1 STATED SESSION HOBOKEN BOARD OF EDUCATION JUNE 29, 2010 VERSION I 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 two local papers on June 26, 2010. 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. 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. SALUTE TO THE FLAG ROLL CALL I. REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS II. REPORT OF THE BOARD PRESIDENT III. COMMITTEE REPORTS
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STATED SESSION
HOBOKEN BOARD OF EDUCATION
JUNE 29, 2010
VERSION I
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 two local papers on June 26, 2010.
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.
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.
SALUTE TO THE FLAG ROLL CALL
I. REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
II. REPORT OF THE BOARD PRESIDENT
III. COMMITTEE REPORTS
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David Anthony
Board Secretary
1. Submitting for review and approval minutes of the following Board meetings:
May 11, 2010 Stated Session June 8, 2010 Stated Session May 11, 2010 Closed Session I June 8, 2010 Closed Sessions May 11, 2010 Closed Session II Item 0 -- FIRST READING – Adjustment to Policy #5118: By “schools” the Board means any Kindergarten to Grade Twelve regular class and program conducted in the Hoboken Public Schools.
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INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT
1. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the appointment of the following non-represented staff for the Hoboken Public Schools for the 2010-2011 school year:
NAME POSITION ANNUAL SALARY
12-month employees: Chanta Blue School-Based Youth Social Worker $57,348.00 Amanda Peters School-Based Youth Social Worker $58,573.00 Nellie Moyeno Parent Involvement Specialist $53,795.00 Charles Poindexter Senior Accountant $86,275.00 Bernetta Davis Fiscal Specialist $65,975.00 Matthew Burakowski Systems administrator $53,000.00 Joseph Davis School Safety Officer $42,703.00 10-month employees: Edward Gorham Waste Disposal Worker $15,500.00 As per State regulation, 1.5% of employee’s base wages shall be deducted each pay period to defray the district’s costs for providing benefits to its employees. (Individual contracts will be prepared consistent with the items reflected in the attached agreement)
2. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the appointment of Maria Monblatt, a music teacher at Calabro School, effective September 1, 2010, salary 1st step BA $46,410.00 as per HEA contract. This appointment is needed for a replacement (Frank D’Amelio).
3. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the appointment of Janice
Tarabocchia, a teacher at Connors School, effective September 1, 2010, salary 1st step BA + 30 $49,408.00 as per HEA contract. This appointment is needed for a replacement (Camille Ryan).
4. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the appointment of Donna
D’Acunto-Interdonato, a teacher at Connors School, effective September 1, 2010, salary 10th step MA/BA + 60 $81,140.00 as per HEA contract. This appointment is needed for a replacement (Jaime Friedman).
5. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the appointment of Nicole
Reilly, a teacher at Wallace School, effective September 1, 2010, salary 1st step BA $46,410.00 as per HEA contract. This appointment is needed for a replacement (Margaret Singagliese).
6. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the appointment of Leann
Berardi, a teacher at Wallace School, effective September 1, 2010, salary 2nd step MA $53,401.00 as per HEA contract. This appointment is needed for a replacement (Katherine Saviticus).
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7. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the appointment of Francis
Azzarto, a music teacher at Connors School, effective September 1, 2010, salary 1st step BA $46,410.00 as per HEA contract. This appointment is needed for a replacement (Robert Meyers).
8. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the appointment of
Desiree S. Enrico, a social worker at Connors School, effective September 1, 2010, salary 1st step MA $52,885.00 + Stipend $3,404.00 = $56,289.00 as per HEA contract. This appointment is needed for a replacement (Judith Beckmeyer).
This position will be paid under ARRA Grant.
9. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the appointment of Melanie Cappiello, a Master Teacher for the Brandt School Early Childhood Program, effective September 1, 2010, salary 6th step $57,657.00 as per HEA contract. This appointment is needed for a replacement (Genevieve Fusco).
10. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the appointment of Julie
Fishelson, a PIRT Teacher for the Brandt School Early Childhood Program, effective September 1, 2010, salary 1st step MA + 30 + Social Worker stipend $54,548.00 + $3,404.00 = $57,952.00 as per HEA contract. This appointment is needed for a replacement (Giselle Rodriguez).
11. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the appointment of Paul
Urbanovich, a mathematic teacher at Hoboken High School, effective September 1, 2010, salary 1st step BA $46,410.00 as per HEA contract. This appointment is needed for a replacement (Toni Rotondo).
12. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the appointment of Jessica
Sweeney, a Speech Therapist, effective September 1, 2010, salary 7th step MA $60,129.00 + Speech Therapist stipend $3,404.00 = $63,533.00. This appointment is needed for a replacement due to a leave (Jessica Taromina).
13. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the appointment of Corey
Grassl, School Psychologist, effective September 1, 2010, salary 2nd step $57,817.00 + $3,404.00 School Psychologist stipend = $60,221.00. This appointment is needed for a replacement (Yesenia Flores).
14. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the appointment of Derek
Piccini, a teacher at Wallace School, effective September 1, 2010, salary 1st step BA $46,410.00 as per HEA contract. This appointment is needed for a replacement (Judy Poalucci).
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15. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the appointment of Stephanie Repetti, a teacher at Brandt School, effective September 1, 2010, salary 2nd step MA $53,401.00 as per HEA contract. This appointment is needed for a replacement (Elizabeth Evans-Pittman).
16. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the appointment of Judith
Beckmeyer for the position of (District) Substance Awareness Coordinator, for the 2010-2011 School Year, effective September 1, 2010. Ms. Beckmeyer will perform the myriad of duties stated in and required by New Jersey Administrative Code 6A, subchapters 3 and 4. This employee, currently a Psychologist at Connors School, is thus also transferred to the Hoboken High School salary 11th step MA + 30 $88,810.00 plus SAC Stipend of $6,014.00 for a total of $94,832.00.
17. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the appointment of Timothy
Calligy to the position of Director of Facilities, effective July 1, 2010 for the 2010-2011 School Year, at a salary of $132,667.00. (Mr. Calligy shall seek and obtain certification as an educational facilities manager pursuant to NJAC 6A:26-16.1).
18. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the appointment of Adrianna
Coppola to the position of Director of Early Childhood Education at a salary of $119,579.00, per the Administrators and Supervisors 2005-2008 contract. (Ms. Coppolla would be considered to be at the Masters + 30, Step 1 were there an existing guide with steps, and her salary is subject to adjustment upon ratification of a successor agreement.)
19. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the approval of Elizabeth J.
McQuillen for the position of Executive Confidential Secretary to the Superintendent for the 2010-2011 School Year at a salary of $55,000. per year, beginning on July 1, 2010. The Executive Confidential Secretary will serve as a non-represented employee of the Board, and shall be given a contract to include terms and benefits in keeping with other employees in this non-represented category.
20. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend Thomas Fitzgibbons, currently
Principal of the A.J. Demarest Alternative High School, to the position of Director of Special and Alternative Education at a salary of $138,686.00 for the 2010-2011 school year, pending finalization of successor Administrators/Supervisors contract.
21. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the following staff returning
from a leave of absence for the 2010-2011 school year:
Kimberly Tarabocchia replacing Antonella Mongioi at Wallace School Erin Kraven replacing Sandra Sansevere at Connors School Karen Koerner replacing Anthony Andreano Social Studies at Hoboken High School Jaely Ricciardi Psychologist Child Study Team at Wallace School Dolores Gagliardi Social Work Child Study Team pre-school program
Carrie Ellis from Wallace School Counselor to Wallace School Social Worker
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22. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the following staff transfers for the 2010-2011 School Year.
Sharon Cantone from Reading 1st Coach Wallace School replacing Patricia Tedesco Felicia Sacci from Reading 1st Coach Wallace School replacing Rosemarie LoPresti Michael Scott from Brandt to Connors replacing Josephine De Gennaro Vanessa Tregenya from Brandt to Connors replacing Cristy Vespa Vanessa Rodriguez from Brandt to Calabro replacing Jean Bollhardt Kate Dominique from IB Coordinator to Guidance at Hoboken High School Annmarie Simone from Connors School to Wallace School Katrina Sturdivant from Connors School to Wallace School James Monaco Connors (4) days Calabro (1) day Annette Lisa Calabro (4) days Brandt (1) day Maria Monblatt Calabro (4) days Brandt (1) day Tanya Trinidad-Payamps Calabro (4) days Brandt (1) day Anthony Raccuia Calabro (4) days Brandt (1) day
23. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the Demarest staff transfer to Hoboken High School for the 2010-2011 school year.
Damien Arnone Guidance John Baker Health/Physical Education Charles Biancosino Spanish John Casella Resource Math Damian De Benedetto Social Studies Derick England Social Studies Anabel Gomez English Kathleen Kelly-Ynoa Resource/English Helen De Rose Science Joseph Dobish IA/Math Gregory Maier Science Christopher Munoz Resource/History Julie Ciarlone Social Worker Frances Cohen Art Ben Cueto Business Joseph D’Esposito Culinary Arts Isabel Diaz Cosmetology John Laneve Cosmetology
24. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend based on communication received from Vincent Cassesa, teacher at Wallace School, notifying the Board of his retirement effective July 1, 2010. The Board hereby expresses appreciation to Mr. Cassesa for his dedicated services to the children of Hoboken.
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25. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend, due to an emergency personnel situation the establishment of an amount of $220.00 per day (1/240 of average annual salary for position) for the positions (2) of substitute Confidential Secretary to work a period of time commencing on July 1, 2010 for a period not to exceed forty (40) work days nor extend beyond October 31, 2010. This temporary position is hereby established as a result of six retirements from the Central Office. (Several days may be devoted to the training of new people in the positions.)
