I. CALL TO ORDER II. FLAG SALUTE Absent Trustee · PDF fileTrustee Morel 6:10 Trustee ... Mr. Jorge Acosta, ... The Board may take action on these items following executive session

Official Meeting Minutes – August 9, 2017

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

August 9, 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 6:05 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 6:10

Trustee Portillo 6:10

Trustee Rodas 6:15

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, Esq. IWWT 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 OFAC Findings – Board Secretary presented summary of OFAC findings and recommendations for two contracted providers of Pre-K Daycare Center services (Bright Beginnings and Bright beginnings Too).


VI. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

1. David Osnowitz’s Retirement – Recognition and acknowledgement of work accomplished. 2. Sixto Cardenas’ Retirement – Effective at the end of the summer. Immense loss to the district. Congratulations. 3. Lorenzo Correa’s birthday acknowledged 4. Monthly Reports – Enrollment: 8,657 VII. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON MATTERS OF GENERAL CONCERN Executive Session Notice: VIII. OPEN PUBLIC MEETING STATEMENT/RESOLUTION FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION

Motion to recess to Executive Session at 6:55 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.

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 – Employee Fitness for Duty Hearings, Student Discipline Hearings

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


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 7:53 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. Business and Finance

1.1 Treasurer of School Monies 1.2 Approval of Minutes 1.3 Paid Bill List 1.4 Transfers 1.5 Authorizing Lease Purchase Transaction for the acquisition of Technology Equipment in the amount of $269,498 1.6 Authorizing Competitive Contracting for Enterprise Resource Management t Systems Software (ERMS) – ADD ON Curriculum 2.1 Fieldtrips 2.2 Fundraisers 2.3 Travel Expense 2.4 Speakers 2.5 Health Corp Agreement 2.6 Mentor Program Plan 2017-2018 Submission 2.7 District Evaluation Advisory Committee/WNYEE4NJ 2.8 Alternative Education Program 2.9 2018 ESSA Grant Application Submission 2.10 Toshiba America Foundation Grant 2.11 FirstEnergy Stem Classroom Grant – MHS 2.12 Bergen Community College Agreement 2.13 SparkFun Grant MHS Operations 3.1 Request for Use of Facilities 3.2 Requests for Transportation 3.3 Security Drill Training Special Services 4.1 Transportation and Placements 2016-2018 SY 4.2 Request for Class Size Waiver Legal 5.1 Next Board Meeting 5.2 Second Reading of Policy Personnel 6.1 Resignations 6.2 Resignations/Retirement 6.3 New Hire Certificated 6.4 New Hire Non-Certificated 6.5 Substitute Teachers 6.6 New Hire Substitute Custodians 6.7 Substitute Custodians 6.8 Salary Increment Changes 6.9 Resignation BEAM Summer Program 6.10 Vex Robotics Summer Program Revised Dates 6.11 Security for Athletic Events 6.12 Preschool Parent Trainers Add-on


6.13 Home Instruction 6.14 FMLA 6.15 Transfers 6.16 Disciplinarian Appointments 6.17 Summer Enrichment Program 6.20 Non-Tenured Renewal6.19 Extra Compensation Assignments6.18 Abolishment of Position 6.21 Resignation MHS Coaching 6.22 Resignation Summer Enrichment Program 6.23 Organizational Chart –Add-on 7.1 Board Member Travel Expense Business and Finance 1.1 Treasurer of School Monies 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 ____, 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 ____, Secretary and Treasurer Reports to the N.J. Department of Education, Division of Finance, Office of Budget Review and Fiscal Monitors.

NEXT REPORT AT AUGUST BOARD MEETING

1.2 Approval of Minutes

BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education approves the minutes the following meetings:

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: 2017-2018 SY

Batch 265 $157,142.02

Batch 266 $463,570.02

Batch 267 $95.61

Batch 268 $82.73

Batch 269 $1,448,621.30

Batch 270 $107.50

Batch 271 $74,386.51

Batch 272 $67, 374.84

Batch 273 $870,156.97

Batch 274 $104,378.02

Batch 275 $254,826.35

Batch 276 $950,164.58

Batch 278 $6,149,504.1

July 12, 2017 Work Session/Business Meeting

July 12, 2017 Work Session/Business Meeting Executive Session


1.4 Transfers

1.5 Authorizing Lease Purchase Transaction for the acquisition of Technology Equipment in the amount of $269,498 WHEREAS, this Board of Education requires the specialized and proprietary Technology Equipment (Promethean Boards) to implement its strategic student education objectives; and WHEREAS, Promethean Limited, of Alpharetta, Georgia is the manufacturer, of the required equipment; and WHEREAS, Promethean Board technology is proprietary to, manufactured and sold by Promethean Limited which holds the patents for this technology; and WHEREAS, Promethean Limited provides Lease Purchase Financing ("Financing") solutions to purchasers of its proprietary technology through its financing arm Promethean Financial Services; and WHEREAS, based upon the fact that the equipment is proprietary, award of a contract can be effected pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-5(a)(9) and the Equipment Lease Purchase Financing can be effected pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:20-4.2(f) and N.J.A.C. 6A:26-10.1 and -10.2 as the lease purchase agreement is less than five years; and WHEREAS, this Board indicates that the payments shall be subject to the annual appropriation of funds sufficient to meet the required payments or shall contain an annual cancellation clause pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:20-4.2(f); and WHEREAS, this Board desires to award the contract to Promethean Limited for the purchase of 53 56 Promethean Boards at a total cost of $266,037 $269,498 and authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to enter into a 3-year equipment purchase financing transaction with Promethean Financial Services for effectuating said purchase. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board hereby approves the purchase and the financing of the Equipment and other related costs through a lease purchase agreement in the amount of $266,037 $269,498 for Promethean Boards to Promethean Limited and Promethean Financial Services, respectively. 1.6 Competitive Contracting Authorization - ERM & Planning Software - Add On

WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education requires a computer software program to assist the District with enterprise resource management and planning, including budgeting, finance, purchasing and payroll as it relates to the District's human resources management, and

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WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education uses the Educational Management by Computer Center (EMC) software system owned and operated by the Gloucester County Special Services School District (GCSSSD), as its primary enterprise resource management and planning software system, including for budgeting, finance, purchasing, payroll and HR management purposes, and

WHEREAS, the GCSSSD, in a letter dated July 20, 2017, informed the District that by the end of June 2018, that the EMC software product

and support, which operates the ERM software utilized by the District will be discontinued, requiring the District to switch to a new ERM software solutions provider, and

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-4.1 allows the use of requests for proposal and/ or bids contracting by boards of education in lieu of public bidding for procurement of specialized goods and services the price of which exceeds the bid threshold; including specifically for: (a) The purchase or licensing of proprietary computer software designed for board of education purposes, which may include hardware intended for use with the proprietary software (N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-4.1(a)), and

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-4.3 requires this Board to pass a resolution authorizing the use of competitive contracting each time specialized goods or services ate desired to be contracted.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board authorizes the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary to advertise for Enterprise Resource Management and Planning software (ERM) and to employ the competitive contracting method in selecting ERM software vendor for district's use starting in the 2017-18 school year.

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 10/20/17 5th & 6th Grade 165 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 Athletic Department

J.Fraraccio Concession Sales at MHS Sporting Events

9/1 - 6/10/18 Raise Funds for Athletic Department and S.A.L.T. Team

MHS Athletic Department

J.Fraraccio Apparel Sales 9/1 - 6/10/18 Raise Funds for Athletic Department and S.A.L.T. Team

MHS Student Council L.Hoffman T-Shirt Sale 9/5/17 - 6/21/18 Raise Funds for Leadership Training, School Spirit Projects and School Activities

MHS Student Council L.Hoffman Concession Sales (Healthy Chips, Fruit Snacks, Bottled Water

9/8/17 Raise Funds for Leadership Training, School Spirit Projects and School Activities

MHS Class of 2018 R.Cabana Senior BBQ & Movie Night / Nu-Way Concessions

9/12/17 Raise Funds for Class of 2018 & Project Graduation

MHS Class of 2018 R.Cabana T-Shirt Sale 9/12 - 10/6/17 Project Graduation

MHS Drama Club S.Hempel Gatorade Drinks 9/18 - 9/29/17 Defray Cost of "Mary Poppins"

MHS Drama Club S.Hempel Journal Ad Sales for the "Tigerbill"

9/18/17 - 2/2/18 Defray Cost of "Mary Poppins"

MHS Drama Club S.Hempel Healthy Snacks "Fruit Snacks"

9/25 - 9/29/17 Defray Cost of "Mary Poppins"


MHS Drama Club S.Hempel Candles 10/2/ - 10/16/17 Defray Cost of "Mary Poppins"

MHS Drama Club S.Hempel Painted Pumpkins 10/2 - 10/25/17 Defray Cost of "Mary Poppins"

MHS Drama Club S.Hempel Java Joe Coffee Brochure 10/16 - 10/27/17 Defray Cost of "Mary Poppins"

MHS Drama Club S.Hempel Halloween Movie Night "Beetlejuice" PG

10/24/17 Defray Cost of "Mary Poppins"

MHS Drama Club S.Hempel Whole Wheat Rice Krispies 10/30 - 11/3/17 Defray Cost of "Mary Poppins"

MHS Drama Club S.Hempel Be Thankful - Live Carnation Sale


MHS Drama Club S.Hempel Holiday Plants 11/27 - 12/8/17 Defray Cost of "Mary Poppins"

MHS Drama Club S.Hempel Healthy Snacks "Fruit Snacks"


MHS Drama Club S.Hempel Empanadas, Pastelitos, Healthy Snacks & Drinks Donation from Parents

3/9,10,16,17/2018 Defray Cost of "Mary Poppins"

MHS Drama Club S.Hempel Just Because - Live Carnation Sale

4/23 - 5/4/18 Send Money for 2019 Production

2.3 Travel Expense WHEREAS, the West New York School District, as part of its strategic plan to promote Optimal student performance, recognizes the importance of guest speakers and professional development in the implementation of the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, authorizes the following activities to be charged to the approved school/district budget:

Supervisor/Name Date Consultant/Activity Consultant

Fee/Anticipated Cost Funding Source /

Account School

Jose Jimenez 9/7/2017

Rutgers Writing Program Regina Masiello & Lynda Dexheimer

Goals of Expository Writing

$3,000 Title II MS

Beverly Lazzara 9/7/17 Google Apps $700 Title II PS # 3

Beth Wolanski 9/7/17 Don Johnston

Co-Writer Universal, Snap & Read Universal, Word Bank

N/A N/A PS # 3

Beth Wolanski 9/7/17 CPR Training N/A N/A PS # 3

Beth Wolanski 9/7/17 Margaret Miller, Esq

Legal Compliance $1,500 Title II PS # 3

Beth Wolanski 9/7/17 Dr. Helene Anthony Teaching

Strategies N/A N/A PS # 3

Beth Wolanski 9/7/17 Beth Wolanski

Differentiating Instruction Strategies

N/A N/A PS # 3

Jorge Acosta 9/7/17

Liberty Science Center Elementary Science Activities

Highlighting Engineering Design Practices Grade 3 & 4 Grades

$3,800 Title II PS # 4

Jorge Acosta 9/7/17 Dr. Jerry Petroff $750 Title II PS # 3

Jorge Acosta 9/7/17 Bergen County ETTC

Support STEAM Using Google Interactive Digital Tools

$650 Title II PS # 3

Donna Mirabelli 9/7/17

Lesly Polynice & Jeff Courtney GoVenture

Simulation/Promethean Active Slates

N/A N/A MHS


Donna Mirabelli 9/7/17

Donna Mirabelli, Tracy Goycochea, Zoila Correa

Digital Learning in the Math Classroom

N/A N/A MS

Francisco Barquin 9/7/17

Francisco Barquin How To Incorporate

Engineering/Making Online Assessments

N/A N/A MHS

Sandra Rivas 9/7/17 Christopher Zarr

Using Primary Sources to Enhance Classroom

N/A N/A MS

David Osnowitz 9/7/17 Arts Horizon N/A N/A MS

Maddy Miqueli & Yvette Miranda

9/7/17 Y. Miranda, M. Miqueli, B. Morales, J. Perez-Barrios

N/A N/A PS # 4

Yvette Miranda 9/7/17 Christina Ruiz &

Yvette Miranda, Overview of the Language Power Series

N/A N/A PS#4

Gisela Ferrer & Lisette Rodriguez

9/7/17 PIRT/Master Teachers N/A N/A ECC

Clara Brito Herrera 10/23/2017- 10/26/2017

NJSBA Workshop Conference 2017

Atlantic City, NJ

Hotel $150 per night

Fee $5.00 per night $155.00

Mileage 77.50

District

Dean Austin 10/23/2017- 10/26/2017


Atlantic City, NJ



Mileage 77.50

District

Stacy Olivero 10/23/2017- 10/26/2017


Atlantic City, NJ



Mileage 77.50

District

Roberto Sanchez 10/23/2017- 10/26/2017


Atlantic City, NJ



Mileage 77.50

District

Sixto Cardenas 10/23/2017- 10/26/2017


Atlantic City, NJ



Mileage 77.50

District

Jorge Acosta 10/23/2017- 10/26/2017


Atlantic City, NJ



Mileage 77.50

District

Allan Roth 10/23/2017- 10/26/2017


Atlantic City, NJ



Mileage 77.50

District

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 Charlotte Colavin

Writing Consultant MHS

2017-2018 School Year

$3,000 MHS

School Funds


2.5 Health Corp Agreement

WHEREAS, this District has an interest in the educating its students in the promotion of healthy living and wellness; WHEREAS, this District desires to implement an educational program which will support the District’s goals of educating the students on nutrition and physical fitness; and WHEREAS, HealthCorps has the ability to provide such a program to the District’s students at no cost to the District. 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 HealthCorps to provide a nutrition and wellness curriculum for the District for the 2017-2018 school year at no cost to the District. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this agreement shall take effect subject to HealthCorps Coordinator’s completion of a criminal history background check and the Coordinator’s acknowledgement of receipt of the District’s Acceptable Use, Social Media and Cell Phone Policies. 2.6 Mentor Program Plan 2017-2018 Submission BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, grants the Superintendent of Schools permission to submit the Mentor Program Plan for the 2017-2018 school year. 2.7 District Evaluation Advisory Committee/WNYEE4NJ

BE IT RESOLVED, the West New York Board of Education does hereby approve the appointment of District Evaluation Advisory Committee/WNYEE4NJ for the 2017-2018 school year as listed:

Anastasia Olivero Robert Sanchez Clara Brito-Herrera Dean Austin Patrick Gagliardi Beverly Lazzara Lorenzo Correa Cara Zebrowski Danny Abbadessa Joann Winters Eileen Calderone Jorge Acosta Yonarkis Estevez Tara Giacumbo Allan Roth Madely Miqueli Anita Kober Adam Parkinson Tom DeSocio Scott Wohlrab Christian Cardenas Yvette Miranda 2.8 Alternative Education Program WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education, as per policy # 2480, provides an alternative educational program adjusted to the needs of disaffected students, who do not succeed in the general education setting, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, adopts the 2017-2018 Alternative Education Program Plan for the West New York Middle School and Memorial High School. 2.9 2018 ESSA Grant Application Submission


BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby authorizes the submission of the ESSA application for Fiscal Year 2017, and accepts the grant award of these funds upon the subsequent approval of the FY 2018 ESSA Application for the 2017-2018 fiscal year in the following amounts: Title I $4,002,406 Title II $ 474,408 Title III $ 196,351 Title III Immigrant $ 66,484 Title IV $ 49,817 Total Allocation $4,789,766 2.10 Toshiba America Foundation Grant BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approves the submission

of the Toshiba America Foundation Grant in the amount of $5,000 for the 2017-2018 school year.

2.11 FirstEnergy Stem Classroom Grant – MHS BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approves the submission of the FirstEnergy STEM Classroom Grant for Memorial High School in the amount of $1,000 for the 2017-2018 school year. 2.12 Bergen Community College Agreement

WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education has provided for professional learning opportunities in accordance with its District Operational Plan, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, authorizes Bergen Community College and West New York to develop a collaborative endeavor that will enrich high school students by offering a one credit course on Ballet and a one credit course on Modern Dance offered on site. The duration of this agreement is for the 2017-2018 academic year and each year the two parties will meet to discuss renewal arrangement 2.13 SparkFun Grant MHS BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approves the submission of the SparkFun Grant application for the STEAM Academy on behalf of Memorial High School in the amount of $10,000 for the 2017-2018 school year. 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

P.S. 5 Computer Labs 2nd Fl.

