Stated Session May 10 2011 Hoboken BOE Agenda

PUBLIC MEETING HOBOKEN BOARD OF EDUCATION

MAY 10, 2011

Robert H. Davis Board Secretary OPEN PUBLIC MEETING STATEMENT: This meeting is being held in conformity to the Open Public Meetings Act N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et. seq. Proper public notice of the meeting was published in the local papers on March 5 and March 6, 2011. If any Board member or member of the public in attendance believes that the meeting is in violation of the Open Public Meetings Act, the Hoboken Board of Education requests that they make a statement at this time. The Board wishes to make those in attendance aware that this meeting is being recorded on video and will be broadcast by the Board at a later date on CATV Channel 77. The Hoboken Board of Education is committed to preserving the decorum of the public process and is mindful that we live in the electronic age of computers, cell phones and other electronic communications devices. Nevertheless, we respectfully request that all meeting participants kindly silence their electronic devices during the course of the meeting, and if use of the device is necessary, we ask that you please leave the meeting room if you need to conduct personal business. SALUTE TO THE FLAG


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ORGANIZATION MEETING 1. Report on Results of Annual School District Elections:

Presenting legal votes cast on April 27, 2011 Results of School Election: Certification

HOBOKEN BOARD OF EDUCATION ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION

APRIL 27, 2011

That the total number of votes received by each of the following named persons for the office of

Member of the Board of Education: For Member of the Board of Education Three-year Term:

Total Number of Votes Received 1A Carmelo Garcia: 2,2966A Frances Rhodes-Kearns: 1,9808A Peter Biancamano: 1,996

Public Question #1 General Fund – Regular:

Yes No

1,455 692

Local Tax Levy: $36,479,095 Eligible to Vote Ballots Cast: 3,936


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THAT, Carmelo Garcia having received a majority of votes cast at said Election for the office of Member of the Board of Education for a three-year term.

THAT, Frances Rhodes-Kearns having received a majority of votes cast at said Election for the

office of Member of the Board of Education for a three-year term. THAT, Peter Biancamano having received a majority of votes cast at said Election for the office

of Member of the Board of Education for a three-year term. THAT PUBLIC QUESTION #1: General Fund-Regular, Local Tax Levy, in the amount of

$36,479,095 was approved by the voters. Please be advised that any request for a recount of the results may

change this result. Any changes in the initial vote total will be reflected in a subsequent resolution).

I DO HEREBEY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true, full and correct statement of the results

of the School Election, held in the City of Hoboken on the 27th day of April 2011, as presented by the Clerk of Hudson County.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Board of

Education of the City of Hoboken, New Jersey, this 10th day of May 2011. Robert H. Davis Board Secretary


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2. Administering Oath of Office to Three Newly-Elected Board Members: Carmelo Garcia Frances Rhodes-Kearns Peter Biancamano ROLL CALL

3. Nomination of President of the Board 4. Nomination of Vice President of the Board

5. Submitting for review and approval, the designation of ____________________ and ____________________as the delegate and alternate delegate to the New Jersey School Boards Association

6. Appointment of Committee Chairs and Members:

Chair Members Athletics: Curriculum: Facilities/Transportation/Technology: Finance: Governance/Personnel:


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7. RESOLVED, that the setting of the following dates, time and place for the holding of the public

caucus and stated sessions for the ensuing year, be and hereby be submitted:

Tuesday, May 10, 2011 Tuesday, June 14, 2011 Tuesday June 28, 2011 July: No Board Meeting Tuesday, August 9, 2011 Tuesday, September 13, 2011 Tuesday, October 11, 2011 Tuesday, November 8, 2011 Tuesday, December 13, 2011 Tuesday, January 10, 2012 Tuesday, February 14, 2012 Tuesday, March 13, 2012 Tuesday, April 17, 2012 All public meetings will begin at 7:00 pm at the Board meeting room, 1115 Clinton Street, Hoboken, New Jersey and are subject to change if conflicts arise with meetings of the Hoboken City Council and the 2011-2012 school district calendar.

8. RESOLVED, that the designation of the Jersey Journal and Star Ledger, as the official publications of the Hoboken Board of Education and the Hoboken Reporter be used on an as-needed basis, be and hereby is submitted.

9. RESOLVED, that the designation of TD Bank as the official depository of Board funds for the

2011-2012 school year, be and hereby is submitted

RESOLUTION

HOBOKEN BOARD OF EDUCATION BANK ACCOUNT SIGNATORIES

BANKING RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Board, at its Organization Meeting on May 10, 2011 designated TD Bank as an official depository of Board funds for the 2011-2012 school year, and WHEREAS, the following Business Office Checking Accounts currently contain three (3) signatures as required by N.J.S.A. 18A:19-1, that of the President, Secretary and by such the Superintendent of Schools,


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Account Name Account Number General Account 3451684306Child Nutrition Account 3451684314Payroll Account 3451684284Payroll Agency Account 3451684292

AND WHEREAS, at the May 10, 2011 meeting, the Board nominated and elected ____________________ as Board President, making him/her a required signatory, NOW The Hoboken Board of Education (the “Board”) resolves that:

1. TD Bank, N.A. (the “Bank”) is designated as a depository for the funds of the Board and to provide other financial accommodations indicated in this resolution.

2. This resolution shall continue to have effect until express written notice of its

rescission or modification has been received and recorded by the Bank. Any and all prior resolutions adopted by the President and Members of the Board and certified to the Bank as governing the operation of this Board’s account(s) are in full force and effect, until the Bank received and acknowledges an express written notice of its revocation, modification or replacement. Any revocation, modification or replacement of a resolution must be accompanied by documentation, satisfactory to the Bank, establishing the authority for the changes.

3. The signatures of the Board Secretary and School Business Administrator on this

resolution are conclusive evidence of their authority to act on behalf of the Government Unit. The Board Secretary or School Business Administrator, so long as he acts in a representative capacity as agent of the Board, is authorized to make any and all other contracts, agreements, stipulations and orders which they may deem advisable for the effective exercise of the powers indicated on page one, from time to time with the Bank, subject to any restrictions on this resolution or otherwise agreed to in writing. Board approval, via a duly adopted resolution, is required for all matters so promulgated by State statute or regulations, or as designated by Board policy or regulations.

