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WANAQUE BOARD OF EDUCATION – REGULAR MEETING – July 21, 2015

The Regular Meeting of the Wanaque Board of Education w as held on

Tuesday, July 21, 2015, at 7:00 pm, in the Haskell Elementary School Gymnasium, Haskell, New

Jersey.

Minutes

I. Call To Order/Sunshine Statement

In accordance w ith the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq., adequate not if icat ion of

this meeting has been provided by advert ising in the Suburban Trends. In addit ion, not ices w ere

posted at the schools and Borough Clerk' s Off ice, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.

Flag Salute/Public Part icipat ion Statement/Roll Call

BOARD MEMBER PRESENT ABSENT

Mr. Barnhardt (Robert) X

Ms. Imbasciani (Dana) X 7:05

Ms. Liautaud-Watkins (Danielle) X

Mr. McFarlane (Richard) X

Ms. Nitkinas (Jill) X

Mr. Paster (Tom) X 7:04

Mr. Sinclair (Daniel) X

Mr. Strobel (Charles) X

Attendance

Ms. Donna Cardiello, Superintendent of Schools

Ms. Nancy DiBartolo, Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Mr. Jeffrey Merlino, Board Attorney

Ms. Lynda D’Angiolillo, Curriculum Director

Mr. Charles Frick, Principal at Wanaque School

Ms. Celia Morales, Principal at Haskell School

Mr. Patrick Sarullo, Vice Principal at Wanaque School

Mr. Louis Cordileone, Educational Consultant

Ms. Marlene Yanuzzi, Educational Consultant

Ms. Molly Rieth, Confident ial Secretary to the Business Administrator

Press 2

Public 107

II. Student Presentations – No presentat ions

III. Superintendent’s Report

Ms. Michelle Hauer – Earned a Bachelor’s Degree from William Paterson University. Michelle

w ill be joining the 5 th grade team at Haskell School.

Mrs. Danielle Cierech – Mrs. Cierech w ill be joining us as the new school secretary for

Wanaque School.

Ms. Kathleen McGinley – Earned a Bachelor’s Degree from of Loyola University. Kathleen

w ill be joining the middle school team over at Wanaque as the LAL teacher.


The roof ing project is w ell underw ay over at Wanaque School. Thus far, the w eather has

been cooperat ing w ith the schedule of complet ion.

Teacher Evaluat ion Summary: The NJDOE recently released data from their f irst year of

teacher evaluat ions. Beginning w ith the 2013-2014 school year teachers are now scored in

four categories:

Highly Effect ive

Effect ive

Part ially Effect ive

Ineffect ive

The data compiled is based on 3 specif ic areas to compile a Summative Rating

Teacher Pract ice score

SGPs – achievement scores only for teachers of Math and LAL in grades 3 -8

SGOs

An analysis of the data for our district revealed that for the 2013-2014 school year 87% of

the teachers fell w ithin the category of Highly Effect ive or Effect ive and 13% of the

teachers fell w ithin the Part ially Effect ive range.

Although the data is incomplete for the 2014-2015 school year, I can conf ident ly say that

our teachers have w orked extremely hard to ref ine their implementat ion of the protocols

w ithin the Marzano Model. Raw data indicates that 99% of our teachers fell w ithin the

Highly Effect ive and Effect ive categories and 1% fell w ithin the Part ially Effect ive category.

We are w ait ing to obtain SGP information from the state in order to f inalize the scores for

Grades 3-8 teachers of Math and LAL.

IV. Presentation – Di Cara, Rubino Architect ’s Presentat ion on Feasibility Study

V. Public Comment

Mrs. Sebilia stated she is trying to keep an open mind, Would like to know what the class

sizes w ould be for opt ion 4, is concerned about the traff ic and transportat ion cost. Mr. Di

Cara explained the range is betw een 16-21 for opt ion 4. Mr. Barnhardt w anted everyone to

know the district current ly pays approximately $230,000. a year to bus students betw een

Haskell and Wanaque.

Mrs. Kennedy asked about the cost comparison betw een the opt ions and w here the money

w ould come from. Mr. Di Cara stated opt ion 1 w ould need one classroom w hich w ould cost

approximately $400,00-$500,000 and at the absolute bare minimum option 4 w ould cost

approximately $200,000.-$300,000. Mr. Barnhardt said the funds w ould come from the

operat ing budget.