Bilingual/ESL Department

Y. Miranda M. Miqueli

Language Assessment

Testing (New Entrant

Students)

08/14/17 – 09/05/17

9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

M.H.S. Library M.H.S. English Dept. S. B. Moore AP English Lit.

Study 08/22/17 – 08/29/17

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

M.H.S. Auditorium MHS Student Council L. Hoffman Student Council

Meetings 09/08/17

7:00 AM – 7:40 PM

M.H.S. Auditorium MHS Student Council L. Hoffman Student Council

Meetings 09/20/17 10/18/17

7:40 AM – 8:15 AM


11/15/17 12/20/17 01/17/18 02/21/18 03/21/18 04/18/18 05/16/18 06/06/18

P.S. 3 Gym PBA Local 361 P.O. Villegas Basketball 09/11/17 – 06/20/18

5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Mondays & Wednesdays

P.S. 3 Gym PBA Local 361 P.O. Villegas

Volleyball 09/12/17 – 06/21/18

4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Tuesdays & Thursdays

Coviello Field M.H.S.

Class of 2018 R. Cabana

Back to School BBQ & Movie

09/12/17 6:30 PM – 8:30

PM Serving Food

Food Prep. Equipment

M.S. Kitchen, Gym, Auditorium, Cafeteria,

Classrooms, M.S. Administration

P. Gagliardi K. Jameson

Back to School

Night Harvest Night &

Tricky Tray Multicultural

Dinner & Recipe Swap

Winter Concert & Holiday Dinner

Talent Show Tri-M Induction &

Bingo Night Earth Night

09/19/17

10/17/17

11/14/17

12/19/17

01/30/18 02/27/18

04/24/17

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Serving Food Food Prep. Equipment

M.H.S. S.C. Office M.H.S.

Student Council L. Hoffman

Start of School Year Teambuilding &

Leadership Training

09/23/17* 9:00 AM – 3:30

PM Serving Food

*Saturday

M.H.S. Classrooms M.H.S. Testing Coordinator

C. Krajewski SAT Testing

10/07/17 11/04/17 12/02/17 03/10/18 05/05/18 06/02/18

6:00 AM – 4:00 PM

M.H.S. Auditorium M.H.S.

Drama Club S. Hempel

Movie Night “Beetle Juice”

10/24/17 2:30 PM – 10:00

PM Serving Food

M.H.S. Auditorium M.H.S.

Drama Club S. Hempel

Drama Club Meetings & Rehearsals

3.2 Requests 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:

3.3 Security Drill Training BE IT RESOLVED that, this Board, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves Lauren Lytle, Principal, St. Joseph of the Palisades Elementary School and twenty (20) staff members to attend our Security Drill Training on September 6, 2017- (Staff List on file).

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

W.N.Y. Recreation Dept. N. Defino-Lee Baseball 1* 07/20/17 Somerset, NJ

W.N.Y. Youth Academy Det. H. Codina Youth Academy 2* 08/14/17 Lakewood, NJ

W.N.Y. Youth Academy Det. H. Codina Youth Academy 2* 08/15/17 Allentown, PA

W.N.Y. Youth Academy Det. H. Codina Youth Academy 2* 08/17/17 Mahwah, NJ


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 Request for Class Size Waiver

WHEREAS, this Board of Education in order to continue cooperating with the New Jersey Department of Education Autism Study through Rutgers University hereby authorizes the Superintendent of Schools and the Department of Special Services to continue partcipation in this study. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Superintendent of Schools authorizes the Director of Special Services to submit pertinent, non-confidential, information as required in order to continue cooperation with all aspects of the Autism Study. Legal 5.1 Next Board Meeting RESOLVED, that this Board will hold a Work-Session on Wednesday, September 6, 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 Second Reading of Policy Second Reading of Policies: 1. Policy 3159 - Teaching Staff Member / School District Reporting Responsibilities Personnel 6.1 Resignation (a) BE IT RESOLVED, this Board accepts the resignation of Anila Gashi Selmani, a Paraprofessional at PS#1, effective August 31, 2017, and waives the (60) day notice requirement, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. (b) BE IT RESOLVED, this Board accepts the resignation of Ashley Johnson, a Special Education Teacher at PS#6, effective September 1, 2017, and waives the (60) day notice requirement, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. (c) BE IT RESOLVED, this Board accepts the resignation of Laura Garcia, a Paraprofessional at PS#3, effective September 1, 2017, and waives the (60) day notice requirement, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. (d) BE IT RESOLVED, this Board accepts the resignation of Stephanie Farfan-Ross, a Paraprofessional at PS#3, effective September 1, 2017, and waives the (60) day notice requirement, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. (e) BE IT RESOLVED, this Board accepts the resignation of Yeranni Guia, a Paraprofessional at Memorial High School, effective September 1, 2017, and waives the (60) day notice requirement, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools.


