October 20, 2014
A regular meeting of the Glen Ridge Board of Education was held on Monday, October 20, 2014 at 7:02 pm at the Glen Ridge High School LGI room.
The meeting was held in accordance with applicable NJ Statutes governing public Board of Education meetings.
The Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence were observed
Present:
Mr. Campbell
Ms. Eisen (arrived at 7:07 pm during Executive Session)
Ms. Hilberth
Mr. Keppel
Mr. Moran
Mr. Romano
Dr. Yaros-Ramos
Ms. Ginsburg
Not Present:
Mr. de Leeuw
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
This is a regular meeting of the Glen Ridge Board of Education. Adequate notice of this meeting has been provided in that this Board notified the Glen Ridge Paper and the Star Ledger on February 12, 2014. Said notice was published in the Star Ledger and the Glen Ridge Paper on February 20, 2014. The date, time, and location of this meeting were also emailed to all recipients of the annual schedule of the Board's meetings.
John M. Mucciolo, Ph.D., Superintendent
Peter Caprio, Business Administrator/Board Secretary
7:05-7:25 pm Executive Session - Room 108
Moved: Mr. Campbell Seconded: Mr. Romano
WHEREAS, a matter to be considered by the Board of Education deals with personnel, negotiations and/or possible litigation, and
WHEREAS, public disclosure of this matter may be prejudicial to the public good,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this matter be considered in a meeting closed to the public; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the minutes of this meeting be sealed until the matter is resolved.
Adjourn to closed session
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Public Session – Mr. de Leeuw motioned to return to public session at 7:25 pm. Mr. Moran seconded the motion.
PRESIDENT'S REPORT
Ms. Ginsburg discussed the Rockaway Board of Education resolution and asked the Board if they wanted to vote on it at the November meeting.
Ms. Ginsburg discussed the 2014-2015 Board goals which will be voted on at the November meeting.
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Dr. Mucciolo and Ms. Ginsburg honored the recipients of the 2014 Tradition of Excellence Award winners: Ms. Maira Hernandez-Kinloch and Ms. Debora Travisano.
Dr. Mucciolo thanked the Glen Ridge Educational Foundation for their continuing support of the Virtual High School Program and their donation for Language Arts Professional Development for the 2nd year.
Mr. Dirk Phillips, Principal at Glen Ridge High School, presented the grades 7-12 testing report.
The following questions/comments were received from the public:
How are the goals prepared
Is the new PARCC test vastly different from the NJ ASK
Glad to see the 8th grade Language Arts scores went up
What is the peer group vs. DFG comparisons
What impact will the state test have on college selections
Will elite schools care if the test is online instead of using the tradition instrument
In the future, how will colleges view the new testing
COMMITTEE REPORTS (First meeting of the month only)
Curriculum Committee - None
Personnel and Policy Committee - None
Negotiations Committee - None
Finance and Facilities Committee - Mr. Keppel reported the committee discussed the June 30, 2014 surplus and beginning the 2015-2016 budget process.
Ad Hoc Committee for Communications - Mr. Campbell reported the next “Coffee and Conversation” will be held on October 23rd at Glen Ridge High School.
Ad Hoc Committee for Alternative Funding - None
LIAISON REPORTS (First meeting of the month only)
Home & School Associations
Ridgewood Avenue Home & School - Mr. Campbell and Ms. Hilberth reported the following:
The Harlem Wizards Fundraiser
Renovation of the courtyard is ongoing
New phone system being installed
Bring a Vet to School Day will be held on November 11th
PARCC readiness
Presentation by Mr. Donovan on the reorganization of the 5th grade
Weekly student progress reports available on Skyward
High School Home & School - Ms. Ginsburg and Ms. Hilberth reported the following:
Forest Avenue Home & School - Mr. Romano reported the following:
Fundraising
Looking for opportunities to fund projects
Coordinate efforts between Forest and Linden Home & Schools
Linden Avenue Home & School - Dr. Yaros-Ramos reported the following:
Playground improvements
New hires at Linden
New science curriculum this year
Upcoming events
Glen Ridge Association for Special Education (GRASE) - None
Glen Ridge Educational Foundation (GREF) - None
Glen Ridge Athletic Association (GRAA) - None
Glen Ridge Arts Patrons Association (GRAPA) - None
Glen Ridge Municipal Alliance Committee (MAC) - None
Gas Lamp Players - None
QUARTERLY GOALS REPORT
ADMINISTRATION
A-1 Second Reading and Adoption of New and/or Revised Policies and Regulations
Moved: Mr. Keppel Seconded: Ms. Eisen
Approve the second reading and adoption of new and/or revised policies and regulations of the Glen Ridge Board of Education as follows: (Exhibit A-1)
Policy #2412 - Home Instruction Due to Health Condition
Policy #2417 - Student Intervention and Referral Services
