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Passaic Valley Regional High School District #1

MINUTES 6/21/2021

Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Tuesday, June 22, 2021

Minutes of Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Tuesday, June 22, 2021

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ORDER OF BUSINESS

The Board of Education of the Passaic Valley Regional High School In the County of Passaic, New Jersey

Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Board of Education

Tuesday, June 22, 2021

The minutes for the regular meeting of the Passaic Valley Regional High

School District #1 in the County of Passaic on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, held in the Adra Suchorsky Library at the Passaic Valley High School located at

East Main Street, Little Falls, New Jersey, 07424.

I. CALL TO ORDER BY MR. YODICE, BOARD PRESIDENT AT 7:00

P.M.

Roll Call:

Ms. Brigati - Yes Mr. D’Angelo – Yes

Dr. Cathcart – Absent Mr. Doell – Yes

Mr. D’Ambrosio - Yes Mrs. Luker – Yes

Mr. Damiano - Yes Dr. Varcadipane – Absent

Mr. Yodice – Yes

Also Present:

Dr. JoAnn Cardillo, Superintendent

Colin Monahan, Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Raymond Reddin, Esq., Board Attorney

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE


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III. READING OF ANNOUNCEMENT Mr. Monahan read the Public Notice Announcement.

PUBLIC NOTICE

In accordance with the provisions of the Open Public Meetings Act, the Board of Education of the Passaic Valley Regional High School District #1

issued notice of this meeting on January 7, 2021, by having the date, time and location of the meeting posted on the bulletin board of Passaic Valley High School, and sent to The North Jersey Herald News and The Record.

Notice was also filed with the Township Clerk of Little Falls, the Borough Clerk of Totowa, and the Business Administrator of Woodland Park and

sent to those persons requesting that such notice be mailed to them. On February 19, 2021 a revised board meeting notice was advertised in the

North Jersey Herald News and The Record. Notice was also filed with the Township Clerk of Little Falls, the Borough Clerk of Totowa, and the Business Administrator of Woodland Park and sent to those persons

requesting that such notice be mailed to them.

III. PRESIDENT’S REPORT Mr. Yodice congratulated the Class of 2021.

Mr. Yodice thanked and congratulated the entire staff for a successful school year.

Mr. Yodice spoke about Dr. Cardillo’s distinguished 40 years in education and six (6) years as Passaic Valley’s Superintendent and moving the school in the

right direction during her tenure. He wished her health, happiness and the best of luck.

Dr. Cardillo thanked everyone and spoke about her time at Passaic Valley. She congratulated Mr. Healy on his position of Superintendent.

IV. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF CORRESPONDENCE TO THE BOARD OF

EDUCATION None


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V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

Mr. Yodice asked for a motion to approve the June 8, 2021 Regular meeting minutes.

Ms. Brigati made a motion to approve the June 8, 2021 Regular meeting minutes; seconded by Ms. Luker.

Roll Call:



Mr. D’Ambrosio - Abstained Mrs. Luker – Yes


Mr. Yodice – Yes

VI. REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT Dr. Cardillo spoke about the QSAC Corrective Action that was developed and implemented for Algebra, Language Arts and Attendance.

Dr. Cardillo reviewed the graduating class post-secondary outcome report.

Dr. Cardillo spoke about the ESSER II / III Funding. She stated they met as a leadership team with Mr. Healy. She further stated that goals and plans were

built around the survey information that was received and more information will be forthcoming.

VII. CALL FOR MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC TO BE HEARD Mr. Yodice asked for a motion to open the Public Session.

Mr. D’Ambrosio made a motion to open the meeting to Public Session; seconded by Ms. Brigati.

Mr. Monahan stated there is none.

Mr. Yodice asked for a motion to close the Public Session.

Mr. D’Ambrosio made a motion to close the meeting to Public Session; seconded by Ms. Brigati.


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VIII. EDUCATION COMMITTEE

1. Approval / Ms. Kelly Morris, SAC 2021 Summer Hours The Superintendent recommended approval of the following in person

2021 summer hours for Ms. Kelly Morris, SAC, up to 15 hours at $37.00/hour to complete HIB reporting and necessary out-patient follow

ups.

2. Approval / 2021-2022 Internship / Structured Learning

Experience, “Hornet Helping Hands” The Superintendent recommended approval of the Internship/Structured

Learning Experience, “Hornet Helping Hands” for the 2021-2022 school year. Partnership with the following sending districts:

• Little Falls School District

• Totowa School District

• Woodland Park School District

3. Approval / Cornelius VanEss, 2021 Summer Hours The Superintendent recommended approval of Cornelius VanEss for up to

25 hours to maintain the Valley Echo for summer 2021 at a rate of $28.08/hour.

4. Approval / Out of District Placement Contracts for 2021-2022

School Year

The Superintendent recommended approval of the following out of district placement contracts for the 2021-2022 school year:

Student ID Placement Cost

937393 Mary A. Dobbs School Legacy Treatment Services 243 Pine Street Mt. Holly, NJ

$10,567.20 ESY $63,403.20 Tuition $73,970.40 Total

2002654 Chancellor Academy 157 West Parkway PO Box 338 Pompton Plains, NJ

$8,380.00 ESY $76,677.00 Tuition $85,057.00 Total

5. Approval / ABA Home Program Contract for 2021-2022 School Year The Superintendent recommended approval for the following ABA Home

Program: Student ID Provider Cost

15121 Progressive Therapy 1 Meredith Court Oak Ridge, NJ

$70.00/hour 5 hours per week not to exceed $350.00 per seek.


