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ROSELLE BOARD OF EDUCATION
ROSELLE, NEW JERSEY
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
MONDAY, AUGUST 26, 2013
GOVERNANCE
COMMITTEE REPORTS
SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOMMENDATIONS
APPROVALS
I. Instructional
1. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the admission of Student
#13/14-A into the Roselle Public School District for placement in the Pre-K Program at the Roselle
Annex, for the 2013/2014 school year, in accordance with Board Policy No. 5111, pending
verification of all required documentation.
2. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve retroactively the 6/1/13
submission of the NFL Fuel Up to Play 60 grant application, in the amount of $4,000.00, for a
healthy eating and physical activity program at Washington Elementary School.
3. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve retroactively the 5/15/13
submission of the ING run For Something Better grant application, in the amount of $2,000.00, for a
running program at Leonard V. Moore Middle School.
4. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve retroactively the 5/14/13
submission of the New Jersey Department of Education 21st Century Learning Centers grant
application, in the amount of $550,000.00, for after school programs at Leonard V. Moore Middle
School, Grace Wilday Junior High School and St. Joseph the Carpenter School.
5. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve retroactively the 4/24/13
submission of the National Foundation for Governors’ Fitness Councils Fitness Center Grant for
New Jersey grant application, in the amount of $100,000.00, for fitness center equipment for
Leonard V. Moore Middle School.
6. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve retroactively the 3/11/13
submission of the Verizon Innovative Learning Schools grant application, in the amount of
$50,000.00, for a professional development program focused on technology at Grace Wilday Junior
High School.
7. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve retroactively the 3/11/13
submission of the New Jersey American Water Environmental Grant Program grant application, in
the amount of $10,000.00, for outdoor classroom at Grace Wilday Junior High School.
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8. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve retroactively the acceptance of
the Improving Achievement in English Language Arts and Mathematics for Students with
Disabilities Grant, in the amount of $72,419.60, effective August 1, 2013 through August 31, 2014,
based on receipt of letter of approval from the State of New Jersey Department of Education.
9. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the correction to the agenda
item of 7/22/13 for the approval of the operation of the Abraham Clark High School Second Chance
Alternative School for 2013-2014 at a cost not to exceed $135,000.00 (corrected from $13,500.00).
10. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the operation of the Saturday
Detention/Academic Enrichment Program at Abraham Clark High School, to support the
disciplinary policy of the uniform/dress code policy and learning interventions; with students
expected to arrive on time and bring study materials, with behavior modification programs and
consultations to be offered to the students; and with program operation three (3) Saturdays per
month, four (4) hours per Saturday, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon, for a total not to exceed one
hundred twenty (120) hours, at the rate of $34.21 per hour, for a cost not to exceed $4,105.20,
effective September 7, 2013 through June 24, 2014 [Supervisor for Saturday Detention Program
position to be posted upon Board approval of program operation; Funded via ACHS Purchased
Services Account # 11-190-100-320-AB-100].
11. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the attendance of Timothy
Simmons, Vice Principal, and Kusumam Daniel, Mathematics Coach, Abraham Clark High School,
at the Association of Mathematics Teachers of New Jersey’s 24th
Annual Two-Day Conference: A
Walk in the PARCC – Preparing for the Common Core, to be held Thursday, October 24, and
Friday, October 25, 2013, at the National Conference Center in East Windsor, New Jersey, at a
registration cost of $255.00 per person; for a total cost not to exceed $510.00, plus mileage
reimbursement; subject to the submission and verification of duly authorized vouchers and receipts;
the Board having determined that attendance at the Association of Mathematics Teachers of New
Jersey’s 24th
Annual Two-Day Conference: A Walk in the PARCC – Preparing for the Common
Core is directly related to and within the scope of the Vice-Principal’s and Mathematics Coach’s
current responsibilities and the school district’s professional development plan; and the Board
having further found that attendance at the Association of Mathematics Teachers of New Jersey’s
24th
Annual Two-Day Conference: A Walk in the PARCC – Preparing for the Common Core is
critical to the instructional needs of the school district or furthers the efficient operation of the school
district and is in compliance with the State and Federal travel payment guidelines [Website link:
http://amtnj.org/two-day-conference/].
12. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the participation of the
following Teachers and Literacy Coach in the Scholastic READ 180 Training, to be held Wednesday
and Thursday, August 28 & 29, 2013, at Grace Wilday Junior High School, six (6) hours, from 8:00
AM to 3:00 PM, excluding one (1) hour for lunch, at the rate of $34.21 per hour, at a cost not to
exceed $410.52 per Teacher/Coach, for a total cost not to exceed $2,463.12, subject to the
verification of attendance through sign-in sheets and return of Staff Development Evaluation Forms
[100% Title II A Funded]:
Name Position School
Jennifer Castainca Title I/Basic Skills Teacher Grace Wilday Junior High School
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Yvonne Cherry Title I/Basic Skills Teacher Leonard V. Moore Middle School
Kathleen Darnowski Title I/Basic Skills Teacher Leonard V. Moore Middle School
Andrea Jackson-Roberts Literacy Coach Leonard V. Moore Middle School
Janice Riehl Title I/Basic Skills Teacher Leonard V. Moore Middle School
Barbara Sforza Title I/Basic Skills Teacher Grace Wilday Junior High School
13. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the participation of the
Kindergarten Success Academy students, in conjunction with the YMCA of Union County, in the
CATCH program (Coordinated Approach To Child Health), an evidence-based, coordinated school
health program designed to promote physical activity, and healthy food choices for children, to
include program materials, t-shirts, staff training, and parent workshops, at no cost to the district, for
the 2013/2014 school year, effective September 2013 through June 2014.
II. Personnel
A. Retirements, Resignations and Appointments
14. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, accept the retirement of Patricia
Krynicky, School Secretary, Roselle Preschool Annex, effective October 1, 2013.
15. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, accept the resignation of Jeneen
LaDuna, Assessment Secretary, Abraham Clark High School, effective
August 31, 2013.
16. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of Loretta
Smith-Hardy as Long-Term Substitute Teacher, Washington Elementary School, at the rate of
$195.00 per day, as per the Board approved Compensation Rate Schedule, effective September 3,
2013 through December 1, 2023 [Leave Replacement for Nicole Gaspar].
17. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of Ms.
Meghan Thompson, MSW, as a Social Worker for the BD program at ACHS approved at the
7/22/13 board meeting, MA Step 2 of the REA Teachers Salary Guide, at an annual salary of
$53,418 effective September 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014 pending authorization by the Executive
County Superintendent of Schools, [Attachment I].
18. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of Mr. Gerald
Hairston as a BSI Math Teacher, at Grace Wilday Junior High School, BA Step 1 of the REA
Teacher Salary Guide, at an annual salary of $49, 092.00, effective September 1, 2013 through June
30, 2014. (Replacement for Hillary MacDonald $47,585.00).
19. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, accept the resignation of Vanita
Bentley, English Teacher, Abraham Clark High School, effective on or before September 23, 2013,
pending effective start date of board approved replacement.
20. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, accept the resignation of Floyd
Granderson, Guidance Counselor, Abraham Clark High School, effective on or before September 25,
2013, pending effective start date of board approved replacement.
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21. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, accept the resignation of Kristin Dube,
School Social Worker, Special Services Department, effective on or before September 23, 2013,
pending effective start date of board approved replacement.
22. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, accept the resignation of Morgan
Peterson, Special Education Classroom Aide, Roselle Preschool Annex, effective on or before
September 30, 2013, pending effective start date of board approved replacement.
23. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, accept the resignation of Bronwen
Calderon, Grade Eight Mathematics Teacher, Grace Wilday Junior High School, effective on or
before October 7, 2013, pending effective start date of board approved replacement.
24. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve retroactively the appointment
of Gladys Martinez as a certificated, substitute Guidance Counselor, at the Board Approved
Compensation Rate of $195.00, for Abraham Clark High School to assist with schedules and
summer requests, effective August 19, 2013 through August 30, 2013.
25. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of Meghan
Quinlan, as Special Education Teacher, Grace Wilday Junior High School, BA Step 5 of the REA
Teachers Salary Guide, at an annual salary of $51,123.00, effective September 1, 2013 through June
30, 2014, pending authorization by the Executive County Superintendent of School [Replacement
for Michael Brandow – Annual Salary $50,107.00; UPC #TCH07SPECNA01].
26. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of James
Williams, as Special Education Classroom Aide, Abraham Clark High School, Step 1 of the REA
Aides Salary Guide, with 60 college credits, at the rate of $170.70 per day, effective September 4,
2013 through June 30, 2014, pending authorization by the Executive Superintendent of Schools.
27. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of Orlando
Vick, as Special Education Classroom Aide, Abraham Clark High School, Step 1 of the REA Aides
Salary Guide, without 60 college credits, at the rate of $122.48 per day, effective September 4, 2013
through June 30, 2014, pending authorization by the Executive Superintendent of Schools
[Replacement for Morgan Peterson - UPC #AID46PRESNA03].
28. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of Melanie
Feller, as Speech Therapist, Special Services Department, MA Step 5 of the REA Teachers Salary
Guide, at an annual salary of $54,941.00, effective September 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014,
pending authorization by the Executive County Superintendent of Schools [Replacement for Denise
Herbert-Ortlieb – Annual Salary – $53,418.00; UPC #TCH08SPCHFL02].
29. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of Dr. Eugene
Steinhart, School Psychologist, as the Coordinator for CST, for the 2013/2014 school year, Step 1 of
the REA Miscellaneous Stipends Guide, in the amount of $1,292.00, effective September 1, 2013
through June 30, 2014.
30. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of following
certificated staff, as Home Instructors for the 2013/2014 school year, on an as needed basis, at the
rate of $34.21 per hour, effective September 5, 2013 through June 24, 2014:
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Berthenia Maynor Evenide Fanfan Linda Burgess
Emmanuelle Vil Karin VonRiman Takia Logan
Robyn Brown Marianne Hanley Dana Adams
Dietra McGowan Lauren Tracy Patricia Bryden
Gayatri Anike Marie Dupont Wendy Isaacson
Donna Coleman Susana Silva Stephanie Pilles
Mae Dumas Louis Vazquez Wilkinson John Pierre
Chantal Jasey Suzanne Dixon Sreemoyee Khan
Angela Robinson
31. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of Victoria
Parham, Secretary, Leonard V. Moore Middle School, as Secretary to Maintain Middle School
Registers, Leonard V. Moore Middle School, for the 2013/2014 school year, Step 1 of the
REA Miscellaneous Stipends Guide – Schedule I, at an annual stipend of $3,114.00,
effective September 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014.
32. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of the
following Leonard V. Moore Middle School Teachers as Teachers for Before the Bell Program,
Leonard V. Moore Middle School, for one hundred eighty-four (184) days, one (1) hour per day,
from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM, at the rate of $34.21 per hour, at a cost of $6,294.64 per Teacher,
subject to the submission and verification of timesheets, effective from September 5, 2013 through
June 24, 2014, for a total not to exceed $18,883.92:
Yvonne Cherry
Vivienne Perez
LaTia Pope
33. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of Kathleen
Darnowski, Classroom Teacher, Leonard V. Moore Middle School, as a Substitute Teacher for the
Before the Bell Program, Leonard V. Moore Middle School, on an as-needed basis, at the rate of
$34.21 per hour, subject to the submission and verification of timesheets, effective September 5,
2013 through June 24, 2014.
34. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of Kim
Baker, Instrumental Music Teacher, Leonard V. Moore Middle School, as Instrumental Music
Teacher for the Before the Bell Program, Leonard V. Moore Middle School, for one hundred
eighty-four (184) days, one (1) hour per day, from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM, at the rate of $34.21 per
hour, at a cost of $6,294.64, subject to the submission and verification of timesheets, effective
from September 5, 2013 through June 24, 2014.
35. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of
Maryellen Moffitt, as Gifted & Talented Program Teacher/Coordinator, District, for the 2013/2014
school year, Step 1 of the REA Miscellaneous Stipends Guide – Schedule I, at an annual stipend of
$8,985.00, effective September 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014.
36. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, rescind the appointment of Nelicia
Loftis as Mathematics Teacher, Abraham Clark High School, MA Step 1 of the REA Teachers
Salary Guide, at an annual salary of $52,911.00, effective September 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014
[Previously Board approved 7/22/13, Personnel Item #17].
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37. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, rescind the appointment of Nelicia
Loftis to participate in a 10-Day Summer Institute at Abraham Clark High School, to be held ten
(10) days, six (6) hours per day, 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM, excluding a one-hour lunch, at the rate of
$34.21 per hour, at a cost not to exceed $2,053.00 per person, effective August 5-16, 2013
[Previously Board approved 7/22/13, Personnel Item #10].
38. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of
Wikenson Jean-Pierre, Mathematics Teacher, Abraham Clark High School, as Mathematics
Teacher for the ACHS Second Chance Alternative School, effective September 5, 2013 through
June 24, 2014, one (1) hour per day, from 3:30 PM to 7:30 PM, one-hundred eighty-four (184)
days, at the rate of $34.21 per hour, for a total cost not to exceed $6,294.64, subject to the
submission and verification of timesheets.
39. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of Serafino
Priolo, Social Studies Teacher, Abraham Clark High School, as Social Studies Teacher for the
ACHS Second Chance Alternative School, effective September 5, 2013 through June 24, 2014,
one (1) hour per day, from 3:30 PM to 7:30 PM, one-hundred eighty-four (184) days, at the rate of
$34.21 per hour, for a total cost not to exceed $6,294.64, subject to the submission and verification
of timesheets.
40. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of
Sreemoyee Chakraborty, Science Teacher, Abraham Clark High School, as Science Teacher for
the ACHS Second Chance Alternative School, effective September 5, 2013 through June 24, 2014,
one (1) hour per day, from 3:30 PM to 7:30 PM, one-hundred eighty-four (184) days, at the rate of
$34.21 per hour, for a total cost not to exceed $6,294.64, subject to the submission and verification
of timesheets.
41. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of Antoine
Patterson, Crisis Intervention Counselor, Abraham Clark High School, as Crisis Intervention
Counselor for the ACHS Second Chance Alternative School, effective September 5, 2013 through
June 24, 2014, one (1) hour per day, from 3:30 PM to 7:30 PM, one-hundred eighty-four (184)
days, at the rate of $34.21 per hour, for a total cost not to exceed $6,294.64, subject to the
submission and verification of timesheets.
42. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of Mary
Idebaneria, Special Education Teacher, Abraham Clark High School, as Special Education Inclusion
Teacher for the ACHS Second Chance Alternative School, effective September 5, 2013 through June
24, 2014, one (1) hour per day, from 3:30 PM to 7:30 PM, one-hundred eighty-four (184) days, at the
rate of $34.21 per hour, for a total cost not to exceed $6,294.64, subject to the submission and
verification of timesheets.
43. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of Kathleen
Sandberg, School Nurse, Abraham Clark High School, as School Nurse for the ACHS Second Chance
Alternative School, effective September 5, 2013 through June 30, 2014, one (1) hour per day, from
3:30 PM to 7:30 PM, one-hundred eighty four (184) days, at the rate of $34.21 per hour, for a total
cost not to exceed $6,294.64, as verified through the submission of timesheets.
44. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of Tenneh
Lewis, Child Study Team Case Manager, Abraham Clark High School, as Behavior Specialist/
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Social Worker for the ACHS Second Chance Alternative School, effective September 5, 2013
through June 24, 2014, one (1) hour per day, from 3:30 PM to 7:30 PM, one-hundred eighty-four
(184) days, at the rate of $34.21 per hour, for a total cost not to exceed $6,294.64, subject to the
submission and verification of timesheets.
45. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of Emanuel
Shumate, Special Education Classroom Aide, Abraham Clark High School, as Classroom Aide for
the ACHS Second Chance Alternative School, effective September 5, 2013 through June 30, 2014,
one (1) hour per day, from 3:30 PM to 7:30 PM, one-hundred eighty-four (184) days, at the rate of
$28.45 per hour, for a total cost not to exceed $5,234.80, subject to the submission and verification
of timesheets.
46. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of the
following Secretaries, Abraham Clark High School, as Co-Secretaries for the ACHS Second
Chance Alternative School, sharing one position, for a total of ten (10) hours per week, for
approximately thirty-six (36) weeks, with each Secretary working alternating weeks, for
approximately one hundred eighty (180) hours per Secretary, at her negotiated hourly rate of pay,
effective September 5, 2013 through June 24, 2014, at a total approximate cost not to exceed
$7,443.00, subject to the submission and verification of timesheets:
Name Rate/Hr. # Hours Total Cost
Grace Rondinone $20.93 180 $3,767.40
Danielle Franklin $20.42 180 $3,675.60
Total: $7,443.00
47. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of the
following certificated staff members as Substitute Teachers for the ACHS Second Chance
Alternative School, on an as needed basis, one (1) hour per day, at the rate of $34.21 per hour,
effective September 5, 2013 through June 24, 2014, subject to the submission and verification of
timesheets:
Name Position
Leon Porter Teacher
Maureen DeNone Nurse
48. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of Danielle
Franklin as a Substitute Teacher for the ACHS Second Chance Alternative School, on an as
needed basis, for one (1) hour per day, at her negotiated rate of pay of $20.42 per hour, effective
September 4, 2013 through June 24, 2014, subject to the submission and verification of timesheets.
49. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of William
Gonzalez Jr., Health/Physical Education Teacher, Leonard V. Moore Middle School, BA Step 2 of
the REA Teachers Salary Guide, at an annual salary of $49,600.00, effective September 1, 2013
through June 30, 2014, pending authorization by the Executive County Superintendent [Replacement
for Chris Anzano - Annual Salary $49,600.00; UPC#TCH02PHYSFL01].
50. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the following individuals as
Volunteer Coaches, Abraham Clark High School, for the 2013 Fall Season, pending authorization
by the Executive County Superintendent of Schools and successful determination of
fingerprint/criminal history background check:
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Wendel Frazier – Football
Byron Long – Cross Country
Paul Irwin – Cross Country
Shanae Saunders - Cheerleading
51. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve retroactively the
appointment of Yashanta Holloway and Victoria Lih, English Teachers, Abraham Clark High
School, to write Curriculum & Unit Plans for the SAT Course at Abraham Clark High School, for
the 2013/2014 school year, eight (8) days, six (6) hours per day, from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM,
excluding one (1) hour for lunch, at the rate of $34.21 per hour, at a cost of $1,642.08 per Teacher,
for a total cost not to exceed $3,284.16, effective August 12, 2013 through August 21, 2013
[Funded through ACHS Purchased Services].
52. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of the
following Abraham Clark High School Teachers as Site Administrators for the ACHS Second
Chance Alternative School, to be divided in equal increments for each teaching staff member, on a
rotating basis, one-hundred eighty four (184) days, four (4) hours per day, from 3:30 PM to 7:30
PM, at the rate of $46.00 per hour, at a cost of $184.00 per day, for a total cost not to exceed
$33,856.00, subject to the submission of timesheets, effective September 5, 2013 through June 30,
2014:
Derithia Williams
Brenda Edwards
Diana Lobozzo
53. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of the
following Administrators, Abraham Clark High School, as Substitute Site Administrators for the
ACHS Second Chance Alternative School, on an as needed basis, four (4) hours per day, from
3:30 PM to 7:30 PM, at the rate of $46.00 per hour, subject to the submission and verification of
timesheets, effective September 5, 2013 through June 30, 2014:
Timothy Simmons
Sheila Williams
Rene Edghill
Chonita Spencer
54. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve retroactively the
appointment of Janette Powers, School Nurse, Kindergarten Success Academy, for four (4) days
summer employment, to review the registrations of newly enrolled students, Tuesdays and
Wednesdays, four (4) hours per day, from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM, for a total not to exceed sixteen
(16) hours, at the rate of $34.21 per hour, at a total cost not to exceed $547.36, effective August
20, 2013 through August 28, 2013.
55. Upon the recommendation of Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of the following
Teachers, Kindergarten Success Academy, as Teachers for the Grab and Go Breakfast Program,
Kindergarten Success Academy, Monday through Friday, one hundred eighty-one days, one-half
(1/2) hour per day, from 8:10 AM to 8:40 AM, at the rate of $34.21 per hour, at a cost not to
exceed $3,096.00, effective September 5, 2013 through June 24, 2014:
Melissa Lopes
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Peggy Avigliano
56. Upon the recommendation of Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of the following
Classroom Aides, Kindergarten Success Academy, as Classroom Aides for the Grab and Go
Breakfast Program, Kindergarten Success Academy, Monday through Friday, for a total of one
hundred eighty-one days, one-half (1/2) hour per day, from 8:10 AM to 8:40 AM, at their
negotiated rate of $28.45 per hour, at a total cost not to exceed $2,662.51, effective September 5,
2013 through June 24, 2014:
Name Days
Terron Riddick Monday –Thursdays
Maria Flores Fridays
57. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of the
following Classroom Aides, Kindergarten Success Academy, as Substitute Classroom Aides for
the Grab and Go Breakfast Program, Kindergarten Success Academy, on an as needed basis, one-
half (1/2) hour per day, from 8:10 AM to 8:40 AM, at their negotiated rate of $28.45 per hour,
effective September 5, 2013 through June 24, 2014:
Duharmelte Joseph
Maria Flores
58. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of Heather
Peters, Teacher, Kindergarten Success Academy, as Teacher for the Before The Bell Program,
Kindergarten Success Academy, Monday through Friday, for one hundred seventy-nine (179)
days, one (1) hour per day, from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM, at the rate of $34.21 per hour, at a cost not
to exceed $6,123.59, effective September 9, 2013 through June 24, 2014.
59. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of Claudia
Anderson, Classroom Aide, Kindergarten Success Academy, as Classroom Aide for the Before the
Bell Program, Kindergarten Success Academy, Monday through Friday, for one hundred seventy-
nine (179) days, one (1) hour per day, from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM, at her negotiated rate of $28.45
per hour, at a cost not to exceed $5,266.18, effective September 9, 2013 through June 24, 2014.
60. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment Terron
Riddick, Classroom Aide, Kindergarten Success Academy, as Substitute Classroom Aide for the
Before the Bell Program, Kindergarten Success Academy, on an as needed basis, one (1) hour per
day, from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM, at his negotiated rate of $28.45 per hour, effective September 5,
2013 through June 24, 2014.
61. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of the
following Teachers, Kindergarten Success Academy, as Substitute Teachers for the Before the Bell
Program, Kindergarten Success Academy School, on an as needed basis, Monday through Friday,
one (1) hour per day, from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM, at the rate of $34.21 per hour, effective October
1, 2013 through May 29, 2014:
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Candice Bello
Rosalind Lewis-Adair
62. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of the
following Teachers, Kindergarten Success Academy, as Teachers for the After The Bell Program,
Kindergarten Success Academy, with program operation on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and
Thursdays, two (2) days per week per Teacher, for two (2) hours per day, from 3:10 PM to 5:10
PM, at the rate of $34.21 per hour, for a total cost not to exceed $12,452.44, as follows, effective
October 1, 2013 through May 29, 2014:
Name Days Per Week #Days Total # Hours Total Cost
Heather Peters Tues. & Weds. 60 120 $4,105.20
Candice Bello Wed. & Thurs. 62 124 $4,242.04
Rosalind Lewis-Adair Tues. & Thurs. 60 120 $4,105.20
Total: $12,452.44
63. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of the
following Classroom Aides, Kindergarten Success Academy, as Classroom Aides for the After The
Bell Program, Kindergarten Success Academy, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursdays, three days a
week, for two (2) hours per day, from 3:10 PM to 5:10 PM, at their negotiated rate of $28.45 per
hour, at a total cost not to exceed $5,354.44, effective October 1, 2013 through May 29, 2014:
Name Days Per Week #Days Total #Hours Total Cost
Kaitlin Phillips Tuesdays and Thursdays 60 120 $3,530.40
Terron Riddick Wednesdays 31 62 $1,824.04
Total: $5,354.44
64. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of the
following Teachers, Kindergarten Success Academy, as Substitute Teachers for the After The Bell
Program, Kindergarten Success Academy School, on an as needed basis, with program operation on
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, two (2) hours, from 3:10 PM to 5:10 PM, at the hourly rate
of $34.21, effective October 1, 2013 through May 29, 2014:
Peggy Avigliano
Candice Bello
Rosalind Lewis-Adair
Heather Peters
65. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of the
following Classroom Aides, Kindergarten Success Academy, as Substitute Classroom Aides for
the After The Bell Program, Kindergarten Success Academy School, on an as needed basis, with
program operation on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, two (2) hours, from 3:10 PM to 5:10
PM,, at their negotiated rate of $28.45 per hour, effective October 1, 2013 through May 30, 2014:
Terron Riddick
Carolyn Whittaker
Maria Flores
Kaitlin Phillips
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B. Other
66. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the advancement on the REA
Teachers Salary Guide for Julie Petrizzo, Grade Six Language Arts Teacher, Leonard V. Moore
Middle School, from BA Step 4, at an annual salary of $50,615.00, to MA Step 4, at an annual
salary of $54,433.00, effective September 1, 2013, based on receipt and verification of official
college transcript.
67. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve retroactively a one-month
step and salary adjustment on the REA Teachers Salary Guide, for Christie Harrington, Grade Two
Classroom Teacher, Dr. Charles C. Polk Elementary School, from BA Step 1 at an annual salary of
$48,677.00, to MA Step 1 at an annual salary of $52,496.00, prorated for one month, for a cost of
$381.90, effective May 30, 2013 through June 30, 2013, based on the receipt of official transcript
in on May 30, 2013.
68. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve retroactively an extension of
intermittent FMLA/medical leave of absence for Dorothy Miller, Secretary, Business Office,
effective July 17, 2013 through approximately August 16, 2013, with an estimated return to work
date of August 19, 2013, based on receipt of further certification from her physician, utilizing sick
time and thereafter any accumulated time employee elects to use as available.
69. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve an FMLA/Maternity leave of
absence for Dana Dobbins, Social Studies Teacher, Leonard V. Moore Middle School, for a period
of six to eight weeks, effective September 3, 2013 through approximately October 29, 2013, based
on receipt of certification from her physician; and approve an NJFLA/Child Rearing leave of
absence, effective October 30, 2013 through June 25, 2014, with an estimated return to work date
of September 1, 2014, utilizing sick time and thereafter any accumulated time employee elects to
use as available.
70. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the FMLA/medical leave of
absence for Derithia Williams, Special Education Teacher, Abraham Clark High School, effective
September 3, 2013 through September 13, 2013, with an estimated return to work date of September
16, 2013, based on receipt of certification from her physician, utilizing sick time and thereafter any
accumulated time employee elects to use as available.
71. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the voluntary reassignment
of Melanie Condran, Vocal Music Teacher, to Roselle Preschool Annex on Tuesdays and
Thursdays and to the Kindergarten Success Academy on Mondays, Wednesdays and Friday,
effective September 1, 2013.
72. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the voluntary transfer of
Jennifer Moss, School Social Worker, from the Elementary Child Study Team to the Preschool/
KSA Child Study Team, effective September 1, 2013.
73. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the voluntary transfer of
Lakeyta Francis, Learning Disabilities Teaching Consultant, from the Abraham Clark High School
Child Study Team to the Preschool/KSA Child Study Team, effective September 1, 2013 through
June 30, 2014.
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74. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the voluntary transfer of
Dereavia Wooton Scott, Special Education Classroom Aide, from Charles C. Polk Elementary
School to Leonard V. Moore Middle School, effective September 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014.
75. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the voluntary transfer of
Jennifer Kirwin Scocco, Special Education Classroom Aide, from Roselle Preschool Annex to
Leonard V. Moore Middle School, effective September 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014.
76. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the voluntary transfer of
Dawn Allen Williams, Special Services Classroom Aide, from Charles C. Polk Elementary School
to Leonard V. Moore Middle School, effective September 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014.
77. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the voluntary transfer of
Ronald Bennett, Special Education Classroom Aide, from Abraham Clark High School to Grace
Wilday Junior High School, effective September 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014.
78. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the voluntary transfer of Takia
Logan, Special Education Teacher, from Grace Wilday Junior High School BD Program, to Abraham
Clark High School BD Program, effective September 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014.
79. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the designation of the
following individuals as Affirmative Action Officers for the 2013/2014 school year:
SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT/LOCATION NAME
Abraham Clark High School Yashanta Holloway
Grace Wilday Junior High School Raquel White
Leonard V. Moore Middle School Dana Ockimey
Harrison Elementary School Lise Gega
Dr. Charles C. Polk Elementary School Emily Rico Otero
Washington Elementary School Kawania Moore
Kindergarten Success Academy Rosalind Lewis-Adair
Roselle Preschool Annex/Special Services Dept. Lisa Bertone
Central Office/District David Block
80. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve retroactively the employment
termination of Charisse Morgan, Instructional Aide/Paraprofessional, Abraham Clark High School,
effective June 21, 2013.
81. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the removal of Dante Sully
from the Roselle Public Schools Substitute List for the 2013/2014 school year.
82. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of the attached
list of individuals as Substitutes for the 2013/2014 school year, pending authorization by the Executive
County Superintendent of Schools [Attachment II].
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83. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of Priscilla
Aniegbuna, Social Studies Teacher, Abraham Clark High School, for a sixth period teaching class,
U.S. History II-2233/3 – Period 9, effective September 5, 2013 through June 30, 2014, at a rate of
$49.30 per class.
84. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of Brenda
Edwards, Special Education Teacher, Abraham Clark High School, for a sixth period teaching class,
U.S. History I -2222I/2 – Period 9/10, effective September 5, 2013 through June 30, 2014, at a rate
of $56.16 per class.
85. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of Joel Bleah,
Math Teacher, Abraham Clark High School, for a sixth period teaching class, Course Geometry-
3322/3 – Period 9/10, effective September 5, 2013 through June 30, 2014, at a rate of $49.30 per
class.
86. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of Raul
Furnaguera, Math Teacher, Abraham Clark High School, for a sixth period teaching class, Course
Algebra I-3212/3 and Algebra I-3212/ELL/1 Period 9/10, effective September 5, 2013 through June
30, 2014, at a rate of $45.36 per class.
87. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of Wikenson
Jean-Pierre, Math Teacher, Abraham Clark High School, for a sixth period teaching class, Course
Geometry-3322/9 – Period 6/7, effective September 5, 2013 through June 30, 2014, at a rate of
$49.35 per class.
88. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of Luis
Vazquez, Math Teacher, Abraham Clark High School, for a sixth period teaching class, Course
Geometry-3322/9 – Period 9/10, effective September 5, 2013 through June 30, 2014, at a rate of
$43.08 per class.
89. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of Gene
Bascom, Language Arts Literacy Teacher, Abraham Clark High School, for a sixth period teaching
class, Course English I-1121/7 – Period 9/10, effective September 5, 2013 through June 30, 2014, at
a rate of $44.52 per class.
90. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of Robyn
Brown, English Teacher, Abraham Clark High School, for a sixth period teaching class, Course
English I-1121/9 – Period 9/10, effective September 5, 2013 through June 30, 2014 at a rate of
$42.18 per class.
91. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of Yashanta
Holloway, Language Arts Literacy Teacher, Abraham Clark High School, for a sixth period teaching
class, Course English II Honors-1112/4 – Period 9, effective September 5, 2013 through June 30,
2014, at a rate of $45.78 per class.
92. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of Alicia
Rodriguez, Language Arts Literacy Teacher, Abraham Clark High School, for a sixth period
teaching class, Course English I-1121I/3 – Period 9/10, effective September 5, 2013 through June
30, 2014, at a rate of $42.18 per class.
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93. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of Wandra
Perry-Hartsfield, Special Education Teacher, Abraham Clark High School, for a sixth period
teaching class, Course English II -1121I/3 – Period 9/10, effective September 5, 2013 through June
30, 2014, at a rate of $45.78 per class.
94. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of Mary
Idebaneria, Special Education Teacher, Abraham Clark High School, for a sixth period teaching
class, Course Algebra I -3212I/1 – Period 6/7, effective September 5, 2013 through June 30, 2014, at
a rate of $44.94 per class.
95. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of Carissa
Meyer, Special Education Teacher, Abraham Clark High School, for a sixth period teaching class,
Algebra I -3212I/3 – Period 9/10, effective September 5, 2013 through June 30, 2014, at a rate of
$41.76 per class.
96. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of Diane
MacKay, Science Teacher, Abraham Clark High School, for a sixth period teaching class, Course
Biology -4320/4 – Period 6/7, effective September 5, 2013 through June 30, 2014, at a rate of $62.21
per class.
97. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of Marcus
Daniels, Music Teacher, Abraham Clark High School, for a sixth period teaching class, Course Fine
& Performing Arts (EBD class) #7513 – Period 1, effective September 5, 2013 through June 30,
2014, at a rate of $43.08 per class.
RESOLUTION
I. BE IT RESOLVED, that the Roselle Board of Education approves the appointment of the following
professional/support staff for the 2013/2014 school year, effective on or before September 4, 2013,
pending authorization by the County Superintendent of Schools:
Name Position Location
William Gonzalez Jr. Health/Physical Education Teacher Leonard V. Moore Middle School
Meghan Quinlan Special Education Teacher Grace Wilday Junior High School
James Williams Special Education Classroom Aide Abraham Clark High School
Orlando Vick Special Education Classroom Aide Abraham Clark High School
Melanie Feller Speech Therapist Special Services Department
BE IT RESOLVED, that such approval is upon conditional final approval by the New Jersey
Department of Education; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, the Roselle Board of Education authorizes the submission of an
application for emergency hiring pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1, et seq., N.J.S.A. 18A:39-17, et seq.
and N.J.S.A. 18A:6-4.13, et seq. as indicated above.
II. Resolution to Approve Contract and Certificated Personnel Salary Increase for the Assistant
Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction K-12 (July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014)
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BE IT RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Roselle Board
of Education approves the contract and salary increase for the period of July 1, 2013 through June 30,
2014, for Dr. Dana Walker, as follows:
Fiscal Year Increase 2013/2014 2.0%
III. Resolution suspending employee #4505 with pay pending investigation and further action.
WHEREAS, on or about July 26, 2013, the State of New Jersey, Department of Education, Criminal
History Review Unit, notified the Board that Employee #4505, a teaching staff member, was
arrested and had a pending court adjudication; and WHEREAS, on or about August 1, 2013, the
Board received a letter from the employee’s attorney regarding the status of the court action; and
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board hereby suspends Employee #4505, with pay, effective September 1,
2013, pending an investigation and further action by the Board.
MISCELLANEOUS
1. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the participation of Roselle
Public School Staff in the Lee National Denim Day Fundraiser, at a donation cost of $5.00 per
participating staff member, in exchange for the opportunity to wear jeans to work, with all monies
collected to be donated to the Lee Denim Day, which supports various local cancer foundations, research
and support groups, effective Friday, October 4, 2013.
2. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the Abraham Clark High School
Annual Homecoming Pageant, sponsored by the ACHS Student Government Association, with all
proceeds to be used for future SGA activities, to be held Thursday, October 24, 2013, from 7:00 PM to
10:00 PM, in the ACHS auditorium.
3. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve ACHS partnering with the African
American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey at no cost to the Roselle Public Schools or Board of
Education. The AACC of NJ will provide students with the right tools, skills, and information to build
good leadership habits, job readiness skills, and personal development/branding awareness in order to
achieve desired goals [Attachment III].
4. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the Abraham Clark High School
Homecoming Dance, sponsored by the ACHS Student Government Association, with all proceeds to be
used for future SGA activities, to be held Friday, October 25, 2013, from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM, in the
ACHS auditorium.
5. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the Abraham Clark High School
Homecoming Parade, beginning at Roselle Borough Hall and proceeding to Arminio Field prior to the
Annual Thanksgiving Day Football Game, where the ACHS Homecoming Queen and her court will be
presented at half-time, to be held Thursday, November 28, 2013, at 10:00 AM.
6. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the following dates as Dress Down
Days for Positive Behavior Support in Schools (PBSIS) at Grace Wilday Junior High School, with all
monies collected to be used to purchase gifts for students showing positive behavior:
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September 27, 2013
October 25, 2013
November 27, 2013
December 20, 2013
January 31, 2014
February 28, 2014
March 28, 2014
April 17, 2014
May 30, 2014
June 20, 3014
7. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the participation of Roselle
Preschool Annex students and staff members in Monthly Uniform- Free Day Fundraisers, for the
purpose of raising funds for end of the 2013/2014 school year trip and activities, for a donation of $1.00
for students participation and $5.00 for staff member participation, effective the following dates:
September 27, 2013
October 25, 2013
November 22, 2013
January 31, 2014
February 28, 2014
March 28, 2013
May 30, 2014
8. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the participation of Roselle
Preschool Annex students and staff in the Miss Chocolate candy sale fundraiser, for the purpose of
raising funds to supplement school trips and activities, effective October 4, 2014 through October 25,
2013.
9. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the participation of Kindergarten
Success Academy students and staff in monthly uniform-free Dress Down Days, for the purpose of
raising funds for the 2013/2014 school year-end field trips, and activities, for a donation of $1.00 for
students, and $5.00 for staff participation, effective the following dates:
September 27, 2013 January 31, 2014
October 25, 2013 February 28, 2014
November 22, 2013 March 28, 2013
December 20, 2013 May 30, 2013
BUSINESS
1. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
a. Treasurer’s Report dated June 30, 2013 [Attachment #1]
Treasurer’s Report dated July 31, 2013 [Attachment#1a]
b. Board Secretary Report Dated July 31, 2013 [Attachment #2]
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c. Board Minutes:
Meeting Date Pages
Regular Meeting June 25, 2013 [ 13011-13042]
Special Meeting July 22, 2013 [ 13043-13066]
2. APPROVALS
a. Bill List Dated: [August 2013 / Attachment #3]
[August 2013 Bill List $2,399,519.76]
3. REQUISITIONS FOR TAXES
The amount of district taxes owed to the Roselle Board of Education for the 2013-2014 School Year is
$23,438,800.00. In accordance with statue 54:4-75, 20% of the $23,438,800.00 which equals
[$4,687,760.00] is the amount needed to meet obligations of the Roselle Board of Education and is due
no later than August 27, 2013.