Mr. Maiello stated the state has raised the required square footage per student and that the

exist ing science labs have been grandfathered. He w anted the board to know bussing

comes w ith many problems and in the long run it may be more cost eff icient to add a room

on. Mr. Barnhardt made it clear w e are not here to discuss transportat ion today because the

traff ic study has not been conducted yet but assured everyone all opt ions w ill be discussed

before any decisions are made.


Mrs. Spear wanted to let us know her research show s children in K-8 schools outperform

those in a middle school.

Mr. Velante stated K-8 schools are ant iquated and w ould like to know how long it w ould

take to bring this to fruit ion if approved. Mr. Di Cara said it w ould take 1 year to start

building and 2 years unt il complete.

Mr. Macarium asked if Haskell and Wanaque have separate budgets, w hat are the projected

numbers from the new developments and how many students are in each grade this year.

Mr. Barnhardt explained we have 1 budget for the district . Ms. Cardiello responded w ith the

numbers for each building.

Mr. Kohn explained that is a former school administrator and fully supports education. He

asked if w e had inquired about using St. Francis, perhaps housing K-1 grades there.

Mr. Hall w anted to know if the study has come back from LRHS guidance. Mr. Barnhardt

said the piliminary results are show ing we are behind in Science and World Language.

Mrs. Padovano suggested housing the aut ist ic students at St. Francis. Ms. Cardiello

explained the state w ould never approve that.

Ms. Jordan had 3 children go through the district, 2 at Wanaque and 1 at Haskell. She said

it w as diff icult to get children to school w hen they are attending dif ferent schools. They are

all very successful now but not having science labs w as a hindrance for them w hen they got

to the high school.

Mrs. Giardina believes in having K-8 schools. There are many posit ives having dif ferent ages

in one building, Enrollment w as higher than the demographic study show ed, w as this the

case for the last ten years?

Mr. Hurd is a Social Studies Teacher and believes science labs are very important and would

like to know how much it w ould cost and how long it w ould take to build. Mr. Di Cara

stated it would be approximately $350,000. and w ould be complete over a summer break.

Mr. Maiello asked if redistrict ing w ould affect our Tit le I status. Ms. Imbasciani stated it is

based on a census therefore, it w ould not.

Mrs. McManus w anted to know w hy the Integrated Pre K program w as added to Haskell.

Ms. Cardiello explained integrated Pre K is mandated and Wanaque could not house both

Haskell and Wanaque Pre K any longer.

Mrs. Severs w ould like to know what has changed since the 2008 feasibility study that w as

done. People are scared w ith all the scenarios and numbers that are being discussed. Mr.

Barnhardt explained w e have a new complex that w as built in tow n and 3 more going in that

is w hy w e are doing our due diligence to make sure our facilit ies are being used properly and

are using our money the most eff icient w ay. Mr. Di Cara explained they are presently the

study now so they can get valuable input from the community before moving forw ard.

Mrs. Bosenberg asked for an clarif icat ion on opt ion 4. Mr. Di Cara explained no addit ions

w ere needed, you can move in and use immediately. If science labs were to be added that

could be done in the space w e have. Mrs. Bosenberg w anted to know if w e have qualif ied

staff to use science labs and w hat would the plan be for the YMCA being that parents get

mult iple child discounts now . Ms. Cardiello stated that w e do have teachers w ho are

qualif ied. Nothing has been discussed but all factors w ill have to be considered.


VI. Executive Session

Motion to adjourn into Executive session made by Ms. Imbasciani and seconded by Mr.

Strobel at 8:41 pm to discuss a Personnel issue under attorney/client privieldge. Mr. Sinclair

made a motion to close Executive session and Mr. McFarlane seconded the motion at 8:58.

VII. Interview Board Vacancy Candidates

Interview s w ere conducted in the follow ing order:

1. Jason Velante

2. Angela Demetriou

When interview s w ere complete Mr. Paster made a motion to appoint Mrs. Demetriou and

Ms. Imbasciani seconded the motion.

Mr. Barnhardt asked if there w ere any other motions then he closed the f loor.

MOTION: Mr. Paster SECOND: Ms. Imbasciani

BOARD MEMBER YES NO ABSTAIN

Ms. Imbasciani (Dana) X




Mr. Paster (Tom) X




Administer the Oath of Office to newly elected Board Members

Mr. Merlino administered the Oath of Off ice to Angela Demetriou

VII. Committee Reports

A. Curriculum/Instruction – No Report

Board Comments

No quest ions or comments

B. Finance/Budget

Extraordinary Aid and Nonpublic Transportat ion has been received. NCLB applicat ion

for 2015/2016 has been submitted.

