contract, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:11-11.

C. Approval of Resolution

WHEREAS, Israel Soto is employed by the Highland Park Board of Education (“Board”) as Acting Superintendent and is also currently under contract with the Board to serve as Interim Superintendent through June 30, 2015; and

WHEREAS, the Board believes that it is in the best interest of the students, staff and taxpayers

of the Highland Park School District to extend Mr. Soto’s employment agreement as Interim Superintendent through September 30, 2015 (“Revised Agreement”); and

WHEREAS, the Executive County Superintendent has approved the Revised Agreement

pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23!-3.1; and WHEREAS, the requirements of N.J.S.A. 18:11-11 have been met NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board hereby:

A. Approves the Revised Agreement with Mr. Soto for the period through September 30, 2015; and

B. Authorizes the Board President and Business Administrator/Board Secretary to take all

steps necessary to carry out this action of the Board.

12. Public Comment:

The Highland Park Board of Education welcomes public participation and has reserved this time for your comments. (Board Policies #0164 and #0167 establish and regulate the right of the public to participate in public meetings.) 13. Board Action Items

A. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION 1. Revision of Hourly Contracted Rate for Presenters of Professional Development Workshops I move that the Board of Education accept the recommendation of the Superintendent to revise the hourly contracted salary from $33.00 per hour to $58.63 per hour according to the HPEA contract of the following staff who were appointed during the February 9, 2015 meeting to conduct training workshops for the 2014-2015 school year and to be paid the difference through GAAP Code: 11-000- 223-110-11-11

Staff Name Workshop Hours

Allshouse, Ashley Self-Regulated Learning 6

Alsager, Mary Using Music/Movement in Classroom 2

Coppola, Amy Responsive Classroom 4

Gappa, Christine Using Music/Movement in Classroom 2


Krubski, Nicole Comprehension Tool Box 1

Krubski, Nicole Engaging Student w/Informational Texts 2

Lewis, Mary Responsive Classroom 4

Mamrak, Mary Close Reading 3

Patterson, Eric Integrating Chromebooks in Classroom 1

Patterson, Eric Navigating through PowerSchool 1

Pedersen, Magnolia Just Focus! 2

Presty, Keith Theatrical Lighting 3

Smith, Lauren Close Reading 3

Tadros, Lucy Integrating Chromebooks in Classroom 1

2. Approval of Field Trips

I move that the Board of Education accept the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the field trips, as per the attached.

3. Appointment of Presenters of Professional Development Workshops

I move that the Board of Education accept the recommendation of the Superintendent to appoint the following staff to conduct training workshops for the 2014-2015 school year at the contracted rate of $58.63 per hour and to be paid through GAAP Code: 11-000-223-110-11-11

Staff Name Workshop Hours

Botvinick, Dara Loving Literature – Titles Unlimited 1.5

Fittipaldi, Rebecca Using Google Drive in Primary Grades 1

Gappa, Christine Early Literature/Math Ideas 3 B. FINANCE AND FACILITIES

1. Approval of Bill List

I move that the Board of Education accept the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the Bill List for April 16, 2015 – April 30, 2015, in the amount of $469,089.81, as per the attached. 2. Approval of Cafeteria Bill List

I move that the Board of Education accept the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the cafeteria bill list for April 18, 2015 – May 1, 2015, in the amount of $23,797.88 as per the attached.

3. Approval of Athletic Bill List

I move that the Board of Education accept the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the athletic bill list for May 1, 2015 – May 15, 2015, in the amount of $1,893.00, as per the attached.

4. Approval of Travel and Related Expense Reimbursements I move that the Board of Education accept the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the attached listing of Travel and Related Expense Reimbursements, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23B-1.1 et seq.


5. Approval of Board Member Travel and Related Expense Reimbursements

I move that the Board of Education accept the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve Board Member Travel and Related Expense Reimbursements, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23B-1.1 et seq., for Darcie Cimarusti to attend the NJSBA “Legislative Day 2015” in Trenton, NJ on June 11, 2015. Registration is free. Maximum estimated cost for mileage and tolls is $27.98. There are no other expected costs for this training.

6. Approval of Professional Services I move that the Board of Education accept the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the following contractors to provide professional services for the remainder of the 2014-2015 school year:

7. Approval of Contract Renewal

I move that the Board of Education accept the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the contract renewal with William M Colantano, Jr., A Professional Corporation, of Washington, New Jersey, as school district auditors for the 2015-2016 school year, and to perform accounting and auditing services, including the 2014-2015 school year audit, at the following hourly rates (no change from the previous year):

8. Approval of Contract Renewal I move that the Board of Education accept the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the contract renewal with Source4Teachers of Cherry Hill, New Jersey, to provide substitute teacher and paraprofessional placement services, for the school year of 2015-2016, as per the following rate schedule (reflecting a decrease in pricing ranging from 5.68% to 11.18%):

Name Nature of Award Contract Period Contract Amount

Dr. Trager - Children’s Specialized Hospital Neurological Evaluation 5/11/15 to 6/30/15 $465.00/eval

Dr. Steven Dyckman Psychiatric Evaluation 5/12/15 to 6/30/15 $550.00/eval

Staff Hourly Rates

Principal (Wm Colantano) $145.00

Manager $100.00-$115.00

Senior $80.00-$100.00

Semi-Senior $65.00-80.00

Junior $60.00

Para-Professional (Level One) $30.00

Para-Professional (Level Two) $35.00

Para-Professional (Level Three) $40.00

Staff Daily Rate

Substitute Teacher – Full Day $119.00

Substitute Teacher – Half Day $59.50

Long-Term Substitute Teacher – Full Day $154.00

Long-Term Substitute Teacher – Half Day $77.00

Substitute Paraprofessional – Full Day $107.80

Substitute Paraprofessional – Half Day $53.90

Long-Term Substitute Paraprofessional – Full Day $119.00

Long-Term Substitute Paraprofessional – Half Day $59.50


9. Approval of Out of District Placement I move that the Board of Education accept the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the following out of district placement:

one (1) student, case #1415-55 to attend Lakeview School, Edison, NJ, effective 05/12/2015, at a tuition rate of $77,911.20 to be pro-rated. one (1) student, case #2011-83 to attend Lord Stirling School, Basking Ridge, NJ, effective 05/11/2015, at a tuition rate of $74,473.20 to be pro-rated.

10. Approval of Bedside Instruction

I move that the Board of Education accept the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the following bedside instruction:

one (1) student, case #11469 to attend Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care Education Services, Piscataway, NJ, effective 05/4/2015, at a tuition rate of $65.00 per hour.

C. PERSONNEL AND COMMUNICATION

1. Re-appointment and Setting of Salaries of Paraprofessional Staff I move that the Board of Education accept the recommendation of the Superintendent to re-appoint and set the salaries of the following paraprofessional staff from July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016:

LName FName School Position Hours 2015-2016

Akyol Julie Middle Special Ed 7.0 $20,276.00

Allende Patricia Bartle Special Ed 7.0 $18,231.00

Attanasio Antonina Middle/High Nurse’s Office 7.0 $19,085.00

Balasubramanian Radhika Bartle Special Ed 7.0 $21,397.00

Bicaj Gjerane Irving Lunchroom 2.0 $5,209.00

Blevins Jeanne Irving Special Ed 7.5 $25,023.00

Boop Jamie Irving Special Ed 7.0 $20,085.00

Brandes Mary Beth Middle Special Ed 7.0 $20,772.00

Bridges-Colleton Gina Middle Special Ed 7.0 $23,354.00

Broderick Carolina High Clerical 7.5 $19,533.00

Brody Fazeena Middle Special Ed 7.0 $20,085.00

Brookes Diana Middle Special Ed 7.0 $21,397.00

Cordero Johanny Irving Special Ed 7.0 $20,085.00

Curtin Susan Irving General Ed 7.0 $20,085.00

D’ Agostino Myra Irving General Ed 7.5 $32,786.00

Dietlein Sandra Middle Special Ed 7.0 $20,397.00

Douches Tracy Irving General Ed 7.0 $19,772.00

Draper Carla Irving General Ed 7.0 $20,085.00

Esmail Basima Bartle Special Ed 7.0 $20,397.00

Figueroa Shauna Middle Special Ed 7.0 $21,397.00

Gregus Joyce High Clerical 7.25 $27,712.00

Hammond Jacqueline Irving General Ed 7.5 $31,694.00

Harper Angela Teen Center Clerical 7.5 $20,652.00

Kasapidis Nicholas Middle Special Ed 7.0 $20,085.00


LName FName School Position Hours 2015-2016

Kaslavage Bernice Irving General Ed /Building Support 7.0 $20,772.00

Magaziner Sheryl Irving General Ed 7.0 $20,085.00

Mallack Samantha Irving Special Ed 7.0 $19,772.00

Nagy Lianee Middle Clerical 8.0 $26,691.00

Nastus Michael Irving Special Ed 7.0 $20,085.00

Olarra Antonio Bartle Special Ed 7.0 $19,085.00

Powell Susan Ed. Services Clerical 7.0 $19,085.00

Rafi Shaila Irving Lunchroom 2.0 $6,148.00

Robinson Anthony Middle Special Ed 7.0 $19,460.00

Rohde Venice Irving Clerical 8.0 $32,859.00

Ruggiero Josephine High Special Ed 7.0 $20,085.00

Sawyer Arthur High Special Ed 7.0 $19,231.00

Schmied Cathy Bartle General Ed/Building Support 7.0 $19,085.00

Sharma Sapna Irving Special Ed 6.75 $20,066.00

Soroka Jewel Bartle Special Ed 7.0 $19,772.00

Staples Elinor Irving General Ed 7.0 $30,963.00

Stratoudakis Sandra High Special Ed 7.0 $28,475.00

Sussman Meagan Bartle Special Ed 7.0 $20,276.00

Townsend Annie Bartle Lunchroom 4.0 $16,430.00

Varady Elizabeth Irving General Ed 7.25 $30,637.00

3. Approval of Change of Start Date, Maternity Replacement, Irving School

I move that the Board of Education accept the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the change of start date for Susan Curtin, Maternity Replacement Teacher at Irving School from April 24, 2015 to April 17, 2015. 4. Approval of Change of Hours, Paraprofessional, High School I move that the Board of Education accept the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the change of hours for Joyce Gregus, Paraprofessional at the High School from 7.0 hours per day to 7.25 hours per day, effective April 13, 2015. D. POLICIES & REGULATIONS

1. Policies for Second Reading

I move that the Board of Education accept the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the attached policies for second reading:

2110 Philosophy of Education/District Mission Statement (M) 2200 Curriculum Content (M) 2210 Curriculum Development (M) 2230 Course Guides (M) 2260 Affirmative Action Program for School and Classroom Practices (M) 2310 Pupil Grouping 2320 Independent Study Programs

14. President’s Report 15. Old Business

16. New Business


17. Public Comment

The Highland Park Board of Education welcomes public participation and has reserved this time for your comments. (Board Policies #0164 and #0167 establish and regulate the right of the public to participate in public meetings.)

18. Adjournment

(Excerpted from NJSA 18A: 12-24.1 Law)

A school board member shall abide by the following Code of Ethics for School Board Members: a. I will uphold and enforce all laws, rules and regulations of the State Board of Education, and court orders pertaining to schools. Desired changes shall be brought about only through legal and ethical procedures. b. I will make decisions in terms of the educational welfare of children and will seek to develop and maintain public schools that meet the individual needs of all children regardless of their ability, race, creed, sex, or social standing. c. I will confine my board action to policymaking, planning, and appraisal, and I will help to frame policies and plans only after the board has consulted those who will be affected by them. d. I will carry out my responsibility, not to administer the schools, but, together with my fellow board members, to see that they are well run. e. I will recognize that authority rests with the board of education and will make no personal promises nor take any private action that may compromise the board. f. I will refuse to surrender my independent judgment to special interest or partisan political groups or to use the schools for personal gain or for the gain of friends. g. I will hold confidential all matters pertaining to the schools, which, if disclosed, would needlessly injure individuals or the schools. In all other matters, I will provide accurate information and, in concert with my fellow board members, interpret to the staff the aspirations of the community for its school. h. I will vote to appoint the best qualified personnel available after consideration of the recommendation of the chief administrative officer. i. I will support and protect school personnel in proper performance of their duties. j. I will refer all complaints to the chief administrative officer and will act on the complaints at public meetings only after failure of an administrative solution.