4. RESOLUTIONS
a. BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board Secretary of the Roselle Board of Education certifies that as
of [July 1, 2013] that no line item account has encumbrances and expenditures which in total
exceed the line item appropriation in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(a).
b. Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6:20 –2.11(c)4, the Roselle Board of Education certifies that as [July 1,
2013] through [July 31, 2013] after review of the secretary’s monthly financial report no major
account or fund has been over-expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.11(b) and that sufficient
funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.
5. RESOLUTION FOR PROCUREMENT OF GOODS AND SERVICES THROUGH STATE
CONTRACT VENDORS FOR BOARDS OF EDUCATION PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-10a.
WHEREAS, the Roselle Board of Education, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-10a and N.J.A.C. 5:34-7.29(c),
may by resolution and without advertising for bids, purchase any goods or services under the State of New
Jersey Cooperative Purchasing Program for any State contracts entered into on behalf of the State by the
Division of Purchase and Property in the Department of the Treasury; and
WHEREAS, the Roselle Board of Education has the need on a timely basis to purchase goods or services
utilizing State contracts; and
WHEREAS, the Roselle Board of Education intends to enter into contracts with the attached Referenced
State Contract Vendors through this resolution and properly executed contracts, which shall be subject to all
the conditions applicable to the current State contracts; now, therefore, be it
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RESOLVED, the Roselle Board of Education authorizes the Purchasing Agent to purchase certain goods or
services from those approved New Jersey State Contract Vendors on the attached list for the 2013 – 2014
school year pursuant to all conditions of the individual State contracts; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Roselle Board of Education’s School Board Administrator shall certify to the
availability of sufficient funds prior to the expenditure of funds for such goods or services; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the duration of the contracts between the Roselle Board of Education and the Referenced
State Contract Vendors shall be as follows:
Commodity/Service Vendor State Contract# Expiration
Date
Network Equipment Products Enterasys Networks Inc #83090 05/31/14
6. RESOLUTION TO APPROVE ATHLETIC RATES
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the Athletic Events Payroll Rates as
follows for the 2013-2014 School Year:
ROSELLE ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT
Athletic Events Payroll
Football:
Varsity Official $82
Sub-Varsity Official $60
Announcer $80
Scoreboard $70
Ticket Seller $75
Ticket Collector $75
Varsity Linesman $65
Sub-Varsity Linesman $35
Faculty Advisor $85
Cameraman $95
Faculty Assistants $75
Equipment Manager $75
Police $118.25
Site Supervisor $125
Soccer:
Varsity Official $75
Sub-Varsity Official $60
Faculty Assistant $75
Volleyball:
Varsity/JV Official $110
Timer/Scorekeeper $75
Faculty Assistant $75
Site Supervisor $90
Cross Country:
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Starter/Referee $75
Basketball:
Varsity Official $75
Sub-Varsity Official $60
Ticket Seller $75
Ticket Collector $75
Timer/Scorekeeper 2 games (V $65 & JV 30) $95
Cameraman $35
Faculty Assistant $75
Site Supervisor 2 games @ $95, 3 games @ $125
Baseball:
Varsity Official $80
Sub-Varsity Official $60
Faculty Assistant $75
Softball:
Varsity Official $75
Sub-Varsity Official $60
Faculty Assistant $75
7. RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT GRANT FOR FRESH FRUIT & VEGETABLE PROGRAM (FFVP)
2013-2014 SCHOOL YEAR / DR CHARLES C. POLK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Accept a grant dollar amount of $15,550.00 for the “Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program (FFVP)” from the
State of New Jersey Department of Agriculture for Harrison Elementary School for the 2013 - 2014 school
year.
8. RESOLUTION TO APPROVE FOOD SERVICE RENEWAL ADDENDUM CONTRACT FOR THE
2013-2014 SCHOOL YEAR
WHEREAS, the Roselle Board of Education has a need for the provision of food service management
services in the District’s School; and
WHEREAS, the Roselle Board of Education wants to exercise the option of 1st Renewal (2
nd year of
service) pursuant to the board’s accepted proposal by “Maschio’s Food Services” as set forth in its June 20,
2012 submission; and
WHEREAS, Maschio’s Food Services’ 1st Renewal Addendum Contract for the 2013-2014 School Year
provides for no increase in the prices for student breakfast and lunch; and
WHEREAS, Maschio’s Food Services will guarantee a minimum profit of $20,000.00 (same as 2012-2013
School Year); and
WHEREAS, Maschio’s Food Service shall provide the food management services at an annual flat
management fee of $40,000.00 (same as 2012-2013 School Year);
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Roselle Board of Education accepts Maschio’s Food
Services Renewal Addendum Contract (2nd
year of Service) for the 2013-2014 School Year.
9. RESOLUTION TO MAKE ADJUSTMENT IN PAID LUNCH PRICING REQUIREMENTS FOR
2013-2014
WHEREAS, Federal regulations, established as result of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Acts of 2010,
require Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) participating in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) to
ensure sufficient funds are provided to the nonprofit school food service account for meals served to
students not eligible for free or reduced price meals; and
WHEREAS, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has provided additional guidelines on the
implementation of this regulation, which will be effective for establishing the pricing of paid school lunches
for the 2013-2014 school year; and
WHEREAS, the new guidance requires the establishment of “weighted” average pricing to determine prices
for the paid student lunches (the difference between the free and paid federal rates of reimbursement
{$2.51} from the prior year); and
WHEREAS, all schools currently in NSLP and charging less than $2.51 must raise prices but are not
required to raise prices by any more than $00.10 each school year (can be increased more than this amount
if desired),
NOWTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Roselle Borough Board of Education approves an increase
in the paid school lunch price as require by federal guidelines by $00.10 at the following school locations:
Location 2012-2013 2013-2014
Lunch Price Lunch Price
Pre-School Program @ Shim’s Academy $ 2.10 $ 2.20
Kindergarten Success Academy $ 2.10 $ 2.20
Washington Elementary School $ 2.10 $ 2.20
Harrison Elementary School $ 2.10 $ 2.20
Polk Elementary School $ 2.10 $ 2.20
L.V. Moore Middle School $ 2.10 $ 2.20
Grace Wilday Jr. High School $ 2.10 $ 2.20
Abraham Clark High School $ 2.35 $ 2.45
10. RESOLUTION FOR RENEWAL OF DISTRICT HEALTH BENEFIT CARRIER / HORIZON BLUE
CROSS BLUE SHEILD (Horizon BCBS)
Accept the Horizon BCBS medical quote with a proposed 7.45% increase pursuant to recommendation from the
District Health Benefit Brokers for Annual Premium of fiscal year 2013-2014 ( August 1, 2013 – September 30,
2013)
11. RESOLUTION FOR RENEWAL OF DISTRICT PRESCRIPTION BENEFIT CARRIER / HORIZON
BLUE CROSS BLUE SHEILD (Horizon BCBS)
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Accept the Horizon BCBS prescription quote with a proposed 23.84% increase pursuant to recommendation
from the District Health Benefit Brokers for Annual Premium of fiscal year 2013-2014 ( August 1, 2013 –
September 30, 2013)
12. RESOLUTION FOR APPOINTMENT NEW OF DISTRICT HEALTH BENEFIT CARRIER /
AETNA
Accept the Aetna medical quote with a proposed 2.83% increase pursuant to recommendation from the District
