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Official Meeting Minutes – July 3, 2017

West New York Board of Education Work Session/Business Meeting Minutes

July 3, 2017, 6:00 p.m.

The Work Session/Business Meeting of the West New York Board of Education was held in the Auditorium of the West New York Middle School, 201 – 57th Street, West New York, New Jersey. The order of business and agenda for the meeting was:

I. CALL TO ORDER At 6:04 P.M. the meeting was called to order.

II. FLAG SALUTE The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was recited.

III. ROLL CALL

Trustee Present Late Arrival Absent

Trustee Castañeda

Trustee Cheng

Vice President Gonzalez

Trustee Mejia

Trustee Morel

Trustee Portillo

Trustee Rodas

Trustee Scheurle

President Parkinson

Also Present: Ms. Clara Brito Herrera, Superintendent of Schools Ms. Anastasia Olivero, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction Mr. Robert Sanchez, Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Services Mr. Sixto Cardenas, Director of Human Resources Ms. Beverly Lazzara, Director of Special Services Mr. Jorge Acosta, Administrative Supervisor of Educational Programs Mr. Dean Austin, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary Mr. Scott Eveland, Florio Perrucci Steinhardt & Fader Mr. Allan Roth, Esq., Administrative Assistant

IV. OPEN PUBLIC MEETING STATEMENT

The New Jersey Open Public Meetings Law was enacted to ensure the right of the Public to have advance notice of and to attend the meetings of any public bodies at which any business affecting their interest is discussed and acted upon. In accordance with the provisions of the act, the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary has caused notice of this meeting to be sent to the following, announcing time and place thereof, agenda, etc.

the Jersey Journal the Administration Bulletin Board

the District Website

V. COMMUNICATIONS


VI. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

The Superintendent clarified that while Shared Services for the Board’s Use of Town’s Recreational Facility did not pass at the last Board Meeting (June 28, 2017), the Shared Services Agreement for the Town’s Use of MS Recreational Facilities did pass and was currently operational. The Superintendent also pointed out the internal logical inconsistency in the recently emerged situation where part of the Shared Services Agreements were passed while another part were not – citing, for example, that while agreements enable students participate in Recreational programs offered at fields and parks, agreements for Maintenance Services for those facilities and places were not approved leading to potentially hazardous conditions, as well as Bus Transportation services being approved while Agrements for fuel purchasing were denied.

VII. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON MATTERS OF GENERAL CONCERN In accordance with West New York Board of Education Bylaw #0167 (Public participation in board meetings – Adopted April 22, 2009: Each participant’s commentary shall be limited to three minutes duration. Executive Session Notice: VIII. OPEN PUBLIC MEETING STATEMENT/RESOLUTION FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION

Motion to recess to Executive Session at 6:28 _ p.m.

President Parkinson: Asked that all Board members in favor of recessing to Executive Session, say “Aye” Jonathan

Castañeda (JC)

Matthew Cheng (MC)

Damaris Gonzalez

(DG)

Dennise Mejia (DM)

David Morel (DMo)

Lorena Portillo

(LP)

Steven Rodas (SR)

Ronald Scheurle

(RS)

Adam Parkinson

(AP)

Trustee Ayes Nays Abstain Absent

Trustee Castañeda

Trustee Cheng


Trustee Mejia

Trustee Morel

Trustee Portillo

Trustee Rodas

Trustee Scheurle

President Parkinson

Also Present: Ms. Clara Brito Herrera, Superintendent of Schools Mr. Dean Austin, Business Administrator | Board Secretary Mr. Lester Taylor, Florio Perrucci Steinhardt and Fader, LLC.

Motion made by: JC MC DG DM DMo LP SR RS AP Seconded by: JC MC DG DM DMo LP SR RS AP


Board President read the OPEN PUBLIC MEETING STATEMENT/RESOLUTION FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION

The public portion of the meeting is now concluded. The Board will now recess into Executive Session to discuss items which fall within an exception of our open meetings policy and permits board to have private discussion since it deals with specific exceptions contained in N.J.S.A. 10:4-12: 1. Matters of Personnel – Affecting Current or Prospective Employees 2. Matters of Litigation 3. Matters of Attorney | Client Privilege 4. Other Matters as Rendered Confidential by Law –

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education will recess into Executive Session to discuss the aforementioned matters. Any discussion held by the Board which need not remain confidential will be made public as soon as practical. Minutes of the Executive Session will not be disclosed until the need for confidentiality no longer exists. The Board may take action on these items following executive session.

Executive Session Discussion:

Motion to adjourn the Executive Session and reconvene in Public Session at 9:30 p.m.

Jonathan Castañeda

(JC)

Matthew Cheng (MC)

Damaris Gonzalez

(DG)

Dennise Mejia (DM)

David Morel (DMo)

Lorena Portillo

(LP)

Steven Rodas (SR)

Ronald Scheurle

(RS)

Adam Parkinson

(AP)


Trustee Castañeda

Trustee Cheng


Trustee Mejia

Trustee Morel

Trustee Portillo

Trustee Rodas

Trustee Scheurle

President Parkinson



IX. REVIEW AGENDA RESOLUTIONS All matters hereunder are considered to be routine in nature and will be enacted by one motion. Any Board member may request that an item be removed from the Agenda for separate consideration. Any item(s) removed from the Agenda will be discussed and acted upon separately, immediately following the consideration of the remaining items on the Agenda. A motion or a second is not required to remove an item(s) from the Agenda. All resolutions acted upon at this meeting are available to be viewed this evening and copies can be obtained by contacting the School Board Secretary’s Office. Annual Resolutions A1 Approve Line Item Transfers A2 Appointment of District Integrated Pest Management Coordinator A3 Appointment of PACO (Purchasing Agent Compliance Officer for Affirmative Action) A4 Appointment of Affirmative Action Officer according to P.L. 1975, c.127 A5 Appointment of District Safety & Health Designee Re-adoption of Safety and Security Plan A6 Appointment of Right to Know Officer A7 Approve Tax Levy Payment Schedule A8 Appointment of Anti Bullying Coordinator A9 Adopt Official Newspapers A10 Approve Depository of School Monies A11 Approve Implementation of Affirmative Action Grievance Procedures A12 Affirmative Action Program A13 5-Year Curriculum Revision Plan A14 Appointment of District 504 Committee Officer A15 Authorization to award contracts up to bid threshold and set quote threshold at 15% of bid threshold amount A16 Appoint Substance Awareness Coordinator A17 Open Public Meetings Act (Annual Meeting Dates) A18 Appointment of Asbestos Management Officer/PEOSHA Officer A19 Conscientious Employee Protection Act Contact Person A20 Appointment of District Indoor Air Quality Designee A21 Approval of Payment of Bills between Board Meetings A22 Approval of State Contract Purchasing/Vendors A23 Approve Travel Limitation for Regular Business Travel (up to $1,500) A24 Appoint Custodian of Records (OPRA) A25 Establish Photocopy Fees (OPRA) A26 Emergency Management Procedures A27 Adopt Substitute Pay for the Following Year A28 Approve Superintendent to take action between board meetings for retroactive approval by the Board of Education A29 Approve Participation in NJSIAA A30 Approve agreement with Hudson County Schools of Technology A31 Appointment of Chemical Hygiene Officer A32 Appointment of ADA Officer A33 Working Papers Issuing Officer A34 Approve Tax Shelter Annuity Companies/Brokers A35 Homeless Liaison A36 Liaison for Missing/Abused Children A37 Educational Stability Coordinator A38 Board adopts Public School Curriculum Business and Finance

1.1 Treasurer of School Monies 1.2 Approval of Minutes 1.3 Paid Bill List 1.4 Transfers 1.5 Early Childhood Providers 2017-18 1.6 Nu-Way: Food Services Contract Renewal - 1st Renewal (contract year 2 of 5) 1.7 Lunch Price Increase - Federally Mandated 1.8 Donations 1.9 MHS Fall Athletic Bid 02-17 1.10 Shared Services Agreement - Police Officers 1.11 Shared Services Agreement - Bus Garage Juvenile Division 1.12 Shared Services Agreement - Refuse Material 1.13 Shared Services Agreement - Fuel 1.14 Shared Services Agreement - Maintenance of Fields and Parks


1.15 Shared Services Agreement - Use of WNY Middle School 1.16 Shared Services Agreement - Use of Recreational Facility 1.17 Shared Services Agreement - Town of West New York Transportation Service 1.18 Shared Services Agreement - Blackboard Connect 1.19 Side-line doctor 1.20 Frontline Education 1.21 SHI - Purchase Software 1.22 PowerSchool Group - Student Enterprise Management System Contract and Student Registration System Maintenance and Support 1.23 Purchasing Cooperatives - contract consideration 1.24 Report of Awarded Contracts (2016-17-18) 1.25 Catapult Learning Curriculum

2.1 Fieldtrips 2.2 Fundraisers 2.3 Professional Development/Travel 2.4 Speakers 2.5 Scholastic Reading Club Mini Grant - ECS 2.6 Educators of America Grant – PS # 2 2.7 Best Buy Grant - MHS 2.8 Sustainable Jersey For Schools Small Grants Program - MHS 2.9 Distribution Master Teacher Additional Hours with PIRT 2.10 Curriculum Revision Operations 3.1 Request for Use of Facilities 3.2 Requests for Transportation 3.3 Bedside Instruction 3.4 Revised Nursing Plan Special Services 4.1 Transportation and Placements 2016-2017 SY 4.2 LPN services EPIC Nursing 4.3 Week of Respect 4.4 Bayada Home Health Care, Inc., Non Public 4.5 Bayada Home Health Care, Inc., Non Public 4.6 Naples Placement 4.7 Naples Placement 4.8 Naples Placement 4.9 Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired 4.10 OT/PT Services 4.11 ABA Services for ESY Program 2017 4.12 Bayada Home Health Services 4.13 ABA Services ESY Program Legal 5.1 Next Board Meeting 5.2 Employment Contracts - WNYBoE Assistant Superintendents and Business Administrator (REMOVED TO BE VOTED ON SEPARATELY) Personnel 6.1 Resignations 6.2 New Hire Certificated 6.3 New Hire Non-Certificated 6.4 Substitute Custodians 6.5 Transfers 6.6 Child Study Team Summer Testing add-on


