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REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

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BOARD OF EDUCATION Ridgewood, New Jersey

September 9, 2019 Education Center

Regular Public Meeting

5:00 p.m. Interviews of Candidates for the Vacant Board Member Position

AGENDA

Immediately After Interviews * * * * *

MEETING REGULATIONS At all regular meetings, two opportunities are provided for citizens to make comments. The public comment periods will be scheduled after presentations and in this case, interviews of the Ridgewood Board of Education candidates for open position. The first opportunity may be limited by the presiding officer in order for the Board to continue with its scheduled agenda. The second opportunity will occur during the scheduled part on the agenda. At every opportunity for public comment, citizens are invited to comment on subjects on the agenda or general topics. At the discretion of the presiding officer, public comments may be permitted at other times. Please remember this is a public meeting. Anything you say will be a public record. As a result, pursuant to law, the Board of Education cannot respond to you publicly concerning certain matters, such as those regarding an individual student or personnel. If there is a matter that you wish to remain private concerning personnel or students, please contact the Superintendent’s Office. Public comment periods shall also be governed by the following rules: 1. Persons wishing to speak must, upon being recognized, rise, sign in, and state their names and

addresses.

2. Each speaker shall be limited to four minutes. The Board Recorder will note the time. A speaker who has not finished in the allotted time will be directed by the presiding officer to summarize quickly and relinquish the floor within 30 seconds (Ref: Bylaw 0167).

3. Comments shall be limited to issues. If personal remarks or discourteous statements are made,

the presiding officer shall require the speaker to stop. 4. All statements shall be directed to the presiding officer, no participant may address or question

Board members individually. 5. No participant may speak more than once on the same topic until all others who wish to speak on

that topic have been heard. 6. Questions requiring investigation shall be referred by the Board to the Superintendent’s Office for

consideration and later response. A participant may be asked to submit such questions in written format.

Mission Statement The Ridgewood Public Schools, committed to a tradition of excellence and innovation,

in partnership with the community, provide a rich and challenging learning environment, enabling students to maximize their unique potential to become lifelong learners

and productive, responsible citizens.


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I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Ms. Smith Wilson

II. FLAG SALUTE AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Ms. Smith Wilson

III. OPENING STATEMENT BY PRESIDING OFFICER Ms. Smith Wilson

IV. INTERVIEWS OF CANDIDATES FOR THE VACANT BOARD MEMBER POSITION 1. Charles Krause 2. Mary Micale 3. Michael Lembo 4. Joseph Madison 5. Saurabh Dani 6. Rositsa Hayvanovych 7. Muhammad Mahmoud 8. Michael Linn 9. Wilma Watson 10. Robert Schermer

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V. INFORMATION Ms. Smith Wilson

A. ADVANCED PLACEMENT SCHOLARS

One hundred sixty-seven students at Ridgewood High School have been named AP Scholars by the College Board in recognition of their exceptional achievement on the college level Advanced Placement Examinations. The College Board recognizes several levels of achievement based on the students’ performance on AP exams. Twenty-three students qualified for the National AP Scholar Award by earning an average grade of 4.0 or higher on all AP Exams taken, and grades of 4 or higher on eight or more of these exams. These students are: Jacob T. Alvarado, William S. Baginski, John Gaidimas, Grace Gu, Carolyn J. Johansen, Kunal S. Joshi, Sophia M. Juco, Swathi C. Kella, Beomsik Kim, Gunwoo Kim, Annabel S. Mendoza, Kara N. Rahaim, Alexander Ruhl, Jeremy M. Savarese, Catherine J. Sharo, Justin A. Sherman, Jack Y. Shigeta, Sophia L. Swanson, Bret Thompson, Garret Thompson, Kristen E. Yee, Michelle Z. Yuan, and Kathryn Zhou Eighty students qualified for the AP Scholar with Distinction Award by earning an average of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and grades of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams. These students are: Muhannad R. Alsenan, Drew B. Altman, Jacob T. Alvarado, Taeseok An, William S. Baginski, Emily Baird, Elizabeth M. Benjamin, Young Chan Cho, Eve A. Coben, Evie L. Cullen, Jack G. Cunningham, Nora G. Donnelly, Derya Ekin, Alexander S. Facini, Rachel R. Fazylova, Ian M. Fernandez,