4. All transactions, if any, with respect to any deposits, withdrawals, rediscounts

and borrowings by or on behalf of the Board with the Bank prior to the adoption of this resolution are hereby ratified, approved and confirmed.


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5. The Board agrees to the terms and conditions of any account agreement, properly opened by the Board Secretary. The Board authorizes the Bank, at any time, to charge the Governmental Unit for all checks, drafts, or other orders, for the payment of money, that are drawn on the Bank, so long as they contain the required signature for this purpose.

6. Except as prohibited by State statute or regulation, or by Board policy or

regulations, the Board acknowledges and agrees that the Bank may furnish at its discretion automated access devices to Agents of the Board to facilitate those powers authorized by this resolution or other resolutions in effect at the time of issuance. The term “automated access device” includes, but is not limited to, credit cards, automated teller machines (ATM), and debit cards.

7. The Board acknowledges and agrees that the Bank may rely on alternative

signature and verification codes issued to or obtained from the Agents named on this resolution. The term “alternative signature and verification codes” includes, but is not limited to, facsimile signatures on file with the Bank, personal identification numbers (PIN), and digital signatures. If a facsimile signature specimen has been provided on this resolution (or that are filed separately by the Board with the Bank from time to time), the Bank is authorized to treat the facsimile signature as the signature of the Agent(s) regardless of by whom ob y what means the facsimile signature may have been affixed so long as it resembles the facsimile signature specimen on file. The Board authorizes each Agent to have custody of the Board’s private key used to create a digital signature and to request issuance of a certificate listing the corresponding public key. The Bank shall have no responsibility or liability for unauthorized use of alternative signature and verification codes unless otherwise agreed in writing.

The Board further resolves that the following individuals are designated as the authorized signers on the above listed Business Office Checking Accounts: Mark R. Toback Superintendent of Schools Robert H. Davis Interim School Business Administrator / Board Secretary ____________________ Board President


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10. RESOLVED, that all current written policies, by-laws and rules/regulations which appear in the

official Policy Manual of the Hoboken School District be readopted, pending but not including at this time any updates and revisions due to changes in state statutes and case law, be readopted, from the period of this Organization Session, May 10, 2011, until the Organization Session of the next calendar year. Modifications, as needed, will be approved by the Board pursuant to law and rule, during the coming twelve months.

11. RESOLVED, that the Curriculum as prepared, written, and presented, be accepted and adopted

by the Hoboken Board of Education on this the 10th day of May 2011 for the 2011-2012 school year.

12. Submitting for review and approval, the following Board Officials be appointed/reappointed, to

the following unpaid positions for the 2011-2012 school year, subject to continued district employment:

Affirmative Action Officers: Brandt School Calabro School Connors School Wallace School Hoboken High School

Concetta Drew Jill Littzi Kevin Metcalfe Luz Durando Fran Cohen

ADHERA Compliance Officer Tim Calligy Purchasing Agent (level of threshold $36,000) Robert H. Davis Asbestos Management Officer Tim Calligy Safety and Health Designee Tim Calligy Air Quality Designee Tim Calligy Integrated Pest Management Coordinator Tim Calligy Right-to-Know Officer Tim Calligy Chemical Hygiene Officer Tim Calligy


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13. Procurement of Good and Services Through State Contract: Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the following resolution regarding Procurement of Goods and Services Through State Contract be adopted: 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 by the Division of Purchase and Property, and WHEREAS, the Hoboken School District has the need, on a timely basis, to procure goods and services utilizing state contracts, and WHEREAS, the Hoboken Board of Education desires to authorize it purchasing agent to make any and all purchases necessary to meet the needs of the school district throughout the 2011-2012 school year. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education does hereby authorize the district purchasing agent to make purchases of goods and services entered into on behalf of the State by the Division of Purchase and Property utilizing various vendors as listed:

Commodity / Service

Vendor

Vehicle Service Repair Arcola Bus Sales

Telecommunications AT&T

WSCA Computer Contract Apple

Transportation Supplies Autozone NE, Inc.

Vehicle Service Repair Beyer Bros.

Furniture Brodart Co.

WSCA Computer Contract CDW Government

School Supplies Chas. J. Becker & Bro.

Maintenance Supplies Chas. Connolly Dist.

Technology Supplies Dell Marketing, LP

WSCA Computer Contract Dell Marketing, LP


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Commodity / Service

Vendor

Technology Supplies Emtec, Inc.

School Supplies Eric Armin, Inc.

School Supplies ETA Cuisenaire

Scientific Equip & Accessories Fisher Scientific

School Supplies Flaghouse, Inc.

Scientific Equip & Accessories Flinn Scientific

Park & Playground Equip, Parts General Recreation

Maintenance Supplies W.W. Grainger, Inc.

Transportation Vehicles Hertrich Fleet Services Inc.

General Supplies & Furniture Hertz Furniture System

Natural Gas Hess Corporation

Electrical Supplies Jewel Electric Supply

Classroom Supplies Lakeshore Learning Matls.

I.E.P. Management System Maximus

Wireless Communications Nextel Communications

Paper Supplies Papermart, Inc.

Classroom Supplies Perma Bound Books

Postage Supplies & Services Pitney Bowes, Inc.

Classroom Supplies School Specialty, Inc.

Maintenance Supplies Sherwin Williams Co.

