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GLEN ROCK BOARD OF EDUCATION

Glen Rock, New Jersey 07452

DARIO VALCARCEL, JR. MEDIA CENTER

May 26, 2020

- VIRTUAL WORK / REGULAR SESSION AGENDA -

ROLL CALL

Dr. Brennan

Ms. Findley

Mr. Hayward

Ms. McNabola

Dr. Pucci- Bender

Ms. Rundell

Mr. Scherer

Mr. Torsiello

Ms. Scarpelli

PRESENT ABSENT

FLAG SALUTE ADEQUATE NOTICE OF MEETING In accordance with P.L. 1975 Chapter 231, notice of tonight's meeting was mailed to The Record and The Ridgewood News on May 22, 2020. Notice of this meeting was also mailed to the Borough Clerk and was posted on the bulletin board of the Board of Education Office in the Administration Building on the same date. Copies of the procedures in effect for Regular Board Meetings are available for the public at tonight's meeting. MISSION STATEMENT The Glen Rock School District founded on principles of education, in partnership with a supportive community, provides an exceptional education to all students to cultivate resilient, responsible and engaged global citizens. STATEMENT TO THE PUBLIC Often times it may appear to members of our audience that the Board of Education takes action with very little comment and in many cases by unanimous vote. Before a matter is placed on the agenda at a public meeting, the administration has thoroughly reviewed the matter with the Superintendent of Schools. If the Superintendent of Schools is satisfied and Board of Education President concurs that the matter is ready to be presented to the Board of Education, it is then placed on the agenda at the next Board of Education meeting. The members of the Board work with the administration and the Superintendent of Schools to assure that they fully understand the matter. After the Committee of the Whole approves the matter, it is placed on the agenda for action at a public meeting. In rare instances, matters are presented to the Board of Education for discussion at the same meeting that final action may be taken.

GLEN ROCK BOARD OF EDUCATION WORK/REGULAR SESSION PAGE 2 OF 15 AGENDA - May 26, 2020

CHIEF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT PUBLIC COMMENTS (I OF II) The rules for public input at board meetings are contained in Glen Rock Regulation 1120 - copies are available at each meeting. Meeting opened to public comments at ______________PM. Meeting closed to public comments at _____________ PM. GENERAL RESOLUTIONS Motion made by ________________Seconded by _______________________to approve Resolutions G1 through G16 as listed below.

Dr. Brennan

Ms. Findley

Mr. Hayward

Ms. McNabola

Dr. Pucci- Bender

Ms. Rundell

Mr. Scherer

Mr. Torsiello

Ms. Scarpelli

YES NO ABSENT ABSTAIN

G1. Be it resolved that the Board, upon recommendation of the School Business

Administrator/Board Secretary, approves the Minutes from the Regular and Closed Board meeting of April 28, 2020 and the Minutes from the Committee of the Whole and Closed Board meeting of May 12, 2020.

G2. Be it resolved that the Board, upon recommendation of the Chief School

Administrator, reads for the second time and adopts the policies listed below which were read for the first time at the May 12, 2020 Committee of the Whole Meeting. (Attached as Appendix A)

Policy 1320 Duties of School Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Policy 2415.30 Title I – Educational Stability for Children in Foster Care

Policy 2460 Special Education

Policy 6424 Gifted and Talented Students


Policy 3218 Use, Possession, or Distribution of Substances Teachers

Policy 4218 Use, Possession, or Distribution of Substances Support Staff

Policy 6162 Corporate Sponsorships

Policy 6620 Petty Cash

Policy 8550 Unpaid Meal Charges/Outstanding Foods Service Charges

G3. Be it resolved that the Board, upon recommendation of the Chief School

Administrator, reads and adopts the revised regulations listed below. (Attached as Appendix B)

2460.1 Special Education - Location, Identification and Referral

2460.8 Special Education - Free and Appropriate Public Education

5600 Student Discipline/Code of Conduct

3432 Sick Leave - Teachers

4432 Sick Leave - Support Staff

6424 Gifted and Talented Students

G4 . Be it resolved the Board, upon recommendation of the School Business

Administrator/Board Secretary approves the following resolution:

Whereas, there exists a need for auditing services, and,

Whereas, there are funds available for these purposes, and

Whereas, the Local Public Contracts Law N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et. seq. requires that the resolution authorizing the award of contracts for “Professional Services” without competitive bids must be publicly advertised.

Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Glen Rock Board of Education as follows:

● Lerch, Vinci & Higgins, be appointed to provide auditing and accounting

services

This appointment is made without competitive bidding as “Professional Services” under the provisions of N.J.S.A 40:11-1 et seq. because such services are


recognized professions licensed and regulated by law not allowing for competitive bids.

Be it further resolved that a brief notice of this action shall be printed once in The Record or The Ridgewood News as required by law, within ten (10) days of its passage, stating its nature, duration, service and amount and that the resolution and contract are on file in the office of the Board of Education in the following form:

Notice of Award of Professional Services

At its Regular Meeting of May 26, 2020, the Glen Rock Board of Education awarded a contract to:

Lerch, Vinci & Higgins, Fair Lawn, NJ to provide auditing services to the district at a rate not to exceed $33,800. Any additional auditing and accounting services to be billed in accordance with billing rates as set forth in the proposal.

This resolution and contract are on file and available for public inspection at the Board of Education’s Offices located at 620 Harristown Road, Glen Rock, New Jersey.

G5 . Be it resolved the Board, upon recommendation of the School Business

Administrator/Board Secretary approves the following resolution:

Whereas, there exists a need for financial services,

Whereas, there are funds available for these purposes, and

Whereas, the Local Public Contracts Law N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et. seq. Requires that the resolution authorizing the award of contracts for “Professional Services” without competitive bids must be publicly advertised.

Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Glen Rock Board of Education as follows:

● Phoenix Advisors, LLC. be appointed to provide financial services;

This appointment is made without competitive bidding as “Professional Services” under the provisions of N.J.S.A 40:11-1 et seq. because such services are recognized professions licensed and regulated by law not allowing for competitive bids. Be it further resolved that a brief notice of this action shall be printed once in The Record or The Ridgewood News as required by law, within ten (10) days of its


passage, stating its nature, duration, service and amount and that the resolution and contract are on file in the office of the Board of Education in the following form: Notice of Award of Professional Services At its Regular Meeting of May 26, 2020, the Glen Rock Board of Education authorized the awarding of a contract to: Phoenix Advisors, LLC, Bordentown, NJ, to provide financial services to the district at a base fee of $1,000. This resolution and contracts are on file and available for public inspection at the Board of Education’s Offices located at 620 Harristown Road, Glen Rock, New Jersey.

G6. Be it resolved the Board, upon recommendation of the School Business

Administrator/Board Secretary approves the following resolution: Whereas, there exists a need for Comprehensive Environmental Services, and, Whereas, there are funds available for these purposes, and Whereas, the Local Public Contracts Law N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et. seq. requires that the resolution authorizing the award of contracts for “Professional Services” without competitive bids must be publicly advertised. Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Glen Rock Board of Education that McCabe Environmental Services be appointed to provide environmental services. This appointment is made without competitive bidding as “Professional Services” under the provisions of N.J.S.A 40:11-1 et seq. because such services are recognized professions licensed and regulated by law not allowing for competitive bids. Be it further resolved that a brief notice of this action shall be printed once in The Record or The Ridgewood News as required by law, within ten (10) days of its passage, stating its nature, duration, service and amount and that the resolution and contract are on file in the office of the Board of Education in the following form:


Notice of Award of Professional Services At its Regular Meeting of May 26, 2020, the Glen Rock Board of Education awarded a contract McCabe Environmental Services to provide Comprehensive Environmental Services to the district at a rate not to exceed $20,000. Any additional services to be billed in accordance with billing rates as set forth in the proposal. This resolution and contracts are on file and available for public inspection at the Board of Education’s Offices located at 620 Harristown Road, Glen Rock, New Jersey.

G7 . Be it resolved that the Board, upon recommendation of the Chief School

Administrator, appoints Antoinette Kelly as Treasurer of School Monies for the 2020-2021 school year from July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021 at a salary of $5,500.00.

G8 . Be it resolved that the Board, upon recommendation of the School Business

Administrator/Board Secretary approves the 192/193 Service Agreement for services to non-public schools for the 2020-2021 school year.

G9 . Be it resolved that the Board authorizes the Chief School Administrator and the

Business Administrator to hire new employees and issue employment contracts during the months of July and August 2020. Retroactive board approval to be taken at the Work & Regular Session meetings scheduled for either August or September 2020.

G10 . Be it resolved that the Board authorizes the Business Administrator/Board Secretary to issue checks from the General Fund, Special Revenue Fund, Capital Projects Fund, Debt Service Fund and Enterprise Fund accounts and perform necessary transfers during the months of July and August 2020. The Board shall retroactively approve applicable checks, bill lists and transfers at the Regular Board Meeting scheduled for either August or September 2020.


Administrator, approves the following:

Whereas, Administrative Code 6A:32-7.3 requires that Boards of Education annually make known information regarding maintenance of student records; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, that the following be announced and confirmed:


"The Glen Rock Board of Education compiles all student records as mandated in the N.J. Administrative Code 6A:32-7.3, copies of which are available upon request to authorized organizations, agencies or persons as defined by N.J. Administrative Code 6A:32-7.5."

G12 . Be it resolved that the Board, upon recommendation of the Business

Administrator/Board Secretary, approves the District’s participation in the Middlesex Regional Educational Services Commission (MRESC), Educational Services Commission of New Jersey (ESCNJ), National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) and Western States Contracting Alliance (WSCA) for the 2020-2021 school year.


Administrator, approves the adoption of the Stronge Teacher Effectiveness Performance Evaluation System in compliance with the State requirement for the 2020-2021 school year.

G14 . Be it resolved that the Board, upon recommendation of the Business

Administrator/Board Secretary, approves an agreement with Educational Data Systems for the District to participate in a cooperative pricing program for the 2020-2021 school year at an annual cost of $5,890 for Educational Supplies and Materials.

G15 . Whereas, The Glen Rock Board of Education desires to remain a member of the

New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA); and

Whereas, The Glen Rock Board of Education agrees to be governed by the Constitution, Bylaws, and Rules and Regulations of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA), including all rules governing student-athlete eligibility;

Be it resolved, that the Board, upon recommendation of the Chief School

Administrator, hereby retains its membership in the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA).

G16. Be it resolved that the Board, upon recommendation of the Chief School Administrator approves the acceptance of the following donation:

Item/Purpose To From Cash Value

Books High School and Media Center Patricia Mahoney $95.94


BUSINESS RESOLUTIONS Motion made by ________________Seconded by ________________________to approve Resolutions B1 through B7 as listed below.

Dr. Brennan

Ms. Findley

Mr. Hayward

Ms. McNabola

Dr. Pucci- Bender

Ms. Rundell

Mr. Scherer

Mr. Torsiello

Ms. Scarpelli


B1 . Be it resolved that the Board, upon recommendation of the School Business

Administrator/ Board Secretary, approves the adoption of the monthly certification(s) of Major Budgetary Account and Fund status as follows: Whereas, the Board of Education has accepted and reviewed financial reports for the period ending March 31, 2020, including the Report of the Secretary; Whereas, the Board has received and reviewed financial reports issued by the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary; Whereas, the Board has had consultations with the appropriate school administrators; Resolved that members of the Board of Education do hereby certify that to the best of our knowledge, no major accounts appears to be overextended in violations of N.J.A.C 6A:23-2.11(c) 4 and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district board of education’s financial obligations for the remainder of the year.

B2 . Be it resolved that the Board upon recommendation of the School Business

Administrator/Board Secretary retroactively approves the transfer of funds/ budget adjustments for month ending April 30, 2020 in the amount of $ 147,340.68. (Attached as Appendix C)

B3 . Be it resolved that the Board, upon recommendation of the School Business

Administrator/Board Secretary retroactively approves the bills list dated April 2020 as follows:

Fund 10- General Fund $ 1,535,389.03

Fund 20 – Special Revenue $ 32,798.85

Fund 30 – Capital Projects $ 501,818.13


Fund 40 – Debt Service $ 0

Fund 60 - Cafeteria Account $ 8,795.89

Fund 65 – Community School Account $ 9,983.94

Unemployment Trust Account $ 0

April 2020, Payroll $ 2,913,538.42

B4 . Be it resolved that the Board, upon recommendation of the School Business Administrator, approves the Contract renewal of Delta Dental plan for the 2020/21 and 2021/22 school years. The Board further authorizes the Business Administrator/Board Secretary to execute an amendment to the agreement.

B5. Be it resolved by the Glen Rock Board of Education that the Board, upon recommendation of the School Business Administrator, authorizes the procurement of goods and services through Fitness Lifestyles, Inc.

Whereas, Title 18A:18A-10 provides that the Glen Rock Board of Education without advertising for bids, or after having rejected all bids obtained pursuant to advertising therefore, by resolution may purchase any goods or services pursuant to a contract or contracts for such goods or services entered into on behalf of the State by the Division of Purchase and Property, and

Whereas, the Glen Rock School District has the need, on a timely basis, to procure goods and services utilizing state contracts, and

Whereas, the Glen Rock Board of Education desires to authorize its purchasing agent to make any and all purchases necessary to meet the needs of the school district throughout the school year.

Now, therefore be it resolved that the Glen Rock Board of Education does hereby authorize the district purchasing agent to award the contract for the purchase of equipment for the HS/MS APR Fitness Center (NJ State approved COOP #65MCESCCPS (ESCNJ 17/18-31)) in the amount of $18,723.96.

