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CLIFTON BOARD OF EDUCATION CLIFTON, NJ 07013 MINUTES - Revised

REGULAR MEETING: Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at 7:00 PM LOCATION: 745 CLIFTON AVENUE, CLIFTON, NJ 07013 THE BOARD OF EDUCATION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MEET IN EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS PERSONNEL, NEGOTIATIONS AND/OR LITIGATIONS. The meeting was opened by the Board President. Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence ATTENDANCE ROLL CALL OF BOARD MEMBERS:

Mr. Fahim K. Abedrabbo Ms. Arlene Agresti – VICE PRESIDENT Mr. Tafari Anderson Ms. Judith A. Bassford Mr. James Daley Ms. Lucy Danny – arrived 7:35 p.m. Mr. Lawrence Grasso Mr. Gary Passenti – PRESIDENT Ms. Rosemary L. Pino

ALSO PRESENT: Richard Tardalo, Superintendent of Schools

Mark Tietjen, Asst. Superintendent of Schools Edward Appleton, Interim Business Administrator/Interim Board Secretary

Michael Ucci, Assistant Board Administrator /Assistant Board Secretary Frances Febres, Board Attorney – arrived 7:05 p.m. READING OF THE OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS STATEMENT: “THE NEW JERSEY OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS LAW WAS ENACTED TO INSURE THE RIGHT TO THE PUBLIC TO HAVE ADVANCE NOTICE OF AND TO ATTEND THE MEETINGS OF PUBLIC BODIES AT WHICH ANY BUSINESS AFFECTING THEIR INTEREST IS DISCUSSED OR ACTED UPON.” IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT, THE CLIFTON BOARD OF EDUCATION HAS CAUSED NOTICE OF THIS MEETING TO BE PUBLICIZED BY HAVING THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE THEREOF POSTED AT THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE, CLIFTON PUBLIC LIBRARY, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, SENIOR CITIZEN NUTRITION CENTER, ON CABLE TV, IN THE LOCAL PRESS, ON THE DISTRICT’S WEB SITE, AND MAILED TO PRESIDENTS OF PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATIONS. THIS MEETING WILL BE TAPE RECORDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH POLICY – 0168…

MINUTES Regular Board Meeting December 6, 2017

RECOGNITION AND AWARD PRESENTATIONS: Item EA-12/6/17-02 MOTION BY James Daley SECOND BY Fahim Abedrabbo VOTE 8-0 YES: Abedrabbo, Agresti, Anderson, Bassford, Daley, Grasso, Pino, Passenti ABSENT: Danny Ms. Agresti read the following resolution. EA-12/6/17-02 -- CHS Girls’ Cross Country Team Recognition RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education recognizes the Clifton High School Girls’ Cross Country Team for their achievements and accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to recognize the following students and commends them for the honor and recognition they have brought to themselves, their families, their school and their community.

2017 Passaic County Champions

Sarah Adams Nicole Alexander Hadeel Alshujaieh Carol Arantxa Martinez Mia Dubac Andrea Dubbels Brianna Morrison Leandra Nieves Chloe Popowich Samantha Rozon Lineth Terrero Jennie Waddell John Pontes – Coach Justin Swisher – Assistant

Coach

Mr. Tom Mullahey, Athletic Director, thanked the Board and Administration for acknowledging the athletes and coaches. He commented about the very successful fall sports. Coach Swisher thanked the Board and Administration for their support and spoke about the athletes. He presented the athletes with awards. Item EA-12/6/17-01 MOTION BY Arlene Agresti SECOND BY Lawrence Grasso VOTE 8-0 YES: Abedrabbo, Agresti, Anderson, Bassford, Daley, Grasso, Pino, Passenti ABSENT: Danny Mr. Passenti read the following resolution. Mr. Anderson thanked Mr. Pontes for all he has done for the students. EA-12/6/17-01 -- Recognition of Mr. John Pontes RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education recognizes Mr. John Pontes, Head Coach for the CHS Cross Country Team. Mr. Pontes is a 1968 graduate of Clifton High School with 40+ years of high school coaching experience. In his years as head coach, the teams he leads have won well over 1000 meets, including 45 league championships, 19 county championships, 2 state sectionals and 1 overall state championship. Mr. Pontes has been named Passaic County Coach of the Year, 19 times. and the Board hereby commends him for the honor and recognition he has brought to himself, his students, the school and community. Item EA-12/6/17-03 MOTION BY Lawrence Grasso SECOND BY Arlene Agresti VOTE 8-0 YES: Abedrabbo, Agresti, Anderson, Bassford, Daley, Grasso, Pino, Passenti ABSENT: Danny


Mr. Daley read the following resolution. EA-12/6/17-03 -- CHS Boys’ Varsity Soccer Team Recognition RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education recognizes the Clifton High School Boys’ Varsity Soccer Team for their achievements and accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to recognize the following students and commends them for the honor and recognition they have brought to themselves, their families, their school and their community.

2017 Passaic County Champions 20th County Championship

Michael Algieri Miguel Aristizabal Hurtado Giovanni Chapal Kevin Chavez Eryk Dymora Anthony Fiore Matthew Gould Eddy Guzman Sebastian Hernandez Braulio Hernandez Camacho Anton Konrad Emir Lukovic Gabriel Maksymiw Jordan Mena Carlos Mesa Thomas Miazga Anthony Nole Jacob Padula Daniel Partika Diego Pina De La Hoz Brian Quijano Damien Quirino Ramirez Ralph Ramayoni Amit Rana Kevin Salensky Nicholas Sigalas Jason Suarez Angamarca Enam Thompson Krishan Trivedi Oleg Voroshuchuk Stanley Lembryk- Head Coach Matthew Ahumada-Assistant

Coach Jose Borrajo-Assistant Coach

Marlon Flores-Assistant Coach Frank Pajuelo-Assistant Coach Shirah Wittwer-Assistant Coach It was noted that Coach Lembrik was named coach of the year this year. Mr. Mullahey introduced Coach Flores and Coach Pajuelo. Coach Flores thanked the Board and introduced the captains of the team. He presented the athletes with awards and commented about the team’s successes. Item EA-12/6/17-04 MOTION BY Arlene Agresti SECOND BY Fahim Abedrabbo VOTE 8-0 YES: Abedrabbo, Agresti, Anderson, Bassford, Daley, Grasso, Pino, Passenti ABSENT: Danny Mr. Grasso read the following resolution. EA-12/6/17-04 -- CHS All County 1st Teams Recognition RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education recognizes the Clifton High School All County 1st Teams for their achievements and accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to recognize the following students and commends them for the honor and recognition they have brought to themselves, their families, their school and their community.

Girls Volleyball Kristen Kakascik – Grade 12

Boys’ Cross Country Max Dubac – Grade 12

Kevin Heredia – Grade 12 Girls’ Cross Country


Hadeel Alshujaieh – Grade 12 Andrea Dubbels – Grade 10 Brianna Morrison – Grade 11

John Pontes – Coach of the Year Boys’ Soccer

Michael Algieri – Grade 12 Jordan Mena – Grade 10

Thomas Miazga – Grade 12 Jacob Padula – Grade 12

Girls’ Soccer Meaghan Mancini – Grade 12

Maria Orozco – Grade 11 Girls’ Tennis

Heena Patel – Grade 12 Chandon Cole – Coach of the Year

Mr. Mullahey introduced the athletes and presented them with awards. He also presented Chad Cole, Coach of the Year, with an award. COMMUNICATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS: None ADOPTION OF MINUTES: 12/6/17-RESOLVED, that the REVISED Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 18, 2017, be and they are hereby adopted. MOTION BY___Arlene Agresti___SECOND BY___Fahim Abedrabbo___VOTE____7-0-1___ YES: Abedrabbo, Agresti, Anderson, Bassford, Daley, Grasso, Passenti ABSTAIN: Pino ABSENT: Danny 12/6/17-RESOLVED, that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 1, 2017, be and they are hereby adopted. MOTION BY___Arlene Agresti___SECOND BY__Tafari Anderson__VOTE__6-0-2__ YES: Agresti, Anderson, Bassford, Daley, Grasso, Passenti ABSTAIN: Abedrabbo, Pino ABSENT: Danny 12/6/17-RESOLVED, that the Executive Meeting of November 1, 2017, be and they are hereby adopted. MOTION BY__Tafari Anderson__SECOND BY__Arlene Agresti__VOTE___6-0-2___ YES: Agresti, Anderson, Bassford, Daley, Grasso, Passenti ABSTAIN: Abedrabbo, Pino ABSENT: Danny FIRST READING OF POLICY:

5337 – Service Animals 5516 – Use of Electronic Communications Hand Recording Devices (ECRD) (M) 7100 – Long Range Facilities Planning (M) 7101 – Educational Adequacy of Capital Projects 7102 – Site Selection and Acquisition 7130 – School Closing 7300 – Disposition of Property


7424 – Bed Bugs 8505 – Local Wellness Policy/Nutrient Standards for Meals and Other Foods (M)

PRESENTATIONS OF REPORTS FROM ADMINISTRATION, ADVISORY COMMITTEES & SPECIAL COMMITTEES: Auditor’s Management Report on Administrative Findings – Financial Compliance and Performance, June 30, 2017 – Lerch, Vinci & Higgins, LLP Mr. Paul Lerch gave a presentation on the results of the 2016-2017 audit. Highlights included:

Assets Liabilities and Fund Balances Revenues Expenditures Other Financing Sources (Uses)

