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HOBOKEN BOARD OF EDUCATION1115 CLINTON STREET, HOBOKEN, NJ 07030

AGENDATUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2011

Page 1

7:00 P.M. PUBLIC MEETING

Call to Order - Board Secretary

OPEN PUBLIC MEETING STATEMENT:

This meeting is being held in conformity to the Open Public Meetings Act N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et. seq. Properpublic notice of the meeting was published in the local papers on December 10 and December 11, 2011.

If any Board member or member of the public in attendance believes that the meeting is in violation ofthe Open Public Meetings Act, the Hoboken Board of Education requests that they make a statement atthis time.

The Board wishes to make those in attendance aware that this meeting is being recorded on video and willbe 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 ismindful that we live in the electronic age of computers, cell phones and other electronic communicationsdevices. Nevertheless, we respectfully request that all meeting participants kindly silence their electronicdevices during the course of the meeting, and if use of the device is necessary, we ask that you pleaseleave the meeting room if you need to conduct personal business.

SALUTE TO THE FLAG

ROLL CALL:

PRESENT ABSENT

Biancamano, Peter

Garcia, Carmelo

Gold, LeonMarkle, Rose Marie

McAllister, RuthMinutillo, Theresa

Rhodes-Kearns, Frances

Sobolov, Irene

Sullivan, Maureen


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RECOGNITION

REPORTS

Superintendent of Schools Business Administrator Committee Reports Board of Education President

PUBLIC COMMENT Limited to 5 Minutes per person or as modified by presiding officer

Agenda Items Only

ACTION:

Approval of Minutes

Policies

Curriculum and Instruction

Governance and Personnel

Finance

Facilities

Grants


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BOARD BUSINESS

PUBLIC COMMENT

Limited to 5 Minutes per person or as modified by presiding officer

Agenda and Non-Agenda Items

CONSIDERATION OF EXECUTIVE SESSION

ADJOURNMENT

FUTURE PUBLIC BOARD MEETINGS

January 10, 2012February 14, 2012


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APPROVAL OF MINUTES

SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF MINUTES

November 15, 2011: Public MeetingNovember 15, 2011: Closed Session

Motioned by:Seconded by:Roll Call Vote:

YES NO ABSTAIN

Biancamano, Peter

Garcia, CarmeloGold, Leon

McAllister, RuthMinutillo, TheresaRhodes-Kearns, Frances

Sobolov, Irene

Sullivan, Maureen


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CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

RESOLUTION NO. CI-0001-11-12

SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF CURRICULUM FROM BOARD CURRICULUM AND

PROGRAMS COMMITTEE AND RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves thefollowing curriculum for adoption:

1. Grade 1 Science2. AP Biology3. AP US History4. AP English5. AP Statistics

Superintendent AgendaResolution No. CI-0001-11-12


YES NO ABSTAIN

Biancamano, Peter

Garcia, Carmelo

Gold, Leon

McAllister, Ruth

Minutillo, Theresa


Sobolov, IreneSullivan, Maureen

Markle, Rose Marie


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GOVERNANCE AND PERSONNEL

RESOLUTION NO. GP-0001-11-12

SUBJECT: ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATIONS

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, accepts thefollowing resignations:

Staff Member School or LocationPosition and UPC

Code Effective Date & Reason

1.Angelina Decandia District Bus AideAID.FL.TRAD.02

December 1, 2011Retiring

2. Robert Garrick Hoboken HighSchool

Security GuardSEC.FL.SECP.05 December 1, 2011

Retiring

3.Jennifer Miller Hoboken HighSchool

Part-time CustodianCUS.FL.CUSP.07

11-000-262-100-13-1044-000

November 16, 2011Declined Position

4.Melissa Campbell District Part-Time Bus AideAID.FL.TRAD.1711-000-270-107-13-0000-000

October 12, 2011Never reported to work

5.Daniel Loughran Hoboken HighSchool

Supervisor LanguageArts and Humanities

SUP.HS.SUPI.01

February 2, 2012 orsooner if a suitable

candidate is found

6.Samuel Garcia District CustodianCUS.FL.CUSF.0611-000-262-100-13-1044.000

December 9, 2011


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SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF UPC CODES FOR NEW POSITIONS

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves theestablishment of the following UPC codes for the following positions:

AID.FL.SEAP.16 Special Education AideAID.FL.PSDP.08 Preschool Disabled Aide


SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENTS 2011-2012 SCHOOL YEAR

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves theappointments of the following personnel in the Hoboken School District, for the 2011-2012 school year on theHEA salary guides, pending the full satisfaction of requisite New Jersey Department of Education and Districtemployment criteria. All appropriate salary changes will be made pending completion of the negotiationsbetween the Hoboken Board of Education and the Hoboken Education Association for the 2011-2012 schoolyears.

