Minutes of the proceedings of the REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING held on Wednesday, January 16, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller Porter, 3rd Floor Student Center, THS, at 8:00 PM. Dr. Ardie Walser, Board President, presided.

I.	Salute to the Flag

II.	Presiding Officer's Meeting Notice Statement

Swearing in of Ms. Sarah Rappoport

"I hereby call to order the Regular Public Meeting of the Teaneck Board of Education, held on Wednesday, January 16, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller-Porter 3rd Floor Student Center at Teaneck High School at 8:00 PM. Adequate notice of this meeting has been sent to the Record, filed with the Municipal Clerk of the Township of Teaneck, posted to the district website and posted inside the Teaneck Board of Education, One Merrison Street, on January 10, 2019."

III.	Roll Call

Board Member
	Present
	Absent
	
Ms. Fisher (Victoria)
	x
		
Mr. Ramirez (Martin)
		x
	
Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah)
	x
		
Mr. Reiner (Gerald)
	x
		
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian)
	x
		
Mr. Rose (Howard)
	x
		
Ms. Sanders (Denise)
	x
		
Dr. Walser (Ardie)
	x
		
Mrs. Williams (Clara)
	x

Student Board Liaison
	Present
	Absent
	
Saima Jamal
	x
		
Vernon Johnson
	x
		
William McIntosh
	x
		
Stephanie Menendez
	x

IV.	Reaffirmation of 2018/19 District Goals

V.	Superintendent's Report

Board Presentations

SEE REPORT

1

Minutes of the proceedings of the REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING held on Wednesday, January 16, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller Porter, 3rd Floor Student Center, THS, at 8:00 PM. Dr. Ardie Walser, Board President, presided.

I.	Salute to the Flag

II.	Presiding Officer's Meeting Notice Statement

Swearing in of Ms. Sarah Rappoport

"I hereby call to order the Regular Public Meeting of the Teaneck Board of Education, held on Wednesday, January 16, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller-Porter 3rd Floor Student Center at Teaneck High School at 8:00 PM. Adequate notice of this meeting has been sent to the Record, filed with the Municipal Clerk of the Township of Teaneck, posted to the district website and posted inside the Teaneck Board of Education, One Merrison Street, on January 10, 2019."

III.	Roll Call

Board Member Ms. Fisher (Victoria)
Mr. Ramirez (Martin) Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah)
Mr. Reiner (Gerald)

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian)

Mr. Rose (Howard)

Ms. Sanders (Denise)

Dr. Walser (Ardie)

Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Student Board Liaison Saima Jamal
Vernon Johnson William McIntosh
Stephanie Menendez

x

x

x

x x

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

IV.	Reaffirmation of 2018/19 District Goals

V.	Superintendent's Report

Board Presentations

SEE REPORT

VI.	Board Committee Reports

TJ PTO Report, Denise Sanders

BF PTO, Vaping presentation & Teaneck 5k, Victoria Fisher THS PTSO - Finance Facilities, Clara Williams
Hawthorne PTO, Dr. Ardie Walser

VII. Public Comment (agenda ONLY)

A.	Board Operations

B.	School Operations and Curriculum

C.	Finance and Budget

D.	Personnel

2

Minutes of the proceedings of the REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING held on Wednesday, January 16, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller Porter, 3rd Floor Student Center, THS, at 8:00 PM. Dr. Ardie Walser, Board President, presided.

I.	Salute to the Flag

II.	Presiding Officer's Meeting Notice Statement

Swearing in of Ms. Sarah Rappoport

"I hereby call to order the Regular Public Meeting of the Teaneck Board of Education, held on Wednesday, January 16, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller-Porter 3rd Floor Student Center at Teaneck High School at 8:00 PM. Adequate notice of this meeting has been sent to the Record, filed with the Municipal Clerk of the Township of Teaneck, posted to the district website and posted inside the Teaneck Board of Education, One Merrison Street, on January 10, 2019."

III.	Roll Call

Board Member Ms. Fisher (Victoria)
Mr. Ramirez (Martin) Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah)
Mr. Reiner (Gerald)

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian)

Mr. Rose (Howard)

Ms. Sanders (Denise)

Dr. Walser (Ardie)

Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Student Board Liaison Saima Jamal
Vernon Johnson William McIntosh
Stephanie Menendez

x

x

x

x x

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

IV.	Reaffirmation of 2018/19 District Goals

V.	Superintendent's Report

Board Presentations

SEE REPORT

VI.	Board Committee Reports

TJ PTO Report, Denise Sanders

BF PTO, Vaping presentation & Teaneck 5k, Victoria Fisher THS PTSO - Finance Facilities, Clara Williams
Hawthorne PTO, Dr. Ardie Walser

VII. Public Comment (agenda ONLY)

A.	Board Operations

B.	School Operations and Curriculum

C.	Finance and Budget

D.	Personnel

VIII. Public Comment (non-Agenda)

Mr. Rodriguez and Ms. Rappoport motioned to allow parents to talk about the school bus incident:
Student read letter of the incident

RESIDENTS on the Academy of Greater Excellence: 1st Resident:
Parent recalls account of the incident on the bus A previous incident on the bus route
No identification

The bus does not show up

Bus playing inappropriate music on the bus Late Bus Arrival
Need corrective Action 2nd Resident:
Summarized the Bus incident GPS smart tracking system
A formal written tracking system Notice of change in route Provide Bus Driver information Emergency phone#s for parents Report and track incidents

3rd Resident:

what is the protocol for communication?

A child fell on the bus and hurt her head. Was this incident reported by the Bus company?

The principal of Academy of Greatness and Excellence would like a Board response on supporting parents, and solution for this situation and future access using GPS and communication of other incidents and situations.

A resident would like to donate an item - what is the protocol? Thank you, Linda and Terry, for the Chess club process Thank you for the TOPS donation - 5k run, please register Jan. 17, celebrating MLK Birthday
Thank you for the response in the lockdown. Excited about the Bloomfield college collaboration
Arts Education in middle schools - Above average in Art education at BF/TJ School security on Implicit Bias
~Ms. Arjumand would like to make sure the letter gets out to the Department of Education.

IX.	Executive Session (required)

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Minutes of the proceedings of the REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING held on Wednesday, January 16, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller Porter, 3rd Floor Student Center, THS, at 8:00 PM. Dr. Ardie Walser, Board President, presided.

I.	Salute to the Flag

II.	Presiding Officer's Meeting Notice Statement

Swearing in of Ms. Sarah Rappoport

"I hereby call to order the Regular Public Meeting of the Teaneck Board of Education, held on Wednesday, January 16, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller-Porter 3rd Floor Student Center at Teaneck High School at 8:00 PM. Adequate notice of this meeting has been sent to the Record, filed with the Municipal Clerk of the Township of Teaneck, posted to the district website and posted inside the Teaneck Board of Education, One Merrison Street, on January 10, 2019."

III.	Roll Call

Board Member Ms. Fisher (Victoria)
Mr. Ramirez (Martin) Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah)
Mr. Reiner (Gerald)

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian)

Mr. Rose (Howard)

Ms. Sanders (Denise)

Dr. Walser (Ardie)

Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Student Board Liaison Saima Jamal
Vernon Johnson William McIntosh
Stephanie Menendez

x

x

x

x x

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

IV.	Reaffirmation of 2018/19 District Goals

V.	Superintendent's Report

Board Presentations

SEE REPORT

VI.	Board Committee Reports

TJ PTO Report, Denise Sanders

BF PTO, Vaping presentation & Teaneck 5k, Victoria Fisher THS PTSO - Finance Facilities, Clara Williams
Hawthorne PTO, Dr. Ardie Walser

VII. Public Comment (agenda ONLY)

A.	Board Operations

B.	School Operations and Curriculum

C.	Finance and Budget

D.	Personnel

VIII. Public Comment (non-Agenda)

Mr. Rodriguez and Ms. Rappoport motioned to allow parents to talk about the school bus incident:
Student read letter of the incident

RESIDENTS on the Academy of Greater Excellence: 1st Resident:
Parent recalls account of the incident on the bus A previous incident on the bus route
No identification

The bus does not show up

Bus playing inappropriate music on the bus Late Bus Arrival
Need corrective Action 2nd Resident:
Summarized the Bus incident GPS smart tracking system
A formal written tracking system Notice of change in route Provide Bus Driver information Emergency phone#s for parents Report and track incidents

3rd Resident:

what is the protocol for communication?

A child fell on the bus and hurt her head. Was this incident reported by the Bus company?

The principal of Academy of Greatness and Excellence would like a Board response on supporting parents, and solution for this situation and future access using GPS and communication of other incidents and situations.

A resident would like to donate an item - what is the protocol? Thank you, Linda and Terry, for the Chess club process Thank you for the TOPS donation - 5k run, please register Jan. 17, celebrating MLK Birthday
Thank you for the response in the lockdown. Excited about the Bloomfield college collaboration
Arts Education in middle schools - Above average in Art education at BF/TJ School security on Implicit Bias
~Ms. Arjumand would like to make sure the letter gets out to the Department of Education.

IX.	Executive Session (required)

X.	Adjournment

Mr. Rodriguez motioned to adjourn the meeting at 11:20 pm. Said motion was seconded by Mr. Rose and carried by unanimous vote.

Motion: S. Rodriguez
	Second: H. Rose
	
Board Member
	Yes
	No
	Abstain
	Absent
	
Ms. Fisher (Victoria)
	x
				
Mr. Ramirez (Martin)
				x
	
Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah)
	x
				
Mr. Reiner (Gerald)
	x
				
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian)
	x
				
Mr. Rose (Howard)
	x
				
Ms. Sanders (Denise)
	x
				
Dr. Walser (Ardie)
	x
				
Mrs. Williams (Clara)
	x

Respectfully submitted,

Melissa Simmons

Business Administrator/Board Secretary

4

Minutes of the proceedings of the REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING held on Wednesday, January 16, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller Porter, 3rd Floor Student Center, THS, at 8:00 PM. Dr. Ardie Walser, Board President, presided.

I.	Salute to the Flag

II.	Presiding Officer's Meeting Notice Statement

Swearing in of Ms. Sarah Rappoport

"I hereby call to order the Regular Public Meeting of the Teaneck Board of Education, held on Wednesday, January 16, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller-Porter 3rd Floor Student Center at Teaneck High School at 8:00 PM. Adequate notice of this meeting has been sent to the Record, filed with the Municipal Clerk of the Township of Teaneck, posted to the district website and posted inside the Teaneck Board of Education, One Merrison Street, on January 10, 2019."

III.	Roll Call

Board Member Ms. Fisher (Victoria)
Mr. Ramirez (Martin) Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah)
Mr. Reiner (Gerald)

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian)

Mr. Rose (Howard)

Ms. Sanders (Denise)

Dr. Walser (Ardie)

Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Student Board Liaison Saima Jamal
Vernon Johnson William McIntosh
Stephanie Menendez

x

x

x

x x

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

IV.	Reaffirmation of 2018/19 District Goals

V.	Superintendent's Report

Board Presentations

SEE REPORT

VI.	Board Committee Reports

TJ PTO Report, Denise Sanders

BF PTO, Vaping presentation & Teaneck 5k, Victoria Fisher THS PTSO - Finance Facilities, Clara Williams
Hawthorne PTO, Dr. Ardie Walser

VII. Public Comment (agenda ONLY)

A.	Board Operations

B.	School Operations and Curriculum

C.	Finance and Budget

D.	Personnel

VIII. Public Comment (non-Agenda)

Mr. Rodriguez and Ms. Rappoport motioned to allow parents to talk about the school bus incident:
Student read letter of the incident

RESIDENTS on the Academy of Greater Excellence: 1st Resident:
Parent recalls account of the incident on the bus A previous incident on the bus route
No identification

The bus does not show up

Bus playing inappropriate music on the bus Late Bus Arrival
Need corrective Action 2nd Resident:
Summarized the Bus incident GPS smart tracking system
A formal written tracking system Notice of change in route Provide Bus Driver information Emergency phone#s for parents Report and track incidents

3rd Resident:

what is the protocol for communication?

A child fell on the bus and hurt her head. Was this incident reported by the Bus company?

The principal of Academy of Greatness and Excellence would like a Board response on supporting parents, and solution for this situation and future access using GPS and communication of other incidents and situations.

A resident would like to donate an item - what is the protocol? Thank you, Linda and Terry, for the Chess club process Thank you for the TOPS donation - 5k run, please register Jan. 17, celebrating MLK Birthday
Thank you for the response in the lockdown. Excited about the Bloomfield college collaboration
Arts Education in middle schools - Above average in Art education at BF/TJ School security on Implicit Bias
~Ms. Arjumand would like to make sure the letter gets out to the Department of Education.

IX.	Executive Session (required)

X.	Adjournment

Mr. Rodriguez motioned to adjourn the meeting at 11:20 pm. Said motion was seconded by Mr. Rose and carried by unanimous vote.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

Board Member Ms. Fisher (Victoria) Mr. Ramirez (Martin)
Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah) Mr. Reiner (Gerald)
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian) Mr. Rose (Howard)
Ms. Sanders (Denise) Dr. Walser (Ardie)
Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent x
x x
x x x x x
x

Respectfully submitted,

Melissa Simmons

Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Teaneck Public Schools

Goals for 2018-2019

GOAL 1: Students attending the Teaneck Public Schools will acquire the critical thinking skills, knowledge, and understanding to be successful global citizens in the twenty-first century.

GOAL 2: Teachers and administrators in the Teaneck Public Schools will continue the development of the skills, knowledge, and understanding necessary to support students.

GOAL 3: The Teaneck Public Schools will be proactive in creating safe and inclusive school environments for students and adults by utilizing support services available in the community.

GOAL 4: The Teaneck Public Schools will communicate effectively with parents and with the greater community.

GOAL 5: The Teaneck Public Schools will explore additional revenue sources to support goals 1-4 beyond local and state aid to further its educational mission.

5

Minutes of the proceedings of the REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING held on Wednesday, January 16, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller Porter, 3rd Floor Student Center, THS, at 8:00 PM. Dr. Ardie Walser, Board President, presided.

I.	Salute to the Flag

II.	Presiding Officer's Meeting Notice Statement

Swearing in of Ms. Sarah Rappoport

"I hereby call to order the Regular Public Meeting of the Teaneck Board of Education, held on Wednesday, January 16, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller-Porter 3rd Floor Student Center at Teaneck High School at 8:00 PM. Adequate notice of this meeting has been sent to the Record, filed with the Municipal Clerk of the Township of Teaneck, posted to the district website and posted inside the Teaneck Board of Education, One Merrison Street, on January 10, 2019."

III.	Roll Call

Board Member Ms. Fisher (Victoria)
Mr. Ramirez (Martin) Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah)
Mr. Reiner (Gerald)

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian)

Mr. Rose (Howard)

Ms. Sanders (Denise)

Dr. Walser (Ardie)

Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Student Board Liaison Saima Jamal
Vernon Johnson William McIntosh
Stephanie Menendez

x

x

x

x x

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

IV.	Reaffirmation of 2018/19 District Goals

V.	Superintendent's Report

Board Presentations

SEE REPORT

VI.	Board Committee Reports

TJ PTO Report, Denise Sanders

BF PTO, Vaping presentation & Teaneck 5k, Victoria Fisher THS PTSO - Finance Facilities, Clara Williams
Hawthorne PTO, Dr. Ardie Walser

VII. Public Comment (agenda ONLY)

A.	Board Operations

B.	School Operations and Curriculum

C.	Finance and Budget

D.	Personnel

VIII. Public Comment (non-Agenda)

Mr. Rodriguez and Ms. Rappoport motioned to allow parents to talk about the school bus incident:
Student read letter of the incident

RESIDENTS on the Academy of Greater Excellence: 1st Resident:
Parent recalls account of the incident on the bus A previous incident on the bus route
No identification

The bus does not show up

Bus playing inappropriate music on the bus Late Bus Arrival
Need corrective Action 2nd Resident:
Summarized the Bus incident GPS smart tracking system
A formal written tracking system Notice of change in route Provide Bus Driver information Emergency phone#s for parents Report and track incidents

3rd Resident:

what is the protocol for communication?

A child fell on the bus and hurt her head. Was this incident reported by the Bus company?

The principal of Academy of Greatness and Excellence would like a Board response on supporting parents, and solution for this situation and future access using GPS and communication of other incidents and situations.

A resident would like to donate an item - what is the protocol? Thank you, Linda and Terry, for the Chess club process Thank you for the TOPS donation - 5k run, please register Jan. 17, celebrating MLK Birthday
Thank you for the response in the lockdown. Excited about the Bloomfield college collaboration
Arts Education in middle schools - Above average in Art education at BF/TJ School security on Implicit Bias
~Ms. Arjumand would like to make sure the letter gets out to the Department of Education.

IX.	Executive Session (required)

X.	Adjournment

Mr. Rodriguez motioned to adjourn the meeting at 11:20 pm. Said motion was seconded by Mr. Rose and carried by unanimous vote.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

Board Member Ms. Fisher (Victoria) Mr. Ramirez (Martin)
Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah) Mr. Reiner (Gerald)
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian) Mr. Rose (Howard)
Ms. Sanders (Denise) Dr. Walser (Ardie)
Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent x
x x
x x x x x
x

Respectfully submitted,

Melissa Simmons

Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Teaneck Public Schools

Goals for 2018-2019

GOAL 1: Students attending the Teaneck Public Schools will acquire the critical thinking skills, knowledge, and understanding to be successful global citizens in the twenty-first century.

GOAL 2: Teachers and administrators in the Teaneck Public Schools will continue the development of the skills, knowledge, and understanding necessary to support students.

GOAL 3: The Teaneck Public Schools will be proactive in creating safe and inclusive school environments for students and adults by utilizing support services available in the community.

GOAL 4: The Teaneck Public Schools will communicate effectively with parents and with the greater community.

GOAL 5: The Teaneck Public Schools will explore additional revenue sources to support goals 1-4 beyond local and state aid to further its educational mission.

Board Operations

BOARD OPERATIONS	JANUARY 16, 2019

Be It Resolved, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following Board Operations resolutions:

1.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board Policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to International Chess Academy, LLC for the use of Hawthorne Elementary School Multipurpose room for custodian and building use fees. The program is being sponsored under the PTO/PTA of Hawthorne Elementary. The meeting dates are as follows: Mondays- 1/14/19, 1/28/19, 2/4/19, 2/11/19, 2/25/19, 3/4/19, 3/11/19, 3/18/19, 3/25/19, 4/1/19 from 3:00pm - 4:00pm.

2.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board Policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to International Chess Academy, LLC for the use of Lowell Elementary School Multipurpose room for custodian and building use fees. The program is being sponsored under the PTO/PTA of Lowell Elementary. The meeting dates are as follows: Mondays- 1/14/19, 1/28/19, 2/4/19, 2/11/19, 2/25/19, 3/4/19, 3/11/19, 3/18/19, 3/25/19, 4/1/19 from 3:30pm - 4:30pm.

3.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board Policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to International Chess Academy, LLC for the use of Whittier Elementary School Multipurpose room for custodian and building use fees. The program is being sponsored by the PTO/PTA of Whittier Elementary. The meeting dates are as follows: Thursdays- 1/17/19, 1/24/19, 1/31/19, 2/7/19, 2/14/19, 2/21/19, 2/28/19, 3/7/19, 3/14/19, 3/21/19 from 2:30pm - 3:30pm.

4.	that the Board authorize the Business Administrator to enter into a contract with Camp Shalom.

MOTION ITEM #s 1-3

Motion: S. Rodriguez
	Second: H. Rose
	
Board Member
	Yes
	No
	Abstain
	Absent
	
Ms. Fisher (Victoria)
	x
				
Mr. Ramirez (Martin)
				x
	
Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah)
	x
				
Mr. Reiner (Gerald)
	x
				
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian)
	x
				
Mr. Rose (Howard)
	x
				
Ms. Sanders (Denise)
	x
				
Dr. Walser (Ardie)
	x
				
Mrs. Williams (Clara)
	x

6

Minutes of the proceedings of the REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING held on Wednesday, January 16, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller Porter, 3rd Floor Student Center, THS, at 8:00 PM. Dr. Ardie Walser, Board President, presided.

I.	Salute to the Flag

II.	Presiding Officer's Meeting Notice Statement

Swearing in of Ms. Sarah Rappoport

"I hereby call to order the Regular Public Meeting of the Teaneck Board of Education, held on Wednesday, January 16, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller-Porter 3rd Floor Student Center at Teaneck High School at 8:00 PM. Adequate notice of this meeting has been sent to the Record, filed with the Municipal Clerk of the Township of Teaneck, posted to the district website and posted inside the Teaneck Board of Education, One Merrison Street, on January 10, 2019."

III.	Roll Call

Board Member Ms. Fisher (Victoria)
Mr. Ramirez (Martin) Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah)
Mr. Reiner (Gerald)

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian)

Mr. Rose (Howard)

Ms. Sanders (Denise)

Dr. Walser (Ardie)

Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Student Board Liaison Saima Jamal
Vernon Johnson William McIntosh
Stephanie Menendez

x

x

x

x x

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

IV.	Reaffirmation of 2018/19 District Goals

V.	Superintendent's Report

Board Presentations

SEE REPORT

VI.	Board Committee Reports

TJ PTO Report, Denise Sanders

BF PTO, Vaping presentation & Teaneck 5k, Victoria Fisher THS PTSO - Finance Facilities, Clara Williams
Hawthorne PTO, Dr. Ardie Walser

VII. Public Comment (agenda ONLY)

A.	Board Operations

B.	School Operations and Curriculum

C.	Finance and Budget

D.	Personnel

VIII. Public Comment (non-Agenda)

Mr. Rodriguez and Ms. Rappoport motioned to allow parents to talk about the school bus incident:
Student read letter of the incident

RESIDENTS on the Academy of Greater Excellence: 1st Resident:
Parent recalls account of the incident on the bus A previous incident on the bus route
No identification

The bus does not show up

Bus playing inappropriate music on the bus Late Bus Arrival
Need corrective Action 2nd Resident:
Summarized the Bus incident GPS smart tracking system
A formal written tracking system Notice of change in route Provide Bus Driver information Emergency phone#s for parents Report and track incidents

3rd Resident:

what is the protocol for communication?

A child fell on the bus and hurt her head. Was this incident reported by the Bus company?

The principal of Academy of Greatness and Excellence would like a Board response on supporting parents, and solution for this situation and future access using GPS and communication of other incidents and situations.

A resident would like to donate an item - what is the protocol? Thank you, Linda and Terry, for the Chess club process Thank you for the TOPS donation - 5k run, please register Jan. 17, celebrating MLK Birthday
Thank you for the response in the lockdown. Excited about the Bloomfield college collaboration
Arts Education in middle schools - Above average in Art education at BF/TJ School security on Implicit Bias
~Ms. Arjumand would like to make sure the letter gets out to the Department of Education.

IX.	Executive Session (required)

X.	Adjournment

Mr. Rodriguez motioned to adjourn the meeting at 11:20 pm. Said motion was seconded by Mr. Rose and carried by unanimous vote.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

Board Member Ms. Fisher (Victoria) Mr. Ramirez (Martin)
Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah) Mr. Reiner (Gerald)
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian) Mr. Rose (Howard)
Ms. Sanders (Denise) Dr. Walser (Ardie)
Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent x
x x
x x x x x
x

Respectfully submitted,

Melissa Simmons

Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Teaneck Public Schools

Goals for 2018-2019

GOAL 1: Students attending the Teaneck Public Schools will acquire the critical thinking skills, knowledge, and understanding to be successful global citizens in the twenty-first century.

GOAL 2: Teachers and administrators in the Teaneck Public Schools will continue the development of the skills, knowledge, and understanding necessary to support students.

GOAL 3: The Teaneck Public Schools will be proactive in creating safe and inclusive school environments for students and adults by utilizing support services available in the community.

GOAL 4: The Teaneck Public Schools will communicate effectively with parents and with the greater community.

GOAL 5: The Teaneck Public Schools will explore additional revenue sources to support goals 1-4 beyond local and state aid to further its educational mission.

Board Operations

BOARD OPERATIONS	JANUARY 16, 2019

Be It Resolved, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following Board Operations resolutions:

1.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board Policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to International Chess Academy, LLC for the use of Hawthorne Elementary School Multipurpose room for custodian and building use fees. The program is being sponsored under the PTO/PTA of Hawthorne Elementary. The meeting dates are as follows: Mondays- 1/14/19, 1/28/19, 2/4/19, 2/11/19, 2/25/19, 3/4/19, 3/11/19, 3/18/19, 3/25/19, 4/1/19 from 3:00pm - 4:00pm.

2.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board Policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to International Chess Academy, LLC for the use of Lowell Elementary School Multipurpose room for custodian and building use fees. The program is being sponsored under the PTO/PTA of Lowell Elementary. The meeting dates are as follows: Mondays- 1/14/19, 1/28/19, 2/4/19, 2/11/19, 2/25/19, 3/4/19, 3/11/19, 3/18/19, 3/25/19, 4/1/19 from 3:30pm - 4:30pm.

3.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board Policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to International Chess Academy, LLC for the use of Whittier Elementary School Multipurpose room for custodian and building use fees. The program is being sponsored by the PTO/PTA of Whittier Elementary. The meeting dates are as follows: Thursdays- 1/17/19, 1/24/19, 1/31/19, 2/7/19, 2/14/19, 2/21/19, 2/28/19, 3/7/19, 3/14/19, 3/21/19 from 2:30pm - 3:30pm.

4.	that the Board authorize the Business Administrator to enter into a contract with Camp Shalom.

MOTION ITEM #s 1-3

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

Board Member Ms. Fisher (Victoria) Mr. Ramirez (Martin)
Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah) Mr. Reiner (Gerald)
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian) Mr. Rose (Howard)
Ms. Sanders (Denise) Dr. Walser (Ardie)
Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent x
x x
x x x x x
x

MOTION ITEM #4 - PENDING BOARD APPROVAL - ALL AGREE

Motion: V. Fisher
	Second: H. Rose
	
Board Member
	Yes
	No
	Abstain
	Absent
	
Ms. Fisher (Victoria)
	x
				
Mr. Ramirez (Martin)
				x
	
Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah)
	x
				
Mr. Reiner (Gerald)
	x
				
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian)
	x
				
Mr. Rose (Howard)
	x
				
Ms. Sanders (Denise)
	x
				
Dr. Walser (Ardie)
	x
				
Mrs. Williams (Clara)
	x

7

Minutes of the proceedings of the REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING held on Wednesday, January 16, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller Porter, 3rd Floor Student Center, THS, at 8:00 PM. Dr. Ardie Walser, Board President, presided.

I.	Salute to the Flag

II.	Presiding Officer's Meeting Notice Statement

Swearing in of Ms. Sarah Rappoport

"I hereby call to order the Regular Public Meeting of the Teaneck Board of Education, held on Wednesday, January 16, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller-Porter 3rd Floor Student Center at Teaneck High School at 8:00 PM. Adequate notice of this meeting has been sent to the Record, filed with the Municipal Clerk of the Township of Teaneck, posted to the district website and posted inside the Teaneck Board of Education, One Merrison Street, on January 10, 2019."

III.	Roll Call

Board Member Ms. Fisher (Victoria)
Mr. Ramirez (Martin) Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah)
Mr. Reiner (Gerald)

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian)

Mr. Rose (Howard)

Ms. Sanders (Denise)

Dr. Walser (Ardie)

Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Student Board Liaison Saima Jamal
Vernon Johnson William McIntosh
Stephanie Menendez

x

x

x

x x

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

IV.	Reaffirmation of 2018/19 District Goals

V.	Superintendent's Report

Board Presentations

SEE REPORT

VI.	Board Committee Reports

TJ PTO Report, Denise Sanders

BF PTO, Vaping presentation & Teaneck 5k, Victoria Fisher THS PTSO - Finance Facilities, Clara Williams
Hawthorne PTO, Dr. Ardie Walser

VII. Public Comment (agenda ONLY)

A.	Board Operations

B.	School Operations and Curriculum

C.	Finance and Budget

D.	Personnel

VIII. Public Comment (non-Agenda)

Mr. Rodriguez and Ms. Rappoport motioned to allow parents to talk about the school bus incident:
Student read letter of the incident

RESIDENTS on the Academy of Greater Excellence: 1st Resident:
Parent recalls account of the incident on the bus A previous incident on the bus route
No identification

The bus does not show up

Bus playing inappropriate music on the bus Late Bus Arrival
Need corrective Action 2nd Resident:
Summarized the Bus incident GPS smart tracking system
A formal written tracking system Notice of change in route Provide Bus Driver information Emergency phone#s for parents Report and track incidents

3rd Resident:

what is the protocol for communication?

A child fell on the bus and hurt her head. Was this incident reported by the Bus company?

The principal of Academy of Greatness and Excellence would like a Board response on supporting parents, and solution for this situation and future access using GPS and communication of other incidents and situations.

A resident would like to donate an item - what is the protocol? Thank you, Linda and Terry, for the Chess club process Thank you for the TOPS donation - 5k run, please register Jan. 17, celebrating MLK Birthday
Thank you for the response in the lockdown. Excited about the Bloomfield college collaboration
Arts Education in middle schools - Above average in Art education at BF/TJ School security on Implicit Bias
~Ms. Arjumand would like to make sure the letter gets out to the Department of Education.

IX.	Executive Session (required)

X.	Adjournment

Mr. Rodriguez motioned to adjourn the meeting at 11:20 pm. Said motion was seconded by Mr. Rose and carried by unanimous vote.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

Board Member Ms. Fisher (Victoria) Mr. Ramirez (Martin)
Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah) Mr. Reiner (Gerald)
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian) Mr. Rose (Howard)
Ms. Sanders (Denise) Dr. Walser (Ardie)
Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent x
x x
x x x x x
x

Respectfully submitted,

Melissa Simmons

Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Teaneck Public Schools

Goals for 2018-2019

GOAL 1: Students attending the Teaneck Public Schools will acquire the critical thinking skills, knowledge, and understanding to be successful global citizens in the twenty-first century.

GOAL 2: Teachers and administrators in the Teaneck Public Schools will continue the development of the skills, knowledge, and understanding necessary to support students.

GOAL 3: The Teaneck Public Schools will be proactive in creating safe and inclusive school environments for students and adults by utilizing support services available in the community.

GOAL 4: The Teaneck Public Schools will communicate effectively with parents and with the greater community.

GOAL 5: The Teaneck Public Schools will explore additional revenue sources to support goals 1-4 beyond local and state aid to further its educational mission.

Board Operations

BOARD OPERATIONS	JANUARY 16, 2019

Be It Resolved, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following Board Operations resolutions:

1.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board Policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to International Chess Academy, LLC for the use of Hawthorne Elementary School Multipurpose room for custodian and building use fees. The program is being sponsored under the PTO/PTA of Hawthorne Elementary. The meeting dates are as follows: Mondays- 1/14/19, 1/28/19, 2/4/19, 2/11/19, 2/25/19, 3/4/19, 3/11/19, 3/18/19, 3/25/19, 4/1/19 from 3:00pm - 4:00pm.

2.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board Policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to International Chess Academy, LLC for the use of Lowell Elementary School Multipurpose room for custodian and building use fees. The program is being sponsored under the PTO/PTA of Lowell Elementary. The meeting dates are as follows: Mondays- 1/14/19, 1/28/19, 2/4/19, 2/11/19, 2/25/19, 3/4/19, 3/11/19, 3/18/19, 3/25/19, 4/1/19 from 3:30pm - 4:30pm.

