FRANKLIN LAKES BOARD OF EDUCATION FRANKLIN LAKES, NEW JERSEY

REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES

Tuesday, September 11, 2012 Franklin Avenue Middle School

755 Franklin Avenue, 8:00 PM Instrumental Music Room 1. CALL TO ORDER BY THE PRESIDENT 2. FLAG SALUTE

• Moment of Silence to Recognize September 11, 2001 3. PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT

The New Jersey Open Public Meetings Law was enacted to ensure the right of the public to have advance notice and to attend the meetings of public bodies at which any business affecting their interests is discussed or acted upon. In accordance with the provisions of the Act, the Franklin Lakes Board of Education has caused notice of this meeting to be published by having the date, time, and place thereof posted on the School website; published in the Board’s designated newspapers: The Ridgewood News and The Record; and mailed to all persons, if any, who have requested said notice. In addition, please be aware that employees of this School District retain the right of privacy and shall retain all rights regarding defamation and slander according to the laws of New Jersey. The Board shall not be held liable for comments made by members of the public and, in order to protect the privacy rights of employees in the District, the Board shall not respond to statements made by the public of or about District employees.

4. ROLL CALL

Ms. Margaret Bennett, Ms. Christine Christopoul, Mr. Joseph Conti, Mr. Richard Koenigsberg, Mr. Laurence Loprete, Mr. James Martino, Ms. Susan McGowan,

Ms. Kathie Schwartz, Mr. Craig Urciuoli. Mr. Stephen Fogarty, Board Attorney, was also present.

5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Motion by Ms. Schwartz Seconded by Mr. Martino To approve minutes from the meetings of July 24, 2012 and August 13, 2012

On roll call. Motion carried unanimously.

6. MOTION TO APPROVE BOARD SECRETARY AND TREASURER’S REPORT

Motion by Ms. Schwartz Seconded by Mr. Conti To approve Board Secretary and Treasurer’s Report for June 2012

On roll call. Motion carried unanimously.

7. APPROVAL OF MONTHLY BUDGET STATUS CERTIFICATION

The Board Secretary certifies that for the months ending June 2012, no budgetary line item account has obligations and payments (contractual orders) which in total exceed the amount appropriated by the Board of Education pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)3. Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)4, the Board of Education certifies that as of June 2012, the Board Secretary’s monthly financial report (appropriations section) did not reflect an over-expenditure in any of the major accounts or funds, and based

on the appropriation balances reflected on this report and the advice of district officials, we have no reason to doubt that the district has sufficient funds available to meet its financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.

Motion by Ms. Schwartz Seconded by Mr. Martino To approve Monthly Budget Status Certification ending June 2012

On roll call. Motion carried unanimously.

8. REPORT OF THE BOARD PRESIDENT

Ms. Schwartz thanked administrators and building and grounds for all summer work. Twenty-two new staff members were trained. Also thanks summer guidance and curriculum staff.

9. REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS Convocation on Tuesday, September 4, 2012: Primary Message had to do with

taking ownership – “we have the power and the opportunity to “be the change we

wish to see.” In my August letter, I asked you to consider the following challenge—

take ownership of our organization’s morale, and know that you have the power to

make necessary improvements almost overnight.”

Opportunities include the following

Lesson Planning Committee Curriculum Committees Educational Technology Steering Committee Report Card Committee Efficiency Study Committee Administrative Search Committees District Climate Team Teacher Evaluation System Committee School Based Collaborative Teams Your Idea/Need Here…

Thank you again to:

The Honorable Frank Bivona, Mayor of Franklin Lakes Ms. Kathie Schwartz, Franklin Lakes Board of Education President Ms. Donna Luciano, Franklin Lakes Education Association President Ms. Rebecca Rund, WAS PTA President and Rep of all the PTA Presidents Ms. Susan Burgess and Ms. Kristen Pisa, FL Education Foundation Officers Ms. Cheryl Best, Director of Curriculum and Instruction

And…

Mr. Michael Solokas, our School Business Administrator Mr. David Horner, Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds Ms. Bridget Pastenkos, Technology Coordinator Finally, thank you to the Central Office Staff: Grace Abernathy, Cathy DeMarco, Kris Gonzalez, and Lynn VanAllen

Now Ms. Jenny Ballas and Ms. MaryBeth Korpics, School Counselors will speak to you about our character education and anti-bullying efforts.

Climate Team: Vicki Stickles, Cindy Brincka, Tamara Bibergal, Donna Luciano, Jenny Ballas, and Stacey Melhorn will pick up from June, continuing its efforts into the 2012-13 School Year. From what I understand, we will have representation

from FAMS—Pat Wulster. Back to School Nights: CRS (last night), WAS (Wed., Sept. 12), HMR (Wed., Sept. 19), and FAMS (Thurs., Sept., 20) Language Arts Spotlight

Our Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Cheryl Best attended the annual meeting of the Developmental Studies Center in San Francisco this August. She was invited because the company was impressed with the process our Language Arts Revision Committee used to choose DSC’s curriculum materials, Being a Writer, and were interested in their staff hearing about the way in which we are training our teachers and using the new program to align with the Common Core State Standards.

