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Official Meeting Minutes – March 8, 2017

West New York Board of Education Work Session/Business Meeting Minutes

March 8, 2017, 6:00 p.m. The Work Session/Business Meeting of the West New York Board of Education was held in the Auditorium of the West New York Middle School, 201 – 57th Street, West New York, New Jersey. The order of business and agenda for the meeting was:

I. CALL TO ORDER At 6:10 P.M. the meeting was called to order.

II. FLAG SALUTE The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was recited.

III. ROLL CALL

Trustee Present Arrival Absent

Trustee Castañeda Trustee Cheng Vice President Gonzalez Trustee Mejia Trustee Morel Trustee Portillo Trustee Rodas Trustee Scheurle President Parkinson

Also Present: Ms. Clara Brito Herrera, Superintendent of Schools

Ms. Anastasia Olivero, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction Mr. Robert Sanchez, Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Services Mr. Sixto Cardenas, Director of Human Resources Ms. Beverly Lazzara, Director of Special Services Mr. Jorge Acosta, Administrative Supervisor of Educational Programs Mr. Dean Austin, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary Mr. Lester Taylor, Florio Perrucci Steinhardt & Fader Mr. Allan Roth, Esq., Administrative Assistant

IV. OPEN PUBLIC MEETING STATEMENT

The New Jersey Open Public Meetings Law was enacted to ensure the right of the Public to have advance notice of and to attend the meetings of any public bodies at which any business affecting their interest is discussed and acted upon. In accordance with the provisions of the act, the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary has caused notice of this meeting to be sent to the following, announcing time and place thereof, agenda, etc.

the Jersey Journal

the Administration Bulletin Board the District Website

President Parkinson noted to Board Members that at the next Board meeting (April 5, 2017) they will have to review 5

(five) Student Hearing Cases and recommended that an Ad Hoc Committee be formed which would schedule and attend the hearings prior to the April 5, 2017 Board meeting, write and submit a report to the full board and use the April 5, 2017 meeting as forum for discussion and decisions.


V. COMMUNICATIONS (BOARD SECRETARY) First Readings of Policies - Required Special Education Policies and Procedures

1. R 2460.15 SPECIAL EDUCATION – IN SERVICE TRAINING NEEDS FOR PROFESSIONAL AND PARAPROFESSIONAL STAFF

2. R 2460 - SPECIAL EDUCATION School district officials and staff shall adhere to all regulations included in N.J.A.C. 6A:14-1.1 et

seq. and the following special education regulations:

3. R 2460.1 Special Education - Location, Identification, and Referral (M) R 2460.8 Special Education - Free and Appropriate Public

Education (M)

4. R 2460.9 Special Education - Transition from Early Intervention Programs to Preschool Programs (M)

5. R 2460.15 Special Education – In - service Training Needs for Professional and Paraprofessional Staff (M)

6. R 2460.16 Special Education - Instructional Material to Blind or Print - Disabled Students (M)

In the Matter of (IMO) Silvio Acosta and Vilma Reyes v. WNY Board of Education (School Ethics Commission case – docket # c19-14) Next, the Board Secretary proceeded to read aloud the School Ethics Commission’s Resolution of Censure (adopted at its February 28, 2017 meeting) related to the above-stated matter, as required by School Ethics Commission and the NJDOE. Vice President Gonzalez addressed the Board and the public with a proposal to strengthen the district’s existing policies relating to Transgender Students. The matter was relayed by President Parkinson to the Personnel and Policy Committee. VI. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

1. Read Across America

2. Certificate of Appreciation - Tomorrow's Teachers - Read Across America

3. Certificate of Recognition - WNY Lions Club Literary Writing Contest Winner

4. Certificate of Recognition - Stuttering Foundation Newsletter

5. STEAM Academy Presentation

6. The Performing Arts Academy Production of "El Otro Lado"

7. Monthly Reports (these reports are on file and recorded)

VII. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON MATTERS OF GENERAL CONCERN In accordance with West New York Board of Education Bylaw #0167 (Public participation in board meetings – Adopted April 22, 2009: Each participant’s commentary shall be limited to three minutes duration. Public comments on matters of general concern included timing of pay raise and retro payment, and status of MHS Project Graduation funding.


Executive Session Notice: VIII. OPEN PUBLIC MEETING STATEMENT/RESOLUTION FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION

Motion to recess to Executive Session at 7:03 p.m.

President Parkinson: Asked that all Board members in favor of recessing to Executive Session, say “Aye”

Jonathan

Castañeda Matthew

Cheng Damaris Gonzalez

Dennise Mejia

David Morel

Lorena Portillo

Steven Rodas

Ronald Scheurle

Adam Parkinson

Trustee Ayes Nays Absent

Trustee Castañeda

Trustee Cheng

Vice President Gonzalez

Trustee Mejia

Trustee Morel

Trustee Portillo

Trustee Rodas

Trustee Scheurle President Parkinson

Also Present: Ms. Clara Brito Herrera, Superintendent of Schools Mr. Dean Austin, Business Administrator | Board Secretary Mr. Lester Taylor, Florio Perrucci Steinhardt and Fader, LLC.

Board Secretary read the OPEN PUBLIC MEETING STATEMENT/RESOLUTION FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION

The public portion of the meeting is now concluded. The Board will now recess into Executive Session to discuss items which fall within an exception of our open meetings policy and permits board to have private discussion since it deals with specific exceptions contained in N.J.S.A. 10:4-12: 1. Matters of Personnel – Affecting Current or Prospective Employees 2. Matters of Litigation 3. Matters of Attorney | Client Privilege 4. Other Matters as Rendered Confidential by Law BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education will recess into Executive Session to discuss the aforementioned matters. Any discussion held by the Board which need not remain confidential will be made public as soon as practical. Minutes of the Executive Session will not be disclosed until the need for confidentiality no longer exists. The Board may take action on these items following executive session.