Highland Park School District Belief Statements

ALL of our students will succeed at high levels.

ALL students will achieve the New Jersey Core Content Standards at all grade levels.

The work of our schools is to provide the essential experiences and supports to help our students achieve at the highest levels.

In order for ALL students to achieve, we will need to work supportively and collaboratively with staff, family members, the community and with anyone needed to ensure student success.

We will continually examine what we are doing and how we are doing it to see our progress towards insuring success for ALL students at high levels. We will need to modify and change as needed to attain this outcome.

We will create and monitor progress on specific goals to help guide the work we do together to ensure

student success.


Highland Park School District Goals 2014-2015

Goal 1: To ensure the success of students by providing diverse and high quality educational opportunities and by implementing focused staff development; to achieve this goal we will:

Continue to align curriculum with the State Standards, continue to develop a system of benchmark assessments to measure the academic growth of all students throughout the year, and expand project- and scenario-based instruction

Support Professional Learning Communities (PLC) and School Leadership Teams (SLT) to effectively communicate educational priorities and initiatives while encouraging curriculum integration and articulation

Establish district- and building-level professional development committees to assess building needs and develop district-wide and building level professional development plans that align with district initiatives, content knowledge requirements and State requirements.

Goal 2: To strengthen communication and outreach with the school community, the Highland Park community and academic partners; to achieve this we will:

Redesign/rebuild the district website

Develop social media strategies

Explore ways to expand the district’s relationship with Rutgers and community colleges with the goal of enriching the curriculum.

Establish a closer relationship with HPTV and the Highland Park Public Information Committee

Goal 3: To develop long-term plans for the district; to achieve this we will:

Establish a process to engage all community members in the development of a long range and comprehensive strategic plan

Develop a technology plan

Goal 4: To develop and nurture the capacity of members of the district (staff, students and administrators) to become well-rounded and engaged members of society; to achieve this we will:

Support wellness initiatives throughout the district

Promote cultural competence throughout the district

School Chaperone(s) Overnight Destination/Purpose Date/Time Transportation Expenses Funded by: Comments

Bartle Erin Howley No Donaldson Park 5/1/2015 Walking N/A

Amy Coppola Highland Park, NJ 12:15pm - 2:15pm

Julie Ernst Science Trip

Danielle Leaper

Tracey Maiden

Veronica Gadhok

Jean Gray

Mary Mamrak

Radhika Balasubramanian

Middle Nikki Ferringo No Bartle Elementary School 5/21/2015 Walking N/A

Highland Park, NJ 8:00am - 9:30am

Bullying Assembly - Be The

Change Project

Bartle Wendy Amsterdam No Black River Middle School 5/28/2015 Parent Cars $50.00 Students

Chester, NJ 3:30pm - 8:00pm

Interpretive Reading

Tournament

High Michael Moore Yes Penn State 5/29 - 5/30/2015 Bus Free Parents will drive students to

State College, PA 10:30am - 9:30pm $200.00 School Admission Fees

Math League National $75.00 Board Overnight Chaperon Fee

Competition Parents will drive students to Metuchen HS to board bus provided by Metuchen

Irving Kelly Wysoczanski No Bartle Elementary School 6/2/2015 Walking N/A

Brunetta Allen Highland Park, NJ 9:00am - 11:00am

Mary Alsager 2nd Grade Orientation

Rebecca Fittipaldi

Sara Lucas

Helen Papoutsakis

Deana Frayne

Michelle Daly

Bartle Linda Moran No Donaldson Park 6/10/2015 Walking N/A

Entire Staff Highland Park, NJ Rain date: 6/17

Field Day 9:00am - 2:00pm

Bartle Lynn Hulkin (parent) No Donaldson Park or 1 day during the Walking N/A Exact date to be determined

5th Grade Staff Bartle School grounds week of 6/15/2015 based on weather

Highland Park, NJ 9:00am - 2:00pm

5th Grade PicnicThe following field trip was approved at the April 20, 2015 board meeting. Additonal chaperons will be participating on the trip as shown in bold:

High Angela Harper No Six Flags Great Adventure 5/27/2015 Bus $1,000.00 Students Bus Fees $10.00 per student

Rebecca Sanders Jackson, NJ 8:00am - 5:00pm $2,900.00 Students Admission - Fees $29.00 per stud.

Kyle Harper DECA/PHYSICS DAY

Christopher Broadfoot

Subi Pallithazhath

Susan Doosey

Michael McCrae

Todd Kruger

Christine Krieger

FIELD TRIP REQUESTS FOR BOARD APPROVALMonday, May 18, 2015

FIELD TRIP REQUESTS FOR BOARD APPROVALMonday, May 18, 2015

High Angela Harper No Jersey City Marina 5/28/2015 Bus $950.00 Student

Christopher Broadfoot Jersey City, NJ 5:00pm - 11:00pm $7,500.00 Student Dinner Cruise

Michele Maher Senior Class Trip $560.00 Student Funds Chaperon Admission Fees

Kyle Harper

Todd Kruger

Caitlin Brady

Brett Roche

Lindsey Wilson

High Angela Harper No Dorney Park 5/29/2015 Bus $1,300.00 Student

Christopher Broadfoot Allentown, PA 9:00am - 9:00pm $3,200.00 Student Admission Fees/Meals

Michele Maher Senior Class Trip $280.00 Student Funds Chaperon Admission Fees

Kyle Harper

Todd Kruger

Michael Lassiter

Lindsey Wilson

Alt: Adam Gold

Monday, May 18, 2015

The following field trip was approved at the August 25, 2015 board meeting. Chaperons no longer going are crossed out & new chaperons are shown in bold:

The following field trip was approved at the August 25, 2015 board meeting. Chaperons no longer going are crossed out & new chaperons are shown in bold:

POLICY

Section: Program 2110 Philosophy of Education/District Mission Statement(M)

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2110 PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION/DISTRICT MISSION STATEMENT (M)

Free public education for all children is a cornerstone of a democratic society that values the

worth and dignity of each individual. The primary goal of this Board of Education shall be to

offer each child in this district the educational opportunity that will enable him/her to function

politically, economically, and socially in that democratic society.

The Board, as the agent responsible for the education of the children of the district, will provide

a planned program of learning that incorporates into its curriculum the lessons and experiences,

within and without the classroom, needed to realize the educational goals of this district. The

Board appreciates the need for constant improvement of the instructional program and will strive

unremittingly to provide an educational system that assists each pupil in becoming a self-

respecting individual who can function effectively and satisfyingly.

It is the expectation of this school district that all students achieve the New Jersey Core

Curriculum Content Standards, as well as the Common Core State Standards at all grade

levels.

The Board will seek out and work cooperatively with the available resources of home and

community including business and industry, in the improvement of the educational program.

The Board will endeavor to employ a high caliber, well-prepared staff of adequate size and wide-

ranging abilities. Moreover, the Board will provide students and staff, as needs dictate and

means permit, with adequate educational supplies, equipment, and facilities.

The purpose of education in the schools of this district is to facilitate the development of each

child to his/her greatest potential. The school staff shall recognize individual differences among

students and encourage their achievement and progress, not only in basic skills but in the ability

to think independently and critically. The school staff shall receive in-service training (and

shall be encouraged by the Board of Education) to assist staff in recognizing and

appreciating cultural differences of all students. The staff shall treat all students with

respect, especially when students display a need for understanding based on race, religion

and developmental abilities. The school staff shall help students to understand our democratic

society, and cultural competence; to believe in it and to act fairly in their relationships with

others; to develop in themselves attitudes of respect and helpfulness toward others; to want, and

to be able to perform well, some portion of the work of the world; to acquire knowledge and

skills necessary to do this with satisfaction to themselves and society; to understand and use

effective methods in framing the questions and tackling the problems that they encounter in their

lives to the end that they may function politically, economically, and socially in a democratic

society.

Reviewed: December 12, 2011

Adopted: April 28, 2008

Second Reading: May 18, 2015

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Section: Program 2200 Curriculum Content (M)

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2200 CURRICULUM CONTENT (M)

The Board of Education will provide the instruction and services mandated by law and

rules as necessary for the implementation of a thorough and efficient system of free public

education and such other instruction and services as the Board deems appropriate for the

thorough and efficient education of the students of this district. The Board shall annually

approve a list of all programs and courses that comprise the district's curriculum and shall

approve any subsequent changes in the curriculum in accordance with Policy No. 2220.

For purposes of this policy "curriculum" means planned learning opportunities designed

to assist students toward the achievement of the intended outcomes of instruction.

The curriculum will be reviewed by the Superintendent and approved annually by the

Board. In accordance with law, the curriculum shall, as a minimum, include the curricular

mandates of N.J.S.A. 18A - Education and N.J.A.C. 6 and 6A - Education and all of the New

Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards and Cumulative Progress Indicators and the courses

required by Policy N. 5460 and N.J.A.C. 6A:8-5 for high school graduation.

The Superintendent is responsible for implementing the curriculum approved by the

Board.

The Board directs the curriculum be consistent with the educational goals and objectives

of this district, the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards and Common Core State

Standards and responsive to identified pupil needs. The Superintendent shall, in consultation

with teaching staff members, assure the effective articulation of curriculum across all grade

levels and among the schools of this district.

The curriculum shall provide programs in accordance with Board policies and the New

Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, and Common Core State Standards including but

not limited to:

1. Preparation of all students for employment or post-secondary study upon

graduation from high school;

2. Instruction in workplace readiness skills, visual and performing arts,

comprehensive health and physical education, language arts literacy,

mathematics, science, social studies (including instruction on the Constitution of

the United States, United States history, Community Civics, and the geography,

history and civics of New Jersey), and World Languages;

3. Continuous access to sufficient programs and services of a library/media facility,

classroom collection, or both, to support the educational program of all students in

accordance with Policy No. 2530;

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4. Guidance and counseling to assist in career and academic planning for all

students, in accordance with Policy No. 2411;

5. A continuum of educational programs and services for all children with

disabilities, in accordance with Policy No. 2460 and Regulation Nos. 2460.1

through 2460.14;

6 Bilingual education, English as a Second Language, and English language

services for students of limited English language proficiency, when the number of

such students so necessitates, in accordance with Policy No. 2423;

7. Programs and services for students at risk who require remedial assistance in

accordance with Policy Nos. 2414, 2415, and 5460;

8. Equal educational opportunity for all students in accordance with Policy Nos.

2260, 5750 and 5755;

9. Career awareness and exploration as required, and vocational education as

appropriate;

10. Educational opportunities for students with exceptional abilities, in accordance

with Policy No. 2464;

11. Instruction in accident and fire prevention;

12. A substance abuse prevention program;

13. A program for family life education; and

14. Programs that encourage the active involvement of representatives from the

community, business, industry, labor and higher education in the development of

educational programs aligned with the standards.

N.J.S.A. 18A:6-2; 18A:6-3; 18A:35-1 et seq.

N.J.A.C. 6A:8-1.1 et seq.; 6A:14 et seq.

New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards

Reviewed: May 7, 2012

Adopted: January 5, 2004


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2210 CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT (M)

The Board of Education is committed to the continuing improvement of the educational program of the

district. To this end, the curriculum shall be evaluated and modified in accordance with a plan for

curriculum development.

