11/9/15, 8:16 PM BoardDocs® Pro Page 1 of 15 http://www.boarddocs.com/nj/hoboken/Board.nsf/Public# Tuesday, November 10, 2015 AGENDA HOBOKEN BOARD OF EDUCATION 158 FOURTH STREET, HOBOKEN, NJ 07030 (MEETING HELD IN DEMAREST AUDITORIUM, 158 FOURTH STREET, HOBOKEN, NJ 07030) 7:00 P.M. 1. PUBLIC MEETING 7:00 P.M. This meeting is being held in conformity to the Open Public Meetings Act N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et. seq. Proper public notice of the meeting was published in the local papers on November 7, 2015 and November 8, 2015. If any Board member or member of the public in attendance believes that the meeting is in violation of the Open Public Meetings Act, the Hoboken Board of Education requests that they make a statement at this time. The Board wishes to make those in attendance aware that this meeting is being recorded on video and will be broadcast by the Board at a later date on CATV Channel 77 and Fios Channel 46. The full meeting recording will also be made available on BoardDocs, which can be accessed through the district homepage. The Hoboken Board of Education is committed to preserving the decorum of the public process and is mindful that we live in the electronic age of computers, cell phones and other electronic communications devices. Nevertheless, we respectfully request that all meeting participants kindly silence their electronic devices during the course of the meeting, and if use of the device is necessary, we ask that you please leave the meeting room if you need to conduct personal business. PRESENT ABSENT Angley, Sharyn Biancamano, Peter Evans, Jennifer Gold, Leon Kluepfel, Thomas Subject 1.01 Call to Order Meeting Nov 10, 2015 - AGENDA Category 1. PUBLIC MEETING 7:00 P.M. Type Procedural Subject 1.02 Statement of Compliance - Open Public Meeting Act Meeting Nov 10, 2015 - AGENDA Category 1. PUBLIC MEETING 7:00 P.M. Type Information Subject 1.03 Salute to the Flag Meeting Nov 10, 2015 - AGENDA Category 1. PUBLIC MEETING 7:00 P.M. Type Procedural Subject 1.04 Roll Call Meeting Nov 10, 2015 - AGENDA Category 1. PUBLIC MEETING 7:00 P.M. Type Procedural
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Tuesday, November 10, 2015AGENDA
HOBOKEN BOARD OF EDUCATION158 FOURTH STREET, HOBOKEN, NJ 07030(MEETING HELD IN DEMAREST AUDITORIUM, 158 FOURTH STREET, HOBOKEN, NJ 07030)7:00 P.M.
1. PUBLIC MEETING 7:00 P.M.
This meeting is being held in conformity to the Open Public Meetings Act N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et. seq. Proper public notice of the meeting was published in the local papers on November 7, 2015 andNovember 8, 2015. If any Board member or member of the public in attendance believes that the meeting is in violation ofthe Open Public Meetings Act, the Hoboken Board of Education requests that they make a statementat this time.
The Board wishes to make those in attendance aware that this meeting is being recorded on video andwill be broadcast by the Board at a later date on CATV Channel 77 and Fios Channel 46. The fullmeeting recording will also be made available on BoardDocs, which can be accessed through thedistrict homepage. The Hoboken Board of Education is committed to preserving the decorum of the public process and ismindful that we live in the electronic age of computers, cell phones and other electroniccommunications devices. Nevertheless, we respectfully request that all meeting participants kindlysilence their electronic devices during the course of the meeting, and if use of the device is necessary,we ask that you please leave the meeting room if you need to conduct personal business.
PRESENT ABSENT
Angley, Sharyn Biancamano, Peter Evans, Jennifer Gold, Leon Kluepfel, Thomas
Subject 1.01 Call to Order
Meeting Nov 10, 2015 - AGENDA
Category 1. PUBLIC MEETING 7:00 P.M.
Type Procedural
Subject 1.02 Statement of Compliance - Open Public Meeting Act
Meeting Nov 10, 2015 - AGENDA
Category 1. PUBLIC MEETING 7:00 P.M.