Executive Session Discussion:

Motion to adjourn the Executive Session and reconvene in Public Session at 7.30 p.m.

Motion made by: JC MC DG DM DMo LP SR RS AP Seconded by: JC MC DG DM DMo LP SR RS AP


Jonathan

Castañeda Matthew


Dennise Mejia

David Morel

Lorena Portillo

Steven Rodas

Ronald Scheurle

Adam Parkinson


Trustee Castañeda

Trustee Cheng


Trustee Mejia

Trustee Morel

Trustee Portillo

Trustee Rodas

Trustee Scheurle President Parkinson

IX. REVIEW AGENDA RESOLUTIONS All matters hereunder are considered to be routine in nature and will be enacted by one motion. Any Board member may request that an item be removed from the Agenda for separate consideration. Any item(s) removed from the Agenda will be discussed and acted upon separately, immediately following the consideration of the remaining items on the Agenda. A motion or a second is not required to remove an item(s) from the Agenda. All resolutions acted upon at this meeting are available to be viewed this evening and copies can be obtained by contacting the School Board Secretary’s Office. Business and Finance

1.1 Treasurer of School Monies 1.2 Approval of Minutes 1.3 Paid Bill List 1.4 Transfers 1.5 Essex Regional Educational Services Commission - Contracts 2017-18 1.6 Amendment to the 2016-17 Essex Regional Educational Services Commission (ERESC) Agreement 1.7 MHS Spring Athletic Bid #02(d)17 1.8 MHS Project Graduation Donation 1.9 Soliciting Services - Energy Savings

Curriculum

2.1 Fieldtrips 2.2 Fundraisers 2.3 Professional Development/Travel 2.4 Speakers 2.5 Fresh Fruits & Vegetables Grant ECS PS # 4 Annex 2.6 MS Career Fair 2016-2017 2.7 Governor’s Educator of the Year Program 2016-2017 2.8 ECS Early Childhood Parenting Classes & Adult Basic Computer Classes



Operations 3.1 Request for Use of Facilities 3.2 Requests for Transportation Special Services 4.1 Transportation and Placements 2016-2017 SY 4.2 Occupational Therapy Consultants, Inc. 4.3 Lunch Services 4.4 Bedside Instruction Legal 5.1 Next Board Meeting 5.2 Second Reading and Adoption of Board By-laws | Policies & Regulations Personnel 6.1 Resignation/Retirement 6.2 Resignation 6.3 New Hire Non-Certificated 6.4 Substitute Teachers 6.5 Substitute Custodian 6.6 Salary Increment Changes 6.7 Middle School Intramural Dancing Coach 6.8 Home Instruction 6.9 Extended Day Forensic Science (CSI) Class add-on 6.10 Extended Day Computer Coding Class add-on

6.11 Fresh Fruits & Vegetables Program 6.12 Extra Compensation Assignments 6.13 Memorial High School Volunteers 6.14 FMLA 6.15 Bonus Sick Days 6.16 Bonus Sick Days Business and Finance 1.1 Treasurer Report On motion made and passed, the Board of Education accepted the report of the School Business Administrator/School Board Secretary (148) as certified in keeping with N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.2.13(d) and the report of the Treasurer of School Monies (A149) for the month of March 2016, as presented by the Superintendent of Schools, and found them in agreement and upon review certified them to the best of their knowledge and no major account or fund had been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.14(b) and that sufficient funds were available to meet the District’s financial obligations set for the remainder of the Fiscal Year N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.13(e) and on this basis ordered them as part of the minutes of the Board of Education. In keeping with the aforementioned approval, this Board does hereby also approve the submission of the March 2016, Secretary and Treasurer Reports to the N.J. Department of Education, Division of Finance, Office of Budget Review and Fiscal Monitors. 1.2 Approval of Minutes BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education approves the minutes the following meetings: BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education approves the minutes the following meetings:


February 8, 2017 - Public Meeting Minutes February 8, 2017 - Executive Meeting Minutes 1.3 Paid Bill List BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education does hereby accept the paid bill lists as presented by the Superintendent of Schools: 2015-2016 SY

1.4 Transfers BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, authorizes the following line item transfers and certifies that the proposed transfer(s) will not affect implementation of any approved programs and/or services:

1.5 Essex Regional Educational Services Commission - Contracts 2017-18 WHEREAS, the Essex Regional Educational Services Commission (ERESC) will continue to provide both Non-Public and Public School Services during the 2017-2018 school year in conjunction with Chapters 192/193, Home Instruction, and Title I (NCLB). WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of the Superintendent of Schools of the West New York School District to enter into an agreement with the Essex Regional Educational Service Commission for said services.


RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Essex Regional Educational Services Commission will provide the following services during the 2017-2018 school year within the terms and conditions of the contract as embodied within the grant. Chapters 192/193 Title I Public School Home Instruction 1.6 Amendment to the 2016-17 Essex Regional Educational Services Commission (ERESC) Agreement WHEREAS, at its June 8, 2016 Board Meeting, the West New York Board of Education resolved for the West New York School District to enter into an agreement with the Essex Regional Educational Services Commission (ERESC), the latter to provide both Non-Public and Public School Services during the 2016-2017 school year in conjunction with Chapters 192/193, Home Instruction, and Title I (NCLB). WHEREAS, ERESC communicated to the District that the 2016-17 instructional plan has been fully funded with a positive $20,452.93 balance of Title I grant funds remaining un-allocated and proposed that the existing contracts be amended to provide for the remaining balances to be allocated towards purchases of reading books and other supplies / materials for qualifying WNY students. The balances are as follows: St. Joseph School: $12,248.75

St. Augustine: $6,451.14

Mother Seton: $253.04

AOLG: $1,500.00

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, that the District's existing 2016-17 Agreement with ERESC be amended via addition of the following qaulification in paragraph 1 (one) of the Agreement: "Funds remaining after instruction is completed to eligible students may be used to purchase reading books and other supplies / materials for WNY students."