ALSO, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approvesthe submission to the County Superintendent of Schools the applications for emergency hiring and eachapplicants attestation that he/she has not been convicted of any disqualifying crime pursuant to theprovisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1 et seq., N.J.S.A. 18A-:39-17 et seq., or N.J.S.A. 18A:6-4.13 et seq. forthe employees listed below, if necessary:

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

ACCOUNT NUMBERUPC Code

EFFECTIVEDATES

ANNUAL BASE

SALARY/STIPEND

1.Jamie Hastings Highly Qualified ABA Part-Time Aide Wallace

AID.FL.PSDP.0611-216-100-106-06-1039-

000

January 2, 2012-June 30, 2012

$13.00 an hour


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2.Nicole Bruce Highly Qualified ABAAide- Wallace

AID.FL.PSDP.0711-216-100-106-06-1039-

000

December 14, 2011-June 30, 2012

$13.00 an hour

3.Jill Coleman Highly Qualified TeacherAide-Wallace(one on one)

AID.FL.PSDP.0811-000-217-106-13-1039-

001

December 14,2011-June 30,

2012

$13.00 an hour

4.Sayonara Mendez Highly Qualified TeacherAide-WallaceAID.SEAP.16

11-000-217-106-13-1039-0001

December 14,2011 June 30,

2012

$13.00 an hour

5.Scotty Morin Highly Qualified TeacherAide

Hoboken High SchoolAID.FL.INAP.03

11-190-100-106-13-1072

December 14,2011- June 30,

2012

$13.00 an hour

6.Tamika A.Bauknight

Director of Curriculum,Instruction and Personnel

ADM.CO.DIRC.0111-000-221-104-13-0000-

000

*No sooner thanDecember 19,

2011

$125,136.00(Prorated)MA+30

Principals & DirectorsGuide


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SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF CHEMISTRY CLUB FOR HOBOKEN HIGH SCHOOL

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves aChemistry Club for Hoboken High School with an advisor (Emily Pontius) to serve on a volunteer basisfor the 2011-2012 school year. If this program meets the necessary enrollment and budgetary criteria forthe 2012-2013 school year, the board will consider the establishment of the new club with a paid advisorposition (to be negotiated with the HEA). For the remainder of this year, the club would use surpluschemicals already in stock. The club will try and fundraise for other expenses if needed.


SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND STIPEND POSITIONS AT

CONNORS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves thefollowing clubs, programs and activities for the 2011-2012 school year as well as the staff members toserve as advisors.

Staff Member Program or Activity Stipend &Account Number

1.Elizabeth Sanabria Spanish Cultural Club(Monday)

$794.00

15-401-100-100-09-1903-000

2.James Monaco Strategic Thinking through theuse of Board Games (Monday)

$794.00

15-401-100-100-09-1903-000

3.Roemarie Musella Art Club (Monday) $794.00

15-401-100-100-09-1903

4.Kelly Sogluizzo Science Club (Monday) $794.00

15-401-100-100-09-1903-000

5. Veronica Ramos Science Club (Monday) $794.00

15-401-100-100-09-1903-000

6. Shawn Kolmer Combat Obesity throughPhysical Education (Monday)

$794.00

15-401-100-100-09-1903-000


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7.Frances Azzarto Chorus $794.00

15-401-100-100-09-1903-000

8.Vanessa Tregenza Middle School Student CouncilAdvisor

$964.00

15-401-100-100-09-1903-000

9.Stefanee Wolfsie Learn to Knit (Monday) $794.00

15-401-100-100-09-1903-000


SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF CO-CURRICULAR AND STIPEND POSITIONS AT WALLACE

SCHOOL

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves thefollowing clubs, programs and activities for the 2011-2012 school year as well as the staff members toserve as advisors..

Staff Member Program or Activity Stipend & Account Number

1.Virginia Wingert Science Club

Hold bi-weekly meetings

$794.00

15-401-100-100-09-1903-000

2.Andrea Canonico Student School Newspaper $1362.00

15-401-100-100-06-1903-000

3.Lynn Fusco After School BehaviorModification Program

$794.00

15-401-100-100-09-1903-000

4.Helen Russotto After School Behavior

Modification Program

$794.00

15-401-100-100-09-1903-000

5.Nicole Reilly 1st and 2nd grade Book Club

2:4 5 3:45 p.m.

$794.00

15-401-100-100-09-1903-000


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6.Chris Della Fave 7th Grade Memory BookAdvisor

$1305.00

15-401-100-100-09-1903-000

7.Denise Donnelly Peer Leadership Advisor $397.00 (sharing advisorship)

15-401-100-100-06-1903-000

8.Luz Durando Peer Leadership Advisor $397.00 (sharing advisorship)

15-401-100-100-06-1903-000

9.Roseanna Lucignano NJASK and NJ Pass TutoringPool

5th grade 2 hours per week

$34.00 per hour15-401-100-100-06-1903-000

10.Leann Kutchma NJASK and NJ Pass Tutoring

Pool

5th grade 2 hours per week

$34.00 per hour

15-401-100-100-06-1903-000


SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF VOLUNTEER COACHES AT HOBOKEN HIGH SCHOOL

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves thefollowing volunteer Coaches for Hoboken High School for the 2011-2012 School Year.

