WORKSHOP AGENDA JANUARY 9, 2019

I.	Salute to the Flag

II.	Presiding Officer's Meeting Notice Statement

"I hereby call to order the Public Work Session Meeting of the Teaneck Board of Education, held on Wednesday, January 9, 2019, in the Eugene Field Administration Building, Margaret Angeli Staff Development Room, 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 5, 2019."

III.	Roll Call

Board Member
	Present
	Absent
	
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)

IV.	Reaffirmation of 2018/19 District Goals

V.	Superintendent's Report

Board Presentations

VI.	Public Comment (agenda ONLY)

A.	Policy

B.	Board Operations

C.	School Operations and Curriculum

D.	Finance and Budget

E.	Personnel

VII. Public Comment (non-Agenda)

VIII. Executive Session (required)

IX.	Adjournment

1	DRAFT

WORKSHOP AGENDA JANUARY 9, 2019

I.	Salute to the Flag

II.	Presiding Officer's Meeting Notice Statement

"I hereby call to order the Public Work Session Meeting of the Teaneck Board of Education, held on Wednesday, January 9, 2019, in the Eugene Field Administration Building, Margaret Angeli Staff Development Room, 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 5, 2019."

III.	Roll Call

Board Member	Present	Absent

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)

IV.	Reaffirmation of 2018/19 District Goals

V.	Superintendent's Report

Board Presentations

VI.	Public Comment (agenda ONLY)

A.	Policy

B.	Board Operations

C.	School Operations and Curriculum

D.	Finance and Budget

E.	Personnel

VII. Public Comment (non-Agenda)

VIII. Executive Session (required)

IX.	Adjournment

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

2	DRAFT

WORKSHOP AGENDA JANUARY 9, 2019

I.	Salute to the Flag

II.	Presiding Officer's Meeting Notice Statement

"I hereby call to order the Public Work Session Meeting of the Teaneck Board of Education, held on Wednesday, January 9, 2019, in the Eugene Field Administration Building, Margaret Angeli Staff Development Room, 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 5, 2019."

III.	Roll Call

Board Member	Present	Absent

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)

IV.	Reaffirmation of 2018/19 District Goals

V.	Superintendent's Report

Board Presentations

VI.	Public Comment (agenda ONLY)

A.	Policy

B.	Board Operations

C.	School Operations and Curriculum

D.	Finance and Budget

E.	Personnel

VII. Public Comment (non-Agenda)

VIII. Executive Session (required)

IX.	Adjournment

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 9, 2019

Any Board member who takes exception to any of the following listed actions under the category of Board Operations may so indicate now and a separate motion for each of the excepted actions will be entertained.

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

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.

EXPLANATION:

a

The Board must approve to waive any provisions of Board Policy by resolution.

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.

EXPLANATION:

a

The Board must approve to waive any provisions of Board Policy by resolution.

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.

EXPLANATION:

a

The Board must approve to waive any provisions of Board Policy by resolution.

3	DRAFT

WORKSHOP AGENDA JANUARY 9, 2019

I.	Salute to the Flag

II.	Presiding Officer's Meeting Notice Statement

"I hereby call to order the Public Work Session Meeting of the Teaneck Board of Education, held on Wednesday, January 9, 2019, in the Eugene Field Administration Building, Margaret Angeli Staff Development Room, 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 5, 2019."

III.	Roll Call

Board Member	Present	Absent

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)

IV.	Reaffirmation of 2018/19 District Goals

V.	Superintendent's Report

Board Presentations

VI.	Public Comment (agenda ONLY)

A.	Policy

B.	Board Operations

C.	School Operations and Curriculum

D.	Finance and Budget

E.	Personnel

VII. Public Comment (non-Agenda)

VIII. Executive Session (required)

IX.	Adjournment

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 9, 2019

Any Board member who takes exception to any of the following listed actions under the category of Board Operations may so indicate now and a separate motion for each of the excepted actions will be entertained.

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

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.

EXPLANATION:

a

The Board must approve to waive any provisions of Board Policy by resolution.

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.

EXPLANATION:

a

The Board must approve to waive any provisions of Board Policy by resolution.

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.

EXPLANATION:

a

The Board must approve to waive any provisions of Board Policy by resolution.

Board Operations 01 thru 03

Motion:
	Second:
	
Board Member
	Yes
	No
	Abstain
	Absent
	
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)

School Operations and Curriculum

4	DRAFT

WORKSHOP AGENDA JANUARY 9, 2019

I.	Salute to the Flag

II.	Presiding Officer's Meeting Notice Statement

"I hereby call to order the Public Work Session Meeting of the Teaneck Board of Education, held on Wednesday, January 9, 2019, in the Eugene Field Administration Building, Margaret Angeli Staff Development Room, 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 5, 2019."

III.	Roll Call

Board Member	Present	Absent

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)

IV.	Reaffirmation of 2018/19 District Goals

V.	Superintendent's Report

Board Presentations

VI.	Public Comment (agenda ONLY)

A.	Policy

B.	Board Operations

C.	School Operations and Curriculum

D.	Finance and Budget

E.	Personnel

VII. Public Comment (non-Agenda)

VIII. Executive Session (required)

IX.	Adjournment

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 9, 2019

Any Board member who takes exception to any of the following listed actions under the category of Board Operations may so indicate now and a separate motion for each of the excepted actions will be entertained.

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

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.

EXPLANATION:

a

The Board must approve to waive any provisions of Board Policy by resolution.

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.

EXPLANATION:

a

The Board must approve to waive any provisions of Board Policy by resolution.

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.

EXPLANATION:

a

The Board must approve to waive any provisions of Board Policy by resolution.

Board Operations 01 thru 03

Motion:

Board Member

Second:

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent

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)

School Operations and Curriculum

SCHOOL OPERATIONS and CURRICULUM

JANUARY 9, 2019

Any Board member who takes exception to any of the following listed actions under the category of School Operations and Curriculum may so indicate now and a separate motion for each of the excepted actions will be entertained.

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 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.

a

EXPLANATION:	These funds will be used for the art department. a

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

Maria Victoria Polacio Aliza Rabinowitz

a

EXPLANATION:	The Board approves volunteers pending criminal history review. a

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

a

EXPLANATION:

a

This partnership would provide opportunities to achieve higher education to qualified and motivated Teaneck students. The final Memorandum of Agreement is forthcoming.

4.	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).

a

EXPLANATION:

a

The Board extends thanks and appreciation to the R.E.A.L. Organization for their donation to the high school club SOLA.

5	DRAFT

WORKSHOP AGENDA JANUARY 9, 2019

I.	Salute to the Flag

II.	Presiding Officer's Meeting Notice Statement

"I hereby call to order the Public Work Session Meeting of the Teaneck Board of Education, held on Wednesday, January 9, 2019, in the Eugene Field Administration Building, Margaret Angeli Staff Development Room, 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 5, 2019."

III.	Roll Call

Board Member	Present	Absent

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)

IV.	Reaffirmation of 2018/19 District Goals

V.	Superintendent's Report

Board Presentations

VI.	Public Comment (agenda ONLY)

A.	Policy

B.	Board Operations

C.	School Operations and Curriculum

D.	Finance and Budget

E.	Personnel

VII. Public Comment (non-Agenda)

VIII. Executive Session (required)

IX.	Adjournment

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 9, 2019

Any Board member who takes exception to any of the following listed actions under the category of Board Operations may so indicate now and a separate motion for each of the excepted actions will be entertained.

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

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.

EXPLANATION:

a

The Board must approve to waive any provisions of Board Policy by resolution.

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.

EXPLANATION:

a

The Board must approve to waive any provisions of Board Policy by resolution.

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.

EXPLANATION:

a

The Board must approve to waive any provisions of Board Policy by resolution.

Board Operations 01 thru 03

Motion:

Board Member

Second:

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent

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)

School Operations and Curriculum

SCHOOL OPERATIONS and CURRICULUM

JANUARY 9, 2019

Any Board member who takes exception to any of the following listed actions under the category of School Operations and Curriculum may so indicate now and a separate motion for each of the excepted actions will be entertained.