As educational leader of the district, the Superintendent shall be responsible to the Board for the

development of curriculum and shall establish procedures for curriculum development that ensure the

effective participation of teaching staff members, students, the community, and members of the Board.

The Superintendent may conduct experimental programs that are not part of the duly adopted curriculum

and are deemed to be necessary to the continuing growth of the instructional program; he/she shall

report to the Board any such -pilot program conducted, along with its objectives, evaluative criteria, and

costs, before each such program is initiated.

The Assistant Superintendent or designee shall report to the Board on all progress in curriculum

development.


Adopted: 5 January 2004



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2230 COURSE GUIDES (M)

The Board of Education directs the preparation of a guide for each approved course of study in order to

direct and assist teaching staff members toward the attainment of goals addressed by that course.

Each course guide will contain, as appropriate to the course of study, content standards; objectives,

concepts, and skills to be taught.

The Superintendent shall be responsible for the preparation of course guides, and shall develop a plan

for such preparation that includes the participation of appropriate staff members and resource personnel;

the participation of students at appropriate grade levels; continuing research in instructional methods,

materials, and activities; systematic review of all course guides to ensure their continuing usefulness in

achieving goals set by the Board; and a system of administrative review to ensure that course guides are

being followed by teaching staff members to the degree of conformity desired by the Board.

All new course guides and revisions of existing guides shall be submitted to the Board for approval

before they are implemented.

Copies of all current course guides shall be kept on file in the Office of the Assistant Superintendent.

N.J.S.A. 18A:33-1





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2260 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PROGRAM FOR SCHOOL AND CLASSROOM PRACTICES (M)

The Board of Education shall, in accordance with law, strive to overcome the effects of any

previous patterns of discrimination in school and classroom practices and shall systematically monitor district procedures to ensure continuing compliance with anti-discrimination laws and regulations.

An individual appointed by the Superintendent shall serve as Affirmative Action Officer and shall coordinate all activities designed to implement this policy. The Affirmative Action Officer shall identify and recommend the correction or removal of impermissible bias based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, affectational or sexual orientation or sex gender identity, social or economic status, or disability. He/She shall:

1. Review current and proposed curriculum guides, textbooks, and supplemental materials for bias and determine whether such materials fairly depict the contribution of both men, and women, and individuals and various racial and ethnic groups in the development of human society;

2. Develop an ongoing program of in-service training for school personnel designed to identify and solve problems of bias in all aspects of the school program;

3. Review current and proposed programs, activities, and practices to ensure that all students have equal access to them and are not impermissibly segregated in any duty, work, play, classroom, or school practice except as may be permitted under rules of the State Board of Education;

4. Ensure that similar aspects of the school program receive commensurate support as to staff size and compensation, purchase and maintenance of facilities and equipment, and access to such facilities and equipment;

5. Ensure that tests, procedures, and guidance and counseling materials that are designed to evaluate pupil progress or rate aptitudes, or analyze personality or in any manner establish or tend to establish a category by which a pupil may be judged are not impermissibly differentiated or stereotyped.;

Parent(s) or legal guardian(s), students, staff members, and members of the public shall be informed annually about the district’s affirmative action plan for school and classroom practices, the designation of the Affirmative Action Officer, and the procedure by which an affirmative action complaint may be filed and processed.

The Affirmative Action Officer shall report as required to the Board on progress made in the affirmative action program for school and classroom practices. The Board will annually review district progress toward the objectives of any state-approved affirmative action plan.

20 U.S.C.A. 1701 N.J.S.A. 18A:36-30 N.J.A.C. 6:4-1.3 (b) Reviewed: August 29, 2011 Second Reading: May 18, 2015


2310 Pupil Grouping Page 1 of 2

HIGHLAND PARK

BOARD OF EDUCATION

2310 PUPIL GROUPING

Purpose

The Highland Park Board of Education maintains that the grouping of students for instruction should

provide an equitable learning environment for maximum educational achievement for all students at all

levels. Learning is promoted both by academic challenge and by the sharing of common experiences

among children of diverse backgrounds and achievement levels.

Guidelines

Effective grouping is obtained by the joint effort of the complete faculty and staff of a building in

planning for the suitable placement of students.

To ensure that both equity and excellence are achieved by the grouping policy, the following basic

planning guidelines will be followed:

1. Heterogeneous grouping of students will be a priority in all instructional areas where evidence

indicates that student’ emotional and academic needs can be met. Gender, race, ethnic origin,

achievement level and parental input will be considered in order to achieve a balance in the

formation of classes.

2. Dependence on any one criterion for placement, such as standardized tests, is to be avoided.

3. Groupings within a class and placement in groups and classes will be monitored and reviewed

regularly by principals, supervisors, the Director of Educational Services and the Assistant

Superintendent or designee to prevent de facto segregation by race, gender or ethnic origin.

Kindergarten through Grade 8

Placements for all required courses will reflect a heterogeneous mix of the population served by each

school. However, a variety of flexible grouping options in mathematics and language arts may be used

to meet the academic needs of students as is deemed appropriate in each school.

Grades 9 through 12

Placements for all required courses will reflect a heterogeneous mix of the High School population.

However, placement in honors and AP courses will be based on department and teacher

recommendation or self-nomination through the appeals process specified below.


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HIGHLAND PARK

BOARD OF EDUCATION

Placement Appeal Process

If a student desires to enroll in a course but has been denied placement, the student’s parent may use the

following appeals procedure:

1. Request a conference with the teacher who made the placement;

2. If the conference does not resolve the difference of opinion, request a conference with the

department supervisor and the student’s guidance counselor;

3. If the conference does not resolve the difference of opinion, request a conference with the

building principal;

4. If the conference with the principal does not resolve the difference, request a conference with the

Assistant Superintendent or designee.

This appeals procedure applies to and may be used with other placement decisions.


Revised: December 17, 2007




2320 Independent Study Programs Page 1 of 1

HIGHLAND PARK

BOARD OF EDUCATION

2320 INDEPENDENT STUDY PROGRAMS

The Board of Education will permit a properly qualified pupil to earn credit toward high school

graduation by completion of a program of independent study in accordance with rules of the

State Board of Education and this policy.

A program of independent study shall consist of curricular activities and may include, but need

not be limited to, enrollment in a course offered by an approved institution of higher learning.

The Principal shall approve each program of independent study and designate the number of

credits toward graduation to be awarded upon successful completion of each such program.

Credit shall be awarded only on the Principal’s certification that the pupil has met the specific

instructional objectives established for the program of independent study.

The Board directs that only those students shall be admitted to a program of independent study

who has demonstrated academic proficiency, maturity of judgment, a strong motivation to learn,

and self-reliance. Applicants shall be limited to students who have completed grade 8.

Programs of independent study need not be limited to participation by a single pupil buy may

involve more than one or a group of students, subject to Board approval.

The Principal or designee shall offer aid and counsel to qualified students who wish to explore

and initiate independent project. The Principal or designee shall develop specific, measurable

instructional objectives and assign appropriate staff guidance for each individually planned

program of independent study.

Each recommendation for a program of independent study must include the qualifications of the

pupil: the objective established for the program; a description of the method of study and

research to be undertaken, if any; the staff member or members assigned to advise the project;

the manner in which the program of study will be evaluated; and a proposal for the number of

credits to be awarded for the program.

The Assistant Superintendent or designee shall maintain a file of independent projects for such

review as the Board of the Commissioner may require.

N.J.A.C. 6:3-4A.1




Type Date Num Account Amount

Brian FitzgeraldBill 05/15/2015 05/01/2015 TRACK 90.00

Total Brian Fitzgerald 90.00

Dave MitchellBill 05/15/2015 05/06/2015 SOFTBALL 75.00

Total Dave Mitchell 75.00

Edwin GonzalezBill 05/15/2015 05/01/2015 BASEBALL 81.00

Total Edwin Gonzalez 81.00

Efrain DiazBill 05/15/2015 04/28/2015 BASEBALL 60.00

Total Efrain Diaz 60.00

Frank SpadavecchiaBill 05/15/2015 05/04/2015 SOFTBALL 75.00

Total Frank Spadavecchia 75.00

George MillerBill 05/15/2015 04/29/2015 SOFTBALL 75.00

Total George Miller 75.00

Jay WallaceBill 05/15/2015 04/27/2015 BASEBALL 81.00Bill 05/15/2015 05/06/2015 BASEBALL 60.00

Total Jay Wallace 141.00

Joe ReinaBill 05/15/2015 04/27/2015 BASEBALL 90.00Bill 05/15/2015 05/01/2015 BASEBALL 60.00

Total Joe Reina 150.00

Kevin UrbanBill 05/15/2015 05/05/2015 BASEBALL 81.00

Total Kevin Urban 81.00

Larry KalbBill 05/15/2015 05/01/2015 TRACK 90.00

Total Larry Kalb 90.00

Larry YannuzziBill 05/15/2015 05/06/2015 SOFTBALL 75.00

Total Larry Yannuzzi 75.00

Mark RosenfieldBill 05/15/2015 04/28/2015 BASEBALL 60.00

Total Mark Rosenfield 60.00

Matt FlipperBill 05/15/2015 04/27/2015 SOFTBALL 58.00

Total Matt Flipper 58.00

Matthew RelaBill 05/15/2015 05/01/2015 BASEBALL 60.00

Total Matthew Rela 60.00

9:45 AM HIGHLAND PARK BOARD OF EDUCATION ATHLETICS05/11/15 Expenses by Vendor DetailAccrual Basis May 1 - 15, 2015

Page 1

Type Date Num Account Amount

Michael RotterBill 05/15/2015 04/27/2015 BASEBALL 81.00

Total Michael Rotter 81.00

Mitchell DakelmanBill 05/15/2015 05/01/2015 TRACK 95.00

Total Mitchell Dakelman 95.00

Pablo OlivaresBill 05/15/2015 04/27/2015 SOFTBALL 58.00

Total Pablo Olivares 58.00

Ray JazikoffBill 05/15/2015 04/29/2015 SOFTBALL 75.00Bill 05/15/2015 04/30/2015 SOFTBALL 58.00

Total Ray Jazikoff 133.00

Richard NasoBill 05/15/2015 05/01/2015 BASEBALL 81.00

Total Richard Naso 81.00

Scott HannanBill 05/15/2015 04/30/2015 SOFTBALL 58.00

Total Scott Hannan 58.00

Stephen WardBill 05/15/2015 05/06/2015 SOFTBALL 60.00

Total Stephen Ward 60.00

William RobinsonBill 05/15/2015 05/04/2015 SOFTBALL 75.00Bill 05/15/2015 05/05/2015 BASEBALL 81.00

Total William Robinson 156.00

TOTAL 1,893.00

9:45 AM HIGHLAND PARK BOARD OF EDUCATION ATHLETICS05/11/15 Expenses by Vendor DetailAccrual Basis May 1 - 15, 2015

Page 2

I move that the Board of Education approve the bill list for

April 16 - 30, 2015 in the amounts listed below.

