Minutes of the proceedings of the REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING held on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller Porter, 3rd Floor Student Center, THS, at 8:00 PM. Dr. Ardie Walser, Board President, presided.

I.	Salute to the Flag

II.	Presiding Officer's Meeting Notice Statement

"I hereby call to order the Regular Public Meeting of the Teaneck Board of Education, held on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller-Porter 3rd Floor Student Center at Teaneck High School at 8:00 PM. Adequate notice of this meeting has been sent to the Record, filed with the Municipal Clerk of the Township of Teaneck, posted to the district website and posted inside the Teaneck Board of Education, One Merrison Street, on January 10, 2019."

III.	Roll Call

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

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

IV.	Reaffirmation of 2018/19 District Goals

V.	Superintendent's Report

Board Presentations

Community & Volunteer Presentations, Terry Corallo, Supervisor of Community Relations & Volunteer Services
Budget Update, Ms. Melissa Simmons, Business Administrator/Board Secretary

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Minutes of the proceedings of the REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING held on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller Porter, 3rd Floor Student Center, THS, at 8:00 PM. Dr. Ardie Walser, Board President, presided.

I.	Salute to the Flag

II.	Presiding Officer's Meeting Notice Statement

"I hereby call to order the Regular Public Meeting of the Teaneck Board of Education, held on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller-Porter 3rd Floor Student Center at Teaneck High School at 8:00 PM. Adequate notice of this meeting has been sent to the Record, filed with the Municipal Clerk of the Township of Teaneck, posted to the district website and posted inside the Teaneck Board of Education, One Merrison Street, on January 10, 2019."

III.	Roll Call

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

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian)

Mr. Rose (Howard)

Ms. Sanders (Denise)

Dr. Walser (Ardie)

Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Student Board Liaison Saima Jamal
Vernon Johnson William McIntosh
Stephanie Menendez

x

x

x

x x

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

IV.	Reaffirmation of 2018/19 District Goals

V.	Superintendent's Report

Board Presentations

Community & Volunteer Presentations, Terry Corallo, Supervisor of Community Relations & Volunteer Services
Budget Update, Ms. Melissa Simmons, Business Administrator/Board Secretary

VI.	Board Committee Reports

Finance Agenda Distribution Town Council update
Mrs. Williams Mr. Rose

VII. Public Comment (agenda ONLY)

Student:

Are there student Advisory committee regarding the food?

Resident:

Youth Advisory Board be part of the food selection process Where is the district with
Dr. Pruitt - contact the Rodda Center 3rd Thursday talk to the volunteer

A.	Board Operations

B.	School Operations and Curriculum

C.	Finance and Budget

D.	Personnel

VIII. Public Comment (non-Agenda)

IX.	Executive Session (required)

Approval of Camp Shalom summer program

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

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Minutes of the proceedings of the REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING held on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller Porter, 3rd Floor Student Center, THS, at 8:00 PM. Dr. Ardie Walser, Board President, presided.

I.	Salute to the Flag

II.	Presiding Officer's Meeting Notice Statement

"I hereby call to order the Regular Public Meeting of the Teaneck Board of Education, held on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller-Porter 3rd Floor Student Center at Teaneck High School at 8:00 PM. Adequate notice of this meeting has been sent to the Record, filed with the Municipal Clerk of the Township of Teaneck, posted to the district website and posted inside the Teaneck Board of Education, One Merrison Street, on January 10, 2019."

III.	Roll Call

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

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian)

Mr. Rose (Howard)

Ms. Sanders (Denise)

Dr. Walser (Ardie)

Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Student Board Liaison Saima Jamal
Vernon Johnson William McIntosh
Stephanie Menendez

x

x

x

x x

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

IV.	Reaffirmation of 2018/19 District Goals

V.	Superintendent's Report

Board Presentations

Community & Volunteer Presentations, Terry Corallo, Supervisor of Community Relations & Volunteer Services
Budget Update, Ms. Melissa Simmons, Business Administrator/Board Secretary

VI.	Board Committee Reports

Finance Agenda Distribution Town Council update
Mrs. Williams Mr. Rose

VII. Public Comment (agenda ONLY)

Student:

Are there student Advisory committee regarding the food?

Resident:

Youth Advisory Board be part of the food selection process Where is the district with
Dr. Pruitt - contact the Rodda Center 3rd Thursday talk to the volunteer

A.	Board Operations

B.	School Operations and Curriculum

C.	Finance and Budget

D.	Personnel

VIII. Public Comment (non-Agenda)

IX.	Executive Session (required)

Approval of Camp Shalom summer program

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

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

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

X.	Adjournment

Mr. Rodriguez motioned to adjourn the meeting at 12:20am. Said motion was seconded by Mr. Rose and carried by unanimous vote.

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

Respectfully submitted,

Melissa Simmons

Business Administrator/Board Secretary

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.

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Minutes of the proceedings of the REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING held on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller Porter, 3rd Floor Student Center, THS, at 8:00 PM. Dr. Ardie Walser, Board President, presided.

I.	Salute to the Flag

II.	Presiding Officer's Meeting Notice Statement

"I hereby call to order the Regular Public Meeting of the Teaneck Board of Education, held on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller-Porter 3rd Floor Student Center at Teaneck High School at 8:00 PM. Adequate notice of this meeting has been sent to the Record, filed with the Municipal Clerk of the Township of Teaneck, posted to the district website and posted inside the Teaneck Board of Education, One Merrison Street, on January 10, 2019."

III.	Roll Call

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

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian)

Mr. Rose (Howard)

Ms. Sanders (Denise)

Dr. Walser (Ardie)

Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Student Board Liaison Saima Jamal
Vernon Johnson William McIntosh
Stephanie Menendez

x

x

x

x x

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

IV.	Reaffirmation of 2018/19 District Goals

V.	Superintendent's Report

Board Presentations

Community & Volunteer Presentations, Terry Corallo, Supervisor of Community Relations & Volunteer Services
Budget Update, Ms. Melissa Simmons, Business Administrator/Board Secretary

VI.	Board Committee Reports

Finance Agenda Distribution Town Council update
Mrs. Williams Mr. Rose

VII. Public Comment (agenda ONLY)

Student:

Are there student Advisory committee regarding the food?

Resident:

Youth Advisory Board be part of the food selection process Where is the district with
Dr. Pruitt - contact the Rodda Center 3rd Thursday talk to the volunteer

A.	Board Operations

B.	School Operations and Curriculum

C.	Finance and Budget

D.	Personnel

VIII. Public Comment (non-Agenda)

IX.	Executive Session (required)

Approval of Camp Shalom summer program

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

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

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

X.	Adjournment

Mr. Rodriguez motioned to adjourn the meeting at 12:20am. Said motion was seconded by Mr. Rose and carried by unanimous vote.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

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

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

Respectfully submitted,

Melissa Simmons

Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Teaneck Public Schools

Goals for 2018-2019

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

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

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

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

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

Board Operations

BOARD OPERATIONS	MARCH 13, 2019

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

1.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board Policy #7510 Use of Facilities, for the 2018-2019 school year at no cost to the Girl Scout of Northern New Jersey, Troop# 97550 for the use of Hawthorne Elementary School media center for custodian and building use fees. The meeting dates are as follows: 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/24 and 5/1/19.

2.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to the TJ PTO to use the Thomas Jefferson Middle school cafeteria for custodian and building use fees. TJ PTO wish to serve all staff breakfast on March 16, 2019 during Spirit Week.

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

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Minutes of the proceedings of the REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING held on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller Porter, 3rd Floor Student Center, THS, at 8:00 PM. Dr. Ardie Walser, Board President, presided.

I.	Salute to the Flag

II.	Presiding Officer's Meeting Notice Statement

"I hereby call to order the Regular Public Meeting of the Teaneck Board of Education, held on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller-Porter 3rd Floor Student Center at Teaneck High School at 8:00 PM. Adequate notice of this meeting has been sent to the Record, filed with the Municipal Clerk of the Township of Teaneck, posted to the district website and posted inside the Teaneck Board of Education, One Merrison Street, on January 10, 2019."

III.	Roll Call

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

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian)

Mr. Rose (Howard)

Ms. Sanders (Denise)

Dr. Walser (Ardie)

Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Student Board Liaison Saima Jamal
Vernon Johnson William McIntosh
Stephanie Menendez

x

x

x

x x

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

IV.	Reaffirmation of 2018/19 District Goals

V.	Superintendent's Report

Board Presentations

Community & Volunteer Presentations, Terry Corallo, Supervisor of Community Relations & Volunteer Services
Budget Update, Ms. Melissa Simmons, Business Administrator/Board Secretary

VI.	Board Committee Reports

Finance Agenda Distribution Town Council update
Mrs. Williams Mr. Rose

VII. Public Comment (agenda ONLY)

Student:

Are there student Advisory committee regarding the food?

Resident:

Youth Advisory Board be part of the food selection process Where is the district with
Dr. Pruitt - contact the Rodda Center 3rd Thursday talk to the volunteer

A.	Board Operations

B.	School Operations and Curriculum

C.	Finance and Budget

D.	Personnel

VIII. Public Comment (non-Agenda)

IX.	Executive Session (required)

Approval of Camp Shalom summer program

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

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

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

X.	Adjournment

Mr. Rodriguez motioned to adjourn the meeting at 12:20am. Said motion was seconded by Mr. Rose and carried by unanimous vote.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

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

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

Respectfully submitted,

Melissa Simmons

Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Teaneck Public Schools

Goals for 2018-2019

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

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

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

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

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

Board Operations

BOARD OPERATIONS	MARCH 13, 2019

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

1.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board Policy #7510 Use of Facilities, for the 2018-2019 school year at no cost to the Girl Scout of Northern New Jersey, Troop# 97550 for the use of Hawthorne Elementary School media center for custodian and building use fees. The meeting dates are as follows: 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/24 and 5/1/19.

2.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to the TJ PTO to use the Thomas Jefferson Middle school cafeteria for custodian and building use fees. TJ PTO wish to serve all staff breakfast on March 16, 2019 during Spirit Week.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

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

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

School Operations and Curriculum

SCHOOL OPERATIONS and CURRICULUM

MARCH 13, 2019

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

1.	that the Board approves the decisions of the Superintendent regarding, Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB) incidents reported to the Board in Executive Session at the March 13, 2019 Regular Public Meeting.

2.	that the Board approve payment to Embracing The Crown, to conduct one workshop on identifying, and how to approach, healthy relationships, on March 19, 2019, with the Project Success Middle School PASS (Parent and Student/School Partnership) program students, in an amount not to exceed $300.

3.	that the Board approve payment to Erika Turner, to conduct one workshop on Healthy Relationships on March 28, 2019, with the Project Success Middle School PASS (Parent and Student/School Partnership) program students, in an amount not to exceed $300.

4.	that the Board approve payment to High Impact Youth Training Solutions, to conduct a workshop on Social Media Awareness, Internet Safety and Cyberbullying, to 12 high school students enrolled in the FORUM’s Parent and Student/School Partnership (PASS) Program on April 1, 2019, in an amount not to exceed $300.

5.	that the Board approve payment to John Thompson, to conduct two workshops on Life Choices/Healthy Decision-Making on March 26, and April 3, 2019 with the PASS (Parent and Student/School Partnership) program students, in an amount not to exceed $600.

6.	that the Board approve payment to Lisa Athan, MA, Grief Recovery Specialist, to conduct one workshop session, on March 25, 2019, with the high school Parent and Student/School Partnership (PASS) program.

7.	that the Board approve payment to Lisa Athan, MA, Grief Recovery Specialist, to conduct one session, on April, 2, 2019, with the FORUM’s Project Success-Middle School Parent and Student/School Partnership (PASS) program on Grief and Loss: Overcoming Hard Times, in amount not to exceed $300.

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Minutes of the proceedings of the REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING held on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller Porter, 3rd Floor Student Center, THS, at 8:00 PM. Dr. Ardie Walser, Board President, presided.

I.	Salute to the Flag

II.	Presiding Officer's Meeting Notice Statement

"I hereby call to order the Regular Public Meeting of the Teaneck Board of Education, held on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller-Porter 3rd Floor Student Center at Teaneck High School at 8:00 PM. Adequate notice of this meeting has been sent to the Record, filed with the Municipal Clerk of the Township of Teaneck, posted to the district website and posted inside the Teaneck Board of Education, One Merrison Street, on January 10, 2019."

III.	Roll Call

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

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian)

Mr. Rose (Howard)

Ms. Sanders (Denise)

Dr. Walser (Ardie)

Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Student Board Liaison Saima Jamal
Vernon Johnson William McIntosh
Stephanie Menendez

x

x

x

x x

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

IV.	Reaffirmation of 2018/19 District Goals

V.	Superintendent's Report

Board Presentations

Community & Volunteer Presentations, Terry Corallo, Supervisor of Community Relations & Volunteer Services
Budget Update, Ms. Melissa Simmons, Business Administrator/Board Secretary

VI.	Board Committee Reports

Finance Agenda Distribution Town Council update
Mrs. Williams Mr. Rose

VII. Public Comment (agenda ONLY)

Student:

Are there student Advisory committee regarding the food?

Resident:

Youth Advisory Board be part of the food selection process Where is the district with
Dr. Pruitt - contact the Rodda Center 3rd Thursday talk to the volunteer

A.	Board Operations

B.	School Operations and Curriculum

C.	Finance and Budget

D.	Personnel

VIII. Public Comment (non-Agenda)

IX.	Executive Session (required)

Approval of Camp Shalom summer program

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

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

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

X.	Adjournment

Mr. Rodriguez motioned to adjourn the meeting at 12:20am. Said motion was seconded by Mr. Rose and carried by unanimous vote.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

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

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

Respectfully submitted,

Melissa Simmons

Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Teaneck Public Schools

Goals for 2018-2019

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

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

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

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

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

Board Operations

BOARD OPERATIONS	MARCH 13, 2019

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

1.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board Policy #7510 Use of Facilities, for the 2018-2019 school year at no cost to the Girl Scout of Northern New Jersey, Troop# 97550 for the use of Hawthorne Elementary School media center for custodian and building use fees. The meeting dates are as follows: 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/24 and 5/1/19.

2.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to the TJ PTO to use the Thomas Jefferson Middle school cafeteria for custodian and building use fees. TJ PTO wish to serve all staff breakfast on March 16, 2019 during Spirit Week.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

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

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

School Operations and Curriculum

SCHOOL OPERATIONS and CURRICULUM

MARCH 13, 2019

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

1.	that the Board approves the decisions of the Superintendent regarding, Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB) incidents reported to the Board in Executive Session at the March 13, 2019 Regular Public Meeting.

2.	that the Board approve payment to Embracing The Crown, to conduct one workshop on identifying, and how to approach, healthy relationships, on March 19, 2019, with the Project Success Middle School PASS (Parent and Student/School Partnership) program students, in an amount not to exceed $300.

3.	that the Board approve payment to Erika Turner, to conduct one workshop on Healthy Relationships on March 28, 2019, with the Project Success Middle School PASS (Parent and Student/School Partnership) program students, in an amount not to exceed $300.

4.	that the Board approve payment to High Impact Youth Training Solutions, to conduct a workshop on Social Media Awareness, Internet Safety and Cyberbullying, to 12 high school students enrolled in the FORUM’s Parent and Student/School Partnership (PASS) Program on April 1, 2019, in an amount not to exceed $300.

5.	that the Board approve payment to John Thompson, to conduct two workshops on Life Choices/Healthy Decision-Making on March 26, and April 3, 2019 with the PASS (Parent and Student/School Partnership) program students, in an amount not to exceed $600.

6.	that the Board approve payment to Lisa Athan, MA, Grief Recovery Specialist, to conduct one workshop session, on March 25, 2019, with the high school Parent and Student/School Partnership (PASS) program.

7.	that the Board approve payment to Lisa Athan, MA, Grief Recovery Specialist, to conduct one session, on April, 2, 2019, with the FORUM’s Project Success-Middle School Parent and Student/School Partnership (PASS) program on Grief and Loss: Overcoming Hard Times, in amount not to exceed $300.

8.	that the Board approve payment to Plethora Media Group to present the “Picture of Success” program on March 20, April 8, April 22 and May 1, 2019, to high school students enrolled in the Parent and Student/School Partnership (PASS) program, in an amount not to exceed $700. The FORUM Juvenile Justice grant would fund this program.

1st Session: Basic photography skills workshop for participating students. A disposable camera would be provided to students that participate.
2nd Session: Students and staff trip to take photos that represent values and goal setting for their photography project.
3rd Session: Students will preview and select photos for inclusion in their final presentation and create captions/ blurbs for the selected photos.
4th Session: Students would finalize the project and present to staff and peers.

9.	that the Board accept a donation from Mr. Patrick Bertollo, for the Hawthorne Media Center, to purchase literary items in the amount of $1,000.00 in memory of his late wife Lois Jean Bono, former Hawthorne School teacher.

10. that the Board accept a donation of a Tower Garden to Lowell Elementary School from Ms. Marla Hodge-Parker.

11. that the Board accept a donation from the Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey in the amount of $234.20 for the Jamie Fitterman section of the Teaneck High School main library.

Acct# 20-031-222-610-75-40-T-H.

12. that the Board accept a donation from the Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey in the amount of $295.46 for the Gil King Memorial Library Book Fund at the Teaneck High School main library.

Acct# 20-031-222-610-75-40-T-H.

13. that the Board accept with grateful appreciation a donation from a former student, Timothy Shater, of seven 3-ring binders to Benjamin Franklin Middle School, at an estimated cost of $20.

14. that the Board approve Mary Joyce Laqui to submit a grant application to the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) for a $10,000 Frederick L. Hipp Foundation for Excellence in Education grant.

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Minutes of the proceedings of the REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING held on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller Porter, 3rd Floor Student Center, THS, at 8:00 PM. Dr. Ardie Walser, Board President, presided.

I.	Salute to the Flag

II.	Presiding Officer's Meeting Notice Statement

"I hereby call to order the Regular Public Meeting of the Teaneck Board of Education, held on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller-Porter 3rd Floor Student Center at Teaneck High School at 8:00 PM. Adequate notice of this meeting has been sent to the Record, filed with the Municipal Clerk of the Township of Teaneck, posted to the district website and posted inside the Teaneck Board of Education, One Merrison Street, on January 10, 2019."

III.	Roll Call

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

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian)

Mr. Rose (Howard)

Ms. Sanders (Denise)

Dr. Walser (Ardie)

Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Student Board Liaison Saima Jamal
Vernon Johnson William McIntosh
Stephanie Menendez

x

x

x

x x

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

IV.	Reaffirmation of 2018/19 District Goals

V.	Superintendent's Report

Board Presentations

Community & Volunteer Presentations, Terry Corallo, Supervisor of Community Relations & Volunteer Services
Budget Update, Ms. Melissa Simmons, Business Administrator/Board Secretary

VI.	Board Committee Reports

Finance Agenda Distribution Town Council update
Mrs. Williams Mr. Rose

VII. Public Comment (agenda ONLY)

Student:

Are there student Advisory committee regarding the food?

Resident:

Youth Advisory Board be part of the food selection process Where is the district with
Dr. Pruitt - contact the Rodda Center 3rd Thursday talk to the volunteer

A.	Board Operations

B.	School Operations and Curriculum

C.	Finance and Budget

D.	Personnel

VIII. Public Comment (non-Agenda)

IX.	Executive Session (required)

Approval of Camp Shalom summer program

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

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

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

X.	Adjournment

Mr. Rodriguez motioned to adjourn the meeting at 12:20am. Said motion was seconded by Mr. Rose and carried by unanimous vote.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

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

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

Respectfully submitted,

Melissa Simmons

Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Teaneck Public Schools

Goals for 2018-2019

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

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

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

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

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

Board Operations

BOARD OPERATIONS	MARCH 13, 2019

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

1.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board Policy #7510 Use of Facilities, for the 2018-2019 school year at no cost to the Girl Scout of Northern New Jersey, Troop# 97550 for the use of Hawthorne Elementary School media center for custodian and building use fees. The meeting dates are as follows: 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/24 and 5/1/19.

2.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to the TJ PTO to use the Thomas Jefferson Middle school cafeteria for custodian and building use fees. TJ PTO wish to serve all staff breakfast on March 16, 2019 during Spirit Week.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

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

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

School Operations and Curriculum

SCHOOL OPERATIONS and CURRICULUM

MARCH 13, 2019

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

1.	that the Board approves the decisions of the Superintendent regarding, Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB) incidents reported to the Board in Executive Session at the March 13, 2019 Regular Public Meeting.

2.	that the Board approve payment to Embracing The Crown, to conduct one workshop on identifying, and how to approach, healthy relationships, on March 19, 2019, with the Project Success Middle School PASS (Parent and Student/School Partnership) program students, in an amount not to exceed $300.

3.	that the Board approve payment to Erika Turner, to conduct one workshop on Healthy Relationships on March 28, 2019, with the Project Success Middle School PASS (Parent and Student/School Partnership) program students, in an amount not to exceed $300.

4.	that the Board approve payment to High Impact Youth Training Solutions, to conduct a workshop on Social Media Awareness, Internet Safety and Cyberbullying, to 12 high school students enrolled in the FORUM’s Parent and Student/School Partnership (PASS) Program on April 1, 2019, in an amount not to exceed $300.

5.	that the Board approve payment to John Thompson, to conduct two workshops on Life Choices/Healthy Decision-Making on March 26, and April 3, 2019 with the PASS (Parent and Student/School Partnership) program students, in an amount not to exceed $600.

6.	that the Board approve payment to Lisa Athan, MA, Grief Recovery Specialist, to conduct one workshop session, on March 25, 2019, with the high school Parent and Student/School Partnership (PASS) program.

7.	that the Board approve payment to Lisa Athan, MA, Grief Recovery Specialist, to conduct one session, on April, 2, 2019, with the FORUM’s Project Success-Middle School Parent and Student/School Partnership (PASS) program on Grief and Loss: Overcoming Hard Times, in amount not to exceed $300.

8.	that the Board approve payment to Plethora Media Group to present the “Picture of Success” program on March 20, April 8, April 22 and May 1, 2019, to high school students enrolled in the Parent and Student/School Partnership (PASS) program, in an amount not to exceed $700. The FORUM Juvenile Justice grant would fund this program.

1st Session: Basic photography skills workshop for participating students. A disposable camera would be provided to students that participate.
2nd Session: Students and staff trip to take photos that represent values and goal setting for their photography project.
3rd Session: Students will preview and select photos for inclusion in their final presentation and create captions/ blurbs for the selected photos.
4th Session: Students would finalize the project and present to staff and peers.

9.	that the Board accept a donation from Mr. Patrick Bertollo, for the Hawthorne Media Center, to purchase literary items in the amount of $1,000.00 in memory of his late wife Lois Jean Bono, former Hawthorne School teacher.

10. that the Board accept a donation of a Tower Garden to Lowell Elementary School from Ms. Marla Hodge-Parker.

11. that the Board accept a donation from the Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey in the amount of $234.20 for the Jamie Fitterman section of the Teaneck High School main library.

Acct# 20-031-222-610-75-40-T-H.

12. that the Board accept a donation from the Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey in the amount of $295.46 for the Gil King Memorial Library Book Fund at the Teaneck High School main library.

Acct# 20-031-222-610-75-40-T-H.

13. that the Board accept with grateful appreciation a donation from a former student, Timothy Shater, of seven 3-ring binders to Benjamin Franklin Middle School, at an estimated cost of $20.

14. that the Board approve Mary Joyce Laqui to submit a grant application to the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) for a $10,000 Frederick L. Hipp Foundation for Excellence in Education grant.

15. that the Board approve payment to King Professional Development to conduct professional development training for 75 teachers at Benjamin Franklin Middle School on May 6, 2019, in an amount not to exceed $3,000. Title I funds this professional development, Account # 20-231-200-320-22-58-I-F.

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

7

Minutes of the proceedings of the REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING held on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller Porter, 3rd Floor Student Center, THS, at 8:00 PM. Dr. Ardie Walser, Board President, presided.

I.	Salute to the Flag

II.	Presiding Officer's Meeting Notice Statement

"I hereby call to order the Regular Public Meeting of the Teaneck Board of Education, held on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller-Porter 3rd Floor Student Center at Teaneck High School at 8:00 PM. Adequate notice of this meeting has been sent to the Record, filed with the Municipal Clerk of the Township of Teaneck, posted to the district website and posted inside the Teaneck Board of Education, One Merrison Street, on January 10, 2019."

III.	Roll Call

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

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian)

Mr. Rose (Howard)

Ms. Sanders (Denise)

Dr. Walser (Ardie)

Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Student Board Liaison Saima Jamal
Vernon Johnson William McIntosh
Stephanie Menendez

x

x

x

x x

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

IV.	Reaffirmation of 2018/19 District Goals

V.	Superintendent's Report

Board Presentations

Community & Volunteer Presentations, Terry Corallo, Supervisor of Community Relations & Volunteer Services
Budget Update, Ms. Melissa Simmons, Business Administrator/Board Secretary

VI.	Board Committee Reports

Finance Agenda Distribution Town Council update
Mrs. Williams Mr. Rose

VII. Public Comment (agenda ONLY)

Student:

Are there student Advisory committee regarding the food?

Resident:

Youth Advisory Board be part of the food selection process Where is the district with
Dr. Pruitt - contact the Rodda Center 3rd Thursday talk to the volunteer

A.	Board Operations

B.	School Operations and Curriculum

C.	Finance and Budget

D.	Personnel

VIII. Public Comment (non-Agenda)

IX.	Executive Session (required)

Approval of Camp Shalom summer program

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

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

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

X.	Adjournment

Mr. Rodriguez motioned to adjourn the meeting at 12:20am. Said motion was seconded by Mr. Rose and carried by unanimous vote.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

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

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

Respectfully submitted,

Melissa Simmons

Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Teaneck Public Schools

Goals for 2018-2019

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

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

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

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

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

Board Operations

BOARD OPERATIONS	MARCH 13, 2019

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

1.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board Policy #7510 Use of Facilities, for the 2018-2019 school year at no cost to the Girl Scout of Northern New Jersey, Troop# 97550 for the use of Hawthorne Elementary School media center for custodian and building use fees. The meeting dates are as follows: 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/24 and 5/1/19.

2.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to the TJ PTO to use the Thomas Jefferson Middle school cafeteria for custodian and building use fees. TJ PTO wish to serve all staff breakfast on March 16, 2019 during Spirit Week.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

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

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

School Operations and Curriculum

SCHOOL OPERATIONS and CURRICULUM

MARCH 13, 2019

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

1.	that the Board approves the decisions of the Superintendent regarding, Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB) incidents reported to the Board in Executive Session at the March 13, 2019 Regular Public Meeting.

2.	that the Board approve payment to Embracing The Crown, to conduct one workshop on identifying, and how to approach, healthy relationships, on March 19, 2019, with the Project Success Middle School PASS (Parent and Student/School Partnership) program students, in an amount not to exceed $300.

3.	that the Board approve payment to Erika Turner, to conduct one workshop on Healthy Relationships on March 28, 2019, with the Project Success Middle School PASS (Parent and Student/School Partnership) program students, in an amount not to exceed $300.

4.	that the Board approve payment to High Impact Youth Training Solutions, to conduct a workshop on Social Media Awareness, Internet Safety and Cyberbullying, to 12 high school students enrolled in the FORUM’s Parent and Student/School Partnership (PASS) Program on April 1, 2019, in an amount not to exceed $300.

5.	that the Board approve payment to John Thompson, to conduct two workshops on Life Choices/Healthy Decision-Making on March 26, and April 3, 2019 with the PASS (Parent and Student/School Partnership) program students, in an amount not to exceed $600.

6.	that the Board approve payment to Lisa Athan, MA, Grief Recovery Specialist, to conduct one workshop session, on March 25, 2019, with the high school Parent and Student/School Partnership (PASS) program.

7.	that the Board approve payment to Lisa Athan, MA, Grief Recovery Specialist, to conduct one session, on April, 2, 2019, with the FORUM’s Project Success-Middle School Parent and Student/School Partnership (PASS) program on Grief and Loss: Overcoming Hard Times, in amount not to exceed $300.

8.	that the Board approve payment to Plethora Media Group to present the “Picture of Success” program on March 20, April 8, April 22 and May 1, 2019, to high school students enrolled in the Parent and Student/School Partnership (PASS) program, in an amount not to exceed $700. The FORUM Juvenile Justice grant would fund this program.

1st Session: Basic photography skills workshop for participating students. A disposable camera would be provided to students that participate.
2nd Session: Students and staff trip to take photos that represent values and goal setting for their photography project.
3rd Session: Students will preview and select photos for inclusion in their final presentation and create captions/ blurbs for the selected photos.
4th Session: Students would finalize the project and present to staff and peers.

9.	that the Board accept a donation from Mr. Patrick Bertollo, for the Hawthorne Media Center, to purchase literary items in the amount of $1,000.00 in memory of his late wife Lois Jean Bono, former Hawthorne School teacher.

10. that the Board accept a donation of a Tower Garden to Lowell Elementary School from Ms. Marla Hodge-Parker.

11. that the Board accept a donation from the Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey in the amount of $234.20 for the Jamie Fitterman section of the Teaneck High School main library.

Acct# 20-031-222-610-75-40-T-H.

12. that the Board accept a donation from the Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey in the amount of $295.46 for the Gil King Memorial Library Book Fund at the Teaneck High School main library.

Acct# 20-031-222-610-75-40-T-H.

13. that the Board accept with grateful appreciation a donation from a former student, Timothy Shater, of seven 3-ring binders to Benjamin Franklin Middle School, at an estimated cost of $20.

14. that the Board approve Mary Joyce Laqui to submit a grant application to the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) for a $10,000 Frederick L. Hipp Foundation for Excellence in Education grant.

15. that the Board approve payment to King Professional Development to conduct professional development training for 75 teachers at Benjamin Franklin Middle School on May 6, 2019, in an amount not to exceed $3,000. Title I funds this professional development, Account # 20-231-200-320-22-58-I-F.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

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

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

Finance and Budget

FINANCE AND BUDGET	MARCH 13, 2019

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

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

JANUARY 1, 2019 through JANUARY 31, 2019

General	Fund 10	$7,744,354.26

Special Revenue Debt Service Enterprise
Food Service

Fund 20	$ Fund 40	$ Fund 60	$
Fund 61	$

346,356.87 118,737.50 33,035.63
107,660.27

Total of Approved Payments	$8,350,144.53

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

3.	WHEREAS, the Board of Education has received the Report of the Board Secretary and the Report of the Treasurer of School Monies for the month of January 2019 and determined that both reports are in agreement; and
WHEREAS, in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)3 the secretary has certified that, as of the date of the reports, no budgetary line item account has obligations and payments (contractual orders) which in total exceed the amount appropriated by the Board of Education except as noted; now
BE IT RESOLVED, that in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)4, the Board of Education certifies that, after review of the secretary’s monthly financial reports (appropriate section) and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, to the best of its knowledge, no major account or fund has been over-expended in violation of N.J.A.C.6A:23A-16.10(c)4, and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the year (which would become a part of the Minutes of this meeting); and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to P.L. 2004 Ch. 73 (S-1701), the Board certifies that after a review of the Secretary’s Monthly Financial Report and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, that there are no budgetary transfers that cumulatively exceed 10% that would require the approval of the Executive County Superintendent.

4.	that the Board approve the attached list of Professional Development for the staff indicated for professional improvement or development, as approved by the Superintendent, (Grant funded $1,852.51) (District funded $6,077.02) total cost $7,929.53.

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Minutes of the proceedings of the REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING held on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller Porter, 3rd Floor Student Center, THS, at 8:00 PM. Dr. Ardie Walser, Board President, presided.

I.	Salute to the Flag

II.	Presiding Officer's Meeting Notice Statement

"I hereby call to order the Regular Public Meeting of the Teaneck Board of Education, held on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller-Porter 3rd Floor Student Center at Teaneck High School at 8:00 PM. Adequate notice of this meeting has been sent to the Record, filed with the Municipal Clerk of the Township of Teaneck, posted to the district website and posted inside the Teaneck Board of Education, One Merrison Street, on January 10, 2019."

III.	Roll Call

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

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian)

Mr. Rose (Howard)

Ms. Sanders (Denise)

Dr. Walser (Ardie)

Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Student Board Liaison Saima Jamal
Vernon Johnson William McIntosh
Stephanie Menendez

x

x

x

x x

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

IV.	Reaffirmation of 2018/19 District Goals

V.	Superintendent's Report

Board Presentations

Community & Volunteer Presentations, Terry Corallo, Supervisor of Community Relations & Volunteer Services
Budget Update, Ms. Melissa Simmons, Business Administrator/Board Secretary

VI.	Board Committee Reports

Finance Agenda Distribution Town Council update
Mrs. Williams Mr. Rose

VII. Public Comment (agenda ONLY)

Student:

Are there student Advisory committee regarding the food?

Resident:

Youth Advisory Board be part of the food selection process Where is the district with
Dr. Pruitt - contact the Rodda Center 3rd Thursday talk to the volunteer

A.	Board Operations

B.	School Operations and Curriculum

C.	Finance and Budget

D.	Personnel

VIII. Public Comment (non-Agenda)

IX.	Executive Session (required)

Approval of Camp Shalom summer program

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

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

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

X.	Adjournment

Mr. Rodriguez motioned to adjourn the meeting at 12:20am. Said motion was seconded by Mr. Rose and carried by unanimous vote.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

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

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

Respectfully submitted,

Melissa Simmons

Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Teaneck Public Schools

Goals for 2018-2019

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

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

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

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

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

Board Operations

BOARD OPERATIONS	MARCH 13, 2019

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

1.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board Policy #7510 Use of Facilities, for the 2018-2019 school year at no cost to the Girl Scout of Northern New Jersey, Troop# 97550 for the use of Hawthorne Elementary School media center for custodian and building use fees. The meeting dates are as follows: 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/24 and 5/1/19.