B6. Be it resolved by the Glen Rock Board of Education that the Board, upon recommendation of the School Business Administrator, authorizes the procurement of goods and services through Hewlett Packard;

Whereas, Title 18A:18A-10 provides that the Glen Rock Board of Education without advertising for bids, or after having rejected all bids obtained pursuant to advertising therefore, by resolution may purchase any goods or services pursuant


to a contract or contracts for such goods or services entered into on behalf of the State by the Division of Purchase and Property, and



Now, therefore be it resolved that the Glen Rock Board of Education does hereby authorize the district purchasing agent to award the contract for the purchase of Middle School student Chromebooks with Gumdrop cases (NASPO VP MNNVP-133-MO483-89974) in the total amount of - $275,388.70 ($91,796.23 annually for a 3 year lease term.)

B7. Be it resolved by the Glen Rock Board of Education that the Board, upon recommendation of the School Business Administrator, authorizes the procurement of goods and services through Hewlett Packard;

Whereas, Title 18A:18A-10 provides that the Glen Rock Board of Education without advertising for bids, or after having rejected all bids obtained pursuant to advertising therefore, by resolution may purchase any goods or services pursuant to a contract or contracts for such goods or services entered into on behalf of the State by the Division of Purchase and Property, and



Now, therefore be it resolved that the Glen Rock Board of Education does hereby authorize the district purchasing agent to award the contract for the purchase of High School student laptops (NASPO VP MNNVP-133-MO483-89974) in the total amount of $1,042,129.80 ($315,715.81 annually for a 3 year lease term.)


PERSONNEL RESOLUTIONS Motion made by ________________Seconded by ________________________to approve Resolutions P1 through P10 as listed below.

Dr. Brennan

Ms. Findley

Mr. Hayward

Ms. McNabola

Dr. Pucci- Bender

Ms. Rundell

Mr. Scherer

Mr. Torsiello

Ms. Scarpelli


P1. Be it resolved that the Board, upon the recommendation of the Chief School

Administrator, accepts with regret, the resignation of the following staff member for personal reasons, in accordance with the provisions of the GREA negotiated agreement:

Name Position Effective Date

Olivia Murino School Psychologist Special Services Department

06/30/2020

P2. Be it resolved that the Board, upon the recommendation of the Chief School Administrator approves the initial tenure track appointment of the following certificated administrator for the 2020-2021 school year : Name School Position Start Date Salary Account Number

Michelle Della Fortuna

District K-12 Supervisor of Mathematics

07/01/2020 $105,000. 11.000.221.102.32.01.213 11.000.240.104.32.01.213


Administrator, approves the initial tenure track appointment of the following certificated staff members for the 2020-2021 school year:

Name School Position Start Date Step (Salary)

Account Number

Christopher Bailey

High School

Physics Teacher

09/01/2020 BA/Step 8 $61,254.

11.140.100.101.20.14.213

Michelle D’Alessio

Middle School

English 09/01/2020 BA/Step 1 $51,615.

11.130.100.101.21.04.213


P4. Be it resolved that the Board, upon the recommendation of the Chief School Administrator, approves the tenure track transfer of assignment of the following non-certificated staff member for the 2020-2021 school year:

Name Location Position Start Date Salary Account Number

Jeanne Marie Dalie

Central Office

Confidential Administrative Assistant - Assistant Superintendent of Innovation and Operations

07/01/2020 $62,500. 11.000.230.100.05.42.213


Administrator, approves the following Community School twelve month staff member for the 2020-2021 school year:

Name Position Start Date Salary Account Number

Jennifer Ostolaza Bookkeeper 07/01/2020 $55,697. 65.430.200.105.34.52.213

P6 . Be it resolved that the Board, upon the recommendation of the Chief School

Administrator, approves a stipend for Alice Wright, School Nurse, in the amount of $350.00 for the 2020-2021 school year, to verify and complete immunization papers and other medical records for the Glen Rock Community School.

P7. Be it resolved that the Board, upon recommendation of the Chief School Administrator, approves a leave of absence for elementary district Employee ID# 035734, as follows:

Type of Absence From To

Medical Leave of Absence 09/08/2020 09/10/2020

FMLA and/or NJ FLA 09/11/2020 11/20/2020


Administrator, approves the appointment of the following long term district substitute for the 2019-2020 school year at the daily rate listed below:

Name Daily Rate Category Certification Status Deborah Kendrick $126.50 Teacher County Certification


P9. Be it resolved that the Board, upon recommendation of the Chief School Administrator, approves the following 2020 summer work for the guidance department and nurse offices, other than curriculum:

Staff Hourly Rate Number of Hours

Amount Account Number

Kristen Alpaugh $40.00 40 $1,600. 11.000.218.104.20.23.210

Ellen Barrett $40.00 40 $1,600. 11.000.218.104.20.23.210

Deborah Hamilton $40.00 45 $1,800. 11.000.218.104.20.23.210

Theresa Caren $40.00 40 $1,600. 11.000.218.104.20.23.210

Laura Vargo $40.00 40 $1,600. 11.000.218.104.20.23.210

Jessica Falkenstern $40.00 20 $800. 11.000.218.104.20.23.210

Ann Chon $40.00 20 $800. 11.000.218.104.20.23.210

Chrisanne Moger $40.00 20 $800. 11.000.218.104.20.23.210

Robin Leone $36.00 30 $1,080. 11.000.213.100.20.30.210

Stephanie Nerney $40.00 30 $1,200. 11.000.213.100.20.30.210

Maria Xylas $40.00 15 $600. 11.000.213.100.10.44.210

Alice Wright $40.00 15 $600. 11.000.213.100.12.44.210

Mary Glackin $26.00 15 $390. 11.000.213.100.12.44.210

Ellen Rosenberg $40.00 15 $600. 11.000.213.100.11.44.210

P10. Be it resolved that the Board, upon recommendation of the Chief School

Administrator, approves the following Travel and Conferences for professional development and training purposes as specified below:

Attendee School/

Dep't Program Location Date Cost Account Number

J. Toncic High School Northern University AP Summer Institute: English Lit. and Comp.

Online Course

07/07/2020- 07/27/2020

$730.00 11.000.223.580.20.00.000

* Substitute Required


NOTE: Conference/Workshop reimbursements are estimated costs. Actual reimbursements to be made in accord with Board Policy, N.J.S.A. 18A:11-12 and the State’s regulations regarding travel covered under Circular Letter 08-13-OMB and any subsequent Circular Letters which may be issued by the State Office of Management and Budget. The costs for applicable substitute teachers will be in addition to travel costs.

VANDALISM/SUSPENSION - May, 2020

Disciplinary Action

# of Students

Grade(s)

Infraction

In-School Suspension

Out-of-School Suspension

Other

X 1 12 Disrespectful to Staff

OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS ➢ Next Meeting Date: June 9, 2020

PUBLIC COMMENTS (II OF II) Meeting opened to public comments at ______________PM. Meeting closed to public comments at _____________ PM. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION: MOTION MADE BY ________________SECONDED BY ____________to approve the following resolution:

Dr. Brennan

Ms. Findley

Mr. Hayward

Ms. McNabola

Dr. Pucci- Bender

Ms. Rundell

Mr. Scherer

Mr. Torsiello

Ms. Scarpelli



BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GLEN ROCK BOARD OF EDUCATION that WHEREAS , The Board of Education of Glen Rock must discuss personnel and legal matters which includes, an HIB hearing, Superintendent’s employment agreement, Director of Security, employee’s salary request, employee’s employment status, GREA contract guide movement clause and job descriptions; and WHEREAS , The aforesaid subjects are not appropriate subjects to be discussed in a public meeting; and WHEREAS , The aforesaid subjects to be discussed are within the exemptions which are permitted to be discussed and acted upon in private session pursuant to P.L. 1975 Chapter 231; it is therefore, RESOLVED , That the aforesaid subjects shall be discussed in private session by this Board at the conclusion of the public segment of this meeting, and information pertaining thereto will be made available to the public at the next regularly scheduled meeting, or as soon thereafter as possible but no later than August 25, 2020, if reasons for non-disclosure no longer exist. ADJOURNMENT Motion made by ________________Seconded by ________________________ that the Regular Public Meeting of May 26, 2020 be adjourned at ___________PM.

Dr. Brennan

Ms. Findley

Mr. Hayward

Ms. McNabola

Dr. Pucci- Bender

Ms. Rundell

Mr. Scherer

Mr. Torsiello

Ms. Scarpelli


APPENDIX

A

1320 DUTIES OF SCHOOL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR/ BOARD SECRETARY

The School Business Administrator/Board Secretary shall strive to achieve district goals for students by providing leadership and supervision in the district program of fiscal management and in other assigned programs, and by acting as a proper model for staff and students both in and outside the school district.

In order to achieve the functions of the position, the School Business Administrator/ Board Secretary shall work cooperatively with the district administrative staff to:

1. Establish and maintain long-range and other fiscal plans;

2. Prepare the annual budget based upon district resources and needs;

3. Ensure that all district fiscal, insurance, custodial-maintenance services,

food services, security services, technology services, transportation services and Community School comply with the policies of the Board and the regulations of the district;

4. Ensure the proper functioning and evaluation of district personnel assigned to her/his areas of responsibility;

5. Manage efficiently the district systems of accounting, purchasing, investment, insurance, plant construction, plant operation and maintenance, transportation, security, technology, food services, and Community School;

6. Strive to increase the capability of the staff assigned to her/his area of responsibility through consultation and in-service training;

7. Analyze the effectiveness of district programs in her/his area of responsibility and recommend changes in program direction, staffing, or management strategies as necessary;

8. Strive to increase the efficient use of district resources in her/his area of responsibility;

9. Help to interpret the budget and the district affairs under her/his supervision to interested members of the school district community;

10. Strive to develop personal capabilities in financial strategies and supervisory methods;

11. Strive to conduct himself or herself in a proper manner at all times;

12. Be responsible for the conduct of all duties legally assigned to her/his position including:

a. Providing adequate notice of all public meetings of the Board to the members and to those requesting notice in accordance with law, N.J.S.A. 10:4-8d, 10:4-19; 18A:10-4, 18A:17-7;

b. Recording the minutes of all proceedings of the Board and the results of annual or special school elections, N.J.S.A. 18A:17-7;

c. Collecting tuition fees and other moneys due the Board and transmitting them to the Treasurer of School Moneys, N.J.S.A. 18A:17-8;

d. Examining and auditing all accounts and demands against the Board, presenting them to the Board at its meetings, indicating the Board’s approval and sending them to the Treasurer for payment, N.J.S.A. 18A:17-8, 18A:19-4;

e. Keeping accounts of the district’s financial transactions including a correct detailed accounting of all expenditures, N.J.S.A. 18A:17-8;

f. Reporting to the Board at each regular meeting, but not more often than

once per month, the amount of the total appropriations and cash receipts for each account, and the amounts of warrants drawn against each account, and the amounts of orders or contractual obligations incurred and chargeable against each account, N.J.S.A. 18A:17-9;

g. Keeping all contracts, records, and documents belonging to the Board, N.J.S.A. 18A:17-9;

h. Giving the Board a detailed report of its financial transactions at the close of each fiscal year and filing a copy with the County Superintendent, N.J.S.A. 18A:17-10;

i. Reporting to the Commissioner annually the amount of unpaid school debt, the interest rate payable, the dates of issue, and the due dates of bonds or other indebtedness, N.J.S.A. 18A:17-12;

j. Preparing a summary of the annual audit and recommendations prior to the meeting of the Board to act thereon and supplying copies of the summary to interested persons, and to prepare the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) N.J.S.A. 18A:23-4;

k. Subscribe to bonds, notes, contracts, and other legal instruments of the Board for which the signature of the Secretary is required, N.J.S.A. 18A:24-32; and

l. Sign all school district warrants and certify to the payroll, N.J.S.A. 18A:19-1, 19-9.

13. Perform such other duties as may be required by the Board or Superintendent.

The School Business Administrator/Board Secretary shall be directly responsible to the Superintendent for the performance of her/his assigned duties and responsibilities as School Business Administrator and to the Board for the performance of her/his legal duties as Board Secretary.

Adopted:

2415.30 TITLE I – EDUCATIONAL STABILITY FOR CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE

The Federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), which reauthorized the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), initiated protections for children in foster care that further enhanced the requirements of the Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act of 2008 (Fostering Connections Act). These provisions require school districts to work with child welfare agencies to ensure the educational stability of children in foster care. New Jersey statutes support and implement Federal legislation and require New Jersey’s child welfare agencies and school districts to collaborate and to keep children placed in foster care in the same school when their living placements change if remaining in that school is in the child’s best interest. The educational stability of children in foster care is the joint responsibility of both the educational and child welfare systems.

The Assistant Superintendent shall be designated as the Board of Education’s point of contact person for all matters related to the educational stability for children in foster care. The point of contact person for the school district shall not be the same person designated as the school district liaison for the education of homeless children.

For the purpose of this Policy, “child welfare agency” shall be the New Jersey Department of Children and Families.

For the purpose of this Policy, “foster care” means twenty-four hour substitute care for children placed away from their parents and for whom the child welfare agency has placement and care responsibility. This includes, but is not limited to, placements in foster family homes, foster homes of relatives, group homes, emergency shelters, residential facilities, child care institutions, and pre-adoptive homes.

For the purpose of this Policy, “school of origin” is the school district in which the child is enrolled at the time of placement in foster care or the school district of residence as per N.J.S.A. 30:4C-26 and N.J.S.A. 18A:7B-12.

A child in foster care shall remain in her/his school of origin if it is determined to be in the best interest of the child for the duration of time in foster care.