Name School Position

1.William (Chubby) James Hoboken High School Volunteer Varsity BasketballCoach

2.Charles (Buddy) Matthews Hoboken High School Volunteer Baseball Coach


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SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF STAFF RETURNING FROM LEAVE

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves thefollowing staff member to return to duty from leave.

Staff Member Position Return Date Type of Leave

1.Amanda Sivo-Jervis Special EducationTeacher at Connor

School

02/28/12 Unpaid Family Leave


SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF THE HIB REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER, 2011

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves therecommendations of the Superintendent as reflected in his November, 2011 HIB report.


SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF THE SUBSTITUTE STAFF MEMBERS FOR THE JOHNS HOPKINSAFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM AT CALABRO SCHOOL

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves thefollowing staff as substitutes for the Johns Hopkins after school program at Calabro School on Tuesday,Wednesday and Thursday, from 2:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Approximately 2 hours a day.

Name School & Starting Date Position & Hourly Rate

1.Megan Hanley Calabro October 20, 2011 Substitute Instructor (asneeded)

$34.00 an hour


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2.Samantha Lopez Calabro-December 14, 2011 Substitute Instructor (asneeded)

$34.00 an hour


SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF INCREASE IN PAY TO HIGHLY QUALIFIED TEACHER AIDES

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves thefollowing increase in pay for meeting requirements as Highly Qualified Teacher Aides by completingtheir ABA training with the classroom teacher and District ABA/BCBA consultant.

Staff Member Current Position New Position Effective Date & Acct. #

1.Jule Cole Highly QualifiedTeacher Aide

$13.00 an hour

HighlyQualified ABATeacher Aide$15.00 an hour

December 14, 2011-June 30,2012

11-216-100-106-06-1039-000

2.Ericka Alvarez Highly QualifiedTeacher Aide

$13.00 an hour

HighlyQualified ABATeacher Aide$15.00 an hour


11-216-100-106-06-1039-000


SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF STAFF FROM TEMPORARY TO PERMANENT POSITION

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves thefollowing substitute employee to be added as a permanent employee as of December 14, 2011.


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Staff Member Temporary Position Permanent Position

1.Monica Talarico Wallace School-5th GradeTeacher

September 1, 2011-December 13,2011

TCH.WA.ELEM.10

15-120-100-101-06-1012

Wallace School-5th GradeTeacher


TCH.WA.ELEM.10

15-120-100-101-06-1012


SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF THE HIRING OF A BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR/BOARD

SECRETARY PENDING APPROVAL OF HIS CONTRACT BY NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT

OF EDUCATION

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, and uponapproval from the New Jersey Department of Education, approve an employment contract for Mr.William Takacs. The salary for this position will be $130,000.00 annually (prorated).


SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF STAFF LEAVES

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves thefollowing leaves for staff

Staff Member Position Type of LeaveStart of leaveEnd of leave

1.Juana Cortes Part-Time Custodian 12 week familyleave without pay

October 28, 2011 January20, 2012


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SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF PREVIOUSLY EMPLOYED SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS TO BE

ADDED TO A POOL OF SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS FOR THE 2011-2012 SCHOOL YEAR

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves thefollowing individuals who were previously employed as substitute teachers and are now recommendedfor re-hire for the remainder of the 2011-2012 school year.

Staff Member Position & Effective Date Per Diem Rate

1.Ashley Casella Substitute Teacher

December 14, 2011

$90.00

2.Elisa Ratto Substitute Teacher

December 14, 2011

$80.00


SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING STUDENT TEACHER PLACEMENTS FOR

THE 2011-2012 SCHOOL YEAR

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves thefollowing student teacher placements for the 2011-2012 school year.

Student Teacher

Name School &Position

Cooperating

Teacher Time Period

1.Angela Dorstek Hoboken High SchoolGrades 9-12 Secondary

Math

Anna Gullo January 23-May 4, 2012 FullDay, 5 days a week Spring

Semester

2.Rima Patel Hoboken High School

Grade 6-12Middle/High SchoolBiology

Megna Patel January 23-May 12, 2012 Full

Day 5 Days a week SpringSemester

3.Maria Avalos Calabro Grade 1 EarlyChildhood

SharletteCullen

January 23-May 4, 2012 FullDay, 5 Days a week Spring

Semester


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4.Gionna Forte Hoboken High SchoolGrades 8-12

Erin Kubach January 9 April 20, 2012150 hours

Spring Semester

5.Alicia Markle Hoboken High SchoolGrade 8 Math

ChristopherBeatini

After December 14, 20114 hours total


SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF SUBSITUTE TEACHERS

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves thefollowing staff members to be added to our pool of substitute teachers upon receiving their HudsonCounty Substitute Certification.