Board Comments


C. Facilities/Transportation

The roof at Wanaque School has been started and w hen it is complete the

kindergarten parking lot w ill be repaved.


Board Comments


D. Personnel/Management – No report

Board Comments


E. Policy – No Motions

Board Comments


F. Negotiations/Employee Relations – No Motions

Board Comments


G. Technology – No Motions

Board Comments


H. Tri-District – No Motions

Board Comments


IX. Business Administrator’s Report.

X. Approval of Minutes

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Wanaque Board of Education approves the

Minutes of the follow ing meetings, as submitted:

June 23, 2015 Regular Meeting

MOTION: Ms. Watkins SECOND: Mr. Paster






Mr. Paster (Tom) X



Ms. Demetriou (Angela) X



XI. Correspondence

A. June 15, 2015 - EdLaw Alert

B. June 2015 – School Digest

C. July 1, 2015 – EdLaw Alert

XII. Public Comment

No Questions or Comments

XIII. Resolutions

A. CURRICULUM/INSTRUCTION

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Wanaque Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the

Superintendent of Schools approves the follow ing curriculum/instruct ion resolut ions:

1. Approve reimbursement of expenses for the follow ing w orkshops, as they are direct ly related to

and w ithin the scope of the part icipants’ dut ies and are crit ical to the instruct ional needs of the

district and/or further the eff icient operat ion of the distr ict :

Date Part icipant Workshop Est imated Workshop Fees

and Mileage

a. July 24, 2015 S. Leon Hartford Steam Boiler

Seminar

$ 50.00 Registrat ion

b. July 27, 2015 L. D’Angiolillo The Next Generat ion

Science Standards

Monroe Tow nship, NJ

$149.00 Registrat ion

$ 41.23 Mileage

$ 9.50 Tolls

c. July 27, 2015 O. Lortz The Next Generat ion

Science Standards



$ 41.23 Mileage

$ 9.50 Tolls

d. August 12, 2015 C. Morales Hot Issues in School Law



$ 41.23 Mileage

2. Pursuant to PL 2015, Chapter 47 the Wanaque Board of Education approves the Tuit ion Contract

for Student #714821 w ith The Phoenix Center (Private), for the 2015/2016 school year,

commencing July 6, 2015 through June 20, 2016 (200 days) at a tuit ion cost of $330.95 per

diem ($66,190.00) and $150.00 per diem ($30,000.00) for extraordinary services for a total not

to exceed $96,190.00.

3. Pursuant to PL 2015, Chapter 47 the Wanaque Board of Education approves the Tuit ion Contract

for Student #715162 w ith Bergen County Special Services Board of Education from December 8,

2014-April 2, 2015 in the amount of $55,460.00 for actual days/months attended.

Curriculum #1-3

MOTION: Ms. Nitkinas SECOND: Mr. Strobel







Mr. Paster (Tom) X





B. FINANCE/BUDGET


Superintendent of Schools and the Business Administrator/Board Secretary, approves the follow ing

f inance/budget resolut ions:

1. Financial Reports:

Secretary’s (A148) Report - Ms. Nancy DiBartolo

For June 2015 Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Treasurer’s (A149) Report - Ms. Donna Cardiello

For June 2015 Superintendent of Schools

2. Approve revised payment of bills and claims for the month of June 2015:

10/11 General Current Expense $1,721,026.96

20 Special Revenues $ 24,910.68

30 Capital Project $ 48,907.13

Total $1,794,844.77

3. Approve payment of bills and claims for the month of July 2015:

10/11 General Current Expense $ 299,120.91

20 Special Revenues $ 26,282.03

30 Capital Project $ 29,391.18

Total $ 354,794.12

4. Approve the necessary transfers for the month of June 2015 to achieve the thoroughness

standards of the State of New Jersey and of the District for the current year.

5. Approve the addit ional expenditures for the district payroll for the July 15, 2015 pay period in the

amount of $80,690.04.

6. Move that pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6:23A-16.10(c)4, w e cert ify that as of June 30, 2015 after

review of the Secretary' s monthly f inancial report (appropriat ions sect ion) and upon

consultat ion w ith the appropriate District off icials, to the best of our know ledge no major

account or fund has been over expended in violat ion of N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(b) and that

suff icient funds are available to meet the District ' s f inancial obligat ions for the remainder of

the f iscal year.