If a student attending the school district in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:38-1 et seq. is placed in foster care, the school district contact person will collaborate with child welfare agencies to determine whether it is in the child’s best interest to remain in the school district taking into consideration all factors relating to the

child’s best interest. These factors shall include the appropriateness of the current educational setting and proximity of placement (ESEA Section 1111(g)(1)(E)(i)). These factors may include, but are not limited to:

1. Preferences of the child;

2. Preferences of the child’s parent(s) or educational decision maker(s);

3. The child’s attachment to the school, including meaningful relationships with staff and peers;

4. The proximity of the resource family home to the child’s present school;

5. The age and grade level of the child as it relates to the other best-interest factors;

6. The needs of the child, including social adjustment and well-being;

7. The child’s performance, continuity of education, and engagement in the school the child presently attends;

8. The child’s special education programming if the child is classified;

9. The point of time in the school year;

10. The child’s permanency goal and likelihood of reunification;

11. The anticipated duration of the placement;

12. Placement of the child’s sibling(s);

13. Influence of the school climate on the child, including safety;

14. The availability and quality of the services in the school to meet the child’s educational and socioemotional needs;

15. History of school transfers and how they have impacted the child;

16. How the length of the commute would impact the child, based on the child’s developmental stage;

17. Whether the child is a student with a disability under the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) who is receiving special education and related services or a student with a disability under Section 504 who is receiving special education or related aids and services and, if so, the availability of those required services in a school other than the school of origin; and

18. Whether the child is an English language learner (ELL) and is receiving

language services, and, if so, the availability of those required services in a school other than the school of origin, consistent with Title VI and the Equal Educational Opportunities Act of 1974 (EEOA).

The school district’s point of contact person will discuss these factors and will make every effort to gather meaningful input and participation from the relevant parties, including appropriate school personnel, in the best-interest determination.

Eligible students with disabilities retain their right to receive a free appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment. When making a best-interest determination regarding the educational placement of a student with a disability under IDEA and Section 504, the Board must ensure that all required special education and related services are provided in the least restrictive placement where the child’s unique needs, as described in the student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) or Section 504 Plan, can be met. The school district will identify and assess all potential ELL students and provide all ELL students, including ELL students in foster care, with a language assistance program that is educationally sound and proven successful. When a best-interest determination is made for an ELL student in foster care, the Board of Education will comply with its obligations under Title VI and the EEOA.

To the extent feasible, a child shall remain in her/his school of origin until a final best-interest determination is made. The child welfare agency will notify the school district of origin of the child’s school placement after collaboration with the Board of Education’s point of contact person and after the child’s best-interest determination has been made. If a change of school is recommended by the child welfare agency, the new school shall immediately contact the school of origin to obtain relevant academic and other records of the foster care child. The financial responsibility for the payment of tuition for a foster care child placed outside the school district of origin and attending school outside the school district of origin shall be determined by the Commissioner of Education in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:7B-12 – Determination of District of Residence.

A foster care child who has been placed in this district and exits foster care during the school year will be permitted to continue in this school district for the remainder of the school year.

In the event there is a disagreement regarding school placement for a child in foster care, the school district will comply with the legal requirements for resolving the dispute. A parent can appeal a best-interest determination whenever the child changes schools. Children placed in foster care outside the school district of origin, attending a school in that district, will be provided transportation to and from school in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-6.1 et seq. and the Transportation Policy of that district. The district of origin is financially responsible for transportation costs to and from school.

Children placed in foster care outside the school district of origin, but remaining in a school within the school district of origin, shall receive transportation to and from school on a “cost- efficient” manner and in accordance with Section 475(4)(A) of the Social Security Act for the duration of the time the child is in foster care. The district of origin is financially responsible for transportation costs to and from school.

The cost of transportation shall not be considered when determining the best interest of the child.

Section 475(4)(A) of the Social Security Act provides guidance on “cost-effective” transportation as it relates to the cost of reasonable travel for foster care children placed outside the school district of origin to their school of origin indicating: the child may be dropped off at a bus stop just within the school district of origin to be transported to a school in the district of origin; the school district may offer a public transportation option; the foster care parents or other families may be willing to drive the child to school in the school district of origin; the school district may utilize pre-existing bus routes or stops close to the out-of-district foster care placement that cross school district boundaries; or the foster care child may be eligible for transportation under other Federal or State requirements.

In the event there is a disagreement regarding transportation for a child in foster care, the school district will comply with the New Jersey Department of Education requirements for resolving the dispute. The Board of Education shall provide or arrange for adequate and appropriate transportation for foster care children while any disputes are being resolved.

In all cases regarding student data and records, the Board of Education will comply with all statutory requirements to protect student privacy, including Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), and all other privacy requirements under Federal laws, State statutes, and administrative codes.

N.J.S.A. 18A:7B-12 N.J.S.A. 30:4C-26 New Jersey Department of Education Memorandum dated October 4, 2016 – Ensuring Educational Stability for Children in Foster Care United States Departments of Education and Health and Human Services – Non- Regulatory Guidance - Ensuring Educational Stability for Children in Foster Care – June 23, 2016

Adopted:

2460 SPECIAL EDUCATION

The Glen Rock Board of Education assures compliance with Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the New Jersey Administrative Code 6A:14-1.1 et seq. Furthermore, the Board will have programs and procedures in effect to ensure the following:

1. All students with disabilities, who are in need of special education and related services, including students with disabilities attending nonpublic schools, regardless of the severity of their disabilities, are located, identified, and evaluated according to N.J.A.C. 6A:14-3.3.

2. Homeless students are located, identified, and evaluated according to N.J.A.C. 6A:14-3.3, and are provided special education and related services in accordance with the IDEA, including the appointment of a surrogate parent for unaccompanied homeless youths as defined in 42 U.S.C. §§11431 et seq.

3. Students with disabilities are evaluated according to N.J.A.C. 6A:14-2.5 and 3.4.

4. An Individualized Education Program (IEP) is developed, reviewed and as appropriate, revised according to N.J.A.C. 6A:14-3.6 and 3.7.

5. To the maximum extent appropriate, students with disabilities are educated in the least restrictive environment according to N.J.A.C. 6A:14-4.2.

6. Students with disabilities are included in State-wide and district-wide assessment programs with appropriate accommodations, where necessary according to N.J.A.C. 6A:14-4.10. All students with disabilities will participate in State-wide assessments or the applicable alternative assessment in grades three, four, five, six, seven, eight, and high school in the applicable courses.

7. Students with disabilities are afforded procedural safeguards required by N.J.A.C. 6A:14-2.1 et seq., including appointment of a surrogate parent as set forth in N.J.A.C. 6A:14-2.2 and Policy 2467, when appropriate.

8. The rules set forth in N.J.A.C. 6A:14 ensure a free appropriate public education is available to all students with disabilities between the ages of three and twenty- one, including students with disabilities who have been suspended or expelled from school:

a. The obligation to make a free, appropriate public education available to each eligible student begins no later than the student’s third birthday and that an individualized education program (IEP) is in effect for the student by that date;

b. If a child’s third birthday occurs during the summer, the child’s IEP Team shall determine the date when services under the IEP will begin;

c. A free appropriate public education is available to any student with a disability who needs special education and related services, even though the student is advancing from grade to grade;

d. The services and placement needed by each student with a disability to receive a free, appropriate public education are based on the student’s unique needs and not on the student’s disability; and

e. The services and placement needed by each student with a disability to receive a free, appropriate public education are provided in appropriate educational settings as close to the student’s home as possible and, when the IEP does not describe specific restrictions, the student is educated in the school he or she would attend if not a student with a disability.

9. Children with disabilities participating in early intervention programs assisted under IDEA Part C who will participate in preschool programs under N.J.A.C. 6A:14 will experience a smooth transition and have an IEP developed and implemented according to N.J.A.C. 6A:14-3.3(e) and N.J.A.C. 6A:14-3.7.

10. Full educational opportunity to all students with disabilities is provided.

11. The compilation, maintenance, access to, and confidentiality of student records are in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:32-7.

12. Provision is made for the participation of students with disabilities who are placed by their parent(s) in nonpublic schools according to N.J.A.C. 6A:14-6.1 and 6.2.

13. Students with disabilities who are placed in private schools by the district Board are provided special education and related services at no cost to their parent(s) according to N.J.A.C. 6A:14-1.1 and N.J.A.C. 6A:14-7.5(b)3.

14. All personnel serving students with disabilities are highly qualified and

appropriately certified and licensed, where a license is required, in accordance with State and Federal law, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:14-1.2(b)13.

15. Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:14-1.2(b)4, the in-service training needs for professional and paraprofessional staff who provide special education, general education or related services are identified and that appropriate in-service training is provided. The district Board shall maintain information to demonstrate its efforts to:

a. Prepare general and special education personnel with content knowledge and collaborative skills needed to meet the needs of children with disabilities;

B. Enhance the ability of teachers and others to use strategies, such as behavioral interventions, to address the conduct of students with disabilities that impedes the learning of students with disabilities and others;

c. Acquire and disseminate to teachers, administrators, school Board members, and related services personnel, significant knowledge derived from educational research and other sources and how the district will, if appropriate, adopt promising practices, materials and technology;

d. Ensure that the in-service training is integrated to the maximum extent possible with other professional development activities; and

e. Provide for joint training activities of parent(s) and special education, related services and general education personnel.

16. Instructional materials will be provided to blind or print-disabled students in a timely manner, consistent with a plan developed by the district.

17. For students with disabilities who are potentially eligible to receive services from the Division of Developmental Disabilities in the Department of Human Services, the district will provide, pursuant to the Developmentally Disabled Uniform Application Act, N.J.S.A. 30:4-25.10 et seq., and N.J.A.C.

6A:14-1.2(b)17, the necessary materials to the parent to apply for such services.

18. The school district will not accept the use of electronic mail from the

parent(s) to submit requests to a school official regarding referral, identification, evaluation, classification, and the provision of a free, appropriate public education, except during school closures ordered by the governor via Executive Order.

19. The school district will provide teacher aides and the appropriate general or special education teaching staff time for consultation on a regular basis as specified in each student’s IEP, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:14-4.5(d).

20. The school district has a plan in effect to establish stability in special education programming. The plan takes into account the consistency of the location, curriculum, and staffing in the provision of special education services as required by N.J.A.C. 6A:14-3.7(c)4.

21. The school district screens students who have exhibited one or more potential indicators of dyslexia or other reading disabilities in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:40-5.1 et seq. and Policy 5339.

The school district shall provide an Assurance Statement to the County Office of Education that the Board of Education has adopted the required special education policies and procedures/regulations and the district is complying with the mandated policies and procedures/regulations.

N.J.A.C. 6A:14 et seq. 20 USC §1400 et seq. 34 C.F.R. §300 et seq. Adopted:

2464 GIFTED AND TALENTED STUDENTS POLICY

The Board of Education recognizes its responsibility to identify gifted and talented students within the school district and to provide these students with appropriate instructional adaptations and services. To that end, the Board directs each such student in the school district be identified and offered an appropriate educational program and services.

For purposes of this Policy, “gifted and talented students” means students who possess or demonstrate high levels of ability in one or more content areas when compared to their chronological peers in the district and who require modification of their educational program if they are to achieve in accordance with their capabilities.

The Superintendent will develop appropriate curricular and instructional modifications used for gifted and talented students indicating content, process, products, and learning environments.

The Superintendent will develop procedures for an ongoing Kindergarten through grade twelve identification process for gifted and talented students that includes multiple measures. Multiple measures may include, but are not limited to: achievement test scores; grades; student performance or products; intelligence testing; parent, student, and/or teacher recommendation; and other appropriate measures. The identification methodology will be developmentally appropriate, non-discriminatory, and related to the programs and services offered by the district. The identification procedures will be reviewed annually.

The Superintendent will take into consideration the Pre-Kindergarten through Grade Twelve Gifted Programming Standards of the National Association for Gifted Children in developing programs for gifted and talented students. The educational program offered to gifted and talented students will encourage and challenge them in the specific areas of their abilities, but will not replace the basic instructional program of the various grades of this district. The program offered to gifted and talented students may include, but are not limited to: pull-out programs; classroom differentiated instruction; acceleration; flexible pacing; compacted curricula; distance learning; advanced classes; or individual programs infused into the student’s regular instructional program, provided that a written description of the infusion has been prepared and filed in the student’s record.

Programs for gifted and talented students will be periodically evaluated for their continuing efficacy and adjusted accordingly. The parent of any student identified as gifted or talented shall be consulted regarding any program designed to address the student’s particular needs.

Earned High School Course Credit

Students who successfully complete courses listed in the Glen Rock High School Program of Studies will move on to the next course in the subject area sequence. The high school transcripts will note that required courses not listed were completed in grade 8. Individual course grades will not be included on the high school transcripts, nor will they be computed in the student’s GPA.