Mr. Lerch also spoke about recommendations to the Board of Education and commented about the funding of the pension system. Mr. Appleton was thanked for all his hard work. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS: Student Union – Jacob Szczecina spoke about the un-used Standardized Testing Supplies, the Feminine Hygiene Product, and the School Supplies for Students of Flint, Michigan drives at CHS. He also spoke about the indoor street fair and wished good luck to all students applying to colleges. He commented about the play at CHS and congratulated the newly elected Board members and athletes here tonight. Education – Ms. Pino reported the committee discussed the following:

Biology Course Offerings for Incoming Ninth Graders Academies

STEM Careers and Fine and Performing Arts

Finance/Negotiations – Mr. Daley reported the committee discussed the following:

Organizational Chart and Staff Analysis CURRENT Status of Surplus and Reserve Accounts Potential Future Projects Requiring Funding Anticipated Release Date of State Aid Figures Future Contractual Obligations Budget Planning – 2018-2019 Breakfast After the Bell Status

Mr. Daley explained the Breakfast After the Bell program. Policy – Ms. Bassford reported the committee discussed the following:

0143.2 Student Representative to the Board of Education


0145 Board Member Resignation and Removal 0165 Voting

Ms. Bassford commented that the vote to move Policy 0143.2 - Student Representative to the Board of Education was NO: 2, 1 pending information from the attorney and YES: 1 to move it to the Board. Passaic County School Boards – Mr. Grasso reported the following was discussed:

Strategic Plan Technology Program for NJSBA Leadership Training for School Board Members Taskforce on Charter Schools Taskforce on Non-College Bound Learners 2018-2019 Legislative Advocacy Agenda/Action Plan Legal Presentation on Ethical Issues

It was noted that the NJSBA legislative committee would like stories supplied to the Board about funding issues which can be forwarded to NJSBA. PUBLIC RECOGNITION: Kushi Patel congratulated the newly elected Board members and spoke about funding efforts. She asked about the calendar attachment on the agenda tonight. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None

A. EDUCATION/ADMINISTRATION: Items EA-12/6/17-05 through EA-12/6/17-14 will be voted upon in one motion. MOTION BY Arlene Agresti SECOND BY Lawrence Grasso VOTE 9-0 YES: Abedrabbo, Agresti, Anderson, Bassford, Daley, Danny, Grasso, Pino, Passenti NO: Anderson (EA-05 only) Prior to action on this motion, Mr. Daley commented regarding Resolution EA-12/6/17-05 regarding property tax, state income tax and the possible impact on the state economy. The Administration was thanked for putting EA-12/6/17-05 on the agenda. The Administration was asked where the resolution originated from. It was explained that the resolution was drafted by the NJSBA and it was further noted that the tax reform could impact funding for education. It was also noted that the Educational Technology program in EA-12/6/17-06 is a wonderful program for educators. EA-12/6/17-05 -- In Support of Retaining the State and Local Tax Deduction

WHEREAS, the United States Senate and House of Representatives are considering legislation, “The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act,” to restructure the federal income tax system, and

WHEREAS, the House and Senate versions of the proposals would severely limit or eliminate the current deductibility of local property taxes and state income and sales taxes, and

WHEREAS, eliminating or restricting deductions for state and local taxes would result in a financial burden for a substantial number of New Jersey households, and


WHEREAS, the Government Finance Officers Association has found that eliminating the state and local tax deduction would be felt most harshly by public school districts, which rely on local and state tax revenue for support, and

WHEREAS, in New Jersey, the federal government provides only 4.2 percent of the funding for public education, making the state’s public schools the second most dependent in the nation on state and local revenue, and

WHEREAS, a report by the Rockefeller Institute shows that New Jerseyans pay $31 billion more in federal income taxes than the state receives back in federal services, and

WHEREAS, the Clifton Board of Education believes that elimination or restriction of deductibility of state and local taxes would pose a financial burden on the state’s public schools and its citizens, and

WHEREAS, certain tax reform proposals would also eliminate advance refunding of bonds, which allow school districts to refinance at lower interest and lower cost to taxpayers, and

WHEREAS, some tax reform proposals would also expand tax-advantaged savings programs to include private school tuition, thereby diverting limited federal funds from public to non-public schools. Now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education urges the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives to oppose any tax reform legislation that would restrict deductibility of state and local taxes, and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education urges the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives to opposed legislation that would limit the financial flexibility of local school districts and/or divert public funds to non-public schools, and be it further

RESOLVED, that this resolution be sent to U.S. Representative William Pascrell, U.S. Senator Robert Menendez, and U.S. Senator Cory Booker, and be it further

RESOLVED, that copies of this resolution be sent to the New Jersey School Boards Association and the Passaic County School Boards Association. EA-12/6/17-06 -- Ramapo College Master’s Degree Program RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to approve a new cohort of the Ramapo College Master of Science in Educational Technology program to be run on site in Clifton beginning in September 2018. EA-12/6/17-07 -- Law Enforcement Agreement RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to adopt and execute the Agreement Between the Clifton Board of Education, the Clifton Police Department, the Passaic County Prosecutor, and the Passaic County Superintendent of Schools, concerning law enforcement in the schools, that are consistent with the State Memorandum of Agreement approved by the Attorney General and the Commissioner of Education.


EA-12/6/17-08 -- Job Descriptions (see attachments) RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of School to adopt the following job descriptions:

Fleet Manager/Head Mechanic Warehouse Manager

EA-12/6/17-09 -- Attendance Report (see attachment) RESOLVED, that the attendance report for the month ending October 31, 2017 is hereby accepted by the Clifton Board of Education. The statistics presented include any new enrollments for withdrawals of pupils up to, and including, the date of compilation, and are to be interpreted as the number of pupils actually in attendance. Total enrollment is higher due to its reflection of all pupils admitted and enrolled. EA-12/6/17-10 -- Appointment for Special Education Services

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

Superintendent of Schools to appoint the following entity for the 2017-2018 school year to provide services to Clifton resident pupils who are in-district, home-based, and/or attending out-of-district schools. All services are to be used on an as needed basis.

a. Human Touch Translations, 1010 Northern Blvd. Suite 208, Great Neck, NY, 11021

to provide language interpreting services. Fees: Spanish - $80.00 per hour and other languages range from $120.00 per hour to $130.00 per hour. American Sign Language - $150.00 per hour. EA-12/6/17-11 -- Tuition Students Received

RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to approve the acceptance into the Clifton Public Schools of the following tuition students, for the 2017-2018 school year, with the respective Board of Education responsible for tuition.

STUDENT PLACEMENT START DATE SENDING DISTRICT

PER DIEM TUITION

I.D. 123999 CHS 9/6/17 Elizabeth $70.74 EA-12/6/17-12 -- Tuition Students a. RESOLVED, that student B.A. (I.D. 121907) is hereby approved by the Clifton Board of Education for out-of-district placement (McKinney-Vento) for the 2017-2018 school year with Pompton Lakes Public Schools, with Clifton responsible for the tuition of $15,523.00 (prorated) effective September 7, 2017 through June 21, 2018. There is no cost for transportation. b. RESOLVED, that student D.T. (I.D. 114530) is hereby approved by the Clifton Board of Education for out-of-district placement (DCP&P) for the 2017-2018 school year with


Franklinville Public Schools, with Clifton responsible for the tuition of $22,645.00 (prorated) effective September 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018. There is no cost for transportation. EA-12/6/17-13 -- Out-of-District Placements RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to approve the following out-of-district placements of Clifton resident pupils for the payment of tuition and transportation as herein described.

a. Pupil #124209, accepted into New Jersey Elks Developmental Disabilities Program, 1481 Main Avenue, Clifton, NJ, effective September 26, 2017. Tuition is $72,077.85 per 10 month school year. Transportation cost: no additional charge due to existing run. New Jersey Elks Developmental Disabilities Program is approved by the New Jersey Department of Education for placements of this type.

b. Pupil #113210, accepted into Chapel Hill Academy, 31 Chapel Hill Road, Lincoln Park, NJ, effective October 30, 2017. Tuition is $58,680 per 10 month school year. Transportation cost: no additional charge due to existing run. Chapel Hill Academy is approved by the New Jersey Department of Education for placements of this type.

c. Pupil #108692, accepted into NJEDDA High School, 15 Union Avenue, Clifton, NJ, effective October 19, 2017. Tuition is $62,818.60 per 10 month school year. Transportation cost: no additional charge due to existing run. NJEDDA High School is approved by the New Jersey Department of Education for placements of this type. EA- 12/6/17-14 -- Approval of Field Trip(s) RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to approve the following list of field trip destinations for the 2017-2018 school year. School #16, Grade 4 students Bow Tie Caldwell Cinemas, Caldwell, NJ CHS, Chorus/Dance students Schools #3, #4, #5 and Panera Bread, Clifton,

NJ CHS, Chorus/Dance students Schools #2, #8, WWMS and Bruno’s Pizza,

Clifton, NJ CHS, Chorus/Dance students Schools #1, #9, CCMS and Chipotle Mexican

Grill, Clifton, NJ School #17, Grade 4 & 5 students Passaic County Community College, Passaic,

NJ CCMS, Grade 6, 7 & 8 students National Winter Activity Center, Vernon, NJ –

Resolution EA-9/27/17-03 (Grant) CHS, Physics Club Monmouth Regional High School, Tinton Falls,

NJ CHS Annex, Senior Aspire students Bloomfield College, Bloomfield, NJ CHS, MCJROTC students Eastern View High School, Culpeper, VA School #4, Grade 3 students Mayo Performing Arts Center, Morristown, NJ School #4, Grade 1 students Buehler Challenger & Science Center,

Paramus, NJ CHS, Orchestra students Majestic Theatre, New York, NY


WWMS, Grade 7 students Majestic Theatre, New York, NY School #14, Grade 4 students Tenement Museum, New York, NY

B. PERSONNEL: Items P-12/6/17-01 through P-12/6/17-19 will be voted upon in one motion. MOTION BY___Arlene Agresti ___SECOND BY___Fahim Abedrabbo___VOTE___9-0___ YES: Abedrabbo, Agresti, Anderson, Bassford, Daley, Danny, Grasso, Pino, Passenti ABSTAIN: Bassford (P-16 her name only), Grasso (P-16 his name only) Prior to action on this motion, Ms. Bassford noted that she does not take any reimbursement for travel. P-12/6/17-01 -- Resignations RESOLVED, that the following resignations, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools, are hereby approved by the Clifton Board of Education.