Office Supplies Staples Contract & Com Inc

Copiers/Service, Lease, etc. Stewart Industries

Telecommunications Verizon

Wireless Communications Sprint Wireless


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Commodity / Service

Vendor

Transportation Vehicles Warnock Automotive

General Supplies Xerox Corporation

14. Procurement of Goods and Services Through Cooperative Pricing Agreement: Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the following resolution regarding

Procurement of Good and Services Through Cooperative Pricing Agreement be adopted: WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-11(5) authorizes contracting units to enter into Cooperative

Pricing Agreements; and WHEREAS, the Board, on May 10, 2011 duly adopted resolution to enter into a Cooperative

Pricing Agreement through Educational Data Services, Inc. with Educational Services Commission of Morris County as Lead Agency; and

WHEREAS, the Hoboken School District has the need, on a timely basis, to procure goods and

services utilizing Cooperative Pricing Agreements, and WHEREAS, the Hoboken Board of Education desire to authorize its purchasing agent to make

any and all purchases necessary to meet the needs of the school district throughout the 2011-2012 school year.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education does hereby

authorize the district purchasing agent to make purchases of goods and services entered into this Cooperative Pricing Agreement through Educational Data Services, Inc., with ESC of Morris County as Lead Agency utilizing various vendors as listed:

Commodity / Service

Current Vendor

Term

Recondition of Athletic Equipment Riddle/All American

669 Sugar Lane Elyria, OH 44035

04/01/11 - 03/31/12


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Commodity / Service

Current Vendor

Term

File Management File Bank Inc.

23 Thronton Road Oakland, NJ 07436

04/01/11 - 03/31/12

Operational and Maintenance (Supplies and Equipment)

W.W. Grainger Inc. 3750 Brookside Parkway Alpharetta, GA 30022

04/01/11 – 10/31/12

Interactive Whiteboards (SMART Boards) Keyboards Consultants Inc.

6 Kingsbridge Road Fairfield, NJ 07004

04/01/11 – 03/31/12

IP Integration and Services Promedia Tech Services Inc.

535 US Highway 46 East Little Falls, NJ 07424

04/01/11 – 03/31/12

New Jersey Time and Material Maintenance

As listed by trade (as per attached)

04/01/11 – 03/31/12

Instrument Repair Advantage Music Ltd.

429 Hawkins Avenue Lake Ronkonkama, NY 11779-4239

02/24/11 – 03/31/12

Textbook Freight Consolidation Debjo Sales LLC

dba Book It Distribution 103 Nortch Road Oak Ridge, NJ 07438

02/24/11 – 03/31/12

Furniture As awarded by Ed-Data

Cascade School Supplies Contrax Furnishings Global Gov/Ed Solutions Inc. Hertz Furniture Systems Highsmith/Division of GHC Midwest Technology Products Mity-Lite Inc. Nickerson NJ Inc. Paper Clips Inc. School Outfitters Staples Advantage Tanner North Jersey Inc. Troxell Communications Inc. Valiant IMC W.B. Mason Company Inc.

02/24/11 – 03/31/12


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Commodity / Service

Current Vendor

Term

Whiteboards and Related Products As awarded by Ed-Data

Tequipment Inc.: SMART Boards Staples Advantage: Mitsubishi Keyboard Consultants: EIKI Keyboard Consultants: Epson Projector Keyboard Consultants: Front Row Products Keyboard Consultants: Variquest Keyboard Consultants: Xerox Printers

02/24/11 – 03/31/12

Compliance Services As awarded by Ed-Data

Asbestos Mgmt Services: AHERA Consultants Blood-borne Pathogens: Garden State Environmental Hazardous Chemical Exposure: TTI Environmental Incorporated Indoor Air Quality Program: TTI Environmental Incorporated Pest Management and Control-Integrated Pest Management: Tri-County Termite and Pest Control

02/24/11 - 03/31/12

15. RESOLVED, that the Board of Education authorize the Superintendent and the Business

Administrator to implement the 2011-2012 budget, which has been approved by the Board, the voters, and the New Jersey Department of Education, pursuant to local and state policies and regulations, be and hereby is submitted.

16. RESOLVED, that as provided by N.J.S.A. 18A:22-8.1 amended, the Superintendent or School

Business Administrator 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, be and hereby is submitted.


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17. Submitting for review and approval, all previously approved textbooks currently in use until such time there are additions or modification approved by the Board.

18. Membership in N.J.S.I.A.A.:

RESOLUTION HOBOKEN BOARD OF EDUCATION

MEMBERSHIP IN N.J.S.I.A.A

RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education, in the County of Hudson, New Jersey, as provided for in Chapter 172 Laws 1979 (N.J.S.A. 18A:11-3 et seq. and Policy 2431) herewith enrolls Hoboken 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; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution will continue to be in effect until or unless rescinded by the Board of Education and shall be included among those policies adopted 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 By-Laws and Rules and Regulations of the NJSIAA.

19. Minimum Chart of Accounts:

RESOLUTION HOBOKEN BOARD OF EDUCATION MINIMUM CHART OF ACCOUNTS

RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education, in the County of Hudson, New Jersey, designates the NJDOE Chart of Accounts as the minimum Chart of Accounts for use in the district; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the business office is authorized to add additional sub account designation (both within the existing sub accounts as well as additional sub positions), as the School Business Administrator may deem necessary; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Superintendent is authorized to make any necessary transfer below the level of the NJDOE Chart of Accounts


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20. Maximum Travel Budget 2010-2011: RESOLVED, that the district, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-7.3 Maximum travel budget has adopted policy #9250. Travel Expenses, which provides that the board of education shall establish in the annual school budget a maximum expenditure amount that may be allotted for such travel and expense reimbursement for the 2010-2011 school year. The Board of Education hereby establishes the school district travel maximum for the 2011-2012 school year at the sum of $49,540. The Business Administrator/Board Secretary shall track and record these costs to insure that the maximum amount is not exceeded.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that for the 2009-2010 school year, school district travel was

budgeted at $49,540 and, as of February 2010, $27,847 has been incurred. 21. Maximum Travel Budget 2011-2012:

RESOLVED, that the district, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-7.3 Maximum travel budget has adopted policy #9250. Travel Expenses, which provides that the board of education shall establish in the annual school budget a maximum expenditure amount that may be allotted for such travel and expense reimbursement for the 2011-2012 school year. The Board of Education hereby establishes the school district travel maximum for the 2011-2012 school year at the sum of $49,540. The Business Administrator/Board Secretary shall track and record these costs to insure that the maximum amount is not exceeded.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that for the 2010-2011 school year, school district travel was

budgeted at $49,540 and, as of February 2011, $27,121 has been incurred. 22. RESOLVED, that the members of the Hoboken Board of Education do acknowledge and hereby

adopt the New Jersey School Boards Association “Code of Ethics”. We further acknowledge and readopt the board Policy #9271. We affirm the “Code of Ethics” has been read, reviewed and the members of the Hoboken Board of Education understand issues relating to the Board member “Code of Ethics”.