The following courses, deemed progressive in their skill-based content, may be repeated for credit:

1. Choir;

2. Advanced Sculpture;

3. Advanced Broadcast Media.

N.J.S.A. 18A:61A-2; 18A:35-4.16 N.J.A.C. 6A:8-1.3; 6A:8-3.1(a)5 P.L. 108-382, Sec. 10201 et seq. Adopted:

3218 USE, POSSESSION, OR DISTRIBUTION OF SUBSTANCES

The Board of Education recognizes a teaching staff member who reports to work under the influence of a substance poses a significant threat to their health, safety, and welfare and the health, safety, and welfare of others, including students and other staff members. The Board strongly advises any teaching staff member that has a dependency on a substance as defined in this Policy to seek appropriate treatment. The Board has an obligation and the right to maintain a safe and healthy work environment and adopts this Policy as an important component toward maintaining a safe environment in the school district. For the purpose of this Policy, “substance” or “substances” as defined in N.J.S.A. 18A:40A-9 and N.J.A.C. 6A:16-4.1(a) means alcoholic beverages; any controlled dangerous substances, including anabolic steroids as defined in N.J.S.A. 24:21-2 and N.J.S.A. 2C:35-2; any chemical or chemical compound which releases vapors or fumes causing a condition of intoxication, inebriation, excitement, stupefaction, or dulling of the brain or nervous system, including, but not limited to, glue containing a solvent having the property of releasing toxic vapors or fumes as defined in N.J.S.A. 2C:35-10.4; and over-the-counter and prescription medications that are improperly used to cause intoxication, inebriation, excitement, stupefaction, or dulling of the brain or nervous system. A teaching staff member shall be required to submit to an immediate medical examination to include a substance test if the Principal or designee has reasonable suspicion to believe a teaching staff member is under the influence of a substance during work hours or at a school-sponsored function where the teaching staff member has been assigned job responsibilities. Refusal by a teaching staff member to consent to the medical examination including a substance test will be deemed a positive test result for substances. In the event the results of the medical examination and substance test are not provided to the Superintendent, within twenty-four hours or as soon as the test results are available, it will be deemed a positive test result for substances and the teaching staff member shall be subject to appropriate discipline. Any required medical examination and testing shall be paid for by the Board. In the event the Board physician determines the teaching staff member was under the influence of a substance, the determination shall be reported to the Superintendent and the teaching staff member will be subject to appropriate discipline. Appropriate discipline may include, but not be limited to, withholding an increment, terminating a non-tenured teaching staff member, and/or filing tenure charges for a tenured teaching staff member in accordance with law. The teaching staff member will be afforded the opportunity to have positive test results confirmed using acceptable confirmation test practices. This confirmation test shall be paid for by the teaching staff member.

In the event a teaching staff member’s medical examination and substance test results are negative for a substance or if the Board physician determines the teaching staff member was not under the influence of a substance, the results or determination shall be reported to the Superintendent and the teaching staff member shall be returned to their position unless the Superintendent has a reason the teaching staff member should not be returned to their position. In accordance with the requirements of N.J.A.C. 6A:16-6.3(a), any staff member who, in the course of their employment, has reason to believe a staff member has unlawfully possessed or in any way been involved in the distribution of a controlled dangerous substance, including anabolic steroids, or drug paraphernalia, shall report the matter as soon as possible to the Principal, or in the absence of the Principal, the Principal’s designee responsible at the time of the alleged violation. Either the Principal or designee shall notify the Superintendent who shall notify, as soon as possible, the County Prosecutor or other law enforcement official designated by the County Prosecutor to receive such information. The Superintendent or designee shall provide to the County Prosecutor or designee all known information concerning the matter, including the identity of the staff member involved. In accordance with the provisions of N.J.A.C. 6A:16-6.3(a)3, the Superintendent or designee shall not disclose the identity of a staff member who has voluntarily sought and participated in an appropriate treatment or counseling program for an alcohol or drug abuse problem, provided the staff member is not reasonably believed to be involved or implicated in drug-distribution activities. An admission by a staff member in response to questioning initiated by the Principal or designee or following the discovery by the Principal or designee of a controlled dangerous substance, including anabolic steroids, or drug paraphernalia, shall not constitute a voluntary,self-initiated request for counseling and treatment. A staff member who unlawfully possessed or in any way has been involved in the distribution of a controlled dangerous substance, including anabolic steroids or drug paraphernalia, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:16-6.3, shall be subject to appropriate discipline which may include, but not be limited to, termination of a non-tenured teaching staff member or the filing of tenure charges for a tenured teaching staff member in accordance with law. 42 CFR Part 2 N.J.S.A. 18A:16-3; 18A:40A-9 N.J.A.C. 6A:16-4.1; 6A:16-6.3; 6A:16-6.5

4218 USE, POSSESSION, OR DISTRIBUTION OF SUBSTANCES

The Board of Education recognizes a support staff member who reports to work under the influence of a substance poses a significant threat to their health, safety, and welfare and the health, safety, and welfare of others, including students and other staff members. The Board strongly advises any support staff member that has a dependency on a substance as defined in this Policy to seek appropriate treatment. The Board has an obligation and the right to maintain a safe and healthy work environment and adopts this Policy as an important component toward maintaining a safe environment in the school district.

For the purpose of this Policy, “substance” or “substances” as defined in N.J.S.A. 18A:40A-9 and N.J.A.C. 6A:16-4.1(a) means alcoholic beverages; any controlled dangerous substances, including anabolic steroids as defined in N.J.S.A. 24:21-2 and N.J.S.A. 2C:35-2; any chemical or chemical compound which releases vapors or fumes causing a condition of intoxication, inebriation, excitement, stupefaction, or dulling of the brain or nervous system, including, but not limited to, glue containing a solvent having the property of releasing toxic vapors or fumes as defined in N.J.S.A. 2C:35-10.4; and over-the-counter and prescription medications that are improperly used to cause intoxication, inebriation, excitement, stupefaction, or dulling of the brain or nervous system.

A support staff member shall be required to submit to an immediate medical examination to include a substance test if the support staff member’s supervisor has reasonable suspicion to believe a support staff member is under the influence of a substance during work hours or at a school-sponsored function where the support staff member has been assigned job responsibilities. Refusal by a support staff member to consent to the medical examination including a substance test will be deemed a positive result for substances. In the event the results of the medical examination and substance test are not provided to the Superintendent, within twenty-four hours or as soon as the test results are available, it will be deemed a positive result for substances and the support staff member shall be subject to appropriate discipline. Any required medical examination and testing shall be paid for by the Board.

In the event the Board physician determines the support staff member was under the influence of a substance, the determination shall be reported to the Superintendent and the support staff member will be subject to appropriate discipline. Appropriate discipline may include, but not be limited to, withholding an increment, terminating a non-tenured

support staff member, and/or filing tenure charges for a tenured support staff member in accordance with law. The support staff member will be afforded the opportunity to have positive test results confirmed using acceptable confirmation test practices. This confirmation test shall be paid for by the support staff member.

In the event a support staff member’s medical examination and substance test results are negative for a substance or if the Board physician determines the support staff member was not under the influence of a substance, the results or determination shall be reported to the Superintendent and the support staff member shall be returned to their position unless the Superintendent has a reason the support staff member should not be returned to their position.

In accordance with the requirements of N.J.A.C. 6A:16-6.3(a), any staff member who, in the course of their employment, has reason to believe a staff member has unlawfully possessed or in any way been involved in the distribution of a controlled dangerous substance, including anabolic steroids, or drug paraphernalia, shall report the matter as soon as possible to the Principal, or in the absence of the Principal, to the staff member’s supervisor responsible at the time of the alleged violation. Either the Principal or the staff member’s supervisor responsible at the time of the alleged violation shall notify the Superintendent who shall notify, as soon as possible, the County Prosecutor or other law enforcement official designated by the County Prosecutor to receive such information. The Superintendent or designee shall provide to the County Prosecutor or designee all known information concerning the matter, including the identity of the staff member involved.

In accordance with the provisions of N.J.A.C. 6A:16-6.3(a)3, the Superintendent or designee shall not disclose the identity of a staff member who has voluntarily sought and participated in an appropriate treatment or counseling program for an alcohol or drug abuse problem, provided the staff member is not reasonably believed to be involved or implicated in drug-distribution activities. An admission by a staff member in response to questioning initiated by the Principal or Superintendent’s designee or following the discovery by the Principal or Superintendent’s designee of a controlled dangerous substance, including anabolic steroids, or drug paraphernalia, shall not constitute a voluntary, self-initiated request for counseling and treatment. A staff member who unlawfully possessed or in any way has been involved in the distribution of a controlled dangerous substance, including anabolic steroids or drug paraphernalia, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:16-6.3, shall be subject to appropriate discipline which may include, but not be limited to, termination of a non-tenured support staff member or the filing of tenure charges for a tenured support staff member in accordance with law.

42 CFR Part 2 N.J.S.A. 18A:16-3; 18A:40A-9 N.J.A.C. 6A:16-4.1; 6A:16-6.3; 6A:16-6.5 Adopted:

6162 CORPORATE SPONSORSHIPS

The Board of Education recognizes and appreciates the financial support received from Federal and State funding sources and from local taxpayers. The Board desires to expand revenue sources for the financial needs of the school district and encourages financial support to the school district from non-school sponsored organizations. A “corporate sponsor”, for the purposes of this Policy, is a non-school sponsored person and/or organization that offers to provide support to the school district through financial or material means in exchange for recognition and/or acknowledgement.

The Board believes school-community relationships based on sound principles and community input can contribute to maintaining and improving high quality education programs and facilities. Corporate sponsorship activities that are consistent with the goals and objectives of the school district may be evaluated and recommended to the Board of Education for implementation within the district by the Superintendent. This Policy shall be administered to protect the school district’s name, students, and/or staff against exploitation.

Corporate Sponsorship Proposals

A potential corporate sponsor must submit a written corporate sponsorship proposal to the Superintendent. An organization’s sponsorship activity may include, but is not limited to, financial support to a school curricular or co-curricular activity or program, a school facility improvement, and/or a school assembly program. No student or staff member will be required to participate in surveys and/or focus groups as a condition of a corporate sponsorship.

In appreciation for such sponsorship, the school district will appropriately acknowledge the organization’s contribution to the school district. The acknowledgment may include a public address announcement at an activity, signage at the activity or on school grounds, or through other reasonable means. Posting of signs identifying the sponsor shall not be considered the district’s endorsement of the product or service of a company.

The Board reserves the right to terminate the sponsorship at any time. Therefore, all corporate sponsorship proposals must include provisions for such termination, which may include the return of any funding, goods, and/or services provided to the district.

The corporate sponsorship proposal shall include the specific sponsorship activity, the proposed time period/duration of the activity, the requested acknowledgement, and the terms of termination in the event the Board decides to terminate such corporate sponsorship. The return of any benefits provided to the district as a result of the Board’s termination will be limited to and in accordance with the provisions of the written corporate sponsorship proposal approved by the Board.

Board Approval of Corporate Sponsorship Activities

All corporate sponsorship proposals must be approved by the Board.

In the event there are competing proposals for the same or similar sponsorship, the Board President will designate an Ad Hoc Board Committee to review the Superintendent’s recommendation to the Board. All corporate sponsorship proposals recommended by the Superintendent will be discussed at a public Board meeting with the proposal being included on the Board Meeting agenda in accordance with Bylaw 0164 – Conduct of Board Meetings.

Duration of Corporate Sponsorship Activities

A corporate sponsorship shall not exceed twelve (12) months in duration and will not be approved by the Board in excess of twelve (12) months. At the conclusion of this approved period, and if the sponsor desires to continue the sponsorship, an updated sponsorship proposal must be prepared by the sponsor and submitted to the Superintendent for approval by the Board for another twelve (12) month period. There shall be no expectation a corporate sponsorship will be renewed beyond the Board approval dates. There shall be no limit to the number of times the Board approves the updated sponsorship proposal. Acceptance of Corporate Sponsorships Any sponsored or donated material, equipment, personal property or other benefit derived by the district through corporate sponsorships will be held to the same standards used for district purchases. Corporate sponsorship proposals that provide gifts, grants, and donations to the school district shall be accepted in accordance with the provisions of Policy 7230 – Gifts, Grants and Donations.

Applicable Laws All corporate sponsorship proposals presented and approved by the Board shall be consistent with all district collective bargaining agreements, competitive bidding and purchasing laws, district policy and regulations, and all applicable Federal and State laws, administrative codes, rules, and regulations.

Adopted:

6620 PETTY CASH

The Board of Education authorizes the establishment of petty cash funds in accordance with this policy. The Board directs the implementation of appropriate controls to protect the funds from abuse.

The Board hereby establishes imprest petty cash funds in the care of the following persons and in the following amounts:

School/Department Allocation Per Incident

Amount

Byrd School $100.00 $ 50.00

Central School $100.00 $ 50.00

Coleman School $100.00 $ 50.00

Hamilton School $100.00 $ 50.00

Middle School $100.00 $ 50.00

High School $100.00 $ 50.00

Curriculum & Instruction $100.00 $ 50.00

Technology Office $100.00 $ 50.00

Buildings & Grounds $100.00 $ 50.00

Special Services $100.00 $ 50.00

Athletic Department $100.00 $ 50.00

Community School $250.00 $ 50.00

Business Office $500.00 $100.00

Fed Ex/UPS Shipping $500.00 $ 50.00

TOTAL $2,350.00

Petty cash funds may be disbursed only for the immediate payment of comparatively small expenditures and may not be used to circumvent the regular purchasing procedures of this district. Each request for petty cash funds must be in a written document that is signed by the person making the request; supporting documents, if any, will be affixed to the request.

The custodian of a petty cash fund shall submit to the Board Secretary a request for replenishment when the moneys available in the fund have declined to fifty percent or less of the authorized amount of the fund. The Board Secretary shall prepare a voucher for approval by the Board. The voucher will include disbursement slips to support the amount of the replenishment and its allocation to any account.

The petty cash box must be secured daily. All petty cash funds will be closed out for audit at the end of the school year, and unused funds will be returned to the depository. The custodian of each fund will report to the Board on amounts disbursed from the fund not less than once each year.

N.J.S.A. 2C:21-15 N.J.S.A. 18A:19-13; 18A:23-2 N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.9 et seq.

Adopted:

8550 UNPAID MEAL CHARGES/OUTSTANDING FOOD SERVICE CHARGES

The Board of Education understands a student may forget to bring breakfast or lunch, as applicable, or money to purchase breakfast or lunch to school on a school day. When this happens, the food service program will provide a student a breakfast or lunch with an expectation payment will be made the next school day or shortly thereafter. However, there may be circumstances when payment is not made and a student’s school breakfast or lunch bill is in arrears. The school district will manage a student’s breakfast or lunch bill that is in arrears in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:33-21 and this Policy.