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6. Approval / Shared Time Program Contract for 2021-2022 School

Year The Superintendent recommended approval for the following ABA Home

Program: Student ID Provider Cost

20437 2001531 1801077

HoHoKus School 634 Market Street Paterson, NJ

$9,900 ($55.00 per day for 180 days)

7. Approval / May 2021 Student Attendance

The Superintendent reported the following attendance for May 2021:

Possible number of days school has been open 17.00

Possible number of days attendance 16,707.00

Days absent 881.00

Percent of attendance 94.7%

Average daily attendance 930.94

Average daily enrollment 1,029.00

8. Approval / 2021 ESY SOP Supplement The Superintendent recommended approval the following ESY 2021 students as per Summary of Performance supplement.

Student ID Placement Cost

21582 YCS Sawtelle Learning Center 208 S Mountain Ave Montclair, NJ Mon-Fri July 6-30, 2021 8:30-2:30

$6,765.33 Tuition

2001263 Passaic Valley Regional High School PV/Bergen Program

9. Approval / Summer 2021 Learning Acceleration Program The Superintendent recommended approval of the following staff

members for the Summer Learning Acceleration program, up to 20 hours at $37.50/per hour.

• Joseph Feinstein-Science

• Yvonne Migliaccio-ELA

• Kathy Wilson-Math


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10. Approval / Public Donor Agreement (“Teen Center”)

The Superintendent recommended approval of the Public Donor Agreement between the NJ Community Development Center Corporation

and Passaic Valley Regional High School from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022.

11. Approval / Curriculum Writing – Algebra Lab The Superintendent recommended approval of Betty Haynes and Ennely

Thornton to revise the Algebra Lab curriculum to take place between July 1 and August 30, 2021. Up to 10 hours each $37.00/hour.

12. Approval / ESY Summer 2021 Part-Time ABA Paraprofessionals The Superintendent recommended approval of the following part-time

ABA paraprofessionals the rate of $18.00 per hour not to exceed 29 hours no, benefits.

• Denean Harrington

• Walter Bleuler

13. Report of Suspensions – June 1, 2021 through June 16, 2021

Suspension Grade Date Reason Days/Return

S09-2021 11 6/7/21 Disrespect to staff 3/June 11, 2021

S10-2021 12 6/9/21 Other 5/Sept 7, 2021

14. Approval / Fundraiser(s) The Superintendent recommended approval of the following fundraiser(s):

Department

Teacher/

Advisor Event Date/Time/Location Purpose

1 Cross Country Bleuler Can Shake August 1, 2021

Shop Rite, Little Falls

To raise funds for cross

country program.

15. Approval / 2021-2022 Course Title Changes The Superintendent recommended approval of the following course title changes beginning with the 2021-2022 school year and going forward:

• College Math to Advanced Mathematics

• Sports Science to Biomechanics

• Spanish Conversation & Culture to Spanish I Adaptive


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16. Approval / 2021 Summer Curriculum Writing The Superintendent recommended approval of the following summer curriculum writing and/or standards revision positions. BOE staff approval

TBD pending assignment by assistant principal. All positions pay $37.00 per hour.

• Sports Entertainment and Fashion Marketing 10 hours

• Visual Performing Arts 20 hours

• Comprehensive Health and Physical Education 20 hours

• Science 20 hours

• Latin Studies 10 hours

• Sociology – on diversity unit of study 5 hours

17. Approval / Educere Credit Recovery Courses Facilitation The Superintendent recommended approval of a five (5) week in house

Educere Credit Recovery course facilitation in Math, Science and English. Courses to run 9-11am, Tuesday and Thursdays from July 6- August 6, 2021. Rate $37.50 per hour to be paid through ESSER II Learning

Acceleration Funds. BOE staff approval TBD pending assignment by assistant principal.

18. Approval / Brad Ottino, Summer 2021 Technology Intern

The Superintendent recommended Brad Ottino for Summer 2021

Technology Intern to assist the Network and Computer Systems Administrator for 10 days; stipend $2,000.00. This would include

maintenance to the website.

19. Approval / 2020-2021 Memorandum of Agreement - Law

Enforcement The Superintendent recommended approval of the 2020-2021 MOA with

Law Enforcement.

20. Approval / Summer Nurse for Field Trips

The Superintendent recommended approval of the following summer nurses for ABA field trips. Up to 3 hours per week at $50.00 per hour.

Start date pending submission of updated CPR, licenses and criminal history.

• Lisa Sullivan

21. Approval / 2021-2022 School Year Tuition Contract PCTI The Superintendent, in consultation with the Business Administrator,

presented for approval the 2021-2022 School Year Tuition Contract for Passaic County Technical Institute: $4,397,868.00 (387 students).


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22. Approval / Part-Time Paraprofessionals 2021-2022 The Superintendent recommended approval of the following part-time

positions; paraprofessionals ($16.00 per hour), ABA paraprofessionals ($18.00 per hour), 2021 ESY paraprofessionals ($18.00 per hour) and bus

aides ($16.00 per hour) for the 2021-2022 school year. Up to 29 hours per week, no benefits:

• Bargiel, Jeff Blaine 2021 ESY & ABA Paraprofessional

• Barreca, Linda Bus

• Black, Julia Paraprofessional

• Bleuter, Walter 2021 ESY, Bus & Paraprofessional

• Cassini Dan* 2021 ESY

• Campbell, Kayla Paraprofessional

• Colone, Cristina 2021 ESY & ABA Paraprofessional

• Cuadros, Alexis ABA Paraprofessional

• Di Martino, Erica ABA Paraprofessional

• Espinal, Daneyris Paraprofessional

• Fermin, Camila ABA Paraprofessional

• Gaita, Karen Bus Aide

• Gensinger, Paige ABA Paraprofessional

• Gomez, Kiara Paraprofessional

• Graves, Gerald* 2021 ESY

• Harrington, Danean 2021 ESY & Paraprofessional

• Kent-Finnegan, Star ABA Paraprofessional

• Kolek, Cheri ABA Paraprofessional

• Knudson, Rosalie* ABA Paraprofessional

• Kurek, Celia Bus Driver

• Lewicki, Kendra 2021 ESY & ABA Paraprofessional

• Manzi, Lauren ABA Paraprofessional & Bus Aide

• Mazzo, Danielle 2021 ESY & ABA Paraprofessional

• Nouri, Abdul Paraprofessional

• Ortega, Stephanie ABA Paraprofessional

• Skidmore, Cassandra* 2021 ESY, Paraprofessional

• Sole, Alyssa Paraprofessional

• Ungarian, Teresita Paraprofessional

• Vitiello, Joelle* 2021 ESY & Paraprofessional

*Start date Pending receipt of criminal history, TB test, and disclosure.


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23. Approval of Submission and Grant Award - Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Funds Fiscal Year 2021-2022

Application The Superintendent, in consultation with the Business Administrator,

recommended the Board approve the submission and grant award for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Funds in the amount of $254,353.00. for the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 application.

24. Approval of Special Education Contracts – Tuition Paying Students

for the Passaic Valley/Bergen Autism Program The Superintendent, in consultation with the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, recommended the Board approve the

following special education tuition paying students for the Passaic Valley/Bergen Autism Program for the 2021-2022 school year:

• Caldwell/West Caldwell Public Schools: 1 student

• Cedar Grove Public Schools: 2 students

• Leonia Public Schools: 1 student

• Mahwah Public Schools: 3 students

• Manchester Regional HS: 2 students

• Montville Public Schools: 1 student

• North Arlington Public Schools: 1 student

• Ramsey Public Schools: 1 student

• Ridgefield Park Public Schools (via Little Ferry): 1 student

• Saddle Brook Public Schools: 1 student

• Westwood Public Schools: 1 student

25. Approval / Substitute Teacher

The Superintendent recommended the following as a substitute for the 2021-2022 school year pending receipt of sub certificate:

• Olivia Pantale $100.00/per diem

26. Approval of Submission and Grant Award – ESSA Fiscal Year

2021- 2022 Application The Superintendent, in consultation with the Business Administrator, recommended the Board approve the submission and grant award for

the ESSA Fiscal Year 2021-2022 application.

Title I $ 147,192.00

Title IIA $ 25,798.00

Title IV $ 12,099.00


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Education Committee 27. Approval of the Articulation Agreement

The Superintendent recommended the approval of the Articulation

Agreement between Passaic County Community College and Passaic Valley Regional High School for the Passaic Valley Regional High School Mechanical

Drafting/Engineering Program for the 2021-2022 School Year.

Ms. Luker made a motion to approve agenda items 1 -27; seconded by Mr. D’Ambrosio.

Ms. Luker asked about agenda item 15, Course Title Changes. Dr. Cardillo stated the title changes are with reference to graduation requirements.

Roll Call:





Mr. Yodice – Yes


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IX. Finance Committee 28. Approval of Monthly Bill List - June

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 18A:19, Expenditure of Funds; Audit and Payment of

Claims, provides Board of Education to make payments on claims for goods received and services rendered payable to the order of the person entitled to

receive the amount after approval by the Board; or in accordance with payrolls duly certified; or debt service or when provided by resolution approval by a person designated by the Board, and

WHERAS, the following bill lists are drawn from the Authorization checking account and is being presented to the Board with the recommendation that it

be paid: Date Check Numbers Total Amount 6/24/20 Pending $ 832,900.68

WHERAS, each claim or demand has been fully itemized, verified and audited

as required by law in accordance with, N.J.S.A. 18A:19-2. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Passaic Valley Regional High School Board of Education approved the above bill list from the Authorization

checking account, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Passaic Valley Regional High School

Board of Education authorized the School Business Administrator to pay bills between board meetings if it is determined that a need arises prior to the next board meeting in accordance with Policy 6470 – Payment of Claims.

29. Acceptance of the Board Secretary’s Report, Cash Reconciler’s Cash

Report, and the Board Secretary’s Certification of Funds for the Month of May 2021 WHEREAS, N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10 requires the Board Secretary and the

Passaic Valley Regional High School Board of Education to certify that no budgetary line item account has been over-expended and that the sufficient

funds are available to meet the District’s financial obligation; and WHEREAS, N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10 further requires the Passaic Valley Regional High

School Board of Education receive and accept the monthly financial statements, the Board Secretary’s Report and the Cash Reconciler’s Cash report; and

WHEREAS, attached are the Board Secretary’s Report and the Cash Reconciler’s Cash report for the month ending May 31, 2021 for the Board to

accept; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Passaic Valley Regional High School Board of Education acknowledged receipt of and accepted the Board Secretary’s Report and the Cash Reconciler’s Cash report for the month

ending May 31, 2021; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Secretary and the Board of Education certified that no budgetary line item

account has been over-expended and that there are sufficient funds available to meet the district’s financial obligation.


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Finance Committee 30. Approval of Payment of Cafeteria Invoices

The Superintendent, in consultation with the School Business

Administrator/Board Secretary, recommended the Board approve payment of the following cafeteria invoices. Vendor Description Check # Amount Pomptonian Invoice # 671051421 1220 $3,341.69

Pomptonian Invoice # 671051421 1221 $1,150.75 PaySchools Annual Agreement 1222 $3,435.00

Jay-Hill Repairs Ice Machine Repairs 1223 $1,047.50

31. Approval of Line Item Budget Transfers – May 2021 The Superintendent, in consultation with the School Business

Administrator/Board Secretary, recommended the Board approve the following line item transfers to include administrative cost budget transfers for the month of May 2021 as presented.