Health Benefit Brokers for Annual Premium of fiscal year 2013-2014 ( October 1, 2013 – September 30, 2014)
13. RESOLUTION FOR APPOINTMENT NEW OF DISTRICT PRESCRIPTION BENEFIT CARRIER /
PRESCRIPTION CORPORATION OF AMERICA
Accept the Prescription Corporation of America quote with a proposed 20.64% increase pursuant to
recommendation from the District Health Benefit Brokers for Annual Premium of fiscal year 2012-2013 (
October 1, 2013 – September 30, 2014)
14. RESOLUTION TO APPROVE WORKERS’ COMPENSATION INSURANCE
CONSULTANT/BROKER SERVICES
WHEREAS, there exists a need for Workers’ Compensation Insurance Consultant/Broker Services for the
Board of Education, and;
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Public School Contracts Law (NJSA 18A: 18A-5) permits the awarding of a
contract for Workers’ Compensation Insurance Consultant/Broker Services for the Board of Education, and;
WHEREAS, the Board issued RFP 1314-13 seeking proposals for Workers’ Compensation Insurance
Consultant/Broker Services for the Board of Education and received proposals regarding the same on April
12, 2013;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that, the Roselle Board of Education hereby approves
Alamo Insurance to provide Workers’ Compensation Insurance Consultant/Broker
Services for the Board of Education effective July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014
15. RESOLUTION TO RENEW CONTRACT FOR CUSTODIAL SERVICES FOR THE 2013-14
SCHOOL YEAR
WHEREAS, the Board awarded a contract for custodial services for the 2012-13 school year to Pritchard
Industries Inc., 147 Columbia Turnpike Suite 207, Florham Park, NJ, 07932; and
WHEREAS, said contract for custodial services was for one or some Night sites under Scenario Option 8 at
a cost not to exceed $373,086.97 for the 2012-2013 School Year (prorated) with the option to renew for two
years with an increase of 3% per year or CPI whichever is less; and
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WHEREAS, the Board has determined that Pritchard Industries Inc. has performed services during the
2012-13 school year in an effective and efficient manner; and
WHEREAS, the Board has determined that it desires to exercise the renewal clause and extend the contract
with Pritchard Industries Inc. for the 2013-14 school year; and
WHEREAS, the terms and conditions for the 2013-14 renewal contract will remain the same, except that the
contract shall be increased by one percent (1%) based upon the current index rate;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approves a one (1) one year renewal of the
custodial services contract with Pritchard Industries Inc. for the 2013-14 school year at a cost not to exceed
$376,817.84.
16. RESOLUTION TO APPROVE TUITION AGREEMENT WITH UNION COUNTY VOCATIONAL
– TECHNICAL SCHOOLS FOR 2013-2014 SCHOOL YEAR
This Agreement made this first day of September , 2013 by and between the BOARD OF EDUCATION
OF THE VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS IN THE COUNTY OF UNION, whose address is 1776 Raritan
Road, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, hereinafter designated as “UCVTS”, and
ROSELLE BOROUGH BOARD OF EDUCATION, whose office is located at 710 Locust Street,
Roselle, New Jersey, hereinafter designated as “Sending District”,
WHEREAS, N.J.A.C. 6:43-4.2 requires vocational school districts to enter into written contractual
agreements with other Boards of Education from whom students are received, and
WHEREAS, the Sending District has expressed its intention to send students to UCVTS,
NOW, THEREFORE, for mutual covenants and promises, the parties herein agree as follows:
1. TERM OF AGREEMENT The term of this agreement shall be from September 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014 which period shall
also be known as the 2013-2014 school year or a part thereof, whichever is applicable.
2. STUDENTS The Sending District agrees to send and UCVTS agrees to receive the students enrolled in the
programs during the 2013-2014 school year.
3. PAYMENT OF TUITION
The Sending District agrees to pay tuition for the students sent to UCVTS during the 2013-2014
school year as follows:
Program Status Tuition
Union County Academy for Allied Health Sciences Full-time $6,000.00
Union County Academy for Information Technology Full-time $6,000.00
Union County Magnet High School for
Science, Mathematics & Technology Full-time $6,000.00
Union County Vocational-Technical High School Full-time $6,000.00
Union County Academy for the Performing Arts Full-time $6,000.00
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Union County Vocational-Technical High School Shared-time $2,500.00
All Self-Contained Special Needs
Vocational-Technical Programs Shared-time $4,000.00
**Out of County Tuition
Full-time $9,000.00
Shared-time $3,750.00
Self-Contained Special Needs – Shared-time $6,000.00
Tuition for the entire month shall be due and payable if a student attends UCVTS for at least five
(5) school days.
4. TUITION RATES
The tuition as set forth in paragraph 3 has been developed pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6:20-3.3.
5. ASSURANCES UCVTS assures the Sending District that all its educational programs are operated in accordance
with the laws of the State of New Jersey and the rules and regulations of the State Board of
Education.
6. ENROLLMENT REPORT UCVTS agrees to provide the Sending District a monthly enrollment and attendance report upon
request.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be signed by their respective
Presidents, attested by their respective Secretaries, and their seals to be affixed hereon the day and year first
above written.
17. RESOLUTION TO APPROVE VENDOR TO PROVIDE SPEECH SERVICES
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve Ms. Fraidi Silberberg MS,CCC-SLP,
Speech Language Pathologist, for the 2013/2014 school year at a rate of $82/hour for 20 hours a week for a
total not to exceed $68,000.
Fraidi Silberberg MS, CCC-SLP
328 North Eight Ave
Edison NJ 08817
732-339-1472
NPI# 1487947461
NJ License # 41YS00539200
ASHA# 12134909
18. RESOLUTION TO APPROVE VENDOR TO PROVIDE NURSING SERVICES
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, please approve the following vendor to
provide nursing services for the 2013/2014 school year at rates ranging from $45 - $75 depending on RN or
LPN
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Innovative Therapy Group
746 Park Ave
Lakewood NJ 08701
732-363-1606
19. RESOLUTION TO APPOINT MEDICAL INSPECTOR
Appoint Dr. Richard C. Bezozo medical inspector for the 2013-2014 school year at an amount
not to exceed $17,463.00.
20. RESOLUTION TO APPROVE SUBSTANCE AWARENESS (SAC) COORDINATOR SERVICES
FOR 2013-14 SCHOOL YEAR
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the Professional Services Agreement
between the Roselle Board of Education and Trinitas Regional Medical Center for Substance Awareness
Coordinator (SAC) Services for a cost not to exceed $71,741.00 for the 2013-2014 School Year (services to be
monitored by the Director of Special Services)
21. RESOLUTION TO CONTINUE LEASE FOR PRE-SCHOOL REGULAR / HANDICAP PROGRAM
Approve to continue a lease between the Roselle Board of Education and Shim Academy Preparatory
School, Inc., 1302 George Avenue, Roselle, N.J. 07203 for the term of September 1, 2013 – August 31,
2014, subject to a two year renewal option pursuant to board attorney review
22. RESOLUTION TO APPROVE LEASE AGREEMENT COST ADJUSTMENT WITH SAINT
JOSEPH THE CARPENTER CHURCH (KINDERGARTEN SUCCESS ACADEMY) FOR THE
2013-2014 SCHOOL YEAR.
Approve Lease Agreement Cost Adjustment for 2013-2014 School Year at an increase to the district of $624.98
per month, equaling $7499.76 per year, and bringing the yearly cost to $257,500. Increase is based on the U.S.
Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index, and set forth in existing contract effective July 1, 2011 through
June 30, 2016.