2.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to the TJ PTO to use the Thomas Jefferson Middle school cafeteria for custodian and building use fees. TJ PTO wish to serve all staff breakfast on March 16, 2019 during Spirit Week.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

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

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

School Operations and Curriculum

SCHOOL OPERATIONS and CURRICULUM

MARCH 13, 2019

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

1.	that the Board approves the decisions of the Superintendent regarding, Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB) incidents reported to the Board in Executive Session at the March 13, 2019 Regular Public Meeting.

2.	that the Board approve payment to Embracing The Crown, to conduct one workshop on identifying, and how to approach, healthy relationships, on March 19, 2019, with the Project Success Middle School PASS (Parent and Student/School Partnership) program students, in an amount not to exceed $300.

3.	that the Board approve payment to Erika Turner, to conduct one workshop on Healthy Relationships on March 28, 2019, with the Project Success Middle School PASS (Parent and Student/School Partnership) program students, in an amount not to exceed $300.

4.	that the Board approve payment to High Impact Youth Training Solutions, to conduct a workshop on Social Media Awareness, Internet Safety and Cyberbullying, to 12 high school students enrolled in the FORUM’s Parent and Student/School Partnership (PASS) Program on April 1, 2019, in an amount not to exceed $300.

5.	that the Board approve payment to John Thompson, to conduct two workshops on Life Choices/Healthy Decision-Making on March 26, and April 3, 2019 with the PASS (Parent and Student/School Partnership) program students, in an amount not to exceed $600.

6.	that the Board approve payment to Lisa Athan, MA, Grief Recovery Specialist, to conduct one workshop session, on March 25, 2019, with the high school Parent and Student/School Partnership (PASS) program.

7.	that the Board approve payment to Lisa Athan, MA, Grief Recovery Specialist, to conduct one session, on April, 2, 2019, with the FORUM’s Project Success-Middle School Parent and Student/School Partnership (PASS) program on Grief and Loss: Overcoming Hard Times, in amount not to exceed $300.

8.	that the Board approve payment to Plethora Media Group to present the “Picture of Success” program on March 20, April 8, April 22 and May 1, 2019, to high school students enrolled in the Parent and Student/School Partnership (PASS) program, in an amount not to exceed $700. The FORUM Juvenile Justice grant would fund this program.

1st Session: Basic photography skills workshop for participating students. A disposable camera would be provided to students that participate.
2nd Session: Students and staff trip to take photos that represent values and goal setting for their photography project.
3rd Session: Students will preview and select photos for inclusion in their final presentation and create captions/ blurbs for the selected photos.
4th Session: Students would finalize the project and present to staff and peers.

9.	that the Board accept a donation from Mr. Patrick Bertollo, for the Hawthorne Media Center, to purchase literary items in the amount of $1,000.00 in memory of his late wife Lois Jean Bono, former Hawthorne School teacher.

10. that the Board accept a donation of a Tower Garden to Lowell Elementary School from Ms. Marla Hodge-Parker.

11. that the Board accept a donation from the Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey in the amount of $234.20 for the Jamie Fitterman section of the Teaneck High School main library.

Acct# 20-031-222-610-75-40-T-H.

12. that the Board accept a donation from the Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey in the amount of $295.46 for the Gil King Memorial Library Book Fund at the Teaneck High School main library.

Acct# 20-031-222-610-75-40-T-H.

13. that the Board accept with grateful appreciation a donation from a former student, Timothy Shater, of seven 3-ring binders to Benjamin Franklin Middle School, at an estimated cost of $20.

14. that the Board approve Mary Joyce Laqui to submit a grant application to the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) for a $10,000 Frederick L. Hipp Foundation for Excellence in Education grant.

15. that the Board approve payment to King Professional Development to conduct professional development training for 75 teachers at Benjamin Franklin Middle School on May 6, 2019, in an amount not to exceed $3,000. Title I funds this professional development, Account # 20-231-200-320-22-58-I-F.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

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

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

Finance and Budget

FINANCE AND BUDGET	MARCH 13, 2019

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

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

JANUARY 1, 2019 through JANUARY 31, 2019

General	Fund 10	$7,744,354.26

Special Revenue Debt Service Enterprise
Food Service

Fund 20	$ Fund 40	$ Fund 60	$
Fund 61	$

346,356.87 118,737.50 33,035.63
107,660.27

Total of Approved Payments	$8,350,144.53

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

3.	WHEREAS, the Board of Education has received the Report of the Board Secretary and the Report of the Treasurer of School Monies for the month of January 2019 and determined that both reports are in agreement; and
WHEREAS, in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)3 the secretary has certified that, as of the date of the reports, no budgetary line item account has obligations and payments (contractual orders) which in total exceed the amount appropriated by the Board of Education except as noted; now
BE IT RESOLVED, that in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)4, the Board of Education certifies that, after review of the secretary’s monthly financial reports (appropriate section) and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, to the best of its knowledge, no major account or fund has been over-expended in violation of N.J.A.C.6A:23A-16.10(c)4, and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the year (which would become a part of the Minutes of this meeting); and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to P.L. 2004 Ch. 73 (S-1701), the Board certifies that after a review of the Secretary’s Monthly Financial Report and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, that there are no budgetary transfers that cumulatively exceed 10% that would require the approval of the Executive County Superintendent.

4.	that the Board approve the attached list of Professional Development for the staff indicated for professional improvement or development, as approved by the Superintendent, (Grant funded $1,852.51) (District funded $6,077.02) total cost $7,929.53.

5.	that the Board approve the attached list of Student Field Trips, as approved by the Superintendent (Grant Funded $4,535.34) and (District Funded $2,795.33) (Parent Funded $23,897.97) total cost $31,228.64.

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

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

8.	that the Board approve the contracts with those clinicians and agencies on the attached list who would provide related services and / or independent evaluations during the 2018-2019 school year.

9.	that the Board approve the amendments to the Chapter 192/193 Non-Public Services grant for an increase in funding provided to Teaneck, as reflected in the funding statements appended to and made a part of the Minutes. This funding is provided to the Teaneck School District by the New Jersey Department of Education to provide additional Chapter 192, Compensatory Education, and Chapter 193, Supplemental Instruction, Annual Reviews, Initial Evaluations to determine eligibility for Special Education and Speech Services.

10. that the Board approve the tentative budget for the 2019-2020 School year using the 2018-2019 state aid figures and the Secretary to the Board of Education be authorized to submit the following tentative budget to the Executive County Superintendent of Schools for approval in accordance with the form suggested by the State Department of Education and according to the law.

	GENERAL FUND
	SPECIAL REVENUE
	DEBT SERVICE
	TOTAL
	
Total Appropriations
	$101,176,977
	$4,637,505
	$1,303,675
	$107,118,157
	
LESS: Anticipated Revenue
	$9,844,309
	$4,637,505
	$0
	$14,481,814
	
Taxes to be Raised
	$91,332,668
		$1,303,675
	$92,636,343

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Minutes of the proceedings of the REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING held on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller Porter, 3rd Floor Student Center, THS, at 8:00 PM. Dr. Ardie Walser, Board President, presided.

I.	Salute to the Flag

II.	Presiding Officer's Meeting Notice Statement

"I hereby call to order the Regular Public Meeting of the Teaneck Board of Education, held on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller-Porter 3rd Floor Student Center at Teaneck High School at 8:00 PM. Adequate notice of this meeting has been sent to the Record, filed with the Municipal Clerk of the Township of Teaneck, posted to the district website and posted inside the Teaneck Board of Education, One Merrison Street, on January 10, 2019."

III.	Roll Call

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

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian)

Mr. Rose (Howard)

Ms. Sanders (Denise)

Dr. Walser (Ardie)

Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Student Board Liaison Saima Jamal
Vernon Johnson William McIntosh
Stephanie Menendez

x

x

x

x x

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

IV.	Reaffirmation of 2018/19 District Goals

V.	Superintendent's Report

Board Presentations

Community & Volunteer Presentations, Terry Corallo, Supervisor of Community Relations & Volunteer Services
Budget Update, Ms. Melissa Simmons, Business Administrator/Board Secretary

VI.	Board Committee Reports

Finance Agenda Distribution Town Council update
Mrs. Williams Mr. Rose

VII. Public Comment (agenda ONLY)

Student:

Are there student Advisory committee regarding the food?

Resident:

Youth Advisory Board be part of the food selection process Where is the district with
Dr. Pruitt - contact the Rodda Center 3rd Thursday talk to the volunteer

A.	Board Operations

B.	School Operations and Curriculum

C.	Finance and Budget

D.	Personnel

VIII. Public Comment (non-Agenda)

IX.	Executive Session (required)

Approval of Camp Shalom summer program

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

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

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

X.	Adjournment

Mr. Rodriguez motioned to adjourn the meeting at 12:20am. Said motion was seconded by Mr. Rose and carried by unanimous vote.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

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

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

Respectfully submitted,

Melissa Simmons

Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Teaneck Public Schools

Goals for 2018-2019

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

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

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

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

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

Board Operations

BOARD OPERATIONS	MARCH 13, 2019

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

1.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board Policy #7510 Use of Facilities, for the 2018-2019 school year at no cost to the Girl Scout of Northern New Jersey, Troop# 97550 for the use of Hawthorne Elementary School media center for custodian and building use fees. The meeting dates are as follows: 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/24 and 5/1/19.

2.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to the TJ PTO to use the Thomas Jefferson Middle school cafeteria for custodian and building use fees. TJ PTO wish to serve all staff breakfast on March 16, 2019 during Spirit Week.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

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

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

School Operations and Curriculum

SCHOOL OPERATIONS and CURRICULUM

MARCH 13, 2019

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

1.	that the Board approves the decisions of the Superintendent regarding, Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB) incidents reported to the Board in Executive Session at the March 13, 2019 Regular Public Meeting.

2.	that the Board approve payment to Embracing The Crown, to conduct one workshop on identifying, and how to approach, healthy relationships, on March 19, 2019, with the Project Success Middle School PASS (Parent and Student/School Partnership) program students, in an amount not to exceed $300.

3.	that the Board approve payment to Erika Turner, to conduct one workshop on Healthy Relationships on March 28, 2019, with the Project Success Middle School PASS (Parent and Student/School Partnership) program students, in an amount not to exceed $300.

4.	that the Board approve payment to High Impact Youth Training Solutions, to conduct a workshop on Social Media Awareness, Internet Safety and Cyberbullying, to 12 high school students enrolled in the FORUM’s Parent and Student/School Partnership (PASS) Program on April 1, 2019, in an amount not to exceed $300.

5.	that the Board approve payment to John Thompson, to conduct two workshops on Life Choices/Healthy Decision-Making on March 26, and April 3, 2019 with the PASS (Parent and Student/School Partnership) program students, in an amount not to exceed $600.

6.	that the Board approve payment to Lisa Athan, MA, Grief Recovery Specialist, to conduct one workshop session, on March 25, 2019, with the high school Parent and Student/School Partnership (PASS) program.

7.	that the Board approve payment to Lisa Athan, MA, Grief Recovery Specialist, to conduct one session, on April, 2, 2019, with the FORUM’s Project Success-Middle School Parent and Student/School Partnership (PASS) program on Grief and Loss: Overcoming Hard Times, in amount not to exceed $300.

8.	that the Board approve payment to Plethora Media Group to present the “Picture of Success” program on March 20, April 8, April 22 and May 1, 2019, to high school students enrolled in the Parent and Student/School Partnership (PASS) program, in an amount not to exceed $700. The FORUM Juvenile Justice grant would fund this program.

1st Session: Basic photography skills workshop for participating students. A disposable camera would be provided to students that participate.
2nd Session: Students and staff trip to take photos that represent values and goal setting for their photography project.
3rd Session: Students will preview and select photos for inclusion in their final presentation and create captions/ blurbs for the selected photos.
4th Session: Students would finalize the project and present to staff and peers.

9.	that the Board accept a donation from Mr. Patrick Bertollo, for the Hawthorne Media Center, to purchase literary items in the amount of $1,000.00 in memory of his late wife Lois Jean Bono, former Hawthorne School teacher.

10. that the Board accept a donation of a Tower Garden to Lowell Elementary School from Ms. Marla Hodge-Parker.

11. that the Board accept a donation from the Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey in the amount of $234.20 for the Jamie Fitterman section of the Teaneck High School main library.

Acct# 20-031-222-610-75-40-T-H.

12. that the Board accept a donation from the Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey in the amount of $295.46 for the Gil King Memorial Library Book Fund at the Teaneck High School main library.

Acct# 20-031-222-610-75-40-T-H.

13. that the Board accept with grateful appreciation a donation from a former student, Timothy Shater, of seven 3-ring binders to Benjamin Franklin Middle School, at an estimated cost of $20.

14. that the Board approve Mary Joyce Laqui to submit a grant application to the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) for a $10,000 Frederick L. Hipp Foundation for Excellence in Education grant.

15. that the Board approve payment to King Professional Development to conduct professional development training for 75 teachers at Benjamin Franklin Middle School on May 6, 2019, in an amount not to exceed $3,000. Title I funds this professional development, Account # 20-231-200-320-22-58-I-F.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

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

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

Finance and Budget

FINANCE AND BUDGET	MARCH 13, 2019

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

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

JANUARY 1, 2019 through JANUARY 31, 2019

General	Fund 10	$7,744,354.26

Special Revenue Debt Service Enterprise
Food Service

Fund 20	$ Fund 40	$ Fund 60	$
Fund 61	$

346,356.87 118,737.50 33,035.63
107,660.27

Total of Approved Payments	$8,350,144.53

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

3.	WHEREAS, the Board of Education has received the Report of the Board Secretary and the Report of the Treasurer of School Monies for the month of January 2019 and determined that both reports are in agreement; and
WHEREAS, in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)3 the secretary has certified that, as of the date of the reports, no budgetary line item account has obligations and payments (contractual orders) which in total exceed the amount appropriated by the Board of Education except as noted; now
BE IT RESOLVED, that in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)4, the Board of Education certifies that, after review of the secretary’s monthly financial reports (appropriate section) and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, to the best of its knowledge, no major account or fund has been over-expended in violation of N.J.A.C.6A:23A-16.10(c)4, and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the year (which would become a part of the Minutes of this meeting); and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to P.L. 2004 Ch. 73 (S-1701), the Board certifies that after a review of the Secretary’s Monthly Financial Report and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, that there are no budgetary transfers that cumulatively exceed 10% that would require the approval of the Executive County Superintendent.

4.	that the Board approve the attached list of Professional Development for the staff indicated for professional improvement or development, as approved by the Superintendent, (Grant funded $1,852.51) (District funded $6,077.02) total cost $7,929.53.

5.	that the Board approve the attached list of Student Field Trips, as approved by the Superintendent (Grant Funded $4,535.34) and (District Funded $2,795.33) (Parent Funded $23,897.97) total cost $31,228.64.

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

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

8.	that the Board approve the contracts with those clinicians and agencies on the attached list who would provide related services and / or independent evaluations during the 2018-2019 school year.

9.	that the Board approve the amendments to the Chapter 192/193 Non-Public Services grant for an increase in funding provided to Teaneck, as reflected in the funding statements appended to and made a part of the Minutes. This funding is provided to the Teaneck School District by the New Jersey Department of Education to provide additional Chapter 192, Compensatory Education, and Chapter 193, Supplemental Instruction, Annual Reviews, Initial Evaluations to determine eligibility for Special Education and Speech Services.

10. that the Board approve the tentative budget for the 2019-2020 School year using the 2018-2019 state aid figures and the Secretary to the Board of Education be authorized to submit the following tentative budget to the Executive County Superintendent of Schools for approval in accordance with the form suggested by the State Department of Education and according to the law.

Total Appropriations LESS: Anticipated Revenue Taxes to be Raised

GENERAL FUND $101,176,977

$9,844,309

$91,332,668

SPECIAL REVENUE $4,637,505

$4,637,505

DEBT SERVICE $1,303,675

$0

$1,303,675

TOTAL

$107,118,157

$14,481,814

$92,636,343

11. that the Board approve the Establishment of the Maximum Level for Professional Services; the tentative budget includes the following appropriations. The Administration needs to notice the Board if there arises a need to exceed said maximums; upon which the Board may adopt a dollar increase in the maximum amount through formal Board action.

Budget Year 2019-2020

Legal Services
	$285,000
	
Auditing Services
	$ 48,000
	
Architectural Services
	$ 25,000
	
Medical
	$445,000

12. WHEREAS, the Board approved the following proposals at the January 2, 2019 Re-organization meeting and
Now Therefore Be It Resolved, that the Board approve the following for each category of legal services at the accompanying not to exceed amounts for the 2018-2019 fiscal year:
General Counsel

. Inglesino, Webster, Wyciskala, Taylor, LLC – Not to Exceed	$20,000 · Busch Law Group, LLC – Not to Exceed $10,000
Special Education

. Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC – Not to Exceed $20,000 . Machado Law Group – Not to Exceed $150,000
. Buglione, Hutton & DeYoe, LLC – Not to Exceed $20,000 Negotiations/Labor
· DiFrancesco Bateman (Phil Stern) – Not to Exceed $55,000 · Hunt, Hamlin & Ridley – Not to Exceed $10,000
Bond Counsel

. McManimon, Scotland, Baumann – No amount assigned for this school year as Bonds have not been procured.

13. that the Board approve the following transportation quoted contract for the 2018-2019 school year for ESL after-school Literacy program and submission of this agreement to the Executive County Superintendent of Schools for approval:

Route
	Company
	Destination
	Per Diem Aide
	Per Diem Vehicle
	Total cost for 12days
	
ESLAFT19
	D&M Tours
	Bryant
	$25
	$84
	$1,308.00
	
				Total
	$1,308.00

14. that the Board approve a Joint Transportation Agreement with the Leonia Board of Education, for the purpose of transporting students in accordance with Chapter 53, P.L. 1997, for March 13, 2019 - June 21, 2019 and submits this Agreement to the Executive County Superintendent of Schools for approval; services to be provided include, but are not limited to the coordinated transportation of Special Education students and Regular Education school students.

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Minutes of the proceedings of the REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING held on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller Porter, 3rd Floor Student Center, THS, at 8:00 PM. Dr. Ardie Walser, Board President, presided.

I.	Salute to the Flag

II.	Presiding Officer's Meeting Notice Statement

"I hereby call to order the Regular Public Meeting of the Teaneck Board of Education, held on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller-Porter 3rd Floor Student Center at Teaneck High School at 8:00 PM. Adequate notice of this meeting has been sent to the Record, filed with the Municipal Clerk of the Township of Teaneck, posted to the district website and posted inside the Teaneck Board of Education, One Merrison Street, on January 10, 2019."

III.	Roll Call

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

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian)

Mr. Rose (Howard)

Ms. Sanders (Denise)

Dr. Walser (Ardie)

Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Student Board Liaison Saima Jamal
Vernon Johnson William McIntosh
Stephanie Menendez

x

x

x

x x

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

IV.	Reaffirmation of 2018/19 District Goals

V.	Superintendent's Report

Board Presentations

Community & Volunteer Presentations, Terry Corallo, Supervisor of Community Relations & Volunteer Services
Budget Update, Ms. Melissa Simmons, Business Administrator/Board Secretary

VI.	Board Committee Reports

Finance Agenda Distribution Town Council update
Mrs. Williams Mr. Rose

VII. Public Comment (agenda ONLY)

Student:

Are there student Advisory committee regarding the food?

Resident:

Youth Advisory Board be part of the food selection process Where is the district with
Dr. Pruitt - contact the Rodda Center 3rd Thursday talk to the volunteer

A.	Board Operations

B.	School Operations and Curriculum

C.	Finance and Budget

D.	Personnel

VIII. Public Comment (non-Agenda)

IX.	Executive Session (required)

Approval of Camp Shalom summer program

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

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

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

X.	Adjournment

Mr. Rodriguez motioned to adjourn the meeting at 12:20am. Said motion was seconded by Mr. Rose and carried by unanimous vote.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

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

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

Respectfully submitted,

Melissa Simmons

Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Teaneck Public Schools

Goals for 2018-2019

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

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

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

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

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

Board Operations

BOARD OPERATIONS	MARCH 13, 2019

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

1.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board Policy #7510 Use of Facilities, for the 2018-2019 school year at no cost to the Girl Scout of Northern New Jersey, Troop# 97550 for the use of Hawthorne Elementary School media center for custodian and building use fees. The meeting dates are as follows: 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/24 and 5/1/19.

2.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to the TJ PTO to use the Thomas Jefferson Middle school cafeteria for custodian and building use fees. TJ PTO wish to serve all staff breakfast on March 16, 2019 during Spirit Week.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

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

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

School Operations and Curriculum

SCHOOL OPERATIONS and CURRICULUM

MARCH 13, 2019

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

1.	that the Board approves the decisions of the Superintendent regarding, Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB) incidents reported to the Board in Executive Session at the March 13, 2019 Regular Public Meeting.

2.	that the Board approve payment to Embracing The Crown, to conduct one workshop on identifying, and how to approach, healthy relationships, on March 19, 2019, with the Project Success Middle School PASS (Parent and Student/School Partnership) program students, in an amount not to exceed $300.

3.	that the Board approve payment to Erika Turner, to conduct one workshop on Healthy Relationships on March 28, 2019, with the Project Success Middle School PASS (Parent and Student/School Partnership) program students, in an amount not to exceed $300.

4.	that the Board approve payment to High Impact Youth Training Solutions, to conduct a workshop on Social Media Awareness, Internet Safety and Cyberbullying, to 12 high school students enrolled in the FORUM’s Parent and Student/School Partnership (PASS) Program on April 1, 2019, in an amount not to exceed $300.

5.	that the Board approve payment to John Thompson, to conduct two workshops on Life Choices/Healthy Decision-Making on March 26, and April 3, 2019 with the PASS (Parent and Student/School Partnership) program students, in an amount not to exceed $600.

6.	that the Board approve payment to Lisa Athan, MA, Grief Recovery Specialist, to conduct one workshop session, on March 25, 2019, with the high school Parent and Student/School Partnership (PASS) program.

7.	that the Board approve payment to Lisa Athan, MA, Grief Recovery Specialist, to conduct one session, on April, 2, 2019, with the FORUM’s Project Success-Middle School Parent and Student/School Partnership (PASS) program on Grief and Loss: Overcoming Hard Times, in amount not to exceed $300.

8.	that the Board approve payment to Plethora Media Group to present the “Picture of Success” program on March 20, April 8, April 22 and May 1, 2019, to high school students enrolled in the Parent and Student/School Partnership (PASS) program, in an amount not to exceed $700. The FORUM Juvenile Justice grant would fund this program.

1st Session: Basic photography skills workshop for participating students. A disposable camera would be provided to students that participate.
2nd Session: Students and staff trip to take photos that represent values and goal setting for their photography project.
3rd Session: Students will preview and select photos for inclusion in their final presentation and create captions/ blurbs for the selected photos.
4th Session: Students would finalize the project and present to staff and peers.

9.	that the Board accept a donation from Mr. Patrick Bertollo, for the Hawthorne Media Center, to purchase literary items in the amount of $1,000.00 in memory of his late wife Lois Jean Bono, former Hawthorne School teacher.

10. that the Board accept a donation of a Tower Garden to Lowell Elementary School from Ms. Marla Hodge-Parker.

11. that the Board accept a donation from the Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey in the amount of $234.20 for the Jamie Fitterman section of the Teaneck High School main library.

Acct# 20-031-222-610-75-40-T-H.

12. that the Board accept a donation from the Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey in the amount of $295.46 for the Gil King Memorial Library Book Fund at the Teaneck High School main library.

Acct# 20-031-222-610-75-40-T-H.

13. that the Board accept with grateful appreciation a donation from a former student, Timothy Shater, of seven 3-ring binders to Benjamin Franklin Middle School, at an estimated cost of $20.

14. that the Board approve Mary Joyce Laqui to submit a grant application to the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) for a $10,000 Frederick L. Hipp Foundation for Excellence in Education grant.

15. that the Board approve payment to King Professional Development to conduct professional development training for 75 teachers at Benjamin Franklin Middle School on May 6, 2019, in an amount not to exceed $3,000. Title I funds this professional development, Account # 20-231-200-320-22-58-I-F.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

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

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

Finance and Budget

FINANCE AND BUDGET	MARCH 13, 2019

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

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

JANUARY 1, 2019 through JANUARY 31, 2019

General	Fund 10	$7,744,354.26

Special Revenue Debt Service Enterprise
Food Service

Fund 20	$ Fund 40	$ Fund 60	$
Fund 61	$

346,356.87 118,737.50 33,035.63
107,660.27

Total of Approved Payments	$8,350,144.53

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

3.	WHEREAS, the Board of Education has received the Report of the Board Secretary and the Report of the Treasurer of School Monies for the month of January 2019 and determined that both reports are in agreement; and
WHEREAS, in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)3 the secretary has certified that, as of the date of the reports, no budgetary line item account has obligations and payments (contractual orders) which in total exceed the amount appropriated by the Board of Education except as noted; now
BE IT RESOLVED, that in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)4, the Board of Education certifies that, after review of the secretary’s monthly financial reports (appropriate section) and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, to the best of its knowledge, no major account or fund has been over-expended in violation of N.J.A.C.6A:23A-16.10(c)4, and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the year (which would become a part of the Minutes of this meeting); and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to P.L. 2004 Ch. 73 (S-1701), the Board certifies that after a review of the Secretary’s Monthly Financial Report and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, that there are no budgetary transfers that cumulatively exceed 10% that would require the approval of the Executive County Superintendent.

4.	that the Board approve the attached list of Professional Development for the staff indicated for professional improvement or development, as approved by the Superintendent, (Grant funded $1,852.51) (District funded $6,077.02) total cost $7,929.53.

5.	that the Board approve the attached list of Student Field Trips, as approved by the Superintendent (Grant Funded $4,535.34) and (District Funded $2,795.33) (Parent Funded $23,897.97) total cost $31,228.64.

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

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

8.	that the Board approve the contracts with those clinicians and agencies on the attached list who would provide related services and / or independent evaluations during the 2018-2019 school year.

9.	that the Board approve the amendments to the Chapter 192/193 Non-Public Services grant for an increase in funding provided to Teaneck, as reflected in the funding statements appended to and made a part of the Minutes. This funding is provided to the Teaneck School District by the New Jersey Department of Education to provide additional Chapter 192, Compensatory Education, and Chapter 193, Supplemental Instruction, Annual Reviews, Initial Evaluations to determine eligibility for Special Education and Speech Services.

10. that the Board approve the tentative budget for the 2019-2020 School year using the 2018-2019 state aid figures and the Secretary to the Board of Education be authorized to submit the following tentative budget to the Executive County Superintendent of Schools for approval in accordance with the form suggested by the State Department of Education and according to the law.

Total Appropriations LESS: Anticipated Revenue Taxes to be Raised

GENERAL FUND $101,176,977

$9,844,309

$91,332,668

SPECIAL REVENUE $4,637,505

$4,637,505

DEBT SERVICE $1,303,675

$0

$1,303,675

TOTAL

$107,118,157

$14,481,814

$92,636,343

11. that the Board approve the Establishment of the Maximum Level for Professional Services; the tentative budget includes the following appropriations. The Administration needs to notice the Board if there arises a need to exceed said maximums; upon which the Board may adopt a dollar increase in the maximum amount through formal Board action.

Budget Year 2019-2020 Legal Services Auditing Services Architectural Services Medical

$285,000 $ 48,000 $ 25,000 $445,000

12. WHEREAS, the Board approved the following proposals at the January 2, 2019 Re-organization meeting and
Now Therefore Be It Resolved, that the Board approve the following for each category of legal services at the accompanying not to exceed amounts for the 2018-2019 fiscal year:
General Counsel

. Inglesino, Webster, Wyciskala, Taylor, LLC – Not to Exceed	$20,000 · Busch Law Group, LLC – Not to Exceed $10,000
Special Education

. Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC – Not to Exceed $20,000 . Machado Law Group – Not to Exceed $150,000
. Buglione, Hutton & DeYoe, LLC – Not to Exceed $20,000 Negotiations/Labor
· DiFrancesco Bateman (Phil Stern) – Not to Exceed $55,000 · Hunt, Hamlin & Ridley – Not to Exceed $10,000
Bond Counsel

. McManimon, Scotland, Baumann – No amount assigned for this school year as Bonds have not been procured.

13. that the Board approve the following transportation quoted contract for the 2018-2019 school year for ESL after-school Literacy program and submission of this agreement to the Executive County Superintendent of Schools for approval:

Route

ESLAFT19

Company

D&M Tours

Destination

Bryant

Per Diem Aide
$25

Per Diem Vehicle $84

Total

Total cost for 12days $1,308.00

$1,308.00

14. that the Board approve a Joint Transportation Agreement with the Leonia Board of Education, for the purpose of transporting students in accordance with Chapter 53, P.L. 1997, for March 13, 2019 - June 21, 2019 and submits this Agreement to the Executive County Superintendent of Schools for approval; services to be provided include, but are not limited to the coordinated transportation of Special Education students and Regular Education school students.

15. that the Board approve the hiring of consultant Liz Vaughn, to fill the position of a part-time Master Teacher/PIRT at the rate of $100 per hour, not to exceed 18 hours per week effective March 14, 2019 through June 30, 2019 with a maximum of $25,000.

16. that the Board approve Fairview Insurance Agency Associates Inc. as the Broker for Health and Property insurance for the 2019 calendar year.

17. that the Board approve the contract with Holy Name Medical Center, Occupational Health Services for the purpose of randomized drug testing of the bus driver under the Department of Transportation and 6A:27-12.1 rules and regulations in the amount not to exceed $210.

18. WHEREAS, the Teaneck Board of Education in accordance with N.J.S.A.18A:23-1 must have a certified External Audit of the district's accounts and financial transactions; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Education received the audit performed by Lerch, Vinci and Higgins, LLP, and discussed said audit at its public meeting held on February 13, 2019; now
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of Education accepts the audit for the 2017-2018 school year, FY Ended June 30, 2018 and approves the Corrective Action Plan (CAP).

19. that the Board accept grant funds from the County of Bergen, Department of Human Services for the FORUM/PASS (Police/Parents and School Students) Partnership Juvenile Delinquency Prevention Program, for the period January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019, in the amount of $61,435.

20. WHEREAS, the Teaneck Public School District continually looks for opportunities for shared services to be more cost efficient; now
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Teaneck Board of Education approves the Shared Service Agreement with the County of Bergen for Sharing County-Owned Emergency and Non-Emergency Equipment as per the attached agreement.

21. WHEREAS, the Teaneck Public School District continually looks for opportunities for shared services to be more cost efficient; now
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Teaneck Board of Education approves the Shared Service Agreement with the County of Bergen for Maintenance and Repair Services as per the attached agreement.

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Minutes of the proceedings of the REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING held on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller Porter, 3rd Floor Student Center, THS, at 8:00 PM. Dr. Ardie Walser, Board President, presided.

I.	Salute to the Flag

II.	Presiding Officer's Meeting Notice Statement

"I hereby call to order the Regular Public Meeting of the Teaneck Board of Education, held on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller-Porter 3rd Floor Student Center at Teaneck High School at 8:00 PM. Adequate notice of this meeting has been sent to the Record, filed with the Municipal Clerk of the Township of Teaneck, posted to the district website and posted inside the Teaneck Board of Education, One Merrison Street, on January 10, 2019."

III.	Roll Call

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

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian)

Mr. Rose (Howard)

Ms. Sanders (Denise)

Dr. Walser (Ardie)

Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Student Board Liaison Saima Jamal
Vernon Johnson William McIntosh
Stephanie Menendez

x

x

x

x x

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

IV.	Reaffirmation of 2018/19 District Goals

V.	Superintendent's Report

Board Presentations

Community & Volunteer Presentations, Terry Corallo, Supervisor of Community Relations & Volunteer Services
Budget Update, Ms. Melissa Simmons, Business Administrator/Board Secretary

VI.	Board Committee Reports

Finance Agenda Distribution Town Council update
Mrs. Williams Mr. Rose

VII. Public Comment (agenda ONLY)

Student:

Are there student Advisory committee regarding the food?

Resident:

Youth Advisory Board be part of the food selection process Where is the district with
Dr. Pruitt - contact the Rodda Center 3rd Thursday talk to the volunteer

A.	Board Operations

B.	School Operations and Curriculum

C.	Finance and Budget

D.	Personnel

VIII. Public Comment (non-Agenda)

IX.	Executive Session (required)

Approval of Camp Shalom summer program

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

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

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

X.	Adjournment

Mr. Rodriguez motioned to adjourn the meeting at 12:20am. Said motion was seconded by Mr. Rose and carried by unanimous vote.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

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

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

Respectfully submitted,

Melissa Simmons

Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Teaneck Public Schools

Goals for 2018-2019

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

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

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

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

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

Board Operations

BOARD OPERATIONS	MARCH 13, 2019

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

1.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board Policy #7510 Use of Facilities, for the 2018-2019 school year at no cost to the Girl Scout of Northern New Jersey, Troop# 97550 for the use of Hawthorne Elementary School media center for custodian and building use fees. The meeting dates are as follows: 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/24 and 5/1/19.

2.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to the TJ PTO to use the Thomas Jefferson Middle school cafeteria for custodian and building use fees. TJ PTO wish to serve all staff breakfast on March 16, 2019 during Spirit Week.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

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

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

School Operations and Curriculum

SCHOOL OPERATIONS and CURRICULUM

MARCH 13, 2019

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

1.	that the Board approves the decisions of the Superintendent regarding, Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB) incidents reported to the Board in Executive Session at the March 13, 2019 Regular Public Meeting.

2.	that the Board approve payment to Embracing The Crown, to conduct one workshop on identifying, and how to approach, healthy relationships, on March 19, 2019, with the Project Success Middle School PASS (Parent and Student/School Partnership) program students, in an amount not to exceed $300.

3.	that the Board approve payment to Erika Turner, to conduct one workshop on Healthy Relationships on March 28, 2019, with the Project Success Middle School PASS (Parent and Student/School Partnership) program students, in an amount not to exceed $300.

4.	that the Board approve payment to High Impact Youth Training Solutions, to conduct a workshop on Social Media Awareness, Internet Safety and Cyberbullying, to 12 high school students enrolled in the FORUM’s Parent and Student/School Partnership (PASS) Program on April 1, 2019, in an amount not to exceed $300.