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 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.

a

EXPLANATION:	These funds will be used for the art department. a

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

Maria Victoria Polacio Aliza Rabinowitz

a

EXPLANATION:	The Board approves volunteers pending criminal history review. a

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

a

EXPLANATION:

a

This partnership would provide opportunities to achieve higher education to qualified and motivated Teaneck students. The final Memorandum of Agreement is forthcoming.

4.	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).

a

EXPLANATION:

a

The Board extends thanks and appreciation to the R.E.A.L. Organization for their donation to the high school club SOLA.

School Operations 01 thru 04

Motion:
	Second:
	
Board Member
	Yes
	No
	Abstain
	Absent
	
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)

Finance and Budget

6	DRAFT

WORKSHOP AGENDA JANUARY 9, 2019

I.	Salute to the Flag

II.	Presiding Officer's Meeting Notice Statement

"I hereby call to order the Public Work Session Meeting of the Teaneck Board of Education, held on Wednesday, January 9, 2019, in the Eugene Field Administration Building, Margaret Angeli Staff Development Room, 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 5, 2019."

III.	Roll Call

Board Member	Present	Absent

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)

IV.	Reaffirmation of 2018/19 District Goals

V.	Superintendent's Report

Board Presentations

VI.	Public Comment (agenda ONLY)

A.	Policy

B.	Board Operations

C.	School Operations and Curriculum

D.	Finance and Budget

E.	Personnel

VII. Public Comment (non-Agenda)

VIII. Executive Session (required)

IX.	Adjournment

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 9, 2019

Any Board member who takes exception to any of the following listed actions under the category of Board Operations may so indicate now and a separate motion for each of the excepted actions will be entertained.

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

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.

EXPLANATION:

a

The Board must approve to waive any provisions of Board Policy by resolution.

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.

EXPLANATION:

a

The Board must approve to waive any provisions of Board Policy by resolution.

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.

EXPLANATION:

a

The Board must approve to waive any provisions of Board Policy by resolution.

Board Operations 01 thru 03

Motion:

Board Member

Second:

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent

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)

School Operations and Curriculum

SCHOOL OPERATIONS and CURRICULUM

JANUARY 9, 2019

Any Board member who takes exception to any of the following listed actions under the category of School Operations and Curriculum may so indicate now and a separate motion for each of the excepted actions will be entertained.

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 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.

a

EXPLANATION:	These funds will be used for the art department. a

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

Maria Victoria Polacio Aliza Rabinowitz

a

EXPLANATION:	The Board approves volunteers pending criminal history review. a

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

a

EXPLANATION:

a

This partnership would provide opportunities to achieve higher education to qualified and motivated Teaneck students. The final Memorandum of Agreement is forthcoming.

4.	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).

a

EXPLANATION:

a

The Board extends thanks and appreciation to the R.E.A.L. Organization for their donation to the high school club SOLA.

School Operations 01 thru 04

Motion:

Board Member

Second:

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent

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)

Finance and Budget

FINANCE AND BUDGET	JANUARY 9, 2019

Any Board member who takes exception to any of the following listed actions under the category of Finance and Budget may so indicate now and a separate motion for each of the excepted actions will be entertained.

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

a

EXPLANATION:

These bills have been examined by a member of the Finance Committee and were found to be in order for Board approval.

a

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.

a

a

7	DRAFT

WORKSHOP AGENDA JANUARY 9, 2019

I.	Salute to the Flag

II.	Presiding Officer's Meeting Notice Statement

"I hereby call to order the Public Work Session Meeting of the Teaneck Board of Education, held on Wednesday, January 9, 2019, in the Eugene Field Administration Building, Margaret Angeli Staff Development Room, 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 5, 2019."

III.	Roll Call

Board Member	Present	Absent

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)

IV.	Reaffirmation of 2018/19 District Goals

V.	Superintendent's Report

Board Presentations

VI.	Public Comment (agenda ONLY)

A.	Policy

B.	Board Operations

C.	School Operations and Curriculum

D.	Finance and Budget

E.	Personnel

VII. Public Comment (non-Agenda)

VIII. Executive Session (required)

IX.	Adjournment

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 9, 2019

Any Board member who takes exception to any of the following listed actions under the category of Board Operations may so indicate now and a separate motion for each of the excepted actions will be entertained.

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

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.

EXPLANATION:

a

The Board must approve to waive any provisions of Board Policy by resolution.

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.

EXPLANATION:

a

The Board must approve to waive any provisions of Board Policy by resolution.

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.

EXPLANATION:

a

The Board must approve to waive any provisions of Board Policy by resolution.

Board Operations 01 thru 03

Motion:

Board Member

Second:

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent

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)

School Operations and Curriculum

SCHOOL OPERATIONS and CURRICULUM

JANUARY 9, 2019

Any Board member who takes exception to any of the following listed actions under the category of School Operations and Curriculum may so indicate now and a separate motion for each of the excepted actions will be entertained.

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 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.

a

EXPLANATION:	These funds will be used for the art department. a

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

Maria Victoria Polacio Aliza Rabinowitz

a

EXPLANATION:	The Board approves volunteers pending criminal history review. a

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

a

EXPLANATION:

a

This partnership would provide opportunities to achieve higher education to qualified and motivated Teaneck students. The final Memorandum of Agreement is forthcoming.

4.	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).

a

EXPLANATION:

a

The Board extends thanks and appreciation to the R.E.A.L. Organization for their donation to the high school club SOLA.

School Operations 01 thru 04

Motion:

Board Member

Second:

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent

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)

Finance and Budget

FINANCE AND BUDGET	JANUARY 9, 2019

Any Board member who takes exception to any of the following listed actions under the category of Finance and Budget may so indicate now and a separate motion for each of the excepted actions will be entertained.

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

a

EXPLANATION:

These bills have been examined by a member of the Finance Committee and were found to be in order for Board approval.

a

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.

a

a

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.

a

a

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 $) (District funded $3,975.20) total cost $3,975.20.

a

EXPLANATION:

a

NJDOE requires approval by the Superintendent and the Board of Education for attendance at and reimbursement for seminars and conferences.

5.	that the Board approve the attached list of Student Field Trips, as approved by the Superintendent, (Grant Funded $5,131.03) and (District Funded $4,412.55) (Parent Funded $3,992.65) total cost $13,536.23.

a

EXPLANATION:

a

NJDOE requires approval by the Superintendent and the Board of Education for attendance at and payment for student field trips.

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

EXPLANATION:	Proposed fundraising activities are approved by the Board. a

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.

a

EXPLANATION:

a

The schools listed would provide services to students in accordance with their respective IEPs.

8	DRAFT

WORKSHOP AGENDA JANUARY 9, 2019

I.	Salute to the Flag

II.	Presiding Officer's Meeting Notice Statement

"I hereby call to order the Public Work Session Meeting of the Teaneck Board of Education, held on Wednesday, January 9, 2019, in the Eugene Field Administration Building, Margaret Angeli Staff Development Room, 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 5, 2019."

III.	Roll Call

Board Member	Present	Absent

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)

IV.	Reaffirmation of 2018/19 District Goals

V.	Superintendent's Report

Board Presentations

VI.	Public Comment (agenda ONLY)

A.	Policy

B.	Board Operations

C.	School Operations and Curriculum

D.	Finance and Budget

E.	Personnel

VII. Public Comment (non-Agenda)

VIII. Executive Session (required)

IX.	Adjournment

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 9, 2019

Any Board member who takes exception to any of the following listed actions under the category of Board Operations may so indicate now and a separate motion for each of the excepted actions will be entertained.

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

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.

EXPLANATION:

a

The Board must approve to waive any provisions of Board Policy by resolution.

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.

EXPLANATION:

a

The Board must approve to waive any provisions of Board Policy by resolution.

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.

EXPLANATION:

a

The Board must approve to waive any provisions of Board Policy by resolution.

