November 2012 Meeting

HOBOKEN BOARD OF EDUCATION 158 FOURTH STREET, HOBOKEN, NJ 07030

(Meeting held at 1115 Clinton Street, Hoboken, New Jersey 07030)

AGENDA TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2012

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7:00 P.M. PUBLIC MEETING Call to Order - Board Secretary Statement of Compliance – Open Public Meeting Act Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call OPEN PUBLIC MEETING STATEMENT: 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 10 and November 11, 2012. 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




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ROLL CALL:

Also Present:

PRESENT ABSENT Biancamano, Peter Garcia, Carmelo Gold, Leon Markle, Rose Marie McAllister, Ruth Minutillo, Theresa Rhodes-Kearns, Frances Sobolov, Irene Sullivan, Maureen




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RECOGNITION REPORTS Superintendent of Schools Business Administrator Committee Reports Board of Education President

PUBLIC COMMENT – Limited to 5 Minutes per person or as modified by presiding officer Agenda Items Only ACTION: Approval of Minutes Policies Curriculum and Instruction Governance and Personnel Finance Facilities Grants




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BOARD BUSINESS PUBLIC COMMENT– Limited to 5 Minutes per person or as modified by presiding officer Agenda and Non-Agenda Items CONSIDERATION OF EXECUTIVE SESSION ADJOURNMENT FUTURE PUBLIC BOARD MEETINGS December 11, 2012




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APPROVAL OF MINUTES SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF MINUTES RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the following Board of Education minutes: August 21, 2012: Public Meeting August 21, 2012: Closed Meeting Motioned by Seconded by Roll Call Vote

YES NO ABSTAIN Biancamano, Peter Garcia, Carmelo Gold, Leon McAllister, Ruth Minutillo, Theresa Rhodes-Kearns, Frances Sobolov, Irene Sullivan, Maureen Markle, Rose Marie




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SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF MINUTES RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the following Board of Education minutes: September 11, 2012: Public Meeting September 11, 2012: Closed Meeting Motioned by Seconded by Roll Call Vote

YES NO ABSTAIN Biancamano, Peter Garcia, Carmelo Gold, Leon McAllister, Ruth Minutillo, Theresa Rhodes-Kearns, Frances Sobolov, Irene Sullivan, Maureen Markle, Rose Marie




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CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION RESOLUTION No. CI-0001-12-13 SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR CONNORS SCHOOL RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the following submission of the School Improvement Plan (SIP) for Thomas G. Connors Elementary School to the New Jersey Department of Education dated October 29, 2012. Superintendent’s Agenda Item No. CI-0001-12-13 Motioned by: Seconded by: Roll Call Vote: YES NO ABSTAIN Biancamano, Peter Garcia, Carmelo Gold, Leon McAllister, Ruth Minutillo, Theresa Rhodes-Kearns, Frances Sobolov, Irene Sullivan, Maureen Markle, Rose Marie




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GOVERNANCE AND PERSONNEL RESOLUTION No. GP-0001-12-13 SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENTS – 2012-2013 SCHOOL YEAR RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the appointments of the following personnel in the Hoboken School District, for the 2012-2013 school year on the appropriate bargaining unit salary guides, pending the full satisfaction 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 County Superintendent of Schools the applications for emergency hiring and each applicant’s attestation that he/she has not been convicted of any disqualifying crime pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1 et seq., N.J.S.A. 18A-:39-17 et seq., or N.J.S.A. 18A:6-4.13 et seq. for the employees listed below, if necessary:

NAME

ASSIGNMENTACCOUNT NUMBER

UPC CodeEFFECTIVE

DATES

ANNUAL BASE SALARY

/HOURLY RATE

1.Robin Piccapietra

Principal High School ADM.HS.PRIN.01 #15-000-240-103-07-1011-000 11/14/12-06/30/13

$124,640.00 Plus $7,000.00 stipend

(pro-rated)

2.Jasmine Smith

Spanish TeacherHigh School TCH.HS.SPAM.01 #15-130-100-101-07-1015-000 11/14/12-06/30/13

Step 1 BA $48,773.00 (pro-rated)

3.Deborah Jeter

Part-Time ClerkCentral Office CLR.CO.CLKP.01 #11-000-221-105-13-1098-000 11/14/12-06/30/13

$10.39 per hour Not to exceed 19 hours

4.Melissa Ronga

Social WorkerWallace CST.FL.SWKR.03 #11-000-219-104-20-1064-000(Leave Replacement) 11/14/12-03/22/13

MA/B+30 Step 1

$55,248.00




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RESOLUTION No. GP-0002-12-13 SUBJECT: CORRECTION OF STARTING TIME FOR EMPLOYEE RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the following correction of starting time for employee:

Employee

Assignment Account Number

UPC Code

Incorrect Starting Date

Correct Starting Date

1.Allison Lemberg

School Counselor Wallace School

#15-000-218-104-06-1023-000

09/01/12-06/30/13

10/15/12-06/30/13

RESOLUTION No. GP-0003-12-13 SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF AIDES WORKING 6 HOURS RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the following aides to increase their hours from 5.5 to 6 hours a day:

Employee Position and School

New Hours per day

Effective Date

1.Shazia Sattar Teacher Aide

Wallace School 6 hours 11/14/12




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RESOLUTION No. GP-0004-12-13 SUBJECT: APPROVAL AND REMOVAL OF STAFF FOR SIXTH TEACHING PERIOD AT HOBOKEN HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE 2012-2013 SCHOOL YEAR RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the following staff for a sixth teaching period for the 2012-2013 school year. As per HEA contract the compensation for the 6th period will be 10% of the BA, Step 1 teacher salary. *All additional teaching assignments are subject to adequate enrollment. Name Subject Date 1. Hector Morales Physical Education 09/06/12 Brandt School 2. Joseph Dobish Alternative School Math 10/22/12 Hoboken High School RESOLUTION No. GP-0005-12-13 SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF BREAKFAST MONITORS AT WALLACE SCHOOL RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the following staff as breakfast monitors at Wallace School:

Staff Position & SchoolHourly Rate &

HoursAcct #

Effective 11/14/12

1.John Salvetta Breakfast Monitor

Wallace School$29.00 per hour

.5 hours M-F#15-401-100-100-06-

1903-000-7672

2.Alyssa Corea Breakfast Monitor (Alternate)

Wallace School$29.00 per hour

.5 hour M-F#15-401-100-100-06-

1903-000-7672




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RESOLUTION No. GP-0006-12-13 SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF NEW LEAVE RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the following staff leave:

Employee Position & BuildingSick & Personal

Days

FMLA12 weeks no pay

benefits

1.Dolores Gagliardi Child Study Team Member

Wallace/Calabro Zero Left 10/17/12-01/09/13 RESOLUTION No. GP-0007-12-13 SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF REVISED LEAVE REQUESTS RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the following correction of staff leave:

Employee Position & BuildingSick & Personal

Days

FMLA12 weeks no pay

benefits

1.Jennifer Peters Kindergarten

Connors 11/27/12-01/02/13 09/04/12-11/26/12 RESOLUTION No. GP-0008-12-13 SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF SUBSITUTES FOR FAMILY FRIENDLY RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the following substitutes for the Family Friendly After School Program:

Name Position

SalaryEffective Date

11/14/12 Account #

1.Francis Azzarto Teacher

$36.00 an hourTues, Wed., Fri.

2 hours a day #20-438-100-101-

1310-12-000

2.Sharon Keith Teacher


2 hours a day#20-438-100-101-

1310-12-000




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Name Position

SalaryEffective Date

11/14/12 Account #

3.Celeste Joyce Nurse


2 hours a day#20-438-100-101-

1310-12-000

4.Stefanee Margolis Wolfsie Teacher


2 hours a day #20-438-100-101-

1310-12-000 RESOLUTION No. GP-0009-12-13 SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF FOLLOWING POSITIONS FOR THE HOBOKEN HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL (RENT) FEBRUARY 8, 9 AND 10, 2012: RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the following positions for the Hoboken High School Musical (Rent) February 8, 9 and 10, 2012:

Name Position ProductionStipend or

Compensation1.Michael Carleo Musician Rent $585.002.Jon DiFiore Musician Rent $585.003.Barry Spatz Musician Rent $585.004.Daniel Spadaro Musician Rent $585.005.Jack Besline Musician Rent $585.006.Danielle Miller Director Rent $6,695.007.Kristen Dziuba Musical Director Rent $2,000.008.Amber Johnson Set Designer Rent $2,000.009.Dan Salvatore Technical Director Rent $2,000.0010.Daniel Scognamiglio Carpenter Rent $1,000.0011.Jason Teague Lighting Designer Rent $2,000.0012.David Stasiak Sound Designer Rent $2,000.00

13.Alexandra McGuire Costume Designer(splitting stipend) Rent $1,750.00

14.Rosa Rizzi Costume Designer(splitting stipend) Rent $1,750.00

15Guinevere DiPiazza Choreographer Rent $1,500.0016.Alan Watson Stage Manager Rent $500.0017.Emily Pontius Seamstress Rent $500.00




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RESOLUTION No. GP-0010-12-13 SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF CLUB FOR WALLACE SCHOOL RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent approves the following club on a trial basis with no advisor fees being paid for the 2012-2013 school year pending student enrollment: F.L.O.R. - Youth Empowerment Group Non-paid Advisor - Rosangela Perez RESOLUTION No. GP-0011-12-13 SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF THE STAFF TO BE PLACED ON THEIR NEW PAYROLL LEVEL AS OF OCTOBER 1, 2012 AS PER HEA CONTRACT, ARTICLE X SALARY PROVISION 10.6 RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, and after examination by the Equivalency Committee, hereby recommends the following staff to be placed on their new payroll level effective October 1, 2012 as per HEA contract, Article X Salary Provision 10.6.