10. PUBLIC WORK SESSION • Board Goals • Curriculum and Technology Updates – Ms. Cheryl Best and Ms. Bridget

Pastenkos • Reports of Committees – started at 9:20 p.m.

Curriculum Community Relations Operations Finance – will meet 3rd Monday at 7:00 p.m. Policy – Ms. McGowan updated Board Legislative

11. QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE ON AGENDA ITEMS (30 MINUTES)

Motion by Ms. Schwartz Seconded by Ms. Christopoul To open meeting to public discussion on agenda items

On roll call. Motion carried unanimously.

• Statements made by individual participants are limited to a duration of five (5) minutes unless otherwise announced at the beginning of the discussion. When recognized by the President, please state your name and address prior to commenting on an agenda item. Please note that after the public discussion is closed by the President, no other questions or comments from the audience will be permitted until the “Questions and Comments from the Audience on Any Topic of Concern” at the end of the agenda. At that time, questions do not have to be confined to agenda items. Mr. Butto asked about podcast cutoff. Ms. Schwarz replied corrupt file and was not recoverable.

Motion by Ms. Schwartz Seconded by Ms. Christopoul To open meeting re-enter the regular public meeting.

On roll call. Motion carried unanimously.

12. RESOLUTIONS

RESOLUTION # TOPIC

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

1CW AFFIRMATION OF HIB CASE #010

2CW AFFIRMATION OF HIB CASE #011

3CW AFFIRMATION OF HIB CASE #012

Motion by Ms. Schwartz To Approve 1CW-3CW

Seconded by Mr. Koenigsberg. Motion passed unanimously.

4CW ADOPTION OF 2012-13 DISTRICT GOALS

Motion by Ms. Schwartz To Approve 4CW

Seconded by Ms. Bennett. Motion passed unanimously.

5CW ADOPTION OF 2012-13 BOARD OF EDUCATION GOALS WITH RECOMMENDED LANGUAGE REVISIONS

Motion by Ms. Schwartz To Approve 5CW

Seconded by Mr. Koenigsberg. Motion passed unanimously.

6CW APPROVE USE OF PARKING LOT

Motion by Ms. Schwartz To Approve 6CW

Seconded by Mr. Conti. Motion passed unanimously.

BUILDINGS, GROUNDS AND OPERATIONS

NONE

COMMUNITY RELATIONS

NONE

CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION

1CUR APPROVAL OF FIELD TRIPS

Motion by Ms. Bennett To Approve 1CUR

Seconded by Ms. Christopoul. Motion passed unanimously.

FINANCE

1F APPROVE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE SOUTHWEST (LSW)

2F APPROPRIATE NJ STATE EXTRAORDINARY AIDE FOR 2011/12

3F APPROVAL OF LINE ITEM TRANSFERS – JUNE 2012

4F APPROVAL OF CURRENT BILLS LIST

5F APPROVAL OF CONCORDIA LEARNING CENTER CONTRACT

6F APPROVAL OF BASIC FLOW-THRU IDEA-B GRANTS & NCLB 2012-13

Motion by Mr. Conti. To Approve 1F-6F

Seconded by Ms. Bennett. Motion carried unanimously.

PERSONNEL

1P APPROVAL OF STAFF TRIPS AND CONFERENCES

2P APPOINTMENT OF NOREEN CAREY AS LEAVE REPLACEMENT SCHOOL NURSE FOR FRANKLIN LAKES SCHOOL DISTRICT

3P HORIZONTAL MOVEMENT FOR STACIA MASCHARKA

4P HORIZONTAL MOVEMENT FOR CYNTHIA SCHERF

5P APPOINTMENT OF ADDITIONAL SUBSTITUTES FOR THE 2012-13 SCHOOL YEAR

6P ACCEPT RESIGNATION OF JENNIFER STINZIANO

7P APPOINTMENT OF JESSICA DINIZIO AS LANGUAGE ARTS LEAVE REPLACEMENT TEACHER AT FRANKLIN AVENUE MIDDLE SCHOOL

8P APPOINTMENT OF MARISSA LINDENTHALER AS FIRST GRADE

LEAVE REPLACEMENT TEACHER AT HIGH MOUNTAIN ROAD SCHOOL

9P APPOINTMENT OF KATHARINE FRITZKY AS PART-TIME PREK TEACHER AT WOODSIDE AVENUE SCHOOL

10P APPOINTMENT OF WENDY AMSTERDAM AS PART-TIME GIFTED

AND TALENTED/ENRICHMENT TEACHER

11P APPOINTMENT OF KAITLYN KAYSER AS SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER AT FRANKLIN AVENUE MIDDLE SCHOOL

