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BOARD AGENDA, JUNE 24, 2015 IRVINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS 1. LEAVE (S) OF ABSENCE

2. SUBSTITUTES

3. SEPARATIONS

4. APPOINTMENTS

5. RECLASSIFICATION

6. EXTENDED SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAM

7. EARLY REGISTRATION

8. AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS

9. STIPENDS

10. FOR THE RECORD

11. FRED PRYOR UNLIMITED REWARD PROGRAM - OFFICE OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

12. HOUGHTON MIFFLIN HARCOURT: THE LEADERSHIP AND LEARNING CENTER - OFFICE OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

13. RUTGERS GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION, NEW JERSEY SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL’S 2015-2016 PROFESSIONAL LEARNING SERIES - OFFICE OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

14. WORLD LANGUAGES (SPANISH AND FRENCH) - GRADES 6 - 12 CURRICULUM WRITERS – OFFICE OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

15. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: OUT OF DISTRICT WORKSHOPS /CONFERENCES - OFFICE OF CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION

16. EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR PROGRAM - DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL SERVICES

17. HEALTHY MARRIAGE AND RELATIONSHIP GRANT PROGRAM – OFFICE OF GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS

18. COMPETITIVE ABSTINENCE GRANT PROGRAM 2015-2016 SCHOOL YEAR – OFFICE OF GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS

19. STATE LICENSING EXAMINATION PROGRAM STIPEND – DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED TECHNOLOGY

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20. COSMETOLOGY STATE BOARD EXAMINATION FEES – DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED TECHNOLOGY

21. FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA PROGRAM STIPEND – DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED TECHNOLOGY

22. CARL D. PERKINS VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION GRANT - DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED TECHNOLOGY

23. NEW JERSEY INCLUSIVE CORRELATION EDUCATION WORKSHOP – OFFICE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD

24. SUMMER REGISTRATION TRANSLATOR - OFFICE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD

25. STUDENT UNIFORMS - FLORENCE AVENUE SCHOOL

26. FIELD TRIPS

27. FOR THE RECORD

28. FALL COACHING APPOINTMENTS – 2015-2016

29. CORE MECHANICAL INC. KITCHEN HOOD IRVINGTON HIGH SCHOOL

30. ESSEX REGIONAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES COMMISSION-STUDENTS TRANSPORTSATION

31. CONNER STRONG & BUCKELEW- DISTRICT WIDE LIABILITY INSURANCE

32. SCIBAL ASSOCIATES, INC/D/B/A QUAL-LYNX-CLAIMS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

33. SCHOOLDUDE MAINTENANCE DIRECT SERVICES - DISTRICT WIDE

34. JIMMY’S TRANSPORTATION FUEL –DISTRICT WIDE

35. SUDDEN IMPACT AUTO REPAIR SERVICES - DISTRICT WIDE

36. PLUMBING SUPPLY-DISTRICT WIDE

37. FOR THE RECORD

38. PAYMENT OF BILLS

39. DAYCARE PROVIDER BUDGET 2015-2016 FISCAL YEAR – OFFICE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD

40. COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS GRANT – IRVINGTON HIGH SCHOOL

41. APPROPRIATION OF FUND BALANCE - 2014-2015

42. FASTSIGNS FOR BEAUTIFICATION - IRVINGTON HIGH SCHOOL

43. STATE CONTRACT VENDORS THAT EXCEED BID THRESHOLD - FISCAL YEAR 2014-2015

44. BUDGET TRANSFERS-2014-2015

45. AETNA MEDICAL INSURANCE BENEFITS

46. EXPRESS SCRIPTS PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFITS

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47. DELTA DENTAL PPO DENTAL BENEFITS

48. FLAGSHIP DMO DENTAL BENEFITS

49. AETNA RESOURCES FOR LIVING – EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

50. NATIONAL VISION ADMINISTRATORS – VISION CARE PROGRAM

51. INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE - PATIENT-CENTERED OUTCOMES RESEARCH FEE

52. FOOD SERVICE – CONTRACT 2015-2016

53. SERVERS/ DISASTER RECOVERY – MEDIA SERVICES

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BOARD OF EDUCATION IRVINGTON, NEW JERSEY Regular Board Meeting – June 24, 2015 University Middle School 255 Myrtle Avenue Irvington, New Jersey 07111 I. Call to Order II. Salute to the Flag III. Roll Call: IV. BOARD PRESIDENT: In accordance with P.L. 1975, Chapter 231, adequate notice of this meeting was posted in the Administration Building and copies of said notice sent to the Irvington Herald, the Star Ledger, and Township Clerk. V. CLOSED SESSION:

Be It Hereby Resolved, pursuant to the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act that the Irvington Board of Education meets in closed session this evening regarding matters of personnel and attorney/client privilege. It is expected that the discussion undertaken in this closed session can be made public at the time that the need for confidentiality no longer exists.

ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by: __________________________ Roll Call: VI. RESOLUTION TO APPROVE PRIOR BOARD MEETING MINUTES RESOLVED, that the minutes of the Board of Education meeting held on the dates as indicated, as corrected and transcribed, be received and filed. Regular Board Meeting - May 19, 2015 ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by: __________________________ Roll Call: VII. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by: __________________________ Roll Call: VIII. FROM THE BOARD PRESIDENT: IX. PUBLIC COMMENT: (On agenda items only) Limit of 15 minutes total – three minutes per individual on agenda items only

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PERSONNEL JUNE 24, 2015 1. LEAVE (S) OF ABSENCE

RESOLVED that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and approves the leave(s) of absence of the listed personnel, effective as indicated:

Non-Certificated

(a) Melanie Cuthbertson Paid medical leave of absence per FMLA effective 7/8/15 through 8/9/15 using 16 personal illness days, 5 accrued days and 1 vacation day. (Special Services Department-Secretary)

(b) Amanda Lee Paid FMLA effective 6/29/15 through 7/5/15 using 2 vacation days and 3 personal illness days. (Business Office-Accountant)

Certificated (c) Sundra Murray Unpaid medical leave of absence effective 4/27/15 through 06/30/2015 with Board paid benefits. (Union Avenue Middle School – Special Education Teacher) ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________ Roll Call: 2. SUBSTITUTES (a) RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and approves the appointment of the listed personnel as substitute teachers, at the pay rate of $100.00 per day, not to exceed 29 hours per week, effective for the 2015-2016 school year: Home Instruction Only Michael Adeyin Geraldine Audige Paul Bey Atiya Brooks Gloria Cordero Dena Crump Anna Diaz Simone Duncan Madeline Edwards Emmanuel B. Etim Serenia Farrell Sharon Holmes Glenn P. Inman Marjorie Kahiga Sarah Laryea Tina Lindor Kelly Lyons

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PERSONNEL (Continued) JUNE 24, 2015 Esohe Ogbemudia Moriamo Okundaye Charline Patternella Kelvin T. Pittman Evelyn Simmonds John Thompson Erick D. Watkins Erica Williams Marilyn Wilson ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________ Roll Call: (b) Substitute Security Officers RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and approves the appointment of the listed personnel as Substitute Security Officers at the pay rate of $9.50 per hour, not to exceed 27 hours per week, effective for the 2015-2016 school year payable from account number 11-000-266-100-01-35. Ajibola Alawade Brenda Allen Marie Antoine

Ruth Aquino Madeorakouma Bahomda Dorette Beckles Harry Benjamin Danielle Bookhart Shirley Bowers Denise Brown Jana Brown Jornette Brown Jean Brutus Brenda Caldwell Jean Chery Michela Clovis Monique Couloote Allison Cunningham Geneva Dancy Judith Daniels Jacqueline Dorsey Emmanuel Dugar Kyle Farquharson Zahiliahjoy Figueroa Edwight Fleurissaint Candice Ford Clifford Foster, Jr. Shanae Freeman Lydia Fullerton Marshalle Gay Jessie Gray Nancy Guerrero Kiyana Hall Taaiwan Harrison Joyce Henderson Robin Henry Ewart Hestick Sharease Hiers Quadree Holman-Wilson Rakima Houston Zandra Jackson Carolyn Jacobs Carmelita Jones Ariel Jones Salahudyin Jones Roy Jones Therithea Juiston Abraham Jean-Pierre Latisha Lebron Markesha Lloyd Valerie Manuel Tiffany Martin Reene Mathis Janie McCleese Tikiia McNeal Terri McRae Inkanata McRiney Elba Mendez Louise Moise LaQuinta Mosley John Mulbah Achille Nacelus Yves Octavius Segun Olaleye Mary Palmer Lifete Pasteur Belinda Paul Felicita Pena Sherlie Pierre Daphney Jean-Pierre Na’Tasha Polhill-Ramirez Tre Pollard Lazarre Racine Faheem Ra’Oof Wayne Rawls