(f) BE IT RESOLVED, this Board accepts the resignation of Delia Durango, a Science Teacher at the Middle School, effective October 1, 2017, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools (g) BE IT RESOLVED, this Board accepts the resignation of Alanna Thana, a Paraprofessional at PS#4, effective August 31, 2017, and waives the (60) day notice requirement, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. (h) BE IT RESOLVED, this Board accepts the resignation of Kristen McCloskey, a Paraprofessional at PS#4, effective August 31, 2017, and waives the (60) day notice requirement, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. (i) BE IT RESOLVED, this Board accepts the resignation of Mohamed Elmaksoud, a Teacher at PS#2, effective August 10, 2017, and waives the (60) day notice requirement, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. 6.2 Resignations/Retirement (a) WHEREAS, this Board is in receipt of correspondence from Mary Argondizza, submitting her resignation/retirement as Clerk at the Board Office, from the West New York School District, effective August 1, 2017. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board accepts the resignation/retirement of Ms. Argondizza from said position, effective August 1, 2017, and waives the (60) day notice requirement, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and wishes to extend to Ms. Argondizza all the gratitude for her years of service to the West New York School District and wishes her good luck in her retirement. (b) WHEREAS, this Board is in receipt of correspondence from Sixto Cardenas, submitting his resignation/retirement as the Director of Human Resources, from the West New York School District, effective October 1, 2017. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board accepts the resignation/retirement of Mr. Cardenas from said position, effective October 1, 2017, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and wishes to extend to Mr. Cardenas all the gratitude for his years of service to the West New York School District and wishes him good luck in his retirement.

(c) WHEREAS, this Board is in receipt of correspondence from Dmitry Shmaruk, submitting his resignation/retirement as the Electrician Supervisor, from the West New York School District, effective January 1, 2018. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board accepts the resignation/retirement of Mr. Shmaruk from said position, effective January 1, 2018, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and wishes to extend to Mr. Shmaruk all the gratitude for his years of service to the West New York School District and wishes him good luck in his retirement. 6.3 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) Anila Gashi Selmani, Preschool Disabled Teacher, the Early Childhood School, at an annual salary of $57,763, Step 1, BA, effective September 1, 2017, through June 30, 2018 through Fund 15 (b) Jessica Calabrese, Special Education Teacher LLD Class, PS#6, at an annual salary of $57,763, Step 1, BA, effective September 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 through Fund 15 (c) Damaris Alfonso, School Social Worker, PS#3, at an annual salary of $67,833, Step 1, MA, $62,763 plus $5,070 (Social Worker Stipend), effective September 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017 through Fund 15 (d) Sergio A. Londono, Math 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 (e) Gila Ille, Speech Therapist, Early Childhood School, at an annual salary of $62,763, Step 1, MA, effective September 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 through Fund 15 (f) Alanna Thana, Special Education Teacher Autistic Class, PS#4, at an annual salary of $62,763, Step 1, MA, effective September 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 through Fund 15


6.4 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) Laura Zucconi, Kindergarten Paraprofessional, at PS#6, at an annual salary of $29,846, Step 1, $19,346 +$10,500 BA, effective September 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 Fund 11 6.5 Substitute Teachers

WHEREAS, the following certified personnel are assigned as substitute teachers in the West New York School System on an as needed basis, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, as per attached, for the 2017-2018 School Year, subject to a criminal history background check, at the rate of $100 per day, and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board of Education approves the following applications upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools: Fund 11