12P APPOINTMENT OF MICHELLE RICCA AS SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER, COLONIAL ROAD SCHOOL

13P APPROVAL OF NICOLE MORANO AS A SPECIAL EDUCATION/SLD PRIMARY TEACHER AT WOODSIDE AVENUE SCHOOL

14P APPOINTMENT OF AMANDA YONKS AS A SPECIAL EDUCATION/RESOURCE PROGRAM TEACHER AT WOODSIDE AVENUE SCHOOL

15P APPOINTMENT OF REPLACEMENT PLAYGROUND/LUNCH AIDE(S) FOR THE 2012-13 SCHOOL YEAR

16P APPOINTMENT OF KAITLIN BRENNAN AS GUIDANCE COUNSELOR AT FRANKLIN AVENUE MIDDLE SCHOOL

17P APPROVAL OF ZERO PERIODS AND COLLABORATIVE PREP PERIODS

18P APPROVAL OF PART-TIME SCHOOL NURSE COVERAGE

19P APPOINTMENT OF JOANN IRWIN AS MATH LEAVE REPLACEMENT TEACHER AT FRANKLIN AVENUE MIDDLE SCHOOL

20P RESCIND CONTRACT FOR DINA TATARSKY, SPEECH/LANGUAGE SPECIALIST, HIGH MOUNTAIN ROAD SCHOOL

21P REAPPOINTMENT OF DINA TATARSKY, SPEECH/LANGUAGE SPECIALIST, HIGH MOUNTAIN ROAD SCHOOL

22P

LEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR VICTORIA SHANAHAN

23P APPOINTMENT OF ALISON CURCURA, PART-TIME PARAEDUCATOR, HIGH MOUNTAIN ROAD SCHOOL

Motion by Mr. Konigsberg

To Approve 1P-23P

Seconded by Mr. Conti. Motion passed unanimously.

POLICY BOARD discussed all policies below

1POL SECOND READING OF REVISED POLICY 3542.1: LOCAL WELLNESS/NUTRITION

Motion by Ms. McGowan To Approve 1POL

Seconded by Mr. Loprete. Motion carried unanimously.

2POL SECOND READING OF REVISED POLICY 6142.10: INTERNET SAFETY AND TECHNOLOGY

Motion by Ms. McGowan To Approve 2POL

Seconded by Ms. Bennett. Motion carried unanimously.

3POL SECOND READING OF REVISED POLICY 4119.26/4219.26: STAFF USE OF INTERNET SOCIAL NETWORKS AND OTHER FORMS OF ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION

Motion by Ms. Bennett, seconded by Mr. Koenigsberg to add language and the policy will automatically sunset at 6/30/13. Motion carried 9-0 but discussion continued

Ms. McGowan, seconded by Mr. Loprete motioned to table second reading. Motion failed 6 – 3. Bennett, Christopoul, Conti, Koenigsberg, Martino, Schwartz voted NO. Loprete, McGowan and Urciuoli voted YES.

Ms. Schwartz, seconded by Mr. Urciuoli, moved to discuss policy for 10 more minutes. Motion carried 9-0

Mr. Conti, seconded by Mr. Urciuoli, moved to accept language changes and change sunset date to October 23, 2012. Motion passed unanimously. Motion carried 9-0

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

#1CW RESOLUTION NO. 10736

AFFIRMATION OF HIB CASE #010

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board hereby affirms the Superintendent’s decision in HIB Investigation No 010 for the reasons set forth in the Superintendent’s decision to the students’ parents and, directs the Board Secretary/School Business Administrator to transmit a copy of the Board’s decision to the affected students’ parents forthwith.

ROLL CALL VOTE:

AYES: NAYS: ABSTENT IONS:

CERTIFICATION

I hereby certify that the within Resolution was adopted by the Franklin Lakes Board of Education by a majority vote at its duly authorized meeting on September 11, 2012.

M ICHAEL J . SOLOKAS Board Secretary/School Business Administrator

Motion by _________________ Seconded by__________________ Passed_____ Failed_____ DATED: September 11 2012

#2CW RESOLUTION NO. 10737

AFFIRMATION OF HIB CASE #011

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board hereby affirms the Superintendent’s decision in HIB Investigation No 011 for the reasons set forth in the Superintendent’s decision to the students’ parents and, directs the Board Secretary/School Business Administrator to transmit a copy of the Board’s decision to the affected students’ parents forthwith.

ROLL CALL VOTE:

AYES: NAYS: ABSTENT IONS:

CERTIFICATION

I hereby certify that the within Resolution was adopted by the Franklin Lakes Board of Education by a majority vote at its duly authorized meeting on September 11, 2012.

M ICHAEL J . SOLOKAS Board Secretary/School Business Administrator

Motion by _________________ Seconded by__________________ Passed_____ Failed_____ DATED: September 11 2012 #3CW RESOLUTION NO. 10738

AFFIRMATION OF HIB CASE #012

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board hereby affirms the Superintendent’s decision in HIB Investigation No 012 for the reasons set forth in the Superintendent’s decision to the students’ parents and, directs the Board Secretary/School Business Administrator to transmit a copy of the Board’s decision to the affected students’ parents forthwith.

ROLL CALL VOTE:

AYES: NAYS: ABSTENT IONS:

CERTIFICATION

I hereby certify that the within Resolution was adopted by the Franklin Lakes Board of Education by a majority vote at its duly authorized meeting on September 11, 2012.