Board Operations 01 thru 03

Motion:

Board Member

Second:

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent

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)

School Operations and Curriculum

SCHOOL OPERATIONS and CURRICULUM

JANUARY 9, 2019

Any Board member who takes exception to any of the following listed actions under the category of School Operations and Curriculum may so indicate now and a separate motion for each of the excepted actions will be entertained.

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 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.

a

EXPLANATION:	These funds will be used for the art department. a

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

Maria Victoria Polacio Aliza Rabinowitz

a

EXPLANATION:	The Board approves volunteers pending criminal history review. a

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

a

EXPLANATION:

a

This partnership would provide opportunities to achieve higher education to qualified and motivated Teaneck students. The final Memorandum of Agreement is forthcoming.

4.	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).

a

EXPLANATION:

a

The Board extends thanks and appreciation to the R.E.A.L. Organization for their donation to the high school club SOLA.

School Operations 01 thru 04

Motion:

Board Member

Second:

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent

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)

Finance and Budget

FINANCE AND BUDGET	JANUARY 9, 2019

Any Board member who takes exception to any of the following listed actions under the category of Finance and Budget may so indicate now and a separate motion for each of the excepted actions will be entertained.

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

a

EXPLANATION:

These bills have been examined by a member of the Finance Committee and were found to be in order for Board approval.

a

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.

a

a

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.

a

a

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 $) (District funded $3,975.20) total cost $3,975.20.

a

EXPLANATION:

a

NJDOE requires approval by the Superintendent and the Board of Education for attendance at and reimbursement for seminars and conferences.

5.	that the Board approve the attached list of Student Field Trips, as approved by the Superintendent, (Grant Funded $5,131.03) and (District Funded $4,412.55) (Parent Funded $3,992.65) total cost $13,536.23.

a

EXPLANATION:

a

NJDOE requires approval by the Superintendent and the Board of Education for attendance at and payment for student field trips.

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

EXPLANATION:	Proposed fundraising activities are approved by the Board. a

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.

a

EXPLANATION:

a

The schools listed would provide services to students in accordance with their respective IEPs.

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 as needed basis in accordance with Chapter 53, P.L. 1997, for January 2nd 2019 through June 21st 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.

a

EXPLANATION:

Board approval of Jointure Transportation Contract for the in house Pre-K bus on an as needed basis.

a

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.

a

EXPLANATION:

a

This motion is a revision to the original RFP awarded in August 2018.

9	DRAFT

WORKSHOP AGENDA JANUARY 9, 2019

I.	Salute to the Flag

II.	Presiding Officer's Meeting Notice Statement

"I hereby call to order the Public Work Session Meeting of the Teaneck Board of Education, held on Wednesday, January 9, 2019, in the Eugene Field Administration Building, Margaret Angeli Staff Development Room, 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 5, 2019."

III.	Roll Call

Board Member	Present	Absent

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)

IV.	Reaffirmation of 2018/19 District Goals

V.	Superintendent's Report

Board Presentations

VI.	Public Comment (agenda ONLY)

A.	Policy

B.	Board Operations

C.	School Operations and Curriculum

D.	Finance and Budget

E.	Personnel

VII. Public Comment (non-Agenda)

VIII. Executive Session (required)

IX.	Adjournment

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 9, 2019

Any Board member who takes exception to any of the following listed actions under the category of Board Operations may so indicate now and a separate motion for each of the excepted actions will be entertained.

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

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.

EXPLANATION:

a

The Board must approve to waive any provisions of Board Policy by resolution.

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.

EXPLANATION:

a

The Board must approve to waive any provisions of Board Policy by resolution.

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.

EXPLANATION:

a

The Board must approve to waive any provisions of Board Policy by resolution.

Board Operations 01 thru 03

Motion:

Board Member

Second:

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent

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)

School Operations and Curriculum

SCHOOL OPERATIONS and CURRICULUM

JANUARY 9, 2019

Any Board member who takes exception to any of the following listed actions under the category of School Operations and Curriculum may so indicate now and a separate motion for each of the excepted actions will be entertained.

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 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.

a

EXPLANATION:	These funds will be used for the art department. a

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

Maria Victoria Polacio Aliza Rabinowitz

a

EXPLANATION:	The Board approves volunteers pending criminal history review. a

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

a

EXPLANATION:

a

This partnership would provide opportunities to achieve higher education to qualified and motivated Teaneck students. The final Memorandum of Agreement is forthcoming.

4.	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).

a

EXPLANATION:

a

The Board extends thanks and appreciation to the R.E.A.L. Organization for their donation to the high school club SOLA.

School Operations 01 thru 04

Motion:

Board Member

Second:

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent

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)

Finance and Budget

FINANCE AND BUDGET	JANUARY 9, 2019

Any Board member who takes exception to any of the following listed actions under the category of Finance and Budget may so indicate now and a separate motion for each of the excepted actions will be entertained.

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

a

EXPLANATION:

These bills have been examined by a member of the Finance Committee and were found to be in order for Board approval.

a

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.

a

a

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.

a

a

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 $) (District funded $3,975.20) total cost $3,975.20.

a

EXPLANATION:

a

NJDOE requires approval by the Superintendent and the Board of Education for attendance at and reimbursement for seminars and conferences.

5.	that the Board approve the attached list of Student Field Trips, as approved by the Superintendent, (Grant Funded $5,131.03) and (District Funded $4,412.55) (Parent Funded $3,992.65) total cost $13,536.23.

a

EXPLANATION:

a

NJDOE requires approval by the Superintendent and the Board of Education for attendance at and payment for student field trips.

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

EXPLANATION:	Proposed fundraising activities are approved by the Board. a

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.

a

EXPLANATION:

a

The schools listed would provide services to students in accordance with their respective IEPs.

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 as needed basis in accordance with Chapter 53, P.L. 1997, for January 2nd 2019 through June 21st 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.

a

EXPLANATION:

Board approval of Jointure Transportation Contract for the in house Pre-K bus on an as needed basis.

a

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.

a

EXPLANATION:

a

This motion is a revision to the original RFP awarded in August 2018.

Finance and Budget 01 thru 09

Motion:
	Second:
	
Board Member
	Yes
	No
	Abstain
	Absent
	
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)

10	DRAFT

WORKSHOP AGENDA JANUARY 9, 2019

I.	Salute to the Flag

II.	Presiding Officer's Meeting Notice Statement

"I hereby call to order the Public Work Session Meeting of the Teaneck Board of Education, held on Wednesday, January 9, 2019, in the Eugene Field Administration Building, Margaret Angeli Staff Development Room, 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 5, 2019."

III.	Roll Call

Board Member	Present	Absent

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)

IV.	Reaffirmation of 2018/19 District Goals

V.	Superintendent's Report

Board Presentations

VI.	Public Comment (agenda ONLY)

A.	Policy

B.	Board Operations

C.	School Operations and Curriculum

D.	Finance and Budget

E.	Personnel

VII. Public Comment (non-Agenda)

VIII. Executive Session (required)

IX.	Adjournment

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 9, 2019

Any Board member who takes exception to any of the following listed actions under the category of Board Operations may so indicate now and a separate motion for each of the excepted actions will be entertained.

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

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.

EXPLANATION:

a

The Board must approve to waive any provisions of Board Policy by resolution.

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.

EXPLANATION:

a

The Board must approve to waive any provisions of Board Policy by resolution.

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.

EXPLANATION:

a

The Board must approve to waive any provisions of Board Policy by resolution.

Board Operations 01 thru 03

Motion:

Board Member

Second:

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent

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)

School Operations and Curriculum

SCHOOL OPERATIONS and CURRICULUM

JANUARY 9, 2019

Any Board member who takes exception to any of the following listed actions under the category of School Operations and Curriculum may so indicate now and a separate motion for each of the excepted actions will be entertained.

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 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.

a

EXPLANATION:	These funds will be used for the art department. a

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

Maria Victoria Polacio Aliza Rabinowitz

a

EXPLANATION:	The Board approves volunteers pending criminal history review. a

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

a

EXPLANATION:

a

This partnership would provide opportunities to achieve higher education to qualified and motivated Teaneck students. The final Memorandum of Agreement is forthcoming.