Rita Stuart Grade 4 Teacher School #13 Effective 6/30/18, due to retirement

Susan Golbek Media Specialist WWMS Effective 12/31/17, due to retirement

Afaf Abu-Aziz Lunch Aide School #14 Effective 11/17/17 Mujesira Doko Substitute Paraprofessional District Effective 11/20/17

P-12/6/17-02 -- Leaves of Absence RESOLVED, that the following leaves of absence, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools, are hereby approved by the Clifton Board of Education.

Employee ID #6559 Bus Driver, Transportation Paid FMLA 11/22/17-12/12/17 Employee ID #6941 12-month Secretary,

Administration Building Paid FMLA 11/28/17-12/11/17

Employee ID #418 12-month Secretary,

Administration Building Paid FMLA 1/8/18-with a return

date to be determined Employee ID #2073 BSI Teacher, CCMS Paid FMLA 9/25/17-11/3/17 Employee ID #6195 Bus Driver, Transportation Paid & Unpaid FMLA 10/25/17-with a return

date to be determined Employee ID #815 p/t Paraprofessional, School

#2 Unpaid LOA 12/2/17-6/30/18

Employee ID #7809 p/t Paraprofessional, School #9

Paid FMLA 9/11/17-9/15/17


Paid & Unpaid FMLA 9/28/17-10/13/17


Unpaid FMLA 11/1/17-with a return date to be determined

Employee ID #948 School Nurse, School #9 Paid FMLA 10/20/17-11/3/17 Employee ID #2384 School Nurse, School #12 Unpaid LOA 1/10/18-1/24/18 Employee ID #6364 p/t Paraprofessional, WWMS Unpaid LOA 12/1/17-12/4/17


Employee ID #59 Bus Aide, Transportation Paid FMLA 11/17/17-12/7/17 Employee ID #6081 Special Education Teacher,

CHS Paid FMLA 12/11/17-with a return

date to be determined Employee ID #6175 Speech Language Specialist,

CCMS Paid FMLA 12/1/17-1/1/18

Employee ID #1343 Language Arts Teacher, CHS

Paid FMLA 9/6/17-9/15/17

Employee ID #1343 Language Arts Teacher, CHS

Paid FMLA 10/17/17-11/17/17

Employee ID #5784 Grade 4 Teacher, School #11

Paid FMLA 9/26/17-10/13/17

Employee ID #7646 Custodian, CCMS Paid & Unpaid FMLA 10/9/17-with a return date to be determined

Employee ID #1166 Reading Recovery Teacher, School #12

Paid & Unpaid FMLA on an intermittent basis

9/1/17-6/30/18

Employee ID #2489 Science Teacher, CHS Paid & Unpaid FMLA 10/30/17-with a return date to be determined

Employee ID #1077 BSI Teacher, School #14 Paid FMLA on an intermittent basis

9/1/17-6/30/18

Employee ID #1897 Science Teacher, CCMS Paid & Unpaid FMLA 11/21/17-with a return date to be determined

Employee ID #6319 Social Worker, School #14 Paid FMLA 11/20/17-11/27/17 Employee ID #3781 Principal, School #8 Paid FMLA on an

intermittent basis 10/18/17-2/19/18

P-12/6/17-03 -- Maternity Leave(s) of Absence RESOLVED, that the following maternity leaves of absence, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools, are hereby approved by the Clifton Board of Education.

a. Employee ID #6205, School #15, Kindergarten Teacher. Effective February 12,

2018 through June 30, 2018. Period of leave to which sick days are to be applied: February 12, 2018 to April 6, 2018. Followed by an unpaid FMLA effective April 7, 2018 to June 30, 2018.

b. Employee ID #1762, School #5, Grade 1 Teacher. Effective January 18, 2018 through January 1, 2019. Period of leave to which sick days are to be applied: January 18, 2018 to March 15, 2018. Followed by an unpaid FMLA effective March 16, 2018 to June 15, 2018. . Unpaid maternity leave of absence effective June 16, 2018 to January 1, 2019.

c. Employee ID #3216, School 12 Annex, Assistant Principal. Effective February 13, 2018 through April 13, 2018. Period of leave to which sick days are to be applied: February 13, 2018 to March 21, 2018. Followed by an unpaid FMLA effective March 22, 2018 to April 13, 2018.

d. Employee ID #6849, School #14, School Psychologist. Effective January 29, 2018 through June 30, 2018. Period of leave to which sick days are to be applied: January 29, 2018 to February 6, 2018. Followed by an unpaid FMLA effective February 7, 2018 to June 30, 2018.

e. Employee ID #6878, School #14, Speech Language Specialist. Effective February 1, 2018 through June 30, 2018. Period of leave to which sick days are to be applied: February 1, 2018 to March 23, 2018. Followed by an unpaid FMLA effective March 26, 2018 to June 30, 2018.

f. Employee ID #6361, School #5, Speech Language Specialist. Effective March 1,


2018 through September 28, 2018. Period of leave to which sick days are to be applied: March 1, 2018 to April 20, 2018. Followed by an unpaid FMLA effective April 23, 2018 to September 28, 2018. P-12/6/17-04 -- Amendment of Leave(s) of Absence

a. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends the paid and unpaid FMLA granted to Employee ID #7482, p/t Paraprofessional assigned to School #16, at the meeting of April 5, 2017 under Resolution P-4/5/17-02, be amended to reflect an end date of December 1, 2017.

b. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends the paid FMLA granted to Employee ID #1897, Science Teacher assigned to CCMS, at the meeting of November 1, 2017 under Resolution P-11/1/17-02, be amended to reflect an end date of October 27, 2017.

c. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends the unpaid FMLA on an intermittent basis granted to Employee ID #5046, Special Education Teacher assigned to School #17, at the meeting of October 18, 2017 under Resolution P-10/18/17-02, be amended to reflect an end date of September 29, 2017.

d. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends the paid and unpaid FMLA granted to Employee ID #1514, Custodian assigned to WWMS, at the meeting of October 18, 2017 under Resolution P-10/18/17-02, be amended to reflect an end date of October 27, 2017.

e. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends the paid and unpaid FMLA granted to Employee #1250, World Language Teacher assigned to WWMS, at the meeting of September 27, 2017 under Resolution P-9/27/17-02, be amended to reflect an end date of December 1, 2017.

f. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends the paid FMLA granted to Employee ID #6364, p/t Paraprofessional assigned to WWMS, at the meeting of October 18, 2017 under Resolution P-10/18/17-02, be amended to reflect an end date of October 10, 2017 (a.m.) and unpaid FMLA effective October 10, 2017 (p.m.) to November 12, 2017.

g. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends the paid and unpaid LOA granted to Employee ID #7283, Special Education Preschool Teacher assigned to School #8, at the meeting of August 23, 2017 under Resolution P-8/23/17-02, be rescinded.

h. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends the paid FMLA granted to Employee ID #3574, Music Teacher assigned to School #4, at the meeting of October 18, 2017 under Resolution P-10/18/17-02, be rescinded.

i. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends the paid FMLA granted to Employee ID #815, p/t Paraprofessional assigned to School #2, at the meeting of September 13, 2017 under Resolution P-9/13/17-02, be amended to reflect an end date of December 1, 2017.

j. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends the paid Paternity LOA granted to Employee ID #6212, Business Teacher assigned to CHS, at the meeting of September 13, 2017 under Resolution P-9/13/17-02, be amended to reflect paid FMLA. P-12/6/17-05 -- Amendment of Appointment(s)


a. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends the appointment of Lauren Koeber, Substitute Teacher assigned to the District, at the meeting of September 13, 2017 under Resolution P-9/13/17-27, be rescinded.

b. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends the appointment of Christina Thompson, Substitute Teacher assigned to the District, at the meeting of September 27, 2017 under Resolution P-9/27/17-21, be rescinded.

c. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends the appointment of Nabila Martinez, Substitute Secretary assigned to the District, at the meeting of September 13, 2017 under Resolution P-9/13/17-27, be rescinded.

d. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends the appointment of Rana Batraki, Bus Driver assigned to Transportation, at the meeting of November 1, 2017 under Resolution P-11/1/17-20, be amended to reflect a start date of November 13, 2017.

e. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends the appointment of Martha Juarez, Bus Driver assigned to Transportation, at the meeting of November 1, 2017 under Resolution P-11/1/17-20, be amended to reflect a start date of November 13, 2017.

f. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends the appointment of Marybeth Woollen, Special Education Preschool Teacher assigned to School #16, at the meeting of October 18, 2017 under Resolution P-10/18/17-20, be amended to reflect a start date of November 21, 2017.

g. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends the appointment of Michelle Gordon, TTR, School Counselor assigned to CHS, at the meeting of November 1, 2017 under Resolution P-11/1/17-18, be amended to reflect an end date of March 9, 2018.

h. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends the appointment of Abeer Elsharkawy, Kindergarten Aide assigned to School #1, at the meeting of November 1, 2017 under Resolution P-11/1/17-18, be amended to reflect a start date of November 2, 2017.

i. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends the appointment of Lauren Salaterski, TTR, School Counselor assigned to CHS, at the meeting of November 1, 2017 under Resolution P-11/1/17-18, be amended to reflect an end date of February 23, 2018.

j. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends the appointment of Nancy Sabbagh, LTS, Grade 5 Teacher assigned to School #4, at the meeting of June 7, 2017 under Resolution P-6/7/17-23 and the meeting of June 19, 2017 under Resolution P-6/19/17-06, be amended to reflect an end date of November 10, 2017.

k. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends the appointment of Jose Borrajo, LTS, Physical Education Teacher assigned to School #5, at the meeting of September 13, 2017 under Resolution P-9/13/17-25, be amended to reflect an end date of November 15, 2017.

l. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends the appointment of Nicole Morresi, TTR, Mathematics Teacher assigned to WWMS, at the meeting of November 1, 2017 under Resolution P-11/1/17-18, be amended to reflect a start date of December 18, 2017.

m. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends the appointment of Robin Greengrove, School Nurse assigned to the District, at the meeting of November 1, 2017 under


Resolution P-11/1/17-18, be amended to reflect a start date of December 4, 2017.

n. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends the appointment of Linda Mankofsky, TTR, ESL Teacher assigned to School #11, at the meeting of April 5, 2017 under Resolution P-4/5/17-17, be amended to reflect an end date of January 1, 2018.

o. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends the appointment of Nicole Morresi, TTR, Mathematics Teacher assigned to WWMS, at the meeting of November 1, 2017 under Resolution P-11/1/17-18, be amended to reflect Step 6 of the 2017/2018 MA Salary Guide $62,850.00. P-12/6/17-06 -- Change in Employment Status

a. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends that Jose Borrajo, LTS – Physical Education Teacher assigned to School #5, be changed in status to TTR – Physical Education Teacher assigned to School #5, effective November 16, 2017 Salary: Step 1 of the 2017/2018 BA Salary Guide, $54,375.00, pro-rated for lesser service.

b. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends that Nancy Sabbagh, LTS – Grade 5 Teacher assigned to School #4, be changed in status to TTR – Grade 5 Teacher assigned to School #4, effective November 11, 2017. Salary: Step 1 of the 2017/2018 BA Salary Guide, $54,375.00, pro-rated for lesser service.

c. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends that Scott Robinson, Custodian assigned to CHS, be changed in status to Head Custodian assigned to School #16, effective January 2, 2018. Salary: Step 1 of the 2016/2017 Head Custodian Salary Guide, $38,922.00, pro-rated for lesser service. Replaces John Coco who retired.

d. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends that Craig Chananie, Mechanic assigned to Transportation, be changed in status to Fleet Manager/Head Mechanic assigned to Transportation, effective December 15, 2017. Salary: $75,000.00, pro-rated for lesser service. Fills a new position. P-12/6/17-07 -- Additional Appointment of Mentors

RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent to appoint the following teacher(s) as potential Mentors under Achieve NJ/Teach NJ Legislation for the 2017-2018 school year. Mentors for Novice Teachers (traditional route) will be paid $550 based on one full year of mentoring by mentee. Mentors for Novice Teachers (alternate route) will be paid $450 for the first 8 weeks and $550 for the remaining school year by mentee. Mentors for Experienced Teachers will receive professional development hours. Amy Cutola Elaine Pick Mary Silvestri P-12/6/17-08 -- Payment for CCMS Focus School Staff RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools for the school year 2017-2018 that all Focus School Staff (CCMS) will be


compensated at a rate of $35.00 per hour, on an as needed basis, for School Improvement Plan (SIP) activities, SINI Meetings and extended day, week and year programs, as approved by the New Jersey Department of Education Regional Achievement Center (RAC). These professional development and other school improvement activities will be held outside of school hours and during the summer months and are fully funded by federal funds. P-12/6/17-09 -- Appointments for After School Academic Support Program

RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to appoint the following district teachers as tutors for the After School Academic Support Program at all schools. The Program will run from Wednesday, January 3, 2018 through Friday, June 1, 2018, up to two days per week from 3:20 pm to 4:20 pm., on an as needed basis. Each school will determine the days of the program. Schools #12 and #17 will run modified hours. Teachers will be compensated at $35.00 per hour from Local Funds.

School assignments indicated are for this program and may change based on enrollment. Alexander Berberich #1

Eugene Thurston #1 Deborah Ball #2 Amy Cuccinelli #2

Ashley LaTrace #2 Jenna Howansky #3 Lee Ann Iapicca #3 Kristin Reale #4 Gail Kida-Rosso #4 Claudine Arcuri #5 Jeanne Stein #5 Helen DeVoe #11 Jennifer Mooney #11 Ali Zeidan #11 Michael Ciolino #12 Alma Haxhiu #12 Diana Lake #12 Marie Miller #13 Alexandria Barone

#15 Kourtney Hamker #15

Helene Smith-Gentilello #16

P-12/6/17-10 -- Appointments for the Saturday Academy

RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to appoint the following district teachers for the Saturday Academy. The program is for students in Grades 3 through 8 at Title I schools. The Academy will be offered for up to twenty weeks. The Academy will run as follows: School #11 and #15 will begin January 6, 2018 through May 5, 2018 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. School #12 will begin January 6, 2018 through May 5, 2018 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. CCMS will begin December 9, 2017 through April 21, 2018 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Teachers will be compensated at $40.00 per hour with federal Title I Funds. School assignments indicated are for this project and may be changed based on enrollment. Katie Davidowicz CC Jennifer Lanzerotti

CC Stephen Gambuti CC Sara Perini CC

Cara Gwinnett CC Kimberly Nicolette CC Eva Rogozinski CC Lori Lalama CC Jennifer Kershaw CC Ian Cutler #12 Mary Ellen Celluro

#12 Gail Kida-Rosso #12

Alexander Berberich #12

Anna Cioce #12 Eugene Thurston #12 Theodore Melnik #12

Jimmy Trigo #12 Mary Angela Roche #11

Diana Ruiz-Minichiello #11

Heather Kutler #11

Richard Rando #11 Ivonne Tavera #11 Korinne Kensicki #11 Laura Conboy #15


Susan Kolodziej #15 Lauren Sabawa #15 Stephen Sarsano #15 Michelle Sawicki #15 Dana Yodice #15 Jamie Eick (Sub) Helene Smith

Gentilello (Sub) Allison Runz (Sub)

Coordinators will be compensated at a stipend of $3,000.00 each. Taras Petryshyn #11 Kathia Nieves #15 Kimberly Ayes #12 Erin Jaeger CCMS Administrative Substitutes: Melissa Carucci, Danielle Liebi, Nicole O’Connell, District Administrators and Supervisors P-12/6/17-11 -- Additional Appointments for At Risk Tutoring Program

RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to appoint the following district teachers as After School Program teachers for English Language Learners and At Risk students. Title III tutoring program for English Language Learners will be held at schools #11, #12, #17, CCMS and CHS on an as needed basis. The Title I program for At Risk students will be held at School #12 and CCMS. Instruction is two hours daily on one or more days per week depending on students’ needs beginning on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 through Friday, March 30, 2018. Teachers will be compensated at $35.00 per hour, entirely grant funded.

School assignments indicated are for this program and may change based on enrollment. Laura Andrelevich #12

Patricia Briolotti #12 Jessica DeRosa #12

Kimberly Green #12

Diana Lake #12 Dana Murdoch #12 Frances Rodriguez #12

Diana Ruiz-Minichiello CCMS

Gail Kida-Rosso CHS P-12/6/17-12 -- Additional Appointments for After School Homework Program

RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to appoint the following district teachers as tutors for the After School Homework Program at Title I schools. The Program will run from Tuesday, November 14, 2017 through Friday, March 30, 2018, up to two days per week from 3:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., on an as needed basis. Each school will determine the days of the program. Schools #12 and #17 will run modified hours. Teachers will be compensated at $35.00 per hour from Title I funds. Kristin Reale #4 Laura Andrelevich

#12 Angela Bienkiewicz #12

Patricia Briolotti #12

Jessica DeRosa #12

Kimberly Green #12 Diana Lake #12 Dana Murdoch #12

Frances Rodriguez #12

Kourtney Hamker (Alternate) #15

P-12/6/17-13 -- Additional Support Staff


RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to appoint the following Support Staff to the following stipends throughout the 2017-2018 school year. Support Staff Jessica Farrell Shirah Wittwer Volleyball Scorekeeper $ 60.00 (9th Grade or Varsity Only) $100.00 (Varsity/JV) Soccer (Boys/Girls) Site Manager $ 75.00 Scorekeeper $ 50.00 Soccer/Lacrosse (Boys/Girls) Announcer/Score $ 65.00 (Varsity-Stadium Only) Scorekeeper $ 50.00 (Varsity) Lacrosse (Boys/Girls) Site Manager $100.00 Football Site Manager $125.00 (Home-extra hour & half) $100.00 (Away) Announcer $ 75.00 Parking/Crowd Control $ 75.00 Gate $ 50.00 Ticket Seller $ 60.00 Ticket Taker $ 50.00 Concession $100.00/$60.00 Basketball (Boys/Girls) – Freshman Site Manager $ 60.00 Scorekeeper $ 55.00 Basketball (Boys/Girls) Varsity/JV Site Manager $125.00 Scorekeeper $110.00 (2 Games Varsity/JV) Announcer $ 60.00 Ticket Seller $ 50.00 Ticket Taker $ 50.00 Hockey Site Manager $ 75.00 Announcer/Scorekeeper $ 60.00 Wrestling Site Manager $ 75.00 Scorekeeper $ 60.00 Announcer $ 60.00 Ticket Seller $ 60.00 Ticket Taker $ 60.00 Softball Scoreboard Operator $ 50.00 P-12/6/17-14 -- Administrative Leave RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to place the following individual on administrative leave, with pay, effective November 22, 2017 – with a return date to be determined.