M ICHAEL J . SOLOKAS Board Secretary/School Business Administrator

Motion by _________________ Seconded by__________________ Passed_____ Failed_____ DATED: September 11 2012 #4CW RESOLUTION NO. 10739

ADOPTION OF 2012-13 DISTRICT GOALS

BE IT RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Franklin Lakes Board of Education adopts the 2012-13 District Goals for the 2012-13 school year.

Motion by _________________ Seconded by__________________ Passed_____ Failed_____ DATED: September 11, 2012 Attachment

#5CW RESOLUTION NO. 10740

ADOPTION OF 2012-13 BOARD OF EDUCATION GOALS

BE IT RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Franklin Lakes board of Education adopts the 2012-13 Board of Education goals for the 2012-13 school year with the recommended language revisions.

Motion by _________________ Seconded by__________________ Passed_____ Failed_____ DATED: September 11, 2012 Attachment

#6CW RESOLUTION NO. 10741

APPROVE USE OF PARKING LOT BE IT RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board approves the use of the Franklin Avenue Middle School parking lot on September 22, 2012 (rain date September 23, 2012) for the Franklin Lakes Town Fair. Motion by _________________ Seconded by__________________ Passed_____ Failed_____ DATED: September 11, 2012

BUILDINGS, GROUNDS AND OPERATIONS

RESOLUTION NO. NONE

COMMUNITY RELATIONS RESOLUTION NO. NONE

CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION COMMITTEE #1CUR RESOLUTION NO. 10742

APPROVAL OF FIELD TRIPS

BE IT RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approves the field trips listed on the attached summary. Motion by _________________ Seconded by__________________ Passed_____ Failed_____ DATED: September 11, 2012 Attachment

FINANCE #1F RESOLUTION NO. 10743

APPROVE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE SOUTHWEST (LSW)

BE IT RESOLVED that upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Franklin Lakes Board of Education approves Life Insurance Company of the Southwest (LSW) as a tax shelter annuity company.

Motion by _________________ Seconded by__________________ Passed_____ Failed_____ DATED: September 11, 2012 #2F RESOLUTION NO. 10744

APPROPRIATE NJ STATE EXTRAORDINARY AIDE FOR 2011/12

BE IT RESOLVED that upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Franklin Lakes Board of Education agrees to appropriate NJ State Extraordinary Aid for 2011/12 in the amount of $116,000.00 for salaries.

Motion by _________________ Seconded by__________________ Passed_____ Failed_____ DATED: September 11, 2012 #3F RESOLUTION NO. 10745

APPROVAL OF LINE ITEM TRANSFERS – JUNE 2012

BE IT RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board approves the line item transfers for the month of June, 2012. In order to accomplish the aforesaid purpose the Business Administrator was authorized to transfer the amount of money into and out of the line items set forth on the attached schedule.

Motion by _________________ Seconded by__________________ Passed_____ Failed_____ DATED: September 11, 2012 Attachment

#4F RESOLUTION NO. 10746

APPROVAL OF CURRENT BILLS LIST

BE IT RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Franklin Lakes Board of Education approves the payment of claims on the current bills lists in the amount of $1,111,416.44 for July, 2012 and $2,000,392.83 for August, 2012.

Motion by _________________ Seconded by__________________ Passed_____ Failed_____ DATED: September 11, 2012 Attachment

#5F RESOLUTION NO. 10747

APPROVAL OF CONCORDIA LEARNING CENTER CONTRACT

BE IT RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Franklin Lakes Board of Education approves the contract with Concordia Learning Center to provide services at St. Joseph’s School for the Blind.

Motion by _________________ Seconded by__________________ Passed_____ Failed_____ DATED: September 11, 2012 Attachment

#6F RESOLUTION NO. 10748

APPROVAL OF BASIC FLOW-THRU IDEA-B GRANTS & NCLB 2012-13

BE IT RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board authorizes the Superintendent to apply for No Child Left Behind (NCLB) for 2012-13 and partially fund salary for Liesel Stienes, an ELA Literacy Staff Developer and IDEA for 2012-13 and partially fund salary for Charlene Bieber, a preschool aide and acceptance of such funds.

Basic Flow-Thru IDEA-B Grants 2012/13 Total Net Allotment $301,612 Non-Public Funds (10,268) Total Funds Available $291,344

Pre-School Flow-Thru IDEA-B Grant 2012/13 Total Net Allotment $17,520 Non-Public Funds (649) Total Funds Available $16,871 No Child Left Behind Grant 2012/13 Franklin Lakes Total Title IIA $17,341 $17,341 Motion by _________________ Seconded by__________________ Passed_____ Failed_____ DATED: September 11, 2012

PERSONNEL

#1P RESOLUTION NO. 10749

APPROVAL OF STAFF TRIPS AND CONFERENCES

BE IT RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Franklin Lakes Board of Education approves the attendance of staff members at the conferences listed on the attached summary.