Pool from which to select: Carmela Mezzina Margaret Wendelken
26. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend, because of an emergency
personnel situation due to retirements in the Central Office, the establishment of the amount of $200.00 per day for the positions (2) of substitute clerk (Business Office-accounts payable/purchasing) and (1) – Superintendent’s Office. I further recommend that the time period for the use of these clerks shall not exceed forty (40) work days between July 1, 2010 and October 31, 2010.
Pool from which to select: Delia Orta, Patricia Farina, Claire Taglieri
27. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend Angela Moret, for the position
of Purchasing Clerk (Junior), effective July 1, 2010 (for the 2010-2011 School Year), Clerk 5th step $28,453.00 plus position’s HEA stipend of $4,595.00, for a total of $33,030.00.
28. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend Rosetta Caporrino, for the
position of Clerk (Business Office), effective July 1, 2010 (for the 2010-2011 School Year) clerk 5th step, $28,453.00.
29. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend Periann Santana, for the
position of Clerk (Hoboken High School), effective July 1, 2010 (for the 2010-2011 School Year) Clerk 12th step, $46,999.00.
30. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the following teaching staff
member to serve as Summer School substitute teachers should the need arise salary $34.00 per hour as per HEA contract. Funding from line item #15-140-100-101-07-1027-000.
Fiona Stephens
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31. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the following coaching positions for the 2010-2011 School Year salary as per HEA contract. Funding from line item #15-402-100-100-07-000-000. Louis Taglieri Head Football Coach $8,612.00 Martin Shannon Offensive Coordinator (Football) $5,673.00 Ryan Sorafine Assistant Football Coach $4,275.00 Derek Piccini Assistant Football Coach $4,275.00 Ryan Sorafine Head Girls’ Basketball Coach $7,127.00 Ivan Ramos Assistant Football Coach $4,275.00 Joanne Deni Head Girls’ Soccer Coach $5,616.00 Joanne Deni Head Boys’ Tennis Coach $4,275.00 John Casella Head Girls’ Tennis Coach $4,275.00 John Casella Head Boys’ & Girls’ Bowling Coach $4,493.00 Patrick Ciriello Head Girls’ Volleyball Coach $4,680.00 Patrick Ciriello Head Boys’ & Girls’ Swim Coach $4,275.00 Amanda Sivo-Jervis Assistant Girls’ Volleyball Coach $2,559.00 Amanda Sivo-Jervis Assistant Boys’ & Girls’ Swim Coach $2,808.00 Judy Burrell Head Boys’ & Girls’ Cross Country Track Coach $3,994.00 Judy Burrell Head Boys’ & Girls’ Indoor Track Coach $3,994.00 Judy Burrell Head Boys’ & Girls Outdoor Track Coach $5,180.00 Damien Arnone Assistant Boys’ & Girls’ Cross Country Track Coach $2,621.00 Damien Arnone Assistant Softball Coach $4,275.00 Charles Matthews Head Boys’ Basketball Coach $7,127.00 Charles Matthews Head Baseball Coach $7,127.00 Manuel Perez Assistant Boys’ & Gilrs’ Bowling Coach $2,808.00 Manuel Perez Assistant Baseball Coach $4,275.00 Carmine Ronga Head Softball Coach $7,127.00 Shaun Kolmer Assistant Softball Coach $4,275.00 Mark Taraszkewicz Head Boys’ & Girls’ Golf Coach $4275.00 Vincent Johnson Equipment Manager $3,807.00 David Stasiak Assistant Boys’ & Girls’ Outdoor Track Coach $3,994.00 Lorna Courtney Martinez Assistant Girls’ Soccer Coach $3,120.00 Kevin Metcalfe Assistant Boys’ Soccer Coach $3,120.00 Christina Cocucci Head Cheerleader Coach $4,992.00 Leann Berardi Assistant Cheerleader Coach $2,496.00 Kenneth Turso Assistant Girls’ Basketball Coach $4,275.00 James Monaco Assistant Boys’ Basketball Coach $4,275.00 Nicole Reilly Assistant Boys’ & Girls’ Indoor Track Coach $2,621.00 Ben Cueto Assistant Baseball Coach $4,275.00 Donna Interdonato Assistant Girls’ Tennis Coach $2,134.00 Erin Kubach Assistant Boys’ Tennis Coach $2,134.00 John Peluso Defensive Coordinator (Football) $5,673.00 Matthew Gallo Assistant Football Coach $4,275.00 Mario Ratto Head Boys’ Soccer Coach $5,616.00 William James Assistant Boys’ Basketball Coach $4,275.00
32. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the appointment of Salvatore Manente, part-time Athletic Trainer for the 2010-2011 School Year salary $34.00 per hour as per HEA contract not to exceed 900 hours. Funding from line item #15-402-100-100-07-000-000.