6.7 Resignation Special Education Extended School Year Program 6.8 Special Education Extended School Year Program 6.9 Memorial High School Fall Coaching Positions 6.10 Memorial High School Volunteers 6.11 Carl Perkins Grant 6.12 Bus Drivers, Bus Attendants Extended School Year 6.13 Data Analysis Teams 6.14 District Peer/Multi-Cultural Facilitator 6.15 Unpaid Leave 6.16 FMLA 6.17 Personnel Appointments 6.18 CBE Students 6.19 MHS Extra Compensation 6.20 Superintendent’s Merit Goals - ADDED A1 Approve Line Item Transfers BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board of Education approves as provided by N.J.S.A. 18A:22-8.1 amended and by Policy #6422, the Superintendent of Schools or respective designee, be designated to approve such line item budget transfers as are necessary between Board of Education meetings, and that such transfers shall be reported to the Board of Education, ratified and duly recorded in the minutes of the next regular meeting of the 2017-2018 school year. A2 Appointment of District Integrated Pest Management Coordinator BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, does hereby appoint Ricky Solares as the District IPM (Integrated Pest Management Coordinator) for the 2017-2018 school year, at no additional compensation. A3 Appointment of PACO (Purchasing Agent Compliance Officer for Affirmative Action) BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, does hereby appoint George Spina as Purchasing Agent Compliance Officer (PACO) for the West New York Board of Education, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 17:27-3.2 for the 2017-2018 school year, at no additional compensation. A4 Appointment of Affirmative Action Officer according to P.L. 1975, c.127 BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board authorizes the publication of the annual notice affirming this Board’s policy to ensure equal education opportunities for all students and equal opportunities for all persons and by said policy affirms not to discriminate in its education programs, activities, employment policy or admission policies and practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, social or economic status, gender, handicap or lack of English language skills, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Board also authorizes the publication of this Board’s affirmation of the designation of Roberto Sanchez as Title IX Affirmative Action Officer for the 2017-2018 school year, and the following personnel to the Affirmative Action Committee: Affirmative Action Committee Roberto Sanchez, Chair Allan Roth, Co-Chair Sixto Cardenas John F. Fraraccio Beverly Lazzara Madely Miqueli Yvette S. Miranda Anastasia Olivero A5 Appointment of District Safety & Health Designee Re-adoption of Safety and Security Plan BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, does hereby appoint Roberto Sanchez as District Safety & Health Designee for the 2017-2018 school year, at no additional compensation. A6 Appointment of Right to Know Officer BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, appoints Roberto Sanchez as the District Right to Know Officer for the 2017-2018 school year, at no additional compensation. A7 Approve Tax Levy Payment Schedule


BE IT RESOLVED, that the amount of District Taxes, exclusive of debt service requirements needed to meet the obligations of this Board is $16,061,559.00 for the 2017-2018 school year, and that the Town of West New York is hereby requested to place in the hands of the Treasurer of School Monies that amount per the attached schedule in accordance with the statutes relating thereto: West New York Board of Education Schedule of Tax Levy Payments 2017-2018 Tax Levy 2017-2018 July 11 2017 $1,402,605.00 August 11 2017 $1,402,605.00 September 11 2017 $1,402,605.00 October 11 2017 $1,402,605.00 November 10 2017 $1,402,605.00 December 11 2017 $1,402,605.00 First Half $8,415,630 January 11 2018 $1,402,604.83 February 12 2018 $1,402,604.83 March 12 2018 $1,402,604.83 April 11 2018 $1,402,604.83 May 11 2018 $1,402,604.83 June 12 2018 $1,402,604.83 Second Half $8,415,629 Total Levy 2017-2018 $ $16,831,259 A8 Appointment of Anti Bullying Coordinator BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board of Education, and in compliance with NJPL 2010 ANTI-BULLY, Chapter 122, upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, designates Beverly Lazzara, District Anti Bullying Coordinator for the 2017-2018 school year. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Beverly M. Lazzara will be designated as District Anti Bullying Coordinator for the 2017-2018 school year, at no additional compensation. A9 Adopt Official Newspapers BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board of Education hereby designates the The Jersey Journal and as the designated official newspapers for compliance with N.J.S.A. 10:4 et.seq., and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following newspapers of general circulation be used as required in the best interest of the West New York School District for the publication of legal notices for the 2017-2018 school year: Cambio El Especialito The Star Ledger A10 Approve Depository of School Monies BE IT RESOLVED, that the following Financial Institutions be designated as approved depositories for the West New York School District funds for the 2017-18 school year and that the Financial Institution be required to be insured by either the SLIC or the FDIC and/or as required by both Federal and State statutes: Capital One (Primary depository of record)

Bank of America

TD Bank North

PNC Bank

and

Provident Bank shall be the Secondary or alternate depositories for school funds for one year effective July 1, 2017, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following warrant signatures be approved: General Account Three (3) of three (3) President, Board Secretary, Superintendent of Schools


Payroll/Account One (1) Superintendent of Schools Agency Account One (1) of two (2) Board Secretary or Business Manager Activity Account Two (2) of four (4) Board Secretary, Principal, Assistant Principal, Business Manager/Internal Auditor (Only in the absence of the Board Secretary) Memorial High School Athletic Fund Account Two (2) of four (4) Board Secretary, Athletic Director, Business Manager, Assistant Athletic Director Cafeteria One (1) of two (2) Board Secretary, Business Manager/Internal Auditor BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Board authorizes the President of the Board of Education, and the Superintendent of Schools, the use of facsimile for orders and contracts and miscellaneous documents. A11 Approve Implementation of Affirmative Action Grievance Procedures

BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board guarantees non-discrimination practices and equal access to all persons in all categories of employment, retention and advancement in this district, regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, marital status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait of any individual or non-applicable disability.

An affirmative action program shall be a part of every aspect of employment not limited to but including upgrading; demotion or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation including fringe benefits; employment selection or selection for training and apprenticeships; promotion; or tenure.

The board-designated affirmative action officer shall identify and recommend correction of any existing inequities, and any that occur in the future, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Board of Education is an affirmative action employer and holds all its employees responsible for maintaining a working environment that is free from all discriminatory practices, harassment or favoritism on any basis included in the Board’s statement of equal access to employment, retention and advancement is prohibited, and

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board of Education shall maintain a working environment that is free from sexual harassment. Administrators and Supervisors will make it clear to all staff that sexual harassment is prohibited. No supervisory employee shall threaten or insinuate, either directly or indirectly, that an employee’s submission to sexual advances will result in any improvement in any term or condition of employment to an employee. Sexually harassing conduct committed by non-supervisory personnel is also prohibited, and finally

The Chief School Administrator and Board have established a grievance procedure to implement this policy to inform staff annually of the identity and location of the Affirmative Action Officer and the implementing procedures as per N.J.A.C. 6:4-1.1 et.seq for the 2017-2018 school year.

A12 Affirmative Action Program

BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board of Education shall provide an equal opportunity for all enrolled children to achieve their maximum potential through the programs offered in these schools regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, marital status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait of any individual or non-applicable disability, nationality, place of residence with the district, social or economic condition, or disability. Enforcement of other district affirmative action policies (1523, 2260, & 5750) contribute to this legally required equality of educational opportunity.

Staff members shall maintain professional relationships with pupils at all times and develop wholesome and constructive relationships with pupils. Staff members shall be expected to regard each pupil as an individual and to accord pupil the rights and respect that is his/her due.

Staff members shall promote a learning environment that encourages fulfillment of each pupil’s potential in regard to his/her program, consistent with district goals and with optional opportunities for pupils, and,

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the district’s affirmative action program is part of each academic program regarding all pupils. No one--including pupils, staff members, vendors volunteers, or visitors--shall commit an act of harassment/discrimination of any kind against any member of the school community on any of the grounds prohibited by law, and the Board of Education shall maintain an academic environment that is free from sexual harassment.


The Chief School Administrator also ensures that staff and pupils participate in educational programs relating to this policy and the maintenance of an educational environment for the 2017-2018 school year.

A12 Affirmative Action Program BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board of Education shall provide an equal opportunity for all enrolled children to achieve their maximum potential through the programs offered in these schools regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, marital status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait of any individual or non-applicable disability, nationality, place of residence with the district, social or economic condition, or disability. Enforcement of other district affirmative action policies (1523, 2260, & 5750) contribute to this legally required equality of educational opportunity. Staff members shall maintain professional relationships with pupils at all times and develop wholesome and constructive relationships with pupils. Staff members shall be expected to regard each pupil as an individual and to accord pupil the rights and respect that is his/her due. Staff members shall promote a learning environment that encourages fulfillment of each pupil’s potential in regard to his/her program, consistent with district goals and with optional opportunities for pupils, and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the district’s affirmative action program is part of each academic program regarding all pupils. No one--including pupils, staff members, vendors volunteers, or visitors--shall commit an act of harassment/discrimination of any kind against any member of the school community on any of the grounds prohibited by law, and the Board of Education shall maintain an academic environment that is free from sexual harassment. The Chief School Administrator also ensures that staff and pupils participate in educational programs relating to this policy and the maintenance of an educational environment for the 2017-2018 school year. A13 5-Year Curriculum Revision Plan

A14 Appointment of District 504 Committee Officer BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board authorizes the publication of the annual notice affirming this Board’s policy to ensure equal education opportunities for all students and equal opportunities for all persons and by said policy affirms not to discriminate in its education programs, activities, employment policy or admission policies and practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, social or economic status, gender, handicap or lack of English language skills, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education authorizes publication of this Board’s affirmation of the designation of Beverly Lazzara as Section 504 Officer for the 2017-2018 school year, at no additional compensation. A15 Authorization to award contracts up to bid threshold and set quote threshold at 15% of bid threshold amount NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board of Education, by this resolution establishes a bid threshold of $40,000 below which bids may be awarded without public advertising and the 15% threshold for the informal receipt of quotations thresholds of N.J.S.A. 40A:11-6.1(a) and 18A:18A-37(a) is $6,000 for the 2017-2018 School Year.


A16 Appoint Substance Awareness Coordinator BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, does hereby appoint Elsie Diaz and Lissette Lombana as the Substance Awareness Coordinators for the 2017-2018 school year pursuant to WNYEA agreement. A17 Open Public Meetings Act (Annual Meeting Dates) WHEREAS, Chapter 231 of the Public Laws of New Jersey (1975) known as, and hereinafter designated as the “Open Public Meetings Act” requires notification of meets of public bodies, as therein defined, in the manner therein set forth, and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that for purposes of compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act, the Board of Education of West New York hereby makes the following designations:

1. The Jersey Journal is hereby designated as the newspaper to receive notification of meetings as required by and all sections of the Open Public Meetings Act, it appearing that this newspaper is most likely to inform the local public of such meetings and meets the requirements of the statute.

2. The locations for posting of notices of meetings shall be the bulletin boards in the Town Clerk’s Offices located at 428 60th Street, West New York, New Jersey 07093-2222 and the Board of Education Office located at 6028 Broadway, West New York, New Jersey 07093-2808.

3. The posting of notices of meetings shall be provided electronically through the Internet on the West New York Board of Education website.

4. Announcements will be mailed to any person requesting individual notice of meetings as provided in Section 14 of the Open Public Meetings Act, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following notice be published, posted, mailed and filed with the Town Clerk pursuant to the provision of said Chapter 31 of the Public Laws of New Jersey (1975): NOTICE OF SCHEDULED MEETINGS FOR THE PERIOD June 2017 TO JANUARY 2018 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Board of Education of the Town of West New York in the County of Hudson, New Jersey, will meet to discuss or act upon public business at 6:00 p.m. on each of the dates set forth below, in the West New York Middle School, 201 57th Street, West New York, NJ 07093.

