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HILLSDALE BOARD OF EDUCATION HILLSDALE, NEW JERSEY

REGULAR MEETING

JANUARY 19, 2015

MINUTES

1. CALL TO ORDER

The Board of Education of the Borough of Hillsdale held a Regular Meeting in the Meadowbrook School Media Center on Monday, January 19,2015. The meeting was called to order at 6:42 p.m. by Mrs. Kathleen O'Flynn, President and Presiding Officer.

2. SALUTE TO THE FLAG

3. OPENING STATEMENT

The New Jersey Open Public Meetings Law was enacted to insure the right of the public to have advance notice and to attend the meetings of public bodies at which any business affecting their interests is discussed or acted upon. In accordance with the provisions of the Act, the Hillsdale Board of Education has caused notice of this meeting to be published by having the date, time and place thereof posted at the Hillsdale Borough Hall, Hillsdale A venue, Hillsdale; the Hillsdale Public Library, 509 Hillsdale A venue, Hillsdale; the Hillsdale Board of Education Office, 32 Ruckman Road, Hillsdale; and sent to the Board's designated newspapers: The Record, and the Ridgewood News on April28, 2014. This meeting's agenda has been posted and sent to The Ridgewood News and The Record on January 16, 2015.

4. ROLL CALL

Members Present Dr. Tim Santo Mrs. Krista Flinn Mrs. Kathleen O'Flynn

Members Absent James D. Hayden, Jr. (arrived at 7:10p.m.)

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REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 19, 2015

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6.

HILLSDALE BOARD OF EDUCATION CANDIDATE INTERVIEWS (To fill Mrs. Maryann Martino's vacancy.)

INTERVIEWED HILLSDALE BOARD OF EDUCATION CANDIDATES

The following two (2) candidates were interviewed for the purpose of filling Maryann Martino's Board vacancy:

Chessie Koube Shane Svorec

HEARING OF CITIZENS AND DELEGATIONS CONCERNING ITEMS ON AGENDA

HEARING OF CITIZENS AND DELEGATIONS

No dialogue transpired and no comments were made regarding the items on the agenda.

Moved by Trustee Santo, seconded by Trustee Flinn that the Board move the meeting to an Executive Session at 7:15 p.m.

7. EXECUTIVE SESSION

WHEREAS, the Open Public Meetings Act and the Hillsdale Board of Education reserve the right within the constraints of State Law to sit in Executive Session, and

WHEREAS, there now exists a need for this Board of Education to meet in Executive Session, now therefore

BE IT RESOLVED that the Hillsdale Board of Education recess into Executive Session to discuss exempt matters pertaining to personnel, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the public will be informed 1. When the Board reconvenes to the Regular Meeting business portion of this meeting this

evening; or 2. At a later date, undetermined at this time.

Moved by Trustee Santo, seconded by Trustee Flinn that the Board adjourn the Executive Session and reconvene to the public meeting at 7:26 p.m.

Motion passed by consensus vote: 3-0.

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REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

7. GENERAL

1G. CORRESPONDENCE TO BOARD

Board Secretary New Jersey School Board Notes

2G. INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

Mr. Raymond J. Albano reported on the following:

JANUARY 19,2015

Vol. XXXVIII #16/17 /18 Dated: December 22,2015

1. Professional Day Schedule developed by Melissa Quackenbush 2. The Pascack Valley Board Members Retreat 3. Preparing for P ARCC testing in March

Mr. Raymond J. Albano opened the floor to those who wanted to give recognition to the Hillsdale Board of Education:

January is School Boards' Recognition Month. Several speakers addressed the Board of Education: Mrs. Angela Iskenderian spoke on behalf of the Hillsdale Administrators Association Team; Mrs. Ann Jansen spoke on behalf of the Meadowbrook Family and Faculty Association and Mrs. Shane Svorec presented a letter of recognition on behalf of the Ann Blanche Smith School PTA. (Letters of appreciation (attached) were also presented from the above speakers.)