Adio Iskander Kenneth Andrew Furlong

Adriana Ortiz Laura Saavedra

Agnes Perez leilanys diaz

Alesy Ortiz Lilian L Paz

Alexa Gioia Lina Marcela Estrada

Alexandra Holmes Linda Gonzalez

Alexandra Toro Lisa Corredor

Andrea Aguirre Loreto Oreckinto

Andrew Ferguson Lucrezia Scrivanich

Angela Estevez Luis Carmenate

Angelo Del Monaco luisa valencia

Ann Ashton Keegan Lynette Acero

Anthony F Beatini Madelyn Perez

Azucena Riofrio Maha Zamel

Bliss A Lecea Marcia Levin

caridad Rodriguez Marcia Pion

Carlos A. Montijo Rodriguez Marlon Geovanny Monzón Molina

Carmen M Paneque Martin Rodriguez

Cherie Bloom Martina Llano

Christian Gomez Maylen Garcia Otero

Christoper Tinajero Michael Arevalo

Christopher Crespo Michael Collins

Christopher Gerena Michael Principe

Cindy Abbadessa Michelle Cohen

Cristy M Soto Michelle Del Valle

Daniel Borja Michelle Diaz

Daniel Miniet Midiala Martinez

Danny Torres Mileidys Diaz

Deborah Lemonie-Fink Mirvat Abusiam

Delvis D.Arzuaga Casi Nancy lissette Ottavianelli


Dennis Salazar Nicole Cano

Dyna Rangel Nila del Rio

Elena Fernandez Perez Nilsa Gabrielle Grullon

Elizabeth A Bautista Noris C Gomez

Elmira Muja Noris Gomez

Emma Benalcazar Norka Kessel

Estephania Renteria Osama Hassan

Estephanie Lazo Oskaira Cruz

Eva M Garcia Pia Anjelica Py Ababon

Eva Tolmo Pilar Aquilina Cazares

Evelyn Diaz Pina Salmeri

Evelyn Perez Robert O'Brien

Eyman Mustafa Roberta Glee-Stevens

Fatima Sanchez Rocio Argueta

Florinda M Villate Rosanna Rodriguez

Franklin Beeg Sahar Oweiss

Genesis Blanco Shaira Walker

Giannella Syed Shanyen Rodriguez

Gina Castano Sharon Hernandez

Hamdya Manasrah Songul Yalcin

Ingris Pena Stephanie Lopez

Iris Geraldo Stephany Sanchez

Jairo Alvarado Susana Erazo

Jason Alvarez Talia Boado

Jazmin A Londono Tara Gaeta

Jonathan Szmak Teresa Viola

Jorge Rodriguez Thelma Lazo

Joseph Abbadessa Veronica Izquierdo

Joseph Fernandez Victor Castro

Josephine Grana Vincent Montalvo

Juan Rodriguez Wafa Al-shiri

Julio A Prestol Walter Popiel

Julissa J. Saenz Wendolly Santos

Julissa Saenz Wendolly Santos

Kamelia Del Rio William James

Karen Bobb Yessenia Flores

Karen Sempertegui-Tocas Yoandra L Izquierdo

Karima A Mohamed Yobana Romero

Katherine Batista Yoselin M fuentes

Katherine Riveros Yvonne J. Powell

Kathleen Delgado Zulimar Consuegra

6.6 New Hire Substitute Custodians WHEREAS, the following personnel are assigned as Substitute Custodians in the West New York School System, effective August 10, 2017, at a salary of $11 per hour, not to exceed twenty-five hours per week, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, for the 2017-2018 School Year: Fund 11 Inosencia Pallero


Marjorie Portillo 6.7 Substitute Custodians WHEREAS, the following personnel are assigned as Substitute Custodians in the West New York School System, effective September 1, 2017, at a salary of $11 per hour, not to exceed twenty-five hours per week, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, for the 2017-2018 School Year: Fund 11

Ana Maria Alarcon

Esther Alvarez

Amelia del Rosario Arqueta

Mexzi Bailetti

Thom Ball

Maria Baracaldo Zamora

Jose Bucca

Jonathan Caballero

Jorge Carrasco Alba

Yesenia Carrillo

Cristina Checo

Luz Cupid

Jose de la Cruz

Minerva Espinel

Daylemis Estrada Blanco

Carluis Osmin Galvez Donovan

Gleny Herrera

Jose M. Lao

Marta Leyva

Tamara Luya

Miguelima Mahdi

Gloria Martinez

Luis Martinez

Martha Mahoney

Carmen Nunez

Danyeri Nunez

Inosencia Pallero

Luz Pena

Ana Maria Pereira Soto

Marjorie Portillo

Olivia N. Prado

Evelin Prieto

Naiviv Quinones

Gloria Restrepo

Karen Rodriguez

Julio Cesar Rusindo Pena

Mariela Sanchez

Jesus Valdes

Anna M. Vargas

Damaris Yzquierdo Garcia

Shawn Zapata

6.8 Salary Increment Changes

WHEREAS, the following have presented evidence of completion of additional credits as indicated,


NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the following personnel receive additional increment and salary adjustment as indicated for the School Year 2017-2018 as follows pursuant to the negotiated agreement with the West New York Education Association:

Effective September 1, 2017 Certificated Teacher

6.9 Resignation BEAM Summer Program

WHEREAS, this Board has received written notification from Wendy Valdez tendering her resignation from the BEAM Summer Program, effective July 27, 2017. THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, this Board accepts the resignation of Ms. Valdez from said position, effective July 27, 2017, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. 6.10 Vex Robotics Summer Program Revised Dates BE IT RESOLVED, this Board appoints the following personnel to the Vex Robotics Summer Program, at Memorial High School from August 14, 2017 through August 18, 2017, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, for the 2017-2018 School Year. Two (2) Teachers $40 per hour, not to exceed 15 hours each Jesus Fernandez Ronald Grosinger