Policy #2481 - Home or Out-of School Instruction for a General Education Student for Reasons Other Than a Temporary or Chronic Health Condition
Policy #3283 - Electronic Communications between Teaching Staff Members and Students
Policy #4283 - Electronic Communications between Support Staff Members and Students
Policy #5200 - Attendance
Policy #5610 - Suspension
Policy #5611 - Removal of Students for Firearms Offenses
Policy #5612 - Assaults on District Board of Education Members or Employees
Policy #5613 - Removal of Students for Assaults with Weapons Offenses
Policy #5620 - Expulsion
Policy #8462 - Reporting Potentially Missing or Abused Children
Regulation #R2412 - Home Instruction Due to Health Condition
Regulation #R2417 - Student Intervention and Referral Services
Regulation #R2481 - Home or Out-of-School Instruction for a General Education Student for Reasons Other Than a Temporary or Chronic Health Condition
Regulation #R5200 - Attendance
Regulation #R5610 - Suspension Procedures
Regulation #R5611 - Removal of Students for Firearms Offenses
Regulation #R5612 - Assaults on District Board of Education Members or Employees
Regulation #R5613 - Removal of Students for Assaults with Weapons Offenses
Regulation #R8462 - Reporting Potentially Missing or Abused Children
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A-2 NJQSAC Statement of Assurance
Moved: Mr. Keppel Seconded: Ms. Eisen
Approve the NJQSAC Statement of Assurance (SOA) for the 2014-2015 school year and its submission to the New Jersey Department of Education. (Exhibit A-2)
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PERSONNEL
P-1 Resignation
Moved: Ms. Eisen Seconded: Mr. Campbell
Accept, with regret, the resignation of the following staff:
a. Al Chiaravallo as the assistant wrestling coach for the 2014-2015 school year.
b. Stephanie Colangelo, part-time instruction aide at Linden Avenue School, effective October 17, 2014
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P-2 Appointments
Moved: Ms. Eisen Seconded: Mr. Campbell
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve the appointment of the following staff for the 2014-2015 school year:
a. Jane Ann Petrozzino as an LDT-C (replacing D. Hoffman) at Glen Ridge High School on MA+32 step 17 ($98,076 pro-rated) effective December 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015.
b. Arlene Non as an LDT-C (replacing S. Tapal) at Glen Ridge High School on MA+32 step 17 ($98,076 pro-rated) effective December 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015.
c. Andrew Meyer as a part-time special education aide (replacing C. Varga) at Ridgewood Avenue School on aide step 1 ($18.38 per hour) effective October 21, 2014 through June 30, 2015 (pending completion of the criminal history review).
d. Stephanie Fego as a part-time aide (replacing M. Ummak) at Linden Avenue School on aide step 1 ($18.38 per hour) effective October 7, 2014 through June 30, 2015.
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P-3 Leave of Absence
Moved: Ms. Eisen Seconded: Mr. Campbell
Approve a maternity leave of absence to Rachael Hogan, physical education/health teacher at Glen Ridge High School, effective on or about February 23, 2015. Ms. Hogan will utilize her unused sick days as per the Master Agreement. Her anticipated return is June 1, 2015.
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P-4 Co-Curricular Advisors
Moved: Ms. Eisen Seconded: Mr. Campbell
a. Approve Angelo DeFazio as the High School Drama Advisor on guide 3 step 5 year 10 ($7,107) for the 2014-2015 school year.
b. Approve Catherine McCarthy as the Future Business Leaders of America advisor on guide 6 step 1 year 1 ($2,335) for the 2014-2015 school year.
c. Sharon Tully as the Bowling Club advisor on guide 5 step 1 year 1 ($3,325) for the 2014-2015 school year.
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P-5 Sixth Period Assignments
Moved: Ms. Eisen Seconded: Mr. Campbell
a. Rescind the 6th period assignment for Kevin Lagos for the 2014-2015 school year.
b. Revise the 6th period assignment stipend for Meredith Batastini from a full stipend to a .5 in the amount of $3,089.50 for the 2014-2015 school year.
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P-6 Extra Duty Stipend
Moved: Ms. Eisen Seconded: Mr. Campbell
Approve an extra duty stipend for Mary Lynn Savio in the amount of $3,089.50 for the 2014-2015 school year.
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P-7 Extend Leave of Absence
Moved: Ms. Eisen Seconded: Mr. Campbell
Approve an extension of the leave of absence for Danielle Zieser, Spanish teacher at Glen Ridge High School, for the remainder of the 2014-2015 school year. Ms. Zieser’s anticipated return is September 2015.
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P-8 Substitutes
Moved: Ms. Eisen Seconded: Mr. Campbell
a. Approve the addition of Olivia Perrucci to the substitute list for the 2014-2015 school year.
b. Approve William Doran as a substitute custodian for the 2014-2015 school year.
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