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23a. Appoint District Auditor: Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend a contract extension for the professional services of Lerch, Vinci & Higgins, LLP, Fair Lawn, New Jersey as Auditor for the Hoboken School District 2010-2011 Audit. This service contract was procured through a fair and open process pursuant to P.L. 2005, c.271 for the period beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012 to Lerch, Vinci & Higgins, LLP, Fair Lawn, New Jersey at the rates set forth in the Statement of Qualifications, but not to exceed $46,000 except as expressly authorized by the Board through a subsequent duly adopted resolution. The Board publicly advertised for Requests for Qualifications on April 14, 2009 in the Star Ledger and Jersey Journal, and were received by the District by May 5, 2009. The District posted this notice on its website throughout this period, under “Auditor/Accounting Services”. Statements of Qualifications were received from three respondents. Funding from line item 11-000-230-332-11-0121-000.

23b. Appoint Architect of Record:

Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend a contract extension for the

professional services of Mount Vernon Group Architects, Inc., Newark, New Jersey as Architect of Record for the Hoboken School District for the 2011-2012 school year. This professional service contract was procured through a fair and open process pursuant to P.L. 2005, c.271, for the period beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012 to Mount Vernon Group Architects, Inc., Newark, New Jersey at the rates set forth in the Statement of Qualifications, but not to exceed $75,000 except as expressly authorized by the Board through a subsequent duly adopted resolution. The Board publicly advertised for Requests for Qualifications on April 14, 2009 in the Star Ledger and Jersey Journal, and were received by the District by May 5, 2009. The District posted this notice on its website throughout this period, under “Architect”. Statements of Qualifications were received from twelve respondents. Funding from line item 12-000-400-33413-0000-000 Capital Reserve and/or Capital Projects Fund.

23c. Appoint General Engineer:

Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend a contract extension for the professional services of Boswell Engineering, South Hackensack, New Jersey as the firm to provide General Engineering Services for the Hoboken School District for the 2011-2012 school year. This professional service contract was procured through a fair and open process pursuant to P.L. 2005, c.271, for the period beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012 to Boswell Engineering, South Hackensack, New Jersey at the rates set forth in the Statement of Qualifications, but not to exceed $50,000 except as expressly authorized by the Board through a subsequent duly adopted resolution. The Board publicly advertised for Requests for Qualifications on April 14, 2009 in the Star Ledger and Jersey Journal, and were received by the District by May 5, 2009. The District posted this notice on its website throughout this period, under “Engineer – General”. Statements of Qualifications were received from three respondents. Funding from line item 12-000-400-334-13-0000-000.


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23d. Appoint a Law Firm as Counsel to the Board: Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend a contract extension for the professional services of Porzio, Bromberg & Newman P.C., Morristown, New Jersey, as Special Board Counsel to represent the Board on all legal matters as requested, and shall render legal services as required, at the rate of $185 per hour for all attorneys and $125 per hour for paralegals, for the 2011-2012 school year.

23e. Appoint Environmental Engineer: Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend a contract extension for the professional services of Birdsall Services Group, Cranford, New Jersey as the firm to provide Environmental Engineering and Consulting Services for the Hoboken School District for the 2011-2012 school year. This professional service contract was procured through a fair and open process pursuant to P.L. 2005, c.271, for the period beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012 to Birdsall Services Group, Cranford, New Jersey at the rates set forth in the Statement of Qualifications, but not to exceed $50,000 except as expressly authorized by the Board through a subsequent duly adopted resolution. The Board publicly advertised for Requests for Qualifications on April 14, 2009 in the Star Ledger and Jersey Journal, and were received by the District by May 5, 2009. The District posted this notice on its website throughout this period, under “Engineer – Environmental”. Statements of Qualifications were received from two respondents. Funding from line item 12-000-400-334-13-0000-000.

23f. Appoint Special Counsel Workers Compensation:

Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend a contract extension for professional services of Florio and Kenny, of Hoboken, New Jersey as Special Counsel Workers Compensation, for the Hoboken School District, for the 2011-2012 school year, at the rates set forth in the Statement of Qualifications, but not to exceed $60,000, for the July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012 period, except as expressly authorized by the Board through a subsequent duly adopted resolution. This professional service contract was procured through a fair and open process pursuant to P.L. 2005, c. The Board publicly advertised for Requests for Qualifications on April 14, 2009 in the Star Ledger and Jersey Journal, and were received by the District by May 5, 2009. The District posted this notice on its website throughout this period under “Special Counsel- Workers Compensation”. Statements of Qualifications were received from two respondents. Funding from line item 11-000-230-331-11-0122-000.

PUBLIC DISCUSSION SHORT RECESS


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I. REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS II. REPORT OF THE BOARD PRESIDENT

III. COMMITTEE REPORTS


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Robert H. Davis Board Secretary 1. Submitting for review and approval of the following Board meetings:

April 12, 2011: Public Meeting

00. Second Reading:

Policy #6146: GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Regulation #6146.1: ADVANCED OPTIONS FOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION: EXPANDED OPPORTUNITIES FOR FULFILLING HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS


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Dr. Mark Toback Superintendent of Schools 1. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend based on communication from Sharon

Cantone, 3rd grade teacher at Wallace School, that the Board accept her resignation for the purpose of retirement effective July 1, 2011. The Board expresses appreciation to Mrs. Cantone for her dedicated service to the children of Hoboken.

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2. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend based on communication from William Rutherford, 8th grade teacher of science at the High School, that the Board accept his resignation for the purpose of retirement effective July 1, 2011. The Board expresses appreciation to Mr. Rutherford for his dedicated service to the children of Hoboken.

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3. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the Board rescind resolution #19 on the Stated Session agenda of April 12, 2011, regarding the appointment of Yveliss Martinez for the position of part time Bus Aide.

4. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the acceptance of the salary adjustment for Mr. Jorge Rodriguez, Sr. who was appointed at the April 12, 2011 Stated Session agenda item #18. Mr. Rodriguez whose shift will be from 3:00 pm to 12:00 am effective April 18, 2011 through June 30, 2011 for the 2010-2011 School Year. Salary is as per HEA – Step 1 for $23,030 plus a night differential of $1,000 for a total salary of $24,030.

5. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the promotion of David Roofe, from

Custodian to Engineer at JFK Stadium, effective January 29, 2011, salary as per HSEA contract, from Step 6 $24,170 plus $1,000 Night Differential for a total salary of $25,530. Mr. Roofe has completed all required training and passed the state of N.J. License Exam.

6. Submitting for review and approval, based on communication from Patricia Hack, English

teacher at Hoboken High School, a New Jersey Family Leave from first day of school from September 7, 2011 until October 3, 2011. Mrs. Hack intends to work until the last day of school June 22, 2011 unless her baby arrives earlier and then she will use her five accumulated sick/personal days.


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7. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend based on communication from Jeanne Auriemma, 8th grade math teacher at the High School, that the Board accept her resignation for the purpose of retirement effective July 1, 2011. The Board expresses appreciation to Ms. Auriemma for her dedicated service to the children of Hoboken.

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8. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend instructional tuition reimbursement for the 2010-2011 school year, according to Article XXII Professional Development and Educational Improvement 23.4 of the Agreement between the Hoboken Board of Education and the Hoboken Education Association (line account #11-000-291-280-13-0813-002). Reimbursement will be as follows:

Teacher Credits Tuition Reimbursement Patricia Hack 6 $ 2,850Beth Tomlinson 3 $ 1,425

9. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend based on communication from Mary

Schmidt, 5th grade teacher at Wallace School, that the Board accept her resignation for the purpose of retirement effective July 1, 2011. The Board expresses appreciation to Mrs. Schmidt for her dedicated service to the children of Hoboken.

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10. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the appointment of the following teachers to a pool of home instructors for the 2010-2011 school year at a salary of $34 per hour as per HEA contract. Funding from line item #11-219-100-101-20-1092-000.

Tricia Goodman Jessica Sweeney Joanne Van Gulick

11. Submitting for review and approval, based on communication from Jennifer Dunst, School Social Worker on the Early Childhood Child Study Team at Brandt School, a leave as of June 6, 2011 using all accumulated sick days until the last day of the school year (June 22, 2011). Then Mrs. Dunst will be taking a Family Leave for 11 weeks from September 6, 2011 to November 21, 2011 due to the birth of her child. (Expected date of return is November 22, 2011).


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12. Submitting for review and approval, based on communication for Sharon Keith, a kindergarten teacher at Brandt School, a leave as of June 13, 2011 using all accumulated sick days until the last day of the school year (June 22, 2011). Then Mrs. Keith will be taking a Family Leave for 11 weeks from September 6, 2011 to November 21, 2011 due to the birth of her child. (Expected date of return is November 22, 2011).

13. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the appointment of Jennifer Lopez, to work 20 days during July and August to coordinate professional development and related Title I program activities, to provide technical assistance in the development of the Title I School-wide Unified Plans, and to complete NCLB grant writing requirements. Salary 1/10 annual base salary (less stipend) $10,212. (Line account #11-000-221-104-13-1033-000).

14. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend based on communication from Janice Matthews, A Master Teacher at Brandt School, that the Board accept her resignation for the purpose of retirement effective July 1, 2011. The Board expresses appreciation to Mrs. Matthews for her dedicated service to the children of Hoboken.

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15. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend based on communication from Charles Matthews, Disciplinarian from Hoboken High School, that the Board accept his resignation for the purpose of retirement effective July 1, 2011. The Board expresses appreciation to Mr. Matthews for his dedicated service to the children of Hoboken.

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16. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the appointment of Brenda Figueroa for the part time Bus Aide position at $8.50 an hour, 3 ½ hours a day pending original background check and physical examination results. She will be replacing Yveliss Martinez a part time Bus Aide who was hired on April 12, 2011 and refused the position.

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17. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the appointment of Kleopatra Kontogiannis for a Grade 2 Teacher at Calabro School effective September 1, 2011. Ms. Kontogiannis is being hired at Step 1 BA $46,410. (She will be replacing Marianne Insinga).

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18. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the curriculum entitled Tomorrow’s Teachers, which has been approved by the District Core Curriculum Committee and by the Board’s Curriculum and Programs Committee. It is recommended for adoption by the Board of Education on May 8, 2011.

19. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend “Camp Redwings 2011” summer program. This School Based Youth Services program will run Tuesday through Friday from July 5 through July 29, 2011. Most activities will aim to improve the following abilities: social understanding, empathy, self-motivation, self-awareness and self-regulation. The program staff will include 2 social workers, 1 clerk, 1 program director, plus summer employees, 1 youth development specialist and 2 youth development assistants. Being funded by School Based Youth Services Grant.

Youth Development Specialist (1) $ 3,700Youth Development Assistant (2) $ 2,800Trips $ 1,780Food/Snacks $ 700Supplies $ 700 Total Estimated Cost: $ 9,680

An additional two week School Based Youth Service program Peer leadership camp will run from August 15 through August 18, 2011. The second week, August 22 through August 25, 2011 will be dedicated peer assisted orientation for incoming students coming into eighth and ninth grades. Teachers will be paid at the contracted summer pay of $34 per hour per HEA contract for a total of 48 hours for the two weeks ($816); plus one assistant at $12 per hour ($576). 20-436-200-100-13-1027-000

20. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend based on communication from Matteo Percontino, an Italian and Spanish teacher at Hoboken High School, that the Board accept his resignation for the purpose of retirement effective July 1, 2011. The Board expresses appreciation to Mr. Percontino for his dedicated service to the children of Hoboken.

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21. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the following employees retain their current coaching positions and recommend them for the 2011-2012 school year only. (Extracurricular Stipends rates pending settlement of contract.)


