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MENDHAM BOROUGH BOARD OF EDUCATIONMendham, New Jersey

AGENDABUSINESS MEETING

August 23, 20166:15 P.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER BY THE BOARD PRESIDENT TIME:

2. OPEN PUBLIC MEETING ACT STATEMENT

“The time, date, location and agenda of this meeting were reported to the Daily Record, the Observer Tribune, and the Clerk of the Borough of Mendham on July 28, 2016 and posted at the Phoenix House, Hilltop School, and Mountain View School on July 28, 2016. The Board of Education maintains policy to address public concerns. Copies of Policy No. 1312 “Public Complaints and Grievances,” are available at each board meeting or upon request from the district offices. A suggestion box is located in the Superintendent’s Office at Hilltop School for your convenience.

3. ROLL CALL

___ Mr. Steven Andrew ___ Mr. William Corbett ___ Mrs. Beth Cocuzza

___ Mr. Stephen Dolan ___ Mr. Paul Fechhelm ___ Miss AnneMarie Hornyak

___ Mr. John Jennings ___ Mrs. Raechelle Raimondo ___ Mr. John E. Vitale

Administrative Staff:

Superintendent of Schools ___ Mrs. Mitzi N. Morillo

Board of Education Secretary/Business Administrator ___ Mr. James Rollo

___ Public

4. FLAG SALUTE

5. EXECUTIVE SESSION TIME:

X Scheduled (If Needed)___ Unscheduled

5.1 Motion to adopt the following resolution:

BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Mendham Borough Board of Education pursuant to N.J.S.A.10:4-13 and 10:4-12 that said public body hold a closed session on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 for the purpose of discussing:

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Legal Matter Negotiations Personnel

It is expected that the discussion undertaken in closed session will be made public at the time official action is taken.

CARRIED:

6. NEW BUSINESS

CONSENT RESOLUTIONS(All matters hereunder in are considered to be routine in nature and will be enacted by one motion in each area of business. Any Board member may request that an item be removed from the Consent Agenda for separate consideration. Any item(s) removed from the Consent Agenda will be discussed and acted upon separately, immediately following the consideration of the remaining items on the Consent Agenda. A motion or a second is not required to remove an item(s) from the Consent 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).

7. MINUTES

7.1 Motion to approve the minutes of the June 8, 2016 Executive Session Meeting.

CARRIED:

7.2 Motion to approve the minutes of the June 8, 2016 Regular Business Meeting.

CARRIED:

7.3 Motion to approve the minutes of the June 14, 2016 Executive Session Meeting.

CARRIED:

7.4 Motion to approve the minutes of the June 14, 2016 Regular Business Meeting.

CARRIED:7.5 Motion to approve the minutes of the June 20, 2016 Special Meeting.

CARRIED:7.6 Motion to approve the minutes of the August 4, 2016 Special Meeting.

CARRIED:

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8. CORRESPONDENCE

Thank You Card from Administration

Invitation from Borough Council to Labor Day Parade

9. COMMITTEE REPORTS

9.1 Curriculum and Instruction

9.2 Finance/Facilities and Technology

9.3 Personnel and Management

9.4 Policy/Public Relations

10. ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF REPORTS

10.1 Superintendent’s Report

Presentation of 2015-2016 School Self-Assessment for Determining Grades under the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act by Mr. David Heller, Anti-Bullying Coordinator.

Technology Update Presentation - Mary Joy Falcone

Harassment/Intimidation/Bullying Report

WHEREAS, the Mendham Borough Board of Education has received the Superintendent’s report of investigations of possible incident(s) of Harassment/Intimidation/Bullying (“HIB”) within the District; and

WHEREAS, the Board has reviewed the Superintendent’s recommendation with respect to the HIB investigation #1516-01-09

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board accepts the Superintendent’s recommendations for investigation #1516-01-09

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:37-15(d), the Superintendent of Schools or designee shall inform the applicable parents/guardians of the students involved in these investigations with the following information within five (5) days of this Board meeting:

1. The nature of the investigation;2. Whether the District found evidence of HIB;3. Whether discipline was imposed;4. Whether services were provided if it was determined to be an incident of HIB.

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ROLL CALL VOTES.A. B.C. W.C. S.D. P.F. A.H. J.J. R.R. J.V.