Wednesday, June 28, 2017

Wednesday, July 12, 2017

Wednesday, August 9, 2017

Wednesday, September 6, 2017

Wednesday, October 11, 2017

Wednesday, November 8, 2017

Wednesday, December 13, 2017

Wednesday, January 3, 2018 (Reorganization)

Notice of any additions to the above schedule or changes in time, date or place of any scheduled meeting will be posted in the locations and mailed to the newspapers designated by resolution of the Board of Education of West New York, New Jersey, adopted January 4, 2017, in advance, as required by law. A18 Appointment of Asbestos Management Officer/PEOSHA Officer BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, does hereby appoint Ricky Solares as the Asbestos Management and PEOSHA Officer/Coordinator for the 2017-2018 school year, at no additional compensation. A19 Conscientious Employee Protection Act Contact Person BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board of Education, and in accordance with the provisions of New Jersey Statutes Annotated 34:19-3., upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, designates Allan C. Roth, Conscientious Employee Protection Act Contact Person for the 2017-2018 school year. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Allan C. Roth will be designated as Conscientious Employee Protection Act Contact Person for the 2017-2018 school year, at no additional compensation.


A20 Appointment of District Indoor Air Quality Designee BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, does hereby appoint Ricky Solares as the District Indoor Air Quality Designee for the 2017-2018 school year, at no additional compensation. A21 Approval of Payment of Bills between Board Meetings BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board of Education approves as provided by Policy# 6470, the Superintendent of Schools, or respective designees, be designated to approve the payment of bills between board meetings, and that such payments shall be reported to the Board of Education, ratified and duly recorded in the minutes of the next regular meeting of the 2017-2018 school year. A22 Approval of State Contract Purchasing/Vendors WHEREAS, Title 18A:18A-10 provides that “A Board of Education, without advertising for bids, or after having rejected all bids obtained pursuant to advertising therefore, by resolution may purchase any goods or services pursuant to a Contract or Contracts for such goods or services entered into on behalf of the State of New Jersey by the Division of Purchase and Property,” and WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education has the need, on a timely basis, to procure goods and services utilizing State Contracts, and WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education desires to authorize its Qualified Purchasing Agent for the 2017-2018 school year to make any and all purchases necessary to meet the needs of the School District throughout the school year, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that, the West New York Board of Education does hereby authorize the district Qualified Purchasing Agent to make purchases of goods and services entered into on behalf of the State by the Division of Purchase and Property not limited to utilizing approved vendors listed at: http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/purchase/coop_agency.shtml BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Board, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, does hereby appoint George Spina, Qualified Purchasing Agent (QPA) for the West New York Board of Education, for the 2017-2018 school year, at no additional compensation. A24 Appoint Custodian of Records (OPRA) BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, does hereby appoint Dean Austin, Custodian of Records for the West New York Board of Education, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18a-2(b) for the 2017-2018 school year, at no additional compensation. A25 Establish Photocopy Fees (OPRA) WHEREAS, Pursuant to requesting access to government records under the New Jersey Open Public Records Act, N.J.S.A. 17:1A-1 et. seq., the West New York Board of Education hereby establishes a photocopy fee $0.05 per letter size page or smaller, and $0.07 per legal size page or larger of official Board Minutes and other public documents, and WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education requires the public comply with all applicable OPRA statutes, and that all public information which requires employee time shall be provided at the hourly rate(s) of the employee(s) assigned to produce the public information for the 2017-2018 school year. A26 Emergency Management Procedures BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves emergency procedures described in the official West New York School District Emergency Management Plan for the 2017-2018 school year. A27 Adopt Substitute Pay for the Following Year WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education has established a need for Substitute Teacher Services throughout the school year, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Substitute Teacher remuneration is $100.00 per day, as of September 1, 2017, with an adjusted pay scale of $120.00 per day after nineteen (19) consecutive work days or more in any one assignment of Substitute services in the 2017-2018 school year.

http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/purchase/coop_agency.shtml


A28 Approve Superintendent to take action between board meetings for retroactive approval by the Board of Education BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, permits the Superintendent of Schools to take action, in consultation with the Board President, between board meetings, subject to retroactive approval by the Board of Education for the 2017-2018 school year. A29 Approve Participation in NJSIAA The Board of Education of the West New York School District, County of Hudson, State of New Jersey, as provided for in Chapter 172 Laws 1979 (N.J.S.A. 18A:11-3, et seq.) herewith enrolls Memorial High School as a member of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association to participate in the approved interschool athletic program sponsored by the NJSIAA. This resolution to continue in effect until or unless rescinded by the Board of Education and shall be included among those policies adopted annually by the Board. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:11-3 in adopting this resolution, the Board of Education adopts as its own policy and agrees to be governed by the Constitution Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of the NJSIAA. A30 Approve agreement with Hudson County Schools of Technology BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education enter into a joint transportation agreement with the Hudson County Schools of Technology for the 2017-2018 school year, as part of the County Consortium Transportation Program, at a cost to be determined, based upon student enrollment and need, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Board approves contracting with the Hudson County Schools of Technology School for the assignment of a bus aide, where necessary, at a cost to be determined based upon student enrollment and need. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board acknowledges the Federal Omnibus Transportation Employee Training Act of 1990, 49 C.F.R. Park 382 et seq., requirements as submitted by the County Consortium and hereby approves same. A31 Appointment of Chemical Hygiene Officer BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board of Education, and in accordance with the provisions of Federal Statue 29 CFR 1910.1450, (Occupational Safety and Health Standards), upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, designates Ricky Solares, Chemical Hygiene Officer for the 2017-2018 school year. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Ricky Solares will be designated as Chemical Hygiene Officer for the 2017-2018 school year, at no additional compensation. A32 Appointment of ADA Officer BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board authorizes and affirms Board Policy to ensure compliance with ADA regulations, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education appoints Ricky Solares as District ADA Compliance Officer for the 2017-2018 school year, at no additional compensation. A33 Working Papers Issuing Officer BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board of Education, and in accordance with the provisions of New Jersey Statutes Annotated 34:2-21.1 et seq., upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, designates Scott Wohlrab (Memorial High School Principal), Working Papers Issuing Officer for the 2017-2018 school year. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Scott Wohlrab will be designated as Working Papers Issuing Officer for the 2017-2018 school year, at no additional compensation.


A34 Approve Tax Shelter Annuity Companies/Brokers WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education has in the past and will continue to make available to it’s employees 403 (b) Tax Shelter Annuity Plans, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board does re-approve the following TSA providers, with current approved representatives noted, to continue to service the District and it’s employees in providing TSA 403 (b) plans, Provider Employees/Representatives AXA Equitable Robert Lynch Scott Klein Jill Sherman MetLife Chris Hasselgren Valic William Alvarez BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Board also re-approves the following vendors to provide funding vehicles for the District’s 457 (b) plan, with current approved representatives noted, will continue to service the District and its employees in providing 457 (b) plans for the 2017-2018 school year. Provider Employees/Representatives AXA Equitable Robert Lynch Scott Klein Jill Sherman MetLife Chris Hasselgren Valic William Alvarez A35 Homeless Liaison RESOLVED, this Board, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, appoints Beverly Lazzara for the 2017-2018 School Year as the District’s McKinney-Vento Homeless Liaison for students that are or become homeless at no additional compensation. A36 Liaison for Missing/Abused Children RESOLVED, this Board, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools appoints Beverly Lazzara as the District’s Liaison for missing and abused children for the 2017-2018 School Year at no additional compensation. A37 Educational Stability Coordinator WHEREAS, the State of New Jersey has adopted The Educational Stability Act A-2137/S1333 which requires this Board to appoint a Coordinator for securing transportation for students removed from the home so that they may remain in the school he/she attended prior to placement in foster care. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board appoints, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, Beverly Lazzara, as said Coordinator for the 2017-2018 school year, at no additional compensation. A38 Board adopts Public School Curriculum BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board of Education approves a curriculum for all grades from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 for all subjects including all State mandated programs and services, said curriculum having been determined to contain appropriate alignment to the NJ CCCS and the common cores, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Education directs the Superintendent of Schools to implement the curriculum as adopted by this Board of Education for the 2017-2018.


*Aligned to Student Learning Standards ** Next Generation of Science Standards

Subject Date Revised Subject Date Revised

English Language Arts Mathematics 9-12 2017*

Language Arts/Writing Curriculum (2 addendums) 2017* Business Education 9-12 2014

Reading Essentials 2015* Marketing 2014

Creative Writing 2014 Algebra II STEAM 2017*

Media Curriculum 2017* Math Alternative Course of Study 7-8 2016

SAT Prep English 2014 Business Applications I 2016

SUPA English 2015 Business Applications II 2017

ELA Alternative Course of Study 7-8 2017 Capstone in Business Studies 2017

Informational Literacy 2017* Administration Technologies I 2017

English Steam 2017* Administration Technologies II 2017

Mathematics Comprehensive Health & Physical Education

Mathematics K-2 2017* Physical Education/Health/Driver’s Ed 2017*

Mathematics 3-5 2017* World Languages

Mathematics 6 2017* ESL 2017*

Mathematics 6-8 (7&8 only) 2017* World Languages K-12 2017*

Science 2017** Visual & Performing Arts

Introduction to Engineering 2017 Art 2017*

Next Generation of Science K-12 2017** Digital Art Photography 2017*

Vex Rob-otics 2015 Instrumental Music 2017*

NAO Programming I 2017** Dance/Theater/Vocal Music 2017*

NAO Programming II 2017** Family & Consumer 2017*

Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology 2016 Visual Arts 2017*

Green Technology 2017** Social Studies 2017*

Advanced Engineering 2017**

Guidance 2017* Freshman Peer Mediation 2008

Code.Org 2015 Computer Education K-8 2014

Technology Ed 9-12 2015 Gifted & Talented 2017*

Survival 2017* Film 2017*


Business and Finance 1.1 Treasurer Report On motion made and passed, the Board of Education accepted the report of the School Business Administrator/School Board Secretary (148) as certified in keeping with N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.2.13(d) and the report of the Treasurer of School Monies (A149) for the month of March 2016, as presented by the Superintendent of Schools, and found them in agreement and upon review certified them to the best of their knowledge and no major account or fund had been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.14(b) and that sufficient funds were available to meet the District’s financial obligations set for the remainder of the Fiscal Year N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.13(e) and on this basis ordered them as part of the minutes of the Board of Education. In keeping with the aforementioned approval, this Board does hereby also approve the submission of the March 2016, Secretary and Treasurer Reports to the N.J. Department of Education, Division of Finance, Office of Budget Review and Fiscal Monitors. 1.2 Approval of Minutes BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education approves the minutes the following meetings: BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education approves the minutes the following meetings:

June 7, 2017 Work Session/Business Meeting

June 7, 2017 Work Session/Business Meeting Executive Session

1.3 Paid Bill List BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education does hereby accept the paid bill lists as presented by the Superintendent of Schools: 2016-2017 SY

Batch 243 $9,911.72

Batch 244 $102,504.88

Batch 245 $479.50

Batch 246 $229,815.47

Batch 247 $160,650.80

Batch 248 $78,961.64

Batch 249 $668.64

Batch 250 $7545.22

Batch 251 $60.00

Batch 252 $66,685.34

Batch 253 $400.00


1.4 Transfers BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, authorizes the following line item transfers and certifies that the proposed transfer(s) will not affect implementation of any approved programs and/or services:


1.5 Early Childhood Providers 2017-18

RESOLVED, the West New York Board of Education approves the contracts and final approved budgets with the following early childhood providers for the 2017-2018 school year as follows:

FINALIZING DRAFT

1.6 Nu-Way: Food Services Contract Renewal - 1st Renewal (contract year 2 of 5)

BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education has received written notification from the firm of Nu Way Concessionaires, Inc, of Kearny, New Jersey indicating their desire to enter into the First Renewal (contract year 2 of 5) of their contract for Food Service Management with the West New York Board of Education for the period July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 as per the terms and conditions of the contract and incorporated herein by reference; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Nu Way Concessionaires fee’s will be based on the following:

ADMINISTRATIVE/MANAGEMENT FEE(S)

I) MANAGEMENT FEE

Nu Way’s allowance for its MANAGEMENT FEE is based on an anticipated service per year of 1,610,281 National School Lunch, Breakfast Program meals, After School Snack meals and equivalent meals.

The FSMC will charge the SFA a management fee of $ .082 per meal and meal equivalents served. “Meals” shall be determined by actual count and are calculated by adding the number of National School Lunch Program meals and if applicable School Breakfast Program meals, After School Snack Program meals and At-Risk After School Meals (Dinner) served to children. Cash receipts, other than from sales of National School Lunch Program meals, and if applicable School Breakfast Program meals, After School Snack Program meals and At-Risk After School Meals (Dinner) served to children, shall be divided by $1.00 to arrive at an equivalent meal count.

II) ADMINISTRATIVE FEE

Flat Fee This contract is based on a flat ADMINISTRATIVE FEE of $41,200 per school year based on the total amount of the fee being divided into 10 Equal Payments of $4,120/per month charged between the months of September and June.

1) GUARANTEE

Guarantee Return:

Address Provider/School Contracted Amount

570 57th Street Bright Beginnings $689,837.00

6100 Monroe Place Bright Beginnings Too $1,036,932.00

6500 Bergenline Avenue

Children’s Garden $431,711.00

520 66th Street Grandma’s Place $1,102,598.00

4800 Kennedy Blvd Head Start – 58th Street

$391,848.00

314 67th Street Head Start – 67th Street

$467,881.00

6201 Park Avenue Jugando Aprendemos $418,727.00

130 62nd Street Kid’s Place $395,104.00

5818 Jefferson Street Kid’s World $1,286,538.00

443 54th Street Little Angels $824,720.00

6614 Broadway Magical Rainbow $619,568.00

532 62nd Street Pretty Faces $599,002.00

Total $8,264,469.00


Nu Way guarantees that the Bottom line on the operational financial report for the school year will be a return of $100,000.00. If the actual bottom line return is below this amount, Nu Way will reimburse the SFA up to 100% of the Management Fee with the following conditions:

2) CONDITIONS a. That the reimbursement rates are equal to or greater than those from the previous school year and reimbursement does not decrease due to lack of funds. b. Changes in State or Federal laws impacting costs incurred for Labor & Benefits do not cause a substantial (10%) increase in those costs. c. Market fluctuations do not cause a substantial (10%) increase in product costs. d. No Change in school policy that significantly affects operating costs. e. The state or federal minimum wage rate and taxes in effect as of January 1, 2017, shall remain consistent throughout the year.

1.7 Lunch Price Increase - Federally Mandated BE IT RESOLVED, that due to Federal Guidelines the West New York Schools is required to increase the price of Paid school meals to the following amounts: Paid Lunch $1.75 (0.25 cent increase from current $1.50) Paid Breakfast $1.50 Reduced Price Meals will remain at the current price of: Reduced Lunch $0 .40 Reduced Breakfast $0.30 1.8 Donations BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of School and in accordance with West New York Board of Education Policy/Regulation #7230 (Gifts, Grants and Donations), accepts the following donations from the following donors:

1.9 MHS Fall Athletic Bid 02-17

WHEREAS, Public Notice was provided in the Jersey Journal on Monday, May 22, 2017 informing interested parties of the receipt of sealed bids for the purchase of said supplies, and WHEREAS, on Thursday, June 1, 2017, the West New York Board of Education conducted a public bid opening for the award of Fall Athletic supplies which yielded the following consideration:

Bidder Base Bid

Stan’s Sports Center, Inc. 528 Washington St Hoboken, NJ 07030

$56,760.60

And; WHEREAS, in accordance with the provision of Public School Contract Law, N.J.S.A. 18A:18A et seq.: WHEREAS, Stan’s Sports Center, Inc., submitted the lowest, most responsive bid to the West New York Board of Education for Fall Athletic supplies. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education award the contract for the Memorial High School Fall Athletic supplies to Stan’s Sports Center, Inc. in the total contract lump sum of $56,760.60 as the lowest most responsive bid and responsible bidder for the 2017-2018 school year.

Donor Item Purpose

Flag Day Committee $800.00 MHS Band

Town of West New York $4000.00 Project Graduation


1.10 Shared Services Agreement - Police Officers WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education requires full time police officers and a supervisor to be stationed at District school buildings for the purpose of security (“Services”); and WHEREAS, the Town of West New York is able to provide the Board with such Services; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the Town and the Board to enter into this Agreement; and WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:65-4 et seq. allows the Town and the Board to enter into a shared service agreement for the costs of such Services. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board authorizes the Board President to execute a shared services agreement with the Town for the aforementioned Services pursuant to the attached shared services agreement for the 2017-2018 school year. 1.11 Shared Services Agreement - Bus Garage Juvenile Division

WHEREAS, the Town of West New York requires facilities for its juvenile division; and WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education has facilities which currently accommodate the West New York Police Department Juvenile Division; and WHEREAS, the Board no longer needs the exclusive use of its garage located at 417 53rd Street, West New York, NJ; and WHEREAS, the Town has entered into an agreement for a period of one (1) year with the Board for the use of the aforementioned facilities for its West New York Police Department Juvenile Division; and WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:65-4 et seq. allows the Town and the Board to enter into a shared service agreement for the use of the aforementioned facility by the Town. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board authorizes the Board President to execute a shared services agreement with the Town for the aforementioned services pursuant to the attached shared services agreement for the 2017-2018 school year. 1.12 Shared Services Agreement - Refuse Material WHEREAS, the Board requires removal of refuse from its facilities which it owns and/or maintains in and throughout the Town; and WHEREAS, the Town has the ability to provide the Board with removal of said refuse; and WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:65-4 et seq. allows the Town and the Board to enter into a shared service agreement with the Town to provide for the removal of refuse from Board facilities. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board authorizes the Board President to execute a shared services agreement with the Town for the aforementioned services pursuant to the attached shared services agreement for the 2017-2018 school year. 1.13 Shared Services Agreement – Fuel

WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education requires fuel for its school buses and other school vehicles; and

WHEREAS, the Town of West New York can provide to the Board at a reasonable cost based upon volume purchasing by both the

Town and the Board; and

WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the Town and the Board to enter into this Agreement; and

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:65-4 et seq. allows the Town and the Board to enter into a shared service agreement for the costs of fuel for

school buses and other school vehicles.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board authorizes the Board President to execute a shared services agreement with

the Town for the aforementioned Services pursuant to the attached shared services agreementfor the 2017-2018 school year.


1.14 Shared Services Agreement - Maintenance of Fields and Parks WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education requires property and facilities for its educational and athletic activities; and WHEREAS, the Town owns Recreational Areas known as Donnelly Park, located on Boulevard East, West New York, New Jersey; Miller Stadium; Washington Park, Soccer Field; and the tennis courts currently part of the Recreation Department of the Town which have been utilized by the Town for recreational purposes; and WHEREAS, the Town no longer needs the exclusive use of these parks and the aforementioned fields; and WHEREAS, the Town has entered into an agreement for a period of one (1) year with the Board for the maintenance and preparation of the aforementioned facilities for its educational and athletic activities; and WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:65-4 et seq. allows the Town and the Board to enter into a shared service agreement for the use of the aforementioned Facilities by the Board. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board authorizes the Board President to execute a shared services agreement with the Town for the aforementioned services pursuant to the attached shared services agreement for the 2017-2018 school year. 1.15 Shared Services Agreement - Use of WNY Middle School WHEREAS, the Town of West New York requires facilities for its community services programs; and

WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education has facilities which currently accommodate the Town of West New York’s

community service programs; and

WHEREAS, the Board no longer needs the exclusive use of its Middle School for said Town programs, provided that such Town

programs do not interfere with the Board’s educational and other programs or cause any undue hardship or expense to the Board’s

operations; and

WHEREAS, the Town has entered into an agreement for a period of one (1) year with the Board for the use of the aforementioned

facility for its community services programs; and

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:65-4 et seq. allows the Town and the Board to enter into a shared service agreement for the use of the

aforementioned facility by the Town.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board authorizes the Board President to execute a shared services agreement with

the Town for the aforementioned services pursuant to the attached shared services agreementfor the 2017-2018 school year.