5.	that the Board approve payment to John Thompson, to conduct two workshops on Life Choices/Healthy Decision-Making on March 26, and April 3, 2019 with the PASS (Parent and Student/School Partnership) program students, in an amount not to exceed $600.

6.	that the Board approve payment to Lisa Athan, MA, Grief Recovery Specialist, to conduct one workshop session, on March 25, 2019, with the high school Parent and Student/School Partnership (PASS) program.

7.	that the Board approve payment to Lisa Athan, MA, Grief Recovery Specialist, to conduct one session, on April, 2, 2019, with the FORUM’s Project Success-Middle School Parent and Student/School Partnership (PASS) program on Grief and Loss: Overcoming Hard Times, in amount not to exceed $300.

8.	that the Board approve payment to Plethora Media Group to present the “Picture of Success” program on March 20, April 8, April 22 and May 1, 2019, to high school students enrolled in the Parent and Student/School Partnership (PASS) program, in an amount not to exceed $700. The FORUM Juvenile Justice grant would fund this program.

1st Session: Basic photography skills workshop for participating students. A disposable camera would be provided to students that participate.
2nd Session: Students and staff trip to take photos that represent values and goal setting for their photography project.
3rd Session: Students will preview and select photos for inclusion in their final presentation and create captions/ blurbs for the selected photos.
4th Session: Students would finalize the project and present to staff and peers.

9.	that the Board accept a donation from Mr. Patrick Bertollo, for the Hawthorne Media Center, to purchase literary items in the amount of $1,000.00 in memory of his late wife Lois Jean Bono, former Hawthorne School teacher.

10. that the Board accept a donation of a Tower Garden to Lowell Elementary School from Ms. Marla Hodge-Parker.

11. that the Board accept a donation from the Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey in the amount of $234.20 for the Jamie Fitterman section of the Teaneck High School main library.

Acct# 20-031-222-610-75-40-T-H.

12. that the Board accept a donation from the Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey in the amount of $295.46 for the Gil King Memorial Library Book Fund at the Teaneck High School main library.

Acct# 20-031-222-610-75-40-T-H.

13. that the Board accept with grateful appreciation a donation from a former student, Timothy Shater, of seven 3-ring binders to Benjamin Franklin Middle School, at an estimated cost of $20.

14. that the Board approve Mary Joyce Laqui to submit a grant application to the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) for a $10,000 Frederick L. Hipp Foundation for Excellence in Education grant.

15. that the Board approve payment to King Professional Development to conduct professional development training for 75 teachers at Benjamin Franklin Middle School on May 6, 2019, in an amount not to exceed $3,000. Title I funds this professional development, Account # 20-231-200-320-22-58-I-F.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

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

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

Finance and Budget

FINANCE AND BUDGET	MARCH 13, 2019

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

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

JANUARY 1, 2019 through JANUARY 31, 2019

General	Fund 10	$7,744,354.26

Special Revenue Debt Service Enterprise
Food Service

Fund 20	$ Fund 40	$ Fund 60	$
Fund 61	$

346,356.87 118,737.50 33,035.63
107,660.27

Total of Approved Payments	$8,350,144.53

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

3.	WHEREAS, the Board of Education has received the Report of the Board Secretary and the Report of the Treasurer of School Monies for the month of January 2019 and determined that both reports are in agreement; and
WHEREAS, in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)3 the secretary has certified that, as of the date of the reports, no budgetary line item account has obligations and payments (contractual orders) which in total exceed the amount appropriated by the Board of Education except as noted; now
BE IT RESOLVED, that in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)4, the Board of Education certifies that, after review of the secretary’s monthly financial reports (appropriate section) and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, to the best of its knowledge, no major account or fund has been over-expended in violation of N.J.A.C.6A:23A-16.10(c)4, and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the year (which would become a part of the Minutes of this meeting); and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to P.L. 2004 Ch. 73 (S-1701), the Board certifies that after a review of the Secretary’s Monthly Financial Report and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, that there are no budgetary transfers that cumulatively exceed 10% that would require the approval of the Executive County Superintendent.

4.	that the Board approve the attached list of Professional Development for the staff indicated for professional improvement or development, as approved by the Superintendent, (Grant funded $1,852.51) (District funded $6,077.02) total cost $7,929.53.

5.	that the Board approve the attached list of Student Field Trips, as approved by the Superintendent (Grant Funded $4,535.34) and (District Funded $2,795.33) (Parent Funded $23,897.97) total cost $31,228.64.

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

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

8.	that the Board approve the contracts with those clinicians and agencies on the attached list who would provide related services and / or independent evaluations during the 2018-2019 school year.

9.	that the Board approve the amendments to the Chapter 192/193 Non-Public Services grant for an increase in funding provided to Teaneck, as reflected in the funding statements appended to and made a part of the Minutes. This funding is provided to the Teaneck School District by the New Jersey Department of Education to provide additional Chapter 192, Compensatory Education, and Chapter 193, Supplemental Instruction, Annual Reviews, Initial Evaluations to determine eligibility for Special Education and Speech Services.

10. that the Board approve the tentative budget for the 2019-2020 School year using the 2018-2019 state aid figures and the Secretary to the Board of Education be authorized to submit the following tentative budget to the Executive County Superintendent of Schools for approval in accordance with the form suggested by the State Department of Education and according to the law.

Total Appropriations LESS: Anticipated Revenue Taxes to be Raised

GENERAL FUND $101,176,977

$9,844,309

$91,332,668

SPECIAL REVENUE $4,637,505

$4,637,505

DEBT SERVICE $1,303,675

$0

$1,303,675

TOTAL

$107,118,157

$14,481,814

$92,636,343

11. that the Board approve the Establishment of the Maximum Level for Professional Services; the tentative budget includes the following appropriations. The Administration needs to notice the Board if there arises a need to exceed said maximums; upon which the Board may adopt a dollar increase in the maximum amount through formal Board action.

Budget Year 2019-2020 Legal Services Auditing Services Architectural Services Medical

$285,000 $ 48,000 $ 25,000 $445,000

12. WHEREAS, the Board approved the following proposals at the January 2, 2019 Re-organization meeting and
Now Therefore Be It Resolved, that the Board approve the following for each category of legal services at the accompanying not to exceed amounts for the 2018-2019 fiscal year:
General Counsel

. Inglesino, Webster, Wyciskala, Taylor, LLC – Not to Exceed	$20,000 · Busch Law Group, LLC – Not to Exceed $10,000
Special Education

. Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC – Not to Exceed $20,000 . Machado Law Group – Not to Exceed $150,000
. Buglione, Hutton & DeYoe, LLC – Not to Exceed $20,000 Negotiations/Labor
· DiFrancesco Bateman (Phil Stern) – Not to Exceed $55,000 · Hunt, Hamlin & Ridley – Not to Exceed $10,000
Bond Counsel

. McManimon, Scotland, Baumann – No amount assigned for this school year as Bonds have not been procured.

13. that the Board approve the following transportation quoted contract for the 2018-2019 school year for ESL after-school Literacy program and submission of this agreement to the Executive County Superintendent of Schools for approval:

Route

ESLAFT19

Company

D&M Tours

Destination

Bryant

Per Diem Aide
$25

Per Diem Vehicle $84

Total

Total cost for 12days $1,308.00

$1,308.00

14. that the Board approve a Joint Transportation Agreement with the Leonia Board of Education, for the purpose of transporting students in accordance with Chapter 53, P.L. 1997, for March 13, 2019 - June 21, 2019 and submits this Agreement to the Executive County Superintendent of Schools for approval; services to be provided include, but are not limited to the coordinated transportation of Special Education students and Regular Education school students.

15. that the Board approve the hiring of consultant Liz Vaughn, to fill the position of a part-time Master Teacher/PIRT at the rate of $100 per hour, not to exceed 18 hours per week effective March 14, 2019 through June 30, 2019 with a maximum of $25,000.

16. that the Board approve Fairview Insurance Agency Associates Inc. as the Broker for Health and Property insurance for the 2019 calendar year.

17. that the Board approve the contract with Holy Name Medical Center, Occupational Health Services for the purpose of randomized drug testing of the bus driver under the Department of Transportation and 6A:27-12.1 rules and regulations in the amount not to exceed $210.

18. WHEREAS, the Teaneck Board of Education in accordance with N.J.S.A.18A:23-1 must have a certified External Audit of the district's accounts and financial transactions; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Education received the audit performed by Lerch, Vinci and Higgins, LLP, and discussed said audit at its public meeting held on February 13, 2019; now
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of Education accepts the audit for the 2017-2018 school year, FY Ended June 30, 2018 and approves the Corrective Action Plan (CAP).

19. that the Board accept grant funds from the County of Bergen, Department of Human Services for the FORUM/PASS (Police/Parents and School Students) Partnership Juvenile Delinquency Prevention Program, for the period January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019, in the amount of $61,435.

20. WHEREAS, the Teaneck Public School District continually looks for opportunities for shared services to be more cost efficient; now
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Teaneck Board of Education approves the Shared Service Agreement with the County of Bergen for Sharing County-Owned Emergency and Non-Emergency Equipment as per the attached agreement.

21. WHEREAS, the Teaneck Public School District continually looks for opportunities for shared services to be more cost efficient; now
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Teaneck Board of Education approves the Shared Service Agreement with the County of Bergen for Maintenance and Repair Services as per the attached agreement.

22. WHEREAS, the Teaneck Board of Education policy #6471 and N.J.A.C 6A:23B -1.2(b) provides that the Board of Education shall establish in the annual school budget a maximum expenditure amount that may be allotted for such travel and expense reimbursement for the 2018-2019 school year. WHEREAS, the Teaneck Board of Education appropriated $70,000 for travel during the 2018-2019 school year and has spent $31,825 as of March 1, 2019. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of
Education hereby establishes the school district travel maximum for the 2019- 2020 school year at the sum of $80,000 and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the School Business Administrator shall track and record these costs to ensure that the maximum amount is not exceeded.

23. Be It Resolved, that the Board approve the motion to accept Budgeted Excess Surplus of $1,942,818 and $135,312 ($58,526 of Excess General Fund Free Balance and $76,786 from the 2019-2020 Budget Excess Surplus) to be appropriated in the 2019-2020 Budget.

24. that the Board approve the 2018-2019 Nonpublic Supplemental Appropriation for Nonpublic Security Aid in the amounts listed by school:

School

Academy of Greatness and Excellence

Additional Aid

$ 17,325

Academy of Saut Ul Furqan	$ 2,700 Heichal Hatorah	$ 7,650 Ma'Aynot Yeshiva High School	$ 24,450 Sinai School	$	600 Sinai Shalem at Heichal Hatorah	$	300 Torah Academy	$ 26,325 Wilbert Mays Seventh Day Advent School $ 3,000

Yeshivat He'Atid

Total Additional Aid:

$ 24,000

$106,350

25. that the Board approve the payment of tuition to Benway School for Student ID#98270, start date 3/19/2019 in an amount not to exceed $23,199.80.

26. that the Board approve the payment of tuition to Bergen County Special Services School District, Washington Elementary, for Student ID#99387, start date 3/18/2019 in an amount not to exceed $82,620.

27. that the Board approve the payment of tuition to Ridgefield Park Board of Education Jr./Sr. High School, for Student ID#96813, start date 4/1/2019 in an amount not to exceed $26,166.

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Minutes of the proceedings of the REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING held on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller Porter, 3rd Floor Student Center, THS, at 8:00 PM. Dr. Ardie Walser, Board President, presided.

I.	Salute to the Flag

II.	Presiding Officer's Meeting Notice Statement

"I hereby call to order the Regular Public Meeting of the Teaneck Board of Education, held on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller-Porter 3rd Floor Student Center at Teaneck High School at 8:00 PM. Adequate notice of this meeting has been sent to the Record, filed with the Municipal Clerk of the Township of Teaneck, posted to the district website and posted inside the Teaneck Board of Education, One Merrison Street, on January 10, 2019."

III.	Roll Call

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

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian)

Mr. Rose (Howard)

Ms. Sanders (Denise)

Dr. Walser (Ardie)

Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Student Board Liaison Saima Jamal
Vernon Johnson William McIntosh
Stephanie Menendez

x

x

x

x x

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

IV.	Reaffirmation of 2018/19 District Goals

V.	Superintendent's Report

Board Presentations

Community & Volunteer Presentations, Terry Corallo, Supervisor of Community Relations & Volunteer Services
Budget Update, Ms. Melissa Simmons, Business Administrator/Board Secretary

VI.	Board Committee Reports

Finance Agenda Distribution Town Council update
Mrs. Williams Mr. Rose

VII. Public Comment (agenda ONLY)

Student:

Are there student Advisory committee regarding the food?

Resident:

Youth Advisory Board be part of the food selection process Where is the district with
Dr. Pruitt - contact the Rodda Center 3rd Thursday talk to the volunteer

A.	Board Operations

B.	School Operations and Curriculum

C.	Finance and Budget

D.	Personnel

VIII. Public Comment (non-Agenda)

IX.	Executive Session (required)

Approval of Camp Shalom summer program

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

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

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

X.	Adjournment

Mr. Rodriguez motioned to adjourn the meeting at 12:20am. Said motion was seconded by Mr. Rose and carried by unanimous vote.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

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

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

Respectfully submitted,

Melissa Simmons

Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Teaneck Public Schools

Goals for 2018-2019

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

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

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

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

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

Board Operations

BOARD OPERATIONS	MARCH 13, 2019

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

1.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board Policy #7510 Use of Facilities, for the 2018-2019 school year at no cost to the Girl Scout of Northern New Jersey, Troop# 97550 for the use of Hawthorne Elementary School media center for custodian and building use fees. The meeting dates are as follows: 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/24 and 5/1/19.

2.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to the TJ PTO to use the Thomas Jefferson Middle school cafeteria for custodian and building use fees. TJ PTO wish to serve all staff breakfast on March 16, 2019 during Spirit Week.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

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

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

School Operations and Curriculum

SCHOOL OPERATIONS and CURRICULUM

MARCH 13, 2019

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

1.	that the Board approves the decisions of the Superintendent regarding, Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB) incidents reported to the Board in Executive Session at the March 13, 2019 Regular Public Meeting.

2.	that the Board approve payment to Embracing The Crown, to conduct one workshop on identifying, and how to approach, healthy relationships, on March 19, 2019, with the Project Success Middle School PASS (Parent and Student/School Partnership) program students, in an amount not to exceed $300.

3.	that the Board approve payment to Erika Turner, to conduct one workshop on Healthy Relationships on March 28, 2019, with the Project Success Middle School PASS (Parent and Student/School Partnership) program students, in an amount not to exceed $300.

4.	that the Board approve payment to High Impact Youth Training Solutions, to conduct a workshop on Social Media Awareness, Internet Safety and Cyberbullying, to 12 high school students enrolled in the FORUM’s Parent and Student/School Partnership (PASS) Program on April 1, 2019, in an amount not to exceed $300.

5.	that the Board approve payment to John Thompson, to conduct two workshops on Life Choices/Healthy Decision-Making on March 26, and April 3, 2019 with the PASS (Parent and Student/School Partnership) program students, in an amount not to exceed $600.

6.	that the Board approve payment to Lisa Athan, MA, Grief Recovery Specialist, to conduct one workshop session, on March 25, 2019, with the high school Parent and Student/School Partnership (PASS) program.

7.	that the Board approve payment to Lisa Athan, MA, Grief Recovery Specialist, to conduct one session, on April, 2, 2019, with the FORUM’s Project Success-Middle School Parent and Student/School Partnership (PASS) program on Grief and Loss: Overcoming Hard Times, in amount not to exceed $300.

8.	that the Board approve payment to Plethora Media Group to present the “Picture of Success” program on March 20, April 8, April 22 and May 1, 2019, to high school students enrolled in the Parent and Student/School Partnership (PASS) program, in an amount not to exceed $700. The FORUM Juvenile Justice grant would fund this program.

1st Session: Basic photography skills workshop for participating students. A disposable camera would be provided to students that participate.
2nd Session: Students and staff trip to take photos that represent values and goal setting for their photography project.
3rd Session: Students will preview and select photos for inclusion in their final presentation and create captions/ blurbs for the selected photos.
4th Session: Students would finalize the project and present to staff and peers.

9.	that the Board accept a donation from Mr. Patrick Bertollo, for the Hawthorne Media Center, to purchase literary items in the amount of $1,000.00 in memory of his late wife Lois Jean Bono, former Hawthorne School teacher.

10. that the Board accept a donation of a Tower Garden to Lowell Elementary School from Ms. Marla Hodge-Parker.

11. that the Board accept a donation from the Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey in the amount of $234.20 for the Jamie Fitterman section of the Teaneck High School main library.

Acct# 20-031-222-610-75-40-T-H.

12. that the Board accept a donation from the Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey in the amount of $295.46 for the Gil King Memorial Library Book Fund at the Teaneck High School main library.

Acct# 20-031-222-610-75-40-T-H.

13. that the Board accept with grateful appreciation a donation from a former student, Timothy Shater, of seven 3-ring binders to Benjamin Franklin Middle School, at an estimated cost of $20.

14. that the Board approve Mary Joyce Laqui to submit a grant application to the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) for a $10,000 Frederick L. Hipp Foundation for Excellence in Education grant.

15. that the Board approve payment to King Professional Development to conduct professional development training for 75 teachers at Benjamin Franklin Middle School on May 6, 2019, in an amount not to exceed $3,000. Title I funds this professional development, Account # 20-231-200-320-22-58-I-F.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

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

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

Finance and Budget

FINANCE AND BUDGET	MARCH 13, 2019

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

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

JANUARY 1, 2019 through JANUARY 31, 2019

General	Fund 10	$7,744,354.26

Special Revenue Debt Service Enterprise
Food Service

Fund 20	$ Fund 40	$ Fund 60	$
Fund 61	$

346,356.87 118,737.50 33,035.63
107,660.27

Total of Approved Payments	$8,350,144.53

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

3.	WHEREAS, the Board of Education has received the Report of the Board Secretary and the Report of the Treasurer of School Monies for the month of January 2019 and determined that both reports are in agreement; and
WHEREAS, in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)3 the secretary has certified that, as of the date of the reports, no budgetary line item account has obligations and payments (contractual orders) which in total exceed the amount appropriated by the Board of Education except as noted; now
BE IT RESOLVED, that in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)4, the Board of Education certifies that, after review of the secretary’s monthly financial reports (appropriate section) and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, to the best of its knowledge, no major account or fund has been over-expended in violation of N.J.A.C.6A:23A-16.10(c)4, and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the year (which would become a part of the Minutes of this meeting); and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to P.L. 2004 Ch. 73 (S-1701), the Board certifies that after a review of the Secretary’s Monthly Financial Report and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, that there are no budgetary transfers that cumulatively exceed 10% that would require the approval of the Executive County Superintendent.

4.	that the Board approve the attached list of Professional Development for the staff indicated for professional improvement or development, as approved by the Superintendent, (Grant funded $1,852.51) (District funded $6,077.02) total cost $7,929.53.

5.	that the Board approve the attached list of Student Field Trips, as approved by the Superintendent (Grant Funded $4,535.34) and (District Funded $2,795.33) (Parent Funded $23,897.97) total cost $31,228.64.

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

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

8.	that the Board approve the contracts with those clinicians and agencies on the attached list who would provide related services and / or independent evaluations during the 2018-2019 school year.

9.	that the Board approve the amendments to the Chapter 192/193 Non-Public Services grant for an increase in funding provided to Teaneck, as reflected in the funding statements appended to and made a part of the Minutes. This funding is provided to the Teaneck School District by the New Jersey Department of Education to provide additional Chapter 192, Compensatory Education, and Chapter 193, Supplemental Instruction, Annual Reviews, Initial Evaluations to determine eligibility for Special Education and Speech Services.

10. that the Board approve the tentative budget for the 2019-2020 School year using the 2018-2019 state aid figures and the Secretary to the Board of Education be authorized to submit the following tentative budget to the Executive County Superintendent of Schools for approval in accordance with the form suggested by the State Department of Education and according to the law.

Total Appropriations LESS: Anticipated Revenue Taxes to be Raised

GENERAL FUND $101,176,977

$9,844,309

$91,332,668

SPECIAL REVENUE $4,637,505

$4,637,505

DEBT SERVICE $1,303,675

$0

$1,303,675

TOTAL

$107,118,157

$14,481,814

$92,636,343

11. that the Board approve the Establishment of the Maximum Level for Professional Services; the tentative budget includes the following appropriations. The Administration needs to notice the Board if there arises a need to exceed said maximums; upon which the Board may adopt a dollar increase in the maximum amount through formal Board action.

Budget Year 2019-2020 Legal Services Auditing Services Architectural Services Medical

$285,000 $ 48,000 $ 25,000 $445,000

12. WHEREAS, the Board approved the following proposals at the January 2, 2019 Re-organization meeting and
Now Therefore Be It Resolved, that the Board approve the following for each category of legal services at the accompanying not to exceed amounts for the 2018-2019 fiscal year:
General Counsel

. Inglesino, Webster, Wyciskala, Taylor, LLC – Not to Exceed	$20,000 · Busch Law Group, LLC – Not to Exceed $10,000
Special Education

. Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC – Not to Exceed $20,000 . Machado Law Group – Not to Exceed $150,000
. Buglione, Hutton & DeYoe, LLC – Not to Exceed $20,000 Negotiations/Labor
· DiFrancesco Bateman (Phil Stern) – Not to Exceed $55,000 · Hunt, Hamlin & Ridley – Not to Exceed $10,000
Bond Counsel

. McManimon, Scotland, Baumann – No amount assigned for this school year as Bonds have not been procured.

13. that the Board approve the following transportation quoted contract for the 2018-2019 school year for ESL after-school Literacy program and submission of this agreement to the Executive County Superintendent of Schools for approval:

Route

ESLAFT19

Company

D&M Tours

Destination

Bryant

Per Diem Aide
$25

Per Diem Vehicle $84

Total

Total cost for 12days $1,308.00

$1,308.00

14. that the Board approve a Joint Transportation Agreement with the Leonia Board of Education, for the purpose of transporting students in accordance with Chapter 53, P.L. 1997, for March 13, 2019 - June 21, 2019 and submits this Agreement to the Executive County Superintendent of Schools for approval; services to be provided include, but are not limited to the coordinated transportation of Special Education students and Regular Education school students.

15. that the Board approve the hiring of consultant Liz Vaughn, to fill the position of a part-time Master Teacher/PIRT at the rate of $100 per hour, not to exceed 18 hours per week effective March 14, 2019 through June 30, 2019 with a maximum of $25,000.

16. that the Board approve Fairview Insurance Agency Associates Inc. as the Broker for Health and Property insurance for the 2019 calendar year.

17. that the Board approve the contract with Holy Name Medical Center, Occupational Health Services for the purpose of randomized drug testing of the bus driver under the Department of Transportation and 6A:27-12.1 rules and regulations in the amount not to exceed $210.

18. WHEREAS, the Teaneck Board of Education in accordance with N.J.S.A.18A:23-1 must have a certified External Audit of the district's accounts and financial transactions; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Education received the audit performed by Lerch, Vinci and Higgins, LLP, and discussed said audit at its public meeting held on February 13, 2019; now
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of Education accepts the audit for the 2017-2018 school year, FY Ended June 30, 2018 and approves the Corrective Action Plan (CAP).

19. that the Board accept grant funds from the County of Bergen, Department of Human Services for the FORUM/PASS (Police/Parents and School Students) Partnership Juvenile Delinquency Prevention Program, for the period January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019, in the amount of $61,435.

20. WHEREAS, the Teaneck Public School District continually looks for opportunities for shared services to be more cost efficient; now
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Teaneck Board of Education approves the Shared Service Agreement with the County of Bergen for Sharing County-Owned Emergency and Non-Emergency Equipment as per the attached agreement.

21. WHEREAS, the Teaneck Public School District continually looks for opportunities for shared services to be more cost efficient; now
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Teaneck Board of Education approves the Shared Service Agreement with the County of Bergen for Maintenance and Repair Services as per the attached agreement.

22. WHEREAS, the Teaneck Board of Education policy #6471 and N.J.A.C 6A:23B -1.2(b) provides that the Board of Education shall establish in the annual school budget a maximum expenditure amount that may be allotted for such travel and expense reimbursement for the 2018-2019 school year. WHEREAS, the Teaneck Board of Education appropriated $70,000 for travel during the 2018-2019 school year and has spent $31,825 as of March 1, 2019. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of
Education hereby establishes the school district travel maximum for the 2019- 2020 school year at the sum of $80,000 and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the School Business Administrator shall track and record these costs to ensure that the maximum amount is not exceeded.

23. Be It Resolved, that the Board approve the motion to accept Budgeted Excess Surplus of $1,942,818 and $135,312 ($58,526 of Excess General Fund Free Balance and $76,786 from the 2019-2020 Budget Excess Surplus) to be appropriated in the 2019-2020 Budget.

24. that the Board approve the 2018-2019 Nonpublic Supplemental Appropriation for Nonpublic Security Aid in the amounts listed by school:

School

Academy of Greatness and Excellence

Additional Aid

$ 17,325

Academy of Saut Ul Furqan	$ 2,700 Heichal Hatorah	$ 7,650 Ma'Aynot Yeshiva High School	$ 24,450 Sinai School	$	600 Sinai Shalem at Heichal Hatorah	$	300 Torah Academy	$ 26,325 Wilbert Mays Seventh Day Advent School $ 3,000

Yeshivat He'Atid

Total Additional Aid:

$ 24,000

$106,350

25. that the Board approve the payment of tuition to Benway School for Student ID#98270, start date 3/19/2019 in an amount not to exceed $23,199.80.

26. that the Board approve the payment of tuition to Bergen County Special Services School District, Washington Elementary, for Student ID#99387, start date 3/18/2019 in an amount not to exceed $82,620.

27. that the Board approve the payment of tuition to Ridgefield Park Board of Education Jr./Sr. High School, for Student ID#96813, start date 4/1/2019 in an amount not to exceed $26,166.

Motion: S. Rodriguez
	Second: H. Rose
	
Board Member
	Yes
	No
	Abstain
	Absent
	
Ms. Fisher (Victoria)
				x
	
Mr. Ramirez (Martin)
	x
				
Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah)
	x
				
Mr. Reiner (Gerald)
	x
		19,20,21
		
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian)
	x
				
Mr. Rose (Howard)
	x
				
Ms. Sanders (Denise)
	x
				
Dr. Walser (Ardie)
	x
				
Mrs. Williams (Clara)
	x
		19,20,21

13

Minutes of the proceedings of the REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING held on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller Porter, 3rd Floor Student Center, THS, at 8:00 PM. Dr. Ardie Walser, Board President, presided.

I.	Salute to the Flag

II.	Presiding Officer's Meeting Notice Statement

"I hereby call to order the Regular Public Meeting of the Teaneck Board of Education, held on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller-Porter 3rd Floor Student Center at Teaneck High School at 8:00 PM. Adequate notice of this meeting has been sent to the Record, filed with the Municipal Clerk of the Township of Teaneck, posted to the district website and posted inside the Teaneck Board of Education, One Merrison Street, on January 10, 2019."

III.	Roll Call

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

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian)

Mr. Rose (Howard)

Ms. Sanders (Denise)

Dr. Walser (Ardie)

Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Student Board Liaison Saima Jamal
Vernon Johnson William McIntosh
Stephanie Menendez

x

x

x

x x

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

IV.	Reaffirmation of 2018/19 District Goals

V.	Superintendent's Report

Board Presentations

Community & Volunteer Presentations, Terry Corallo, Supervisor of Community Relations & Volunteer Services
Budget Update, Ms. Melissa Simmons, Business Administrator/Board Secretary

VI.	Board Committee Reports

Finance Agenda Distribution Town Council update
Mrs. Williams Mr. Rose

VII. Public Comment (agenda ONLY)

Student:

Are there student Advisory committee regarding the food?

Resident:

Youth Advisory Board be part of the food selection process Where is the district with
Dr. Pruitt - contact the Rodda Center 3rd Thursday talk to the volunteer

A.	Board Operations

B.	School Operations and Curriculum

C.	Finance and Budget

D.	Personnel

VIII. Public Comment (non-Agenda)

IX.	Executive Session (required)

Approval of Camp Shalom summer program

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

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

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

X.	Adjournment

Mr. Rodriguez motioned to adjourn the meeting at 12:20am. Said motion was seconded by Mr. Rose and carried by unanimous vote.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

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

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

Respectfully submitted,

Melissa Simmons

Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Teaneck Public Schools

Goals for 2018-2019

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

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

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

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

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

Board Operations

BOARD OPERATIONS	MARCH 13, 2019

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

1.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board Policy #7510 Use of Facilities, for the 2018-2019 school year at no cost to the Girl Scout of Northern New Jersey, Troop# 97550 for the use of Hawthorne Elementary School media center for custodian and building use fees. The meeting dates are as follows: 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/24 and 5/1/19.

2.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to the TJ PTO to use the Thomas Jefferson Middle school cafeteria for custodian and building use fees. TJ PTO wish to serve all staff breakfast on March 16, 2019 during Spirit Week.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

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

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

School Operations and Curriculum

SCHOOL OPERATIONS and CURRICULUM

MARCH 13, 2019

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

1.	that the Board approves the decisions of the Superintendent regarding, Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB) incidents reported to the Board in Executive Session at the March 13, 2019 Regular Public Meeting.

2.	that the Board approve payment to Embracing The Crown, to conduct one workshop on identifying, and how to approach, healthy relationships, on March 19, 2019, with the Project Success Middle School PASS (Parent and Student/School Partnership) program students, in an amount not to exceed $300.

3.	that the Board approve payment to Erika Turner, to conduct one workshop on Healthy Relationships on March 28, 2019, with the Project Success Middle School PASS (Parent and Student/School Partnership) program students, in an amount not to exceed $300.

4.	that the Board approve payment to High Impact Youth Training Solutions, to conduct a workshop on Social Media Awareness, Internet Safety and Cyberbullying, to 12 high school students enrolled in the FORUM’s Parent and Student/School Partnership (PASS) Program on April 1, 2019, in an amount not to exceed $300.

5.	that the Board approve payment to John Thompson, to conduct two workshops on Life Choices/Healthy Decision-Making on March 26, and April 3, 2019 with the PASS (Parent and Student/School Partnership) program students, in an amount not to exceed $600.

6.	that the Board approve payment to Lisa Athan, MA, Grief Recovery Specialist, to conduct one workshop session, on March 25, 2019, with the high school Parent and Student/School Partnership (PASS) program.

7.	that the Board approve payment to Lisa Athan, MA, Grief Recovery Specialist, to conduct one session, on April, 2, 2019, with the FORUM’s Project Success-Middle School Parent and Student/School Partnership (PASS) program on Grief and Loss: Overcoming Hard Times, in amount not to exceed $300.

8.	that the Board approve payment to Plethora Media Group to present the “Picture of Success” program on March 20, April 8, April 22 and May 1, 2019, to high school students enrolled in the Parent and Student/School Partnership (PASS) program, in an amount not to exceed $700. The FORUM Juvenile Justice grant would fund this program.

1st Session: Basic photography skills workshop for participating students. A disposable camera would be provided to students that participate.
2nd Session: Students and staff trip to take photos that represent values and goal setting for their photography project.
3rd Session: Students will preview and select photos for inclusion in their final presentation and create captions/ blurbs for the selected photos.
4th Session: Students would finalize the project and present to staff and peers.

9.	that the Board accept a donation from Mr. Patrick Bertollo, for the Hawthorne Media Center, to purchase literary items in the amount of $1,000.00 in memory of his late wife Lois Jean Bono, former Hawthorne School teacher.

10. that the Board accept a donation of a Tower Garden to Lowell Elementary School from Ms. Marla Hodge-Parker.

11. that the Board accept a donation from the Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey in the amount of $234.20 for the Jamie Fitterman section of the Teaneck High School main library.

Acct# 20-031-222-610-75-40-T-H.

12. that the Board accept a donation from the Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey in the amount of $295.46 for the Gil King Memorial Library Book Fund at the Teaneck High School main library.

Acct# 20-031-222-610-75-40-T-H.

13. that the Board accept with grateful appreciation a donation from a former student, Timothy Shater, of seven 3-ring binders to Benjamin Franklin Middle School, at an estimated cost of $20.

14. that the Board approve Mary Joyce Laqui to submit a grant application to the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) for a $10,000 Frederick L. Hipp Foundation for Excellence in Education grant.

15. that the Board approve payment to King Professional Development to conduct professional development training for 75 teachers at Benjamin Franklin Middle School on May 6, 2019, in an amount not to exceed $3,000. Title I funds this professional development, Account # 20-231-200-320-22-58-I-F.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

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

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

Finance and Budget

FINANCE AND BUDGET	MARCH 13, 2019

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

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

JANUARY 1, 2019 through JANUARY 31, 2019

General	Fund 10	$7,744,354.26

Special Revenue Debt Service Enterprise
Food Service

Fund 20	$ Fund 40	$ Fund 60	$
Fund 61	$

346,356.87 118,737.50 33,035.63
107,660.27

Total of Approved Payments	$8,350,144.53

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

3.	WHEREAS, the Board of Education has received the Report of the Board Secretary and the Report of the Treasurer of School Monies for the month of January 2019 and determined that both reports are in agreement; and
WHEREAS, in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)3 the secretary has certified that, as of the date of the reports, no budgetary line item account has obligations and payments (contractual orders) which in total exceed the amount appropriated by the Board of Education except as noted; now
BE IT RESOLVED, that in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)4, the Board of Education certifies that, after review of the secretary’s monthly financial reports (appropriate section) and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, to the best of its knowledge, no major account or fund has been over-expended in violation of N.J.A.C.6A:23A-16.10(c)4, and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the year (which would become a part of the Minutes of this meeting); and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to P.L. 2004 Ch. 73 (S-1701), the Board certifies that after a review of the Secretary’s Monthly Financial Report and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, that there are no budgetary transfers that cumulatively exceed 10% that would require the approval of the Executive County Superintendent.