3G. APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES APPROVED BOARD MINUTES

Moved by Trustee Santo, seconded by Trustee Flinn that the Board approve the following Board Minutes:

December 8, 2014 WorksessionjRegular Meeting December 8, 2014 Executive Session Meeting

Motion passed by consensus vote: 3-0. Mrs. Kathleen O'Flynn abstained on both the WorksessionjRegular Meeting and Executive Session Meeting Minutes for December 8, 2014.

Hillsdale Adminstrators Association

January 19, 2015

Dear Hillsdale Board of Education Members,

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for serving our school community. Your dedication to the vision of the Hillsdale School District truly makes a difference every day. We appreciate the manner in which you generously give of yourselves to represent the Hillsdale community and ensure that decisions affecting our schools are focused on the success of our students.

Even though we are making a special effort during this month of January to show our appreciation to all of you, please know that you are appreciated on a daily basis for the many contributions you make through out the year!

American television journalist, Tom Brokaw states, "There is a place in America to take a stand: it is public education. It is the underpinning of our cultural and political system. It is the great common ground. Public education after all is the engine that moves us as a society toward a common destiny ... It is in public education that the American dream begins to take shape."

Thank you for taking a "stand" and serving on our board of education. Your service to public education ensures that our students achieve the "American dream."

Sincerely,

The Administrative Team

Angela Iskenderian, Ann Oliveri, Melissa Quackenbush, Chris Bell, Don Bergamini

Ann Blanche Smith School PTA 1000 Hillsdale A venue Hillsdale, NJ 07642

January 19, 2015

Members of the Hillsdale Board of Education

It is my pleasure and privilege to be here tonight to convey, on behalf of the Ann Blanche Smith School Community and the PTA, our gratitude for your dedication and service to our schools and the students that attend them.

Even though we make a special effort in January to show appreciation to our board members, we realize that your many contributions reflect a year-round commitment. The Hillsdale Board of Education is faced with making many complex and difficult decisions that impact our school community and, ultimately, the future success of the students in our district. We also recognize that a great deal of responsibility and scrutiny comes with this unpaid and voluntary position.

• Many long hours are put in at board meetings, school functions, and extracurricular ~ events to help better understand and represent the community we live in. Your

attendance at various seminars and other ongoing training events is time well invested for the purpose of advancement of education in Hillsdale.

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We would like to recog~ize and thank you for your service and generous investment of time and energy throughout the year.

We appreciate your efforts.

Respectfully,

s~ s vo-rec..,

Ann Blanche Smith School PTA President

"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about the things that matter" Martin Luther King Jr.

1/19/2015

Dear Hillsdale Board of Ed,

Thank you for your time, your perseverance and your altruism in working so diligently on the behalf of

the students of Hillsdale.

My name is Ann Jansen, president of the Meadowbrook Family and Faculty Association. I am a recent

transplant to Hillsdale; we moved from Smyrna, Delaware eight months ago. I have two daughters;

Grace, in fourth grade and Evelyn, in third grade both at Meadowbrook. I was pleased to take

leadership of the MFFA at the end of the last school year, knowing that the best way to join a

community is to be active in it.

I want to commend you on your goal setting, vision and progress towards achieving those goals.

Hillsdale is experiencing transition but you are staying the course.

First, I'm pleased to have Mr. Albano with us as Interim Superintendent. He is an excellent steward

during the transition. I felt that the parent Superintendent Search Forum on December 9th was

productive and it exemplified your commitment to creating school to community connections. I was

impressed with the caliber of the consultant you have engaged in guiding the hiring process.

Second, in regards to improving the overall perception and satisfaction of George White School, I

haven't had the pleasure of meeting Principal Bergamini yet but I have had several parents volunteer

how thrilled they are with the positive changes taking place.