Type Information
Subject 1.03 Salute to the Flag
Meeting Nov 10, 2015 - AGENDA
Category 1. PUBLIC MEETING 7:00 P.M.
Type Procedural
Subject 1.04 Roll Call
Meeting Nov 10, 2015 - AGENDA
Category 1. PUBLIC MEETING 7:00 P.M.
Type Procedural
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Mitchell, Jean Marie Sobolov, Irene Stromwall, Monica Tyroler, Ruth
2. RECOGNITION
3. REPORTS
Finance CommitteeCurriculum and InstructionGovernance and PersonnelAthletics and Performing ArtsFacilities and Wellness
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5. ACTION ITEMS
Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Mostof the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items hasbeen provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at therequest of any board member.
6. ACTION - MINUTES
Subject 5.01 Approval of the Consent Action Items
Meeting Nov 10, 2015 - AGENDA
Category 5. ACTION ITEMS
Type Action (Consent)
Recommended Action RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves a Consent Agenda.
Subject 6.01 Approval of Minutes for September 8, 2015
Meeting Nov 10, 2015 - AGENDA
Category 6. ACTION - MINUTES
Type Action, Minutes
Recommended Action RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the following Board of Educationminutes:
08 SEPTEMBER 2015 - PUBLIC SESSION08 SEPTEMBER 2015 - EXECUTIVE SESSION
Subject 6.02 Approval of Minutes for October 13, 2015
Meeting Nov 10, 2015 - AGENDA
Category 6. ACTION - MINUTES
Type Action, Minutes
Recommended Action RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the following Board of Educationminutes:
13 OCTOBER 2015 - PUBLIC SESSION
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Subject 7.01 Approval of Policy Revisions (First Reading) and new Policy
Meeting Nov 10, 2015 - AGENDA
Category 7. ACTION - POLICIES
Type Action (Consent)
Recommended Action RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the following policy revisions andnew policy:
Subject 8.01 Approval of a Partnership with the Hoboken Public Schools and the American Heart Association for the 2015-2016School Year
Meeting Nov 10, 2015 - AGENDA
Category 8. ACTION - CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
Type Action (Consent)
Recommended Action RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves a partnership between the HobokenPublic Schools and the American Heart Association for the 2015-2016 School Year. It is a fundraiser along with various activities tobring awareness to healthy heart activities.
Subject 8.02 Approval of Hoboken Public Schools Annual Nursing Services Plan for 2015-2016
Meeting Nov 10, 2015 - AGENDA
Category 8. ACTION - CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
Type Action (Consent)
Recommended Action RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the Hoboken Public Schools AnnualNursing Services Plan for the 2015-2016 School Year.
Subject 9.01 Acceptance of Resignations
Meeting Nov 10, 2015 - AGENDA
Category 9. ACTION - GOVERNANCE AND PERSONNEL
Type Action (Consent)
Recommended Action RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, accepts the following resignations for the2015-2016 school year:
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One on One PersonalAideWallaceAID.FL.SEAP.57#11-000-217-106-13-1039-001
Step 1$14,899.00
11/11/15-06/30/16
6.Mona Mahmoud
One on One PersonalAideWallaceAID.FL.SEAP.59#11-00-217-106-13-1039-001
Step 1$14,899.00
11/11/15-06/30/16
Subject 9.02 Approval of Appointments - 2015-2016 School Year
Meeting Nov 10, 2015 - AGENDA
Category 9. ACTION - GOVERNANCE AND PERSONNEL
Type Action (Consent)
Recommended Action RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approve the appointments of the followingpersonnel in the Hoboken School District for the 2015-2016 school year on the appropriate bargaining unit salary, pending the fullsatisfaction of requisite New Jersey Department of Education and District employment criteria.ALSO BE IT RESOLVED, that the Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approves the submission to the CountySuperintendent of Schools the application for emergency hiring and each applicant's attestation that he/she has not been convictedof any disqualifying crime pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A-13, et.seq. for the employees listed below:
Subject 9.03 Approval of the Harrassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) Report
Meeting Nov 10, 2015 - AGENDA
Category 9. ACTION - GOVERNANCE AND PERSONNEL
Type Action (Consent)
Recommended Action RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the HIB report for the month ofOctober, 2015.