3.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board Policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to International Chess Academy, LLC for the use of Whittier Elementary School Multipurpose room for custodian and building use fees. The program is being sponsored by the PTO/PTA of Whittier Elementary. The meeting dates are as follows: Thursdays- 1/17/19, 1/24/19, 1/31/19, 2/7/19, 2/14/19, 2/21/19, 2/28/19, 3/7/19, 3/14/19, 3/21/19 from 2:30pm - 3:30pm.

4.	that the Board authorize the Business Administrator to enter into a contract with Camp Shalom.

MOTION ITEM #s 1-3

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

Board Member Ms. Fisher (Victoria) Mr. Ramirez (Martin)
Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah) Mr. Reiner (Gerald)
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian) Mr. Rose (Howard)
Ms. Sanders (Denise) Dr. Walser (Ardie)
Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent x
x x
x x x x x
x

MOTION ITEM #4 - PENDING BOARD APPROVAL - ALL AGREE

Motion: V. Fisher	Second: H. Rose

Board Member Ms. Fisher (Victoria) Mr. Ramirez (Martin)
Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah) Mr. Reiner (Gerald)
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian) Mr. Rose (Howard)
Ms. Sanders (Denise) Dr. Walser (Ardie)
Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent x
x x
x x x x x
x

School Operations and Curriculum

SCHOOL OPERATIONS and CURRICULUM

JANUARY 16, 2019

Be It Resolved, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following School Operations and Curriculum resolutions:

1.	that the Board approves the decisions of the Superintendent regarding, Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB) incidents reported to the Board in Executive Session at the January 16, 2019 Regular Public Meeting.

2.	that the Board accept funds awarded to Thomas Jefferson Middle School from the Bergen County Chapter of Links, Inc., in the amount of $100.00. These funds are from the 2017/2018 Arts Program Poster Contest Project, where three Thomas Jefferson Middle School students were winners of the contest. The chairperson for the Poster Arts Project is Dr. Margaret Haynes of the Bergen County Chapter of Links, Inc.

3.	that the Board approve the following volunteers for the 2018-2019 school year:

Karen Hughes Barbara Ganin
Maria Victoria Polacio Maurice Tyrone Porcher Aliza Rabinowitz

4.	that the Board approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Teaneck Public Schools and Bloomfield College.

5.	that the Board accept with grateful appreciation a donation of $200 to SOLA (Student Organization for Latino Awareness) from the R.E.A.L. Organization (Resource Education Awareness by Latinos in Teaneck).

6.	that the Board approve payment to Bonnie Zitter, Lisa Banta and Miriam Bernath, Educational Consultants, for tutoring services at Yeshiva of North Jersey, total cost not to exceed $741, Title I funds this program. Account #20-231-100-320-92-58-I-Y.

7.	that the Board approve the annual update of the Uniform State Memorandum of Agreement between Education and the Law Enforcement Officials for the 2018-2019 School year.

8

Minutes of the proceedings of the REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING held on Wednesday, January 16, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller Porter, 3rd Floor Student Center, THS, at 8:00 PM. Dr. Ardie Walser, Board President, presided.

I.	Salute to the Flag

II.	Presiding Officer's Meeting Notice Statement

Swearing in of Ms. Sarah Rappoport

"I hereby call to order the Regular Public Meeting of the Teaneck Board of Education, held on Wednesday, January 16, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller-Porter 3rd Floor Student Center at Teaneck High School at 8:00 PM. Adequate notice of this meeting has been sent to the Record, filed with the Municipal Clerk of the Township of Teaneck, posted to the district website and posted inside the Teaneck Board of Education, One Merrison Street, on January 10, 2019."

III.	Roll Call

Board Member Ms. Fisher (Victoria)
Mr. Ramirez (Martin) Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah)
Mr. Reiner (Gerald)

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian)

Mr. Rose (Howard)

Ms. Sanders (Denise)

Dr. Walser (Ardie)

Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Student Board Liaison Saima Jamal
Vernon Johnson William McIntosh
Stephanie Menendez

x

x

x

x x

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

IV.	Reaffirmation of 2018/19 District Goals

V.	Superintendent's Report

Board Presentations

SEE REPORT

VI.	Board Committee Reports

TJ PTO Report, Denise Sanders

BF PTO, Vaping presentation & Teaneck 5k, Victoria Fisher THS PTSO - Finance Facilities, Clara Williams
Hawthorne PTO, Dr. Ardie Walser

VII. Public Comment (agenda ONLY)

A.	Board Operations

B.	School Operations and Curriculum

C.	Finance and Budget

D.	Personnel

VIII. Public Comment (non-Agenda)

Mr. Rodriguez and Ms. Rappoport motioned to allow parents to talk about the school bus incident:
Student read letter of the incident

RESIDENTS on the Academy of Greater Excellence: 1st Resident:
Parent recalls account of the incident on the bus A previous incident on the bus route
No identification

The bus does not show up

Bus playing inappropriate music on the bus Late Bus Arrival
Need corrective Action 2nd Resident:
Summarized the Bus incident GPS smart tracking system
A formal written tracking system Notice of change in route Provide Bus Driver information Emergency phone#s for parents Report and track incidents

3rd Resident:

what is the protocol for communication?

A child fell on the bus and hurt her head. Was this incident reported by the Bus company?

The principal of Academy of Greatness and Excellence would like a Board response on supporting parents, and solution for this situation and future access using GPS and communication of other incidents and situations.

A resident would like to donate an item - what is the protocol? Thank you, Linda and Terry, for the Chess club process Thank you for the TOPS donation - 5k run, please register Jan. 17, celebrating MLK Birthday
Thank you for the response in the lockdown. Excited about the Bloomfield college collaboration
Arts Education in middle schools - Above average in Art education at BF/TJ School security on Implicit Bias
~Ms. Arjumand would like to make sure the letter gets out to the Department of Education.

IX.	Executive Session (required)

X.	Adjournment

Mr. Rodriguez motioned to adjourn the meeting at 11:20 pm. Said motion was seconded by Mr. Rose and carried by unanimous vote.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

Board Member Ms. Fisher (Victoria) Mr. Ramirez (Martin)
Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah) Mr. Reiner (Gerald)
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian) Mr. Rose (Howard)
Ms. Sanders (Denise) Dr. Walser (Ardie)
Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent x
x x
x x x x x
x

Respectfully submitted,

Melissa Simmons

Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Teaneck Public Schools

Goals for 2018-2019

GOAL 1: Students attending the Teaneck Public Schools will acquire the critical thinking skills, knowledge, and understanding to be successful global citizens in the twenty-first century.

GOAL 2: Teachers and administrators in the Teaneck Public Schools will continue the development of the skills, knowledge, and understanding necessary to support students.

GOAL 3: The Teaneck Public Schools will be proactive in creating safe and inclusive school environments for students and adults by utilizing support services available in the community.

GOAL 4: The Teaneck Public Schools will communicate effectively with parents and with the greater community.

GOAL 5: The Teaneck Public Schools will explore additional revenue sources to support goals 1-4 beyond local and state aid to further its educational mission.

Board Operations

BOARD OPERATIONS	JANUARY 16, 2019

Be It Resolved, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following Board Operations resolutions:

1.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board Policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to International Chess Academy, LLC for the use of Hawthorne Elementary School Multipurpose room for custodian and building use fees. The program is being sponsored under the PTO/PTA of Hawthorne Elementary. The meeting dates are as follows: Mondays- 1/14/19, 1/28/19, 2/4/19, 2/11/19, 2/25/19, 3/4/19, 3/11/19, 3/18/19, 3/25/19, 4/1/19 from 3:00pm - 4:00pm.

2.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board Policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to International Chess Academy, LLC for the use of Lowell Elementary School Multipurpose room for custodian and building use fees. The program is being sponsored under the PTO/PTA of Lowell Elementary. The meeting dates are as follows: Mondays- 1/14/19, 1/28/19, 2/4/19, 2/11/19, 2/25/19, 3/4/19, 3/11/19, 3/18/19, 3/25/19, 4/1/19 from 3:30pm - 4:30pm.

3.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board Policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to International Chess Academy, LLC for the use of Whittier Elementary School Multipurpose room for custodian and building use fees. The program is being sponsored by the PTO/PTA of Whittier Elementary. The meeting dates are as follows: Thursdays- 1/17/19, 1/24/19, 1/31/19, 2/7/19, 2/14/19, 2/21/19, 2/28/19, 3/7/19, 3/14/19, 3/21/19 from 2:30pm - 3:30pm.

4.	that the Board authorize the Business Administrator to enter into a contract with Camp Shalom.

MOTION ITEM #s 1-3

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

Board Member Ms. Fisher (Victoria) Mr. Ramirez (Martin)
Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah) Mr. Reiner (Gerald)
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian) Mr. Rose (Howard)
Ms. Sanders (Denise) Dr. Walser (Ardie)
Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent x
x x
x x x x x
x

MOTION ITEM #4 - PENDING BOARD APPROVAL - ALL AGREE

Motion: V. Fisher	Second: H. Rose

Board Member Ms. Fisher (Victoria) Mr. Ramirez (Martin)
Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah) Mr. Reiner (Gerald)
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian) Mr. Rose (Howard)
Ms. Sanders (Denise) Dr. Walser (Ardie)
Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent x
x x
x x x x x
x

School Operations and Curriculum

SCHOOL OPERATIONS and CURRICULUM

JANUARY 16, 2019

Be It Resolved, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following School Operations and Curriculum resolutions:

1.	that the Board approves the decisions of the Superintendent regarding, Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB) incidents reported to the Board in Executive Session at the January 16, 2019 Regular Public Meeting.

2.	that the Board accept funds awarded to Thomas Jefferson Middle School from the Bergen County Chapter of Links, Inc., in the amount of $100.00. These funds are from the 2017/2018 Arts Program Poster Contest Project, where three Thomas Jefferson Middle School students were winners of the contest. The chairperson for the Poster Arts Project is Dr. Margaret Haynes of the Bergen County Chapter of Links, Inc.

3.	that the Board approve the following volunteers for the 2018-2019 school year:

Karen Hughes Barbara Ganin
Maria Victoria Polacio Maurice Tyrone Porcher Aliza Rabinowitz

4.	that the Board approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Teaneck Public Schools and Bloomfield College.

5.	that the Board accept with grateful appreciation a donation of $200 to SOLA (Student Organization for Latino Awareness) from the R.E.A.L. Organization (Resource Education Awareness by Latinos in Teaneck).

6.	that the Board approve payment to Bonnie Zitter, Lisa Banta and Miriam Bernath, Educational Consultants, for tutoring services at Yeshiva of North Jersey, total cost not to exceed $741, Title I funds this program. Account #20-231-100-320-92-58-I-Y.

7.	that the Board approve the annual update of the Uniform State Memorandum of Agreement between Education and the Law Enforcement Officials for the 2018-2019 School year.

Motion: S. Rodriguez
	Second: H. Rose
	
Board Member
	Yes
	No
	Abstain
	Absent
	
Ms. Fisher (Victoria)
	x
				
Mr. Ramirez (Martin)
				x
	
Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah)
	x
				
Mr. Reiner (Gerald)
	x
				
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian)
	x
		#5
		
Mr. Rose (Howard)
	x
				
Ms. Sanders (Denise)
	x
				
Dr. Walser (Ardie)
	x
				
Mrs. Williams (Clara)
	x

9

Minutes of the proceedings of the REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING held on Wednesday, January 16, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller Porter, 3rd Floor Student Center, THS, at 8:00 PM. Dr. Ardie Walser, Board President, presided.

I.	Salute to the Flag

II.	Presiding Officer's Meeting Notice Statement

Swearing in of Ms. Sarah Rappoport

"I hereby call to order the Regular Public Meeting of the Teaneck Board of Education, held on Wednesday, January 16, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller-Porter 3rd Floor Student Center at Teaneck High School at 8:00 PM. Adequate notice of this meeting has been sent to the Record, filed with the Municipal Clerk of the Township of Teaneck, posted to the district website and posted inside the Teaneck Board of Education, One Merrison Street, on January 10, 2019."

III.	Roll Call

Board Member Ms. Fisher (Victoria)
Mr. Ramirez (Martin) Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah)
Mr. Reiner (Gerald)

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian)

Mr. Rose (Howard)

Ms. Sanders (Denise)

Dr. Walser (Ardie)

Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Student Board Liaison Saima Jamal
Vernon Johnson William McIntosh
Stephanie Menendez

x

x

x

x x

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

IV.	Reaffirmation of 2018/19 District Goals

V.	Superintendent's Report

Board Presentations

SEE REPORT

VI.	Board Committee Reports

TJ PTO Report, Denise Sanders

BF PTO, Vaping presentation & Teaneck 5k, Victoria Fisher THS PTSO - Finance Facilities, Clara Williams
Hawthorne PTO, Dr. Ardie Walser

VII. Public Comment (agenda ONLY)

A.	Board Operations

B.	School Operations and Curriculum

C.	Finance and Budget

D.	Personnel

VIII. Public Comment (non-Agenda)

Mr. Rodriguez and Ms. Rappoport motioned to allow parents to talk about the school bus incident:
Student read letter of the incident

RESIDENTS on the Academy of Greater Excellence: 1st Resident:
Parent recalls account of the incident on the bus A previous incident on the bus route
No identification

The bus does not show up

Bus playing inappropriate music on the bus Late Bus Arrival
Need corrective Action 2nd Resident:
Summarized the Bus incident GPS smart tracking system
A formal written tracking system Notice of change in route Provide Bus Driver information Emergency phone#s for parents Report and track incidents

3rd Resident:

what is the protocol for communication?

A child fell on the bus and hurt her head. Was this incident reported by the Bus company?

The principal of Academy of Greatness and Excellence would like a Board response on supporting parents, and solution for this situation and future access using GPS and communication of other incidents and situations.

A resident would like to donate an item - what is the protocol? Thank you, Linda and Terry, for the Chess club process Thank you for the TOPS donation - 5k run, please register Jan. 17, celebrating MLK Birthday
Thank you for the response in the lockdown. Excited about the Bloomfield college collaboration
Arts Education in middle schools - Above average in Art education at BF/TJ School security on Implicit Bias
~Ms. Arjumand would like to make sure the letter gets out to the Department of Education.

IX.	Executive Session (required)

X.	Adjournment

Mr. Rodriguez motioned to adjourn the meeting at 11:20 pm. Said motion was seconded by Mr. Rose and carried by unanimous vote.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

Board Member Ms. Fisher (Victoria) Mr. Ramirez (Martin)
Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah) Mr. Reiner (Gerald)
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian) Mr. Rose (Howard)
Ms. Sanders (Denise) Dr. Walser (Ardie)
Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent x
x x
x x x x x
x

Respectfully submitted,

Melissa Simmons

Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Teaneck Public Schools

Goals for 2018-2019

GOAL 1: Students attending the Teaneck Public Schools will acquire the critical thinking skills, knowledge, and understanding to be successful global citizens in the twenty-first century.

GOAL 2: Teachers and administrators in the Teaneck Public Schools will continue the development of the skills, knowledge, and understanding necessary to support students.

GOAL 3: The Teaneck Public Schools will be proactive in creating safe and inclusive school environments for students and adults by utilizing support services available in the community.

GOAL 4: The Teaneck Public Schools will communicate effectively with parents and with the greater community.

GOAL 5: The Teaneck Public Schools will explore additional revenue sources to support goals 1-4 beyond local and state aid to further its educational mission.

Board Operations

BOARD OPERATIONS	JANUARY 16, 2019

Be It Resolved, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following Board Operations resolutions:

1.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board Policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to International Chess Academy, LLC for the use of Hawthorne Elementary School Multipurpose room for custodian and building use fees. The program is being sponsored under the PTO/PTA of Hawthorne Elementary. The meeting dates are as follows: Mondays- 1/14/19, 1/28/19, 2/4/19, 2/11/19, 2/25/19, 3/4/19, 3/11/19, 3/18/19, 3/25/19, 4/1/19 from 3:00pm - 4:00pm.

2.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board Policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to International Chess Academy, LLC for the use of Lowell Elementary School Multipurpose room for custodian and building use fees. The program is being sponsored under the PTO/PTA of Lowell Elementary. The meeting dates are as follows: Mondays- 1/14/19, 1/28/19, 2/4/19, 2/11/19, 2/25/19, 3/4/19, 3/11/19, 3/18/19, 3/25/19, 4/1/19 from 3:30pm - 4:30pm.

3.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board Policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to International Chess Academy, LLC for the use of Whittier Elementary School Multipurpose room for custodian and building use fees. The program is being sponsored by the PTO/PTA of Whittier Elementary. The meeting dates are as follows: Thursdays- 1/17/19, 1/24/19, 1/31/19, 2/7/19, 2/14/19, 2/21/19, 2/28/19, 3/7/19, 3/14/19, 3/21/19 from 2:30pm - 3:30pm.

4.	that the Board authorize the Business Administrator to enter into a contract with Camp Shalom.

MOTION ITEM #s 1-3

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

Board Member Ms. Fisher (Victoria) Mr. Ramirez (Martin)
Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah) Mr. Reiner (Gerald)
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian) Mr. Rose (Howard)
Ms. Sanders (Denise) Dr. Walser (Ardie)
Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent x
x x
x x x x x
x

MOTION ITEM #4 - PENDING BOARD APPROVAL - ALL AGREE

Motion: V. Fisher	Second: H. Rose

Board Member Ms. Fisher (Victoria) Mr. Ramirez (Martin)
Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah) Mr. Reiner (Gerald)
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian) Mr. Rose (Howard)
Ms. Sanders (Denise) Dr. Walser (Ardie)
Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent x
x x
x x x x x
x

School Operations and Curriculum

SCHOOL OPERATIONS and CURRICULUM

JANUARY 16, 2019

Be It Resolved, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following School Operations and Curriculum resolutions:

1.	that the Board approves the decisions of the Superintendent regarding, Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB) incidents reported to the Board in Executive Session at the January 16, 2019 Regular Public Meeting.

2.	that the Board accept funds awarded to Thomas Jefferson Middle School from the Bergen County Chapter of Links, Inc., in the amount of $100.00. These funds are from the 2017/2018 Arts Program Poster Contest Project, where three Thomas Jefferson Middle School students were winners of the contest. The chairperson for the Poster Arts Project is Dr. Margaret Haynes of the Bergen County Chapter of Links, Inc.

3.	that the Board approve the following volunteers for the 2018-2019 school year:

Karen Hughes Barbara Ganin
Maria Victoria Polacio Maurice Tyrone Porcher Aliza Rabinowitz

4.	that the Board approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Teaneck Public Schools and Bloomfield College.

5.	that the Board accept with grateful appreciation a donation of $200 to SOLA (Student Organization for Latino Awareness) from the R.E.A.L. Organization (Resource Education Awareness by Latinos in Teaneck).

6.	that the Board approve payment to Bonnie Zitter, Lisa Banta and Miriam Bernath, Educational Consultants, for tutoring services at Yeshiva of North Jersey, total cost not to exceed $741, Title I funds this program. Account #20-231-100-320-92-58-I-Y.

7.	that the Board approve the annual update of the Uniform State Memorandum of Agreement between Education and the Law Enforcement Officials for the 2018-2019 School year.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

Board Member Ms. Fisher (Victoria) Mr. Ramirez (Martin)
Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah) Mr. Reiner (Gerald)
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian) Mr. Rose (Howard)
Ms. Sanders (Denise) Dr. Walser (Ardie)
Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent x
x x
x

x	#5 x
x x
x

Finance and Budget

FINANCE AND BUDGET	JANUARY 16, 2019

Be It Resolved, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following Finance and Budget resolutions:

1.	that the Board approve payment of the following 2018-2019 bills and payroll, as detailed in lists attached to the Minutes of this meeting, including adjustments to previously approved bill payments, and that the Business Administrator/Board Secretary be hereby authorized to release the warrants in payments of these bills per the list appended to and made part of the minutes.

NOVEMBER 1, 2018 through NOVEMBER 30, 2018

General

Special Revenue Enterprise
Enterprise

Fund 10	$9,011,072.19 Fund 20	$370,774.94 Fund 60	$38,063.96
Fund 61	$148,865.93

Total of Approved Payments	$9,568,777.02

2.	that the Board approve 2018-2019 budget transfers, previously approved by a member of the Finance Committee, which are attached and a part of the official record.

3.	WHEREAS, the Board of Education has received the Report of the Board Secretary and the Report of the Treasurer of School Monies for the month of November 2018 and determined that both reports are in agreement; and
WHEREAS, in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)3 the secretary has certified that, as of the date of the reports, no budgetary line item account has obligations and payments (contractual orders) which in total exceed the amount appropriated by the Board of Education except as noted; now
BE IT RESOLVED, that in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)4, the Board of Education certifies that, after review of the secretary’s monthly financial reports (appropriate section) and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, to the best of its knowledge, no major account or fund has been over-expended in violation of N.J.A.C.6A:23A-16.10(c)4, and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the year (which would become a part of the Minutes of this meeting); and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to P.L. 2004 Ch. 73 (S-1701), the Board certifies that after a review of the Secretary’s Monthly Financial Report and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, that there are no budgetary transfers that cumulatively exceed 10% that would require the approval of the Executive County Superintendent.

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Minutes of the proceedings of the REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING held on Wednesday, January 16, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller Porter, 3rd Floor Student Center, THS, at 8:00 PM. Dr. Ardie Walser, Board President, presided.

I.	Salute to the Flag

II.	Presiding Officer's Meeting Notice Statement

Swearing in of Ms. Sarah Rappoport

"I hereby call to order the Regular Public Meeting of the Teaneck Board of Education, held on Wednesday, January 16, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller-Porter 3rd Floor Student Center at Teaneck High School at 8:00 PM. Adequate notice of this meeting has been sent to the Record, filed with the Municipal Clerk of the Township of Teaneck, posted to the district website and posted inside the Teaneck Board of Education, One Merrison Street, on January 10, 2019."

III.	Roll Call

Board Member Ms. Fisher (Victoria)
Mr. Ramirez (Martin) Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah)
Mr. Reiner (Gerald)

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian)

Mr. Rose (Howard)

Ms. Sanders (Denise)

Dr. Walser (Ardie)

Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Student Board Liaison Saima Jamal
Vernon Johnson William McIntosh
Stephanie Menendez

x

x

x

x x

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

IV.	Reaffirmation of 2018/19 District Goals

V.	Superintendent's Report

Board Presentations

SEE REPORT

VI.	Board Committee Reports

TJ PTO Report, Denise Sanders

BF PTO, Vaping presentation & Teaneck 5k, Victoria Fisher THS PTSO - Finance Facilities, Clara Williams
Hawthorne PTO, Dr. Ardie Walser

VII. Public Comment (agenda ONLY)

A.	Board Operations

B.	School Operations and Curriculum

C.	Finance and Budget

D.	Personnel

VIII. Public Comment (non-Agenda)

Mr. Rodriguez and Ms. Rappoport motioned to allow parents to talk about the school bus incident:
Student read letter of the incident

RESIDENTS on the Academy of Greater Excellence: 1st Resident:
Parent recalls account of the incident on the bus A previous incident on the bus route
No identification

The bus does not show up

Bus playing inappropriate music on the bus Late Bus Arrival
Need corrective Action 2nd Resident:
Summarized the Bus incident GPS smart tracking system
A formal written tracking system Notice of change in route Provide Bus Driver information Emergency phone#s for parents Report and track incidents

3rd Resident:

what is the protocol for communication?

A child fell on the bus and hurt her head. Was this incident reported by the Bus company?

The principal of Academy of Greatness and Excellence would like a Board response on supporting parents, and solution for this situation and future access using GPS and communication of other incidents and situations.

A resident would like to donate an item - what is the protocol? Thank you, Linda and Terry, for the Chess club process Thank you for the TOPS donation - 5k run, please register Jan. 17, celebrating MLK Birthday
Thank you for the response in the lockdown. Excited about the Bloomfield college collaboration
Arts Education in middle schools - Above average in Art education at BF/TJ School security on Implicit Bias
~Ms. Arjumand would like to make sure the letter gets out to the Department of Education.

IX.	Executive Session (required)

X.	Adjournment

Mr. Rodriguez motioned to adjourn the meeting at 11:20 pm. Said motion was seconded by Mr. Rose and carried by unanimous vote.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

Board Member Ms. Fisher (Victoria) Mr. Ramirez (Martin)
Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah) Mr. Reiner (Gerald)
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian) Mr. Rose (Howard)
Ms. Sanders (Denise) Dr. Walser (Ardie)
Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent x
x x
x x x x x
x

Respectfully submitted,

Melissa Simmons

Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Teaneck Public Schools

Goals for 2018-2019

GOAL 1: Students attending the Teaneck Public Schools will acquire the critical thinking skills, knowledge, and understanding to be successful global citizens in the twenty-first century.

GOAL 2: Teachers and administrators in the Teaneck Public Schools will continue the development of the skills, knowledge, and understanding necessary to support students.

GOAL 3: The Teaneck Public Schools will be proactive in creating safe and inclusive school environments for students and adults by utilizing support services available in the community.

GOAL 4: The Teaneck Public Schools will communicate effectively with parents and with the greater community.

GOAL 5: The Teaneck Public Schools will explore additional revenue sources to support goals 1-4 beyond local and state aid to further its educational mission.

Board Operations

BOARD OPERATIONS	JANUARY 16, 2019

Be It Resolved, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following Board Operations resolutions:

1.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board Policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to International Chess Academy, LLC for the use of Hawthorne Elementary School Multipurpose room for custodian and building use fees. The program is being sponsored under the PTO/PTA of Hawthorne Elementary. The meeting dates are as follows: Mondays- 1/14/19, 1/28/19, 2/4/19, 2/11/19, 2/25/19, 3/4/19, 3/11/19, 3/18/19, 3/25/19, 4/1/19 from 3:00pm - 4:00pm.

2.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board Policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to International Chess Academy, LLC for the use of Lowell Elementary School Multipurpose room for custodian and building use fees. The program is being sponsored under the PTO/PTA of Lowell Elementary. The meeting dates are as follows: Mondays- 1/14/19, 1/28/19, 2/4/19, 2/11/19, 2/25/19, 3/4/19, 3/11/19, 3/18/19, 3/25/19, 4/1/19 from 3:30pm - 4:30pm.

3.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board Policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to International Chess Academy, LLC for the use of Whittier Elementary School Multipurpose room for custodian and building use fees. The program is being sponsored by the PTO/PTA of Whittier Elementary. The meeting dates are as follows: Thursdays- 1/17/19, 1/24/19, 1/31/19, 2/7/19, 2/14/19, 2/21/19, 2/28/19, 3/7/19, 3/14/19, 3/21/19 from 2:30pm - 3:30pm.

4.	that the Board authorize the Business Administrator to enter into a contract with Camp Shalom.

MOTION ITEM #s 1-3

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

Board Member Ms. Fisher (Victoria) Mr. Ramirez (Martin)
Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah) Mr. Reiner (Gerald)
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian) Mr. Rose (Howard)
Ms. Sanders (Denise) Dr. Walser (Ardie)
Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent x
x x
x x x x x
x

MOTION ITEM #4 - PENDING BOARD APPROVAL - ALL AGREE

Motion: V. Fisher	Second: H. Rose

Board Member Ms. Fisher (Victoria) Mr. Ramirez (Martin)
Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah) Mr. Reiner (Gerald)
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian) Mr. Rose (Howard)
Ms. Sanders (Denise) Dr. Walser (Ardie)
Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent x
x x
x x x x x
x

School Operations and Curriculum

SCHOOL OPERATIONS and CURRICULUM

JANUARY 16, 2019

Be It Resolved, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following School Operations and Curriculum resolutions:

1.	that the Board approves the decisions of the Superintendent regarding, Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB) incidents reported to the Board in Executive Session at the January 16, 2019 Regular Public Meeting.

2.	that the Board accept funds awarded to Thomas Jefferson Middle School from the Bergen County Chapter of Links, Inc., in the amount of $100.00. These funds are from the 2017/2018 Arts Program Poster Contest Project, where three Thomas Jefferson Middle School students were winners of the contest. The chairperson for the Poster Arts Project is Dr. Margaret Haynes of the Bergen County Chapter of Links, Inc.

3.	that the Board approve the following volunteers for the 2018-2019 school year:

Karen Hughes Barbara Ganin
Maria Victoria Polacio Maurice Tyrone Porcher Aliza Rabinowitz

4.	that the Board approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Teaneck Public Schools and Bloomfield College.

5.	that the Board accept with grateful appreciation a donation of $200 to SOLA (Student Organization for Latino Awareness) from the R.E.A.L. Organization (Resource Education Awareness by Latinos in Teaneck).

6.	that the Board approve payment to Bonnie Zitter, Lisa Banta and Miriam Bernath, Educational Consultants, for tutoring services at Yeshiva of North Jersey, total cost not to exceed $741, Title I funds this program. Account #20-231-100-320-92-58-I-Y.

7.	that the Board approve the annual update of the Uniform State Memorandum of Agreement between Education and the Law Enforcement Officials for the 2018-2019 School year.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

Board Member Ms. Fisher (Victoria) Mr. Ramirez (Martin)
Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah) Mr. Reiner (Gerald)
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian) Mr. Rose (Howard)
Ms. Sanders (Denise) Dr. Walser (Ardie)
Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent x
x x
x

x	#5 x
x x
x

Finance and Budget

FINANCE AND BUDGET	JANUARY 16, 2019

Be It Resolved, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following Finance and Budget resolutions:

1.	that the Board approve payment of the following 2018-2019 bills and payroll, as detailed in lists attached to the Minutes of this meeting, including adjustments to previously approved bill payments, and that the Business Administrator/Board Secretary be hereby authorized to release the warrants in payments of these bills per the list appended to and made part of the minutes.

NOVEMBER 1, 2018 through NOVEMBER 30, 2018

General

Special Revenue Enterprise
Enterprise

Fund 10	$9,011,072.19 Fund 20	$370,774.94 Fund 60	$38,063.96
Fund 61	$148,865.93

Total of Approved Payments	$9,568,777.02

2.	that the Board approve 2018-2019 budget transfers, previously approved by a member of the Finance Committee, which are attached and a part of the official record.

3.	WHEREAS, the Board of Education has received the Report of the Board Secretary and the Report of the Treasurer of School Monies for the month of November 2018 and determined that both reports are in agreement; and
WHEREAS, in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)3 the secretary has certified that, as of the date of the reports, no budgetary line item account has obligations and payments (contractual orders) which in total exceed the amount appropriated by the Board of Education except as noted; now
BE IT RESOLVED, that in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)4, the Board of Education certifies that, after review of the secretary’s monthly financial reports (appropriate section) and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, to the best of its knowledge, no major account or fund has been over-expended in violation of N.J.A.C.6A:23A-16.10(c)4, and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the year (which would become a part of the Minutes of this meeting); and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to P.L. 2004 Ch. 73 (S-1701), the Board certifies that after a review of the Secretary’s Monthly Financial Report and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, that there are no budgetary transfers that cumulatively exceed 10% that would require the approval of the Executive County Superintendent.

4.	that the Board approve the attached list of Professional Development for the staff indicated for professional improvement or development, as approved by the Superintendent, (Grant funded $0) (District funded $6,858.02) total cost $6,941.46.

5.	that the Board approve the attached list of Student Field Trips, as approved by the Superintendent, (Grant Funded $4,873.56) and (District Funded $7,912.55) (Parent Funded $6,021.33) total cost $18,807.44.