Employee ID #6548

P-12/6/17-15 -- Amendment of Administrative Leave RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education hereby resolves that the following individual was placed on administrative leave, without pay at the meeting of June 7, 2017 under Resolution P-6/7/17-18 and meeting of October 18, 2017 under Resolution P-10/18/17-26, be amended to reflect with pay retroactive from May 24, 2017 and a return date of October 31, 2017.

Employee ID #2276

P-12/6/17-16 -- Board Member Conference RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education approves the following board member for attendance/fees at the listed conference.

Judith Bassford PCSBA Meeting Paterson, NJ 12/4/17 No Cost Lawrence Grasso PCSBA Meeting Paterson, NJ 12/4/17 No Cost WITHDRAWN

P-12/6/17-17 -- Conference Request(s) RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to approve the following staff member(s) for attendance/fees at the listed conferences.

Employee Name

Conference/Workshop Location Date Expense

Jason Leshowitz

Arts Integration Who, What, Where, When…

Monroe, NJ 1/12/18 $75.00, mileage $28.99

Shari Hipschman

Arts Integration Who, What, Where, When…


Jessica DeRosa Arts Integration Who, What, Where, When…


Luis Ros IEP & 504 Plan Legal Workshop

Hasbrouck Heights, NJ

12/11/17 $359.00

Julie Chrobak 3D CAD/3D Printing for “Art Classes for Tomorrow”

Picatinny Arsenal, NJ

1/11/18 & 1/12/18 No Cost

Frances Chin AMTNJ Winter Conference Monroe, NJ 2/7/18 No Cost Gina Pollaro Implementing GOLD New

Brunswick, NJ 12/18/17 & 12/19/17

No Cost

Kathryn Pugliese

BOOST Conference Palm Springs, CA

5/1/18-5/5/18 $1,908.59, 21st Century Grant

Brett Moll BOOST Conference Palm Springs, CA

5/1/18-5/5/18 $1,908.59, 21st Century Grant

Lauren Manni Stand Up to STIGMA Wayne, NJ 12/15/17 No Cost Michael Ucci ESSA Accounting/Reporting

Requirements & Title 1 Robbinsville, NJ

12/13/17 $100.00, mileage $32.27


Requirements/Impact on Supplement vs. Supplant & New Monitoring Requirements

Janina Kusielewicz

ESSA Accounting/Reporting Requirements & Title 1 Requirements/Impact on Supplement vs. Supplant & New Monitoring Requirements

Robbinsville, NJ

12/13/17 $100.00, mileage $51.75

Albert Marchione

2018 NJSBGA Expo/NSPMA Conference

Atlantic City, NJ

3/11/17-3/14/17 $200.00, meals $57.00

Michael Garrido 2018 NJSBGA Expo/NSPMA Conference

Atlantic City, NJ

3/11/17-3/14/17 $200.00, meals $57.00, mileage & tolls $82.00, hotel $250.75

Peter Salzano Stand Up to STIGMA Wayne, NJ 12/15/17 No Cost Shawna Grossman

Stand Up to STIGMA Wayne, NJ 12/15/17 No Cost

Linda Colon Stand Up to STIGMA Wayne, NJ 12/15/17 No Cost Linda Colon Youth Services Conference Little Falls, NJ 1/12/18 No Cost David Kleiner Rainforest

Connection/WIPRO Phase 2 Barro Colorado Island, Panama

2/26/18-3/2/18 No Cost

Kelly Sutliff Stand Up to STIGMA Wayne, NJ 12/15/17 No Cost Phyllis Puzzo Stand Up to STIGMA Wayne, NJ 12/15/17 No Cost Robin Smith Youth Services Conference Little Falls, NJ 1/12/18 No Cost Andrew Kessler Youth Services Conference Little Falls, NJ 1/12/18 No Cost Christine Nydam

Pension Workshop Neptune, NJ 12/1/17 $99.00

Kathleen Lancaster

Complex Feeding Issues Parsippany, NJ 1/25/18 $199, mileage $9.12

P-12/6/17-18 -- Substitute Appointment(s) RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to approve the following personnel for assignment as per diem substitute for the 2017-2018 school year, as specified: Everett Conklin – Substitute Teacher Mounia El Ouachni – Substitute Teacher Ana Martinez – Substitute Teacher Reem Salam – Substitute Teacher Veronica Torres – Substitute Teacher Laura Sacchi – Substitute Teacher Iris Baci – Substitute Paraprofessional Marcia Dorado Substitute Paraprofessional Kieana Evering – Substitute Paraprofessional Rita Vergara – Substitute Secretary Suzanne Castellano – Substitute Teacher Marijana Lisica – Substitute Teacher Rababa Mansour – Substitute Paraprofessional Jack Sujovolsky – Substitute Teacher Nicole Terrero – Substitute Secretary P-12/6/17-19 -- Personnel Appointments


RESOLVED, that the following individuals are appointed in accordance with the stipulations as set forth in the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. Employment is provisional, contingent upon a criminal record check in compliance with Title 18A:6-7.1c.

Rosetta Belton Lunch Aide, fills a new position

School #15 12/11/17-6/30/18 $8.44 per hour

Maria Peluso School Nurse, replaces Laurie Torres who resigned

WWMS Start date to be determined-6/30/18

Step 4 of the 2017/2018 BA Salary Guide, $56,100, pro-rated for lesser service

Diana Butman TTR – Grade 1 Teacher, replaces Employee ID #1762 who is on MAT LOA

School #5 1/18/18-6/30/18 Step 1 of the 2017/2018 BA Salary Guide, $54,375, with benefits, pro-rated for lesser service

Brittany Yannetti Physical Education Teacher, replaces Carol Simpson-Kalb who retired

CHS 1/2/18-6/30/18 Step 1 of the 2017/2018 BA Salary Guide $54,375, pro-rated for lesser service

Eddie Rodriguez Science Teacher, replaces Louis Iuppa who retired

CCMS Start date to be determined-6/30/18


Kevin Nusspickel Custodian – 11:00 am – 8 pm, replaces Carlo Gencarelli who retired

School #16 1/2/18-6/30/18 Step 1 of the 2016/2017 Custodian Salary Guide, $34,447 plus $1,250 (shift differential), pro-rated for lesser service, pending adoption of a new guide

Stefano Alberga General Maintenance/Grounds Keeper, replaces Robert Finley who retired

District 1/2/18-6/30/18 Step 1 of the 2016/2017 Maintenance Salary Guide $38,352, pro-rated for lesser service, pending adoption of a new guide

WITHDRAWN

Amanda Rhodes TTR, Grade 4 Teacher, replaces Employee ID #5784 who is on MAT/FMLA

School #11 12/4/17-with an end date to be determined


Linda Ceneri p/t Paraprofessional, fills a new position

To be determined

Start to be determined-6/30/18

Step 1 of the 2017/2018 p/t Paraprofessional Salary Guide, $19,069 plus $1,200 (salary differential for BA Degree), pro-rated for


lesser service Linda Mankofsky ESL Teacher, replaces

Amanda Saito who was transferred

CCMS 1/2/18-6/30/18 Step 6 of the 2017/2018 MA Salary Guide, $66,950, pro-rated for lesser service

Kathleen Hanson Lunch Aide School #14 12/11/17-6/30/18 $8.44 per hour

Philip Lazevski TTR, Language Arts Teacher, replaces Employee ID #6373 who is on MAT LOA

CCMS 11/27/17-6/1/18 Step 1 of the 2017/2018 BA Salary Guide, $54,375, with benefits, pro-rated for lesser service

Deanna Duczeminskuj

TTR, School Counselor, replaces Employee ID #4417 who is on MAT LOA

School #8 12/11/17-5/1/18 Step 1 of the 2017/2018 MA Salary Guide, $59,375, with benefits, pro-rated for lesser service

Jack Sujovolsky TTR, Science Teacher, replaces Employee ID #2156 who is on FMLA

CHS 12/7/17-6/30/18 Step 1 of the 2017/2018 MA Salary Guide, $59,375, with benefits, pro-rated for lesser service

Basma Mansour p/t Paraprofessional, fills a new position

School #12 12/7/17-6/30/18 Step 1 of the 2017/2018 p/t Paraprofessional Salary Guide, $19,069 plus $750 (salary differential for 60 credits), pro-rated for lesser service

*Felicia Tapia f/t Paraprofessional, replaces Ashley Scavetta who changed in status

School #8 Annex

Start date to be determined-6/30/18

Step 1 of the 2017/2018 f/t Paraprofessional Salary Guide, $22,248 plus $1,200 (salary differential for BA Degree), pro-rated for lesser service

*Preschool positions are fully Preschool Expansion (PEG) funded, continued employment is contingent upon continuation of grant funding.