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John Gaidimas, Elizabeth Gaillard, Meryl J. Graham, Madelyn E. Grassi, Madeline M. Grbic, Daniel A. Greenman, Grace Gu, Christine Y. Han, Qiuren He, Yeon Gyeong Hwang, Jeoonghoon Hyun, Olivia N. Jerdee, Carolyn J. Johansen, Kunal S. Joshi, Sophia M. Juco, Jiin Jung, Lindsay E. Kaul, Swathi C. Kella, Beomsik Kim, Erin Kim, Gunwoo Kim, David J. Kleiman, Henry T. Koontz, Minji Kwon, Janus Kwong, Hannah Leith, Heather H. Loo, Sean P. Marron, Kaitlyn B. McDowell, Alexander C. Melarti, Annabel S. Mendoza, Christopher J. Morse, Manon E. Mularz, Edward B. Nold, Edward P. O’Keefe, Radha Patel, Brianna M. Picinic, Elizabeth M. Policano, Kara N. Rahaim, Claudia J. Ricatto, Alexander Ruhl, Dana Salta, Jeremy M. Savarese, Justin A. Schneider, Catherine J. Sharo, Brendan J. Sherman, Justin A. Sherman, Jack Y. Shigeta, Anamika Shrimali, Kaitlin So, Daniel Son, Christina R. St. John, Sophia L. Swanson, Bret Thompson, Garret Thompson, Gabriella Trama, Waez Umer, Thomas L. Vandalovsky, James Wavle, Kristen E. Yee, Brad Yuan, Michelle Z. Yuan, Kathryn Zhou, and Olivia M. Zorilla Twenty-six students qualified for the AP Scholar with Honor Award by earning an average grade of at least 3.25 on all AP exams taken, and grades of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams. These students are: Alana C. Bonfiglio, Joseph T. Cambria, Renee F. Chinea, Tiffany H. Chung, Benjamin A. Crosly, Olivia G. Derrico, John D. Flusche, Avery Fogg, Daniel Gluck, Mia C. Hamel, Elizabeth L. Hannafey, Donovan M. Joseph, Cassie H. Keyes, Andrew Koski, Annabel R. Krugman, Dylan N. Park, Emily Y. Park, Ivet I. Pritomanova, Anne T. Probert, Talia R. Rosen, Mary U. Skuthan, Rebecca Son, Jodie L. Suh, Katlyn Tagliabue, Alexander P. Testa, and Inhyeok Yang. Sixty-one students qualified for the AP Scholar Award by completing three or more AP Exams with grades of 3 or higher. These students are: Jongyun An, Christopher M. Barnes, Cameron Blair, Daniel Boucher, Sarah A. Butensky Sarah M. Casale, Christy S. Chang, Steven Cheng, Emily J. Choi, Sean Choi, Jack K. Christinger, Madison Colin, Josette H. Cope, Faith M. Cortright, Isabel M. Creedon, Tomasz Domanski, Benjamin J. Donohue, Anne M. Duffy, Sarah E. Eppley, Evan T. Goler, Olivia E. Gondris, Meghan E. Gonzalez, Hunter Haglid, Wednesday H. Hsu, Rylee M. Hunt, Irene D. Keh, Kathleen E. Keyes, Geo Kim, Nathanial L. Kim, Jordan R. Lam, Jesse A. Lear, Choong Jae Lee, Kenneth Lee, Chloe R. Lennon, Alina Levin, Caroline S. Lops, Mikayla C. Mancini, Erin McCarthy, Mary A. McDade, Joseph L. Micale, Anna M. Monroe, Peyton F. Mulligan, Madison A. Murphy, Anirudh V. Narayan, Eugene Park, Drew C. Parsekian, Sidharth Red Patllollu, Danielle A. Poole, Jack S. Price, Hoon Hee Rhew, Sebastian Rivero, Colin H. Roche, Amelia M. Safai, Arunima S. Saktawat, Taelyn G.


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Shore, Luke W. Sim Pson, Lawrence H. Tiangco, Ellie R. Rilyou, Alyssa D. Veenhof, Peter K. Warren, and Sean C. Zuckerman. Thirty-eight award recipients are juniors. The juniors have at least one more year in which to do college-level work to possibly earn another Advanced Placement Award.

VI. PRESENTATIONS Ms. Smith Wilson

A. SUPERINTENDENT’S OPENING OF SCHOOL REPORT Dr. Fishbein

B. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE REPORT Dr. Fishbein

VII. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Ms. Smith Wilson

VIII. CONSENT ITEMS Dr. Fishbein

A. ATTENDANCE AT CONFERENCES

The Ridgewood Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves Attendance at Conferences, as listed on Attachment A.

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B. ADMINISTRATION Dr. Fishbein

i. Approval: Receipt of Suspension and Harassment,

Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB) Reports The Ridgewood Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, acknowledges it has received confidential information regarding suspensions and investigations of HIB that have occurred since the last Board meeting.

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ii. Approval: School Bus Emergency Evacuation Drill Reports

The Ridgewood Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the school bus evacuation drill report, as listed below.

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SCHOOL

ROUTES LOCATION OF

DRILL

DATE

TIME SUPERVISOR

OF DRILL RHS RW 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 & 23 Beverly Road 9/3/19 7:45 a.m. Dan KildayRHS RW 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 & 23 Beverly Road 9/4/19 2:50 p.m. Dan Kilday

C. CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION Dr. Fishbein

i. Approval: Field Trips

The Ridgewood Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves field trips as listed on Attachment B.

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ii. Approval: Budgeted 2019-2020 School Year Out of District Placements The Ridgewood Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the budgeted 2019-2020 school year out of district placements listed below.

