SPECIAL SESSION
HOBOKEN BOARD OF EDUCATION
JUNE 30, 2009
VERSION I
This meeting is being held in conformity to the Open Public Meetings Act N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et. seq. Proper public notice of the meeting was published in the two local papers on June 27, 2009 and was delivered to those persons requesting that such notice be mailed to them.
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The Board wishes to make those in attendance aware that this meeting is being recorded on video and will be broadcast by the board at a later date on CATV Channel 77.
The Hoboken Board of Education is committed to preserving the decorum of the public process and is mindful that we live in the electronic age of computers, cell phones and other electronic communications devices. Nevertheless, we respectfully request that all meeting participants kindly silence their electronic devices during the course of the meeting, and if use of the device is necessary, we ask that you please leave the meeting room if you need to conduct personal business.
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
ROLL CALL
I. REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
II. REPORT OF THE BOARD PRESIDENT
III. COMMITTEE REPORTS
IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION (Agenda items only)
V. Accept Resignation of Superintendent of Schools
Accepting resignation of Jack Raslowsky, Superintendent of Schools, effective August 31, 2009.
VI. Appoint Board Secretary
That David Anthony be reappointed as Board Secretary for the 2009-2010 school year at a salary of $43,134 per annum, subject to any increases, including any retroactive increases to July 1, 2008, pursuant to his employee contract.
VII. Appoint School Business Administrator
Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the appointment of Brian Buckley, as the School Business Administrator, effective July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010, at an annual salary of $150,510.00, a 0% increase above his 2008- 2009 annual salary.
VIII. Appoint Payroll Services
Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend that RAA Services, LLC, Hoboken, New Jersey be appointed as Payroll Services Consultant for the Hoboken School District for the 2009-2010 school year. This professional service contract was procured through a fair and open process pursuant to P.L. 2005, c. 271 for the period beginning July 1, 2009 and ending June 30, 2010 at the rates set forth in the Statement of Qualifications, but not to exceed $42,000.00 except as expressly authorized by the Board through a subsequent duly adopted resolution. The Board publicly advertised for Requests for Qualifications on May 14, 2009 in the Star-Ledger and Jersey Journal to be received by the District by May 27, 2009. The District posted this notice on its website throughout this period under “Payroll Consulting Services”. RAA Services, LLC, was the sole respondent. Funding from line item 11-000-251-340-13-0259-000.
IX. Appoint Fixed Asset Appraisal Firm
Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend that American Appraisal Associates, Inc., Wrightstown, PA be appointed to provide Fixed Asset Appraisal Inventory Services for the Hoboken School District’s Land, Building, Improvements and Equipment as of June 30, 2009. This professional service contract was procured through a fair and open process pursuant to P.L. 2009, c.271, at the specifications and rates set forth in the Statement of Qualifications, but not to exceed $11,500.00 except as expressly authorized by the Board through a subsequent duly adopted resolution. The Board publicly advertised for Requests for Qualifications on April 14, 2009 in the Star Ledger and Jersey Journal, to be received by the District on May 5, 2009. The District posted this notice on its Website throughout this period, under “Fixed Asset Appraisal”. Statements of Qualifications were received from six respondents. Funding from line item 11-000-251-330-13-0000-000.
X. Fee for Copies of Publication Documents
Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the following resolution regarding fee for copies of public documents be adopted.
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby establishes a photocopy fee of six cents ($.06) per page for all pages of official Board minutes and other public documents requested.
XI. Designation of Superintendent or School Business Administrator: Transfer Authority
Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend that as provided by N.J.S.A. 18A:22-8.1 amended, the Superintendent or School Business Administrator be designated to approve such line item budget transfers as are necessary between Board of Education meetings, and that such transfers shall be reported to the Board of Education, ratified and duly recorded in the minutes of the next regular meeting.
COMMUNICATIONS
A. Accept letter from Joseph J. Marra, Senior Accountant, requesting to be withdrawn from consideration for reappointment for the 2009-2010 year
David Anthony
Board Secretary
1. Submitting for review and approval, minutes from the following Board meeting:
a. May 19, 2009 Stated Session
b. June 16,2009 Closed Session
John R. Raslowsky II
Superintendent of Schools
1. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the following:
WHEREAS, the Hoboken Board of Education has professional staff serving in administrative and/or supervisory positions in unrecognized titles needed on a continuous basis and
WHEREAS, the State Department of Education’s rules and regulations required adopted job description for said position and annual approval.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the job description title attached herein listed is adopted by the Board of Education for the 2009-2010 school year.