– AYES –– NOES –ABSTAIN

10.2 District Enrollment/Fire Drill Reports as follows:

DISTRICT ENROLLMENT REPORTGRADE June 30, 2016 May 31, 2016 June 30, 2015Pre K 11 11 15

K 38 38 541 63 63 542 53 53 573 60 60 524 53 53 77

HILLTOP TOTAL 278 278 3095 76 76 556 59 59 757 69 69 868 86 86 77

MT. VIEW TOTAL 290 290 293HILLTOP & MT. VIEW 568 568 602

OUT OF DISTRICT 8 8 9

TOTAL 576 576 611

STAFF ATTENDANCE 93.86% 95.78% 94.29%

DISTRICT FIRE DILL REPORTSCHOOL DATE OF DRILL TIME OF DRILL LENGTH OF DRILLHILLTOP June 16, 2016 2:17 PM 2:07

MT. VIEW June 21, 2016 9:00 AM 1:08

SECURITY DRILL REPORTSCHOOL DATE OF DRILL TIME OF DRILL LENGTH OF DRILLHILLTOP

Evacuation June 17, 2016 10:13 AM 6:00MT. VIEW

Bomb Threat June 124, 2016 9:00 AM 4:00

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11. RECOGNIZE PUBLIC (for agenda items only)While the Board respects the public’s interest in voicing its questions, concerns or criticisms it may have regarding the conduct of the Board and/or its members, the Board wants to remind you that this privilege is not absolute, and statements that are disruptive, threatening, abusive, obscene, profane, irrelevant, overly lengthy or that interfere with the orderly process of the meeting will not be permitted. We remind everyone that that there is no privilege or qualified privilege with regard to any statements that you make before the Board of Education. Accordingly, your comments may result in action by a third party.

12. FINANCIAL BUSINESS

Board Secretary and Treasurer’s Reports12.1 Motion to approve that the Board Secretary’s Report - June 2016 and the School Treasurer’s Report June 2016 with a reconciled cash balance of $1,664,774.41 be accepted, certifying that no major account fund is over expended in violation of NJAC 6A:23-2.11(a) and sufficient funds are available to meet the financial obligation of the district for the remainder of the fiscal year. Revenues are being received as anticipated.

ROLL CALL VOTES.A. B.C. W.C. S.D. P.F. A.H. J.J. R.R. J.V.

– AYES –– NOES –ABSTAIN

Board Secretary and Treasurer’s Reports12.2 Motion to approve that the Board Secretary’s Report - July 2016 and the School Treasurer’s Report July 2016 with a reconciled cash balance of $2,104,645.70 be accepted, certifying that no major account fund is over expended in violation of NJAC 6A:23-2.11(a) and sufficient funds are available to meet the financial obligation of the district for the remainder of the fiscal year. Revenues are being received as anticipated.

ROLL CALL VOTES.A. B.C. W.C. S.D. P.F. A.H. J.J. R.R. J.V.

– AYES –– NOES –ABSTAIN

Transfer of Funds 12.3 Motion to approve the transfer of funds for Mendham Borough Schools for the 2015-2016 school year as presented.

ROLL CALL VOTES.A. B.C. W.C. S.D. P.F. A.H. J.J. R.R. J.V.

– AYES –– NOES –ABSTAIN

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Bill List12.4 Motion to approve the Board of Education Bill List from June 15, 2016 to June 30, 2016 in the amount of $965,453.11

ROLL CALL VOTES.A. B.C. W.C. S.D. P.F. A.H. J.J. R.R. J.V.

– AYES –– NOES –ABSTAIN

Bill List12.5 Motion to approve the Board of Education Bill List from July 1, 2016 August 23, 2016 in the amount of $658,571.58

ROLL CALL VOTES.A. B.C. W.C. S.D. P.F. A.H. J.J. R.R. J.V.

– AYES –– NOES –ABSTAIN

Cafeteria12.6 Motion to approve the Bill List for June 15, 2015 to August 25, 2015 for the Cafeteria Account in the amount of $18,583.46

ROLL CALL VOTES.A. B.C. W.C. S.D. P.F. A.H. J.J. R.R. J.V.

– AYES –– NOES –ABSTAIN

Health care flexible spending account amendment12.7 Motion to adopt amendment related to Nondiscrimination Requirements for Health care flexible spending account plan.

ROLL CALL VOTES.A. B.C. W.C. S.D. P.F. A.H. J.J. R.R. J.V.

– AYES –– NOES –ABSTAIN

Travel Expenses12.8 Motion to approve the proposed travel expenditures as attached and in accordance with New Jersey Law A-5 and Board Policy 9250b1.