4.	that the Board approve the attached list of Professional Development for the staff indicated for professional improvement or development, as approved by the Superintendent, (Grant funded $1,852.51) (District funded $6,077.02) total cost $7,929.53.

5.	that the Board approve the attached list of Student Field Trips, as approved by the Superintendent (Grant Funded $4,535.34) and (District Funded $2,795.33) (Parent Funded $23,897.97) total cost $31,228.64.

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

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

8.	that the Board approve the contracts with those clinicians and agencies on the attached list who would provide related services and / or independent evaluations during the 2018-2019 school year.

9.	that the Board approve the amendments to the Chapter 192/193 Non-Public Services grant for an increase in funding provided to Teaneck, as reflected in the funding statements appended to and made a part of the Minutes. This funding is provided to the Teaneck School District by the New Jersey Department of Education to provide additional Chapter 192, Compensatory Education, and Chapter 193, Supplemental Instruction, Annual Reviews, Initial Evaluations to determine eligibility for Special Education and Speech Services.

10. that the Board approve the tentative budget for the 2019-2020 School year using the 2018-2019 state aid figures and the Secretary to the Board of Education be authorized to submit the following tentative budget to the Executive County Superintendent of Schools for approval in accordance with the form suggested by the State Department of Education and according to the law.

Total Appropriations LESS: Anticipated Revenue Taxes to be Raised

GENERAL FUND $101,176,977

$9,844,309

$91,332,668

SPECIAL REVENUE $4,637,505

$4,637,505

DEBT SERVICE $1,303,675

$0

$1,303,675

TOTAL

$107,118,157

$14,481,814

$92,636,343

11. that the Board approve the Establishment of the Maximum Level for Professional Services; the tentative budget includes the following appropriations. The Administration needs to notice the Board if there arises a need to exceed said maximums; upon which the Board may adopt a dollar increase in the maximum amount through formal Board action.

Budget Year 2019-2020 Legal Services Auditing Services Architectural Services Medical

$285,000 $ 48,000 $ 25,000 $445,000

12. WHEREAS, the Board approved the following proposals at the January 2, 2019 Re-organization meeting and
Now Therefore Be It Resolved, that the Board approve the following for each category of legal services at the accompanying not to exceed amounts for the 2018-2019 fiscal year:
General Counsel

. Inglesino, Webster, Wyciskala, Taylor, LLC – Not to Exceed	$20,000 · Busch Law Group, LLC – Not to Exceed $10,000
Special Education

. Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC – Not to Exceed $20,000 . Machado Law Group – Not to Exceed $150,000
. Buglione, Hutton & DeYoe, LLC – Not to Exceed $20,000 Negotiations/Labor
· DiFrancesco Bateman (Phil Stern) – Not to Exceed $55,000 · Hunt, Hamlin & Ridley – Not to Exceed $10,000
Bond Counsel

. McManimon, Scotland, Baumann – No amount assigned for this school year as Bonds have not been procured.

13. that the Board approve the following transportation quoted contract for the 2018-2019 school year for ESL after-school Literacy program and submission of this agreement to the Executive County Superintendent of Schools for approval:

Route

ESLAFT19

Company

D&M Tours

Destination

Bryant

Per Diem Aide
$25

Per Diem Vehicle $84

Total

Total cost for 12days $1,308.00

$1,308.00

14. that the Board approve a Joint Transportation Agreement with the Leonia Board of Education, for the purpose of transporting students in accordance with Chapter 53, P.L. 1997, for March 13, 2019 - June 21, 2019 and submits this Agreement to the Executive County Superintendent of Schools for approval; services to be provided include, but are not limited to the coordinated transportation of Special Education students and Regular Education school students.

15. that the Board approve the hiring of consultant Liz Vaughn, to fill the position of a part-time Master Teacher/PIRT at the rate of $100 per hour, not to exceed 18 hours per week effective March 14, 2019 through June 30, 2019 with a maximum of $25,000.

16. that the Board approve Fairview Insurance Agency Associates Inc. as the Broker for Health and Property insurance for the 2019 calendar year.

17. that the Board approve the contract with Holy Name Medical Center, Occupational Health Services for the purpose of randomized drug testing of the bus driver under the Department of Transportation and 6A:27-12.1 rules and regulations in the amount not to exceed $210.

18. WHEREAS, the Teaneck Board of Education in accordance with N.J.S.A.18A:23-1 must have a certified External Audit of the district's accounts and financial transactions; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Education received the audit performed by Lerch, Vinci and Higgins, LLP, and discussed said audit at its public meeting held on February 13, 2019; now
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of Education accepts the audit for the 2017-2018 school year, FY Ended June 30, 2018 and approves the Corrective Action Plan (CAP).

19. that the Board accept grant funds from the County of Bergen, Department of Human Services for the FORUM/PASS (Police/Parents and School Students) Partnership Juvenile Delinquency Prevention Program, for the period January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019, in the amount of $61,435.

20. WHEREAS, the Teaneck Public School District continually looks for opportunities for shared services to be more cost efficient; now
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Teaneck Board of Education approves the Shared Service Agreement with the County of Bergen for Sharing County-Owned Emergency and Non-Emergency Equipment as per the attached agreement.

21. WHEREAS, the Teaneck Public School District continually looks for opportunities for shared services to be more cost efficient; now
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Teaneck Board of Education approves the Shared Service Agreement with the County of Bergen for Maintenance and Repair Services as per the attached agreement.

22. WHEREAS, the Teaneck Board of Education policy #6471 and N.J.A.C 6A:23B -1.2(b) provides that the Board of Education shall establish in the annual school budget a maximum expenditure amount that may be allotted for such travel and expense reimbursement for the 2018-2019 school year. WHEREAS, the Teaneck Board of Education appropriated $70,000 for travel during the 2018-2019 school year and has spent $31,825 as of March 1, 2019. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of
Education hereby establishes the school district travel maximum for the 2019- 2020 school year at the sum of $80,000 and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the School Business Administrator shall track and record these costs to ensure that the maximum amount is not exceeded.

23. Be It Resolved, that the Board approve the motion to accept Budgeted Excess Surplus of $1,942,818 and $135,312 ($58,526 of Excess General Fund Free Balance and $76,786 from the 2019-2020 Budget Excess Surplus) to be appropriated in the 2019-2020 Budget.

24. that the Board approve the 2018-2019 Nonpublic Supplemental Appropriation for Nonpublic Security Aid in the amounts listed by school:

School

Academy of Greatness and Excellence

Additional Aid

$ 17,325

Academy of Saut Ul Furqan	$ 2,700 Heichal Hatorah	$ 7,650 Ma'Aynot Yeshiva High School	$ 24,450 Sinai School	$	600 Sinai Shalem at Heichal Hatorah	$	300 Torah Academy	$ 26,325 Wilbert Mays Seventh Day Advent School $ 3,000

Yeshivat He'Atid

Total Additional Aid:

$ 24,000

$106,350

25. that the Board approve the payment of tuition to Benway School for Student ID#98270, start date 3/19/2019 in an amount not to exceed $23,199.80.

26. that the Board approve the payment of tuition to Bergen County Special Services School District, Washington Elementary, for Student ID#99387, start date 3/18/2019 in an amount not to exceed $82,620.

27. that the Board approve the payment of tuition to Ridgefield Park Board of Education Jr./Sr. High School, for Student ID#96813, start date 4/1/2019 in an amount not to exceed $26,166.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

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

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent x
x x
x	19,20,21 x
x x x
x	19,20,21

Personnel

PERSONNEL	MARCH 13, 2019

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

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

a. Victoria Alexander, School Based Youth Services Program Counselor, at an annual salary of $45,150 (off-guide), assigned to Teaneck High School, effective of a date to be determined through June 30, 2019, replacing Shenijah Curtis, resigned (PC#: 08-12-73/axc).

b. Christina Gardeski, Library Paraprofessional, at an annual salary of $40,100 (TTEA PARAS/ Step 5), assigned to Whittier Elementary School, effective on a date to be determined through June 30, 2019, replacing Danielle Viso, resigned (40-04-75/bcx).

2.	that the Board approve the resignation of the following staff member:

a. Katarina Hannawi, Special Education Teacher, Whittier Elementary School, effective February 26, 2019.

3.	that the Board approve the following long term substitute teachers at $260 per diem, after twenty-one (21) days of employment, assigned to a non-tenured track position, effective date as indicated, pending criminal history review:

a. Alisha Montoya, effective March 14, 2019 through June 30, 2019 with no benefits, assigned to Benjamin Franklin Middle School, replacing Paula Fischkelta.

b. Elsie Hewlett-Thomas, effective November 12, 2018 through December 21, 2018, with no benefits, assigned to Teaneck High School, replacing Benimapi Coulibaly, resigned.

c. Michael Malone, March 01, 2019 through April 30, 2019, with no benefits, assigned to Teaneck High School, replacing Jae Kim.

d. Janelle Malone, March 01, 2019 through April 30, 2019 with no benefits, assigned to Teaneck High School, replacing Jae Kim.

e. Elizabeth Vanacore, January 22, 2019 through June 30, 2019 with no benefits, assigned to Benjamin Franklin Middle School, replacing Kristina Anders.

f. Ayana Haywood, March 14, 2019 through June 30, 2019 with no benefits, assigned to Benjamin Franklin Middle School, replacing Eileen Mursch.

g. Lat Fatim Sall, March 14, 2019 through June 30, 2019 with no benefits, assigned to Thomas Jefferson Middle School, replacing Carol Petit-Bielen, transferred.

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Minutes of the proceedings of the REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING held on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller Porter, 3rd Floor Student Center, THS, at 8:00 PM. Dr. Ardie Walser, Board President, presided.

I.	Salute to the Flag

II.	Presiding Officer's Meeting Notice Statement

"I hereby call to order the Regular Public Meeting of the Teaneck Board of Education, held on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller-Porter 3rd Floor Student Center at Teaneck High School at 8:00 PM. Adequate notice of this meeting has been sent to the Record, filed with the Municipal Clerk of the Township of Teaneck, posted to the district website and posted inside the Teaneck Board of Education, One Merrison Street, on January 10, 2019."

III.	Roll Call

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

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian)

Mr. Rose (Howard)

Ms. Sanders (Denise)

Dr. Walser (Ardie)

Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Student Board Liaison Saima Jamal
Vernon Johnson William McIntosh
Stephanie Menendez

x

x

x

x x

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

IV.	Reaffirmation of 2018/19 District Goals

V.	Superintendent's Report

Board Presentations

Community & Volunteer Presentations, Terry Corallo, Supervisor of Community Relations & Volunteer Services
Budget Update, Ms. Melissa Simmons, Business Administrator/Board Secretary

VI.	Board Committee Reports

Finance Agenda Distribution Town Council update
Mrs. Williams Mr. Rose

VII. Public Comment (agenda ONLY)

Student:

Are there student Advisory committee regarding the food?

Resident:

Youth Advisory Board be part of the food selection process Where is the district with
Dr. Pruitt - contact the Rodda Center 3rd Thursday talk to the volunteer

A.	Board Operations

B.	School Operations and Curriculum

C.	Finance and Budget

D.	Personnel

VIII. Public Comment (non-Agenda)

IX.	Executive Session (required)

Approval of Camp Shalom summer program

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

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

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

X.	Adjournment

Mr. Rodriguez motioned to adjourn the meeting at 12:20am. Said motion was seconded by Mr. Rose and carried by unanimous vote.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

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

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

Respectfully submitted,

Melissa Simmons

Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Teaneck Public Schools

Goals for 2018-2019

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

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

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

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

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

Board Operations

BOARD OPERATIONS	MARCH 13, 2019

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

1.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board Policy #7510 Use of Facilities, for the 2018-2019 school year at no cost to the Girl Scout of Northern New Jersey, Troop# 97550 for the use of Hawthorne Elementary School media center for custodian and building use fees. The meeting dates are as follows: 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/24 and 5/1/19.

2.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to the TJ PTO to use the Thomas Jefferson Middle school cafeteria for custodian and building use fees. TJ PTO wish to serve all staff breakfast on March 16, 2019 during Spirit Week.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

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

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

School Operations and Curriculum

SCHOOL OPERATIONS and CURRICULUM

MARCH 13, 2019

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

1.	that the Board approves the decisions of the Superintendent regarding, Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB) incidents reported to the Board in Executive Session at the March 13, 2019 Regular Public Meeting.

2.	that the Board approve payment to Embracing The Crown, to conduct one workshop on identifying, and how to approach, healthy relationships, on March 19, 2019, with the Project Success Middle School PASS (Parent and Student/School Partnership) program students, in an amount not to exceed $300.

3.	that the Board approve payment to Erika Turner, to conduct one workshop on Healthy Relationships on March 28, 2019, with the Project Success Middle School PASS (Parent and Student/School Partnership) program students, in an amount not to exceed $300.

4.	that the Board approve payment to High Impact Youth Training Solutions, to conduct a workshop on Social Media Awareness, Internet Safety and Cyberbullying, to 12 high school students enrolled in the FORUM’s Parent and Student/School Partnership (PASS) Program on April 1, 2019, in an amount not to exceed $300.

5.	that the Board approve payment to John Thompson, to conduct two workshops on Life Choices/Healthy Decision-Making on March 26, and April 3, 2019 with the PASS (Parent and Student/School Partnership) program students, in an amount not to exceed $600.

6.	that the Board approve payment to Lisa Athan, MA, Grief Recovery Specialist, to conduct one workshop session, on March 25, 2019, with the high school Parent and Student/School Partnership (PASS) program.

7.	that the Board approve payment to Lisa Athan, MA, Grief Recovery Specialist, to conduct one session, on April, 2, 2019, with the FORUM’s Project Success-Middle School Parent and Student/School Partnership (PASS) program on Grief and Loss: Overcoming Hard Times, in amount not to exceed $300.

8.	that the Board approve payment to Plethora Media Group to present the “Picture of Success” program on March 20, April 8, April 22 and May 1, 2019, to high school students enrolled in the Parent and Student/School Partnership (PASS) program, in an amount not to exceed $700. The FORUM Juvenile Justice grant would fund this program.

1st Session: Basic photography skills workshop for participating students. A disposable camera would be provided to students that participate.
2nd Session: Students and staff trip to take photos that represent values and goal setting for their photography project.
3rd Session: Students will preview and select photos for inclusion in their final presentation and create captions/ blurbs for the selected photos.
4th Session: Students would finalize the project and present to staff and peers.

9.	that the Board accept a donation from Mr. Patrick Bertollo, for the Hawthorne Media Center, to purchase literary items in the amount of $1,000.00 in memory of his late wife Lois Jean Bono, former Hawthorne School teacher.

10. that the Board accept a donation of a Tower Garden to Lowell Elementary School from Ms. Marla Hodge-Parker.

11. that the Board accept a donation from the Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey in the amount of $234.20 for the Jamie Fitterman section of the Teaneck High School main library.

Acct# 20-031-222-610-75-40-T-H.

12. that the Board accept a donation from the Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey in the amount of $295.46 for the Gil King Memorial Library Book Fund at the Teaneck High School main library.

Acct# 20-031-222-610-75-40-T-H.

13. that the Board accept with grateful appreciation a donation from a former student, Timothy Shater, of seven 3-ring binders to Benjamin Franklin Middle School, at an estimated cost of $20.

14. that the Board approve Mary Joyce Laqui to submit a grant application to the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) for a $10,000 Frederick L. Hipp Foundation for Excellence in Education grant.

15. that the Board approve payment to King Professional Development to conduct professional development training for 75 teachers at Benjamin Franklin Middle School on May 6, 2019, in an amount not to exceed $3,000. Title I funds this professional development, Account # 20-231-200-320-22-58-I-F.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

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

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

Finance and Budget

FINANCE AND BUDGET	MARCH 13, 2019

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

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

JANUARY 1, 2019 through JANUARY 31, 2019

General	Fund 10	$7,744,354.26

Special Revenue Debt Service Enterprise
Food Service

Fund 20	$ Fund 40	$ Fund 60	$
Fund 61	$

346,356.87 118,737.50 33,035.63
107,660.27

Total of Approved Payments	$8,350,144.53

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

3.	WHEREAS, the Board of Education has received the Report of the Board Secretary and the Report of the Treasurer of School Monies for the month of January 2019 and determined that both reports are in agreement; and
WHEREAS, in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)3 the secretary has certified that, as of the date of the reports, no budgetary line item account has obligations and payments (contractual orders) which in total exceed the amount appropriated by the Board of Education except as noted; now
BE IT RESOLVED, that in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)4, the Board of Education certifies that, after review of the secretary’s monthly financial reports (appropriate section) and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, to the best of its knowledge, no major account or fund has been over-expended in violation of N.J.A.C.6A:23A-16.10(c)4, and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the year (which would become a part of the Minutes of this meeting); and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to P.L. 2004 Ch. 73 (S-1701), the Board certifies that after a review of the Secretary’s Monthly Financial Report and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, that there are no budgetary transfers that cumulatively exceed 10% that would require the approval of the Executive County Superintendent.

4.	that the Board approve the attached list of Professional Development for the staff indicated for professional improvement or development, as approved by the Superintendent, (Grant funded $1,852.51) (District funded $6,077.02) total cost $7,929.53.

5.	that the Board approve the attached list of Student Field Trips, as approved by the Superintendent (Grant Funded $4,535.34) and (District Funded $2,795.33) (Parent Funded $23,897.97) total cost $31,228.64.

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

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

8.	that the Board approve the contracts with those clinicians and agencies on the attached list who would provide related services and / or independent evaluations during the 2018-2019 school year.

9.	that the Board approve the amendments to the Chapter 192/193 Non-Public Services grant for an increase in funding provided to Teaneck, as reflected in the funding statements appended to and made a part of the Minutes. This funding is provided to the Teaneck School District by the New Jersey Department of Education to provide additional Chapter 192, Compensatory Education, and Chapter 193, Supplemental Instruction, Annual Reviews, Initial Evaluations to determine eligibility for Special Education and Speech Services.

10. that the Board approve the tentative budget for the 2019-2020 School year using the 2018-2019 state aid figures and the Secretary to the Board of Education be authorized to submit the following tentative budget to the Executive County Superintendent of Schools for approval in accordance with the form suggested by the State Department of Education and according to the law.

Total Appropriations LESS: Anticipated Revenue Taxes to be Raised

GENERAL FUND $101,176,977

$9,844,309

$91,332,668

SPECIAL REVENUE $4,637,505

$4,637,505

DEBT SERVICE $1,303,675

$0

$1,303,675

TOTAL

$107,118,157

$14,481,814

$92,636,343

11. that the Board approve the Establishment of the Maximum Level for Professional Services; the tentative budget includes the following appropriations. The Administration needs to notice the Board if there arises a need to exceed said maximums; upon which the Board may adopt a dollar increase in the maximum amount through formal Board action.

Budget Year 2019-2020 Legal Services Auditing Services Architectural Services Medical

$285,000 $ 48,000 $ 25,000 $445,000

12. WHEREAS, the Board approved the following proposals at the January 2, 2019 Re-organization meeting and
Now Therefore Be It Resolved, that the Board approve the following for each category of legal services at the accompanying not to exceed amounts for the 2018-2019 fiscal year:
General Counsel

. Inglesino, Webster, Wyciskala, Taylor, LLC – Not to Exceed	$20,000 · Busch Law Group, LLC – Not to Exceed $10,000
Special Education

. Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC – Not to Exceed $20,000 . Machado Law Group – Not to Exceed $150,000
. Buglione, Hutton & DeYoe, LLC – Not to Exceed $20,000 Negotiations/Labor
· DiFrancesco Bateman (Phil Stern) – Not to Exceed $55,000 · Hunt, Hamlin & Ridley – Not to Exceed $10,000
Bond Counsel

. McManimon, Scotland, Baumann – No amount assigned for this school year as Bonds have not been procured.

13. that the Board approve the following transportation quoted contract for the 2018-2019 school year for ESL after-school Literacy program and submission of this agreement to the Executive County Superintendent of Schools for approval:

Route

ESLAFT19

Company

D&M Tours

Destination

Bryant

Per Diem Aide
$25

Per Diem Vehicle $84

Total

Total cost for 12days $1,308.00

$1,308.00

14. that the Board approve a Joint Transportation Agreement with the Leonia Board of Education, for the purpose of transporting students in accordance with Chapter 53, P.L. 1997, for March 13, 2019 - June 21, 2019 and submits this Agreement to the Executive County Superintendent of Schools for approval; services to be provided include, but are not limited to the coordinated transportation of Special Education students and Regular Education school students.

15. that the Board approve the hiring of consultant Liz Vaughn, to fill the position of a part-time Master Teacher/PIRT at the rate of $100 per hour, not to exceed 18 hours per week effective March 14, 2019 through June 30, 2019 with a maximum of $25,000.

16. that the Board approve Fairview Insurance Agency Associates Inc. as the Broker for Health and Property insurance for the 2019 calendar year.

17. that the Board approve the contract with Holy Name Medical Center, Occupational Health Services for the purpose of randomized drug testing of the bus driver under the Department of Transportation and 6A:27-12.1 rules and regulations in the amount not to exceed $210.

18. WHEREAS, the Teaneck Board of Education in accordance with N.J.S.A.18A:23-1 must have a certified External Audit of the district's accounts and financial transactions; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Education received the audit performed by Lerch, Vinci and Higgins, LLP, and discussed said audit at its public meeting held on February 13, 2019; now
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of Education accepts the audit for the 2017-2018 school year, FY Ended June 30, 2018 and approves the Corrective Action Plan (CAP).

19. that the Board accept grant funds from the County of Bergen, Department of Human Services for the FORUM/PASS (Police/Parents and School Students) Partnership Juvenile Delinquency Prevention Program, for the period January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019, in the amount of $61,435.

20. WHEREAS, the Teaneck Public School District continually looks for opportunities for shared services to be more cost efficient; now
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Teaneck Board of Education approves the Shared Service Agreement with the County of Bergen for Sharing County-Owned Emergency and Non-Emergency Equipment as per the attached agreement.

21. WHEREAS, the Teaneck Public School District continually looks for opportunities for shared services to be more cost efficient; now
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Teaneck Board of Education approves the Shared Service Agreement with the County of Bergen for Maintenance and Repair Services as per the attached agreement.

22. WHEREAS, the Teaneck Board of Education policy #6471 and N.J.A.C 6A:23B -1.2(b) provides that the Board of Education shall establish in the annual school budget a maximum expenditure amount that may be allotted for such travel and expense reimbursement for the 2018-2019 school year. WHEREAS, the Teaneck Board of Education appropriated $70,000 for travel during the 2018-2019 school year and has spent $31,825 as of March 1, 2019. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of
Education hereby establishes the school district travel maximum for the 2019- 2020 school year at the sum of $80,000 and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the School Business Administrator shall track and record these costs to ensure that the maximum amount is not exceeded.

23. Be It Resolved, that the Board approve the motion to accept Budgeted Excess Surplus of $1,942,818 and $135,312 ($58,526 of Excess General Fund Free Balance and $76,786 from the 2019-2020 Budget Excess Surplus) to be appropriated in the 2019-2020 Budget.

24. that the Board approve the 2018-2019 Nonpublic Supplemental Appropriation for Nonpublic Security Aid in the amounts listed by school:

School

Academy of Greatness and Excellence

Additional Aid

$ 17,325

Academy of Saut Ul Furqan	$ 2,700 Heichal Hatorah	$ 7,650 Ma'Aynot Yeshiva High School	$ 24,450 Sinai School	$	600 Sinai Shalem at Heichal Hatorah	$	300 Torah Academy	$ 26,325 Wilbert Mays Seventh Day Advent School $ 3,000

Yeshivat He'Atid

Total Additional Aid:

$ 24,000

$106,350

25. that the Board approve the payment of tuition to Benway School for Student ID#98270, start date 3/19/2019 in an amount not to exceed $23,199.80.

26. that the Board approve the payment of tuition to Bergen County Special Services School District, Washington Elementary, for Student ID#99387, start date 3/18/2019 in an amount not to exceed $82,620.

27. that the Board approve the payment of tuition to Ridgefield Park Board of Education Jr./Sr. High School, for Student ID#96813, start date 4/1/2019 in an amount not to exceed $26,166.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

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

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent x
x x
x	19,20,21 x
x x x
x	19,20,21

Personnel

PERSONNEL	MARCH 13, 2019

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

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

a. Victoria Alexander, School Based Youth Services Program Counselor, at an annual salary of $45,150 (off-guide), assigned to Teaneck High School, effective of a date to be determined through June 30, 2019, replacing Shenijah Curtis, resigned (PC#: 08-12-73/axc).

b. Christina Gardeski, Library Paraprofessional, at an annual salary of $40,100 (TTEA PARAS/ Step 5), assigned to Whittier Elementary School, effective on a date to be determined through June 30, 2019, replacing Danielle Viso, resigned (40-04-75/bcx).

2.	that the Board approve the resignation of the following staff member:

a. Katarina Hannawi, Special Education Teacher, Whittier Elementary School, effective February 26, 2019.

3.	that the Board approve the following long term substitute teachers at $260 per diem, after twenty-one (21) days of employment, assigned to a non-tenured track position, effective date as indicated, pending criminal history review:

a. Alisha Montoya, effective March 14, 2019 through June 30, 2019 with no benefits, assigned to Benjamin Franklin Middle School, replacing Paula Fischkelta.

b. Elsie Hewlett-Thomas, effective November 12, 2018 through December 21, 2018, with no benefits, assigned to Teaneck High School, replacing Benimapi Coulibaly, resigned.

c. Michael Malone, March 01, 2019 through April 30, 2019, with no benefits, assigned to Teaneck High School, replacing Jae Kim.

d. Janelle Malone, March 01, 2019 through April 30, 2019 with no benefits, assigned to Teaneck High School, replacing Jae Kim.

e. Elizabeth Vanacore, January 22, 2019 through June 30, 2019 with no benefits, assigned to Benjamin Franklin Middle School, replacing Kristina Anders.

f. Ayana Haywood, March 14, 2019 through June 30, 2019 with no benefits, assigned to Benjamin Franklin Middle School, replacing Eileen Mursch.

g. Lat Fatim Sall, March 14, 2019 through June 30, 2019 with no benefits, assigned to Thomas Jefferson Middle School, replacing Carol Petit-Bielen, transferred.

4.	that the Board approve the following Extra Pay Extra Work assignments, for the 2018-2019 school year at Teaneck High School, stipend in accordance with the TTEA contract:

Staff Member

a. Victoria Dyker

b. LeeAnn Newland

Activity

Drama - Costumes

Jazz Band

Stipend Amount (pro-rated)

$2,197.00

$2,094.00

5.	that the Board approve payment to the following teachers set forth to teach the Bryant Elementary After-School ESL Reading program, including two (2) additional professional development hours, at Bryant Elementary School, from March 19, 2019 through May 02, 2019. Title III monies will be used to fund this program:

Staff Member

a. Teri Wilcox

b. Danielle Annuziata

c. Mei Linh La-Mui

Assignment

Teacher/Lead Teacher Teacher
Teacher

Stipend Amount (not to exceed)

$2,000 (40 hrs. max.) $1,200 (24 hrs. max.)
$1,200 (24 hrs. max.)

6.	that the Board approve four (4) chaperones for the Annual Fashion Show on April 04, 2019, at the rate of $50 per hour:

a. Luigi Venezia

b. Charlotte LoSchiavo c. Eric Akselrad
d. Sean Holland

7.	that the Board approve payment to the following FORUM staff members, to provide services in the PASS (Police/Parents and School Students) Program. The program will take place January 01, 2019 through December 31, 2019, as part of the PASS after-school program, at the rate of $50 per hour, for a total of 682 hours, no to exceed $34,100.

Staff Member

a. Nicholas Campestre

b. Yris Acevedo

c. Giannil Hidalgo

d. Javalda Powell

e. TBD

Assignment	Hours Clinical Supervisor	80
After-school

Counselor	140 High School

After-school

Counselor	280 High/ Middle School

After-school

Counselor	140 Middle School

School Nurse	42

Max. Payment $4,000

$7,000

$14,000

$7,000

$2,100

15

Minutes of the proceedings of the REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING held on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller Porter, 3rd Floor Student Center, THS, at 8:00 PM. Dr. Ardie Walser, Board President, presided.

I.	Salute to the Flag

II.	Presiding Officer's Meeting Notice Statement

"I hereby call to order the Regular Public Meeting of the Teaneck Board of Education, held on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller-Porter 3rd Floor Student Center at Teaneck High School at 8:00 PM. Adequate notice of this meeting has been sent to the Record, filed with the Municipal Clerk of the Township of Teaneck, posted to the district website and posted inside the Teaneck Board of Education, One Merrison Street, on January 10, 2019."

III.	Roll Call

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

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian)

Mr. Rose (Howard)

Ms. Sanders (Denise)

Dr. Walser (Ardie)

Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Student Board Liaison Saima Jamal
Vernon Johnson William McIntosh
Stephanie Menendez

x

x

x

x x

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

IV.	Reaffirmation of 2018/19 District Goals

V.	Superintendent's Report

Board Presentations

Community & Volunteer Presentations, Terry Corallo, Supervisor of Community Relations & Volunteer Services
Budget Update, Ms. Melissa Simmons, Business Administrator/Board Secretary

VI.	Board Committee Reports

Finance Agenda Distribution Town Council update
Mrs. Williams Mr. Rose

VII. Public Comment (agenda ONLY)

Student:

Are there student Advisory committee regarding the food?

Resident:

Youth Advisory Board be part of the food selection process Where is the district with
Dr. Pruitt - contact the Rodda Center 3rd Thursday talk to the volunteer

A.	Board Operations

B.	School Operations and Curriculum

C.	Finance and Budget

D.	Personnel

VIII. Public Comment (non-Agenda)

IX.	Executive Session (required)

Approval of Camp Shalom summer program

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

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

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

X.	Adjournment

Mr. Rodriguez motioned to adjourn the meeting at 12:20am. Said motion was seconded by Mr. Rose and carried by unanimous vote.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

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

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

Respectfully submitted,

Melissa Simmons

Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Teaneck Public Schools

Goals for 2018-2019

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

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

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

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

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

Board Operations

BOARD OPERATIONS	MARCH 13, 2019

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

1.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board Policy #7510 Use of Facilities, for the 2018-2019 school year at no cost to the Girl Scout of Northern New Jersey, Troop# 97550 for the use of Hawthorne Elementary School media center for custodian and building use fees. The meeting dates are as follows: 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/24 and 5/1/19.

2.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to the TJ PTO to use the Thomas Jefferson Middle school cafeteria for custodian and building use fees. TJ PTO wish to serve all staff breakfast on March 16, 2019 during Spirit Week.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

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

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

School Operations and Curriculum

SCHOOL OPERATIONS and CURRICULUM

MARCH 13, 2019

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

1.	that the Board approves the decisions of the Superintendent regarding, Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB) incidents reported to the Board in Executive Session at the March 13, 2019 Regular Public Meeting.

2.	that the Board approve payment to Embracing The Crown, to conduct one workshop on identifying, and how to approach, healthy relationships, on March 19, 2019, with the Project Success Middle School PASS (Parent and Student/School Partnership) program students, in an amount not to exceed $300.

3.	that the Board approve payment to Erika Turner, to conduct one workshop on Healthy Relationships on March 28, 2019, with the Project Success Middle School PASS (Parent and Student/School Partnership) program students, in an amount not to exceed $300.

4.	that the Board approve payment to High Impact Youth Training Solutions, to conduct a workshop on Social Media Awareness, Internet Safety and Cyberbullying, to 12 high school students enrolled in the FORUM’s Parent and Student/School Partnership (PASS) Program on April 1, 2019, in an amount not to exceed $300.

5.	that the Board approve payment to John Thompson, to conduct two workshops on Life Choices/Healthy Decision-Making on March 26, and April 3, 2019 with the PASS (Parent and Student/School Partnership) program students, in an amount not to exceed $600.

6.	that the Board approve payment to Lisa Athan, MA, Grief Recovery Specialist, to conduct one workshop session, on March 25, 2019, with the high school Parent and Student/School Partnership (PASS) program.

7.	that the Board approve payment to Lisa Athan, MA, Grief Recovery Specialist, to conduct one session, on April, 2, 2019, with the FORUM’s Project Success-Middle School Parent and Student/School Partnership (PASS) program on Grief and Loss: Overcoming Hard Times, in amount not to exceed $300.

8.	that the Board approve payment to Plethora Media Group to present the “Picture of Success” program on March 20, April 8, April 22 and May 1, 2019, to high school students enrolled in the Parent and Student/School Partnership (PASS) program, in an amount not to exceed $700. The FORUM Juvenile Justice grant would fund this program.

1st Session: Basic photography skills workshop for participating students. A disposable camera would be provided to students that participate.
2nd Session: Students and staff trip to take photos that represent values and goal setting for their photography project.
3rd Session: Students will preview and select photos for inclusion in their final presentation and create captions/ blurbs for the selected photos.
4th Session: Students would finalize the project and present to staff and peers.

9.	that the Board accept a donation from Mr. Patrick Bertollo, for the Hawthorne Media Center, to purchase literary items in the amount of $1,000.00 in memory of his late wife Lois Jean Bono, former Hawthorne School teacher.

10. that the Board accept a donation of a Tower Garden to Lowell Elementary School from Ms. Marla Hodge-Parker.

11. that the Board accept a donation from the Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey in the amount of $234.20 for the Jamie Fitterman section of the Teaneck High School main library.

Acct# 20-031-222-610-75-40-T-H.

12. that the Board accept a donation from the Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey in the amount of $295.46 for the Gil King Memorial Library Book Fund at the Teaneck High School main library.

Acct# 20-031-222-610-75-40-T-H.

13. that the Board accept with grateful appreciation a donation from a former student, Timothy Shater, of seven 3-ring binders to Benjamin Franklin Middle School, at an estimated cost of $20.

14. that the Board approve Mary Joyce Laqui to submit a grant application to the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) for a $10,000 Frederick L. Hipp Foundation for Excellence in Education grant.