6.	that the Board approve the attached list of Student Fundraising activities by school.

7.	that the Board approve the contracts, for out-of-district tuition, for students who would require a Special Education program during the 2018-2019 school year, as per the attached list.

8.	that the Board approve an Agreement with the Ridgefield Park School District, for the purpose of transporting students to and from the Pre-K program housed at the Christ Episcopal Church located in Teaneck on an as needed basis in accordance with Chapter 53, P.L. 1997, for January 2, 2019 through June 21, 2019, and submits this Agreement to the Executive County Superintendent of Schools for approval; services to be provided include, but are not limited to the coordinated transportation of Special Education students and Regular Education school students.

9.	that the Board revise the motion from August 2018 for RFP-Related Services Process for POTS to not be services based on the RFP but be a Specialized Out of District Occupation Therapy Services at a rate of $155 for 45 minutes and $206 for an hour for the period of September 2018 to June 2019 not to exceed $65,000.

10. that the Board approve reallocated Title I, Part A funds for the Teaneck School District in the amount of $48,832.

11. that the Board approve the Insight Workforce Solutions, LLC to provide substitute personnel and other related school district services for the Teaneck School District during the 2018-2019 school year in the amount not to exceed $25,000.

12. that the Board approve the Settlement Agreement between the parents of Student ID#102508 and the Teaneck Board of Education to provide tutoring services, at the school, after regular hours, from January 2019 through June 20, 2019.

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Minutes of the proceedings of the REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING held on Wednesday, January 16, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller Porter, 3rd Floor Student Center, THS, at 8:00 PM. Dr. Ardie Walser, Board President, presided.

I.	Salute to the Flag

II.	Presiding Officer's Meeting Notice Statement

Swearing in of Ms. Sarah Rappoport

"I hereby call to order the Regular Public Meeting of the Teaneck Board of Education, held on Wednesday, January 16, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller-Porter 3rd Floor Student Center at Teaneck High School at 8:00 PM. Adequate notice of this meeting has been sent to the Record, filed with the Municipal Clerk of the Township of Teaneck, posted to the district website and posted inside the Teaneck Board of Education, One Merrison Street, on January 10, 2019."

III.	Roll Call

Board Member Ms. Fisher (Victoria)
Mr. Ramirez (Martin) Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah)
Mr. Reiner (Gerald)

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian)

Mr. Rose (Howard)

Ms. Sanders (Denise)

Dr. Walser (Ardie)

Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Student Board Liaison Saima Jamal
Vernon Johnson William McIntosh
Stephanie Menendez

x

x

x

x x

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

IV.	Reaffirmation of 2018/19 District Goals

V.	Superintendent's Report

Board Presentations

SEE REPORT

VI.	Board Committee Reports

TJ PTO Report, Denise Sanders

BF PTO, Vaping presentation & Teaneck 5k, Victoria Fisher THS PTSO - Finance Facilities, Clara Williams
Hawthorne PTO, Dr. Ardie Walser

VII. Public Comment (agenda ONLY)

A.	Board Operations

B.	School Operations and Curriculum

C.	Finance and Budget

D.	Personnel

VIII. Public Comment (non-Agenda)

Mr. Rodriguez and Ms. Rappoport motioned to allow parents to talk about the school bus incident:
Student read letter of the incident

RESIDENTS on the Academy of Greater Excellence: 1st Resident:
Parent recalls account of the incident on the bus A previous incident on the bus route
No identification

The bus does not show up

Bus playing inappropriate music on the bus Late Bus Arrival
Need corrective Action 2nd Resident:
Summarized the Bus incident GPS smart tracking system
A formal written tracking system Notice of change in route Provide Bus Driver information Emergency phone#s for parents Report and track incidents

3rd Resident:

what is the protocol for communication?

A child fell on the bus and hurt her head. Was this incident reported by the Bus company?

The principal of Academy of Greatness and Excellence would like a Board response on supporting parents, and solution for this situation and future access using GPS and communication of other incidents and situations.

A resident would like to donate an item - what is the protocol? Thank you, Linda and Terry, for the Chess club process Thank you for the TOPS donation - 5k run, please register Jan. 17, celebrating MLK Birthday
Thank you for the response in the lockdown. Excited about the Bloomfield college collaboration
Arts Education in middle schools - Above average in Art education at BF/TJ School security on Implicit Bias
~Ms. Arjumand would like to make sure the letter gets out to the Department of Education.

IX.	Executive Session (required)

X.	Adjournment

Mr. Rodriguez motioned to adjourn the meeting at 11:20 pm. Said motion was seconded by Mr. Rose and carried by unanimous vote.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

Board Member Ms. Fisher (Victoria) Mr. Ramirez (Martin)
Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah) Mr. Reiner (Gerald)
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian) Mr. Rose (Howard)
Ms. Sanders (Denise) Dr. Walser (Ardie)
Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent x
x x
x x x x x
x

Respectfully submitted,

Melissa Simmons

Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Teaneck Public Schools

Goals for 2018-2019

GOAL 1: Students attending the Teaneck Public Schools will acquire the critical thinking skills, knowledge, and understanding to be successful global citizens in the twenty-first century.

GOAL 2: Teachers and administrators in the Teaneck Public Schools will continue the development of the skills, knowledge, and understanding necessary to support students.

GOAL 3: The Teaneck Public Schools will be proactive in creating safe and inclusive school environments for students and adults by utilizing support services available in the community.

GOAL 4: The Teaneck Public Schools will communicate effectively with parents and with the greater community.

GOAL 5: The Teaneck Public Schools will explore additional revenue sources to support goals 1-4 beyond local and state aid to further its educational mission.

Board Operations

BOARD OPERATIONS	JANUARY 16, 2019

Be It Resolved, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following Board Operations resolutions:

1.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board Policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to International Chess Academy, LLC for the use of Hawthorne Elementary School Multipurpose room for custodian and building use fees. The program is being sponsored under the PTO/PTA of Hawthorne Elementary. The meeting dates are as follows: Mondays- 1/14/19, 1/28/19, 2/4/19, 2/11/19, 2/25/19, 3/4/19, 3/11/19, 3/18/19, 3/25/19, 4/1/19 from 3:00pm - 4:00pm.

2.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board Policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to International Chess Academy, LLC for the use of Lowell Elementary School Multipurpose room for custodian and building use fees. The program is being sponsored under the PTO/PTA of Lowell Elementary. The meeting dates are as follows: Mondays- 1/14/19, 1/28/19, 2/4/19, 2/11/19, 2/25/19, 3/4/19, 3/11/19, 3/18/19, 3/25/19, 4/1/19 from 3:30pm - 4:30pm.

3.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board Policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to International Chess Academy, LLC for the use of Whittier Elementary School Multipurpose room for custodian and building use fees. The program is being sponsored by the PTO/PTA of Whittier Elementary. The meeting dates are as follows: Thursdays- 1/17/19, 1/24/19, 1/31/19, 2/7/19, 2/14/19, 2/21/19, 2/28/19, 3/7/19, 3/14/19, 3/21/19 from 2:30pm - 3:30pm.

4.	that the Board authorize the Business Administrator to enter into a contract with Camp Shalom.

MOTION ITEM #s 1-3

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

Board Member Ms. Fisher (Victoria) Mr. Ramirez (Martin)
Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah) Mr. Reiner (Gerald)
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian) Mr. Rose (Howard)
Ms. Sanders (Denise) Dr. Walser (Ardie)
Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent x
x x
x x x x x
x

MOTION ITEM #4 - PENDING BOARD APPROVAL - ALL AGREE

Motion: V. Fisher	Second: H. Rose

Board Member Ms. Fisher (Victoria) Mr. Ramirez (Martin)
Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah) Mr. Reiner (Gerald)
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian) Mr. Rose (Howard)
Ms. Sanders (Denise) Dr. Walser (Ardie)
Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent x
x x
x x x x x
x

School Operations and Curriculum

SCHOOL OPERATIONS and CURRICULUM

JANUARY 16, 2019

Be It Resolved, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following School Operations and Curriculum resolutions:

1.	that the Board approves the decisions of the Superintendent regarding, Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB) incidents reported to the Board in Executive Session at the January 16, 2019 Regular Public Meeting.

2.	that the Board accept funds awarded to Thomas Jefferson Middle School from the Bergen County Chapter of Links, Inc., in the amount of $100.00. These funds are from the 2017/2018 Arts Program Poster Contest Project, where three Thomas Jefferson Middle School students were winners of the contest. The chairperson for the Poster Arts Project is Dr. Margaret Haynes of the Bergen County Chapter of Links, Inc.

3.	that the Board approve the following volunteers for the 2018-2019 school year:

Karen Hughes Barbara Ganin
Maria Victoria Polacio Maurice Tyrone Porcher Aliza Rabinowitz

4.	that the Board approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Teaneck Public Schools and Bloomfield College.

5.	that the Board accept with grateful appreciation a donation of $200 to SOLA (Student Organization for Latino Awareness) from the R.E.A.L. Organization (Resource Education Awareness by Latinos in Teaneck).

6.	that the Board approve payment to Bonnie Zitter, Lisa Banta and Miriam Bernath, Educational Consultants, for tutoring services at Yeshiva of North Jersey, total cost not to exceed $741, Title I funds this program. Account #20-231-100-320-92-58-I-Y.

7.	that the Board approve the annual update of the Uniform State Memorandum of Agreement between Education and the Law Enforcement Officials for the 2018-2019 School year.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

Board Member Ms. Fisher (Victoria) Mr. Ramirez (Martin)
Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah) Mr. Reiner (Gerald)
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian) Mr. Rose (Howard)
Ms. Sanders (Denise) Dr. Walser (Ardie)
Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent x
x x
x

x	#5 x
x x
x

Finance and Budget

FINANCE AND BUDGET	JANUARY 16, 2019

Be It Resolved, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following Finance and Budget resolutions:

1.	that the Board approve payment of the following 2018-2019 bills and payroll, as detailed in lists attached to the Minutes of this meeting, including adjustments to previously approved bill payments, and that the Business Administrator/Board Secretary be hereby authorized to release the warrants in payments of these bills per the list appended to and made part of the minutes.

NOVEMBER 1, 2018 through NOVEMBER 30, 2018

General

Special Revenue Enterprise
Enterprise

Fund 10	$9,011,072.19 Fund 20	$370,774.94 Fund 60	$38,063.96
Fund 61	$148,865.93

Total of Approved Payments	$9,568,777.02

2.	that the Board approve 2018-2019 budget transfers, previously approved by a member of the Finance Committee, which are attached and a part of the official record.

3.	WHEREAS, the Board of Education has received the Report of the Board Secretary and the Report of the Treasurer of School Monies for the month of November 2018 and determined that both reports are in agreement; and
WHEREAS, in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)3 the secretary has certified that, as of the date of the reports, no budgetary line item account has obligations and payments (contractual orders) which in total exceed the amount appropriated by the Board of Education except as noted; now
BE IT RESOLVED, that in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)4, the Board of Education certifies that, after review of the secretary’s monthly financial reports (appropriate section) and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, to the best of its knowledge, no major account or fund has been over-expended in violation of N.J.A.C.6A:23A-16.10(c)4, and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the year (which would become a part of the Minutes of this meeting); and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to P.L. 2004 Ch. 73 (S-1701), the Board certifies that after a review of the Secretary’s Monthly Financial Report and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, that there are no budgetary transfers that cumulatively exceed 10% that would require the approval of the Executive County Superintendent.

4.	that the Board approve the attached list of Professional Development for the staff indicated for professional improvement or development, as approved by the Superintendent, (Grant funded $0) (District funded $6,858.02) total cost $6,941.46.

5.	that the Board approve the attached list of Student Field Trips, as approved by the Superintendent, (Grant Funded $4,873.56) and (District Funded $7,912.55) (Parent Funded $6,021.33) total cost $18,807.44.

6.	that the Board approve the attached list of Student Fundraising activities by school.

7.	that the Board approve the contracts, for out-of-district tuition, for students who would require a Special Education program during the 2018-2019 school year, as per the attached list.

8.	that the Board approve an Agreement with the Ridgefield Park School District, for the purpose of transporting students to and from the Pre-K program housed at the Christ Episcopal Church located in Teaneck on an as needed basis in accordance with Chapter 53, P.L. 1997, for January 2, 2019 through June 21, 2019, and submits this Agreement to the Executive County Superintendent of Schools for approval; services to be provided include, but are not limited to the coordinated transportation of Special Education students and Regular Education school students.

9.	that the Board revise the motion from August 2018 for RFP-Related Services Process for POTS to not be services based on the RFP but be a Specialized Out of District Occupation Therapy Services at a rate of $155 for 45 minutes and $206 for an hour for the period of September 2018 to June 2019 not to exceed $65,000.

10. that the Board approve reallocated Title I, Part A funds for the Teaneck School District in the amount of $48,832.

11. that the Board approve the Insight Workforce Solutions, LLC to provide substitute personnel and other related school district services for the Teaneck School District during the 2018-2019 school year in the amount not to exceed $25,000.

12. that the Board approve the Settlement Agreement between the parents of Student ID#102508 and the Teaneck Board of Education to provide tutoring services, at the school, after regular hours, from January 2019 through June 20, 2019.

Motion: S. Rodriguez
	Second: H. Rose
	
Board Member
	Yes
	No
	Abstain
	Absent
	
Ms. Fisher (Victoria)
	x
				
Mr. Ramirez (Martin)
				x
	
Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah)
	x
				
Mr. Reiner (Gerald)
	x
		#9
		
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian)
	x
				
Mr. Rose (Howard)
	x
				
Ms. Sanders (Denise)
	x
				
Dr. Walser (Ardie)
	x
				
Mrs. Williams (Clara)
	x

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Minutes of the proceedings of the REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING held on Wednesday, January 16, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller Porter, 3rd Floor Student Center, THS, at 8:00 PM. Dr. Ardie Walser, Board President, presided.

I.	Salute to the Flag

II.	Presiding Officer's Meeting Notice Statement

Swearing in of Ms. Sarah Rappoport

"I hereby call to order the Regular Public Meeting of the Teaneck Board of Education, held on Wednesday, January 16, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller-Porter 3rd Floor Student Center at Teaneck High School at 8:00 PM. Adequate notice of this meeting has been sent to the Record, filed with the Municipal Clerk of the Township of Teaneck, posted to the district website and posted inside the Teaneck Board of Education, One Merrison Street, on January 10, 2019."

III.	Roll Call

Board Member Ms. Fisher (Victoria)
Mr. Ramirez (Martin) Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah)
Mr. Reiner (Gerald)

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian)

Mr. Rose (Howard)

Ms. Sanders (Denise)

Dr. Walser (Ardie)

Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Student Board Liaison Saima Jamal
Vernon Johnson William McIntosh
Stephanie Menendez

x

x

x

x x

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

IV.	Reaffirmation of 2018/19 District Goals

V.	Superintendent's Report

Board Presentations

SEE REPORT

VI.	Board Committee Reports

TJ PTO Report, Denise Sanders

BF PTO, Vaping presentation & Teaneck 5k, Victoria Fisher THS PTSO - Finance Facilities, Clara Williams
Hawthorne PTO, Dr. Ardie Walser

VII. Public Comment (agenda ONLY)

A.	Board Operations

B.	School Operations and Curriculum

C.	Finance and Budget

D.	Personnel

VIII. Public Comment (non-Agenda)

Mr. Rodriguez and Ms. Rappoport motioned to allow parents to talk about the school bus incident:
Student read letter of the incident

RESIDENTS on the Academy of Greater Excellence: 1st Resident:
Parent recalls account of the incident on the bus A previous incident on the bus route
No identification

The bus does not show up

Bus playing inappropriate music on the bus Late Bus Arrival
Need corrective Action 2nd Resident:
Summarized the Bus incident GPS smart tracking system
A formal written tracking system Notice of change in route Provide Bus Driver information Emergency phone#s for parents Report and track incidents

3rd Resident:

what is the protocol for communication?

A child fell on the bus and hurt her head. Was this incident reported by the Bus company?

The principal of Academy of Greatness and Excellence would like a Board response on supporting parents, and solution for this situation and future access using GPS and communication of other incidents and situations.

A resident would like to donate an item - what is the protocol? Thank you, Linda and Terry, for the Chess club process Thank you for the TOPS donation - 5k run, please register Jan. 17, celebrating MLK Birthday
Thank you for the response in the lockdown. Excited about the Bloomfield college collaboration
Arts Education in middle schools - Above average in Art education at BF/TJ School security on Implicit Bias
~Ms. Arjumand would like to make sure the letter gets out to the Department of Education.

IX.	Executive Session (required)

X.	Adjournment

Mr. Rodriguez motioned to adjourn the meeting at 11:20 pm. Said motion was seconded by Mr. Rose and carried by unanimous vote.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

Board Member Ms. Fisher (Victoria) Mr. Ramirez (Martin)
Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah) Mr. Reiner (Gerald)
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian) Mr. Rose (Howard)
Ms. Sanders (Denise) Dr. Walser (Ardie)
Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent x
x x
x x x x x
x

Respectfully submitted,

Melissa Simmons

Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Teaneck Public Schools

Goals for 2018-2019

GOAL 1: Students attending the Teaneck Public Schools will acquire the critical thinking skills, knowledge, and understanding to be successful global citizens in the twenty-first century.

GOAL 2: Teachers and administrators in the Teaneck Public Schools will continue the development of the skills, knowledge, and understanding necessary to support students.

GOAL 3: The Teaneck Public Schools will be proactive in creating safe and inclusive school environments for students and adults by utilizing support services available in the community.

GOAL 4: The Teaneck Public Schools will communicate effectively with parents and with the greater community.

GOAL 5: The Teaneck Public Schools will explore additional revenue sources to support goals 1-4 beyond local and state aid to further its educational mission.

Board Operations

BOARD OPERATIONS	JANUARY 16, 2019

Be It Resolved, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following Board Operations resolutions:

1.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board Policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to International Chess Academy, LLC for the use of Hawthorne Elementary School Multipurpose room for custodian and building use fees. The program is being sponsored under the PTO/PTA of Hawthorne Elementary. The meeting dates are as follows: Mondays- 1/14/19, 1/28/19, 2/4/19, 2/11/19, 2/25/19, 3/4/19, 3/11/19, 3/18/19, 3/25/19, 4/1/19 from 3:00pm - 4:00pm.

2.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board Policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to International Chess Academy, LLC for the use of Lowell Elementary School Multipurpose room for custodian and building use fees. The program is being sponsored under the PTO/PTA of Lowell Elementary. The meeting dates are as follows: Mondays- 1/14/19, 1/28/19, 2/4/19, 2/11/19, 2/25/19, 3/4/19, 3/11/19, 3/18/19, 3/25/19, 4/1/19 from 3:30pm - 4:30pm.

3.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board Policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to International Chess Academy, LLC for the use of Whittier Elementary School Multipurpose room for custodian and building use fees. The program is being sponsored by the PTO/PTA of Whittier Elementary. The meeting dates are as follows: Thursdays- 1/17/19, 1/24/19, 1/31/19, 2/7/19, 2/14/19, 2/21/19, 2/28/19, 3/7/19, 3/14/19, 3/21/19 from 2:30pm - 3:30pm.

4.	that the Board authorize the Business Administrator to enter into a contract with Camp Shalom.

MOTION ITEM #s 1-3

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

Board Member Ms. Fisher (Victoria) Mr. Ramirez (Martin)
Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah) Mr. Reiner (Gerald)
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian) Mr. Rose (Howard)
Ms. Sanders (Denise) Dr. Walser (Ardie)
Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent x
x x
x x x x x
x

MOTION ITEM #4 - PENDING BOARD APPROVAL - ALL AGREE

Motion: V. Fisher	Second: H. Rose

Board Member Ms. Fisher (Victoria) Mr. Ramirez (Martin)
Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah) Mr. Reiner (Gerald)
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian) Mr. Rose (Howard)
Ms. Sanders (Denise) Dr. Walser (Ardie)
Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent x
x x
x x x x x
x

School Operations and Curriculum

SCHOOL OPERATIONS and CURRICULUM

JANUARY 16, 2019

Be It Resolved, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following School Operations and Curriculum resolutions:

1.	that the Board approves the decisions of the Superintendent regarding, Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB) incidents reported to the Board in Executive Session at the January 16, 2019 Regular Public Meeting.

2.	that the Board accept funds awarded to Thomas Jefferson Middle School from the Bergen County Chapter of Links, Inc., in the amount of $100.00. These funds are from the 2017/2018 Arts Program Poster Contest Project, where three Thomas Jefferson Middle School students were winners of the contest. The chairperson for the Poster Arts Project is Dr. Margaret Haynes of the Bergen County Chapter of Links, Inc.

3.	that the Board approve the following volunteers for the 2018-2019 school year:

Karen Hughes Barbara Ganin
Maria Victoria Polacio Maurice Tyrone Porcher Aliza Rabinowitz

4.	that the Board approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Teaneck Public Schools and Bloomfield College.

5.	that the Board accept with grateful appreciation a donation of $200 to SOLA (Student Organization for Latino Awareness) from the R.E.A.L. Organization (Resource Education Awareness by Latinos in Teaneck).

6.	that the Board approve payment to Bonnie Zitter, Lisa Banta and Miriam Bernath, Educational Consultants, for tutoring services at Yeshiva of North Jersey, total cost not to exceed $741, Title I funds this program. Account #20-231-100-320-92-58-I-Y.

7.	that the Board approve the annual update of the Uniform State Memorandum of Agreement between Education and the Law Enforcement Officials for the 2018-2019 School year.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

Board Member Ms. Fisher (Victoria) Mr. Ramirez (Martin)
Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah) Mr. Reiner (Gerald)
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian) Mr. Rose (Howard)
Ms. Sanders (Denise) Dr. Walser (Ardie)
Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent x
x x
x

x	#5 x
x x
x

Finance and Budget

FINANCE AND BUDGET	JANUARY 16, 2019

Be It Resolved, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following Finance and Budget resolutions:

1.	that the Board approve payment of the following 2018-2019 bills and payroll, as detailed in lists attached to the Minutes of this meeting, including adjustments to previously approved bill payments, and that the Business Administrator/Board Secretary be hereby authorized to release the warrants in payments of these bills per the list appended to and made part of the minutes.

NOVEMBER 1, 2018 through NOVEMBER 30, 2018

General

Special Revenue Enterprise
Enterprise

Fund 10	$9,011,072.19 Fund 20	$370,774.94 Fund 60	$38,063.96
Fund 61	$148,865.93

Total of Approved Payments	$9,568,777.02

2.	that the Board approve 2018-2019 budget transfers, previously approved by a member of the Finance Committee, which are attached and a part of the official record.

3.	WHEREAS, the Board of Education has received the Report of the Board Secretary and the Report of the Treasurer of School Monies for the month of November 2018 and determined that both reports are in agreement; and
WHEREAS, in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)3 the secretary has certified that, as of the date of the reports, no budgetary line item account has obligations and payments (contractual orders) which in total exceed the amount appropriated by the Board of Education except as noted; now
BE IT RESOLVED, that in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)4, the Board of Education certifies that, after review of the secretary’s monthly financial reports (appropriate section) and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, to the best of its knowledge, no major account or fund has been over-expended in violation of N.J.A.C.6A:23A-16.10(c)4, and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the year (which would become a part of the Minutes of this meeting); and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to P.L. 2004 Ch. 73 (S-1701), the Board certifies that after a review of the Secretary’s Monthly Financial Report and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, that there are no budgetary transfers that cumulatively exceed 10% that would require the approval of the Executive County Superintendent.

4.	that the Board approve the attached list of Professional Development for the staff indicated for professional improvement or development, as approved by the Superintendent, (Grant funded $0) (District funded $6,858.02) total cost $6,941.46.

5.	that the Board approve the attached list of Student Field Trips, as approved by the Superintendent, (Grant Funded $4,873.56) and (District Funded $7,912.55) (Parent Funded $6,021.33) total cost $18,807.44.

6.	that the Board approve the attached list of Student Fundraising activities by school.

7.	that the Board approve the contracts, for out-of-district tuition, for students who would require a Special Education program during the 2018-2019 school year, as per the attached list.

8.	that the Board approve an Agreement with the Ridgefield Park School District, for the purpose of transporting students to and from the Pre-K program housed at the Christ Episcopal Church located in Teaneck on an as needed basis in accordance with Chapter 53, P.L. 1997, for January 2, 2019 through June 21, 2019, and submits this Agreement to the Executive County Superintendent of Schools for approval; services to be provided include, but are not limited to the coordinated transportation of Special Education students and Regular Education school students.

9.	that the Board revise the motion from August 2018 for RFP-Related Services Process for POTS to not be services based on the RFP but be a Specialized Out of District Occupation Therapy Services at a rate of $155 for 45 minutes and $206 for an hour for the period of September 2018 to June 2019 not to exceed $65,000.

10. that the Board approve reallocated Title I, Part A funds for the Teaneck School District in the amount of $48,832.

11. that the Board approve the Insight Workforce Solutions, LLC to provide substitute personnel and other related school district services for the Teaneck School District during the 2018-2019 school year in the amount not to exceed $25,000.

12. that the Board approve the Settlement Agreement between the parents of Student ID#102508 and the Teaneck Board of Education to provide tutoring services, at the school, after regular hours, from January 2019 through June 20, 2019.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

Board Member Ms. Fisher (Victoria) Mr. Ramirez (Martin)
Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah) Mr. Reiner (Gerald)
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian) Mr. Rose (Howard)
Ms. Sanders (Denise) Dr. Walser (Ardie)
Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent x
x x
x	#9 x
x x x
x

Personnel

PERSONNEL	JANUARY 16, 2019

Be It Resolved, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following Personnel resolutions:

1.	that the Board approve the following certificated staff appointments for the 2018-2019 school year, following a 90 day probationary period, effective date as indicated, pending availability of funds and criminal history review:

a. Jasmin White, Pre-K Teacher at an annual salary of $54,500 (TTEA Guide BA/Step 1), assigned to Bryant Elementary School, effective November 28, 2018 through June 30, 2019, new position (pending continuation of the new pre-school program).

b. Jenna Banker, Pre-K Teacher at an annual salary of $54,500 (TTEA Guide BA/Step 1), assigned to Bryant Elementary School, effective November 28, 2018 through June 30, 2019 new position (pending continuation of the new Pre-school program).

c.	Elaine Walker-Dennis, Pre-K Teacher at an annual salary of $57,000 (TTEA Guide BA/Step 4), assigned to Bryant Elementary School, effective November 28, 2018 through June 30, 2019, new position (pending continuation of the new pre-school program).

d.	Deborah Shenkin, Pre-K Teacher at an annual salary of $60,000 (TTEA Guide MA/Step 1), assigned to Bryant Elementary School, effective December 03, 2018 through June 30, 2019, new position (pending continuation of the new pre-school program).

e. Liza Zucker, Supervisor of Early Childhood, at an annual salary of $124,072 (TAAS Guide F/step 1) assigned to Eugene Field School, effective January 02, 2019 through June 30, 2019, new position.

f. Rhoda Irodia, Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant, at the annual salary of $83,000 (TTEA Guide MA/step 11) assigned to Teaneck High School, effective February 04, 2019 through June 30, 2019, replacing Olanrewaju Ipaye, resigned (PC#: 10-12-72/ael).

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Minutes of the proceedings of the REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING held on Wednesday, January 16, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller Porter, 3rd Floor Student Center, THS, at 8:00 PM. Dr. Ardie Walser, Board President, presided.

I.	Salute to the Flag

II.	Presiding Officer's Meeting Notice Statement

Swearing in of Ms. Sarah Rappoport

"I hereby call to order the Regular Public Meeting of the Teaneck Board of Education, held on Wednesday, January 16, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller-Porter 3rd Floor Student Center at Teaneck High School at 8:00 PM. Adequate notice of this meeting has been sent to the Record, filed with the Municipal Clerk of the Township of Teaneck, posted to the district website and posted inside the Teaneck Board of Education, One Merrison Street, on January 10, 2019."

III.	Roll Call

Board Member Ms. Fisher (Victoria)
Mr. Ramirez (Martin) Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah)
Mr. Reiner (Gerald)

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian)

Mr. Rose (Howard)

Ms. Sanders (Denise)

Dr. Walser (Ardie)

Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Student Board Liaison Saima Jamal
Vernon Johnson William McIntosh
Stephanie Menendez

x

x

x

x x

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

IV.	Reaffirmation of 2018/19 District Goals

V.	Superintendent's Report

Board Presentations

SEE REPORT

VI.	Board Committee Reports

TJ PTO Report, Denise Sanders

BF PTO, Vaping presentation & Teaneck 5k, Victoria Fisher THS PTSO - Finance Facilities, Clara Williams
Hawthorne PTO, Dr. Ardie Walser

VII. Public Comment (agenda ONLY)

A.	Board Operations

B.	School Operations and Curriculum

C.	Finance and Budget

D.	Personnel

VIII. Public Comment (non-Agenda)

Mr. Rodriguez and Ms. Rappoport motioned to allow parents to talk about the school bus incident:
Student read letter of the incident

RESIDENTS on the Academy of Greater Excellence: 1st Resident:
Parent recalls account of the incident on the bus A previous incident on the bus route
No identification

The bus does not show up

Bus playing inappropriate music on the bus Late Bus Arrival
Need corrective Action 2nd Resident:
Summarized the Bus incident GPS smart tracking system
A formal written tracking system Notice of change in route Provide Bus Driver information Emergency phone#s for parents Report and track incidents

3rd Resident:

what is the protocol for communication?

A child fell on the bus and hurt her head. Was this incident reported by the Bus company?

The principal of Academy of Greatness and Excellence would like a Board response on supporting parents, and solution for this situation and future access using GPS and communication of other incidents and situations.

A resident would like to donate an item - what is the protocol? Thank you, Linda and Terry, for the Chess club process Thank you for the TOPS donation - 5k run, please register Jan. 17, celebrating MLK Birthday
Thank you for the response in the lockdown. Excited about the Bloomfield college collaboration
Arts Education in middle schools - Above average in Art education at BF/TJ School security on Implicit Bias
~Ms. Arjumand would like to make sure the letter gets out to the Department of Education.

IX.	Executive Session (required)

X.	Adjournment

Mr. Rodriguez motioned to adjourn the meeting at 11:20 pm. Said motion was seconded by Mr. Rose and carried by unanimous vote.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

Board Member Ms. Fisher (Victoria) Mr. Ramirez (Martin)
Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah) Mr. Reiner (Gerald)
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian) Mr. Rose (Howard)
Ms. Sanders (Denise) Dr. Walser (Ardie)
Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent x
x x
x x x x x
x

Respectfully submitted,

Melissa Simmons

Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Teaneck Public Schools

Goals for 2018-2019

GOAL 1: Students attending the Teaneck Public Schools will acquire the critical thinking skills, knowledge, and understanding to be successful global citizens in the twenty-first century.

GOAL 2: Teachers and administrators in the Teaneck Public Schools will continue the development of the skills, knowledge, and understanding necessary to support students.

GOAL 3: The Teaneck Public Schools will be proactive in creating safe and inclusive school environments for students and adults by utilizing support services available in the community.

GOAL 4: The Teaneck Public Schools will communicate effectively with parents and with the greater community.

GOAL 5: The Teaneck Public Schools will explore additional revenue sources to support goals 1-4 beyond local and state aid to further its educational mission.