ROLL CALL VOTES.A. B.C. W.C. S.D. P.F. A.H. J.J. R.R. J.V.

– AYES –– NOES –ABSTAIN

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Tuition Contract12.9 Motion to approve student #21000071 to attend Chapel Hill Academy for the 2016-2017 school year for 196 days at a per diem rate of $330.00 for a total of $64,680.00.

ROLL CALL VOTES.A. B.C. W.C. S.D. P.F. A.H. J.J. R.R. J.V.

– AYES –– NOES –ABSTAIN

12.10 Motion to approve 2016-2017 tuition contract for student #999012 attending The Deron School of NJ Inc. for a total of 180 days (September through June) at a per diem rate of $307.71 or $55.297.80.

ROLL CALL VOTES.A. B.C. W.C. S.D. P.F. A.H. J.J. R.R. J.V.

– AYES –– NOES –ABSTAIN

Extraordinary Services Agreements12.11 Motion to approve extraordinary services for student #999012 attending The Deron School ofNJ Inc. for a total of 180 days at a per diem rate of $135.00 or $24, 300.00.

ROLL CALL VOTES.A. B.C. W.C. S.D. P.F. A.H. J.J. R.R. J.V.

– AYES –– NOES –ABSTAIN

Approved Service Providers12.12 Motion to approve contract with Board Certified Behavior Analyst Annemarie Hunker-Karanikas from September 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. BCBA services will be provided at a rate of $80 per hour as needed, not to exceed a total of $15,000 for the year.

ROLL CALL VOTES.A. B.C. W.C. S.D. P.F. A.H. J.J. R.R. J.V.

– AYES –– NOES –ABSTAIN

12.13 Motion to approve contract with Board Certified Behavior Analyst Brett DiNovi & Associates from September 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. BCBA services will be provided at a rate of $115 per hour as needed, not to exceed a total of $15,000 for the year.

ROLL CALL VOTES.A. B.C. W.C. S.D. P.F. A.H. J.J. R.R. J.V.

– AYES –– NOES –ABSTAIN

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12.14 Motion to approve contract with PG Chambers School for therapy and Physical Therapy Evaluations, Occupational Therapy Evaluations, Assistive Technology and Augmentative Communication Evaluations as needed from September 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. PG Chambers School contracted services shall not exceed $28,000.ROLL CALL VOTE

S.A. B.C. W.C. S.D. P.F. A.H. J.J. R.R. J.V.– AYES –– NOES –ABSTAIN

12.15 Motion to approve OT services by Thera-Pede of Saddle Brook, NJ for student #190071 at SageDay School, Mahwah, NJ from September 2016 through January 2017 not to exceed $2600.00.

ROLL CALL VOTES.A. B.C. W.C. S.D. P.F. A.H. J.J. R.R. J.V.

– AYES –– NOES –ABSTAIN

Facilities 12.16 Motion to approve the following facilities/equipment applications pending custodial coverage:

Out of District Facilities UseLocation Group Dates/times Purpose Fees Income/Cost

EstimateHilltop Media Center

HSA 9/14/16, 8:45-10am1/11/17, 8:45-10am3/8/17, 8:45-10am11/16/2016, 7-9pm5/10/2017, 7:30-9:30pm

HSA General Meetings

$0 Rental $0

Hilltop Classroom

HSA 9/7/16, 9/14/16, 10/5/16, 11/2/16, 11/16/16, 12/7/16, 1/4/17, 1/11/17, 2/1/17, 3/1/17, 3/8/17, 4/5/17, 5/3/17, 5/10/17, 6/7/17, 9-10:30am

HSA Board Meetings

$0 Rental $0

ROLL CALL VOTES.A. B.C. W.C. S.D. P.F. A.H. J.J. R.R. J.V.

– AYES –– NOES –ABSTAIN

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IDEA GRANT AWARD APPROVAL12.17 Motion to submit the FY2017 IDEA Grant application and to accept the grant award funds as follows:

Total Non-Public Share Public Share IDEA Preschool $ 5,965 $ 0 $ 5,932IDEA Basic $142,839 $21,214 $121,625

ROLL CALL VOTES.A. B.C. W.C. S.D. P.F. A.H. J.J. R.R. J.V.