15. that the Board approve payment to King Professional Development to conduct professional development training for 75 teachers at Benjamin Franklin Middle School on May 6, 2019, in an amount not to exceed $3,000. Title I funds this professional development, Account # 20-231-200-320-22-58-I-F.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

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

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

Finance and Budget

FINANCE AND BUDGET	MARCH 13, 2019

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

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

JANUARY 1, 2019 through JANUARY 31, 2019

General	Fund 10	$7,744,354.26

Special Revenue Debt Service Enterprise
Food Service

Fund 20	$ Fund 40	$ Fund 60	$
Fund 61	$

346,356.87 118,737.50 33,035.63
107,660.27

Total of Approved Payments	$8,350,144.53

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

3.	WHEREAS, the Board of Education has received the Report of the Board Secretary and the Report of the Treasurer of School Monies for the month of January 2019 and determined that both reports are in agreement; and
WHEREAS, in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)3 the secretary has certified that, as of the date of the reports, no budgetary line item account has obligations and payments (contractual orders) which in total exceed the amount appropriated by the Board of Education except as noted; now
BE IT RESOLVED, that in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)4, the Board of Education certifies that, after review of the secretary’s monthly financial reports (appropriate section) and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, to the best of its knowledge, no major account or fund has been over-expended in violation of N.J.A.C.6A:23A-16.10(c)4, and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the year (which would become a part of the Minutes of this meeting); and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to P.L. 2004 Ch. 73 (S-1701), the Board certifies that after a review of the Secretary’s Monthly Financial Report and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, that there are no budgetary transfers that cumulatively exceed 10% that would require the approval of the Executive County Superintendent.

4.	that the Board approve the attached list of Professional Development for the staff indicated for professional improvement or development, as approved by the Superintendent, (Grant funded $1,852.51) (District funded $6,077.02) total cost $7,929.53.

5.	that the Board approve the attached list of Student Field Trips, as approved by the Superintendent (Grant Funded $4,535.34) and (District Funded $2,795.33) (Parent Funded $23,897.97) total cost $31,228.64.

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

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

8.	that the Board approve the contracts with those clinicians and agencies on the attached list who would provide related services and / or independent evaluations during the 2018-2019 school year.

9.	that the Board approve the amendments to the Chapter 192/193 Non-Public Services grant for an increase in funding provided to Teaneck, as reflected in the funding statements appended to and made a part of the Minutes. This funding is provided to the Teaneck School District by the New Jersey Department of Education to provide additional Chapter 192, Compensatory Education, and Chapter 193, Supplemental Instruction, Annual Reviews, Initial Evaluations to determine eligibility for Special Education and Speech Services.

10. that the Board approve the tentative budget for the 2019-2020 School year using the 2018-2019 state aid figures and the Secretary to the Board of Education be authorized to submit the following tentative budget to the Executive County Superintendent of Schools for approval in accordance with the form suggested by the State Department of Education and according to the law.

Total Appropriations LESS: Anticipated Revenue Taxes to be Raised

GENERAL FUND $101,176,977

$9,844,309

$91,332,668

SPECIAL REVENUE $4,637,505

$4,637,505

DEBT SERVICE $1,303,675

$0

$1,303,675

TOTAL

$107,118,157

$14,481,814

$92,636,343

11. that the Board approve the Establishment of the Maximum Level for Professional Services; the tentative budget includes the following appropriations. The Administration needs to notice the Board if there arises a need to exceed said maximums; upon which the Board may adopt a dollar increase in the maximum amount through formal Board action.

Budget Year 2019-2020 Legal Services Auditing Services Architectural Services Medical

$285,000 $ 48,000 $ 25,000 $445,000

12. WHEREAS, the Board approved the following proposals at the January 2, 2019 Re-organization meeting and
Now Therefore Be It Resolved, that the Board approve the following for each category of legal services at the accompanying not to exceed amounts for the 2018-2019 fiscal year:
General Counsel

. Inglesino, Webster, Wyciskala, Taylor, LLC – Not to Exceed	$20,000 · Busch Law Group, LLC – Not to Exceed $10,000
Special Education

. Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC – Not to Exceed $20,000 . Machado Law Group – Not to Exceed $150,000
. Buglione, Hutton & DeYoe, LLC – Not to Exceed $20,000 Negotiations/Labor
· DiFrancesco Bateman (Phil Stern) – Not to Exceed $55,000 · Hunt, Hamlin & Ridley – Not to Exceed $10,000
Bond Counsel

. McManimon, Scotland, Baumann – No amount assigned for this school year as Bonds have not been procured.

13. that the Board approve the following transportation quoted contract for the 2018-2019 school year for ESL after-school Literacy program and submission of this agreement to the Executive County Superintendent of Schools for approval:

Route

ESLAFT19

Company

D&M Tours

Destination

Bryant

Per Diem Aide
$25

Per Diem Vehicle $84

Total

Total cost for 12days $1,308.00

$1,308.00

14. that the Board approve a Joint Transportation Agreement with the Leonia Board of Education, for the purpose of transporting students in accordance with Chapter 53, P.L. 1997, for March 13, 2019 - June 21, 2019 and submits this Agreement to the Executive County Superintendent of Schools for approval; services to be provided include, but are not limited to the coordinated transportation of Special Education students and Regular Education school students.

15. that the Board approve the hiring of consultant Liz Vaughn, to fill the position of a part-time Master Teacher/PIRT at the rate of $100 per hour, not to exceed 18 hours per week effective March 14, 2019 through June 30, 2019 with a maximum of $25,000.

16. that the Board approve Fairview Insurance Agency Associates Inc. as the Broker for Health and Property insurance for the 2019 calendar year.

17. that the Board approve the contract with Holy Name Medical Center, Occupational Health Services for the purpose of randomized drug testing of the bus driver under the Department of Transportation and 6A:27-12.1 rules and regulations in the amount not to exceed $210.

18. WHEREAS, the Teaneck Board of Education in accordance with N.J.S.A.18A:23-1 must have a certified External Audit of the district's accounts and financial transactions; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Education received the audit performed by Lerch, Vinci and Higgins, LLP, and discussed said audit at its public meeting held on February 13, 2019; now
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of Education accepts the audit for the 2017-2018 school year, FY Ended June 30, 2018 and approves the Corrective Action Plan (CAP).

19. that the Board accept grant funds from the County of Bergen, Department of Human Services for the FORUM/PASS (Police/Parents and School Students) Partnership Juvenile Delinquency Prevention Program, for the period January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019, in the amount of $61,435.

20. WHEREAS, the Teaneck Public School District continually looks for opportunities for shared services to be more cost efficient; now
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Teaneck Board of Education approves the Shared Service Agreement with the County of Bergen for Sharing County-Owned Emergency and Non-Emergency Equipment as per the attached agreement.

21. WHEREAS, the Teaneck Public School District continually looks for opportunities for shared services to be more cost efficient; now
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Teaneck Board of Education approves the Shared Service Agreement with the County of Bergen for Maintenance and Repair Services as per the attached agreement.

22. WHEREAS, the Teaneck Board of Education policy #6471 and N.J.A.C 6A:23B -1.2(b) provides that the Board of Education shall establish in the annual school budget a maximum expenditure amount that may be allotted for such travel and expense reimbursement for the 2018-2019 school year. WHEREAS, the Teaneck Board of Education appropriated $70,000 for travel during the 2018-2019 school year and has spent $31,825 as of March 1, 2019. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of
Education hereby establishes the school district travel maximum for the 2019- 2020 school year at the sum of $80,000 and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the School Business Administrator shall track and record these costs to ensure that the maximum amount is not exceeded.

23. Be It Resolved, that the Board approve the motion to accept Budgeted Excess Surplus of $1,942,818 and $135,312 ($58,526 of Excess General Fund Free Balance and $76,786 from the 2019-2020 Budget Excess Surplus) to be appropriated in the 2019-2020 Budget.

24. that the Board approve the 2018-2019 Nonpublic Supplemental Appropriation for Nonpublic Security Aid in the amounts listed by school:

School

Academy of Greatness and Excellence

Additional Aid

$ 17,325

Academy of Saut Ul Furqan	$ 2,700 Heichal Hatorah	$ 7,650 Ma'Aynot Yeshiva High School	$ 24,450 Sinai School	$	600 Sinai Shalem at Heichal Hatorah	$	300 Torah Academy	$ 26,325 Wilbert Mays Seventh Day Advent School $ 3,000

Yeshivat He'Atid

Total Additional Aid:

$ 24,000

$106,350

25. that the Board approve the payment of tuition to Benway School for Student ID#98270, start date 3/19/2019 in an amount not to exceed $23,199.80.

26. that the Board approve the payment of tuition to Bergen County Special Services School District, Washington Elementary, for Student ID#99387, start date 3/18/2019 in an amount not to exceed $82,620.

27. that the Board approve the payment of tuition to Ridgefield Park Board of Education Jr./Sr. High School, for Student ID#96813, start date 4/1/2019 in an amount not to exceed $26,166.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

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

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent x
x x
x	19,20,21 x
x x x
x	19,20,21

Personnel

PERSONNEL	MARCH 13, 2019

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

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

a. Victoria Alexander, School Based Youth Services Program Counselor, at an annual salary of $45,150 (off-guide), assigned to Teaneck High School, effective of a date to be determined through June 30, 2019, replacing Shenijah Curtis, resigned (PC#: 08-12-73/axc).

b. Christina Gardeski, Library Paraprofessional, at an annual salary of $40,100 (TTEA PARAS/ Step 5), assigned to Whittier Elementary School, effective on a date to be determined through June 30, 2019, replacing Danielle Viso, resigned (40-04-75/bcx).

2.	that the Board approve the resignation of the following staff member:

a. Katarina Hannawi, Special Education Teacher, Whittier Elementary School, effective February 26, 2019.

3.	that the Board approve the following long term substitute teachers at $260 per diem, after twenty-one (21) days of employment, assigned to a non-tenured track position, effective date as indicated, pending criminal history review:

a. Alisha Montoya, effective March 14, 2019 through June 30, 2019 with no benefits, assigned to Benjamin Franklin Middle School, replacing Paula Fischkelta.

b. Elsie Hewlett-Thomas, effective November 12, 2018 through December 21, 2018, with no benefits, assigned to Teaneck High School, replacing Benimapi Coulibaly, resigned.

c. Michael Malone, March 01, 2019 through April 30, 2019, with no benefits, assigned to Teaneck High School, replacing Jae Kim.

d. Janelle Malone, March 01, 2019 through April 30, 2019 with no benefits, assigned to Teaneck High School, replacing Jae Kim.

e. Elizabeth Vanacore, January 22, 2019 through June 30, 2019 with no benefits, assigned to Benjamin Franklin Middle School, replacing Kristina Anders.

f. Ayana Haywood, March 14, 2019 through June 30, 2019 with no benefits, assigned to Benjamin Franklin Middle School, replacing Eileen Mursch.

g. Lat Fatim Sall, March 14, 2019 through June 30, 2019 with no benefits, assigned to Thomas Jefferson Middle School, replacing Carol Petit-Bielen, transferred.

4.	that the Board approve the following Extra Pay Extra Work assignments, for the 2018-2019 school year at Teaneck High School, stipend in accordance with the TTEA contract:

Staff Member

a. Victoria Dyker

b. LeeAnn Newland

Activity

Drama - Costumes

Jazz Band

Stipend Amount (pro-rated)

$2,197.00

$2,094.00

5.	that the Board approve payment to the following teachers set forth to teach the Bryant Elementary After-School ESL Reading program, including two (2) additional professional development hours, at Bryant Elementary School, from March 19, 2019 through May 02, 2019. Title III monies will be used to fund this program:

Staff Member

a. Teri Wilcox

b. Danielle Annuziata

c. Mei Linh La-Mui

Assignment

Teacher/Lead Teacher Teacher
Teacher

Stipend Amount (not to exceed)

$2,000 (40 hrs. max.) $1,200 (24 hrs. max.)
$1,200 (24 hrs. max.)

6.	that the Board approve four (4) chaperones for the Annual Fashion Show on April 04, 2019, at the rate of $50 per hour:

a. Luigi Venezia

b. Charlotte LoSchiavo c. Eric Akselrad
d. Sean Holland

7.	that the Board approve payment to the following FORUM staff members, to provide services in the PASS (Police/Parents and School Students) Program. The program will take place January 01, 2019 through December 31, 2019, as part of the PASS after-school program, at the rate of $50 per hour, for a total of 682 hours, no to exceed $34,100.

Staff Member

a. Nicholas Campestre

b. Yris Acevedo

c. Giannil Hidalgo

d. Javalda Powell

e. TBD

Assignment	Hours Clinical Supervisor	80
After-school

Counselor	140 High School

After-school

Counselor	280 High/ Middle School

After-school

Counselor	140 Middle School

School Nurse	42

Max. Payment $4,000

$7,000

$14,000

$7,000

$2,100

8.	that the Board approve the following athletics coaches for the 2018-2019 school year. Stipend in accordance with the TTEA contract:

Name

a. John Paladino

b. Samuel Griffin

Position

Tennis Head Coach

Spring Weight Room Supervisor

Stipend Amount $5,661.00
$3,397.50

9.	that the Board approve the ESL Homework Support Program and the staff members listed below, at the rate of $50.00 per hour, including two (2) additional professional development hours, effective March 26, 2019 through June 06, 2019:

Staff Member	Title

a. Yaneth Mesa	Tutor

b. Nicole Cooper Tutor

Stipend Amount (not to exceed)

$2,000 (20 hrs. max.)

$2,000 (20 hrs. max.)

10. that the Board approve the following individual to be included on the list of Home Instructors, as needed, at $50.00 per hour, for the 2018-2019 school year:

a. Volodymyr Hunko

11. that the Board approve the following chaperones, for the Annual Spring Musical, March 29, 2019 at 7 pm, March 30, 2019 at 8 pm and March 31, 2019 at 3 pm, at the rate of $50 per hour:

a. Eric Akselrad

b. Mary Lorencovitz

12. that the Board approve the following location assignments, salaries, guide/step and longevity/differential, for the 2018-2019 school year, effective September 01, 2018 through June 30, 2019:

Name
		Guide/Step
		 Location
		 Salary
		Longevity
	
a. Kenneth Cieslak
		MA+32/Step 10
		Teaneck High School
		$90,800

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

Name

a. Ayana Collado

b. Jeffrey Obiekwe

School

William Paterson University

William Paterson University

Effective March 14, 2019
March 14, 2019

14. that the Board approve the following per diem substitute teachers for the 2018-2019 school year, at the rate of $120 per day, pending criminal history review:

a. Ksenija Lea Kostic-Pecaric

16

Minutes of the proceedings of the REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING held on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller Porter, 3rd Floor Student Center, THS, at 8:00 PM. Dr. Ardie Walser, Board President, presided.

I.	Salute to the Flag

II.	Presiding Officer's Meeting Notice Statement

"I hereby call to order the Regular Public Meeting of the Teaneck Board of Education, held on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller-Porter 3rd Floor Student Center at Teaneck High School at 8:00 PM. Adequate notice of this meeting has been sent to the Record, filed with the Municipal Clerk of the Township of Teaneck, posted to the district website and posted inside the Teaneck Board of Education, One Merrison Street, on January 10, 2019."

III.	Roll Call

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

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian)

Mr. Rose (Howard)

Ms. Sanders (Denise)

Dr. Walser (Ardie)

Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Student Board Liaison Saima Jamal
Vernon Johnson William McIntosh
Stephanie Menendez

x

x

x

x x

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

IV.	Reaffirmation of 2018/19 District Goals

V.	Superintendent's Report

Board Presentations

Community & Volunteer Presentations, Terry Corallo, Supervisor of Community Relations & Volunteer Services
Budget Update, Ms. Melissa Simmons, Business Administrator/Board Secretary

VI.	Board Committee Reports

Finance Agenda Distribution Town Council update
Mrs. Williams Mr. Rose

VII. Public Comment (agenda ONLY)

Student:

Are there student Advisory committee regarding the food?

Resident:

Youth Advisory Board be part of the food selection process Where is the district with
Dr. Pruitt - contact the Rodda Center 3rd Thursday talk to the volunteer

A.	Board Operations

B.	School Operations and Curriculum

C.	Finance and Budget

D.	Personnel

VIII. Public Comment (non-Agenda)

IX.	Executive Session (required)

Approval of Camp Shalom summer program

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

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

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

X.	Adjournment

Mr. Rodriguez motioned to adjourn the meeting at 12:20am. Said motion was seconded by Mr. Rose and carried by unanimous vote.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

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

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

Respectfully submitted,

Melissa Simmons

Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Teaneck Public Schools

Goals for 2018-2019

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

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

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

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

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

Board Operations

BOARD OPERATIONS	MARCH 13, 2019

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

1.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board Policy #7510 Use of Facilities, for the 2018-2019 school year at no cost to the Girl Scout of Northern New Jersey, Troop# 97550 for the use of Hawthorne Elementary School media center for custodian and building use fees. The meeting dates are as follows: 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/24 and 5/1/19.

2.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to the TJ PTO to use the Thomas Jefferson Middle school cafeteria for custodian and building use fees. TJ PTO wish to serve all staff breakfast on March 16, 2019 during Spirit Week.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

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

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

School Operations and Curriculum

SCHOOL OPERATIONS and CURRICULUM

MARCH 13, 2019

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

1.	that the Board approves the decisions of the Superintendent regarding, Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB) incidents reported to the Board in Executive Session at the March 13, 2019 Regular Public Meeting.

2.	that the Board approve payment to Embracing The Crown, to conduct one workshop on identifying, and how to approach, healthy relationships, on March 19, 2019, with the Project Success Middle School PASS (Parent and Student/School Partnership) program students, in an amount not to exceed $300.

3.	that the Board approve payment to Erika Turner, to conduct one workshop on Healthy Relationships on March 28, 2019, with the Project Success Middle School PASS (Parent and Student/School Partnership) program students, in an amount not to exceed $300.

4.	that the Board approve payment to High Impact Youth Training Solutions, to conduct a workshop on Social Media Awareness, Internet Safety and Cyberbullying, to 12 high school students enrolled in the FORUM’s Parent and Student/School Partnership (PASS) Program on April 1, 2019, in an amount not to exceed $300.

5.	that the Board approve payment to John Thompson, to conduct two workshops on Life Choices/Healthy Decision-Making on March 26, and April 3, 2019 with the PASS (Parent and Student/School Partnership) program students, in an amount not to exceed $600.

6.	that the Board approve payment to Lisa Athan, MA, Grief Recovery Specialist, to conduct one workshop session, on March 25, 2019, with the high school Parent and Student/School Partnership (PASS) program.

7.	that the Board approve payment to Lisa Athan, MA, Grief Recovery Specialist, to conduct one session, on April, 2, 2019, with the FORUM’s Project Success-Middle School Parent and Student/School Partnership (PASS) program on Grief and Loss: Overcoming Hard Times, in amount not to exceed $300.

8.	that the Board approve payment to Plethora Media Group to present the “Picture of Success” program on March 20, April 8, April 22 and May 1, 2019, to high school students enrolled in the Parent and Student/School Partnership (PASS) program, in an amount not to exceed $700. The FORUM Juvenile Justice grant would fund this program.

1st Session: Basic photography skills workshop for participating students. A disposable camera would be provided to students that participate.
2nd Session: Students and staff trip to take photos that represent values and goal setting for their photography project.
3rd Session: Students will preview and select photos for inclusion in their final presentation and create captions/ blurbs for the selected photos.
4th Session: Students would finalize the project and present to staff and peers.

9.	that the Board accept a donation from Mr. Patrick Bertollo, for the Hawthorne Media Center, to purchase literary items in the amount of $1,000.00 in memory of his late wife Lois Jean Bono, former Hawthorne School teacher.

10. that the Board accept a donation of a Tower Garden to Lowell Elementary School from Ms. Marla Hodge-Parker.

11. that the Board accept a donation from the Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey in the amount of $234.20 for the Jamie Fitterman section of the Teaneck High School main library.

Acct# 20-031-222-610-75-40-T-H.

12. that the Board accept a donation from the Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey in the amount of $295.46 for the Gil King Memorial Library Book Fund at the Teaneck High School main library.

Acct# 20-031-222-610-75-40-T-H.

13. that the Board accept with grateful appreciation a donation from a former student, Timothy Shater, of seven 3-ring binders to Benjamin Franklin Middle School, at an estimated cost of $20.

14. that the Board approve Mary Joyce Laqui to submit a grant application to the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) for a $10,000 Frederick L. Hipp Foundation for Excellence in Education grant.

15. that the Board approve payment to King Professional Development to conduct professional development training for 75 teachers at Benjamin Franklin Middle School on May 6, 2019, in an amount not to exceed $3,000. Title I funds this professional development, Account # 20-231-200-320-22-58-I-F.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

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

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

Finance and Budget

FINANCE AND BUDGET	MARCH 13, 2019

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

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

JANUARY 1, 2019 through JANUARY 31, 2019

General	Fund 10	$7,744,354.26

Special Revenue Debt Service Enterprise
Food Service

Fund 20	$ Fund 40	$ Fund 60	$
Fund 61	$

346,356.87 118,737.50 33,035.63
107,660.27

Total of Approved Payments	$8,350,144.53

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

3.	WHEREAS, the Board of Education has received the Report of the Board Secretary and the Report of the Treasurer of School Monies for the month of January 2019 and determined that both reports are in agreement; and
WHEREAS, in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)3 the secretary has certified that, as of the date of the reports, no budgetary line item account has obligations and payments (contractual orders) which in total exceed the amount appropriated by the Board of Education except as noted; now
BE IT RESOLVED, that in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)4, the Board of Education certifies that, after review of the secretary’s monthly financial reports (appropriate section) and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, to the best of its knowledge, no major account or fund has been over-expended in violation of N.J.A.C.6A:23A-16.10(c)4, and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the year (which would become a part of the Minutes of this meeting); and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to P.L. 2004 Ch. 73 (S-1701), the Board certifies that after a review of the Secretary’s Monthly Financial Report and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, that there are no budgetary transfers that cumulatively exceed 10% that would require the approval of the Executive County Superintendent.

4.	that the Board approve the attached list of Professional Development for the staff indicated for professional improvement or development, as approved by the Superintendent, (Grant funded $1,852.51) (District funded $6,077.02) total cost $7,929.53.

5.	that the Board approve the attached list of Student Field Trips, as approved by the Superintendent (Grant Funded $4,535.34) and (District Funded $2,795.33) (Parent Funded $23,897.97) total cost $31,228.64.

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

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

8.	that the Board approve the contracts with those clinicians and agencies on the attached list who would provide related services and / or independent evaluations during the 2018-2019 school year.

9.	that the Board approve the amendments to the Chapter 192/193 Non-Public Services grant for an increase in funding provided to Teaneck, as reflected in the funding statements appended to and made a part of the Minutes. This funding is provided to the Teaneck School District by the New Jersey Department of Education to provide additional Chapter 192, Compensatory Education, and Chapter 193, Supplemental Instruction, Annual Reviews, Initial Evaluations to determine eligibility for Special Education and Speech Services.

10. that the Board approve the tentative budget for the 2019-2020 School year using the 2018-2019 state aid figures and the Secretary to the Board of Education be authorized to submit the following tentative budget to the Executive County Superintendent of Schools for approval in accordance with the form suggested by the State Department of Education and according to the law.

Total Appropriations LESS: Anticipated Revenue Taxes to be Raised

GENERAL FUND $101,176,977

$9,844,309

$91,332,668

SPECIAL REVENUE $4,637,505

$4,637,505

DEBT SERVICE $1,303,675

$0

$1,303,675

TOTAL

$107,118,157

$14,481,814

$92,636,343

11. that the Board approve the Establishment of the Maximum Level for Professional Services; the tentative budget includes the following appropriations. The Administration needs to notice the Board if there arises a need to exceed said maximums; upon which the Board may adopt a dollar increase in the maximum amount through formal Board action.

Budget Year 2019-2020 Legal Services Auditing Services Architectural Services Medical

$285,000 $ 48,000 $ 25,000 $445,000

12. WHEREAS, the Board approved the following proposals at the January 2, 2019 Re-organization meeting and
Now Therefore Be It Resolved, that the Board approve the following for each category of legal services at the accompanying not to exceed amounts for the 2018-2019 fiscal year:
General Counsel

. Inglesino, Webster, Wyciskala, Taylor, LLC – Not to Exceed	$20,000 · Busch Law Group, LLC – Not to Exceed $10,000
Special Education

. Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC – Not to Exceed $20,000 . Machado Law Group – Not to Exceed $150,000
. Buglione, Hutton & DeYoe, LLC – Not to Exceed $20,000 Negotiations/Labor
· DiFrancesco Bateman (Phil Stern) – Not to Exceed $55,000 · Hunt, Hamlin & Ridley – Not to Exceed $10,000
Bond Counsel

. McManimon, Scotland, Baumann – No amount assigned for this school year as Bonds have not been procured.

13. that the Board approve the following transportation quoted contract for the 2018-2019 school year for ESL after-school Literacy program and submission of this agreement to the Executive County Superintendent of Schools for approval:

Route

ESLAFT19

Company

D&M Tours

Destination

Bryant

Per Diem Aide
$25

Per Diem Vehicle $84

Total

Total cost for 12days $1,308.00

$1,308.00

14. that the Board approve a Joint Transportation Agreement with the Leonia Board of Education, for the purpose of transporting students in accordance with Chapter 53, P.L. 1997, for March 13, 2019 - June 21, 2019 and submits this Agreement to the Executive County Superintendent of Schools for approval; services to be provided include, but are not limited to the coordinated transportation of Special Education students and Regular Education school students.

15. that the Board approve the hiring of consultant Liz Vaughn, to fill the position of a part-time Master Teacher/PIRT at the rate of $100 per hour, not to exceed 18 hours per week effective March 14, 2019 through June 30, 2019 with a maximum of $25,000.

16. that the Board approve Fairview Insurance Agency Associates Inc. as the Broker for Health and Property insurance for the 2019 calendar year.

17. that the Board approve the contract with Holy Name Medical Center, Occupational Health Services for the purpose of randomized drug testing of the bus driver under the Department of Transportation and 6A:27-12.1 rules and regulations in the amount not to exceed $210.

18. WHEREAS, the Teaneck Board of Education in accordance with N.J.S.A.18A:23-1 must have a certified External Audit of the district's accounts and financial transactions; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Education received the audit performed by Lerch, Vinci and Higgins, LLP, and discussed said audit at its public meeting held on February 13, 2019; now
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of Education accepts the audit for the 2017-2018 school year, FY Ended June 30, 2018 and approves the Corrective Action Plan (CAP).

19. that the Board accept grant funds from the County of Bergen, Department of Human Services for the FORUM/PASS (Police/Parents and School Students) Partnership Juvenile Delinquency Prevention Program, for the period January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019, in the amount of $61,435.

20. WHEREAS, the Teaneck Public School District continually looks for opportunities for shared services to be more cost efficient; now
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Teaneck Board of Education approves the Shared Service Agreement with the County of Bergen for Sharing County-Owned Emergency and Non-Emergency Equipment as per the attached agreement.

21. WHEREAS, the Teaneck Public School District continually looks for opportunities for shared services to be more cost efficient; now
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Teaneck Board of Education approves the Shared Service Agreement with the County of Bergen for Maintenance and Repair Services as per the attached agreement.

22. WHEREAS, the Teaneck Board of Education policy #6471 and N.J.A.C 6A:23B -1.2(b) provides that the Board of Education shall establish in the annual school budget a maximum expenditure amount that may be allotted for such travel and expense reimbursement for the 2018-2019 school year. WHEREAS, the Teaneck Board of Education appropriated $70,000 for travel during the 2018-2019 school year and has spent $31,825 as of March 1, 2019. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of
Education hereby establishes the school district travel maximum for the 2019- 2020 school year at the sum of $80,000 and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the School Business Administrator shall track and record these costs to ensure that the maximum amount is not exceeded.

23. Be It Resolved, that the Board approve the motion to accept Budgeted Excess Surplus of $1,942,818 and $135,312 ($58,526 of Excess General Fund Free Balance and $76,786 from the 2019-2020 Budget Excess Surplus) to be appropriated in the 2019-2020 Budget.

24. that the Board approve the 2018-2019 Nonpublic Supplemental Appropriation for Nonpublic Security Aid in the amounts listed by school:

School

Academy of Greatness and Excellence

Additional Aid

$ 17,325

Academy of Saut Ul Furqan	$ 2,700 Heichal Hatorah	$ 7,650 Ma'Aynot Yeshiva High School	$ 24,450 Sinai School	$	600 Sinai Shalem at Heichal Hatorah	$	300 Torah Academy	$ 26,325 Wilbert Mays Seventh Day Advent School $ 3,000

Yeshivat He'Atid

Total Additional Aid:

$ 24,000

$106,350

25. that the Board approve the payment of tuition to Benway School for Student ID#98270, start date 3/19/2019 in an amount not to exceed $23,199.80.

26. that the Board approve the payment of tuition to Bergen County Special Services School District, Washington Elementary, for Student ID#99387, start date 3/18/2019 in an amount not to exceed $82,620.

27. that the Board approve the payment of tuition to Ridgefield Park Board of Education Jr./Sr. High School, for Student ID#96813, start date 4/1/2019 in an amount not to exceed $26,166.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

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

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent x
x x
x	19,20,21 x
x x x
x	19,20,21

Personnel

PERSONNEL	MARCH 13, 2019

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

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

a. Victoria Alexander, School Based Youth Services Program Counselor, at an annual salary of $45,150 (off-guide), assigned to Teaneck High School, effective of a date to be determined through June 30, 2019, replacing Shenijah Curtis, resigned (PC#: 08-12-73/axc).

b. Christina Gardeski, Library Paraprofessional, at an annual salary of $40,100 (TTEA PARAS/ Step 5), assigned to Whittier Elementary School, effective on a date to be determined through June 30, 2019, replacing Danielle Viso, resigned (40-04-75/bcx).

2.	that the Board approve the resignation of the following staff member:

a. Katarina Hannawi, Special Education Teacher, Whittier Elementary School, effective February 26, 2019.

3.	that the Board approve the following long term substitute teachers at $260 per diem, after twenty-one (21) days of employment, assigned to a non-tenured track position, effective date as indicated, pending criminal history review:

a. Alisha Montoya, effective March 14, 2019 through June 30, 2019 with no benefits, assigned to Benjamin Franklin Middle School, replacing Paula Fischkelta.

b. Elsie Hewlett-Thomas, effective November 12, 2018 through December 21, 2018, with no benefits, assigned to Teaneck High School, replacing Benimapi Coulibaly, resigned.

c. Michael Malone, March 01, 2019 through April 30, 2019, with no benefits, assigned to Teaneck High School, replacing Jae Kim.

d. Janelle Malone, March 01, 2019 through April 30, 2019 with no benefits, assigned to Teaneck High School, replacing Jae Kim.

e. Elizabeth Vanacore, January 22, 2019 through June 30, 2019 with no benefits, assigned to Benjamin Franklin Middle School, replacing Kristina Anders.

f. Ayana Haywood, March 14, 2019 through June 30, 2019 with no benefits, assigned to Benjamin Franklin Middle School, replacing Eileen Mursch.

g. Lat Fatim Sall, March 14, 2019 through June 30, 2019 with no benefits, assigned to Thomas Jefferson Middle School, replacing Carol Petit-Bielen, transferred.

4.	that the Board approve the following Extra Pay Extra Work assignments, for the 2018-2019 school year at Teaneck High School, stipend in accordance with the TTEA contract:

Staff Member

a. Victoria Dyker

b. LeeAnn Newland

Activity

Drama - Costumes

Jazz Band

Stipend Amount (pro-rated)

$2,197.00

$2,094.00

5.	that the Board approve payment to the following teachers set forth to teach the Bryant Elementary After-School ESL Reading program, including two (2) additional professional development hours, at Bryant Elementary School, from March 19, 2019 through May 02, 2019. Title III monies will be used to fund this program:

Staff Member

a. Teri Wilcox

b. Danielle Annuziata

c. Mei Linh La-Mui

Assignment

Teacher/Lead Teacher Teacher
Teacher

Stipend Amount (not to exceed)

$2,000 (40 hrs. max.) $1,200 (24 hrs. max.)
$1,200 (24 hrs. max.)

6.	that the Board approve four (4) chaperones for the Annual Fashion Show on April 04, 2019, at the rate of $50 per hour:

a. Luigi Venezia

b. Charlotte LoSchiavo c. Eric Akselrad
d. Sean Holland

7.	that the Board approve payment to the following FORUM staff members, to provide services in the PASS (Police/Parents and School Students) Program. The program will take place January 01, 2019 through December 31, 2019, as part of the PASS after-school program, at the rate of $50 per hour, for a total of 682 hours, no to exceed $34,100.

Staff Member

a. Nicholas Campestre

b. Yris Acevedo

c. Giannil Hidalgo

d. Javalda Powell

e. TBD

Assignment	Hours Clinical Supervisor	80
After-school

Counselor	140 High School

After-school

Counselor	280 High/ Middle School

After-school

Counselor	140 Middle School

School Nurse	42

Max. Payment $4,000

$7,000

$14,000

$7,000

$2,100

8.	that the Board approve the following athletics coaches for the 2018-2019 school year. Stipend in accordance with the TTEA contract:

Name

a. John Paladino

b. Samuel Griffin

Position

Tennis Head Coach

Spring Weight Room Supervisor

Stipend Amount $5,661.00
$3,397.50

9.	that the Board approve the ESL Homework Support Program and the staff members listed below, at the rate of $50.00 per hour, including two (2) additional professional development hours, effective March 26, 2019 through June 06, 2019:

Staff Member	Title

a. Yaneth Mesa	Tutor

b. Nicole Cooper Tutor

Stipend Amount (not to exceed)

$2,000 (20 hrs. max.)

$2,000 (20 hrs. max.)