Subject 9.04 Approval of Leave Requests and Changes
Meeting Nov 10, 2015 - AGENDA
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Staff Position Department orSchool Days (Family Leave)
1.TriciaJost
SpeechPathologist
Wallace andDemarest Schools
01/11/16-04/06/16(using sick days and then)NJFMLA 6 weeks through06/29/16RETURNING: 09/01/16
01/25/16-03/02/16(using sick days)NJFMLAUsing sick days and then 12weeks -06/30/16RETURNING: 09/01/16
4.MildredAres
Part-TimeClerk Central Office 11/10/15-11/30/15
(using 8 sick days)
Name Position Per Diem Effective Date1.Cedric Brown Substitute $80.00 11/11/152.Isabella Fasciano Substitute $80.00 11/11/153.Elizabeth Grace Substitute $80.00 11/11/154.Andrew Hoffman Substitute $80.00 11/11/155.Jessica James Substitute $80.00 11/11/156.David Maxwell Gray Substitute $80.00 11/11/157.Kristen Rose Substitute $80.00 11/11/158.Charles S.Wilson, Jr. Substitute $80.00 11/11/15
StudentTeacherName
School & Position CooperatingTeacher Effective Dates
1.LeticiaMuniz
Wallace StudentTeaching SpecialEducation 1st and 2ndgrade
Continuing (extended timeneeded) 01/04/16-01/15/16 Fulltime teaching experience five
Category 9. ACTION - GOVERNANCE AND PERSONNEL
Type Action (Consent)
Recommended Action RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the following leave requests andchanges for the 2015-2016 school year:
Subject 9.05 Approval of Substitutes for the 2015-2016 School Year
Meeting Nov 10, 2015 - AGENDA
Category 9. ACTION - GOVERNANCE AND PERSONNEL
Type Action (Consent)
Recommended Action RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the following applicants for aHudson County Substitute Certificate and then to be added to our pool of substitute teachers:
Subject 9.06 Approval of Classroom Placements and Observations for the 2015-2016 School Year
Meeting Nov 10, 2015 - AGENDA
Category 9. ACTION - GOVERNANCE AND PERSONNEL
Type Action (Consent)
Recommended Action RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the following classroom placementsand observations for the 2015-2016 school year:
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Student Teaching days a week
Staff Position Stipend Acct. #1.EmanuelaAndolino Italian Club Advisor $851.00 (pro-rated)
as of 10/14/15#15-401-100-100-07-1903-100
2.EmanuelaAndolino
Gay-Straight AllianceClub Advisor
$851.00 (pro-rated)as of 10-14-15
#15-401-100-100-07-1903-100
3.PriscillaMadera French Club Advisor $851.00 (pro-rated)
as of 11-11-15#15-401-100-100-07-1903-000
Staff Position Acct. # andHourly Rate Effective Date
1.Erald Bido After Care Teacher #61-991-200-100-04-0000-000$38.49 per hour 11/11/15
Name of Student Position Hourly Rate Effective Date1.Joshua Landera Videotaping BOE Meetings $10.00 per hour 11/11/15
1.Juliana Addi Chaperone $44.74 per hour Sunday11/08/15
2.Melanie Alberto-Kolmer Chaperone $44.74 per hour Sunday
11/08/15
3.Judith Burrell Chaperone $44.74 per hour Sunday11/08/15
4.Denise Chakov Chaperone $44.74 per hour Sunday11/08/15
5.Patricia Drumgoole Chaperone $44.74 per hour Sunday11/08/15
6.James Monaco Chaperone $44.74 per hour Sunday
Subject 9.07 Approval of Advisors for Co-curricular positions at HJSHS
Meeting Nov 10, 2015 - AGENDA
Category 9. ACTION - GOVERNANCE AND PERSONNEL
Type Action (Consent)
Recommended Action RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the following advisors for co-curricular activities at HJSHS for the 2015-2016 school year:
Subject 9.08 Approval of Aftercare Teacher for Calabro School
Meeting Nov 10, 2015 - AGENDA
Category 9. ACTION - GOVERNANCE AND PERSONNEL
Type Action (Consent)
Recommended Action RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the following staff as an AftercareTeacher at Calabro School:
Subject 9.09 Approval of Student to Videotape Board of Education Meetings
Meeting Nov 10, 2015 - AGENDA