– AYES –– NOES –ABSTAIN

NCLB GRANT CARRYOVER APPROVAL12.18 Motion to amend the FY2016 NCLB Grant application and to carry over the grant award funds as follows:

Total Non-Public Share Public Share Title I $1,125 $ 0 $1,125Title IIA $780 $655 $125

13. POLICY

13.1 Motion to approve the following Policy and Regulation for Second Reading and Adoption.

Type Policy # NameNew/

RevisedPolicy 5131 Conduct/Discipline Revised

Regulation 5131RConduct/Discipline - Hilltop Student Code of Conduct and Mountain View Student Code of Conduct Revised

CARRIED:

14. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

14.1 Motion to approve the following field trip destinations for the 2016-2017 school year:

Student Group Approximate Time of School Year

Destination Purpose

Pre-K 3 and 4 October/November Stony Hill Farm, Chester, NJ

Students will be learning about fall activities, the farm, fall foods, and the life cycle of an apple and pumpkin. They will also navigate through a corn maze, go on a hay ride, pick a pumpkin and enjoy apple cider and apple donuts.

Pre-K AprilMayo

Performing Arts Center

Evolution of a butterfly’s life cycle. Larger-than-life puppets follow a Monarch Butterfly on an amazing metamorphosis from caterpillar to butterfly.

Kindergarten February CCM Planetarium

This is a culminating activity for our study of space. The children get to view the planets and other parts of the solar system and review facts they have learned.

Kindergarten April/MayMorristown Community

Theatre

Students get to see the books they have read come to life by viewing plays of classic storybooks.

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1st Grade Sept./Oct. Sun High Orchard

The children participate in a variety of outdoor centers that include the importance of taking care of our environment, natural products that we use in our foods, the life cycle of trees, and the different types of apples.

1st Grade May Morris Museum Theater

This is a culminating activity for our study of insects. The children get to act out the different types of jobs of the bees. Then they make candles out of bees wax.

2nd Grade May Franklin Mineral Museum

Students will gain an understanding of the structure, dynamics, and geophysical system of the earth.

3rd Grade October Cooper Grist Mill Interactive program where student develop a sense of community by comparing life then and now

3rd Grade April RVCC - Planetarium

As part of earth, sun and moon unit, this trip allows students to see how these masses work together.

4th Grade February Bronx Zoo

Students will experience what a day in the life of a field scientist is like. By assisting a field scientist, students go on a journey from the Madagascar exhibit through the zoo to a classroom where they meet with an instructor who will teach them how to decipher what they uncovered on their journey and how that information could help a scientist better understand the animals they study.

4th Grade Orchestra April WMMHS District

OrchestraRehearse with other elementary orchestra students one morning for evening concert.

4th Grade Mach/April/May Liberty Science Center

Students will be able to explore difference science exhibits and experiences that connect to our different science units from throughout the year.

4th Grade April/May/June Ellis IslandStudents will be able to see and experience the historical site after learning about its importance to the history of New Jersey and the world within our Social Studies units.

5th Grade MayBuehler

Challenger and Science Center

To support the science curriculum as follows: "Fly a space mission beyond your wildest dreams in the challenger simulator! Students will work on teams to complete their mission, while conducting experiments, monitoring life support, and implementing navigation orders. In this dynamic environment, students use principles of science, mathematics, and technology to complete their tasks."

5th Grade May - JuneCentral Park Zoo

and Sony Wonder Lab

With a heavy emphasis on various forms of energy in 5th grade science, students will learn how living and nonliving factors in bigger energy systems work together in their environment and ecosystems. Wonder Technology Lab’s group activities relate to state standard in technology, applied learning, language arts, social studies, and science. Exhibits “In the Game & Game Builder” connect with the 5th grade electricity and magnetism unit. Anytime/anywhere timeline features key devices in the history of media and communications technology.

6th Grade April Mayo Performing Arts

Center

Presentation of “National Geographic Live Presents Pete McBride: Chasing Rivers”. Highlights the features of the Colorado and Ganges Rivers from a geological and human impacts perspective. This trip directly correlates to the 6th

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Grade Science and Social Studies curricula, which emphasizes Earth Systems and Human Impacts.

6th Grade OctoberFairview Lake

YMCA: Newton, NJ

Elements of this trip are designed to explore group interaction, leadership and problem solving. Outcomes of the teamwork and social cohesion on this trip will include enhancement of cooperation, decision making, positive risk taking, and self-confidence. Acquired leadership skills will guide our students as they move through Mt. View.