In the event a student’s school lunch or breakfast bill is in arrears in excess of Fifty Dollars ($50), the student will continue to receive lunch or breakfast and their account will be charged accordingly. The Principal or designee shall contact the student’s parent to provide notice of the amount in arrears and shall provide the parent a period of ten school days to pay the full amount due. If the student’s parent does not make full payment to the Principal or designee by the end of the ten school days, the Principal or designee shall again contact the student’s parent to provide a second notice that their child’s breakfast or lunch bill is in arrears. If payment in full is not made within one week from the date of the second notice, the student will be provided an alternate breakfast or lunch, as applicable, that will contain the essentials in balanced nutritional selections as prescribed by the Bureau of Child Nutrition Programs, New Jersey Department of Agriculture and the Food and Nutrition Services of the United State Department of Agriculture beginning the eighth calendar day from the date of the second notice. A parent who has received a second notice their child’s lunch or breakfast bill is in arrears and who has not made payment in full within one week from the date of the second notice will be requested to meet with the Principal or designee to discuss and resolve the matter.

A parent’s refusal to meet or take other steps to resolve the matter may be indicative of more serious issues in the family or household. In these situations, the Principal or designee shall consult with and seek necessary services from both the County Board of Social Services and the Department of Children and Families, Division of Child Protection and Permanency, as appropriate.

When a parent’s routine failure to provide breakfast or lunch is reasonably suspected to be indicative of child abuse or neglect, the Principal or designee shall immediately report such suspicion to the Department of Children and Families, Division of Child Protection and Permanency as required in N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.10. Such reporting shall not be delayed to accommodate a parent’s meeting with the Principal or designee.

If the student’s breakfast or lunch bill is in arrears, but the student has the money to purchase breakfast or lunch, the student will be provided breakfast or lunch and the food service program will not use the student’s money to repay previously unpaid charges if the student intended to use the money to purchase that day’s meal. The food service program will prevent the overt identification of children through the method of payment used to purchase a meal and whose breakfast or lunch bill is in arrears.

In accordance with the provisions of the United States Department of Agriculture, this Policy shall be provided in writing to all households at the start of each school year and to households transferring to the school or school district during the school year. The school district may post this Policy on the school or school district’s website provided there is a method in place to ensure this Policy reaches all households, particularly those households without access to a computer or the Internet.

This Policy shall also be provided to all school and food service staff responsible for the enforcement of this Policy, including school administrators to ensure this Policy is supported.

The food service program will comply with all meal charge policy requirements of the United States and New Jersey Department of Agriculture and N.J.S.A. 18A:33-21. N.J.S.A. 18A:33-21 United States Department of Agriculture SP 23-2017 – March 23, 2017 Adopted:

APPENDIX

B

R 2460.1 SPECIAL EDUCATION - LOCATION, IDENTIFICATION, AND REFERRAL

All students with disabilities, who are in need of special education and related services, including students with disabilities attending nonpublic schools, and highly mobile students such as migrant and homeless students regardless of the severity of their disabilities, are located, identified and evaluated according to N.J.A.C. 6A:14-3.3.

A. Procedures for Locating Students With Disabilities

1. The Superintendent or her/his designee will coordinate the child find activities to locate, identify and evaluate all children, ages three through twenty-one, who reside within the school district or attend nonpublic schools within the school district and who may have a disability.

2. By the beginning of each school year, the Superintendent or designee will conduct child find activities, in the native language of the population, as appropriate, including but not limited to:

a. Development of child find materials for distribution.

b. Public service announcements in local newspapers.

c. Distribution of child find materials in supermarkets, convenience stores, shelters for the homeless, public and private social service agency locations and nursery school providers.

d. Mailing information letters to local physicians, hospitals, nursery

schools, non-public schools, health departments, community centers, rescue squads and churches.

e. A guide to preschool services for potentially disabled children ages three to five is made available to the community.

f. Posting of State developed child find materials on the district’s website for potentially disabled students and/or early intervention program.

g. Information is distributed through the Parent Advisory Committee.

h. School handbooks distributed to parents contain information describing special education services.

i. Distribution of information to the school district’s ESL/Bilingual teachers describing child find activities.

j. Students entering Kindergarten are screened to identify students who may have a disability.

k. Intervention and Referral Services Committees (I&RS) have been established in all school buildings.

3. No later than the beginning of each school year the Superintendent or designee will contact by mail the non-public school officials to request input from nonpublic school parents and officials for suggestions on ways to conduct child find activities for students attending nonpublic schools.

The child find activities for nonpublic students shall be comparable to the child find activities for public school students.

B. Procedures for Intervention in the General Education Program

A staff member or agency shall provide in writing a request for intervention services for students to the Building Principal or designee. The request shall contain the following:

1. Reason for request (including parental or adult student request);

2. Descriptive behavior of student performance; and

3. Indication of the prior interventions. Teachers and other school professionals, as appropriate, will be in-serviced annually by the Building Principal or designee regarding the procedures for initiating and providing interventions in the general education program. The parent(s) will be informed of the procedures to initiate interventions in the general education program.

The Superintendent or designee will oversee the district’s implementation/ evaluation of the interventions identified.

An Intervention and Referral Services Committee (I&RS) will be in place in each school building pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:16-8.1 et seq. and Policy and Regulation 2417.

The Building Principal or designee will be responsible for the following:

1. The implementation and effectiveness of building level I&RS Committee;

2. Will identify the roles and responsibilities of building staff who participate in planning and providing intervention services; and

3. Review, assess and document the effectiveness of the services provided in achieving the outcome identified in the intervention plan.

4. The I&RS Committee shall:

a. Plan and provide appropriate intervention services;

b. Actively involve the parent(s) in the development and implementation of intervention plans;

c. Develop an action plan for an identified student which specifies specific tasks, resources, persons responsible, completion dates, date for review;

d. Coordinate the services of community based social and health provider agencies;

e. Process and complete the documentation forms;

f. Review and assess the effectiveness of the services provided in achieving the outcomes identified in the intervention and referral plan; and

g. Ensure the type, frequency, duration, and effectiveness of the interventions are documented.

5. The Building Principal will insure that:

a. I&RS Committee receive in-service training by the Building Principal or designee by first semester of each school year;

b. Staff handbooks are updated by start of school year and include information regarding intervention services and procedures;

c. New instructional staff attend the district’s orientation program commencing in the month of August which includes information on I&RS Committee;

d. Parent/student handbooks distributed in the month of September and include information on intervention services.

C. Procedures for Referral

Referral procedures are included in professional staff handbooks and referral forms are available in the Principal’s office, and the Office of Special Services.

1. Parental Notification of Referral Procedures

Referral procedures shall be included in Parent Handbook, newsletter, special education brochure or pamphlet or other school district publication, which shall be distributed to the parent(s). These procedures and publications shall be updated annually and be distributed to the parent(s) and appropriate social service and welfare agencies not later than October 1 of each year.

2. Parent Initiated Referral

When a parent makes a written request for an evaluation to determine eligibility for services:

a. The written request shall be received and dated by the Building Principal; b. The written request shall be immediately forwarded to the office of

special services/special education;

c. A file will be initiated to include a timeline for processing the referral including the date that initiates the twenty-day timeline for conducting the referral/identification meeting and any forms used to open a case;

d. Upon receipt of the referral a request for a summary and review of health and medical information regarding the student shall be forwarded to the school nurse who will transmit the summary to the CST;

e. The Child Study Team will convene a referral/identification meeting within twenty calendar days (excluding school holidays, but not summer vacation) of the date the request was received by the district;

f. A “Notice of a Referral/Identification Meeting” will be sent to the parent(s);

g. The notice will contain “Parental Rights in Special Education” (PRISE) Booklet; and

h. The referral/identification meeting will be attended by the parent(s), CST, and regular education teacher.

3. School Initiated Referral

Referral of a student to the CST may be made by administrative, instructional, or other professional staff to determine eligibility for special services when:

a. It is determined (optional: through the I&RS Committee) that interventions in the general education program have not been effective in alleviating the student’s educational difficulties.

b. It can be documented that the nature of the student’s educational problem(s) is such that an evaluation to determine eligibility for services is warranted without delay.

c. The Child Study Team, through in-service training, shall ensure that students are referred who may have a disability, but are advancing from grade to grade.

(1) A student with a disability, who is advancing from grade to grade

with the support of specially designed services, may continue to be eligible when:

(a) As part of the re-evaluation, the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) team determines that the student continues to require specially designed services to progress in the general education curriculum; and

(b) The use of functional assessment information supports the IEP team’s determination.

The following procedure will be followed for a school initiated referral:

a. A referral to the CST will be completed by the referring staff member;

b. I&RS documentation including, but not limited to: teacher reports, grades and other relevant data shall be forwarded with the referral to the CST along with any other relevant data;

c. I&RS documentation does not need to be forwarded for direct referral when the nature of the student’s problem is such that the evaluation is warranted without delay;

d. The referral should be dated upon receipt by the CST;

e. A file will be initiated to include a timeline for processing the referral including the date that initiates the twenty-day timeline for conducting the referral/identification meeting;

f. Upon receipt of the referral, a request for a summary and review of health and medical information regarding the student shall be forwarded to the school nurse who will transmit the summary to the CST;

g. The Child Study Team will convene a referral/identification meeting within twenty calendar days (excluding school holidays, but not summer vacation) of the date recorded on the referral;

h. A “Notice of a Referral/Identification Meeting” will be sent to the parent(s);

i. The notice shall contain “Parental Rights in Special Education” (PRISE); and

j. The referral/identification meeting will be attended by the parent(s), CST, and regular education teacher.

4. The district may use community rehabilitation programs approved by the New Jersey Department of Labor, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services or any other State agency empowered to accept secondary level student placement according to N.J.A.C. 6A:14-4.7(i).

5. Each evaluation of the student requires an assessment to determine appropriate post-secondary outcomes as part of transition services planning.

6. Each IEP Team member is required to certify in writing whether the IEP Team report reflects his or her conclusions. In the event the IEP Team report does not reflect the IEP Team member’s conclusion, the IEP Team member must submit a dissenting opinion in order to ensure the parent(s) is aware of dissenting opinions regarding the determination of eligibility for a specific learning disability.

7. The parent(s) must receive a copy of their child’s evaluation report and any documentation leading to a determination of eligibility not less than ten calendar days prior to the eligibility conference in order to ensure the parent(s) has a reasonable amount of time to review documentation prior to an eligibility conference.

8. A student may be referred directly to the CST when warranted.

Adopted:

R 2460.8 SPECIAL EDUCATION - FREE AND APPROPRIATE PUBLIC EDUCATION

A free and appropriate public education is available to all students with disabilities between the ages of three and twenty-one including students with disabilities who have been suspended or expelled from school.

Procedures regarding the provision of a free and appropriate public education to students with disabilities who are suspended or expelled are as follows:

1. School officials responsible for implementing suspensions/expulsions in the district are the following:

a. Grades Nine – Twelve Principal/Assistant Principal or designee;

b. Grades Six – Eight Principal/Assistant Principal or designee;

c. Grades Pre-Kindergarten – Five Principal or designee.

2. Each time a student with a disability is removed from his/her current placement for disciplinary reasons, notification of the removal is provided to the case manager by the Principal or designee. (Notification must be in written format for documentation.)

a. Removal for at least half of the school day shall be reported via the Student Safety Data System (SSDS).

3. Each Principal or designee will ensure that a system is in place to track the number of days a student with disabilities has been removed for disciplinary reasons. Documentation will include:

a. Student’s name;

b. The infraction;

c. Time suspended; and

d. The cumulative days suspended including removal for a portion of the school day which is counted proportionately.

4. When a student is suspended from transportation:

a. Suspension from transportation is not counted as a day of removal if the student attended school.

b. Suspension from transportation is counted as a day of removal if the student does not attend school.

c. If transportation is included in the student’s IEP as a required related service, the school district shall provide alternate transportation during the period of suspension from the typical means of transportation.

d. Suspension from transportation may be counted as a day of absence rather than a day of removal if the district made available an alternate means of transportation and the student does not attend school.

5. When a student with a disability participates in an in-school suspension program, the Principal or designee shall ensure that participation in the program is not considered removal when determining whether a manifestation determination must be conducted if the program provides the following:

a. Opportunity for the student to participate and progress in the general curriculum,

b. Services and modifications specified in the student’s IEP,

c. Interaction with peers who are not disabled to the extent they would have in the current placement, and

d. The student is counted as present for the time spent in the in-school suspension program.

6. When a series of short-term removals will accumulate to more than ten school days in the year:

a. The Principal/Assistant Principal or designee and the case manager will consult to determine whether the removals create a change of placement according to N.J.A.C. 6A:14-2.8(c)2. Written documentation of the consultation between the school administration and the case manager shall be maintained by the case manager.

b. If it is determined that there is no change in placement, the

Principal/Assistant Principal or designee, the case manager, and special education teacher will consult to determine the extent to which services are necessary to:

(1) Enable the student to participate and progress appropriately in the general education curriculum; and

(2) Advance appropriately toward achieving the goals set out in the student’s IEP.

c. Written documentation of the consultation and services provided shall be maintained in the student’s file.

7. When a disabled student is removed from his/her current placement for more than ten days and the removal does not constitute a change in placement, the case manager shall convene a meeting of the IEP Team and, as necessary or required, conduct a functional behavior assessment and review the behavioral intervention plan according to N.J.A.C. 6A:14 Appendix A, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Amendments of 2004, 20 U.S.C. §1415(k). The IEP Team shall:

a. Review the behavioral intervention plan and its implementation;

b. Determine if modifications are necessary; and

c. Modify the behavioral intervention plan and its implementation as appropriate. The plan will be modified to the extent necessary if at least one member of the team determines that modifications are necessary.

