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Robbinsville Board of Education
Tuesday, January 28, 2020 Monthly Meeting Minutes
6:00 PM
RHS Student Activity Center
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Mr. Scott Veisz, President
Mr. Craig Heilman, Vice President
Mrs. Shaina Ciaccio
Mrs. Sharon DeVito
Mr. Christopher Emigholz
Mr. Vito Galluccio
Ms. Jane Luciano
Mrs. Lisa Temple
Mr. Richard Young
SUPERINTENDENT
Dr. Kathleen A. Foster
ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION
Dr. Kim Tew
INTERIM SCHOOL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR / BOARD SECRETARY
Mr. Mark Ritter
BOARD ATTORNEY
Mr. Matthew Giacobbe
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ROBBINSVILLE BOARD OF EDUCATION
PUBLIC SESSION AGENDA
January 28, 2020
I. CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC MEETING
Board President Scott Veisz called the January 28,2020 meeting of the Robbinsville Board of Education to
order at 6:03 PM. He read the New Jersey Public Meeting Law Announcement and led the flag salute.
II. READING OF NEW JERSEY OPEN PUBLIC MEETING LAW ANNOUNCEMENT
The New Jersey Open Public Meeting Law was enacted to ensure the rights of the public to have advance
notice of 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 this act, the Robbinsville Board of Education
has caused notice of this meeting to be published by having the date, time and place thereof posted in the
Trenton Times and the Township of Robbinsville Bulletin Board no less than forty-eight hours in advance of
the meeting. This notice was also posted at Sharon School, Pond Road Middle School and Robbinsville High
School. In accordance with N.J.S.A 18A:12-24.1 and Policy 0142 the Robbinsville Board of Education shall
be bound by the provisions of the School Ethics Act.
III. ROLL CALL
Mrs. Ciaccio Present Mr. Galluccio Present Mrs. Temple Present
Mrs. DeVito Present Mr. Heilman Arrived 6:53 PM Mr. Veisz Present
Mr. Emigholz Present Ms. Luciano Present Mr. Young Present
IV. MOTION TO CONVENE IN EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion: Jane Luciano
Second: Sharon DeVito
WHEREAS, while the Sen. Byron M. Baer Open Public Meetings Act (N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq.) requires all
meetings of the Robbinsville Board of Education to be held in public, N.J.S.A. 10:4-12(b) sets forth nine (9)
types of matters that may lawfully be discussed in "Executive Session," without the public being permitted to
attend, and
WHEREAS, the Board has determined that one (1) issue is permitted by N.J.S.A. 10:4-12(b) to be discussed
without the public in attendance and shall be discussed during an Executive Session to be held on Tuesday,
January 28, 2020 at 6:00 P.M, and
WHEREAS, the nine (9) exceptions to open public meetings set forth in N.J.S.A. 10:4-12(b) are listed below,
and next to each exception is a box which will be marked when the issues to be privately discussed fall within
that exception, and after each exception is a space where additional information that will disclose as much
information about the discussion as possible without undermining the purpose of the exception shall be
written:
1. Any matter which, by express provision of Federal law, State statute or rule of court shall be rendered
confidential or excluded from public discussion.” The nature of the matter, described as specifically as
possible without undermining the need for confidentiality is:
2. Any matter in which the release of information would impair a right to receive funds from the federal
government." The nature of the matter, described as specifically as possible without undermining the need
for confidentiality is:
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3. ✓ Any material the disclosure of which constitutes an unwarranted invasion of individual privacy such as
any records, data, reports, recommendations, or other personal material of any educational, training,
social service, medical, health, custodial, child protection, rehabilitation, legal defense, welfare, housing,
relocation, insurance and similar program or institution operated by a public body pertaining to any
specific individual admitted to or served by such institution or program, including but not limited to
information relative to the individual's personal and family circumstances, and any material pertaining to
admission, discharge, treatment, progress or condition of any individual, unless the individual concerned
(or, in the case of a minor or incompetent, his guardian) shall request in writing that the same be disclosed
publicly." The nature of the matter, described as specifically as possible without undermining the need for
confidentiality is: Monthly HIB Report
4. ✓Any collective bargaining agreement, or the terms and conditions of which are proposed for inclusion in
any collective bargaining agreement, including the negotiation of terms and conditions with employees or
representatives of employees of the public body." The collective bargaining contract(s) discussed are
between the Board and the Robbinsville Education Association. Negotiations
5. Any matter involving the purchase lease or acquisition of real property with public funds, the setting of
bank rates or investment of public funds where it could adversely affect the public interest if discussion of
such matters were disclosed." The nature of the matter, described as specifically as possible without
undermining the need for confidentiality is:
6. Any tactics and techniques utilized in protecting the safety and property of the public provided that their
disclosure could impair such protection. Any investigations of violations or possible violations of the
law." The nature of the matter, described as specifically as possible without undermining the need for
confidentiality is:
7. Any pending or anticipated litigation or contract negotiation in which the public body is or may become a
party. Any matters falling within the attorney-client privilege, to the extent that confidentiality is required
in order for the attorney to exercise his ethical duties as a lawyer." The parties to and docket numbers of
each item of litigation and/or the parties to each contract discussed are and the nature of the discussion,
described as specifically as possible without undermining the need for confidentiality is:
8. ✓ Any matter involving the employment, appointment, termination of employment, terms and conditions
of employment, evaluation of the performance, promotion or disciplining of any specific prospective
public officer or employee or current public officer or employee employed or appointed by the public
body, unless all individual employees or appointees whose rights could be adversely affected request in
writing that such matter or matters be discussed at a public meeting." Subject to the balancing of the
public's interest and the employee's privacy rights under South Jersey Publishing Co. v. New Jersey
Expressway Authority, 124 N.J. 478 (1991), the employee(s) and nature of the discussion, described as
specifically as possible without undermining the need for confidentiality are: Superintendent Search
Update / Personnel
9. Any deliberation of a public body occurring after a public hearing that may result in the imposition of a
specific civil penalty upon the responding party or the suspension or loss of a license or permit belonging
to the responding party as a result of an act of omission for which the responding party bears
responsibility." The nature of the matter, described as specifically as possible without undermining the
need for confidentiality is:
WHEREAS, the length of the Executive Session is estimated to be sixty (60) minutes after which the public
meeting of the Board shall reconvene and proceed with business where formal action will be taken.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Robbinsville Board of Education will go into Executive
Session for only the above stated reasons; and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board hereby declares that its discussion of the aforementioned
subject(s) will be made public at a time when the public's interest in disclosure is greater than any privacy or
governmental interest being protected from disclosure.
V. RESUME PUBLIC SESSION – 7:03 PM / Motion: Mrs. Temple Second: Mrs. DeVito
VI. BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Mr. Scott Veisz
• Statement by the Board President
The Robbinsville Board of Education strongly believes in creating and fostering an inclusive
environment. We recognize that our community is made up of residents from a variety of diverse
backgrounds, cultures and religions. Our goal is to create a school district that celebrates diversity and
tolerance across all spectrums. The Robbinsville Board of Education and Administration does not
condone negative statements or actions focused on any group, nationality, race and/or religion. By
continually working to achieve these goals, we can foster a more open, strong and resilient school culture
that will help make Robbinsville a better place to live, learn and raise a family.