7th Grade OctoberFairview Lake

YMCA: Newton, NJ

8th Grade May Washington D.C.

Students are intensively and academically prepared for the Washington trip before, during, and after their three day visit within an interdisciplinary core framework. They know and are prepared for the places they go and the things they look for. The guidelines, the class discussions, and power point presentations contextually help all students to review and learn a great deal about the trip. Each place, event, and monument they visit as a class, they have learned about from their teachers, and ultimately glean a great deal from the trip itself.

7th & 8th Grade June Lewis Morris Park End of the year celebration

7th & 8th Grade January/February Bergen County Comm. College

7th and 8th grade ROGATE students will have an opportunity to attend and experience a college lecture presentation.

Chorus April - May NYC: Broadway Show

Opportunity to experience professional level performance in order to capitalize on individual and group performance growth

Chorus December Regional Day School Performance

Band, Chorus, & Orchestra May - June Dorney Park Competition/Performances

5th - 8th Grade Orchestra December Holly Manor Ctr.,

Mendham

Musical outreach to connect multiple generations through music. Students will have the opportunity to see the positive impact music has on the residents of Holly Manor and in turn have their own lives enriched through their musical performance.

District Band February Mendham Township MS Three MS articulation to prepare for HS transition.

District Band February Black River Middle School

Band members will rehearse with a guest conductor and students from neighboring districts who will be their classmates next year at the regional high school.

Mock Trial Team MayNJ Bar

Foundation: New Brunswick

Competition

Forensics Team Feb/May Randolph MS & Long Valley MS Competition/Tournament

Forensics Team April Livingston H.S. Annual Lancer Junior Invitational Tournament

Forensics Team JuneBlack River

Middle School, Chester

Tournament

Solar Sprints May Great Meadows MS Competition

Rogate March Drew University, Madison, NJ

Academic interest lectures at a collegiate level. Students selected for this experience are in the top 5% of NJASK scorers in grades 6 and 7.

Workshop on the Arts January (2 Days)

Morristown Unitarian

Fellowship

Students selected by RA Teachers in order to expand upon RA experience and curricular ventures. These students are exploring the RA curriculum at a high level as based on

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teacher selections.

Orchestra April West Morris Mendham HS Performance

Forensics December/March Chatham Middle School Competition/Theaterfest

Junior Solar Sprints May Ridgedale Middle

School Competition

ROLL CALL VOTES.A. B.C. W.C. S.D. P.F. A.H. J.J. R.R. J.V.

– AYES –– NOES –ABSTAIN

14.2 Motion to approve the following curricula, as aligned to the standards adopted by the New Jersey State Board of Education on July 9, 2014, for the 2016-2017 school year, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent.

● 21st Century Life and Careers ● Art● Chinese ● Health● Industrial Arts & Technology ● Information Communication Technology● Language Arts Literacy ● Mathematics● Music ● Physical Education● Social Studies ● Spanish

ROLL CALL VOTES.A. B.C. W.C. S.D. P.F. A.H. J.J. R.R. J.V.

– AYES –– NOES –ABSTAIN

14.3 Motion to approve the following curricula, as aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards, adopted by the New Jersey State Board of Education on July 9, 2014, for the 2016-2017 school year, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent.

Science 5-8

ROLL CALL VOTES.A. B.C. W.C. S.D. P.F. A.H. J.J. R.R. J.V.

– AYES –– NOES –ABSTAIN

14.4 Motion to approve the submission of the Mendham Borough School District Mentoring Plan and Statement of Assurance to the County Office, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent.

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ROLL CALL VOTES.A. B.C. W.C. S.D. P.F. A.H. J.J. R.R. J.V.

– AYES –– NOES –ABSTAIN

15. PERSONNEL

15.1 Motion to approve all certified staff listed below to the assigned school and position for the 2016-2017 school year, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent.