Board Operations

BOARD OPERATIONS	JANUARY 16, 2019

Be It Resolved, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following Board Operations resolutions:

1.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board Policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to International Chess Academy, LLC for the use of Hawthorne Elementary School Multipurpose room for custodian and building use fees. The program is being sponsored under the PTO/PTA of Hawthorne Elementary. The meeting dates are as follows: Mondays- 1/14/19, 1/28/19, 2/4/19, 2/11/19, 2/25/19, 3/4/19, 3/11/19, 3/18/19, 3/25/19, 4/1/19 from 3:00pm - 4:00pm.

2.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board Policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to International Chess Academy, LLC for the use of Lowell Elementary School Multipurpose room for custodian and building use fees. The program is being sponsored under the PTO/PTA of Lowell Elementary. The meeting dates are as follows: Mondays- 1/14/19, 1/28/19, 2/4/19, 2/11/19, 2/25/19, 3/4/19, 3/11/19, 3/18/19, 3/25/19, 4/1/19 from 3:30pm - 4:30pm.

3.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board Policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to International Chess Academy, LLC for the use of Whittier Elementary School Multipurpose room for custodian and building use fees. The program is being sponsored by the PTO/PTA of Whittier Elementary. The meeting dates are as follows: Thursdays- 1/17/19, 1/24/19, 1/31/19, 2/7/19, 2/14/19, 2/21/19, 2/28/19, 3/7/19, 3/14/19, 3/21/19 from 2:30pm - 3:30pm.

4.	that the Board authorize the Business Administrator to enter into a contract with Camp Shalom.

MOTION ITEM #s 1-3

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

Board Member Ms. Fisher (Victoria) Mr. Ramirez (Martin)
Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah) Mr. Reiner (Gerald)
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian) Mr. Rose (Howard)
Ms. Sanders (Denise) Dr. Walser (Ardie)
Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent x
x x
x x x x x
x

MOTION ITEM #4 - PENDING BOARD APPROVAL - ALL AGREE

Motion: V. Fisher	Second: H. Rose

Board Member Ms. Fisher (Victoria) Mr. Ramirez (Martin)
Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah) Mr. Reiner (Gerald)
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian) Mr. Rose (Howard)
Ms. Sanders (Denise) Dr. Walser (Ardie)
Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent x
x x
x x x x x
x

School Operations and Curriculum

SCHOOL OPERATIONS and CURRICULUM

JANUARY 16, 2019

Be It Resolved, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following School Operations and Curriculum resolutions:

1.	that the Board approves the decisions of the Superintendent regarding, Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB) incidents reported to the Board in Executive Session at the January 16, 2019 Regular Public Meeting.

2.	that the Board accept funds awarded to Thomas Jefferson Middle School from the Bergen County Chapter of Links, Inc., in the amount of $100.00. These funds are from the 2017/2018 Arts Program Poster Contest Project, where three Thomas Jefferson Middle School students were winners of the contest. The chairperson for the Poster Arts Project is Dr. Margaret Haynes of the Bergen County Chapter of Links, Inc.

3.	that the Board approve the following volunteers for the 2018-2019 school year:

Karen Hughes Barbara Ganin
Maria Victoria Polacio Maurice Tyrone Porcher Aliza Rabinowitz

4.	that the Board approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Teaneck Public Schools and Bloomfield College.

5.	that the Board accept with grateful appreciation a donation of $200 to SOLA (Student Organization for Latino Awareness) from the R.E.A.L. Organization (Resource Education Awareness by Latinos in Teaneck).

6.	that the Board approve payment to Bonnie Zitter, Lisa Banta and Miriam Bernath, Educational Consultants, for tutoring services at Yeshiva of North Jersey, total cost not to exceed $741, Title I funds this program. Account #20-231-100-320-92-58-I-Y.

7.	that the Board approve the annual update of the Uniform State Memorandum of Agreement between Education and the Law Enforcement Officials for the 2018-2019 School year.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

Board Member Ms. Fisher (Victoria) Mr. Ramirez (Martin)
Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah) Mr. Reiner (Gerald)
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian) Mr. Rose (Howard)
Ms. Sanders (Denise) Dr. Walser (Ardie)
Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent x
x x
x

x	#5 x
x x
x

Finance and Budget

FINANCE AND BUDGET	JANUARY 16, 2019

Be It Resolved, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following Finance and Budget resolutions:

1.	that the Board approve payment of the following 2018-2019 bills and payroll, as detailed in lists attached to the Minutes of this meeting, including adjustments to previously approved bill payments, and that the Business Administrator/Board Secretary be hereby authorized to release the warrants in payments of these bills per the list appended to and made part of the minutes.

NOVEMBER 1, 2018 through NOVEMBER 30, 2018

General

Special Revenue Enterprise
Enterprise

Fund 10	$9,011,072.19 Fund 20	$370,774.94 Fund 60	$38,063.96
Fund 61	$148,865.93

Total of Approved Payments	$9,568,777.02

2.	that the Board approve 2018-2019 budget transfers, previously approved by a member of the Finance Committee, which are attached and a part of the official record.

3.	WHEREAS, the Board of Education has received the Report of the Board Secretary and the Report of the Treasurer of School Monies for the month of November 2018 and determined that both reports are in agreement; and
WHEREAS, in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)3 the secretary has certified that, as of the date of the reports, no budgetary line item account has obligations and payments (contractual orders) which in total exceed the amount appropriated by the Board of Education except as noted; now
BE IT RESOLVED, that in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)4, the Board of Education certifies that, after review of the secretary’s monthly financial reports (appropriate section) and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, to the best of its knowledge, no major account or fund has been over-expended in violation of N.J.A.C.6A:23A-16.10(c)4, and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the year (which would become a part of the Minutes of this meeting); and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to P.L. 2004 Ch. 73 (S-1701), the Board certifies that after a review of the Secretary’s Monthly Financial Report and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, that there are no budgetary transfers that cumulatively exceed 10% that would require the approval of the Executive County Superintendent.

4.	that the Board approve the attached list of Professional Development for the staff indicated for professional improvement or development, as approved by the Superintendent, (Grant funded $0) (District funded $6,858.02) total cost $6,941.46.

5.	that the Board approve the attached list of Student Field Trips, as approved by the Superintendent, (Grant Funded $4,873.56) and (District Funded $7,912.55) (Parent Funded $6,021.33) total cost $18,807.44.

6.	that the Board approve the attached list of Student Fundraising activities by school.

7.	that the Board approve the contracts, for out-of-district tuition, for students who would require a Special Education program during the 2018-2019 school year, as per the attached list.

8.	that the Board approve an Agreement with the Ridgefield Park School District, for the purpose of transporting students to and from the Pre-K program housed at the Christ Episcopal Church located in Teaneck on an as needed basis in accordance with Chapter 53, P.L. 1997, for January 2, 2019 through June 21, 2019, and submits this Agreement to the Executive County Superintendent of Schools for approval; services to be provided include, but are not limited to the coordinated transportation of Special Education students and Regular Education school students.

9.	that the Board revise the motion from August 2018 for RFP-Related Services Process for POTS to not be services based on the RFP but be a Specialized Out of District Occupation Therapy Services at a rate of $155 for 45 minutes and $206 for an hour for the period of September 2018 to June 2019 not to exceed $65,000.

10. that the Board approve reallocated Title I, Part A funds for the Teaneck School District in the amount of $48,832.

11. that the Board approve the Insight Workforce Solutions, LLC to provide substitute personnel and other related school district services for the Teaneck School District during the 2018-2019 school year in the amount not to exceed $25,000.

12. that the Board approve the Settlement Agreement between the parents of Student ID#102508 and the Teaneck Board of Education to provide tutoring services, at the school, after regular hours, from January 2019 through June 20, 2019.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

Board Member Ms. Fisher (Victoria) Mr. Ramirez (Martin)
Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah) Mr. Reiner (Gerald)
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian) Mr. Rose (Howard)
Ms. Sanders (Denise) Dr. Walser (Ardie)
Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent x
x x
x	#9 x
x x x
x

Personnel

PERSONNEL	JANUARY 16, 2019

Be It Resolved, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following Personnel resolutions:

1.	that the Board approve the following certificated staff appointments for the 2018-2019 school year, following a 90 day probationary period, effective date as indicated, pending availability of funds and criminal history review:

a. Jasmin White, Pre-K Teacher at an annual salary of $54,500 (TTEA Guide BA/Step 1), assigned to Bryant Elementary School, effective November 28, 2018 through June 30, 2019, new position (pending continuation of the new pre-school program).

b. Jenna Banker, Pre-K Teacher at an annual salary of $54,500 (TTEA Guide BA/Step 1), assigned to Bryant Elementary School, effective November 28, 2018 through June 30, 2019 new position (pending continuation of the new Pre-school program).

c.	Elaine Walker-Dennis, Pre-K Teacher at an annual salary of $57,000 (TTEA Guide BA/Step 4), assigned to Bryant Elementary School, effective November 28, 2018 through June 30, 2019, new position (pending continuation of the new pre-school program).

d.	Deborah Shenkin, Pre-K Teacher at an annual salary of $60,000 (TTEA Guide MA/Step 1), assigned to Bryant Elementary School, effective December 03, 2018 through June 30, 2019, new position (pending continuation of the new pre-school program).

e. Liza Zucker, Supervisor of Early Childhood, at an annual salary of $124,072 (TAAS Guide F/step 1) assigned to Eugene Field School, effective January 02, 2019 through June 30, 2019, new position.

f. Rhoda Irodia, Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant, at the annual salary of $83,000 (TTEA Guide MA/step 11) assigned to Teaneck High School, effective February 04, 2019 through June 30, 2019, replacing Olanrewaju Ipaye, resigned (PC#: 10-12-72/ael).

2.	that the Board approve the following long-term substitute teachers at $260 per diem, after twenty-one days of employment, assigned to non-tenure track positions, effective date as indicated, pending criminal history review:

a. Jolyann Schoeppler, effective December 11, 2018 though March 28, 2019 with no benefits, assigned to Lowell Elementary School, replacing Angela Gigante.

b. Leonella Spagnolo, effective February 05, 2019 through April 30, 2019 with no benefits, assigned to Lowell Elementary School, replacing Anitha Giannikos.

c. Samantha Blanco-Galvin, effective September 04, 2018 through December 21, 2018 with no benefits, assigned to Benjamin Franklin Middle School, replacing Colleen Pagan.

d. Jenna McCormack, effective January 17, 2019 through June 30, 2019 with no benefits, assigned to Benjamin Franklin Middle School, replacing Kristina Anders.

3.	that the Board approve the retirement of the following staff members:

a. Janet Bus, Literacy Teacher, Hawthorne Elementary School, effective June 30, 2019, 20 years of service.

b. Claudia Henry, Secretary B, Lowell Elementary School, effective August 01, 2019, 24 years of service.

c. Edna Payne, Speech Language Specialist, Lowell Elementary School, effective June 30, 2019, 24 year of service.

4.	that the Board accept the resignation of the following staff members:

a. Monica Yepes, World Language Teacher, Thomas Jefferson Middle School, effective March 01, 2019.

b. Erica Cohen, Special Education Teacher, Thomas Jefferson Middle School, effective December 16, 2018.

5.	that the Board rescind the appointment of the following certificated staff member for the 2018-2019 school year, effective immediately:

a. Christelle Monawar, World Language Teacher, at an annual salary of $70,500 (TTEA Guide MA/ step 7) assigned to Teaneck High School, effective January 02, 2019, through June 30, 2019, replacing Benimapi Coulibaly, resigned (PC#: 10-12-06/cdy).

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Minutes of the proceedings of the REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING held on Wednesday, January 16, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller Porter, 3rd Floor Student Center, THS, at 8:00 PM. Dr. Ardie Walser, Board President, presided.

I.	Salute to the Flag

II.	Presiding Officer's Meeting Notice Statement

Swearing in of Ms. Sarah Rappoport

"I hereby call to order the Regular Public Meeting of the Teaneck Board of Education, held on Wednesday, January 16, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller-Porter 3rd Floor Student Center at Teaneck High School at 8:00 PM. Adequate notice of this meeting has been sent to the Record, filed with the Municipal Clerk of the Township of Teaneck, posted to the district website and posted inside the Teaneck Board of Education, One Merrison Street, on January 10, 2019."

III.	Roll Call

Board Member Ms. Fisher (Victoria)
Mr. Ramirez (Martin) Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah)
Mr. Reiner (Gerald)

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian)

Mr. Rose (Howard)

Ms. Sanders (Denise)

Dr. Walser (Ardie)

Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Student Board Liaison Saima Jamal
Vernon Johnson William McIntosh
Stephanie Menendez

x

x

x

x x

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

IV.	Reaffirmation of 2018/19 District Goals

V.	Superintendent's Report

Board Presentations

SEE REPORT

VI.	Board Committee Reports

TJ PTO Report, Denise Sanders

BF PTO, Vaping presentation & Teaneck 5k, Victoria Fisher THS PTSO - Finance Facilities, Clara Williams
Hawthorne PTO, Dr. Ardie Walser

VII. Public Comment (agenda ONLY)

A.	Board Operations

B.	School Operations and Curriculum

C.	Finance and Budget

D.	Personnel

VIII. Public Comment (non-Agenda)

Mr. Rodriguez and Ms. Rappoport motioned to allow parents to talk about the school bus incident:
Student read letter of the incident

RESIDENTS on the Academy of Greater Excellence: 1st Resident:
Parent recalls account of the incident on the bus A previous incident on the bus route
No identification

The bus does not show up

Bus playing inappropriate music on the bus Late Bus Arrival
Need corrective Action 2nd Resident:
Summarized the Bus incident GPS smart tracking system
A formal written tracking system Notice of change in route Provide Bus Driver information Emergency phone#s for parents Report and track incidents

3rd Resident:

what is the protocol for communication?

A child fell on the bus and hurt her head. Was this incident reported by the Bus company?

The principal of Academy of Greatness and Excellence would like a Board response on supporting parents, and solution for this situation and future access using GPS and communication of other incidents and situations.

A resident would like to donate an item - what is the protocol? Thank you, Linda and Terry, for the Chess club process Thank you for the TOPS donation - 5k run, please register Jan. 17, celebrating MLK Birthday
Thank you for the response in the lockdown. Excited about the Bloomfield college collaboration
Arts Education in middle schools - Above average in Art education at BF/TJ School security on Implicit Bias
~Ms. Arjumand would like to make sure the letter gets out to the Department of Education.

IX.	Executive Session (required)

X.	Adjournment

Mr. Rodriguez motioned to adjourn the meeting at 11:20 pm. Said motion was seconded by Mr. Rose and carried by unanimous vote.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

Board Member Ms. Fisher (Victoria) Mr. Ramirez (Martin)
Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah) Mr. Reiner (Gerald)
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian) Mr. Rose (Howard)
Ms. Sanders (Denise) Dr. Walser (Ardie)
Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent x
x x
x x x x x
x

Respectfully submitted,

Melissa Simmons

Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Teaneck Public Schools

Goals for 2018-2019

GOAL 1: Students attending the Teaneck Public Schools will acquire the critical thinking skills, knowledge, and understanding to be successful global citizens in the twenty-first century.

GOAL 2: Teachers and administrators in the Teaneck Public Schools will continue the development of the skills, knowledge, and understanding necessary to support students.

GOAL 3: The Teaneck Public Schools will be proactive in creating safe and inclusive school environments for students and adults by utilizing support services available in the community.

GOAL 4: The Teaneck Public Schools will communicate effectively with parents and with the greater community.

GOAL 5: The Teaneck Public Schools will explore additional revenue sources to support goals 1-4 beyond local and state aid to further its educational mission.

Board Operations

BOARD OPERATIONS	JANUARY 16, 2019

Be It Resolved, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following Board Operations resolutions:

1.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board Policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to International Chess Academy, LLC for the use of Hawthorne Elementary School Multipurpose room for custodian and building use fees. The program is being sponsored under the PTO/PTA of Hawthorne Elementary. The meeting dates are as follows: Mondays- 1/14/19, 1/28/19, 2/4/19, 2/11/19, 2/25/19, 3/4/19, 3/11/19, 3/18/19, 3/25/19, 4/1/19 from 3:00pm - 4:00pm.

2.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board Policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to International Chess Academy, LLC for the use of Lowell Elementary School Multipurpose room for custodian and building use fees. The program is being sponsored under the PTO/PTA of Lowell Elementary. The meeting dates are as follows: Mondays- 1/14/19, 1/28/19, 2/4/19, 2/11/19, 2/25/19, 3/4/19, 3/11/19, 3/18/19, 3/25/19, 4/1/19 from 3:30pm - 4:30pm.

3.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board Policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to International Chess Academy, LLC for the use of Whittier Elementary School Multipurpose room for custodian and building use fees. The program is being sponsored by the PTO/PTA of Whittier Elementary. The meeting dates are as follows: Thursdays- 1/17/19, 1/24/19, 1/31/19, 2/7/19, 2/14/19, 2/21/19, 2/28/19, 3/7/19, 3/14/19, 3/21/19 from 2:30pm - 3:30pm.

4.	that the Board authorize the Business Administrator to enter into a contract with Camp Shalom.

MOTION ITEM #s 1-3

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

Board Member Ms. Fisher (Victoria) Mr. Ramirez (Martin)
Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah) Mr. Reiner (Gerald)
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian) Mr. Rose (Howard)
Ms. Sanders (Denise) Dr. Walser (Ardie)
Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent x
x x
x x x x x
x

MOTION ITEM #4 - PENDING BOARD APPROVAL - ALL AGREE

Motion: V. Fisher	Second: H. Rose

Board Member Ms. Fisher (Victoria) Mr. Ramirez (Martin)
Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah) Mr. Reiner (Gerald)
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian) Mr. Rose (Howard)
Ms. Sanders (Denise) Dr. Walser (Ardie)
Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent x
x x
x x x x x
x

School Operations and Curriculum

SCHOOL OPERATIONS and CURRICULUM

JANUARY 16, 2019

Be It Resolved, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following School Operations and Curriculum resolutions:

1.	that the Board approves the decisions of the Superintendent regarding, Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB) incidents reported to the Board in Executive Session at the January 16, 2019 Regular Public Meeting.

2.	that the Board accept funds awarded to Thomas Jefferson Middle School from the Bergen County Chapter of Links, Inc., in the amount of $100.00. These funds are from the 2017/2018 Arts Program Poster Contest Project, where three Thomas Jefferson Middle School students were winners of the contest. The chairperson for the Poster Arts Project is Dr. Margaret Haynes of the Bergen County Chapter of Links, Inc.

3.	that the Board approve the following volunteers for the 2018-2019 school year:

Karen Hughes Barbara Ganin
Maria Victoria Polacio Maurice Tyrone Porcher Aliza Rabinowitz

4.	that the Board approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Teaneck Public Schools and Bloomfield College.

5.	that the Board accept with grateful appreciation a donation of $200 to SOLA (Student Organization for Latino Awareness) from the R.E.A.L. Organization (Resource Education Awareness by Latinos in Teaneck).

6.	that the Board approve payment to Bonnie Zitter, Lisa Banta and Miriam Bernath, Educational Consultants, for tutoring services at Yeshiva of North Jersey, total cost not to exceed $741, Title I funds this program. Account #20-231-100-320-92-58-I-Y.

7.	that the Board approve the annual update of the Uniform State Memorandum of Agreement between Education and the Law Enforcement Officials for the 2018-2019 School year.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

Board Member Ms. Fisher (Victoria) Mr. Ramirez (Martin)
Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah) Mr. Reiner (Gerald)
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian) Mr. Rose (Howard)
Ms. Sanders (Denise) Dr. Walser (Ardie)
Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent x
x x
x

x	#5 x
x x
x

Finance and Budget

FINANCE AND BUDGET	JANUARY 16, 2019

Be It Resolved, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following Finance and Budget resolutions:

1.	that the Board approve payment of the following 2018-2019 bills and payroll, as detailed in lists attached to the Minutes of this meeting, including adjustments to previously approved bill payments, and that the Business Administrator/Board Secretary be hereby authorized to release the warrants in payments of these bills per the list appended to and made part of the minutes.

NOVEMBER 1, 2018 through NOVEMBER 30, 2018

General

Special Revenue Enterprise
Enterprise

Fund 10	$9,011,072.19 Fund 20	$370,774.94 Fund 60	$38,063.96
Fund 61	$148,865.93

Total of Approved Payments	$9,568,777.02

2.	that the Board approve 2018-2019 budget transfers, previously approved by a member of the Finance Committee, which are attached and a part of the official record.

3.	WHEREAS, the Board of Education has received the Report of the Board Secretary and the Report of the Treasurer of School Monies for the month of November 2018 and determined that both reports are in agreement; and
WHEREAS, in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)3 the secretary has certified that, as of the date of the reports, no budgetary line item account has obligations and payments (contractual orders) which in total exceed the amount appropriated by the Board of Education except as noted; now
BE IT RESOLVED, that in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)4, the Board of Education certifies that, after review of the secretary’s monthly financial reports (appropriate section) and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, to the best of its knowledge, no major account or fund has been over-expended in violation of N.J.A.C.6A:23A-16.10(c)4, and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the year (which would become a part of the Minutes of this meeting); and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to P.L. 2004 Ch. 73 (S-1701), the Board certifies that after a review of the Secretary’s Monthly Financial Report and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, that there are no budgetary transfers that cumulatively exceed 10% that would require the approval of the Executive County Superintendent.

4.	that the Board approve the attached list of Professional Development for the staff indicated for professional improvement or development, as approved by the Superintendent, (Grant funded $0) (District funded $6,858.02) total cost $6,941.46.

5.	that the Board approve the attached list of Student Field Trips, as approved by the Superintendent, (Grant Funded $4,873.56) and (District Funded $7,912.55) (Parent Funded $6,021.33) total cost $18,807.44.

6.	that the Board approve the attached list of Student Fundraising activities by school.

7.	that the Board approve the contracts, for out-of-district tuition, for students who would require a Special Education program during the 2018-2019 school year, as per the attached list.

8.	that the Board approve an Agreement with the Ridgefield Park School District, for the purpose of transporting students to and from the Pre-K program housed at the Christ Episcopal Church located in Teaneck on an as needed basis in accordance with Chapter 53, P.L. 1997, for January 2, 2019 through June 21, 2019, and submits this Agreement to the Executive County Superintendent of Schools for approval; services to be provided include, but are not limited to the coordinated transportation of Special Education students and Regular Education school students.

9.	that the Board revise the motion from August 2018 for RFP-Related Services Process for POTS to not be services based on the RFP but be a Specialized Out of District Occupation Therapy Services at a rate of $155 for 45 minutes and $206 for an hour for the period of September 2018 to June 2019 not to exceed $65,000.

10. that the Board approve reallocated Title I, Part A funds for the Teaneck School District in the amount of $48,832.

11. that the Board approve the Insight Workforce Solutions, LLC to provide substitute personnel and other related school district services for the Teaneck School District during the 2018-2019 school year in the amount not to exceed $25,000.

12. that the Board approve the Settlement Agreement between the parents of Student ID#102508 and the Teaneck Board of Education to provide tutoring services, at the school, after regular hours, from January 2019 through June 20, 2019.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

Board Member Ms. Fisher (Victoria) Mr. Ramirez (Martin)
Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah) Mr. Reiner (Gerald)
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian) Mr. Rose (Howard)
Ms. Sanders (Denise) Dr. Walser (Ardie)
Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent x
x x
x	#9 x
x x x
x

Personnel

PERSONNEL	JANUARY 16, 2019

Be It Resolved, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following Personnel resolutions:

1.	that the Board approve the following certificated staff appointments for the 2018-2019 school year, following a 90 day probationary period, effective date as indicated, pending availability of funds and criminal history review:

a. Jasmin White, Pre-K Teacher at an annual salary of $54,500 (TTEA Guide BA/Step 1), assigned to Bryant Elementary School, effective November 28, 2018 through June 30, 2019, new position (pending continuation of the new pre-school program).

b. Jenna Banker, Pre-K Teacher at an annual salary of $54,500 (TTEA Guide BA/Step 1), assigned to Bryant Elementary School, effective November 28, 2018 through June 30, 2019 new position (pending continuation of the new Pre-school program).

c.	Elaine Walker-Dennis, Pre-K Teacher at an annual salary of $57,000 (TTEA Guide BA/Step 4), assigned to Bryant Elementary School, effective November 28, 2018 through June 30, 2019, new position (pending continuation of the new pre-school program).

d.	Deborah Shenkin, Pre-K Teacher at an annual salary of $60,000 (TTEA Guide MA/Step 1), assigned to Bryant Elementary School, effective December 03, 2018 through June 30, 2019, new position (pending continuation of the new pre-school program).

e. Liza Zucker, Supervisor of Early Childhood, at an annual salary of $124,072 (TAAS Guide F/step 1) assigned to Eugene Field School, effective January 02, 2019 through June 30, 2019, new position.

f. Rhoda Irodia, Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant, at the annual salary of $83,000 (TTEA Guide MA/step 11) assigned to Teaneck High School, effective February 04, 2019 through June 30, 2019, replacing Olanrewaju Ipaye, resigned (PC#: 10-12-72/ael).

2.	that the Board approve the following long-term substitute teachers at $260 per diem, after twenty-one days of employment, assigned to non-tenure track positions, effective date as indicated, pending criminal history review:

a. Jolyann Schoeppler, effective December 11, 2018 though March 28, 2019 with no benefits, assigned to Lowell Elementary School, replacing Angela Gigante.

b. Leonella Spagnolo, effective February 05, 2019 through April 30, 2019 with no benefits, assigned to Lowell Elementary School, replacing Anitha Giannikos.

c. Samantha Blanco-Galvin, effective September 04, 2018 through December 21, 2018 with no benefits, assigned to Benjamin Franklin Middle School, replacing Colleen Pagan.

d. Jenna McCormack, effective January 17, 2019 through June 30, 2019 with no benefits, assigned to Benjamin Franklin Middle School, replacing Kristina Anders.

3.	that the Board approve the retirement of the following staff members:

a. Janet Bus, Literacy Teacher, Hawthorne Elementary School, effective June 30, 2019, 20 years of service.

b. Claudia Henry, Secretary B, Lowell Elementary School, effective August 01, 2019, 24 years of service.

c. Edna Payne, Speech Language Specialist, Lowell Elementary School, effective June 30, 2019, 24 year of service.

4.	that the Board accept the resignation of the following staff members:

a. Monica Yepes, World Language Teacher, Thomas Jefferson Middle School, effective March 01, 2019.

b. Erica Cohen, Special Education Teacher, Thomas Jefferson Middle School, effective December 16, 2018.

5.	that the Board rescind the appointment of the following certificated staff member for the 2018-2019 school year, effective immediately:

a. Christelle Monawar, World Language Teacher, at an annual salary of $70,500 (TTEA Guide MA/ step 7) assigned to Teaneck High School, effective January 02, 2019, through June 30, 2019, replacing Benimapi Coulibaly, resigned (PC#: 10-12-06/cdy).

6.	that the Board approve the following staff members as volunteers advisors, at Teaneck High School, for the 2018-2019 school year:

Staff Member

a. Richard Rodda b. Sean Aumack
c. Michael Moldovan

d. Volodymyr Hunko

Activity Film Club Guitar Club Soccer Club
Automotive Club

7.	that the Board approve the following individuals to volunteer in the Terpsichorean show for the 2018-2019 school year, pending criminal history review and medical clearance:

a. Abigail Glave b. Mark Villamaria c. Allison Owusu
d. Brittany Shannon e. Aziza Hickmon
f. Evan Smith

g. Shandon Pereira h. Dana Bulter
i. Nia Matos

j. Kaleemah Clyde

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Minutes of the proceedings of the REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING held on Wednesday, January 16, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller Porter, 3rd Floor Student Center, THS, at 8:00 PM. Dr. Ardie Walser, Board President, presided.

I.	Salute to the Flag

II.	Presiding Officer's Meeting Notice Statement

Swearing in of Ms. Sarah Rappoport

"I hereby call to order the Regular Public Meeting of the Teaneck Board of Education, held on Wednesday, January 16, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller-Porter 3rd Floor Student Center at Teaneck High School at 8:00 PM. Adequate notice of this meeting has been sent to the Record, filed with the Municipal Clerk of the Township of Teaneck, posted to the district website and posted inside the Teaneck Board of Education, One Merrison Street, on January 10, 2019."

III.	Roll Call

Board Member Ms. Fisher (Victoria)
Mr. Ramirez (Martin) Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah)
Mr. Reiner (Gerald)

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian)

Mr. Rose (Howard)

Ms. Sanders (Denise)

Dr. Walser (Ardie)

Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Student Board Liaison Saima Jamal
Vernon Johnson William McIntosh
Stephanie Menendez

x

x

x

x x

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

IV.	Reaffirmation of 2018/19 District Goals

V.	Superintendent's Report

Board Presentations

SEE REPORT

VI.	Board Committee Reports

TJ PTO Report, Denise Sanders

BF PTO, Vaping presentation & Teaneck 5k, Victoria Fisher THS PTSO - Finance Facilities, Clara Williams
Hawthorne PTO, Dr. Ardie Walser

VII. Public Comment (agenda ONLY)

A.	Board Operations

B.	School Operations and Curriculum

C.	Finance and Budget

D.	Personnel

VIII. Public Comment (non-Agenda)

Mr. Rodriguez and Ms. Rappoport motioned to allow parents to talk about the school bus incident:
Student read letter of the incident

RESIDENTS on the Academy of Greater Excellence: 1st Resident:
Parent recalls account of the incident on the bus A previous incident on the bus route
No identification

The bus does not show up

Bus playing inappropriate music on the bus Late Bus Arrival
Need corrective Action 2nd Resident:
Summarized the Bus incident GPS smart tracking system
A formal written tracking system Notice of change in route Provide Bus Driver information Emergency phone#s for parents Report and track incidents

3rd Resident:

what is the protocol for communication?

A child fell on the bus and hurt her head. Was this incident reported by the Bus company?

The principal of Academy of Greatness and Excellence would like a Board response on supporting parents, and solution for this situation and future access using GPS and communication of other incidents and situations.

A resident would like to donate an item - what is the protocol? Thank you, Linda and Terry, for the Chess club process Thank you for the TOPS donation - 5k run, please register Jan. 17, celebrating MLK Birthday
Thank you for the response in the lockdown. Excited about the Bloomfield college collaboration
Arts Education in middle schools - Above average in Art education at BF/TJ School security on Implicit Bias
~Ms. Arjumand would like to make sure the letter gets out to the Department of Education.

IX.	Executive Session (required)

X.	Adjournment

Mr. Rodriguez motioned to adjourn the meeting at 11:20 pm. Said motion was seconded by Mr. Rose and carried by unanimous vote.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

Board Member Ms. Fisher (Victoria) Mr. Ramirez (Martin)
Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah) Mr. Reiner (Gerald)
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian) Mr. Rose (Howard)
Ms. Sanders (Denise) Dr. Walser (Ardie)
Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent x
x x
x x x x x
x

Respectfully submitted,

Melissa Simmons

Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Teaneck Public Schools

Goals for 2018-2019

GOAL 1: Students attending the Teaneck Public Schools will acquire the critical thinking skills, knowledge, and understanding to be successful global citizens in the twenty-first century.

GOAL 2: Teachers and administrators in the Teaneck Public Schools will continue the development of the skills, knowledge, and understanding necessary to support students.

GOAL 3: The Teaneck Public Schools will be proactive in creating safe and inclusive school environments for students and adults by utilizing support services available in the community.

GOAL 4: The Teaneck Public Schools will communicate effectively with parents and with the greater community.