C. FINANCE/FACILITIES: Items F-12/6/17-01 through F-12/6/17-16 will be voted upon in one motion: MOTION BY___Tafari Anderson___SECOND BY___Arlene Agresti___VOTE___9-0___ YES: Abedrabbo, Agresti, Anderson, Bassford, Daley, Danny, Grasso, Pino, Passenti NO: Bassford (check #’s 186525, 186595, 186431 only) ABSTAIN: Agresti (check #186442 only), Bassford (F-08 and check #’s 186436, 186495, 186508 only), Danny (check #186594 only), Pino (check # 186431 only), Passenti (check # 186486 only) Prior to action on this motion, Administration answered questions regarding change orders.


F-12/6/17-01 -- Donation to the Music Angels Program RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to accept, with sincere gratitude, the donation of a trumpet, a flute and a piccolo to the Music Angels Program, and a letter of appreciation be forwarded to the Marakovitz family of Clifton, NJ, for this generous donation. F-12/6/17-02 -- Approval to Schedule Annual Organization Meeting – January, 2018 RESOLVED, pursuant to Title 18A:10-3, Annual Organization, that the Clifton Board of Education schedule its annual organization meeting for January 3, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. and authorize the Business Administrator to advertise the Organization Meeting for that date and time. F-12/6/17-03 -- Acceptance of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the 2016-2017 School Year RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education has received and accepts the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2017, as prepared by the Business Office, and the Auditor’s Management Report on Administrative Findings-Financial Compliance and Performance as prepared by Lerch, Vinci, and Higgins, Certified Public Accountants. F-12/6/17-04 -- Approval of the Corrective Action Plan (see attachment) RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education approves the corrective action plan as follows in response to the Auditor’s recommendations: II. 1. Periodically review current accounts receivable and maintain accurate records of all accounts receivable to ensure they are accounted for at year end in the correct fiscal year. II. 2. Maintain an updated record of salaries charged to federal grants to ensure all medical benefit costs incurred by the district be accurately charged to the applicable federal grant. II. 3. Maintain an updated record of salaries charged to the federal grants to ensure all TPAF FICA costs incurred by the district be reimbursed to the State Treasury through the applicable federal grant. V. 1. Periodically review all Student Activity/Athletic sub accounts to ensure all deficits are cleared. V. 2. Amend account record keeping procedures to provide greater controls by instituting a pre-numbered receipt. F-12/6/17-05 -- Approval for Transportation Services Agreement – 2017-2018 School Year RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education approves the Transportation Services Agreement with the Northern Region Educational Services Commission to transport our eligible students on the following routes, at the rates indicated:

Route # School Contractor # of

Students Est. Cost Per Route Surcharge

NJEDHS NJEDDA HS York Trans 1 $8,532.00 $255.96

CLIF1 Christopher Columbus MS Jets Trans 1 6,692.00 200.76

Total $15,224.00 $456.72


F-12/6/17-06 -- Approval for Transportation Services Agreement – 2017-2018 School Year- amendment to Resolution 8/23/17-06 RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education approves the Transportation Services Agreement with the Northern Region Educational Services Commission to transport our eligible students on the following routes, at the rates indicated:

Route # School Contractor # of

Students Est. Cost Per Route Surcharge

1001B Academy 360 Jersey Kids 1 $3,679,31 $110.38

1004B Banyan Sch./Elem./HS Jersey Kids 2 2,097.60 62.92

1005B Calais School Jersey Kids 3 6,299.55 189.00

1010B Chapel Hill Academy Joshua Tours 3 5,232.50 156.89

1014B Children’s Therapy Center Scholastic Bus 1 2,316.06 69.48

1016B Concordia (St. Joseph Sch. For the Blind) Aldin Trans. 1 3,087.50 92.63

1017B 1st CP Center Fr. Yostos Trans. 5 8,800.00 264.00

1020B ECLC Jersey Kids 3 3,433.40 3,443.40 103.29

1026B Highland Sch./Godwin Sch. Aldin Trans 2 3,462.46 103.87

1040B New Bridges Jersey Kids 2 3,846.96 115.40

1044B Norman Bleshman School D & M Tours 1 2,505.96 75.18

1046B NJEDDA Sami Paedia 4 5,727.00 171.81

1054B NJEDDA Fr. Yostos Trans. 1 1504.20 45.13

1060B NJEDDA HS Sami Paedia, Inc. 6 7,544.00 191.27

1061B NJEDDA HS Scholastic Bus 3 7,176.00 215.28

1070B Deron School TLC 1 1,425.00 42.75

1076B Phoenix Center TLC 7 3,150.00 67.50

1079B Ridgefield Memorial Sch. Aldin Trans. 1 6,525.00 195.75

1087B Slocum/Skewes Jersey Kids 1 2,160.36 64.81

1092B Washington South Jersey Kids 3 8,118.84 243.57

1094B Windsor Prep. Joshua Tours 2 4,150.00 124.50

1097B Windsor Learning Center Trans.-Ed. Inc. 6 4,683.09 140.49

1099B Windsor Bergen Academy D & M Tours 2 5,479.80 164.40

1101B YCS George Washington Jersey Kids 2 2,652.50 79.58

1109B Gramon/Glenview Acad. Aldin Trans. 4 8,940.00 268.20

1119B David Gregory School Jersey Kids 2 5,509.20 165.28

1143B Westbridge Academy Jersey Kids 1 809.12 24.27

1151E School #14-Clifton Jersey Kids 2 5,998.80 179.96

1171B Benway School Station Wagon 1 2,925.00 87.75

NJ1ESY NJEDDA Jersey Kids 1 2,213.52 66.41

BSSESY Bruce Street School Jersey Kids 1 7,259.20 217.78

CTC1ESY1 Children’s Therapy Center Jersey Kids 1 6,056.28 181.69

NJE3ESY NJEDDA Jets Trans. 1 5,500.00 165.00

NJE5ESY NJEDDA HS Jersey Kids 1 5,250.00 157.50

111B Brownstone School Jersey Kids 2 3,767.04 113.02

126B Cornerstone Day Sch. FS Transport 1 7,049.00 211.47

163B Lrng. Ctr. for Except. Child. TLC Trans. 2 2,483.86 74.52

174B New Beginnings Station Wagon 1 2,076.20 62.29


Total $167,215.00 $167,225.00 $5,065.02

F-12/6/17-07 -- School Bus Emergency Evacuation Reports (see attachment) RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the appended School Bus Emergency Evacuation Drill Reports in accordance with NJAC 6A:27-11.2, conducted during the Fall of 2017. F-12/6/17-08 -- Increase in Lunch Aide or Substitute Lunch Aide Pay RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to approve an increase in Lunch Aide or Substitute Lunch Aide pay from $8.44 per hour to $8.60 per hour, effective January 1, 2018 due to new minimum wage increase. F- 12/6/17-09 -- Credit Change Order #1 for Bid # 167-24 Window Replacement – Phase II at School #14

RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education approve Credit Change Order #1 from R.D. Architectural Products for the removal of old wall framing and replace with new framing and white vinyl siding with associated edge trim at the exterior of the boiler room for an additional charge of $1,800.00. Payment of this charge will be deducted from the allowance of $30,000.00 leaving the remaining allowance balance of $28,200.00.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Change Order #1 remaining allowance balance will be credited to the owner for Allowance not used. The total credit in the amount of ($28,200.00) will reduce the contract award from $477,000 to $448,800.00. F-12/6/17-10 -- Change Order #1 for Bid #167-24 Window Replacement – Phase II at School #16

RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education approve Change Order #1 from R.D. Architectural Products for the removal of existing window and door at gym and to provide a new aluminum framed wall with insulated panels with new door and hardware for an additional charge of $52,529.00. Partial payment will use the $40,000.00 allowance and balance of $12,529.00 will increase the contract amount from $621,000.00 to $633,529.00. F-12/6/17-11 -- Approval of the Agreement with Laurus Grant Writing and Evaluation Services, LLC Relative to the 21st Century Community Learning Program Minds in Motion (see attachment) RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education authorizes the Business Administrator to execute the attached contract for Evaluation Services Agreement for the 2017-2018 school year with Laurus Grant Writing and Evaluation Services, LLC to provide evaluation services relative to the 21st Century Community Learning Center Program Minds in Motion at a cost of $20,000 for the period September 1, 2017 through August 31, 2018. F-12/6/17-12 -- Certification of Budget Line Item Accounts – September, 2017 (see attachment)


RESOLVED, that in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.12(c)4, the Clifton Board of Education certifies that no major account or fund has been over-expended, as per the attached reports, for the month ending September 30, 2017 and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year. F-12/6/17-13 -- Financial Reports – September, 2017 (see attachment) RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education acknowledges receipt of the Report of the Treasurer and Report of the Secretary, as appended, for the month ending September 30, 2017. F-12/6/17-14 -- Modifications to 2017-2018 Budget – September, 2017 (see attachment) RESOLVED, that approval is granted for transfers between budget account lines. F-12/6/17-15 -- Use of Facilities RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education approves the below-listed requests for use of the district’s facilities, in accordance with Policy #7510-Use of School Facilities, at the fees listed: 4012 Clifton