Staff Member SchoolPrevious Level

2012-2013New Level2012-2013

1.Michael Lyons Hoboken High SchoolStep 2 BA + 30

$52,287.00Step 2 MA/B +60

$55,764.00 RESOLUTION No. GP-0012-12-13 SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF 2012-2013 NJASK AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING POSITIONS RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the following staff for 2012-2013 after school tutoring positions at Connors School for 3 days a week (Tuesdays, Wednesday, and Thursday), 2 hours a day, for 16 weeks (96 hours) at $36.00 an hour not to exceed $3,500.00

Staff Member Grade & Subject Amount Acct. #

1.Veronica Ramos Grades 3 and 4

Math $36.00 per hour#15-401-100-100-09-

1903-000

2.Kelly Sogluizzo Grades 3 and 4

ELA $36.00 per hour#15-401-100-100-09-

1903-000

3.Michael Scott Grades 5 and 6

Math $36.00 per hour#15-401-100-100-09-

1903-000




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Staff Member Grade & Subject Amount Acct. #

4.Vanessa Rodriguez Grades 5 and 6

ELA $36.00 per hour#15-401-100-100-09-

1903-000

5.Jasmine McQuay Grades 6 and 7

Math $36.00 per hour#15-401-100-100-09-

1903-000 RESOLUTION No. GP-0013-12-13 SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF HOBOKEN BOARD OF EDUCATION TEACHERS TO A POOL OF HOME INSTRUCTORS FOR 2012-2013 SCHOOL YEAR RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation, recommends a blanket appointment of all teachers currently employed by the Hoboken Board of Education to a pool of home instructors for the 2012-2013 School Year, at a salary of $36.00 per hour as per HEA contract. Funding from line items #11-150-100-101-20-1092-000 (General Education) and #11-219-100-101-20-1092-000 (Special Education). RESOLUTION No. GP-0014-12-13 SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF CO-CURRICULAR ADVISORS AT HOBOKEN HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE 2012-2013 SCHOOL YEAR RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the following co-curricular advisors at Hoboken High School for the 2012-2013 school year:

Teacher Position Stipend Acct. #

1.Yesmid Triana Lisa Entrepreneur Club$818.00

(pro-rated)#15-401-100-100-07-

1903-000-76732.Lorna Courtney Martinez

Junior Class Advisor(replacement for Mr. DeBenedetto)

$1869.00(pro-rated)

#15-401-100-100-07-1903-000-7673

3.David Stasiak Dance Team Advisor$818.00

(pro-rated)#15-401-100-100-07-

1903-000-7673




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RESOLUTION No. GP-0015-12-13

SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF RESCINDING OF POSITION RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent approves the rescinding of the following position because candidate declined:

Name Assignment/Account Number/UPC Code Declined Position

Annual Base Salary/Hourly Rate

1.Sandra Freire-Young

WallaceSchool Social Worker

CST.FL.SWKR.03 #11-000-219-104-20-1064-

000 10/29/12-03/22/13

Step 4 MA $56,796.00

Plus stipend $3,506.00 (pro-rated)




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RESOLUTION No. GP-0016-12-13 SUBJECT: FIELD TRIPS

Date School Grade Staff Destination/Purpose Cost to District Cost to Students Account Charged

NEW JERSEY

11/14/12 HOPES CAP, Inc./ Brandt PreK J. Geuriceo + 1

Teacher Aide

A & P Supermarket Hoboken, NJ Grocery Store

No cost to district (Walking Trip) No cost to Students

11/15/12 Catapult Learning/ Brandt PreK3

A. Enrico, K. Fiore, + 2 Teacher Aides

Post Office Hoboken, NJ Write & draw letter to parents



L. Raunch, S. Pelligrino, + 2 Teacher Aides

Shoprite Hoboken, NJ Related to Tools of the mind theme of grocery.



K. Fiore, A. Enrico, + 2 Teacher Aides



11/30/12 Catapult Learning/ Brandt PreK B. Pecararo, + 1

Teacher Aide



11/30/12 HOPES CAP, Inc./ Brandt PreK K. Ryan,+ 1

Teacher Aide

NJ Children's Museum Paramus, NJ Role Playing

No cost to district (HBOE Transportation) No cost to Students




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12/04/12 Catapult Learning/ Brandt PreK4 C. Bryan, + 1

Teacher Aide

Mario’s Pizzeria Hoboken, NJ Related to pizzeria section in class children will watch the pizza being made.