The goal of a strong community to school connection is a worthy one and you are fostering that in your

willingness to listen. All of Hillsdale's extra-curricular traditions of sports, winter workshop classes,

volunteerism, and charity events make Hillsdale a community with the appeal of a 1950's Leave-It

Beaver Small town.

We moved here in large part because of the schools. I commend the faculty and staff. They are

excellent and do a great job inspiring students to academic excellence and strength of character.

Thanks again your time, your talents and your perseverance. You are making great progress towards the

goals you have set forth for the community and your actions are felt in a very meaningful way in the life

of our students every day.

Sincerely,

Ann Jansen

Meadowbrook Family and Faculty Association.

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REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 19,2015

8. INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS' RECOMMENDATIONS

EDUCATION COMMITTEE: KATHLEEN O'FL YNN, CHAIRPERSON

Moved by Trustee Santo, seconded by Trustee Flinn that the Board approve the following Education recommendation:

lE. APPROVAL TO ADOPT THE 2015-2016 SCHOOL CALENDAR

It is recommended that the Board adopt the 2015-2016 school calendar.


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PERSONNEL COMMITTEE: TIM SANTO, CHAIRPERSON

Moved by Trustee Santo, seconded by Trustee Hayden that the Board approve the following Personnel recommendations:

1P. APPROVAL OF SALARY REVISION; 2014-2015

APPROVED SALARY REVISION

It is recommended that the Board retroactively approve, as per the Interim Superintendent's recommendation, the following salary revision to September 1, 2014:

Name Joy Balletto

From .5 MA Step 7 ($64,176) $32,088

2P. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT COCURRICULAR RESIGNATIONS; 2015

To .7MAStep7

($64,176) $44,923

APPROVED TO ACCEPT CO-CURRICULAR RESIGNATIONS

It is recommended that the Board accept, as per the Interim Superintendent's recommendation, the resignation of Jennifer Rascher as White School Musical Director and Liana LaVigne as Track Coach for the 2014-2015 school year.

3P. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT TEACHER AIDE RESIGNATION; 2014-2015

APPROVED TO ACCEPT TEACHER AIDE RESIGNATION

It is recommended that the Board retroactively accept, as per the Interim Superintendent's recommendation, the resignation of part-time teacher aide Melissa Lagrosa, effective December 11, 2014.

4P. APPROVAL OF TEACHER AIDE; 2014-2015

APPROVED TEACHER AIDE

It is recommended that the Board approve, as per the Interim Superintendent's recommendation, Lucia Ciuppa as part-time teacher aide at the rate of $15.70 for the 2014-2015 school year, effective Tuesday, January 20, 2015.

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PERSONNEL COMMITTEE: TIM SANTO, CHAIRPERSON (continued)

5P. APPROVAL OF OBSERVATION; 2014-2015

APPROVED OBSERVATION

It is recommended that the Board retroactively approve, as per the Interim Superintendent's recommendation, College of the Holy Cross student, Caroline Morano, to observe Meadowbrook speech and language teacher, Andrea Lincoln, in January 2015.

6P. APPROVAL OF STUDENT TEACHER CADET; 2014-2015

APPROVED STUDENT TEACHER CADET

It is recommended that the Board retroactively approve, as per the Interim Superintendent's recommendation, the placement of Pascack Valley High School student cadet, Jaime Moallem at Meadowbrook School, effective January 2015.

7P. APPROVAL OF CO- CURRICULAR LIST; 2014-2015

APPROVED CO-CURRICULAR LIST

It is recommended that the Board approve, as per the Interim Superintendent's recommendation, the attached co-curricular list.