School

Name Graduate Credits

From-To Graduate

Increment

New Salary

PS#1 Stephanie Valdes MA to MA+15 $1,500 Commensurate with Guide

PS#2 Jennifer Najjar BA to BA+15 $1,300 Commensurate with Guide

PS#2 Zuleydi Riker-Fuentes MA to MA+15 $1,500 Commensurate with Guide

PS#2 Kristina Ramirez BA+30 to MA+15 $3,900 Commensurate with Guide

PS#4 Ashley DeFuria BA to BA+15 $1,300 Commensurate with Guide

PS#4 Danielle Mauthe BA to BA+15 $1,300 Commensurate with Guide

PS#4 Karina Carmona BA+30 to MA $2,400 Commensurate with Guide

PS#4 Yanlis Barquin MA to MA+15 $1,500 Commensurate with Guide

PS#4 ANNEX Gisselle Calix BA to BA+15 $1,300 Commensurate with Guide

PS#4 ANNEX Allison Soyka MA to MA+15 $1,500 Commensurate with Guide

PS#5 Jenna Barksdale BA+15 to BA+30 $1,300 Commensurate with Guide

PS#5 Michelle Cruz BA+30 to MA+30 $5,400 Commensurate with Guide

PS#6 Jillian Rabadan BA+15 to BA+30 $1,300 Commensurate with Guide

PS#6 Martha F. Rodriguez BA+15 to MA $3,700 Commensurate with Guide

Middle School Salma Bouazzaoui BA to BA+15 $1,300 Commensurate with Guide

Middle School Jason Armas BA to BA+15 $1,300 Commensurate with Guide

Middle School Michael Kushnir BA+15 to MA $3,700 Commensurate with Guide

Middle School Jefferson Lemus BA+30 to MA + 15

$2,400 Commensurate with Guide

Middle School Lucy Castano BA+30 to MA $2,400 Commensurate with Guide

Middle School Lydia Kang BA+30 to MA+15 $3,900 Commensurate with Guide

Middle School Brensi Morales MA+30 to MA+45 $1,500 Commensurate with Guide

Middle School Jina Mehta MA+30 to MA+45 $1,500 Commensurate with Guide

Middle School Rosanna Marte MA+30 to MA+45 $1,500 Commensurate with Guide

Memorial Eric Valdes BA to BA+15 $1,300 Commensurate with Guide

Memorial Joshua Barrett BA to BA+15 $1,300 Commensurate with Guide

Memorial Lori Hoffman BA+15 to MA $3,700 Commensurate with Guide

Memorial Eileen Saavedra MA+15 to MA+30 $1,500 Commensurate with Guide

Memorial Elizabeth Morales-Junco MA to MA+30 $3,000 Commensurate with Guide

Memorial Evita Gutshteyn Gomez MA+30 to MA+45 $1,500 Commensurate with Guide

Memorial Aracely Pilla BA to PHD $11,000 Commensurate with Guide

Non-Certified Paraprofessionals

Memorial Melida Chiriboga +48 Credits to BA $2,000 Commensurate with Guide


6.11 Security for Athletic Events BE IT RESOLVED, this Board appoints the following personnel to the hiring pool for Security for Athletic Events, after school and weekends, on an as needed basis, at a rate of $20 per hour, for the 2017-2018 School Year, upon the recommendation of Superintendent of Schools:

Eduardo Alvarez

Maria Alvarez

Randi Cabana

Stefano Calderara

Catherine Carvajal

Jeffrey Courtney

Antonio Delgado

Wilfredo Del Valle

Kerry Jameson

Gabriella Lazzara

Esteban Leon

Juan Lugo

Andres Luna

Danny Marroquin

Sandra Maury

Ryan Raparelli

Matthew Riccelli

Richard Renda

Reynaldo Rivas

John Rivera

Daisy Santiago

Kelly Wengerter

6.12 Preschool Parent Trainers Add-on BE IT RESOLVED, this Board appoints the following personnel as Preschool Parent Trainers and Teacher Assistants for Childcare Services for the 2017-2018 School Year, upon the recommendation of Superintendent of Schools: Fund 20

Teacher Assistants for Childcare services on an as needed basis, at a Salary of $15.00 per hour, not to exceed 4 hours each per meeting on a scheduled rotation system Nancy DeCaro 6.13 Home Instruction BE IT RESOLVED, this Board appoints the following personnel to serve as Home Instructors for the School Year 2017-2018, at a rate of $40 per hour, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools: Fund 11

Kristian Allbright

Joseph Antal

Sonia Aponte

George Argondizza

Jason Armas


Liz Arostegui

Bellal Awadallah

Jamile Balbin

Dorlys Benavente

Emma Blauvelt

Sandra Bodnar

Salma Bouazzaoui

Kristian Cainas

Yesenia Camilo

Cristina Campos

Linda Carroll

Lucy Castano

Katharine Chao

Sarah Chrystal

Jeannette Coloma

Kerry Culhane

Sheila Culhane

Orlando Gomez

James Hepperle

Nallely Hiciano

Lydia Kang

Alyssa Marrero

Cristian Marrero

Tania Marrero

Clarivel Marte

Rosanna Marte

Dahlia Mohamed

Sarahi Moore

Marlon Morales

Mariah Pena

Jenny Perez

Timothy Perillo

Yojaira Pujols

Bonnie Rodriguez

Christian Romero

Maria Sanchez

Kayleigh Shaw

Therese Shenton-Lehman

Robert Sico

Emily Thorn

Robert Witherell

Juan Zapateiro

6.14 FMLA (a) WHEREAS, this Board has received written notification from Employee ID#3060, requesting an unpaid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave Act (NJFLA) from September 1, 2017 through October 31, 2017, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board grants Employee ID#3060 an unpaid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave Act (NJFLA) from September 1, 2017 through October 31, 2017, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. 6.15 Transfers


BE IT RESOLVED, this Board does hereby approve the following voluntary transfer for the 2017-2018 School Year, effective August 10, 2017, based upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools:

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

6.16 Disciplinarian Appointments

WHEREAS, this Board of Education

has determined that in the interest of furthering the education, safety and welfare of the District’s students, the District requires the appointment of Disciplinarians in the District’s schools. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the following personnel are appointed Disciplinarians, at a stipend of $4,830 each, as per contract, for the 2017-2018 School Year: Bellal Awadallah Middle School Segundo Broncono Memorial High School Ryan Raparelli Memorial High School 6.18 Abolishment of Position WHEREAS, in this Board of Education’s Table of Organization exists the position of Supervisor of Residential/Attendance Officer; and WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Schools has determined, in the reorganization of the District’s personnel, that the position of Supervisor of Residential/Attendance Officer should be abolished for the reasons of efficiency and economy and in the best interests of the District. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the position of Supervisor of Residential/Attendance Officer is hereby abolished for the reasons of efficiency and economy and in the best interests of the District. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Maria Brizuela, the current holder of the above-mentioned title, be transferred to her most recent tenurable position, which is Secretary, and be assigned to P.S. #2 as a Secretary at Step 15 of the secretary guide of the collective negotiations agreement between this Board and the West New York Education Association. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Ms. Brizuela shall be entitled to all other benefits and emoluments for her years of service in the District as provided in the collective negotiations agreement between this Board and the West New York Education Association.