No cost to district (Walking Trip)

$50.00 Cost to Students (@ $3.00 each)

12/05/12 HOPES CAP, Inc./ Brandt PreK V. Pauta, + 1

Teacher Aide



12/05/12 HOPES CAP, Inc./ Brandt PreK E. Elling, + 1

Teacher Aide



12/05/12 HOPES CAP, Inc./ Brandt PreK B. Monetti, + 1

Teacher Aide



12/05/12 HOPES CAP, Inc./ Brandt PreK4 A. Everett, + 1

Teacher Aide

Mario's Hoboken, NJ Related to pizzeria section in class children will watch the pizza being made.



12/06/12 HOPES CAP, Inc./ Brandt PreK J. Ip, + 1 Teacher

Aide



12/06/12 HOPES CAP, Inc./ Brandt PreK F. Ali, + 1 Teacher

Aide



12/07/12 Catapult Learning/ Brandt PreK4 L. Farber, + 1

Teacher Aide







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12/07/12 HOPES CAP, Inc./ Brandt PreK M. Pires, + 1

Teacher Aide



12/07/12 HOPES CAP, Inc./ Brandt PreK L. Orel, + 1

Teacher Aide



12/08/12 HOPES CAP, Inc./ Brandt PreK J. Giuriceo, + 1

Teacher Aide



12/08/12 HOPES CAP, Inc./ Brandt PreK G. Acosta, + 1

Teacher Aide




Teacher Aide

NJ Children's MuseumParamus, NJRole Playing


12/12/12 Catapult Learning/ Brandt PreK4 K. Leonard, + 1

Teacher Aide




12/13/12 Catapult Learning/ Brandt PreK4 D. Lipardi, + 1

Teacher Aide





Teacher Aide

Liberty Science Center Jersey City, NJ Science Eyes- Exhibits





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02/07/13 HOPES CAP, Inc./ Brandt PreK L. Hamill, + 1

Teacher Aide




Teacher Aide




Teacher Aide

Hoboken Public Library Hoboken, NJ Active listening and Buddy reading skills


02/08/13 HOPES CAP, Inc./ Brandt PreK K. Ryan, + 1

Teacher Aide



02/12/13 HOPES CAP, Inc./ Brandt PreK A. Mangione, + 1

Teacher Aide




Teacher Aide




Aide




Aide




Teacher Aide




Teacher Aide






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Teacher Aide




Teacher Aide




Teacher Aide




Teacher Aide




Teacher Aide




Teacher Aide




Teacher Aide

Hoboken Public LibraryHoboken, NJActive listening and Buddy reading skills



Aide






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Aide




Teacher Aide




Teacher Aide

Green Meadows Farm Hazlet, NJ The Farm- Learning about farm life



Teacher Aide




Teacher Aide




Teacher Aide




Teacher Aide






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Teacher Aide




Aide




Teacher Aide




Aide




Teacher Aide




Teacher Aide




Teacher Aide






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Teacher Aide




Teacher Aide

Hoboken Public LibraryHoboken, NJActive listening and Buddy reading skills



Teacher Aide



01/18/12 HOPES CAP, Inc./ Connors PreK J. Kim, + 1 Teacher

Aide



01/25/13 HOPES CAP, Inc./ Connors PreK C. Ruberto, + 1

Teacher Aide



02/01/13 HOPES CAP, Inc./ Connors PreK D. Howard, + 1

Teacher Aide




Aide

Liberty Science Center Jersey City, NJ Science Eyes- Exhibit



Teacher Aide






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Teacher Aide




Teacher Aide




Teacher Aide




Aide



12/04/12 Mile Square Early Learning Center/ Demarest

PreK3

J. DelValle, G. Rotundi, I Wakrim, V. Valdivia + 4 Teachers Aides

Walgreens Hoboken, NJ Mall Theme



PreK4

S. Castellucci, K, Francois, K, Swartz, K. England + 4 Teachers Aides

CVS Hoboken, NJ Mall Theme



PreK4 K. Francois, K, Swartz + 2 Teachers Aides

Johnny Rockets Hoboken Restaurant Theme




PreK4 S. Castellucci, K. England + 2 Teachers Aides

Charritos Restaurant Hoboken, NJ Restaurant Theme





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PreK3 J. DelValle, G. Rotundi, + 3 Teachers Aides

Pizza Republic Hoboken, NJ Restaurant Theme



PreK3 V. Valdivia, I Wakrim + 2 Teachers Aides

7 Star Pizzeria Hoboken, NJ Restaurant Theme



PreK4

S. Catellucci, K. Francois, K. Swartz, K. England + 4 Teachers Aides

NJ PAC- Eric Carl Newark, NJ Theatre Theme

No cost to district (Outside Transportation)

$1,150.00 Cost to Students (@ $10.00

each)