General Current Expense: $459,213.10

Special Revenue Expense: $9,807.70

Enterprise Fund Expense: $27.85

Before & After School Expense: $41.16

TOTAL $469,089.81

Vendor Name Invoice Number Invoice Amount Vendor Total

Pomptonian #353 042415 Expenses Wk Ended 4/24/15 6,953.68

#353 050115 Expenses Wk Ended 5/1/15 16,844.20 23,797.88

Total Payments 23,797.88

Highland Park Board of Education

Cafeteria Bill List

4/18/15-5/1/15

Check Journal Highland Park BOE Rec and Unrec checks

Starting date 4/16/2015

Hand and Machine checks 05/14/15 09:58

Page 1 of 7

Ending date 4/30/2015

Check amountCknum Date Rec date Vcode Vendor name

1552030856 04/22/15 ITALIAN BISTRO $530.00502334 04/22/15 SECRETARIES LUNCHEON $530.00

20-010-100-500-00-00 04/23/15 LUNCH 04/22/15 $530.001315030857 04/27/15 BROADWAY.COM $5,189.50

502331 04/24/15 TEEN CENTER FIELD TRIP $5,189.5020-438-200-510-00-12 654603 04/27/15 $5,189.50

5030030858 04/30/15 BREATH OF LIFE COUNSELING SERVICES LLC $350.00501996 02/25/15 DRUG COUNSELING $350.00

11-000-240-300-00-04 B.L. 01/07/15 04/30/15 $350.001402030859 04/30/15 BRIGHTON $13,596.93

501644 01/12/15 JANUARY CUSTODIAN SUPPLIES $2,745.9211-000-262-610-00-06 049779 04/30/15 $2,745.92

501834 02/04/15 FEBRUARY CUSTODIAN SUPPLIES $2,792.7711-000-262-610-00-06 049963 04/30/15 $2,792.77

501959 02/19/15 FEB CUSTODIANS SUPPLIES $2,883.8911-000-262-610-00-06 050079 04/30/15 $2,883.89

501966 02/20/15 NEW VACUUMS FOR MONTH OF FEB $1,315.6011-000-262-610-00-06 050165 04/30/15 $1,315.60

502099 03/11/15 MARCH CUSTODIAN SUPPLIES $3,858.7511-000-262-610-00-06 050279 04/30/15 $3,476.9111-000-262-610-00-06 050317 04/30/15 $381.84

1172030860 04/30/15 CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPP $132.36500361 07/14/14 MS BID SCIENCE SUPPLY;CARTER $132.36

11-190-100-610-00-03 49086700RI 04/30/15 $27.5711-190-100-610-00-03 49055029RI 04/30/15 $104.79

4387030861 04/30/15 CENTRAL JERSEY COLLEGE PREP CHARTER $5,016.00500535 07/24/14 2014/2015 TUITION $5,016.00

11-000-100-560-00-00 MARCH 04/30/15 $1,672.0011-000-100-560-00-00 MAY 04/30/15 $1,672.0011-000-100-560-00-00 APRIL 04/30/15 $1,672.00

1227030862 04/30/15 COOPER ELECTRIC SUPPLY $430.00500914 10/06/14 GENERATOR PM-SEMI ANNUAL CONTR $430.00

11-000-261-420-04-06 S021761971.001 04/30/15 $430.002955030863 04/30/15 CROSS COUNTRY EDUCATION $219.00

502008 02/26/15 PD REGISTRATION $219.0011-000-223-580-00-08 2623556 04/30/15 $219.00

5386030864 04/30/15 DATA NETWORK SOLUTIONS SALES $6,900.00502216 03/27/15 APRIL 2015 INTERNET/CIRCUT $6,900.00

11-000-230-530-00-00 39756 04/30/15 $6,900.004752030865 04/30/15 DELTA DENTAL OF NEW JERSEY INC. $13,220.93

502366 04/27/15 APRIL 2015 DENTAL BENEFITS $13,220.9311-000-291-270-03-00 APRIL 04/30/15 $13,220.93

4297030866 04/30/15 DHARMA TRADING COMPANY $125.90500155 07/01/14 SCIENCE SUPPLIES FOR K. STEPHE $125.90

11-190-100-610-22-04 1551489 04/30/15 $125.90




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1170030867 04/30/15 DIRECT ENERGY BUSINESS $19,284.24502274 04/15/15 ELECTRIC CHARGES FEB/MARCH $19,284.24

11-000-262-622-01-00 150840023800691 04/30/15 $2,027.2111-000-262-622-01-00 150840023800692 04/30/15 $4.3911-000-262-622-02-00 150840023806069 04/30/15 $5,175.1911-000-262-622-04-00 150840023800690 04/30/15 $8,653.2211-000-262-622-04-00 150840023800689 04/30/15 $3,230.9411-000-262-622-04-00 150840023800688 04/30/15 $38.2011-000-262-622-04-00 150690023660874 04/30/15 $155.09

1388030868 04/30/15 DIRECT ENERGY BUSINESS $10,455.05502273 04/15/15 GAS CHARGES FEB/MARCH $10,455.05

11-000-262-621-02-00 H15915493 04/30/15 $236.9911-000-262-621-02-00 H15915492 04/30/15 $100.9211-000-262-621-04-00 H15915495 04/30/15 $0.4711-000-262-621-04-00 H15915496 04/30/15 $2,703.9011-000-262-621-04-00 H15915494 04/30/15 $7,108.6111-000-262-621-04-00 H15915497 04/30/15 $304.16

1541030869 04/30/15 DISQUISES COSTUMES $4,297.61502056 03/04/15 COSTUMES FOR MUSICAL $4,297.61

11-401-100-600-00-04 3231501 04/30/15 $4,297.611511030870 04/30/15 DUNATOV; GINA $501.00

501850 02/05/15 TUITION REIMBURSEMENT $501.0011-000-291-280-00-00 TUITION 04/30/15 $501.00

1312030871 04/30/15 EDUCATIONAL TUTORIAL SERVICES LLC $540.00500687 08/08/14 READING SUPPORT $540.00

11-000-217-320-00-08 03/20/15-04/17/15 04/30/15 $285.0011-000-217-320-00-08 03/03/15-03/16/15 04/30/15 $255.00

1501030872 04/30/15 FENTON-VALDIVIA; LAUREN $13,000.00501418 12/08/14 REIMBURSEMENT $13,000.00

11-000-100-569-00-08 3RD INSTALLMENT 04/30/15 $13,000.005452030873 04/30/15 FERGUSON ENTERPRISES $729.10

501567 12/23/14 SUPPLIES FOR BOTH MS-HS $729.1011-000-261-610-03-06 WG061159 04/30/15 $364.5511-000-261-610-04-06 WG061159 04/30/15 $364.55

5037030874 04/30/15 GENERAL PLUMBING SUPPLY INC. $1,678.09501729 01/22/15 SUPPLIES FOR HS/ IS $1,678.09

11-000-261-610-01-06 S5710552.001 04/30/15 $718.6511-000-261-610-04-06 S5710413.001 04/30/15 $959.44

5132030875 04/30/15 HATIKVAH INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY CHARTER $42,820.00500536 07/24/14 2014/2015 TUITION $42,820.00

11-000-100-560-00-00 APRIL 04/30/15 $21,410.0011-000-100-560-00-00 MAY 04/30/15 $21,410.00

1439030876 04/30/15 HEINEMANN $259.60501274 11/14/14 SUPPLIES FOR INTERVENTIONIST $259.60

11-190-100-610-00-01 6418046 04/30/15 $217.8011-190-100-610-00-01 6441149 04/30/15 $41.80




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1465030877 04/30/15 HOME NEWS TRIBUNE $542.80502368 04/27/15 BUDGET/HS BOILER/EXTEND SUPER $542.80

11-000-230-590-00-00 382020 04/30/15 $408.5611-000-230-590-00-00 401874 04/30/15 $88.6811-000-230-590-00-00 408648 04/30/15 $45.56

1467030878 04/30/15 HORIZON HEALTHCARE INSURANCE $270.00500147 07/01/14 2014/2015 ADMINISTRATIVE FEE $270.00

11-000-251-330-00-00 26906 FEB 04/30/15 $90.0011-000-251-330-00-00 27169 MAR 04/30/15 $90.0011-000-251-330-00-00 27433 APR 04/30/15 $90.00

4971030879 04/30/15 JOHNSTONE SUPPLY $2,448.61501690 01/16/15 HEAT VALVES $543.01

11-000-261-610-03-06 S3200778.001 04/30/15 $543.01501696 01/16/15 MOTOR FOR HOT WATER $82.30

11-000-261-610-01-06 S3201037.001 04/30/15 $82.30501758 01/28/15 SUPPLIES FOR IRVING SCHOOL $202.81

11-000-261-610-01-06 S3207032.001 04/30/15 $202.81501979 02/24/15 SUPPLIES FOR MS/IS $490.63

11-000-261-610-01-06 S3225865.001 04/30/15 $220.3611-000-261-610-03-06 S3225865.001 04/30/15 $270.27

501983 02/24/15 SUPPLIES FOR MS/HS $898.8911-000-261-610-03-06 S3225872.001 04/30/15 $793.2811-000-261-610-04-06 S3225872.001 04/30/15 $105.61

502098 03/11/15 PARTS FOR HS KTICHEN OVEN $230.9711-000-261-610-04-06 S3235160.002 04/30/15 $230.97

5360030880 04/30/15 MARLIN BUSINESS BANK $2,242.20500102 07/01/14 LEASE AGREEMENT $2,242.20

11-000-219-592-00-00 13161602 04/28/15 $221.4511-000-219-592-00-00 13093842 04/30/15 $221.4511-000-222-500-00-00 13161602 04/28/15 $132.8711-000-222-500-00-00 13093842 04/30/15 $132.8711-000-230-590-00-00 13093842 04/30/15 $265.7511-000-230-590-00-00 13161602 04/28/15 $265.7511-000-240-500-00-00 13161602 04/28/15 $100.2111-000-240-500-00-00 13093842 04/30/15 $100.2111-190-100-500-00-00 13093842 04/30/15 $400.8211-190-100-500-00-00 13161602 04/28/15 $400.82

1277030881 04/30/15 MENDTRONIX INC $638.50501888 02/11/15 UF65 Repair/Rebuild $495.50

11-190-100-500-00-05 308591 04/30/15 $495.50501945 02/18/15 LAMP;HUMPHREY $143.00

11-204-100-610-00-08 310361 04/30/15 $143.001790030882 04/30/15 MRESC $117,452.73

502370 04/27/15 MARCH TRANSPORTATION $117,452.7311-000-270-350-00-00 MARCH TRANS 04/30/15 $3,650.2311-000-270-517-00-00 MARCH TRANS 04/30/15 $49,370.6711-000-270-518-00-00 MARCH TRANS 04/30/15 $64,431.83




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1897030883 04/30/15 NJ A S B O $150.00502188 03/24/15 REGISTRATION ASBO CONFERENCE $150.00

11-000-251-580-00-00 2250 L. HOEFELE 04/30/15 $150.001385030884 04/30/15 PHILLIPS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL $3,920.00

500537 07/24/14 2014/2015 TUITION $3,920.0011-000-100-560-00-00 FEBRUARY 04/30/15 $980.0011-000-100-560-00-00 MARCH 04/30/15 $980.0011-000-100-560-00-00 APRIL 04/30/15 $980.0011-000-100-560-00-00 MAY 04/30/15 $980.00

2854030885 04/30/15 POLAND SPRING $113.96502376 04/27/15 WATER SERVICE $113.96

11-000-230-610-00-00 15C0420173239 04/30/15 $92.2411-000-251-600-00-00 15C0013021845 04/30/15 $21.72

1264030886 04/30/15 SHARP BUSINESS SYSTEMS $5,145.00501131 10/23/14 LEASE AGREEMENT $5,145.00

11-000-219-592-00-00 5002071081 04/30/15 $92.6111-000-222-500-00-00 5002071081 04/30/15 $56.6011-000-230-590-00-00 5002071081 04/30/15 $113.1911-000-240-500-00-00 5002071081 04/30/15 $947.7011-000-251-592-00-00 5002071081 04/30/15 $87.4711-190-100-500-00-00 5002071081 04/30/15 $3,790.8311-212-100-500-00-08 5002071081 04/30/15 $15.4462-601-200-500-09-09 5002071081 04/30/15 $41.16