Staff Member Position Per Diem Effective Date

1.Zareffa Ayed* Substitute Teacher $90.00

December 14, 2011 or uponobtaining substitute

certification

2.Taylor M. Cappelleri Substitute Teacher $80.00

December 14, 2011

Or upon obtaining substitutecertification

3.Stacey B. Dee Substitute Teacher $80.00


certification

4.Catherine R. Easley Substitute Teacher $80.00


certification

5.Jessica C. FernandezSubstitute Teacher $80.00


certification

*Certificated


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SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF CHANGE TO SCHOOL CALENDAR FOR THE 2011-2012

SCHOOL YEAR

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves arevised Hoboken Public School District calendar for the school year 2011-2012 to include Monday,January 2, 2012 as a holiday in recognition of the legal holiday. Therefore, the Hoboken Public Schoolswill be closed that day. The last day of school for the 2011-2012 school year will be adjusted to Monday,June 18 with a 1:00 p.m. dismissal.


SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING MENTEE AND MENTORS AT JOSEPH F.

BRANDT PRIMARY SCHOOL AND WALLACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS FOR THE 2011-

2012 SCHOOL YEAR

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves thefollowing mentee and mentors at Joseph F. Brandt Primary School and Wallace Elementary School forthe 2011-2012 school year.

Mentee Mentor School

1.Andrea Mangione

(PreK 3 Teacher)

Lyudmilla Orel

(PreK 4 Teacher)

Brandt

2.Ana Andrade

(PreK 3 Teacher)

Kristen Swartz

(PreK 4 Teacher)

Brandt

3.Kristina Moramarco

(PreK 3, 4 ABA Teacher)

Cara Killen

(5th grade teacher)

Wallace


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SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF UPDATING HOBOKEN PUBLIC SCHOOL RECORDS TO

CONVERT THE FOLLOWING STUDENTS TO SCHOOL CHOICE STATUS

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves inaccordance with the policy and practice of the New Jersey Department of Education Office of PublicSchool Choice, and pursuant to the circumstances noted below, updating all Hoboken Public Schoolsrecords to convert the following students form Resident status to School Choice status for all reportingand funding purposes:

CM (CURRENTLY IN 10TH GRADE)

Effective November 1, 2011, per the parents written request to the Office of the Superintendent to permitthe student to continue to attend Hoboken Public Schools upon the familys relocation to Jersey City .

AM (CURRENTLY IN 8TH

GRADE)

Effective November 1, 2011, per the parents written request to the Office of the Superintendent to permitthe student to continue to attend Hoboken Public Schools upon the familys relocation to Jersey City.

GS (CURRENTLY IN 5TH

GRADE)

Effective December 1, 2011, per the parents written request to the Office of the Superintendent to permitthe student to continue to attend Hoboken Public Schools upon the familys relocation to Jersey City.

IS ( CURRENTLY IN 8TH

GRADE)

Effective December 1, 2011, per the parents written request to the Office of the Superintendent to permitthe student to continue to attend Hoboken Public Schools upon the familys relocation to Jersey City.


SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING TEACHER TO A POOL OF HOMEINSTRUCTORS FOR THE 2011-2012 SCHOOL YEAR.

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves thefollowing teacher to a pool of Home Instructors for the 2011-2012 school year.


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Staff Member Hourly Rate Account Number

1. Stephanie Repetti $34.00 per hour 11-219-100-101-20-1092-000


SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF STAFF TERMINATION

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves thefollowing termination.

Staff Member School or Location

Position and

UPC code Effective Date

1.Marty Ippolito High SchoolOne on One AideAID.FL.INAP.03 November 17, 2011


SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION

RESOLVED that the Board approves a separation agreement with Judith Beckmeyer and hereby acceptsher resignation effective April 30, 2012: and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, Ms. Beckmeyer willremain on paid leave during the period December 1, 2011 through April 30, 2012.


HOBOKEN BOARD OF EDUCATION

WHEREAS, Safe Routes to School programs are recognized nationally and internationally aseffective tools to enable and encourage students to walk and bicycle safely to school; and,


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WHEREAS, having safer routes to and from schools aims to decrease pedestrian and bicycle-related injuries, not just for students, but for the entire community; and

WHEREAS, there exists a need to implement a pedestrian safety project along Willow Avenuebetween 11th and 12th Streets near Wallace Primary School; and,

WHEREAS, the City of Hoboken will submit an application to the State of New JerseyDepartment of Transportations Safe Routes to Schools Grant Program.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Hoboken Board of Education formally

approves the grant application for the above stated project.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Municipal Clerk of the City of Hobokenare hereby authorized to submit an electronic grant application identified as SRS-I-2012-Hoboken City-00084 to the New Jersey Department of Transportation on behalf of the City ofHoboken and the Hoboken Board of Education.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Municipal Clerk are hereby authorized tosign the grant agreement on behalf of the City of Hoboken and that their signature constitutesacceptance of the terms and conditions of the grant agreement and approves the execution of thegrant agreement.