PreK3


NJ PAC- Eric Carl Newark, NJ Theatre Theme


$1,150.00 Cost to Students (@ $10.00

each)


PreK3


Turtle Back Zoo West Orange, NJ Pets/Veterinarian


$1,030.00 Cost to Students (@ $8.00 each)

06/06/13 Mile Square Early Learning Center/Demarest

PreK4

S. Catellucci, K. Francois, K. Swartz, K. England + 4 Teachers Aides

Turtle Back ZooWest Orange, NJPets/Veterinarian



12/07/12 HOPES CAP, Inc./ Rue PreK J. Raya + 1

Teacher Aide



12/07/12 Mile Square Early Learning Center/ Rue

PreK3 P. Lauterhahn + 1 Teacher Aide




PreK3 G. Mondesir + 1 Teacher Aide






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12/14/12 HOPES CAP, Inc./ Rue PreK T. Cohen + 1

Teacher Aide




PreK4 K. Murillo + 1 Teachers Aide

Walgreens Hoboken, NJ Mall Theme













PreK4 K. Murillo + 1 Teacher Aide





Teacher Aide




Teacher Aide





Riverside Pediatrics Hoboken, NJ Doctor Theme




Demarest School Hoboken, NJ Science Theme









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NJ PAC Newark, NJ Theater Theme


$1,038.00Cost to Students (@ $8.00 each)







Teacher Aide




Teacher Aide


















12/11/12

Mile Square Early Learning Center/ St. Francis

PreK3

B. Williams, B. Oliveras, A. Hamid + 3 Teacher Aides + 3 Family Advocates






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12/12/12


PreK4

K. Danduno, J. Marano, N. Laib + 4 Teacher Aides + 2 Family Advocates



01/08/13


PreK3




01/09/13


PreK4




03/15/13


PreK4


Demarest School Hoboken, NJ Science Theme-Indoor Planetarium


03/15/13


PreK3


Demarest School Hoboken, NJ Science Theme-Indoor Planetarium


04/11/13


PreK3



No cost to district (Outside Transportation) No cost to Students

04/11/13


PreK4







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06/07/13


PreK3




11/15/12 Catapult Learning/ Wallace

PreK4 K. Mara + 1 Teacher Aide

Rosario's Hoboken, NJ Restaurant Theme



11/16/12 Catapult Learning/ Wallace

PreK3 J. Reading + 1 Teacher Aide

Rosario's Hoboken, NJ Restaurant Theme



11/16/12 HHS 11-12 D. Miller

Montclair State University Montclair, NJ Arts Day, Juniors & Seniors will see the art majors that MSU offers and watch the musical carousel.


11/26/12 HHS 9-12 D. Miller, R. Grygiel, K. Koerner

Hoboken Public Library Hoboken, NJ Watching a live theater performance about women in American history


12/06/12 HHS 11-12 D. Arnone

Ramapo College Mahwah, NJ Exposing students to college life and academics





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RESOLUTION No. GP-0017-12-13 SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF WORKSHOPS RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the following workshops: WHEREAS, N.J.A.C. 6A:23B-1.1 et. seq. requires that each board of education adopt a formal policy and procedures relating to travel and expense reimbursement for its employees and board members; and WHEREAS, the School District of the Hoboken Board of Education (the “Board”) adopted a Travel Expense Reimbursement Policy that addresses the reimbursement of travel-related expenses by Board members and employees of the District; and WHEREAS, the Board has considered all other relevant guidelines and circulars associated with the adoption of its Travel Expense Reimbursement Policy; and WHEREAS, the Board has determined that the travel listed in this Resolution is educationally necessary and fiscally prudent; and WHEREAS, the Board has concluded that the travel and expense reimbursement listed in this Resolution are directly related to and within the scope of the employee’s current responsibilities; and WHEREAS, the Board has determined that the travel and expense reimbursements listed in this Resolution are for travel that promotes the delivery of instruction or furthers the efficient operation of the school district; and WHEREAS, the Board has concluded that the travel and expense reimbursements listed in this Resolution are in compliance with State travel reimbursement guidelines as established by the Department of Treasury and incorporated herein; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23B and Board Policy and upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, that the School District of the Hoboken Board of Education, in the County of Hudson, New Jersey, approves travel requests as listed.