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PERSONNEL (Continued) JUNE 24, 2015

Karen Richardson Hayden Roberts Romonia Roberts Margaret Rogers Justin Samuels Norma Santoni Lucy Sergent Sakinah Shinholster Nadayah Smith Joseph Therasmond Noelsirat Thomas Sulaiman Thomas Jamod Thornton Nedra Underwood Denise Vining Timothy Tillman Lillie Walden Samuel Walker Stafford Washington Doris Watson Marie White William White Floydzel Williams Ellen Yarrell Stanley McKoy Joseph Alexis Shydequah Woodson Alfurquan Hall Deven McCleod Tanya Livingston Marie Jean-Pierre

ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________ Roll Call: (c) Substitute Custodians RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and approves the appointment of the listed personnel as Substitute Custodians at the pay rate of $9.50 per hour, not to exceed 27 hours per week, effective for the 2015-2016 school year, payable from account number 11-000-262-100-01-34. Ajibola Alawade Brenda Allen Marie Antoine

Ruth Aquino Madeorakouma Bahomda Dorette Beckles Harry Benjamin Danielle Bookhart Shirley Bowers Denise Brown Jana Brown Jornette Brown Jean Brutus Brenda Caldwell Jean Chery Michela Clovis Monique Couloote Allison Cunningham Geneva Dancy Judith Daniels Jacqueline Dorsey Emmanuel Dugar Kyle Farquharson Zahiliahjoy Figueroa Edwight Fleurissaint Candice Ford Clifford Foster, Jr. Shanae Freeman Lydia Fullerton Marshalle Gay Jessie Gray Nancy Guerrero Kiyana Hall Taaiwan Harrison Joyce Henderson Robin Henry Ewart Hestick Sharease Hiers Quadree Holman-Wilson Rakima Houston Zandra Jackson Carolyn Jacobs Carmelita Jones Ariel Jones Salahudyin Jones Roy Jones Therithea Juiston Abraham Jean-Pierre Latisha Lebron Markesha Lloyd Valerie Manuel Tiffany Martin Reene Mathis Janie McCleese Tikiia McNeal Terri McRae Inkanata McRiney Elba Mendez Louise Moise LaQuinta Mosley John Mulbah Achille Nacelus Yves Octavius Segun Olaleye Mary Palmer Lifete Pasteur

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Belinda Paul Felicita Pena Sherlie Pierre Daphney Jean-Pierre Na’Tasha Polhill-Ramirez Tre Pollard Lazarre Racine Faheem Ra’Oof Wayne Rawls Karen Richardson Hayden Roberts Romonia Roberts Margaret Rogers Justin Samuels Norma Santoni Lucy Sergent Sakinah Shinholster Nadayah Smith Joseph Therasmond Noelsirat Thomas Sulaiman Thomas Jamod Thornton Nedra Underwood Denise Vining Timothy Tillman Lillie Walden Samuel Walker Stafford Washington Doris Watson Marie White William White Floydzel Williams Ellen Yarrell Stanley McKoy Joseph Alexis Shydequah Woodson Alfurquan Hall Deven McCleod Tanya Livingston Marie Jean-Pierre

ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________ Roll Call: (d) Substitute Breakfast/Lunch Aides RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and approves the appointment of the listed personnel as Substitute Breakfast/Lunch Aides at the pay rate of $8.25 per hour, not to exceed 27 hours per week, effective for the 2015-2016 school year, payable from account number 11-000-262-100-09-34. Ajibola Alawade Brenda Allen Marie Antoine

Ruth Aquino Madeorakouma Bahomda Dorette Beckles Harry Benjamin Danielle Bookhart Shirley Bowers Denise Brown Jana Brown Jornette Brown Jean Brutus Brenda Caldwell Jean Chery Michela Clovis Monique Couloote Allison Cunningham Geneva Dancy Judith Daniels Jacqueline Dorsey Emmanuel Dugar Kyle Farquharson Zahiliahjoy Figueroa Edwight Fleurissaint Candice Ford Clifford Foster, Jr. Shanae Freeman Lydia Fullerton Marshalle Gay Jessie Gray Nancy Guerrero Kiyana Hall Taaiwan Harrison Joyce Henderson Robin Henry Ewart Hestick Sharease Hiers Quadree Holman-Wilson Rakima Houston Zandra Jackson Carolyn Jacobs Carmelita Jones Ariel Jones Salahudyin Jones Roy Jones Therithea Juiston Abraham Jean-Pierre Latisha Lebron Markesha Lloyd Valerie Manuel Tiffany Martin Reene Mathis Janie McCleese Tikiia McNeal Terri McRae Inkanata McRiney

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Elba Mendez Louise Moise LaQuinta Mosley John Mulbah Achille Nacelus Yves Octavius Segun Olaleye Mary Palmer Lifete Pasteur Belinda Paul Felicita Pena Sherlie Pierre Daphney Jean-Pierre Na’Tasha Polhill-Ramirez Tre Pollard Lazarre Racine Faheem Ra’Oof Wayne Rawls Karen Richardson Hayden Roberts Romonia Roberts Margaret Rogers Justin Samuels Norma Santoni Lucy Sergent Sakinah Shinholster Nadayah Smith Joseph Therasmond Noelsirat Thomas Sulaiman Thomas Jamod Thornton Nedra Underwood Denise Vining Timothy Tillman Lillie Walden Samuel Walker Stafford Washington Doris Watson Marie White William White Floydzel Williams Ellen Yarrell Stanley McKoy Joseph Alexis Shydequah Woodson Alfurquan Hall Deven McCleod Tanya Livingston Marie Jean-Pierre

ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________ Roll Call: 3. SEPARATIONS

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and approves the separation of the listed personnel, effective as indicated:

Resignations (a) Terri Jefferson, English Language Arts Specialist, High School, effective 6/30/15. (b) Ashley Ferrara, Speech Specialist, Augusta Preschool, effective 6/30/15. ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________ Roll Call:

Retirement (c) Rita Kunzle, Speech Specialist, Special Services Department, effective 1/1/16. ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________ Roll Call:

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PERSONNEL (Continued) JUNE 24, 2015 4. APPOINTMENTS

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and approves the appointment of the listed personnel, for the 2015-2016 school year, effective as indicated: Certificated (a) Breakfast Program/Student Monitors/District Wide RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and approves the appointment of the listed personnel as Breakfast Program/Student Monitors. The hours will be 7:25-8:25 am for 180 days at a rate of $37.00 per hour, to be paid from the account numbers listed below, effective for the 2015-2016 school year.