• Congratulations to the Robbinsville Public Schools Logo Contest Winners
o Alex Scott – PRMS – Runner Up
o Katherine Nitti – RHS – Runner Up
o Achyut Seshadri – SES – First Place
Dr. Foster introduced the runners up and the winner of the Robbinsville Public School District Logo
Contest. Each student addressed the Board and members of the public and spoke about the inspiration for
their designs.
• Kudos Sam DeMartino, RHS Senior
RHS Senior Sam DeMartino was selected to have her photo appear on this year’s Girl Scout cookie
boxes. A Media Girl for her troop, Sam was selected for her work (public speaking / teaching programs)
involving STEM.
VII. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Dr. Kathie Foster
Dr. Foster addressed the Board and noted how appreciative the district is of their service.
A. SCHOOL BOARD RECOGNITION MONTH
WHEREAS, The New Jersey School Boards Association has declared January 2020 to be School Board
Recognition Month, a time when all residents can acknowledge the contributions made by our local
school board members; and
WHEREAS, The Robbinsville Board of Education is one of more than 581 local school boards in New
Jersey, which sets policies and oversees operations for public school districts; and
WHEREAS, The Robbinsville Board of Education embraces the goal of high-quality education for all
New Jersey public school students; and
WHEREAS, New Jersey’s local school boards help determine the educational goals for approximately
1.4 million children in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade; and
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WHEREAS, New Jersey’s 5,000 local school board members, who receive no remuneration for their
services, act as advocates for public school students as they work with administrators, teachers and
parents for the betterment of public education; and
WHEREAS, School boards strive to provide the resources necessary to meet the needs of all students,
including those with special needs; and
WHEREAS, Boards of education provide accountability to the public; they communicate the needs of the
school district to the public; and they convey to school administrators the public’s expectations for the
schools; and
WHEREAS, New Jersey can take pride in its schools, which rank among the nation’s best in key
achievement indicators such as the National Assessment of Educational Progress scores, and the
preparation for college through advanced placement offerings and SAT assessments;
Now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Robbinsville Board of Education, does hereby recognize the
services of local school board members throughout New Jersey as we join communities statewide in
observing January 2020 as SCHOOL BOARD RECOGNITION MONTH; and
Be it further RESOLVED, That the Robbinsville Board of Education urges all New Jersey citizens to
work with their local boards of education and public school staffs toward the advancement of our
children’s education.
B. DISTRICT GOALS: Mid-year Review
Dr. Foster provided a presentation to review progress to date on the 2019-2020 district goals established
at the annual retreat of the Board of Education that took place on July 17, 2019 and indicated that it is
likely she will recommend that a new demographic study be completed. Board members commented and
indicated that they are proud of, among other things, the implementation of R’ville Ready Skills and how
these skills are impacting student growth.
C. SEMI-ANNUAL HIB REPORT: POLICY 5512
As required by policy 5512 (Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying), Dr. Foster reported on Harassment,
Intimidation and Bullying during Period 1 (September – December) of the 2019-2020 school year. She
informed the Board and members of the public that the district continually seeks ways to educate
students, staff and parents on HIB matters.
This year, in addition to updating HIB process and procedures, district staff has participated in the
following trainings:
• HIB and the Changing Legal Landscape Webinar
• The Role of the School Climate Team – New Jersey State Bar Foundation
• NJ Anti-Bullying Specialist Certificate Program
District schools are engaged in a variety of HIB related activities including Week of Respect, Make
Someone’s Day, World Day of Bullying Prevention, Positive Education Initiative, Character Strong, Start
with Hello, Student Voice Groups, All About You Counseling Lessons, Sandy Hook Promise Grant,
Responsive Classroom, Sharon School Promise Student Nominations, Climate and Culture Team
meetings.
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D. ENROLLMENT REPORT: January 28, 2020
School 3H 3F 4H 4F KF 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 Total
RHS 258 315 249 232 1054
PRMS 231 284 254 269 1038
SES 15 6 15 7 178 182 188 234 246 1071
Subtotal 15 6 15 7 178 182 188 234 246 231 284 254 269 258 315 249 232 3163
OOD 3 1 4 6 7 6 8 35
Total 15 6 15 7 178 185 188 234 246 231 284 255 273 264 322 255 240 3198
School June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May June
RHS 980 1059 1060 1057 1058 1056 1054 1054
PRMS 1068 1011 1028 1033 1031 1036 1032 1038
SES 1134 1012 1060 1065 1069 1069 1068 1071
Subtotal 3182 3082 3148 3155 3158 3161 3154 3163
OOD 38 26 31 32 33 33 34 35
Total 3220 3108 3179 3187 3191 3194 3188 3198
VIII. INTERIM SCHOOL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT – Mr. Mark A. Ritter
A. COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT: June 30, 2019 – Dave McNally, Holman
Frenia and Allison, PC
Auditor Dave McNally provided an overview of the CAFR. He reported that the Independent Auditor
Opinion (page 10) indicates that the financial statements are fairly stated and indicated that this is like
getting an A+ on a report card. There was discussion among the Board members about a few minor
errors in the enrollment and statistical data section of the report and Mr. McNally noted that a clean copy
will be forthcoming.
IX. ACCEPT COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT & CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN
Roll Call Motion Second Yes No Abstain
Mrs. Ciaccio X X
Mrs. DeVito X
Mr. Emigholz X
Mr. Galluccio X X
Mr. Heilman X
Ms. Luciano X
Mrs. Temple X
Mr. Young X
Mr. Veisz X
Vote 9-0
On motion of Mr. Galluccio and seconded by Mrs. Ciaccio, the Robbinsville Board of Education voted 9-0 to
accept the June 30, 2019 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) as prepared by Holman, Frenia
and Allison, PC., as per exhibits. There is one recommendation:
• 2019-001 Finding – It was noted during the audit that the Board of Education did not approve the
allocation to line items of the receipt of additional state aid by two thirds affirmative vote.
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Corrective Action - Verify Board of Education approval of increase in line items when additional state aid is
received.
X. RHS STUDENT GOVERNMENT REPORT: Maya Johnson
Sports
• The hockey team currently has a record of 14-3
• Swimming - The girls swim team is currently 4-8, while the boys are 4-7. The county tournament is
coming up next week, and we wish them the best of luck.
• Boys basketball - The team has a record of 11-4, making it one of the best starts of the season in the
program’s history.
• Girls basketball - The team has a record of 6-8.
• Wrestling currently has a 6-9 record.
• Julia Sabol was recently named one of the top girls soccer players in Central Jersey.
Arts
• The jazz band and choir hosted their annual Java Jam.
• Rehearsals for the spring musical, Guys and Dolls, are underway at the high school.
• The improv team hosted a cabaret this past Thursday.
Clubs
• On January 14, the Model U.N. club hosted its annual Night of Nations fundraiser. It was full of
interesting facts, delicious food, and a great insight into many countries’ cultures and customs.