Name School PositionAbramson, Lauren HT Elementary School Teacher - 3rd GradeAbreu, Aimee HT Elementary School Teacher - 1st GradeBecker, Kristi MV Special Education TeacherBerish, Judith MV Elementary School Teacher - 5th GradeBilleci, Jennifer MV ELA Teacher - 7th GradeBuckholz, Susan MV Art TeacherCarpenter, Leigh MV Music TeacherCohen, Marisa HT Elementary School Teacher - 4th GradeDamato, Paul MV Applied Tech/Industrial Arts TeacherDean, Victoria MV Social Studies Teacher - 6th GradeDodge, Marisa MV Elementary School Teacher - 5th GradeFerrara, Samantha MV Music TeacherFrattina, Rosemary MV Special Education TeacherFunck, Amy MV Social Studies Teacher - 7th GradeGaffney, Erin HT Special Education TeacherGertler, Debbie HT Elementary School Teacher - 1st GradeGoncalves, Elizabeth MV Special Education TeacherJaniszewski, Diana HT Special Education TeacherKagan, Denelle HT Elementary School Teacher - 2nd GradeKanefke, Kimberly HT Music TeacherKehoe, Brianna MV Science Teacher - 7th GradeLaks, Linda HT Special Education TeacherLanka, Nicole MV School CounselorLeber, Lindsey MV ELA Teacher - 8th GradeLemay, Mollissa HT Elementary School TeacherLongueira, Sara District School Social Worker (.8 Position)Magrini, Denise MV Science Teacher - 6th GradeMauro, Nicole District Speech TherapistMcAuliffe, Laura HT Elementary School Teacher - 2nd GradeMcCaffrey, Kerri Nicole MV Elementary School Teacher - 5th GradeMcCool, Kyra HT P/T School Counselor (.6 Position)McGoldrick, Kathleen HT Elementary School Teacher - 4th GradeMcGovern, Kristin HT P/T LDTC (.6 Position)McLaughlin, Evan MV Social Studies Teacher - 8th Grade

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Morales, Nancy HT Physical EducationNa, Jean HT Art Teacher (.8 Position)Nassoura, Nancy MV Special Education TeacherPagana, Carol Anne HT School NursePirozzi, Wendy HT Elementary School Teacher - KindergartenRogers, Courtnay HT Elementary School Teacher - KindergartenScotto, Kelly HT Preschool TeacherSheridan, Robin MV Computer Literacy/Applications/ProgrammingSlattery, Matthew MV Phys. Ed./Health TeacherStolten, Cristina HT Elementary School Teacher - 4th GradeSzeluga, Sandy HT Elementary School Teacher - 1st GradeWellet, Debra MV Mathematics Teacher - 7th GradeVarga, Chelsea HT Special Education TeacherVila, Isabel District Spanish TeacherWaldron, Harmony MV P/T Mandarin Chinese Teacher (.5 Position)Wilson, Kelly District School Psychologist (.8 Position)

ROLL CALL VOTES.A. B.C. W.C. S.D. P.F. A.H. J.J. R.R. J.V.

– AYES –– NOES –ABSTAIN

15.2 Motion to approve the appointment of Mrs. Lauren Hert as a Full-Time Special Education Aide at Hilltop Elementary School at a salary of $21,402.00, effective September 1, 2016 for the 2016-2017 school year, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent.

ROLL CALL VOTES.A. B.C. W.C. S.D. P.F. A.H. J.J. R.R. J.V.

– AYES –– NOES –ABSTAIN

15.3 Motion to approve the extension of an unpaid NJFLA Leave of Absence for Mrs. Caitlin Romelli through June 30, 2017, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent.

ROLL CALL VOTES.A. B.C. W.C. S.D. P.F. A.H. J.J. R.R. J.V.

– AYES –– NOES –ABSTAIN

15.4 Motion to approve for appointment the following Substitute Teachers, Substitute Nurses, Substitute Custodians, and Substitute Secretary for the 2016-2017 school year, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, and successful completion of substitute teacher orientation and criminal history background check:

Teachers:

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Appelbaum, Laura Benvenuti, Judith Boushie, Alice Brafman, Debra Byrne, LoriCarrara, Rosemary Civello, Michelle Epitropakis, Christa Euvino, Alison Fagan, KerriGallagher, Kristel Gentile, Amanda Gentile, Kathy Giblin, Gail James, PatriciaJanus, Patricia Jones, Jennifer Kear, Suzanne Kelly, Connor Klemme, MichelleKumpf, John Marszalek, Allison Mazza, Albert McCarus, Caroline McEvoy, RenaeMcGinnis, Tanya McGrady, Cara Montesano, Dawn Mordkoff, Hal O'Neill, HelenePanny, Francis Pedalino, Susan Phillips, Eileen Pini, Amy Pienciak, VictoriaReilly, Laurel Robertson, Lisa Sachs, Karen (Sachs), Leah Pastewski Schaffer, RaquelTino, Caroline Welch, Christopher

Nurses:Backer, Janice Gerardo, Gayle Giarrusso, Erin Kilcullen, Stephanie Reid, Darlene

Custodians:Galvan, Blanca Grant, Harvey Ruano, Deisi Sandoval, Alcira

Secretary:Cancellieri, Jody Euvino, Alison Roberson, Lisa

ROLL CALL VOTES.A. B.C. W.C. S.D. P.F. A.H. J.J. R.R. J.V.