4.	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).

a

EXPLANATION:

a

The Board extends thanks and appreciation to the R.E.A.L. Organization for their donation to the high school club SOLA.

School Operations 01 thru 04

Motion:

Board Member

Second:

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent

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)

Finance and Budget

FINANCE AND BUDGET	JANUARY 9, 2019

Any Board member who takes exception to any of the following listed actions under the category of Finance and Budget may so indicate now and a separate motion for each of the excepted actions will be entertained.

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

a

EXPLANATION:

These bills have been examined by a member of the Finance Committee and were found to be in order for Board approval.

a

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.

a

a

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.

a

a

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 $) (District funded $3,975.20) total cost $3,975.20.

a

EXPLANATION:

a

NJDOE requires approval by the Superintendent and the Board of Education for attendance at and reimbursement for seminars and conferences.

5.	that the Board approve the attached list of Student Field Trips, as approved by the Superintendent, (Grant Funded $5,131.03) and (District Funded $4,412.55) (Parent Funded $3,992.65) total cost $13,536.23.

a

EXPLANATION:

a

NJDOE requires approval by the Superintendent and the Board of Education for attendance at and payment for student field trips.

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

EXPLANATION:	Proposed fundraising activities are approved by the Board. a

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.

a

EXPLANATION:

a

The schools listed would provide services to students in accordance with their respective IEPs.

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 as needed basis in accordance with Chapter 53, P.L. 1997, for January 2nd 2019 through June 21st 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.

a

EXPLANATION:

Board approval of Jointure Transportation Contract for the in house Pre-K bus on an as needed basis.

a

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.

a

EXPLANATION:

a

This motion is a revision to the original RFP awarded in August 2018.

Finance and Budget 01 thru 09

Motion:

Board Member

Second:

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent

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)

Personnel

PERSONNEL	JANUARY 9, 2019

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, 2019new 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).

a

EXPLANATION:	The Board approves the appointment of certificated staff members.

Item a. - Previously approved on the November 14, 2018 Board agenda. Updated to reflect correct start date.

Item b. - Previously approved on the November 14, 2018 Board agenda. Updated to reflect correct start date.

Item c. - Previously approved on the November 14, 2018 Board agenda. Updated to reflect correct start date.

Item d. Previously approved on the November 14, 2018 Board agenda. Updated to reflect correct start date.

a

11	DRAFT

WORKSHOP AGENDA JANUARY 9, 2019

I.	Salute to the Flag

II.	Presiding Officer's Meeting Notice Statement

"I hereby call to order the Public Work Session Meeting of the Teaneck Board of Education, held on Wednesday, January 9, 2019, in the Eugene Field Administration Building, Margaret Angeli Staff Development Room, 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 5, 2019."

III.	Roll Call

Board Member	Present	Absent

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)

IV.	Reaffirmation of 2018/19 District Goals

V.	Superintendent's Report

Board Presentations

VI.	Public Comment (agenda ONLY)

A.	Policy

B.	Board Operations

C.	School Operations and Curriculum

D.	Finance and Budget

E.	Personnel

VII. Public Comment (non-Agenda)

VIII. Executive Session (required)

IX.	Adjournment

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 9, 2019

Any Board member who takes exception to any of the following listed actions under the category of Board Operations may so indicate now and a separate motion for each of the excepted actions will be entertained.

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

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.

EXPLANATION:

a

The Board must approve to waive any provisions of Board Policy by resolution.

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.

EXPLANATION:

a

The Board must approve to waive any provisions of Board Policy by resolution.

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.

EXPLANATION:

a

The Board must approve to waive any provisions of Board Policy by resolution.

Board Operations 01 thru 03

Motion:

Board Member

Second:

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent

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)

School Operations and Curriculum

SCHOOL OPERATIONS and CURRICULUM

JANUARY 9, 2019

Any Board member who takes exception to any of the following listed actions under the category of School Operations and Curriculum may so indicate now and a separate motion for each of the excepted actions will be entertained.

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 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.

a

EXPLANATION:	These funds will be used for the art department. a

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

Maria Victoria Polacio Aliza Rabinowitz

a

EXPLANATION:	The Board approves volunteers pending criminal history review. a

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

a

EXPLANATION:

a

This partnership would provide opportunities to achieve higher education to qualified and motivated Teaneck students. The final Memorandum of Agreement is forthcoming.

4.	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).

a

EXPLANATION:

a

The Board extends thanks and appreciation to the R.E.A.L. Organization for their donation to the high school club SOLA.

School Operations 01 thru 04

Motion:

Board Member

Second:

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent

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)

Finance and Budget

FINANCE AND BUDGET	JANUARY 9, 2019

Any Board member who takes exception to any of the following listed actions under the category of Finance and Budget may so indicate now and a separate motion for each of the excepted actions will be entertained.

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

a

EXPLANATION:

These bills have been examined by a member of the Finance Committee and were found to be in order for Board approval.

a

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.

a

a

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.

a

a

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 $) (District funded $3,975.20) total cost $3,975.20.

a

EXPLANATION:

a

NJDOE requires approval by the Superintendent and the Board of Education for attendance at and reimbursement for seminars and conferences.

5.	that the Board approve the attached list of Student Field Trips, as approved by the Superintendent, (Grant Funded $5,131.03) and (District Funded $4,412.55) (Parent Funded $3,992.65) total cost $13,536.23.

a

EXPLANATION:

a

NJDOE requires approval by the Superintendent and the Board of Education for attendance at and payment for student field trips.

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

EXPLANATION:	Proposed fundraising activities are approved by the Board. a

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.

a

EXPLANATION:

a

The schools listed would provide services to students in accordance with their respective IEPs.

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 as needed basis in accordance with Chapter 53, P.L. 1997, for January 2nd 2019 through June 21st 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.

a

EXPLANATION:

Board approval of Jointure Transportation Contract for the in house Pre-K bus on an as needed basis.

a

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.

a

EXPLANATION:

a

This motion is a revision to the original RFP awarded in August 2018.

Finance and Budget 01 thru 09

Motion:

Board Member

Second:

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent

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)

Personnel

PERSONNEL	JANUARY 9, 2019

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, 2019new 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).

a

EXPLANATION:	The Board approves the appointment of certificated staff members.

Item a. - Previously approved on the November 14, 2018 Board agenda. Updated to reflect correct start date.

Item b. - Previously approved on the November 14, 2018 Board agenda. Updated to reflect correct start date.

Item c. - Previously approved on the November 14, 2018 Board agenda. Updated to reflect correct start date.

Item d. Previously approved on the November 14, 2018 Board agenda. Updated to reflect correct start date.

a

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.

a

EXPLANATION:

Long-term substitute teachers holding the appropriate New Jersey Department of Education certification are approved by the Board to non-tenure track position for the continuity of instruction.

Item c. - Ms. Blanco-Galvin was previously approved as a leave replacement, this item is added to update the end date of the assignment.

a

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

a. Janet Bus, Literacy Teacher, Hawthorne Elementary School, effective June 30, 2019.

b. Claudia Henry, Secretary B, Lowell Elementary School, effective August 01, 2019.

c. Edna Payne, Speech Language Specialist, Lowell Elementary School, effective June 30, 2019

a

EXPLANATION:

a

The Board approves the separation of staff members from the district.

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.

a

EXPLANATION:

a

Item b. - Previously approved on the November 14, 2018 Board agenda. Updated to reflect correct separation date.

12	DRAFT

WORKSHOP AGENDA JANUARY 9, 2019

I.	Salute to the Flag

II.	Presiding Officer's Meeting Notice Statement

"I hereby call to order the Public Work Session Meeting of the Teaneck Board of Education, held on Wednesday, January 9, 2019, in the Eugene Field Administration Building, Margaret Angeli Staff Development Room, 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 5, 2019."