Assistant to the Superintendent
2. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the re-appointment of Dr. Anthony J. Petrosino, as Assistant to the Superintendent, effective July 1, 2009 to August 31, 2009, at a salary of $24,450.00. Funding from line item #11-000-221-102-13-0000-000
3. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the appointment of Cheng-Yen Teh-Hillenbrand, Gifted and Talented teacher, MA step 4 of the HEA contract. Funding from line item #15-120-100-101-09-1012-000.
4. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the re-appointment of Nellie Moyeno, as Early Childhood Program Community and Parent Involvement Specialist for the 2009-2010 school year at a salary of $53,000.00 This reflects no increase. Funding from Abbott Pre-K funding. Funding from line item #20-218-200-173-27-1028-000.
5. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the re-appointment of Joseph Davis, school Safety Officer at Hoboken High School for the 2009-2010 school year at a salary of $42,703.00. This reflects no increase. Funding from line item #15-000-266-100-07-0000-000.
6. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the appointment of Mauro DeGennaro, Director of Athletics for summer employment during July and August not to exceed (20) days for a total of 120 hrs. at a salary of $33.00 per hr. for a total of $3,960.00. Funding from line item #15-402-100-100-07-0000-000.
July 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 20th 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th
August 4th, 5th, 6th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 17th, 18th, 19th,20th
7. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend communication received from Karen Koerner, teacher at Hoboken High School requesting a one year childcare leave for the 2009-2010 school year.
8. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the re-appointment of Carlos Roman and Jean Roman as band assistants for the 2009-2010 school year at a salary of $15,000.00 per year. Funding from line item #15-140-100-101-07- 1027-000
9. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the appointment of Joseph D’Esposito as Culinary Arts teacher at A.J. Demarest High School effective August 31, 2009-June 30, 2010 salary BA step2 $46,462.000 as per the HEA contract. This is a shift from part-time to full-time. Funding from line item #15-140-100-101-05-1027-000
10. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend reinstating Wanda Vasquez, as a clerk, effective June 30, 2009, removing her from the RIF list of April 28, 2009.
11. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the appointment of the following staff to the Saturday Behavior Modification Program for the 2009-2010 school year. This program will begin December 5, 2009 – June 12, 2010 for 4hrs. per Saturday. Salary as per HEA contract. Funding from line item #15-140-100-101-07-1903
One monitor per 25 students for each session from this pool. One clerk per session
Charles Matthews
Ivan Ramos Carmine Ronga
Keeon Walker Steve D’Bernado
Nancy Lisa Carolyn Pasculli Brunilda Medina (Substitute)
12. a. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the appointment of the following to a pool of game personnel for the 2009-2010 winter and spring athletic seasons. Salary as per HEA contract $33.00 per hour. Funding from line item #11-402-100-800-17-0729-001
Jason Wanko Derek England
Janice Matthews Ivan Ramos
Melanie Alberto-Kolmer Charles Matthews
Irene LaBruzza Christopher Munoz
Shaun Kolmer Patrick Ciriello
Carmine Ronga
b. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the appointment of the following to a pool of game personnel for the 2009-2010 winter and spring athletic seasons. Salary as per HEA contract $25.00 per hour. Funding from line item #11-402-100-800-17-0729-001
John Madigan
Alicia Santiago
Ramon Vega
Brunilda Medina
Marisol Ocasio
13. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the appointment of the following staff to the strength training program for the 2009-2010 school year. Funding from line item #11-402-100-100-17-1901-000
Louis Taglieri 35 weeks $6,125.00
Ivan Ramos 15 weeks $2,625.00
Martin Shannon 15 weeks $2,625.00
Charles Matthews 10 weeks $1,750.00
Shaun Kolmer 10 weeks $1,750.00
Joanne Deni 10 weeks $1,750.00
Rachel Grygiel 10 weeks $1,750.00
Robin Piccapietra 10 weeks $1,750.00
John Peluso 10 weeks $1,750.00
John Nataro 10 weeks $1,750.00
Matthew Gallo 10 weeks $1,750.00
14. OMIT
15. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the appointment of following Guidance Counselors for summer employment at Hoboken High School for (10) days, 5 hrs. per day and Demarest High School for (5) days, 5 hrs. per day. Salary as per HEA contract $33.00 per hour. Funding from line item #15-000-218-104-07- 1027-000.