1532030887 04/30/15 SHARP SCHOOL/INTRAFINITY INC. $7,825.00501730 01/22/15 WEB HOSTING/CREATION $7,825.00

11-000-252-500-00-05 9910-6167 04/30/15 $7,825.00030888 V 04/30/15 04/30/15 00.0 $ Multi Stub Void

- - - - - 030889 V 04/30/15 04/30/15 00.0 $ Multi Stub Void

- - - - - 030890 V 04/30/15 04/30/15 00.0 $ Multi Stub Void

- - - - - 030891 V 04/30/15 04/30/15 00.0 $ Multi Stub Void

- - - - - 4377030892 04/30/15 SOURCE4TEACHERS $48,190.09

502038 03/02/15 SUBSTITUTES DECEMBER 2014 $48,190.0911-000-217-320-00-00 27285 04/30/15 $119.5811-000-217-320-00-00 26349 04/30/15 $478.3211-000-217-320-00-00 26557 04/30/15 $239.1611-000-217-320-00-00 27027 04/30/15 $299.2011-000-222-320-00-00 26350 04/30/15 $126.1611-000-222-320-00-00 26558 04/30/15 $66.9911-000-222-320-00-00 27028 04/30/15 $133.9811-000-240-320-00-00 27285 04/30/15 $60.04




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4377030892 04/30/15 SOURCE4TEACHERS $48,190.09502038 03/02/15 SUBSTITUTES DECEMBER 2014 $48,190.09

11-000-240-320-00-00 27027 04/30/15 $60.0411-000-262-320-00-00 27285 04/30/15 $300.2011-000-262-320-00-00 26349 04/30/15 $900.6011-000-262-320-00-00 26557 04/30/15 $1,140.7611-000-262-320-00-00 27027 04/30/15 $1,501.0011-190-100-320-00-00 27027 04/30/15 $598.4011-190-100-320-00-00 27286 04/30/15 $1,491.4811-190-100-320-00-00 27285 04/30/15 $598.9011-190-100-320-00-00 26350 04/30/15 $4,260.2011-190-100-320-00-00 26349 04/30/15 $1,016.6811-190-100-320-00-00 26558 04/30/15 $5,522.3111-190-100-320-00-00 26557 04/30/15 $717.4811-190-100-320-00-00 27028 04/30/15 $8,483.1611-204-100-320-00-00 26558 04/30/15 $126.1611-204-100-320-00-00 26557 04/30/15 $119.5811-212-100-320-00-00 27027 04/30/15 $1,381.1811-212-100-320-00-00 27286 04/30/15 $252.3211-212-100-320-00-00 27285 04/30/15 $504.6411-212-100-320-00-00 26350 04/30/15 $504.6411-212-100-320-00-00 26349 04/30/15 $1,135.4411-212-100-320-00-00 26558 04/30/15 $378.4811-212-100-320-00-00 26557 04/30/15 $1,620.3411-213-100-320-00-00 26558 04/30/15 $1,860.2811-213-100-320-00-00 26557 04/30/15 $119.5811-213-100-320-00-00 27028 04/30/15 $2,491.0811-213-100-320-00-00 27286 04/30/15 $875.8111-213-100-320-00-00 26350 04/30/15 $2,837.4411-213-100-320-00-00 26349 04/30/15 $60.0411-214-100-320-00-00 26350 04/30/15 $66.9911-214-100-320-00-00 26349 04/30/15 $717.4811-214-100-320-00-00 27028 04/30/15 $126.1611-216-100-320-00-00 27027 04/30/15 $179.6211-216-100-320-00-00 27285 04/30/15 $119.5811-216-100-320-00-00 26349 04/30/15 $60.0411-216-100-320-00-00 26558 04/30/15 $126.1611-216-100-320-00-00 26557 04/30/15 $119.5811-240-100-320-00-00 26350 04/30/15 $66.9911-240-100-320-00-00 26558 04/30/15 $126.1611-240-100-320-00-00 27028 04/30/15 $378.4820-270-200-300-00-07 26558 04/30/15 $2,964.2420-270-200-300-00-07 27028 04/30/15 $756.96

2247030893 04/30/15 STAPLES ADVANTAGE $38.23500194 07/01/14 BID BOOK ORDER FOR M. MCCRAE $38.23

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2269030895 04/30/15 STOP AND SHOP/AHOLD FINANCIAL SERVICES $597.20502233 04/01/15 HS NUTRITION APRIL $597.20

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Fund Totals

11 GENERAL CURRENT EXPENSE $459,213.1020 SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS $9,807.7060 ENTERPRISE FUNDS $27.8562 BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL $41.16

Total for all checks listed $469,089.81

Prepared and submitted by: _________________________________ ______________Board Secretary Date

REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES

HIGHLAND PARK BOARD OF EDUCATION

HIGHLAND PARK, NJ

Monday, May 4, 2015

6:05 p.m.

AGENDA:

1. Call to Order

2. Announcement of Notice

Mr. Adam Sherman, President, called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. He said that the meeting had been properly advertised in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, and that formal action would be taken.

3. Resolution to go into Executive Session at 6:05 p.m. to allow the Board to discuss confidential

personnel matters regarding the Superintendent Search, potential litigation regarding expansion of the Hatikvah Charter School, and negotiation matters. Moved: Anne Sherber Seconded: Catherine Bull Vote: 8-0

4. Reconvene To Regular Public Session at 7:45 p.m. Moved: Anne Sherber Seconded: Catherine Bull Vote: 8-0

5. Pledge of Allegiance 6. Roll Call

Members Present: Mr. Adam Sherman, President; Ms. Claire Berkowitz; Ms. Catherine Bull; Ms. Darcie Cimarusti; Ms. Anne Gowen; Ms. Michelle McFadden-DiNicola; Mr. Rob Roslewicz and Ms. Anne Sherber. Member Absent: Ms. Jerri Aversa. Also Present: Mr. Israel Soto, Interim Superintendent; Ms. Linda Hoefele, Business Administrator/Board Secretary; Mr. Vivek Puduri, Student Representative and Ms. Annie McCrone, Student Representative. Mr. Puduri and Ms. McCrone left the meeting at 8:25 p.m.

7. Representative Assembly, Middlesex Regional Educational Services Commission I move that, pursuant to recently enacted legislation, P.L. 192-1989, Chapter 254, the Highland Park Board of Education elect Israel Soto to the Representative Assembly of the Middlesex Regional Educational Services Commission from June 1, 2015 to September 30, 2015.

Moved: Catherine Bull Seconded: Anne Sherber Vote: 8-0

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8. Communications:

Ms. Hoefele also read an email from Edison Buddy Ball, and informed the Board that registration is open for the NJSBA Annual Workshop October 27-29, 2015, in Atlantic City.

9. Approval of Minutes: April 20, 2015 – Regular Public and Executive Session

Board Member

April 20, 2015 Regular Public and Executive Session

Jerri Aversa Absent

Claire Berkowitz Y

Catherine Bull Y-Seconded

Darcie Cimarusti Y-Moved

Anne Gowen Y

Michelle McFadden-DiNicola Y

Rob Roslewicz Y

Anne Sherber Y

Adam Sherman Y

10. Superintendent’s Report A. Student Update

Date Sender Nature of Communication

4/17/15 Helene Rockman Collaborative Teaching Model

4/17/15 Kimberly Crane Invitation to MCEA Dinner

4/20/15 Allison Salerno Integrating Special Needs Children in Regular Classrooms

4/21/15 Hava Freidenreich Tax Rates

4/21/15 Susan Slusky Tax Rates

4/23/15 Karen Bilton Budget Hearing and Property Tax Assessment Information

Ms. McCrone and Mr. Puduri reported on the following: High School: Achievements: ● Last Thursday April 30 Highland Park High School hosted Deadcenter

Coffeehouse - a night of poetry, musical performances, spoken word, and

visual art. There was a great attendance, including many HPHS alumni.

Dead center books are still on sale for $5.

● The High School Band performed at JP Stevens at the JP Stevens Band

Festival on April 29 and received an “excellent” rating

● Residents and students in HP ran in the Highland Park 5k on Sunday and

enjoyed the HP Street Fair. Amandala kicked off the race with the national

anthem.

● Current NJ Science League Standings:

○ Bio 2: 4th

○ Chem 1: 13th

○ Phys 1: 18th

● Senior Graduation will take place June 23rd followed by Project

Graduation that night

● HS Band Concert will take place May 7th at 7:00pm in the auditorium


B. Superintendent’s Update

1. EVVRS Report – Israel

Mr. Soto provided a report on incidents of violence, vandalism, weapons, substance abuse and HIB incidents, comparing the number of each such category of incidents between the 2013-14 and 2014-15 school years.

2. Introduction of Website

Mr. Soto noted that the administration began the process with three goals: the website should be easy to navigate, interactive, and more professional. He commended Mr. Chris Brzozowski on his tireless efforts over the past 8 months in the development of the new website. Mr. Brzozowski presented a report on the website. He first displayed the previous website. He then showed the new website, and highlighted various features available on the new website. He thanked the team that was involved in making the website, and thanked the Board for their support. Mr. Soto thanked Mr. Brzozowski, Ms.

● HS Choir and Master Chorale will attend ACDA Music Festival at Rutgers

Mason Gross on May 21. Highland Park will sing with other attending

schools and receive

● Highland Park Concert Choir will perform Star Spangled Banner at the

Somerset Patriots Baseball game on May 12th

● Highland Park was recognized as one of the top Deca programs in the

state of New Jersey. Zoe Hudgins was the recipient of the Presidential

DECA scholarship awarded by Johnson & Wales University. Other

students participated in the Thrive Academy as well as competed in the

Learn and Earn project. In their down time they went to Universal Studios

and Miniature golf, as well as different eateries.

● DECA as well as the Physics classes will take a trip to Six Flags on May

27th to ride roller coasters and study physics (if in physics class).

● May 15th: Junior Prom in the High School Cafeteria

● May 28-29: Senior Trip

● June 4th: Senior Prom @ The Place on the Lake in East Brunswick, NJ

● One acts is June 12th. More information to come.

Sports:

● The Boys Tennis Team ranked 5th at the Greater Middlesex Conference

● Last Thursday the Boys Tennis Team beat Metuchen 5-0 and last Friday

the team beat Wardlaw-Hartridge 3-2. The team has held a string of wins

recently

● The girls softball team won their game today.

Middle School:

● The middle school hosted a talent show, with lots of musical acts on April

30th in HS Auditorium. This was the second annual show.

● Music Department will sing and perform at Hershey Park on May 15th

● MS Choir/Band Concert on May 19th


Saskia Morena and the rest of the team for their work on making the website a success. He then discussed the need for a communication structure, noting that this is one part of that structure.

3. Special Education Collaboration

Mr. Soto reported that the special education program has been under review this year. He introduced Mr. William Shlala, Director of Educational Services, who presented a report on the special education program. Mr. Shlala introduced the members of the Educational Services Department, and thanked them for their contributions to the initiative to review the program. He remarked that grouping children (ELL or special education) does not serve the needs of the children. He stressed the importance of blending them across the grades. He noted that over the past 19 years, the District’s Director of Educational Services has been here for an average of 1 year and 4 months. He reviewed the process of the departmental review: - met with special education teachers at each building to get their input - met with SEPAC - met with the child study team - reviewed the plan with each of the building principals, who each signed off on the plan - recommendations were sent to all special education staff members, who were asked for feedback - a copy of the recommendations and feedback were sent to SEPAC Mr. Shlala then reviewed the following program recommendations: - full-day special education preschool - the need for study skills at the Middle School and High School - the need for a more flexible math program at the High School - greater flexibility at Bartle School - the need to break out the special education students, just as we did with ELL - provide for behaviorally challenged students (CBI program) - increase behaviorist time to support students in the autistic program - strengthen the CBI program (with services provided by NJARC) - the need for a basic skills program at Irving and Bartle Schools

Mr. Shlala then reviewed the two approaches to how to get there: - Model-Centered Planning - every child must fit into one of the pre-determined slots – this

is the current model - Student-Centered planning - programs designed to meet the needs of each specific

child, not the model Mr. Shlala shared comments from the special education staff regarding the recommendations being made for changes to the program. Mr. Shlala reviewed the recommended changes to the composition of the special education program at each school. He stressed that the goal is not to reduce services to children, but to maximize them. Mr. Soto thanked Mr. Shlala for his presentation, and for his work on this report. Mr. Sherman also thanked Mr. Shlala and asked the Board for questions. Ms. Gowen commented in support of full day Pre-School and basic skills programs. She commented that basic skills are needed for more than just the special education students. She commented in support of many items in the report. She expressed concerns also about procedural issues, such as incomplete IEP meetings, not reaching out to parents and SEPAC community, lack of push-in support in grades K and 1, and other areas of concern. She supported the collaborative model.