7. Approve the acceptance of the State of New Jersey Extraordinary Aid Aw ard for 2014/2015

in the amount of $161,421.

8. Approve the acceptance of the State of New Jersey Nonpublic School Transportat ion Aw ard

for 2014/2015 in the amount of $14,093.

9. Approve the submission of the applicat ion and the FY 2016 NCLB ent it lement funds in the

total amount of $137,658, as detailed below :


NCLB Title I

Category Amount (Public) Amount (Non-Public)

Salaries

$46,646-Hovsepian

75%

$40,991-Dumont 75%

$87,637 * $0

Supplies $0 $0

Benefits

$11,393

$11,393

$22,786* $0

Professional Services $0 $0

Supplies /Materials $0 $0

Total $110,423 $0 Grand Total

$ 110,423

* Shared betw een tw o teachers

NCLB Title II

Category Amount (Public) Amount (Non-Public)

Professional & Technical

Services

$27,235 $0

Other Services $0 $0

Supplies & Materials $0 $0

Total $27,235 $0 Grand Total

$ 27,235

10. Approve the refusal of funds for FY 2016 NCLB Tit le III in the amount of $4,971.00

Finance/Budget #1-10

MOTION: Ms. Imbasciani SECOND: Mr. Paster




Mr. McFarlane (Richard) X X #3 Ck. 17936


Mr. Paster (Tom) X






C. FACILITIES/TRANSPORTATION



facilit ies/transportat ion resolut ions:

1. Pursuant to PL 2015, Chapter 47 the Wanaque Board of Education approves the change

orders from Manor II Electric for Installat ion of Emergency Generator at Wanaque Elementary

School as detailed below :

Gc-02 “ Installat ion Emergency Generator at Wanaque Elementary School” Project DOE

Project #5440-070-14-1007 SDA Project#5440-070-14-G2MW Grant #G5-5756-Credit

Cost for unused allow ance #1 at $6,447.00.

WHEREAS, there is a need for the above change order and is w ithin the Original Contract

sum, the Board of Education does approve above mentioned change order w ith an Original

Contract Sum of $164,439, and New Contract Sum of $164,439 inclusive of Change Order

in the amount of $6,447.00.

2. Pursuant to PL 2015, Chapter 47 the Wanaque Board of Education approves the 2015/2016

Extended School Year Transportat ion Services Agreements w ith Passaic County Educational

Services Commission in the total amount of $47,337.93 as follow s:

Route # School Cost Surcharge

209 Children’s Therapy Center $4,338.65 $130.16

263 Garden Academy $3,045.00 $ 91.35

268 Haskell School $4,900.00 $147.00

269 Haskell School $3,480.00 $104.40

270 Haskell School $4,160.00 $124.80

277 New Beginnings $5,730.00 $171.90

284 PG Chambers School $6,300.00 $189.00

286 Phoenix Center $5,140.00 $154.20

287 Phoenix Center $5,400.00 $162.00

NBWG New Beginnings $3,465.50 $103.97

Facilit ies/Transportat ion #1-2

MOTION: Mr. McFarlane SECOND: Mr. Sinclair






Mr. Paster (Tom) X






D. PERSONNEL/MANAGEMENT

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Wanaque Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent

of Schools, approves the follow ing personnel/management resolut ions:

1. Approve the follow ing Subst itute Teacher for the 2015/2016 school year:

Michael Torrento State Cert if ied Pending Criminal History

Casey Manger State Cert if ied Pending Criminal History

Nina Calvin County Cert if ied Pending Criminal History

2. Approve the follow ing Subst itute Lunch Aide for the 2015/2016 school year:

Kim Kimble

3. Approve the re-appointment of the follow ing Instruct ional Assistants for the 2015/2016

school year:

Anthony Saraceni Wanaque School

Cecilia Olivera Wanaque School

4. Approve the resignat ion of Jessica Luogameno, Haskell School Instruct ional Assistant,

effect ive June 30, 2015.

5. Approve the appointment of Linda Jerman, Haskell School Instruct ional Assistant, for the

2015/2016 school year.

6. Approve the job descript ion for Confident ial Secretary to Director of Curriculum and

Instruct ion/Main Off ice as per attached.

7. The Wanaque Board of Education approves the appointment of Michelle Hauer, 5 th Grade Social

Studies & Science, Haskell School, for the 2015/2016 school year, BA Step 1, $53,695.00,

effect ive September 1, 2015, cont ingent upon criminal history approval and pre-employment health

evaluat ion.