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2019-2020 Out of District Placements

School # of Students Bergen County Technical Schools Hackensack, NJ

37

Bergen County Technical Schools Paramus, NJ

1

Bergen County Technical Schools Teterboro, NJ

9

Bergen County Technical Applied Tech School H.S. (Mechatronics Program @ Bergen Community College) - Paramus, NJ

1

Franklin Lakes Public Schools Franklin Lakes, NJ

2

Total 50

iii. Approval: Professional Development Agreement with Anthony Mazzocchi The Ridgewood Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves a professional development agreement with Anthony Mazzocchi to provide training with music teachers regarding differentiating instruction in the large ensemble setting on November 6, 2019, in the amount of $500. The Board has received background information.

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iv. Approval: Professional Learning Services Contract with

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Inc. The Ridgewood Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves a professional learning services contract with National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Inc. for a workshop, Supporting Students’ Productive Struggle in Grades 6-12, on November 6, 2019, in the amount of $3,500. The Board has received background information.

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v. Approval: Marty Appel Public Relations - Motivational

Speaker for Hawes Professional Development Day The Ridgewood Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves Marty Appel Public Relations as a motivational speaker for Hawes Professional Development Day on October 14, 2019, in the amount of $1,200. The Board has received background information.

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vi. Approval: Consulting Agreement with Irene Cook Autism Ed & Associates The Ridgewood Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves a consulting agreement with Irene Cook Autism Ed & Associates to conduct a program evaluation of the RISe (Autism) program and provide a written report of results to include commendations and recommendations, in the amount not to exceed $5,000. The Board has received background information.

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D. HUMAN RESOURCES Dr. Fishbein

i. Appointments

The Ridgewood Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the appointments listed below, subject to receipt of appropriate documentation and the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) certificate, if required. Teachers

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CERBASI, Joyce - District Staff Developer, effective August 30, 2019 through June 24, 2020, to be partially funded by NCLB Title II A Funds, to an annual maximum amount of $57,515. Account #11-000-221-104-00-02-019-000 ($8,549) Account #11-000-221-104-00-03-019-000 ($8,549) Account #11-000-221-104-00-04-019-000 ($8,549) Account #11-000-221-104-00-05-019-000 ($8,549) Account #11-000-221-104-00-06-019-000 ($8,549) Account #11-000-221-104-00-07-019-000 ($8,549) Account #20-270-200-104-00-02-022-000 ($9,585.83) Account #20-270-200-104-00-03-022-000 ($9,585.83) Account #20-270-200-104-00-04-022-000 ($9,585.83) Account #20-270-200-104-00-05-022-000 ($9,585.83) Account #20-270-200-104-00-06-022-000 ($9,585.83) Account #20-270-200-104-00-07-022-000 ($9,585.85)

$108,809($103,342 + $300

CO + $5,167 ratio)Cl. MA+30, St. 17

GARVIN, Natalie - District Title I Teacher, George Washington

Middle School, effective August 30, 2019 through June 24, 2020, to be partially funded by NCLB Title I Grant, to an annual maximum amount of $29,688. Account #11-213-100-101-00-09-019-000 ($42,411) Account #20-231-100-101-00-09-022-000 ($29,688)

$72,099($70,385 + $300

CP + $1,414 ratio)Cl. MA, St. 5

Revision: HAUPTLY, Kara - Leave of Absence Replacement

Media Specialist (non-tenure track), Somerville School, from effective October 15, 2019 through January 31, 2020, approved by the Board at its meeting on August 26, 2019, to effective August 30, 2019 through January 31, 2020, pending verification of employment as outlined by Chapter 5. Ms. Hauptly is pending issuance of an Emergency Certificate as an Associate School

$59,688Cl. BA, St. 1


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Library Media Specialist, and Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing as an Elementary School Teacher in Grades K-6. Account #11-000-222-104-00-05-019-000

JEREJIAN, Lisbeth - District Title I Teacher, Orchard School,

Ridge School, and George Washington Middle School, effective August 30, 2019 through June 24, 2020, to be partially funded by NCLB Title I Grant, to an annual maximum amount of $62,755. Account #11-213-100-101-00-09-019-000 ($39,845) Account #20-231-100-101-00-03-022-000 ($37,653) Account #20-231-100-101-00-04-022-000 ($25,102)

$102,600 ($99,612

+ $2,988 ratio)Cl. BA+30, St. 18

Revision: KINNEARY, Eileen – Leave of Absence Replacement

Art Teacher, (non-tenure track), Ridgewood High School, from effective September 17, 2019 or as soon after as possible, through January 20, 2020, approved by the Board at its meeting on June 24, 2019, to effective September 9, 2019 through January 10, 2020, pending verification of employment as outlined by Chapter 5. Ms. Kinneary possesses an NJDOE Standard Certificate as a Teacher of Art. Account #11-140-100-101-04-10-019-000

$59,688Cl BA, St. 1

pro-rated

NOLAN, Amy - English-as-a-Second Language Teacher,

Ridgewood High School, effective August 30, 2019 through June 24, 2020, to be partially funded by NCLB Title III Grant, to an annual maximum amount of $14,725. Account #11-240-100-101-00-10-019-000 ($71,165) Account #20-241-100-101-00-10-022-000 ($14,725)