GOAL 5: The Teaneck Public Schools will explore additional revenue sources to support goals 1-4 beyond local and state aid to further its educational mission.

Board Operations

BOARD OPERATIONS	JANUARY 16, 2019

Be It Resolved, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following Board Operations resolutions:

1.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board Policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to International Chess Academy, LLC for the use of Hawthorne Elementary School Multipurpose room for custodian and building use fees. The program is being sponsored under the PTO/PTA of Hawthorne Elementary. The meeting dates are as follows: Mondays- 1/14/19, 1/28/19, 2/4/19, 2/11/19, 2/25/19, 3/4/19, 3/11/19, 3/18/19, 3/25/19, 4/1/19 from 3:00pm - 4:00pm.

2.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board Policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to International Chess Academy, LLC for the use of Lowell Elementary School Multipurpose room for custodian and building use fees. The program is being sponsored under the PTO/PTA of Lowell Elementary. The meeting dates are as follows: Mondays- 1/14/19, 1/28/19, 2/4/19, 2/11/19, 2/25/19, 3/4/19, 3/11/19, 3/18/19, 3/25/19, 4/1/19 from 3:30pm - 4:30pm.

3.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board Policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to International Chess Academy, LLC for the use of Whittier Elementary School Multipurpose room for custodian and building use fees. The program is being sponsored by the PTO/PTA of Whittier Elementary. The meeting dates are as follows: Thursdays- 1/17/19, 1/24/19, 1/31/19, 2/7/19, 2/14/19, 2/21/19, 2/28/19, 3/7/19, 3/14/19, 3/21/19 from 2:30pm - 3:30pm.

4.	that the Board authorize the Business Administrator to enter into a contract with Camp Shalom.

MOTION ITEM #s 1-3

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

Board Member Ms. Fisher (Victoria) Mr. Ramirez (Martin)
Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah) Mr. Reiner (Gerald)
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian) Mr. Rose (Howard)
Ms. Sanders (Denise) Dr. Walser (Ardie)
Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent x
x x
x x x x x
x

MOTION ITEM #4 - PENDING BOARD APPROVAL - ALL AGREE

Motion: V. Fisher	Second: H. Rose

Board Member Ms. Fisher (Victoria) Mr. Ramirez (Martin)
Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah) Mr. Reiner (Gerald)
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian) Mr. Rose (Howard)
Ms. Sanders (Denise) Dr. Walser (Ardie)
Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent x
x x
x x x x x
x

School Operations and Curriculum

SCHOOL OPERATIONS and CURRICULUM

JANUARY 16, 2019

Be It Resolved, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following School Operations and Curriculum resolutions:

1.	that the Board approves the decisions of the Superintendent regarding, Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB) incidents reported to the Board in Executive Session at the January 16, 2019 Regular Public Meeting.

2.	that the Board accept funds awarded to Thomas Jefferson Middle School from the Bergen County Chapter of Links, Inc., in the amount of $100.00. These funds are from the 2017/2018 Arts Program Poster Contest Project, where three Thomas Jefferson Middle School students were winners of the contest. The chairperson for the Poster Arts Project is Dr. Margaret Haynes of the Bergen County Chapter of Links, Inc.

3.	that the Board approve the following volunteers for the 2018-2019 school year:

Karen Hughes Barbara Ganin
Maria Victoria Polacio Maurice Tyrone Porcher Aliza Rabinowitz

4.	that the Board approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Teaneck Public Schools and Bloomfield College.

5.	that the Board accept with grateful appreciation a donation of $200 to SOLA (Student Organization for Latino Awareness) from the R.E.A.L. Organization (Resource Education Awareness by Latinos in Teaneck).

6.	that the Board approve payment to Bonnie Zitter, Lisa Banta and Miriam Bernath, Educational Consultants, for tutoring services at Yeshiva of North Jersey, total cost not to exceed $741, Title I funds this program. Account #20-231-100-320-92-58-I-Y.

7.	that the Board approve the annual update of the Uniform State Memorandum of Agreement between Education and the Law Enforcement Officials for the 2018-2019 School year.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

Board Member Ms. Fisher (Victoria) Mr. Ramirez (Martin)
Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah) Mr. Reiner (Gerald)
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian) Mr. Rose (Howard)
Ms. Sanders (Denise) Dr. Walser (Ardie)
Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent x
x x
x

x	#5 x
x x
x

Finance and Budget

FINANCE AND BUDGET	JANUARY 16, 2019

Be It Resolved, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following Finance and Budget resolutions:

1.	that the Board approve payment of the following 2018-2019 bills and payroll, as detailed in lists attached to the Minutes of this meeting, including adjustments to previously approved bill payments, and that the Business Administrator/Board Secretary be hereby authorized to release the warrants in payments of these bills per the list appended to and made part of the minutes.

NOVEMBER 1, 2018 through NOVEMBER 30, 2018

General

Special Revenue Enterprise
Enterprise

Fund 10	$9,011,072.19 Fund 20	$370,774.94 Fund 60	$38,063.96
Fund 61	$148,865.93

Total of Approved Payments	$9,568,777.02

2.	that the Board approve 2018-2019 budget transfers, previously approved by a member of the Finance Committee, which are attached and a part of the official record.

3.	WHEREAS, the Board of Education has received the Report of the Board Secretary and the Report of the Treasurer of School Monies for the month of November 2018 and determined that both reports are in agreement; and
WHEREAS, in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)3 the secretary has certified that, as of the date of the reports, no budgetary line item account has obligations and payments (contractual orders) which in total exceed the amount appropriated by the Board of Education except as noted; now
BE IT RESOLVED, that in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)4, the Board of Education certifies that, after review of the secretary’s monthly financial reports (appropriate section) and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, to the best of its knowledge, no major account or fund has been over-expended in violation of N.J.A.C.6A:23A-16.10(c)4, and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the year (which would become a part of the Minutes of this meeting); and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to P.L. 2004 Ch. 73 (S-1701), the Board certifies that after a review of the Secretary’s Monthly Financial Report and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, that there are no budgetary transfers that cumulatively exceed 10% that would require the approval of the Executive County Superintendent.

4.	that the Board approve the attached list of Professional Development for the staff indicated for professional improvement or development, as approved by the Superintendent, (Grant funded $0) (District funded $6,858.02) total cost $6,941.46.

5.	that the Board approve the attached list of Student Field Trips, as approved by the Superintendent, (Grant Funded $4,873.56) and (District Funded $7,912.55) (Parent Funded $6,021.33) total cost $18,807.44.

6.	that the Board approve the attached list of Student Fundraising activities by school.

7.	that the Board approve the contracts, for out-of-district tuition, for students who would require a Special Education program during the 2018-2019 school year, as per the attached list.

8.	that the Board approve an Agreement with the Ridgefield Park School District, for the purpose of transporting students to and from the Pre-K program housed at the Christ Episcopal Church located in Teaneck on an as needed basis in accordance with Chapter 53, P.L. 1997, for January 2, 2019 through June 21, 2019, and submits this Agreement to the Executive County Superintendent of Schools for approval; services to be provided include, but are not limited to the coordinated transportation of Special Education students and Regular Education school students.

9.	that the Board revise the motion from August 2018 for RFP-Related Services Process for POTS to not be services based on the RFP but be a Specialized Out of District Occupation Therapy Services at a rate of $155 for 45 minutes and $206 for an hour for the period of September 2018 to June 2019 not to exceed $65,000.

10. that the Board approve reallocated Title I, Part A funds for the Teaneck School District in the amount of $48,832.

11. that the Board approve the Insight Workforce Solutions, LLC to provide substitute personnel and other related school district services for the Teaneck School District during the 2018-2019 school year in the amount not to exceed $25,000.

12. that the Board approve the Settlement Agreement between the parents of Student ID#102508 and the Teaneck Board of Education to provide tutoring services, at the school, after regular hours, from January 2019 through June 20, 2019.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

Board Member Ms. Fisher (Victoria) Mr. Ramirez (Martin)
Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah) Mr. Reiner (Gerald)
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian) Mr. Rose (Howard)
Ms. Sanders (Denise) Dr. Walser (Ardie)
Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent x
x x
x	#9 x
x x x
x

Personnel

PERSONNEL	JANUARY 16, 2019

Be It Resolved, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following Personnel resolutions:

1.	that the Board approve the following certificated staff appointments for the 2018-2019 school year, following a 90 day probationary period, effective date as indicated, pending availability of funds and criminal history review:

a. Jasmin White, Pre-K Teacher at an annual salary of $54,500 (TTEA Guide BA/Step 1), assigned to Bryant Elementary School, effective November 28, 2018 through June 30, 2019, new position (pending continuation of the new pre-school program).

b. Jenna Banker, Pre-K Teacher at an annual salary of $54,500 (TTEA Guide BA/Step 1), assigned to Bryant Elementary School, effective November 28, 2018 through June 30, 2019 new position (pending continuation of the new Pre-school program).

c.	Elaine Walker-Dennis, Pre-K Teacher at an annual salary of $57,000 (TTEA Guide BA/Step 4), assigned to Bryant Elementary School, effective November 28, 2018 through June 30, 2019, new position (pending continuation of the new pre-school program).

d.	Deborah Shenkin, Pre-K Teacher at an annual salary of $60,000 (TTEA Guide MA/Step 1), assigned to Bryant Elementary School, effective December 03, 2018 through June 30, 2019, new position (pending continuation of the new pre-school program).

e. Liza Zucker, Supervisor of Early Childhood, at an annual salary of $124,072 (TAAS Guide F/step 1) assigned to Eugene Field School, effective January 02, 2019 through June 30, 2019, new position.

f. Rhoda Irodia, Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant, at the annual salary of $83,000 (TTEA Guide MA/step 11) assigned to Teaneck High School, effective February 04, 2019 through June 30, 2019, replacing Olanrewaju Ipaye, resigned (PC#: 10-12-72/ael).

2.	that the Board approve the following long-term substitute teachers at $260 per diem, after twenty-one days of employment, assigned to non-tenure track positions, effective date as indicated, pending criminal history review:

a. Jolyann Schoeppler, effective December 11, 2018 though March 28, 2019 with no benefits, assigned to Lowell Elementary School, replacing Angela Gigante.

b. Leonella Spagnolo, effective February 05, 2019 through April 30, 2019 with no benefits, assigned to Lowell Elementary School, replacing Anitha Giannikos.

c. Samantha Blanco-Galvin, effective September 04, 2018 through December 21, 2018 with no benefits, assigned to Benjamin Franklin Middle School, replacing Colleen Pagan.

d. Jenna McCormack, effective January 17, 2019 through June 30, 2019 with no benefits, assigned to Benjamin Franklin Middle School, replacing Kristina Anders.

3.	that the Board approve the retirement of the following staff members:

a. Janet Bus, Literacy Teacher, Hawthorne Elementary School, effective June 30, 2019, 20 years of service.

b. Claudia Henry, Secretary B, Lowell Elementary School, effective August 01, 2019, 24 years of service.

c. Edna Payne, Speech Language Specialist, Lowell Elementary School, effective June 30, 2019, 24 year of service.

4.	that the Board accept the resignation of the following staff members:

a. Monica Yepes, World Language Teacher, Thomas Jefferson Middle School, effective March 01, 2019.

b. Erica Cohen, Special Education Teacher, Thomas Jefferson Middle School, effective December 16, 2018.

5.	that the Board rescind the appointment of the following certificated staff member for the 2018-2019 school year, effective immediately:

a. Christelle Monawar, World Language Teacher, at an annual salary of $70,500 (TTEA Guide MA/ step 7) assigned to Teaneck High School, effective January 02, 2019, through June 30, 2019, replacing Benimapi Coulibaly, resigned (PC#: 10-12-06/cdy).

6.	that the Board approve the following staff members as volunteers advisors, at Teaneck High School, for the 2018-2019 school year:

Staff Member

a. Richard Rodda b. Sean Aumack
c. Michael Moldovan

d. Volodymyr Hunko

Activity Film Club Guitar Club Soccer Club
Automotive Club

7.	that the Board approve the following individuals to volunteer in the Terpsichorean show for the 2018-2019 school year, pending criminal history review and medical clearance:

a. Abigail Glave b. Mark Villamaria c. Allison Owusu
d. Brittany Shannon e. Aziza Hickmon
f. Evan Smith

g. Shandon Pereira h. Dana Bulter
i. Nia Matos

j. Kaleemah Clyde

8.	that the Board approve payment to the following staff for the After School Literacy & Mathematics Support Program at Whittier Elementary School from January 8 through May 30, 2019 (2 days/week) from 2:45-3:45 PM. All staff would receive four hours of professional development at the rate of $50/hour (working w/o students -- 9 x 4 hours x $50 = $1,800). There would be eight (8) instructional positions at the rate of $50/hour working with students for up to 60 hours (8 x 60 hours x $50/hour = $24,000) . There would be one Lead Teacher compensated at the rate of $50/hour up to 75 hours (1 x 75 hours x $50/hour = $3,750). There would be nine Curriculum writers compensated at a rate of $50/hour for up to 3 hours (9 x $50/hour x 3 hours = $1,350) to develop curriculum for instruction. Title I would fund this program.

One Lead Teacher up to $3,950:	$3,950

Janine Lawler

Eight Instructional Positions up to $3,200 :	$25,600

Michele Crosby - Holly Koehler – Keith Orapello Annie Matesic – Tatiana Stripling – Jim DiMicelli Jean Choi – Nina Lionetti
Diana Sanchez (Substitute)

Nine Curriculum Writers up to $150 with a total of $1,350

Michele Crosby - Holly Koehler – Keith Orapello Annie Matesic – Tatiana Stripling – Jim DiMicelli Jean Choi – Nina Lionetti – Janine Lawler

This program would consist of reading and math activities that target student’s individual needs. Teachers would work with students in small groups (by grade/subject). In addition, students would work on an adaptive computer-based program that adjusts to target students’ areas of weaknesses.

One Lead Teacher up to $4,375

Nine Instructional Positions up to $35,550

Nine Curriculum Writers up to $500

TOTAL:

$ 3,950

$25,600

$1,350

$30,900

9.	that the Board approve payment for Matthew Hackbarth (Mission One paraprofessional) to work the After School Literacy & Mathematics Support Program at Whittier Elementary School from January 8 through May 30, 2019 (2 days/week) from 2:45-3:45 PM.

16

Minutes of the proceedings of the REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING held on Wednesday, January 16, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller Porter, 3rd Floor Student Center, THS, at 8:00 PM. Dr. Ardie Walser, Board President, presided.

I.	Salute to the Flag

II.	Presiding Officer's Meeting Notice Statement

Swearing in of Ms. Sarah Rappoport

"I hereby call to order the Regular Public Meeting of the Teaneck Board of Education, held on Wednesday, January 16, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller-Porter 3rd Floor Student Center at Teaneck High School at 8:00 PM. Adequate notice of this meeting has been sent to the Record, filed with the Municipal Clerk of the Township of Teaneck, posted to the district website and posted inside the Teaneck Board of Education, One Merrison Street, on January 10, 2019."

III.	Roll Call

Board Member Ms. Fisher (Victoria)
Mr. Ramirez (Martin) Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah)
Mr. Reiner (Gerald)

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian)

Mr. Rose (Howard)

Ms. Sanders (Denise)

Dr. Walser (Ardie)

Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Student Board Liaison Saima Jamal
Vernon Johnson William McIntosh
Stephanie Menendez

x

x

x

x x

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

IV.	Reaffirmation of 2018/19 District Goals

V.	Superintendent's Report

Board Presentations

SEE REPORT

VI.	Board Committee Reports

TJ PTO Report, Denise Sanders

BF PTO, Vaping presentation & Teaneck 5k, Victoria Fisher THS PTSO - Finance Facilities, Clara Williams
Hawthorne PTO, Dr. Ardie Walser

VII. Public Comment (agenda ONLY)

A.	Board Operations

B.	School Operations and Curriculum

C.	Finance and Budget

D.	Personnel

VIII. Public Comment (non-Agenda)

Mr. Rodriguez and Ms. Rappoport motioned to allow parents to talk about the school bus incident:
Student read letter of the incident

RESIDENTS on the Academy of Greater Excellence: 1st Resident:
Parent recalls account of the incident on the bus A previous incident on the bus route
No identification

The bus does not show up

Bus playing inappropriate music on the bus Late Bus Arrival
Need corrective Action 2nd Resident:
Summarized the Bus incident GPS smart tracking system
A formal written tracking system Notice of change in route Provide Bus Driver information Emergency phone#s for parents Report and track incidents

3rd Resident:

what is the protocol for communication?

A child fell on the bus and hurt her head. Was this incident reported by the Bus company?

The principal of Academy of Greatness and Excellence would like a Board response on supporting parents, and solution for this situation and future access using GPS and communication of other incidents and situations.

A resident would like to donate an item - what is the protocol? Thank you, Linda and Terry, for the Chess club process Thank you for the TOPS donation - 5k run, please register Jan. 17, celebrating MLK Birthday
Thank you for the response in the lockdown. Excited about the Bloomfield college collaboration
Arts Education in middle schools - Above average in Art education at BF/TJ School security on Implicit Bias
~Ms. Arjumand would like to make sure the letter gets out to the Department of Education.

IX.	Executive Session (required)

X.	Adjournment

Mr. Rodriguez motioned to adjourn the meeting at 11:20 pm. Said motion was seconded by Mr. Rose and carried by unanimous vote.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

Board Member Ms. Fisher (Victoria) Mr. Ramirez (Martin)
Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah) Mr. Reiner (Gerald)
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian) Mr. Rose (Howard)
Ms. Sanders (Denise) Dr. Walser (Ardie)
Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent x
x x
x x x x x
x

Respectfully submitted,

Melissa Simmons

Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Teaneck Public Schools

Goals for 2018-2019

GOAL 1: Students attending the Teaneck Public Schools will acquire the critical thinking skills, knowledge, and understanding to be successful global citizens in the twenty-first century.

GOAL 2: Teachers and administrators in the Teaneck Public Schools will continue the development of the skills, knowledge, and understanding necessary to support students.

GOAL 3: The Teaneck Public Schools will be proactive in creating safe and inclusive school environments for students and adults by utilizing support services available in the community.

GOAL 4: The Teaneck Public Schools will communicate effectively with parents and with the greater community.

GOAL 5: The Teaneck Public Schools will explore additional revenue sources to support goals 1-4 beyond local and state aid to further its educational mission.

Board Operations

BOARD OPERATIONS	JANUARY 16, 2019

Be It Resolved, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following Board Operations resolutions:

1.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board Policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to International Chess Academy, LLC for the use of Hawthorne Elementary School Multipurpose room for custodian and building use fees. The program is being sponsored under the PTO/PTA of Hawthorne Elementary. The meeting dates are as follows: Mondays- 1/14/19, 1/28/19, 2/4/19, 2/11/19, 2/25/19, 3/4/19, 3/11/19, 3/18/19, 3/25/19, 4/1/19 from 3:00pm - 4:00pm.

2.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board Policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to International Chess Academy, LLC for the use of Lowell Elementary School Multipurpose room for custodian and building use fees. The program is being sponsored under the PTO/PTA of Lowell Elementary. The meeting dates are as follows: Mondays- 1/14/19, 1/28/19, 2/4/19, 2/11/19, 2/25/19, 3/4/19, 3/11/19, 3/18/19, 3/25/19, 4/1/19 from 3:30pm - 4:30pm.

3.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board Policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to International Chess Academy, LLC for the use of Whittier Elementary School Multipurpose room for custodian and building use fees. The program is being sponsored by the PTO/PTA of Whittier Elementary. The meeting dates are as follows: Thursdays- 1/17/19, 1/24/19, 1/31/19, 2/7/19, 2/14/19, 2/21/19, 2/28/19, 3/7/19, 3/14/19, 3/21/19 from 2:30pm - 3:30pm.

4.	that the Board authorize the Business Administrator to enter into a contract with Camp Shalom.

MOTION ITEM #s 1-3

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

Board Member Ms. Fisher (Victoria) Mr. Ramirez (Martin)
Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah) Mr. Reiner (Gerald)
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian) Mr. Rose (Howard)
Ms. Sanders (Denise) Dr. Walser (Ardie)
Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent x
x x
x x x x x
x

MOTION ITEM #4 - PENDING BOARD APPROVAL - ALL AGREE

Motion: V. Fisher	Second: H. Rose

Board Member Ms. Fisher (Victoria) Mr. Ramirez (Martin)
Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah) Mr. Reiner (Gerald)
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian) Mr. Rose (Howard)
Ms. Sanders (Denise) Dr. Walser (Ardie)
Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent x
x x
x x x x x
x

School Operations and Curriculum

SCHOOL OPERATIONS and CURRICULUM

JANUARY 16, 2019

Be It Resolved, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following School Operations and Curriculum resolutions:

1.	that the Board approves the decisions of the Superintendent regarding, Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB) incidents reported to the Board in Executive Session at the January 16, 2019 Regular Public Meeting.

2.	that the Board accept funds awarded to Thomas Jefferson Middle School from the Bergen County Chapter of Links, Inc., in the amount of $100.00. These funds are from the 2017/2018 Arts Program Poster Contest Project, where three Thomas Jefferson Middle School students were winners of the contest. The chairperson for the Poster Arts Project is Dr. Margaret Haynes of the Bergen County Chapter of Links, Inc.

3.	that the Board approve the following volunteers for the 2018-2019 school year:

Karen Hughes Barbara Ganin
Maria Victoria Polacio Maurice Tyrone Porcher Aliza Rabinowitz

4.	that the Board approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Teaneck Public Schools and Bloomfield College.

5.	that the Board accept with grateful appreciation a donation of $200 to SOLA (Student Organization for Latino Awareness) from the R.E.A.L. Organization (Resource Education Awareness by Latinos in Teaneck).

6.	that the Board approve payment to Bonnie Zitter, Lisa Banta and Miriam Bernath, Educational Consultants, for tutoring services at Yeshiva of North Jersey, total cost not to exceed $741, Title I funds this program. Account #20-231-100-320-92-58-I-Y.

7.	that the Board approve the annual update of the Uniform State Memorandum of Agreement between Education and the Law Enforcement Officials for the 2018-2019 School year.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

Board Member Ms. Fisher (Victoria) Mr. Ramirez (Martin)
Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah) Mr. Reiner (Gerald)
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian) Mr. Rose (Howard)
Ms. Sanders (Denise) Dr. Walser (Ardie)
Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent x
x x
x

x	#5 x
x x
x

Finance and Budget

FINANCE AND BUDGET	JANUARY 16, 2019

Be It Resolved, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following Finance and Budget resolutions:

1.	that the Board approve payment of the following 2018-2019 bills and payroll, as detailed in lists attached to the Minutes of this meeting, including adjustments to previously approved bill payments, and that the Business Administrator/Board Secretary be hereby authorized to release the warrants in payments of these bills per the list appended to and made part of the minutes.

NOVEMBER 1, 2018 through NOVEMBER 30, 2018

General

Special Revenue Enterprise
Enterprise

Fund 10	$9,011,072.19 Fund 20	$370,774.94 Fund 60	$38,063.96
Fund 61	$148,865.93

Total of Approved Payments	$9,568,777.02

2.	that the Board approve 2018-2019 budget transfers, previously approved by a member of the Finance Committee, which are attached and a part of the official record.

3.	WHEREAS, the Board of Education has received the Report of the Board Secretary and the Report of the Treasurer of School Monies for the month of November 2018 and determined that both reports are in agreement; and
WHEREAS, in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)3 the secretary has certified that, as of the date of the reports, no budgetary line item account has obligations and payments (contractual orders) which in total exceed the amount appropriated by the Board of Education except as noted; now
BE IT RESOLVED, that in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)4, the Board of Education certifies that, after review of the secretary’s monthly financial reports (appropriate section) and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, to the best of its knowledge, no major account or fund has been over-expended in violation of N.J.A.C.6A:23A-16.10(c)4, and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the year (which would become a part of the Minutes of this meeting); and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to P.L. 2004 Ch. 73 (S-1701), the Board certifies that after a review of the Secretary’s Monthly Financial Report and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, that there are no budgetary transfers that cumulatively exceed 10% that would require the approval of the Executive County Superintendent.

4.	that the Board approve the attached list of Professional Development for the staff indicated for professional improvement or development, as approved by the Superintendent, (Grant funded $0) (District funded $6,858.02) total cost $6,941.46.

5.	that the Board approve the attached list of Student Field Trips, as approved by the Superintendent, (Grant Funded $4,873.56) and (District Funded $7,912.55) (Parent Funded $6,021.33) total cost $18,807.44.

6.	that the Board approve the attached list of Student Fundraising activities by school.

7.	that the Board approve the contracts, for out-of-district tuition, for students who would require a Special Education program during the 2018-2019 school year, as per the attached list.

8.	that the Board approve an Agreement with the Ridgefield Park School District, for the purpose of transporting students to and from the Pre-K program housed at the Christ Episcopal Church located in Teaneck on an as needed basis in accordance with Chapter 53, P.L. 1997, for January 2, 2019 through June 21, 2019, and submits this Agreement to the Executive County Superintendent of Schools for approval; services to be provided include, but are not limited to the coordinated transportation of Special Education students and Regular Education school students.

9.	that the Board revise the motion from August 2018 for RFP-Related Services Process for POTS to not be services based on the RFP but be a Specialized Out of District Occupation Therapy Services at a rate of $155 for 45 minutes and $206 for an hour for the period of September 2018 to June 2019 not to exceed $65,000.

10. that the Board approve reallocated Title I, Part A funds for the Teaneck School District in the amount of $48,832.

11. that the Board approve the Insight Workforce Solutions, LLC to provide substitute personnel and other related school district services for the Teaneck School District during the 2018-2019 school year in the amount not to exceed $25,000.

12. that the Board approve the Settlement Agreement between the parents of Student ID#102508 and the Teaneck Board of Education to provide tutoring services, at the school, after regular hours, from January 2019 through June 20, 2019.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

Board Member Ms. Fisher (Victoria) Mr. Ramirez (Martin)
Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah) Mr. Reiner (Gerald)
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian) Mr. Rose (Howard)
Ms. Sanders (Denise) Dr. Walser (Ardie)
Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent x
x x
x	#9 x
x x x
x

Personnel

PERSONNEL	JANUARY 16, 2019

Be It Resolved, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following Personnel resolutions:

1.	that the Board approve the following certificated staff appointments for the 2018-2019 school year, following a 90 day probationary period, effective date as indicated, pending availability of funds and criminal history review:

a. Jasmin White, Pre-K Teacher at an annual salary of $54,500 (TTEA Guide BA/Step 1), assigned to Bryant Elementary School, effective November 28, 2018 through June 30, 2019, new position (pending continuation of the new pre-school program).

b. Jenna Banker, Pre-K Teacher at an annual salary of $54,500 (TTEA Guide BA/Step 1), assigned to Bryant Elementary School, effective November 28, 2018 through June 30, 2019 new position (pending continuation of the new Pre-school program).

c.	Elaine Walker-Dennis, Pre-K Teacher at an annual salary of $57,000 (TTEA Guide BA/Step 4), assigned to Bryant Elementary School, effective November 28, 2018 through June 30, 2019, new position (pending continuation of the new pre-school program).

d.	Deborah Shenkin, Pre-K Teacher at an annual salary of $60,000 (TTEA Guide MA/Step 1), assigned to Bryant Elementary School, effective December 03, 2018 through June 30, 2019, new position (pending continuation of the new pre-school program).

e. Liza Zucker, Supervisor of Early Childhood, at an annual salary of $124,072 (TAAS Guide F/step 1) assigned to Eugene Field School, effective January 02, 2019 through June 30, 2019, new position.

f. Rhoda Irodia, Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant, at the annual salary of $83,000 (TTEA Guide MA/step 11) assigned to Teaneck High School, effective February 04, 2019 through June 30, 2019, replacing Olanrewaju Ipaye, resigned (PC#: 10-12-72/ael).

2.	that the Board approve the following long-term substitute teachers at $260 per diem, after twenty-one days of employment, assigned to non-tenure track positions, effective date as indicated, pending criminal history review:

a. Jolyann Schoeppler, effective December 11, 2018 though March 28, 2019 with no benefits, assigned to Lowell Elementary School, replacing Angela Gigante.

b. Leonella Spagnolo, effective February 05, 2019 through April 30, 2019 with no benefits, assigned to Lowell Elementary School, replacing Anitha Giannikos.

c. Samantha Blanco-Galvin, effective September 04, 2018 through December 21, 2018 with no benefits, assigned to Benjamin Franklin Middle School, replacing Colleen Pagan.

d. Jenna McCormack, effective January 17, 2019 through June 30, 2019 with no benefits, assigned to Benjamin Franklin Middle School, replacing Kristina Anders.

3.	that the Board approve the retirement of the following staff members:

a. Janet Bus, Literacy Teacher, Hawthorne Elementary School, effective June 30, 2019, 20 years of service.

b. Claudia Henry, Secretary B, Lowell Elementary School, effective August 01, 2019, 24 years of service.

c. Edna Payne, Speech Language Specialist, Lowell Elementary School, effective June 30, 2019, 24 year of service.

4.	that the Board accept the resignation of the following staff members:

a. Monica Yepes, World Language Teacher, Thomas Jefferson Middle School, effective March 01, 2019.

b. Erica Cohen, Special Education Teacher, Thomas Jefferson Middle School, effective December 16, 2018.

5.	that the Board rescind the appointment of the following certificated staff member for the 2018-2019 school year, effective immediately:

a. Christelle Monawar, World Language Teacher, at an annual salary of $70,500 (TTEA Guide MA/ step 7) assigned to Teaneck High School, effective January 02, 2019, through June 30, 2019, replacing Benimapi Coulibaly, resigned (PC#: 10-12-06/cdy).

6.	that the Board approve the following staff members as volunteers advisors, at Teaneck High School, for the 2018-2019 school year:

Staff Member

a. Richard Rodda b. Sean Aumack
c. Michael Moldovan

d. Volodymyr Hunko

Activity Film Club Guitar Club Soccer Club
Automotive Club

7.	that the Board approve the following individuals to volunteer in the Terpsichorean show for the 2018-2019 school year, pending criminal history review and medical clearance:

a. Abigail Glave b. Mark Villamaria c. Allison Owusu
d. Brittany Shannon e. Aziza Hickmon
f. Evan Smith

g. Shandon Pereira h. Dana Bulter
i. Nia Matos

j. Kaleemah Clyde

8.	that the Board approve payment to the following staff for the After School Literacy & Mathematics Support Program at Whittier Elementary School from January 8 through May 30, 2019 (2 days/week) from 2:45-3:45 PM. All staff would receive four hours of professional development at the rate of $50/hour (working w/o students -- 9 x 4 hours x $50 = $1,800). There would be eight (8) instructional positions at the rate of $50/hour working with students for up to 60 hours (8 x 60 hours x $50/hour = $24,000) . There would be one Lead Teacher compensated at the rate of $50/hour up to 75 hours (1 x 75 hours x $50/hour = $3,750). There would be nine Curriculum writers compensated at a rate of $50/hour for up to 3 hours (9 x $50/hour x 3 hours = $1,350) to develop curriculum for instruction. Title I would fund this program.

One Lead Teacher up to $3,950:	$3,950

Janine Lawler

Eight Instructional Positions up to $3,200 :	$25,600

Michele Crosby - Holly Koehler – Keith Orapello Annie Matesic – Tatiana Stripling – Jim DiMicelli Jean Choi – Nina Lionetti
Diana Sanchez (Substitute)

Nine Curriculum Writers up to $150 with a total of $1,350

Michele Crosby - Holly Koehler – Keith Orapello Annie Matesic – Tatiana Stripling – Jim DiMicelli Jean Choi – Nina Lionetti – Janine Lawler

This program would consist of reading and math activities that target student’s individual needs. Teachers would work with students in small groups (by grade/subject). In addition, students would work on an adaptive computer-based program that adjusts to target students’ areas of weaknesses.