10. that the Board approve the following individual to be included on the list of Home Instructors, as needed, at $50.00 per hour, for the 2018-2019 school year:

a. Volodymyr Hunko

11. that the Board approve the following chaperones, for the Annual Spring Musical, March 29, 2019 at 7 pm, March 30, 2019 at 8 pm and March 31, 2019 at 3 pm, at the rate of $50 per hour:

a. Eric Akselrad

b. Mary Lorencovitz

12. that the Board approve the following location assignments, salaries, guide/step and longevity/differential, for the 2018-2019 school year, effective September 01, 2018 through June 30, 2019:

Name	Guide/Step	Location	Salary Longevity a. Kenneth Cieslak MA+32/Step 10 Teaneck High School $90,800

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

Name

a. Ayana Collado

b. Jeffrey Obiekwe

School

William Paterson University

William Paterson University

Effective March 14, 2019
March 14, 2019

14. that the Board approve the following per diem substitute teachers for the 2018-2019 school year, at the rate of $120 per day, pending criminal history review:

a. Ksenija Lea Kostic-Pecaric

15. that the Board approve payment to the following high school teachers, for assuming a sixth period assignment, on a temporary basis, at their negotiated contractual per class rate, effective March 14, 2019, staff members will receive payment upon submission of appropriate payroll bill form for each pay date, and will receive their paymentonthesubsequentpaydate:

Name

a. Joanna De Los Santos b. Caridad Clavelo
c. Lourdes Melendez

Subject

World Language Teacher World Language Teacher
World Language Teacher

Rate $60.00 (BA) $70.00 (MA)
$80.00 (MA+32)

16. that the Board approve payment to the following employees who separated from the district for unused personal illness and unused personal business days with the maximum number of days indicated:

a. Shenijah Curtis, Student Support Counselor, 15.5 unused vacation days @ $173.65 per diem, total payment of $2,691.58.

b. Nadine Lawrence, School Psychologist, 16.5 unused sick days @ $100.00 per diem (12.5 personal illness days and 4 personal business days), total payment of $1,650.00.

c. Susan Reis, Secretary C, 40 unused vacation days @ $261.04 per diem, 129.5 sick days @ 55.00 per diem (127.5 personal illness days and 2 personal business days), total payment of $17,564.19.

d. Daniel Sullivan, Music Teacher, 51.5 unused sick days @ $59.00 per diem, total payment of $3,038.50.

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Minutes of the proceedings of the REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING held on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller Porter, 3rd Floor Student Center, THS, at 8:00 PM. Dr. Ardie Walser, Board President, presided.

I.	Salute to the Flag

II.	Presiding Officer's Meeting Notice Statement

"I hereby call to order the Regular Public Meeting of the Teaneck Board of Education, held on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller-Porter 3rd Floor Student Center at Teaneck High School at 8:00 PM. Adequate notice of this meeting has been sent to the Record, filed with the Municipal Clerk of the Township of Teaneck, posted to the district website and posted inside the Teaneck Board of Education, One Merrison Street, on January 10, 2019."

III.	Roll Call

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

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian)

Mr. Rose (Howard)

Ms. Sanders (Denise)

Dr. Walser (Ardie)

Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Student Board Liaison Saima Jamal
Vernon Johnson William McIntosh
Stephanie Menendez

x

x

x

x x

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

IV.	Reaffirmation of 2018/19 District Goals

V.	Superintendent's Report

Board Presentations

Community & Volunteer Presentations, Terry Corallo, Supervisor of Community Relations & Volunteer Services
Budget Update, Ms. Melissa Simmons, Business Administrator/Board Secretary

VI.	Board Committee Reports

Finance Agenda Distribution Town Council update
Mrs. Williams Mr. Rose

VII. Public Comment (agenda ONLY)

Student:

Are there student Advisory committee regarding the food?

Resident:

Youth Advisory Board be part of the food selection process Where is the district with
Dr. Pruitt - contact the Rodda Center 3rd Thursday talk to the volunteer

A.	Board Operations

B.	School Operations and Curriculum

C.	Finance and Budget

D.	Personnel

VIII. Public Comment (non-Agenda)

IX.	Executive Session (required)

Approval of Camp Shalom summer program

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

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

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

X.	Adjournment

Mr. Rodriguez motioned to adjourn the meeting at 12:20am. Said motion was seconded by Mr. Rose and carried by unanimous vote.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

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

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

Respectfully submitted,

Melissa Simmons

Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Teaneck Public Schools

Goals for 2018-2019

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

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

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

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

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

Board Operations

BOARD OPERATIONS	MARCH 13, 2019

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

1.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board Policy #7510 Use of Facilities, for the 2018-2019 school year at no cost to the Girl Scout of Northern New Jersey, Troop# 97550 for the use of Hawthorne Elementary School media center for custodian and building use fees. The meeting dates are as follows: 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/24 and 5/1/19.

2.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to the TJ PTO to use the Thomas Jefferson Middle school cafeteria for custodian and building use fees. TJ PTO wish to serve all staff breakfast on March 16, 2019 during Spirit Week.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

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

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

School Operations and Curriculum

SCHOOL OPERATIONS and CURRICULUM

MARCH 13, 2019

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

1.	that the Board approves the decisions of the Superintendent regarding, Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB) incidents reported to the Board in Executive Session at the March 13, 2019 Regular Public Meeting.

2.	that the Board approve payment to Embracing The Crown, to conduct one workshop on identifying, and how to approach, healthy relationships, on March 19, 2019, with the Project Success Middle School PASS (Parent and Student/School Partnership) program students, in an amount not to exceed $300.

3.	that the Board approve payment to Erika Turner, to conduct one workshop on Healthy Relationships on March 28, 2019, with the Project Success Middle School PASS (Parent and Student/School Partnership) program students, in an amount not to exceed $300.

4.	that the Board approve payment to High Impact Youth Training Solutions, to conduct a workshop on Social Media Awareness, Internet Safety and Cyberbullying, to 12 high school students enrolled in the FORUM’s Parent and Student/School Partnership (PASS) Program on April 1, 2019, in an amount not to exceed $300.

5.	that the Board approve payment to John Thompson, to conduct two workshops on Life Choices/Healthy Decision-Making on March 26, and April 3, 2019 with the PASS (Parent and Student/School Partnership) program students, in an amount not to exceed $600.

6.	that the Board approve payment to Lisa Athan, MA, Grief Recovery Specialist, to conduct one workshop session, on March 25, 2019, with the high school Parent and Student/School Partnership (PASS) program.

7.	that the Board approve payment to Lisa Athan, MA, Grief Recovery Specialist, to conduct one session, on April, 2, 2019, with the FORUM’s Project Success-Middle School Parent and Student/School Partnership (PASS) program on Grief and Loss: Overcoming Hard Times, in amount not to exceed $300.

8.	that the Board approve payment to Plethora Media Group to present the “Picture of Success” program on March 20, April 8, April 22 and May 1, 2019, to high school students enrolled in the Parent and Student/School Partnership (PASS) program, in an amount not to exceed $700. The FORUM Juvenile Justice grant would fund this program.

1st Session: Basic photography skills workshop for participating students. A disposable camera would be provided to students that participate.
2nd Session: Students and staff trip to take photos that represent values and goal setting for their photography project.
3rd Session: Students will preview and select photos for inclusion in their final presentation and create captions/ blurbs for the selected photos.
4th Session: Students would finalize the project and present to staff and peers.

9.	that the Board accept a donation from Mr. Patrick Bertollo, for the Hawthorne Media Center, to purchase literary items in the amount of $1,000.00 in memory of his late wife Lois Jean Bono, former Hawthorne School teacher.

10. that the Board accept a donation of a Tower Garden to Lowell Elementary School from Ms. Marla Hodge-Parker.

11. that the Board accept a donation from the Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey in the amount of $234.20 for the Jamie Fitterman section of the Teaneck High School main library.

Acct# 20-031-222-610-75-40-T-H.

12. that the Board accept a donation from the Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey in the amount of $295.46 for the Gil King Memorial Library Book Fund at the Teaneck High School main library.

Acct# 20-031-222-610-75-40-T-H.

13. that the Board accept with grateful appreciation a donation from a former student, Timothy Shater, of seven 3-ring binders to Benjamin Franklin Middle School, at an estimated cost of $20.

14. that the Board approve Mary Joyce Laqui to submit a grant application to the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) for a $10,000 Frederick L. Hipp Foundation for Excellence in Education grant.

15. that the Board approve payment to King Professional Development to conduct professional development training for 75 teachers at Benjamin Franklin Middle School on May 6, 2019, in an amount not to exceed $3,000. Title I funds this professional development, Account # 20-231-200-320-22-58-I-F.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

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

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

Finance and Budget

FINANCE AND BUDGET	MARCH 13, 2019

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

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

JANUARY 1, 2019 through JANUARY 31, 2019

General	Fund 10	$7,744,354.26

Special Revenue Debt Service Enterprise
Food Service

Fund 20	$ Fund 40	$ Fund 60	$
Fund 61	$

346,356.87 118,737.50 33,035.63
107,660.27

Total of Approved Payments	$8,350,144.53

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

3.	WHEREAS, the Board of Education has received the Report of the Board Secretary and the Report of the Treasurer of School Monies for the month of January 2019 and determined that both reports are in agreement; and
WHEREAS, in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)3 the secretary has certified that, as of the date of the reports, no budgetary line item account has obligations and payments (contractual orders) which in total exceed the amount appropriated by the Board of Education except as noted; now
BE IT RESOLVED, that in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)4, the Board of Education certifies that, after review of the secretary’s monthly financial reports (appropriate section) and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, to the best of its knowledge, no major account or fund has been over-expended in violation of N.J.A.C.6A:23A-16.10(c)4, and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the year (which would become a part of the Minutes of this meeting); and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to P.L. 2004 Ch. 73 (S-1701), the Board certifies that after a review of the Secretary’s Monthly Financial Report and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, that there are no budgetary transfers that cumulatively exceed 10% that would require the approval of the Executive County Superintendent.

4.	that the Board approve the attached list of Professional Development for the staff indicated for professional improvement or development, as approved by the Superintendent, (Grant funded $1,852.51) (District funded $6,077.02) total cost $7,929.53.

5.	that the Board approve the attached list of Student Field Trips, as approved by the Superintendent (Grant Funded $4,535.34) and (District Funded $2,795.33) (Parent Funded $23,897.97) total cost $31,228.64.

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

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

8.	that the Board approve the contracts with those clinicians and agencies on the attached list who would provide related services and / or independent evaluations during the 2018-2019 school year.

9.	that the Board approve the amendments to the Chapter 192/193 Non-Public Services grant for an increase in funding provided to Teaneck, as reflected in the funding statements appended to and made a part of the Minutes. This funding is provided to the Teaneck School District by the New Jersey Department of Education to provide additional Chapter 192, Compensatory Education, and Chapter 193, Supplemental Instruction, Annual Reviews, Initial Evaluations to determine eligibility for Special Education and Speech Services.

10. that the Board approve the tentative budget for the 2019-2020 School year using the 2018-2019 state aid figures and the Secretary to the Board of Education be authorized to submit the following tentative budget to the Executive County Superintendent of Schools for approval in accordance with the form suggested by the State Department of Education and according to the law.

Total Appropriations LESS: Anticipated Revenue Taxes to be Raised

GENERAL FUND $101,176,977

$9,844,309

$91,332,668

SPECIAL REVENUE $4,637,505

$4,637,505

DEBT SERVICE $1,303,675

$0

$1,303,675

TOTAL

$107,118,157

$14,481,814

$92,636,343

11. that the Board approve the Establishment of the Maximum Level for Professional Services; the tentative budget includes the following appropriations. The Administration needs to notice the Board if there arises a need to exceed said maximums; upon which the Board may adopt a dollar increase in the maximum amount through formal Board action.

Budget Year 2019-2020 Legal Services Auditing Services Architectural Services Medical

$285,000 $ 48,000 $ 25,000 $445,000

12. WHEREAS, the Board approved the following proposals at the January 2, 2019 Re-organization meeting and
Now Therefore Be It Resolved, that the Board approve the following for each category of legal services at the accompanying not to exceed amounts for the 2018-2019 fiscal year:
General Counsel

. Inglesino, Webster, Wyciskala, Taylor, LLC – Not to Exceed	$20,000 · Busch Law Group, LLC – Not to Exceed $10,000
Special Education

. Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC – Not to Exceed $20,000 . Machado Law Group – Not to Exceed $150,000
. Buglione, Hutton & DeYoe, LLC – Not to Exceed $20,000 Negotiations/Labor
· DiFrancesco Bateman (Phil Stern) – Not to Exceed $55,000 · Hunt, Hamlin & Ridley – Not to Exceed $10,000
Bond Counsel

. McManimon, Scotland, Baumann – No amount assigned for this school year as Bonds have not been procured.

13. that the Board approve the following transportation quoted contract for the 2018-2019 school year for ESL after-school Literacy program and submission of this agreement to the Executive County Superintendent of Schools for approval:

Route

ESLAFT19

Company

D&M Tours

Destination

Bryant

Per Diem Aide
$25

Per Diem Vehicle $84

Total

Total cost for 12days $1,308.00

$1,308.00

14. that the Board approve a Joint Transportation Agreement with the Leonia Board of Education, for the purpose of transporting students in accordance with Chapter 53, P.L. 1997, for March 13, 2019 - June 21, 2019 and submits this Agreement to the Executive County Superintendent of Schools for approval; services to be provided include, but are not limited to the coordinated transportation of Special Education students and Regular Education school students.

15. that the Board approve the hiring of consultant Liz Vaughn, to fill the position of a part-time Master Teacher/PIRT at the rate of $100 per hour, not to exceed 18 hours per week effective March 14, 2019 through June 30, 2019 with a maximum of $25,000.

16. that the Board approve Fairview Insurance Agency Associates Inc. as the Broker for Health and Property insurance for the 2019 calendar year.

17. that the Board approve the contract with Holy Name Medical Center, Occupational Health Services for the purpose of randomized drug testing of the bus driver under the Department of Transportation and 6A:27-12.1 rules and regulations in the amount not to exceed $210.

18. WHEREAS, the Teaneck Board of Education in accordance with N.J.S.A.18A:23-1 must have a certified External Audit of the district's accounts and financial transactions; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Education received the audit performed by Lerch, Vinci and Higgins, LLP, and discussed said audit at its public meeting held on February 13, 2019; now
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of Education accepts the audit for the 2017-2018 school year, FY Ended June 30, 2018 and approves the Corrective Action Plan (CAP).

19. that the Board accept grant funds from the County of Bergen, Department of Human Services for the FORUM/PASS (Police/Parents and School Students) Partnership Juvenile Delinquency Prevention Program, for the period January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019, in the amount of $61,435.

20. WHEREAS, the Teaneck Public School District continually looks for opportunities for shared services to be more cost efficient; now
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Teaneck Board of Education approves the Shared Service Agreement with the County of Bergen for Sharing County-Owned Emergency and Non-Emergency Equipment as per the attached agreement.

21. WHEREAS, the Teaneck Public School District continually looks for opportunities for shared services to be more cost efficient; now
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Teaneck Board of Education approves the Shared Service Agreement with the County of Bergen for Maintenance and Repair Services as per the attached agreement.

22. WHEREAS, the Teaneck Board of Education policy #6471 and N.J.A.C 6A:23B -1.2(b) provides that the Board of Education shall establish in the annual school budget a maximum expenditure amount that may be allotted for such travel and expense reimbursement for the 2018-2019 school year. WHEREAS, the Teaneck Board of Education appropriated $70,000 for travel during the 2018-2019 school year and has spent $31,825 as of March 1, 2019. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of
Education hereby establishes the school district travel maximum for the 2019- 2020 school year at the sum of $80,000 and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the School Business Administrator shall track and record these costs to ensure that the maximum amount is not exceeded.

23. Be It Resolved, that the Board approve the motion to accept Budgeted Excess Surplus of $1,942,818 and $135,312 ($58,526 of Excess General Fund Free Balance and $76,786 from the 2019-2020 Budget Excess Surplus) to be appropriated in the 2019-2020 Budget.

24. that the Board approve the 2018-2019 Nonpublic Supplemental Appropriation for Nonpublic Security Aid in the amounts listed by school:

School

Academy of Greatness and Excellence

Additional Aid

$ 17,325

Academy of Saut Ul Furqan	$ 2,700 Heichal Hatorah	$ 7,650 Ma'Aynot Yeshiva High School	$ 24,450 Sinai School	$	600 Sinai Shalem at Heichal Hatorah	$	300 Torah Academy	$ 26,325 Wilbert Mays Seventh Day Advent School $ 3,000

Yeshivat He'Atid

Total Additional Aid:

$ 24,000

$106,350

25. that the Board approve the payment of tuition to Benway School for Student ID#98270, start date 3/19/2019 in an amount not to exceed $23,199.80.

26. that the Board approve the payment of tuition to Bergen County Special Services School District, Washington Elementary, for Student ID#99387, start date 3/18/2019 in an amount not to exceed $82,620.

27. that the Board approve the payment of tuition to Ridgefield Park Board of Education Jr./Sr. High School, for Student ID#96813, start date 4/1/2019 in an amount not to exceed $26,166.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

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

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent x
x x
x	19,20,21 x
x x x
x	19,20,21

Personnel

PERSONNEL	MARCH 13, 2019

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

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

a. Victoria Alexander, School Based Youth Services Program Counselor, at an annual salary of $45,150 (off-guide), assigned to Teaneck High School, effective of a date to be determined through June 30, 2019, replacing Shenijah Curtis, resigned (PC#: 08-12-73/axc).

b. Christina Gardeski, Library Paraprofessional, at an annual salary of $40,100 (TTEA PARAS/ Step 5), assigned to Whittier Elementary School, effective on a date to be determined through June 30, 2019, replacing Danielle Viso, resigned (40-04-75/bcx).

2.	that the Board approve the resignation of the following staff member:

a. Katarina Hannawi, Special Education Teacher, Whittier Elementary School, effective February 26, 2019.

3.	that the Board approve the following long term substitute teachers at $260 per diem, after twenty-one (21) days of employment, assigned to a non-tenured track position, effective date as indicated, pending criminal history review:

a. Alisha Montoya, effective March 14, 2019 through June 30, 2019 with no benefits, assigned to Benjamin Franklin Middle School, replacing Paula Fischkelta.

b. Elsie Hewlett-Thomas, effective November 12, 2018 through December 21, 2018, with no benefits, assigned to Teaneck High School, replacing Benimapi Coulibaly, resigned.

c. Michael Malone, March 01, 2019 through April 30, 2019, with no benefits, assigned to Teaneck High School, replacing Jae Kim.

d. Janelle Malone, March 01, 2019 through April 30, 2019 with no benefits, assigned to Teaneck High School, replacing Jae Kim.

e. Elizabeth Vanacore, January 22, 2019 through June 30, 2019 with no benefits, assigned to Benjamin Franklin Middle School, replacing Kristina Anders.

f. Ayana Haywood, March 14, 2019 through June 30, 2019 with no benefits, assigned to Benjamin Franklin Middle School, replacing Eileen Mursch.

g. Lat Fatim Sall, March 14, 2019 through June 30, 2019 with no benefits, assigned to Thomas Jefferson Middle School, replacing Carol Petit-Bielen, transferred.

4.	that the Board approve the following Extra Pay Extra Work assignments, for the 2018-2019 school year at Teaneck High School, stipend in accordance with the TTEA contract:

Staff Member

a. Victoria Dyker

b. LeeAnn Newland

Activity

Drama - Costumes

Jazz Band

Stipend Amount (pro-rated)

$2,197.00

$2,094.00

5.	that the Board approve payment to the following teachers set forth to teach the Bryant Elementary After-School ESL Reading program, including two (2) additional professional development hours, at Bryant Elementary School, from March 19, 2019 through May 02, 2019. Title III monies will be used to fund this program:

Staff Member

a. Teri Wilcox

b. Danielle Annuziata

c. Mei Linh La-Mui

Assignment

Teacher/Lead Teacher Teacher
Teacher

Stipend Amount (not to exceed)

$2,000 (40 hrs. max.) $1,200 (24 hrs. max.)
$1,200 (24 hrs. max.)

6.	that the Board approve four (4) chaperones for the Annual Fashion Show on April 04, 2019, at the rate of $50 per hour:

a. Luigi Venezia

b. Charlotte LoSchiavo c. Eric Akselrad
d. Sean Holland

7.	that the Board approve payment to the following FORUM staff members, to provide services in the PASS (Police/Parents and School Students) Program. The program will take place January 01, 2019 through December 31, 2019, as part of the PASS after-school program, at the rate of $50 per hour, for a total of 682 hours, no to exceed $34,100.

Staff Member

a. Nicholas Campestre

b. Yris Acevedo

c. Giannil Hidalgo

d. Javalda Powell

e. TBD

Assignment	Hours Clinical Supervisor	80
After-school

Counselor	140 High School

After-school

Counselor	280 High/ Middle School

After-school

Counselor	140 Middle School

School Nurse	42

Max. Payment $4,000

$7,000

$14,000

$7,000

$2,100

8.	that the Board approve the following athletics coaches for the 2018-2019 school year. Stipend in accordance with the TTEA contract:

Name

a. John Paladino

b. Samuel Griffin

Position

Tennis Head Coach

Spring Weight Room Supervisor

Stipend Amount $5,661.00
$3,397.50

9.	that the Board approve the ESL Homework Support Program and the staff members listed below, at the rate of $50.00 per hour, including two (2) additional professional development hours, effective March 26, 2019 through June 06, 2019:

Staff Member	Title

a. Yaneth Mesa	Tutor

b. Nicole Cooper Tutor

Stipend Amount (not to exceed)

$2,000 (20 hrs. max.)

$2,000 (20 hrs. max.)

10. that the Board approve the following individual to be included on the list of Home Instructors, as needed, at $50.00 per hour, for the 2018-2019 school year:

a. Volodymyr Hunko

11. that the Board approve the following chaperones, for the Annual Spring Musical, March 29, 2019 at 7 pm, March 30, 2019 at 8 pm and March 31, 2019 at 3 pm, at the rate of $50 per hour:

a. Eric Akselrad

b. Mary Lorencovitz

12. that the Board approve the following location assignments, salaries, guide/step and longevity/differential, for the 2018-2019 school year, effective September 01, 2018 through June 30, 2019:

Name	Guide/Step	Location	Salary Longevity a. Kenneth Cieslak MA+32/Step 10 Teaneck High School $90,800

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

Name

a. Ayana Collado

b. Jeffrey Obiekwe

School

William Paterson University

William Paterson University

Effective March 14, 2019
March 14, 2019

14. that the Board approve the following per diem substitute teachers for the 2018-2019 school year, at the rate of $120 per day, pending criminal history review:

a. Ksenija Lea Kostic-Pecaric

15. that the Board approve payment to the following high school teachers, for assuming a sixth period assignment, on a temporary basis, at their negotiated contractual per class rate, effective March 14, 2019, staff members will receive payment upon submission of appropriate payroll bill form for each pay date, and will receive their paymentonthesubsequentpaydate:

Name

a. Joanna De Los Santos b. Caridad Clavelo
c. Lourdes Melendez

Subject

World Language Teacher World Language Teacher
World Language Teacher

Rate $60.00 (BA) $70.00 (MA)
$80.00 (MA+32)

16. that the Board approve payment to the following employees who separated from the district for unused personal illness and unused personal business days with the maximum number of days indicated:

a. Shenijah Curtis, Student Support Counselor, 15.5 unused vacation days @ $173.65 per diem, total payment of $2,691.58.

b. Nadine Lawrence, School Psychologist, 16.5 unused sick days @ $100.00 per diem (12.5 personal illness days and 4 personal business days), total payment of $1,650.00.

c. Susan Reis, Secretary C, 40 unused vacation days @ $261.04 per diem, 129.5 sick days @ 55.00 per diem (127.5 personal illness days and 2 personal business days), total payment of $17,564.19.

d. Daniel Sullivan, Music Teacher, 51.5 unused sick days @ $59.00 per diem, total payment of $3,038.50.

17. That the Board approve the following location assignments for the 2018-2019 school year:

Maintenance (1st Shift: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm)

Name

a. Colin Burke

b. Carlos Clavedo c. Dennis Edwards d. Jancel Hidalgo e. Henson Ince
f. Christopher Sievers

g. Vacant

Position

General Mechanic (O&M Foreman) General Mechanic
General Mechanic General Mechanic HVAC Mechanic General Mechanic
General Mechanic

Grounds (1st Shift: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm)

Name

a. Melvin Jefferson b. Geoffrey Reichert c. Douglas Post
d. Clifford Shepherd e. Gary Sternberg
f. Michael Plager

g. Marc Trama

Position Grounds Crew Grounds Crew Grounds Crew Grounds Crew
Messenger (EF 1st shift Custodian) Grounds Crew
Grounds Crew

Custodial (1st shift: 6:00 am - 2:30 pm)

Name

a. Steve Clarke b. Milton Maye
c. Murtland Shepherd d. Selbourne Blackhall e. Milton Dobson
f. James Williams g. Boswell Findlay
h. Derrick Shepherd

Position Custodian Custodian Custodian Custodian Custodian Custodian Custodian
Custodian

Location

Benjamin Franklin Middle School Bryant Elementary School Hawthorne Elementary School Lowell Elementary School Teaneck High School
Teaneck High School

Thomas Jefferson Middle School

Whittier Elementary School

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Minutes of the proceedings of the REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING held on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller Porter, 3rd Floor Student Center, THS, at 8:00 PM. Dr. Ardie Walser, Board President, presided.

I.	Salute to the Flag

II.	Presiding Officer's Meeting Notice Statement

"I hereby call to order the Regular Public Meeting of the Teaneck Board of Education, held on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller-Porter 3rd Floor Student Center at Teaneck High School at 8:00 PM. Adequate notice of this meeting has been sent to the Record, filed with the Municipal Clerk of the Township of Teaneck, posted to the district website and posted inside the Teaneck Board of Education, One Merrison Street, on January 10, 2019."

III.	Roll Call

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

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian)

Mr. Rose (Howard)

Ms. Sanders (Denise)

Dr. Walser (Ardie)

Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Student Board Liaison Saima Jamal
Vernon Johnson William McIntosh
Stephanie Menendez

x

x

x

x x

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

IV.	Reaffirmation of 2018/19 District Goals

V.	Superintendent's Report

Board Presentations

Community & Volunteer Presentations, Terry Corallo, Supervisor of Community Relations & Volunteer Services
Budget Update, Ms. Melissa Simmons, Business Administrator/Board Secretary

VI.	Board Committee Reports

Finance Agenda Distribution Town Council update
Mrs. Williams Mr. Rose

VII. Public Comment (agenda ONLY)

Student:

Are there student Advisory committee regarding the food?

Resident:

Youth Advisory Board be part of the food selection process Where is the district with
Dr. Pruitt - contact the Rodda Center 3rd Thursday talk to the volunteer

A.	Board Operations

B.	School Operations and Curriculum

C.	Finance and Budget

D.	Personnel

VIII. Public Comment (non-Agenda)

IX.	Executive Session (required)

Approval of Camp Shalom summer program

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

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

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

X.	Adjournment

Mr. Rodriguez motioned to adjourn the meeting at 12:20am. Said motion was seconded by Mr. Rose and carried by unanimous vote.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

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

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

Respectfully submitted,

Melissa Simmons

Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Teaneck Public Schools

Goals for 2018-2019

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

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

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

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

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

Board Operations

BOARD OPERATIONS	MARCH 13, 2019

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

1.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board Policy #7510 Use of Facilities, for the 2018-2019 school year at no cost to the Girl Scout of Northern New Jersey, Troop# 97550 for the use of Hawthorne Elementary School media center for custodian and building use fees. The meeting dates are as follows: 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/24 and 5/1/19.

2.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to the TJ PTO to use the Thomas Jefferson Middle school cafeteria for custodian and building use fees. TJ PTO wish to serve all staff breakfast on March 16, 2019 during Spirit Week.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

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

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

School Operations and Curriculum

SCHOOL OPERATIONS and CURRICULUM

MARCH 13, 2019

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

1.	that the Board approves the decisions of the Superintendent regarding, Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB) incidents reported to the Board in Executive Session at the March 13, 2019 Regular Public Meeting.

2.	that the Board approve payment to Embracing The Crown, to conduct one workshop on identifying, and how to approach, healthy relationships, on March 19, 2019, with the Project Success Middle School PASS (Parent and Student/School Partnership) program students, in an amount not to exceed $300.

3.	that the Board approve payment to Erika Turner, to conduct one workshop on Healthy Relationships on March 28, 2019, with the Project Success Middle School PASS (Parent and Student/School Partnership) program students, in an amount not to exceed $300.

4.	that the Board approve payment to High Impact Youth Training Solutions, to conduct a workshop on Social Media Awareness, Internet Safety and Cyberbullying, to 12 high school students enrolled in the FORUM’s Parent and Student/School Partnership (PASS) Program on April 1, 2019, in an amount not to exceed $300.

5.	that the Board approve payment to John Thompson, to conduct two workshops on Life Choices/Healthy Decision-Making on March 26, and April 3, 2019 with the PASS (Parent and Student/School Partnership) program students, in an amount not to exceed $600.

6.	that the Board approve payment to Lisa Athan, MA, Grief Recovery Specialist, to conduct one workshop session, on March 25, 2019, with the high school Parent and Student/School Partnership (PASS) program.

7.	that the Board approve payment to Lisa Athan, MA, Grief Recovery Specialist, to conduct one session, on April, 2, 2019, with the FORUM’s Project Success-Middle School Parent and Student/School Partnership (PASS) program on Grief and Loss: Overcoming Hard Times, in amount not to exceed $300.

8.	that the Board approve payment to Plethora Media Group to present the “Picture of Success” program on March 20, April 8, April 22 and May 1, 2019, to high school students enrolled in the Parent and Student/School Partnership (PASS) program, in an amount not to exceed $700. The FORUM Juvenile Justice grant would fund this program.

1st Session: Basic photography skills workshop for participating students. A disposable camera would be provided to students that participate.
2nd Session: Students and staff trip to take photos that represent values and goal setting for their photography project.
3rd Session: Students will preview and select photos for inclusion in their final presentation and create captions/ blurbs for the selected photos.
4th Session: Students would finalize the project and present to staff and peers.

9.	that the Board accept a donation from Mr. Patrick Bertollo, for the Hawthorne Media Center, to purchase literary items in the amount of $1,000.00 in memory of his late wife Lois Jean Bono, former Hawthorne School teacher.

10. that the Board accept a donation of a Tower Garden to Lowell Elementary School from Ms. Marla Hodge-Parker.

11. that the Board accept a donation from the Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey in the amount of $234.20 for the Jamie Fitterman section of the Teaneck High School main library.

Acct# 20-031-222-610-75-40-T-H.

12. that the Board accept a donation from the Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey in the amount of $295.46 for the Gil King Memorial Library Book Fund at the Teaneck High School main library.

Acct# 20-031-222-610-75-40-T-H.

13. that the Board accept with grateful appreciation a donation from a former student, Timothy Shater, of seven 3-ring binders to Benjamin Franklin Middle School, at an estimated cost of $20.

14. that the Board approve Mary Joyce Laqui to submit a grant application to the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) for a $10,000 Frederick L. Hipp Foundation for Excellence in Education grant.

15. that the Board approve payment to King Professional Development to conduct professional development training for 75 teachers at Benjamin Franklin Middle School on May 6, 2019, in an amount not to exceed $3,000. Title I funds this professional development, Account # 20-231-200-320-22-58-I-F.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

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

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

Finance and Budget

FINANCE AND BUDGET	MARCH 13, 2019

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

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

JANUARY 1, 2019 through JANUARY 31, 2019

General	Fund 10	$7,744,354.26

Special Revenue Debt Service Enterprise
Food Service

Fund 20	$ Fund 40	$ Fund 60	$
Fund 61	$

346,356.87 118,737.50 33,035.63
107,660.27

Total of Approved Payments	$8,350,144.53

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

3.	WHEREAS, the Board of Education has received the Report of the Board Secretary and the Report of the Treasurer of School Monies for the month of January 2019 and determined that both reports are in agreement; and
WHEREAS, in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)3 the secretary has certified that, as of the date of the reports, no budgetary line item account has obligations and payments (contractual orders) which in total exceed the amount appropriated by the Board of Education except as noted; now
BE IT RESOLVED, that in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)4, the Board of Education certifies that, after review of the secretary’s monthly financial reports (appropriate section) and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, to the best of its knowledge, no major account or fund has been over-expended in violation of N.J.A.C.6A:23A-16.10(c)4, and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the year (which would become a part of the Minutes of this meeting); and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to P.L. 2004 Ch. 73 (S-1701), the Board certifies that after a review of the Secretary’s Monthly Financial Report and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, that there are no budgetary transfers that cumulatively exceed 10% that would require the approval of the Executive County Superintendent.

4.	that the Board approve the attached list of Professional Development for the staff indicated for professional improvement or development, as approved by the Superintendent, (Grant funded $1,852.51) (District funded $6,077.02) total cost $7,929.53.

5.	that the Board approve the attached list of Student Field Trips, as approved by the Superintendent (Grant Funded $4,535.34) and (District Funded $2,795.33) (Parent Funded $23,897.97) total cost $31,228.64.

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

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

8.	that the Board approve the contracts with those clinicians and agencies on the attached list who would provide related services and / or independent evaluations during the 2018-2019 school year.

9.	that the Board approve the amendments to the Chapter 192/193 Non-Public Services grant for an increase in funding provided to Teaneck, as reflected in the funding statements appended to and made a part of the Minutes. This funding is provided to the Teaneck School District by the New Jersey Department of Education to provide additional Chapter 192, Compensatory Education, and Chapter 193, Supplemental Instruction, Annual Reviews, Initial Evaluations to determine eligibility for Special Education and Speech Services.

10. that the Board approve the tentative budget for the 2019-2020 School year using the 2018-2019 state aid figures and the Secretary to the Board of Education be authorized to submit the following tentative budget to the Executive County Superintendent of Schools for approval in accordance with the form suggested by the State Department of Education and according to the law.

Total Appropriations LESS: Anticipated Revenue Taxes to be Raised

GENERAL FUND $101,176,977

$9,844,309

$91,332,668

SPECIAL REVENUE $4,637,505

$4,637,505

DEBT SERVICE $1,303,675

$0

$1,303,675

TOTAL

$107,118,157

$14,481,814

$92,636,343

11. that the Board approve the Establishment of the Maximum Level for Professional Services; the tentative budget includes the following appropriations. The Administration needs to notice the Board if there arises a need to exceed said maximums; upon which the Board may adopt a dollar increase in the maximum amount through formal Board action.