Evalee Batistich Hoboken High School
Mary Pat Carroll Hoboken High School
David White Hoboken High School
Larry Avitabile A. J. Demarest High School
16. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the appointment of the following staff to the Summer Curriculum Committee staff work schedule will vary in relation to their assignment within the project. Total hrs. of work not to exceed 1400 hrs. Salary as per HEA contract $33.00 per hr. not to exceed $46,200.00 for salary, plus $3,534.00 (FICA). Funding from line item Title I #20-231-100-100-18-1012-000, 20-231-200-200-18-1812-000
Edward Barfield Veronica Ramos
Bess Mitsakos Elise Granovsky
Kathleen Kelly Victoria Chodos
Geidy DeLaRosa Anabel Gomez
Tania Trinidad-Payamps Robin Piccapietra
Fran Cohen Lynn Fusco
Tara Donnelly Louis Taglieri
Kevin Metcalfe Marni Rosenblum
Kelly Sogluizzo Gabriela Taglieri
Damien DeBenedetto Jenissa Wilson
Christopher Munoz Michelle McGreivey
Meghna Patel Jared Ramos
Ryan Sorafine Andrea Canonico
Martin Shannon Derek England
Vincent Cassesa
17. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the appointment of Damian DeBenedetto, Structural Learning Experience Coordinator for Demarest High School for the 2009-2010 school year. Salary as per HEA contract $5,766.00. Funding from line item #15-140-100-101-05-1086-000.
18. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the appointment of the following highly qualified teacher aides assigned to the Reading First Summer Program to be held at the Wallace school starting June 29, 2009 – July 31, 2009 for 3 ½ hrs. per day at a salary of $13.00 per hr. Funding from line item #20-298-100-100-13-1012-001.
Katherine Cardino effective July 1, 2009-July 31, 2009
Angela Selby
Michelle Torre
Charlotte Osei-Bonsu
19. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the appointment of the following Child Study Team members to complete the Special Education Summer evaluations and IEP’s beginning June 25, 2009 – July 24, 2009. Cases will be assigned on an as needed basis. Salary for CST evaluations @$300.00 per case. IEP’s meetings or documentation of meeting attempts @$200.00 per case. Funding from line item #20-250-200-100-20-1010-000
Speech Correctionists
Kirsten Brown
Trisha Goodman
Jessica Sweeney
Psychologists
Cecilia D’Elia
Yesenia Flores
LDTC
Concetta Drew
Marni Rosenblum
Social Workers
Jennifer Dunst
Stefanee Wolfsie
Carrie Ellis
Linda Fitzgibbons
20. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the appointment of the following staff for the Special Education Summer Enrichment Program. This program will run for 19 days, Monday-Friday beginning July 7, 2009-July 31, 2009 from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Funding from line item #20-250-100-100-20-1010-000
Teachers
Amy Casciano 76 hrs. $33.00 per hr. $2,508.00
John Casella 76 hrs. $33.00 per hr. $2,508.00
Rosemarie LoPresti 76 hrs. $33.00 per hr. $2,508.00
Amanda Pra Sisto 76 hrs. $33.00 per hr. $2,508.00
Nurse
Helen Russotto 76 hrs. $33.00 per hr. $2,508.00
Teacher Aides
Damiana Binetti 76 hrs. $13.00 per hr. $988.00
Theresa Coari 76 hrs. $13.00 per hr. $988.00
Renee Fause 76 hrs. $13.00 per hr. $988.00
Maria Ficken 76 hrs. $13.00 per hr. $988.00
Agneris Hernandez 76 hrs. $13.00 per hr. $988.00
Samuel Marcus 76 hrs. $13.00 per hr. $988.00
Maryke Morales 76 hrs. $13.00 per hr. $988.00
Zulma Ortiz 76 hrs. $13.00 per hr. $988.00
Maria Pagan 76 hrs. $13.00 per hr. $988.00
Brenda Pineiro 76 hrs. $13.00 per hr. $988.00
MyrnaThelemaque 76 hrs. $13.00 per hr. $988.00
Funding from line item #20-250-200-200-20-1010-000
Speech Therapists
Kirsten Brown 60 hrs. $33.00 $1,980.00
Trisha Goodman 60 hrs. $33.00 $1,980.00
Jessica Sweeney 60 hrs. $33.00 $1,980.00
21. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the appointment of the following staff to a pool of teachers for the Senior HSPA/AHSA tutoring at Hoboken High School for the 2009-2010 school year. Salary $33.00 per hr. for zero periods from September 8th – September 30th, 2009 7:45 a.m. – 8:25 a.m. and $38.00 per hr. for 3 Saturdays in September. September 12th, 19th, 26th, 2009, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Paul Patrick Huggins Anabel Gomez
Fiona Stephens Barbara Teller
Helene Flood Mary Sifonios
Kirti Tank Joanne Pepe
Funding:
15-140-100-101-05-1086-000 special education teachers at Demarest
15-140-100-101-07-1027-000 regular education teachers
15-213-100-101-07-1903-000 special education teachers at HHS
22. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the appointment of the following staff to extra-curricular positions for the 2009-2010 school year at Hoboken High School. Funding from line item #15-401-100-100-07-1903-000
Geidy DeLaRosa Hispanic Culture Club Advisor $761.00
Elizabeth Pittman-Evans African American Club Advisor $761.00
William Apicella African American Club Advisor $761.00
Barbara Teller AHSA Coordinator $5,766.00
Sharon Malenda Yearbook Advisor $2,176.00
Ruben Gonzalez Student Council Advisor $2,284.00
Steve D’Bernado Freshman Class Advisor $1,088.00
Jenissa Wilson Freshman Class Advisor $1,088.00
Judith Burrell Sophomore Class Advisor $1,305.00
Patrick Ciriello Sophomore Class Advisor $1,305.00
Victoria Chodos Junior Class Advisor $1,741.00
Stefanee Wolfsie Junior Class Advisor $1,741.00
Yesmid Triana-Lisa Senior Class Advisor $1,958.00
Robin Piccapietra Senior Class Advisor $1,958.00
Sharon Malenda School Newspaper $1,305.00
Michelle McGreivey School Newsletter $1,200.00
Anabel Gomez National Honor Society Advisor $761.00
Rachel Grygiel Harvard Model Congress $1,958.00
Steve D’Bernado Harvard Model Congress $1,958.00
Kirti Tank Math Club Advisor $761.00
Matteo Percontino Italian Club Advisor $761.00
Victoria Chodos French Club Advisor $761.00
Manuel Perez Environmental Science Club $761.00
Judith Burrell Entrepreneur Club Advisor $761.00
Helene Flood Ski Club Advisor $761.00
Jared Ramos Drama Club Advisor $761.00
Patrik Ciriello CPO (Pool Operation & Safety) $2,992.00
Fiona Stephens Outdoor Club/Sierra Club Advisor $761.00
Yesmid Triana-Lisa Activity Fund Trustee $2,502.00
Jessica Vega Student Activity Banker $544.00
Edward Barfield Chess Club Advisor $761.00
23. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the appointment of the following staff to the extra-curricular positions for the 2009-2010 school year at Demarest High School.
Charles Biancosino Hispanic Cultural Club $761.00
Kathleen Kelly-Ynoa Natural Helper (Liaison) $761.00
Chris Munoz Chess Club $761.00
Kathleen Kelly-Ynoa Student Council Advisor $2,284.00
Chris Munoz Newspaper $1,305.00
Cecilia D’Elia Homework Clinic $33.00 per hr.
Derek England Behavior Modification $33.00 per hr.
Cecilia D’Elia Behavior Modification $33.00 per hr.
Chris Munoz Behavior Modification $33.00 per hr.
24. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the school calendar for 2009-2010 school year.
25. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend communication recrived from Auisha Ahmad, teacher at Hoboken High School notifying the Board of her resignation from the position of teacher for summer school.
26. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend communication received from Thomas Settembre, teacher at Hoboken High School notifying the Board of his retirement effective July 1, 2009.
27. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend communication received from Mark Schartner, teacher at A.J. Demarest High School notifying the Board of his resignation effective July 1, 2009.
28. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the appointment of the following part-time custodian to work during July and August 2009 as needed. Funding as per line item #11-000-262-100-13-1044-000.
Tirrell Ortiz $7.50 per hr.
29. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the appointment of the following teacher for the Hoboken High School Summer School Program. Salary as per HEA contract. Classes offered as dictated by enrollment. Funding from line item #15-140-100-101-07-1027-000.
Suzanne Carreno Math
30. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the appointment of Sharon Keith, as a Kindergarten Teacher for the 2009-2010 school year. Salary as per HEA contract MA, step 2, $52,873.00. Funding from line item #15-110-100-101-02-1013-000 or #20-218-100-101-27-0000-000.
31. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the appointment of Lauren Brunt, as a Kindergarten Teacher for the 2009-2010 school year. Salary as per HEA contract BA+30, step 4, $50,452.00. Funding from line item #15-110-100-101-02-1013-000 or #20-218-100-101-27-0000-000.
32. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby request permission for Catapult Learning to offer Before/After care services to the Kindergarten students at Brandt School for the 2009-2010 School Year at no cost to the Board.
33. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby request correction to a previously approved item, resolution #4 of the January 13, 2009 agenda, to include the previously omitted appointment of the following staff for the musical Guys and Dolls. Funding from line item #11-401-200-100-07-1903-000.