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November 13, 2012 Hoboken Board of Education Meeting Resolution No. GP-0017-12-13 Workshops

School/Dept. Date(s) Staff Purpose/Destination Cost/Account Charged Wallace 10/16/12 Rosanne Versaci NJDOE Educator Evaluation

System Secaucus, New Jersey

No cost to district Transportation Costs $.31 per mile

Wallace 10/16/12 Elise Rosenberg Hudson County Consortium on Teacher Evaluation Secaucus, New Jersey


Calabro and Connors

11/28/12 Jackie Gennarelli Guided Math: Practical Strategies to Differentiate Your Math Instruction Using Small Group Instruction & Math Learning Centers (Grades 3-6) Parsippany, New Jersey

Conference: $229.00 #15-000-223-580-04-0000-000 Transportation Costs $.31 per mile

Brandt 07/17/12 & 07/18/12

C. Sheridan Tools of the Mind Trenton, New Jersey

Conference: $117.00 #15-000-223-580-02-0000-000-9620 Transportation Costs $.31 per mile

Brandt 07/17/12 & 07/18.12

Maegen Alt Tools of the Mind Training Trenton, New Jersey

Conference: $126.00 #15-000-223-500-06-0251-000 Transportation Costs & Tolls: $10.00 133.63 X 2 $.31 per mile

Brandt 11/29/12 Yajaira Santiago An introduction to teasing and bullying. New Brunswick, New Jersey

No cost to district Transportation Costs $.31 per mile #20-218-200-580-27-0147-000-9105

Brandt 11/16/12 Nelys Moyeno Community & Parent Involvement Specialist (CPIS) Secaucus, New Jersey





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School/Dept. Date(s) Staff Purpose/Destination Cost/Account Charged Calabro 10/16/12 Laurinda Pereira Moving Forward: What districts

need to know and do to implement the educator/principal evaluation systems Secaucus, New Jersey


Calabro

10/16/12 Kathleen Asklar Moving Forward: What districts need to know and do to implement the educator/principal evaluation systems Secaucus, New Jersey

No costs to district Transportation Costs $.31 per mile

Central Office 11/16/12 Dr. Miguel Hernandez "EE4NJ: What does the Future Hold? Accomplishments - Setbacks and what to expect? Monroe Township, New Jersey

Registration: $120.00 Transportation Costs $.31 per mile #11-000-223-500-13-0892-000

Central Office 11/30/12 Jennifer Lopez NCLB Waivers and RTTT Updates Eatontown, New Jersey

Registration: $149.00 #20-271-200-500-18-0150-000 Transportation Costs $.31 per mile #20-271-200-500-18-0150-000

Brandt 07/17/12 & 07/18/12

J. Arrieta Tools of the Mind Trenton, New Jersey

Registration: $117.00 #15-000-223-580-02-0000-000-9620 Transportation Costs $.31 per mile

Wallace 12/19/12 Jaely Ricciardi ADHD & Processing Disorders Manhattan, New York

Registration: $199.99 #11-000-219-320-20-0257-000 Transportation Costs $.31 per mile




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School/Dept. Date(s) Staff Purpose/Destination Cost/Account Charged Calabro and Connors

11/28/12 Jackie Gennarelli Guided Math: Practical Strategies to Differentiate Your Math Instruction Using Small Group Instruction and Math Learning Centers (Grades 3-6) Parsippany, New Jersey


Brandt 11/30/12 Beth Tomlinson Down Syndrome 101: A Hands-on Training for Educators Morris Plains, New Jersey


Hoboken High School

11/28/12 Jennifer Norcia Best New Strategies for Using iPads, Phones, MOB. devices and other cutting edge technology in the classroom (6-12) Fairfield, New Jersey


Brandt 11/01/12 Adriana Coppola Supervisor's Meeting (Early Childhood) Trenton, New Jersey

No cost to district Transportation Costs $.31 per mile #20-218-200-580-27-0147-000-9105




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Superintendent’s Agenda Item Nos. GP-0001-12-13 through GP-0017-12-13 Motioned by: Seconded by: Roll Call Vote: YES NO ABSTAIN Biancamano, Peter Garcia, Carmelo Gold, Leon McAllister, Ruth Minutillo, Theresa Rhodes-Kearns, Frances Sobolov, Irene Sullivan, Maureen Markle, Rose Marie




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FINANCE RESOLUTION No. FI-0001-12-13 SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING REPORTS FOR SEPTEMBER 2012 RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education approves the following reports for September 2012: (A-148) Board Secretary (A-149) Treasurer Report RESOLUTION No. FI-0002-12-13 SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF PAYROLL RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education approves the payroll, employer’s share of social security and unemployment for the following pay dates:

Pay

Pay Date

Net Payroll Employee Deductions

Taxes

Refunds and/or Net Pay Adjust

Gross Payroll

Employer Share SS and SUI

Total

9 of 26 10/23/12 $ 648,452.81 $ 249,305.64 $ 248,131.92 $ 24.29 $ 1,145,866.08 $ 84,058.10 $ 1,229,924.18

10 of 26 11/05/12 $ 640,212.74 $ 248,149.63 $ 245,507.67 - $ 1,133,870.04 $ 82,466.13 $ 1,216,336.17

RESOLUTION No. FI-0003-12-13 SUBJECT: PAYMENT AUTHORITY RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education authorizes the Interim Business Administrator to pay supplementary bill lists and payroll which are due on or before December 11, 2012 including all payables, due to delays caused by Hurricane Sandy and disruption to mail, telephone, internet, and computer systems.