23. RESOLUTION TO APPROVE SUBMISSION OF SPECIFIC PROJECTS FOR THE NJDOE ROD
GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR ALLOCATION 4
BE IT RESOLVED that the Roselle Borough Board of Education authorizes the Superintendent, School
Business Administrator, and the Gibson Tarquini Group to submit the following Department of Education
Grant Applications along with the required Drawings and Cost Estimates for the following renovation
projects.
1) Renovations to Abraham Clark High School: Upgrade HVAC and associated piping and electric.;
Auditorium stage upgrades including curtain, rigging, lighting and sound system;
Media Center renovations; Hall locker replacement; Classroom lighting and ceiling replacement;
Interior stair tread replacement
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2) Renovations to Grace Wilday Middle School: Upgrade HVAC and associated piping and electric;
General Science classroom casework upgrades
3) Renovations to Leonard V. Moore Middle School: Upgrade HVAC and associated piping and
electric; Electrical upgrades to include Classroom and Administration lighting, PA sound system and
clocks
4) Renovations to Dr. Charles C. Polk Elementary School: Upgrade HVAC and associated piping and
electric; Electrical upgrades to include Classroom and Administration lighting, PA sound system and
clocks
5) Renovations to Harrison Elementary School: Upgrade HVAC and associated piping and electric;
Classroom lighting and ceiling replacement
6) Renovations to Washington Elementary School: Upgrade HVAC and associated piping and electric
[Grant Application due September 4, 2013 and to be submitted on behalf of the Roselle Board of
Education by the Board Approved Architect The Gibson Tarquini Group]
24. RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGE ORDER #01 FOR ROD DOE STATE GRANT PROJECT
#4540-050-10-1010 “ROOF REPLACEMENT AND PARAPET WALLS” FOR WASHINGTON
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Approve change order: #01 for Architect’s (The Gibson Tarquini Group) project: #2009062D (State
project# 4540-050-10-1010 / SDA#4540-050-10-G0QC / Grant# G5-4486) for a total of $16,080.00 to
Northeast Roof Maintenance (Attachment #4)
[The total cost for State project 4540-050-10-1010 (including change order #01) is projected to come under
the combined approved final eligible costs of $706,500.00]
25. RESOLUTION TO APPOINT TREASURER OF SCHOOL MONIES
Appoint Richard Biddulph, Treasurer of School Monies, for the 2013-2014 School Year at an annual salary of $
8,000.00.
26. RESOLUTION FOR BOARD OF EDUCATION ACCOUNTS / BANKING
Motion to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLVED that the following Financial Institution(s) be designated as approved depositories
for the Roselle Borough Board of Education funds and that the Financial Institution(s) be required to be insured
by either the SLIC or the FDIC and/or as required by both Federal and State statures:
List: TD BANK, 137 ST. GEORGE AVE, ROSELLE, N.J. 07203
The appointment will be effective ten (10) days following the submission of a Stockholders or Partners
Disclosure Certification and Political Contribution Disclosure form
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following warrant signatures be approved:
General Account – (3) President, Board Secretary, Treasurer of School Monies
Payroll/Agency Account (2) Board Secretary, Treasurer of School Monies
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Activity Accounts:
(2)Community School Program -Manager of Bus Accounts * D. Miller
- Board Secretary * D. Block
(2)Cafeteria Account -Manager of Bus Account * D. Miller
-Board Secretary * D. Block
(3)Abraham Clark High School Student Account * R. Mickens
* J. Huber
* D. Block
List of Sub Student Activity Accounts:
-ITF Football Camp
-SGA
-Class of 2013
-Class of 2015
-Class of 2016
-Class of 2017
-Yearbook Seniors
-Caps & Gowns Seniors
-Honor Society
-Spanish Honor Society
-Home Ec/FCCLA
-Basket Ball Girls
-Basket Ball Boys
-Athletic Fund Raiser
-Tennis Team
-Band
-Peer Leaders
-Teen Prep
-Step Team
-School Play
-Spanish Club
-Green Club
-Sunshine Club
-PBSIS Fund Raiser
-Evelyn Rung Memorial Scholarship
-O.E. Young Instrumental Award
-O.E. Young Choral / Vocal Award
-Joseph Bustard Memorial Scholarship
-Pepsi Account
(3)Abraham Clark High School Athletic / Officials Account *D. Block
*J. Huber
*J. Pisauro
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(3)Harrison School Student Account * L. Perez
* A. Simpkins
* D. Block
(3)Charles C. Polk School Student Account *A. Harry
* L. Cancio
* D. Block
(3)L. V. Moore School Student Account * C. Messmer
* V. Parham
* D. Block
(3)Washington School Student Account * T. Dowdell
* C. Reyes
* D. Block
(3)Grace Wilday School Student Account * J. Falaise
* R. White
* D. Block
(3)Kindergarten Success Academy Student Account * N. Fisher
* M. Cuesta
* D. Block
(3)Preschool Student Account * M. Ahearn
* A. Robinson
* A. Palumbo
* D. Block
27. RESOLUTION TO APPROVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES COMMISSION OF MORRIS
COUNTY JOINT TRANSPORTATION AGREEMENT 2013-2014
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into this 1st day of July, 2013 between The Board of Education of Roselle
Borough, whose address is 710 Locust Street, Roselle, NJ 07203 (hereinafter referred to as the “Board” or
the “District”), and the Board of Directors of Educational Services Commission of Morris County whose
post office address is “Box 1944, Morristown, New Jersey 07962 (hereinafter referred to as the
Commission), pursuant to official action taken by the Board to approve this Agreement at a duly advertised
Board meeting held on _August 26, 2013_. In consideration of the mutual promises and covenants
contained herein, the parties agree as follows:
1. The Commission agrees to transport public, nonpublic and special education pupils on established routes as
assigned in writing by the Board, for each day that school is in session during the 2013/2014 school year;
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2. In consideration of the performance of paragraph 1, the Board agrees to pay the Commission the total sum of
estimated costs, including administrative fees in accordance with the provisions of the payment policy
established by the Board of Directors and distributed to every Board:
Advance payment of 10% of the previous year’s final education cost by August 30th and monthly
payments in full for actual transportation costs incurred from September through June. Any credit
balance due to the district will be refunded;
3. It is understood that any change in the number of children being transported on each route or changes in
mileage during the course of the year will necessitate a reapportionment and adjustment costs. Apportioned
costs also include an aide, if assigned to the vehicle. A personal or health aide will be billed to the district
placing the request;
4. The Commission accepts no responsibility for assuring a pupil’s use of arranged transportation or attendance
on an established route. Once assigned to a route, the monthly billings for the pupil’s reserved seat will
continue until the Commission is otherwise notified, in writing, to delete the pupil from the assigned route;
5. The Board agrees that all requests sent to the Commission are for the purpose of making arrangements for the
transportation of the pupil(s) referred, and not for the purpose of obtaining pricing information. If the Board
or its administrators wishes to obtain pricing information, it must be so identified, in writing, thirty (30) days
prior to the date that the requested transportation is to start;
6. The Commission agrees to process Private School Transportation Applications for aid in lieu of transportation
for those nonpublic school pupils who are unable to be placed on established or competitively bid routes.
This process includes bi-annual certification of pupil attendance and preparation of payment vouchers. Such
payments are to be made by the Board directly to the parents of eligible pupils. The Board agrees to pay the
Commission an administrative fee for processing aid in lieu of transportation payment vouchers in accordance
with the rates established by the Board of Directors of the Commission;
7. It is understood and agreed by the parties hereto that this agreement shall be without force and effect until
such time it has been approved by the Superintendent of Schools of the County of Morris.
DISCUSSION
INFORMATIONAL
EXECUTIVE SESSION