III.	Roll Call

Board Member	Present	Absent

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)

IV.	Reaffirmation of 2018/19 District Goals

V.	Superintendent's Report

Board Presentations

VI.	Public Comment (agenda ONLY)

A.	Policy

B.	Board Operations

C.	School Operations and Curriculum

D.	Finance and Budget

E.	Personnel

VII. Public Comment (non-Agenda)

VIII. Executive Session (required)

IX.	Adjournment

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 9, 2019

Any Board member who takes exception to any of the following listed actions under the category of Board Operations may so indicate now and a separate motion for each of the excepted actions will be entertained.

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

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.

EXPLANATION:

a

The Board must approve to waive any provisions of Board Policy by resolution.

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.

EXPLANATION:

a

The Board must approve to waive any provisions of Board Policy by resolution.

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.

EXPLANATION:

a

The Board must approve to waive any provisions of Board Policy by resolution.

Board Operations 01 thru 03

Motion:

Board Member

Second:

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent

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)

School Operations and Curriculum

SCHOOL OPERATIONS and CURRICULUM

JANUARY 9, 2019

Any Board member who takes exception to any of the following listed actions under the category of School Operations and Curriculum may so indicate now and a separate motion for each of the excepted actions will be entertained.

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 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.

a

EXPLANATION:	These funds will be used for the art department. a

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

Maria Victoria Polacio Aliza Rabinowitz

a

EXPLANATION:	The Board approves volunteers pending criminal history review. a

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

a

EXPLANATION:

a

This partnership would provide opportunities to achieve higher education to qualified and motivated Teaneck students. The final Memorandum of Agreement is forthcoming.

4.	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).

a

EXPLANATION:

a

The Board extends thanks and appreciation to the R.E.A.L. Organization for their donation to the high school club SOLA.

School Operations 01 thru 04

Motion:

Board Member

Second:

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent

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)

Finance and Budget

FINANCE AND BUDGET	JANUARY 9, 2019

Any Board member who takes exception to any of the following listed actions under the category of Finance and Budget may so indicate now and a separate motion for each of the excepted actions will be entertained.

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

a

EXPLANATION:

These bills have been examined by a member of the Finance Committee and were found to be in order for Board approval.

a

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.

a

a

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.

a

a

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 $) (District funded $3,975.20) total cost $3,975.20.

a

EXPLANATION:

a

NJDOE requires approval by the Superintendent and the Board of Education for attendance at and reimbursement for seminars and conferences.

5.	that the Board approve the attached list of Student Field Trips, as approved by the Superintendent, (Grant Funded $5,131.03) and (District Funded $4,412.55) (Parent Funded $3,992.65) total cost $13,536.23.

a

EXPLANATION:

a

NJDOE requires approval by the Superintendent and the Board of Education for attendance at and payment for student field trips.

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

EXPLANATION:	Proposed fundraising activities are approved by the Board. a

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.

a

EXPLANATION:

a

The schools listed would provide services to students in accordance with their respective IEPs.

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 as needed basis in accordance with Chapter 53, P.L. 1997, for January 2nd 2019 through June 21st 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.

a

EXPLANATION:

Board approval of Jointure Transportation Contract for the in house Pre-K bus on an as needed basis.

a

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.

a

EXPLANATION:

a

This motion is a revision to the original RFP awarded in August 2018.

Finance and Budget 01 thru 09

Motion:

Board Member

Second:

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent

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)

Personnel

PERSONNEL	JANUARY 9, 2019

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, 2019new 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).

a

EXPLANATION:	The Board approves the appointment of certificated staff members.

Item a. - Previously approved on the November 14, 2018 Board agenda. Updated to reflect correct start date.

Item b. - Previously approved on the November 14, 2018 Board agenda. Updated to reflect correct start date.

Item c. - Previously approved on the November 14, 2018 Board agenda. Updated to reflect correct start date.

Item d. Previously approved on the November 14, 2018 Board agenda. Updated to reflect correct start date.

a

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.

a

EXPLANATION:

Long-term substitute teachers holding the appropriate New Jersey Department of Education certification are approved by the Board to non-tenure track position for the continuity of instruction.

Item c. - Ms. Blanco-Galvin was previously approved as a leave replacement, this item is added to update the end date of the assignment.

a

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

a. Janet Bus, Literacy Teacher, Hawthorne Elementary School, effective June 30, 2019.

b. Claudia Henry, Secretary B, Lowell Elementary School, effective August 01, 2019.

c. Edna Payne, Speech Language Specialist, Lowell Elementary School, effective June 30, 2019

a

EXPLANATION:

a

The Board approves the separation of staff members from the district.

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.

a

EXPLANATION:

a

Item b. - Previously approved on the November 14, 2018 Board agenda. Updated to reflect correct separation date.

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).

a

EXPLANATION:

a

The Board approves rescission of appointments based upon the superintendent's recommendation.

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

a

Activity Film Club Guitar Club Soccer Club
Automotive Club

EXPLANATION:	The Board approves staff members serving as volunteers advisors. a

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

a

EXPLANATION:

a

The Board approves individuals serving as volunteers for the Terpsichorean show for the 2018-2019 school year.

13	DRAFT

WORKSHOP AGENDA JANUARY 9, 2019

I.	Salute to the Flag

II.	Presiding Officer's Meeting Notice Statement

"I hereby call to order the Public Work Session Meeting of the Teaneck Board of Education, held on Wednesday, January 9, 2019, in the Eugene Field Administration Building, Margaret Angeli Staff Development Room, 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 5, 2019."

III.	Roll Call

Board Member	Present	Absent

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)

IV.	Reaffirmation of 2018/19 District Goals

V.	Superintendent's Report

Board Presentations

VI.	Public Comment (agenda ONLY)

A.	Policy

B.	Board Operations

C.	School Operations and Curriculum

D.	Finance and Budget

E.	Personnel

VII. Public Comment (non-Agenda)

VIII. Executive Session (required)

IX.	Adjournment

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 9, 2019

Any Board member who takes exception to any of the following listed actions under the category of Board Operations may so indicate now and a separate motion for each of the excepted actions will be entertained.

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

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.

EXPLANATION:

a

The Board must approve to waive any provisions of Board Policy by resolution.

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.

EXPLANATION:

a

The Board must approve to waive any provisions of Board Policy by resolution.

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.

EXPLANATION:

a

The Board must approve to waive any provisions of Board Policy by resolution.

Board Operations 01 thru 03

Motion:

Board Member

Second:

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent

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)

School Operations and Curriculum

SCHOOL OPERATIONS and CURRICULUM

JANUARY 9, 2019

Any Board member who takes exception to any of the following listed actions under the category of School Operations and Curriculum may so indicate now and a separate motion for each of the excepted actions will be entertained.

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 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.

a

EXPLANATION:	These funds will be used for the art department. a

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

Maria Victoria Polacio Aliza Rabinowitz

a

EXPLANATION:	The Board approves volunteers pending criminal history review. a

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

a

EXPLANATION:

a

This partnership would provide opportunities to achieve higher education to qualified and motivated Teaneck students. The final Memorandum of Agreement is forthcoming.

4.	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).

a

EXPLANATION:

a

The Board extends thanks and appreciation to the R.E.A.L. Organization for their donation to the high school club SOLA.

School Operations 01 thru 04

Motion:

Board Member

Second:

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent

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)

Finance and Budget

FINANCE AND BUDGET	JANUARY 9, 2019

Any Board member who takes exception to any of the following listed actions under the category of Finance and Budget may so indicate now and a separate motion for each of the excepted actions will be entertained.

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

a

EXPLANATION:

These bills have been examined by a member of the Finance Committee and were found to be in order for Board approval.

a

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.

a

a

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.

a

a

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 $) (District funded $3,975.20) total cost $3,975.20.

a

EXPLANATION:

a

NJDOE requires approval by the Superintendent and the Board of Education for attendance at and reimbursement for seminars and conferences.

5.	that the Board approve the attached list of Student Field Trips, as approved by the Superintendent, (Grant Funded $5,131.03) and (District Funded $4,412.55) (Parent Funded $3,992.65) total cost $13,536.23.

a

EXPLANATION:

a

NJDOE requires approval by the Superintendent and the Board of Education for attendance at and payment for student field trips.