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33. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the appointment of Mauro De Gennaro, Director of Athletics, for summer work commencing August 3rd,4th,5th,17th,18th,19th,24th,25th and 26th 2010, for a total of 9 days 3 hours per day for a total of 27 hours salary $34.00 per hour at a total cost $918.00 as per HEA contract from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. or 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Monday – Thursday (Mr. De Gennaro will be scheduling games, officials, transportation, etc. for the 2010-2011 School Year). Funding from line item #15-402-100-100-07-000-000.
34. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the appointment of the
following coaches for the Strength Training Program for the 2010-2011 School Year. Funding from line item #15-402-100-100-07-000-000.
Louis Taglieri 35 weeks @$191.00 per week $6,685.00 Ryan Sorafine 10 weeks @$191.00 per week $1,910.00 Martin Shannon 10 weeks @$191.00 per week $1,910.00 Shaun Kolmer 10 weeks @$191.00 per week $1,910.00 Damien Arnone 10 weeks @$191.00 per week $1,910.00 Manuel Perez 10 weeks @$191.00 per week $1,910.00 Ben Cueto 10 weeks @$191.00 per week $1,910.00 Joanne Deni 10 weeks @$191.00 per week $1,910.00 Erin Kubach 10 weeks @$191.00 per week $1,910.00
35. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the appointment of the following pool of game personnel for the Fall, Winter and Spring Sports for the 2010-2011 school year salary $34.00 per hour for certificated staff and $27.00 per hour non-certificated staff. (Personnel will be selected on a rotating basis 2 Ticket Seller/Taker and 2 Crowd Control per game. Funding from line item #15-402-100-100-07-000-000.
Patrick Ciriello Judy Burrell Janice Matthews Christopher Munoz Charles Matthews Marisol Ocasio James Monaco Alicia Santiago Melanie Kolmer Jessica Vega Shaun Kolmer Ramon Vega Carmine Ronga Brunilda Medina Ivan Ramos Nancy Lisa Derick England Irene LaBruzza Ryan Sorafine
36. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the appointment of Dana Couzens, for the Special Education Summer Enrichment Program for 16 days Monday through Friday commencing June 30, 2010 through July 24, 2010, 4 hours per session at a salary of $33.00 and $34.00 per hour as per HEA contract. Funding from line item #30-250-100-100-20-1010-000
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37. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the Board rescind resolution #19 on the Stated Session agenda of June 8, 2010 regarding the appointment of Louis Taglieri, as Title I Summer Math Camp Teacher. Mr. Taglieri will serve as a substitute teacher at $34.00 per hour for all the districts summer programs.
38. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the appointment of Christopher
Munoz for the Title I Summer Math Camp. This program will run for 15 days Monday through Thursday commencing June 28th through July 22, 2010, for 3 hours per session, at a salary of $33.00 and $34.00 per hour as per HEA contract. Funding from line item #20-232-100-100-18-0000-101-9273.
39. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the Board enter into a contract
with Strulowitz and Gargiulo, Physical Therapists, to provide a physical therapy evaluation for a special needs student (E.S.) at a cost of $300.00. Funding from line item #11-000-217-320-20-0257-000.
40. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the Board enter into a contract
with Douglass Developmental Disabilities Center to conduct an evaluation for a special needs student (L.B.) at a cost not to exceed $4,150.00. Funding from line item #11-000-219-600-20-0241-000
41. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the Board enter into a contract
with Cross County Clinical and Educational Services to conduct an evaluation for a special needs student (H.D.) at a cost not to exceed $2,500.00. Funding from line item #11-000-219-600-20-0241-000
Speech $500.00 Social $500.00 Learning $500.00 Psychological $500.00 O/T $500.00
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42. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the appointment of the following to a pool of home instruction teachers for the 2010-2011 School Year salary $34.00 per hour as per HEA contract. Funding from line item #11-150-100-101-20-1092-000 and 11-219-100-101-20-1092-000
Patricia Drumgoole Lorna Courtney-Martinez Ivan Ramos Denise Chakov Keeon Walker James Monaco Christopher Munoz Carmine Ronga Charles Biancosino
43. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the appointment of Michele McGreivey, Website District Content Editor, for the 2010-2011 school year at the same rate of remuneration as 2009-2010, $2,000.00.
44. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the state mandated Economics
Literacy Curriculum for Hoboken High School for the 2010-2011 school year.
45. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the appointment of the following staff for the Read 180EE Summer Program. This program will run for 18 days Monday through Thursday commencing June 28th through July 29, 2010, 3 hours per day, at a salary of $33.00 and $34.00 per hour as per HEA contract. Funding from line item #20-232-100-100-18-1000-101-9273 and 20-239-100-100-18-0000-000-9020
Teachers Gwendolyn Rodriguez Raymond Donovan Highly Qualified Paraprofessional ($13.00 per hour) Carolyn Mussara
46. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the appointment of the
following part-time Teacher Aides, for the 2010-2011 school year.