1.7 MHS Spring Athletic Bid #02(d)17 WHEREAS, Public Notice was provided in the Jersey Journal on February 14, 2017 informing interested parties of the receipt of sealed bids for the purchase of said supplies, and WHEREAS, on Friday, February 24, 2017, the West New York Board of Education conducted a public bid opening for the award of 2017 Memorial High School (MHS) Spring Athletic supplies which yielded the following consideration:

Bidder Base Bid

Levy’s Sports Inc. 6116 Bergenline Ave West New York, NJ 07093

$33,451.56

And; WHEREAS, in accordance with the provision of Public School Contract Law, N.J.S.A. 18A:18A et seq., and WHEREAS, Levy’s Inc., submitted the lowest, most responsive bid to the West New York Board of Education for Spring Athletic supplies. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education award the contract for the 2017 Spring Athletic supplies to Levy’s Inc. in the total contract lump sum of $33,451.56. 1.8 MHS Project Graduation Donation BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of School and in accordance with West New York Board of Education Policy/Regulation #7230 (Gifts, Grants and Donations), accepts the following donations from the following donors:

1.9 Soliciting Services - Energy Savings WHEREAS, this Board has reviewed the concept recommended by the Superintendent of Schools to make this District more energy efficient; and

Donor Item Purpose

West New York Women’s Civic Association $1000.00 MHS Project Graduation


WHEREAS, there are companies who can provide such services to this Board; and

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-4.6 provides the ability to implement energy savings programs; and

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-4.3 et. seq. permits the Board to competitively contract and solicit proposals for goods and services; and

WHEREAS, this Board is permitted to solicit goods and services under both the Request for Proposals process and the Request for Qualifications

process.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that this Board, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, permits the Business

Administrator/Board Secretary to move forward with soliciting for energy savings programs through the competitive contracting or RFP process.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Board, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, permits the Business

Administrator/Board Secretary to move forward with the process for soliciting an energy auditing firm through the competitive contracting or

RFQ process.

Curriculum 2.1 Fieldtrips BE IT RESOLVED, that the following field trips are approved subject to the group’s compliance with the Board of Education policies, as per attached:

2.2 Fundraisers BE IT RESOLVED, that the following fundraisers are approved subject to the respective group’s compliance with the Board of Education policies, as per attached:


2.3 Professional Development/Travel WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education, as per policy # 6471 has determined that participation in professional activities, including conferences and meetings requires travel expenditures and that this travel is critical to the administrative and/or instructional needs of the district; and WHEREAS, the West New York Board of Education has determined that the school district travel expenditures to the activities listed below are in compliance with both the West New York travel policy and with stated travel guidelines as established by the Department of the Treasury and within the guidelines established by the Federal Office of Management and Budget, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the attendance of the listed district employee as per the following including all registration fees and statutorily authorized travel expenditures to be charged as outlined below:

Name Activity Date Anticipated

Cost Funding Source

John Fraraccio

DAANJ Annual Conference &

Membership

Atlantic City, NJ

3/13/17 – 3/16/17

Registration (including

membership)

$375.00

District

Maryann Santiago

Lives Worth Living

Care Plus NJ

Paramus, NJ

3/20/17 Registration

$75.00 IDEA

Rachel Haberman

Lives Worth Living

Care Plus NJ

Paramus, NJ

3/20/17 Registration

$75.00 IDEA

Lesly Polynice

PD - New Horizons Computer Learning

Center

JavaScript Essentials with jQuery

3/20/17 - 3/24/17 Registration

3,495.00 Perkins


Marilyn Valenciano NJASSW Preparing to deal with

Emerging Social Issues 3/21/17

Registration

$125.00 IDEA

Lori Sauborn ADHA Brain Moving Beyond

Medication 3/22/17

Registration

$99.99 IDEA

Darlene Pesquera

Lourdes Asencio

SEMI Training

Westfield, NJ District

Alison Cesario NJABA Conference

Somerset, NJ 03/31/17

Mileage

$25.05

Registration

$250.00

IDEA

Jeff Courtney

Adm. Asst. and Secretarial Science CTE

Program

Trenton, NJ

3/30/17

Mileage

$40.61

Tolls

$8.00

District

Tara Viola NJABA Conference


Mileage/Toll$25.05

Registration

$290.00

IDEA

Heather Goldberg NJABA Conference


Mileage/Tolls

$25.05

Registration

$290.00

IDEA

Lesly Polynice

NJ Department of Education SLE

Workshop

Paramus, NJ

4/5/17

Mileage

$11.41

District

Kelly Gambuzza

NJ Department of Education SLE

Workshop

Paramus, NJ

4/5/17

Mileage

$11.41

District

George A. Spina Annual Forum Purchasing

Atlantic City, NJ 5/2/17 & 5/3/17

Mileage $69.62

Meals

$48.00

Lodging

(1 night) $84.00

Tolls Parking

$15.50

Registration

$350.00

District

Dean Austin Annual Forum Purchasing


Mileage $69.62

Meals

$48.00

Lodging

(1 night) $84.00

Tolls Parking

$15.50

Registration

$350.00

District


George A. Spina NJASBO Conference


Mileage

$69.62

Meals $48.00

Lodging (2 nights)

$210.00

($105.00 per night)

Tolls/Parking

$15.65

Registration

$275.00

District

Dean Austin

NJASBO Conference

Atlantic City, NJ

6/7/17 & 6/8/17

Mileage

$69.62

Meals $48.00

Lodging (2 nights)

$210.00

($105.00 per night)

Tolls/Parking

$15.65

Registration

$275.00

District

2.4 Speakers WHEREAS, the West New York School District, in accordance with its instructional goals, has provided for guest speakers as part of the School and District Operational Plans, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, authorizes the following speakers to present the activities listed below, to be charged to the approved school district budget:

2.5 Fresh Fruits & Vegetables Grant ECS PS # 4 Annex BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the acceptance of the Fresh Fruits & Vegetables Grant Application for the schools listed below for the 2016-2017 school year: Early Childhood School # 4 Annex- $2,575 Early Childhood School - $3,625 2.6 MS Career Fair 2016-2017

Activity Speaker School Date Cost Funding Source

Speaker Bob Weingartner Middle School 2/22/17 n/a n/a

Speaker

The Data Group, LLC

Crisis Management

Training ( 6 hours)

PS # 3

Annex

3/11/17

9am-3pm

$690.00

(8 teachers)

$115 per hour

for 6 hours

IDEA

Speaker Theresa Borrelli

Author PS # 2 3/28/17 n/a n/a

Speaker Sartell High School Band

& Chorus

Memorial High

School 3/28/17 n/a n/a


BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Middle

School to have their annual Career Fair on March 10, 2017. The Career Fair is held during school hours in the Middle School Gymnasium and the

attached list of presenters will participate. Kara Mann – Liberty Science Center / Sphero and Myo Armband Denise Gemmellaro – Rutgers University / Forensic Entomologist Ronald Grosinger – Memorial High School / Alternative Fuels Program Kassem Alhussein – Bergen County Community College / Engineering / Memorial High School Electric Car Guillermo Gerona – Brooklyn College / Assistant Professor / Department of Chemistry Doisy Felipe – Forensic Psychologist Wendy Almonte, Joselyn Chavez, Julia Novas, Henesis Rincon - Synergy /WNY /Physical Therapy Nick Dowham, Jaime Valencia - Wall Entertainment Lighting / Project Managers Megan Fortino, Kyle Ross – Health & Nutrition / West New York School District Natalie Rodriguez – Veganism / Middle School Teacher Bob Weingarter – Human Resources / Professional Coach Jazlyn Carvajal – STEM Education / Leader of STEM Education for Latinas Dr. Gary Weitz – Odontologist Edgar Navarrete – Attorney At Law, North Bergen Ana & Mario Valladares – Professional Photographers / Red Studios / West New York Helena Chemas & Henry Codina – West New York Police Department Dr. Tamiesha Frempong – Englewood Pediatrics / Opthalmologist & Surgeon Caryll Swain – Service Dog Trainer Janice Bencosme – Telemundo 47 / Weather Anchor Wilson Guzman – Telemundo 47 / Outreach Manager Auris Cepin – Human Resources Representative from NBC /Universal Media LLC Dr. Erika Sears & Dr. Robert Sears – Neuroscience Pablo Rosario- Operations Assistant - NBCUniversal – Telemundo – ADD-ON Michael Polzer- Maintenance Engineer - NBCUniversal – Telemundo – ADD-ON Jose Corretjer- Photographer (Camera Man) - NBCUniversal – Telemundo – ADD-ON 2.7 Governor’s Educator of the Year Program 2016-2017 WHEREAS, the goal of the New Jersey Governor Teacher of the Year Program is to help increase the status of teaching, attract talented people to

teaching careers, and encourage experienced teachers to stay in the profession, and

WHEREAS, this Board of Education is aware of the importance of the dedicated and well-qualified teachers and support staff in our public

schools and finds merit in the aforementioned State Teacher Recognition Program,

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the

Superintendent of Schools, recognizes for outstanding achievement the following teachers, Educational Services Professional, and Educational

Support Professionals selected in accordance with the guidelines set forth by the New Jersey Department of Education:

Teacher of the Year

ECS Althea Apuzen

PS # 1 Nataly Napoles

PS # 2 Jennifer Rodriguez

Robert Menéndez Elementary Daniela DeTrizio

Albio Sires Elementary Adelfa Guiller

PS # 5 Oscar Gonzalez

Harry L. Bain Miguel Amaya

West New York Middle School Claudia Villa-Rodriguez

Memorial High School George Argondizza

Educational Services Professional

ECS Maria Duda

PS # 1 Samira Awadallah

PS # 2 Bibiana Prada

PS # 3 Kyle R. Jameson

Albio Sires Elementary Lindsay Miksiewickz

PS # 5 Denise Tejada

Harry L. Bain Pamela Gonzalez

West New York Middle School Rachel Haberman

Memorial High School Andrea Lanfranchi

Educational Support Professional

ECS Gisella E. Schlitzer


PS # 1 Bettsy Basulto

PS # 2 Natividad Nunez

PS # 3 Aldo G. Touzan

Albio Sires Elementary Antonio Perez

PS # 5 Daniel Kelly

Harry L. Bain Caridad Broche

West New York Middle School Martina Escotto

Memorial High School Gabina Rodriguez

District – Bus Driver Elvira Rodriguez

2.8 ECS Early Childhood Parenting Classes & Adult Basic Computer Classes BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, authorizes the Early Childhood Program to provide Positive Discipline Classes and Adult Basic Computer Classes for parents or guardians of our young students in the three and four year old classes. The instructors will be Maria Rojas, Vivian Calunga, Detra Harper, Irela Delgado, Angelica Komisarjevsky and MHS student volunteers from Tomorrow’s Teachers Program. Positive Discipline Classes March 15th, 16th, 22nd and 23rd Hours: 10:00am – 12:00pm Adult Basic Computer Classes March 15th, 16th, 22nd and 23rd Hours: 5:00pm-6:00pm Operations 3.1 Request Use of Facilities BE IT RESOLVED that, the following requests for use of facilities are approved subject to the respective group’s compliance with all applicable Board of Education’s policies, as follows:

Location Group Advisors Activity/ Purpose

Dates Time Notes

M.H.S. Classrooms Adult Evening School

Amada Sanjuan Change of GED Days GED Program

11/28/19 – 06/2017

5:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Changed from: Mon. & Tues. To: Tues. & Weds. B.O.E. Apr. 12/14/16

M.S. Auditorium Cultural Affairs Luis Báez Change of Date Caribbean Heroes Event

02/17/17 4:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Requesting Sound/light Tech. B.O.E. Apr. 1/18/17