1.16 Shared Services Agreement - Use of Recreational Facility WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education requires property and facilities for its educational and athletic activities; and WHEREAS, the Town of West New York owns recreational areas known as Donnelly Park; Miller Stadium; Miller Park; Washington Park, Centennial Fields; the field commonly known as Little League Field; Wiegand Park; and Tennis Courts at McEldowny Park, (“Facilities”) currently part of the Recreation Department of the Town which have been utilized by the Town for recreational purposes; and WHEREAS, the Town no longer needs the exclusive use of these parks and the aforementioned fields; and WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:65-4 et seq. allows the Town and the Board to enter into a shared service agreement for the use of the aforementioned Facilities by the Board. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board authorizes the Board President to execute a shared services agreement with the Town for the aforementioned services pursuant to the attached shared services agreement for the 2017-2018 school year. 1.17 Shared Services Agreement - Town of West New York Transportation Service WHEREAS, the West New York Town of West New York requires the use of a bus to provide transportation for residents; and WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education owns buses which may be utilized to transport residents of the Town of West New York and employees drivers capable of operating passenger busses; and WHEREAS, the Town has requested that the Board provide the Town with a passenger bus and 2 (two) operators for said bus for the purposes of transporting residents for the limited purposes contained in the shared services agreement, which is attached; and


WHEREAS, the Town has entered into an agreement for a period of one (1) year with the Board for use of a bus and 2 (two) operators of said bus; and WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:65-4 et seq. allows the Town and the Board to enter into a shared service agreement for the use of the aforementioned bus and operators by the Town. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board authorizes the Board President to execute a shared services agreement with the Town for the aforementioned services pursuant to the attached shared services agreement for the 2017-2018 school year. 1.18 Shared Services Agreement - Blackboard Connect WHEREAS, the Town of West New York requires the use of the West New York Board of Education’s blackboard connect system in order to communicate with participants in Recreation Department Programs; and WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education has the capability to permit the WNY Recreation Department to utilize the blackboard direct system; and WHEREAS, the Town has entered into an agreement for a period of one (1) year with the Board for the use of the aforementioned system for its Recreation Program; and WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:65-4 et seq. allows the Town and the Board to enter into a shared service agreement for the use of the aforementioned system by the Town. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board authorizes the Board President to execute a shared services agreement with the Town for the aforementioned services pursuant to the attached shared services agreement for the 2017-2018 school year. 1.19 Side-line doctor WHEREAS, the West New York Board Policy 2431.1 and pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-5, N.J.S.A. 18A-40 and N.J.A.C. 6A:16-2, the school district requires that the school district’s physician shall be present at all home varsity football games, and

WHEREAS, the District seeks preseason baseline testing and in-game attendance by a licensed doctor, and

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that based upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, that, Dr. Shai Shoshani, a medical practitioner duly certified in the state of New Jersey with the requisite certifications, be approved to serve in the capacity of in-game attendant doctor for the Fall 2017 Football Season (9/1/2017 - 11/30/2017, maximum 14 games) at a rate of $300.00 (three hundred dollars) per game. 1.20 Frontline Education WHEREAS, the District is required to perform evaluations of District teachers and administrators; and WHEREAS, at this Board's June 7, 2017 Board Meeting, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the District utilizes Danielson Model for teachers, and the Stronge Model for district leaders and administrators; and the Frontline Professional Growth Development Platform (“Frontline”) as the software program which implements said evaluation models; and WHEREAS, Frontline is proprietary software, and therefore is exempt from the bidding process pursuant to NJSA 18A:18A-5(a)(19) and may be awarded consistent with the Unfair and Open Process. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that this Board awards a contract for the purchase of the proprietary software license for the Frontline Employee Evaluation Management Annual Subscription for the 2017-2018 school year at the cost of $16,128 and Absence & Substitute Management Subscription for $17,016.24. 1.21 SHI - Purchase Software WHEREAS, the Board has the need for goods and/or services, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-5a.(19) authorizes the purchase of copyrighted proprietary software to SHI of Somerset, NJ in amount not to exceed $51,000.


1.22 PowerSchool Group - Student Enterprise Management System Contract and Student Registration System Maintenance and Support WHEREAS, the Board has the need for goods and/or services, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-5a.(19) authorizes the purchase of copyrighted proprietary software to PowerSchool Group, LLC, Folsom, CA for a total amount of $83,872.73 for 2017-18, as follows: a) $49,483.15 for PowerSchool Student Enterprise Management System Maintenance and Support, and b) $34,389.58 for PowerSchool Student Registration System License & Subscription fees, and Training, Professional Services & Set up fee. 1.23 Purchasing Cooperatives - contract consideration WHEREAS, the New Jersey Department of Education has identified a potential cost savings opportunity in the formation of a regional broadband purchasing cooperative; and WHEREAS, a statewide procurement opportunity for wide area networks and Internet access aggregates the purchasing power of hundreds of LEAS and provide services the creation of regional broadband purchasing cooperatives; and WHEREAS, any LEA, school or non-pubic school may participate in the purchasing cooperative initiative; and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board authorize the Superintendent of Schools to consider entering into the following contracts for 2017-18 school year, as proposed: 1. Blackboard Connect -

1.24 Report of Awarded Contracts (2016-17-18)

WHEREAS, pursuant to PL 2015, Chapter 47 referencing NJSA 18A:18A-42.2 as concerning school district contracts and supplementing NJSA 18A:18A-1 et seq., and WHEREAS, NJSA18A:18A-42.2, titled Report to board on school district contracts reads as follows: 1. a. By July 1 of each school year, the school business administrator shall submit a written report to the board of education on school district contracts. The report shall include: a list of all district contracts that will be awarded, subject to renewal, or expire during the school year; and an explanation of all applicable federal and State laws, rules, and regulations relating to those contracts. b. Prior to the execution, extension, or renewal of any school district contract that was not included in the report prepared pursuant to subsection a. of this section, the school business administrator shall notify the board of education in writing of all applicable federal and State laws, rules, and regulations relating to the contract. BE IT RESOLVED, West New York Board of Education intends to renew, award, or permit to expire the following contracts previously awarded by the board of education. These contracts are, have been, and will continue to be in full compliance with all state and federal statutes and regulations; in particular, New Jersey Title 18A:18. et.seq, NJAC Chapter 23, and Federal Uniform Administrative Requirements 2CFR, Part200. 1.25 Catapult Learning WHEREAS, this district, as part of its Early Childhood Plan, recognizes the need to participate in a before and after-care programs, and WHEREAS, Catapult Learning currently provides such a program to the district at the Early Childhood level, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby enters into a service agreement with Catapult Learning to provide before and after-care services for the Early Childhood Program for the 2017-2018 school year, as per the service agreement attached and incorporated herein by reference, at no cost to the district.


Curriculum 2.1 Fieldtrips BE IT RESOLVED, that the following field trips are approved subject to the group’s compliance with the Board of Education policies, as per attached:

No. of Transportation

School Date Group(s) Students Destination Activity Requested

P.S. #3 8/9/17 Summer Enrichment Students 100 On File On File X

P.S. #3 8/16/17 Summer Enrichment Students 100 On File On File X

MS 12/12/17 Music Students 30 On File On File X

PS 2,5 10/12/17 6th Grade G&T Students 37 On File On File X

PS 1,3,4,6 10/13/17 6th Grade G&T Students 74 On File On File X

2.2 Fundraisers BE IT RESOLVED, that the following fundraisers are approved subject to the respective group’s compliance with the Board of Education policies, as per attached:

School Group Advisor(s) Type of Fundraiser Date(s) Purpose

MHS Girls Volleyball Team

D. Santiago Freshman Girls Volleyball Tournament/Concession Stand (NuWay)(date change from 10/7/17

10/21/17 Purchase/Defray Costs of Clinics/Camps/Summer Leagues/Equipment

MS Music Students

C. Varrichio Our School Store Sept.-June Raise Funds for Numerous Field Trips (Performance Attire)

MS Team 2 R. Muti Welch's Fruit Snacks 9/15/17-4/15/17

Defray Cost of 8th Grade Field Trips and Activitie

2.3 Travel Expense WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education, as per policy # 6471 has determined that participation in professional activities, including conferences and meetings requires travel expenditures and that this travel is critical to the administrative and/or instructional needs of the district; and WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education has determined that the school district travel expenditures to the activities listed below are in compliance with both the West New York travel policy and with stated travel guidelines as established by the Department of the Treasury and within the guidelines established by the Federal Office of Management and Budget, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the attendance of the listed district employee as per the following including all registration fees and statutorily authorized travel expenditures to be charged as outlined below:

Name Activity Date Anticipated Cost Funding Source/Account

Matilde Fogliani SUPA Summer Program Syracuse, NY

6/26 - 6/30/17

Hotel - $99 per night (4 nights total) Mileage - $31 Meals - $100 Tolls/Parking - $40

District

Elvis Donini SUPA Summer Program Syracuse, NY

6/26 - 6/30/17 Hotel - $99 per night (4 nights total)

District


Mileage - $31 Meals - $100 Tolls/Parking - $40

Tara Viola-Perez Autism NJ Annual Conference Atlantic City, NJ

10/19/17 & 10/20/17

Conference $500

IDEA

2.4 Speakers WHEREAS, the West New York School District, in accordance with its instructional goals, has provided for guest speakers as part of the School and District Operational Plans, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, authorizes the following speakers to present the activities listed below, to be charged to the approved school district budget:

Activity Speaker School Date Cost Funding Source

Speaker Rizzo’s Reptiles

Discover

PS # 4

BEAM

Program

8/16/2017 $625.00 Title III

Speaker What’s Out There, A

Planetarium Experience

PS # 4

BEAM

Program

August 2017 $300.00 Title III

Speaker Don Johnston

Incorporated

PS#3

Professional

Development

Day

9/7/17 $3,000.00 IDEA

2.5 Scholastic Reading Club Mini Grant - ECS BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, authorizes the submission of the application for the Scholastic Reading Club Mini Grant in the amount of $500 and 500 bonus points for the classroom for the 2017-2018 school year. 2.6 Educators of America Grant – PS # 2 BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, authorizes the submission of the application for the Educators of America Grant in the maximum amount of $7,000 for the 2017-2018 school year. 2.7 Best Buy Grant – MHS BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, authorizes the submission of the application for the Best Buy Grant for Memorial High School in the maximum amount of $10,000 for the 2017-2018 school year. This grant focuses on the STEAM Academy curriculum at Memorial High School as well as the Media and Visual Arts. 2.8 Sustainable Jersey For Schools Small Grants Program – MHS BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, authorizes the submission of the Sustainable Jersey For Schools Small Grants Program application for Memorial High School with the a maximum grant amount of $4,000 for the 2017-2018 school year. 2.9 Distribution Master Teacher Additional Hours with PIRT BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approves additional hours in payment for Master Teachers as per the Early Childhood Operational Plan. Said hours will not exceed one hundred eighty two hours per Master Teacher, for a total of nine hundred ten hours. Additionally, a portion of unused Master Teacher hours will be allocated to be used for Social Worker, Speech Therapist, Special Education Resource Personnel, and PIRT members so these professionals may be employed in activities that will further support the Early Childhood Program. The allocated hours will be utilized in services related to professional development for staff and parents/guardians before and/or after school meetings.


2.10 Curriculum Revision BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board of Education approves a curriculum for all grades from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 for all subjects including all State mandated programs and services, said curriculum having been determined to contain appropriate alignment to the NJ CCCS and the common cores, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Education directs the Superintendent of Schools to implement the curriculum as adopted by this Board of Education for the 2017-2018.