$85,890 ($85,590

+ $300 CP)Cl. MA+30, St. 12

REDMOND, Nicole – Leave of Absence Replacement Grades 3-

5 SAIL Teacher (non-tenure track), Hawes School, from effective September 16, 2019, or as soon after as possible, through May 4, 2020, approved by the Board at its meeting on June 24, 2019, to effective September 5, 2019, or as soon after as possible, through May 4, 2020. Ms. Redmond possesses an NJDOE Standard Certificate as a Teacher of the Handicapped. Account #11-212-100-101-00-02-019-000

$59,688Cl. BA, St. 1

pro-rated

Revision: SCAPPI, Caitlin - Special Education Teacher (tenure

track), Hawes School, from effective August 30, 2019 through June 24, 2020, approved by the Board at its meeting on August 26, 2019, to effective October 15, 2019 through June 24, 2020, pending verification of employment as outlined by Chapter 5. Ms. Scappi possesses a NJDOE Standard Certificate as an Elementary School Teacher Grades K-6 and a Standard Certificate as a Teacher of Students with Disabilities. Account #11-204-100-101-00-02-019-000

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Long Term Substitute WEINSTEIN, Nicole – Special Education Teacher, Hawes School, effective September 16, 2019 through October 15, 2019, at a daily rate of $125 per day, until the assignment ends. Account #11-204-100-101-00-02-019-000

Field Placements

COREAS, Luis; HAMDEH, Eman; MUSTAFA, Graciela, RABEL, Timothy; SALEH, Delia; SANCHEZ, Isha; and ZWEIG, Ashley – Montclair State University, Field Experience at Hawes School with Julieanna Berry, Fifth Grade Teacher; Kristen Bodart, Kindergarten Teacher; Cheryl Fox, Kindergarten Teacher; Deborah Gregory-Fink, Music Teacher; Andrew Raupp, Fifth Grade Teacher; Ellen Raupp, Fourth Grade Teacher, and Jill Rota, Third Grade Teacher; effective September 23, 2019 through December 13, 2019.

Permanent Substitute for the 2019-2020 School Year

Benjamin Franklin Middle School Emily Downs, 5.75 hours per day, 5 days per week, at an

hourly rate of $21.50 Account #11-130-100-101-00-00-019-002

Classroom Aides

ALESSI, Taylor - Resource Room Special Education Classroom Aide, Benjamin Franklin Middle School, effective September 3, 2019 through June 23, 2020, 5.75 hours per day, 5 days per week, at an hourly rate of $17.16 Account #11-213-100-106-00-08-024-001 HAMILTON, Elizabeth - Resource Room Special Education Classroom Aide, Ridge School, effective September 5, 2019, or as soon after as possible, through June 23, 2020, 5.75 hours per day, 5 days per week, at an hourly rate of $17.16 Account #11-213-100-106-00-04-024-001 LUG, Raymond - ESL Aide, Title III Immigrant, Ridgewood High School, effective September 3, 2019 through June 23, 2020, to be funded by NCLB Title III Grant, to an annual maximum amount of $17,760.60 Account #20-244-100-106-00-10-022-001 TRUJILLO, Karen - Resource Room Special Education Classroom Aide, Ridge School, effective September 3, 2019 through June 23, 2020, 5.75 hours per day, 5 days per week, at an hourly rate of $17.16 Account #11-213-100-106-00-04-024-001


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Revision: Ridgewood Community School Employees – Fall Semester 2019 Resolved, that the list of individuals approved by the Board at its meeting on August 26, 2019, be approved to work for the Ridgewood Community School for the Fall 2019 Semester at the rates listed below. From: Salary range is $25-$52 per hour and/or $12-$125 per participant and/or $65-$475 per course, approved by the Board To: Salary range is $25-$75 per hour and/or $12-$125 per participant and/or $65-$475 per course. Home Instructors, on an as-needed basis, for the 2019-2020 School Year Orchard School Michelle Jones, Elementary School Teacher, Grades K-6, at

an hourly rate of $60.32 Xue Tan, Elementary School Teacher, Grades K-6, at an

hourly rate of $60.32 Account #11-150-100-101-00-24-024-001 (Regular Education) Account #11-219-100-101-00-24-024-001 (Special Education)

Benjamin Franklin Middle School ● Amy Briggs, Spanish Teacher, at an hourly rate of $58.21 ● Lucille Cigolini, Language Arts Teacher, at an hourly rate of

$58.21 ● Kathleen Clarke-Anderson, Language Arts Teacher, at an

hourly rate of $60.32 ● Erin Corcoran, Language Arts Teacher, at an hourly rate of