Certified as a true copy of the Resolution adopted by the Hoboken Board of EducationOn this ___________ day of ____________,2011

_______________________________School Board Secretary


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Hoboken Board of Education

WHEREAS, Safe Routes to School programs are recognized nationally and internationally aseffective tools to enable and encourage students to walk and bicycle safely to school; and

WHEREAS, the health and safety of our children is of highest concern to the residents ofHoboken and the Hoboken Board of Education; and

WHEREAS, a lack of physical activity plays a leading role in rising rates of obesity, diabetes,and other health related problems among children in New Jersey; and

WHEREAS, being able to walk or bicycle to school along safe routes offers an opportunity tobuild healthful physical activity into daily routine and arrive at school ready to learn; and

WHEREAS, having safer routes to and from schools aims to decrease pedestrian and bicycle-related injuries, not just for students, but for the entire community; and

WHEREAS, driving students to and from school contributes to traffic congestion and airpollution; and

WHEREAS, the Safe Routes to School Program can contribute to a positive connection betweenschools and neighborhoods by creating beneficial interactions between children and adults; and

WHEREAS, Safe Routes to School programs require the formation of multidisciplinary teamsin each community to increase awareness of and support for schools and students; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Hoboken Board of Education expressessupport for the development of a Safe Routes to School Program for the benefit of its students;and

AND, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education will work with the Cityof Hoboken in a Partnership to further the goals of Safe Routes to School.


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Certified as a true copy of the Resolution adopted by the Hoboken Board of EducationOn this ___________ day of ____________,2011

_______________________________School Board Secretary

My signature and the Business Administrators seal server to acknowledge the above resolution andconstitute acceptance of the terms and conditions of the agreement and approve the execution of theagreement as authorized by the resolution above.

ATTEST AND AFFIX SEAL _______________________ ________________________Borough Administrator Superintendent of Schools


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RESOLUTION No. GP-0026-11-12

SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF FIELD TRIP REQUESTS

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the following fi

Date School Grade Staff Destination/Purpose Cost to District Cost to stu

NEW JERSEY

12/14/11 HOPES

CAP, Inc./Brandt

PreK3 A. Mangione,

A. Flores

Shop Rite

SupermarketHoboken, NJGrocery Theme

No cost to District

(Walking Trip)

No cost t

12/14/11 HOPESCAP, Inc./Brandt

PreK3 S. Dinze,S. Guerrero

Shop RiteSupermarketHoboken, NJGrocery Theme

No cost to District(Walking Trip)

No cost t


PreK3 K. Ryan,R. Gonzalez

Shop RiteSupermarketHoboken, NJGrocery Theme


No cost t

12/14/11 HOPESCAP, Inc./

Brandt

PreK4 F. Ali,R. Tarabokija

Torna's PizzeriaHoboken, NJ

Restaurant Theme


No cost t

12/14/11 Mile SquareEarlyLearningCenter/Brandt

PreK4 J. DelValle, S. Figueroa Tucker DrugsHoboken, NJHospital Theme


No cost t


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PreK3 L. Padgitt, G. Aviles Shop RiteSupermarketHoboken, NJGrocery Theme


No cost t


PreK3 B. Monetti, R. Colon Torna's PizzeriaHoboken, NJRestaurant Theme


No cost t

12/15/11 Mile SquareEarlyLearning

Center/Brandt

PreK4 K. England,S. Castelluci, K. Swartz,J. DelValle, M. Orlando,

K. Vargas, B. DelRio,S. Figueroa

Multi Service CenterHoboken, NJVisit with Seniors

No cost to District(HBOE

Transportation)

No cost t


PreK M. Pires, T. Foster,G. Acosta, J. Ayala,J. Giuriceo, M. Nogales

Imagine That!Paramus, NJGrocery Theme


Transportation)

No cost t

12/21/11 Mile SquareEarlyLearningCenter/Brandt

PreK4 J. DelValle, S. Figueroa Ambulance @Brandt SchoolHoboken, NJHospital Theme


No cost t


PreK4 L. Orel, E. Loor NJ Children'sMuseumParamus, NJ

Hospital Theme


Transportation)

No cost t

01/19/12 Mile SquareEarlyLearningCenter/ St.Francis

PreK3 B. Oliveras, G. Rotondi,B. Williams,L. Olavarria, K. Rosario,H. Johnson,D. Cubero, H. Farghaly

Johnny RocketsHoboken, NJRestaurant Theme


No cost t


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PreK4 K. Danduono,J. Marano, N. Laib,N. Mussara,M. Figueroa, R. Frazier,H. Farghaly, D. Cubero,M. Soto

Johnny RocketsHoboken, NJRestaurant Theme


No cost t

03/16/12 Mile SquareEarlyLearningCenter/ St.