MAY 10, 2011

Louis Taglieri Head Football Coach $ 8,612 Martin Shannon Offensive Coordinator (Football) $ 5,673 Ryan Sorafine Assistant Football Coach

Head Girls’ Basketball Coach $ 4,275

$ 7,127 Joanne Deni Head Girls’ Soccer Coach

Assistant Boys’ Tennis Coach $ 5,616

$ 2,134 John Casella Head Girls’ Tennis Coach

Head Boys’ & Girls’ Bowling Coach $ 4,275

$ 4,493 Patrick Ciriello Head Girls’ Volleyball Coach

Head Boys’ and Girls’ Swim Coach $ 4,680

$ 6,180 John Baker Assistant Girls’ Volleyball Coach

Assistant Boys’ Basketball Coach Assistant Baseball Coach

$ 2,559$ 4,275 $ 4,245

Judy Burrell Head Boys’ and Girls’ Cross Country Track Coach

Head Boys’ and Girls’ Indoor Track Coach Head Boys’ and Girls’ Outdoor Track Coach

$ 3,994$ 3,994 $ 5,180

Damien Arnone Assistant Boys’ and Girls’ Cross Country Track Coach

Assistant Boys’ and Girls’ Swim Coach Assistant Boys’ and Girls’ Outdoor Track Coach

$ 2,621$ 4,212 $ 3,994

Manuel Perez Assistant Boys’ and Girls’ Bowling Coach

Assistant Baseball Coach $ 2,808

$ 4,275 Carmine Ronga Head Softball Coach

Assistant Football Coach $ 7,127

$ 4,275 Shaun Kolmer Assistant Boys’ Basketball Coach $ 4,275 Mark Taraszkiewicz Head Boys’ and Girls’ Golf Coach $ 4,275 Vincent Johnson Equipment Manager $ 3,807 Lorna C. Martinez Assistant Girls’ Soccer Coach $ 3,120


MAY 10, 2011

Kevin Metcalfe Assistant Boys’ Soccer CoachAssistant Softball Coach

$ 3,120$ 4,275

Christina Cocucci Head Cheerleader Coach $ 4,992 Donna Interdonato Assistant Girls’ Tennis Coach $ 2,134 Erin Kubach Head Boys’ Tennis Coach $ 4,275 Kelly Sogluizzo Assistant Softball Coach $ 4,275 Chanta Blue Assistant Girls’ Basketball Coach $ 4,275 Derek Piccini Assistant Football Coach

Assistant Boys’ Basketball Coach $ 4,275

$ 4,275

22. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the appointment of the out of district coaches for the 2011-2012 school year only.

John Peluso Defensive Coordinator (Football) $ 5,675 Mario Ratto Head Boys’ Soccer Coach $ 5,616

23. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend that the following Hoboken Public

School employees be considered for a pool of home game personnel for the Fall, Winter and Spring sports season for the 2011-2012 school year only. (Salary is $27 per hour for clerks and $34 per hour for teachers pending settlement of contracts.)

Christopher Nunez James Monaco Jessica Vega Ramon Vega Derek England Joseph Davis Marisol Ocasio Melanie Alberto-Kolmer Shaun Kolmer Brunilda Medina Alicia Santiago


MAY 10, 2011

24. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend based on communication from Ariana Matos that the Board accept her resignation as an Aide at Wallace School as of May 2, 2011. She has been offered a full time position in another school district.

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25. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby request permission for the following personnel from Hoboken High School to participate in a Saturday School in a Credit Recovery Program. Dates are April 16, May 7, 14, 21, 28, and June 4, 11, 18, 2011. Times are teachers 8:00 am to 12:00 noon and Administrators 7:30 am to 12:30 pm. Salary is $40 per hour as per HEA contract. The Saturday School Program is staffed with one teacher and one administrator per Saturday. Account Number 13-424-200-100-06-1013-000-7308.

Teachers Edward Barfield Helene Flood Mark Taraszkiewicz Jenissa Wilson William Fetner Stephen D’Bernardo Administrators Laurinda Pereira Howard McKenzie

26. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend based on communication from Anna Maria Simone, Kindergarten teacher at Wallace School, that the Board accept her resignation for the purpose of retirement effective July 1, 2011. The Board expresses appreciation to Mrs. Simone for her dedicated service to the children of Hoboken.

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27. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend a list of parent volunteers and volunteers for “Alice in Wonderland”. Depending on the role of individual volunteers, a background check may be required.


MAY 10, 2011

Diane Mattesich Susan McGorty Holly Lucyk Jacqueline Gonzalez Daisy Arroyo Erica Vazquez Abigail Figueroa Carolyn Schott Kaylah Fermaint Ajah Haughton Vanessa Cummins Cathy Rosa Felicia Drasheff Kalisha Walker Tonya Rhona Danielle Cecala

28. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend eliminating the position of Transportation Chief and adding the position of Transportation Manager, a non-certificated supervisory/management position.

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29. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the acceptance of a partnership between the Hoboken Public Schools with the Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science (CIESE) at Steven’s Institute of Technology. Hoboken Public Schools will facilitate opportunities for youth’s involvement in the Soccer & STEM camps (to be held on the Stevens campus).

30. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the Summer Instrumental and Vocal Program at Hoboken High School. Duration and dates (Tentative) – Total 19 days (3 hours per day). (Total cost of program not to exceed maximum budgeted amount of $11,000). Line account #13-424-200-100-06-1013-000.

June 27, 28, 29, 30, 2011 July 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28, 2011 August 30, 31, 2011 September 1, 2011


MAY 10, 2011

Personnel: 6 certified personnel: $34 per hour 2 non-certified personnel: $15 per hour

31. Submitting for review and approval, the (re)appointment of the Hoboken School Employees Association, non-certificated as well as Hoboken Education Association certificated staff, Hoboken Board of Education Administrators and Supervisors Association, Administrative Staff, clerical staff, and other personnel (represented) staff as attached. (The attachment will be available for review at the office of the Superintendent, 1115 Clinton Street, Hoboken, New Jersey.)

Administrators Teachers Clerical Staff Buildings and Grounds (Custodians, Head Custodian, Maintenance, Engineer) Transportation Computer Technicians Funded Personnel Teacher Aides Security

32. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend Noreen Lazariuk for the position of High School Principal effective July 13, 2011 or earlier if released by her current employer but not before July 1, 2011. Salary as per Hoboken Board of Education Administrator and Supervisors guide MA $119,579 plus $7,000 per Schedule B for High School Principal equals $126,579. Ms. Lazariuk will be replacing Mr. Al Joy. Line account number 15-000-240-103-07-1011-000.