Ms. McFadden-DiNicola commented on the collaborative model, and minimizing the impact of stigma of special education students. Ms. Cimarusti commented on the ELL students, and commented that a comparison shouldn’t be made between the ELL program and the special education program. Ms. Bull commented on students being pulled out, and remarked that the students already know about other students, and accept the diversity of their peers. She expressed concerns about the effectiveness of collaborative classrooms. Ms. Gowen responded to her comments. Mr. Sherman commented in support of the resource rooms from his personal experience. He commented about the cultural problems in the special education program, and the need for basic skills and behavioral skills. Ms. Gowen responded to his comments, in support of a less restrictive environment. Ms. Berkowitz commented in support of having a model that addresses the needs of the students, not a model that the students must fit into. Mr. Soto commented that the program will be considered further. He stressed that this is the first phase of the presentation. He indicated that they will encourage input from the parents. Mr. Shlala commented that they reached out to SEPAC, and sent recommendations and feedback to SEPAC officers, stressing that they sought parent input. He noted that the recommendations for each school came directly from the schools. He also noted that they have not recommended eliminating co-teaching, they have just altered the model. He commented about the IEPs. He stressed that full-day preschool will be in place for next year, due to restructuring the existing staff at Irving. Mr. Sherman commented that SEPAC was reached out to, and they have an internal structure. Mr. Soto reported that he had challenged every staff member to meet the needs of every special education student. He commented that this was a lengthy and thoughtful process, with input from all applicable staff, and is a cohesive plan. Mr. Roslewicz asked if anything was missing from the presentation that would require additional funding. Mr. Shlala responded to his question that small increases were made to next year’s budget to allow for increased speech and social worker staffing. He noted that the overall special education budget was reduced. Ms. McFadden-DiNicola commented about the need for parent input. Ms. Berkowitz commented in response to her comments, noting that there is a range of special education needs, and a range of solutions. Ms. Gowen responded in agreement with her comments.

11. Board Committees’ Reports and Recommendations A. Curriculum & Instruction

Ms. Berkowitz reported that the committee did not meet tonight. She highlighted agenda item #1 regarding the ESL language curriculum for grades 9-12. Ms. Cimarusti thanked her for putting the report on the drive for the Board to review. Ms. McFadden-DiNicola asked how the report was put together. Mr. Soto responded that it was done by the teaching staff, and commended Ms. Fani Alexandropolous for her work on the plan. Ms. Cimarusti asked about the every 15 minutes program. Mr. Sherman responded to her question. She


highlighted the Sources of Strength Program, and commented that she was glad to see that it is moving forward. Ms. McFadden-DiNicola asked in what grade was the Scarlet Letter going to be read. Ms. Gowen asked if the whole grade was going to read it. Ms. Cimarusti responded that it would be read in 9th grade.

B. Finance & Facilities

Ms. Bull reported that the committee did not meet. She highlighted various agenda items, and thanked the Resnick Foundation for their donation. Ms. Gowen asked for further explanation regarding technology items to be purchased. Ms. Hoefele responded to her question.

C. Personnel & Communication

Ms. Sherber reported that the committee did not meet, and highlighted updated salaries and a correction to item #7.

D. Policies & Regulations

Ms. Sherber reported that committee did not meet, and that the curriculum committee policies are on the agenda . Ms. Berkowitz reviewed changes made to policies. Ms. Gowen asked about the process for admission to AP courses, and the process of appeal. There was a lengthy discussion among board members on this subject.

12. Public Comment:

Mr. Michael Greenberg, Montgomery St., commented in support of collaborative inclusion classrooms. He spoke of the benefits of this model, and cited research on this model. He described his experience teaching in collaborative classrooms as a general education teacher. Ms. Melissa Newman, Montgomery St., asked about blackout dates. Mr. Sherman responded to her question. She commented in support of blackout dates. She also commented about pupil grouping in policy 2310. She remarked that teachers aren’t providing recommendations early enough. She also commented about collaborative classrooms. Mr. Robert Katz, So. Eleventh, commented about collaborative teaching model. He commented that paraprofessionals are not adequate, as compared to having a special education teacher in the classroom. Mr. Kfir Fisher, Highland Ave., asked questions about the district website and the purchase of a server on the agenda. Mr. Brzozowski responded to his questions. Ms. Hava Freidenreich, Grant Ave., asked questions about collaborative teaching including the science curriculum, commenting that paraprofessionals are inadequate. She asked about the salary increases on the agenda. She commented on a letter that is sent by the Borough with the tax bill every July, and suggested that a similar letter be drafted from the school district. Ms. Shelee Saal, No. Fourth Ave., expressed her concern about Interim Directors and about change. She commented on policy 2110 and on students with behavioral needs. She commented on collaborative classrooms and the suggested change in the model. She also commented on the district website, and students without access to computers. She asked about involving students in the design of the website. Mr. Sherman responded to her questions.


Mr. Shlomo Bonhain, Grove Ave., asked how many school districts in NJ have the model being recommended. Mr. Shlala responded that this is not a model, and that services are being tailored to meet the needs of students. Mr. Bonhain commented on the recommendation. He also commented on allowing students to work on the running of the website. He also commented on the committees and comments by the public. Ms. Denise Mayfrier, Wayne St., complimented the board on the website. She expressed her reservations about the special education presentation. She complimented the school board on the job they are doing this year, and the teachers and staff in the district.

13. Board Action Items

A. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION 1. Approval of English as a Second Language Curriculum

I move that the Board of Education accept the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve

the English as a Second Language curriculum for grades 9 through 12.

Moved: Claire Berkowitz Seconded: Catherine Bull Vote: 8-0

2. Appointment of University Graduates/Students for Teaching Internships/Junior Practicum/Observation

I move that the Board of Education accept the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the following University Graduates/Students for Teaching Internships/Junior Practicum/Observation on the dates noted below:


3. Approval of Summer Transitional Program, Teen Center

I move that the Board of Education accept the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the Teen Center Summer Transitional Program. The program will run Monday through Thursday from 9:00am – 12:00pm beginning July 6, 2015 through July 30, 2015 in the high school. There is no fee for participants in this program.


4. Appointment of 2015-2016 Masters of Social Work/Bachelors of Social Work Student Interns for the Community Teen Center: I move that the Board of Education accept the recommendation of the Superintendent to appoint the following Rutgers University School of Social Work student interns to the Community Teen Center for the 2015-2016 school year.

Student

University

Subject/Course

School

Grade/Staff

Dates of Internship/Observation

Colin Copperthwaite

Kean

Phys Ed/Health

Bartle

Keith Roig

Student Teacher: 9/8/2015 – 10/20/2015

Colin Copperthwaite

Kean

Phys Ed/Health

Middle

Richard McGlynn Erin Washington

Student Teacher: 10/23/2015 – 12/21/2015


Name Type Placement Hours per week Date of Internship Supervisor

Jessica Bangel BASW Student 15 hours 9/8/15-4/29/16 Elizabeth Asamoah

Caitlin Connolly MSW Student 15 hours 9/8/15-4/29/16 Elizabeth Asamoah

Sandy Bruno MSW Student-Advanced 22.5 hours 7/1/15-8/7/15 Elizabeth Asamoah

Sandy Bruno MSW Student-Advanced 22.5 hours 9/8/15-4/29/16 Elizabeth Asamoah


5. Approval of Middle States Objectives

I move that the Board of Education accept the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the revised Middle States Objectives’ Technical Review. These objectives were approved by the Middle States Association of Colleges and School Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools on April 14, 2015.


6. Approval of Every 15 Minutes Program, High School I move that the Board of Education accept the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the Every 15 Minutes Program for high school students. This program offers real-life experience with real-life risks to instill teens with the potentially dangerous consequences of drinking and/or texting while driving.


7. Approval of Consulting Services, Irving School I move that the Board of Education accept the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve ELL Consulting of Monmouth Junction, NJ to conduct classroom observations and coaching sessions for teachers to improve instruction for English Language Learners at Irving School. There will be two sessions, one in May and another in June. The fee for this professional development is $1,941.04 and will paid through the Title III Immigrant account.


8. Approval of Field Trips

I move that the Board of Education accept the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the field trips. Moved: Claire Berkowitz Seconded: Catherine Bull Vote: 8-0

9. Approval of Sources of Strength Project, Teen Center I move that the Board of Education accept the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve The Teen Center Sources of Strength Project, a school-wide health promotion and suicide prevention program which provides training for diverse student Peer Leaders who conduct focused “peer-to-peer” prevention activities in their school. The program will run during the 2015-2016 academic year with training for participants to take place on Friday May 8, 2015 at the High School. There is no fee for this program.



B. FINANCE AND FACILITIES 1. Approval of Bill List

I move that the Board of Education accept the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the Bill List for April 1, 2015 – April 15, 2015, in the amount of $401,885.02.

Moved: Catherine Bull Seconded: Claire Berkowitz Vote: 8-0 2. Approval of Cafeteria Bill List

I move that the Board of Education accept the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the cafeteria bill list for April 4, 2015 – April 17, 2015, in the amount of $9,892.32.

Moved: Catherine Bull Seconded: Claire Berkowitz Vote: 8-0

3. Approval of Athletic Bill List

I move that the Board of Education accept the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the athletic bill list for April 16, 2015 – April 30, 2015, in the amount of $1,562.00.


4. Approval of Travel and Related Expense Reimbursements I move that the Board of Education accept the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the attached listing of Travel and Related Expense Reimbursements, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23B-1.1 et seq.