$60.32 ● Susan Corlett, Special Education Teacher, at an hourly rate

of $60.32 ● Trecia Donnelly, Special Education Teacher, at an hourly

rate of $60.32 ● Lauren Imbruglia, French Teacher, at an hourly rate of

$58.21 ● Kristin Krasinski, Social Studies Teacher, at an hourly rate

of $60.32 ● Roman Litvak, Mathematics Teacher, at an hourly rate of

$58.21 ● Courtney Pfeiffer, Mathematics Teacher, at an hourly rate of

$60.32 ● Jason Ordini, Language Arts Teacher, at an hourly rate of

$60.32 ● Karen Rispoli, English Teacher, at an hourly rate of $60.32 ● Michael Rooney, Special Education Teacher, at an hourly

rate of $60.32 Account #11-150-100-101-00-24-024-001 (Regular Education) Account #11-219-100-101-00-24-024-001 (Special Education)


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Ridgewood High School ● Barbara Barker, World Language Teacher, at an hourly rate

of $60.32 ● Colleen Contreras, Special Education Teacher, at an hourly

rate of $58.21 ● Doreen Delaney, English and Mathematics Teacher, at an

hourly rate of $59.36 ● Gary Fink*, Music Teacher, at an hourly rate of $58.09 ● Laura Fleming*, Social Studies Teacher, at an hourly rate of

$60.32 ● Stefanie Gigante, Latin Teacher, at an hourly rate of $60.32 ● Sean Kase, Business Education Teacher, at an hourly rate of

$58.21 ● Raymond Lug, Mathematics Teacher, at an hourly rate of

$59.36 ● Sean Lynaugh, Social Studies Teacher, at an hourly rate of

$58.21 ● Melissa Maksimov, English Teacher, at an hourly rate of

$60.32 ● Scott Marzloff, Science Teacher, at an hourly rate of $59.36 ● Karen Mendez, Business Education Teacher, at an hourly

rate of $60.32 ● Timothy Monahan, Social Studies Teacher, at an hourly rate

of $60.32 ● Philip Nyhuis*, Mathematics Teacher, at an hourly rate of

$60.32 ● Nancy Reilly, Special Education Teacher, at an hourly rate

of $60.32 ● Amanda Valeri, Special Education Teacher, at an hourly rate

of $60.32 ● Laura Weinstein, Mathematics Teacher, at an hourly rate of

$60.32 Account #11-150-100-101-00-24-024-001 (Regular Education) Account #11-219-100-101-00-24-024-001 (Special Education) ______________________ *Related to staff member Painters, effective September 3, 2019 through June 30, 2020, on an as-needed basis Raymond Lug, Supervisor, at an hourly rate of $21.00 Jonathan Coppola*, Painter, at an hourly rate of $15.50 Ann Spadaccini, Painter, at an hourly rate of $15.50 Ilene Weiss, Painter, at an hourly rate of $15.50 Account #11-000-262-104-00-42-048-001 ______________________ *Related to staff member


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ii. Change of Assignments The Ridgewood Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following change of assignments, as listed below. FISSE, Lauren - from Applied Behavior Analyst Aide (ABA), Hawes School, to Resource Room Special Education Classroom Aide, Hawes School, effective September 3, 2019 through June 23, 2020. Account #11-213-100-106-00-02-024-001

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From: $20.81 per hour, 5.75 hours per day, 5 days

per weekTo: $17.16 per

hour, 5.75 hours per day, 5 days

per week

iii. Resignations The Ridgewood Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the resignations listed below. Classroom Aides BAVAGNOLI, Susan - Resource Room Special Education Classroom Aide, Ridge School, effective July 1, 2019 CLARK, Riley - Resource Room Special Education Classroom Aide, Ridge School, effective July 1, 2019 QUINLAN, Angela - Resource Room Special Education Classroom Aide, Somerville School, effective September 13, 2019 TATTOLI, Angela - Resource Room Special Education Classroom Aide, Hawes School, effective July 1, 2019 Infant/Toddler Development Center GOKBERK, Taleen – Teaching Assistant, effective September 1, 2019

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iv. Rescind Appointment

The Ridgewood Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves rescinding of the appointments of the employees listed below. Permanent Substitutes for the 2019-2020 School Year Benjamin Franklin Middle School HAYES, Kenneth - effective August 30, 2019 through December 22, 2019, 3 hours per day, 5 days per week, at an hourly rate of $21.50 Lunchroom Aide VANDERAA, Lori – Lunch Aide, Orchard School, effective September 4, 2019 through June 23, 2020, pending verification

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of employment as outlined by Chapter 5, 2 hours per day, 5 days per week, at an hourly rate of $17.16

v. Leave of Absences

The Ridgewood Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves leaves of absences listed below. Revision: JASINSKI, Danielle – Kindergarten Teacher, Orchard School, from effective September 9, 2019 through January 31, 2020, with a reinstatement date of February 3, 2020, approved by the Board at its meeting on June 24, 2019, to effective September 5, 2019 through January 31, 2020, with a reinstatement date of February 3, 2020, using sick days in accordance with the REA/Board Agreement and utilizing the FMLA and/or NJFLA leave entitlement Revision: MAXWELL, Athena – Art Teacher, Ridgewood High School, from effective September 17, 2019 through January 17, 2020, with a reinstatement date of January 21, 2020, approved by the Board at its meeting on June 24, 2019, to effective September 9, 2019 through January 10, 2020, with a reinstatement date of January 13, 2020, using sick days in accordance with the REA/Board Agreement and utilizing the FMLA and/or NJFLA leave entitlement Revision: POSPISCHIL, Leanne – SAIL Teacher, Hawes School, from effective September 16, 2019 through May 1, 2020, with a reinstatement date of May 4, 2020, approved by the Board at its meeting on June 3, 2019, to effective September 5, 2019 through May 1, 2020, with a reinstatement date of May 4, 2020, using sick days in accordance with the REA/Board Agreement and utilizing the FMLA and/or NJFLA leave entitlement