PEI
• The first PEI workshop of 2020 was held this past Wednesday. The topic of this workshop was power
poses and the impact they can have on your thoughts and actions.
Other
• The high school just hosted a Snowball dance this past Saturday. All grades were invited at it was a great
night.
• Senior Sam DeMartino has her picture on every Girl Scout cookie box nationwide.
• The Virtual Enterprise students recently received 1st place for presentation and 3rd place for sales pitch at
the NY Metro Business Plan Competition.
• This past Friday, the. Chinese classes celebrated the Lunar New Year will an amazing festival full of
dancing, food, and good times.
• The first semester is ends this Thursday. In the next two days students will be taking finals for their
semester classes, and beginning their second semester classes on Friday.
XI. PRMS & SES STUDENT COUNCIL REPORT: James Cavanaugh Gialoreto
Jake Cavanaugh Gialoreto reported on Student Council initiatives at Sharon Elementary and Pond Road
Middle Schools.
PRMS
• Student Voice / Play Unified sponsoring an anti-bullying poster contest
• PRMS Musical – The Little Mermaid – February 7th & 8th at RHS
• Kindness Week
SES
• Soup for Super Bowl – Collected food for Food Bank
• Pennies for Patients – Fundraiser for leukemia research
• Hawaiian Day – Upcoming
• Student Council to research organizations for fund raising
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XII. PUBLIC COMMENT: AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
A. JOE GOLDING: Mr. Golding brought the Grade 8 band students to address the Board regarding the current
band schedule.
B. AMIT CHOPRA: Advocated for introduction new sports and activities such as karate, yoga, mindfulness,
badminton and volleyball. Will serve as volunteer.
C. LEIF BREEDEN: Addressed recent lockdowns / Suggested walkie talkies for all staff.
D. GWENDOLYN WOOD: Stated that karate and mindfulness protect the brain from stress. Will volunteer to
implement.
E. NOUSHIN KANANI: Discussed mindfulness and school culture / Social media rules for BOE members /
HIB report / CAFR
F. UNNAMED STUDENT: Asked about student focus groups
G. RAKHI UPADHYAY: BOE statement on diversity / Racialized remarks
H. ALEX SCOTT: Indicated that students at PRMS forced to choose between art and band
I. KERI FOX: Supports expanded options for students including yoga & the arts
J. ELISSA HARRIS: Read remarks to express a growing concern with a Board member
K. JAHNSEE SADULA: Board members should not discuss policy matters on social media / bias and
intimidation not acceptable / Increase funding for counselors in budget
L. MICHAEL TODD: Homework policy
XIII. COMMITTEE REPORTS
Each committee chair is invited to highlight items discussed during this month’s committee meetings, if
he/she so chooses. For members of the public, a copy of each committee report is on file at the Board Office.
The committee reports are also available for review in a binder at the front of the room.
A. EDUCATION, DEVELOPMENT & POLICY – Mrs. Lisa Temple, Chair
Mrs. Temple reported on the following matters discussed during the January 8, 2020 meeting of the
Education, Development and Policy committee.
Second Reading Policies: P&R 2330 Homework
In addition to the previous 2nd read changes made at the December meeting, the following updates were
made to the Homework Policy
• Thanksgiving was added as an additional break where no homework is expected to be completed
• Regarding on task time for homework, the phrase “over the course of the week” was added
• To help ensure the policy was being followed, an additional section was added regarding expectations
for Administrators
Expectations for Administrators:
Administrators will help students by:
1. Reviewing homework to ensure it is meaningful and relevant to the course and not “busywork.”
2. Articulating expectations for staff to coordinate assignments and avoid unreasonable workloads
for students.
3. Responding to parents who have concerns about unreasonable student workloads.
Random Drug Testing Policy Update
The committee was provided Rich Young’s concerns with some of the aspects of the policy, which will
be discussed in more detail next month. In addition, Ms. Avery will be discussing her thoughts and
observances with how the policy is working with the committee in February’s meeting.
Lunch Fines and Divorced Parents
The committee discussed if there was a way to address and help resolve issues with unpaid lunch fines
amongst divorced parents who share responsibility for this expense. As no student is prohibited from
purchasing a meal despite an unpaid balance, it was determined that no change is to be made from a
policy perspective.
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Attitudes in Reverse (AIR) Therapy Dog Program
Funds raised from Scoring Points for Kids were donated to Attitudes in Reverse “AIR” – a local
organization focused on mental health awareness in kids. In a kind gesture back, AIR has donated the
funds back to RHS to be used for their programming. Guidance has determined that grades 7,8 & 9 will
participate in the workshops. The program also includes a Parent Night in which the exact presentation
students receive will be given to parents. During the course of the program a 3 question survey that will
be administered to students regarding mental health. Parents will have the opportunity to opt out.
• Monday, February 3rd: Attitudes in Reverse at RHS Faculty Meeting
• Monday, March 2nd: Attitudes in Reverse at Pond Faculty Meeting
• Monday, March 16th: Attitudes in Reverse Parent Night at RHS Auditorium for 8th, & 9th Grade
Parents
• The week of March 23rd: 7th and 8th Grade Workshops
• The week of March 30th: 9th Grade Workshops
B. PERSONNEL – Ms. Jane Luciano, Chair
Mrs. Luciano reported on the following matters discussed during the January 21, 2020 meeting of the
Personnel Committee.
Review Regular Personnel Agenda: Including new employees, subs, sports and extra-curricular
coaches
BCBA Position: Committee discussed rationale for adding a BCBA to the staff for 2020-2021. Based on
that recommendation, committee supports this addition as long as fits into the budget.
C. FINANCE, FACILITIES, & TRANSPORTATION – Mr. Vito Galluccio, Chair
Mr. Galluccio reported on the following matters discussed during the January 22, 2020 meeting of the
Finance, Facilities and Transportation meeting.
Finance
• Audit Presentation – getting answers from our questions to auditor.
• December Transfers (see attached)
• Budget Calendar
• Budget discussion – March 10
• Preliminary adoption – March 18
• Final adoption – April 28
• Revenue projection and proposed tax levy (see attached).
Facilities
• List from Mr. Murphy
• Conducted QSAC walkthroughs
• Baseball and Softball fields being prepped for winter
• Gym floor was resurfaced for basketball season
• Dugout being repaired, not a teardown
• Concrete at back of HS, front of HS and Sharon steps
ESIP Update
• Recommending do not go forward
• Payments to Honeywell will be 360k in operating budget and Honeywell gets fees
• Facilities energy audit
Tennis Court Update Kleinfelder boring - January 23rd for soil testing
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Transportation
• Report from Transportation Office
• Bid results for late run from 12-18-19 – late bus routes. 2 additional runs at PRMS and RHS would
cost 30k for remainder of this year. The annual cost is 60k in 2021. Will be considered as part of
budget process.
D. COMMUNITY RELATIONS – Mr. Chris Emigholz, Chair – No January meeting
E. AD HOC SECURITY – Mr. Rich Young, Chair – No January meeting
F. NEGOTIATIONS – Mrs. Shaina Ciaccio, Chair
Mrs. Ciaccio reported that the meeting to establish ground rules for negotiations between the Robbinsville
Board of Education and the Robbinsville Education Association took place on January 9, 2020. The first
meeting of both teams will take place on February 3, 2020.