Motion by _________________ Seconded by__________________ Passed_____ Failed_____ DATED: September 11, 2012 Attachment

#2P RESOLUTION NO. 10750

APPOINTMENT OF NOREEN CAREY AS LEAVE REPLACEMENT SCHOOL NURSE

FOR WOODSIDE AVENUE SCHOOL

BE IT RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Franklin Lakes Board of Education approves the appointment of Noreen Carey as Leave Replacement School Nurse for Woodside Avenue School for the 2012-13 school year, to be placed at Step 3, Class MA on the teacher’s salary guide at a salary of $53,017.00, prorated effective September 1, 2012.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this appointment is expressly contingent upon Noreen Carey executing the Board’s customary employment contract, containing a sixty (60) day termination clause.

Motion by _________________ Seconded by__________________ Passed_____ Failed_____ DATED: September 11, 2012 #3P RESOLUTION NO. 10751

HORIZONTAL MOVEMENT FOR STACIA MASCHARKA

BE IT RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Franklin Lakes Board of Education approves the Horizontal Movement, from MA, Step 12 to MA+30 Step 13, based on graduate level studies completed by Stacia Mascharka, Enrichment Teacher for the Franklin Lakes School District, effective September 1, 2012. Official graduate transcripts on file in Central Office.

Motion by _________________ Seconded by__________________ Passed_____ Failed_____ DATED: September 11, 2012 #4P RESOLUTION NO. 10752

HORIZONTAL MOVEMENT FOR CYNTHIA SCHERF

BE IT RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Franklin Lakes Board of Education approves the Horizontal Movement, from MA, Step 6 to MA+30 Step 7, based on graduate level studies completed by Cynthia Scherf, Resource Program Teacher at Colonial Road School, effective September 1, 2012. Official graduate transcripts on file in Central Office.

Motion by _________________ Seconded by__________________ Passed_____ Failed_____ DATED: September 11, 2012 #5P RESOLUTION NO. 10753

APPOINTMENT OF ADDITIONAL SUBSTITUTES FOR THE 2012-13 SCHOOL YEAR

BE IT RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,

the Franklin Lakes Board of Education approves the following as Substitute Teachers:

Alisha Carti Jennifer Mendolia Lauren Minardi Victoria Riggio Susan Sheehan Patricia Leswing Liberty Slater Lori Trattou (renewal)

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that that above appointment(s) are subject to and conditioned upon proof of compliance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1b, Criminal History Records Checks for Substitutes.

Motion by _________________ Seconded by__________________ Passed_____ Failed_____ DATED: September 11, 2012 #6P RESOLUTION NO. 10754

ACCEPT RESIGNATION OF JENNIFER STINZIANO BE IT RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,

the Franklin Lakes Board of Education accepts the resignation, for medical reasons, of Jennifer Stinziano, SLD Teacher, Woodside Avenue School, effective August 13, 2012.

Motion by _________________ Seconded by__________________ Passed_____ Failed_____ DATED: September 11, 2012 #7P RESOLUTION NO. 10755

APPOINTMENT OF JESSICA DINIZIO AS LANGUAGE ARTS

LEAVE REPLACEMENT TEACHER AT FRANKLIN AVENUE MIDDLE SCHOOL

BE IT RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Franklin Lakes Board of Education approves the appointment of Jessica DiNizio as Language Arts Leave Replacement Teacher at Franklin Avenue Middle School for the 2012-13 school year, to be placed at Step 2, Class BA on the teacher’s salary guide at a salary of $49,630.00, effective September 1, 2012.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board hereby authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to make application for approval of the employment of Jessica DiNizio to the Commissioner of Education on an emergent basis for a period of three months pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1c pending clearance of a Criminal History Records check.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this appointment is expressly contingent upon Jessica DiNizio executing the Board’s customary employment contract, containing a sixty (60) day termination clause.

Motion by _________________ Seconded by__________________ Passed_____ Failed_____ DATED: September 11, 2012

#8P RESOLUTION NO. 10756

APPOINTMENT OF MARISSA LINDENTHALER AS FIRST GRADE LEAVE REPLACEMENT TEACHER AT COLONIAL ROAD SCHOOL

BE IT RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,

the Franklin Lakes Board of Education approves the appointment of Marissa Lindenthaler as First Grade Leave Replacement Teacher at Colonial Road School, to be placed at Step 1, Class BA on the teacher’s salary guide at a salary of $49,130.00, effective September 1 – December 31, 2012.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board hereby authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to make application for approval of the employment of Marissa Lindenthaler to the Commissioner of Education on an emergent basis for a period of three months pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1c pending clearance of a Criminal History Records check.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this appointment is expressly contingent upon Marissa Lindenthaler executing the Board’s customary employment contract, containing a sixty (60) day termination clause.