32. Acceptance of Financial Status Report – May 2021

The Superintendent, in consultation with the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary recommended the Board accept the Financial Status Report for the month of May 2021, as presented.

33. Acceptance of Revenue Report – May 2021

The Superintendent, in consultation with the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, recommended the Board accept the Revenue Report for the month of May 2021, as presented.

34. Approval of COBRA Insurance Administrator - Ameriflex

The Superintendent, in consultation with the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, recommended the Board approve to renew

Ameriflex as the school district’s COBRA Insurance Administrator from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.

35. Approval of Contracts – Pursuant to PL 2015 Chapter 47


Administrator/Board Secretary, recommended Pursuant to PL 2015, Chapter 47, the Passaic Valley Board of Education intends to renew, award, or permit to expire the following contracts previously awarded by the Board of

Education. These contracts are, have been, and will continue to be in full compliance with all state and federal statutes and regulations; in particular,

New Jersey Title 18A:18. et. Seq., NJAC Chapter 6A:23A, and Federal Procurement Regulations Requirements 2CFR, Part200.317 et. Seq.


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Finance Committee 36. Approval / Northern Region Educational Services Commission


Administrator/Board Secretary, recommended the Board approve the authority to contract with the Northern Region Services Commission from

July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022.

37. Approval / Northern Region Educational Services Commission

The Superintendent, in consultation with the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, recommended approval to enter into an agreement with the Northern Region Educational Services Commission for

transportation requested by our CST per the quoted route listed below for the period of 6/1/2021 through 6/18/2021 as follows:

Route# School (s) Contractor # of Students Estimated Cost Per Starting Date

Q1120 New Bridges Omar

Transpiration 1 225.00 + 6.75 6/1/21-6/18/21

38. Approval / Close Venmo – Petty Cash Account

The Superintendent, in consultation with the School Business Administrator/

Board Secretary, recommended the Board approve to close the use of Venmo as of June 30, 2021. This account was opened due to COVID-19 related

issues and concerns.

39. Approve / Software License Agreement – Systems 3000

The Superintendent, in consultation with the School Business Administrator/ Board Secretary, recommended the Board approve the software license

agreement to Systems 3000 in the amount of $25,804.00 for the 2021-2022 School Year. This agreement includes, financial, payroll and personal software.

40. Approval / Bond Counsel

The Superintendent, in consultation with the School Business Administrator/

Board Secretary, recommended the Board approve the following resolution:

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE PASSAIC VALLEY

REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1 IN THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT FOR CERTAIN LEGAL (BOND

COUNSEL) SERVICES WHEREAS, there exists a need for specialized legal services in connection with

the capital program and the authorization and issuance of obligations of The Board


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Finance Committee of Education of the Passaic Valley Regional High School District No. 1 in the County of Passaic (the “Board”), a body corporate of the State of New Jersey, including the

preparation and review of procedures in connection with such obligations and the rendering of approving legal opinions acceptable to the financial community in

connection therewith; and WHEREAS, such special legal services can be provided only by a recognized

law firm, and the law firm of Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A., Woodbridge, New Jersey, is so recognized by the financial community; and

WHEREAS, funds are/or will be available for this purpose.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE PASSAIC VALLEY REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1 IN THE COUNTY OF

PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY AS FOLLOWS: 1. The law firm of Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A., Woodbridge, New

Jersey, is hereby retained to provide specialized bond counsel legal services necessary in connection with the capital program and the authorization and the

issuance of obligations by the Board. 2. The Board President and the Board Secretary are hereby authorized to

execute a Bond Services Contract (the “Contract”).

3. The Contract is awarded without competitive bidding and as a “Professional Service” in accordance with the Public School Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-5(a)(1), because it is for services performed by persons authorized by law

to practice a recognized profession.

4. A copy of this resolution as well as the contract shall be placed on file with the Secretary of the Board. The publication required pursuant to Section 5(a)(1)

of the School Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 18A:-1 et seq. is hereby authorized.

41. Approval of Refunding School Bond Ordinance and Exhibit A The Superintendent, in consultation with the School Business Administrator/

Board Secretary, recommended the Board approve the following resolution and Exhibit A:

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE PASSAIC VALLEY REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1 IN THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC,

NEW JERSEY APPROVING, ON FIRST READING, A REFUNDING SCHOOL BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE REFUNDING OF ALL OR A PORTION OF ITS OUTSTANDING SCHOOL BONDS DATED JULY 8, 2010


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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE PASSAIC VALLEY REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1 IN THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY as follows: Section 1. The Refunding Bond Ordinance attached hereto as Exhibit A is hereby approved. Bond Counsel is hereby authorized and directed to publish the required notice of public hearing for the Refunding Bond Ordinance in the form and at the time required by N.J.S.A. 18A:24-61.4. Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately.