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RESOLUTION No. FI-0004-12-13 SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF CONTRACTS RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education approves the following contracts:

Vendor Purpose Location Amount Method Date Royal Plus, Inc. Emergency Mitigation Services

for damage done due to Hurricane Sandy

Calabro Not to exceed $ 20,000.00

Emergency Contract

2012-2013 School Year

Royal Plus, Inc. Emergency Mitigation Services for damage done due to Hurricane Sandy

Connors Not to exceed $ 253,000.00

Emergency Contract


Royal Plus, Inc. Emergency Mitigation Services for damage done due to Hurricane Sandy

Wallace Not to exceed $ 29,160.00

Emergency Contract


Union City Board of Education Lease purchase of two (2) used school buses

District $ 78,000.00 Lease Purchase (School Buses)

11/13/2012 through November 2015

RESOLUTION No. FI-0005-12-13 SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF TUITION RATES Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the following tuition rates for the 2012-2013 school year. The tuition rates are from the estimated calculated rates from the 2012-2013 budget.

Regular Instruction: Tuition Pre-school / Kindergarten $ 21,321 Grades 1 through 5 $ 20,798 Grades 6 through 8 $ 20,316 Grades 9 through 12 $ 20,179 Special Education: Tuition Cognitive Impaired (moderate) $ 24,718 Learning and Language Disabilities $ 27,909 Behavioral Disabilities $ 26,626 Multiple Disabilities $ 25,342 Pre-school Disabled (full-time) $ 56,876




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RESOLUTION No. FI-0006-12-13 SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF HOBOKEN CHARTER SCHOOL LEASE RESOLVED, to approve the lease agreement between the Hoboken Board of Education and the Hoboken Charter School for the period July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013 at the following installment amounts:

by October 31, 2012: $ 40,135.33 by January 31, 2013 $ 40,135.33 by April 30, 2013: $ 40,135.33

RESOLUTION No. FI-0007-12-13 SUBJECT: APPROVAL FOR COOPERATIVE PRICING SYSTEM AGREEMENT RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education approves the participation in a cooperative pricing system with Middlesex Regional Educational Services. RESOLUTION No. FI-0008-12-13 SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF REVISION TO FOOD SERVICES MANAGEMENT COMPANY CONTRACT APPROVED ON JUNE 12, 2012 RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education hereby rewards the school food service contract for the 2012-2013 school year to Sodexo Management, Inc., Weatogue, Connecticut; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the fees for the said contract include a flat Management fee of $55,852 for the 2012-2013 school year and a General Support Services of $69,257 for the 2012-2013 school year, based on the conditions and assumptions stipulated in the proposed contract on file in office of the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary remaining in effect; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Sodexo Management, Inc. guarantees a breakeven bottom line of the operational financial report for the 2012-2013 school year, with no subsidy to the bottom line by the LEA. In the event that the costs of operating the Food Service Program exceed total revenues (from all sources), Sodexo Management, Inc. will be responsible for any losses (shortfalls) incurred but in no event shall the reimbursement obligation exceed the amount of $125,000; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the prices for student lunches during the 2012-2013 school year shall remain $3.00 at the elementary schools and $3.50 at the high school with the adult lunch price at $4.00, and that the district shall continue to offer a Universal Breakfast program to all students at no cost; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Business Administrator/Board Secretary is authorized to execute the contract in accordance with the approvals by the New Jersey Department of Agriculture, Division of Child Nutrition.




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RESOLUTION No. FI-0009-12-13 SUBJECT: APPROVAL INVENTORY OF FOOD, BEVERAGE, AND SUPPLIES AND RECOGNITION OF FOOD LOSS RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education approves the 2012-2013 Inventory of Food, Beverage, and Supplies for the food service account in the amount of $2,223.05, and recognizes food loss from spoilage in the amount of $2,249.32. RESOLUTION No. FI-0010-12-13 SUBJECT: APPROVAL FOR THE DISPOSAL AND LOSS OF FOOD DUE TO POWER FAILURE RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education approves the disposal and loss of food, as attached, due to a power failure at the Wallace School on Monday, October 22, 2012. RESOLUTION No. FI-0011-12-13 SUBJECT: ESTABLISHMENT OF EMERGENCY AT CALABRO PRIMARY SCHOOL WHEREAS, the City of Hoboken was inundated with water from a catastrophic flood caused by Hurricane Sandy, and WHEREAS, the Hoboken Board of Education must take immediate measures to mitigate damages and open the public schools in order to provide a thorough and efficient education for all students; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education ratifies the declaration of an emergency by the Interim Business Administrator due to Flooding caused by Hurricane Sandy, at the Calabro Primary School effecting the health and safety of the Hoboken community, in accordance with the N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-7, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board approves the award of an emergency contract with Royal Plus, Inc., 201 Belt Street, Snow Hill, MD 21863 in an estimated amount of $20,000 to include the provision of pumping services, project management, general labor, interior debris and water removal, cleaning, sanitizing all first floor surfaces 4' down, total loss contents to be identified, inventoried and placed on street for removal BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Interim Business Administrator be authorized to submit the declaration of emergency to the Executive County Superintendent, having received prior approval.