Marleny Alonzo Stage Manager $1,000
34. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend for reasons of economy and efficiency, that the following positions(s) be eliminated as of June 30, 2009.
Assistant Business Administrator
Matrons
Seven (7) hour General Workers
Five (5) hour General workers
Be it further resolved, that the Superintendent of Schools is hereby directed to revise the table of organization of the Hoboken Public Schools to reflect the elimination of the above positions.
35. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend increasing the contractual amount of Behavioral Consultant, Carolyn Gallagher’s contract from $12,000.00 to $12,925.00. The difference of $925.00 is a result of extra student services and reports. This should be deducted from line item #11-219-100-320-20-0257-000.
36. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend placement of a special needs student in a thirty day extended school year program. The program runs from July 6, 2009 to August 15, 2009, for 30 days @ $315.78 per day, for a total of $9,473.40. This should be deducted from line item #20-250-100-500-20-000871.
Brian A. Buckley
School Business Administrator
1. SBA Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend claims for the month of June, 2009 in the amount of $415,702.50.
2. SBA Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the payroll, employer’s share of social security and unemployment, pay dates from:
Pay Net Employee Gross Employment
Pay Date Payroll Deductions Payroll Taxes Total
26 of 26 6/23/09 $703,404.52 $ 546,646.99 $1,250,051.51 $ 97,435.10 $1,347,486.61
3. SBA Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend that the Board approve the following resolution regarding the Temporary Classroom Units (TCU’s) located near 1100 Willow Avenue, Hoboken, NJ:
WHEREAS, the Board initially applied for and was approved for the construction of four temporary classroom units (TCU’s) through the NJ School Development Authority (SDA) [formerly, the NJ School Construction Corporation (SCC)], originally under the Calabro School project, and
WHEREAS, the Board, on November 20, 2007, consented to and requested that the N.J. Department of Education and the SDA approve the re-assignment of the TCU’s to the Connors School project until such time as the Connors School project is completed, whereby such re-assignment was duly approved, and
WHEREAS, the SDA requires that the Board annually consent to the Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO) Renewal Application for temporary instructional space, and forward said application to the Executive County Superintendent of Schools for approval, now
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Hoboken Board of Education hereby consents to the TCO Renewal Application for Temporary Instructional Space – 2009-2010 school year for the four TCU’s located near 1100 Willow Avenue, Hoboken, under the SDA Connors School project and request that the Executive County Superintendent of Schools consider said application for approval.
4. SBA Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the adoption of the following resolution to join the North Jersey Educational Insurance Fund, a subfund of the New Jersey School Boards Association Insurance Group, for a three-year period, beginning July 1, 2009 and ending June 30, 2012.
WHEREAS, the New Jersey School Boards insurance Act, Assembly 1373, enacted and signed by the Governor in 1983, enables school districts to cooperate with each other to make the most efficient use of their powers and resources on a basis of mutual advantage in the areas of insurance and self-insurance and related services; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Education of the Hoboken School District desires to secure protection, services, and savings relating to insurance and self-insurance for itself and its departments and employees; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Education of the Hoboken School District finds that the best and most efficient way of securing this protection and services is by cooperating with other school districts across the State of New Jersey; and
WHEREAS, the New Jersey School Boards Association Insurance Group and its bylaws provide a basis for securing this protection for member districts;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE HOBOKEN SCHOOL DISTRICT:
THAT the Board of Education of the Hoboken School District joins with other school districts in organizing and becoming members of the Subfund of the New Jersey School Boards Association Insurance Group (North Jersey Educational Insurance Fund; and
THAT, by adoption and signing of this resolution, the Board of Education is hereby joining the Subfund of the New Jersey School Boards Association Insurance Group (North Jersey Educational Insurance Fund); effective July 1, 2009, and for the duration of three consecutive years for the following coverage; ending June 30, 2012.
Property EDP General Liability Umbrella
Equipment Crime Automobile Liability Errors & Omissions
Breakdown Bonds Auto Physical Damage Workers Comp
Adopted by the Board of Education of the Hoboken School District, New Jersey, for the 1st day of July 2009 until the 30th day of June 2012.
5. SBA Submitting for review and approval the following workshop request, at no cost to District:
School/Department: Business Office/ Special Education
Date: July 1, 2009
Staff: Brian Buckley and Elizabeth Falco
Purpose/Destination: IDEA 2010 and ARRA Application
Passaic, New Jersey
6. SBA Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the following general fund appropriation transfers for 2008-2009:
PUBLIC DISCUSSION
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