Recreation Department

Special Olympic Basketball Skills Practice

School #14 - Gym

November 14, 2017 – November 28, 2017 Tuesday 6:00PM – 7:30PM

Facilities: Custodian:

4013 School #5 HSA Parents Night Out Fundraiser

School #5 HSA – AP Room

November 17, 2017 Friday 6:00PM – 9:00PM


4014 School #4 PTO PTO Meeting School #4 – AP Room

November 16, 2017 Thursday 6:00PM – 7:00PM


4015 School #4 PTO Family Multicultural Dinner

School #4 – Cafeteria

November 21, 2017 Tuesday 6:00PM – 8:00PM


4016 School #4 PTO Reading Under the Stars Family Night

School #4 – School Grounds

November 27, 2017 Monday 6:00PM – 8:00PM


4017 School #4 PTO Vendor Fair Fundraiser

School #4 – AP Room

December 2, 2017 Saturday 10:00AM – 3:00PM



4018 School #13 PTA

PTA Meetings School #13 – AP Room

November 15, 2017 – May 2, 2018 One Wednesday per month 6:00PM – 8:00PM


4019 School #13 PTA

Holiday Gift Wrapping


December 20, 2017 Wednesday 6:00PM – 8:00PM


4020 Center for Family Resources

Holiday Party School #15 – AP Room

December 8, 2017 Friday 6:00PM – 7:30PM


4021 Clifton Jr. Mustang Wrestling

Wrestling Dual Match

CHS – Upper Gym

December 14, 2017, January 11, 2018 & January 20, 2018 Thursday & Saturday 9:00AM – 12:00PM (Sat) 5:30PM – 8:30PM (Thurs)



Practices / Registration

CHS – Upper Gym

November 15, 2017, November 16, 2017 & November 22, 2017 Wednesday & Thursday 6:00PM – 7:30PM



Practices CHS – Upper Gym

November 27, 2017 – February 28, 2017 Monday – Friday 5:30PM – 8:30PM


4024 WWMS PBSIS Lularoe Fundraiser

WWMS – Media Center



4025 Project Unify Unified Paint Activity

WWMS - Cafeteria

November 17, 2017 Friday 3:00PM – 5:30PM


4026 School #15 HSA

Family Math Night – Grade 5

School #15 - Gym

February 1, 2018 Thursday 6:00PM – 7:30PM



4027 School #5 HSA Winter Craft Night


December 13, 2017 Wednesday 6:00PM – 8:30PM


4028 School #11 HSA

Family Night School #11 – AP Room



4029 School #11 HSA

HSA Meetings School #11 – AP Room

December 14, 2017, January 11, 2018 & February 8, 2018 Thursday 6:00PM – 8:00PM


4030 School #11 HSA

POAC Workshop School #11 – AP Room

January 19, 2018 Friday 6:00PM – 9:00PM


4031 School #13 PTA 5th Grade Committee

Luncheon Committee Meeting


November 30, 2017 Thursday 6:00PM – 7:00PM


4032 School #1 HSA Hour of Code School #1 – Media Center

December 11, 2017 Monday 6:00PM – 7:30PM


4033 St. Gregorios Orthodox Church

Church Parking School #2 – Parking Lot

December 9, 2017 – September 2, 2018 Sunday 8:00AM – 2:00PM


F-12/6/17-16 -- Claims List (see attachment) RESOLVED, that the claims represented, as appended, having been found in order by the Board Secretary/Business Administrator are hereby ordered to be released for payment when funds are available, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the claims be entered in the Board’s official minutes and be open to further inspection by Board Members and others entitled to inspect same.

List of Bills (Nov. – Pgs. 1-107) $ 6,016,675.67 Total $ 6,016,675.67

ADDENDUM


A. EDUCATION/ADMINISTRATION: Items EA-12/6/17-15 and EA-12/6/17-18 will be voted upon in one motion. MOTION BY___Arlene Agresti___SECOND BY___Tafari Anderson___VOTE__9-0__ YES: Abedrabbo, Agresti, Anderson, Bassford, Daley, Danny, Grasso, Pino, Passenti Before action on this motion, it was suggested that two corrections be made to the school calendar. EA-12/6/17-15 -- 2018-2019 School Calendar (see attachment) RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to approve the 2018-2019 school calendar, commencing July 1, 2018 and terminating June 30, 2019. EA- 12/6/17-16 -- Approval of Field Trip(s) RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to approve the following list of field trip destinations for the 2017-2018 school year. CHS, Special Education students Bow Tie Caldwell Cinemas, Caldwell, NJ EA-12/6/17-17 -- Attendance Report (see attachment) RESOLVED, that the attendance report for the month ending November 30, 2017 is hereby accepted by the Clifton Board of Education. The statistics presented include any new enrollments for withdrawals of pupils up to, and including, the date of compilation, and are to be interpreted as the number of pupils actually in attendance. Total enrollment is higher due to its reflection of all pupils admitted and enrolled. EA- 12/6/17-18 -- Approval of Field Trip(s) RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to approve the following list of field trip destinations for the 2017-2018 school year. CHS, Brass Band students New York Hilton Midtown, New York, NY B. PERSONNEL: Items P-12/6/17-20 through P-12/6/17-29 will be voted upon in one motion. MOTION BY___Tafari Anderson___SECOND BY___Arlene Agresti___VOTE___9-0___ YES: Abedrabbo, Agresti, Anderson, Bassford, Daley, Danny, Grasso, Pino, Passenti Prior to action on this motion, Administration answered questions regarding the termination of an employee which will be further discussed in executive session. P-12/6/17-20 -- Additional Appointments for the Saturday Academy

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


the Superintendent of Schools to appoint the following district teachers for the Saturday Academy. The program is for students in Grades 3 through 8 at Title I schools. The Academy will be offered for up to twenty weeks. The Academy will run as follows: School #11 and #15 will begin January 6, 2018 through May 5, 2018 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. School #12 will begin January 6, 2018 through May 5, 2018 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. CCMS will begin December 9, 2017 through April 21, 2018 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Teachers will be compensated at $40.00 per hour with federal Title I Funds. School assignments indicated are for this project and may be changed based on enrollment. Amanda Nat #11 Amy Roberto CCMS Kortney Casperino

(Sub) Jane Colca (Sub)

Allison Ditzig (Sub) Rebeca Espinal (Sub) Kimberly Fucetola (Sub)

Lisa Joos (Sub)

Anneris Marmolejos (Sub)

Kathryn Morrison (Sub)

Eva Rogozinski (Sub) Diana Ruiz-Minichiello (Sub)

Mary Salensky (Sub) Lewis Stallman (Sub) Ruth Valdes (Sub) P-12/6/17-21 -- Additional Appointments for After School Academic Support Program

RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to appoint the following district teachers as tutors for the After School Academic Support Program at all schools. The Program will run from Wednesday, January 3, 2018 through Friday, June 1, 2018, up to two days per week from 3:20 pm to 4:20 pm., on an as needed basis. Each school will determine the days of the program. Schools #12 and #17 will run modified hours. Teachers will be compensated at $35.00 per hour from Local Funds.

School assignments indicated are for this program and may change based on enrollment. Jennifer Caswell #9 Mary Ellen Celluro #9 Megan Vittorio #9 Bianca Anthony #12 Ian Cutler #12 Melissa Wisniewski

#13 Cori DiRupo #14

P-12/6/17-22 -- Change in Employment Status

a. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends that Leslie Sverdlove, TTR – Special Education Teacher assigned to CCMS, be changed in status to Special Education Teacher assigned to CCMS, effective January 2, 2018 Salary: Remains the same. Fills a new position. P-12/6/17-23 – Termination of Employee

WITHDRAWN P-12/6/17-24 -- Conference Request(s) RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to approve the following staff member(s) for attendance/fees at the listed conferences.


Employee Name


Andrew Jaeger NJ Leadership Academy Paramus, NJ 1/18/18, 2/28/18 & 4/10/18

No Cost

Mary Weckesser

Brain Health: Mood, Metabolism & Cognition

Fairfield, NJ 1/19/18 $50.00

Rosmunda Kenning

Building Professional Community

Paramus, NJ 1/18/18 No Cost

Christopher Tuosto

Adaptive PE for Students with Special Needs

New Providence, NJ

1/25/18 $100.00

Valerie Kropinack

Spring 2018 Education Career Fair

Wayne, NJ 3/9/18 No Cost

Erin Zmuda Spring 2018 Education Career Fair

Wayne, NJ 3/9/18 No Cost

Janina Kusielewicz

Spring 2018 Education Career Fair

Wayne, NJ 3/9/18 $100.00

Janinia Kusielewicz

AICUNJ Education Career Fair

Jersey City, NJ 3/7/18 $50.00

Thomas Mullahey

2018 DAANJ Workshop Atlantic City, NJ

3/13/18-3/16/18 $938.37

Jacqueline Festa

NJ Youth Challenge Academy

Fort Dix, NJ 2/13/18 No Cost

Attilio Venturelli NJ Youth Challenge Academy

Fort Dix, NJ 2/13/18 No Cost

P-12/6/17-25 -- Personnel Appointments RESOLVED, that the following individuals are appointed in accordance with the stipulations as set forth in the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. Employment is provisional, contingent upon a criminal record check in compliance with Title 18A:6-7.1c.