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RESOLUTION No. FI-0012-12-13 SUBJECT: ESTABLISHMENT OF EMERGENCY AT CONNORS SCHOOL WHEREAS, the City of Hoboken was inundated with water from a catastrophic flood caused by Hurricane Sandy, and WHEREAS, the Hoboken Board of Education must take immediate measures to mitigate damages and open the public schools in order to provide a thorough and efficient education for all students;

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education ratifies the declaration of an emergency by the Interim Business Administrator due to Flooding caused by Hurricane Sandy, at the Connors School effecting the health and safety of the Hoboken community, in accordance with the N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-7, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board approves the award of an emergency contract with Royal Plus, Inc., 201 Belt Street, Snow Hill, MD 21863 in an estimated amount of $253,000, to include project management, general labor, interior debris and water removal, cleaning, sanitizing all first floor surfaces 4' down; total loss contents to be identified, inventoried and placed on street for removal the cutting and removing of sheetrock, cleaning, sanitizing all first floor surfaces 4' down, total loss contents to be identified, inventoried and placed on street for removal BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Interim Business Administrator be authorized to submit the declaration of emergency to the Executive County Superintendent, having received prior approval.




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RESOLUTION No. FI-0013-12-13 SUBJECT: ESTABLISHMENT OF EMERGENCY AT WALLACE PRIMARY SCHOOL WHEREAS, the City of Hoboken was inundated with water from a catastrophic flood caused by Hurricane Sandy, and WHEREAS, the Hoboken Board of Education must take immediate measures to mitigate damages and open the public schools in order to provide a thorough and efficient education for all students;

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education ratifies the declaration of an emergency by the Interim Business Administrator due to Flooding caused by Hurricane Sandy, at the Wallace Primary School effecting the health and safety of the Hoboken community, in accordance with the N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-7, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board approves the award of an emergency contract with Royal Plus, Inc., 201 Belt Street, Snow Hill, MD 21863, in an estimated amount of $29,160 to include the provision of project management, general labor, interior debris and water removal, cleaning, sanitizing all surfaces 4' down, total loss contents to be identified, inventoried and placed on street for removal, exterior boiler, pumps and HVAC to be sanitized as well. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Interim Business Administrator be authorized to submit the declaration of emergency to the Executive County Superintendent, having received prior approval.




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RESOLUTION No. FI-0014-12-13 SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF THE SUBMISSION OF THE NEW JERSEY QUALITY SINGLE ACCOUNTABILITY CONTINUUM (QSAC) STATEMENT OF ASSURANCE RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education approves the submission of the New Jersey Quality Single Accountability Continuum (QSAC) Statement of Assurance. Business Administrator Agenda Item Nos. FI-0001-12-13 through FI-0014-12-13 Motioned by: Seconded by: Roll Call Vote: YES NO ABSTAIN Biancamano, Peter Garcia, Carmelo Gold, Leon McAllister, Ruth Minutillo, Theresa Rhodes-Kearns, Frances Sobolov, Irene Sullivan, Maureen Markle, Rose Marie




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FACILITIES RESOLUTION No. FA-0001-12-13 SUBJECT: APPROVAL TO SUBMIT APPLICATION FOR NEW JERSEY SCHOOLS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY EMERGENT PROJECT GRANT Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend acceptance of funds from Schools Development Authority (“SDA”) under the Educational Facilities Construction and Financial Act, Capital Maintenance Project, Section 13A Grant Agreement Offer Letter, for the following grant project, and Authorizing execution and delivery of the Grant Agreement to the SDA, with original signatures and raised seal. This Grant Agreement contains the understanding that there is Delegation of Authority to School Business Administrator for Supervision of the Capital Maintenance Project. 1. Project Name: Joseph F. Brandt Emergent Project Project Description: Rehabilitation: Building Envelope – Exterior Masonry Repair DOE/SDA Project Number: 2210-050-12-1400 Business Administrator Agenda Item No. FA-0001-12-13 Motioned by: Seconded by: Roll Call Vote: YES NO ABSTAIN Biancamano, Peter Garcia, Carmelo Gold, Leon McAllister, Ruth Minutillo, Theresa Rhodes-Kearns, Frances Sobolov, Irene Sullivan, Maureen Markle, Rose Marie

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