Sarah Laryea 15-120-100-101-00-06 Grove Street School Lauren Greenfield 15-120-100-101-00-09 Mt. Vernon Avenue School Wendy Celi 15-120-100-101-00-05 University Elementary School Ruby Robinson (Substitute) 15-120-100-101-00-05 University Elementary School Joanne Lepard (Substitute) 15-120-100-101-00-05 University Elementary School

ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by:__________________________ Roll Call: Non-Certificated (b) Breakfast/Lunch Aides/ Florence Avenue School RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and approves the renewal of the listed personnel as Breakfast /Lunch Aides for the school year 2015-2016, payable account number 11-000-262-100-09-34: Jacquline Dorsey – Breakfast/Lunch Aide Shareses Hiers – Breakfast/Lunch Aid Fiodaliza Ramirez – Breakfast/Lunch Aide Norma Santoni – Breakfast/Lunch Aide Linda Spearman – Lunch Aide ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by: ____________________________ Roll Call:

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PERSONNEL (Continued) JUNE 24, 2015 (c) Non-Bargaining Salary Increase for the 2015-2016 school year RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and approves a 2% salary increase for the 2015-2016 school year for Non-Bargaining Staff (list of personnel maintained in Board Secretary’s Office), effective 7/1/15. ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by: ____________________________ Roll Call: (d) RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and approves a salary increase of 2% for Dr. Angelica Allen, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction, thereby adjusting the salary to $154,936.36 plus $2,000.00 for Doctorate $156,936.36, effective 7/1/15 through 6/30/16, payable from account number 11-000-221-104-00-15. Pending County Superintendent approval. ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by: ____________________________ Roll Call: (e) RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and approves a salary increase of 2% for Reginald Lamptey, Assistant Superintendent for Finance/Board Secretary, thereby adjusting the salary to $156,837.84, effective 7/1/15 through 6/30/16, payable from account number 11-000-251-100-00-31. Pending County Superintendent approval. ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by: ____________________________ Roll Call: (f) RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and approves a salary increase of 2% for Roger Monel, Associate Business Administrator, thereby adjusting the salary to $142,150.40, effective 7/1/15 through 6/30/16, payable from account number 11-000-251-100-00-31. Pending County Superintendent approval. ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by: ____________________________ Roll Call:

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PERSONNEL (Continued) JUNE 24, 2015 (g) RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and approves a salary increase of 2% for, Cherelle Tolor, Esq., Manager of Human Resources Department, thereby adjusting the salary to $115,770.00, effective 7/1/15 through 6/30/16, payable from account number 11-000-230-100-00-16. ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by: ____________________________ Roll Call: (h) PARENT COORDINATOR – STARTING SALARY 2015-2016

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and hereby increases the starting salary of the Parent Coordinators to $25,000.00, effective September 1, 2015, for the 2015-2016 academic school year. As a result of said increase, the salaries of Synthia Jones-Pender; Darlene Sabree-Reeves; and JesCia A. Patterson shall be adjusted to reflect the same. ACTION: Motion by: ________________________, Seconded by:_________________________ Roll Call: 5. RECLASSIFICATION Non-Certificated (a) RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and approves the reclassification of Andria Donaldson, B-10 Secretary, High School to B-12 Secretary, Guidance Department, High School, at an annual salary of $56,265.00, Step 14, effective 7/1/15, payable from account number 15-000-218-105-00-12. Replacing Josianne Valery. ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by: ____________________________ Roll Call: (b) RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and approves the reclassification of Catherine Steele, Manager of Accounts Payable to Confidential Secretary for the Associate Business Administrator effective July 1, 2015, no change in salary. Payable from account number 11-000-251-100-00-31. ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by: ____________________________ Roll Call:

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PERSONNEL (Continued) JUNE 24, 2015 6. EXTENDED SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAM (a) Summer School /Special Services Programs

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and grants permission for the Department of Special Services to conduct an Extended Summer School Year Program (ESY) mandated by the NJDOE. This program will be held for five (5) weeks starting July 6, 2015 and will conclude on August 10, 2015 for five hours a day between 8:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m., Monday through Friday for a total of 126 hours. This will also include “ESY Teacher and Staff Orientation” on July 6, 2015 from 7:30 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. for one (1) additional hour. Orientation is to welcome staff and to provide essential information and materials necessary for the first day of the 2015 ESY Summer School Program. Two (2) General Education Teachers who are content certified in Math and English Language Arts (ELA) to support the high school ESY, both shall be paid 4,662.00 each ($37.00 per hour x 126 hours) for a total of $4,662.00 to be paid from account number 20-TI6-100-100-00-30. Total expenses not to exceed $9,324.00. The two General Education Teachers will be housed at the following school:

Union Avenue Middle School (6th – 12th grade) Wilswick Cassy Math – General Education Teacher Steven Lawrence ELA – General Education Teacher

ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by: ____________________________ Roll Call: (b) Summer School Program/Guidance Counselor/High School

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and grants permission for Irvington High School to conduct a Promotional Summer School Program. The program will run from July 6 - 10, 2015, to August 10 -28, 2015, Monday through Friday 8:15 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. 1 Guidance Counselor will be hired for the summer program. Counselor will be paid $37.00 per hour for 100 hours (5 hours x 20 days) for a cost of $3,700.00. Total cost not to exceed $3,700.00 to be paid from account number 15-000-218-104-00-12. Nicholas Cinardo ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by: ____________________________ Roll Call:

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PERSONNEL (Continued) JUNE 24, 2015 7. EARLY REGISTRATION (a) Early Registration/Berkeley Terrace School RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and approves the following staff for Early Registration at Berkeley Terrace School payable from account number 15-120-100-101-00-02 to be held on 8/26/2015 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm and 8/27/2015 from 1:30 to 6:30 pm, for a total of 10 hours per person to be paid at the contractual rate shown and accounts as listed: Staff Member Position Account Number Amount Number of

Hours Claire Hamm Guidance

Counselor 15-120-100-101-00-02

$370.00 10

Molly Farrier Nurse 15-120-100-101-00-02

$370.00 10

Azzielee Beasley

Secretary 15-120-100-101-00-02

As per collective bargaining agreement.

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ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by: ____________________________ Roll Call: (b) Early Registration/Mt. Vernon Avenue School

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and approves the appointment of the following personnel for early registration at Mt. Vernon Avenue School to be held August 26, 2015, 9:00 am- 2:00 pm and August 27, 2015, 1:30 pm – 6:30 pm. For a total of 10 hours per person to be paid at the contractual rate shown and accounts as listed.

Pamela Graves- Secretary $18.00 per hour for 10 hours for a total of $180.00 Account number: 15-000-240-110-00-09 Edna Fameux – Nurse $37.00 per hour for 10 hours for a total of $370.00 Account number: 15-000-213-100-00-09

ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by: ____________________________ Roll Call:

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PERSONNEL (Continued) JUNE 24, 2015 (c) Early Registration/Florence Avenue School

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and approves the following personnel for Early Registration at Florence Avenue School, to be held 8/26/15 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 8/27/2015 from 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., for a total of 10 hours per person, as per collective bargaining agreement, payable from account number as indicated. Sharon Zadlock - Guidance Counselor: 15-000-218-104-00-04 – 370.00 Amirah Amatur-Rashid – Secretary: 15-000-240-110-00-04 – as per bargaining agreement Vera Hou-Ruan – School Nurse: 15-000-213-100-00-04 – 370.00 ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by: ____________________________ Roll Call: 8. AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS (a) Data Team Analysis/Augusta Preschool RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and approves the appointment of (5) staff members for the Data Analysis Team at Augusta Preschool Academy for the school year 2015-2016. Certified staff will meet, September 2015- June 2016 for 1 hour each month at the contractual rate of $37.00 per hour as per collective bargaining agreement. Total amount is not to exceed $1,950.00, payable from account number 20-EC6-100-101-03-01.

Nancy Nunes Linda Johnson-Battle Ridolphe Lormil Deborah Sanders Cleaven Smith


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PERSONNEL (Continued) JUNE 24, 2015 (b) Data Team Analysis/Mt. Vernon Avenue School

RESOLVED that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and approves the appointment of the listed personnel, Faith Cavanagh, Lauren Greenfield and Renee Nixon as Data Team Members effective for the 2015-2016 school year. The Data Team members will meet once a month, (10 times) from September 2015- June 2016. The members of the Data Team will be paid at the contractual rate of $37.00 per hour for 10 hours at a cost of $370.00 per member. Total cost is not to exceed $1,110.00, payable from account number 15-120-100-101-00-09.

Faith Cavanagh Lauren Greenfield Renee Nixon

ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by: ____________________________ Roll Call: (c) School Leadership Council/Augusta Preschool RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and approves the appointment of (5) certified staff members for School Leadership Council at Augusta Preschool Academy for the school year 2015-2016, to receive stipends of $37.00 per hour for certified staff and $18.00 per hour for (1) non-certified staff, for 1 hour per month from September 2015 through June 2016. Certified staff to be paid from account number 20-EC6-100-101-03-01, not to exceed $2,000.00. One (1) Non-certified staff to be paid from account number 20-EC6-200-110-03-01 not to exceed $180.00. Total cost is not to exceed $2,200.00.