– AYES –– NOES –ABSTAIN

15.5 Motion to approve the following volunteers for the 2016-2017 school year, pending completion of Volunteer Training with District Administrators and the recommendation of the Superintendent:

Cirillo, Scott Clark, Hillary Cobaj, Anjeta Cocuzza, Beth Coutts, LauraCoutts, Mark Crist, Kelsey D'Aqanni, Amara Dellaratta, Chris Denning, KimberlyDoherty, Adiana Doyle, Dannielle Drew, Betsy Epitropakis, Christa Eskeland, PatriciaFagan, Kerri Fehnel, Tricia Fisher, Kimberly Fourie, Stephanie Fowler, LauraFriedman, Erika Gamba, Jennifer Gay, Patricia Geary, Nicole Gillard, KellyGoggin, Alexandra Golier, Amy Graham, Lorri Grayson, Danielle Greco, SandyGuarente, Christine Guarente, Craig Guenther, Susan Hall, Maureen Havey, SallyHickey, John Hickey, Kathleen Higley, Ginny Jurist Baus, Tiffany Kervick, JennieKraft, Elizabeth Kutlu, Kim Leo, Kristin Loures, Renay Lowe, LisaMacCarter, John MacCarter, Kelly Malikova, Albina Manno, Renee Mathur, RachnaMcChesney, Joan McConnell, Kristen McDonough, Dawn McLaughlin, Valerie Merklinger, LisaMinhas, Reena Morales, Beatriz Moran, Julie Morton, Rachael Murphy, ColleenNelson, Karen Nicholson, Heidi Niemczyk, Henry Niemczyk, Michele Nolan, JasonNolan, Kristen Norton, Vicky Nosta, Amy Nutt, Dawn Ogoff, HelenOliveri, Bridget Panfile, Lisa Parker, Anne Parrinello, Wendy Patton, KristinPolitan, Olivia Pyzner, Aggie Rice, Kelly Rizzo, Kate Rodrigues, NancyRooney, Jenny Rosselli, Jenna Rostiac, Sheila Rowley, Karen Schickner, Kyle

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Schoenbrodt, Nicole Scholte, Phanida Schwartz, Christine Sci, Sarah Shafran, AddieSimonsen, Marie Skuraton, Carrie Sloan, Stephen Smith, Debra Smith, MelanieSorge, Michelle Sparno, Lynn Staley, Ann Stewart, Fiona Strange, JessicaStroup, Lauri Takayama, Christine Telloni, Elise Tweedie, Melanie Van Deventer, Lee-Ann

Viola, Corrie Vongas, George Vongas, Jennifer Wagoner, Kris Walsh, KelleyWard, Deborah Zaccone, Bethany Zaybkian, Christina Zupa, Cristina

ROLL CALL VOTES.A. B.C. W.C. S.D. P.F. A.H. J.J. R.R. J.V.

– AYES –– NOES –ABSTAIN

Janet’s Law15.6 Motion to approve the following staff members who hold current certifications from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or other training programs recognized by the Department of Health, in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and in the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED):

Hilltop Elementary School:Aimee Abreu David Heller Sara LongueiraNancy Morales Carol Anne Pagana Wendy PirozziCristina Stolten

Mountain View Middle School:Marisa Austenberg Nicole Ferraro Nicole LankaEvan McLaughlin Matthew Slattery Gina Sodora

ROLL CALL VOTES.A. B.C. W.C. S.D. P.F. A.H. J.J. R.R. J.V.

– AYES –– NOES –ABSTAIN

15.7 Motion to approve the following mentor teacher assignments per the Mendham Borough School District Mentoring Plan and the requirements of N.J.A.C. 6A:9-8.3, and pursuant to the bargaining agreement made between the Mendham Borough Education Association and the Mendham Borough Board of Education:

Provisional Teacher Mentor TeacherGina Sodora Matthew Slattery

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Alyssa Young Denelle Kagan

ROLL CALL VOTES.A. B.C. W.C. S.D. P.F. A.H. J.J. R.R. J.V.