One Lead Teacher up to $4,375

Nine Instructional Positions up to $35,550

Nine Curriculum Writers up to $500

TOTAL:

$ 3,950

$25,600

$1,350

$30,900

9.	that the Board approve payment for Matthew Hackbarth (Mission One paraprofessional) to work the After School Literacy & Mathematics Support Program at Whittier Elementary School from January 8 through May 30, 2019 (2 days/week) from 2:45-3:45 PM.

10. that the Board approve the following students as interns for the 2018-2019 school year:

Name

a. Sharmane Hodge

b. Kharisma Mitchell

School

Montclair State University

William Paterson University

Effective January 17, 2019
January 17, 2019

11. that the Board approve reimbursement to the following administrator for the costs incurred during their participation in the New Jersey Leader to Leader Residency Program for principal certification as follows:

a. Margot Mack (2017-2018 Participation Fee) - $1,500.

12. that the Board approve the following athletics coach assignment for the 2018-2019 school year.

Staff Member	Activity	Stipend Amount a. Kendall Daniels Winter Weight Room Supervisor $3,397.50

13. that the Board approve the following coaching assignments, for the 2018-2019 school year, at Thomas Jefferson Middle School:

Staff Member a. Tracy Wells
b. Mark Martinez c. George Prepis d. Matthew Green
e. Sue Luckman Jacobs

Activity Basketball Basketball Soccer Volleyball
STEM

Stipend Amount $750
$750 $1,500 $1,500
$1,500

14. that the Board approve the following per diem substitute teachers for the 2018-2019 school year, at $120 per day:

a. Serena Martino

15. that the Board approve payment to Kaylee Agnello to assist Teaneck Community Education Center with preparation for Camp Kookooskoos, for a total of 6 hours, amount not to exceed $100.

16. that the Board approve the following individual to work in the Teaneck Community Education Center, on an as-needed basis, for the 2018-2019 school year, amount not to exceed $1,600.

Name

a. Kim Bergman

Position

Aide

Rate

$10.40/hr

Avg. hrs/day

1.25

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Minutes of the proceedings of the REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING held on Wednesday, January 16, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller Porter, 3rd Floor Student Center, THS, at 8:00 PM. Dr. Ardie Walser, Board President, presided.

I.	Salute to the Flag

II.	Presiding Officer's Meeting Notice Statement

Swearing in of Ms. Sarah Rappoport

"I hereby call to order the Regular Public Meeting of the Teaneck Board of Education, held on Wednesday, January 16, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller-Porter 3rd Floor Student Center at Teaneck High School at 8:00 PM. Adequate notice of this meeting has been sent to the Record, filed with the Municipal Clerk of the Township of Teaneck, posted to the district website and posted inside the Teaneck Board of Education, One Merrison Street, on January 10, 2019."

III.	Roll Call

Board Member Ms. Fisher (Victoria)
Mr. Ramirez (Martin) Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah)
Mr. Reiner (Gerald)

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian)

Mr. Rose (Howard)

Ms. Sanders (Denise)

Dr. Walser (Ardie)

Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Student Board Liaison Saima Jamal
Vernon Johnson William McIntosh
Stephanie Menendez

x

x

x

x x

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

IV.	Reaffirmation of 2018/19 District Goals

V.	Superintendent's Report

Board Presentations

SEE REPORT

VI.	Board Committee Reports

TJ PTO Report, Denise Sanders

BF PTO, Vaping presentation & Teaneck 5k, Victoria Fisher THS PTSO - Finance Facilities, Clara Williams
Hawthorne PTO, Dr. Ardie Walser

VII. Public Comment (agenda ONLY)

A.	Board Operations

B.	School Operations and Curriculum

C.	Finance and Budget

D.	Personnel

VIII. Public Comment (non-Agenda)

Mr. Rodriguez and Ms. Rappoport motioned to allow parents to talk about the school bus incident:
Student read letter of the incident

RESIDENTS on the Academy of Greater Excellence: 1st Resident:
Parent recalls account of the incident on the bus A previous incident on the bus route
No identification

The bus does not show up

Bus playing inappropriate music on the bus Late Bus Arrival
Need corrective Action 2nd Resident:
Summarized the Bus incident GPS smart tracking system
A formal written tracking system Notice of change in route Provide Bus Driver information Emergency phone#s for parents Report and track incidents

3rd Resident:

what is the protocol for communication?

A child fell on the bus and hurt her head. Was this incident reported by the Bus company?

The principal of Academy of Greatness and Excellence would like a Board response on supporting parents, and solution for this situation and future access using GPS and communication of other incidents and situations.

A resident would like to donate an item - what is the protocol? Thank you, Linda and Terry, for the Chess club process Thank you for the TOPS donation - 5k run, please register Jan. 17, celebrating MLK Birthday
Thank you for the response in the lockdown. Excited about the Bloomfield college collaboration
Arts Education in middle schools - Above average in Art education at BF/TJ School security on Implicit Bias
~Ms. Arjumand would like to make sure the letter gets out to the Department of Education.

IX.	Executive Session (required)

X.	Adjournment

Mr. Rodriguez motioned to adjourn the meeting at 11:20 pm. Said motion was seconded by Mr. Rose and carried by unanimous vote.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

Board Member Ms. Fisher (Victoria) Mr. Ramirez (Martin)
Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah) Mr. Reiner (Gerald)
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian) Mr. Rose (Howard)
Ms. Sanders (Denise) Dr. Walser (Ardie)
Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent x
x x
x x x x x
x

Respectfully submitted,

Melissa Simmons

Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Teaneck Public Schools

Goals for 2018-2019

GOAL 1: Students attending the Teaneck Public Schools will acquire the critical thinking skills, knowledge, and understanding to be successful global citizens in the twenty-first century.

GOAL 2: Teachers and administrators in the Teaneck Public Schools will continue the development of the skills, knowledge, and understanding necessary to support students.

GOAL 3: The Teaneck Public Schools will be proactive in creating safe and inclusive school environments for students and adults by utilizing support services available in the community.

GOAL 4: The Teaneck Public Schools will communicate effectively with parents and with the greater community.

GOAL 5: The Teaneck Public Schools will explore additional revenue sources to support goals 1-4 beyond local and state aid to further its educational mission.

Board Operations

BOARD OPERATIONS	JANUARY 16, 2019

Be It Resolved, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following Board Operations resolutions:

1.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board Policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to International Chess Academy, LLC for the use of Hawthorne Elementary School Multipurpose room for custodian and building use fees. The program is being sponsored under the PTO/PTA of Hawthorne Elementary. The meeting dates are as follows: Mondays- 1/14/19, 1/28/19, 2/4/19, 2/11/19, 2/25/19, 3/4/19, 3/11/19, 3/18/19, 3/25/19, 4/1/19 from 3:00pm - 4:00pm.

2.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board Policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to International Chess Academy, LLC for the use of Lowell Elementary School Multipurpose room for custodian and building use fees. The program is being sponsored under the PTO/PTA of Lowell Elementary. The meeting dates are as follows: Mondays- 1/14/19, 1/28/19, 2/4/19, 2/11/19, 2/25/19, 3/4/19, 3/11/19, 3/18/19, 3/25/19, 4/1/19 from 3:30pm - 4:30pm.

3.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board Policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to International Chess Academy, LLC for the use of Whittier Elementary School Multipurpose room for custodian and building use fees. The program is being sponsored by the PTO/PTA of Whittier Elementary. The meeting dates are as follows: Thursdays- 1/17/19, 1/24/19, 1/31/19, 2/7/19, 2/14/19, 2/21/19, 2/28/19, 3/7/19, 3/14/19, 3/21/19 from 2:30pm - 3:30pm.

4.	that the Board authorize the Business Administrator to enter into a contract with Camp Shalom.

MOTION ITEM #s 1-3

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

Board Member Ms. Fisher (Victoria) Mr. Ramirez (Martin)
Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah) Mr. Reiner (Gerald)
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian) Mr. Rose (Howard)
Ms. Sanders (Denise) Dr. Walser (Ardie)
Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent x
x x
x x x x x
x

MOTION ITEM #4 - PENDING BOARD APPROVAL - ALL AGREE

Motion: V. Fisher	Second: H. Rose

Board Member Ms. Fisher (Victoria) Mr. Ramirez (Martin)
Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah) Mr. Reiner (Gerald)
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian) Mr. Rose (Howard)
Ms. Sanders (Denise) Dr. Walser (Ardie)
Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent x
x x
x x x x x
x

School Operations and Curriculum

SCHOOL OPERATIONS and CURRICULUM

JANUARY 16, 2019

Be It Resolved, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following School Operations and Curriculum resolutions:

1.	that the Board approves the decisions of the Superintendent regarding, Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB) incidents reported to the Board in Executive Session at the January 16, 2019 Regular Public Meeting.

2.	that the Board accept funds awarded to Thomas Jefferson Middle School from the Bergen County Chapter of Links, Inc., in the amount of $100.00. These funds are from the 2017/2018 Arts Program Poster Contest Project, where three Thomas Jefferson Middle School students were winners of the contest. The chairperson for the Poster Arts Project is Dr. Margaret Haynes of the Bergen County Chapter of Links, Inc.

3.	that the Board approve the following volunteers for the 2018-2019 school year:

Karen Hughes Barbara Ganin
Maria Victoria Polacio Maurice Tyrone Porcher Aliza Rabinowitz

4.	that the Board approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Teaneck Public Schools and Bloomfield College.

5.	that the Board accept with grateful appreciation a donation of $200 to SOLA (Student Organization for Latino Awareness) from the R.E.A.L. Organization (Resource Education Awareness by Latinos in Teaneck).

6.	that the Board approve payment to Bonnie Zitter, Lisa Banta and Miriam Bernath, Educational Consultants, for tutoring services at Yeshiva of North Jersey, total cost not to exceed $741, Title I funds this program. Account #20-231-100-320-92-58-I-Y.

7.	that the Board approve the annual update of the Uniform State Memorandum of Agreement between Education and the Law Enforcement Officials for the 2018-2019 School year.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

Board Member Ms. Fisher (Victoria) Mr. Ramirez (Martin)
Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah) Mr. Reiner (Gerald)
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian) Mr. Rose (Howard)
Ms. Sanders (Denise) Dr. Walser (Ardie)
Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent x
x x
x

x	#5 x
x x
x

Finance and Budget

FINANCE AND BUDGET	JANUARY 16, 2019

Be It Resolved, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following Finance and Budget resolutions:

1.	that the Board approve payment of the following 2018-2019 bills and payroll, as detailed in lists attached to the Minutes of this meeting, including adjustments to previously approved bill payments, and that the Business Administrator/Board Secretary be hereby authorized to release the warrants in payments of these bills per the list appended to and made part of the minutes.

NOVEMBER 1, 2018 through NOVEMBER 30, 2018

General

Special Revenue Enterprise
Enterprise

Fund 10	$9,011,072.19 Fund 20	$370,774.94 Fund 60	$38,063.96
Fund 61	$148,865.93

Total of Approved Payments	$9,568,777.02

2.	that the Board approve 2018-2019 budget transfers, previously approved by a member of the Finance Committee, which are attached and a part of the official record.

3.	WHEREAS, the Board of Education has received the Report of the Board Secretary and the Report of the Treasurer of School Monies for the month of November 2018 and determined that both reports are in agreement; and
WHEREAS, in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)3 the secretary has certified that, as of the date of the reports, no budgetary line item account has obligations and payments (contractual orders) which in total exceed the amount appropriated by the Board of Education except as noted; now
BE IT RESOLVED, that in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)4, the Board of Education certifies that, after review of the secretary’s monthly financial reports (appropriate section) and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, to the best of its knowledge, no major account or fund has been over-expended in violation of N.J.A.C.6A:23A-16.10(c)4, and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the year (which would become a part of the Minutes of this meeting); and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to P.L. 2004 Ch. 73 (S-1701), the Board certifies that after a review of the Secretary’s Monthly Financial Report and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, that there are no budgetary transfers that cumulatively exceed 10% that would require the approval of the Executive County Superintendent.

4.	that the Board approve the attached list of Professional Development for the staff indicated for professional improvement or development, as approved by the Superintendent, (Grant funded $0) (District funded $6,858.02) total cost $6,941.46.

5.	that the Board approve the attached list of Student Field Trips, as approved by the Superintendent, (Grant Funded $4,873.56) and (District Funded $7,912.55) (Parent Funded $6,021.33) total cost $18,807.44.

6.	that the Board approve the attached list of Student Fundraising activities by school.

7.	that the Board approve the contracts, for out-of-district tuition, for students who would require a Special Education program during the 2018-2019 school year, as per the attached list.

8.	that the Board approve an Agreement with the Ridgefield Park School District, for the purpose of transporting students to and from the Pre-K program housed at the Christ Episcopal Church located in Teaneck on an as needed basis in accordance with Chapter 53, P.L. 1997, for January 2, 2019 through June 21, 2019, and submits this Agreement to the Executive County Superintendent of Schools for approval; services to be provided include, but are not limited to the coordinated transportation of Special Education students and Regular Education school students.

9.	that the Board revise the motion from August 2018 for RFP-Related Services Process for POTS to not be services based on the RFP but be a Specialized Out of District Occupation Therapy Services at a rate of $155 for 45 minutes and $206 for an hour for the period of September 2018 to June 2019 not to exceed $65,000.

10. that the Board approve reallocated Title I, Part A funds for the Teaneck School District in the amount of $48,832.

11. that the Board approve the Insight Workforce Solutions, LLC to provide substitute personnel and other related school district services for the Teaneck School District during the 2018-2019 school year in the amount not to exceed $25,000.

12. that the Board approve the Settlement Agreement between the parents of Student ID#102508 and the Teaneck Board of Education to provide tutoring services, at the school, after regular hours, from January 2019 through June 20, 2019.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

Board Member Ms. Fisher (Victoria) Mr. Ramirez (Martin)
Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah) Mr. Reiner (Gerald)
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian) Mr. Rose (Howard)
Ms. Sanders (Denise) Dr. Walser (Ardie)
Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent x
x x
x	#9 x
x x x
x

Personnel

PERSONNEL	JANUARY 16, 2019

Be It Resolved, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following Personnel resolutions:

1.	that the Board approve the following certificated staff appointments for the 2018-2019 school year, following a 90 day probationary period, effective date as indicated, pending availability of funds and criminal history review:

a. Jasmin White, Pre-K Teacher at an annual salary of $54,500 (TTEA Guide BA/Step 1), assigned to Bryant Elementary School, effective November 28, 2018 through June 30, 2019, new position (pending continuation of the new pre-school program).

b. Jenna Banker, Pre-K Teacher at an annual salary of $54,500 (TTEA Guide BA/Step 1), assigned to Bryant Elementary School, effective November 28, 2018 through June 30, 2019 new position (pending continuation of the new Pre-school program).

c.	Elaine Walker-Dennis, Pre-K Teacher at an annual salary of $57,000 (TTEA Guide BA/Step 4), assigned to Bryant Elementary School, effective November 28, 2018 through June 30, 2019, new position (pending continuation of the new pre-school program).

d.	Deborah Shenkin, Pre-K Teacher at an annual salary of $60,000 (TTEA Guide MA/Step 1), assigned to Bryant Elementary School, effective December 03, 2018 through June 30, 2019, new position (pending continuation of the new pre-school program).

e. Liza Zucker, Supervisor of Early Childhood, at an annual salary of $124,072 (TAAS Guide F/step 1) assigned to Eugene Field School, effective January 02, 2019 through June 30, 2019, new position.

f. Rhoda Irodia, Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant, at the annual salary of $83,000 (TTEA Guide MA/step 11) assigned to Teaneck High School, effective February 04, 2019 through June 30, 2019, replacing Olanrewaju Ipaye, resigned (PC#: 10-12-72/ael).

2.	that the Board approve the following long-term substitute teachers at $260 per diem, after twenty-one days of employment, assigned to non-tenure track positions, effective date as indicated, pending criminal history review:

a. Jolyann Schoeppler, effective December 11, 2018 though March 28, 2019 with no benefits, assigned to Lowell Elementary School, replacing Angela Gigante.

b. Leonella Spagnolo, effective February 05, 2019 through April 30, 2019 with no benefits, assigned to Lowell Elementary School, replacing Anitha Giannikos.

c. Samantha Blanco-Galvin, effective September 04, 2018 through December 21, 2018 with no benefits, assigned to Benjamin Franklin Middle School, replacing Colleen Pagan.

d. Jenna McCormack, effective January 17, 2019 through June 30, 2019 with no benefits, assigned to Benjamin Franklin Middle School, replacing Kristina Anders.

3.	that the Board approve the retirement of the following staff members:

a. Janet Bus, Literacy Teacher, Hawthorne Elementary School, effective June 30, 2019, 20 years of service.

b. Claudia Henry, Secretary B, Lowell Elementary School, effective August 01, 2019, 24 years of service.

c. Edna Payne, Speech Language Specialist, Lowell Elementary School, effective June 30, 2019, 24 year of service.

4.	that the Board accept the resignation of the following staff members:

a. Monica Yepes, World Language Teacher, Thomas Jefferson Middle School, effective March 01, 2019.

b. Erica Cohen, Special Education Teacher, Thomas Jefferson Middle School, effective December 16, 2018.

5.	that the Board rescind the appointment of the following certificated staff member for the 2018-2019 school year, effective immediately:

a. Christelle Monawar, World Language Teacher, at an annual salary of $70,500 (TTEA Guide MA/ step 7) assigned to Teaneck High School, effective January 02, 2019, through June 30, 2019, replacing Benimapi Coulibaly, resigned (PC#: 10-12-06/cdy).

6.	that the Board approve the following staff members as volunteers advisors, at Teaneck High School, for the 2018-2019 school year:

Staff Member

a. Richard Rodda b. Sean Aumack
c. Michael Moldovan

d. Volodymyr Hunko

Activity Film Club Guitar Club Soccer Club
Automotive Club

7.	that the Board approve the following individuals to volunteer in the Terpsichorean show for the 2018-2019 school year, pending criminal history review and medical clearance:

a. Abigail Glave b. Mark Villamaria c. Allison Owusu
d. Brittany Shannon e. Aziza Hickmon
f. Evan Smith

g. Shandon Pereira h. Dana Bulter
i. Nia Matos

j. Kaleemah Clyde

8.	that the Board approve payment to the following staff for the After School Literacy & Mathematics Support Program at Whittier Elementary School from January 8 through May 30, 2019 (2 days/week) from 2:45-3:45 PM. All staff would receive four hours of professional development at the rate of $50/hour (working w/o students -- 9 x 4 hours x $50 = $1,800). There would be eight (8) instructional positions at the rate of $50/hour working with students for up to 60 hours (8 x 60 hours x $50/hour = $24,000) . There would be one Lead Teacher compensated at the rate of $50/hour up to 75 hours (1 x 75 hours x $50/hour = $3,750). There would be nine Curriculum writers compensated at a rate of $50/hour for up to 3 hours (9 x $50/hour x 3 hours = $1,350) to develop curriculum for instruction. Title I would fund this program.

One Lead Teacher up to $3,950:	$3,950

Janine Lawler

Eight Instructional Positions up to $3,200 :	$25,600

Michele Crosby - Holly Koehler – Keith Orapello Annie Matesic – Tatiana Stripling – Jim DiMicelli Jean Choi – Nina Lionetti
Diana Sanchez (Substitute)

Nine Curriculum Writers up to $150 with a total of $1,350

Michele Crosby - Holly Koehler – Keith Orapello Annie Matesic – Tatiana Stripling – Jim DiMicelli Jean Choi – Nina Lionetti – Janine Lawler

This program would consist of reading and math activities that target student’s individual needs. Teachers would work with students in small groups (by grade/subject). In addition, students would work on an adaptive computer-based program that adjusts to target students’ areas of weaknesses.

One Lead Teacher up to $4,375

Nine Instructional Positions up to $35,550

Nine Curriculum Writers up to $500

TOTAL:

$ 3,950

$25,600

$1,350

$30,900

9.	that the Board approve payment for Matthew Hackbarth (Mission One paraprofessional) to work the After School Literacy & Mathematics Support Program at Whittier Elementary School from January 8 through May 30, 2019 (2 days/week) from 2:45-3:45 PM.

10. that the Board approve the following students as interns for the 2018-2019 school year:

Name

a. Sharmane Hodge

b. Kharisma Mitchell

School

Montclair State University

William Paterson University

Effective January 17, 2019
January 17, 2019

11. that the Board approve reimbursement to the following administrator for the costs incurred during their participation in the New Jersey Leader to Leader Residency Program for principal certification as follows:

a. Margot Mack (2017-2018 Participation Fee) - $1,500.

12. that the Board approve the following athletics coach assignment for the 2018-2019 school year.

Staff Member	Activity	Stipend Amount a. Kendall Daniels Winter Weight Room Supervisor $3,397.50

13. that the Board approve the following coaching assignments, for the 2018-2019 school year, at Thomas Jefferson Middle School:

Staff Member a. Tracy Wells
b. Mark Martinez c. George Prepis d. Matthew Green
e. Sue Luckman Jacobs

Activity Basketball Basketball Soccer Volleyball
STEM

Stipend Amount $750
$750 $1,500 $1,500
$1,500

14. that the Board approve the following per diem substitute teachers for the 2018-2019 school year, at $120 per day:

a. Serena Martino

15. that the Board approve payment to Kaylee Agnello to assist Teaneck Community Education Center with preparation for Camp Kookooskoos, for a total of 6 hours, amount not to exceed $100.

16. that the Board approve the following individual to work in the Teaneck Community Education Center, on an as-needed basis, for the 2018-2019 school year, amount not to exceed $1,600.

Name

a. Kim Bergman

Position

Aide

Rate

$10.40/hr

Avg. hrs/day

1.25

17. that the Board approve the following Extra Pay for Extra Work assignments, for the 2018-2019 school year, at Thomas Jefferson Middle School, stipends in accordance with TTEA contract:

Staff Member

a. Karen Butler

Activity

Bridge Club

Stipend Amount

$731.00

18. that the Board approve the following Student Teacher Practicum assignment, for the 2018-2019 school year:

a. Ramin Halak, Fairleigh Dickinson University, assigned to Whittier Elementary School from January 17, 2019 to February 01, 2019.

19. that the Board approve the following individual to be included on the list of Home Instructors, as needed, at $50.00 per hour, for the 2018-2019 school year:

a. Odette Vovra

20. that the Board approve two chaperones for the Annual Black Youth Organization (BYO) Black History Show at the contractual rate of $50/hour:

a. Charlotte Loschiavo b. Eric Akselrad

21. that the Board approve payment to Michael Moldovan, at the contractual stipend of $498, for participating in the Teaneck High School Annual Peer Leadership Summer Retreat on August 27, 2018 to August 29, 2018, held at the Mont Lawn Retreat Center, Bushkill, PA.

22. that the Board approve Rhona Vega as Program Coordinator (part-time), at the rate of $28.00 per hour, Teaneck Community Education Center, for the 2018-2019 school year, not to exceed 24 hour per week.

23. that the Board approve the position reclassification of Secretary B, (PC#: 30-12-75/azu) to Executive Assistant, for the 2018-2019 school year.

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Minutes of the proceedings of the REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING held on Wednesday, January 16, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller Porter, 3rd Floor Student Center, THS, at 8:00 PM. Dr. Ardie Walser, Board President, presided.

I.	Salute to the Flag

II.	Presiding Officer's Meeting Notice Statement

Swearing in of Ms. Sarah Rappoport

"I hereby call to order the Regular Public Meeting of the Teaneck Board of Education, held on Wednesday, January 16, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller-Porter 3rd Floor Student Center at Teaneck High School at 8:00 PM. Adequate notice of this meeting has been sent to the Record, filed with the Municipal Clerk of the Township of Teaneck, posted to the district website and posted inside the Teaneck Board of Education, One Merrison Street, on January 10, 2019."

III.	Roll Call

Board Member Ms. Fisher (Victoria)
Mr. Ramirez (Martin) Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah)
Mr. Reiner (Gerald)

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian)

Mr. Rose (Howard)

Ms. Sanders (Denise)

Dr. Walser (Ardie)

Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Student Board Liaison Saima Jamal
Vernon Johnson William McIntosh
Stephanie Menendez

x

x

x

x x

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

IV.	Reaffirmation of 2018/19 District Goals

V.	Superintendent's Report

Board Presentations

SEE REPORT

VI.	Board Committee Reports

TJ PTO Report, Denise Sanders

BF PTO, Vaping presentation & Teaneck 5k, Victoria Fisher THS PTSO - Finance Facilities, Clara Williams
Hawthorne PTO, Dr. Ardie Walser

VII. Public Comment (agenda ONLY)

A.	Board Operations

B.	School Operations and Curriculum

C.	Finance and Budget

D.	Personnel

VIII. Public Comment (non-Agenda)

Mr. Rodriguez and Ms. Rappoport motioned to allow parents to talk about the school bus incident:
Student read letter of the incident

RESIDENTS on the Academy of Greater Excellence: 1st Resident:
Parent recalls account of the incident on the bus A previous incident on the bus route
No identification

The bus does not show up

Bus playing inappropriate music on the bus Late Bus Arrival
Need corrective Action 2nd Resident:
Summarized the Bus incident GPS smart tracking system
A formal written tracking system Notice of change in route Provide Bus Driver information Emergency phone#s for parents Report and track incidents

3rd Resident:

what is the protocol for communication?

A child fell on the bus and hurt her head. Was this incident reported by the Bus company?

The principal of Academy of Greatness and Excellence would like a Board response on supporting parents, and solution for this situation and future access using GPS and communication of other incidents and situations.

A resident would like to donate an item - what is the protocol? Thank you, Linda and Terry, for the Chess club process Thank you for the TOPS donation - 5k run, please register Jan. 17, celebrating MLK Birthday
Thank you for the response in the lockdown. Excited about the Bloomfield college collaboration
Arts Education in middle schools - Above average in Art education at BF/TJ School security on Implicit Bias
~Ms. Arjumand would like to make sure the letter gets out to the Department of Education.

IX.	Executive Session (required)

X.	Adjournment

Mr. Rodriguez motioned to adjourn the meeting at 11:20 pm. Said motion was seconded by Mr. Rose and carried by unanimous vote.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

Board Member Ms. Fisher (Victoria) Mr. Ramirez (Martin)
Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah) Mr. Reiner (Gerald)
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian) Mr. Rose (Howard)
Ms. Sanders (Denise) Dr. Walser (Ardie)
Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent x
x x
x x x x x
x

Respectfully submitted,

Melissa Simmons

Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Teaneck Public Schools

Goals for 2018-2019

GOAL 1: Students attending the Teaneck Public Schools will acquire the critical thinking skills, knowledge, and understanding to be successful global citizens in the twenty-first century.

GOAL 2: Teachers and administrators in the Teaneck Public Schools will continue the development of the skills, knowledge, and understanding necessary to support students.

GOAL 3: The Teaneck Public Schools will be proactive in creating safe and inclusive school environments for students and adults by utilizing support services available in the community.

GOAL 4: The Teaneck Public Schools will communicate effectively with parents and with the greater community.

GOAL 5: The Teaneck Public Schools will explore additional revenue sources to support goals 1-4 beyond local and state aid to further its educational mission.

Board Operations

BOARD OPERATIONS	JANUARY 16, 2019

Be It Resolved, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following Board Operations resolutions:

1.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board Policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to International Chess Academy, LLC for the use of Hawthorne Elementary School Multipurpose room for custodian and building use fees. The program is being sponsored under the PTO/PTA of Hawthorne Elementary. The meeting dates are as follows: Mondays- 1/14/19, 1/28/19, 2/4/19, 2/11/19, 2/25/19, 3/4/19, 3/11/19, 3/18/19, 3/25/19, 4/1/19 from 3:00pm - 4:00pm.

2.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board Policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to International Chess Academy, LLC for the use of Lowell Elementary School Multipurpose room for custodian and building use fees. The program is being sponsored under the PTO/PTA of Lowell Elementary. The meeting dates are as follows: Mondays- 1/14/19, 1/28/19, 2/4/19, 2/11/19, 2/25/19, 3/4/19, 3/11/19, 3/18/19, 3/25/19, 4/1/19 from 3:30pm - 4:30pm.

3.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board Policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to International Chess Academy, LLC for the use of Whittier Elementary School Multipurpose room for custodian and building use fees. The program is being sponsored by the PTO/PTA of Whittier Elementary. The meeting dates are as follows: Thursdays- 1/17/19, 1/24/19, 1/31/19, 2/7/19, 2/14/19, 2/21/19, 2/28/19, 3/7/19, 3/14/19, 3/21/19 from 2:30pm - 3:30pm.

4.	that the Board authorize the Business Administrator to enter into a contract with Camp Shalom.

MOTION ITEM #s 1-3

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

Board Member Ms. Fisher (Victoria) Mr. Ramirez (Martin)
Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah) Mr. Reiner (Gerald)
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian) Mr. Rose (Howard)
Ms. Sanders (Denise) Dr. Walser (Ardie)
Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent x
x x
x x x x x
x

MOTION ITEM #4 - PENDING BOARD APPROVAL - ALL AGREE

Motion: V. Fisher	Second: H. Rose

Board Member Ms. Fisher (Victoria) Mr. Ramirez (Martin)
Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah) Mr. Reiner (Gerald)
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian) Mr. Rose (Howard)
Ms. Sanders (Denise) Dr. Walser (Ardie)
Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent x
x x
x x x x x
x

School Operations and Curriculum

SCHOOL OPERATIONS and CURRICULUM

JANUARY 16, 2019

Be It Resolved, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following School Operations and Curriculum resolutions:

1.	that the Board approves the decisions of the Superintendent regarding, Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB) incidents reported to the Board in Executive Session at the January 16, 2019 Regular Public Meeting.

2.	that the Board accept funds awarded to Thomas Jefferson Middle School from the Bergen County Chapter of Links, Inc., in the amount of $100.00. These funds are from the 2017/2018 Arts Program Poster Contest Project, where three Thomas Jefferson Middle School students were winners of the contest. The chairperson for the Poster Arts Project is Dr. Margaret Haynes of the Bergen County Chapter of Links, Inc.

3.	that the Board approve the following volunteers for the 2018-2019 school year:

Karen Hughes Barbara Ganin
Maria Victoria Polacio Maurice Tyrone Porcher Aliza Rabinowitz

4.	that the Board approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Teaneck Public Schools and Bloomfield College.

5.	that the Board accept with grateful appreciation a donation of $200 to SOLA (Student Organization for Latino Awareness) from the R.E.A.L. Organization (Resource Education Awareness by Latinos in Teaneck).

6.	that the Board approve payment to Bonnie Zitter, Lisa Banta and Miriam Bernath, Educational Consultants, for tutoring services at Yeshiva of North Jersey, total cost not to exceed $741, Title I funds this program. Account #20-231-100-320-92-58-I-Y.