Susan Figueiredo, Teacher Andrea Montano, Teacher Yvonne Palmer, Teacher Regina Stephens, Teacher Fayette Weatherington, Teacher Angela Goodwin, Security


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PERSONNEL (Continued) JUNE 24, 2015 (d) School Leadership Council/Mt. Vernon Avenue School

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and approves the appointment of the listed five certified personnel as School Leadership Council Members effective for the 2015-2016 school year. Certified members will be paid ($37.00 per hour X 10 hours= $370.00 per person) for a total cost not to exceed $1,850.00 to be paid from account number 15-120-100-101-00-09. Non-certified members will be paid $18.00 per hour ($18.00 per hour X 10 hours= $180.00 per person X 2= $360.00) total program cost not exceed $2,210.00 to be paid from account number 15-000-240-110-00-09.

Certified Non-Certified Mia Appling Clara Thomas Terrance Henry Aaminah Wright Jennifer White Donna Beck Tisan Dawud

ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by: ____________________________ Roll Call: (e) National Honor Society/Mt. Vernon Avenue School

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and grants permission for Mt. Vernon Avenue School to have a National Elementary Honor Society in the 2015-2016 school year. One advisor will be paid $37.00 per month for ten months. The total cost for each school will be $370.00, payable from account 15-120-100-101-00-09.

Jehita Kitchen ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by: ____________________________ Roll Call: (f) Student Council

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and grants permission for Mt. Vernon Avenue School to establish Student Council in the 2015-2016 school year. One advisor will be paid $37.00 per month for ten months. The total cost for each school will be $370.00, payable from account 15-120-100-101-00-09.

Certified Staff Renee Nixon


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PERSONNEL (Continued) JUNE 24, 2015 (g) World Language Curriculum Writers Grades 6-12

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accept the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and grant permission to approve the following five (5) teachers to participate in the World Languages - Grades 6-12 Curriculum Writers – Office Of Curriculum And Instruction during July and August of 2015. The teachers will work on the following curriculum: Spanish Curriculum for High School Level I to IV and French Curriculum for Middle School Level IA and High School Level II – IV. Teachers will be paid $37.00 per hour, 80 hours per person, total of $2,960.00 per teacher. Total amount for five (5) teachers: $2,960.00 per teacher x five (5) teachers = $14,800.00. Cost not to exceed $15,000.00 from account number 11-000-221-102-15-15 (Curriculum and Instruction). The five (5) teachers will work on the following curriculum:

Perla De La Cruz – HS Teacher – Spanish HS Level I Martha Galindo – MS (University MS) Teacher – Spanish HS Level II Leshia Rosa – HS Teacher – Spanish Level III/IV Cathy Clitus – Elementary (Florence ES) Teacher – French Level IA Irene Perodin – HS Teacher – French Level II/III

ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by: ____________________________ Roll Call: 9. STIPENDS (a) District Web Master

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and approves the reappointment of Craig Felder as the District’s Web Master Stipend, at the pay rate of $37.00 per hour not to exceed $15,000.00, effective 7/1/15 through 6/30/16, payable from account number 11-000-222-100-01-19. ACTION: Motion by: ____________________________, Seconded by: ____________________________ Roll Call: 10. FOR THE RECORD (a) Item 6, Letter B, page 17 board approved 6/17/15, Individual with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA) Salaries was board approved with an incorrect school year 2015/2015. Correct school year should read 2015/2016.

(b) Item 13 (i) p. 28 IHS PBSIS, account number should be changed from 20-TI5-100-100-12-30 to 20-TI6- 200-100-12-30 as per For the Record p.133, Item 16(e). Both were Board approved on June 17, 2015. (c) Item 13(k) p.29 ESL Curriculum Writers, Board approved June 17, 2015. Account should be changed

from 20-TT6-100-100-00-30 to 20-TT6-200-100-00-30.

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CURRICULUM JUNE 24, 2015

11. FRED PRYOR UNLIMITED REWARD PROGRAM - OFFICE OF CURRICULUM AND

INSTRUCTION

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and approves the Office of Curriculum and Instruction for a one year Annual Membership with Fred Pryor Unlimited Reward Program for eleven (11) employees: Dr. Neely Hackett, Superintendent; Dr. Angelica Allen, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction; Daniel Sanacore, Director; Rosa Wallace, Secretary; Nathan Paterson, Secretary; Amirah Cureton, Secretary; Raquel Thompson, Secretary; Nicole Gilmore, Supervisor; Frantz Meronvil, Supervisor; Marcos Vargas, Supervisor; Evan Abramson, Director. The one-year membership includes access to all Fred Pryor Seminars and Career Track Live Seminars (All seminars priced $499.00 and below are free); receive 25% off all other Seminars; access to Online Courses; administrative Feature-Manage and review training for entire group; and Monthly Newsletter. Membership runs from September 1, 2015 to August 31, 2016. Total cost is not to exceed $2,189.00, payable from account number 11-000-221-500-00-15. ACTION Motion by: ________________ Seconded by: _____________________ Roll Call:

12. HOUGHTON MIFFLIN HARCOURT: THE LEADERSHIP AND LEARNING CENTER - OFFICE

OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and approves Houghton Mifflin Harcourt: The Leadership and Learning Center to provide professional development to all district administrators on the following dates: August 24 and 25, 2015, using the Leaders Developing Leaders: The Data Leader and Instructional Leader modules. Professional development will occur from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The total cost for the two-day training is $13,580.46, payable from account number 20-2A6-200-500-00-30. ACTION Motion by: ________________ Seconded by: _____________________ Roll Call:

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CURRICULUM (Continued) JUNE 24, 2015

13. RUTGERS GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION, NEW JERSEY SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT

COUNCIL’S 2015-2016 PROFESSIONAL LEARNING SERIES - OFFICE OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and approves the Office of Curriculum and Instruction to obtain a membership with Rutgers Graduate School of Education, New Jersey School Development Council’s 2015-2016 Professional Learning Series which will offer five different learning clusters to be shared among the district’s personnel, plus a Leadership Conference. The membership entitles the District to register two (2) participants for each workshop session with the opportunity to add additional participants at the cost of $55.00 per person, per workshop. The Professional Learning Series are as follows: October 6, 2015 - Choice A: Next Generation Science Standards (Gr 6-8) – Session #1, Integrating Math,

ELA, Technology for PARCC Achievement; October 8, 2015 - Choice C: Leadership Beyond Compliance – Session #1; October 13, 2015 - Choice D: Theatre Arts Integrated in Language Arts Class (Gr 3-8), Choice E: Next

Generation Science Standards – Session #2; October 15, 2015 - Choice F: NJSDC Leadership Conference featuring: Dr. Geneva Gay – Culturally

Responsive Teaching; December 3, 2015 - Choice G: Integrating Math, ELA, Technology for PARCC Achievement,

Choice H: Theatre Arts Integrated in Social Studies Class (Gr 3-8); December 10, 2015- Choice I: Increasing School Counselors’ Cultural Awareness,

Choice J: Next Generation Science Standards – Session #3, Choice K: Leadership Beyond Compliance – Session #2;

May (TBD) - Choice L: Next Generation Science Standards – Session #4, Choice M: Leadership Beyond Compliance – Session #3 The names of each participant will be placed on a subsequent Agenda. All workshops will be held at Rutgers University, Douglass Campus Center, New Brunswick, New Jersey. The cost for the District membership is $1,500.00, payable from account number 20-2A6-200-500-00-30. ACTION Motion by: ________________ Seconded by: _____________________ Roll Call:

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CURRICULUM (Continued) JUNE 24, 2015 14. WORLD LANGUAGES (SPANISH AND FRENCH) - GRADES 6 - 12 CURRICULUM WRITERS –