Category 9. ACTION - GOVERNANCE AND PERSONNEL
Type Action (Consent)
Recommended Action RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the following student to videotapeBoard of Education Meetings for the 2015-2016 School Year:
Subject 9.10 Approval of a Pool of Chaperones for Additional Trip to Rutgers Pre-Med Honors Program
Meeting Nov 10, 2015 - AGENDA
Category 9. ACTION - GOVERNANCE AND PERSONNEL
Type Action (Consent)
Recommended Action RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the following to a pool ofchaperones for an additional trip to Rutgers Pre-Med Program:
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11/08/15
7.Susan Wiener Chaperone $44.74 per hour Sunday11/08/15
UPC Code Location Days Suspended1.CUS.FL.CUSF.02 HJSHS 10/14/15 and 10/15/152.CUS.FL.CEF.05 HJSHS 10/19/15 through 10/23/15
Staff Previous Level for 2015-2016School Year
New Level for 2015-2016School Year
EffectiveDate
1.TatianaMezaConnors
Step 2 MA/ BA + 60$56,214.00
Step 3 MA/BA + 60$56,730.00 10/01/15
2.SarahBeersConnors
Step 2 BA$49,739
Step 2 MA/BA + 60$56,214.00 09/01/15
Staff Position Hourly Rate Acct. #1.ChristopherWilliams Tutor $38.49 per
Subject 9.11 Approval of Temporary Suspensions of the Following Two Employees
Meeting Nov 10, 2015 - AGENDA
Category 9. ACTION - GOVERNANCE AND PERSONNEL
Type Action (Consent)
Recommended Action RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the temporary suspension of thefollowing employees:
Subject 9.12 Modification of Salaries for the 2015-2016 School Year
Meeting Nov 10, 2015 - AGENDA
Category 9. ACTION - GOVERNANCE AND PERSONNEL
Type Action (Consent)
Recommended Action RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the following modifications tosalaries:
Subject 9.13 Approval of Staff for Academic of Excellence Tutors at HJSHS
Meeting Nov 10, 2015 - AGENDA
Category 9. ACTION - GOVERNANCE AND PERSONNEL
Type Action (Consent)
Recommended Action RESOLVED, that the Board, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the following staff to a pool for the AcademicCenter of Excellence tutors for the 2015-2016 school year:
Subject 9.14 Approval of a Sick Bank Committee
Meeting Nov 10, 2015 - AGENDA
Category 9. ACTION - GOVERNANCE AND PERSONNEL
Type Action (Consent)
Recommended Action RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves a Sick Bank Policy Committeeconsisting of three members of the Administrative Staff and three members of the Hoboken Education Association to determine on anindividual basis the merits of each sick bank case.
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Dr. Christine A. Johnson, Dr. Miguel Hernandez and Principal Joseph Vespignani. Gary Enrico, Union President, Rosanne Versaci and Christopher Munoz.
Rate for (4)Consecutive DaysSubstituteTeacherCertificated as of12-01-15
Rate for (4)Consecutive DaySubstitute Teacher(Non-certificated) asof 12-01-15
Substitute TeacherCertificatednot working 4consecutive days (remains the same)
Substitute Teacher(Non-Certificated)not working 4consecutive days(remains thesame)
$102.00 per diem $92.00 per diem $90.00 per diem $80.00 per diem
Communication and Information Systems Specialist
Staff UPC & Account # New Assignment Effective Date
1.Joseph Gianni
TCH.FL.GNT.01.REP#11-120-100-101-13-0000-000
Gifted & TalentedTeacherGrades K - 3District
11/09/15-TBA
2.EmeraldRozmester
TCH.CR.LAM.01#15-130-1000-101-09-1015-000
Middle SchoolLanguage ArtsConnors
11/09/15-06/30/16
Subject 9.15 Approval of Rate Change for Substitute Teachers When Working Four Consecutive Days
Meeting Nov 10, 2015 - AGENDA
Category 9. ACTION - GOVERNANCE AND PERSONNEL
Type Action (Consent)
Recommended Action RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves a rate change for substituteteachers when they work four consecutive days beginning December 1, 2015.