P.S. 2 Gym P.S. 2 PTO J. Rodriguez B. Prada

Change of Date Family Fitness Night

03/03/17 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Serving Food B.O.E. Apr. 2/08/17

P.S. 5 Gym W.N.Y. Dept. of Recreation

N. DeFino Senior Tai-Chi Program

03/04/17 – 06/24/17

8:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Retroactive Saturdays Only

M.H.S. Anx B Gym W.N.Y. Senior Center

C. Parets L. Lopez

Change of Date Valentine’s Day & St. Patrick’s Dinner Party

03/10/17 03/11/17

3:00 PM – 6:00 PM 8:00 AM – 3:00PM

Set up B.O.E. Apr. 2/08/17 Party – Serving Food

P.S. 3 Anx. Gym Special Services J. Winters CPI Training 03/11/17 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Requested Mats

M.S. Computer Room

Early Childhood Program

M. Rojas Parent Computer Classes

03/15/17 03/16/17 03/22/17 03/23/17

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM


P.S. 4 Auditorium Administration PTO

B. Cooney Honor Roll Recognition / PTO Meeting

3/16/17 6:00 PM

M.S. Auditorium, Cafeteria, 3 Classrooms

Cultural Affairs W.Q. Sanchez Hispanic Youth Showcase

03/25/17

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Set Up Program Serving Snacks

M.H.S. Auditorium M.H.S. Band & Chorus

M. Godett J. Boyle

Student Concert Exchange

03/28/17 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM

M.H.S. Auditorium

Performing Arts Academy

B. Baur

Remount of “EL Otro Lado”

04/03/17 04/04/17 04/05/17 04/06/17 04/07/17 04/08/17

2:30 PM – 9:00 PM 2:30 PM – 10:00 PM

Rehearsals Performance

M.S. Auditorium, Atrium

M.S. Music Dept. C. Varrichio M. Rico

School Play 04/06/17 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

To raise money for field trips.

M.H.S. Lobby, Auditorium

National Honor Society

S. Hempel Rehearsal & Induction

04/24/17 2:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Serving Food

M.S. Auditorium, Cafeteria, Classrooms

M.S. Music Dept. C. Varrichio M. Rico

Tri – M Induction Ceremony

04/25/17 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Serving Food

Coviello Field P.S. 4 Anx. Administration

C. Zebrowski Field Day 05/09/17 9:00 AM – 11:30 PM

05/16/17 Rain Date

Coviello Field E.C.S. Administration

C. Zebrowski Field Day 05/12/17 9:00 AM – 11:30 PM

05/19/17 Rain Date

P.S. 3 Anx. Basement

W.N.Y. Health Department

G. Miranda Diaz Pet Fair 5/17/17 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Coviello Field M.H.S. Student Council

L. Hoffman D. Santiago

Field Day 05/26/17 6:00 AM – 1:00 PM

TBD Rain Date

Coviello Field Wellness Committee

R. Cabana Alex’s Lemonade Stand Fundraiser

06/06/17 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM

3.2 Requests for Transportation

*Contingent upon availability of buses and driver. Special Services 4.1 Transportation and Placements 201-2016 SY BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education approves the following Special Education out of district placements and transportation for the 2016-2017 as per attached list. Contracts on file in the Office of the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary. 4.2 Occupational Therapy Consultants, Inc.

Group Advisor(s) Transport No. of Buses

Dates Destination

W.N.Y. Recreation Dept. N. DeFino Lee Basketball 1 03/03/17 Lebanon, PA

St. Joseph of the Palisades Religious Education Program

M. Guerrero Students Faculty

2 04/01/17 Kearny, NJ


BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education hereby authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to amend the agreement between

Occupational Therapy Consultants, Inc. and West New York Board of Education regarding the provision of physical therapy services to include

services provided by a licensed physical therapy assistant under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist at a rate of $75.00 per hour as needed,

not to exceed $43,200.00, effective from February 6, 2017 through June 30, 2017, as per contract attached.

4.3 Lunch Services BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education hereby authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to provide lunch services for student ID# 22222 placed @ Sage Day Lower and Middle School at a rate of $5.00 per day, not to exceed $900.00. 4.4 Bedside Instruction

BE IT RESOLVED, that the West New York Board of Education approves a contract with Educational Services Commission of New Jersey to

perform bedside instruction for student #16525 @ Children’s Specialized Hospital for the 2016 – 2017 school year for 10 hours per week at a rate

of $67.00, not to exceed 6 weeks.

Legal 5.1 Next Board Meeting RESOLVED, that this Board will hold a Reorganization Meeting on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. in the West New York Middle School Auditorium, Main Floor, 201 - 57th Street, West New York, New Jersey, and RESOLVED, this Board will go into a closed session (West New York Middle School Music Room) immediately following the Public Work-Session to discuss matters of personnel, matters of litigation and matters contained within the exceptions of the N.J. Open Public Meeting Act as stipulated under N.J.S.A 10:4; and RESOLVED, that the Regular Public Meeting of the West New York Board of Education will convene immediately following the closed session and will be held in the West New York Middle School Auditorium, Main Floor, 201 - 57th Street, West New York, New Jersey, and BE IT RESOLVED, the matters as discussed in said closed session will be disclosed to the public, as soon as possible, without prejudicing the rights of privacy of individuals in the best interests of the West New York Board of Education. 5.2 Second Reading and Adoption of Board By-laws | Policies & Regulations 1. 1510 Americans with Disabilities Act 2. 2415.30 Title I - Educational Stability for Children in Foster Care 3. 2418 Section 504 of The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 - Students 4. 5116 Education of Homeless Children 5. 8330 Student Records Personnel 6.1 Resignation/Retirement (a) WHEREAS, this Board is in receipt of correspondence from Lori Parisio, submitting her resignation/retirement as 2nd Grade Teacher at PS#3, from the West New York School District, effective March 1, 2017. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board, waives the sixty day notice and accepts the resignation/retirement of Ms. Parisio from said position, effective March 1, 2017, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and wishes to extend to Ms. Parisio all the gratitude for her years of service to the West New York School District and wishes her good luck in her retirement. (b) WHEREAS, this Board is in receipt of correspondence from Miguel Vazquez-Gutierrez, submitting his resignation/retirement as a custodian at the Middle School, from the West New York School District, effective May 1, 2017. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board accepts the resignation/retirement of Mr. Vazquez-Gutierrez from said position, effective May 1, 2017, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and wishes to extend to Mr. Vazquez-Gutierrez all the gratitude for his years of service to the West New York School District and wishes him good luck in his retirement. (c) WHEREAS, this Board is in receipt of correspondence from Samuel Mejia, submitting his resignation/retirement as a custodian at PS#6, from the West New York School District, effective July 1, 2017.


THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board accepts the resignation/retirement of Mr. Mejia from said position, effective July 1, 2017, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and wishes to extend to Mr. Mejia all the gratitude for his years of service to the West New York School District and wishes him good luck in his retirement. (d) WHEREAS, this Board is in receipt of correspondence from Roberto Erario, submitting his resignation/retirement as a bus driver, from the West New York School District, effective July 1, 2017. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board accepts the resignation/retirement of Mr. Erario from said position, effective July 1, 2017, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and wishes to extend to Mr. Erario all the gratitude for his years of service to the West New York School District and wishes him good luck in his retirement. (e) WHEREAS, this Board is in receipt of correspondence from Edwin Donnelly, submitting his resignation/retirement as High School Peer Coordinator, at Memorial High School, from the West New York School District, effective July 1, 2017. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board accepts the resignation/retirement of Mr. Donnelly from said position, effective July 1, 2017, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and wishes to extend to Mr. Donnelly all the gratitude for his years of service to the West New York School District and wishes him good luck in his retirement. (f) WHEREAS, this Board is in receipt of correspondence from John Steffens, submitting his resignation/retirement as a Staff Accountant, at the Board, from the West New York School District, effective April 1, 2017. – ADD ON THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board accepts the resignation/retirement of Mr. Steffens from said position, effective April 1, 2017, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and wishes to extend to Mr. Steffens all the gratitude for his years of service to the West New York School District and wishes him good luck in his retirement. 6.2 Resignation (a) BE IT RESOLVED, this Board accepts the resignation of Ashley Blair, a Paraprofessional at PS#6, and waives the (60) day notice requirement, effective March 15, 2017, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. (b) BE IT RESOLVED, this Board accepts the resignation of Fernando Fuentes, a Paraprofessional at the Middle School, and waives the (60) day notice requirement, effective March 3, 2017, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. 6.3 New Hire Certificated WHEREAS, this Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, and approves the appointment of the listed personnel for the 2016-2017 School Year, subject to criminal history background check, effective as indicated, and subject to sixty (60) day termination notice, and this appointment shall be charged to the appropriate line item account pursuant to the negotiated agreement with the West New York Education Association: Certificated

(a) Stephanie Luna, 2nd Grade Teacher, PS#3, at an annual salary of $57,163, prorated, Step 1, BA, effective March 1, 2017, through June 30, 2017 through Fund 15

(b) Yenny Coll, 7th Grade Language Arts Teacher, at the Middle School, at an annual salary of $57,163, prorated, Step 1, BA, effective March 16, 2017, through June 30, 2017 through Fund 15

(c) Ashley Blair, 6th Grade Language Arts Teacher, at PS#1, at an annual salary of $57,163, prorated, Step1, BA, effective March 16, 2017 through June 30, 2017 through Fund 15

(d) Maria Martinez, Guidance Counselor, Memorial High School, at an annual salary of $66,963, prorated, Step 7, MA+30, effective April 1, 2017, through June 30, 2017 through Fund 15

(e) Bonnie Garcia, Special Education Teacher LLD Class, PS#6, at an annual salary of $62,163, prorated, Step 1, MA, effective April 1, 2017, through May 1, 2017 through Fund 15

(f) Maria McNeill, Preschool Disabled Teacher, PS#4, at an annual salary of $59,763, prorated, Step 1, BA+30, effective June 1, 2017 through June 30, 2017 through Fund 15


6.4 Substitute Teachers

WHEREAS, the following certified personnel are assigned as substitute teachers in the West New York School System on an as needed basis, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, as per attached, for the 2016-2017 School Year, subject to a criminal history background check, at the rate of $100 per day, and

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board of Education approves the following applications upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools:

Fund 11

Maylen Garcia Otero Elena Fernandez Perez Andrea Aguirre

Juan C. Morel Luis Carmenate Lisa Corredor Eugenio Silva

Malgorzata Kopec Veronica Izquierdo Yobana Romero Yuri Bloshtein

Bliss Lelea

6.5 Substitute Custodian WHEREAS, the following personnel are assigned as Substitute Custodians in the West New York School System, effective March 16, 2017, at a salary of $11 per hour, not to exceed nineteen hours per week, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, for the 2016-2017 School Year: Fund 11 Karen Rodriguez

6.6 Salary Increment Changes

WHEREAS, the following have presented evidence of completion of additional credits as indicated,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the following personnel receive additional increment and salary adjustment as indicated for the School Year 2016-2017 as follows pursuant to the negotiated agreement with the West New York Education Association:

Effective April 1, 2017 Certificated Teacher

School

Name

Graduate Credits

From-To

Graduate

Increment

New Salary

PS#1 Wendy Cabezas BA+15 to BA+30 $1,300 Commensurate with Guide

PS#3 Michael Madrigal MA+30 to MA+45 $1,500 Commensurate with Guide

MS Natalie Gil BA to BA+15 $1,300 Commensurate with Guide

MS Lucy Castano BA+15 to BA+30 $1,300 Commensurate with Guide

MS Bellal Awadallah BA+30 to MA $2,400 Commensurate with Guide

MS Rosanna Marte MA+15 to MA+30 $1,500 Commensurate with Guide

MHS Kayleigh Shaw BA to BA+15 $1,300 Commensurate with Guide

MHS Daisy Santiago BA+30 to MA $2,400 Commensurate with Guide

MHS Sucel Arias BA to MA $5,000 Commensurate with Guide

Non-Certified Paraprofessionals

PS#2 Kelly Jioui +48 Credits to BA $2,000 Commensurate with Guide

PS#2 Xenia Ventura +48 Credots to BA $2,000 Commensurate with Guide

MS Genaro Sanchez +48 Credits to BA $2,000 Commensurate with Guide


6.7 Middle School Intramural Dancing Coach

BE IT RESOLVED, this Board appoints Julissa Cueto as Middle School Intramural Dancing Coach for the 2016-2017 School Year, effective March 16, 1016, at a rate of $75.00 per day, between the hours of 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. not to exceed 3 days per week, Monday through Friday, as per contract, to be assigned at the discretion of the Superintendent of Schools, through Fund 15. 6.8 Home Instruction BE IT RESOLVED, this Board appoints the following personnel to serve as Home Instructors for the School Year 2016-2017, at a rate of $35 per hour, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools: Fund 11 Julio Reyna-Carigga 6.9 Extended Day Forensic Science (CSI) Class add-on

BE IT RESOLVED, this Board appoints the following personnel to the Extended Day Forensic Science (CSI) Class, Elementary Grades Five through Six, three days per week (Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday, from February 27, 2017 through May 25, 2017, at a rate of $35 per hour, not to exceed 40 hours each, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, for the 2016-2017 School Year. PS#3 Jamie Vazquez (Monday & Tuesday) PS#4 Connie Flanagan PS#6 Elizabeth Ferrer 6.10 Extended Day Computer Coding Class add-on BE IT RESOLVED, this Board appoints the following personnel to the Extended Day Computer Coding Class, Elementary Grades Four through Six, three days per week (Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday, from February 27, 2017 through May 25, 2017, at a rate of $35 per hour, not to exceed 40 hours each, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, for the 2016-2017 School Year.

PS#2

Bibiana Prada PS#3

Jaime Vazquez (Wednesday & Thursday)

6.11 Fresh Fruits & Vegetables Program BE IT RESOLVED, the Board appoints the following personnel as the Fresh Fruits & Vegetables Program Grant Administrators for 2016-2017 School Year, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools pursuant to the negotiated agreement with the West New York Education Association, at $30 per hour not to exceed fifteen (15) hours each: Early Childhood School Maria Rojas PS#4 Annex Karina Tejada


6.12 Extra Compensation Assignments BE IT RESOLVED, this Board appoints the following personnel to various extra compensation assignments for the 2016-2017 School Year, as per attached, at a salary commensurate with guide, upon the recommendation of Superintendent of Schools pursuant to the negotiated agreement with the West New York Education Association: PS#2 Approved by Principal: Christian Cardenas

Parent Helper

100 sessions x $10 per each

Naiviv Quinones

Memorial High School Approved by Principal: Scott Wohlrab

Tutoring After School Math

80 hrs. x $35 each

Katherine Franco

6.13 Memorial High School Volunteers

BE IT RESOLVED, this Board appoints the following personnel to the following Volunteer position for the 2016-2017 School Year, upon the recommendation of Superintendent of Schools pursuant to the negotiated agreement with the West New York Education Association: Set/Lighting Assistant

Steven Vallejo

6.14 FMLA (a) WHEREAS, this Board has received written notification from Employee #2129, requesting an unpaid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from March 1, 2017 through June 30, 2017. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board grants Employee ID#2129 an unpaid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from March 1, 2017 through June 30, 2017, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. (b) WHEREAS, this Board has received written notification from Employee ID#1671, requesting a paid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave Act (NJFLA) from March 9, 2017 through April 30, 2017.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board grans Employee ID#1671 a paid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave Act (NJFLA) from March 9, 2017 through June 30, 2017, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools.

(c) WHEREAS, this Board has received written notification from Employee ID#1840, requesting a paid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave Act (NJFLA) from March 9, 2017 through May 31, 2017.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board grans Employee ID#1840 a paid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave Act (NJFLA) from March 9, 2017 through May 31, 2017, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools.

(d) WHEREAS, this Board has received written notification from Employee ID#2283, requesting a paid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave Act (NJFLA) from March 9, 2017 through March 13, 2017.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board grans Employee ID#2283 a paid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave Act (NJFLA) from March 9, 2017 through March 13, 2017, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools.

(e) WHEREAS, this Board has received written notification from Employee ID#2972 requesting a leave of absence with pay under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from March 13, 2017 through April 28, 2017 and an unpaid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from May 1, 2017 through June 30, 2017.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board grants Employee ID#2972, a leave of absence with pay under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from March 13, 2017 through April 28, 2017 and an unpaid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from May 1, 2017 through June 30, 2017, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools.