8. Approve the appointment of Danielle Cierech, School Secretary, Wanaque School, at Step 1,

$37,587 prorated, effective August 3, 2015 through June 30, 2016, pending criminal history

approval and pre-employment health evaluat ion.

9. The Wanaque Board of Education approves the appointment of Kathleen McGinley, Middle School

Language Arts, Wanaque School, for the 2015/2016 school year, BA Step 1, $53,695.00, effect ive

September 1, 2015, cont ingent upon criminal history approval and pre-employment health

evaluat ion.

Personnel/Management #1-9

MOTION: Ms. Imbasciani SECOND: Mr. McFarlane






Mr. Paster (Tom) X






E. POLICY - No resolut ions

F. NEGOTIATIONS/EMPLOYEE RELATIONS – No Motions

G. TECHNOLOGY – No Motions

H. TRI-DISTRICT – No Motions

I. Old/New Business

BE IT RESOLVED that the Wanaque Board of Education, upon the recommendat ion of the


old/new business resolutions for the 2015/2016 school year:

1. BE IT RESOLVED, that the follow ing committees are established for the Wanaque Board of

Education for the period of August 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015 .

Curriculum/Instruct ion

Facilit ies/Transportat ion

Finance/Budget

Personnel/Management

Policy

Negotiat ions

Communicat ions/Public Relat ions

Tri-District

2. WHEREAS, Nancy Di Bartolo School Business Administrator/Board Secretary possesses a

qualif ied purchasing agent (QPA) cert if icate;

WHEREAS, the Governor, in consultat ion w ith the State Treasurer and pursuant to N.J.S.A.

18A:18A-3 (b), on July 1 , 2015 has increased the bid threshold amount for school districts

w ith purchasing agents w ho possess qualif ied purchasing agent cert if icates, from $36,000

to $40,000;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Wanaque Board of Education, pursuant to

N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-3 (a) and N.J.A.C. 5:34-5.4, establishes and sets the bid threshold

amount of $40,000 for the board of education, and further authorizes Nancy Di Bartolo to

aw ard contracts, in full accordance w ith N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-3 (a), for those purchases that do

not exceed in the aggregate of the new ly established bid threshold amount.

Old/New Business #1-2

MOTION: Mr. Sinclair SECOND: Mr. Paster







Mr. Paster (Tom) X





XIV. Public Comment –

Mr. Maiello congratulated Mr. Barnhardt for the handling of the meeting.

Mrs. Kennedy received the achieve NJ results and w ould like to better understand the

dif ference in the schools evaluat ion and why the teachers are moved. Ms. Cardiello

responded the data is not factual, 12 teachers received 87%. With any new evaluat ion

system there w ill be grow ing pains but administrat ion have all at tended training and

have passed the test.

Mr. Velante congratulated Mrs. Demetriou said it is a “ Win, Win” outcome. We have an

outstanding staff and w ishes the young teachers w ould be given a learning curve.

Mrs. Maiello asked w hat the student enrollment w as for 2014/2015 and how many of

those students graduated. Ms. Cardiello said w e had approximately 973 students and

about 100 graduated. Mrs. Maiello is happy to see w e are moving forw ard w ith the

music program and w ishes it w ould cont inue to bring back extracurricular act ivit ies that

have been lost in the past years.

XV. Adjournment

Motion to adjourn at 9:51 p.m. made by Mr. McFarlane and seconded by Mr. Strobel All

ayes, Regular Meeting adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,

Nancy DiBartolo

Board Secretary

RESOLUTION TO CONVENE INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION July 21, 2015

WHEREAS, the Wanaque Board of Education seeks to adjourn to Executive Session

in full compliance w ith the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq.; and

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Wanaque Board of Education adjourns to Executive

Session; and the minutes of the discussion of any of these items w ill be disclosed to the

public w hen matters have been determined and conf ident iality is no longer required.

Motion to convene Executive Session at 8:41 p.m. made by Ms. Imbasciani and seconded

by Mr. Strobel. All ayes, Executive Session convened

Roll Call

BOARD MEMBER PRESENT ABSENT





Mr. Paster (Tom) X




The board ret ired into executive session to discuss a Personnel issue under attorney/client

privilege.

8:58 – The board closed executive session. Motion by Mr. Sinclair and seconded by Mr.

McFarlane

Respectfully submitted,

Nancy DiBartolo

Board Secretary

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