Belleville, new jersey

BELLEVILLE, NEW JERSEY

A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BELLEVILLE BOARD OF EDUCATION IS BEING HELD THIS EVENING AT 7:00 PM IN THE HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM,

100 PASSAIC AVENUE, BELLEVILLE, NJ 07109.

I. Flag Salute - Moment of Silent Thought and Reflection

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  Meeting posted and announced in accordance with Chapter 231, P.L. 1975
  
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  Roll Call by Board Secretary; Sunshine Statement
  

III. Approval of Minutes (Closed session and Public): February 27, 2017

IV. Student Government Organization Representative
V. Items to be presented by Administration:

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  Superintendent’s Report: Dr. Richard D. Tomko
  
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    Girls Varsity Basketball Team – Division Champions of the Super Essex Freedom Division Conference
    

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  Governor’s Educator of the Year 2016-2017
  

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  Re-Districting Presentation: Dr. Richard D. Tomko
  

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  Report from State Monitor – Thomas Egan
  

VI. Remarks by Citizens – AGENDA ITEMS ONLY (Public Participation Session 1):

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  Remarks regarding agenda items that are relevant to the educational system. A participant must sign in and be recognized by the presiding officer and must preface comments by an announcement of his/her name, municipality, and group affiliation, if appropriate. The individual called shall proceed with a maximum of three minutes. All statements shall be directed to the President of the Board of Education; no participant may address Board Members individually.
  

VII. Resolutions:

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of Dr. Richard D. Tomko,

Superintendent of Schools:
1. Accept the retirement of Sandra Cuzzi, Paraprofessional, High School, effective May 1, 2017. (Position

Control #70-12-33/ayq, Job Code 9101S)

July 1, 2017. (Position Control #40-08-11/agb/Job Code 1003G)

Approve Anna Amabile-Chipelo, Teacher of English, Middle School, to teach an additional 6th period

of English during the 2016-2017 school year, to be compensated an additional 10% or 1/10 of her

existing salary as per the 2015-2018 Belleville Education Association Guide, effective March 1, 2017

January 30, 2017.
4. Amend Resolution A24 approved at the February 27, 2017 BOE meeting to read as follows:

Approve the appointment of Jennifer Fassnacht to the position of Teacher of Mathematics, Middle

School, at a pro-rated salary of $65,483, MA, Step 9, $68,868, MA, Step 9A, of the 2015-2018

Belleville Education Association Guide, start date TBD (60 days or sooner) (Position Control # & Job

Code, TBD)
5. Approve employment of the following substitutes for inclusion on the district substitute list dated

March 20, 2017, all substitutes have conducted criminal history background checks with the State

of New Jersey Department of Education Criminal History Review Unit:

Substitute Teachers:	Substitute Paraprofessionals:	Substitute Bus Aide:	Substitute Secretary:
Lane, Lauritha	Daughety, Tanya Gonzalez, Tiffany Pacheco, Sigrid Smyth, Karri	Smyth, Karri	Casey, Nancy Daughety, Tanya Pacheco, Sigrid

6. Grant to Theresa Massa, Bus Aide, Transportation, a Leave of Absence without pay, commencing

February 22, 2017 through February 27, 2017. (Position Control # 60-01-31/byn, Job Code 9400)
7. Confirm the following volunteer for the BHS production of The Little Mermaid (Costume Design):

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  Laura Ann Curran
  

8. Approve longevity for personnel listed below for the 2016-2017 school year:

9. Approve the following staff member as Athletics Event Personnel for the Spring 2017 season:

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  Erin Lewis
  

10. Approve the salary increase for Anthony Palmieri, Assistant Custodian, for obtaining his Boiler License

within one year of employment, at a pro-rated salary of $43,337, Step 1, effective November 28, 2016,

as per the 2014-2017 Custodial/Maintenance Association Guide.

year:

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  Christopher Balz – Golf
  
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  Joseph Pontoriero – Softball
  
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  Anjelica Viso – Spring Track
  

12. Grant to Brooks Wagner, LDTC, Special Services, a Family Medical Leave of Absence, commencing

April 20, 2017 through June 30, 2017. (Position Control #40-14-19/abk, Job Code 3118G)
B. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION:

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of Dr. Richard D. Tomko,

Superintendent of Schools:
1. Approve the following New/Revised High School Curriculum for the 2016-2017 school year:   

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  Chorus
  
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  Concert Choir A
  
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  Concert Choir H
  
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  Musical Theatre 
  

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of Dr. Richard D. Tomko,

Superintendent of Schools:
1. BE IT RESOLVED: that the Belleville Board of Education does hereby affirm the Superintendent’s

Decision on Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying cases, as reviewed by the HIB Committee:

16/17-020-07, 16/17-020-08, 16/17025-09, 16/17020-13, and 16/17020-14.
2. Approve the February 2017 Fire/Security Drill reports.
3. Accept a donation to the Belleville Crew Team of a new shell from Robert Babb, alumnus of BHS

Class of 1962, the boat is named after his father, Nova Babb, educator for Belleville Public Schools

(1939-1973).
4. Accept a donation of a Panasonic Microwave Oven to be used in the Life Skills Program from Danielle

Jenkins, BHS teacher, approximate value $200.00.