OFFICE OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accept the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and grant permission to approve eight (8) teachers to participate in the World Languages - Grades 6-12 Curriculum Writers – Office of Curriculum and Instruction during July and August 2015. Four (4) teachers will write the Spanish Curriculum for High School Levels I to IV and four (4) teachers will write the French Curriculum for Middle School Level IA and High School Levels II – IV. Teachers will be paid $37.00 per hour, 40 hours per person, total of $1,480.00 per teacher. Total amount for 8 teachers x 40 hours = $11,840.00, payable from account number 11-000-221-102-15-15. ACTION Motion by: ________________ Seconded by: _____________________ Roll Call:

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15. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: OUT OF DISTRICT WORKSHOPS /CONFERENCES - OFFICE OF CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and grants permission for the identified staff below to attend the following out of district workshops:

STAFF POSITION SCHOOL WORKSHOP TITLE DATE LOCATION FEES/ACCOUNT # Clifford Smith Science Teacher Union Avenue

Middle School Implementing Next Generation Standards. NSTA Summer Institute

7/28/15 Sheraton Hotel Atlantic City, NJ

Registration: $275.00 Account: 15-000-221-500-15-11

Hubert Ato-Bakari Chase

Principal Blue Knights Academy

Evidence-Centered Leadership

8/20/15-8/21/15

Morris-Union Jointure Commission Professional Development Center 340 Central Avenue New Providence, NJ

Registration: $299.00 Account: 11-423-200-500-00-20

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ACTION Motion by: ________________ Seconded by: _____________________ Roll Call:

Dr. Harrington Mohamed Baala

Principal Assistant Principal

Mount Vernon Evidence-Centered Leadership

8/20/15-8/21/15

Morris-Union Jointure Commission Professional Development Center 340 Central Avenue New Providence, NJ

Registration: $299.00 per person. Total: $598.00 Account: 15-000-240-500-00-09

April Magee Malikita Wright

Principal Assistant Principal

Florence Avenue Evidence-Centered Leadership

8/20/15-8/21/15

Morris-Union Jointure 340 Central Avenue, New Providence, New Jersey

Registration: $299.00 per person Total: $598.00 Account: 15-000-240-500-00-04

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16. EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR PROGRAM - DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL SERVICES

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and grants permission for the Department of Special Services to conduct an Extended School Year (ESY) Program mandated by the NJDOE. This program will be held for five (5) weeks starting July 6, 2015, and will conclude on August 10, 2015, for five hours a day between 8:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m., Monday thru Friday for a total of 125 hours. General Education Teachers (2) who are content certified in either Math or English Language Arts (ELA) will be hired to support the high school ESY Program. Both shall be paid $4,625.00 each ($37.00 per hour x 126 hours) for a total of $9,336.00 to be paid from account number 20-TI6-100-100-00-30. Total expense is not to exceed $9,336.00. The program is housed at Union Avenue Middle School (for students in grades 6th – 12th grade). ACTION Motion by: ________________ Seconded by: _____________________ Roll Call: 17. HEALTHY MARRIAGE AND RELATIONSHIP GRANT PROGRAM – OFFICE OF

GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and approves the submission of the Healthy Marriage and Relationship Grant offered by the U.S. Department of Health. This grant will provide Healthy Marriage and Relationship Training education to 11th and 12th grade students at no cost to the hosting school. The program will be delivered by the Institute for Relationship Intelligence (IRI) over a five year period from October, 2015 to September, 2020. ACTION Motion by: ________________ Seconded by: _____________________ Roll Call:

18. COMPETITIVE ABSTINENCE GRANT PROGRAM 2015-2016 SCHOOL YEAR – OFFICE OF GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and approves the submission of the Competitive Abstinence Education Grant offered by the U.S. Department of Health. This grant will provide up to 7 hours of Relationship Intelligence Training education to students in the 7th and 9th grades at no cost to the hosting school. The program will be delivered by the Institute for Relationship Intelligence (IRI) during the 2015-2016 school as an enrichment to the health curriculum. ACTION Motion by: ________________ Seconded by: _____________________ Roll Call:

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CURRICULUM (Continued) JUNE 24, 2015 19. STATE LICENSING EXAMINATION PROGRAM STIPEND – DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED TECHNOLOGY RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and grants permission for Christie Tripp, High School cosmetology teacher to be paid a stipend for work done after school to help prepare cosmetology students for the state licensing examination and to conduct practical work in preparation for their examination. Ms. Tripp will work two hours per week after school beginning on September 16, 2015 and concluding June 15, 2016 (35 weeks) to supervise the Senior students to work on community members hair and nails in order to meet their state practicum requirements and an additional ten hours (1 per month) for after school student tutoring for the Cosmetology Written Exam. Payment will be at $37 per hour for a total of 80 hours as stated in the Carl Perkins Grant for the 2015-2016 school year. The total amount to be paid in two (2) installments not to exceed $2,960.00, via the Carl Perkins Grant Funds account number 20-CP6-100-100-00-19. ACTION Motion by: ________________ Seconded by: _____________________ Roll Call: 20. COSMETOLOGY STATE BOARD EXAMINATION FEES – DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED

TECHNOLOGY

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and grants permission for payment of State Board of Cosmetology Examination and License Fees for 9 seniors with qualifying hours for the state licensing exam. Fee payment at $130.00 for 9 students to take the two part Cosmetology Certification exam: 1) Online Examination 2) Physical Practical Exam, for a total of $1,170.00. Fees are payable only by credit card online and authorization is granted for reimbursement of funds paid with printed proof-of-payment via the Carl Perkins Grant Fund from account number 20-CP6-100-300-00-19. ACTION Motion by: ________________ Seconded by: _____________________ Roll Call: 21. FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA PROGRAM STIPEND – DEPARTMENT OF

APPLIED TECHNOLOGY

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and grants permission for the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Coordinator, Joseph Romano to be paid a stipend for work done after school between September 2015 and June 2016 with the vocational business education students to help prepare and participate in Volunteer Services Origination (VSO) activities, FBLA and Consumer Bowl competitions, and to conduct club meetings. Mr. Romano will also accompany students on trips to and from in-state business competitions. Payment will be at $37.00 per hour for a total of 105 hours as stated in the Carl Perkins Grant 2015-2016. The total amount to be paid in two (2) installments is not to exceed $3,885.00 via the Carl Perkins Grant Funds account number 20-CP6-100-100-00-19. ACTION Motion by: ________________ Seconded by: _____________________ Roll Call:

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CURRICULUM (Continued) JUNE 24, 2015 22. CARL D. PERKINS VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION GRANT - DEPARTMENT

OF APPLIED TECHNOLOGY

RESOLVED, that the Irvington Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to submit and approve Year 2015 Grant Approval for the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Grant in the amount of $73,218.00, pending final approval from New Jersey Department of Education. Funding year begins July 1, 2015, through June 30, 2016, for a total amount of $73,218.00 paid from the account numbers below: Account Number Account Name Amount 20-CP6-100-100-00-19 Salaries Instructional 5,065.30 20-CP6-200-100-00-19 Salaries Non-Instructional 7,748.54 20-CP6-200-200-00-19 Benefits 4,502.16 20-CP6-100-600-00-19 Instructional Supplies and Materials 31,189.00 20-CP6-200-600-00-19 Non - Instructional Supplies and Materials 400.00 20-CP6-100-300-00-19 Instructional Purchased Services / Exams 8,821.00 20-CP6-200-500-00-19 Travel - Student Bus, Staff Registration,

Site License 5,255.00

20-CP6-200-580-00-19 Staff Travel - Trans, Meals, Lodging 6,787.00 20-CP6-100-800-00-19 Student Travel - Admission (No Buses) 3,450.00 ACTION Motion by: ________________ Seconded by: _____________________ Roll Call: 23. NEW JERSEY INCLUSIVE CORRELATION EDUCATION WORKSHOP – OFFICE OF EARLY

CHILDHOOD

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of Superintendent of Schools and approves the New Jersey Inclusive Correlation Education to provide training to 7 Preschool Teachers, 3 Administrators, 6 Master Teachers, and 7 Preschool Intervention and Referral Team (PIRT) members on June 16, 2015, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Augusta Preschool Academy. The focus of the training is on best practices to support preschool special education students. Total cost is not to exceed $1,400.00, payable from account number 20-EC5-200-329-03-37. ACTION Motion by: ________________ Seconded by: _____________________ Roll Call:

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24. SUMMER REGISTRATION TRANSLATOR - OFFICE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of Superintendent of Schools and approves the position of Early Childhood Registration Translator. The translator will assist parents in the registration and place children in the new Preschool Bilingual Support Program. Translator will work 5 hours per day (8:15 am-1:15 pm) 2 days a week at $37.00 per hour for July and August 2015. Total cost is not to exceed $2,960.00, payable from account number 20-EC6-100-101-03-37. ACTION Motion by: ________________ Seconded by: _____________________ Roll Call:

25. STUDENT UNIFORMS - FLORENCE AVENUE SCHOOL RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and grants permission for the following change in student uniforms at Florence Avenue School. Students can choose between yellow polo or button up shirts with green pants or skirts or white polo or button up shirts with khaki pants or skirts. The purpose for a school uniform is to: instill discipline among students, reduce the need of a student dress code policy, reduce distraction for students, and instill a sense of community. This will be at no cost to the Board. ACTION Motion by: ________________ Seconded by: _____________________ Roll Call:

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CURRICULUM (Continued) JUNE 24, 2015 26. FIELD TRIPS

RESOLVED, that the Board Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and approves the following field trips, under the conditions listed below:

ACTION Motion By: __________________________ Seconded By: ____________________________ Roll Call

Destination/ Rationale

Date/ Time

Grade Level

# of Students

# of Teachers/ Names

# of Chaperone

Admission Per Person

Transportation & Cost

Total Cost

Account #

University Elementary School Liberty Science Center, 222 Jersey City Boulevard, Jersey City, New Jersey Students will explore exhibits with hands-on experiences from the environment and earth science to health and green energy choices.

6/5/15

9:30 am–

2:00 pm

3 105 8 Zita Barbosa Sharmaine Bunion Suzanne Trainor Aneesah Noel Faith Stewart Leticia Neal Joanne Lepard Paraprofessional Lanietira Hopkins

0 $7.00 X

105 (students) =

$735.00 $7.00

X 8 (teachers)

= $56.00

+ $735.00 =

$791.00

Transportation will be provided by ERESC

2 x $682.48 = $1,364.96

$791.00

$1,166.20 $198.76 Total:

$2,155.96

Admissions $791.00 Account: 15-190-100-800-00-05 Transportation: $1,364.96 Accounts: 15-000-270-512-15-05 20-005-200-590-00-05

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27. FOR THE RECORD

A. Item #23, entitled “Professional Development-Dr. Neely Hackett and Dr. Angelica Allen to attend the 23rd Annual Model Schools Conference”, Board approved 3/18/15, page 38, should reflect a name change from Dr. Neely Hackett to Malika Wright.

B. Item # 30, entitled “Visual and Performing Arts: Art Curriculum Writers-Office of Curriculum and Instruction”, Board approved 6/17/15 should amend the amount of teachers to be hired for Curriculum writers to ten (10).

C. Item # 45, entitled “Extended Summer School Program-Department of Special Services”, Board approved 6/17/15 should have a change of account from 20-IB6-100-100-00-25 to 20-TI6-100- 100-00-30.

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ATHLETICS JUNE 24, 2015

28. FALL COACHING APPOINTMENTS – 2015-2016 RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and approves the following coaching appointments for the 2015-2016 school year at the step and honorarium indicated as per the Coaches’ Salary Guide of the teachers’ contract. Coaches are paid from the stated athletic budget account number of the 2015-2016 school budget. Coach’s Name Position Step Stipend Account # Peter Pascarella Head Football 4 $8,059.00 15-402-100-100-00-12 Brian Ille Asst. Football 4 $4,499.00 15-402-100-100-00-12 Richard Forfa Asst. Football 4 $4,499.00 15-402-100-100-00-12 Ronnie Kaymore Asst. Football 4 $4,499.00 15-402-100-100-00-12 Kyle Steele Asst. Football 4 $4,499.00 15-402-100-100-00-12 Troy Bowers Asst. Football 4 $4,499.00 15-402-100-100-00-12 Carlos Barthelemy Asst. Football 4 $4,499.00 15-402-100-100-00-12 Ashley Pierre Asst. Football 4 $4,499.00 15-402-100-100-00-12 Mark Kass Head Girls Tennis 2 $3,347.00 15-402-100-100-00-12 Marvin Hawkins Head Cross Country 4 $4,314.00 15-402-100-100-00-12 Raquel Foote Asst. Cross Country 3 $2,778.00 15-402-100-100-00-12 Valeria Brown-Garner Head Cheerleading 4 $3,025.00 15-402-100-100-00-12 Paul Tortorella Asst. Volleyball 2 $2,450.00 15-402-100-100-00-12 Rudy Lormil Head Boys Soccer 4 $6,340.00 15-402-100-100-00-12 Abdelkader Laib Asst. Boys Soccer 4 $4,406.00 15-402-100-100-00-12 Jenna Weiss Asst. Boys Soccer 4 $4,406.00 15-402-100-100-00-11 Derek Tomasino Head Girls Soccer 4 $6,340.00 15-402-100-100-00-12 Chris DeLucca Asst. Girls Soccer 4 $4,406.00 15-402-100-100-00-12 Christie Tripp Flag Squad Advisor 1 $2,714.00 15-402-100-100-00-12 Elias Brantley Fall Strength/Cond. Coach 2 $2,450.00 15-402-100-100-00-12 Steven Fifoot Athletic Trainer 4 $8,796.00 15-402-100-100-00-12 ACTION: Motion by: , Seconded by: Roll Call:

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BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS JUNE 24, 2015 29. CORE MECHANICAL INC. KITCHEN HOOD IRVINGTON HIGH SCHOOL

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to award a contract to Core Mechanical, Inc., 7150 North Park Drive, Suite 400, Pennsauken, NJ 08109 for the 2015-2016 school year in the amount not to exceed $10,200.00 to install a new kitchen hood at the Irvington High School Cafeteria. State contract is number is 88697. Payable from account number 60-910-310-730-00-38. ACTION: Motion by: ___________________Seconded by: _______________________ Roll Call: 30. ESSEX REGIONAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES COMMISSION-STUDENTS

TRANSPORTSATION RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools

to award a contract to Essex Regional Educational Services Commission, 360 Passaic Avenue Fairfield, NJ 07004 for the 2015-2016 school year to provide transportation for students; In-district $1,390,768.40, and Out of district $4,495.780.62 for a grand total of $6,376,550.00. Payable from account number 11-000-270-514-00-36. ACTION: Motion by: ___________________Seconded by: _______________________ Roll Call: 31. CONNER STRONG & BUCKELEW- DISTRICT WIDE LIABILITY INSURANCE

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools

to award a contract to Conner Strong and Buckelew, 9 Campus Drive Suite 216, Parsippany, NJ 07054 for the 2015-2016 school year, to provide liability insurance coverage for a grand total of $1,146,534.00. Payable from account number 11-000-262-520-00-32. ACTION: Motion by: ___________________Seconded by: _______________________ Roll Call: 32. SCIBAL ASSOCIATES, INC/D/B/A QUAL-LYNX-CLAIMS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools

to award a contract to Scibal Associates, Inc/Qual-Lynx, 100 Decadon Drive, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234 for the 2015-2016 school year to provide professional services. The amount of $49,000.00 will be charged to account number 11-000-262-520-00-32, and $25,000.00 will be charged to account number 11-000-230-590-00-22 for a grand total of $74,000.00. ACTION: Motion by: ___________________Seconded by: _______________________ Roll Call:

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BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS (Continued) JUNE 24, 2015 33. SCHOOLDUDE MAINTENANCE DIRECT SERVICES - DISTRICT WIDE

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to renew a contract to SchoolDude.con, Inc. PO Box 200236, Pittsburgh PA 15251-0236 for the 2015-2016 school year to provide the following services through July 31, 2016: Maintenance Direct, $3,145.50, FSDirect Service, $3,145.50, My Schooldude service, $300.00, for a grand total of $6,591.00. Payable from account number 11-000-261-800-00-33. ACTION: Motion by: ___________________Seconded by: _______________________ Roll Call: 34. JIMMY’S TRANSPORTATION FUEL –DISTRICT WIDE

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to award a contract to Jimmy Transportation 919 Springfield Avenue, Irvington NJ 07111 for the 2015-2016 school year to supply fuel, for district vehicles as needed, bid date June 18, 2015, bid number 16-003 in the amount not to exceed $50,000.00. Payable from account number 11-000-270-615-00-36.