5. Acceptance of Increase in Funds for Cooperative Grant from the Highland Park Educational Foundation

I move that the Board of Education accept the recommendation of the Superintendent to accept an increase in the funds from the Highland Park Educational Foundation for the cooperative grant awarded as listed below: Moved: Catherine Bull Seconded: Claire Berkowitz Vote: 8-0

School Grantee Project Title Amount

High School Karen McManus-Smith Change 33rd Annual Colloquium (added

free/reduced student admission costs)

$1,239.00 (increased from

$1,029.00)


6. Acceptance of Quotes for Water Heater

I move that the Board of Education accept the recommendation of the Superintendent to accept quotes for a replacement hot water heater for the Highland Park High School kitchen, as listed below:


7. Approval of Purchase of Water Heater

I move that the Board of Education accept the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the purchase of a hot water heater for the Highland Park High School kitchen from FEI NY Metro of Lakewood, NJ, at a price of $5,272.56. Due to the brevity of time, W W Grainger was not able to accommodate the delivery deadline. Moved: Catherine Bull Seconded: Claire Berkowitz Vote: 8-0

8. Approval of Bleacher Repairs

I move that the Board of Education accept the recommendation of the Superintendent to award a contract with Nickerson Corp. of Bay Shore, NJ, for the following repairs and upgrades to the bleachers in the Highland Park High School gymnasium, for a total cost of $6,530.00 (this is proprietary work, and alternate quotes are not applicable) (MRESC Coop Contract #14-15-62):

Moved: Catherine Bull Seconded: Claire Berkowitz Vote: 8-0 9. Approval of Submission of No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Amendment #2 for FY ’15 Application

I move that the Board of Education accept the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the submission of the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Amendment #2 for FY ’15 application to the New Jersey State Department of Education. The purpose of this Amendment is to reclassify budgeted expenditures from supplies to equipment. Moved: Catherine Bull Seconded: Claire Berkowitz Vote: 8-0

10. Approval of Special Counsel I move that the Board of Education accept the recommendation of the Superintendent to award a contract for professional services to David Rubin, Esq., as Special Counsel at the rate of $180.00 per hour for a period of no more than one year, beginning from April 20, 2015. Moved: Catherine Bull Seconded: Claire Berkowitz Vote: 8-0

Vendor Location Amount

W W Grainger, Inc. Cranford, NJ $4,936.00

FEI NY Metro Lakewood, NJ $5,272.56

General Plumbing Supply Edison, NJ $5,438.00

Description Amount

Replace 62 Damaged Seats $3,250.00

Bleacher Repairs and Maintenance $3,280.00


11. Acceptance of Quotes for Network Hardware and Support Services

I move that the Board of Education accept the recommendation of the Superintendent to accept quotes for Network Hardware and Support Services, as listed below:


12. Award Contract for Network Hardware and Support Services I move that the Board of Education accept the recommendation of the Superintendent to award the contract for Network Hardware and Support Services to SHI International Corp. of Somerset, NJ, in the amount of $71,120.92. NJ State Contract M-0483, WCSA Computer Contract. This contract is eligible for E-Rate Category 2 Funding of up to 60%. Moved: Catherine Bull Seconded: Claire Berkowitz Vote: 8-0

13. Approval of Tuition Rates for the 2015-2016 School Year I move that the Board of Education accept the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the tuition rates for the 2015-2016 school year, as listed below:


14. Acceptance of Donation I move that the Board of Education accept the recommendation of the Superintendent to accept a donation in the amount of $5,000.00 from the Resnick Foundation to the Highland Park High School for use with the Lindsay Meyer Teen Institute and related activities. Moved: Catherine Bull Seconded: Claire Berkowitz Vote: 8-0

Vendor Location Amount

SHI International Corp. Somerset, NJ $71,120.92

IT Outlet Sioux Falls, SD $72,990.00

CDW Government Vernon Hills, IL $97,613.04

Categories 2014-2015 2015-2016

Preschool (1/2 day) $5,857.00 $5,518.00

Kindergarten $11,715.00 $11,035.00

Grades 1-5 $14,135.00 $13,127.00

Grades 6-8 $14,438.00 $13,874.00

Grades 9-12 $14,815.00 $13,993.00

Language/Learning Disabled $26,785.00 $29,464.00

Multiply Disabled $31,696.00 $22,440.00

Autism $34,069.00 $37,476.00

Preschool Disabled Full-Time $17,297.00 $16,649.00


15. Purchase of Computer Server I move that the Board of Education accept the recommendation of the Superintendent to award the contract for the purchase of an HP Proliant DL380p Gen8 Server to support the PowerSchool System, from Hewlett Packard Public Sector Sales of Omaha, NE, in the amount of $8,796.71. NJ State Contract M-0483, WCSA Computer Contract #70262. Moved: Catherine Bull Seconded: Claire Berkowitz Vote: 8-0

16. Approval of Out of District Placement I move that the Board of Education accept the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the following out of district placement:

one (1) student, case #1415-11 to attend Montgomery Academy, Basking Ridge, NJ, effective 04/27/2015, at a tuition rate of $56,709.00 to be pro-rated.


C. PERSONNEL AND COMMUNICATION

1. Appointment of Substitute Teachers I move that the Board of Education accept the recommendation of the Superintendent to appoint the list as Source4Teachers substitute teachers for the 2014-2015 school year.

Moved: Anne Sherber Seconded: Catherine Bull Vote: 8-0 2. Re-appointment and Setting of Salaries of Non-Tenured Professional Staff I move that the Board of Education accept the recommendation of the Superintendent to re-appoint and set the salaries of the following non-tenured professional staff from July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016:

% LName FName School 2015-2016

Allshouse Ashley Educational Services $57,523.00

Alpaugh Kristen High School $61,023.00

Baldizzone Brooke Bartle School $54,733.00

Caruso Casey Educational Services $57,523.00

Chaney Joy Bartle School $66,113.00

Ferraro Michael Irving/Bartle School $57,523.00

Ferringo Nikki Middle School $57,523.00

Fisher Lindsey Bartle School $55,333.00

Friedland Claire Bartle School $54,733.00

Hayes Melissa High School $57,523.00

Howley Erin Bartle School $54,733.00

40 Iglesias Lenora Irving/Bartle School $21,893.20

Kim Min Bartle School $57,523.00

Leaper Danielle Bartle School $54,733.00

Lee John High School $57,523.00

Lucas Sara Irving School $54,733.00

Medvec Dawn Bartle School $57,523.00

Mizrahi Susan Bartle School $57,523.00



Moore Michael High School $57,523.00

Pallithazhath Subi High School $57,523.00

Pedersen Magnolia Irving School $58,123.00

Puccio Joyce High School $68,563.00

Sawlsville Kristine High School $54,733.00

Stark Timothy Bartle School $54,733.00

Steinberg Aimee High School $57,523.00

Stodolski Aislinn Bartle School $57,523.00

Waltuch Ilana Middle School $54,733.00

Wickens Mary Educational Services $79,553.00

Yang Mei Ping High School $59,423.00

Ziagos Amanda High School $54,733.00

Zimmerman Craig Middle School $56,633.00

Moved: Anne Sherber Seconded: Catherine Bull Vote: 8-0

3. Re-appointment and Setting of Salaries of Tenured Professional Staff

I move that the Board of Education accept the recommendation of the Superintendent to re-appoint and set the salaries of the following tenured professional staff from July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016:


Alexander Lauren Middle School $58,773.00

Alexandropoulos Fani High School $71,163.00

Allen Brunetta Irving School $89,335.00

Alsager Mary Irving School $74,002.00

Anand Jasmeet Middle School $76,653.00

Barca Beth High School $76,763.00

Bell Tara Middle School $65,773.00

Bevilacqua-Crane Kimberly Bartle School $76,763.00

Blevins Lindsay Irving School $54,733.00

Botvinick Dara Middle School $68,563.00

Branchek Cathy Middle School $59,423.00

Braverman Peter Educational Services $92,018.00

Broadfoot Christopher High School $58,773.00

Campos Joseph Middle School $56,633.00

Candelaria Eileen Bartle School $68,563.00

Carter Corey Middle School $60,973.00

Colmon Werner High School $89,238.00

Coppola Amy Bartle School $65,773.00

Dea Sara Middle School $58,753.00

Deitcher Devora Educational Services $89,238.00

Dieckmann Henry Middle School $60,973.00

DiGiglio Rebecca Middle School $57,523.00

Dobrowolski Carol Bartle School $82,653.00

Doosey Susan High School $77,073.00

Dunatov Gina Middle School $86,448.00

Ernst Julie Bartle School $71,073.00

Esteban-Giner Ignacio High School $88,658.00

Falcone-McLoughlin Martha Middle School $66,553.00

Fantry Allison High School $58,753.00



Farhy Dorothy Educational Services $86,448.00

Feng Hsin-Ting High School $79,863.00

Fernstaedt Jaclyn Bartle School $58,123.00

Finklin Danielle High School $83,658.00

Fittipaldi Rebecca Irving School $55,983.00

Ford Alison Middle School $86,448.00

Frain Andrea Educational Services $77,073.00

Franchak Jane Bartle School $83,658.00

Frayne Deana Irving School $55,333.00

Gappa Christine Irving School $73,973.00

Gerlach Tania Bartle School $83,658.00

Girvan Craig High School $86,448.00

Gloff Cheryl Middle School $55,983.00

Gold Adam High School $54,733.00

Gray Jean Bartle School $77,177.00

Grunstein Sarah High School $63,763.00

Gunn, III Ernest Middle School $83,658.00

Hall-Kane Anita Bartle School $68,903.00

Harper Kyle High School $54,733.00

Hathaway Priscilla Irving School $56,633.00

Havas Zsuzanna High School $89,241.00

Hawthorne Megan Middle School $58,753.00

Jobity Lauren Bartle School $55,983.00

Jung Gregory High School $60,973.00

Kausch Barbara Irving School $58,773.00

Kirk Sarah Bartle School $61,543.00

Klaslo Margaret Middle School $59,423.00

Klaso Maureen Middle School $55,983.00

Klee Beth Irving School $71,073.00

Kluxen Janet Educational Services $79,553.00

Kosci Christina Irving School $57,523.00

Kosloski Sarah Middle School $55,333.00

Krieger Christine High School $71,073.00

Krubski Nicole High School $79,863.00

Kruger Todd High School $56,633.00

Leifer Cheryl Irving School $83,660.00

Lewis Mary Bartle School $76,803.00

Lewkowitz Marcyanne Irving/Middle $86,779.00

Liddick Katherine Bartle School $73,973.00

LoBianco Marc Middle School $86,474.00

Luxenberg David Irving/Bartle School $71,086.00

Maher Michelle High School $58,773.00

Maiden Tracey Bartle School $59,423.00

Mamrak Mary Bartle School $55,333.00

Marionni Nicole High School $86,448.00

Maroon Catherine Middle School $63,323.00

Martinetti Elizabeth Bartle School $63,763.00

Martin-Wildermuth Natalie High School $68,563.00

Masur Jani High School $83,658.00

Mayo Jennifer Bartle School $56,633.00

McCrae Michael High School $54,733.00

McGlynn Richard Middle School $77,073.00



McInerney-Liu Deirdre Bartle School $86,508.00

McLean Jodi Bartle School $56,633.00

McManus-Smith Karen Middle School $79,553.00

McNally Megan Middle School $58,773.00

Medine Lizbeth Irving School $86,448.00

Miller June High School $86,448.00

40 Minkowich Fay High School $34,579.20

Mitchell Teri High School $71,073.00

Mladnick Daniel Middle School $73,863.00

Murphy Kathleen Bartle School $86,699.00

Nicolicchia Kristin Irivng School $55,983.00

Nobles Derek High School $56,633.00

Palitto Brooke Irving School $57,523.00

Paolucci Kathryn Irving School $59,423.00

Parham Nicole Irving School $60,973.00

Pasichow Rachel Bartle School $89,238.00

Patterson Eric Middle School $63,763.00

Pecora Deborah Bartle School $60,973.00

Pochesci Judith Irving School $68,373.00

Powell-Williams Janel High School $83,688.00

Presty Keith Bartle/Middle School $71,163.00

Radtke Helen Irving/Bartle School $89,523.00

Roche Brett High School $55,983.00

Roig Keith Bartle School $80,359.00

Ruckdeschel Christopher High School $83,658.00

Sanders Rebecca High School $86,448.00

Schmon Barbara High School $83,670.00

Sclafani Thomas High School $83,658.00

Shannon Anna Educational Services $79,553.00

Sikora Christine Middle School $63,763.00

Smith Lauren Bartle School $66,553.00

Sphatt-McGrath Holly Middle School $59,423.00

Stahl Nicole Bartle School $61,543.00

Stephen Keisha High School $86,448.00

Tadros Lucy Middle School $68,903.00

Thorne Danielle Bartle School $55,333.00

Toye Mary Bartle School $83,659.00

Twersky Esther Educational Services $66,113.00

Vargas Anna Irving School $63,323.00

Von Lenski Stephanie Irving School $55,333.00

Washington Erin Middle School $60,973.00

Way-Phillips Josephine High School $83,658.00

Wilson Lindsey High School $58,123.00

Yuan Nicole Irving School $59,423.00

Zarra Victoria Irving School $63,323.00



4. Re-appointment and Setting of Salaries of Tenured 12–Month Office Staff I move that the Board of Education accept the recommendation of the Superintendent to re-appoint and set the salaries of the following tenured 12–month office staff from July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016:


5. Re-appointment and Setting of Salaries of Non-Tenured 10–Month Employee

I move that the Board of Education accept the recommendation of the Superintendent to re-appoint and set the salaries of the following non-tenured 10–month employee from July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016:


6. Re-appointment and Setting of Salaries of 12–Month Employees

I move that the Board of Education accept the recommendation of the Superintendent to re-appoint and set the salaries of the following 12–month employees from July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016:

LName Fname Position 2015-2016

Humphrey Brian Technology Services Manager $103,103.73

Parsons Jodi Technology Technician $65,131.58


7. Re-appointment and Setting of Salaries of 12–Month Non-Tenured Administrators

I move that the Board of Education accept the recommendation of the Superintendent to re-appoint and set the salaries of the following 12–month non-tenured administrators from July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016:

Lname Fname Position 2015-2016

Benjamin Anthony Principal, Bartle School $117,300.00

Brady Caitlin Vice Principal, Middle/High $84,660.00

Knapp Jennifer Supervisor of Funded Programs and District Initiatives

$82,620.00

Malouf Donna Principal, Middle School $114,240.00


Brzozowski Christopher Central Office $57,236.07

Donnelly Elaine Educational Services $56,099.98

Epps Karen Middle School $56,099.98

49 Feinberg Marianne Educational Services $25,780.08

Gaertner Francine Irving School $44,961.60

Moran Linda Bartle School $56,099.98

Stevenson Lori High School $56,099.98


Dewhirst Julia Family Community Coordinator $42,025.00



Wysoczanski Kelly Principal, Irving School $104,040.00


7a. Re-appointment and Setting of Salaries of 10–Month Non-Tenured Administrators

I move that the Board of Education accept the recommendation of the Superintendent to re-appoint and set the salary of the following 10–month non-tenured administrator from July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016:


8. Re-appointment and Setting of Salaries of 12–Month Tenured Administrators I move that the Board of Education accept the recommendation of the Superintendent to re-appoint and set the salaries of the following 12–month tenured administrators from July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016:


Hoefele Linda Business Administrator $160,695.40

Lassiter Michael Principal, High School $135,660.00


9. Re-appointment and Setting of Salaries of 12–Month Confidential Employees

I move that the Board of Education accept the recommendation of the Superintendent to re-appoint and set the salaries of the following 12–month confidential employees from July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016:

Moved: Anne Sherber Seconded: Catherine Bull Vote: 8-0 10. Re-appointment and Setting of Salaries of School-Based Youth Services/Community Teen Center Employees

I move that the Board of Education accept the recommendation of the Superintendent to re-appoint and set the salaries of the following school-based youth services/community teen center employees from July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016:

LName FName Position 2015-2016

Asamoah Elizabeth School Based Youth Services/Health Educator $91,423.85

Holman Kimberly Family Support Case Manager $49,272.78

Roth Scott Supervising Clinical Psychologist $89,059.18

Knapp Jennifer Supervisor of Funded Programs and District Initiatives

$82,620.00


Becker Janet Business Office $79,682.52

Odato Susan Central Office $73,408.95

Pencinger Elizabeth Central Office $67,748.82

Shopowich Janet Business Office $56,709.47

Squazzo Maryellen Business Office $60,039.74



11. Re-appointment and Setting of Salaries of Teacher Associates I move that the Board of Education accept the recommendation of the Superintendent to re-appoint and set the salaries of the following teacher associates from July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016:


12. Re-appointment and Setting of Salaries of Treasurer of School Monies

I move that the Board of Education accept the recommendation of the Superintendent to re- appoint and set the salaries of the treasurer of school monies from July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016:


13. Appointment of Salaries for Hourly Employees I move that the Board of Education accept the recommendation of the Superintendent to re- appoint and set the salaries of the hourly employees from July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016:


14. Resignation of Full Time Paraprofessional, Irving School

I move that the Board of Education accept the recommendation of the Superintendent to accept with regrets the resignation of Diane Harris, Full Time Paraprofessional at the Irving School effective June 30, 2015 for reasons of retirement. Moved: Anne Sherber Seconded: Catherine Bull Vote: 8-0

15. Request for Family Care Leave of Absence

I move that the Board of Education accept the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the request from April Tyler to receive a Child Care Leave of Absence from May 1, 2015 to June 30, 2015 and September 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016. Ms. Tyler’s entitlements under the FMLA and the New Jersey Family Leave Act have been exhausted prior to this date. Any additional leave

LName FName School Hours 2015-2016

Crisafuli Teresa Bartle School 6.75 $26,873.10

Davis Eric High School 7.0 $27,868.40

Dzuro Carol Bartle School 7.0 $27,868.40

Kertes Glenn High School 7.5 $29,859.00

Szentgyorgyi Lori High School 7.0 $27,868.40

Zimmer Alima High School 7.25 $32,887.45

LName FName School 2015-2016

Kovach Kathleen Treasurer of Monies $9,233.20

LName FName School 2015-2016

Brown John Courier $12.57hr

Gaertner John Technical Assistant $11.28hr


requested will be considered in accordance with the terms of the HPEA contract.


16. Request for Maternity/Child Care Leave of Absence I move that the Board of Education accept the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the request from Ilana Waltuch to receive a maternity disability leave of absence from September 1, 2015 until estimated November 6, 2015, and an unpaid child care leave from estimated November 7, 2015 until March 13, 2016, with a return date of March 14. 2016. The disability period is covered up to 12 weeks under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The disability leave may be paid time, covered in part or in full by accrued sick time, as appropriate. The child care leave is unpaid leave, and is covered up to 12 weeks under the FMLA and the New Jersey Family Leave Act, as appropriate, and in accordance with law. Any additional leave requested will be considered in accordance with the terms of the HPEA contract, Article 15, Section E.3. These dates are subject to change, relative to the medical conditions of the employee and child. Moved: Anne Sherber Seconded: Catherine Bull Vote: 8-0

D. POLICIES & REGULATIONS

1. Policies for First Reading

I move that the Board of Education accept the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the attached policies for first reading:

2110 Philosophy of Education/District Mission Statement (M) 2200 Curriculum Content (M) 2210 Curriculum Development (M) 2230 Course Guides (M) 2260 Affirmative Action Program for School and Classroom Practices (M) 2310 Pupil Grouping 2320 Independent Study Programs


14. President’s Report

Mr. Sherman reported that the Board of Education filed an appeal of the Commissioner of Education’s approval of the expansion of the Hatikvah to higher grades. He read a statement regarding this appeal. Mr. Sherman reported on the progress of the Superintendent search. He reported that the Board of Education met with the firm that will be helping the board to conduct the search. He reported on the calendar of events that will take place for this process. He reported that they will be posting information on the district’s website about this shortly.

15. Old Business

Ms. Cimarusti repeated a previous request to find a volunteer grant writer. Ms. McFadden-DiNicola repeated a previous suggestion to hold open committee meetings. Mr. Sherman responded to her request. Ms. Cimarusti recommended that they wait until we have a new superintendent onboard.


16. New Business

Ms. Sherber announced the upcoming HPEF fundraiser on May 30th. She reported that it will be a Casino Night, and will be held at the Center School. She encouraged everyone to can go to the website to purchase tickets and/or make a donation. Ms. McFadden-DiNicola announced the Highland Park Students of Color movie screening on May 30th at 4pm of “American Promise” in the Reformed Church. Ms. Cimarusti reported that on May 16th she will be attending the NJSBA delegate assembly, and asked for input from board members on the proposed bylaw amendment resolution, regarding conducting a Reorganization Meeting within 2 weeks after the board election. Several board members commented that they did not oppose it, and supported the resolution.

17. Public Comment

Mr. Matthew Hersch, Felton Ave., reported on the Highland Park Education Foundation Casino Night, being held at 6:30pm on May 30th. He provided the website link: www.hpefnj.org. Mr. Brian Kisnberner, No. Third Ave., commented about the appeal of the charter school expansion. He asked about the costs of the appeal and the costs of charter school tuitions. He also commented about collaborative classrooms and the need for teachers with special education qualifications. Mr. Sherman responded to his questions. Ms. Hava Freidenreich, Grant Ave., commented on the letter from Hatikvah regarding the appeal. She also commented about the superintendent search, the tight timeline, and the need for community involvement. Mr. Sherman responded to her comments. Ms. McFadden-DiNicola commented that a professional search firm has been hired, and much more discussion and attempts at outreach will take place. Ms. Denise Mayfrier, Wayne St., commented about charter schools, and about cuts in state and federal funding for schools. She supported the board in their appeal, and remarked that charter schools should be funded by the state, not the school district. Mr. Sherman responded to her comments.

18. Adjournment

The Board of Education adjourned into Executive session to discuss personnel matters at 11:15 p.m.

Moved: Michelle McFadden-DiNicola Seconded: Anne Sherber Vote: 8-0

The Board of Education reconvened into Regular Public session at 11:38 p.m.

Moved: Michelle McFadden-DiNicola Seconded: Anne Sherber Vote: 8-0

http://www.hpefnj.org/


The Board of Education adjourned the meeting at 11:40 p.m.

Moved: Michelle McFadden-DiNicola Seconded: Anne Sherber Vote: 8-0 Respectfully, Linda A. Hoefele

Business Administrator/Board Secretary

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NOTES:

1. All reimbursable expenses listed below are in compliance with NJOMB Circular letter 06-02 or OMB Circular A-87 unless noted otherwise.

2. Any reimbursable expenses not in compliance with the Circulars as indicated in 1. above, but deemed necessary and unavoidable as per N.J.A.C. 6A:23B-1.2(i)2 have

reason(s) for such exception(s) clearly set forth and noted below.

3. Any "Other Expenses" listed under Reimbursable Expenses below will be explained under Explanation of "Other Expenses".

Types of Travel Code

Staff/Bd Member Training & Seminar 1

Convention/Conference 2

Regular District Business 3

Retreat 4

Necessary and

Staff/Board Member Type of Date(s) Location Reg. Travel/ Lodging Lodging Meal Other Unavoidable Expenses Explanation of

Title/Initials Travel of Travel Event Description of Travel Fee Mileage Parking Tolls Nights Costs ExpensesExpenses Reasons for Exception "Other Expenses"

SBYSP Pgm Dir./EA 1 * 5/13/15-5/15/15 * Sources of Strength Trainer Skills Newark, NJ -$ 48.60$ 30.00$ 5.00$ 0 -$ -$ -$

Teacher/CB 1 * 5/14/15 *

Incorporating Mathematical Practices in

Your Classroom Grades 6-12 Trenton, NJ -$ -$ -$ -$ 0 -$ -$ -$

Principal/DMC 1 5/21/15 Student Achievement & Data Summit II Somerville, NJ -$ -$ -$ -$ 0 -$ -$ -$

Teacher/CS 1 5/21/15 Student Achievement & Data Summit II Somerville, NJ -$ -$ -$ -$ 0 -$ -$ -$

Teacher/CB 1 6/5/15 Empowering the Conversation Conf. East Windsor, NJ -$ -$ -$ -$ 0 -$ -$ -$

Supv. Funded Pgms/JK 1 6/23/15 EWEG Training Piscataway, NJ -$ 2.17$ -$ -$ 0 -$ -$ -$

Principal/DMC 1 10/8/15 NJ Leadership Academy Monroe Twp., NJ 750.00$ -$ -$ -$ 0 -$ -$ -$

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