Transferred from Transferred To

(a) Dioselly Rivera Secretary at Memorial High School

Secretary at the Early Childhood School

(b) Yoana Jimenez Secretary at PS#2 Secretary at PS#3 Annex

Transferred from Transferred To

(c) Norma Herrera 1:1 Paraprofessional at PS#3 1:1 Paraprofessional at PS#4

(d) Yesenia Borbon 1:1 Medical Paraprofessional at PS#6

1:1 Medical Paraprofessional at PS#5

(e) Dominica R. Felici-Skal LDT-C at Early Childhood School LDT-C at PS#2 PS#5

(f) Haydee Torres Paraprofessional at Middle School Paraprofessional at PS#4 Annex

(g) Charlotte Feurtado School Secretary at PS#6 School Secretary at Memorial High School – Freshman Academy

(h) Yoana Jimenez School Secretary at PS#2 School Secretary at PS#3 Annex

(i) Joshua Barrett Language Arts Teacher at Memorial High School

Teacher Peer Program

(j) Katelyn Reilly Special Education Autism Teacher at PS#1

Behavioral Analyst at PS#1

(k) Marie Kawasaki Resource Room Teacher at PS#1 Special Education Autism Teacher at PS#1

(l) Dehlia Mohamed Preschool Teacher at PS#4 Annex Resource Room Teacher at PS#1

(m) Sonia Aviles 3rd Grade Teacher at PS#2 3rd Grade Teacher at PS#6

(n) Gisela Ramirez-Rodriguez 2nd Grade Teacher at PS#2 5th Grade Teacher at PS#3


BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect August 16, 2017. 6.19 Extra Compensation Assignments 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: PS#1 Approved by Principal: Alex Calderone Bilingual Facilitator 80 hrs. x $40 each (Title III) Ariel Martinez Maria Miniet PS#3 Approved by Principal: Robert Reiman Bilingual Facilitator 80 hrs. x $40 each (Title III) Marlene Pereira PS#5 Approved by Principal: Nelson Lopez Bilingual Facilitator 80 hrs. x $40 each (Title III) Lisett Martinez Emilia Avendano PS#6 Approved by Principal: Tara Mantineo Bilingual Facilitator 80 hrs. x $40 each (Title III) Mercedes Estevez Middle School Approved by Principal: Patrick Gagliardi Bilingual Facilitator 80 hrs. x $40 each (Title III) Esther Del Valle Brensi Morales Memorial High School Approved by Principal: Scott Wohlrab Bilingual Facilitator 80 hrs. x $40 each (Title III) Llima Bove Testing Coordinators 80 hrs. x $40 each (Title III) Fernando Abascal Jorge Perez-Barrios 6.20 Non-Tenured Renewal BE IT RESOLVED, this Board appoints the following personnel for the School Year 2017-2018, effective September 1, 2017 ending June 30, 2018, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, at an annual salary commensurate with guide as per attached list: Name Location Position Step/Salary Maria Concepcion PS#3 Computer Teacher Step 17 - $92,304 6.21 Resignation MHS Coaching WHEREAS, this Board has received written notification from Mohamed Elmaksoud tendering his resignation from the Memorial High School Boys Soccer Assistant Coaching position, effective August 8, 2017.


THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board accepts the resignation of Mr. Elmaksoud from said position, effective August 8, 2017, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. 6.22 Resignation Summer Enrichment Program WHEREAS, this Board has received written notification from Rosanna Marte tendering her resignation from the Summer Enrichment Program, effective August 8, 2017. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board accepts the resignation of Ms. Marte from said position, effective August 8, 2017, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. 6.22 Organizational Chart BE IT RESOLVED, this Board of Education under the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools does hereby authorize the 2017-2018 Organizational Chart as per attached and incorporated herein by reference.

7.1 Board Member 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 approves the attendance of the listed board members as per the following including all registration fees and statutorily authorized travel expenditures to be charged as outlined below: Board President Parkinson Board Vice President Gonzalez Trustees: 1. J. Castaneda 2. M Cheng 4. D. Morel 5. A. Parkinson 6. L. Portillo 7. S. Rodas 8. R. Scheurle

Workshop Conference 2017 Atlantic City Convention

Center Atlantic City, NJ

10/23- 10/26/17

Registration (Group)

Hotel $184 + taxes

($92 + taxes per night)

Mileage $80

Tolls/Parking $90

District

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 1.1-1.5 – 1.6 Add-On Authorizing Competitive Contracting (ERMS)

Special Services 4.1-4.2

Curriculum 2.1-2.13 Legal 5.1-5.2

Operations 3.1-3.3 Personnel 6.1—6.22, 6.23 Add-on XII. MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS

Business & Finance 1.1-1.5 Special Services 4.1-4.2


Curriculum 2.1-2.13 Legal 5.1-5.2

Operations 3.1-3.3 Personnel 6.1—6.22

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)


Trustee Castañeda

Trustee Cheng


Trustee Mejia

Trustee Morel

Trustee Portillo

Trustee Rodas

Trustee Scheurle

President Parkinson

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)


Trustee Castañeda 3.1, 3.3

Trustee Cheng


Trustee Mejia

Trustee Morel

Trustee Portillo 1.2, 1.3, 4.1 6.18

Trustee Rodas

1.1, 1.2,1.3, 1.6, 6.18

Trustee Scheurle

President Parkinson 2.3, 2.7, 3.1

Motion to approve 7.1 Made by JC Seconded DG

XIII. BOARD OF EDUCATION RESOLUTIONS




7.1 Board Member Travel Expense

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 _8: 03 p.m.

Respectfully submitted, Dean Austin School Business Administrator | Board Secretary

Documents

I. CALL TO ORDER II. FLAG SALUTE Absent Trustee · PDF fileTrustee Morel 6:10 Trustee ... Mr. Jorge Acosta, ... The Board may take action on these items following executive session