Subject 9.16 Approval of QSAC District Statement of Assurance for the 2015-2016 school year
Meeting Nov 10, 2015 - AGENDA
Category 9. ACTION - GOVERNANCE AND PERSONNEL
Type Action (Consent)
Recommended Action RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the QSAC District Statement ofAssurance for the 2015-2016 School Year.
Subject 9.17 Approval of New Job Description
Meeting Nov 10, 2015 - AGENDA
Category 9. ACTION - GOVERNANCE AND PERSONNEL
Type Action (Consent)
Recommended Action RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superitentendent, approves the following new job description:
Subject 9.18 Approval of Participation in the Sustainable Jersey for Schools Certification Program
Meeting Nov 10, 2015 - AGENDA
Category 9. ACTION - GOVERNANCE AND PERSONNEL
Type Action (Consent)
Recommended Action RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the resolution for participation in theSustainable Jersey for Schools Certification Program.
Subject 9.19 Approval of Amendment to Assignment for the following Staff
Meeting Nov 10, 2015 - AGENDA
Category 9. ACTION - GOVERNANCE AND PERSONNEL
Type Action (Consent)
Recommended Action RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the following amendment toassignment for the following staff:
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File AttachmentsFieldtrips for BOE 11-10-15.pdf (1,102 KB)
Recommended Action RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the attached field trips:
Subject 9.21 Approval of Workshops
Meeting Nov 10, 2015 - AGENDA
Category 9. ACTION - GOVERNANCE AND PERSONNEL
Type Action (Consent)
Recommended Action RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the attached workshops:
Subject 10.01 Approval of the Financial Reports for September 2015
Meeting Nov 10, 2015 - AGENDA
Category 10. ACTION - FINANCE
Type Action (Consent)
Recommended Action RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education approves the following reports for September 2015:A-148 Board Secretary ReportA-149 Cash Flow Report
Subject 10.02 Approval of the Finance Certification for September 2015
Meeting Nov 10, 2015 - AGENDA
Category 10. ACTION - FINANCE
Type Action (Consent)
Recommended Action Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(c)3, the Board Secretary does certify that no line item account has encumbrances and expenditures,which in total exceed the line item appropriation in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(a). Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(c)4, theHoboken Board of Education has reviewed for the minutes of this meeting the Board Secretary and Cash Flow monthly financialreports for September 2015 are in agreement and that no major account or fund has been over-expended in violation of N.J.A.C.6A:23-2.11(b).
Subject 10.03 Approval of Monthly Transfers
Meeting Nov 10, 2015 - AGENDA
Category 10. ACTION - FINANCE
Type Action (Consent)
Recommended Action RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, that the School District of the Hoboken Board of Education, in the Countyof Hudson, New Jersey approves transfers within the 2015/2016 budget in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6:20-2. (On file in the BusinessOffice)
Subject 10.04 Approval of Payroll
Meeting Nov 10, 2015 - AGENDA
Category 10. ACTION - FINANCE
Type Action (Consent)
Recommended Action RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education approves the payroll, employer’s share of social security and unemployment for thefollowing pay dates:
g Monroe Street Movement Space Gift Certificate HJSHS Class of 2016"Tricky Tray"Donations
$100.00h Jostens Gift Certificate $300.00i DIY Jewelry Gift Certificate $100.00j NY Waterway "Your Key to the City" Package $200.00k Beyond the Photograph Private Photography Lesson $125.00l Salon Phoenix Gift Certificate $100.00m Dunkin Donuts Gift Certificates (8) $160.00n Lorraine's House of Styles Gift Certificate $150.00o Shawnee Mountain Ski Area Lift Tickets (2) $300.00p Maricela's Little Creations Homemade Chocolate Halloween Pops $100.00q Iris Virella Crocheted Baby Sweater, Hat and
Booties$120.00
Subject 12.01 Approval of Fire and Safety Drill Reports
Meeting Nov 10, 2015 - AGENDA
Category 12. ACTION - FACILITIES
Type Action (Consent)
Recommended Action RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education approves the Safety Drill Reports for October 2015.