Motion by _________________ Seconded by__________________ Passed_____ Failed_____ DATED: September 11, 2012 #9P RESOLUTION NO. 10757

APPOINTMENT OF KATHARINE FRITZKY AS PART-TIME PREK TEACHER

AT HIGH MOUNTAIN ROAD SCHOOL

BE IT RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Franklin Lakes Board of Education approves the appointment of Katharine Fritzky as Part-Time PreK Teacher at High Mountain Road School for the 2012-13 school year, to be placed at Step 3, Class BA on the teacher’s salary guide at a salary of $50,630.00, prorated at .50, effective September 1, 2012.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board hereby Katharine Fritzky to the Commissioner of Education on an emergent basis for a period of three months pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1c pending clearance of a Criminal History Records check.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this appointment is expressly contingent upon Katharine Fritzky executing the Board’s customary employment contract, containing a sixty (60) day termination clause.

Motion by _________________ Seconded by__________________ Passed_____ Failed_____

DATED: September 11, 2012 #10P RESOLUTION NO. 10758

APPOINTMENT OF WENDY AMSTERDAM AS PART-TIME GIFTED AND

TALENTED/ENRICHMENT TEACHER

BE IT RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Franklin Lakes Board of Education approves the appointment of Wendy Amsterdam as part-time Gifted and Talented/Enrichment Teacher for the 2012-2013 school year, to be placed at Step 8, Class MA+30 on the teacher’s salary guide at a salary of $64,451.00, prorated at .60, effective September 1, 2012.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board hereby Wendy Amsterdam to the Commissioner of Education on an emergent basis for a period of three months pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1c pending clearance of a Criminal History Records check.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this appointment is expressly contingent upon Wendy Amsterdam executing the Board’s customary employment contract, containing a sixty (60) day termination clause.

Motion by _________________ Seconded by__________________ Passed_____ Failed_____ DATED: September 11, 2012

#11P RESOLUTION NO. 10759

APPOINTMENT OF KAITLYN KAYSER AS SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER AT

FRANKLIN AVENUE MIDDLE SCHOOL

BE IT RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Franklin Lakes Board of Education hereby approves the appointment of Kaitlyn Kayser as Special Education Teacher at Franklin Avenue Middle School for the 2012-13 school year, to be placed at Step 1, Class MA, at a salary of $51,467.00, effective September 1, 2012; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board hereby authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to make application for approval of the employment of Kaitlyn Kayser to the Commissioner of Education on an emergent basis for a period of three months pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1c pending clearance of a Criminal History Records check.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this appointment is expressly contingent upon Kaitlyn Kayser executing the Board’s customary employment contract, containing a sixty (60) day termination clause.

Motion by _________________ Seconded by__________________

Passed_____ Failed_____ DATED: September 11, 2012 #12P RESOLUTION NO. 10760

APPOINTMENT OF MICHELLE RICCA AS SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER,

COLONIAL ROAD SCHOOL

BE IT RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Franklin Lakes Board of Education approves the appointment of Michelle Ricca as a Special Education Teacher at Colonial Road School for the 2012-13 school year, to be placed at Step 2, Class MA, at a salary of $51,967.00, effective September 1, 2012. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board hereby Michelle Ricca to the Commissioner of Education on an emergent basis for a period of three months pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1c pending clearance of a Criminal History Records check.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this appointment is expressly contingent upon Michelle Ricca executing the Board’s customary employment contract, containing a sixty (60) day termination clause.

Motion by _________________ Seconded by__________________ Passed_____ Failed_____ DATED: September 11, 2012 #13P RESOLUTION NO. 10761

APPOINTMENT OF NICOLE MORANO AS A SPECIAL EDUCATION/SLD PRIMARY

TEACHER AT WOODSIDE AVENUE SCHOOL

BE IT RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Franklin Lakes Board of Education hereby approves the appointment of Nicole Morano as a Special Education/SLD Primary Teacher at Woodside Avenue School for the 2012-13 school year, to be placed at Step 1, Class BA, at a salary of $49,130.00, effective September 1, 2012; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board hereby authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to make application for approval of the employment of Nicole Morano to the Commissioner of Education on an emergent basis for a period of three months pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1c pending clearance of a Criminal History Records check.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this appointment is expressly contingent upon Nicole Morano executing the Board’s customary employment contract, containing a sixty (60) day termination clause.

Motion by _________________ Seconded by__________________ Passed_____ Failed_____

DATED: September 11, 2012 #14P RESOLUTION NO. 10762

APPOINTMENT OF AMANDA YONKS AS A SPECIAL EDUCATION/RESOURCE

PROGRAM TEACHER AT WOODSIDE AVENUE SCHOOL

BE IT RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Franklin Lakes Board of Education hereby approves the appointment of Amanda Yonks as a Special Education/Resource Program Teacher at Woodside Avenue School for the 2012-13 school year, to be placed at Step 1, Class BA, at a salary of $49,130.00, effective September 1, 2012; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board hereby authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to make application for approval of the employment of Amanda Yonks to the Commissioner of Education on an emergent basis for a period of three months pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1c pending clearance of a Criminal History Records check.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this appointment is expressly contingent upon Amanda Yonks executing the Board’s customary employment contract, containing a sixty (60) day termination clause.