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vi. Supplemental Pay Beyond Contract

The Ridgewood Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves supplemental pay beyond contract, as listed below. Hawes School Development of Rubrics for K-5 ELA ● Susan Enright, not to exceed 4 hours, at an hourly rate of

$53.33 ($213.32) Account #11-120-100-101-00-02-002-001 Travell School Back-to-School Night - September 11, 2019 ● Jonathan Fritog, not to exceed 1 hour, at an hourly rate of

$21.50 ($21.50) Account #11-120-100-101-00-06-006-001

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Benjamin Franklin Middle School Secretarial Support - Back-to-School Night - October 10, 2019 ● Susan Christopher, not to exceed 3 hours, at an hourly rate

of $37.95 ($113.85) ● Elisa Karch, not to exceed 3 hours, at an hourly rate of

$32.61 ($97.83) Account #11-000-240-105-00-08-008-001 George Washington Middle School Sixth Grade Field Trip to Camp Nyoda, Oak Ridge, NJ September 16, 2019 and September 17, 2019 One Substitute Nurse: Theresa DiMaulo, for two days, at $150 per day ($300) Account #11-000-213-104-00-09-009-001 Ridgewood High School Back-to-School Night - September 12, 2019 Secretarial and Technology Support, each not to exceed seven hours, at the contracted hourly rate ($773.92) ● Adam Brunner, at an hourly rate of $40.65 ($284.55) ● Lesley Whyard, at an hourly rate of $31.01 ($217.07) ● Celinett Ortega, at an hourly rate of $31.76 ($222.32) Account #11-000-222-104-00-10-010-001 (Technology) Account #11-000-240-105-00-10-010-001 (Secretary) Long-term Substitute ● David Goldsholl, not to exceed 3 hours, at an hourly rate of

$16.66 ($49.98) Account #11-140-100-101-05-10-019-000 Academic Study Hall/Detention Supervisors, each at an hourly rate of $40.17, each not to exceed one hour per day ● Adam Brunner ● Linda Chamesian ● Sean Lynaugh ● Elizabeth O’Brien ● Margaret Schaefer ● Meredith Yannone Account #11-140-100-101-00-10-010-001 Before School Supervision, each at an hourly rate of $40.17, each not to exceed 92 days, each not to exceed 45 minutes per day Craig Bunzey Mark Syvret Account #11-140-100-101-00-10-010-001


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Lunch Time Supervision, each at an hourly rate of $30.24 Adam Brunner, not to exceed 5 days per week Linda Chamesian, on an as needed basis Collen Contreras, not to exceed 5 days per week Luke Dolby, not to exceed 5 days per week James Donnelly, not to exceed 5 days per week Rosanna Griffith, not to exceed 5 days per week Raymond Lug, not to exceed 5 days per week Sean Lynaugh, on an as needed basis Timothy Monahan, not to exceed 5 days per week Nancy Reilly, not to exceed 5 days per week Michael Saulpaugh, on an as needed basis Account #11-140-100-101-00-10-010-001 Before-School Library Supervision James Donnelly, not to exceed 45 minutes per day, 5 days

per week, at an hourly rate of $40.17, effective September 3, 2019 through June 15, 2020

Account #11-140-100-101-00-10-010-001 Freshman Orientation - August 29, 2019 ● John Maye, not to exceed 8 hours, at an hourly rate of $81.51

($652.08) Account #11-000-218-104-00-10-010-001 Overnight Field Trip to Lenox, MA, Newport, RI, and Hartford and Mystic, CT - October 25 - 26, 2019 ● Two Chaperones: Patricia Hans and Nicole Riordan, each

for one night, each at $200 per night ($400) Account #11-401-100-101-00-10-010-001 Overnight Field Trip to Philadelphia, PA; Jamesburg, Williamsburg, and Monticello, VA - December 6, 2019 - December 8, 2019 ● Two Chaperones: Patricia Hans and Nicole Riordan, each

for two nights, each at $200 per night ($800) Account #11-401-100-101-00-10-010-001 Guidance Department – 2019 Summer Hours ● Andrea Watson, not to exceed 3 hours, at an hourly rate of

$39.79 ($119.37) Account #11-000-218-104-00-10-010-001 Special Programs Special Olympics NJ Play Unified School Partnership Michael Kilcullen: Advisor Stipend: $3,000 Robert Rinaldo: $4,500 for three seasons ($1,500 per

season) ($7,000 to be funded by the Special Olympics NJ Play Unified School Partnership Grant and $500 to be paid from district funds)