Highly Qualified Teacher Aides ($13.00 per hour) Brandt School Calabro School Hoboken High School Stephanie Braude Maureen Heslin Ghazalia Kishwar Maria Ficken Victoria Monaco Samuel Marcus Ilabati Halder Raymond Morales Haydee Santiago Angela Torres Angela Selby Connors School Michele Torre Clarissa Gasca Louise Willis Martin Ippolito Latifah Majette Carolyn Mussara Charlotte Osei-Bonsu Sangita Rajput Cecilia Vacca
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Non Highly Qualified Teacher Aides ($9.50 per hour) Connors School Lateka Boyd Yolanda Agosto Ida Austin Mary Nisler Gladys Rodriguez Rosario Spina
ABA Teacher Aides ($15.00 per hour) Damiana Binetti Agneris Hernandez Theresa Coari Maria Pagan Rose Corea Sheila Scott Renee Fause Olga Sena
47. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the appointment of the following staff members to complete Special Education summer evaluations and IEP’s commencing July 6, 2010 – July 30,2010. Cases will be assigned on an as needed basis not to exceed a total of $20,300.00. Funding from line item #20-250-200-100-20-1010-000. CST Evaluations $300.00 per case IEP’s $200.00 per case Speech Therapists LDTC Trisha Goodman Concetta Drew Jessica Sweeney Marni Rosenblum Psychologists Social Workers Yesenia Flores Jennifer Dunst Corey Grassl Linda Fitzgibbons Loreto Martinez Julie Kenny
48. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the appointment of the following staff members for the 2010-2011 school year as per schedule C of the HEA contract, co-curricular activities at Hoboken High School. Funding from line item #15-401-100-100-07-1903 and 15-401-100-100-05-1903-000
Joanne Pepe National Society of Black Engineers $794.00 Erin Marie Kubach Gay Straight Alliance Club Advisor $794.00 Helene Flood Board Game Club Advisor $794.00
49. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the appointment of an additional teacher, Vanessa Rodriguez, to the Reading First Summer Extension Program, commencing June 23 – July 29, 2010, for a total of 20 days for 4 hours per day, at a salary of $33.00 and $34.00 per hour as per HEA contract. Funding from line item 20-299-100-100-13-1012-000.
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50. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the appointment of the following staff from our Early Childhood Program, at Brandt School, to create training modules and prepare for workshops for the 2010-2011 school year. This preparation will take place during July and August not to exceed 35 hours each at a salary of $34.00 per hour as per HEA contract. Funding from line item #20-218-200-329-27-0147-000. Janice Matthews Teacher Melanie Cappiello Teacher Giselle Rodriguez-Flora Teacher Carolyn Best-Velasco Teacher Julie Fishelson Teacher Yvonne Jimenez Nurse
51. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the appointment of the following staff from our Early Childhood Program, at Brandt School, to provide professional development to the preschool provider staff for the 2010-2011 School Year during hours outside the HEA contract. The staff will work a maximum of 1.5 extra hours per person, per week, not to exceed 6 hours per person per one month salary $34.00 per hour as per HEA contract. Jennifer Dunst Julie Fishelson Michelle Zube Janice Matthews Yesenia Flores Giselle Rodriguez-Flora Carolyn Best-Velasco Melanie Cappiello
52. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the SBYSP to run a summer camp called “Camp Redwings” for 18 days commencing June 29th – August 5, 2010 on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. not to exceed $7,060.00 for activities. Students (20) are being selected through a lottery system from Connors School, Wallace School, Calabro School and Hoboken High School grades 8th – 12th. Funding from line item #20-436-200-800-13-0251-000
53. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the appointment of Iris
Marrero, a part-time Highly Qualified Teacher Aide, for (1) special needs student who will attend the “Camp Redwings” for 18 days commencing June 29th – August 5th salary $13.00 per hour for 5 hours per day. Funding from line item #20-250-100-100-20-1010-000.
54. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the acceptance of the
resignation for reason of retirement of Louis Schisani, Custodian, from the Hoboken School District, effective July1, 2010.
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55. Submitting for review and approval, after examination by the Equivalency Committee, I hereby recommend the following staff to be placed on their new payroll level effective September 1, 2010.
2009-2010 2010-2011
Lauren T. Brunt 4th Step BA+30 $50,452.00 5th Step MA $54,989.00 Christina Cocucci 5th Step BA $48,001.00 6th Step BA+30 $54,180.00 Dana Couzens 2nd Step BA+60/MA$52,873.00 3rd Step MA+30 $56,125.00 Rosanna Lucignano 7th Step BA $53,123.00 8th Step BA+30 $65,221.00
56. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend contracting with Tools of the Mind for 2010-2011 school year in the amount of $95,500.000 as part of the ongoing training process for preschool and kindergarten teachers. The kindergarten contract will be paid from line item #11-190-100-320-02-0000-000 and the preschool contract will be paid from 20-218-200-329-27-0147-000
57. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the Board apply for the Delta
Dental of New Jersey Foundation Grant in the amount of $5,000.00 for the Calabro and Connors Schools for the 2010-2011 school year.
58. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the transfer of Bruno Acuna,
maintenance from Connors School to Brandt School effective June 1, 2010.
59. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the appointment of Cynthia Segarra, from cook to full time security guard, effective August 30, 2010 until June 30, 2011, salary as per HEA contract from 4th step $25,940.00 +4,500.00 longevity = $30,440.00 to 8th step $25,780.00 + $4,500.00 longevity = $30,280.00
60. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the appointment of Dilia Moya,
from cafeteria manager/cook to full time custodian, effective August 30, 2010 until June 30, 2011, salary as per HEA contract 4th step $36,960.00 + $300.00 longevity = $37,260.00 to HSEA 14th step $38,440.00 + $300.00 longevity = $38,740.00 prorated.
61. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the appointment of Pasqua
Cioce, from a 5 hour general worker, to full time bus aide, effective August 30, 2010 until June 30, 2011, salary as per HSEA contract 4th step $14,420.00 +$4,500.00 longevity = $18,920.00 to HEA contract 6th step $15,620.00 + $4,500.00 longevity = $20,120.00.
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62. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the following teachers for classroom training on the use of the Lap Top Program on the following days June 22nd, 23rd and 24th, 2010, salary $33.00 per hour from 8:30 a.m. -3:30 p.m. 7 hours per day not to exceed $693.00 per teacher. Funding from line item #20-270-100-100-18-1012-000-8183. Calabro School Connors School Kelly Cudney-Leon Kenneth Turso Robert Carullo Martin Shannon Saima Farooq Erin Kraven Donna Interdonato
Gwendolyn White James Monaco Wallace School Hoboken High School Christopher DellaFave Jean Auriemma Ben Cueto Andrea Cononico Tara Donnelly Yasmin Lisa Gabriella Taglieri Louis Taglieri
Michael Jacobson Trisha Leggard Vanessa Phalen William Rutherford Raymond Donovan Irene Murnane
63. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the appointment of Jean Roman and Carlos Roman for the 2010-2011 school year for an additional $5,000.00 each to cover sound and lighting at all school assembly and programs, and as discussed in Athletics/Performing Arts Committee.
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64. FIELD TRIP REQUESTS – June Agenda School/Dept. Date Staff Purpose/Destination Cost/Account Charged HHS 10/8/10 K. Dominique Kean University No cost to district Union, N. J.
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Robert H. Davis
Interim School Business Administrator
1. SBA Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the following facility requests:
Organization: Boys & Girls Club & Jubilee Center Day: Saturday Time: 11:00 am to 5:00 pm Date: July 31, 2010 Purpose: Benefit flag football game Facility: JFK Stadium Fee: Non-profit
2. SBA Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the following monthly reports of the Board Secretary and Treasurer:
May 2010 (A-148) Board Secretary (A-149) Treasurer Report
3. SBA Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the Fire Drill reports for the
month of June 2010. 4. SBA Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend claims for June 29, 2010, in the
amount of $2,088,779.46. 5. SBA Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the payroll, employer’s share
of social security and unemployment, pay dates from: Pay Net Employee Refunds/ Gross Employer
Pay Date Payroll Deductions Taxes Net Pay Adj Payroll SH SS & SUI Total 25 of 26 6/8/10 696,686.95 244,337.55 307,736.09 1,248,760.59 98,080.61 1,346,841.20 26 of 26 6/21/10 716,055.93 242,967.12 310,232.11 - 1,269,255.16 99,072.14 1,368,327.30
6. SBA Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend an agreement with Systems
3000, of Eatontown, New Jersey, to provide professional services/support (visual fund accounting, human resources, payroll) and License, ID #3755-B3-10UL, effective July 1, 2010, for the 2011-2011 school year, in the amount of $17,962.00, to be paid semi-annually.
7. SBA Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend an agreement with Packetalk,
of Hoboken, New Jersey, a proprietary service exempt from bidding, to provide Annual Maintenance (System-wide Maintenance, System-wide Wireless, Cameras, Servers and Software), in the amount of $35,122.00, from July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011.
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8. SBA Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend instructional tuition reimbursement, for the 2009-2010 school year, according to Article XXIII Professional Development and Educational Improvement 23.4 of the agreement between the Hoboken Board of Education and the Hoboken Education Association. Line Account# 11-000-291-280-13-0813-002 Tuition
9. SBA RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education approve the award of bid through the federally funded Universal Service Program (E-Rate) for a Voice Over Internet Protocol telephone system for the district effective July 1, 2010 through Cooperative Communications, Inc. in the amount of $14,448.00 based on the number of units included in the base bid and in accordance with bid summary below, said annual cost being eligible for reimbursement through the E-Rate program; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education approve the award
of bid through the federally funded Universal Service Program (E-Rate) for the purchase and installation of telephone equipment in the amount of $53,176.00, effective immediately, from the lowest responsible bidder, Cooperative Communications, Inc. based on the number of units included in the base bid and in accordance with the bid summary below. The equipment and service were posted in a joint bid process through the federal E-Rate process; the purchase of the equipment is not eligible for E-Rate reimbursement.