Motion by _________________ Seconded by__________________ Passed_____ Failed_____ DATED: September 11, 2012 #15P RESOLUTION NO. 10763

APPOINTMENT OF REPLACEMENT PLAYGROUND/LUNCH AIDE(S) FOR THE 2012-13 SCHOOL YEAR

BE IT RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,

the Franklin Lakes Board of Education approves the appointment of the following as replacement Playground/Lunch Aide(s) for the 2012-2013 school year:

Name Hours Hourly rate Izabel Sommer (CRS) 12.5 per week $10.00 Jean Kalver (HMR) 12.5 per week $10.00 Joanne Kolb (HMR) 12.5 per week $10.00 Fran Semeraro (HMR) 12.5 per week $10.00 Susan Scarry (WAS) 12.5 per week $10.00 Terri Trainer (WAS) 12.5 per week $10.00

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board hereby authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to make application for approval of the employment of the above appointments

to the Commissioner of Education on an emergent basis for a period of three months pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1c pending clearance of a Criminal History Records check.

Motion by _________________ Seconded by__________________ Passed_____ Failed_____ DATED: September 11, 2012 #16P RESOLUTION NO. 10764

APPOINTMENT OF KAITLIN BRENNAN AS GUIDANCE COUNSELOR

AT FRANKLIN AVENUE MIDDLE SCHOOL

BE IT RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Franklin Lakes Board of Education hereby approves the appointment of Kaitlin Brennan as a Guidance Counselor at Franklin Avenue Middle School for the 2012-13 school year, to be placed at Step 1, Class MA, at a salary of $51,467.00, effective September 1, 2012; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board hereby authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to make application for approval of the employment of Kaitlin Brennan to the Commissioner of Education on an emergent basis for a period of three months pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1c pending clearance of a Criminal History Records check.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this appointment is expressly contingent upon Kaitlin Brennan executing the Board’s customary employment contract, containing a sixty (60) day termination clause.

Motion by _________________ Seconded by__________________ Passed_____ Failed_____ DATED: September 11, 2012 #17P RESOLUTION NO. 10765

APPROVAL OF ZERO PERIODS AND COLLABORATIVE PREP PERIODS

BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,

the Franklin Lakes Board of Education approves the following Zero Periods and Collaborative Preps for the 2012/13 school year: COLLABORATIVE PREPS Colonial Road School Adler, Jamie 1 $3,600 Allocco, Constantina 1 $1,800 Dalton, Annette 1 $1,800 Miller, Kristin 1 $1,800 Ricca, Michelle 1 $1,800 Schechter, Jamie 1 $1,800 Scherf, Cynthia 3 $5,400 Weber, Kristin 2 $3,600 High Mountain Road School

Liedel, Denise 2 $3,600 Kroczynski, Lesley 1 $1,800 Miller, Elaine 1 $1,800 Reilly, Meghan 1 $1,800 Scrivanich, Kim 1 $1,800 Thomas, Diane 1 $1,800 Warnke, Marie 1 $1,800 Weiss, Ruth 1 $1,800 Woodside Avenue School Jill Bernstein 1 $1,800 Jamie Preziosi 2 $3,600 Alexis Cassese 1 $1,800 ZERO PERIODS Altorfer, Susan $8,000 Amoroso, Lauren $8,000 Augello, Karen $8,000 Banta, Cory (.25) $2,000 Burke, Larry $8,000 Feinhals, Wendy $8,000 Hartman, Liz $8,000 Irwin, Joann (.5) $4,000 Kerr, Michelle $8,000 Korinko, Nicole $8,000 Kozichek, Brian $8,000 Lally, Laura (.5) $4,000 Livesey, Seth $8,000 Magna, Amanda (.5) $4,000 Manzella, Kathy $8,000 Noetzel, Karen $8,000 Ohle, Katie (.5) $4,000 Pryor, Marcy $8,000 Slade, Rich $8,000 Spagnuolo, Sue (.5) $4,000 Spirko, Lauren $8,000 Tuttle, Andrew $8,000 Wulster, Pat (.25) $2,000 Bradley, Cynthia $3,200 Motion by _________________ Seconded by__________________ Passed_____ Failed_____ DATED: September 11, 2012 #18P RESOLUTION NO. 10766

APPROVAL OF PART-TIME SCHOOL NURSE COVERAGE

BE IT RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Franklin Lakes Board of Education approves daily school nurse coverage, for a total of three hours per day at an annual rate of $16,200.00, for Patricia Trava for lunch-time school nurse coverage at Woodside Avenue School and Colonial Road School during the 2012-13 school year.

Motion by _________________ Seconded by__________________ Passed_____ Failed_____ DATED: September 11, 2012

#19P RESOLUTION NO. 10767

APPOINTMENT OF JOANN IRWIN AS MATH LEAVE REPLACEMENT TEACHER

AT FRANKLIN AVENUE MIDDLE SCHOOL

BE IT RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Franklin Lakes Board of Education approves the appointment of JoAnn Irwin as Math Leave Replacement Teacher at Franklin Avenue Middle School from September 1, 2012 – March 17, 2013, to be placed at Step 8, Class BA on the 2012-13 teacher’s salary guide at a salary of $56,440.00.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this appointment is expressly contingent upon JoAnn Irwin executing the Board’s customary employment contract, containing a sixty (60) day termination clause.