EXHIBIT A

REFUNDING BOND ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE PASSAIC VALLEY REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1 IN THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY PROVIDING FOR THE REFUNDING OF ALL OR A PORTION OF ITS OUTSTANDING SCHOOL BONDS, DATED JULY 8, 2010, ISSUED IN THE ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $6,788,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $2,100,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF REFUNDING SCHOOL BONDS OF THE BOARD TO EFFECT SUCH REFUNDING

WHEREAS, on July 8, 2010, The Board of Education of the Passaic Valley Regional High School District No. 1 in the County of Passaic, New Jersey (the “Board” when referring to the governing body and the “School District” when referring to the territorial boundaries governed by the Board) issued $6,788,000 aggregate principal amount of tax-exempt School Bonds, dated July 8, 2010 (the “2010 School Bonds”); and WHEREAS, the Board has determined that the current interest rate environment may enable it to realize going-forward debt service savings for property taxpayers residing in the School District through the issuance by the Board of Refunding School Bonds (the “Refunding School Bonds”) to refund all or a portion of the $1,938,000 aggregate principal amount of the outstanding 2010 School Bonds maturing on July 15 in the years 2022 through 2024, inclusive (the “Refunded Bonds”); and WHEREAS, in efforts to realize such taxpayer savings, the Board now desires to adopt and enact a refunding school bond ordinance (the “Refunding Bond Ordinance”) authorizing the issuance of the Refunding School Bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $2,100,000, the net proceeds of which shall be used to refund all or a portion of the Refunded Bonds in accordance with their terms. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE PASSAIC VALLEY REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1 IN THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY (not less than two-thirds of all members thereof affirmatively concurring) AS FOLLOWS:


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Section 1. The Board is hereby authorized to refund all or a portion of the $1,938,000 aggregate principal amount of outstanding 2010 School Bonds maturing on July 15 in the years 2022 through 2024, inclusive. The Refunded Bonds may be paid/redeemed on and after July 15, 2020, at a redemption price equal to par, plus accrued interest to the date of redemption. Section 2. In order to finance the cost of the purpose set forth in Section 1 hereof, the Board is hereby authorized to issue, not to exceed $2,100,000 aggregate principal amount of Refunding School Bonds, all in accordance with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 18A:24-61 through 62. Section 3. An aggregate amount not exceeding $50,000 may be allocated from the aggregate principal amount of the Refunding School Bonds to pay for the aggregate costs of issuance thereof, including, but not limited to, bond insurance premiums, financial advisory fees, underwriting fees, official statement printing fees, public advertisement expenses, refunding verification agent fees, refunding escrow agent fees, bond counsel fees and other expenses in connection therewith. Section 4. The purpose of the issuance of the Refunding School Bonds is to realize net present value interest cost savings for property taxpayers residing in the School District (“net” meaning savings after payment of all costs of issuance of the Refunding School Bonds). Applicable State requirements mandate that such net present value interest cost savings equal at least 3% of the principal amount of the Refunded Bonds. In addition, the issuance of the Refunding Bonds shall comply with the provisions of N.J.A.C. 5:30-2.5, including that within 10 days of the date of the closing on the Refunding Bonds, the Business Administrator/Board Secretary shall file a report with the Local Finance Board within the Division of Local Government Services, New Jersey Department of Community Affairs setting forth: (a) a comparison of the Refunding School Bonds’ debt service and the Refunded Bonds’ debt service which comparison shall set forth the present value savings achieved by the issuance of the Refunding School Bonds; (b) a summary of the issuance of the Refunding School Bonds; (c) an itemized accounting of all costs of issuance in connection with the issuance of the Refunding School Bonds; and (d) a certification of the Business Administrator/Board Secretary that (i) all of the conditions of section (b) of N.J.A.C. 5:30-2.5 have been met, and (ii) a resolution authorizing the issuance of the Refunding School Bonds, adopted pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:24-61.5(b), was approved by a two-thirds vote of the full membership of the Board. Section 5. The supplemental debt statements required by N.J.S.A. 18A:24-16 and N.J.S.A. 18A:24-61.4 have been duly prepared by the Chief Financial Officers of the constituent municipalities of the Passaic Valley Regional High School District No. 1 and have been filed in the office of the Clerk of each municipality and in the Office of the Business Administrator/Board Secretary of the Board as of the date of approval of this Refunding Bond Ordinance and a complete executed duplicate has been filed in the Office of the Director and such statement shows that the gross debt of the Passaic Valley Regional High School District No. 1 is increased by $162,000 as a result of the authorization of the Refunding School Bonds.

Section 6. If the Refunding School Bonds are issued as tax exempt, the Board covenants to maintain the exclusion from gross income under Section 103(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, of the interest on all Refunding School Bonds issued under this Refunding Bond Ordinance.


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Finance Committee Section 7. This Refunding Bond Ordinance shall take effect upon final adoption hereof.

42. Approval of Professional Service – Municipal Advisor

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Passaic County Regional

High School District #1 utilize the services of Phoenix Advisors, LLC as municipal advisors for the refunding all or a portion of the school districts

outstanding bonds.

Mr. Damiano made a motion to approve Finance agenda items 28 – 42; seconded

by Mr. D’Ambrosio.

Roll Call:





Mr. Yodice – Yes


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X. OPERATIONS COMMITTEE 43. Approval / PVOCS Job Description

The Superintendent recommended approval of PVCOS job description.

44. Appointment / Special Counsel BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Passaic Valley Regional High School District #1, hereby appointed Scarinci Hollenbeck as Special

Counsel to the Passaic Valley Regional High School District for the period of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022.

45. Approval of Sanitation/Recycling Contract


Administrator/Board Secretary, recommended that the Board approve Gaeta Recycling for the 2021-2022 school year sanitation contract in the amount of

$2,415.00 a month.

46. Approval / Staff Contracts

The Superintendent, in consultation with the Business Administration, recommended the approval and issuance of contracts for the administrators,

system and network technology coordinator, and confidential assistants for the 2021-2022 school year.

47. Ratification of the Executive County Superintendent’s Approved 2021-2022 Employment Contract – School Business Administrator

The Superintendent presented for resolution, that the Board of Education of Passaic Valley Regional High School District #1, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, ratifies the Executive County Superintendents

approved 2021-2022 employment contract for Mr. Colin Monahan, as School Business Administrator.