Subject 12.02 Approvals of Facilities Request(s)
Meeting Nov 10, 2015 - AGENDA
Category 12. ACTION - FACILITIES
Type Action (Consent)
Recommended Action RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education approves facilities request(s) as attached.
Subject 13.01 Approval of Nonpublic Security Aid and Allowable Expenditures
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Recommended Action WHEREAS the New Jersey Department of Education (“NJDOE”) guidelines for administering the New Jersey Nonpublic Security AidGrant require the district’s chief school administrator or designee to confer with representatives of the nonpublic schools within thedistrict prior to October 31st for the purpose of advising the nonpublic schools of:
1. The limit of funds available for the provision of security services;
2. The security services, equipment, or technology to be provided to the nonpublic school;
3. The date when the board of education will meet to approve how the security services, equipment, or technology will beprovided to the nonpublic school (prior to November 30, 2015).
AND WHEREAS the NJDOE has permitted nonpublic schools a one-time reimbursement for allowable expenditures for safety andsecurity items purchased by eligible nonpublic schools after July 1, 2015 and before publication of the Security Aid notifications, onSeptember 22, 2015; and
WHEREAS the chief school administrator’s designee did meet with representatives from each of Hoboken’s nonpublic schools toreview the guidance and reach agreement on the security services, equipment and/or technology to be provided to the nonpublicschool within the limit of its funding; so
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that each Hoboken nonpublic school has signed a statement of assurances confirming the district’sadherence to the above listed guidelines and the Hoboken Board of Education approves the following distribution of Security Aidfunds as follows:
NONPUBLIC SCHOOL SECURITY AID ALLOWABLE EXPENDITURE(S)All Saints Episcopal Day School $5,275.00 Fence Repair & Replacement, Shatter Resistant Film
for Glass Windows and DoorsApple Montessori of Hoboken $150.00 Upgrade of Security - Entrance Swipe CardsHoboken Catholic Academy $6,900.00 Security CamerasHoboken Montessori $175.00 Manintenance of Access Control System at Front
Entrance to SchoolHudson School, The $5,000.00 Repair & Replacement of Fence, ID Printer, Upgrade
Doorbell System and Shatter Resistant Film for Glass Windows and Doors
Mustard Seed School $5,350.00 Video Security CamerasStevens Cooperative $4,400.00 Upgrade Front Door Buzzer / Lock System
Subject 13.02 Approval of Nonpublic Technology Aid and Allowable Expenditures
Meeting Nov 10, 2015 - AGENDA
Category 13. ACTION - GRANTS
Type Action (Consent)
Recommended Action WHEREAS the New Jersey Department of Education (“NJDOE”) guidelines for administering the New Jersey Nonpublic TechnologyInitiative Program require the district’s chief school administrator or designee to confer with representatives of the nonpublic schoolswithin the district for the purpose of advising the nonpublic schools of:
1. To advise the nonpublic school of the limit of funds available for the provision of technology for the full-time pupils enrolled inthe nonpublic school;
2. To agree upon the technology to be provided to the nonpublic school within the limit of the funds that are available for thenonpublic school;
3. To agree on the date when the board of education will meet to approve how the technology and/or services will be provided tothe nonpublic school.