7.	that the Board approve the annual update of the Uniform State Memorandum of Agreement between Education and the Law Enforcement Officials for the 2018-2019 School year.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

Board Member Ms. Fisher (Victoria) Mr. Ramirez (Martin)
Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah) Mr. Reiner (Gerald)
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian) Mr. Rose (Howard)
Ms. Sanders (Denise) Dr. Walser (Ardie)
Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent x
x x
x

x	#5 x
x x
x

Finance and Budget

FINANCE AND BUDGET	JANUARY 16, 2019

Be It Resolved, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following Finance and Budget resolutions:

1.	that the Board approve payment of the following 2018-2019 bills and payroll, as detailed in lists attached to the Minutes of this meeting, including adjustments to previously approved bill payments, and that the Business Administrator/Board Secretary be hereby authorized to release the warrants in payments of these bills per the list appended to and made part of the minutes.

NOVEMBER 1, 2018 through NOVEMBER 30, 2018

General

Special Revenue Enterprise
Enterprise

Fund 10	$9,011,072.19 Fund 20	$370,774.94 Fund 60	$38,063.96
Fund 61	$148,865.93

Total of Approved Payments	$9,568,777.02

2.	that the Board approve 2018-2019 budget transfers, previously approved by a member of the Finance Committee, which are attached and a part of the official record.

3.	WHEREAS, the Board of Education has received the Report of the Board Secretary and the Report of the Treasurer of School Monies for the month of November 2018 and determined that both reports are in agreement; and
WHEREAS, in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)3 the secretary has certified that, as of the date of the reports, no budgetary line item account has obligations and payments (contractual orders) which in total exceed the amount appropriated by the Board of Education except as noted; now
BE IT RESOLVED, that in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)4, the Board of Education certifies that, after review of the secretary’s monthly financial reports (appropriate section) and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, to the best of its knowledge, no major account or fund has been over-expended in violation of N.J.A.C.6A:23A-16.10(c)4, and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the year (which would become a part of the Minutes of this meeting); and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to P.L. 2004 Ch. 73 (S-1701), the Board certifies that after a review of the Secretary’s Monthly Financial Report and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, that there are no budgetary transfers that cumulatively exceed 10% that would require the approval of the Executive County Superintendent.

4.	that the Board approve the attached list of Professional Development for the staff indicated for professional improvement or development, as approved by the Superintendent, (Grant funded $0) (District funded $6,858.02) total cost $6,941.46.

5.	that the Board approve the attached list of Student Field Trips, as approved by the Superintendent, (Grant Funded $4,873.56) and (District Funded $7,912.55) (Parent Funded $6,021.33) total cost $18,807.44.

6.	that the Board approve the attached list of Student Fundraising activities by school.

7.	that the Board approve the contracts, for out-of-district tuition, for students who would require a Special Education program during the 2018-2019 school year, as per the attached list.

8.	that the Board approve an Agreement with the Ridgefield Park School District, for the purpose of transporting students to and from the Pre-K program housed at the Christ Episcopal Church located in Teaneck on an as needed basis in accordance with Chapter 53, P.L. 1997, for January 2, 2019 through June 21, 2019, and submits this Agreement to the Executive County Superintendent of Schools for approval; services to be provided include, but are not limited to the coordinated transportation of Special Education students and Regular Education school students.

9.	that the Board revise the motion from August 2018 for RFP-Related Services Process for POTS to not be services based on the RFP but be a Specialized Out of District Occupation Therapy Services at a rate of $155 for 45 minutes and $206 for an hour for the period of September 2018 to June 2019 not to exceed $65,000.

10. that the Board approve reallocated Title I, Part A funds for the Teaneck School District in the amount of $48,832.

11. that the Board approve the Insight Workforce Solutions, LLC to provide substitute personnel and other related school district services for the Teaneck School District during the 2018-2019 school year in the amount not to exceed $25,000.

12. that the Board approve the Settlement Agreement between the parents of Student ID#102508 and the Teaneck Board of Education to provide tutoring services, at the school, after regular hours, from January 2019 through June 20, 2019.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

Board Member Ms. Fisher (Victoria) Mr. Ramirez (Martin)
Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah) Mr. Reiner (Gerald)
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian) Mr. Rose (Howard)
Ms. Sanders (Denise) Dr. Walser (Ardie)
Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent x
x x
x	#9 x
x x x
x

Personnel

PERSONNEL	JANUARY 16, 2019

Be It Resolved, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following Personnel resolutions:

1.	that the Board approve the following certificated staff appointments for the 2018-2019 school year, following a 90 day probationary period, effective date as indicated, pending availability of funds and criminal history review:

a. Jasmin White, Pre-K Teacher at an annual salary of $54,500 (TTEA Guide BA/Step 1), assigned to Bryant Elementary School, effective November 28, 2018 through June 30, 2019, new position (pending continuation of the new pre-school program).

b. Jenna Banker, Pre-K Teacher at an annual salary of $54,500 (TTEA Guide BA/Step 1), assigned to Bryant Elementary School, effective November 28, 2018 through June 30, 2019 new position (pending continuation of the new Pre-school program).

c.	Elaine Walker-Dennis, Pre-K Teacher at an annual salary of $57,000 (TTEA Guide BA/Step 4), assigned to Bryant Elementary School, effective November 28, 2018 through June 30, 2019, new position (pending continuation of the new pre-school program).

d.	Deborah Shenkin, Pre-K Teacher at an annual salary of $60,000 (TTEA Guide MA/Step 1), assigned to Bryant Elementary School, effective December 03, 2018 through June 30, 2019, new position (pending continuation of the new pre-school program).

e. Liza Zucker, Supervisor of Early Childhood, at an annual salary of $124,072 (TAAS Guide F/step 1) assigned to Eugene Field School, effective January 02, 2019 through June 30, 2019, new position.

f. Rhoda Irodia, Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant, at the annual salary of $83,000 (TTEA Guide MA/step 11) assigned to Teaneck High School, effective February 04, 2019 through June 30, 2019, replacing Olanrewaju Ipaye, resigned (PC#: 10-12-72/ael).

2.	that the Board approve the following long-term substitute teachers at $260 per diem, after twenty-one days of employment, assigned to non-tenure track positions, effective date as indicated, pending criminal history review:

a. Jolyann Schoeppler, effective December 11, 2018 though March 28, 2019 with no benefits, assigned to Lowell Elementary School, replacing Angela Gigante.

b. Leonella Spagnolo, effective February 05, 2019 through April 30, 2019 with no benefits, assigned to Lowell Elementary School, replacing Anitha Giannikos.

c. Samantha Blanco-Galvin, effective September 04, 2018 through December 21, 2018 with no benefits, assigned to Benjamin Franklin Middle School, replacing Colleen Pagan.

d. Jenna McCormack, effective January 17, 2019 through June 30, 2019 with no benefits, assigned to Benjamin Franklin Middle School, replacing Kristina Anders.

3.	that the Board approve the retirement of the following staff members:

a. Janet Bus, Literacy Teacher, Hawthorne Elementary School, effective June 30, 2019, 20 years of service.

b. Claudia Henry, Secretary B, Lowell Elementary School, effective August 01, 2019, 24 years of service.

c. Edna Payne, Speech Language Specialist, Lowell Elementary School, effective June 30, 2019, 24 year of service.

4.	that the Board accept the resignation of the following staff members:

a. Monica Yepes, World Language Teacher, Thomas Jefferson Middle School, effective March 01, 2019.

b. Erica Cohen, Special Education Teacher, Thomas Jefferson Middle School, effective December 16, 2018.

5.	that the Board rescind the appointment of the following certificated staff member for the 2018-2019 school year, effective immediately:

a. Christelle Monawar, World Language Teacher, at an annual salary of $70,500 (TTEA Guide MA/ step 7) assigned to Teaneck High School, effective January 02, 2019, through June 30, 2019, replacing Benimapi Coulibaly, resigned (PC#: 10-12-06/cdy).

6.	that the Board approve the following staff members as volunteers advisors, at Teaneck High School, for the 2018-2019 school year:

Staff Member

a. Richard Rodda b. Sean Aumack
c. Michael Moldovan

d. Volodymyr Hunko

Activity Film Club Guitar Club Soccer Club
Automotive Club

7.	that the Board approve the following individuals to volunteer in the Terpsichorean show for the 2018-2019 school year, pending criminal history review and medical clearance:

a. Abigail Glave b. Mark Villamaria c. Allison Owusu
d. Brittany Shannon e. Aziza Hickmon
f. Evan Smith

g. Shandon Pereira h. Dana Bulter
i. Nia Matos

j. Kaleemah Clyde

8.	that the Board approve payment to the following staff for the After School Literacy & Mathematics Support Program at Whittier Elementary School from January 8 through May 30, 2019 (2 days/week) from 2:45-3:45 PM. All staff would receive four hours of professional development at the rate of $50/hour (working w/o students -- 9 x 4 hours x $50 = $1,800). There would be eight (8) instructional positions at the rate of $50/hour working with students for up to 60 hours (8 x 60 hours x $50/hour = $24,000) . There would be one Lead Teacher compensated at the rate of $50/hour up to 75 hours (1 x 75 hours x $50/hour = $3,750). There would be nine Curriculum writers compensated at a rate of $50/hour for up to 3 hours (9 x $50/hour x 3 hours = $1,350) to develop curriculum for instruction. Title I would fund this program.

One Lead Teacher up to $3,950:	$3,950

Janine Lawler

Eight Instructional Positions up to $3,200 :	$25,600

Michele Crosby - Holly Koehler – Keith Orapello Annie Matesic – Tatiana Stripling – Jim DiMicelli Jean Choi – Nina Lionetti
Diana Sanchez (Substitute)

Nine Curriculum Writers up to $150 with a total of $1,350

Michele Crosby - Holly Koehler – Keith Orapello Annie Matesic – Tatiana Stripling – Jim DiMicelli Jean Choi – Nina Lionetti – Janine Lawler

This program would consist of reading and math activities that target student’s individual needs. Teachers would work with students in small groups (by grade/subject). In addition, students would work on an adaptive computer-based program that adjusts to target students’ areas of weaknesses.

One Lead Teacher up to $4,375

Nine Instructional Positions up to $35,550

Nine Curriculum Writers up to $500

TOTAL:

$ 3,950

$25,600

$1,350

$30,900

9.	that the Board approve payment for Matthew Hackbarth (Mission One paraprofessional) to work the After School Literacy & Mathematics Support Program at Whittier Elementary School from January 8 through May 30, 2019 (2 days/week) from 2:45-3:45 PM.

10. that the Board approve the following students as interns for the 2018-2019 school year:

Name

a. Sharmane Hodge

b. Kharisma Mitchell

School

Montclair State University

William Paterson University

Effective January 17, 2019
January 17, 2019

11. that the Board approve reimbursement to the following administrator for the costs incurred during their participation in the New Jersey Leader to Leader Residency Program for principal certification as follows:

a. Margot Mack (2017-2018 Participation Fee) - $1,500.

12. that the Board approve the following athletics coach assignment for the 2018-2019 school year.

Staff Member	Activity	Stipend Amount a. Kendall Daniels Winter Weight Room Supervisor $3,397.50

13. that the Board approve the following coaching assignments, for the 2018-2019 school year, at Thomas Jefferson Middle School:

Staff Member a. Tracy Wells
b. Mark Martinez c. George Prepis d. Matthew Green
e. Sue Luckman Jacobs

Activity Basketball Basketball Soccer Volleyball
STEM

Stipend Amount $750
$750 $1,500 $1,500
$1,500

14. that the Board approve the following per diem substitute teachers for the 2018-2019 school year, at $120 per day:

a. Serena Martino

15. that the Board approve payment to Kaylee Agnello to assist Teaneck Community Education Center with preparation for Camp Kookooskoos, for a total of 6 hours, amount not to exceed $100.

16. that the Board approve the following individual to work in the Teaneck Community Education Center, on an as-needed basis, for the 2018-2019 school year, amount not to exceed $1,600.

Name

a. Kim Bergman

Position

Aide

Rate

$10.40/hr

Avg. hrs/day

1.25

17. that the Board approve the following Extra Pay for Extra Work assignments, for the 2018-2019 school year, at Thomas Jefferson Middle School, stipends in accordance with TTEA contract:

Staff Member

a. Karen Butler

Activity

Bridge Club

Stipend Amount

$731.00

18. that the Board approve the following Student Teacher Practicum assignment, for the 2018-2019 school year:

a. Ramin Halak, Fairleigh Dickinson University, assigned to Whittier Elementary School from January 17, 2019 to February 01, 2019.

19. that the Board approve the following individual to be included on the list of Home Instructors, as needed, at $50.00 per hour, for the 2018-2019 school year:

a. Odette Vovra

20. that the Board approve two chaperones for the Annual Black Youth Organization (BYO) Black History Show at the contractual rate of $50/hour:

a. Charlotte Loschiavo b. Eric Akselrad

21. that the Board approve payment to Michael Moldovan, at the contractual stipend of $498, for participating in the Teaneck High School Annual Peer Leadership Summer Retreat on August 27, 2018 to August 29, 2018, held at the Mont Lawn Retreat Center, Bushkill, PA.

22. that the Board approve Rhona Vega as Program Coordinator (part-time), at the rate of $28.00 per hour, Teaneck Community Education Center, for the 2018-2019 school year, not to exceed 24 hour per week.

23. that the Board approve the position reclassification of Secretary B, (PC#: 30-12-75/azu) to Executive Assistant, for the 2018-2019 school year.

24. that the Board approve the following leaves of absence for the dates and reasons indicated:

a. Anitha Giannikos, Remedial Teacher, Lowell Elementary School, paid maternity leave with benefits under FMLA, from January 14, 2019 through March 08, 2019, using 39 sick days, and unpaid with benefits from March 11, 2019 to April 30, 2019 under FMLA/NJFLA.

b. Eileen Mursch, Grade 5 Teacher, Benjamin Franklin Middle School, paid maternity leave with benefits from March 04, 2019 through April 12, 2019 using 30 sick days, under FMLA, and unpaid with benefits from April 22, 2019 through June 30, 2019, under FMLA/NJFLA.

c. Kimberly Rossy, Special Education Teacher, Benjamin Franklin Middle School, paid maternity leave with benefits from March 18, 2019 through April 03, 2019, using 13 sick days, under FMLA. Unpaid with benefits from April 04, 2019 through June 30, 2019, under FMLA/NJFLA.

c. Felicia Vinpa, Speech Therapist, Bryant Elementary School, paid maternity leave with benefits from March 11, 2019 through March 27, 2019, using 13 sick days, under FMLA. Unpaid with benefits from March 28, 2019 through May 22, 2019, under FMLA/NJFLA.

d. Pepukayi West, Learning Disabilities Teacher/Consultant, Thomas Jefferson Middle School, unpaid intermittent leave of absence from January 17, 2019 through June 30, 2019, under FMLA.

e. Jae Nam Kim, Mathematics Teacher, Teaneck High School, paid medical leave with benefits, from January 02, 2019 through April 30, 2019 using 78 sick days.

f. Tiana Benevenga, Grade 6 Teacher, Benjamin Franklin Middle School, paid medical leave with benefits, from January 10, 2019 through January 24, 2019, using 10 sick days under FMLA. Unpaid with benefits from January 25, 2019 through February 07, 2019 under FMLA.

25. that the Board approves the following staff members to provide tutoring services to student ID# 102508 at the school, after regular hours per the settlement agreement from Jan. 2019 - June 2019 at the rate of $50 per hour.

Ms. Meredith Martino Mr. Ramon Ortiz

26. that the Board approve the following long term substitute teacher at $260 per diem, after twenty-one days of employment, assigned to a non-tenure position, effective date as indicated, pending criminal history review:

1. Dawn Isaacs, effective January 17, 2019 through June 30, 2019 with no benefits, assigned to Bryant Elementary School, new position.
2. Nathalie Mahoney, effective January 17, 2019 through June 30, 2019 with no benefits, assigned to Thomas Jefferson Middle School, replacing Carole Petit-Bielen, transferred.

19

Minutes of the proceedings of the REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING held on Wednesday, January 16, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller Porter, 3rd Floor Student Center, THS, at 8:00 PM. Dr. Ardie Walser, Board President, presided.

I.	Salute to the Flag

II.	Presiding Officer's Meeting Notice Statement

Swearing in of Ms. Sarah Rappoport

"I hereby call to order the Regular Public Meeting of the Teaneck Board of Education, held on Wednesday, January 16, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller-Porter 3rd Floor Student Center at Teaneck High School at 8:00 PM. Adequate notice of this meeting has been sent to the Record, filed with the Municipal Clerk of the Township of Teaneck, posted to the district website and posted inside the Teaneck Board of Education, One Merrison Street, on January 10, 2019."

III.	Roll Call

Board Member Ms. Fisher (Victoria)
Mr. Ramirez (Martin) Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah)
Mr. Reiner (Gerald)

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian)

Mr. Rose (Howard)

Ms. Sanders (Denise)

Dr. Walser (Ardie)

Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Student Board Liaison Saima Jamal
Vernon Johnson William McIntosh
Stephanie Menendez

x

x

x

x x

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

IV.	Reaffirmation of 2018/19 District Goals

V.	Superintendent's Report

Board Presentations

SEE REPORT

VI.	Board Committee Reports

TJ PTO Report, Denise Sanders

BF PTO, Vaping presentation & Teaneck 5k, Victoria Fisher THS PTSO - Finance Facilities, Clara Williams
Hawthorne PTO, Dr. Ardie Walser

VII. Public Comment (agenda ONLY)

A.	Board Operations

B.	School Operations and Curriculum

C.	Finance and Budget

D.	Personnel

VIII. Public Comment (non-Agenda)

Mr. Rodriguez and Ms. Rappoport motioned to allow parents to talk about the school bus incident:
Student read letter of the incident

RESIDENTS on the Academy of Greater Excellence: 1st Resident:
Parent recalls account of the incident on the bus A previous incident on the bus route
No identification

The bus does not show up

Bus playing inappropriate music on the bus Late Bus Arrival
Need corrective Action 2nd Resident:
Summarized the Bus incident GPS smart tracking system
A formal written tracking system Notice of change in route Provide Bus Driver information Emergency phone#s for parents Report and track incidents

3rd Resident:

what is the protocol for communication?

A child fell on the bus and hurt her head. Was this incident reported by the Bus company?

The principal of Academy of Greatness and Excellence would like a Board response on supporting parents, and solution for this situation and future access using GPS and communication of other incidents and situations.

A resident would like to donate an item - what is the protocol? Thank you, Linda and Terry, for the Chess club process Thank you for the TOPS donation - 5k run, please register Jan. 17, celebrating MLK Birthday
Thank you for the response in the lockdown. Excited about the Bloomfield college collaboration
Arts Education in middle schools - Above average in Art education at BF/TJ School security on Implicit Bias
~Ms. Arjumand would like to make sure the letter gets out to the Department of Education.

IX.	Executive Session (required)

X.	Adjournment

Mr. Rodriguez motioned to adjourn the meeting at 11:20 pm. Said motion was seconded by Mr. Rose and carried by unanimous vote.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

Board Member Ms. Fisher (Victoria) Mr. Ramirez (Martin)
Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah) Mr. Reiner (Gerald)
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian) Mr. Rose (Howard)
Ms. Sanders (Denise) Dr. Walser (Ardie)
Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent x
x x
x x x x x
x

Respectfully submitted,

Melissa Simmons

Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Teaneck Public Schools

Goals for 2018-2019

GOAL 1: Students attending the Teaneck Public Schools will acquire the critical thinking skills, knowledge, and understanding to be successful global citizens in the twenty-first century.

GOAL 2: Teachers and administrators in the Teaneck Public Schools will continue the development of the skills, knowledge, and understanding necessary to support students.

GOAL 3: The Teaneck Public Schools will be proactive in creating safe and inclusive school environments for students and adults by utilizing support services available in the community.

GOAL 4: The Teaneck Public Schools will communicate effectively with parents and with the greater community.

GOAL 5: The Teaneck Public Schools will explore additional revenue sources to support goals 1-4 beyond local and state aid to further its educational mission.

Board Operations

BOARD OPERATIONS	JANUARY 16, 2019

Be It Resolved, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following Board Operations resolutions:

1.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board Policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to International Chess Academy, LLC for the use of Hawthorne Elementary School Multipurpose room for custodian and building use fees. The program is being sponsored under the PTO/PTA of Hawthorne Elementary. The meeting dates are as follows: Mondays- 1/14/19, 1/28/19, 2/4/19, 2/11/19, 2/25/19, 3/4/19, 3/11/19, 3/18/19, 3/25/19, 4/1/19 from 3:00pm - 4:00pm.

2.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board Policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to International Chess Academy, LLC for the use of Lowell Elementary School Multipurpose room for custodian and building use fees. The program is being sponsored under the PTO/PTA of Lowell Elementary. The meeting dates are as follows: Mondays- 1/14/19, 1/28/19, 2/4/19, 2/11/19, 2/25/19, 3/4/19, 3/11/19, 3/18/19, 3/25/19, 4/1/19 from 3:30pm - 4:30pm.

3.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board Policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to International Chess Academy, LLC for the use of Whittier Elementary School Multipurpose room for custodian and building use fees. The program is being sponsored by the PTO/PTA of Whittier Elementary. The meeting dates are as follows: Thursdays- 1/17/19, 1/24/19, 1/31/19, 2/7/19, 2/14/19, 2/21/19, 2/28/19, 3/7/19, 3/14/19, 3/21/19 from 2:30pm - 3:30pm.

4.	that the Board authorize the Business Administrator to enter into a contract with Camp Shalom.

MOTION ITEM #s 1-3

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

Board Member Ms. Fisher (Victoria) Mr. Ramirez (Martin)
Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah) Mr. Reiner (Gerald)
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian) Mr. Rose (Howard)
Ms. Sanders (Denise) Dr. Walser (Ardie)
Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent x
x x
x x x x x
x

MOTION ITEM #4 - PENDING BOARD APPROVAL - ALL AGREE

Motion: V. Fisher	Second: H. Rose

Board Member Ms. Fisher (Victoria) Mr. Ramirez (Martin)
Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah) Mr. Reiner (Gerald)
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian) Mr. Rose (Howard)
Ms. Sanders (Denise) Dr. Walser (Ardie)
Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent x
x x
x x x x x
x

School Operations and Curriculum

SCHOOL OPERATIONS and CURRICULUM

JANUARY 16, 2019

Be It Resolved, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following School Operations and Curriculum resolutions:

1.	that the Board approves the decisions of the Superintendent regarding, Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB) incidents reported to the Board in Executive Session at the January 16, 2019 Regular Public Meeting.

2.	that the Board accept funds awarded to Thomas Jefferson Middle School from the Bergen County Chapter of Links, Inc., in the amount of $100.00. These funds are from the 2017/2018 Arts Program Poster Contest Project, where three Thomas Jefferson Middle School students were winners of the contest. The chairperson for the Poster Arts Project is Dr. Margaret Haynes of the Bergen County Chapter of Links, Inc.

3.	that the Board approve the following volunteers for the 2018-2019 school year:

Karen Hughes Barbara Ganin
Maria Victoria Polacio Maurice Tyrone Porcher Aliza Rabinowitz

4.	that the Board approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Teaneck Public Schools and Bloomfield College.

5.	that the Board accept with grateful appreciation a donation of $200 to SOLA (Student Organization for Latino Awareness) from the R.E.A.L. Organization (Resource Education Awareness by Latinos in Teaneck).

6.	that the Board approve payment to Bonnie Zitter, Lisa Banta and Miriam Bernath, Educational Consultants, for tutoring services at Yeshiva of North Jersey, total cost not to exceed $741, Title I funds this program. Account #20-231-100-320-92-58-I-Y.

7.	that the Board approve the annual update of the Uniform State Memorandum of Agreement between Education and the Law Enforcement Officials for the 2018-2019 School year.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

Board Member Ms. Fisher (Victoria) Mr. Ramirez (Martin)
Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah) Mr. Reiner (Gerald)
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian) Mr. Rose (Howard)
Ms. Sanders (Denise) Dr. Walser (Ardie)
Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent x
x x
x

x	#5 x
x x
x

Finance and Budget

FINANCE AND BUDGET	JANUARY 16, 2019

Be It Resolved, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following Finance and Budget resolutions:

1.	that the Board approve payment of the following 2018-2019 bills and payroll, as detailed in lists attached to the Minutes of this meeting, including adjustments to previously approved bill payments, and that the Business Administrator/Board Secretary be hereby authorized to release the warrants in payments of these bills per the list appended to and made part of the minutes.

NOVEMBER 1, 2018 through NOVEMBER 30, 2018

General

Special Revenue Enterprise
Enterprise

Fund 10	$9,011,072.19 Fund 20	$370,774.94 Fund 60	$38,063.96
Fund 61	$148,865.93

Total of Approved Payments	$9,568,777.02

2.	that the Board approve 2018-2019 budget transfers, previously approved by a member of the Finance Committee, which are attached and a part of the official record.

3.	WHEREAS, the Board of Education has received the Report of the Board Secretary and the Report of the Treasurer of School Monies for the month of November 2018 and determined that both reports are in agreement; and
WHEREAS, in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)3 the secretary has certified that, as of the date of the reports, no budgetary line item account has obligations and payments (contractual orders) which in total exceed the amount appropriated by the Board of Education except as noted; now
BE IT RESOLVED, that in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)4, the Board of Education certifies that, after review of the secretary’s monthly financial reports (appropriate section) and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, to the best of its knowledge, no major account or fund has been over-expended in violation of N.J.A.C.6A:23A-16.10(c)4, and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the year (which would become a part of the Minutes of this meeting); and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to P.L. 2004 Ch. 73 (S-1701), the Board certifies that after a review of the Secretary’s Monthly Financial Report and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, that there are no budgetary transfers that cumulatively exceed 10% that would require the approval of the Executive County Superintendent.

4.	that the Board approve the attached list of Professional Development for the staff indicated for professional improvement or development, as approved by the Superintendent, (Grant funded $0) (District funded $6,858.02) total cost $6,941.46.

5.	that the Board approve the attached list of Student Field Trips, as approved by the Superintendent, (Grant Funded $4,873.56) and (District Funded $7,912.55) (Parent Funded $6,021.33) total cost $18,807.44.

6.	that the Board approve the attached list of Student Fundraising activities by school.

7.	that the Board approve the contracts, for out-of-district tuition, for students who would require a Special Education program during the 2018-2019 school year, as per the attached list.

8.	that the Board approve an Agreement with the Ridgefield Park School District, for the purpose of transporting students to and from the Pre-K program housed at the Christ Episcopal Church located in Teaneck on an as needed basis in accordance with Chapter 53, P.L. 1997, for January 2, 2019 through June 21, 2019, and submits this Agreement to the Executive County Superintendent of Schools for approval; services to be provided include, but are not limited to the coordinated transportation of Special Education students and Regular Education school students.

9.	that the Board revise the motion from August 2018 for RFP-Related Services Process for POTS to not be services based on the RFP but be a Specialized Out of District Occupation Therapy Services at a rate of $155 for 45 minutes and $206 for an hour for the period of September 2018 to June 2019 not to exceed $65,000.

10. that the Board approve reallocated Title I, Part A funds for the Teaneck School District in the amount of $48,832.

11. that the Board approve the Insight Workforce Solutions, LLC to provide substitute personnel and other related school district services for the Teaneck School District during the 2018-2019 school year in the amount not to exceed $25,000.

12. that the Board approve the Settlement Agreement between the parents of Student ID#102508 and the Teaneck Board of Education to provide tutoring services, at the school, after regular hours, from January 2019 through June 20, 2019.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

Board Member Ms. Fisher (Victoria) Mr. Ramirez (Martin)
Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah) Mr. Reiner (Gerald)
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian) Mr. Rose (Howard)
Ms. Sanders (Denise) Dr. Walser (Ardie)
Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent x
x x
x	#9 x
x x x
x

Personnel

PERSONNEL	JANUARY 16, 2019

Be It Resolved, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following Personnel resolutions:

1.	that the Board approve the following certificated staff appointments for the 2018-2019 school year, following a 90 day probationary period, effective date as indicated, pending availability of funds and criminal history review:

a. Jasmin White, Pre-K Teacher at an annual salary of $54,500 (TTEA Guide BA/Step 1), assigned to Bryant Elementary School, effective November 28, 2018 through June 30, 2019, new position (pending continuation of the new pre-school program).

b. Jenna Banker, Pre-K Teacher at an annual salary of $54,500 (TTEA Guide BA/Step 1), assigned to Bryant Elementary School, effective November 28, 2018 through June 30, 2019 new position (pending continuation of the new Pre-school program).

c.	Elaine Walker-Dennis, Pre-K Teacher at an annual salary of $57,000 (TTEA Guide BA/Step 4), assigned to Bryant Elementary School, effective November 28, 2018 through June 30, 2019, new position (pending continuation of the new pre-school program).

d.	Deborah Shenkin, Pre-K Teacher at an annual salary of $60,000 (TTEA Guide MA/Step 1), assigned to Bryant Elementary School, effective December 03, 2018 through June 30, 2019, new position (pending continuation of the new pre-school program).

e. Liza Zucker, Supervisor of Early Childhood, at an annual salary of $124,072 (TAAS Guide F/step 1) assigned to Eugene Field School, effective January 02, 2019 through June 30, 2019, new position.

f. Rhoda Irodia, Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant, at the annual salary of $83,000 (TTEA Guide MA/step 11) assigned to Teaneck High School, effective February 04, 2019 through June 30, 2019, replacing Olanrewaju Ipaye, resigned (PC#: 10-12-72/ael).

2.	that the Board approve the following long-term substitute teachers at $260 per diem, after twenty-one days of employment, assigned to non-tenure track positions, effective date as indicated, pending criminal history review:

a. Jolyann Schoeppler, effective December 11, 2018 though March 28, 2019 with no benefits, assigned to Lowell Elementary School, replacing Angela Gigante.

b. Leonella Spagnolo, effective February 05, 2019 through April 30, 2019 with no benefits, assigned to Lowell Elementary School, replacing Anitha Giannikos.

c. Samantha Blanco-Galvin, effective September 04, 2018 through December 21, 2018 with no benefits, assigned to Benjamin Franklin Middle School, replacing Colleen Pagan.

d. Jenna McCormack, effective January 17, 2019 through June 30, 2019 with no benefits, assigned to Benjamin Franklin Middle School, replacing Kristina Anders.

3.	that the Board approve the retirement of the following staff members:

a. Janet Bus, Literacy Teacher, Hawthorne Elementary School, effective June 30, 2019, 20 years of service.

b. Claudia Henry, Secretary B, Lowell Elementary School, effective August 01, 2019, 24 years of service.

c. Edna Payne, Speech Language Specialist, Lowell Elementary School, effective June 30, 2019, 24 year of service.

4.	that the Board accept the resignation of the following staff members:

a. Monica Yepes, World Language Teacher, Thomas Jefferson Middle School, effective March 01, 2019.

b. Erica Cohen, Special Education Teacher, Thomas Jefferson Middle School, effective December 16, 2018.

5.	that the Board rescind the appointment of the following certificated staff member for the 2018-2019 school year, effective immediately:

a. Christelle Monawar, World Language Teacher, at an annual salary of $70,500 (TTEA Guide MA/ step 7) assigned to Teaneck High School, effective January 02, 2019, through June 30, 2019, replacing Benimapi Coulibaly, resigned (PC#: 10-12-06/cdy).