Budget Year 2019-2020 Legal Services Auditing Services Architectural Services Medical

$285,000 $ 48,000 $ 25,000 $445,000

12. WHEREAS, the Board approved the following proposals at the January 2, 2019 Re-organization meeting and
Now Therefore Be It Resolved, that the Board approve the following for each category of legal services at the accompanying not to exceed amounts for the 2018-2019 fiscal year:
General Counsel

. Inglesino, Webster, Wyciskala, Taylor, LLC – Not to Exceed	$20,000 · Busch Law Group, LLC – Not to Exceed $10,000
Special Education

. Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC – Not to Exceed $20,000 . Machado Law Group – Not to Exceed $150,000
. Buglione, Hutton & DeYoe, LLC – Not to Exceed $20,000 Negotiations/Labor
· DiFrancesco Bateman (Phil Stern) – Not to Exceed $55,000 · Hunt, Hamlin & Ridley – Not to Exceed $10,000
Bond Counsel

. McManimon, Scotland, Baumann – No amount assigned for this school year as Bonds have not been procured.

13. that the Board approve the following transportation quoted contract for the 2018-2019 school year for ESL after-school Literacy program and submission of this agreement to the Executive County Superintendent of Schools for approval:

Route

ESLAFT19

Company

D&M Tours

Destination

Bryant

Per Diem Aide
$25

Per Diem Vehicle $84

Total

Total cost for 12days $1,308.00

$1,308.00

14. that the Board approve a Joint Transportation Agreement with the Leonia Board of Education, for the purpose of transporting students in accordance with Chapter 53, P.L. 1997, for March 13, 2019 - June 21, 2019 and submits this Agreement to the Executive County Superintendent of Schools for approval; services to be provided include, but are not limited to the coordinated transportation of Special Education students and Regular Education school students.

15. that the Board approve the hiring of consultant Liz Vaughn, to fill the position of a part-time Master Teacher/PIRT at the rate of $100 per hour, not to exceed 18 hours per week effective March 14, 2019 through June 30, 2019 with a maximum of $25,000.

16. that the Board approve Fairview Insurance Agency Associates Inc. as the Broker for Health and Property insurance for the 2019 calendar year.

17. that the Board approve the contract with Holy Name Medical Center, Occupational Health Services for the purpose of randomized drug testing of the bus driver under the Department of Transportation and 6A:27-12.1 rules and regulations in the amount not to exceed $210.

18. WHEREAS, the Teaneck Board of Education in accordance with N.J.S.A.18A:23-1 must have a certified External Audit of the district's accounts and financial transactions; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Education received the audit performed by Lerch, Vinci and Higgins, LLP, and discussed said audit at its public meeting held on February 13, 2019; now
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of Education accepts the audit for the 2017-2018 school year, FY Ended June 30, 2018 and approves the Corrective Action Plan (CAP).

19. that the Board accept grant funds from the County of Bergen, Department of Human Services for the FORUM/PASS (Police/Parents and School Students) Partnership Juvenile Delinquency Prevention Program, for the period January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019, in the amount of $61,435.

20. WHEREAS, the Teaneck Public School District continually looks for opportunities for shared services to be more cost efficient; now
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Teaneck Board of Education approves the Shared Service Agreement with the County of Bergen for Sharing County-Owned Emergency and Non-Emergency Equipment as per the attached agreement.

21. WHEREAS, the Teaneck Public School District continually looks for opportunities for shared services to be more cost efficient; now
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Teaneck Board of Education approves the Shared Service Agreement with the County of Bergen for Maintenance and Repair Services as per the attached agreement.

22. WHEREAS, the Teaneck Board of Education policy #6471 and N.J.A.C 6A:23B -1.2(b) provides that the Board of Education shall establish in the annual school budget a maximum expenditure amount that may be allotted for such travel and expense reimbursement for the 2018-2019 school year. WHEREAS, the Teaneck Board of Education appropriated $70,000 for travel during the 2018-2019 school year and has spent $31,825 as of March 1, 2019. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of
Education hereby establishes the school district travel maximum for the 2019- 2020 school year at the sum of $80,000 and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the School Business Administrator shall track and record these costs to ensure that the maximum amount is not exceeded.

23. Be It Resolved, that the Board approve the motion to accept Budgeted Excess Surplus of $1,942,818 and $135,312 ($58,526 of Excess General Fund Free Balance and $76,786 from the 2019-2020 Budget Excess Surplus) to be appropriated in the 2019-2020 Budget.

24. that the Board approve the 2018-2019 Nonpublic Supplemental Appropriation for Nonpublic Security Aid in the amounts listed by school:

School

Academy of Greatness and Excellence

Additional Aid

$ 17,325

Academy of Saut Ul Furqan	$ 2,700 Heichal Hatorah	$ 7,650 Ma'Aynot Yeshiva High School	$ 24,450 Sinai School	$	600 Sinai Shalem at Heichal Hatorah	$	300 Torah Academy	$ 26,325 Wilbert Mays Seventh Day Advent School $ 3,000

Yeshivat He'Atid

Total Additional Aid:

$ 24,000

$106,350

25. that the Board approve the payment of tuition to Benway School for Student ID#98270, start date 3/19/2019 in an amount not to exceed $23,199.80.

26. that the Board approve the payment of tuition to Bergen County Special Services School District, Washington Elementary, for Student ID#99387, start date 3/18/2019 in an amount not to exceed $82,620.

27. that the Board approve the payment of tuition to Ridgefield Park Board of Education Jr./Sr. High School, for Student ID#96813, start date 4/1/2019 in an amount not to exceed $26,166.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

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

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent x
x x
x	19,20,21 x
x x x
x	19,20,21

Personnel

PERSONNEL	MARCH 13, 2019

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

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

a. Victoria Alexander, School Based Youth Services Program Counselor, at an annual salary of $45,150 (off-guide), assigned to Teaneck High School, effective of a date to be determined through June 30, 2019, replacing Shenijah Curtis, resigned (PC#: 08-12-73/axc).

b. Christina Gardeski, Library Paraprofessional, at an annual salary of $40,100 (TTEA PARAS/ Step 5), assigned to Whittier Elementary School, effective on a date to be determined through June 30, 2019, replacing Danielle Viso, resigned (40-04-75/bcx).

2.	that the Board approve the resignation of the following staff member:

a. Katarina Hannawi, Special Education Teacher, Whittier Elementary School, effective February 26, 2019.

3.	that the Board approve the following long term substitute teachers at $260 per diem, after twenty-one (21) days of employment, assigned to a non-tenured track position, effective date as indicated, pending criminal history review:

a. Alisha Montoya, effective March 14, 2019 through June 30, 2019 with no benefits, assigned to Benjamin Franklin Middle School, replacing Paula Fischkelta.

b. Elsie Hewlett-Thomas, effective November 12, 2018 through December 21, 2018, with no benefits, assigned to Teaneck High School, replacing Benimapi Coulibaly, resigned.

c. Michael Malone, March 01, 2019 through April 30, 2019, with no benefits, assigned to Teaneck High School, replacing Jae Kim.

d. Janelle Malone, March 01, 2019 through April 30, 2019 with no benefits, assigned to Teaneck High School, replacing Jae Kim.

e. Elizabeth Vanacore, January 22, 2019 through June 30, 2019 with no benefits, assigned to Benjamin Franklin Middle School, replacing Kristina Anders.

f. Ayana Haywood, March 14, 2019 through June 30, 2019 with no benefits, assigned to Benjamin Franklin Middle School, replacing Eileen Mursch.

g. Lat Fatim Sall, March 14, 2019 through June 30, 2019 with no benefits, assigned to Thomas Jefferson Middle School, replacing Carol Petit-Bielen, transferred.

4.	that the Board approve the following Extra Pay Extra Work assignments, for the 2018-2019 school year at Teaneck High School, stipend in accordance with the TTEA contract:

Staff Member

a. Victoria Dyker

b. LeeAnn Newland

Activity

Drama - Costumes

Jazz Band

Stipend Amount (pro-rated)

$2,197.00

$2,094.00

5.	that the Board approve payment to the following teachers set forth to teach the Bryant Elementary After-School ESL Reading program, including two (2) additional professional development hours, at Bryant Elementary School, from March 19, 2019 through May 02, 2019. Title III monies will be used to fund this program:

Staff Member

a. Teri Wilcox

b. Danielle Annuziata

c. Mei Linh La-Mui

Assignment

Teacher/Lead Teacher Teacher
Teacher

Stipend Amount (not to exceed)

$2,000 (40 hrs. max.) $1,200 (24 hrs. max.)
$1,200 (24 hrs. max.)

6.	that the Board approve four (4) chaperones for the Annual Fashion Show on April 04, 2019, at the rate of $50 per hour:

a. Luigi Venezia

b. Charlotte LoSchiavo c. Eric Akselrad
d. Sean Holland

7.	that the Board approve payment to the following FORUM staff members, to provide services in the PASS (Police/Parents and School Students) Program. The program will take place January 01, 2019 through December 31, 2019, as part of the PASS after-school program, at the rate of $50 per hour, for a total of 682 hours, no to exceed $34,100.

Staff Member

a. Nicholas Campestre

b. Yris Acevedo

c. Giannil Hidalgo

d. Javalda Powell

e. TBD

Assignment	Hours Clinical Supervisor	80
After-school

Counselor	140 High School

After-school

Counselor	280 High/ Middle School

After-school

Counselor	140 Middle School

School Nurse	42

Max. Payment $4,000

$7,000

$14,000

$7,000

$2,100

8.	that the Board approve the following athletics coaches for the 2018-2019 school year. Stipend in accordance with the TTEA contract:

Name

a. John Paladino

b. Samuel Griffin

Position

Tennis Head Coach

Spring Weight Room Supervisor

Stipend Amount $5,661.00
$3,397.50

9.	that the Board approve the ESL Homework Support Program and the staff members listed below, at the rate of $50.00 per hour, including two (2) additional professional development hours, effective March 26, 2019 through June 06, 2019:

Staff Member	Title

a. Yaneth Mesa	Tutor

b. Nicole Cooper Tutor

Stipend Amount (not to exceed)

$2,000 (20 hrs. max.)

$2,000 (20 hrs. max.)

10. that the Board approve the following individual to be included on the list of Home Instructors, as needed, at $50.00 per hour, for the 2018-2019 school year:

a. Volodymyr Hunko

11. that the Board approve the following chaperones, for the Annual Spring Musical, March 29, 2019 at 7 pm, March 30, 2019 at 8 pm and March 31, 2019 at 3 pm, at the rate of $50 per hour:

a. Eric Akselrad

b. Mary Lorencovitz

12. that the Board approve the following location assignments, salaries, guide/step and longevity/differential, for the 2018-2019 school year, effective September 01, 2018 through June 30, 2019:

Name	Guide/Step	Location	Salary Longevity a. Kenneth Cieslak MA+32/Step 10 Teaneck High School $90,800

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

Name

a. Ayana Collado

b. Jeffrey Obiekwe

School

William Paterson University

William Paterson University

Effective March 14, 2019
March 14, 2019

14. that the Board approve the following per diem substitute teachers for the 2018-2019 school year, at the rate of $120 per day, pending criminal history review:

a. Ksenija Lea Kostic-Pecaric

15. that the Board approve payment to the following high school teachers, for assuming a sixth period assignment, on a temporary basis, at their negotiated contractual per class rate, effective March 14, 2019, staff members will receive payment upon submission of appropriate payroll bill form for each pay date, and will receive their paymentonthesubsequentpaydate:

Name

a. Joanna De Los Santos b. Caridad Clavelo
c. Lourdes Melendez

Subject

World Language Teacher World Language Teacher
World Language Teacher

Rate $60.00 (BA) $70.00 (MA)
$80.00 (MA+32)

16. that the Board approve payment to the following employees who separated from the district for unused personal illness and unused personal business days with the maximum number of days indicated:

a. Shenijah Curtis, Student Support Counselor, 15.5 unused vacation days @ $173.65 per diem, total payment of $2,691.58.

b. Nadine Lawrence, School Psychologist, 16.5 unused sick days @ $100.00 per diem (12.5 personal illness days and 4 personal business days), total payment of $1,650.00.

c. Susan Reis, Secretary C, 40 unused vacation days @ $261.04 per diem, 129.5 sick days @ 55.00 per diem (127.5 personal illness days and 2 personal business days), total payment of $17,564.19.

d. Daniel Sullivan, Music Teacher, 51.5 unused sick days @ $59.00 per diem, total payment of $3,038.50.

17. That the Board approve the following location assignments for the 2018-2019 school year:

Maintenance (1st Shift: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm)

Name

a. Colin Burke

b. Carlos Clavedo c. Dennis Edwards d. Jancel Hidalgo e. Henson Ince
f. Christopher Sievers

g. Vacant

Position

General Mechanic (O&M Foreman) General Mechanic
General Mechanic General Mechanic HVAC Mechanic General Mechanic
General Mechanic

Grounds (1st Shift: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm)

Name

a. Melvin Jefferson b. Geoffrey Reichert c. Douglas Post
d. Clifford Shepherd e. Gary Sternberg
f. Michael Plager

g. Marc Trama

Position Grounds Crew Grounds Crew Grounds Crew Grounds Crew
Messenger (EF 1st shift Custodian) Grounds Crew
Grounds Crew

Custodial (1st shift: 6:00 am - 2:30 pm)

Name

a. Steve Clarke b. Milton Maye
c. Murtland Shepherd d. Selbourne Blackhall e. Milton Dobson
f. James Williams g. Boswell Findlay
h. Derrick Shepherd

Position Custodian Custodian Custodian Custodian Custodian Custodian Custodian
Custodian

Location

Benjamin Franklin Middle School Bryant Elementary School Hawthorne Elementary School Lowell Elementary School Teaneck High School
Teaneck High School

Thomas Jefferson Middle School

Whittier Elementary School

18. that the Board approve school nurse coverage for the Project Success Program, at the rate of $50 per hour:

Event

Last Minute Escape Room MK Valencia Restaurant Highline (NYC)

Yo' Delight*

Dave and Buster

Date & Time 04/04/2019, 4pm - 7pm 04/09/2019, 4pm - 7pm 04/23/2019, 4pm - 7pm
04/25/2019, 4:30pm - 5:45 pm

05/02/2019, 4pm - 7pm

Name Maureen Ash Kathryn Dyker
Monique Ellington

Kathryn Dyker

Monique Ellington

*Rain date for Yo' Delight is 04/30/2019

19. that the Board approve the following leaves of absence for the dates and reasons indicated:

a. Employee ID# 4583, paid maternity leave with benefits from May 20, 2019 through June 12, 2019, using 15 sick days. Unpaid with benefits from June 13, 2019 through June 21, 2019 under FMLA.

b. Employee ID# 4958, paid medical leave with benefits, from January 10, 2019 through January 25, 2019, using 10 sick days under FMLA.

c. Employee ID# 3395, unpaid medical leave with benefits from February 19 through February 22, 2019 under FMLA.

d. Employee ID# 2530, paid medical leave with benefits from November 27, 2018 through January 11, 2019, using 25 sick days under FMLA.

e. Employee ID# 2663, unpaid medical leave from March 01, 2019 to May 24, 2019 under FMLA. Unpaid with benefits, from May 27, 2019 through June 03, 2019.

f. Employee ID# 0415, paid medical leave with benefits from March 04, 2019 through May 24, 2019 under FMLA, using 55 sick days.

20. that the Board upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following increment withholding:

21. that the Board upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following increment withholding:

22. that the Board upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following increment withholding:

19

Minutes of the proceedings of the REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING held on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller Porter, 3rd Floor Student Center, THS, at 8:00 PM. Dr. Ardie Walser, Board President, presided.

I.	Salute to the Flag

II.	Presiding Officer's Meeting Notice Statement

"I hereby call to order the Regular Public Meeting of the Teaneck Board of Education, held on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller-Porter 3rd Floor Student Center at Teaneck High School at 8:00 PM. Adequate notice of this meeting has been sent to the Record, filed with the Municipal Clerk of the Township of Teaneck, posted to the district website and posted inside the Teaneck Board of Education, One Merrison Street, on January 10, 2019."

III.	Roll Call

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

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian)

Mr. Rose (Howard)

Ms. Sanders (Denise)

Dr. Walser (Ardie)

Mrs. Williams (Clara)

Student Board Liaison Saima Jamal
Vernon Johnson William McIntosh
Stephanie Menendez

x

x

x

x x

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

IV.	Reaffirmation of 2018/19 District Goals

V.	Superintendent's Report

Board Presentations

Community & Volunteer Presentations, Terry Corallo, Supervisor of Community Relations & Volunteer Services
Budget Update, Ms. Melissa Simmons, Business Administrator/Board Secretary

VI.	Board Committee Reports

Finance Agenda Distribution Town Council update
Mrs. Williams Mr. Rose

VII. Public Comment (agenda ONLY)

Student:

Are there student Advisory committee regarding the food?

Resident:

Youth Advisory Board be part of the food selection process Where is the district with
Dr. Pruitt - contact the Rodda Center 3rd Thursday talk to the volunteer

A.	Board Operations

B.	School Operations and Curriculum

C.	Finance and Budget

D.	Personnel

VIII. Public Comment (non-Agenda)

IX.	Executive Session (required)

Approval of Camp Shalom summer program

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

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

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

X.	Adjournment

Mr. Rodriguez motioned to adjourn the meeting at 12:20am. Said motion was seconded by Mr. Rose and carried by unanimous vote.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

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

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

Respectfully submitted,

Melissa Simmons

Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Teaneck Public Schools

Goals for 2018-2019

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

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

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

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

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

Board Operations

BOARD OPERATIONS	MARCH 13, 2019

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

1.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board Policy #7510 Use of Facilities, for the 2018-2019 school year at no cost to the Girl Scout of Northern New Jersey, Troop# 97550 for the use of Hawthorne Elementary School media center for custodian and building use fees. The meeting dates are as follows: 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/24 and 5/1/19.

2.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to the TJ PTO to use the Thomas Jefferson Middle school cafeteria for custodian and building use fees. TJ PTO wish to serve all staff breakfast on March 16, 2019 during Spirit Week.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

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

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

School Operations and Curriculum

SCHOOL OPERATIONS and CURRICULUM

MARCH 13, 2019

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

1.	that the Board approves the decisions of the Superintendent regarding, Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB) incidents reported to the Board in Executive Session at the March 13, 2019 Regular Public Meeting.

2.	that the Board approve payment to Embracing The Crown, to conduct one workshop on identifying, and how to approach, healthy relationships, on March 19, 2019, with the Project Success Middle School PASS (Parent and Student/School Partnership) program students, in an amount not to exceed $300.

3.	that the Board approve payment to Erika Turner, to conduct one workshop on Healthy Relationships on March 28, 2019, with the Project Success Middle School PASS (Parent and Student/School Partnership) program students, in an amount not to exceed $300.

4.	that the Board approve payment to High Impact Youth Training Solutions, to conduct a workshop on Social Media Awareness, Internet Safety and Cyberbullying, to 12 high school students enrolled in the FORUM’s Parent and Student/School Partnership (PASS) Program on April 1, 2019, in an amount not to exceed $300.

5.	that the Board approve payment to John Thompson, to conduct two workshops on Life Choices/Healthy Decision-Making on March 26, and April 3, 2019 with the PASS (Parent and Student/School Partnership) program students, in an amount not to exceed $600.

6.	that the Board approve payment to Lisa Athan, MA, Grief Recovery Specialist, to conduct one workshop session, on March 25, 2019, with the high school Parent and Student/School Partnership (PASS) program.

7.	that the Board approve payment to Lisa Athan, MA, Grief Recovery Specialist, to conduct one session, on April, 2, 2019, with the FORUM’s Project Success-Middle School Parent and Student/School Partnership (PASS) program on Grief and Loss: Overcoming Hard Times, in amount not to exceed $300.

8.	that the Board approve payment to Plethora Media Group to present the “Picture of Success” program on March 20, April 8, April 22 and May 1, 2019, to high school students enrolled in the Parent and Student/School Partnership (PASS) program, in an amount not to exceed $700. The FORUM Juvenile Justice grant would fund this program.

1st Session: Basic photography skills workshop for participating students. A disposable camera would be provided to students that participate.
2nd Session: Students and staff trip to take photos that represent values and goal setting for their photography project.
3rd Session: Students will preview and select photos for inclusion in their final presentation and create captions/ blurbs for the selected photos.
4th Session: Students would finalize the project and present to staff and peers.

9.	that the Board accept a donation from Mr. Patrick Bertollo, for the Hawthorne Media Center, to purchase literary items in the amount of $1,000.00 in memory of his late wife Lois Jean Bono, former Hawthorne School teacher.

10. that the Board accept a donation of a Tower Garden to Lowell Elementary School from Ms. Marla Hodge-Parker.

11. that the Board accept a donation from the Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey in the amount of $234.20 for the Jamie Fitterman section of the Teaneck High School main library.

Acct# 20-031-222-610-75-40-T-H.

12. that the Board accept a donation from the Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey in the amount of $295.46 for the Gil King Memorial Library Book Fund at the Teaneck High School main library.

Acct# 20-031-222-610-75-40-T-H.

13. that the Board accept with grateful appreciation a donation from a former student, Timothy Shater, of seven 3-ring binders to Benjamin Franklin Middle School, at an estimated cost of $20.

14. that the Board approve Mary Joyce Laqui to submit a grant application to the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) for a $10,000 Frederick L. Hipp Foundation for Excellence in Education grant.

15. that the Board approve payment to King Professional Development to conduct professional development training for 75 teachers at Benjamin Franklin Middle School on May 6, 2019, in an amount not to exceed $3,000. Title I funds this professional development, Account # 20-231-200-320-22-58-I-F.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

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

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

Finance and Budget

FINANCE AND BUDGET	MARCH 13, 2019

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

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

JANUARY 1, 2019 through JANUARY 31, 2019

General	Fund 10	$7,744,354.26

Special Revenue Debt Service Enterprise
Food Service

Fund 20	$ Fund 40	$ Fund 60	$
Fund 61	$

346,356.87 118,737.50 33,035.63
107,660.27

Total of Approved Payments	$8,350,144.53

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

3.	WHEREAS, the Board of Education has received the Report of the Board Secretary and the Report of the Treasurer of School Monies for the month of January 2019 and determined that both reports are in agreement; and
WHEREAS, in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)3 the secretary has certified that, as of the date of the reports, no budgetary line item account has obligations and payments (contractual orders) which in total exceed the amount appropriated by the Board of Education except as noted; now
BE IT RESOLVED, that in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)4, the Board of Education certifies that, after review of the secretary’s monthly financial reports (appropriate section) and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, to the best of its knowledge, no major account or fund has been over-expended in violation of N.J.A.C.6A:23A-16.10(c)4, and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the year (which would become a part of the Minutes of this meeting); and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to P.L. 2004 Ch. 73 (S-1701), the Board certifies that after a review of the Secretary’s Monthly Financial Report and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, that there are no budgetary transfers that cumulatively exceed 10% that would require the approval of the Executive County Superintendent.

4.	that the Board approve the attached list of Professional Development for the staff indicated for professional improvement or development, as approved by the Superintendent, (Grant funded $1,852.51) (District funded $6,077.02) total cost $7,929.53.

5.	that the Board approve the attached list of Student Field Trips, as approved by the Superintendent (Grant Funded $4,535.34) and (District Funded $2,795.33) (Parent Funded $23,897.97) total cost $31,228.64.

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

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

8.	that the Board approve the contracts with those clinicians and agencies on the attached list who would provide related services and / or independent evaluations during the 2018-2019 school year.

9.	that the Board approve the amendments to the Chapter 192/193 Non-Public Services grant for an increase in funding provided to Teaneck, as reflected in the funding statements appended to and made a part of the Minutes. This funding is provided to the Teaneck School District by the New Jersey Department of Education to provide additional Chapter 192, Compensatory Education, and Chapter 193, Supplemental Instruction, Annual Reviews, Initial Evaluations to determine eligibility for Special Education and Speech Services.

10. that the Board approve the tentative budget for the 2019-2020 School year using the 2018-2019 state aid figures and the Secretary to the Board of Education be authorized to submit the following tentative budget to the Executive County Superintendent of Schools for approval in accordance with the form suggested by the State Department of Education and according to the law.

Total Appropriations LESS: Anticipated Revenue Taxes to be Raised

GENERAL FUND $101,176,977

$9,844,309

$91,332,668

SPECIAL REVENUE $4,637,505

$4,637,505

DEBT SERVICE $1,303,675

$0

$1,303,675

TOTAL

$107,118,157

$14,481,814

$92,636,343

11. that the Board approve the Establishment of the Maximum Level for Professional Services; the tentative budget includes the following appropriations. The Administration needs to notice the Board if there arises a need to exceed said maximums; upon which the Board may adopt a dollar increase in the maximum amount through formal Board action.

Budget Year 2019-2020 Legal Services Auditing Services Architectural Services Medical

$285,000 $ 48,000 $ 25,000 $445,000

12. WHEREAS, the Board approved the following proposals at the January 2, 2019 Re-organization meeting and
Now Therefore Be It Resolved, that the Board approve the following for each category of legal services at the accompanying not to exceed amounts for the 2018-2019 fiscal year:
General Counsel

. Inglesino, Webster, Wyciskala, Taylor, LLC – Not to Exceed	$20,000 · Busch Law Group, LLC – Not to Exceed $10,000
Special Education

. Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC – Not to Exceed $20,000 . Machado Law Group – Not to Exceed $150,000
. Buglione, Hutton & DeYoe, LLC – Not to Exceed $20,000 Negotiations/Labor
· DiFrancesco Bateman (Phil Stern) – Not to Exceed $55,000 · Hunt, Hamlin & Ridley – Not to Exceed $10,000
Bond Counsel

. McManimon, Scotland, Baumann – No amount assigned for this school year as Bonds have not been procured.

13. that the Board approve the following transportation quoted contract for the 2018-2019 school year for ESL after-school Literacy program and submission of this agreement to the Executive County Superintendent of Schools for approval:

Route

ESLAFT19

Company

D&M Tours

Destination

Bryant

Per Diem Aide
$25

Per Diem Vehicle $84

Total

Total cost for 12days $1,308.00

$1,308.00

14. that the Board approve a Joint Transportation Agreement with the Leonia Board of Education, for the purpose of transporting students in accordance with Chapter 53, P.L. 1997, for March 13, 2019 - June 21, 2019 and submits this Agreement to the Executive County Superintendent of Schools for approval; services to be provided include, but are not limited to the coordinated transportation of Special Education students and Regular Education school students.

15. that the Board approve the hiring of consultant Liz Vaughn, to fill the position of a part-time Master Teacher/PIRT at the rate of $100 per hour, not to exceed 18 hours per week effective March 14, 2019 through June 30, 2019 with a maximum of $25,000.

16. that the Board approve Fairview Insurance Agency Associates Inc. as the Broker for Health and Property insurance for the 2019 calendar year.

17. that the Board approve the contract with Holy Name Medical Center, Occupational Health Services for the purpose of randomized drug testing of the bus driver under the Department of Transportation and 6A:27-12.1 rules and regulations in the amount not to exceed $210.

18. WHEREAS, the Teaneck Board of Education in accordance with N.J.S.A.18A:23-1 must have a certified External Audit of the district's accounts and financial transactions; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Education received the audit performed by Lerch, Vinci and Higgins, LLP, and discussed said audit at its public meeting held on February 13, 2019; now
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of Education accepts the audit for the 2017-2018 school year, FY Ended June 30, 2018 and approves the Corrective Action Plan (CAP).

19. that the Board accept grant funds from the County of Bergen, Department of Human Services for the FORUM/PASS (Police/Parents and School Students) Partnership Juvenile Delinquency Prevention Program, for the period January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019, in the amount of $61,435.

20. WHEREAS, the Teaneck Public School District continually looks for opportunities for shared services to be more cost efficient; now
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Teaneck Board of Education approves the Shared Service Agreement with the County of Bergen for Sharing County-Owned Emergency and Non-Emergency Equipment as per the attached agreement.

21. WHEREAS, the Teaneck Public School District continually looks for opportunities for shared services to be more cost efficient; now
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Teaneck Board of Education approves the Shared Service Agreement with the County of Bergen for Maintenance and Repair Services as per the attached agreement.

22. WHEREAS, the Teaneck Board of Education policy #6471 and N.J.A.C 6A:23B -1.2(b) provides that the Board of Education shall establish in the annual school budget a maximum expenditure amount that may be allotted for such travel and expense reimbursement for the 2018-2019 school year. WHEREAS, the Teaneck Board of Education appropriated $70,000 for travel during the 2018-2019 school year and has spent $31,825 as of March 1, 2019. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of
Education hereby establishes the school district travel maximum for the 2019- 2020 school year at the sum of $80,000 and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the School Business Administrator shall track and record these costs to ensure that the maximum amount is not exceeded.

23. Be It Resolved, that the Board approve the motion to accept Budgeted Excess Surplus of $1,942,818 and $135,312 ($58,526 of Excess General Fund Free Balance and $76,786 from the 2019-2020 Budget Excess Surplus) to be appropriated in the 2019-2020 Budget.

24. that the Board approve the 2018-2019 Nonpublic Supplemental Appropriation for Nonpublic Security Aid in the amounts listed by school:

School

Academy of Greatness and Excellence

Additional Aid

$ 17,325

Academy of Saut Ul Furqan	$ 2,700 Heichal Hatorah	$ 7,650 Ma'Aynot Yeshiva High School	$ 24,450 Sinai School	$	600 Sinai Shalem at Heichal Hatorah	$	300 Torah Academy	$ 26,325 Wilbert Mays Seventh Day Advent School $ 3,000

Yeshivat He'Atid

Total Additional Aid:

$ 24,000

$106,350

25. that the Board approve the payment of tuition to Benway School for Student ID#98270, start date 3/19/2019 in an amount not to exceed $23,199.80.

26. that the Board approve the payment of tuition to Bergen County Special Services School District, Washington Elementary, for Student ID#99387, start date 3/18/2019 in an amount not to exceed $82,620.

27. that the Board approve the payment of tuition to Ridgefield Park Board of Education Jr./Sr. High School, for Student ID#96813, start date 4/1/2019 in an amount not to exceed $26,166.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

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

Yes	No	Abstain	Absent x
x x
x	19,20,21 x
x x x
x	19,20,21

Personnel

PERSONNEL	MARCH 13, 2019

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

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

a. Victoria Alexander, School Based Youth Services Program Counselor, at an annual salary of $45,150 (off-guide), assigned to Teaneck High School, effective of a date to be determined through June 30, 2019, replacing Shenijah Curtis, resigned (PC#: 08-12-73/axc).

b. Christina Gardeski, Library Paraprofessional, at an annual salary of $40,100 (TTEA PARAS/ Step 5), assigned to Whittier Elementary School, effective on a date to be determined through June 30, 2019, replacing Danielle Viso, resigned (40-04-75/bcx).

2.	that the Board approve the resignation of the following staff member:

a. Katarina Hannawi, Special Education Teacher, Whittier Elementary School, effective February 26, 2019.

3.	that the Board approve the following long term substitute teachers at $260 per diem, after twenty-one (21) days of employment, assigned to a non-tenured track position, effective date as indicated, pending criminal history review:

a. Alisha Montoya, effective March 14, 2019 through June 30, 2019 with no benefits, assigned to Benjamin Franklin Middle School, replacing Paula Fischkelta.

b. Elsie Hewlett-Thomas, effective November 12, 2018 through December 21, 2018, with no benefits, assigned to Teaneck High School, replacing Benimapi Coulibaly, resigned.

c. Michael Malone, March 01, 2019 through April 30, 2019, with no benefits, assigned to Teaneck High School, replacing Jae Kim.

d. Janelle Malone, March 01, 2019 through April 30, 2019 with no benefits, assigned to Teaneck High School, replacing Jae Kim.

e. Elizabeth Vanacore, January 22, 2019 through June 30, 2019 with no benefits, assigned to Benjamin Franklin Middle School, replacing Kristina Anders.

f. Ayana Haywood, March 14, 2019 through June 30, 2019 with no benefits, assigned to Benjamin Franklin Middle School, replacing Eileen Mursch.

g. Lat Fatim Sall, March 14, 2019 through June 30, 2019 with no benefits, assigned to Thomas Jefferson Middle School, replacing Carol Petit-Bielen, transferred.

4.	that the Board approve the following Extra Pay Extra Work assignments, for the 2018-2019 school year at Teaneck High School, stipend in accordance with the TTEA contract:

Staff Member

a. Victoria Dyker

b. LeeAnn Newland

Activity

Drama - Costumes

Jazz Band

Stipend Amount (pro-rated)

$2,197.00

$2,094.00

5.	that the Board approve payment to the following teachers set forth to teach the Bryant Elementary After-School ESL Reading program, including two (2) additional professional development hours, at Bryant Elementary School, from March 19, 2019 through May 02, 2019. Title III monies will be used to fund this program:

Staff Member

a. Teri Wilcox

b. Danielle Annuziata

c. Mei Linh La-Mui

Assignment

Teacher/Lead Teacher Teacher
Teacher

Stipend Amount (not to exceed)

$2,000 (40 hrs. max.) $1,200 (24 hrs. max.)
$1,200 (24 hrs. max.)

6.	that the Board approve four (4) chaperones for the Annual Fashion Show on April 04, 2019, at the rate of $50 per hour:

a. Luigi Venezia

b. Charlotte LoSchiavo c. Eric Akselrad
d. Sean Holland

7.	that the Board approve payment to the following FORUM staff members, to provide services in the PASS (Police/Parents and School Students) Program. The program will take place January 01, 2019 through December 31, 2019, as part of the PASS after-school program, at the rate of $50 per hour, for a total of 682 hours, no to exceed $34,100.