CO-CURRICULAR STIPEND LIST-- 2014-2015 SCHOOL YEAR

ACTIVITY PERSONNEL GEORGE G. WHITE SCHOOL

COACHES: Volleyball Boys' Soccer Girls' Soccer Boys' Basketball Girls' Basketball Destination Imagination Lego League Team

G/BTrack G/BTrack G/BTrack Locker Room Attendant (when not acting as coach)

ADVISORS: Yearbook

Student Council

Newspaper

Middle School Play Dramatics Director Art Director Music Director Graduation Director (Program) Graduation Director (Music) PV Art Show Display Coord

INTRAMURALS: 5-8 Basketball 5-8 Volleyball

S. Belhumer D. Bower A. Schmidt M. Schmidt P. Walden E. Douglass A. Simpson/ E. Douglass

K. Abrey J. Rascher D. Burzinski Vacancy

Stacey Belhumer / Tara DeCrescenzo M. Ives/S. Droske

J. Reese/L. LaVigne

C. Hutter S. Droske D. Martino C. Hudzik C. Hutter E. Sweeny

A. Schmidt K. Ratner

Intramurals ANN BLANCHE SMITH SCHOOL

M. Goodell Grade Four Monitors PV Art Show Display Coord. Mter School Bus Monitors

Intramurals Grade Four Monitors PV Art Show Display Coord.

Team Leader

M. Goodell J. Harris A. Saslowsky C. Barnhart

MEADOWBROOK SCHOOL E. Carr D. Neisen-DeFalco N. DiLonardo

DISTRICT

Local Professional Development Committee Members

Approval: January 19,2015

STIPEND

$3949 III $3949 III $3949 III $4464 III $4464 III $2468 I $1545 III/ $1545 III $3090 III $3090 III $2468 I $ 876 I

$ 781 II $ 781 II $ 858.50 III/ $ 858.50 III $858.50 III $ 858.50 III

$ 1407 I $1717III $ 1407 I $ 687 III $ 265 I $ 289

$ 1031 III $ 1031 III

$ 1031 III $ 858 III $ 289 III

$ 1031 III $ 858 III $ 289 III

TBD $454

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8P. APPROVAL OF SUBSTITUTES; 2014-2015 APPROVED SUBSTITUTES

It is recommended that the Board approve the following people as substitutes in various capacities, for the 2014-2015 school year:

Jessica Hackett Teacher Lysbeth Espinosa Teacher Lisa Reiner Teacher Carolyn Wagner Teacher Nicole Schneider Teacher

9P. APPROVAL OF CHILD REARING LEAVE; 2014-2015

APPROVED CHILD REARING LEAVE

It is recommended that the Board approve, as per the Interim Superintendent's recommendation, a child rearing leave for fourth grade Meadowbrook teacher:

Name Sara Legaspi*

From Approximately April20, 2015

To September 1, 2016

*According to Chapter 78, all employees receiving Family Leave must pay the Board of Education the higher amount of either the insurance premium or 1.5% of their salary.

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lOP. APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY; 2014-2015

APPROVED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY

It is recommended that the Board approve the following Professional Development Day and estimated costs/ reimbursements:

Name Karen Gonnella Erin Randolph Eileen Kehrli Carol Hudzik Liana LaVigne

Donald Bergamini

Meeting Meet the Rigorous Common Core State Standards for Writing: Helping Students to Produce WellWritten Arguments, Informative/ Explanatory Pieces and Narratives Grades 6-12 West Orange, New Jersey January 26, 2015

NJASA "Techspo 15" January 29-30, 2015

Estimated Costs p/p

$219.00 plus $.31 mileage & tolls

$395 registration $.31 mileage, tolls, lodging & fees

11P. APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL HOURS; 2014-2015

APPROVED ADDITIONAL HOURS

It is recommended that the Board retroactively approve, as per the Interim Superintendent's recommendation, 2-3 additional hours per day from Friday, January 9, 2015 through Monday, January 19,2015 for part-time secretary Christine Zeller to help Melissa Quackenbush prepare for P ARCC testing.

12P. APPROVAL OF HOME INSTRUCTOR; 2014-2015

It is recommended that the Board approve, as per the Interim Superintendent's recommendation, part-time Science teacher, Kristine Cashin, to provide home instruction to a student not to exceed 8 hours per week at a rate of $50.00 per hour.