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

EXPLANATION:	Proposed fundraising activities are approved by the Board. a

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.

a

EXPLANATION:

a

The schools listed would provide services to students in accordance with their respective IEPs.

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 as needed basis in accordance with Chapter 53, P.L. 1997, for January 2nd 2019 through June 21st 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.

a

EXPLANATION:

Board approval of Jointure Transportation Contract for the in house Pre-K bus on an as needed basis.

a

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.

a

EXPLANATION:

a

This motion is a revision to the original RFP awarded in August 2018.

Finance and Budget 01 thru 09

Motion:

Board Member

Second:

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent

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)

Personnel

PERSONNEL	JANUARY 9, 2019

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, 2019new 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).

a

EXPLANATION:	The Board approves the appointment of certificated staff members.

Item a. - Previously approved on the November 14, 2018 Board agenda. Updated to reflect correct start date.

Item b. - Previously approved on the November 14, 2018 Board agenda. Updated to reflect correct start date.

Item c. - Previously approved on the November 14, 2018 Board agenda. Updated to reflect correct start date.

Item d. Previously approved on the November 14, 2018 Board agenda. Updated to reflect correct start date.

a

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.

a

EXPLANATION:

Long-term substitute teachers holding the appropriate New Jersey Department of Education certification are approved by the Board to non-tenure track position for the continuity of instruction.

Item c. - Ms. Blanco-Galvin was previously approved as a leave replacement, this item is added to update the end date of the assignment.

a

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

a. Janet Bus, Literacy Teacher, Hawthorne Elementary School, effective June 30, 2019.

b. Claudia Henry, Secretary B, Lowell Elementary School, effective August 01, 2019.

c. Edna Payne, Speech Language Specialist, Lowell Elementary School, effective June 30, 2019

a

EXPLANATION:

a

The Board approves the separation of staff members from the district.

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.

a

EXPLANATION:

a

Item b. - Previously approved on the November 14, 2018 Board agenda. Updated to reflect correct separation date.

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).

a

EXPLANATION:

a

The Board approves rescission of appointments based upon the superintendent's recommendation.

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

a

Activity Film Club Guitar Club Soccer Club
Automotive Club

EXPLANATION:	The Board approves staff members serving as volunteers advisors. a

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

a

EXPLANATION:

a

The Board approves individuals serving as volunteers for the Terpsichorean show for the 2018-2019 school year.

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 $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 1,350

TOTAL:

a

$ 3,950

$25,600

$

$30,900

EXPLANATION:

a

The Board approves payment to employees who participate in after-school instructional programs.

14	DRAFT

WORKSHOP AGENDA JANUARY 9, 2019

I.	Salute to the Flag

II.	Presiding Officer's Meeting Notice Statement

"I hereby call to order the Public Work Session Meeting of the Teaneck Board of Education, held on Wednesday, January 9, 2019, in the Eugene Field Administration Building, Margaret Angeli Staff Development Room, 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 5, 2019."

III.	Roll Call

Board Member	Present	Absent

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)

IV.	Reaffirmation of 2018/19 District Goals

V.	Superintendent's Report

Board Presentations

VI.	Public Comment (agenda ONLY)

A.	Policy

B.	Board Operations

C.	School Operations and Curriculum

D.	Finance and Budget

E.	Personnel

VII. Public Comment (non-Agenda)

VIII. Executive Session (required)

IX.	Adjournment

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 9, 2019

Any Board member who takes exception to any of the following listed actions under the category of Board Operations may so indicate now and a separate motion for each of the excepted actions will be entertained.

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

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.

EXPLANATION:

a

The Board must approve to waive any provisions of Board Policy by resolution.

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.

EXPLANATION:

a

The Board must approve to waive any provisions of Board Policy by resolution.

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.

EXPLANATION:

a

The Board must approve to waive any provisions of Board Policy by resolution.

Board Operations 01 thru 03

Motion:

Board Member

Second:

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent

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)

School Operations and Curriculum

SCHOOL OPERATIONS and CURRICULUM

JANUARY 9, 2019

Any Board member who takes exception to any of the following listed actions under the category of School Operations and Curriculum may so indicate now and a separate motion for each of the excepted actions will be entertained.

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 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.

a

EXPLANATION:	These funds will be used for the art department. a

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

Maria Victoria Polacio Aliza Rabinowitz

a

EXPLANATION:	The Board approves volunteers pending criminal history review. a

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

a

EXPLANATION:

a

This partnership would provide opportunities to achieve higher education to qualified and motivated Teaneck students. The final Memorandum of Agreement is forthcoming.

4.	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).

a

EXPLANATION:

a

The Board extends thanks and appreciation to the R.E.A.L. Organization for their donation to the high school club SOLA.

School Operations 01 thru 04

Motion:

Board Member

Second:

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent

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)

Finance and Budget

FINANCE AND BUDGET	JANUARY 9, 2019

Any Board member who takes exception to any of the following listed actions under the category of Finance and Budget may so indicate now and a separate motion for each of the excepted actions will be entertained.

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

a

EXPLANATION:

These bills have been examined by a member of the Finance Committee and were found to be in order for Board approval.

a

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.

a

a

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.

a

a

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 $) (District funded $3,975.20) total cost $3,975.20.

a

EXPLANATION:

a

NJDOE requires approval by the Superintendent and the Board of Education for attendance at and reimbursement for seminars and conferences.

5.	that the Board approve the attached list of Student Field Trips, as approved by the Superintendent, (Grant Funded $5,131.03) and (District Funded $4,412.55) (Parent Funded $3,992.65) total cost $13,536.23.

a

EXPLANATION:

a

NJDOE requires approval by the Superintendent and the Board of Education for attendance at and payment for student field trips.

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

EXPLANATION:	Proposed fundraising activities are approved by the Board. a

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.

a

EXPLANATION:

a

The schools listed would provide services to students in accordance with their respective IEPs.

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 as needed basis in accordance with Chapter 53, P.L. 1997, for January 2nd 2019 through June 21st 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.

a

EXPLANATION:

Board approval of Jointure Transportation Contract for the in house Pre-K bus on an as needed basis.

a

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.

a

EXPLANATION:

a

This motion is a revision to the original RFP awarded in August 2018.

Finance and Budget 01 thru 09

Motion:

Board Member

Second:

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent

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)

Personnel

PERSONNEL	JANUARY 9, 2019

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, 2019new 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).

a

EXPLANATION:	The Board approves the appointment of certificated staff members.

Item a. - Previously approved on the November 14, 2018 Board agenda. Updated to reflect correct start date.

Item b. - Previously approved on the November 14, 2018 Board agenda. Updated to reflect correct start date.

Item c. - Previously approved on the November 14, 2018 Board agenda. Updated to reflect correct start date.

Item d. Previously approved on the November 14, 2018 Board agenda. Updated to reflect correct start date.

a

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.

a

EXPLANATION:

Long-term substitute teachers holding the appropriate New Jersey Department of Education certification are approved by the Board to non-tenure track position for the continuity of instruction.

Item c. - Ms. Blanco-Galvin was previously approved as a leave replacement, this item is added to update the end date of the assignment.

a

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

a. Janet Bus, Literacy Teacher, Hawthorne Elementary School, effective June 30, 2019.

b. Claudia Henry, Secretary B, Lowell Elementary School, effective August 01, 2019.

c. Edna Payne, Speech Language Specialist, Lowell Elementary School, effective June 30, 2019

a

EXPLANATION:

a

The Board approves the separation of staff members from the district.

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.

a

EXPLANATION:

a

Item b. - Previously approved on the November 14, 2018 Board agenda. Updated to reflect correct separation date.

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).

a

EXPLANATION:

a

The Board approves rescission of appointments based upon the superintendent's recommendation.