AND WHEREAS the chief school administrator’s designee did meet with representatives from each of Hoboken’s nonpublic schools toreview the guidance and reach agreement on the technology services and/or equipment to be provided to the nonpublic school withinthe limit of its funding; so
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that each Hoboken nonpublic school has signed a statement of assurances confirming the district’sadherence to the above listed guidelines and the Hoboken Board of Education approves the following distribution of Technology Aidfunds as follows:
NONPUBLIC SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY AID ALLOWABLE EXPENDITURE(S)All Saints Episcopal Day School $5,486.00 Student iPads for STEM programApple Montessori of Hoboken $156.00 Wireless cards and WiFi connectorsHoboken Catholic Academy $7,150.00 Rear projection projectorHoboken Montessori $182.00 iPods and SpeakersHudson School, The $5,148.00 3D Printer, Desktop Compuer and Printer, and LaptopMustard Seed School $5,304.00 Software to Support 1:1 Laptop ProgramStevens Cooperative $4,576.00 2-in-1 Tablets for Students
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14. ADJOURNMENT
15. PUBLIC COMMENT (Agenda and Non-Agenda Items)
16. CONSIDERATION OF EXECUTIVE SESSION (If Necessary)
WHEREAS, the Hoboken Board of Education seeks to adjourn to Executive Session in full compliancewith the Open Public Meetings Act N.J.S.A. 10:4-6et. seq. WHEREAS, the Open Public Meetings Act provides that a public body may exclude the public from thatportion of the meeting at which it discusses matters pertaining to personnel, negotiations, and/orlitigation; now
Subject 13.03 Approval of Chapter 192 and Chapter 193 Funding Allocations for the 2015/2016 School Year
Meeting Nov 10, 2015 - AGENDA
Category 13. ACTION - GRANTS
Type Action (Consent)
Recommended Action WHEREAS, New Jersey's Chapter 192 (N.J.S.A. 18A:46A-1 et seq.) and Chapter 193 (N.J.S.A. 18A:46-19.1 et seq.) programs areprovided to eligible students enrolled full-time in nonpublic elementary and secondary schools in New Jersey; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 192 programs provide nonpublic school students with auxiliary services such as compensatory education, Englishas a second language and home instruction; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 193 programs provide nonpublic school students with remedial services such as evaluation and determination ofeligibility for special education and related services, supplementary instruction and speech-language services; and
WHEREAS, the Hoboken Board of Education’s initial 2015-2016 Chapter 192/193 funding allocation was as follows:
Chapter 192
Compensatory Education - $102,370.00
Chapter 193
Examination and Classification - $74,469.00
Corrective Speech - $10,033.00
Supplementary Instruction - $53,465.00
AND WHEREAS, additional Chapter 193 funding was requested by the Director or Special Services modifying the original allocation asfollows:
Chapter 193
Corrective Speech - $25,082.00 (increase of $15,049.00)
BE IT RESOLVED, the Hoboken Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent accepts the Chapter 192/193funding allocation for the 2015-2016 school year.
Subject 14.01 Vote to Adjourn Public Meeting
Meeting Nov 10, 2015 - AGENDA
Category 14. ADJOURNMENT
Type Action
Recommended Action RESOLVED, that the Board of Education adjourns its Public Meeting of DATE at ____:____ pm.
Subject 15.01 Guidelines for Public Comment
Meeting Nov 10, 2015 - AGENDA
Category 15. PUBLIC COMMENT (Agenda and Non-Agenda Items)
Type Information
Subject 16.01 Executive Session Statement
Meeting Nov 10, 2015 - AGENDA
Category 16. CONSIDERATION OF EXECUTIVE SESSION (If Necessary)
Type Action
Recommended Action RESOLVED, that the Board of Education adjourns to closed, executive session at ___:___ pm for approximately _____ minutes.
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BE IT RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education adjourns to Executive Session to discussmatters of ________________________________________________________. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the minutes of the discussion of any of these items will be disclosedto the public when matters have been determined and confidentiality is no longer required. Action maybe taken by the Board. The estimated time for Executive Session will be (approx.) _________ minutes.
17. RECONVENE OPEN SESSION
18. FUTURE MEETINGS
DATE TYPE
December 8, 2015 Regular
Subject 17.01 Motion to Reconvene Public Session
Meeting Nov 10, 2015 - AGENDA
Category 17. RECONVENE OPEN SESSION
Type Action
Recommended Action RESOLVED, that the Board of Education returned to Public Session at ____:____pm.
Subject 17.02 Action Items from Executive Session (If Necessary)