Motion by _________________ Seconded by__________________ Passed_____ Failed_____ DATED: September 11, 2012

#20P RESOLUTION NO. 10768

RESCIND CONTRACT FOR DINA TATARSKY, SPEECH/LANGUAGE SPECIALIST,

HIGH MOUNTAIN ROAD SCHOOL

BE IT RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Franklin Lakes Board of Education rescinds the contract for Dina Tatarsky as Speech/Language Specialist at High Mountain Road School, effective September 1, 2012.

Motion by _________________ Seconded by__________________ Passed_____ Failed_____ DATED: September 11, 2012 #21P RESOLUTION NO. 10769

REAPPOINTMENT OF DINA TATARSKY AS SPEECH/LANGUAGE SPECIALIST

AT HIGH MOUNTAIN ROAD SCHOOL

BE IT RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Franklin Lakes Board of Education approves the reappointment of Dina Tatarsky as

Speech/Language Specialist at High Mountain Road School for the 2012-13 school year, to be placed at Step 4, Class MA on the teacher’s salary guide at a salary of $54,294.00, effective September 24, 2012.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board hereby authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to make application for approval of the employment of Dina Tatarsky to the Commissioner of Education on an emergent basis for a period of three months pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1c pending clearance of a Criminal History Records check.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this appointment is expressly contingent upon Dina Tatarsky executing the Board’s customary employment contract, containing a sixty (60) day termination clause.

Motion by _________________ Seconded by__________________ Passed_____ Failed_____ DATED: September 11, 2012 #22P RESOLUTION NO. 10770

LEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR VICTORIA SHANAHAN

BE IT RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,

the Franklin Lakes Board of Education approves an unpaid leave of absence for Victoria Shanahan, Paraeducator, High Mountain Road School, from September 1, through December 31, 2012.

Motion by _________________ Seconded by__________________ Passed_____ Failed_____ DATED: September 11, 2012 #23P RESOLUTION NO. 10771

APPOINTMENT OF ALISON CURCURA, PART-TIME PARAEDUCATOR,

HIGH MOUNTAIN ROAD SCHOOL

BE IT RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Franklin Lakes Board of Education approves the appointment of Alison Curcura as part-time ParaEducator at High Mountain Road School at a salary of $16,080.00, prorated, effective September 1 – December 31, 2012.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this appointment is expressly contingent upon Alison Curcura executing the Board’s customary employment contract, containing a thirty (30) day termination clause.

Motion by _________________ Seconded by__________________ Passed_____ Failed_____ DATED: September 11, 2012

POLICY

#1POL RESOLUTION NO. 10772

SECOND READING OF REVISED POLICY 3542.1: LOCAL WELLNESS/NUTRITION

BE IT RESOLVED that upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Franklin Lakes Board of Education approves a second reading for Policy 3542.1: Local Wellness/Nutrition. Motion by _________________ Seconded by__________________ Passed_____ Failed_____ DATED: September 11, 2012 Attachment

#2POL RESOLUTION NO. 10773

SECOND READING OF REVISED POLICY 6142.10: INTERNET SAFETY AND TECHNOLOGY

BE IT RESOLVED that upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the

Franklin Lakes Board of Education approves a second reading for Policy 6142.10: Internet Safety and Technology. Motion by _________________ Seconded by__________________ Passed_____ Failed_____ DATED: September 11, 2012 Attachment

#3POL RESOLUTION NO. 10774

SECOND READING OF REVISED POLICY 4119.26/4219.26: STAFF USE OF INTERNET SOCIAL NETWORKS AND OTHER FORMS

OF ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION

BE IT RESOLVED that upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Franklin Lakes Board of Education approves a second reading for Policy 4119.26/4219.26: Staff Use of Internet Social Networks and Other Forms of Electronic Communication. Motion by _________________ Seconded by__________________ Passed_____ Failed_____ DATED: September 11, 2012

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13. BOARD COMMENTS

Mr. Urciuoli reported that Bill Jackson is working in Wyckoff. 14. NEW BUSINESS

15. QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE ON ANY TOPIC OF

CONCERN – 30 MINUTES

Motion by Ms. Schwartz Seconded by Ms. Bennett To open meeting to discuss items of concern

On roll call. Motion carried unanimously.

• Principal Helen Attenello, read a letter from Administrative Team supporting Dr.

Romano. • Parent appreciated Mrs. Attenello’s letter and requested it to be e-blasted to all

parents. Board will discuss this situation. • Former Board member encouraged the public to support administration and

Board members.

Motion by Ms. Schwartz Seconded by Mr. Martino To close public discussion and re-enter the regular public meeting.

On roll call. Motion carried unanimously.

16. ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Ms. Schwartz Seconded by Ms. Christopoul To approve motion to adjourn meeting at 10:50 p.m.

On roll call. Motion carried unanimously.

Respectfully submitted,

_______________________

Michael Solokas Business Administrator/Board Secretary