Francis

PreK3 B. Oliveras, G. Rotondi,B. Williams,L. Olavarria, K. Rosario,H. Johnson,

D. Cubero, H. Farghaly

NJ Performing ArtsCenterNewark, NJLiteracy & Arts

Theme

No cost to District(Outside

Transportation)

No cost t


PreK4 K. Danduono, J.Marano, N. Laib,N. Mussara, M.Figueroa, R. Frazier,H. Farghaly, D. Cubero,M. Soto

NJ Performing ArtsCenterNewark, NJLiteracy & ArtsTheme

No cost to District(Outside

Transportation)

No cost t

01/28/12 HHS 8-12 D. Miller Rutgers UniversityNew Brunswick, NJSTANJ (Speech andTheatre Assoc. ofNew Jersey)Competition

$425.00 Cost toDistrict (HBOETransportation)

No cost t

01/31/12 HHS 8-12 Dr. C. D'Elia Hudson CountyCommunity CollegeCulinary ArtsInstituteJersey City, NJPost-high schooleducational planning


Transportation)

No cost t


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06/08/12 HHS 12 J. Burrell, P. Ciriello Empire ClubLittle Ferry, NJSenior Prom - an on-going high schooltradition

$3000.00 Cost toDistrict (OutsideTransportation)

$22,500stud

(@ $90$4,500

teachers/c(@ $90

01/03, 01/10,01/24, 01/31,02/07, 02/14,02/28, 03/06,

03/13, 03/20,03/27, 04/10,04/17, 04/24,05/01, 05/08,05/15, 05/22,06/05 05/09,06/08/2012

HHS 8-12 L. Martinez Demarest SchoolGymnasiumHoboken, NJSpecial Olympics

practice days

*05/09/12 - Braddock

Park

North Bergen, NJ

*06/08/12 - College of NJ

Trenton, NJ


Transportation)

No cost t

02/15/12 Wallace 1 J. Shikman, C. Burns,K. McLoughlin

Bergen PerformingArts CenterTheatreworks USAEnglewood, NJStudents willunderstand character,

plot, and setting andwill distinguishbetween fantasy andreality

$280.50 Cost toDistrict(HBOE

Transportation)

No cost t


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03/21/12 Wallace K K. Sturdivant+1 Teacher Aide

NJ Children'sMuseumParamus, NJChildren will exploreinteractive exhibits,dramatize usingprops to enjoy playas highlighted in the"Tools of the Mind"curriculum


Transportation)

$160.00stud

(@ $8.

04/30/12 Wallace 2 J. Mazzone, A. Corea,C. Arnone

Montclair StateNormal TheatreMontclair, NJCurriculum andLanguage Arts,Literature-based,Music, relationships,and family

No cost to district(HBOE

Transportation)

$459.00stud

(@ $8.

OUT OF STATE

12/21/11 Connors 6-7 C. Sheridan,R. Wrobelewski,D. Interdonnato,E. Kraven,

M. Boscia, G. White+2 Aides

Rockefeller CenterNew York City, NYTradition, history,holiday, multicultural


Transportation)

No cost t


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12/22/12 HHS 11 J. Addi, M. Perez The AmericanMuseum of NaturalHistoryNew York City, NYEarly evolution oflife, evidence ofevolution,mechanisms ofevolution


Transportation)

$35.00stud

(@ $5.


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RESOLUTION No. GP-0027-11-12

SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF WORKSHOPS

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the following fi

School Date(s) Staff Purpose / Destination

Central Office 01/10/12 T. Fitzgibbons Special Education Law

Hackensack, New Jers

Central Office 01/12/12 T. Fitzgibbons No More DoingBusiness As Usual forSpecial Ed.Weehawken, New Jers

Connors 01/10/12 M. Rosenblum State and Federal LawGoverning SpecialEducationHackensack, New Jers

Wallace 02/10/12 V. Phalen Test Taking Skills

Secaucus, New Jersey


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Central Office 01/26/12 and 01/27/12 Dr. Mark Toback NJASA TECHSPO 20ConferenceAtlantic City, NewJersey

Hoboken High School 02/10/12 C. DElia Suicide and Self-

MutilationStopping the PainSaddle Brook, NJ

Hoboken High School 01/17/12 K. Koerner Motivating theUnmotivated StudentNewark, NJ

Hoboken High School 12/14/11 C. DElia Anti-Bullying Softwar

TrainingSecaucus, New Jersey

Hoboken High School 01/10/12 D. Antunes Special Education LawHackensack, NJ


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Hoboken High School 02/14/12 H. McKenzie Preparing forAssessment under theCommon CoreMonroe Township, NJ

Hoboken High School 02/01/12 N. Lazariuk The New Jersey

Conference for WomeSaddle Brook, NewJersey

Connors 12/19/11 and 01/23/12 S. Margolis Functional BehavioralAssessments and DesiInterventionMorris Plains, NJ

Hoboken High School 01/23/12 J. Burrell The New JerseyConference for AdobePhotoshop Users

Atlantic City, NewJersey

Wallace 01/10/12 A. Pra Sisto Special Education LawHackensack, New Jers


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Brandt 01/11/12 Concetta Drew Special Education LawEdison, New Jersey

Brandt 02/03/12 Concetta Drew CollaborativeConsultation in Gen EPrograms K-12

East Orange, NJ

Brandt 03/14/12 Concetta Drew IEP: Annual Goals anStudent ProgressEast Orange, NJ