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33. Submitting for review and approval, the appointment of Stefanee Wolfsie for the position of youth development specialist in the School Based Youth Services Program at Hoboken High School’s Student Center. The position is fully funded by SBYSP grant. It is an after school position per diem approximately 2 – 3 hours per day. $34 per hour per HEA contract. Line account #20-436-200-100-13-1027-000


MAY 10, 2011

34. RATIFICATION OF AGREEMENT TO AMEND CERTAIN PROVISION OF THE

AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE HOBOKEN BOARD OF EDUCATION (THE “BOARD”) AND THE HOBOKEN EDUCATION ASSOCIATION (THE “ASSOCIATION”) DEALING WITH CERTIFIED PERSONNEL ( THE “AGREEMENT”).

WHEREAS, Article 11.3 of the Agreement provides that “non-tenure teachers shall be notified of their contract and salary status for the ensuing school year, in writing, by the Board of Education no later than April 30th as per statute and board policy;” and WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 18A:27-10 provides that such notice must be given to non-tenure teaching staff members no later than May 15th; and WHEREAS, in a letter dated April 19, 2011 the HEA President acknowledged the Board’s difficulty in making staffing decisions in time to meet the April 30th deadline in the Agreement and agreed to extend the deadline for providing notice to non-tenure teaching staff members regarding contract and salary status for the 2011-2012 school until May 15, 2011, as allowed by law; and WHEREAS, in a letter dated April 20, 2011, the Board President acknowledged that the Board and the Association had agreed to extend the deadline for providing such notice to May 15, 2011. NOW, THEREFORE, the Hoboken Board of Education hereby ratifies the agreement between the Board and the Association to extend the deadline for providing notice to non-tenure teaching staff members regarding their contract and salary status for the 2011-2012 school from April 30, 2011 to May 15, 2011.


MAY 10, 2011

35. Submitting for review and approval: I hereby recommend the following field trips: Date

School

Grade

Staff

Purpose/Destination

Cost / Account Charged

NEW JERSEY 05/12/11 Catapult Learning/ Brandt PreK4 A. Everett

K. Fiore Post Office Hoboken, NJ

No cost to district (Walking Trip)

05/16/11 Mile Square/St. Francis PreK4 K. Francois

J. Arietta N. Laib

Fiore’s Italian Deli Hoboken, NJ


05/17/11 PSD1/ Brandt PreK3

PreK4 V. Aligo G. Rodriguez G. Rivera

Mario’s Classic Pizza Hoboken, NJ


05/19/11 Catapult Learning/ Brandt PreK4 A. Everett

K. Fiore Crumb Bake Shop Hoboken, NJ


06/16/11 PSD1/ Brandt PreK3

PreK4 V. Aligo G. Rodriguez G. Rivera

Turtle Back Zoo, West Orange, NJ

$65 20-451-100-600-20-0150-000-9517

05/16/11 Calabro 7th Grade K. Cudney -Leon Hoboken High School Orientation

Hoboken, NJ No cost to district (Walking trip)


MAY 10, 2011

Date

School

Grade

Staff

Purpose/Destination


06/02/11 Calabro K-7 Grades Entire Faculty JFK Stadium

Hoboken, NJ No cost to district (Walking trip)

05/16/11 Connors 7th Grade M. Shannon

D. Interdonato, G. White

Hoboken High School Hoboken, NJ


05/20/11 Connors 7th Grade M. Shannon Hoboken Public Library

Hoboken, NJ No cost to district (Walking Trip)

05/23/11 Connors 7th Grade M. Shannon Hoboken Public Library


05/18/2011 Hoboken High School

8 -12th Grades P. Drumgoole Symposia Book Store


07/26/2011 Hoboken High School

8 -12th Grades C. D’Elia New Jersey Rock Gym

Fairfield, NJ $495 20-436-200-800-13-0251-000-7993

05/24/11 Wallace 4th Grade R. Lucignano Schnackenberg’s Luncheonette


06/06/11 Wallace 4th Grade P. Williams Adventure Aquarium

Camden, NJ No cost to district


MAY 10, 2011

Date

School

Grade

Staff

Purpose/Destination


06/10/11 Wallace 3rd Grade F. Mazzone

J. Peterson B. Mitsakos S. Cantone L. Berardi J. Cordero

Liberty Science Center Jersey City, NJ

$700 15-190-100-890-06-0250-000

06/15/11 Wallace 7th Grade L. Durando

D. Donnelly Spirit Cruises of New Jersey Weehawken, NJ

No cost to district

OUT-OF-STATE 05/18/11 Connors 1st & 2nd Grades T. Oberstein

V. Tregenza V. Ramos M. Scott

Bronx Zoo Bronx NY

$550 15-000-270-512-09-0521-000

06/13/11 Connors 6th Grade E. Kraven

C. Pasculli K. Turso S. Rajput

American Museum of Natural History New York, NY

$389 15-190-100-890-09-0250-000

06/15/11 Connors 7th Grade M. Shannon

D. Interdonato G.White L. Majette C. Pasculli

American Museum of Natural History New York, NY

$267 15-190-100-890-09-0250-000


MAY 10, 2011

36. Submitting for review and approval: I hereby recommend the following workshops:

School

Date(s)

Staff

Purpose / Destination


Connors 60/26/11 to 06/30/11 L. Pereira 19th Annual Model Schools Conference

From Theory to Reality: Creating the Schools We Need Now Nashville, Tennessee

$575 conference 15-000-240-300-09-0259-000 Airfare $390 15-000-240-500-09-0250-000 ($173.36) 15-000-240-500-09-0000-100 ($216.14)

Connors 05/17/11 J. Monaco Strategies That Work With Significant, Challenging

Behavior Problems of Special Education Students with Behavioral and Emotional Disabilities Newark, New Jersey

$215 15-000-223-390-09-0259 Transportation Costs: $0.31 per mile 15-000-222-500-09-0250-000

Wallace 05/17/11 D. Vallejo Tools of the Mind

Kindergarten Year 1 Consortium Piscataway, New Jersey

No cost to district Transportation Costs: $0.31 per mile (39 miles)