XIV. MINUTES
Be it Resolved that the Robbinsville Board of Education approve the minutes of the following meetings:
• December 17, 2019 Executive Session (Attachment #1)
• December 17, 2019 Public Session (Attachment #2) - TABLED
• January 6, 2020 Public Session – (Attachment #3)
Motion to table approval of the December 17, 2019 public session minutes based on a request to amend.
Roll Call Motion Second Yes No Abstain
Mrs. Ciaccio X
Mrs. DeVito X
Mr. Emigholz X
Mr. Galluccio X
Mr. Heilman X
Ms. Luciano X X
Mrs. Temple X X
Mr. Young X
Mr. Veisz X
Motion to approve the minutes of December 17, 2019 Executive Session and January 6, 2020 Public Session
meetings.
Roll Call Motion Second 12/17/19 Executive 1/6/20 Public
Mrs. Ciaccio X X
Mrs. DeVito X X X
Mr. Emigholz X X X
Mr. Galluccio X X
Mr. Heilman X X
Ms. Luciano X X
Mrs. Temple X X
Mr. Young X X
Mr. Veisz X X
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XV. PUBLIC HEARING: ADMINISTRATOR CONTRACT: KIMBERLY TEW, ASSISTANT
SUPERINTENDENT
Dr. Foster explained the protocol necessary to amend an administrator’s contract as established in
N.J.S.A.18A:11-11.
NOUSHIN KANANI: Expressed agreement with salary increase for Dr. Tew.
XVI. APPROVE MONTHLY RESOLUTIONS
A. PERSONNEL (A.1 – 13)
BE IT RESOLVED that the Robbinsville Board of Education upon recommendation of the
Superintendent voted 9-0 to approve personnel resolutions A.1-9 and A.11-12 below and on pages
20-23.
Roll Call Motion Second Yes No Abstain
Mrs. Ciaccio X
Mrs. DeVito X X
Mr. Emigholz X
Mr. Galluccio X
Mr. Heilman X
Ms. Luciano X X
Mrs. Temple X
Mr. Young X
Mr. Veisz X
BE IT RESOLVED that the Robbinsville Board of Education upon recommendation of the
Superintendent voted 5-0-4 to approve personnel resolution A.10.
Roll Call Motion Second Yes No Abstain
Mrs. Ciaccio X
Mrs. DeVito X X
Mr. Emigholz X
Mr. Galluccio X
Mr. Heilman X
Ms. Luciano X
Mrs. Temple X X
Mr. Young X (Conflicted)
Mr. Veisz X (Conflicted)
BE IT RESOLVED that the Robbinsville Board of Education upon recommendation of the
Superintendent voted 9-0 to approve personnel resolutions A.13.
Roll Call Motion Second Yes No Abstain
Mrs. Ciaccio X X
Mrs. DeVito X X
Mr. Emigholz X
Mr. Galluccio X
Mr. Heilman X
Ms. Luciano X
Mrs. Temple X
Mr. Young X
Mr. Veisz X
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10. AMEND ADMINISTRATOR CONTRACT: KIMBERLY TEW
Motion to amend an employment contract for Assistant Superintendent Kimberly Tew for the period
dating from July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020. Originally approved on June 25, 2019 in the amount
of $141,384, the contract will be retroactively amended to reflect a salary of $145,600.
11. APPROVE JOB DESCRIPTION: BCBA (Attachment #4)
Motion to approve a job description for the position of Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA).
12. APPOINT BOARD AGENTS
Motion to approve the following individuals to serve in the agents for the Board of Education in the
capacities indicated.
Name Position
Mark A. Ritter School Board Secretary
Mark A Ritter Public Agency Compliance Officer
Mark A. Ritter Custodian of Public Records
Molly Avery Liaison to Law Enforcement & Child Welfare Agencies
13. APPROVE ADMINISTRATIVE INTERNS
Motion to approve the following individuals to serve as administrative interns for RHS Assistant
Principal, Nicole Rossi to fulfill the requirements of their Educational Leadership program at
Monmouth University.
Name Period
Adrienne Capritti March – June 2020
Gabriela Sikorski February – June 2020
Laura Tetto February – June 2020
B. EDUCATION, DEVELOPMENT & POLICY (B.1-7)
BE IT RESOLVED that the Robbinsville Board of Education upon recommendation of the
Superintendent voted 9-0 to approve Education, Development and Policy resolutions B.1-7 as
indicated. Mr. Heilman abstained on resolution B.1.
Discussion: Board members thanked the committee for taking additional input on the homework policy.
Roll Call Motion Second Yes No Abstain
Mrs. Ciaccio X
Mrs. DeVito X X
Mr. Emigholz X
Mr. Galluccio X
Mr. Heilman X B.1
Ms. Luciano X
Mrs. Temple X X
Mr. Young X
Mr. Veisz X
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1. APPROVE MONTHLY HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION & BULLYING REPORT
(Attachment #5)
Motion to approve the January 28, 2019 Superintendent’s Report on Harassment, Intimidation and
Bullying for the following cases. These cases underwent preliminary review during the December
17, 2019 meeting of Executive Session.
• RHS Case #4
• SES Case #1
2. APPROVE POLICIES & REGULATIONS: ADOPTION (Attachments #6 - #7)
Motion to adopt the following policies and regulations.
P2330 Homework (Attachment #6)
R2330 Homework (Attachment #7)
3. ACCEPT DONATION: EMPATICO
Motion to accept a donation of twelve webcams from Empatico to support program implementation
of the STEM Empatico grant, which fosters STEM and social/emotional learning skills in the
elementary setting.
4. APPROVE DISPOSAL OF DAMAGED BOOKS: SHARON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
(Attachment #8)
Motion to authorize disposal of damaged and outdated library books at Sharon Elementary School.
5. STUDENT SERVICES
a. Approve Contract: Translation Services – Para-Plus
Motion to approve a contract with Para-Plus to provide translation services for written reporting
for the period of January 29, 2020 through June 30, 2020. The district will be charged 28 cents
per word.
b. Approve Contract: Translation Services – Frontline Technologies Group
Motion to approve a contract with Frontline Technologies Group to provide translation services
for written reporting for the period dating from January 29, 2020 through June 30, 2020. The rate
for services is per document pending price quote.
c. Approve Contract: Personal Assistant – Rock Brook School
Motion to approve a contract with Rock Brook School in the amount of $19,947.00 to provide a
one to one personal assistant for student #310552 for the period dating from January 2, 2020
through June 30, 2020.
d. Approve Tuition Contract: East Mountain School
Motion to approve a tuition contract with East Mountain School in the amount of $44,988.69 for
student #210187 for the period dating from December 19, 2019 through June 30, 2020.
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e. Approve Contract: Travel Therapy
Motion to approve a contract with Travel Therapy in amount not to exceed $32,683.00 to provide
a full-time special education teacher for the period dating from of January 30, 2020 through April
19, 2020.