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Account #11-000-219-104-00-24-024-001 Prepare and Attend IEP Meeting ● Stefanie Spector, not to exceed 2 hours, at an hourly rate of

$52.92 ($105.84) Account #11-000-219-104-00-24-024-001 ABA Training - August 27, 2019, August 28, 2019, and August 30, 2019 ● Melissa Brandes, not to exceed 10.50 hours, at an hourly

rate of $17.16 ($180.18) Account #11-000-217-106-00-24-024-001 Additional: 2019 Summer Special Programs Personnel (on an as-needed basis) ● Marisa Martell, not to exceed 2 hours, at an hourly rate of

$79.54 ($159.08) Account #11-000-219-104-00-24-024-001 Information Technology Department Tech Support for Community Outreach Program, September 25, 2019 and October 23, 2019, Wellbeing Speaker Series to be held at George Washington Middle School ● Jason Forfa, Technology Media/Technician, not to exceed 3

hours, at an hourly rate of $31.06 ($93.18) Account #11-000-221-104-00-22-022-001

vii. Substitutes for the 2019-2020 School Year

The Ridgewood Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves substitutes for the 2019-2020 school year, as listed below. Teachers: Karen Bragg, Stacey Bukowski, Christi Cadorette,

Paola Callejas, Christina Dube, Rory Feeney, Susan Fischer, Jessica Franklin, Sheri-Ann Haug, Daniela Levy, Elizabeth Luongo, Suzanne Mayer, Danielle Miller, Margaret Neilson, Karen O’Neill-Sticco, Nicole Parks, and Nicole Weinstein

Account Number: TBD

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E. FINANCE Dr. Fishbein

i. Acceptance of Restricted Donations

The Ridgewood Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, accepts the following restricted gifts for the 2019-2020 school year to be used as indicated:

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Acceptance of a gift in kind from Cole Hamon, for the renovation

of the Life Skills Room at BFMS for his Eagle Scout Project, valued at approximately $35,000.


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Acceptance of a gift in kind from Somerville Dads’ Night of planting and lighting work for a new sign at Somerville School.

ii. Approval: Non-Public School Nursing Agreement with the

County of Bergen, Department of Health Services for the 2019-2020 School Year The Ridgewood Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves a Non-Public School Nursing Agreement with the County of Bergen, Department of Health Services for the 2019-2020 School Year. The County of Bergen, Department of Health Services agrees to furnish health services of a technical and professional nature by the County to the Local Board of Education, pursuant to Chapter 226 Laws of 1991 Provision of Nursing Services to Non-Public Schools, wherein the County shall be responsible for purchasing nursing supplies for the Little Crane Montessori School (total state aid in the amount of $97 ($97 per student, for 1 student), for the 2019-2020 school year. The Board has received background information.

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iii. Approval: Acceptance of a Play Unified School Partnership

Grant from the Special Olympics of New Jersey The Ridgewood Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves acceptance of a Play Unified School Partnership Grant from the Special Olympics of New Jersey, in the amount of $7,000. The Board has received background information.

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iv. Approval: Received Tuition Students From Other School

Districts for the 2019-2020 School Year The Ridgewood Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the received tuition students from other school districts that pay tuition for the 2019 -2020 school year, as listed below.

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2019-2020 School Year Received Tuition Students

Home District School Attending # of Students Paramus, NJ Hawes School 1

v. Approval: Disposal of Equipment

The Ridgewood Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the disposal of equipment listed below through www.govdeals.org. These items are obsolete and are no longer needed. Hawes School 18 top loader desks 14 wooden chairs

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vi. Approval: Proposal from WSP USA for Licensed Site Remediation Professional Services for the Oversight of the Ash Landfill Cap Coal Ash Fill Case at Orchard School The Ridgewood Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves a proposal from WSP USA for Licensed Site Remediation Professional Services for the oversight of the Ash Landfill Cap Coal Ash Fill Case at Orchard School, at a cost not to exceed $29,000. The Board has received background information.

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vii. Approval: 2019-2020 School Year Transportation Contract

The Ridgewood Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following transportation contracts for the 2019-2020 school year. The contracts reflect a 1.45% CPI index which has been mandated by the state of NJ for 2019-2020.

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Route # Contractor School Annual Cost H1 Durham School Services Hawes ES $39,420.00 H2 Durham School Services Hawes ES $39,420.00 H3 Durham School Services Hawes ES $39,420.00 H4 Durham School Services Hawes ES $39,420.00