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48. Approval of Cooperative Purchasing Program (ESCNJ) - Field Turf

USA Inc.


Administrator/Board Secretary, recommended the Board approve the

following resolution.

WHEREAS the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey (ESCNJ) is a

cooperative purchasing program administered by the educational service agency Middlesex Regional Education Services Commission and political subdivision of the Commonwealth of New Jersey, located in Piscataway

Township, New Jersey, provides nationally bid contracts with many national vendors and allows other public entities to become members to use various

publicly bid contracts;

WHEREAS Passaic Valley Regional High School NJ Board of Education is a

member of the ESCNJ Purchasing Network and desires to use various contracts to acquire products, installation, equipment or other services;

That the Passaic Valley Regional High School NJ BOE is in full support of utilizing FieldTurf USA Inc. (contract # 18/19-55) in conjunction with the

ESCNJ Purchasing Network to approve the HS stadium field synthetic turf resurfacing application for the field located on the campus grounds. The

contract amount represents the cost for the supply and installation of the complete turf system. This contract is contingent upon the successful

procurement of the civil scope of work (drainage system) that is being solicited by a new id process in the upcoming weeks. The contract amount may be revised to include the purchase of add alternate items as identified

within the pricing proposal from the vendor.

49. Appointment – Operational Staff The Superintendent, in consultation with the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary and the Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds,

recommended the Board appoint Mr. Daniel Herreros as an Operational Staff member for the 2021-2022 school year. Mr. Herreros will begin work on or

about, July 12, 2021, at a salary of Step-1 $41,715.00 of the contractual Operational Staff salary guide. Mr. Herreros will be hired to work the second shift and receive a 5% differential of the contractual Operational Staff salary

guide. Mr. Herreros’ employment is contingent on a successful criminal history review and TB test.


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Operations Committee 50. Use of Facilities Request

The Superintendent, Business Administrator, and Athletic Director

recommended the use of facilities for the Passaic Valley Jr. Hornet Travel Baseball Organization for the Varsity and JV baseball fields for practice

purposes. This organization is a travel baseball group made up of athletes from all 3 sending districts. They are in need of field usage for June, July and August. The COI is on file and they understand their usage is dependent

upon the availability after the PVHS Baseball teams.

Ms. Brigati made a motion to approve Operations agenda items 43 – 50; seconded by Ms. Luker.

Roll Call:





Mr. Yodice – Yes


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XI. ATHLETIC COMMITTEE 51. Approval / 2021-2022 Agreement with Montclair State University –

Athletic Trainer to be Preceptor The Superintendent recommended for approval the agreement between

Montclair State University and Passaic Valley HS that covers our Athletic Trainer, Brendan Byrnes, to be a Clinical Preceptor for the MSU ATC Education Program.

52. Approval / Athletic Trainer August 9-15, 2021

The Superintendent, in consultation with the Business Administrator, recommended approval of summer hourly pay for Brendan Byrnes, Athletic Trainer, for August 9-15, 2021; rate $28.08/hour.

53. Approval / Athletic Trainer 2021 Summer Camp The Superintendent, in consultation with the Business Administrator, recommended approval for Brendan Byrnes, Athletic Trainer, to work the

2021 summer camps held at Passaic Valley Regional High School from June 28 – August 26, 2021.

54. Approval / Partnership Persue Physical Therapy

The Superintendent, in consultation with the Business Administrator, recommended approval for the partnership with Persue Physical Therapy

(Verona, NJ) for the 2021-2022 school year for additional volunteer coverage when needed by Dr. Anisha Varghese , PT, DPT, ATC, LAT.


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Athletic / Student Activities Committee 55. Approval / 2021-2022 Schedule B Activities Stipends

The Superintendent recommended approval of the following Schedule B

Activities stipends for the 2021-2022 school year:

CHEERING STIPENDS

CHEERING DIRECTOR / ADVISOR J. Picarelli $ 4,246.00

CHEERING ASSISTANT A. Francis $ 3,121.00

CHEERING ASSISTANT L. Quail $ 3,121.00

GIRLS’ SHOW STIPENDS

GIRLS’ SHOW DIRECTOR / ADVISOR K. Dellanno $ 4,246.00

GIRLS’ SHOW ASSISTANT E. Thornton $ 3,121.00

GIRLS’ SHOW ASSISTANT L. Kurtishi $ 3,121.00

GIRLS’ SHOW ASSISTANT OPEN $ 3,121.00

GIRLS’ SHOW PROGRAM EDITOR K. Dellanno $ 1,591.00

MARCHING BAND STIPENDS

MARCHING BAND DIRECTOR M. Deluccia $ 6,892.00

MARCHING BAND ASSISTANT DIRECTOR C. DeWilde $ 5,155.00

MARCHING BAND ARRANGER J. Butcher $ 2,400.00

MARCHING BAND COLOR GUARD OPEN $ 2,400.00

MUSIC STIPENDS

MUSIC DIRECTOR M. Deluccia $ 5,168.00

ASSISTANT MUSIC DIRECTOR P. Vanderstreet $ 1,625.00

VOCAL ENSEMBLE P. Vanderstreet $ 1,625.00

JAZZ ENSEMBLE M. Deluccia $ 1,625.00

THEATER ARTS STIPENDS

PLAY DIRECTOR – FALL P. Vanderstreet $ 3,034.00

PLAY DIRECTOR – HOLIDAY J. Shue $ 2,471.00

PLAY DIRECTOR – SPRING MUSICAL J. Shue $ 3,034.00

PLAY DIRECTOR – VARIETY SHOW C. Atamian $ 1,267.00

PLAY DIRECTOR – ASSISTANT M. Letsche $ 1,625.00

PLAY – SET CONSTRUCTION (Fall) OPEN $ 1,165.00


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PLAY – SET CONSTRUCTION (Holiday) OPEN $ 1,165.00