6. APPROVE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAVEL
Motion to approve the following conferences, workshops and seminars for district staff to meet
professional development requirements.
Participant Workshop Title Event Date(s) Location
Registration
Travel
Reimbursement
Kristina Mannino
FEA - Strategies for
Disrupting the
Pipeline 2/4/2020 Monroe, NJ N/A $12.85
Sarah Moore
IMSE Train the
Trainer 2/9-2/14/2020 Charlotte, NC N/A $1,538.19
Caitlyn Curran
2020 NJAHPERD
Annual Convention 2/25&26/2020 Long Branch, NJ $145.00 $0.00
Christine Levering
2020 NJAHPERD
Annual Convention 2/25& 26/2020 Long Branch, NJ $145.00 $0.00
Tiffany Strauss
2020 ATSNJ
Annual Conference 3/1&2/2020 Somerset, NJ $140.00 $0.00
Susan Rovner
Conference for
School Based OTs 3/2&3/2020 Clark, NJ $479.00 $0.00
Marianne Aquaro
Conference for
School-Based OTs 3/2&3/2020 Clark, NJ $479.00 $44.80
Tammy Arnwine
Create a Safe and
Smooth Ride 3/7/2020 Burlington, NJ $20.00 $0.00
Kim Ott
Create a Safe and
Smooth Ride 3/7/2020 Burlington, NJ $20.00 $0.00
Karin Concepcion
Create a Safe and
Smooth Ride 3/7/2020 Burlington, NJ $20.00 $0.00
Lisa Scheer
Create a Safe and
Smooth Ride 3/7/2020 Burlington, NJ $20.00 $0.00
Karen McCarthy
Create a Safe and
Smooth Ride 3/7/2020 Burlington, NJ $20.00 $0.00
Robert Miller
Create a Safe and
Smooth Ride 3/7/2020 Burlington, NJ $20.00 $0.00
Danielle Tesar
Create a Safe and
Smooth Ride 3/7/2020 Burlington, NJ $20.00 $0.00
Tom Pilch
Create a Safe and
Smooth Ride 3/7/2020 Burlington, NJ $20.00 $0.00
Mary Burum
Create a Safe and
Smooth Ride 3/7/2020 Burlington, NJ $20.00 $0.00
Anne Quinn
Create a Safe and
Smooth Ride 3/7/2020 Burlington, NJ $20.00 $0.00
Brenda Rodriguez
Create a Safe and
Smooth Ride 3/7/2020 Burlington, NJ $20.00 $0.00
January 28, 2020 Public Session Minutes Page 14 of 23
Participant Workshop Title Event Date(s) Location
Registration
Travel
Reimbursement
Louise Matson
Create a Safe and
Smooth Ride 3/7/2020 Burlington, NJ $20.00 $0.00
Lilies Thompson
Create a Safe and
Smooth Ride 3/7/2020 Burlington, NJ $20.00 $0.00
Ted Clark
Create a Safe and
Smooth Ride 3/7/2020 Burlington, NJ $20.00 $0.00
Nancy Kazcor
Create a Safe and
Smooth Ride 3/7/2020 Burlington, NJ $20.00 $0.00
Janet Callahan
Create a Safe and
Smooth Ride 3/7/2020 Burlington, NJ $20.00 $0.00
Virginia Olinsky
Create a Safe and
Smooth Ride 3/7/2020 Burlington, NJ $20.00 $0.00
Doreen Dolan
Create a Safe and
Smooth Ride 3/7/2020 Burlington, NJ $20.00 $0.00
Maria Papas
Create a Safe and
Smooth Ride 3/7/2020 Burlington, NJ $20.00 $0.00
Ivy Osario
NJ Middle Level
Conference 2020 3/13/2020 Union, NJ $139.00 $0.00
Taylor Hurley-Rioux
Trauma Informed
Compassionate
Classrooms 3/16/2020 Princeton, NJ $219.00 $0.00
Debra Bella
Making Best Use of
Google Classroom
for Social Studies 3/20/2020 Cherry Hill, NJ $279.00 $26.46
Christie Delhagen Agos Facing the Future 3/20/2020
New Brunswick,
NJ $175.00 $19.79
Laura Tetto FLENJ Workshop 4//23/2020 Monroe, NJ $175.00 $0.00
Total $2,755.00 $1,615.63
7. APPROVE FIELD TRIPS
Motion to approve the following field trip(s) to take place during the 2019-2020 school years as
indicated. With the exception of Community-Based Instruction (CBI), the district will incur no
admission/transportation costs.
Month/Year School Class Destination Cost/Pupil Purpose
1/20 RHS Robotics Montgomery High School $0.00 Competition
1/20 PRMS Musical SES $0.00 Performance
1/20 RHS Robotics Assemblyman Benson Office $0.00 Pilot Program
2/20 RHS Robotics Amazon Fulfillment Center $10.00 Tour
2/20 RHS Chamber Choir Westminster Choir College $10.00 Invitational
2/20 RHS ELL
NJ Justice Complex, State House,
Trenton Farmers Market Grant Educational
2/20 RHS SOAR PJ's Pancake House $12.00 Educational
2/20-3/20 RHS Robotics The Woodstock Academy $250.00 Competition
5/20 RHS Art Club MC Teen Arts Festival $0.00 Educational
2/20 RHS Robotics McMaster Carr $0.00 Educational
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Month/Year School Class Destination Cost/Pupil Purpose
3/20 RHS Model UN United Nations $30.00 Educational
4/20-4/20 RHS Model UN Cornell University $250.00 Educational
3/20 RHS Model UN West-Windsor Plainsboro HS South $40.00 Educational
C. FINANCE, FACILITIES & TRANSPORTATION (C.1 – 3)
BE IT RESOLVED that the Robbinsville Board of Education upon recommendation of the
Superintendent voted 9-0 to approve Finance, Facilities and Transportation resolutions C.1-3 as
indicated. Mr. Young voted no on resolution C.1e and Mr. Heilman and Mrs. Temple abstained on
resolution C.2a.
Discussion: Board members asked questions or commented on the transfer list, the anonymous donation
and the bid for late runs.
Roll Call Motion Second Yes No Abstain
Mrs. Ciaccio X
Mrs. DeVito X X
Mr. Emigholz X
Mr. Galluccio X
Mr. Heilman X C.2a
Ms. Luciano X
Mrs. Temple X X C.2a
Mr. Young X C.1e
Mr. Veisz X
1. FINANCE
a. Bills and Claims: January 28, 2020 (Attachment #9)
Motion to approve payment of the bills and claims list in the amount of $3,598,110.61 for the
period ending January 28, 2020.
Fund
10 942.00$
11 - General Fund 1,706,162.94$
12 - Capital Outlay 213,714.26$
20 - Special Revenue 65,674.85$
30 - Capital Projects -$
40 - Debt Service -$
60 - Food Service Fund 89,579.95$
61 - R.E.D. 33,828.23$
Unemployment -$
Hand Checks 221,084.57$
Subtotal 2,330,986.80$
Payroll: 12.30.19 1,267,123.81$
Payroll: 1.15.20 1,289,697.40$
3,598,110.61$
Accounts Payable
b. Certification of Board Secretary: December 31, 2019
Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.12(a), I, Mark A. Ritter, Interim Board Secretary/School Business
Administrator, certify that as of December 31, 2019 no line item account has encumbrances and
expenditures which in total exceed the line item appropriation in violation of 6A:23-22.12(a).