The case manager will document the date and the outcome of the meeting.

The documentation shall be placed in the student’s file.

Procedures Regarding the Provision of a Free and Appropriate Public Education to Preschool Age Students with Disabilities

To ensure that preschoolers with disabilities who are not participating in an early intervention program have their initial IEP’s in effect by their third birthday, a written request for an initial evaluation shall be forwarded to the district. The following procedures will be followed:

1. A parent of a preschool-age student suspected of having a disability, who requests a Child Study Team (CST) evaluation by telephone, will be advised to submit a written request for an evaluation to the Director of Special Services.

2. Upon receipt of the written request, the request shall be dated and signed by the recipient.

3. The district will respond to referrals of preschoolers according to N.J.A.C. 6A:14-3.3(e).

4. A file will be initiated for the potentially disabled preschooler:

a. The Child Study Team will convene a referral/identification meeting within twenty calendar days (excluding school holidays but not summer vacation) of the date recorded on the request;

b. A “Notice of Referral/Identification Meeting” will be sent to the parent(s);

c. The notice will contain “Parental Rights in Special Education” (PRISE) Booklet;

d. The meeting will be attended by the CST, including a speech language specialist, the parent(s), and a teacher who is knowledgeable about the district’s program; and

e. A program shall be in place no later than ninety calendar days from the date of consent.

Procedures Regarding the Provision of a Free, Appropriate Public Education to Students with Disabilities Who Are Advancing From Grade to Grade

The Superintendent or designee, through in-service training, shall ensure students with disabilities who are advancing from grade to grade with the support of specially designed services, continue to be eligible when as part of a reevaluation, the IEP Team determines the student continues to require specially designed services to progress in the general education curriculum and the use of functional assessment information supports the IEP Team’s determination. Procedures Involving Procedural Safeguards to Students Not Yet Eligible For Special Education

Disciplinary procedural safeguards will apply to students not yet eligible for special education. The parent and/or adult student may assert any of the protections of the law if the district had knowledge the student was a student with a disability before the behavior that precipitated the disciplinary action occurred.

Adopted:

R 2464 GIFTED AND TALENTED STUDENTS

The Glen Rock School District shall identify gifted and/or talented students at all grade levels. The district will offer appropriate grade level programs for identified students, which provide for their basic education while encouraging development of their special abilities. Programs shall be developed or located which stimulate students to participate constructively in, and contribute to, the activities of their school, the community, and society and shall be reviewed annually.

The district will offer two gifted education program components at the appropriate grade level for identified students: enrichment and acceleration. Enrichment provides the students with richer and more varied educational experiences that go beyond the regular curriculum. Acceleration enables students to progress through the curriculum at a more rapid rate. Students may accelerate to the next grade for one or more subjects. Full acceleration or subject acceleration of more than one grade must have the approval of the school’s Gifted Education Committee, who shall consider the student’s academic, social and emotional development, and the approval of the Superintendent or designee.

These components shall be mutually exclusive. A student may not participate in both components. Exceptions will be granted to students who are fully accelerated. Fully accelerated students can participate in the enrichment program. These students shall meet the criteria in Section A cited below.

Identification Procedures

A. Grades Kindergarten through Six Enrichment or Acceleration

Students will be identified by the following criteria:

1. Teacher referral which shall be completed by more than one teacher in order to provide broader input;

2. Parent referral;

3. Standardized test scores with the test being administered no more than once in a twelve month period.

Kindergarten through grade six students will not be eligible for acceleration after November 1. Kindergarten through grade six students may be eligible for enrichment at the beginning of marking periods 1 or 2. Parents may terminate the identification process at any time.

An established teacher referral score will be required prior to the administration of the standardized test.

Exceptions shall be granted only by the Superintendent or designee. Written parental permission is also required prior to the administration of the standardized test.

The Gifted Education Committee may also recommend admission to a gifted education program component. Final determinations for admission shall be made by the Superintendent or designee.

B. Grades Seven through Twelve Acceleration

Students in grades seven through twelve who wish to be considered for acceleration will follow the following procedures:

1. A student’s transcripts will be evaluated by the guidance department. A student must have a B+ average to be eligible for acceleration;

2. A student will also be administered a subject specific test. The subject specific test will be administered and evaluated by the department lead teacher or designee. Other information such as SAT scores (if available and appropriate) and writing samples shall be considered by the department leader or designated teacher;

3. Each department will use a pre-established rubric to make a recommendation for acceleration. The rubric will be reviewed and approved annually by the high school Principal;

4. The Director of Guidance and lead teacher will make a determination if the student should be accelerated. A recommendation will be made to the Gifted and Talented teacher and Principal;

5. A student will not be eligible for acceleration after October 1;

6. Parents may terminate the identification process at any time.

C. Gifted Education Committee

Each school shall have a Gifted Education Committee. The committee shall be comprised of the Principal, at least two of the student’s teachers, the student’s counselor if applicable, and other teachers designated by the Principal.

1. The committee may meet at the discretion of the Principal or Superintendent or designee at any time during the identification process. The Principal or designee shall chair the committee;

2. The committee shall review the record and performance of any student who may not qualify for identification under the procedures enumerated in Sections A and B but who demonstrates exceptional academic talent;

3. The committee may recommend the administration of the standardized test;

4. The committee may recommend admission to the program if a student does not achieve the required score(s) on the standardized test if there are other mitigating factors;

5. The committee shall also review the performance of any student who is being considered for withdrawal from the program;

6. All committee recommendations shall require approval by the Superintendent or designee.

D. Progress Review

All students participating in the gifted and talented program must maintain a high standard of academic progress. Students’ progress will be reviewed at least annually. In order to continue in the program, all students must meet the criteria set forth below. The teacher/guidance counselor shall inform parents in a timely manner if their child exhibits academic or other problems that may be interfering with his/her progress.

E. Pullout Enrichment

1. All grade one through five students must “meet or exceed standards” in all subjects;

2. All students in grades six and higher must maintain a B average in all subjects;

3. All students must receive favorable assessments from the gifted and talented teacher or other teachers designated to instruct in the program.

F. Acceleration

1. Students must maintain an “exceeding standards” in grades one through five. Students in grades six through twelve must maintain a B average in their accelerated courses;

2. Students who fall below a B average or do not meet standards in their accelerated course will have their progress reviewed by the Gifted Education Committee. A warning letter will be sent at the end of the second marking period. A meeting with the committee will take place at the end of the third marking period to determine placement for the following school year;

3. Continued acceleration of more than one grade must have the approval of the Gifted Education Committee and the Superintendent or designee who shall consider the student’s academic, social, and emotional development;

4. Students in accelerated programs that include taking high school level courses who pass a high school course are expected to move on to the next course in the sequence. Students who fail a course with a grade of “F” may repeat that course to ensure mastery of its material before moving on to the next course in the sequence. Students who achieve a passing grade in a course (D- or higher) and earn credit in the course may not repeat that course for credit with the exception of choir, advanced sculpture and advanced broadcast media.

G. Withdrawal from Program

Parents of children in grades one through six may withdraw their child from the gifted and talented program at any time. Students accelerated in a secondary course may not be withdrawn from the accelerated class after October 1.

H. Appeals

Parents may initially appeal a decision for the denial of identification or removal from the program in writing to the Superintendent or designee within twenty days of notification. Further appeals may be made to the Superintendent or designee and subsequently to the Board of Education in a timely manner.

Notification will be finalized within twenty working days to afford a timely hearing before the Board of Education.

I. Transition Periods

1. Transition 1: Elementary Students Taking Middle School Classes

Students will be offered appropriate middle school classes contingent upon scheduling alignment. The district will provide transportation for students to return to their respective elementary schools. Parents shall be responsible for their child’s arrival at the Middle School.

2. Transition 2: Middle School Students Taking High School Courses

Students who successfully complete courses listed in the Glen Rock High School Program of Studies will move on to the next course in the subject area sequence. The high school transcripts will note that required courses not listed were completed in grade 8. Individual course grades will not be included on the high school transcripts, nor will they be computed in the student’s GPA.

3. Transition 3: High School Students Finishing a High School Sequence and Early Graduation

If an accelerated student fulfills his/her course/credit requirements in a particular area (e.g. English), the student may:

a. Utilize the existing high school offerings to complete their schedules;

b. Declare a change in sequence. A change must be made by June 1 st of the junior year. Changing sequences shall not require an increase in faculty full time equivalents or require an additional cost to the Board of Education;

c. Independent Study depending on budget and priorities;

d. Early college admission and dual enrollment high school/college credits;

e. Early graduation;

f. Other programs that may be offered by the district.

Issued:

R 3432 SICK LEAVE

A. Eligibility for Sick Leave

1. Each person steadily employed by this district will be paid in full, to the limit of his/her entitlement, for days on which the employee is absent from work because of:

a. Personal disability due to the employee’s illness or injury,

b. The employee’s exclusion from school by the school district’s medical authorities on account of a contagious disease, or

c. The employee’s having been quarantined for a contagious disease in his/her immediate household.

2. Whatever the claims of disability, no day of absence shall be considered to be a sick leave day on which the employee:

a. Has engaged in or prepared for gainful employment with an employer other than the Board,

b. Has participated in a concerted work stoppage, or

c. Has engaged in any activity, vocational or avocational, that clearly refutes the employee’s claim of disability or quarantine.

B. Call in Procedures

1. An employee who anticipates a day of disability absence should make every reasonable effort to record the absence in the district’s substitute placement service no later than the day before the absence, to allow sufficient time for the securing of substitute services. If the employee’s job category does not use the substitute placement service, the employee should make every responsible effort to report the absence to his/her supervisor no later than the day before.

2. Notice of the disability should include a reasonable estimate of the duration of the disability.

3. An employee who becomes aware of her/his disability on the morning of the absence must call the Building Principal or immediate supervisor at her or his building between the hours of 6:30 AM and 8:00 AM.

4. An employee who becomes disabled during the school day must so inform the

Building Principal as promptly as possible and request permission to leave the school premises.

5. In all instances, the employee herself/himself should call the Principal to report sick leave. An agent may be appointed to call in sick leave only when the employee is so incapacitated as to make a personal call inadvisable or impossible.

C. Sick Leave Charges

1. A sick leave absence commences when the absence is called in pursuant to paragraph B.

a. An employee who leaves school early because of a disability will not be charged with a full sick leave day provided the employee has worked at least 50% of her/his work days or four hours, whichever is shorter.

2. A sick leave day once commenced may be reinstated as a working day only with the approval of the Human Resources Coordinator.

3. An employee absent on sick leave on a day when the school is closed early for emergency reasons will be charged with a full sick leave day.

4. An employee scheduled for a sick leave absence on a day on which the schools do not open because of an emergency (such as a snow day) will not be charged with a sick leave day.

D. Verification of Sick Leave

1. An employee absent for reasons of disability may be required to submit the signed statement of her/his physician indicating:

a. The reason for the employee’s absence, as personally known to the physician, and

b. If the employee is not immediately returning to work, the anticipated duration of the employee’s disability.

2. The Board may, at its discretion, require the employee to submit to examination by the school medical inspector or a physician designated by the school medical inspector.

3. If the results of the examination conducted pursuant to paragraph D2 are inconsistent with the statement of the employee’s physician, the two examining physicians shall agree in good faith on a third physician, who shall examine the employee and whose medical opinion shall be conclusive and binding as to the employee’s disability on days claimed for sick leave.

E. Readmission After Disability

1. An employee who wishes to return to work after sick leave of may be required to submit a signed statement of her/his physician indicating the employee’s fitness to perform her/his duties.


3. If the results of the examination conducted pursuant to paragraph E2 are inconsistent with the statement of the employee’s physician, the two examining physicians shall agree in good faith on a third physician, who shall examine the employee and whose medical opinion shall be conclusive and binding as to the employee’s fitness to return to service.

F. Exhaustion of Sick Leave

1. The Building Principal or immediate Supervisor will monitor each employee’s sick leave bank and the employee’s bank of accumulated sick leave with will be charged sick leave days in accordance with Policy No. 4432 and this regulation.

2. When it is apparent that an employee on extended sick leave will utilize her/his

last available sick leave day to which she/he is entitled prior to the end of the current and/or anticipated absence, the Human Resources Coordinator will inform the employee by written notice. The notice will include a statement of the employee’s right to request the Board for an extension of sick leave.

3. A request for the extension of sick leave should be submitted to the district’s

Human Resources Coordinator at least seven working days in advance of the next Board meeting. The request must be accompanied by a physician’s signed statement setting forth the information required by section D (1) above.

4. An employee who anticipates an extended period of disability may apply to

the Board for a disability leave of absence pursuant to Policy No. 3431.

5. Employees are reminded that sick leave extensions and disability leaves of absence are not entitlements and will be granted or denied by the Board on a case by case basis.

6. Employees will receive no compensation or benefits during an unpaid leave of absence, except the continuation of health insurance coverage for which the employee must recompense the district.

G. Accumulation of Sick Leave

1. Sick leave will be charged, first, to the sick leave newly available in the employee’s current contract year and, when that sick leave entitlement is exhausted, to the employee’s bank of accumulated sick leave.

2. At the beginning of each contract year, newly available and sick days unused in the prior contract year will be carried forward and credited to an employee’s bank of sick leave.

3. The unused sick leave of part-time employees will be accumulated on the basis of days of work.

H. Records

1. The personnel file of each person employed by this district will include an accurate record of the employee’s attendance in accordance with Policy No. 3212.

2. Each employee’s attendance record will record the reason for any absence.

3. The attendance record will include the number of accumulated unused sick leave days in the employee’s sick leave bank.