*Aligned to Student Learning Standards ** Next Generation of Science Standards

Subject Date Revised Subject Date Revised

English Language Arts Mathematics 9-12 2017*

Language Arts/Writing Curriculum (2 addendums) 2017* Business Education 9-12 2014

Reading Essentials 2015* Marketing 2014

Creative Writing 2014 Algebra II STEAM 2017*

Media Curriculum 2017* Math Alternative Course of Study 7-8 2016

SAT Prep English 2014 Business Applications I 2016

SUPA English 2015 Business Applications II 2017

ELA Alternative Course of Study 7-8 2017 Capstone in Business Studies 2017

Informational Literacy 2017* Administration Technologies I 2017

English Steam 2017* Administration Technologies II 2017

Mathematics Comprehensive Health & Physical Education

Mathematics K-2 2017* Physical Education/Health/Driver’s Ed 2017*

Mathematics 3-5 2017* World Languages

Mathematics 6 2017* ESL 2017*

Mathematics 6-8 (7&8 only) 2017* World Languages K-12 2017*

Science 2017** Visual & Performing Arts

Introduction to Engineering 2017 Art 2017*

Next Generation of Science K-12 2017** Digital Art Photography 2017*

Vex Rob-otics 2015 Instrumental Music 2017*

NAO Programming I 2017** Dance/Theater/Vocal Music 2017*

NAO Programming II 2017** Family & Consumer 2017*

Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology 2016 Visual Arts 2017*

Green Technology 2017** Social Studies 2017*

Advanced Engineering 2017**

Guidance 2017* Freshman Peer Mediation 2008

Code.Org 2015 Computer Education K-8 2014

Technology Ed 9-12 2015 Gifted & Talented 2017*

Survival 2017* Film 2017*


followed when implanting the evaluation rubrics for all teachers. Operations 3.1 Request for Use of Facilities BE IT RESOLVED, that the following requests for use of facilities are approved subject to the respective group’s compliance with all applicable Board of Education’s policies, as follows:

Location Group Advisors Activity/ Purpose

Dates Time Notes

M.H.S. Rms.: 301,313,314,

315,317

M.H.S. Administration

A. Cannao Educere Summer

Recovery Program

06/29/17 07/06/17 07/13/17 07/20/17 07/27/17 08/03/17

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Amvets W.N.Y. PD Lt. Cocciadiferro

Command Center

4th of July Activities

07/04/17 2:00 PM - 12:00 AM

M.S. Room 227 Alternative

Program A. Cannao

Summer Math Readiness Program

08/14/17 – 08/31/17

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

M.S. Room 211 PASSES M. Miqueli Summer Math

Readiness PASSES

08/14/17 – 08/31/17

9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

M.H.S. Main Gym, All Purpose Rm., G-

1/G-2

M.H.S. Girls’ Volleyball

Team

D. Santiago A. Garcia

DATE CHANGE Freshman Girls’

Volleyball Tournament

10/21/17 7:00 AM – 5:00

PM BOE Apr. 5/23/17

Serving Food

3.2 Request for Transportation BE IT RESOLVED that, the following requests for transportation are approved subject to the respective group’s compliance with all applicable Board of Education’s policies, as follows:

*Contingent upon availability of buses and driver.

3.3 Bedside Instruction BE IT RESOLVED that, the West New York Board of Education approves the contracts with the following Providers to perform bedside instruction for the 2016 – 2017 school year as listed in an amount not to exceed:

Group Advisor(s) Transport No. of Buses Dates Destination

W.N.Y. Recreation Dept. N. DeFino Lee Soccer 2* 06/10/17 Ocean Township, NJ

Newton, NJ Secaucus, NJ

W.N.Y. Recreation Dept. N. DeFino Lee Soccer 1* 06/11/17 Ocean Township, NJ

W.N.Y. Recreation Dept. N. DeFino Lee Babe Ruth 1* 06/16/17 Oakland, NJ

W.N.Y. Recreation Dept. N. DeFino Lee Soccer 2* 06/24/17 Monmouth, NJ


Student # Facility Rate Maximum # Hours School Year

189 Education Inc. $46.00/hr. 10 hrs./day 2016 - 2017 3.4 Revised Nursing Plan NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby approves the West New York School District Revised Nursing Plan, and that the Board may further amend and supplement the plan and procedures as needed or required by statute. Special Services 4.1 Transportation and Placements 2016-2017 SY RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education approves the following Special Education out of district placements and transportation for the 2016-2017 as per attached list. Contracts on file in the Office of the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary. 4.2 Transportation and Placements 2017-2018 SY

RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education approves the following Special Education out of district placements and transportation for the 2017-2018 as per attached list. Contracts on file in the Office of the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary. 4.3 Week of Respect

WHEREAS, this Board of Education in compliance with the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights that requires the week beginning with the first Monday in

October of each year be designated as the “Week of Respect” (PL.2010c122).

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board of Education authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to designate October 2nd through 6th, 2017

the “Week of Respect” in the West New York Schools, and recommends that each school provide activities on Respect for the week mentioned herein.

4.4 Bayada Home Health Care, Inc., Non Public

BE IT RESOLVED, this Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools authorizes the awarding of a professional service contract for school year 2017-2018 to Bayada Home Health Services for substitute nursing services at St. Joseph’s of the Palisades School, not to exceed $19,000.00 Non Public Nursing monies. Contract Term: July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 Rate: $51.00 per hour for RN services Amount: $19,000.00

4.5 Educational Development Software for Hibster & Hibstervention WHEREAS this Board of Education in order to continue with the Anti-Bullying Program and Intervention and Referral Services software, hereby authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to renew the contract with Educational Development Software for Hibster & Hibstervention in the amount of $14,500.00 to be charged to IDEA SY’18. 4.6 Naples Placement WHEREAS, this Board of Education in order to comply with NJAC 6A:14:65 (Naples Placement) hereby authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to grant permission to the Director of Special Services to apply for such placement @ Sage Day according to the requirements set up in NJSA 18A:46-14a for student #25081 in order for the social, emotional, and educational needs to be met. 4.7 Naples Placement WHEREAS, this Board of Education in order to comply with NJAC 6A:14:65 (Naples Placement) hereby authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to grant permission to the Director of Special Services to apply for annual continuation of placement @ Sage Day according to the requirements set up in NJSA 18A:46-14a for two students #18315 and #22222 in order for the social, emotional, and educational needs to be met.


4.8 Naples Placement WHEREAS, this Board of Education in order to comply with NJAC 6A:14:65 (Naples Placement) hereby authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to grant permission to the Director of Special Services to apply for annual continuation of placement @ New Alliance Academy according to the requirements set up in NJSA 18A:46-14a for four students #17933, #25172, #18339, and #32877 in order for the social, emotional, and educational needs to be met. 4.9 Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired WHEREAS, this Board of Education in order to provide educational services for those students who are classified "Blind and Visually Impaired" and are in need of specialized instruction, authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to enter into a contract with the State of New Jersey Human Services Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired for the 2017/2018, in an amount not to exceed $5,400.00 per student beginning September 1, 2017 and ending June 30, 2018. 4.10 OT/PT Services

WHEREAS, at its May 18, 2016 Board Meeting, this Board of Education issued a contract to Occupational Therapy Consultants Inc. (OTC Inc.), to provide OT/PT services for the 2016-17 time period for an amount not to exceed $500,000, and

WHEREAS, in order to continue to meet the needs of our students, OTP Inc.'s cap needs to be increased by $180,000 for the 2016-17 school year, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, that the amount of $500,000 be increased by $180,000 for the 2016-17 school year for a total not to exceed cap of $680,000 on as per needed basis for school year 2016-2017. 4.11 ABA Services for ESY Program 2017 RESOLVED that the West New York Board of Education approves to enter into a contract for the ESY Program 2017 with a behavioralist through the Uncommom Threat for ABA services not to exceed $2,800.00. 4.12 Bayada Home Health Services WHEREAS, at its November 22, 2016 Board Meeting, this Board of Education issued a contract to Bayada Home Health Services to provide one on one substitute nursing services for the 2016-17 time period for an amount not to exceed $47,700 and

WHEREAS, in order to continue to meet the needs of our students, Bayada Home Health Services cap needs to be increased by $10,000 for the 2016-17 school year, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, that the amount of $47,700 be increased by $10,000 for the 2016-17 school year for a total not to exceed cap of $57,700 for school year 2016-2017.

4.13 ABA Services ESY Program WHEREAS this Board of Education in order to meet the needs of Autistic students in the ESY Program,7th and 8th grades, grants permission to the Director of Special Services to enter into a contract with The Uncommon Thread to provide ABA Services during the ESY Program not to exceed $2,800.00. Legal 5.1 Next Board Meeting RESOLVED, that this Board will hold a Work-Session on Wednesday, June 28 , 2017 at 6:00 p.m. in the West New York Middle School Auditorium, Main Floor, 201 - 57th Street, West New York, New Jersey, and RESOLVED, this Board will go into a closed session (West New York Middle School Music Room) immediately following the Public Work-Session to discuss matters of personnel, matters of litigation and matters contained within the exceptions of the N.J. Open Public Meeting Act as stipulated under N.J.S.A 10:4; and


RESOLVED, that the Regular Public Meeting of the West New York Board of Education will convene immediately following the closed session and will be held in the West New York Middle School Auditorium, Main Floor, 201 - 57th Street, West New York, New Jersey, and BE IT RESOLVED, the matters as discussed in said closed session will be disclosed to the public, as soon as possible, without prejudicing the rights of privacy of individuals in the best interests of the West New York Board of Education. 5.2 Employment Contracts - WNYBoE Assistant Superintendents and Business Administrator (REMOVED TO BE VOTED ON SEPARATELY) WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 18A:27-5 requires all non-bargaining unit staff members to have employment agreements; and WHEREAS, the Department of Education Fiscal Accountability Regulations require that all Assistant Superintendent and Business Administrator employment agreements be reviewed and approved by the Executive County Superintendent of Schools prior to approval by this Board of Education; and WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Schools is recommending employment agreements be submitted to the Hudson County Executive County Superintendent of Schools for Roberto Sanchez, Assistant Superintendent of Schools; Anastasia Olivero, Assistant Superintendent of Schools; and Dean Austin, Business Administrator consistent with statutory and regulatory requirements. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that this Board acknowledges and understands that the Superintendent of Schools has provided to the Hudson County Executive Superintendent of Schools the aforementioned employment agreements for approval, which upon approval, will be submitted to this Board for ratification. Personnel 6.1 Resignations (a) BE IT RESOLVED, this Board accepts the resignation of Jenna Millar a Preschool Disabled Teacher at the Early Childhood School, effective July 1, 2017, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. (b) BE IT RESOLVED, this Board accepts the resignation of Elizabeth Camejo Lopez a Paraprofessional at the Early Childhood School, effective August 31, 2017, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. 6.2 New Hire Certificated WHEREAS, this Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, and approves the appointment of the listed personnel for the 2017-2018 School Year, subject to criminal history background check, effective as indicated, and subject to sixty (60) day termination notice, and this appointment shall be charged to the appropriate line item account pursuant to the negotiated agreement with the West New York Education Association: Certificated (a) Melissa Garcia a 4th Grade Teacher, PS#4, at an annual salary of $57,763, Step 1, BA, effective September 1, 2017, through June 30, 2018 through Fund 15