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

a

Activity Film Club Guitar Club Soccer Club
Automotive Club

EXPLANATION:	The Board approves staff members serving as volunteers advisors. a

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

a

EXPLANATION:

a

The Board approves individuals serving as volunteers for the Terpsichorean show for the 2018-2019 school year.

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 $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 1,350

TOTAL:

a

$ 3,950

$25,600

$

$30,900

EXPLANATION:

a

The Board approves payment to employees who participate in after-school instructional programs.

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.

a

EXPLANATION:	Paraprofessional staff will be needed for the after-school program. a

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

Name

a. Sharmane Hodge b. Kharisma Mitchell

a

School

Montclair State University

William Paterson University

Effective January 17, 2019
January 17, 2019

EXPLANATION:

a

The Board approves college interns satisfying college graduation requirements.

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.

a

EXPLANATION:

a

The Board reimburses administrators for participating in the New Jersey Leader to Leader Residency Program.

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

a

EXPLANATION:

a

The Board approves payment to staff members for coaching or supervisory extra-curricular activities.

15	DRAFT

WORKSHOP AGENDA JANUARY 9, 2019

I.	Salute to the Flag

II.	Presiding Officer's Meeting Notice Statement

"I hereby call to order the Public Work Session Meeting of the Teaneck Board of Education, held on Wednesday, January 9, 2019, in the Eugene Field Administration Building, Margaret Angeli Staff Development Room, 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 5, 2019."

III.	Roll Call

Board Member	Present	Absent

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)

IV.	Reaffirmation of 2018/19 District Goals

V.	Superintendent's Report

Board Presentations

VI.	Public Comment (agenda ONLY)

A.	Policy

B.	Board Operations

C.	School Operations and Curriculum

D.	Finance and Budget

E.	Personnel

VII. Public Comment (non-Agenda)

VIII. Executive Session (required)

IX.	Adjournment

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 9, 2019

Any Board member who takes exception to any of the following listed actions under the category of Board Operations may so indicate now and a separate motion for each of the excepted actions will be entertained.

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

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.

EXPLANATION:

a

The Board must approve to waive any provisions of Board Policy by resolution.

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.

EXPLANATION:

a

The Board must approve to waive any provisions of Board Policy by resolution.

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.

EXPLANATION:

a

The Board must approve to waive any provisions of Board Policy by resolution.

Board Operations 01 thru 03

Motion:

Board Member

Second:

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent

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)

School Operations and Curriculum

SCHOOL OPERATIONS and CURRICULUM

JANUARY 9, 2019

Any Board member who takes exception to any of the following listed actions under the category of School Operations and Curriculum may so indicate now and a separate motion for each of the excepted actions will be entertained.

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 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.

a

EXPLANATION:	These funds will be used for the art department. a

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

Maria Victoria Polacio Aliza Rabinowitz

a

EXPLANATION:	The Board approves volunteers pending criminal history review. a

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

a

EXPLANATION:

a

This partnership would provide opportunities to achieve higher education to qualified and motivated Teaneck students. The final Memorandum of Agreement is forthcoming.

4.	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).

a

EXPLANATION:

a

The Board extends thanks and appreciation to the R.E.A.L. Organization for their donation to the high school club SOLA.

School Operations 01 thru 04

Motion:

Board Member

Second:

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent

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)

Finance and Budget

FINANCE AND BUDGET	JANUARY 9, 2019

Any Board member who takes exception to any of the following listed actions under the category of Finance and Budget may so indicate now and a separate motion for each of the excepted actions will be entertained.

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

a

EXPLANATION:

These bills have been examined by a member of the Finance Committee and were found to be in order for Board approval.

a

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.

a

a

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.

a

a

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 $) (District funded $3,975.20) total cost $3,975.20.

a

EXPLANATION:

a

NJDOE requires approval by the Superintendent and the Board of Education for attendance at and reimbursement for seminars and conferences.

5.	that the Board approve the attached list of Student Field Trips, as approved by the Superintendent, (Grant Funded $5,131.03) and (District Funded $4,412.55) (Parent Funded $3,992.65) total cost $13,536.23.

a

EXPLANATION:

a

NJDOE requires approval by the Superintendent and the Board of Education for attendance at and payment for student field trips.

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

EXPLANATION:	Proposed fundraising activities are approved by the Board. a

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.

a

EXPLANATION:

a

The schools listed would provide services to students in accordance with their respective IEPs.

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 as needed basis in accordance with Chapter 53, P.L. 1997, for January 2nd 2019 through June 21st 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.

a

EXPLANATION:

Board approval of Jointure Transportation Contract for the in house Pre-K bus on an as needed basis.

a

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.

a

EXPLANATION:

a

This motion is a revision to the original RFP awarded in August 2018.

Finance and Budget 01 thru 09

Motion:

Board Member

Second:

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent

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)

Personnel

PERSONNEL	JANUARY 9, 2019

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, 2019new 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).

a

EXPLANATION:	The Board approves the appointment of certificated staff members.

Item a. - Previously approved on the November 14, 2018 Board agenda. Updated to reflect correct start date.

Item b. - Previously approved on the November 14, 2018 Board agenda. Updated to reflect correct start date.

Item c. - Previously approved on the November 14, 2018 Board agenda. Updated to reflect correct start date.

Item d. Previously approved on the November 14, 2018 Board agenda. Updated to reflect correct start date.

a

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.

a

EXPLANATION:

Long-term substitute teachers holding the appropriate New Jersey Department of Education certification are approved by the Board to non-tenure track position for the continuity of instruction.

Item c. - Ms. Blanco-Galvin was previously approved as a leave replacement, this item is added to update the end date of the assignment.

a

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

a. Janet Bus, Literacy Teacher, Hawthorne Elementary School, effective June 30, 2019.

b. Claudia Henry, Secretary B, Lowell Elementary School, effective August 01, 2019.

c. Edna Payne, Speech Language Specialist, Lowell Elementary School, effective June 30, 2019

a

EXPLANATION:

a

The Board approves the separation of staff members from the district.

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.

a

EXPLANATION:

a

Item b. - Previously approved on the November 14, 2018 Board agenda. Updated to reflect correct separation date.

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).

a

EXPLANATION:

a

The Board approves rescission of appointments based upon the superintendent's recommendation.

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

a

Activity Film Club Guitar Club Soccer Club
Automotive Club

EXPLANATION:	The Board approves staff members serving as volunteers advisors. a

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

a

EXPLANATION:

a

The Board approves individuals serving as volunteers for the Terpsichorean show for the 2018-2019 school year.

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 $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 1,350

TOTAL:

a

$ 3,950

$25,600

$

$30,900

EXPLANATION:

a

The Board approves payment to employees who participate in after-school instructional programs.

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.

a

EXPLANATION:	Paraprofessional staff will be needed for the after-school program. a

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

Name

a. Sharmane Hodge b. Kharisma Mitchell

a

School

Montclair State University

William Paterson University

Effective January 17, 2019
January 17, 2019

EXPLANATION:

a

The Board approves college interns satisfying college graduation requirements.

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.

a

EXPLANATION:

a

The Board reimburses administrators for participating in the New Jersey Leader to Leader Residency Program.

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

a

EXPLANATION:

a

The Board approves payment to staff members for coaching or supervisory extra-curricular activities.

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

a

Activity Basketball Basketball Soccer Volleyball
STEM

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

EXPLANATION:

a

The Board approves payment to teaching staff members for coaching extra-curricular activities.

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

a. Jenna McCormack a

EXPLANATION:	The Board approves the appointment of substitute teachers. a

16	DRAFT

WORKSHOP AGENDA JANUARY 9, 2019

I.	Salute to the Flag

II.	Presiding Officer's Meeting Notice Statement

"I hereby call to order the Public Work Session Meeting of the Teaneck Board of Education, held on Wednesday, January 9, 2019, in the Eugene Field Administration Building, Margaret Angeli Staff Development Room, 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 5, 2019."