No other bid: ACTION: Motion by: ___________________Seconded by: _______________________ Roll Call: 35. SUDDEN IMPACT AUTO REPAIR SERVICES - DISTRICT WIDE

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to award a contract to Sudden Impact Auto Body, 141 Chestnut Avenue, Irvington NJ 07111 for the 2015-2016 school year to repair district owned vehicles as needed, bid date June 18, 2015, bid number 16-1004 in the amount not to exceed $50,000.00. Payable from account number 11-000-270-615-00-36

Other bids:

Five Star Auto Center 1430 McCarter Highway, Newark, NJ 07104 Jimmy’s Inc. 919 Springfield Avenue Irvington NJ 07111

ACTION: Motion by: ___________________Seconded by: _______________________ Roll Call:

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BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS (Continued) JUNE 24, 2015 36. PLUMBING SUPPLY-DISTRICT WIDE

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to award a contract to West Side Plumbing, 1234 Central Avenue, Hillside NJ 07205 for the 2012-2013 school year to supply parts, and tools as needed. Bid date June 18, 2015, bid number 16-1002 in the amount not to exceed $70,000.00. Payable from account number 11-000-261-610-00-33 No other bid: ACTION: Motion by: ______________________Seconded by: _______________________ Roll Call: 37. FOR THE RECORD

Item 111 GM Data , CCTV Cameras upgrade districtwide, and Item 112 Core Mechanical, cooling tower University Middle page 80, Board approved June 17, 2015; read 2015-2016 school year should read 2014-2015 school year.

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FINANCE JUNE 24, 2015 38. PAYMENT OF BILLS

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and approves payment for the following bills and claims: Regular Accounts Payable - $ 406,917.77 Workers Compensation - June - $ 480,864.01 Total: - $877,781.78 The accounts payable appearing on the June 24, 2015, Board meeting agenda may be inspected in the Board Secretary’s Office. ACTION: Motion by: ________________________, Seconded by: _________________________ Roll Call: 39. EARLY CHILDHOOD PROVIDER BUDGET 2015-2016 FISCAL YEAR –

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of

Schools, and approves the office of Early Childhood provider budget for 2015-2016 fiscal year. The Early Childhood Provider budgets for the 2015-2016 payable from account number 20-EC6-200-321-03-37. ACTION: Motion by: ________________________, Seconded by: _________________________ Roll Call:

NAME OF PROVIDERS APPROVED BUDGET

Agape Children Academy 1,545,523 Christian Pentecostal 2,668,676 Creative Concepts 891,882 Dove Community 900,556 Kiddie Quarters 892,643 Leaguers –Head Start 874,540 Leaguers 894,275 Traveling Tots 1,111,033 GRAND TOTAL $9,779,128

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FINANCE (Continued) JUNE 24, 2015 40. COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS GRANT – IRVINGTON HIGH SCHOOL RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and approves the submission of an application for the College and Career Readiness Grant: A Partnership between New Jersey High Schools and Community Colleges NGO 16-AY05-HO2 for the 2015-2016 year on behalf of Irvington High School. The estimated amount of the award is $250,000.00. The purpose of this grant is to increase student college preparedness by partnering with Essex County College to focus on improving academic achievement, increasing family and community engagement, providing professional development to teachers, and enhancing career awareness and exploration. ACTION: Motion by: ________________________, Seconded by: _________________________ Roll Call: 41. APPROPRIATION OF FUND BALANCE - 2014-2015 WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A.18A, Boards of Education can raise in any school year funds additional to those set forth in its annual budget; and

WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Schools has determined a need to fund various district initiatives during the 2014-2015 fiscal year; and

WHEREAS, the Irvington Board of Education plans to allocate funds from the General Fund surplus as indicated below: Description Account# Amount

• Contracted Transportation (E.R.ES.C) 11-000-270-514-00-36 $1,650,000.00

WHEREAS, upon the approval of the Commissioner of Education, the Irvington School Board directs the Superintendent to allocate a portion of the 2014-2015 fiscal year surplus to these appropriation lines to assist in funding the above listed initiatives;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Irvington Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, appropriates a portion of the surplus generated from the 2013-2014 fiscal year to the appropriation lines allocated for the above listed expenditures. ACTION: Motion by: ________________________, Seconded by:_________________________ Roll Call:

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FINANCE (Continued) JUNE 24, 2015 42. FASTSIGNS FOR BEAUTIFICATION - IRVINGTON HIGH SCHOOL

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and grants permission to award a contract to FastSigns, 2290 Route 22 East, Union, NJ 07083, to install custom made interior banners. The banners were purchased in accordance with the District’s goal to improve school climate and culture for the 2014-2015 school year, and will assist with meeting each school’s beautification goals. Total cost not to exceed $1,200.00, payable from account 20-TI5- 200-500-00-12. ACTION: Motion by: ________________________, Seconded by:_________________________ Roll Call:

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FINANCE (Continued) JUNE 24, 2015

43. STATE CONTRACT VENDORS THAT EXCEED BID THRESHOLD - FISCAL YEAR 2014-2015

RESOLVED, that the following New Jersey State, Middlesex Regional Educational Services Commission, and Educational Data Contract vendors have reached and/or exceeded the bid threshold of $36,000.00, for fiscal year 2015/2016: VENDOR NAME CATEGORY CONTRACT# Alarm & Communication Tech., Inc. Sound/Intercom Systems Svcs Ed Data Bid# 6053 Argentium Solutions Data Communication Equip. State Contract# 87718 Bio Shine Custodial Supplies Ed Data Bid# ED6595100814 CDWG Technology Supplies & Services MRESC 12/13-04 Dell Computer WSCA Computer State Contract# 70256 EAI Education Elementary Science Supplies Ed Data Bid# 6586 GM Data Communications, Inc. Cabling Products & Services State Contract# 85154 Hannon Floor Covering Carpet Flooring Supply & Install MRESC 12/13-11 & State Contract# 81751 Keyboard Consultants, Inc. Smart Board Technology MRESC 14/15-10 & Ed Data Bid# 6598-2015 School Specialty Library/School Supplies State Contract# 80986

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FINANCE (Continued) JUNE 24, 2015

44. BUDGET TRANSFERS-2014-2015

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and approves the following appropriation transfer of funds for the 2014-2015 school year in compliance with N.J.S.A. 18a:22-8.1 for the reason(s) noted:

Account Number Description From To Explanation

11-140-100-100-01-31 11-120-100-101-00-00 11-130-100-101-00-00 11-140-100-101-00-00

Terminal Pay – Salaries Grade 1-5 Salaries Teachers Grade 6-8 Salaries Teachers Grade 9-12 Salaries Teachers

30,000.00 14,000.00

7,000.00 9,000.00

Business Office – Budget realignment - Substitutes

11-000-219-104-00-25 11-000-262-100-09-34 11-000-266-100-00-35

Salaries-CST Salary Lunch Aides Stipends- Security

53,000.00 36,000.00 17,000.00

Buildings and Grounds-Budget realignment- Security & Lunch Aide stipends

15-000-222-100-00-10 15-000-266-100-00-10

Media Salaries Salaries Security

3,000.00 3,000.00

University Middle-Budget realignment Security staff

11-000-262-610-34-31 11-000-222-600-00-31

Custodial Supplies Media Supplies

31,000.00 31,000.00

Business Office – Provide funds for network updates - switches

15-110-100-101-00-03 15-120-100-101-00-03

Kindergarten Teacher Salary Grades 1-5 Teacher Salary

5,500.00 5,500.00

Chancellor Avenue- Budget realignment Teachers

11-000-291-250-00-31 11-000-291-260-00-31

Unemployment account Workers Compensation Account

230,000.00

230,000.00

Districtwide-To Provide additional funds for workers’ compensation for the 2014-2015 school year.