Issued:

R 4432 SICK LEAVE

A. Eligibility for Sick Leave

1. Each person steadily employed by this district will be paid in full, to the limit of her/his entitlement, for days on which the employee is absent from work because of:

a. Personal disability due to the employee’s illness or injury;

b. The employee’s exclusion from school by the school district’s medical authorities on account of a contagious disease; or

c. The employee’s having been quarantined for a contagious disease in her/his immediate household.

2. Whatever the claims of disability, no day of absence shall be considered to be a sick leave day on which the employee:

a. Has engaged in or prepared for gainful employment with an employer other than the Board;

b. Has participated in a concerted work stoppage; or

c. Has engaged in any activity, vocational or avocational, that clearly refutes the employee’s claim of disability or quarantine.

B. Call in Procedures

1. An employee who anticipates a day of disability absence should make every reasonable effort to record the absence in the district’s substitute placement service no later than the day before the absence, to allow sufficient time for the securing of substitute services. If the employee’s job category does not use the substitute placement service, the employee should make every responsible effort to report the absence to his/her supervisor no later than the day before.

2. Notice of the disability should include a reasonable estimate of the duration of the disability.

3. An employee who becomes aware of her/his disability on the morning of the absence must call the Building Principal or immediate supervisor at her or his building between the hours of 6:30 AM and 8:00 AM.

4. An employee who becomes disabled during the school day must so inform the

Building Principal as promptly as possible and request permission to leave the school premises.

5. In all instances, the employee should call personally to report sick leave. An agent may be appointed to call in sick leave only when the employee is so incapacitated as to make a personal call inadvisable or impossible.

C. Sick Leave Charges

1. A sick leave absence commences when the absence is called in pursuant to paragraph B.

a. An employee who leaves school early because of a disability will not be charged with a full sick leave day provided the employee has worked at least 50% of her/his work days or four hours, whichever is shorter.

2. A sick leave day once commenced may be reinstated as a working day only with the approval of the Building Principal or immediate supervisor.

3. An employee absent on sick leave on a day when the school is closed early for emergency reasons will be charged with a full sick leave day.

4. An employee scheduled for a sick leave absence on a day on which the schools do not open because of an emergency (such as a snow day) will not be charged with a sick leave day.

D. Verification of Sick Leave

1. An employee absent for reasons of disability may be required to submit the signed statement of her/his physician indicating:

a. The reason for the employee’s absence, as personally known to the physician, and

b. If the employee is not immediately returning to work, the anticipated duration of the employee’s disability.


3. If the results of the examination conducted pursuant to paragraph D2 are inconsistent with the statement of the employee’s physician, the two examining physicians shall agree in good faith on a third physician, who shall examine the employee and whose medical opinion shall be conclusive and binding as to the employee’s disability on days claimed for sick leave.

E. Readmission After Disability

1. An employee who wishes to return to work after sick leave of may be required to submit a signed statement of her/his physician indicating the employee’s fitness to perform her/his duties.


3. If the results of the examination conducted pursuant to paragraph D2 is inconsistent with the statement of the employee’s physician, the two examining physicians shall agree in good faith on a third physician, who shall examine the employee and whose medical opinion shall be conclusive and binding as to the employee’s fitness to return to service.

F. Exhaustion of Sick Leave

1. The Building Principal or immediate Supervisor will monitor each employee’s sick leave bank and the employee’s bank of accumulated sick leave with will be charged sick leave days in accordance with Policy No. 4432 and this regulation.

2. When it is apparent that an employee on extended sick leave will utilize her/his

last available sick leave day to which she/he is entitled prior to the end of the current and/or anticipated absence, the Human Resources Coordinator will inform the employee by written notice. The notice will include a statement of the employee’s right to request the Board for an extension of sick leave.

3. A request for the extension of sick leave should be submitted to the district’s

Human Resources Coordinator at least seven working days in advance of the next Board meeting. The request must be accompanied by a physician’s signed statement setting forth the information required by section D (1) above.

4. An employee who anticipates an extended period of disability may apply to

the Board for a disability leave of absence, during which the employee will receive no compensation or benefits, pursuant to Policy No. 4431.

5. Employees are reminded that sick leave extensions and disability leaves of absence are not entitlements and will be granted or denied by the Board on a case by case basis.

G. Accumulation of Sick Leave

1. Sick leave will be charged, first, to the sick leave newly available in the employee’s current contract year and, when that sick leave entitlement is exhausted, to the employee’s bank of accumulated sick leave.

2. At the beginning of each contract year,newly available and sick days unused in the prior contract year will be carried forward and credited to an employee’s bank of sick leave.

3. The unused sick leave of part-time employees will be accumulated on the basis of days of work.

H. Records

1. The personnel file of each person employed by this district will include an accurate record of the employee’s attendance in accordance with Policy No. 4212.

2. Each employee’s attendance record will record the reason for any absence.

3. The attendance record will include the accumulated unused sick leave in the employee’s sick leave bank.

Issued:

R 5600 STUDENT DISCIPLINE/CODE OF CONDUCT

A. Purpose

The Student Code of Conduct and this Regulation are established to achieve the following purposes:

1. Foster the health, safety, social, and emotional well-being of students;

2. Support the establishment and maintenance of civil, safe, secure, supportive, and disciplined school environments conducive to learning;

3. Promote achievement of high academic standards;

4. Prevent the occurrence of problem behaviors;

5. Establish parameters for the intervention and remediation of problem student behaviors at all stages of identification; and

6. Establish parameters for school responses to violations of the code of student conduct that take into account, at a minimum, the severity of the offenses, the developmental ages of student offenders and students’ histories of inappropriate behaviors in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7.2 through 7.9, as appropriate.

B. Expectations for Academic Achievement, Behavior, and Attendance

All students have a responsibility to comply with State statutes and administrative codes for academic achievement, behavior, and attendance, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:32-8 and 12.1.

C. Behaviors That May Result in Suspension or Expulsion

In accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:37-2, any student who is guilty of continued and willful disobedience, open defiance of the authority of any teacher or person having authority over the student, the habitual use of profanity or of obscene language, or who shall cut, deface or otherwise injure any school property, shall be liable to punishment and to suspension or expulsion from

school. Conduct which shall constitute good cause for suspension or expulsion of a student guilty of such conduct shall include, but not be limited to, any of the following: 1. Continued and willful disobedience;

2. Open defiance of the authority of any teacher or person, having authority over the student;

3. Conduct of such character as to constitute a continuing danger to the physical well-being of other students;

4. Physical assault upon another student;

5. Taking, or attempting to take, personal property or money from another student, or from the student’s presence, by means of force or fear;

6. Willfully causing, or attempting to cause, substantial damage to school property;

7. Participation in an unauthorized occupancy by any group of students or others of any part of any school or other building owned by any school district, and failure to leave such school or other facility promptly after having been directed to do so by the Principal or other person then in charge of such building or facility;

8. Incitement which is intended to and does result in unauthorized occupation by any group of students or others of any part of a school or other facility owned by any school district;

9. Incitement which is intended to and does result in truancy by other students;

10. Knowing possession or knowing consumption without legal authority of alcoholic beverages or controlled dangerous substances on school premises, or being under the influence of intoxicating liquor or controlled dangerous substances while on school premises; and

11. Harassment, intimidation, or bullying.

Students shall also be suspended from school for assault upon a school staff member in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:37-2.1 and 2.2.

D. Students’ Rights

Students subject to the consequences of the Student Discipline/Code of Conduct Policy and Regulation shall be informed of their rights, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7.1(c)3.i. through vii., that include: 1. Advance notice of behaviors that will result in suspensions and expulsions

that have been identified under authority of N.J.S.A. 18A:37-2;

2. Education that supports students’ development into productive citizens;

3. Attendance in safe and secure school environments;

4. Attendance at school irrespective of students’ marriage, pregnancy, or parenthood;

5. Due process and appeal procedures, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:3-1.3 through 1.17, N.J.A.C. 6A:4 and, where applicable, N.J.A.C. 6A:14-2.7 and 2.8, and N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7.2 through 7.5;

6. Parent notification consistent with the policies and procedures established pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:16-6.2(b)3 and N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7.1 through 7.9; and

7. Protections pursuant to 20 U.S.C. § 1232g, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act; 34 CFR Part 99, Family Educational Rights and Privacy; 20 U.S.C. § 1232h, Protection of Pupil Rights; 34 CFR Part 98, Student Rights in Research, Experimental Programs and Testing; P.L. 104-191, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act; 45 CFR Part 160, General Administrative Requirements; 20 U.S.C. § 7165, Transfer of school disciplinary records; 42 CFR Part 2, Confidentiality of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Patient Records; N.J.S.A. 18A:40A-7.1, Confidentiality of certain information provided by students, exceptions; N.J.A.C. 6A:16-3.2, Confidentiality of student alcohol and other drug information; N.J.S.A. 18A:36-19, Pupil records, creation, maintenance and retention, security and access, regulations, nonliability; N.J.S.A. 2A:4A-60, Disclosure of juvenile information, penalties for disclosure; N.J.A.C. 6A:32-7, Student Records; N.J.A.C. 6A:14-2.9, Student records, as well as other existing Federal and

State laws and rules pertaining to student protections.

E. Comprehensive Behavioral Supports

Below are behavioral supports that promote positive student development and the students’ abilities to fulfill the behavioral expectations established by the Board. These behavioral supports may include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Positive Reinforcement for Good Conduct and Academic Success

A student will be provided positive reinforcement for good conduct and academic success.

2. Supportive Interventions and Referral Services

A student may be referred to the school’s Intervention and Referral Services Team in accordance with the provisions of N.J.A.C. 6A:16-8.1 and 8.2 and Policy and Regulation 2417.

3. Remediation of Problem Behavior

The following actions may be taken to remediate problem behavior. These actions will take into account the behavior’s nature, the students’ developmental ages, and the students’ histories of problem behaviors and performance.

a. Restitution and Restoration

(1) A student may be required to make restitution for any loss resulting from the student’s conduct; or

(2) A student may be required, at the discretion of the school district and when appropriate, to restore to its former condition any damaged or defaced property resulting from the student’s conduct.

b. Counseling

(1) A student may be required to consult with school guidance counselors or Child Study Team members.

(2) The counselor will explain why the student’s conduct is unacceptable to the school and damaging to the student, what the consequences of continued misconduct are likely to be, and appropriate alternative behaviors.

(3) The counselor may refer the student, as appropriate, for

additional counseling, evaluation, intervention, treatment, or therapy. Referrals may be made to the Child Study Team, the school’s Intervention and Referral Services Team, a public or private social agency, a legal agency, or any other referral service that may assist the student.

c. Parent Conferences

(1) Students may be required to attend a meeting with a parent and appropriate school staff members to discuss the causes of the student’s behavior, possible remediation, potential disciplinary measures, and alternative conduct.

d. Alternate Educational Program

(1) Students may be assigned to an alternate educational program as recommended by the student’s guidance counselor, classroom teacher, Child Study Team, and/or other school staff member.

4. Students with Disabilities

For students with disabilities, the remedial measures and behavioral interventions and supports shall be determined and provided pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:14.

F. School Responses to Violations of Behavioral Expectations

1. In accordance with the provisions of N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7.1(c)5, the Student Code of Conduct shall include a description of school responses to violations of behavioral expectations established by the Board of Education that, at a minimum are graded according to the severity of the offenses, and consider the developmental ages of the student offenders and their histories of inappropriate behavior that shall:

a. Include a continuum of actions designed to remediate and, where necessary or required by law, to impose sanctions;

b. Be consistent with other responses, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:16-5.5; c. Provide for equitable application of the Code of Student Conduct

without regard to race; color; religion; ancestry; national origin; nationality; sex; gender; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; marital, domestic-partnership, or civil union; mental, physical, or sensory disability; or any other distinguishing characteristic, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10:5-1 et seq. and

d. Be consistent with provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:6-1, Corporal Punishment of Students.

G. Description of School Responses

School responses to violations of behavioral expectations are listed below:

1. Admonishment/Reprimand

a. A school staff member in authority may admonish or reprimand a student’s unacceptable conduct and warn the student that additional misconduct may warrant a more severe penalty.

2. Temporary Removal from Classroom

a. The classroom teacher may direct the student report to the office of the administrator in charge of student discipline.

b. The teacher will complete a form that indicates the student’s name and the conduct that has caused the student’s removal from the teacher’s room.

c. The administrator in charge of discipline will interview the student and determine which, if any, additional consequences shall be imposed.

3. Meeting with School Administration and Parent

a. The student’s parent may be required to attend a meeting with the Principal or designee and the student to discuss the student’s conduct and to ensure the parent and the student understand school rules and expectations.

4. Deprivation of Privileges

a. Students may be deprived of privileges as disciplinary sanctions when designed to maintain the order and integrity of the school environment. These privileges may include, but are not limited to:

(1) Moving freely about the school building;

(2) Participation in co-curricular or inter/interscholastic activities;

(3) Attendance at a school-related social or sports activity;

(4) Participation in a graduation ceremony;

(5) Transportation to and from school on a school bus; or

(6) Any other privilege the Building Principal or designee determines may be appropriate and consistent with Policy and Regulation 5600 and N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7.1 et seq.

5. Detention

a. A student may be required to report before or after the school day to detention. This detention may be assigned by the teacher or the Principal or designee.

b. Transportation to detention before school or from detention after school will be the responsibility of the parent.

c. A student may be excused from detention only for an unavoidable commitment previously made; any such excused detention must be made up on another day.