III.	Roll Call

Board Member	Present	Absent

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)

IV.	Reaffirmation of 2018/19 District Goals

V.	Superintendent's Report

Board Presentations

VI.	Public Comment (agenda ONLY)

A.	Policy

B.	Board Operations

C.	School Operations and Curriculum

D.	Finance and Budget

E.	Personnel

VII. Public Comment (non-Agenda)

VIII. Executive Session (required)

IX.	Adjournment

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 9, 2019

Any Board member who takes exception to any of the following listed actions under the category of Board Operations may so indicate now and a separate motion for each of the excepted actions will be entertained.

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

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.

EXPLANATION:

a

The Board must approve to waive any provisions of Board Policy by resolution.

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.

EXPLANATION:

a

The Board must approve to waive any provisions of Board Policy by resolution.

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.

EXPLANATION:

a

The Board must approve to waive any provisions of Board Policy by resolution.

Board Operations 01 thru 03

Motion:

Board Member

Second:

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent

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)

School Operations and Curriculum

SCHOOL OPERATIONS and CURRICULUM

JANUARY 9, 2019

Any Board member who takes exception to any of the following listed actions under the category of School Operations and Curriculum may so indicate now and a separate motion for each of the excepted actions will be entertained.

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 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.

a

EXPLANATION:	These funds will be used for the art department. a

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

Maria Victoria Polacio Aliza Rabinowitz

a

EXPLANATION:	The Board approves volunteers pending criminal history review. a

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

a

EXPLANATION:

a

This partnership would provide opportunities to achieve higher education to qualified and motivated Teaneck students. The final Memorandum of Agreement is forthcoming.

4.	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).

a

EXPLANATION:

a

The Board extends thanks and appreciation to the R.E.A.L. Organization for their donation to the high school club SOLA.

School Operations 01 thru 04

Motion:

Board Member

Second:

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent

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)

Finance and Budget

FINANCE AND BUDGET	JANUARY 9, 2019

Any Board member who takes exception to any of the following listed actions under the category of Finance and Budget may so indicate now and a separate motion for each of the excepted actions will be entertained.

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

a

EXPLANATION:

These bills have been examined by a member of the Finance Committee and were found to be in order for Board approval.

a

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.

a

a

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.

a

a

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 $) (District funded $3,975.20) total cost $3,975.20.

a

EXPLANATION:

a

NJDOE requires approval by the Superintendent and the Board of Education for attendance at and reimbursement for seminars and conferences.

5.	that the Board approve the attached list of Student Field Trips, as approved by the Superintendent, (Grant Funded $5,131.03) and (District Funded $4,412.55) (Parent Funded $3,992.65) total cost $13,536.23.

a

EXPLANATION:

a

NJDOE requires approval by the Superintendent and the Board of Education for attendance at and payment for student field trips.

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

EXPLANATION:	Proposed fundraising activities are approved by the Board. a

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.

a

EXPLANATION:

a

The schools listed would provide services to students in accordance with their respective IEPs.

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 as needed basis in accordance with Chapter 53, P.L. 1997, for January 2nd 2019 through June 21st 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.

a

EXPLANATION:

Board approval of Jointure Transportation Contract for the in house Pre-K bus on an as needed basis.

a

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.

a

EXPLANATION:

a

This motion is a revision to the original RFP awarded in August 2018.

Finance and Budget 01 thru 09

Motion:

Board Member

Second:

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent

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)

Personnel

PERSONNEL	JANUARY 9, 2019

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, 2019new 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).

a

EXPLANATION:	The Board approves the appointment of certificated staff members.

Item a. - Previously approved on the November 14, 2018 Board agenda. Updated to reflect correct start date.

Item b. - Previously approved on the November 14, 2018 Board agenda. Updated to reflect correct start date.

Item c. - Previously approved on the November 14, 2018 Board agenda. Updated to reflect correct start date.

Item d. Previously approved on the November 14, 2018 Board agenda. Updated to reflect correct start date.

a

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.

a

EXPLANATION:

Long-term substitute teachers holding the appropriate New Jersey Department of Education certification are approved by the Board to non-tenure track position for the continuity of instruction.

Item c. - Ms. Blanco-Galvin was previously approved as a leave replacement, this item is added to update the end date of the assignment.

a

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

a. Janet Bus, Literacy Teacher, Hawthorne Elementary School, effective June 30, 2019.

b. Claudia Henry, Secretary B, Lowell Elementary School, effective August 01, 2019.

c. Edna Payne, Speech Language Specialist, Lowell Elementary School, effective June 30, 2019

a

EXPLANATION:

a

The Board approves the separation of staff members from the district.

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.

a

EXPLANATION:

a

Item b. - Previously approved on the November 14, 2018 Board agenda. Updated to reflect correct separation date.

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).

a

EXPLANATION:

a

The Board approves rescission of appointments based upon the superintendent's recommendation.

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

a

Activity Film Club Guitar Club Soccer Club
Automotive Club

EXPLANATION:	The Board approves staff members serving as volunteers advisors. a

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

a

EXPLANATION:

a

The Board approves individuals serving as volunteers for the Terpsichorean show for the 2018-2019 school year.

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 $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 1,350

TOTAL:

a

$ 3,950

$25,600

$

$30,900

EXPLANATION:

a

The Board approves payment to employees who participate in after-school instructional programs.

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.

a

EXPLANATION:	Paraprofessional staff will be needed for the after-school program. a

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

Name

a. Sharmane Hodge b. Kharisma Mitchell

a

School

Montclair State University

William Paterson University

Effective January 17, 2019
January 17, 2019

EXPLANATION:

a

The Board approves college interns satisfying college graduation requirements.

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.

a

EXPLANATION:

a

The Board reimburses administrators for participating in the New Jersey Leader to Leader Residency Program.

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

a

EXPLANATION:

a

The Board approves payment to staff members for coaching or supervisory extra-curricular activities.

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

a

Activity Basketball Basketball Soccer Volleyball
STEM

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

EXPLANATION:

a

The Board approves payment to teaching staff members for coaching extra-curricular activities.

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

a. Jenna McCormack a

EXPLANATION:	The Board approves the appointment of substitute teachers. a

Personnel 01 thru 14

Motion:
	Second:
	
Board Member
	Yes
	No
	Abstain
	Absent
	
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)

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Teaneck Public Schools Public Work Session
January 9, 2019 Finance and Budget - 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.

Explanation:

ATTACHMENTS: Description
Transfers Dec. 2018-Jan 3, 2019

Type

Cover Memo

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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

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Teaneck Public Schools Public Work Session
January 9, 2019 Finance and Budget - 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 $) (District funded $3,975.20) total cost $3,975.20.

Explanation:

NJDOE requires approval by the Superintendent and the Board of Education for attendance at and reimbursement for seminars and conferences.

ATTACHMENTS: Description
Special Services - PD - January

C&I Professional Development Jan 2019

Type

Cover Memo

Cover Memo

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FINANCE & BUDGET	MOTION 4	JANUARY 9, 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)

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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)

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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)

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Teaneck Public Schools Public Work Session
January 9, 2019 Finance and Budget - 5.

that the Board approve the attached list of Student Field Trips, as approved by the Superintendent, (Grant Funded $5,131.03) and (District Funded $4,412.55) (Parent Funded $3,992.65) total cost $13,536.23.

Explanation:

NJDOE requires approval by the Superintendent and the Board of Education for attendance at and payment for student field trips.

ATTACHMENTS: Description
C&I Field Trips January 2019

MD/TRANSITION CLASS FT

Type

Cover Memo

Cover Memo

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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 9, 2018

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: Included on the October 10, 2018 Agenda 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 10, 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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Teaneck Public Schools Public Work Session
January 9, 2019 Finance and Budget - 6.

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

Explanation:

Proposed fundraising activities are approved by the Board.

ATTACHMENTS: Description
Student Fundraising

Type

Cover Memo

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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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Teaneck Public Schools Public Work Session
January 9, 2019 Finance and Budget - 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.

Explanation:

The schools listed would provide services to students in accordance with their respective IEPs.

ATTACHMENTS: Description
OOD Tuition

Type

Cover Memo

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FINANCE & BUDGET	MOTION 7	JANUARY 9, 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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