IX. APPROVAL OF BILLS Ms. Smith Wilson

DATES DESCRIPTION CHECK

NUMBER AMOUNTS REVIEWED BY

Aug 28 Columbia Bank On-Line 094834-094903 278,233.24 J. Smith WilsonSept 4 Columbia Bank On-Line 094904-094984 278,953.00 J. Smith WilsonSept 5 Columbia Bank On-Line 094985 104,929.40 J. Smith WilsonAug 30 Payroll Transfer P26999 545,584.11 J. Smith WilsonAug 26 Electronic Transfer R26985 5,500.00 J. Smith WilsonAug 26 Electronic Transfer F26986 159.24 J. Smith WilsonAug 27 Electronic Transfer L26987-L26990 17,560.58 J. Smith WilsonAug 30 Electronic Transfer F27072 3,949.17 J. Smith WilsonAug 28 Food Service 620157 2,480.00 J. Smith WilsonSept 4 Food Service 620158 1,975.00 J. Smith WilsonAug 23 Columbia Bank Void Check 094552 (9,900.00) J. Smith WilsonAug 23 Columbia Bank Void Check 094560 (5,144.00) J. Smith WilsonAug 23 Columbia Bank Void Check 094765 (21,508.00) J. Smith WilsonAug 26 Columbia Bank Void Check 094566 (4,354.30) J. Smith Wilson

TOTAL $1,198,417.44

X. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS Ms. Smith Wilson

XI. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Ms. Smith Wilson

XII. DISCUSSION ITEMS Ms. Smith Wilson


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XIII. ACCEPTANCE OF MIINUTES July 29, 2019 Regular Public Meeting August 26, 2019 Regular Public Meeting & Executive Session

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XIV. OTHER BUSINESS Ms. Smith Wilson

XV. MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION

The Open Public Meetings Act authorizes a public body to meet in Executive Session under circumstances; and Whereas, said law requires the Board to adopt a resolution at a public meeting before it can meet in such Executive Session; now, therefore, Be it Resolved, by the Ridgewood Board of Education, that it does hereby determine that it is necessary to meet in Executive Session to discuss a residency hearing/personnel and/or litigation matter and/or negotiations and/or contract matter and/or HIB hearing.

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XVI. RECONVENE PUBLIC MEETING Ms. Smith Wilson

XVII. ADJOURNMENT Ms. Smith Wilson

Coming Meetings

September 23, 2019

Regular Public Meeting 7:30 p.m. Education Center

October 7, 2019 Regular Public Meeting

7:30 p.m. Education Center

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019 ATTACHMENT A

2019 – 2020 CONFERENCES FOR APPROVAL

Staff Member Name of Conference Location & Dates

Rationale Estimated Cost for Approval

# of Sub Days

required

Mitola, Candace RHS

American Heart Association CPR Instructor Course (BLS) Fairfield, NJ September 20, 2019

Professional Development

$ 299 0

Chamesian, Linda RHS

Using the Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol to Plan & Implement Instruction for English Learners – Fort Lee, NJ October 15-16, 2019


$ 175 0

Nold, Susan RHS

National Council for Teachers of English Annual Convention Baltimore, MD November 21-24, 2019


$ 731 ($500 to be paid

out of RAA funds

0

Revision: From: Stefanie Gigante -RHS (approved 7/29/19) To: DeVegh, Antonia BFMS

2019 ACTFL Annual Convention & World Languages Exp Washington, DC November 22-24, 2019


$ 484*

0

The total cost for these conferences is $705 and $500 to be paid out of RAA funds (*$484 previously approved). Upon Board approval of these conferences, the total expenditure for travel and conferences for 2019-20 will be $85,838 leaving a balance of $105,600.

The total cost of substitutes for these conferences is $0. Upon Board approval of these conferences, the total expenditure for substitutes for travel and conferences for 2019-20 will be $10,600.

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ONE DAY TRIPS ATTACHMENT B

Anticipated Est.

Approx. # Cost of Subs Total

# and Substitutes @ $100 per day for Cost

Group of # of and dates teachers and $150 To Annual Meets

Date School Students Chaperones for each per day for Nurse District Event Requirements

09/16/19 GWMS 210 grade 6 students 20 1 sub nurse $150 $150 yes yes

for 1 day

09/17/19 GWMS 210 grade 6 students 20 1 sub nurse $150 $150 yes yes

for 1 day

09/23/19 RHS 40 grades 10-11 4 0 $0 $0 no yes

art students

09/25/19 RHS 24 grade 10 RAHP 2 0 $0 $321 yes yes

students (driver)

09/28/19 RHS 10 members of the 1 0 $0 $564 yes yes

History/Quiz Bowl (driver)

10/03/19 Hawes 75 grade 3 20 0 $0 $0 yes yes

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10/28/19 Orchard 62 grade 4 music 6 0 $0 $0 yes yes

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05/20/20 Hawes 75 grade 3 20 0 $0 $0 yes yes

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Overnight Trips - Paid ATTACHMENT B

Anticipated Anticipated

# Paid Cost for Cost of Subs Est.

Approx. Chaperones Teacher/Nurse # of @ $100 per day Total

# and And # of Chaperones Substitutes for teachers Cost

Group of # Unpaid Overnights @ $200 per and dates and $130 per day To Annual Meets

Dates School Students Chaperones for each Overnight for each for Nurse District Event Requirements

10/25/19 RHS 28 grade 11 0 2 for 1 night $400 0 $0 $400 no yes

to American Studies

10/26/19 students

12/06/19 RHS 30 grade 11 0 2 for 2 nights $800 0 $0 $800 yes yes

to American Studies

12/08/19 students

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