10-000-100-560-00-31 11-000-262-622-00-31

Charter School Electricity/Heat

57,039.00 57,039.00

Districtwide-To provide additional funds to cover utilities bills for the 2014-2015 school year.

11-000-291-270-00-21 11-000-291-250-00-31 11-000-291-220-00-31 11-190-100-320-00-25

Health Benefits Unemployment Compensation Social Security Purchased Professional Ed Services

1,223,806.0 154,501.00

17,693.00

1,396,000.00

Districtwide-To provide additional funds to cover the cost of paraprofessionals for the 2014-2015 school year.

11-000-262-420-00-34 11-000-262-490-00-31

Cleaning, Repairs and Maintenance Other Purchased Property

11,000.00 11,000.00

Districtwide-To provide additional funds to cover water for the 2014-2015 school year.

15-204-100-101-00-06 15-120-100-101-00-06

Bilingual Teacher Salary Grades 1-5 Teacher Salary

1,500.00 1,500.00

Grove Street- Budget Realignment

15-110-100-101-00-04 15-120-100-101-00-04

Kindergarten Teacher Salary Grades 1-5 Teacher Salary

2,800.00 2,800.00

Florence Avenue- Budget Realignment Teachers

11-000-221-102-00-15 11-423-200-100-00-20

Salaries Blds. & Grounds Alternative School Salaries

9,904 9,904

Blue Knights Academy- Budget Alignment for year end stipend.

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FINANCE (Continued) JUNE 24, 2015 20-EC5-200-600-03-37 20-EC5-200-580-03-07

Early Childhood Admin Supplies Early Childhood Travel

1,200.00 1,200.00

Early Childhood – To provide additional funds for staff travel re-imbursement.

ACTION: Motion by: _________________________, Seconded by: _________________________ Roll Call:

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FINANCE (Continued) JUNE 24, 2015 45. AETNA MEDICAL INSURANCE BENEFITS RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendations of the Superintendent of Schools and enters into an agreement with Aetna. The purpose of this Agreement is to provide medical insurance benefits for Irvington School District employees and eligible retirees for the period July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016, at a projected annual premium of $ 15,800,000 a decrease of 4.8 % from the prior school year to be paid from account numbers 15-000-291-270; 20-EC4-200-200; and 11-000-291-271-00-21. ACTION: Motion by: _________________________, Seconded by: _________________________ Roll Call: 46. EXPRESS SCRIPTS PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFITS

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendations of the Superintendent of Schools and enters into an agreement with Express Scripts, Inc. The purpose of this Agreement is to provide prescription drug benefits for Irvington School District employees and eligible retirees for the period July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016, at a projected annual premium of $6,193,000, an increase of 3.5% from the prior school year to be paid from account numbers 15-000-291-270; 20-EC4-200-200; and 11-000-291-271-00-21. The payment in the amount of $516,084 for July 2015 to be made no later than July 15, 2015. ACTION: Motion by: _________________________, Seconded by: _________________________ Roll Call: 47. DELTA DENTAL PPO DENTAL BENEFITS RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendations of the Superintendent of#Schools and enters into an agreement with Delta Dental. The purpose of this Agreement is to provide PPO dental benefits for Irvington School District employees and eligible retirees for the period July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016, at a projected annual premium of $625,000, at an increase of 3% from the prior school year to be paid from account numbers 15-000-291-270; 20-EC4-200-200; and 11-000-291-271-00-21. ACTION: Motion by: _________________________, Seconded by: _________________________ Roll Call:

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FINANCE (Continued) JUNE 24, 2015 48. FLAGSHIP DMO DENTAL BENEFITS RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendations of the Superintendent of Schools and enters into an agreement with Flagship. The purpose of this Agreement is to provide DMO dental benefits for Irvington School District employees and eligible retirees for the period July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016, at a projected annual premium of $68,000, an increase of 2.95% from the prior school year to be paid from account numbers 15-000-291-270; 20-EC4-200-200; and 11-000-291-271-00-21. ACTION: Motion by: _________________________, Seconded by: _________________________ Roll Call: 49. AETNA RESOURCES FOR LIVING – EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendations of the Superintendent of Schools and enters into an agreement with Aetna Resources for Living. The purpose of this Agreement is to provide an Employee Assistance Program for Irvington School District employees for the period July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016, at a projected annual premium of $13,000, no increase from the prior school year to be paid from account number 11-000-291-271-21. ACTION: Motion by: _________________________, Seconded by: _________________________ Roll Call: 50. NATIONAL VISION ADMINISTRATORS – VISION CARE PROGRAM RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendations of the Superintendent of Schools and enters into an agreement with National Vision Administrators. The purpose of this Agreement is to provide a Vision Care Program for Irvington School District employees for the period July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016, at a projected annual premium of $18,000, no increase from the prior school year to be paid from account numbers 15-000-291-270; 20-EC4-200-200; and 11-000-291-271-00-21. ACTION: Motion by: _________________________, Seconded by: _________________________ Roll Call:

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FINANCE (Continued) JUNE 24, 2015 51. INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE - PATIENT-CENTERED OUTCOMES RESEARCH FEE

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendations of the Superintendent of Schools and enters into an agreement with the Internal Revenue Service. The purpose of this Agreement is to remit a tax known as the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Fee (PCOR) as required under Health Care Reform for members covered on the self-funded prescription drug benefit plan with Express Scripts, Inc., for the period July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014 at a projected annual amount of $5,561.00. To be paid from account number 11-000-291-271-21. The payment in the amount of $5,561.00 to be made no later than July 31, 2015.

ACTION: Motion by: _________________________, Seconded by: _________________________ Roll Call:

52. FOOD SERVICE –CONTRACT 2015-2016

RESOLVED that, the Irvington Board of Education of the Township of Irvington accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to enter into a service agreement for food preparation and management services for the 2015-2016 school year with Whitsons School Nutrition, 1800 Motor Parkway, Islandia, New York 11749. This represents the fourth renewal of the base year contract leaving an option for zero (0) additional years of service. Whitsons School Nutrition will provide its services for a Flat Administrative Fee of $155,237.00, and a Flat Management Fee of $74,942.00 annually; and WHEREAS, Whitsons School Nutrition guarantees that the District shall receive a total annual financial return of One Hundred Fifty Six Thousand Three Hundred Sixty Two dollars ($156,362.00) for the fifth year of operation (2015-2016); and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the contract between Whitsons and the Irvington Board of Education for the 2015-2016 school year. Said contract to be reviewed by the Board Attorney.

ACTION: Motion by _______________________, Seconded by ____________________________ Roll Call:

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FINANCE (Continued) JUNE 24, 2015 53. SERVERS/ DISASTER RECOVERY – MEDIA SERVICES RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and approves the following vendors Journey Ed.Com., of Dallas, TX 75373, Argentium Solutions of NY, NY, Thursby Software of Arlington, TX and Hewlett-Packard to provide all new servers and a disaster recovery solution district wide at a total cost not to exceed $461,448.43 payable from account number 11-000-222-500-00-19. The breakdown of funds is as follows: Hewlett-Packard: $401,881.87 Thursby Software: $ 28,800.00 Argentium Solutions: $ 20,997.56 Journey Education: $ 9,769.00 Total: $461,448.43 ACTION: Motion by _______________________, Seconded by ____________________________ Roll Call:

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REGULAR BOARD MEETING JUNE 24, 2015 PUBLIC COMMENT: (Registration with Superintendent’s designee (building principal) prior to Regular Board Meeting required) Limit of 30 minutes total – three minutes per individual. CLOSED SESSION “In accordance with the New Jersey Open Public Meeting Act, be it hereby resolved that the Irvington Township Board of Education meet in closed session, August 19, 2015 at 5:30 p.m., at Irvington High School, 155 Myrtle Avenue, Irvington, New Jersey, to address confidential matters of personnel, negotiations, and/or attorney client privilege. It is expected that the matters discussed will be made public at the time that the need for confidentiality no longer exists.” Motion to adjourn: Roll Call:

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