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13P. APPROVAL OF DESTINATION IMAGINATION JUDGES (APPRAISERS)! COACH; 2014-2015

It is recommended that the Board approve, as per the Interim Superintendent's recommendation, the following personnel as Destination Imagination Judges (appraisers)/ Coach for the 2014-2015 school year and estimated costs/ reimbursements:

Name ErinGomyo Judge (appraiser)

Nancy Sakalosky Judge (appraiser)

Esther Douglass Coach

Meeting Destination Imagination Basking Ridge, New Jersey Training - February 21, 2015 Tournament- March 21, 2015

Destination Imagination Basking Ridge, New Jersey Training - February 21, 2015 Tournament- March 21,2015

Destination Imagination Basking Ridge, New Jersey Training - February 21, 2015 Tournament - March 21, 2015

Estimated Costs $156.00 plus $.31 mileage & tolls

$156.00 plus $.31 mileage & tolls

mileage & tolls

14P. APPROVAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE CONSULT ANT; 2014-2015

APPROVED ADMINISTRATIVE CONSULTANT

It is recommended that the Board approve, as per the Interim Superintendent's recommendation, that the Board approve Dr. Walter Krawiec as an Administrative Consultant at George G. White School to conduct Stronge staff evaluations from January 19, 2015 through February 6, 2015 at a rate of $75.00 per hour.

This Action is a result of tonight's first Executive Session.

Motions passed by roll call vote: 4-0. Mrs. Kathleen O'Flynn abstained on recommendation 12P.

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POLICY COMMITTEE: TIM SANTO, CHAIRPERSON, KRISTA FLINN, MEMBER

Moved by Trustee Flinn, seconded by Trustee Santo that the Board approve the following Policy recommendation:

1POL. APPROVAL OF ALL POLICIES AND REGULATIONS; 2014-2015

APPROVED ALL POLICIES AND REGULATIONS

It is recommended that the Board approve, on first reading, all Board policies and regulations as updated by Strauss Esmay.

Motion passed by roll call vote: 4-0.

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9. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR/BOARD SECRETARY'S RECOMMENDATIONS

FINANCE COMMITTEE: KRISTA FLINN, CHAIRPERSON

Moved by Trustee Flinn, seconded by Trustee Hayden, that the Board approve the following Finance recommendations:

1F. APPROVAL OF BUDGET TRANSFERS

APPROVED BUDGET TRANSFERS

It is recommended that the Board approve the following transfers:

From Account# 11-120-100-101-00-1 11-120-100-101-00-1 11-190-100-106-02-1 11-000-219-390-00-5 11-000-221-600-00-1 11-213-100-101-00-1 11-000-222-100-00-1 11-000-251-500-00-1 11-000-261-420-03-8 11-000-262-420-12-7 11-000-262-420-12-7 11-000-262-610-13-7 11-000-270-512-00-1 11-000-262-800-01-7 11-000-100-562-00-1 11-000-100-562-00-1 11-000-222-600-00-4 11-000-100-562-00-1 11-000-217-320-00-5 11-190-100-320-00-2 11-190-100-610-00-2

DECEMBER 2014

Description Salaries Grades 1-5 Salaries Grades 1-5 Aides K-8 CST Professional Services Mini-Grant Supplies Resource Room Salaries Media Teacher Salaries Misc. Purch. Lease Rentals Clean/ Repair/ Maintenance Services Services General Supplies Student Transportation Field Trip Water Tuition Tuition Media Materials & A V Tuition OT/PT Instruct. Ed./ Prof. Regular Prog. Class Supplies

TOTAL

Amount $26,208.00

3,000.00 218.00 270.00 947.00

1,402.00 98.00

840.00 415.00

3,493.00 3,213.00

202.00 119.00 442.00

5,200.00 902.00 175.00

21,159.00 20,000.00 1,600.00 1,600.00

$91,503.00

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FINANCE COMMITTEE: KRISTA FLINN, CHAIRPERSON (continued)