January 28, 2020 Public Session Minutes Page 16 of 23
c. Report of the Board Secretary: December 31, 2019 (Attachment #10)
Motion to accept the Report of the Board Secretary for the period ending December 31, 2019.
d. Report of the Treasurer: December 31, 2019 (Attachment #11)
Motion to accept the Report of the Treasurer for the period ending December 31, 2019.
e. Approve Transfer Report: December 31, 2019 (Attachment #12)
Motion to approve the transfer report totaling $57,238.71 for the period ending December 31,
2019.
Account From Account To Description Amount
11-401-100-600-03-01-040 11-000-270-512-07-04
PRMS Co-curr. supplies Class trips Transportation-Science Olympiad $ 2,252.00
11-000-100-566-04-02 11-000-100-565-04-02
Devices -Private schools Devices-MCSSD Assistive Mobility Device $ 797.45
11-190-100-610-02-01-050 11-000-262-610-05-02
SES Supplies Custodial Supplies Walk off mats $ 1,634.50
11-000-291-270-07-01 11-000-218-104-07-02-050
Benefits SES Guidance New position $ 36,363.00
11-000-291-270-07-01 11-000-252-100-07-09-000
Benefits Social Media Specialist New Position $ 7,500.00
11-401-100-800-01-01 11-401-100-600-01-01
RHS Co-curr. Misc. RHS Co-curr. Supplies Dance club supplies $ 1,250.00
11-000-266-420-05-00 11-000-266-610-05-00 Radios as per district
Security Repairs Security Supplies approved security plan $ 2,441.76
11-000-213-500-04-01-030 11-000-218-104-01-90-030
Nurse Purchased Services Guidance Extra Work RDT Counseling $ 5,000.00
TOTAL DECEMBER
2019 Transfers: $ 57,238.71
f. Accept Anonymous Donation
Motion to accept an anonymous donation in the amount of $6,500.00 designated for general
operating support. The Robbinsville Board of Education is appreciative of this donation.
g. Accept Grant Funding: Investors Foundation
Motion to accept grant funding in the amount of $4,000.00 from Investors Foundation, 101 JFK
Parkway, Short Hills, NJ. The funds are designated for use by the Robbinsville High School
Virtual Enterprise Class to support the annual trade show.
2. FACILITIES
a. Building Use (Attachments #13 - #18)
Motion to approve the Buildings and Grounds Use of Facilities Schedule for the months of
February and March 2020.
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b. Approve Completion of Fire and Security Drills: December 2019
Motion to approve Fire and Security Drills for the 2019-2020 school year as indicated. One fire
and one security drill are required monthly.
RHS Fire Drill
Lockdown/
Active Shooter
Evacuation
Shelter
in Place
Other / Tabletop
September 9.18.19 9.25.19
October 10.28.19 10.30.19
November 11.19.19 Tabletop Meeting 11.2.19
December 12.18.19 12.19.19
PRMS Fire Drill
Lockdown /
Active Shooter
Evacuation
Shelter
in Place
Other / Tabletop
September 9.27.19 9.11.19
October 10.15.19 10.29.19
November 11.19.19 11.21.19
December 12.18.19 Tabletop Meeting 12.17.19
SES Fire Drill
Lockdown/
Active Shooter
Evacuation
Shelter
in Place
Other / Tabletop
September 9.27.19 9.13.19
October 10.14.19 10.24.19
November 11.5.19 11.26.19 11.19 & 21.19
December 12.6.19 12.11.19
3. TRANSPORTATION
a. Accept Quotes and Award Route: East Mountain School:
Motion to accept quotes for East Mountain School and authorize R & M Transportation to serve
as the transportation provider for the period effective December 16, 2019 through June 30, 2020.
The prices listed reflect per bus/ per hour costs.
St. Mary
Transportation
R & M
Transportation Wisdom Trans LLC
$216.00 $209.00 $209.00
Adjustment Provision Cost $1.00 $1.50 $1.00
Per Aid Cost N/A N/A N/A
Total $216.00 $209.00 $209.00
b. Accept Bid Results for Robbinsville High School Late Runs
Motion to accept bid results for Robbinsville High School Late Runs. Although Rick Bus
provided the lowest bid, the Interim School Business Administrator does not recommend moving
forward with late runs at this time.
Rick Bus Dapper Bus GST
Cost per Bus per Hour $122.00 $137.80 N/A
Adjustment Provision Cost $50.00 $95.00 N/A
Per Aide Cost $95.00 N/A N/A
Total $122.00 $137.80 N/A
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c. Accept Transportation Bid Results for Pond Road Middle School Late Runs
Motion to accept transportation bid results for Pond Road Late Runs. Although Garden State
Transportation (GST) provided the lowest bid, the Interim School Business Administrator does
not recommend moving forward with late runs at this time.
Rick Bus Dapper Bus GST
Cost per Bus per Hour $122.00 $126.78 $89.00
Adjustment Provision Cost $50.00 $95.00 $89.00
Per Aide Cost $95.00 N/A N/A
Total $122.00 $126.78 $89.00
d. Approve Transportation School Bus Evacuations: RHS & PRMS Walkers
Motion to approve school bus evacuations for walkers attending Robbinsville High School and
Pond Road Middle School as required. The evacuations were conducted on January 10, 2020.
XVI. PUBLIC COMMENT: AGENDA & NON-AGENDA ITEMS
A. ELISSA HARRIS: Random Drug Testing report
B. NOUSHIN KANANI: When to expect answers to questions posed at BOE meetings / BOE Code of
Ethics and BOE accountability
C. GWENDOLYN WOOD: Random Drug Testing – Scientific studies show that RDT is harmful to
students
XVII. OLD BUSINESS - None
XVIII. NEW BUSINESS
• Mrs. Temple asked to review PRMS band schedule.
• Ms. Luciano commented on the benefits of yoga and mindfulness.
• Mr. Emigholz suggested to consider plans to enrich the opportunities currently offered to students.
• Mrs. DeVito noted that RHS sponsors a club fair for students and that kids often have the autonomy
to create new clubs.
• Mr. Galluccio enjoyed the band presentation and indicated that the district has increased spending on
students over the past few years.