Hoboken High School 01/13/12 Chanta Blue Post Traumatic StressManagement AdvanceTrainingSomerset, NJ


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Hoboken High School 02/08/12 A. Peters Standards for PreventiProgramTrenton, New Jersey


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Superintendent AgendaResolution Nos. GP-0001-11-12 through GP-0027-11-12


YES NO ABSTAIN

Biancamano, Peter

Garcia, CarmeloGold, Leon

McAllister, Ruth

Minutillo, TheresaRhodes-Kearns, Frances


Markle, Rose Marie


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RESOLUTION No. FI-0001-11-12

SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING REPORTS FOR OCTOBER 2011

RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education approves the following reports for September 2011:

(A-148) Board Secretary(A-149) Treasurer Report


SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF PAYROLL

RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education approves the payroll, employers share of socialsecurity and unemployment for the following pay dates:

Pay Pay Date Net PayrollEmployeeDeductions Taxes

Refunds and/orNet Pay Adjust Gross Payroll

Employer ShareSS and SUI Total

9 of 26 11/22/11 $ 595,956.77 $ 223,840.59 $ 227,950.49 - $ 1,047,747.85 $ 77,027.00 $ 1,124774.85

10 of 26 12/06/11 $ 618,793.46 $ 224,573.24 $ 232,733.40 - $ 1,076,100.10 $ 79,012.13 $ 1,155,112.23


SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF BILLS AND CLAIMS REPORT

RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education approves the claims for the following month:

Month Amount

December 2011: $ 3,761,901.59


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SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF CONTRACT(S)

RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education approves the following contract(s).

Vendor Purpose Location Amount Method Date

Cimple Student Information SystemMaintenance and Support Contract

District Wide $ 17,218.35 Contract Extension Jan 1, 2011through

June 30, 2012


SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT(S)

RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education approves the following Joint TransportationContract(s).

Vendor Purpose Location Amount Method Date

Sussex CountyRegionalCooperative

Joint Transportation Services District Wide paid to Hoboken:$ 2,130.55 per year(depending onnumber of students)

Joint TransportationContract (fromHoboken to FelecianSchool)

July 1, 2011throughJune 30, 2012


SUBJECT: REJECTION OF BID

RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the interim BusinessAdministrator and reject the bids taken for the Culinary Arts Classroom Renovation opened December 2,2011 as not responsive to the specifications and authorize the Interim Business Administrator toreadvertise for bids.


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SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF DONATION OF FISH TANKS

RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education approves the donation of a 90-gallon fish tank withstand, canopy, accessories (fluorescent light, gravel, lava rocks for habitat, two air pumps, two heaters,net, scrub brush, gravel cleaner, food, water testers) and an additional 20-gallon tank with iron stand andfluorescent light. The approximate value is $1,200. The Hoboken Board of Education expresses theirthanks to Frank Baldino for his generous donation.


SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT OF AUDIT REPORT

FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011 AND APPROVAL OF RELATED CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN

WHEREAS, the New Jersey Statutes, NJSA Title 18A, Education, require that each board of educationcause an audit to be performed each year by an outside, independent auditor, and

WHEREAS, said statutes and administrative codes require that a synopsis of the audit be presented to thepublic, that the recommendations of the auditor be read and discussed by said board and that the boardapprove a corrective action plan to remediate said recommendations, and

WHEREAS, said documents must be forwarded to the New Jersey Department of Education through theHudson County Superintendent of Schools,

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education hereby acknowledgesreceipt of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for FY 2011, the Auditors Management Letter forFY 2011 and the Synopsis of Audit for FY 2011, and

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education hereby approves theCorrective Action Plan for FY 2011 as prepared by the Interim School Business Administrator, and

BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Interim School Business Administrator is directed to forward the

required documents to the respective state and county offices.


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SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF THE RENEWAL OF THE WORKERS COMPENSATION

INSURANCE WITH AMERIHEALTH CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY THROUGH

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

WHEREAS, the Hoboken Board of Education has previously engaged an insurance consultant to advisethe board on the placement of its insurance policies, and

WHEREAS, the firm of B.G.I.A. through its agent Mr. Terence Dermody has recommended the renewalof its current workers compensation policy with AmeriHealth Casualty Insurance Co. through November26, 2012 at an annual premium of $155,356.00 for the Large Deductible Program Parameters, and

WHEREAS, said recommendation was made after comparing the cost with a Guaranteed Cost Programand a retrospective rating alternative,

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education hereby renews theworkers compensation policy as recommended above by their insurance consultant, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Interim School Business Administrator is authorized to executethe renewal documents, and

BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect immediately.


SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF THE RENEWAL OF BOARD OFFICIALS TO BE

APPOINTED/REAPPOINTED FOR THE 2011-2012 SCHOOL YEAR

RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education approves the following Board Officialappointment/reappointment to the following unpaid position subject to continued district employmenteffective November 16, 2011,

Qualified Purchasing Agent (level of threshold $36,000): Michael J. Donow


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SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF THE RENEWAL OF BOARD OFFICIALS TO BE

APPOINTED/REAPPOINTED FOR THE 2011-2012 SCHOOL YEAR

RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education approves the designation of Business Administratoras the Public Agency Compliance Officer (P.A.C.O.).


SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF THE SUBMISSION OF THE NEW JERSEY QUALITY SINGLE

ACCOUNTABILITY CONTINUUM (QSAC) STATEMENT OF ASSURANCE

RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education approves the submission of the New Jersey QualitySingle Accountability Continuum (QSAC) Statement of Assurance.


SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE MAINTENANCE BUDGET

AMOUNT WORKSHEET (FORM M-1) AND COMPREHENSIVE MAINTENANCE PLAN

(CMP)

RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education recommends the Maintenance Budget AmountWorksheet (Form M-1) and the Comprehensive Maintenance Plan (CMP).


SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF THE APPOINTMENT OF PURCELL, MULCAHY, ONEILL &

HAWKINS, LLC FOR LEGAL REPRESENTATION

RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education approves the appointment of the firm of Purcell,Mulcahy, ONeill & Hawkins, LLC, as a professional service for legal representation in thematter of Angelone versus Hoboken Board of Education at a rate of $150 per hour. Thisresolution shall be effective October 1, 2011.


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SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF TUITION CONTRACT(S)

RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education approves the following tuition contract(s):

Sending Family Purpose Amount Date

Freeman Family Educational Services Paid to Hoboken:

$13,712 (proratedannual tuition)

Nov 14, 2011

throughJune 30, 2012

Business Administrator AgendaResolution Nos. FI-0001-11-12 through FI-0015-11-12

Motioned by:

Seconded by:Roll Call Vote:

YES NO ABSTAIN

Biancamano, PeterGarcia, Carmelo

Gold, Leon

McAllister, Ruth

Minutillo, Theresa



Markle, Rose Marie


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RESOLUTION No. FA-0001-11-12

SUBJECT: SAFETY DRILL REPORT

RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education approves the Safety Drill Reports for November2011.

RESOLUTION No. FA-0002-11-12

SUBJECT: FACILITIES REQUEST

RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education approves the following facility request(s):

Organization: City of Hoboken Recreation Department

Day(s): Monday through FridayTime: 6:00 pm to 8:30 pmDate(s): November 14, 2011 through December 22, 2011Facility: Wallace School Gymnasium

Day(s): SaturdayTime: 10:00 am to 4:00 pmDate(s): December 3, 10, 17, 2011Facility: Wallace School Gymnasium

Day(s): Monday through FridayTime: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pmDate(s): January 3, 2011 through March 31, 2012Facility: Wallace School Gymnasium

Day(s): SaturdayTime: 8:00 am to 6:00 pmDate(s): January 7, 2011 through March 31, 2012Facility: Wallace School Gymnasium

Day(s): Monday through FridayTime: 6:00 pm to 8:30 pmDate(s): November 14, 2011 through March 18, 2012Facility: Demarest School Gymnasium

Cost: Non-Profit: No Charge


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Organization: Hoboken Family AllianceDay(s): SaturdayTime: 9:00 am to 4:00 pmDate(s): February 4, 2012Facility: Hoboken High School GymnasiumPurpose: Cabin Fever EventCost: Non-Profit: No Charge

Organization: Iowa State University Athletics DepartmentDay(s): Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, ThursdayTime: VariesDate(s): December 25 through December 29, 2011Facility: JFK StadiumPurpose: Conduct Football Practice on Field before Pinstripe Bowl on December 30, 2011Cost: No Monetary Fee: Exchange of Services for Motivational Speeches for Athletes

Business Administrator AgendaResolution Nos. FA-0001-11-12 through FA-0002-11-12


YES NO ABSTAIN

Biancamano, Peter

Garcia, Carmelo

Gold, Leon

McAllister, RuthMinutillo, Theresa

Rhodes-Kearns, FrancesSobolov, IreneSullivan, Maureen

Markle, Rose Marie


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RESOLUTION No. GR-0001-11-12

SUBJECT: APPROVAL TO ACCEPT THE NEW JERSEY CHILD ASSAULT PROGRAM (NJ

CAP) GRANT AND THE HOBOKEN SCHOOL DISTRICTS 30% CONTRIBUTION

RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education approves to accept the New Jersey Child AssaultPrevention (NJ CAP) Grant award to implement the Elementary, Special Needs programs and to approvethe Hoboken School Districts 30% contribution.

NEW JERSEY CHILD ASSAULT PREVENTION PROGRAM

Program Grant Award District Share

(30% of total) Total

Elementary (K-6) $ 6,381 $ 2,735 $ 9,117Special Needs $ 1,407 $ 603 $ 2,010

Business Administrator AgendaResolution Nos. GR-0001-11-12


YES NO ABSTAIN

Biancamano, Peter

Garcia, Carmelo

Gold, LeonMcAllister, Ruth

Minutillo, Theresa


Sobolov, Irene

Sullivan, Maureen

M kl R M i

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