To Account# 11-120-100-101-01-1 11-150-100-101-00-1 11-190-100-106-04-1 11-000-219-320-00-5 11-000-221-500-00-1 11-213-100-101-01-1 11-000-222-100-02-1 11-000-251-600-00-1 11-000-261-420-02-8 11-000-262-420-13-7 11-000-262-420-14-7 11-000-262-610-12-7 11-000-262-626-01-7 11-000-262-800-00-7 11-800-330-110-00-1 11-800-330-110-01-1 11-000-213-600-00-4 11-190-100-610-00-2 11-000-216-320-00-5 11-000-223-320-00-2 11-000-223-320-00-2

Description Grades 1-5 Substitutes Home Instruction Salaries Aides K-8 Subs Prof. Ed. ABA/ Other Services Purchased Services Resource Room Substitutes Media Teacher Substitutes Supplies & Materials Clean/ Repair/ Maintenance Services Services General Supplies Vehicle Supplies Miscellaneous Community Services Hillsdale Hoops Health Supplies Regular Prog. Class Supplies Educational Services Purch. Prof./Ed. Services Purch. Prof./Ed. Services

TOTAL

Amount $26,208.00

3,000.00 218.00 270.00 947.00

1,402.00 98.00

840.00 415.00

3,493.00 3,213.00

202.00 119.00 442.00

5,200.00 902.00 175.00

21,159.00 20,000.00 1,600.00 1,600.00

$91,503.00

2F. APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR NOVEMBER 2014 AND DECEMBER 2014

APPROVED FINANCIAL REPORTS

It is recommended that the Board approve the following financial reports:

Board Secretary's Report Treasurer's Report Maschio' s Operating Statement

Period Ending 11/30/2014 & 12/31/2014 11/30/2014 & 12/31/2014 11/30/2014 & 12/31/2014

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3F. APPROVAL OF MONTHLY BUDGET STATUS CERTIFICATION; NOVEMBER 2014

APPROVED MONTHLY BUDGET STATUS CERTIFICATION

It is recommended that the Board of Education pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:-23-2.11(c)4 certifies that as of 11/30/2014 after review of the Secretary's Monthly Appropriation Financial Report and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, to the best of our knowledge no major account or fund has been over-expended and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district's obligation for the remainder of the fiscal year and further that the preceding financial statements be appended to the minutes of this meeting.

4F. APPROVAL OF MONTHLY BUDGET STATUS CERTIFICATION; DECEMBER 2014

SF.

It is recommended that the Board of Education pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:-23-2.11(c)4 certifies that as of 12/31/2014 after review of the Secretary's Monthly Appropriation Financial Report and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, to the best of our knowledge no major account or fund has been over-expended and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district's obligation for the remainder of the fiscal year and further that the preceding financial statements be appended to the minutes of this meeting.

APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 2014 BILL LIST

APPROVED BILL LIST

It is recommended that the Board approve the bill list for the month of December 2014 in the amount of $2,542,752.41.

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6F. APPROVAL TO AUTHORIZE THE BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR TO PROCESS TRANSFERS, PREP ARE FINANCIAL REPORTS, AND PAY BILLS FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2015 FOR APPROVAL IN FEBRUARY 2015

APPROVED TO AUTHORIZE THE BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR TO PROCESS TRANSFERS, PREPARE FINANCIAL REPORTS, AND PAY BILL FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2015 FOR APPROVAL IN FEBRUARY 2015

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HILLSDALE BOARD OF EDUCATION that the Board, upon recommendation of the School Business Administrator, authorizes the Business Administrator/Board Secretary to transfer funds as necessary in conjunction with the preparation of the January 2015 Financial Reports, January's bill list, open purchase orders list, and to pay bills (including payroll), which the Board shall retroactively approve at the February 2015 Regular Board of Education meeting.