(b) Jessica Ferreira a Science Teacher, Middle School, at an annual salary of $63,163, Step 3, MA, effective September 1, 2017, through June 30, 2018 through Fund 15 (c) Matilde Fogliani an Italian Teacher, Memorial High School, at an annual salary of $67,263, Step 1, MA+45, effective September 1, 2017, through June 30, 2018 through Fund 15 (d) Aracely Pilla a Bilingual Biology Teacher, Memorial High School, pending certification, at an annual salary of $57,763, Step 1, BA, effective September 1, 2017, through June 30, 2018 through Fund 15 (e) Elizabeth Camejo Lopez a Spanish Teacher, Memorial High School, at an annual salary of $57,763, Step 1, BA, effective September 1, 2017, through June 30, 2018 through Fund 15 (f) Daniel J. Baltodano a Special Education Teacher, PS#4, at an annual salary of $57,763, Step 1, BA, effective September 1, 2017, through June 30, 2018 through Fund 15 (g) Maria McNeill a Special Education Teacher, PS#4, at an annual salary of $60,363, Step 1, BA+30, effective September 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 through Fund 15 (h) Lydia Bazikian a Speech Pathologist, Middle School, at an annual salary of $62,763, Step 1, MA, effective September 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 through Fund 15


(i) Ashley Blair, 5th Grade Language Arts Teacher, at PS#6, at an annual salary of $62,163, Step1, MA, effective September 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 through Fund 15 (j) Stefano Calderara, Social Studies Teacher, Memorial High School, at an annual salary of $57,763, prorated, Step 1, BA, effective September 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 through Fund 15

6.3 New Hire Non-Certificated WHEREAS, this Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, and approves the appointment of the listed personnel for the 2017-2018 School Year, subject to criminal history background check, effective as indicated, and subject to sixty (60) day termination notice, and this appointment shall be charged to the appropriate line item account pursuant to the negotiated agreement with the West New York Education Association: Non-Certified (a) Wilma Acosta, Custodian, at an annual salary of $25,735, prorated, Step 1, effective September 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 through fund 11 (b) Alanna Thana, Special Education Paraprofessional, at PS#4 at an annual salary of 29,946, Step 3, $19,446 +$10,500 MA, effective September 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 Fund 11 (c) Marta Leyva, Custodian, at an annual salary of $25,735, Step 1, effective July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 through fund 11

6.4 Substitute Custodians WHEREAS, the following personnel are assigned as Substitute Custodians in the West New York School System, effective

July 1, 2017, at a salary of $11 per hour, not to exceed nineteen hours per week, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, for the 2017-2018 School Year: Fund 11

Ana Maria Alarcon

Esther Alvarez

del Rosario Arqueta Amelia

Mexzi Bailetti

Thom Ball

Jose Bucca

Jonathan Caballero

Jorge Carrasco Alba

Yesenia Carrillo

Cristina Checo

Eric Ciardi

Luz Cupid

Jose de la Cruz

Minerva Espinel

Daylemis Estrada Blanco

Gleny Herrera

Arianna Hidalgo

Lenin Jimenez

Jose M. Lao

Marta Leyva

Miguelima Mahdi

Gloria Martinez

Luis Martinez

Martha Mahoney

Carmen Nunez

Danyeri Nunez


Luz Pena

Ana Maria Pereira Soto

Olivia N. Prado

Evelin Prieto

Gloria Restrepo

Karen Rodriguez

Carlos Soler

Jesus Valdes

Anna M. Vargas

Damaris Yzquierdo Garcia

Shawn Zapata

6.5 Transfers BE IT RESOLVED, this Board does hereby approve the following voluntary transfer for the 2017-2018 School Year, effective July 1, 2017, based upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools:

Transferred from Transferred To

(a) Edwin Morales Special Ed 1:1 Paraprofessional at PS#1 Special Ed Paraprofessional LLD Class at PS#5

(b) Lucy Castano PASSES at the Middle School Upper PASSES at PS#5

(c) Antonio Sanchez Upper PASSES at PS#5 PASSES at the Middle School

(d) Noelle Spellmeyer ESL Teacher at the Middle School ESL Teacher at Memorial High School

(e) Keri Rosenkampff ESL Teacher at Memorial High School ESL Teacher at the Middle School

(f) Lis Hernandez-Santos School Psychologist at CST/PERT at Early Childhood School

School Psychologist at Child Study Team Early Childhood School

(g) Laritza Marrero 1:1 Paraprofessional at PS#4 1:1 Paraprofessional at PS#2

(h) Jadira Ortega 1:1 Medical Paraprofessional at PS#4 1:1 Medical Paraprofessional at PS#2

(i) Juan Ramirez 1:1 Paraprofessional at PS#4 1:1 Paraprofessional at PS#1

(j) Christina Peterson 1st Grade Teacher at PS #1 Preschool Teacher at PS#1

(k) Janine Feeley Preschool Teacher at PS #1 1st Grade Teacher at PS#1

6.6 Child Study Team Summer Testing add-on BE IT RESOLVED, this Board appoints the following personnel to the Child Study Team Summer Testing, on an as needed basis, First Session, Monday through Friday, July 5, 2017 through July 31, 2017; Second Session, Monday through Friday, August 1, 2017 through August 29, 2017, at a salary commensurate with guide, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools: Fund 15 Speech Therapist Vanessa Diaz 6.7 Resignation Special Education Extended School Year Program

WHEREAS, this Board has received written notification from Myriam Rodriguez, tendering her resignation as a paraprofessional, from the Special Education Extended School Year Program, effective June 6, 2017. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board accepts the resignation of Ms. Rodriguez from said position, effective June 6, 2017, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools.


6.8 Special Education Extended School Year Program BE IT RESOLVED, this Board appoints the following personnel to the Special Education Extended School Year Program, on an as needed basis, not to exceed 14 days, 8:30 am – 1:00 pm, Monday – Thursday, July 5, 2017 through July 27, 2017, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools: Classroom Paraprofessionals $15 per hour, not to exceed 85.5 hours Melissa Arana Dayana Pujol Sergio Londono Genaro Sanchez Moussa Farhat 1:1 Paraprofessional Pre-K – through 12th grade $15 per hour, not to exceed 85.5 hours Wilfredo Del Valle Substitute 1:1 Paraprofessionals Pre-K – through 12th grade $15 per hour, not to exceed 85.5 hours Joanna L. Herrera

6.9 Memorial High School Fall Coaching Positions BE IT RESOLVED, this Board appoints the following personnel to various Memorial High School Fall Coaching positions for the 2017-2018 School Year, at a salary commensurate with guide, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools:

Football

Assistant Head Coach: Richard Renda

Assistant: Richard Arostegui

Assistant: Alfredo Carrillo

Assistant: Kenneth Furlong

Assistant: Esteban Leon

Assistant: Tony Perez

Assistant: Martin Rodriguez

Girls Soccer Girls Volleyball

Assistant: Yesenia Rodas Assistant: Aitza Garcia

Boys Cross Country Girls Cross Country

Assistant:David McCoy Assistant: Delia Durango

Cheerleading

Assistant: Kelly Renner

Equipment Manager

Bellal Awadallah

6.10 Memorial High School Volunteers BE IT RESOLVED, this Board appoints the following personnel to various Volunteer coaching positions for the 2017-2018 School Year, upon the recommendation of Superintendent of Schools pursuant to the negotiated agreement with the West New York Education Association: Football Christian Gomez Girls Tennis


Kellianne Lorenzo / Bliss Lecea 6.11 Carl Perkins Grant BE IT RESOLVED this Board appoints the following personnel to various positions for the 2017-2018 Carl Perkins Grant, upon the recommendation of Superintendent of Schools: Grant Administrator $45.00 per hour, not to exceed 125 hours Lesly Polynice Before School CTE Monitor $40.00 per hour, not to exceed 160 hours Jeffrey Courtney After School CTE Monitor $40.00 per hour, not to exceed 160 hours John Rivera Business World Training/Mentor $40 per hour, not to exceed 35 hours Thomas Muir 6.12 Bus Drivers, Bus Attendants Extended School Year BE IT RESOLVED, this Board appoints the following personnel to be hired for July and August 2017, on an as needed basis, as per contract, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools: Bus Aides Sonia Abraham Christian Capcha Yanet Gomez Katiana Hernandez Rosa Heguy Felix Leyva Rachelina Llano Gloria Lozano Jeaneth Lucas Ana Madrigal Sandra Maury Anairys Milian Yalien Miranda Maria Palomo Angela Pena Magaly Perez Norma Solis Mayelin Sosa Yoandra Vazquez Maria Velasquez Bus Drivers Miguel Alard Fanny Felix Octavio Fernandez Banessa Flores Jose Flores Luisa Lazo Humberto Lozano Felix Medina Isaias Montoto Orestes Parado Elvira Rodriguez Humberto Santana Nelson Saravia Orlando Toledo Nancy Valencia


Bus Attendants Wendy Acosta Yohamny Deschamps Rosalba Feijoo Gloria M. Guevara Rosa Guarez Gladys Morell Silvia Pedre Angela Perez Eddy Perez Elizabeth Salmon Rosana Zevallos

6.13 Data Analysis Teams BE IT RESOLVED, this Board appoints the following personnel to Data Analysis Team Members to analyze school level data including but not limited to state and district assignments and to assist in the development of school-level plans that address the findings of data analysis at $35 per hour, not to exceed forty-five (45) hours each, upon the recommendation of Superintendent of Schools pursuant to the negotiated agreement with the West New York Education Association for the 2017-2018 School Year pending funding from NCLB Title IIA: PS#1 Jessica Fernandez Xiomara Vera PS#2 Marta E. Rodriguez Kathleen Hudson PS#3 Emily Thorn Adriana Rodriguez PS#4 Michael Cabana Christina Francis PS#5 Lisa Memmer Janet Stirone PS#6 Jillian Rabadan Mercedes Estevez Middle School Lydia Kang Yesenia Rodas Memorial High School Randi Cabana Margaret Zelenka 6.14 District Peer/Multi-Cultural Facilitator

BE IT RESOLVED, this Board appoints Zoila Correa as District Peer/Multi-Cultural Facilitator for the 2017-2018 School Year, at a stipend of $2,910, as per contract, upon the recommendation of Superintendent of Schools, through Fund 15. 6.15 Unpaid Leave WHEREAS, this Board has received written notification from Evelyn Collazo, a Paraprofessional at PS#4, requesting an unpaid leave of absence from September 1, 2017 through October 31, 2017. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board grants Ms. Collazo an unpaid leave of absence from September 1, 2017 through October 31, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools.