PLAY – SET CONSTRUCTION (Spring) OPEN $ 1,165.00

PLAY CHOREOGRAPHER J. LeProtto $ 1,165.00

LIGHTING CLUB DIRECTOR N. Marmo $ 2,534.00

CLASS ADVISORS

CLASS ADVISOR SENIORS (2) C. Joseph $ 2,342.00 $ 2,342.00 J. Feinstein

CLASS ADVISOR JUNIORS (2) L. Quail $ 1,625.00 $ 1,625.00 S. Iobst

CLASS ADVISOR SOPHOMORES (2) A. Francis $ 1,625.00 $ 1,625.00 C. Vanness

CLASS ADVISOR FRESHMEN (2) R. Mulcahy $ 1,625.00 $ 1,625.00 M. Miskovic

CLUBS

CRIMINAL JUSTICE CLUB (1) N. Colon $ 1,625.00 $ 1,625.00 W. Robertazzi

CULINARY CLUB (1) Z. Geleta $ 1,625.00

DRAMA CLUB (1) J. Shue $ 1,625.00

ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB (2) R. Sanders $ 1,625.00

B. Goodman $ 1,625.00

ART CLUB (1) C. Czepiel $ 1,625.00

GSA (Gender and Sexualities Alliance) (1) M. Vasa $ 1,625.00

INTERACT CLUB (1) D. Leidig $ 1,625.00

TECHNOLOGY INTERNS/COMPUTER CLUB (1) K. Haimowitz $ 1,625.00

VARSITY CLUB (2) L. Trautz $ 1,625.00 $ 1,625.00 W. Robertazzi

PHYSICS CLUB (1) K. Haimowitz $ 1,625.00

AUDIO/VISUAL CLUB (2)

TBD $ 2,531.00 $ 2,531.00 TBD

TV PRODUCTION (2)

TBD $ 2,859.00 $ 2,859.00 TBD

STUDENT SENATE (1) C. Grande $ 1,625.00

LITERARY CLUB (1) (SPLIT) M. Garofalo $ 900.50 $ 900.50 N. Vaness

PEER MENTORING CLUB (2)

D. Vigilante $ 2,971.00 $ 2,971.00 K. Morris

YEARBOOK CLUB (2) OPEN $ 2,342.00 $ 2,342.00 C. Joseph

MULTICULTURAL CLUB N. Colon $ 1,625.00


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HONOR SOCIETIES

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY K. Dellanno $ 1,625.00

PASSAIC VALLEY HONOR SOCIETY S. Iobst $ 1,625.00

WORLD LANGUAGE HONOR SOCIETY L. Zulic $ 1,625.00

NATIONAL ART HONOR SOCIETY C. Ingraham $ 1,625.00

MUSIC HONOR SOCIETY (1) (Split) M. DeLuccia P. Vanderstreet

$ 1,625.00

WORLD LANGUAGE CLUBS

SPANISH CLUB (1) (Split) F. Arici D. Ropero

$ 1,625.00

ITALIAN CLUB R. Napolitano $ 1,625.00

FRENCH CLUB L. Lions $ 1,625.00

FUTURE PROFESSIONALS CLUBS

FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA (1) (Split)

J. Autieri $ 1,625.00

L. Kurtishi

FUTURE MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS S. Iobst $ 1,625.00

FUTURE ENGINEERS W. Phillian $ 1,625.00

FUTURE LAWYERS / MOCK TRIAL / DEBATE D. Vigilante $ 1,625.00

FUTURE EDUCATORS OF AMERICA S. Iobst $ 1,625.00

SCHOOL STORE

SCHOOL STORE ADVISOR / MANAGER (1) (Split)

J. Autieri $ 2,342.00

L. Kurtishi

ACADEMIC COMPETITIONS

ACADEMIC TEAM K. Menake $ 1,625.00

MATH LEAGUE L. Quail $ 1,625.00

SCIENCE LEAGUE E. Iobst $ 1,625.00

NATIONAL HISTORY DAY N. Colon $ 1,625.00


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56. Approval / Schedule D 2019-2020 Stipends

The Superintendent recommended approval of the Schedule D stipends for the 2021-2022 school year.