XIX. ADJOURNMENT
On motion of Ms. Luciano and seconded by Mrs. DeVito, the Robbinsville Board of Education voted to
adjourn the January 28, 2020 monthly meeting at 9:18 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Mark A. Ritter, School Business Administrator / Board Secretary
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Last Name First Name Title Location Action Effective Ending Step Salary GAAP Code Notes
1. ADMINISTRATION / NON-AFFILIATED STAFF
A. APPOINT
B. APPROVE
C. RESIGN
D. LEAVE OF ABSENCE
2. CERTIFIED STAFF
A. APPOINT
Tartaro Nicole Teacher SES Approve 2/10/2020 6/30/2020 Step 1 - BA $56,405.00/prorated 11-213-100-101-07-02-050 Replacing D. Anderson
Kelliher Juliette .8/LR Social Worker SES Approve 2/5/2020 6/30/2020 Step 1 - MA $60,605.00/prorated (.8) 11-000-219-104-07-02-050 LR for Caroselli
B. APPROVE
C. RESIGN
D. RATIFY
Bond Laura LR Teacher RHS Ratify 1/2/2020 3/18/2020 Step 9 MA +30 $69,615.00 Prorated 11-140-100-101-07-01-030Social Studies LR for
K. Gibson
Sabharwal Urvashi Teacher SES Ratify 1/17/2020 1/21/2020 $620.59 2 unpaid day
O'Neil Elizabeth Teacher PRMS Ratify 1/17/2020 1/17/2020 $388.41 1 unpaid day
Devine Cynthia Teacher PRMS Ratify 1/17/2020 1/17/2020 $411.11 1 unpaid day
E. LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Gibson Ken Teacher RHS Ratify 1/2/2020 3/18/2020
F. MOVEMENT ON THE GUIDE
Celenza Taylor Teacher PRMS Approve 2/1/2020 Step 4 BA + 15 $58,955.00
Capritti Adrienne Teacher RHS Approve 2/1/2020 Step 5 BA + 15 $59,495.00
Gibson Kenneth Teacher RHS Approve 2/1/2020 Step 11 MA $71,585.00
Mayes Courtney Teacher RHS Approve 2/1/2020 Step 4 BA + 30 $60,005.00
Sharma Manisha Teacher RHS Approve 2/1/2020 Step 2 BA + 15 $57,955.00
Sikorski Gabriela Teacher RHS Approve 2/1/2020 Step 8 BA+30 $63,530.00
Dentino Anthony Teacher RHS Approve 2/1/2020 Step 4 BA +15 $58,955.00
3. NON-CERTIFIED STAFF
A. APPOINT
B. APPROVE
Quill Sarah Per Diem Bus Aide Transportation Approve 2/1/2020 6/30/2020 $18.09 /hour Per Diem Bus Aide
Vagrin Susan PT/IA RHS Approve 4/3/2020 4/3/2020 $74.43 1 day unpaid
Thompson Lillies Bus Aide Transportation Approve 1/29/2020 6/30/2020 $24,436.10 11-000-270-107-07-20-000Replaces L. Scheer
full time bus aide
Burgess Catherine IA PRMS Approve 3/31/2020 4/3/2020 $521.00 3.5 days unpaid
Murty Nandita PT/IA SES Approve 1/29/2020 6/30/2020 $13,770.00 11-213-100-106-07-02-050 Replaces L. Thompson
January 28, 2020 Public Session Minutes Page 20 of 23
Last Name First Name Title Location Action Effective Ending Step Salary GAAP Code Notes
RATIFY
Tesar Danielle Bus Driver Transportation Ratify 1/7/2020 1/18/2020 $1,500.26 6.5 days without pay
Sathe Vaishali PT/IA SES Ratify 1/15/2020 Revised Resignation Date
D.RESCIND
Furtick Kimberly Lunch Aide SES Approve 1/2/2020 6/30/2020 $18.09/hour 11-000-262-107-02-02-050 Rescind offer to hire
E. LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Delaney Eileen Secretary PMRS Ratify 1/13/2020 3/31/2020 LOA unpaid as of 02/12/2020
4. SUBSTITUTES
A. APPROVE
Hoyga Joseph Non-Cert Substitute District Approve 2/1/2020 6/30/2020 $85.00/day Pending archived fingerprints
Mysholowsky Victoria Non-Cert Substitute District Approve 2/1/2020 6/30/2020 $85.00/day
Mizrachi Jodi Certificated Substitute District Approve 2/1/2020 6/30/2020 $95.00/day Pending archived fingerprints
Moran Eileen Certificated Substitute District Approve 2/1/2020 6/30/2020 $95.00/day Pending archived fingerprints
Green Della Certificated Substitute District Approve 2/1/2020 6/30/2020 $95.00/day Pending archived fingerprints
Nguyen Lena Certificated Substitute District Approve 2/1/2020 6/30/2020 $95.00/day Pending archived fingerprints
B. RATIFY
Aulenbach Jessica Certificated Substitute District Ratify 1/2/2020 6/30/2020 $95.00/day
5. CO-CURRICULAR ASSIGNMENTS
A. APPROVE
Benegal Pam Teacher RHS Approve 2/1/2020 6/30/2020Southeast Asian Dance Club
Advisor (RADA) at no cost to
B. RATIFY
Mayes Courtney Teacher RHS Ratify 9/1/2019 6/30/2020Mock Trial Advisor at not cost
to the district
Wilson Birch Teacher PRMS Ratify 9/1/2019 6/30/2020 Step 2 $3,225.00 11-401-100-100-03-01-040 PRMS Musical Lighting Director
Paulino Jennifer Teacher RHS Ratify 9/1/2019 6/30/2020Rville Productions-Film Club
Advisor at no cost to the district
6. ATHLETICS
A. APPROVE
Colicchia Jenna Coach RHS Approve Step 3 $7,731.00 11-402-100-100-06-01-030 Girls Lacrosse Head Coach
Matthews Mary Jane Coach RHS Approve Step 3 $5,602.00 11-402-100-100-06-01-030 Girls Lacrosse Assistant Coach
Allen Jessica Coach RHS Approve Step 1 $5,042.00 11-402-100-100-06-01-030 Girls Lacrosse Assistant Coach
Kinsella Michael Coach RHS Approve Step 2 $7,394.00 11-402-100-100-06-01-030 Baseball Head Coach
Fisher Jeffrey Coach RHS Approve Step 3 $5,602.00 11-402-100-100-06-01-030 Baseball Assistant Coach
Chmielewski Jerry Coach RHS Approve Step 3 $5,602.00 11-402-100-100-06-01-030 Baseball Assistant Coach
Lerner Gregg Coach RHS Approve Step 1 $5,042.00 11-402-100-100-06-01-030 Baseball Assistant Coach
January 28, 2020 Public Session Minutes Page 21 of 23
Last Name First Name Title Location Action Effective Ending Step Salary GAAP Code Notes
Curran Caitlyn Coach RHS Approve Step3 $6,050.00 11-402-100-100-06-01-030 Girls Golf Head Coach
Dempsey Brian Coach RHS Approve Step3 $6,050.00 11-402-100-100-06-01-030 Boys Golf Head Coach
Demkovitz John Coach RHS Approve Step 3 $7,731.00 11-402-100-100-06-01-030 Boys Lacrosse Head Coach