June 26, 2017 - July 28, 2017, 9:00 AM -2 :00 PM, and be held at the Little League Field. (for

Extended School Year)
6. Approve the 2016-2017 Superintendent Goals Action Plan Cycle 2 Update (March 2017).
7. Approve the following Dress Down Days:

March 24, 2017	BHS – Senior Class – Funds for Prom ($2 students/$5 staff)
March 31, 2017	BHS – Jersey/School Spirit Day to raise funds for the junior class($2 students/$3 staff)
April 13, 2017	School Three-Mis-Match Day ($2 students/$5 staff)

8. Approve the implementation of a Special Olympics Track and Field Team coordinated by Volunteer

Coach Meghan Leonard and Volunteer Coach Vanessa Domingues beginning April 1, 2017 for the

Essex County Special Olympics Track and Field Qualifier on May 3, 2017 at 10:00 AM in Brookdale

Park.
9. Approve the following Field Trips for the 2016-2017 school year:

10. Approve the following Student Teachers for the 2016-2017 school year:

11. Approve the following Professional Days for the 2016-2017 school year:

12. Approve the following Belleville High School fundraisers for the 2016-2017 school year:

13. Amend Resolution C14 approved at the October 17, 2016 to read as follows:

14. Approve the Red Cross Blood Drive on May 17, 2017, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM, sponsored by the SGO and

Red Cross, Belleville High School Gym.

15. Approve the Residency Compliance Report for the period of February 23, 2017 through

March 20, 2017:
23 Residency Investigations:

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  2 transfer out - moved out of Belleville
  
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  2 Welfare/Truancy - 1 student returned to school/1 student dis-enrolled moved out of Belleville
  

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of Dr. Richard D. Tomko,

Superintendent of Schools:
1. Approve the following Joint Transportation Agreements with the Englewood Board of Education to

provide transportation for Choice student from Belleville, for 2016-2017 school year.

EA164 1 Dwight Morrow $884.00

High School
2. Approve the contract between the Belleville Board of Education and the Essex Regional Educational

Services Commission, Fairfield, NJ to provide transportation services for the 2017-2018 school year.

Bidding Management Services at a cost of $14,200.

with Title 6A:23A-7.1, the Belleville Board of Education hereby approves the school district travel

maximum for the 2017-2018 in the amount of $75,000.
6. Approve a contract with Computer Solutions Inc, Branchburg, NJ, for district budgetary and personnel

software support for 2017-2018 for a fee of $18,384.00.

(RFP) management for food services for a fee of $8,300.

district applications for a fee of $4,861.

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, based upon the recommendation of Dr. Richard D. Tomko,

Superintendent of Schools:
1. Approve payment of the List of Bills dated March 20, 2017 after the list has been approved by a

majority of the members of the Board.
2. Approve the Appropriation Transfers and Budget Amendments from February 1, 2017 through

February 28, 2017.

4. Approve the Secretary’s Financial Report for the month of NOVEMBER 2016 and the certifications as

required by N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.12, and that it be appended to and made part of the minutes of this

meeting.

and made part of the minutes of this meeting.

required by N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.12, and that it be appended to and made part of the minutes of this

meeting.
7. Approve the Treasurer’s Financial Report for the month of DECEMBER 2016, and that it be appended

and made part of the minutes of this meeting.

CURRENT GENERAL EXPENSE $64,625,512

CAPITAL OUTLAY $ 1,800,754

SPECIAL SCHOOLS $ 16,134

TRANSFER TO CHARTER SCHOOLS $ 174,795

TOTAL GENERAL FUND $66,617,195

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  Remarks regarding any items and issues that are relevant to the educational system. A participant must sign in and be recognized by the presiding officer and must preface comments by an announcement of his/her name, municipality, and group affiliation, if appropriate. The individual called shall proceed with a maximum of five minutes. All statements shall be directed to the President of the Board of Education; no participant may address Board Members individually.
  

IX. Items, Remarks and Committee Reports to be presented by Board Members.

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  RESOLVED, That the Board of Education adjourn its meeting to meet in closed session now, and
  

more specifically, the discussion of personnel, staff evaluations, pending litigation, and negotiations. The results of these discussions will be acted upon at the next regularly scheduled business meeting of the Board, or as soon as feasible and/or practicable thereafter.