CROSS COUNTRY

WALTER BLEULER HEAD COACH $ 6,442

ERIK GETZ ASST. COACH $ 5,148

FIELD HOCKEY

OPEN HEAD COACH ______

OPEN ASST. COACH ______


FOOTBALL

MAX WASSEL HEAD COACH $ 10,863

JOE WASSEL ASST. COACH $ 6,272

JASON TISEO ASST. COACH $ 6,272

STEPHEN SMITH ASST. COACH $ 6,272

NICHOLAS ANDRIANI ASST. COACH $ 6,272

ZACHARY MAZALEWSKI ASST. COACH $ 6,272

DOMINIC CARFAGNO ASST. COACH $ 6,272

ALEX IACHETTA ASST. COACH $ 6,272

BOYS SOCCER

MIKE COUDEN HEAD COACH $ 7,761

MARC SALVATORE ASST. COACH $ 5,533

ANDREW GRECO ASST. COACH $ 5,533

GIRLS SOCCER

KATHLEEN McMASTER HEAD COACH $ 7,761

KATHY HILL ASST. COACH $ 5,533

GYMNASTICS

JENAI AGOSTA HEAD COACH $ 6,442

TIFFANY SELLITTO ASST. COACH $ 5,148

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL

LYNN TRAUTZ HEAD COACH $ 7,761

TAYLOR HUMES ASST. COACH $ 5,533

SAMANTHA AMENT ASST. COACH $ 5,533

GIRLS TENNIS

JAMES HOLSWORTH HEAD COACH $ 6,442

FALL BUS DRIVER STIPEND

JAMES HOLSWORTH 16/24 PASSENGER DRIVER $ 1,690

SPRING STRENGTH & CONDITIONING

JOEL THORNTON $ 6,000


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BOYS BASKETBALL

KEVIN TUOHEY HEAD COACH $ 9,052



GIRLS BASKETBALL

MARC SALVATORE HEAD COACH $ 9,052

MIKE COUDEN ASST. COACH $ 5,858

KATHLEEN McMASTER ASST. COACH $ 5,858

WRESTLING

JOE WASSEL HEAD COACH $ 9,052

ANDREW GRECO ASST. COACH $ 5,858

DOMINIC CARFAGNO ASST. COACH $ 5,858

ICE HOCKEY

ERICH FLEISCHMANN HEAD COACH $ 7,761

CHRISTOPHER BIRDSALL ASST. COACH $ 5,533

FENCING

WILL PUGLISI HEAD BOYS’ COACH $ 6,442

DANIEL SWERZENSKI HEAD GIRLS’ COACH $ 5,516

INDOOR TRACK

JOEL THORNTON HEAD COACH $ 6,442


AL CAPPELLO ASST. COACH $ 5,148


MAXIMILIAN WASSEL $ 6,000

BASEBALL

JASON TISEO HEAD COACH $ 7,761

JOHN PELOSI ASST. COACH $ 5,533


SOFTBALL

KATHY HILL HEAD COACH $ 7,761

KATHLEEN McMASTER ASST. COACH $ 5,533

VANESSA LENOIR ASST. COACH $ 5,533

TRACK

JOEL THORNTON HEAD COACH (BOYS) $ 7,761

KEN BURKE HEAD COACH (GIRLS) $ 7,761


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AL CAPPELLO ASST. COACH $ 5,533


WALTER BLEULER ASST. COACH $ 5,533

BOYS TENNIS

JAMES HOLSWORTH HEAD COACH $ 6,442

BOYS VOLLEYBALL

OPEN HEAD BOYS COACH ______


BOYS LACROSSE

JOSH DANZIGER HEAD COACH $ 7,761

ZACH DONOVAN ASST. COACH $ 5.533

GIRLS LACROSSE

OPEN HEAD COACH ______


GOLF

JOE WASSEL HEAD COACH $ 6,442

SPRING BUS DRIVER STIPEND

JAMES HOLSWORTH 16/24 PASSENGER DRIVER $ 1,690

JOE WASSEL 16/24 PASSENGER DRIVER $ 1,690



SUMMER STRENGTH & CONDITIONING


Mr. D’Ambrosio made a motion to approve Athletic Committee items 51 – 56; seconded by Ms. Luker.

Mr. Yodice congratulated Mr. Kevin Tuohey as the school district’s new Basketball Coach. He stated Mr. Tuohey has some great ideas for the basketball program.

Mr. D’Ambrosio welcomed Mr. Tuohey and wished him the best.

Roll Call:





Mr. Yodice – Yes


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XII. COMMITTEE MEETINGS Education Committee None

Operations Committee

Mr. Monahan informed the Board there was an Operations Committee meeting prior to this meeting. The ESIP (Energy Saving Improvement Program) was discussed. The district will be moving forward with the Alaimo Engineering Group / DCO

Energy. The improvement plan will consist of LED lighting, solar carports and control ventilation upgrades.

Finance Committee None

Athletic/Student Activities Committee

None Negotiations Committee

Mr. Reddin stated he is waiting for the mediator to contact him to schedule dates with the PVEA.

Public Relations/Student Welfare Committee None

Policy Committee

None Technology Committee

None

Ad Hoc Committee None

Attorney’s Report None

Passaic County School Board’s Association – Report of Delegate

None New Jersey School Board’s Association – Report of Delegate

None


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Committee Reports Old Business Dr. Cardillo stated Mr. Mercado is preparing the PVTV summer programming.

Mr. D’Ambrosio asked about the yearbooks. Dr. Cardillo responded they will be

here soon; the delay was due to the COVID pandemic. She stated a date will be scheduled for yearbook pickup on campus, the same as was done last year.

New Business Dr. Cardillo read a letter received from William Paterson University. The letter

addressed the accomplishments of a Passaic Valley Alumni. The letter will be placed on Passaic Valley’s social media.

Dr. Cardillo gave the HIB report. She stated the investigation has been completed and is closed.

Mr. Monahan stated the Board of Education would like to thank the Bargiel Family for donating dinner prior to graduation for all the staff.

XIII. CALL FOR MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC TO BE HEARD Mr. Yodice asked for a motion to open the Public Session.

Mr. D’Ambrosio made a motion to open the meeting to Public Session; seconded by Ms. Brigati.

Mr. Monahan stated there is none.

Mr. Yodice asked for a motion to close the Public Session.

Mr. D’Ambrosio made a motion to close the meeting to Public Session;

seconded by Ms. Brigati.

XIV. EXECUTIVE SESSION None

XV. ADJOURNMENT

Mr. Yodice asked for a motion to adjourn. Mr. D’Ambrosio made a motion to adjourn; seconded by Mr. Doell.

Next Meeting

Regular Meeting:

Tuesday, June 27, 2021, 7:00 p.m. Adra Suchorsky Library

Passaic Valley High School East Main Street, Little Falls, New Jersey 07424

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