6.16 FMLA (a) WHEREAS, this Board has received written notification from Employee ID#603, requesting a paid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave Act (NJFLA) from June 1, 2017 through June 30, 2017, on an Intermittent Family Leave Schedule. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board grans Employee ID#603 a paid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave Act (NJFLA) from June 1, 2017 through June 30, 2017, on an Intermittent Family Leave Schedule, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. (b) WHEREAS, this Board has received written notification from Employee ID#109, requesting a paid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave Act (NJFLA) from June 6, 2017 through July 14, 2017. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board grants Employee ID#109 a paid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave Act (NJFLA) from June 6, 2017 through July 14, 2017, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. (c) WHEREAS, this Board has received written notification from Employee ID#1603, requesting a paid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave Act (NJFLA) from July 1, 2017 through October 16, 2017. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board grants Employee ID#1603 a paid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave Act (NJFLA) from July 1, 2017 through October 16, 2017, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools (d) WHEREAS, this Board has received written notification from Employee ID#2329 requesting a leave of absence with pay under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from September 6, 2017 through October 13, 2017 and an unpaid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from October 16, 2017 through December 15, 2017.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board grants Employee ID#2329, a leave of absence with pay under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from September 6, 2017 through October 13, 2017 and an unpaid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from October 16, 2017 through December 15, 2017, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. (e) WHEREAS, this Board has received written notification from Employee ID#3222 requesting a leave of absence with pay under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from September 1, 2017 through September 15, 2017 and an unpaid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from September 18, 2017 through December 15, 2017.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board grants Employee ID#3222, a leave of absence with pay under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from September 1, 2017 through September 15, 2017 and an unpaid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from September 18, 2017 through December 15, 2017, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. 6.17 Personnel Appointments BE IT RESOLVED, this Board appoints the following Personnel for the School Year 2017-2018, effective July 1, 2017 ending June 30, 2018, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools as per attached 6.18 CBE Students BE IT RESOLVED, this Board does hereby authorize the hiring of the following CBE students for the 2017-2018 School Year, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, at an hourly rate of $8.38, not to exceed 20 hours per week: Effective July 5, 2017

Pedro Vazquez Registration Office Thalia Concepcion Registration Office Effective August 1, 2017

Nikaury Almonte Special Service

Johana Hernandez PS#3

Fatima Martinez PS#4

Tatyana Alicea PS#5 School


Joselyn Hinojosa Memorial High School Ariella Hernandez Memorial High School Dania Mendez PS #1

Justin Arango PS #2

Sayuri Flores Early Childhood School/Hudson Avenue

Lucerno Martinez Early Childhood School/Annex

Andrew Perez Board Office – Business Office

Adonis Ortiz Facilities Department Start date August 1

Pamela Nunez Harry L. Bain

Pedro Sanchez Board Office – Payroll 6.19 MHS Extra Compensation BE IT RESOLVED, this Board appoints the following personnel to various extra compensation assignments for the 2017-2018 School Year, as per attached, at a salary commensurate with guide, upon the recommendation of Superintendent of Schools: Memorial High School - Approved by Principal: Scott Wohlrab Middle States EBD 2 people, 60 hours, $35 Per hour Llima Bove Evita Gutshteyn-Gomez Saturday Detention 2 people, 90 hour, $40 per hour Joseph Antal Katharine Chao Saturday Detention Secretary 1 person, 90 hours, time and half as per contract Jessica Cepeda Social Skills/Anger Management 1 person, 36 hours, $40 per hour MaryAnn Santiago Tutoring After School Math 3 people, 80 hours, $40 per hour Dorlys Benavente Mahmoud Hassan Liz Arostegui Tutoring After School Language Arts 3 people, 80 hours, $40 per hour Dorlys Benavente Mahmoud Hassan James Arricale 6.20 Superintendent Evaluation Completion ADD-ON

WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education (“Board’) has conducted the Annual Summary Conference with the Superintendent and prepared and adopted an annual performance evaluation of the Superintendent and adopted an annual performance evaluation of the Superintendent's, Clara Brito-Herrera's, performance as legally required pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A17-20.3, N.J.A.C. 6A:10-7.1 and New Jersey Quality Single Accountability Continuum (NJQSAC).

A copy of the annual performance report signed by the Board Vice President and the Superintendent and a copy of the Superintendent's Rebuttal, if any, will be filed in the Superintendent's personnel file and a copy will be provided to the Superintendent.

WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education ("Board") and the Superintendent, Clara Brito Herrera, entered into an employment agreement ("Contract") for a period commencing on July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2020;

WHEREAS, the Superintendent is eligible to receive a merit bonus totaling a percentage of her annual salary base amount as entitled per contract for the level of performance acknowledged and approved by the Board;


WHEREAS, the Board having conducted its evaluation of the Superintendent, finds that said goals have been exceeded;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board approves the payment of the merit bonus as outlined in Article IV, Section A, subsection 1(c) of the Contract; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that while the Board certifies that the quantitative merit and/or qualitative merit criterion have been satisfied, the Board acknowledges that said payment is subject to the approval of the Hudson County Executive Superintendent of Schools.

X. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA RESOLUTIONS ONLY

In accordance with West New York Board of Education Bylaw #0167 (Public participation in board meetings – Adopted April 22, 2009) each participant shall be limited to three minutes’ duration. No public comments

XI. ITEMS REMOVED FROM | ADDED TO AGENDA RESOLUTIONS

Business & Finance (1.10, 1.12, 1.13, 1.14, 1.16) Special Services

Curriculum Legal (5.2)

Operations Personnel (6.3, 6.17) removed, 6.20 added

XII. MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS Annual Resolutions A1-A38

Business & Finance 1.1-1.9, 1.11, 1.15, 1.17-1.25 Special Services 4.1-4.13

Curriculum 2.1-2.10 Legal 5.1-5.2

Operations 3.1-3.4 Personnel 6.1, 6.2, 6.4-6.16, 6.18-6.20

Board Secretary: Motion to accept the agenda resolutions as modified

Jonathan

Castañeda (JC)

Matthew Cheng (MC)

Damaris Gonzalez

(DG)

Dennise Mejia (DM)

David Morel (DMo)

Lorena Portillo

(LP)

Steven Rodas (SR)

Ronald Scheurle

(RS)

Adam Parkinson

(AP)

Motion made by: JC MC DG DM DMo LP SR RS AP


Trustee Castañeda

Trustee Cheng


Trustee Mejia

Trustee Morel

Trustee Portillo

Trustee Rodas

Trustee Scheurle

President Parkinson

Seconded by: JC MC DG DM DMo LP SR RS AP


Board Secretary: Motion to approve the modified agenda resolutions

Jonathan

Castañeda (JC)

Matthew Cheng (MC)

Damaris Gonzalez

(DG)

Dennise Mejia (DM)

David Morel (DMo)

Lorena Portillo

(LP)

Steven Rodas (SR)

Ronald Scheurle

(RS)

Adam Parkinson

(AP)

Board Secretary: Motion to approve agenda items 1.10, 1.12, 1.13, 1.14, 1.16:

1.10 – Shared Services Agreement (Police Officers 1.12 – Shared Services (Refuse Material

1.14 – Shared Services Agreement – Maintenance of Fields and Parks

1.13 – Shared Services Agreement (Fuel)

1.16 – Shared Services Agreement – Use of Recreational Facility

Jonathan Castañeda

(JC)

Matthew Cheng (MC)

Damaris Gonzalez

(DG)

Dennise Mejia (DM)

David Morel (DMo)

Lorena Portillo

(LP)

Steven Rodas (SR)

Ronald Scheurle

(RS)

Adam Parkinson

(AP)


Trustee Castañeda

Trustee Cheng


Trustee Mejia

Trustee Morel

Trustee Portillo

Trustee Rodas

Trustee Scheurle

President Parkinson

Motion made by: JC MC DG DM DMo LP SR RS AP


Trustee Castañeda

3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 5.2, 6.12, 1.11, 1.15, 1.17, 1.18

Trustee Cheng 1.2, 1.3


1.11, 1.15, 1.17, 1.18

Trustee Mejia A7, 1.2

Trustee Morel

Trustee Portillo 1.2, 1.3, 4.1

Trustee Rodas

Trustee Scheurle 1.2, 1.3

President Parkinson A4, 3.1, 6.20

Seconded by: JC MC DG DM DMo LP SR RS AP



Board Secretary: Motion to approve agenda items 5.2 – Employment Contracts – WNYBoE Assistant Superintendents and Business Administrator

Jonathan Castañeda

(JC)

Matthew Cheng (MC)

Damaris Gonzalez

(DG)

Dennise Mejia (DM)

David Morel (DMo)

Lorena Portillo

(LP)

Steven Rodas (SR)

Ronald Scheurle

(RS)

Adam Parkinson

(AP)


Trustee Castañeda

Trustee Cheng


Trustee Mejia

Trustee Morel

Trustee Portillo

Trustee Rodas

Trustee Scheurle

President Parkinson

MOTION DID NOT PASS

Board Secretary: Motion to approve agenda items 6.3 – New Hire Non-Certificated

Jonathan Castañeda

(JC)

Matthew Cheng (MC)

Damaris Gonzalez

(DG)

Dennise Mejia (DM)

David Morel (DMo)

Lorena Portillo

(LP)

Steven Rodas (SR)

Ronald Scheurle

(RS)

Adam Parkinson

(AP)


Trustee Castañeda

Trustee Cheng


Trustee Mejia

Trustee Morel

Trustee Portillo

Trustee Rodas

Trustee Scheurle

President Parkinson




Board Secretary: Motion to approve agenda items 6.17 – Personnel Appointments

Jonathan

Castañeda (JC)

Matthew Cheng (MC)

Damaris Gonzalez

(DG)

Dennise Mejia (DM)

David Morel (DMo)

Lorena Portillo

(LP)

Steven Rodas (SR)

Ronald Scheurle

(RS)

Adam Parkinson

(AP)


Trustee Castañeda R.F., F.M., C.B.H., R.S.

Trustee Cheng


Trustee Mejia

Trustee Morel T.A.

Trustee Portillo

Trustee Rodas

Trustee Scheurle

President Parkinson M.L., C.B.H., M.M., B.C., L.C.

XIII. BOARD OF EDUCATION RESOLUTIONS

XIV. BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMENTS

A. Board Member Comments B. President’s Comments

XV. ADJOURNMENT

President: Asks the Board Secretary to request a motion to adjourn Board Secretary:

Motion to Adjourn the Meeting: Board President Parkinson asked for a voice vote

Jonathan Castañeda

(JC)

Matthew Cheng (MC)

Damaris Gonzalez

(DG)

Dennise Mejia (DM)

David Morel (DMo)

Lorena Portillo

(LP)

Steven Rodas (SR)

Ronald Scheurle

(RS)

Adam Parkinson

(AP)

Motion made by:

SA

JC

MC

DG

DM

DMo

LP

RS

AP Seconded by: SA JC MC DG DM DMo LP RS AP


Trustee Castañeda

Trustee Cheng


Trustee Mejia

Trustee Morel

Trustee Portillo

Trustee Rodas

Trustee Scheurle

President Parkinson

Meeting adjourned at_9:55 p.m.

Respectfully submitted, Dean Austin School Business Administrator | Board Secretary


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