7F. APPROVAL OF TUITION STUDENT (SENDING) CONTRACTS FOR 2014-2015 SCHOOL YEAR

APPROVED TUITION STUDENT (SENDING) CONTRACTS

It is recommended that the Board retroactively approve the tuition (sending) contract for the 2014-2015 school year:

Name Rate Program Northern Valley Regional H.S. 1 @ $48,471.87

Prorated Valley Program (November 17, 2014-June 30, 2015)

SF. APPROVAL OF 2014-2015 BLOODBORNEPATHOGENS EXPOSURE CONTROL PLAN (ECP)

APPROVED 2014-2015 BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS EXPOSURE CONTROL PLAN (ECP)

It is recommended that the Board approve the revised Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan (ECP).

Motions passed by consensus vote: 4-0. Dr. Tim Santo abstained on PO #45-34 in recommendation #SF.

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OLD BUSINESS OLD BUSINESS

Mrs. Kathleen O'Flynn read the following:

Mr. Hayden is here tonight for his last Board of Education meeting. I wanted to take a few moments to share some thoughts, and of course, other Board of Education members are welcome to speak as well.

As I said at our last meeting, when I read Mr. Hayden's letter of resignation, Jim has been part of the Hillsdale Board of Education for over 25 years, serving as president for the last 12. That, in itself represents such an exemplary dedication and commitment to public service.

During his service, Jim has brought great knowledge, financial expertise, historical perspective and passion to the Board. Additionally, he has always put the needs of students first.

As we all know, today is Martin Luther King, Jr Day. Dr. King once said "Life's most persistent and urgent question is: What are you doing for others?"

Jim, you have volunteered and given yourself to others, in this case the community of Hillsdale, for 25 years. You have directly impacted many positive changes within the Hillsdale school system. Thank you for all your contributions. We have worked together for the last four years, and I have learned a lot from you. I wish you well, knowing you will enjoy your new found time on Monday nights!

Dr. Santo and Mrs. Flinn echoed Mrs. O'Flynn's comments thanking Mr. Hayden for his service and dedication to the Hillsdale Public Schools.

Mr. Hayden thanked his family and others for all their support throughout his years as Board President.

NEW BUSINESS

None

SECOND HEARING OF CITIZENS ON ANY TOPIC OF CONCERN

NEW BUSINESS

SECOND HEARING OF CITIZENS

Mr. Paul Hummel asked when the first interview date is for Superintendent. Mrs. Kathleen O'Flynn responded that the first Superintendent interview will be scheduled the beginning of February. Christine Barnhart asked regarding the 1:1 initiative, "how long will it be"?

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Mrs. Kathleen O'Flynn responded that she would like to get more information before answering. Christine Barnhart mentioned that the Technology Department is already stretched. Mrs. Kilmurray Ax wanted to know what a 1:1 initiative is. Mr. Raymond Albano explained.

Moved by Trustee Hayden, seconded by Trustee Santo that the Board move the meeting to an Executive Session at 8:02p.m.

13. EXECUTIVE SESSION EXECUTIVE SESSION

WHEREAS, the Open Public Meetings Act and the Hillsdale Board of Education reserve the right within the constraints of State Law to sit in Executive Session, and

· WHEREAS, there now exists a need for this Board of Education to meet in Executive Session, now therefore

BE IT RESOLVED that the Hillsdale Board of Education recess into Executive Session to discuss exempt matters pertaining to negotiations, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the public will be informed 2. When the Board reconvenes to the Regular Meeting business portion of this meeting this

evening; or 2. At a later date, undetermined at this time.

Moved by Trustee Santo, seconded by Trustee Flinn that the Board adjourn the Executive Session and reconvene to the public meeting at 10:40 p.m.


14. ADJOURN MEETING ADJOURN MEETING

Moved by Trustee Hayden, seconded by Trustee Santo that the Board adjourn its Regular Meeting at 10:41 p.m.


Respectfully Submitted lzy,

~~~ -tirca Garcia Business Administrator/Board Secretary

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