– AYES –– NOES –ABSTAIN

15.8 Motion to approve Ms. Raquel Schaffer and Ms. Dawn Montesano to provide Homebound Instruction for the 2016-2017 school year, at the rate of $60 per hour, upon successful completion of a criminal background check and recommendation of the Superintendent.

ROLL CALL VOTES.A. B.C. W.C. S.D. P.F. A.H. J.J. R.R. J.V.

– AYES –– NOES –ABSTAIN

15.9 Motion to approve Ms. Annemarie Hunker-Karanikas as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst Consultant for the 2016-2017 school year, at the rate of $80 per hour, upon successful completion of a criminal background check and recommendation of the Superintendent.

ROLL CALL VOTES.A. B.C. W.C. S.D. P.F. A.H. J.J. R.R. J.V.

– AYES –– NOES –ABSTAIN

15.10 Motion to approve the appointment of Ms. Pamela Phillips as a Long-Term Substitute Teacher at Mountain View Middle School, at a salary of $200.00 per day, effective September 1, 2016 through November 1, 2016 for the 2016-2017 school year, pending successful completion of criminal history background check and upon the recommendation of the Superintendent.

ROLL CALL VOTES.A. B.C. W.C. S.D. P.F. A.H. J.J. R.R. J.V.

– AYES –– NOES –ABSTAIN

15.11 Motion to approve the appointment of Ms. Michelle Civello as a Part-Time Special Education Aide at Hilltop Elementary School, at a salary of $17.24 per hour, 15 hours per week, effective September 1, 2016 for the 2016-2017 school year, pending successful completion of criminal history background check and upon the recommendation of the Superintendent.

ROLL CALL VOTES.A. B.C. W.C. S.D. P.F. A.H. J.J. R.R. J.V.

– AYES –– NOES –

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ABSTAIN

15.12 Motion to approve the appointment of Ms. Maria Alvarenga as a Full-Time Evening Custodian, effective September 1, 2016 for the 2016-2017 school year at an annual salary of $30,000.00, inclusive of a stipend for Black Seal License, upon successful completion of criminal history background check and the recommendation of the Superintendent.

ROLL CALL VOTES.A. B.C. W.C. S.D. P.F. A.H. J.J. R.R. J.V.

– AYES –– NOES –ABSTAIN

15.13 Motion to approve the appointment of Mr. Kyle Morales as a Part-Time Evening Custodian, effective September 1, 2016 for the 2016-2017 school year at an hourly rate of $12.85, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent.

ROLL CALL VOTES.A. B.C. W.C. S.D. P.F. A.H. J.J. R.R. J.V.

– AYES –– NOES –ABSTAIN

15.14 Motion to approve the following staff members for the stipend positions for the 2016-2017 school year, salaries will be adjusted if necessary, at the conclusion of negotiations between the Mendham Borough Board of Education and the Mendham Borough Education Association upon the recommendation of the Superintendent.

Name Position Guide Step SalaryTBA Boys’ Soccer $

Gina Sodora Girls’ Lacrosse Level 1, Year 1 $2,554.26TBA Robotics $TBA Yearbook $

ROLL CALL VOTES.A. B.C. W.C. S.D. P.F. A.H. J.J. R.R. J.V.

– AYES –– NOES –ABSTAIN

15.15 Motion to approve the following student observer as outlined below, upon recommendation of the Superintendent:

Name College/School Attending School Date(s)Cooperating Teacher/Staff

Kelsey Crist College of Saint Elizabeth Hilltop ElementaryWeek of September 26, 2016

Mrs. Aimee Abreu

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ROLL CALL VOTES.A. B.C. W.C. S.D. P.F. A.H. J.J. R.R. J.V.

– AYES –– NOES –ABSTAIN

16. OTHER BUSINESS

17. RECOGNIZE PUBLICWhile the Board respects the public’s interest in voicing its questions, concerns or criticisms it may have regarding the conduct of the Board and/or its members, the Board wants to remind you that this privilege is not absolute, and statements that are disruptive, threatening, abusive, obscene, profane, irrelevant, overly lengthy or that interfere with the orderly process of the meeting will not be permitted. We remind everyone that that there is no privilege or qualified privilege with regard to any statements that you make before the Board of Education. Accordingly, your comments may result in action by a third party.

18. ADJOURNMENT TIME:

Motion to adjourn the meeting

CARRIED:

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