6.	that the Board approve the following staff members as volunteers advisors, at Teaneck High School, for the 2018-2019 school year:

Staff Member

a. Richard Rodda b. Sean Aumack
c. Michael Moldovan

d. Volodymyr Hunko

Activity Film Club Guitar Club Soccer Club
Automotive Club

7.	that the Board approve the following individuals to volunteer in the Terpsichorean show for the 2018-2019 school year, pending criminal history review and medical clearance:

a. Abigail Glave b. Mark Villamaria c. Allison Owusu
d. Brittany Shannon e. Aziza Hickmon
f. Evan Smith

g. Shandon Pereira h. Dana Bulter
i. Nia Matos

j. Kaleemah Clyde

8.	that the Board approve payment to the following staff for the After School Literacy & Mathematics Support Program at Whittier Elementary School from January 8 through May 30, 2019 (2 days/week) from 2:45-3:45 PM. All staff would receive four hours of professional development at the rate of $50/hour (working w/o students -- 9 x 4 hours x $50 = $1,800). There would be eight (8) instructional positions at the rate of $50/hour working with students for up to 60 hours (8 x 60 hours x $50/hour = $24,000) . There would be one Lead Teacher compensated at the rate of $50/hour up to 75 hours (1 x 75 hours x $50/hour = $3,750). There would be nine Curriculum writers compensated at a rate of $50/hour for up to 3 hours (9 x $50/hour x 3 hours = $1,350) to develop curriculum for instruction. Title I would fund this program.

One Lead Teacher up to $3,950:	$3,950

Janine Lawler

Eight Instructional Positions up to $3,200 :	$25,600

Michele Crosby - Holly Koehler – Keith Orapello Annie Matesic – Tatiana Stripling – Jim DiMicelli Jean Choi – Nina Lionetti
Diana Sanchez (Substitute)

Nine Curriculum Writers up to $150 with a total of $1,350

Michele Crosby - Holly Koehler – Keith Orapello Annie Matesic – Tatiana Stripling – Jim DiMicelli Jean Choi – Nina Lionetti – Janine Lawler

This program would consist of reading and math activities that target student’s individual needs. Teachers would work with students in small groups (by grade/subject). In addition, students would work on an adaptive computer-based program that adjusts to target students’ areas of weaknesses.

One Lead Teacher up to $4,375

Nine Instructional Positions up to $35,550

Nine Curriculum Writers up to $500

TOTAL:

$ 3,950

$25,600

$1,350

$30,900

9.	that the Board approve payment for Matthew Hackbarth (Mission One paraprofessional) to work the After School Literacy & Mathematics Support Program at Whittier Elementary School from January 8 through May 30, 2019 (2 days/week) from 2:45-3:45 PM.

10. that the Board approve the following students as interns for the 2018-2019 school year:

Name

a. Sharmane Hodge

b. Kharisma Mitchell

School

Montclair State University

William Paterson University

Effective January 17, 2019
January 17, 2019

11. that the Board approve reimbursement to the following administrator for the costs incurred during their participation in the New Jersey Leader to Leader Residency Program for principal certification as follows:

a. Margot Mack (2017-2018 Participation Fee) - $1,500.

12. that the Board approve the following athletics coach assignment for the 2018-2019 school year.

Staff Member	Activity	Stipend Amount a. Kendall Daniels Winter Weight Room Supervisor $3,397.50

13. that the Board approve the following coaching assignments, for the 2018-2019 school year, at Thomas Jefferson Middle School:

Staff Member a. Tracy Wells
b. Mark Martinez c. George Prepis d. Matthew Green
e. Sue Luckman Jacobs

Activity Basketball Basketball Soccer Volleyball
STEM

Stipend Amount $750
$750 $1,500 $1,500
$1,500

14. that the Board approve the following per diem substitute teachers for the 2018-2019 school year, at $120 per day:

a. Serena Martino

15. that the Board approve payment to Kaylee Agnello to assist Teaneck Community Education Center with preparation for Camp Kookooskoos, for a total of 6 hours, amount not to exceed $100.

16. that the Board approve the following individual to work in the Teaneck Community Education Center, on an as-needed basis, for the 2018-2019 school year, amount not to exceed $1,600.

Name

a. Kim Bergman

Position

Aide

Rate

$10.40/hr

Avg. hrs/day

1.25

17. that the Board approve the following Extra Pay for Extra Work assignments, for the 2018-2019 school year, at Thomas Jefferson Middle School, stipends in accordance with TTEA contract:

Staff Member

a. Karen Butler

Activity

Bridge Club

Stipend Amount

$731.00

18. that the Board approve the following Student Teacher Practicum assignment, for the 2018-2019 school year:

a. Ramin Halak, Fairleigh Dickinson University, assigned to Whittier Elementary School from January 17, 2019 to February 01, 2019.

19. that the Board approve the following individual to be included on the list of Home Instructors, as needed, at $50.00 per hour, for the 2018-2019 school year:

a. Odette Vovra

20. that the Board approve two chaperones for the Annual Black Youth Organization (BYO) Black History Show at the contractual rate of $50/hour:

a. Charlotte Loschiavo b. Eric Akselrad

21. that the Board approve payment to Michael Moldovan, at the contractual stipend of $498, for participating in the Teaneck High School Annual Peer Leadership Summer Retreat on August 27, 2018 to August 29, 2018, held at the Mont Lawn Retreat Center, Bushkill, PA.

22. that the Board approve Rhona Vega as Program Coordinator (part-time), at the rate of $28.00 per hour, Teaneck Community Education Center, for the 2018-2019 school year, not to exceed 24 hour per week.

23. that the Board approve the position reclassification of Secretary B, (PC#: 30-12-75/azu) to Executive Assistant, for the 2018-2019 school year.

24. that the Board approve the following leaves of absence for the dates and reasons indicated:

a. Anitha Giannikos, Remedial Teacher, Lowell Elementary School, paid maternity leave with benefits under FMLA, from January 14, 2019 through March 08, 2019, using 39 sick days, and unpaid with benefits from March 11, 2019 to April 30, 2019 under FMLA/NJFLA.

b. Eileen Mursch, Grade 5 Teacher, Benjamin Franklin Middle School, paid maternity leave with benefits from March 04, 2019 through April 12, 2019 using 30 sick days, under FMLA, and unpaid with benefits from April 22, 2019 through June 30, 2019, under FMLA/NJFLA.

c. Kimberly Rossy, Special Education Teacher, Benjamin Franklin Middle School, paid maternity leave with benefits from March 18, 2019 through April 03, 2019, using 13 sick days, under FMLA. Unpaid with benefits from April 04, 2019 through June 30, 2019, under FMLA/NJFLA.

c. Felicia Vinpa, Speech Therapist, Bryant Elementary School, paid maternity leave with benefits from March 11, 2019 through March 27, 2019, using 13 sick days, under FMLA. Unpaid with benefits from March 28, 2019 through May 22, 2019, under FMLA/NJFLA.

d. Pepukayi West, Learning Disabilities Teacher/Consultant, Thomas Jefferson Middle School, unpaid intermittent leave of absence from January 17, 2019 through June 30, 2019, under FMLA.

e. Jae Nam Kim, Mathematics Teacher, Teaneck High School, paid medical leave with benefits, from January 02, 2019 through April 30, 2019 using 78 sick days.

f. Tiana Benevenga, Grade 6 Teacher, Benjamin Franklin Middle School, paid medical leave with benefits, from January 10, 2019 through January 24, 2019, using 10 sick days under FMLA. Unpaid with benefits from January 25, 2019 through February 07, 2019 under FMLA.

25. that the Board approves the following staff members to provide tutoring services to student ID# 102508 at the school, after regular hours per the settlement agreement from Jan. 2019 - June 2019 at the rate of $50 per hour.

Ms. Meredith Martino Mr. Ramon Ortiz

26. that the Board approve the following long term substitute teacher at $260 per diem, after twenty-one days of employment, assigned to a non-tenure position, effective date as indicated, pending criminal history review:

1. Dawn Isaacs, effective January 17, 2019 through June 30, 2019 with no benefits, assigned to Bryant Elementary School, new position.
2. Nathalie Mahoney, effective January 17, 2019 through June 30, 2019 with no benefits, assigned to Thomas Jefferson Middle School, replacing Carole Petit-Bielen, transferred.

Motion: S. Rodriguez
	Second: H. Rose
	
Board Member
	Yes
	No
	Abstain
	Absent
	
Ms. Fisher (Victoria)
	x
		#22
		
Mr. Ramirez (Martin)
				x
	
Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah)
	x
		#22
		
Mr. Reiner (Gerald)
	x
				
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian)
	x
				
Mr. Rose (Howard)
	x
				
Ms. Sanders (Denise)
	x
				
Dr. Walser (Ardie)
	x
				
Mrs. Williams (Clara)
	x

20

FINANCE & BUDGET	MOTION #2

Teaneck Board of EducationTransfer List Transfers made December 5, 2018 Through January 3, 2019
AMOUNT TRANSFERRED

ACCOUNT

T34           20-231-200-580-19-50-I-5 20-231-200-320-22-58-I-5

20-231-100-310-22-40-I-5

DESCRIPTION

TITLE I/TRAVEL,CONFERENCE&REGIST/#5 TITLE I/EDUC'L CONSULT/HAWTHOR

TITLE I/INST'L SUPPL/HAWTHORNE

From	To

(250.00) (525.00) (775.00)
775.00

EXPLANATION: SUPPLIES AND SNACKS HAWTHORNE AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM

T35	20-231-100-320-85-58/-I-4 20-231-100-320-85-58-I-F 20-231-100-610-22-40-I-7 20-231-100-610-22-40-I-J 20-231-200-580-19-50-I-5

20-231-100-610-22-71-I-4 20-231-100-610-22-71-I-5 20-231-100-610-22-71-I-7 20-231-100-610-22-71-I-F
20-231-100-610-22-71-I-J

TITLE I/PURCH EDUC'L SERV#4 TITLE I/PURCH EDUC'L SERV/BFMS TITLE I/ISNT'L SUPPL/LOWELL TITLE I/INST'L SUPPL/TJMS
TITLE I/TRAVEL, CONF&REGIS/#5

TITLE I/SUPPLIES M. VENTO TITLE I/SUPPLIES M. VENTO TITLE I/SUPPLIES M. VENTO TITLE I/SUPPLIES M. VENTO
TITLE I/SUPPLIES M. VENTO

(500.00) (1,250.00) (1,000.00) (500.00) (1,000.00)
(4,250.00)

500.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,250.00
500.00

4,250.00

EXPLANATION: SUPPLIES FOR DISPLACED STUDENTS

T36	11-000-261-420-89-53-1-D

11-000-261-610-89-49-1-D

CONTRACTS BLDG MAINT

MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES

(15,000.00)

15,000.00

EXPLANATION: MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES FOR DISTRICT WIDE REPAIRS

T37	11-000-261-420-89-53-1-D

11-000-262-610-89-49-1-D

CONTRACTS BLDG MAINT

CUSTODIAL/OPERATIONS SUPPLIES

(15,000.00)

15,000.00

EXPLANATION: GROUNDS & CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES FOR DISTRICT WIDE REPAIRS

T38	11-190-100-640-15-41-R-H

11-190-100-610-15-41-R-S

TXTBKS/LANG ARTS/HS

L.A. SUPPLIES/MS

(2,209.16)

2,209.16

EXPLANATION: LANUAGE ARTS SUPPLIES

T39	60-902-100-610-56-73-P-W

60-902-200-800-56-73-P-W

WRAP/INSTR SUPPLIES

WRAP/REFUNDS

(1,000.00)

1,000.00

EXPLANATION: REFUNDS TO PARENTS FOR WRAP PROGRAM

T40	11-190-100-610-11-42-Z-S

11-000-223-580-19-50-Z-D

SUPP/MATH/MS/HS

TRAVEL & CONFERENCE/MATH

(13,000.00)

13,000.00

EXPLANATION: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAVEL

T41	11-190-100-640-15-44-L-D

11-190-100-610-14-40-X-D

SOC STUD/TEXTBOOK/DIST

INSTRUC SUPPLIES/TECH ED

(6,000.00)

6,000.00

EXPLANATION: INSTRUCTIONAL TECH SUPPLIES

______________________________

FINANCE COMMITTEE SIGNATURE

_____________

DATE

21

FINANCE & BUDGET	MOTION #4	JANUARY 16, 2019

Professional Development

Name: Hilary Almeida
School or Department: Thomas Jefferson Middle School Conference/Seminar/Workshop: New Jersey Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages 2019 Spring Conference
Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey Dates:May 30, 2019
Estimated Cost: $246.52 – Substitute Required (District Funded)

Name: Paul Sheppard
School or Department: Teaneck High School
Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Bergen County Advanced Placement English Language Arts Annual Workshop
Location: Oradell, New Jersey Dates:February 27, 2019
Estimated Cost: $0 – Substitute Required (No Funding Required)

Name: Stephanie McKee
School or Department: Hawthorne School
Conference/Seminar/Workshop: International Dyslexia Association Winter Institute Location: Long Valley, New Jersey
Dates:February 2, 2019
Estimated Cost: $50 – Substitute Not Required (District Funded)

Name: Angela Davis
School or Department: Thomas Jefferson Middle School Conference/Seminar/Workshop: 2019 Whole School Reform Conference Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Dates:February 15 – 18, 2019
Estimated Cost: $2652.68 – Substitute Not Required (District Funded)

Name: Jemara Blount, Colette Brantley, Debbie Nicotera School or Department: Hawthorne School
Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Restorative Discipline: Decrease the Need for Traditional Discipline and Increase Instructional Minutes
Location: Newark, New Jersey Dates:January 25, 2019
Estimated Cost: $717 – Substitute Required (District Funded)

Name: Victor Hernandez
School or Department: Hawthorne School
Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Using Number Talks and Practical Manipulatives to Enhance MATH Engagement and Learning; Grades K - 2
Location: Cherry Hill, New Jersey Dates:February 6, 2019
Estimated Cost: $259 – Substitute Required (District Funded)

22

FINANCE & BUDGET	MOTION #4	January, 2019

Professional Development

Name: Jemara Blount
School or Department: Hawthorne School
Conference/Seminar/Workshop: New Jersey Branch International Dyslexia Association Winter Institute
Location: Long Valley, New Jersey Dates:February 2, 2019
Estimated Cost: $50 – Substitute Required (District Funded)

23

FINANCE & BUDGET	MOTION 4	JANUARY 16, 2019

Professional Development

Name: Mary Joyce Laqui
School or Department: Teaneck High School/Special Services Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Impact of Racial Trauma and Immigration Status on Student’s Psychological Well-Being, Transgender Issues in Schools
Location: South Orange, NJ Date(s): January 31, 2019 (AM)
Estimated Cost(s): $28 – Substitute Required - (District Funded) Name: Lydia DeRuiter
School or Department: Thomas Jefferson/Special Services Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Positive Discipline in the Classroom Location: Denville, NJ
Date(s): April 8 and 9, 2019
Estimated Cost(s): $395 – Substitute Required - (District Funded)

24

FINANCE & BUDGET	MOTION 4	JANUARY 16, 2019

Additional Professional Development

Name: Keith Orapello, Janine Lawler
School or Department: Whittier/Special Services Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Yoga for Classrooms Location: Fairfield, NJ
Date(s): January 30, 2019
Estimated Cost(s): $400 – Substitutes Required - (District Funded) Name: Lynne Crawford
School or Department: Special Services
Conference/Seminar/Workshop: NJ Section 504: An Updated Guide to Identifying and Planning for Disabilities in Schools
Location: Parsippany, NJ Date(s): February 22, 2019
Estimated Cost(s): $30 – No Substitute Required - (District Funded) Name: Sean Aumack, Payne Vazquez, Michael Hofsaes
School or Department: THS/Special Services
Conference/Seminar/Workshop: PCAST: Person Centered Planning & Implementation Location: Hackensack, NJ
Date(s): February 5 and 6, 2019
Estimated Cost(s): $0 – Substitute Required - (No Funding Required) Name: Sean Aumack, Payne Vazquez, Michael Hofsaes
School or Department: THS/Special Services
Conference/Seminar/Workshop: PCAST: Developing Group Person Centered Planning in Classroom Settings
Location: Hackensack, NJ Date(s): March 21, 2019
Estimated Cost(s): $0 – Substitute Required - (No Funding Required)

25

FINANCE & BUDGET	MOTION #4	JANUARY 16, 2019

ADDITIONAL Professional Development

Name: Danielle Cata
School or Department: Benjamin Franklin Middle School Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Differentiation I, I Already do that! Location: Ramapo College, Mahwah, New Jersey
Dates:February 21, 2019
Estimated Cost: $149 – Substitute Required (District Funded)

Name: Gillian Iappelli (TJMS), Kelly Misol-Kulig, Diana Sanchez (Whittier) School or Department: Thomas Jefferson Middle School and Whittier School
Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Working with English Language Learners in the Classroom Location: Lyndhurst, New Jersey
Dates:January 31, 2019
Estimated Cost: $6.64 – Substitute Required (District Funded)

Name: Christine Taylor
School or Department: Whittier School
Conference/Seminar/Workshop: New Jersey Music Educators Association In-Service Conference
Location: East Brunswick, New Jersey Dates:February 21 and 22, 2019
Estimated Cost: $170 – Substitute Required (District Funded)

AMENDED
Name: Robert Sherbine, Emily Ferreira School or Department: Teaneck High School
Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Practical Ideas for Making Best Use of Google Classroom to Enhance Education
Location: West Orange, New Jersey Dates:February 1, 2019
Estimated Cost: $538 – Substitute Required (District Funding)

Name: David Murphy
School or Department: Teaneck High School
Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Director of Athletics Association of New Jersey State Convention
Location: Atlantic City, New Jersey Dates:March 11 – 15, 2019
Estimated Cost: $1166.18 – Substitute Not Required (District Funded)

Name: Munyiva Munguti
School or Department: Benjamin Franklin Middle School Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Working with English Language Learners in the Content Area Classroom
Location: Lyndhurst, New Jersey Dates:January 31, 2019
Estimated Cost: $0 – Substitute Required (No Funding Required)

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FINANCE & BUDGET	MOTION #4	JANUARY 16, 2019

ADDITIONAL Professional Development

Name: Madison Berry
School or Department: Whittier School Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Artists for Arts Sake Location: Clinton, New Jersey
Dates:February 4, 2019
Estimated Cost: $83.44 – Substitute Required (District Funded)

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FINANCE & BUDGET	MOTION #5	JANUARY 16, 2019

Field Trips

Name: Lea Ann Richards, Amanda Maikisch, Daniel Lopez, Michael Yim, Carrie Williams, Monique Ellington, 2 paraprofessionals, 10 parent chaperones
School or Department: Lowell School
Trip Planned: Bergen Performing Arts Center
Location: Englewood, New Jersey	74 Students
Date(s):	February 11, 2019	Depart: 9:20 AM	Return: 11:30 AM Estimated Cost: $1268.84 – Substitute Required (Parent Funded)
EXPLANATION: Students would view a play about Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad.

Name: Eve Klein, Barbara Preziosi, Katherine Crimmins, Diana Spain, Margaret Tewey, Marina Williams
School or Department: Benjamin Franklin Middle School Trip Planned: William Paterson University
Location: Wayne, New Jersey	74 Students
Date(s):	March 7, 2019	Depart: 9:40 AM	Return: 2:45 PM Estimated Cost: $586.64 – Substitute Required (District Funded)
EXPLANATION: Students would observe an admissions presentation and tour the campus.

Name: Alison Goerg, Tatiana Stripling, Holly Koehler, Camille Silverman, Janice Lawler, Michelle Crosby, Emily Sloane, 3 paraprofessionals and 16 parent chaperones
School or Department: Whittier School
Trip Planned: New York Botanical Gardens
Location: Bronx, New York	100 Students
Date(s):	May 16, 2019	Depart: 8:30 AM	Return: 2:00 PM Estimated Cost: $1659.75 – Substitute Not Required (Parent Funded)
EXPLANATION: Students would gain hands-on instruction in the garden, and specifically, will be able to ask and answer questions regarding plants and their function. They will gain an appreciation for a garden environments and its importance to our ecosystem.

Name: Kara Lindner, Danielle Johnson, Victor Hernandez, Tara Webb, Filiz Zeybek, Amanda Meller, 12 parent chaperones
School or Department: Hawthorne School Trip Planned: One River Art School
Location: Allendale, New Jersey	70 Students
Date(s):	March 27, 2019	Depart: 9:30 AM	Return: 2:00 PM Estimated Cost: $1064.06 – Substitute Required (Parent Funded)
EXPLANATION: Students would gain knowledge to the fine arts and language arts through speaking, listening, writing and art skills.

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FINANCE & BUDGET	MOTION #5	JANUARY 16, 2019

Field Trips

Name: Goldie Minkowitz, Adina Lefkowitz, Sue Soss School or Department: Teaneck High School
Trip Planned: National Holocaust Museum
Location: Washington, District of Columbia	45 Students
Date(s):	February 5, 2019	Depart: 7:00 AM	Return: 11:00 PM Estimated Cost: $2225 – Substitute Required (District Funded)
EXPLANATION: Students would visit the National Holocaust Museum and National landmarks.

Name: Jessie Gorant, Hina Mehta
School or Department: Benjamin Franklin Middle School Trip Planned: Hawthorne, Lowell and Whittier Schools Location: Teaneck, New Jersey	12 Students
Date(s):	February 5, 2019	Depart: 8:30 AM	Return: 3:00 PM Estimated Cost: $327.39 – Substitute Required (District Funded)
EXPLANATION: Students would make presentations to elementary students on the Teaneck Creek Conservancy.

Name: Javalda Powell, Valerie Johnson, Delores Connors, Robert Davis, one paraprofessional
School or Department: Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Trip Planned: New Jersey State Elks Path to Leadership Conference Location: Long Branch, New Jersey	20 Students
Date(s):	January 31, 2019	Depart: 9:00 AM	Return: 3:45 PM Estimated Cost: $1631.03 – Substitute Required (Grant Funded)
EXPLANATION: This is the annual New Jersey Elks Leadership conference.

Name: Rolando Monserrat, Sharon Bellin School or Department: Teaneck High School
Trip Planned: New Jersey Institute of Technology Robotics Competition Location: Newark, New Jersey	3 Students
Date(s):	January 30, 2019	Depart: 8:00 AM	Return: 3:00 PM Estimated Cost: $343.44 – Substitute Required (District Funded)
EXPLANATION: This is the annual New Jersey Institute of Technology Robotics Competition.

Name: Rolando Monserrat, Sharon Bellin School or Department: Teaneck High School
Trip Planned: New Jersey Institute of Technology Robotics Competition Location: Newark, New Jersey	3 Students
Date(s):	January 31, 2019	Depart: 8:00 AM	Return: 3:00 PM Estimated Cost: $343.44 – Substitute Required (District Funded)
EXPLANATION: This is the annual New Jersey Institute of Technology Robotics Competition, day 2.

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FINANCE & BUDGET	MOTION #5	JANUARY 16, 2019

Field Trips

OVERNIGHT TRIP
Name: Adrienne Williams, Diana Sanchez School or Department: Teaneck High School
Trip Planned: New Jersey State Elks Path to Leadership Conference Location: Long Branch, New Jersey	8 Students
Date(s):	February 1 – 3, 2019	Depart: 7:00 PM on February 1, 2019 Return: 12:30 PM on February 3, 2019
Estimated Cost: $4086.64 - Substitute Required (District Funded for Transportation $586.64; Funded for Conference $3500.00
EXPLANATION: This is the annual New Jersey Elks Leadership overnight conference.

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FINANCE & BUDGET	MOTION 5	JANUARY 16, 2019

Field Trips

TEANECK HIGH SCHOOL MD/TRANSITION PROGRAM: 22 students, 5 staff Danny Gareri, Sean Aumack, Tanisha Drake, William Cooper, Nurse

Trip Planned: Additional Job Sites
Estimated Cost: $7,000 (in total for the 2018-2019 school year) Substitutes Not Required

EXPLANATION:
Community Based Instruction would allow students in the MD/Transition classes to practice skills that they are learning in the class room, school and community. Those skills include, but are not limited to, social skills, pre-vocational job skills, behavioral skills, life skills andacademic skills. There are two MD classes a total of 22 students and two Transition classes a total of 22 students. Only a portion of the students and staff would be traveling to the below destinations on any given day. All trips will use public transportation or walk.

JANUARY 17, 2019 – JUNE 15, 2019, 8:00AM - 3:00PM (44 STUDENTS / 5 STAFF)

DESTINATION
	
TOWN
	
Bryant Elementary School
	Teaneck
	
Double Tree Hotel
	Fort Lee
	
Firehouse Subs
	Hackensack
	
Golden Grill Restaurant
	Teaneck
	
Grand and Essex
	Bergenfield
	
Hilton Hotel
	Ridgefield Park
	
Lowell Elementary School
	Teaneck
	
Millers Ale House
	Paramus
	
Poppy’s Bagels TCBY
	Teaneck
	
Sababa Grill
	Teaneck
	
Teaneck Car Wash
	Teaneck
	
Teaneck Express Lube
	Teaneck
	
Teaneck Nursing & Rehab Center
	Teaneck
	
Universal Technical Institute
	Bloomfield

FEBRUARY 1, 2019 – JUNE 15, 2019, 8:00AM - 3:00PM (22 STUDENTS / 5 STAFF)

DESTINATION
	
TOWN
	
Home Depot
	Paramus
	
Lincoln Tech
	Mahwah
	
MetLife Stadium
	Rutherford
	
Success Media Group
	Parsippany

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FINANCE & BUDGET	MOTION #5	JANUARY, 2019

ADDITIONAL Field Trips

Name: Sheena Wester, Danielle Annunziata, Peter Antonakis, Amanda Estevez, Nisrene Hammoud, MeiLinh LaMui, Monica Lawson, Kristen Panagiotou, Brittany Shepard, Morgan Owens, Kerri Anne Sanders, one paraprofessional, 16 parent chaperones
School or Department: Bryant School
Trip Planned: Bergen Performing Arts Center, “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” Location: Englewood, New Jersey	150Students
Date(s):	January 28, 2019	Depart: 9:10 AM	Return: 11:30 AM Estimated Cost: $2028.68 – Substitute Required (Parent Funded)
EXPLANATION: Students would view the play “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” and make a visual connection to the book(s) read in class.

Name: Eve Klein, Patrick O’Connor, Linea Rondael, Maureen Ash School or Department: Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Trip Planned: New Jersey State Elks Path to Leadership Conference Location: Long Branch, New Jersey	20 Students
Date(s):	January 31, 2019	Depart: 8:00 AM	Return: 3:45 PM Estimated Cost: $1631.03 – Substitute Required (Grant Funded)
EXPLANATION: This is the annual New Jersey Elks Leadership conference.

Name: Germaine Taylor, Delores Connors, Kelly Walsh, Joanne Zahn, Roland Bianchi, Samantha Laliker, two parent chaperones
School or Department: Thomas Jefferson Middle School Trip Planned: Schubert Theater – To Kill a Mockingbird Location: New York, New York	92 Students
Date(s):	May 23, 2019	Depart: 11:15 AM	Return: 5:00 PM Estimated Cost: $1611.50 – Substitute Required (Grant Funded)
EXPLANATION: Student would have the opportunity to view the play and read the novel, after which they would be required to write I review on it.

AMENDED
Name: Javalda Powell, Valerie Johnson, Delores Connors, Robert Davis, Enoch Nyamekye,
	
one paraprofessional

School or Department: Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Trip Planned: New Jersey State Elks Path to Leadership Conference Location: Long Branch, New Jersey	20 Students
Date(s):	January 31, 2019	Depart: 9:00 AM	Return: 3:45 PM Estimated Cost: $1631.03 – Substitute Required (Grant Funded)
EXPLANATION: This is the annual New Jersey Elks Leadership conference.

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FINANCE & BUDGET	Motion # 6	January 16, 2019

Fundraising Activities by School

School or Department: Teaneck High School Fundraising Activity: Sale of Candy Grams Sponsoring Organization: Senior Class Cabinet 2019
Name of sponsors: Mr. Meli and Ms. Cavallo (Advisors/Staff Members) Participants: Senior Class Cabinet will sell to high school students
Location: THS during lunch and after school at the discretion of the principal’s office. Date(s): February 1 – 14, 2019	TIME: During lunch and after school Estimated funds to be raised by this activity: $100 - $200
Funds to sponsoring organization: 100%

EXPLANATION: The funds would be used towards the PROM 2019.

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FINANCE & BUDGET	Motion # 6	January 16, 2019

ADDITIONAL Fundraising Activities by School

School or Department: Teaneck High School
Fundraising Activity: Bake Sale and Black History Month (BYO) Show Ticket Sales Sponsoring Organization: Black Youth Organization (BYO)
Name of sponsors: Ms. Mayers (Advisor/staff member)
Participants: Black Youth Organization would sell to the community.
Location: THS Lobby first and third floors after school at the discretion of the principal’s office. Date(s): January 2019 – June 2019
Estimated funds to be raised by this activity: $1,000 Funds to sponsoring organization: 100%

EXPLANATION: The funds would be used to offset the cost of sashes, t-shirts and scholarships.

School or Department: Teaneck High School Fundraising Activity: Gourmet Classics Cookie Dough Sponsoring Organization: Girls’ Varsity Fencing Team Name of sponsors: Pat Lawrence (Coach/staff member)
Participants: Team Members would sell to family and friends. Location: Various
Date(s): January 17, 2019 – February 7, 2019 Estimated funds to be raised by this activity: $1,500 Funds to sponsoring organization: 100%

EXPLANATION: The funds would be used to offset the cost for the team dinner and team warm-up suits and t-shirts.

School or Department: Teaneck High School Fundraising Activity: Lunch once a month for staff
Sponsoring Organization: R.I.S.E. (Reaching Independence through a Structured Environment) Name of sponsors: Lisa Azria
Participants: THS M.D. (Multiply Disabled) Class Location: THS Classroom
Date(s): January 24, 2019 through June 30, 2019 Estimated funds to be raised by this activity: $300 Funds to sponsoring organization: 100%

EXPLANATION: The students would plan a menu, shop, cook and serve lunch to THS staff for a small fee. This will allow students to work on their individual plans to meet their goals and practice these skills. This also includes collecting money, customer service and budgeting. The students would prepare and serve the food. The funds would be used to purchase supplies and food for the class.

School or Department: Teaneck High School Fundraising Activity: Ticket Sales to Fashion Show Sponsoring Organization: Senior Class Cabinet
Name of sponsors: Alex Cavallo and Jared Meli (Advisors/staff members) Participants: Senior Class Cabinet and Advisors sell to students and staff Location: THS lobby at the discretion of the principal’s office.
Date(s): March 18, 2019 through April 4, 2019
Estimated funds to be raised by this activity: $1,500 - $2,500 Funds to sponsoring organization: 100%

EXPLANATION: The funds would be used to offset the cost of the PROM. School or Department: Teaneck High School

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FINANCE & BUDGET	Motion # 6	January 16, 2019

ADDITIONAL Fundraising Activities by School

Fundraising Activity: Ticket Sales to Terpsichorean Shows and Bake Sale Sponsoring Organization: Terpsichoreans
Name of sponsors: Dr. Bush and Ms. Mayers (Advisors/staff members) Participants: The students in Terpsichoreans would sell to the community. Location: THS lobby at the discretion of the principal’s office.
Date(s): January 17, 2019 through February 16, 2019 Estimated funds to be raised by this activity: $1,000 Funds to sponsoring organization: 100%

EXPLANATION: The funds would be used for gear, plaques of distinction and scholarships.

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FINANCE & BUDGET	MOTION 7	JANUARY 16, 2019

OUT-OF-DISTRICT TUITION CONTRACTS 2018-2019

STUDENT ID#
	
SCHOOL
	
TUITION
	
START DATE

99705
	YCS GEORGE WASHINGTON SCHOOL
	
$34,837.60
	
12/17/2018

TOTAL
	
$34,837.60

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