Vendor Phones Install Training Sub-total One Comm. Cost without phones
Optimum Lightpath Cost above current cost
OSI $ 54,108.70 $162,408.00 $1,000.00 $217,516.70 Verizon Monthly Cost Local LD Vendor Service Over Over Sub-total Annual Total Cooperative Comm. $1,175.00 $0.10 $0.19 $1,204.00 $14,448.00 $ 67,624.00 CSN/Met Tel $7,645.30 $0.03 $0.03 $7,650.90 $91,810.80 $206,651.81 Jive Communications $4,879.50 $4,879.50 $58,554.00 $102,672.00 One Communications $6,670.00 $6,670.00 $80,040.00 $ 80,040.00 Cost without phones $2,305.00 $2,305.00 $27,660.00 $ 27,660.00 Optimum-Lightpath $7,442.20 $7,442.20 $89,306.40 $ 89,306.40 Cost above current cost $4,292.20 $4,292.20 $51,506.40 $ 51,506.40 OSI $3,499.00 $0.03 $0.03 $3,505.70 $42,068.40 $259,585.10 Verizon $3,010.08 $3,010.08 $36,120.96 $ 36,120.96
10. SBA RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education approve the award of bid through the
federally funded Universal Service Program (E-Rate) process for installation of wireless access to various school buildings in the district to ePlus Technology in the total amount of $233,452.30, based on the number of access points and related equipment as specified in the bid document, said dollars to be funded through the E-Rate program with the district responsible for $37,352.37 in accordance with the attached bid summary.
Bid Summary Vendor Equipment Wiring Total Promedia $268,700.75 $135,000.00 $403,700.75 ePlus Technology $171,020.30 $ 62,432.00 $233,452.30 11. SBA RESOLVED, that the Board of Education authorizes the Interim Business Administrator
to pay supplementary bill lists and payroll which is due on or before June 30, 2010, including all payables; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board authorizes the Interim Business
Administrator to proceed with all necessary adjustments to the books for the 2009-2010 school year, as well as any and all entries and actions for opening of the 2010-2011 school year, including but not limited to cancellation of purchase orders, transfers, compliance with the Public Contract Law, and other such actions as may be required by statute, or policy; and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes the Interim Business Administrator to pay the bills and claims for July 2010; and
BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED that all of these actions be presented to the Board at the
next meeting for final approval. 12. SBA Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the purchase of a 2011 Collins,
Chevrolet Item 3-A bus with six row body upgrade 20 + 1 Wheel Chair Flex Plan Collins Grand Bantam, at the price of $53,781.31, from Arcola Bus Sales, through an Agreement for a cooperative Pricing System from Arcola Bus Sales. This vehicle will take the place of Bus #21, which will expire and may no longer be utilized in accordance with state law.
13. SBA Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the submission of grant
application, for the 2010 Safety Grant Program through the New Jersey School Boards Association Insurance Group’s NJEIF Sub fund, for the purposes described in the application, in the amount of $8,747.35, for the period July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011.
14. SBA Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend a Food Service Contract with
Chartwells School Dining Services, West Long Beach, N.J., for the 2010-2011 school year, administrative service fee of $56,000, a 0% increase over the 2009-2010 school year, and a management fee of $0.85 cents per meal ($50,408) which represents a 0% increase over the 2009-2010 school year, and additional operating costs of approximately $100,000 based on the conditions and assumptions of the Response and Projected Operating Statement. Account #60-910-310-890-15-0930-000
15. SBA Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend that the Board accept a
proposal from Sal Electric Co., 83 Fleet Street Jersey City, NJ, a successful bidder through Education Data Services Inc., to do electrical upgrades at Hoboken High School in order to accommodate the increasing demand for electrical service. The District engineering firm of Boswell Engineering, through KPD Professional Engineers, conducted a load survey and prepared necessary drawings to accomplish an adequate distribution of power within the building. Account #12-000-400-450-13-0122-000
• GDS Mechanical, Inc. $ 739,000 39 E. Hanover Avenue Morris Plains, NJ 07950
• Air Systems, Inc. $ 917,000 135 North 10th Street Kenilworth, NJ 07033
The lowest responsive bidder GDS Mechanical, Inc. has been pre-approved by the NJSDA, and as such, award may proceed upon Board Attorney review and Board of Education approval, pending final SDA approval. Please be advised that in so far as they were able, Mount Vernon Group checked the references provided by GDS Mechanical, Inc., and received favorable reviews from those who responded.