Wallace 05/26/11 A. Morgan Harassment, Intimidation & Bullying (HIB) Prevention

& Intervention Laws & Strategies Secaucus, New Jersey

No cost to district Transportation Costs: $0.31 per mile

Connors 05/17/11 J. Tarabocchia Tools of the Mind Year 1 Consortium

1515 Shelton Road Piscataway, New Jersey



MAY 10, 2011

School

Date(s)

Staff



Calabro 05/26/11 L. Palumbo Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB)

Prevention & Intervention Laws and Strategies Workshop 2011 Secaucus High School


Hoboken High School 09/21/11 and 10/26/11 I. Bruno

G. DeLaRosa

SMART BOARD AND Notebook 10 Intro Workshop at MSU SMART Board Advanced Workshop at MSU Montclair, New Jersey


Hoboken High School No date

J. Baker STD Basics – on-line – Rutgers University To gain knowledge about STD’s to further promote the learning in my health classes

$125

Brandt 05/26/11 Y. Flores Pinos Bullying: Awareness and Prevention

Wayne, New Jersey No cost to district Transportation Costs: $0.31 per mile (40 miles) 20-218-200-580-27-0147-000-9105

Connors 05/26/11 S. Wolfsie Harassment, Intimidation & Bullying Prevention

Intervention Laws & Strategies PAC @ Secaucus, NJ


Connors 05/26/11 D. Enrico Harassment, Intimidation & Bullying Prevention

Intervention Laws & Strategies PAC @ Secaucus, NJ


Brandt 05/06/11 A. Cappola DOE Advisory Council Meeting

100 Riverview Plaza Trenton, New Jersey

No cost to district Transportation Costs: $0.31 per mile 20-218-200-580-27-0147-000-9105


MAY 10, 2011

School

Date(s)

Staff



Brandt 05/06/11 N. Moyeno Department of Education

Advisory Council Meeting 100 Riverview Plaza Trenton, New Jersey


Hoboken High School 05/26/11 J. Beckmeyer Bullying & Harassment

Secaucus, New Jersey No Cost to district Transportation Costs: $0.31 per mile


MAY 10, 2011

Robert H. Davis Board Secretary 1 SBA Submitting for review and approval: I hereby recommend the following monthly reports

of the Board Secretary and Treasurer: March 2011: (A-148) Board Secretary (A-149) Treasurer Report 2 SBA Submitting for review and approval: I hereby recommend the payroll, employer’s share

of social security and unemployment, pay dates from:

Pay

Pay Date

Net Payroll

Employee Deductions

Taxes

Refunds and/or Net Pay Adjust

Gross Payroll

Employer Share SS and SUI

Total

21 of 26 04/12/11 $ 682,413.97 $ 226,073.04 $ 269,013.19 $ 1,658.77 $ 1,175,841.43 $ 94,866.40 $ 1,270,707.83

22 of 26 04/21/11 $ 674,234.35 $ 222,328.40 $ 268,223.51 $ 0.00 $ 1,164,786.26 $ 93,115.60 $ 1,257,901.86

3 SBA Submitting for review and approval: I hereby recommend claims for May 2011 in the

amount of $2,012,412.15 4 SBA Submitting for review and approval: I hereby recommend approval of the Security Drill

Record reports for April 2011. 5 SBA Submitting for review and approval: I hereby recommend payment of medical and

workers’ compensation claims through third-party administrator CompServices Inc: April 2011: Check #918 through #943 in the amount of $ 12,971.08


MAY 10, 2011

6 SBA Submitting for review and approval: I hereby recommend the following facility requests: Organization: Hoboken Family Alliance Day(s): Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Date(s): July 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 2011 Facility: Hoboken High School Gymnasium Purpose: To host a one-week camp that will teach children with disabilities to ride

a two-wheeler Fee: Non-Profit Organization: NuSportz New Jersey Day(s): Tuesday Time: 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm Date(s): May 10, 17, 24, 31 and June 7, 2011 Facility: Hoboken High School Gymnasium Purpose: Spike League Fee: 5 days for 3 hours per day = 15 hours @ $125 = $1,875 7 SBA Submitting for review and approval: I hereby recommend the following providers’

payments for May 2011:

Catapult Learning: $ 59,075.96 HOPES CAP Inc. $ 216,240.39 Mile Square Early Learning Center: $ 238,569.40

8 SBA Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend that the Hoboken Board of

Education enter into an agreement with Caldwell College for its MA in Literacy Instruction course for the 2011-2012 school year at no cost to the district. All Hoboken teachers will be accepted first then the course will be opened to others out of district. The class will be taught at Hoboken High School from 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm once a week for approximately twelve weeks each semester, fall 2011 and spring 2012.


MAY 10, 2011

9 SBA Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend that the Hoboken Board of Education enter into a contract with Richard Rehabilitation Services Inc. to conduct occupational therapy services on a special needs student (MA) for the September 2011 through June 2012 school year. There will be two occupational therapy sessions per week at $65 per session not to exceed $5,550. This should be deducted from line item #11-000-217-320-20-0257-000-7097.


Education enter into a contract with Occupational Therapy Consultants for the 2011-2012 school effective July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012. These services are required for two out-of-district placement students (TS and GJ) . This should be deducted from line item #11-000-217-320-20-0257-000. Fees for services are:

$ 375.00: Evaluation Services $ 82.00: per session for 30 minutes $ 99.50: per session for more than 30 minutes 11 SBA Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend that the Hoboken Board of

Education enter into a contract with Camp Lee Mar to provide academics, speech and language therapy, and vocational and occupational training to child (IL) from June 25, 2011 to August 12, 2011 for the sum of $5,350.

Classification

Student

School Year

Extended School Year

Total

Language and Learning Disability IL 2011-2012 $ 5,350 $ 5,350


Education enter into an agreement with Essex Regional Educational Services Commission to provide home instruction services to public school students at the place of confinement. Terms of the Agreement shall be in effect from July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012 at a rate of $40 per hour.


Education accept a donation of $1,000 from the Hoboken Business Center for the district ABA Autistic Program.

Documents

Stated Session May 10 2011 Hoboken BOE Agenda