WITHDRAWN (Duplicate)

Marizol Perez Pena p/t Paraprofessional, fills a new position

School #2 12/18/17-6/30/18 Step 1 of the 2017/2018 p/t Paraprofessional Salary Guide, $19,069 plus $750 (salary differential for 113 credits), pro-rated for lesser service

Sandy Alvarez p/t Paraprofessional, fills a new position

CCMS 12/7/17-6/30/18 Step 1 of the 2017/2018 p/t Paraprofessional Salary Guide, $19,069 plus $750 (salary differential for 62 credits), pro-rated for


lesser service Janelly Concepcion 12-month Secretary,

replaces Kim Kearney who resigned

Administration Building

Start date to be determined-6/30/18

Step 1 of the 2016/2017 Secretarial Salary Guide, $33,083, pro-rated for lesser service, pending adoption of a new guide

P-12/6/17-26 -- Resignations RESOLVED, that the following resignations, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools, are hereby approved by the Clifton Board of Education.

Amanda Saito ESL/Bilingual Teacher CCMS Effective 2/7/18 P-12/6/17-27 -- Additional Appointments for At Risk Tutoring Program

RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to appoint the following district teachers as After School Program teachers for English Language Learners and At Risk students. Title III tutoring program for English Language Learners will be held at schools #11, #12, #17, CCMS and CHS on an as needed basis. The Title I program for At Risk students will be held at School #12 and CCMS. Instruction is two hours daily on one or more days per week depending on students’ needs beginning on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 through Friday, March 30, 2018. Teachers will be compensated at $35.00 per hour, entirely grant funded. School assignments indicated are for this program and may change based on enrollment. Leah Debari #12 P-12/6/17-28 – Additional Appointments for After School Homework Program

RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to appoint the following district teachers as tutors for the After School Homework Program at Title I schools. The Program will run from Tuesday, November 14, 2017 through Friday, March 30, 2018, up to two days per week from 3:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., on an as needed basis. Each school will determine the days of the program. Schools #12 and #17 will run modified hours. Teachers will be compensated at $35.00 per hour from Title I funds. Kortney Casperino #11

Leah DeBari #12 Mary Salensky #14

P-12/6/17-29 -- Board Member Conference RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education approves the following board member for attendance/fees at the listed conference.

Employee Name


Frank Kasper Roles, Responsibilities and Mountain 12/5/17 No Cost,


Relations Lakes, NJ mileage $13.15 Frank Kasper Governance I: New Board

Member Orientation Weekend

Princeton, NJ 1/5/18-1/7/18 No Cost, mileage $43.00

C. FINANCE/FACILITIES: Items F-12/6/17-17 through F-12/6/17-21 will be voted upon in one motion: MOTION BY___Tafari Anderson___SECOND BY___Lawrence Grasso___VOTE___9-0___ YES: Abedrabbo, Agresti, Anderson, Bassford, Daley, Danny, Grasso, Pino, Passenti Prior to action on this motion, it was suggested that perhaps copies of attachments to the agenda be available at Board meetings or on the district website. F-12/6/17-17 - Certification of Budget Line Item Accounts – October, 2017 (see attachment) RESOLVED, that in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.12(c)4, the Clifton Board of Education certifies that no major account or fund has been over-expended, as per the attached reports, for the month ending October 31, 2017 and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year. F-12/6/17-18 - Financial Reports – October, 2017 (see attachment) RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education acknowledges receipt of the Report of the Treasurer and Report of the Secretary, as appended, for the month ending October 31, 2017. F-12/6/17-19 - Modifications to 2017-2018 Budget – October, 2017 (see attachment) RESOLVED, that approval is granted for transfers between budget account lines. F-12/6/17-20 - Claims List (see attachment) RESOLVED, that the claims represented, as appended, having been found in order by the Board Secretary/Business Administrator are hereby ordered to be released for payment when funds are available, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the claims be entered in the Board’s official minutes and be open to further inspection by Board Members and others entitled to inspect same.

Payroll (Nov. 3rd) $ 825.50Payroll (Nov. 15th) $ 4,925,854.06Payroll (Nov. 30th) $ 4,909,784.72 List of Bills (Nov.) $ 277,405.45 Total $ 10,113,869.73

F-12/06/17-21 – Award for Water Leak in Electric Room at Clifton High School RESOLVED, pursuant to Bid #178-23 (Di Cara/Rubino Project #3285), Water Leak in Electric Room at Clifton High School, that the contract be awarded to T.S.U.J. Corp., the lowest qualified bidder:


RECORD OF BID BIDDERS BASE BID T.S.U.J. CORP. $ 39,700 BOZ ELECTRIC $ 74,800 MANOR II $ 81,000 PUBLIC RECOGNITION: Any Items Kushi Patel spoke about air conditioning in the high school. Niralee Rana spoke about the Feminine Hygiene Product Drive and Human Rights Fair at CHS. Frank Kasper congratulated Ms. Bassford and Ms. Danny and wished Ms. Agresti well. He thanked the voters and commented that he is ready to serve the community. Mrs. Schnackenberg commented about Rifle Camp Park and asked citizens to reach out to the Freeholders in support of the outdoor classroom. Joe Ceder spoke about veterans and the December 7th attack on Pearl Harbor. Joe Canova congratulated the newly elected Board members and commended Ms. Agresti. He asked about the status of the Technology Committee and spoke about Carlos Polanco and the need for a new message in support of full funding for the district. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS: Mr. Daley – congratulated the newly elected Board members and commended Ms. Agresti. He spoke about the audit report and wished everyone Happy Holidays. Ms. Danny – congratulated the newly elected Board members and commended Ms. Agresti. Mr. Grasso – wished everyone Happy Holidays and spoke about the student of the month. He congratulated the newly elected Board members and commended Ms. Agresti. Ms. Pino – wished everyone Happy Holidays and is sad to see Ms. Agresti’s last day on the Board and commended her for all her hard work. Mr. Abedrabbo – commended the athletes, the coaches and Mr. Mullahey. He congratulated Carlos Polanco, wished the best to Ms. Agresti and wished everyone Happy Holidays. Mr. Anderson – wished everyone Happy Holidays and commended and thanked John Pontes. He also commended the Administration on the financial report and thanked the finance committee. He also spoke about Rifle Camp Park and thanked Mr. Cedar for his history lesson on Pearl Harbor. He also thanked Ms. Agresti for all her years of dedication to the children of Clifton. Ms. Bassford – thanked Mr. Ceder for his history lesson and spoke about the athletes. She commented about attending the tree lightings in town and thanked the chorus students. She was overwhelmed by the election support she received and wished good luck to Ms. Agresti. She wished everyone Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Mr. Tardalo – commented he is thankful for the newly elected Board members and looks forward to working with them. He commended Ms. Agresti, thanked the speakers, talked about students leading by example and thanked everyone for their support. He wished Happy Holidays to all. Mr. Passenti – asked for the flags at half-staff for the veterans tomorrow. He spoke about the athletes and wished everyone Happy Holidays. He also talked about support for the police and fire departments. He commended Ms. Agresti and thanked her wholeheartedly. Ms. Agresti – commented that her favorite veteran is her husband. She spoke about the Board working hard for the students with limited funds and about the Board members supporting each other. It was a hard decision not to run for the Board. She received a standing ovation from the audience.


NEW BUSINESS:

1. Mr. Abedrabbo spoke about STEM academies being implemented in the district. There are organizations that could host STEM competitions in the lower grades.

2. Mr. Abedrabbo suggested there be a resolution honoring Carlos Polanco’s accomplishments.

There was a motion for a resolution honoring Carlos Polanco as National Youth of the Year for the Boys and Girls Club of Clifton. There was a motion to suspend the rules of the meeting in order to include the resolution on the agenda. MOTION BY Judy Bassford SECOND BY Lawrence Grasso VOTE All Board members verbally agreed Item EA-12/6/17-19 MOTION BY Fahim Abedrabbo SECOND BY Judy Bassford YES: Abedrabbo, Agresti, Anderson, Bassford, Daley, Danny, Grasso, Pino, Passenti

EA-12/6/17-19 – Recognition of Carlos Polanco RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education recognizes Carlos Polanco, who was named the 2017/2018 Boys and Girls Club of Clifton National Youth of the Year, for his achievements and accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to recognize Mr. Polanco and commends him for the honor and recognition he has brought to himself, his family and his community.

3. Mr. Anderson spoke about bringing a STEM program back to the high school as was done in the past.

4. Mr. Abedrabbo commented further relative to corporate funding for STEM programs.

EXECUTIVE SESSION: 9:22 PM MOTION FOR RESOLUTION to convene in Executive Session to discuss various Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report, legal matter updates and a Personnel clarification. IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President will announce that following Executive Session, the public will be advised of the nature of the discussion and/or notified when formal action may be taken. MOTION BY__Tafari Anderson__SECOND BY__Lawrence Grasso__VOTE All Board members verbally agreed

Action may or may not be taken

RETURN FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION: 10:07 PM Roll call after executive session showed all present except Mr. Anderson, Mr. Daley and Ms. Danny ADJOURNED: 10:09 PM


[NOTE: This document is subject to additions, withdrawals, and modifications without notice.] Respectfully submitted, Edward J. Appleton Interim Business Administrator/Board Secretary EJA/ld

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