(f) WHEREAS, this Board has received written notification from Employee #3265, requesting an unpaid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from April 1, 2017 through June 30, 2017. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board grants Employee ID#3265 an unpaid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from April 1, 2017 through June 30, 2017, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. (g) WHEREAS, this Board has received written notification from Employee #2351, requesting an unpaid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from April 1, 2017 through June 30, 2017. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board grants Employee ID#2351 an unpaid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from April 1, 2017 through June 30, 2017, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. (h) WHEREAS, this Board has received written notification from Employee #1403, requesting an unpaid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from February 21, 2017 through March 8, 2017. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board grants Employee ID#1403 an unpaid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from February 21, 2017 through March 8, 2017, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. (i) WHEREAS, this Board has received written notification from Employee #140, requesting an unpaid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from March 6, 2017 through April 13, 2017. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board grants Employee ID#140 an unpaid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from March 6, 2017 through April 13, 2017, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. (j) WHEREAS, this Board has received written notification from Employee #2757, requesting an unpaid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from March 1, 2017 through March 25, 2017. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board grants Employee ID#2757 an unpaid leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NJ Family Leave (NJFLA) from March 1, 2017 through March 25, 2017, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. 6.15 Bonus Sick Days WHEREAS, this Board has determined to grant Employee ID#598, NJFLA leave beginning March 1, 2017; and WHEREAS, Employee ID#598 has made application to this Board for a continuation of paid sick leave pursuant to Article 10 of the Agreement between the West New York Board of Education and the West New York Education Association. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board grants Employee ID#598 leave under NJFLA from March 1, 2017. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, in keeping with Article 10 of the Agreement between the West New York Board of Education and the West New York Education Association and having considered the request of said employee and having reviewed the supporting documentation and by reason of the special circumstances which exist and for good cause shown, hereby grants additional sick leave to Employee ID#598 commencing March 1, 2017 for a period not to exceed 40 days subject to the following limitations as enumerated below and pursuant to Article 10 of the Agreement: A. For each school day of the second week of said period said employee shall be paid a sick day’s salary (defined as 1/200th of the annual salary) less the pay of a substitute or the estimated cost of the employment of a substitute if none is employed. B. After the expiration of the above 2 week period and with the concurrence of the Medical Director of the Board of Education on the recommendation from the attending physician of said employee that further absence from service is essential, the Board (having in mind the length of employment of such employee) shall grant further leave to such ill employee. C. Upon the exhaustion of the extended sick leave period as herein set forth Employee ID#598 shall suffer full and complete loss of pay until such time that

he is able to return to employment. 6.16 Bonus Sick Days WHEREAS, this Board has determined to grant Employee ID#1134, NJFLA leave beginning March 1, 2017; and


WHEREAS, Employee ID#1134 has made application to this Board for a continuation of paid sick leave pursuant to Article 10 of the Agreement between the West New York Board of Education and the West New York Education Association. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board grants Employee ID#1134 leave under NJFLA from March 1, 2017. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, in keeping with Article 10 of the Agreement between the West New York Board of Education and the West New York Education Association and having considered the request of said employee and having reviewed the supporting documentation and by reason of the special circumstances which exist and for good cause shown, hereby grants additional sick leave to Employee ID#1134 commencing March 1, 2017 for a period not to exceed 64 days subject to the following limitations as enumerated below and pursuant to Article 10 of the Agreement: A. For each school day of the second week of said period said employee shall be

paid a sick day’s salary (defined as 1/200th of the annual salary) less the pay of a substitute or the estimated cost of the employment of a substitute if none is

employed. B. After the expiration of the above 2 week period and with the concurrence of the Medical Director of the Board of Education on the recommendation from

the attending physician of said employee that further absence from service is

essential, the Board (having in mind the length of employment of such employee) shall grant further leave to such ill employee. C. Upon the exhaustion of the extended sick leave period as herein set forth

Employee ID#1134 shall suffer full and complete loss of pay until such time that

he is able to return to employment.

6.17 Resignation/Retirement WHEREAS, Michael Furlong has advised the District that he is retiring effective September 1, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Furlong has determined to voluntarily sever his employment with the Board effective immediately and has requested that the Board waive the 60 day requirement. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that consistent with Mr. Furlong’s resignation letter, and upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board hereby accepts Mr. Furlong’s resignation effective March 2, 2017 and waives the 60 day requirement. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Board wishes Mr. Furlong good fortune in his future endeavors and a long and happy retirement.

X. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA RESOLUTIONS ONLY

In accordance with West New York Board of Education Bylaw #0167 (Public participation in board meetings – Adopted April 22, 2009) each participant shall be limited to three minutes’ duration. No public comments


XI. ITEMS REMOVED FROM | ADDED TO AGENDA RESOLUTIONS

Business & Finance 1.1-1.8 Special Services 4.1-4.4

Curriculum 2.1-2.8 (Added 3 names

to reso 2.6)

Legal 5.1-5.2

Operations 3.1-3.2 Personnel 6.1—6.17 (Added 1 name to reso 6.1)

XII. MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS – MODIFIED AGENDA

Business & Finance 1.1-1.8 Special Services 4.1-4.4

Curriculum 2.1-2.8 Legal 5.1-5.2

Operations 3.1-3.2 Personnel 6.1—6.17

Board Secretary: Motion to accept and approve the agenda resolutions as modified

Jonathan

Castañeda Matthew


Dennise Mejia

David Morel

Lorena Portillo

Steven Rodas

Ronald Scheurle

Adam Parkinson

Trustee Ayes Nays Abstain Absent

Trustee Castañeda

Trustee Cheng 1.2, 1.3


Trustee Mejia 1.1, 1.2, 5.2

Trustee Morel

Trustee Portillo 1.1, 1.3, 4.1

Trustee Rodas

Trustee Scheurle 1.1, 1.2, 1.3

President Parkinson

1.7

XIII. BOARD OF EDUCATION RESOLUTIONS

XIV. BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMENTS

A. Board Member Comments

B. President’s Comments



XV. ADJOURNMENT

President: Asks the Board Secretary to request a motion to adjourn Board Secretary:

Motion to Adjourn the Meeting: Board President Parkinson asked for a voice vote

Jonathan Castañeda

Matthew Cheng

Damaris Gonzalez

Dennise Mejia

David Morel

Lorena Portillo

Steven Rodas

Ronald Scheurle

Adam Parkinson

Motion made by:

SA

JC

MC

DG

DM

DMo

LP

RS

AP Seconded by: SA JC MC DG DM DMo LP RS AP


Trustee Castañeda

Trustee Cheng


Trustee Mejia

Trustee Morel

Trustee Portillo

Trustee Rodas

Trustee Scheurle

President Parkinson

Meeting adjourned at 7:41 p.m.

Respectfully submitted, Dean Austin School Business Administrator | Board Secretary

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