17. SBA Classroom Ventilation – Brandt School
The following bid proposals received on June 22, 2010 for the above referenced project represent the four lowest bids filed: Bidder Bid Price
• GDS Mechanical, Inc. $489,000 39 E. Hanover Avenue Morris Plains, NJ 07950
• Air Systems, Inc. $610,000 135 North 10th Street Kenilworth, NJ 07033
• WHL Enterprises, Inc. $539,000 6 Green Street Metuchen, NJ 08840
The lowest responsive bidder GDS Mechanical, Inc. has been pre-approved by the NJSDA, and as such, award may proceed upon Board Attorney review and Board of Education approval, pending SDA approval. Please be advised that in so far as they were able, Mount Vernon Group checked the references provided by GDS Mechanical, Inc., received favorable reviews from those who responded.
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18. SBA Submitting for review and approval a request to enter into a contract with Catapult Learning, Inc., to provide Nursing Services for Non-Public School students for SY2010-2011. Total grant award is based upon the federal allocation awarded to Hoboken School District. Total amount awarded to the school district is $63,689.00. Funding is provided from the following line items:
20-509-200-590-20-0152-000 $16,212.00 20-509-200-590-20-0154-000 $ 7,488.00 20-509-200-590-20-0157-000 $14,205.00 20-509-200-590-20-0158-000 $14,050.00 20-509-200-590-20-0159-000 $11,734.00 $63,689.00 19. SBA RESOLUTION RE: RENEWAL OF HEALTH BENEFIT POLICIES FOR THE
2010-2011 FISCAL YEAR WHEREAS, the Hoboken Board of Education, at the annual reorganization meeting held on April 27, 2010, did appoint the firm Business and Governmental Insurance Agency (BGIA), Woodbridge, New Jersey/Brown & Brown Metro, Inc., Florham Park, New Jersey, as the Benefit Agent (Insurance Consultant and Broker of Record for Health Insurance) for the 2010-2011 school year, and WHEREAS, the terms and conditions of the health benefits insurance policies are determined through negotiations between the Hoboken Board of Education and the various employee associations, and WHEREAS, the Insurance Consultant and Broker have secured competitive quotations from various insurance companies in order to obtain the best prices for said health benefits coverage as detailed in their report to the board and reviewed by the board finance committee, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education hereby approves the renewal of the medical policy with Horizon and the prescription policy with Maxor for the period August 1, 2010 through July 31, 2011, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education hereby approves the renewal of the dental policy with Delta and the vision policy with VSP for the period July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the rates of renewal shall be as detailed in the above referenced Insurance Consultant and Broker report to the board, and BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that said renewals shall take effect on the dates indicated.
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20. SBA Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend accepting a gift care from Best Buy as part of their Four Seasons of Hope Program, in the amount of $10,000.00, for Hoboken High School.
21. SBA Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend Hoboken High School accept a
donation of a Cybex CX445T Treadmill, worth $6,000.00, from Gretchen Brugden, Hoboken, New Jersey.
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22. SBA Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend entering into a tuition contract agreement with the following private
school, for Special Education students and related services sent out of district, from July 2010 to June 2011, with an amount based upon tentative tuition rates. Accounts to be charged: 11-000-100-566-20-0870-000 and/or 20-250-100-500-20-0871- 000.
The estimated costs are as follows: School Classification Stu. Rate Sch Yr Esy Aide Tuition Total NJ Commission for the Blind Visually Impaired T.M. 2010-11 $ 1,700.00 and Visually Impaired The Forum School Autism J.D. $243.70/day 2010-11 $4,386 $43,866.00 $48,252.00 Autism M.S. $243.70/day 2010-11 $4,386 $43,866.00 $48,252.00 Autism M.A. $243.70/day 2010-11 $4,386 $43,866.00 $48,252.00 The Felician School Multiple Disabilities G.J. $253.36/day 2010-11 $42,364.80 $42,364.80 Bergen Ctr for Child Dev. Multiple Disabilities J.P. $236.20/day 2010-11 $4,960 $43,224.60 $48,184.80 Banyan School Lang. & Learning Dis. I.L. $213.98/day 2010-11 $30,600 $38,516.40 $69,116.40
23. SBA Submitting for review and approval the following workshop requests:
School/Dept. Date Staff Purpose/Destination Cost/Account Charged
1. Demarest a. 8/18/10 F. Cohen Using Smart Board in the Art Room Cost to District - $75.00 Rochelle Park, NJ – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm 15-000-223-320-05-0257-000 2. HHS a. 7/20,21, C. D’Elia 1st Annual Summer Institute No Cost to District
7/22/10 College & Career Readiness Mileage travel reimbursement Toms River, NJ $.31 cents per mile
b. 8/18/10 K. Dominique The Basics of College Admission Cost to District - $60.00 Madison, NJ 15-000-223-500-07-0251-000
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School/Dept. Date Staff Purpose/Destination Cost/Account Charged 2. HHS (cont) c. 10/21/10 E. Batistich Fall Counselor Workshop No Cost to District D. White East Orange, NJ – Full day Need account # K. Dominique