O'Neil Tyler Coach RHS Approve Step 3 $5,602.00 11-402-100-100-06-01-030 Boys Lacrosse Assistant Coach
Andreadis Jason Coach RHS Approve Step 1 $5,042.00 11-402-100-100-06-01-030 Boys Lacrosse Assistant Coach
Rich Lisa Coach RHS Approve Step 3 $7,731.00 11-402-100-100-06-01-030 Softball Head Coach
Boehm Dave Coach RHS Approve Step 3 $5,602.00 11-402-100-100-06-01-030 Softball Assistant Coach
Levering Christine Coach RHS Approve Step 2 $5,266.00 11-402-100-100-06-01-030 Softball Assistant Coach
Schleifman Shari Coach RHS Approve Step 3 $6,050.00 11-402-100-100-06-01-030 Boys Tennis Head Coach
RodriguezAlison
Coach RHS Approve Step 1 $3,844.00 11-402-100-100-06-01-030 Boys Tennis Assistant Coach
ColeGregory
Coach RHS Approve Step 2 $7,394.00 11-402-100-100-06-01-030 Girls Track Head Coach
DentinoAnthony
Coach RHS Approve Step 3 $7,731.00 11-402-100-100-06-01-030 Boys Track Head Coach
TaylorDebra
Coach RHS Approve Step 3 $5,602.00 11-402-100-100-06-01-030 Track Assistant Coach
DieffenbachRobert
Coach RHS Approve Step 3 $5,602.00 11-402-100-100-06-01-030 Track Assistant Coach
JohnsonClaire
Coach RHS Approve Step 3 $5,602.00 11-402-100-100-06-01-030 Track Assistant Coach
PattersonAndrew
Coach RHS Approve Step 3 $5,602.00 11-402-100-100-06-01-030 Track Assistant Coach
LucciarelliAmanda
Coach RHS Approve Step 1 $5,042.00 11-402-100-100-06-01-030 Track Assistant Coach
StraussTiffany
Equipment Manager RHS Approve Step 3 $1,867.00 11-402-100-100-06-01-030 Equipment Manager (1/3)
MathesLeia
Volunteer RHS Approve Softball/Teacher at RHS
WashingtonJoseph
Volunteer RHS Approve Baseball/ current winter coach
B. RATIFY
Fleischhacker BryanAssistant Boys
Basketball CoachPRMS Ratify 9/1/2019 6/30/2020 2 years $3,225.00 11-402-100-100-03-01-040 Stipend correction per contract
Oszvart JoanAssistant Girls
Basketball CoachPRMS Ratify 9/1/2019 6/30/2020 3 years $3,451.00 11-402-100-100-03-01-040 Stipend correction per contract
RodriguezStephanie
Assistant Girls
Softball CoachPRMS Ratify 9/1/2019 6/30/2020 2 years $2,550.00 11-402-100-100-03-01-040 Stipend correction per contract
7. EXTRA WORK ASSIGNMENTS
A. APPROVE
Young Melissa Nurse SES Approve 3/5/2020 3/9/2020 $284.00/night 11-401-100-100-01-05-030 Disney Trip -4 Nights
Corliss Claire Psychologist SES Approve 2/5/2020 6/30/2020 $550.00 11-000-221-104-09-92-000To mentor Juliette Kelliher -
Standard
Zaccaria Michelle Teacher SES Approve 2/10/2020 6/30/2020 $1,000.00To mentor Nicole Tartaro -
CE cert.
B. RATIFY
Wiliams Brian Teacher RHS Ratify 9/1/2019 6/30/2020 $3,000.00 11-140-100-101-01-06-030 Independent Studies
Sussman Alison Teacher RHS Ratify 9/1/2019 6/30/2020 $1,000.00 11-140-100-101-01-06-030 Independent Studies
January 28, 2020 Public Session Minutes Page 22 of 23
Last Name First Name Title Location Action Effective Ending Step Salary GAAP Code Notes
Sbarro Lauren Teacher RHS Ratify 9/1/2019 6/30/2020 $2,000.00 11-140-100-101-01-06-030 Independent Studies
Kanagawa Sue Teacher RHS Ratify 9/1/2019 6/30/2020 $1,000.00 11-140-100-101-01-06-030 Independent Studies
PaulinoJenny
Teacher RHS Ratify 9/1/2019 6/30/2020 $1,000.00 11-140-100-101-01-06-030 Independent Studies
AhmedAmmar
Teacher RHS Ratify 9/1/2019 6/30/2020 $1,000.00 11-140-100-101-01-06-030 Independent Studies
GibsonKenneth
Teacher RHS Ratify 9/1/2019 11/15/2019 $250.00 11-140-100-101-01-06-030Independent Studies 2.5/5months
-1st semester only
ManningKatie
Teacher RHS Ratify 11/16/2019 1/31/2020 $250.00 11-140-100-101-01-06-030Independent Studies 2.5/5months
-1st semester only
Ward Christina Teacher RHS Ratify 1/2/2020 1/30/2020 $108.23/class 11-140-100-101-07-08-030 Teaching extra period- Ialacci
Rodriguez Alison Teacher RHS Ratify 1/2/2020 1/30/2020 $108.23/class 11-140-100-101-07-08-030 Teaching extra period-Ialacci
DeVito Suzanne Teacher RHS Ratify 1/2/2020 1/30/2020 $108.23/class 11-140-100-101-07-08-030 Teaching extra period-Ialacci
Mathes Leia Teacher RHS Ratify 1/2/2020 1/30/2020 $106.40/class 11-000-218-104-01-90-030 Teaching extra period-Ialacci
Hernandez Anna SAC RHS Ratify 1/2/2020 6/30/2020 $5,000.00 11-000-221-104-09-91-000
Random Drug Testing
Counseling will be per hour and
will not exceed $5000.00
Patterson Andrew Teacher RHS Ratify 1/2/2020 6/30/2020 $34.00/hr. 11-000-221-104-09-91-000No Red Ink articualtion/not to
exceed 5 hours
Orlowsky Jennifer Teacher RHS Ratify 1/2/2020 6/30/2020 $34.00/hr. 11-000-221-104-09-91-000No Red Ink articualtion/not to
exceed 5 hours
TornoNicole
Teacher RHS Ratify 1/2/2020 6/30/2020 $34.00/hr. 11-000-221-104-09-91-000No Red Ink articualtion/not to
exceed 5 hours
BuccaRandi
Speech Therapist SES Ratify 1/2/2020 6/30/2020 $330.00 11-000-221-104-09-92-000Mentoring Megan Leonard -
standard Certificate
Sikorski Gabriela Teacher RHS Ratify 9/1/2019 6/30/2020 $34.00/hr. 11-000-221-104-09-89-000Spanish Support at SES not to
exceed 5 hours
San MartinStephanie
Teacher PRMS Ratify 8/1/2019 8/31/2019 $100.00 11-130-100-101-03-04-040Compensation for room move
per contract
B. RATIFY
C. RESCIND
8. RED
A. APPROVE
Employee #5374 RED Aide Substitute District Approve 1/2/2020 Terminated
9. OTHER
A. APPROVE
Walters FloTherapy Dog Volunteer District Approve 2/1/2020 6/30/2020
Pending paperwork and
fingerprints
Heller DanTherapy Dog Volunteer District Approve 2/1/2020 6/30/2020
Pending paperwork and
fingerprints
Fox MaxineTherapy Dog Volunteer District Approve 2/1/2020 6/30/2020
Pending paperwork and
fingerprints
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