6. Grade Adjustment

a. A student who has cheated on a test or assignment, plagiarized material, falsified sources, refused to submit assignments, or otherwise indulged in academic dishonesty or negligence may suffer a reduced grade by virtue of the disqualified work. In no other instance may a student’s grade be lowered as a direct penalty for misconduct.

7. In-school Suspension

a. If the school operates an in-school suspension program, a student may be removed from his/her regular classes and required to report to the in- school suspension program.

b. In-school suspension will not be imposed without the due process procedures set forth in Policy and Regulation 5610.

8. Suspension from School

a. A student may be denied the right to attend school for a period of time pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:37-2, N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7.2 and 6A:16-7.3, and Policy 5610.

b. Suspension from school will not be imposed without the due process procedures set forth in Policy and Regulation 5610.

9. Expulsion

a. The Board may expel a general education student from school, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:37-2, N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7.4, and Policy 5620.

b. Expulsion is an extremely serious disciplinary measure and will not be imposed without the due process set forth in Policy and Regulation 5610 and Policy 5620.

H. Chart of Discipline

1. See individual school building student handbook for Chart of Discipline .

2. The school responses to violations of behavioral expectations that are subject to student discipline including suspension or expulsion pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:37-2 outlined in a Chart of Student Discipline shall be consistent with the Board’s policies and regulations/procedures on attendance, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7.6 and harassment, intimidation, and bullying, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7.7.

3. The Principal or designee will maintain a list of community-based health and

social service provider agencies available to support a student and a student’s family, as appropriate, and a list of legal resources available to serve the community.

4. The Board of Education may deny participation in extracurricular activities, school functions, sports, graduation exercises, or other privileges as disciplinary sanctions when designed to maintain the order and integrity of the school environment.

5. Nothing in Policy and Regulation 5600 shall prevent the school administration from imposing a consequence for unacceptable student conduct not listed or included in a Chart of Student Discipline.

I. Student Conduct Away from School Grounds

1. The Building Principal or designee has the right to impose a consequence on a student for conduct away from school grounds that is consistent with the Board’s Code of Student Conduct, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7.1.

a. This authority shall be exercised only when it is reasonably necessary for the student’s physical or emotional safety, security, and well-being or for reasons relating to the safety, security, and well-being of other

students, staff, or school grounds, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:25-2 and 18A:37-2.

b. This authority shall be exercised only when the conduct that is the subject of the proposed consequence materially and substantially interferes with the requirements of appropriate discipline in the operation of the school.

c. Consequences for conduct away from school grounds shall be handled in accordance with the Board approved Code of Student Conduct, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7.1, Policy and Regulation 5600, and as appropriate, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7.2, 7.3, or 7.4.

2. School authorities shall respond to harassment, intimidation, or bullying that occurs off school grounds, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:37-14 and 15.3 and N.J.A.C. 6A:16-1.3, 7.1, and 7.7.

J. School Bus Conduct

Violations of the rules regarding student conduct on school buses will be handled as follows:

1. The bus driver will report unacceptable conduct to the Principal of the school in which the student is enrolled by submission of a completed written report that includes the name of the student, the school, and the student’s conduct.

2. The Principal or designee will investigate the matter, which may include meeting with the bus driver, bus aide, other students on the school bus, and the student who was reported by the bus driver.

3. The parent will be notified of the student’s reported conduct.

4. The Principal or designee will make a determination if the student violated behavioral expectations and the discipline to be administered in accordance with the Code of Student Conduct.

5. If it is determined the misconduct is severe, the student may be suspended from the bus pending a conference with the parent.

K. Students with Disabilities

For students with disabilities, subject to Individualized Education Programs in accordance with 20 U.S.C. § 1400 et seq., the Individuals with Disabilities Educational Improvement Act, N.J.A.C 6A:14, and accommodation plans under 29 U.S.C. §§ 794 and 705(20), student discipline and the Code of Student Conduct shall be implemented in accordance with the components of the applicable plans.

L. Records

1. Instances of student discipline will be recorded in the student’s file in strict compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:32-7.1 et seq. and Policy and Regulation 8330.

2. When a student transfers to a public school district from another public school district, all information in the student’s record related to disciplinary actions taken against the student by the school district and any information the school district has obtained pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:4A-60, Disclosure of Juvenile Information; Penalties for Disclosure, shall be provided to the receiving public school district, in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:36-19(a), and N.J.A.C. 6A:32-7.5.

a. The record shall be provided within two weeks of the date that the student enrolls in the receiving district.

b. Written consent of the parent or adult student shall not be required as a condition of the record transfer; however, written notice of the transfer shall be provided to the parent or the adult student.

3. When a student transfers to a private school, which includes all sectarian or nonsectarian, nonprofit, institutional day, or residential schools that provide education for students placed by their parents and that are controlled by other than public authority, all student disciplinary records with respect to suspensions or expulsions, shall be provided by the public school district of residence to the private school upon written request from the private school, in the same manner the records would be provided to a public school, pursuant to 20 U.S.C. § 6301, Title IV § 4155 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.

4. The Board shall not use a student’s past offenses on record to discriminate against the student.

5. All student disciplinary records pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7 shall conform with the requirements set forth in N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7.8(d).

M. Annual Review

The Superintendent will designate a school staff member to coordinate an annual review and update of Policy and Regulation 5600. The Superintendent’s designee will:

1. Compile an annual summary report of violations of the student behavioral expectations and the associated school responses to the violations in the Student Discipline/Code of Conduct Policy and Regulation.

2. Convene a Student Discipline/Code of Conduct Committee comprised of

parents, students, and community members that represent the composition of the district’s schools and community to review the annual summary report and to develop recommendations, if any, to improve and update the Student Discipline/Code of Conduct Policy and Regulation.

3. The Superintendent’s designee shall submit the Committee’s recommendations, if any, to improve or update the Student Discipline/Code of Conduct Policy and Regulation.

4. The Superintendent will review the Committee’s report with school administrators and will determine if the Student Discipline/Code of Conduct Policy and Regulation should be updated.

5. The Superintendent will recommend to the Board revisions to the Student Discipline/Code of Conduct Policy, if needed.

N. Policy and Regulation Publication and Distribution

The Student Discipline/Code of Conduct Policy and Regulation 5600, including the Chart of Student Discipline shall be disseminated annually to all school staff, students, and parents. These documents may be disseminated in handbooks,

electronically, or in hard copy form. Principals will ensure these documents are made available to all students on or before the first day of each school year and to transferring students on the first day of their enrollment in this district.

Adopted:

APPENDIX

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Report Date 05/20/20 04:26 PM 1Page NoGlen Rock School District

FJATV07A

Batch No. Ref No. Date Period Description

Account No/Description

Debit Credit

Budget Journal By Reference

000588

000592

000596

000597

000602

3,776.23

3,700.00

22,919.00

4,915.00

5,373.44

3,776.23

3,700.00

22,919.00

4,915.00

5,373.44

3315

3317

3318

3320

3319

3316

3321

04/17/20

04/20/20

04/21/20

04/24/20

04/23/20

04/20/20

04/24/20

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

B&G Budget Transfers

H&S & B&G Budget Transfers

H&S & B&G Budget Transfers

April Appropriation Adjustment

B&G Budget Transfers

Technology Budget Transfer

CST Budget Transfer

3,776.23

500.00

3,200.00

22,919.00

4,915.00

5,373.44

3,776.23

500.00

3,200.00

22,919.00

4,915.00

5,373.44

0-11-000-262-590-40-32-251

0-11-000-262-890-40-32-253

0-11-000-262-890-40-32-260

0-11-000-262-890-40-32-660

0-11-000-270-420-40-32-520

0-11-000-240-300-20-30-265

0-11-190-100-610-20-30-731

0-11-000-262-300-40-32-750

0-11-000-262-420-40-32-560

0-20-511-200-420-00-00-000

0-20-511-200-590-00-00-000

0-20-511-200-610-00-00-000

0-20-511-400-732-00-00-000

0-11-000-261-420-40-13-750

0-11-000-262-300-40-32-750

0-11-000-262-420-40-32-560

0-11-000-262-420-40-32-722

0-11-000-262-610-40-32-653

0-11-000-266-610-40-32-750

0-12-000-262-731-40-00-000

0-11-000-252-330-35-00-001

0-11-000-252-610-35-00-002

0-11-000-219-390-30-16-000

SW Travel Related Expenses

SW Membership Dues & Fees

SW In-Service Training

SW Operations Misc. Expenses

SW Van Maint Contracted Svcs.

Athletic Director Print

Hs Athletic Equipment

SW Purchased Prof. Services

SW Vehicle Maint. Services

AOL Security Aid Contracted Services

AOL Security Misc. Purchased Svcs

AOL Security Aid Supplies/Materials

AOL Security Equipment

Hamilton Admin Contracted Svcs.

SW Purchased Prof. Services

SW Vehicle Maint. Services

SW Contracted Services

SW Custodial Uniforms

DW Security Supplies/Materials

B&G EQUIPMENT

Tech-Pur Prof Svcs

Tech-Helpdesk Software

CST Software Maintenance

940.23

825.00

811.00

1,200.00

500.00

3,200.00

2,372.00

1,022.38

19,524.62

2,840.00

531.89

143.21

572.60

827.30

5,373.44

750.00

3,776.23

500.00

3,200.00

22,919.00

450.00

4,465.00

5,373.44

000588

000592

000592

000596

000597

000602

000606

Total Reference No.

Total Reference No.

Total Reference No.

Total Reference No.

Total Reference No.

Total Reference No.

Total Batch No.

Total Batch No.

Total Batch No.

Total Batch No.

Total Batch No.

3315

3317

3318

3320

3319

3316


FJATV07A



Debit Credit


000606

000669

750.00

104,682.01

750.00

104,682.01

3321

3323

04/24/20

04/30/20

10

10

CST Budget Transfer

April Appropriation Adjustments

750.00

104,682.01

750.00

104,682.01

0-11-215-100-890-30-65-240

0-11-000-211-105-10-44-213

0-11-000-211-105-11-44-213

0-11-000-211-105-11-44-213

0-11-000-211-105-11-44-213

0-11-000-211-105-12-44-213

0-11-000-211-105-13-44-213

0-11-000-217-106-65-00-000

0-11-000-217-320-32-00-000

0-11-000-217-320-32-00-000

0-11-000-230-100-05-00-000

0-11-000-230-100-05-42-119

0-11-000-230-890-05-40-132

0-11-000-230-890-05-40-134

0-11-000-240-105-10-44-219

0-11-000-240-105-13-44-219

0-11-000-240-105-20-44-213

0-11-000-240-105-20-44-219

0-11-000-251-100-05-41-213

0-11-000-251-340-05-43-128

0-11-000-251-440-05-43-258

0-11-000-251-440-05-43-258

0-11-000-262-100-20-44-612

0-11-000-262-100-32-19-713

0-11-120-100-101-10-03-213

0-11-120-100-101-11-03-213

0-11-140-100-101-20-14-213

0-11-140-100-101-20-15-213

0-11-190-100-610-20-01-240

0-11-190-100-610-20-05-240

0-11-213-100-101-11-49-213

0-11-213-100-101-21-49-213

0-12-000-266-730-00-00-000

0-30-000-400-450-20-65-002

0-30-000-400-450-20-65-004

0-65-430-100-101-34-52-122

0-65-430-100-101-34-52-123

0-65-430-100-101-34-56-123

0-65-430-100-101-34-56-123

0-65-430-200-105-34-44-213

0-65-430-200-440-34-44-172

Pre-School Disabled Misc. Expenses

Byrd Main Office Secretary Salary

Central Main Office Secretary Salary



Coleman Main Office Secretary Salary

Hamilton Main Office Secretary Salar

CS Special Ed 1:1 Teacher Assistant

DW Sp. Ed. Instr. Aide Management Fe

DW Sp. Ed. Instr. Aide Management Fe

Newly Budgeted Assistant Superintend

Supt. Off. Sub Sec

Board Meeting Miscellaneous Expenses

Board Printing/Publishi

Byrd Sub Secretary Sala

Hamilton Sub Secretary

Hs Secretary Salary

Hs Admin. Sub Secretary

Business Office Salary

Software Maintenance

Equip Rent-Copy/Postage

Equip Rent-Copy/Postage

Hs Custodial Substitutes

Sw Summer Maintenance

Byrd Elem Salary

Cent Elem Salary

Hs Science Salary

Hs Social Studies Salary

Hs Art Teacher Supplies

Hs Foreign Lang Supplies

Cent Res Cent Salary

Ms Res Cent Salary

Security System Equipment Purchases

HS/MS Media Center Contingency

HS/MS Media Center IDF Upgrade

Sacc Coordinator

Sacc Salary

Adult Ed Salary

Adult Ed Salary

Admin Sec. Salary

Admin Equip Rental

.02

.01

.01

675.00

42,521.70

517.00

822.95

136.50

975.00

975.00

1,625.00

110.02

5,112.40

40.00

62.39

1,691.13

30,568.15

16,054.49

363.90

2,431.34

750.00

.02

.01

.01

675.00

517.00

822.95

136.50

975.00

1,625.00

975.00

110.02

5,112.40

40.00

62.39

1,691.13

42,521.70

30,568.15

363.90

16,054.49

2,431.34

000606

000669

Total Reference No.

Total Reference No.

Total Batch No.

Total Batch No.

3321

3323


FJATV07A



Debit Credit


147,340.68 147,340.68

000669

000672

104,682.01

1,225.00

104,682.01

1,225.00

3324 04/30/20 10 April Appropriation Adjustments

1,225.00 1,225.00

0-11-000-251-610-05-43-137

0-11-000-251-890-05-41-132

Business Office Supplies

Bus. Office Dues/Misc 1,225.00

1,225.00

000672

Total Reference No.

Total Batch No.

Grand Total

3324

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