Staff Member

a. Nicholas Campestre

b. Yris Acevedo

c. Giannil Hidalgo

d. Javalda Powell

e. TBD

Assignment	Hours Clinical Supervisor	80
After-school

Counselor	140 High School

After-school

Counselor	280 High/ Middle School

After-school

Counselor	140 Middle School

School Nurse	42

Max. Payment $4,000

$7,000

$14,000

$7,000

$2,100

8.	that the Board approve the following athletics coaches for the 2018-2019 school year. Stipend in accordance with the TTEA contract:

Name

a. John Paladino

b. Samuel Griffin

Position

Tennis Head Coach

Spring Weight Room Supervisor

Stipend Amount $5,661.00
$3,397.50

9.	that the Board approve the ESL Homework Support Program and the staff members listed below, at the rate of $50.00 per hour, including two (2) additional professional development hours, effective March 26, 2019 through June 06, 2019:

Staff Member	Title

a. Yaneth Mesa	Tutor

b. Nicole Cooper Tutor

Stipend Amount (not to exceed)

$2,000 (20 hrs. max.)

$2,000 (20 hrs. max.)

10. that the Board approve the following individual to be included on the list of Home Instructors, as needed, at $50.00 per hour, for the 2018-2019 school year:

a. Volodymyr Hunko

11. that the Board approve the following chaperones, for the Annual Spring Musical, March 29, 2019 at 7 pm, March 30, 2019 at 8 pm and March 31, 2019 at 3 pm, at the rate of $50 per hour:

a. Eric Akselrad

b. Mary Lorencovitz

12. that the Board approve the following location assignments, salaries, guide/step and longevity/differential, for the 2018-2019 school year, effective September 01, 2018 through June 30, 2019:

Name	Guide/Step	Location	Salary Longevity a. Kenneth Cieslak MA+32/Step 10 Teaneck High School $90,800

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

Name

a. Ayana Collado

b. Jeffrey Obiekwe

School

William Paterson University

William Paterson University

Effective March 14, 2019
March 14, 2019

14. that the Board approve the following per diem substitute teachers for the 2018-2019 school year, at the rate of $120 per day, pending criminal history review:

a. Ksenija Lea Kostic-Pecaric

15. that the Board approve payment to the following high school teachers, for assuming a sixth period assignment, on a temporary basis, at their negotiated contractual per class rate, effective March 14, 2019, staff members will receive payment upon submission of appropriate payroll bill form for each pay date, and will receive their paymentonthesubsequentpaydate:

Name

a. Joanna De Los Santos b. Caridad Clavelo
c. Lourdes Melendez

Subject

World Language Teacher World Language Teacher
World Language Teacher

Rate $60.00 (BA) $70.00 (MA)
$80.00 (MA+32)

16. that the Board approve payment to the following employees who separated from the district for unused personal illness and unused personal business days with the maximum number of days indicated:

a. Shenijah Curtis, Student Support Counselor, 15.5 unused vacation days @ $173.65 per diem, total payment of $2,691.58.

b. Nadine Lawrence, School Psychologist, 16.5 unused sick days @ $100.00 per diem (12.5 personal illness days and 4 personal business days), total payment of $1,650.00.

c. Susan Reis, Secretary C, 40 unused vacation days @ $261.04 per diem, 129.5 sick days @ 55.00 per diem (127.5 personal illness days and 2 personal business days), total payment of $17,564.19.

d. Daniel Sullivan, Music Teacher, 51.5 unused sick days @ $59.00 per diem, total payment of $3,038.50.

17. That the Board approve the following location assignments for the 2018-2019 school year:

Maintenance (1st Shift: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm)

Name

a. Colin Burke

b. Carlos Clavedo c. Dennis Edwards d. Jancel Hidalgo e. Henson Ince
f. Christopher Sievers

g. Vacant

Position

General Mechanic (O&M Foreman) General Mechanic
General Mechanic General Mechanic HVAC Mechanic General Mechanic
General Mechanic

Grounds (1st Shift: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm)

Name

a. Melvin Jefferson b. Geoffrey Reichert c. Douglas Post
d. Clifford Shepherd e. Gary Sternberg
f. Michael Plager

g. Marc Trama

Position Grounds Crew Grounds Crew Grounds Crew Grounds Crew
Messenger (EF 1st shift Custodian) Grounds Crew
Grounds Crew

Custodial (1st shift: 6:00 am - 2:30 pm)

Name

a. Steve Clarke b. Milton Maye
c. Murtland Shepherd d. Selbourne Blackhall e. Milton Dobson
f. James Williams g. Boswell Findlay
h. Derrick Shepherd

Position Custodian Custodian Custodian Custodian Custodian Custodian Custodian
Custodian

Location

Benjamin Franklin Middle School Bryant Elementary School Hawthorne Elementary School Lowell Elementary School Teaneck High School
Teaneck High School

Thomas Jefferson Middle School

Whittier Elementary School

18. that the Board approve school nurse coverage for the Project Success Program, at the rate of $50 per hour:

Event

Last Minute Escape Room MK Valencia Restaurant Highline (NYC)

Yo' Delight*

Dave and Buster

Date & Time 04/04/2019, 4pm - 7pm 04/09/2019, 4pm - 7pm 04/23/2019, 4pm - 7pm
04/25/2019, 4:30pm - 5:45 pm

05/02/2019, 4pm - 7pm

Name Maureen Ash Kathryn Dyker
Monique Ellington

Kathryn Dyker

Monique Ellington

*Rain date for Yo' Delight is 04/30/2019

19. that the Board approve the following leaves of absence for the dates and reasons indicated:

a. Employee ID# 4583, paid maternity leave with benefits from May 20, 2019 through June 12, 2019, using 15 sick days. Unpaid with benefits from June 13, 2019 through June 21, 2019 under FMLA.

b. Employee ID# 4958, paid medical leave with benefits, from January 10, 2019 through January 25, 2019, using 10 sick days under FMLA.

c. Employee ID# 3395, unpaid medical leave with benefits from February 19 through February 22, 2019 under FMLA.

d. Employee ID# 2530, paid medical leave with benefits from November 27, 2018 through January 11, 2019, using 25 sick days under FMLA.

e. Employee ID# 2663, unpaid medical leave from March 01, 2019 to May 24, 2019 under FMLA. Unpaid with benefits, from May 27, 2019 through June 03, 2019.

f. Employee ID# 0415, paid medical leave with benefits from March 04, 2019 through May 24, 2019 under FMLA, using 55 sick days.

20. that the Board upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following increment withholding:

21. that the Board upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following increment withholding:

22. that the Board upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following increment withholding:

23. that the Board approve the following leaves of absence for the dates and reasons indicated:

a. Employee ID# 4290, paid maternity leave from January 02, 2019 through February 11, 2019, using 28 sick days. Unpaid with benefits from February 12, 2019 through June 21, 2019.

b.	Employee ID# 0415, paid medical leave from March 04, 2019 through June 21, 2019, using 73 sick days.

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

TABLE PERSONNEL ITEMS#21-23

Motion: S. Rodriguez
	Second: H. Rose
	
Board Member
	Yes
	TABLE
	Abstain
	Absent
	
Ms. Fisher (Victoria)
				x
	
Mr. Ramirez (Martin)
		x
			
Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah)
		x
			
Mr. Reiner (Gerald)
		x
			
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian)
		x
			
Mr. Rose (Howard)
		x
			
Ms. Sanders (Denise)
		x
			
Dr. Walser (Ardie)
		x
			
Mrs. Williams (Clara)
		x

20

FINANCE & BUDGET	MOTION #2

Teaneck Board of EducationTransfer List Transfers made January 28, 2019 through February 1, 2019
AMOUNT TRANSFERRED

ACCOUNT	DESCRIPTION

T77	11-190-100-640-66-40-F-F	TEXTBKS/BF

From	To

(5,000.00)

11-190-100-590-18-55-F-F

11-190-100-610-18-40-F-F

11-000-270-512-18-52-F-F

COPIER MAINTENANCE/BF INSTR

INSTRUCT'L SUPPLIES/BF

TRIP TRANSPORTATION

(2,000.00)

(7,000.00)

5,000.00 2,000.00
7,000.00

EXPLANATION: SUPPLIES,SCHOOL YEAR AND END OF YEAR TRIPS

T80	11-190-100-610-14-40-X-D

12-000-100-730-14-31-S-D

INSTRUC SUPPLIES/TECH ED

INSTR'L TECH/EQUIP

(12,150.00)

12,150.00

EXPLANATION:INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES/TECHNOLOGY UPGRADE

T81	11-190-100-610-15-44-L-D

12-000-100-730-14-31-S-D

SOC STUD/INTTR SUPPLIES/DIST

INST'L TECH/EQUIP

(16,800.00)

16,800.00

EXPLANATION: INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES/TECHNOLOGY UPGRADE

T82	11-000-211-390-86-51-3-D

11-000-218-610-86-40-3-D

STUD INFORMATION SYST

STUDENT DATA SUPPLIES

(5,300.00)

5,300.00

EXPLANATION: LAP TOPS FOR STUDENT INFORMATION SYSTEM DEPARTMENT

T83	11-000-270-514-46-52-0-C

11-000-270-517-92-52-0-D

CONTR/TRAN/SP-ED IN DIST

NONPUBLIC TRANS-CTSA REG

(117,500.00)

117,500.00

EXPLANATION: SOUTH BERGEN JOINTURE PUBLIC ROUTES

T84           11-000-270-511-18-52-0-E 11-000-270-511-92-52-0-D

11-000-270-517-18-52-0-D

CONTR/TRANSP/PUBLIC LOCAL CONTR/TRANSP/PRIV PARCHL

TRANSPORTATION PUBLIC/CTSA-REG

(40,000.00) (35,000.00) (75,000.00)
75,000.00

EXPLANATION:SOUTH BERGEN JOINTURE PUBLIC ROUTES

T85           11-000-270-503-92-52-0-0 12-000-270-734-71-52-0-D
11-000-251-580-83-50-0-0

AILO PAYMENTS FOR NON-PUBLIC EQUIP.SCHOOL BUS/SPECIAL SVC
TRAVEL,CONF, WRKSHP/BUS/OFF

(3,260.00)

2,197.00 1,063.00
3,260.00

EXPLANATION: PD TRANSPORTATION COORDINATOR AND CAMERAS FOR BUS

T86	11-000-270-390-83-56-0-D

11-000-270-600-83-49-0-D

OTHER EXP./TRANS ROUTING

SUPPLIES/TRANSPORTATION

(571.00)

571.00

EXPLANATION: BUS DRIVER UNIFORMS AND GPS FOR BUS

T87	11-190-100-610-18-40-F-F

11-000-223-580-19-50-F-F

INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES/BF

TRAVEL,CONF, WKSHOPS/BF

(3,200.00)

3,200.00

EXPLANATION: ADMINISTRATORS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

T88	11-000-262-100-89-10-0-6

11-000-263-100-89-18-H-1

CONTR SAL/CUST DST III#6

OVERTIME GROUNDS

(4,542.41)

4,542.41

EXPLANATION: GROUNDS CREW OT

T89	11-190-100-340-86-50-2-D

11-000-252-610-86-49-2-D

PRCH'D TECH'L SERV/PC REPAIRS

SUPPLIES & MATERIALS/TECH-NTWK

(4,035.46)

4,035.46

EXPLANATION: TECHNOLOGY SUPPLIES

T90           20-218-200-321-61-50-K-K 20-218-100-600-61-40-K-K
20-218-200-329-19-58-K-K

PURCH PROF ED SVC/PRE-K

PRE-/K INST SUPPLIES MATERIALS

PURCH PROF ED SVC/PRE-K

(2,782.81)

1,032.81 1,750.00
2,782.81

EXPLANATION: SUPPLIES AND SERVICES PRE-K PROGRAM

______________________________

FINANCE COMMITTEE SIGNATURE

_____________

DATE

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FINANCE & BUDGET	MOTION #4	MARCH 13, 2019

Professional Development

Name: Jennifer Ahearn
School or Department: Lowell School
Conference/Seminar/Workshop: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Conference 2019
Location: San Diego, California Dates:April 2 – 6, 2019
Estimated Cost: $405 – Substitute Not Required (District Funded)

Name: Madison Berry
School or Department: Whittier School
Conference/Seminar/Workshop: New Perspectives on Native American Art Location: New York, New York
Dates:March 30, 2019
Estimated Cost: $25 – Substitute Not Required (District Funded)

Name: Faith Mootoo
School or Department: Teaneck High 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: $34.52 – Substitute Required (District Funded)

Name: Samantha Ross, Adriana Lagomarsino School or Department: Teaneck High School
Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Big Square Table @ New Milford High School Location: New Milford, New Jersey
Dates:March 8, 2019
Estimated Cost: $0 – Substitute Required (No Funding Required)

Name: Luigi Venezia
School or Department: Teaneck High School
Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Johnson and Wales 2019 Food Service Educators Program Location: North Miami, Florida
Dates:June 10 – June 14, 2019
Estimated Cost: $595 – Substitute Required (District Funded)

Name: Chiara Levy
School or Department: Teaneck High School Conference/Seminar/Workshop: 15th Annual School Counselor Conference Location: Union, New Jersey
Dates:April 12, 2019
Estimated Cost: $35 – Substitute Not Required (District Funded)

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FINANCE & BUDGET	MOTION #4	MARCH 13, 2019

Professional Development

Name: Fayth Petrucci
School or Department: Business Office, Eugene Field Conference/Seminar/Workshop: NJ Pupil Transportation Location: Atlantic City/Golden Nugget
Dates:3/28/19, 3/29/19
Estimated Cost: $788.00 – Substitute Not Required (District Funding)

Name: Fayth Petrucci
School or Department: Business Office, Eugene Field Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Fleet Management Location: Parsippany NJ
Dates: 2/26/19, 3/5/19, 3/12/19, 3/19/19
Estimated Cost: $393.00 – Substitute Not Required (District Funding)

Name: Fayth Petrucci
School or Department: Business Office, Eugene Field Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Employee Training & Safety Education Location: New Brunswick, NJ
Dates: 4/6/19, 4/13/19, 4/27/19, 5/4/19, 5/11/19, 5/18/19
Estimated Cost: $670.00 – Substitute Not Required (District Funding)

Name: Fayth Petrucci
School or Department: Business Office, Eugene Field Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Non-Public Transportation Meeting Location: PCTI, Wayne NJ
Dates: 3/15/19
Estimated Cost: $0 – Substitute Not Required (No Funding Required)

Name: Mohammed Saleh
School or Department: Director of Technology, EF Conference/Seminar/Workshop: NJSBA Interactive Technology Conference Location: West Windsor, NJ
Dates:March 8, 2019
Estimated Cost: $99.00 – Substitute Not Required (District Funding)

23

FINANCE & BUDGET	MOTION 4	MARCH 13, 2019

Professional Development

Name: Natasha Thomas, Samantha Messmer, Amanda Maikisch, Carrie Williams, Jennifer Ahearn
School or Department: Lowell
Conference/Seminar/Workshop: New Jersey Student Learning Standards – Science, Special Education, Geometry
Location: Pequannock, New Jersey Date(s): March 21, 2019
Estimated Cost(s): $620 – No Substitute Required - (District Funded) Name: Iris Hernandez
School or Department: Special Services
Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Directions for Behavioral Research on Severe Behavioral Disorders
Location: Caldwell, New Jersey Date(s): April 26, 2019
Estimated Cost(s): $125 – No Substitute Required - (District Funded) Name: Ivy Stern
School or Department: Special Services
Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Hot Topics for Speech/Language Specialists Location: Caldwell, New Jersey
Date(s): May 10, 2019
Estimated Cost(s): $99 – No Substitute Required - (District Funded)

24

FINANCE & BUDGET	MOTION #4	MARCH 13, 2019

ADDITIONAL Professional Development

Name: Margot Todman Mack
School or Department: Teaneck High School Conference/Seminar/Workshop: New Jersey Leadership Academy Location: Monroe Township, New Jersey
Dates:March 13, 2019, April 26, 2019 and May 2, 2019 Estimated Cost: $450 – Substitute Not Required District Funded)

Name: Stephanie McKee
School or Department: Hawthorne School
Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Maximize the Power of Guided Reading to Help All Students Attain Dramatic Achievement Gains
Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey Dates:April 30, 2019
Estimated Cost: $259 – Substitute Not Required (District Funded)

Name: Michele Major
School or Department: Ma’ayanot Girls Yeshiva
Conference/Seminar/Workshop: International Society for Technology in Educations 2019 Convention
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Dates:June 24 – 27, 2019
Estimated Cost: $1448.88 – Substitute Not Required (Grant Funded)

Name: Kimberly Pitre
School or Department: Teaneck High School Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Introduction to Google Classroom Location: Paramus, New Jersey
Dates:April 8, 2019
Estimated Cost: $75 – Substitute Required (District Funded)

Name: Chiara Levy
School or Department: Teaneck High School Conference/Seminar/Workshop: 15th Annual School Counselors Conference Location: Union, New Jersey
Dates:April 12, 2019
Estimated Cost: $35 – Substitute Not Required (District Funded)

Name: Benjamin Reiner
School or Department: Ma’ayanot Girls Yeshiva
Conference/Seminar/Workshop: International Society for Technology in Educations 2019 Convention
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Dates:June 25, 2019
Estimated Cost: $403.63 – Substitute Not Required (Grant Funded)

25

FINANCE & BUDGET	MOTION #4	MARCH 13, 2019

ADDITIONAL Professional Development

Name: Leslie Abrew, Lisa Zucker, (Teachers) Jenna Banker, Jasmin White, Elaine Walker Dennis, Kristen Panagiotou, Lara Barrett, Mika Kozuma, Hyo Youn Kim, Deborah Shenkin, Amy Morales, Dana Orner, Brittany Butler. Paraprofessionals: Samina Farooq, Sharlene McClean, Phyllis Purdue, Susanna DeLeon, India Latham, Syeda Khan, Clarita Sanchez, Flor Quintanar, Sabrina Elballat, Darlene Cherry Shand, Neelam Aslam.
School or Department: Bryant School
Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Pre-School Tools of the Mind Year 1 Workshop Location: Hamilton Township, New Jersey	Approximately 24 teachers Dates:March 19, 2019	Depart: 6:30am	Return: 3:30pm Estimated Cost: $475 – Substitute Required (No Funding Required)

Name: Mohammed Saleh
School or Department: Director of Technology
Conference/Seminar/Workshop: New Jersey Computing Educational Cooperative Location: Montclair State University
Dates:March 15, 2019, April 12, 2019 & May 17, 2019 Estimated Cost: $250.00

Name: Tunde Adedoyin
School or Department: Human Resources
Conference/Seminar/Workshop: HBCU Teaching Event, Teacher Recruitment Location: Backburne, Maryland
Dates:March 27, 2019 & March 28, 2019 Estimated Cost: $644.50

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FINANCE & BUDGET	MOTION 5	MARCH 13, 2019

Field Trips

TEANECK HIGH SCHOOL MD/TRANSITION PROGRAM: 22 students, 3 staff Danny Gareri, Sean Aumack, Tanisha Drake

Trip Planned: New Jersey Convention and Expo Center Date: May 29, 2019
Estimated Cost: $7,000 (in total for the 2018-2019 school year) Substitutes Not Required

EXPLANATION:
Community Based Instruction would allow students in the MD/Transition classes to practice skills that they are learning in the class room, school and community. Those skills include, but are not limited to, social skills, pre-vocational job skills, behavioral skills, life skills andacademic skills. There are two MD classes a total of 22 students and two Transition classes a total of 22 students. Only a portion of the students and staff would be traveling to the below destinations on any given day. All trips will use public transportation or walk.

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FINANCE & BUDGET	MOTION #5	MARCH 13, 2019

Field Trips

Name: Joanna Ebert, Sean Gordon, Eileen Mursch, Rochelle Yaros, Belkis Petrus, Amanda Detrick, 3 parent chaperones
School or Department: Benjamin Franklin Middle School Trip Planned: Van Cortlandt Manor
Location: Croton on Hudson, New York	60 Students
Date(s):	May 21, 2019	Depart: 8:45 AM	Return: 2:45 PM Estimated Cost: $1176.50 - Substitute Not Required (Parent Funded)
EXPLANATION: Students would tour the Manor, learn about Colonial times and take part in hands-on activities that depict life during that time period.

Name: Claudia Grassi, Sonia Apreda, Colleen Pagan, Vatrell Graves, Elzbieta Biernacka, 10 paraprofessionals, 3 parent chaperones
School or Department: Benjamin Franklin Middle School Trip Planned: Van Cortlandt Manor
Location: Croton on Hudson, New York	60 Students
Date(s):	May 23, 2019	Depart: 8:45 AM	Return: 2:45 PM Estimated Cost: $1176.50 – Substitute Not Required (Parent Funded)
EXPLANATION: Students would tour the Manor, learn about Colonial times and take part in hands-on activities that depict life during that time period.

Name: Gerald Henry, Ashley Davis, Karen Simpson, James DiMicelli, 2 paraprofessionals, 10 parent chaperones
School or Department: Whittier School Trip Planned: New York Historical Society
Location: New York, New York	79 Students
Date(s):	April 10, 2019	Depart: 8:30 AM	Return: 2:00 PM Estimated Cost: $1061.50 – Substitute Not Required (District Funded $250 for Transportation, Parent Funded $811.50 tickets)
EXPLANATION: Students would be given a guided tour of the exhibit “Slavery in New York”.

Name: Madison Berry, James DiMicelli, Keith Orapello, Gerald Henry, 4 paraprofessionals, 3 parent chaperones
School or Department: Whittier School Trip Planned: Metropolitan Museum of Arts
Location: New York, New York	42 Students
Date(s):	May 16, 2019	Depart: 8:30 AM	Return: 2:15 PM Estimated Cost: $751.25 – Substitute Required (Parent Funded)
EXPLANATION: Students would gain an appreciation for Art History through their study of artwork specific to the Museum’s collections.

28

FINANCE & BUDGET	MOTION #5	MARCH 13, 2019

Field Trips

Name: Danielle Amato, Jemara Blount, Tawana Smith, Felix Meija, Lisa Brown, Saundra Warren Givens, Colette Brantley, Maryann Doris, 3 paraprofessionals, 15 parent chaperones School or Department: Hawthorne School
Trip Planned: Gate Hill Day Camp
Location: Stony Point, New York	90 Students
Date(s):	June 13, 2019	Depart: 8:45 AM	Return: 2:30 PM Estimated Cost: $4661.50 – Substitute Required (Parent Funded)
EXPLANATION: This is the Hawthorne School annual fourth grade end of year trip.

Name: Alison Colahan, Jean Choi, Danielle Drakeford, Keith Orapello, Anthony Ramson, 1 paraprofessional, 8 parent chaperones
School or Department: Whittier School Trip Planned: Mobile Food Lab
Location: Lyndhurst, New Jersey	47 Students
Date(s):	March 15, 2019	Depart: 8:45 AM	Return: 2:30 PM Estimated Cost: $1514.82 – Substitute Required (Parent Funded)
EXPLANATION: Students would have the opportunity to investigate how the environment effects traits in live organisms.

Name: Alison Colahan, Valerie Astor, 6 parent chaperones School or Department: Whittier School
Trip Planned: Mobile Food Lab
Location: Lyndhurst, New Jersey	38 Students
Date(s):	March 21, 2019	Depart: 8:45 AM	Return: 2:30 PM Estimated Cost: $1087.41 – Substitute Required (Parent Funded)
EXPLANATION: Students would have the opportunity to investigate how the environment effects traits in live organisms.

Name: Yris Acevedo, Giannil Hidalgo
School or Department: Teaneck High School - FORUM Trip Planned: Lucky Strike Bowling
Location: West Nyack, New York	12 Students
Date(s):	March 27, 2019	Depart: 3:30 PM	Return: 7:00 PM Estimated Cost: $813.22 – Substitute Not Required (Grant Funded)
EXPLANATION: This would provide an opportunity for students to practice social skills, and serve as a team builder and reward for positive group participation.

Name: Yris Acevedo, Giannil Hidalgo
School or Department: Teaneck High School - FORUM Trip Planned: Highline Park
Location: New York, New York	12 Students
Date(s):	April 8, 2019	Depart: 3:30 PM	Return: 7:00 PM Estimated Cost: $501.75 – Substitute Not Required (Grant Funded)
EXPLANATION: Students would learn the basics of photography through the capturing of images that reflect their goals and topics covered in the program.

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FINANCE & BUDGET	MOTION #5	MARCH 13, 2019

Field Trips

Name: Yris Acevedo, Giannil Hidalgo
School or Department: Teaneck High School - FORUM Trip Planned: Last Minute Escape Room
Location: Montclair, New Jersey	12 Students
Date(s):	April 10, 2019	Depart: 3:45 PM	Return: 7:00 PM Estimated Cost: $489.32 – Substitute Not Required (Grant Funded)
EXPLANATION: This will act as a reward and incentive as well as, a team builder for hard work and participation in the program.

WALKING TRIP
Name: Yris Acevedo, Giannil Hidalgo
School or Department: Teaneck High School - FORUM Trip Planned: Yo Delight
Location: Teaneck, New Jersey	12 Students
Date(s):	April 22, 2019	Depart: 4:00 PM	Return: 5:00 PM Estimated Cost: $140 – Substitute Not Required (Grant Funded)
EXPLANATION: This would provide an opportunity for students to practice social skills, and serve as a team builder and reward for positive group participation.

Name: Yris Acevedo, Giannil Hidalgo
School or Department: Teaneck High School - FORUM Trip Planned: Dave and Busters
Location: Wayne, New Jersey	12 Students
Date(s):	April 29, 2019	Depart: 4:00 PM	Return: 7:00 PM Estimated Cost: $776.82 – Substitute Not Required (Grant Funded)
EXPLANATION: This would provide an opportunity for students to practice social skills, and serve as a team builder and reward for positive group participation.

Name: Katie Cannao, Marc Monroe
School or Department: Teaneck High School Trip Planned: Montclair State University
Location: Montclair, New Jersey	30 Students
Date(s):	May 21, 2019	Depart: 8:20 AM	Return: 2:15 PM Estimated Cost: $287.41 – Substitute Required (District Funded)
EXPLANATION: Students would gains the tools and skills required to start their own business.

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FINANCE & BUDGET	MOTION #5	MARCH 13, 2019

Field Trips

Name: Nina Lionetti, Jean Choi, Valarie Astor, Karen Simpson School or Department: Whittier School
Trip Planned: The Seeing Eye
Location: Morristown, New Jersey	16 Students
Date(s):	April 23, 2019	Depart: 8:30 AM	Return: 2:00 PM Estimated Cost: $293.32 – Substitute Required (Parent Funded $193.32, Grant Funded $100.00)
EXPLANATION: Students would understand the role of one person taking leadership in solving problems and how ideas can spread to support communities in need.

WALKING TRIP
Name: Kathleen deMoncada, Yaneth Mesa School or Department: Teaneck High School Trip Planned: Holy Name Hospital
Location: Teaneck, New Jersey	15 Students
Date(s):	March 22, 2019	Depart: 8:30 AM	Return: 11:30 AM Estimated Cost: $0 – Substitute Required (No Funding Required)
EXPLANATION: Students would be given a tour of the hospital and be given an overview of the medical profession.

Name: Rolando Monserrat, Sharon Bellin School or Department: Teaneck High School Trip Planned: Panasonic Creative Challenge
Location: Newark, New Jersey	3 Students
Date(s):	March 13, 3019	Depart: 9:45 AM	Return: 2:00 PM Estimated Cost: $293 – Substitute Required (District Funded)
EXPLANATION: This is the oral presentation to Panasonic Engineers as part of the Panasonic Creative Design Challenge.

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FINANCE & BUDGET	MOTION #5	MARCH 13, 2019

ADDITIONAL Field Trips

Name: Steven Bell, Todd Murphy, Bettina Peets, Debra Elwell, 6 parent chaperones School or Department: Teaneck High School
Trip Planned: Bergen Community College – Bergen County Teen Arts Festival Location: Paramus, New Jersey	100 Students
Date(s):	May 17, 2019	Depart: 8:15 AM	Return: 3:00 PM Estimated Cost: $1450.18 – Substitute Required (District Funded)
EXPLANATION: Bergen Teen Arts Festival is a culmination of the year’s work where the students’ performances will be adjudicated by their peers and professionals.

Name: Molly Neff, Reginald Pittman, Joey Hochgesang. Luke Short, 10 parent chaperons School or Department: Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Trip Planned: High Note Music Festival
Location: Freehold, New Jersey	100 Students
Date(s):	May 30, 2019	Depart: 7:30 AM	Return: 5:00 PM Estimated Cost: $4693.81 – Substitute Required (Parent Funded)
EXPLANATION: Students would learn how to accept critique from judges as they gain experience through their performance.

Name: Javalda Powell, Giannil Hidalgo
School or Department: Teaneck High School - FORUM Trip Planned: Gravity Vault
Location: Upper Saddle River, New Jersey	12 Students
Date(s):	March 14, 2019	Depart: 4:00 PM	Return: 7:00 PM Estimated Cost: $761.17 - Substitute Not Required (Grant Funded)
EXPLANATION: This provides an opportunity to work on team building skill and social skills.

Name: Javalda Powell, Giannil Hidalgo
School or Department: Teaneck High School - FORUM Trip Planned: Last Minute Escape Room
Location: Montclair, New Jersey	12 Students
Date(s):	April 14, 2019	Depart: 4:00 PM	Return: 7:00 PM Estimated Cost: $661.32 – Substitute Not Required (Grant Funded)
EXPLANATION: This provides an opportunity to work on team building skill and social skills.

Name: Javalda Powell, Giannil Hidalgo
School or Department: Teaneck High School - FORUM Trip Planned: Highline Park
Location: New York, New York	12 Students
Date(s):	April 23, 2019	Depart: 4:00 PM	Return: 7:00 PM Estimated Cost: $305.75 – Substitute Not Required (Grant Funded)
EXPLANATION: Students will conduct a photography shoot utilizing skills learned in the program.

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FINANCE & BUDGET	MOTION #5	MARCH 13, 2019

ADDITIONAL Field Trips

WALKING TRIP
Name: Javalda Powell, Giannil Hidalgo
School or Department: Teaneck High School - FORUM Trip Planned: Yo Delight
Location: Teaneck, New Jersey	12 Students
Date(s):	April 25, 2019	Depart: 4:30 PM	Return: 5:45 PM Estimated Cost: $140 – Substitute Not Required (Grant Funded)
EXPLANATION: Students would engage in positive socialization within the community.

Name: Javalda Powell, Giannil Hidalgo
School or Department: Teaneck High School - FORUM Trip Planned: Dave and Busters
Location: Wayne, New Jersey	12 Students
Date(s):	May 2, 2019	Depart: 4:00 PM	Return: 7:00 PM Estimated Cost: $776.82 – Substitute Not Required (Grant Funded)
EXPLANATION: This provides an opportunity for students to practice social skills and serves as a reward for positive group participation.

Name: Frederica Ogletree, Karen Butler, Debbie Benitez, Jennie Brolowicz, Meredith Martino, Kristen Cole, Thomas Papaleo, Tiana Benevenga, Aya Shabarek, Megan McBride, Valerie Johnson, 13 parent chaperones
School or Department: Thomas Jefferson Middle School Trip Planned: Meadowlands Environmental Center
Location: Lyndhurst, New Jersey	118 Students
Date(s):	April 26, 2019	Depart: 8:45 AM	Return: 2:30 PM Estimated Cost: $3067.41 – Substitute Not Required (Parent Funded $2130, Grant Funded $937.41 for Transportation)
EXPLANATION: Students would be able to understand the functions of the wetlands ecosystem and its importance on animal and human life.

Name: Charles Clark, James Belluzzi, Jerome Smart, Jason McDonald School or Department: Teaneck High School
Trip Planned: Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson Middle Schools Location: Teaneck, New Jersey	59 Students
Date(s):	March 15, 2019	Depart: 8:20 AM	Return: 2:00 PM Estimated Cost: $264.74 – Substitute Required (District Funded)
EXPLANATION: The Heroes students would engage in small group discussion with the sixth grade students on making good decisions.

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FINANCE & BUDGET	MOTION #5	MARCH 13, 2019

ADDITIONAL Field Trips

Name: Kim Sullivan, Jennifer Rome, Kelly Misol-Kulig, Annie Matesic, Emily Sloane, Michelle Crosby, Janine Lawler, 4 paraprofessionals, 8 parent chaperones
School or Department: Whittier School Trip Planned: Tenafly Nature Center
Location: Tenafly, New Jersey	79 Students
Date(s):	May 21, 2019	Depart: 9:00 AM	Return: 1:45 PM Estimated Cost: $1074.58 – Substitute Not Required (Parent Funded $824.58, District Funded $250 for transportation)
EXPLANATION: Students would gain through hands on activities an appreciation of nature, water, matter and habitats of various animals.

Name: Jessica Bergen, Daniel Bassett, 4 parent chaperones School or Department: Benjamin Franklin Middle School Trip Planned: High Note Music Festival
Location: Jackson, New Jersey	32 Students
Date(s):	May 30, 2019	Depart: 7:30 AM	Return: 4:00 PM Estimated Cost: $1760 – Substitute Required (Parent Funded)
EXPLANATION: The High Note Music Festival provides a performance outlet in which band members would perform and receive valuable critiques.

Name: Elzbieta Biernacka, Joanna Ebert, Sonia Apreda, Claudia Grassi, Sean Gordon, Eileen Mursch, Vatrell Graves, Shanice Jackson, Belkis Petrus, Colleen Pagan, Michael Smith, Rochelle Yaros, 9 paraprofessionals,
School or Department: Benjamin Franklin Middle School Trip Planned: Liberty Science Center
Location: Jersey City, New Jersey	120 Students
Date(s):	June 6, 2019	Depart: 8:45 AM	Return: 2:45 PM Estimated Cost: $3114.78 – Substitute Required (Parent Funded)
EXPLANATION: Students would experience chemical changes and the properties of matter and participate in hands-on workshops and explore our galaxy in the planetarium.

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Fundraising Activities by School

School or Department: Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Fundraising Activity: Sale of tickets to Basketball Game (Staff vs. Students) Sponsoring Organization: Benjamin Franklin Middle School Bulldogs Basketball Team Name of sponsors: Samantha Elie (Advisor/staff member)
Participants: Staff would sell tickets to students Location: BFMS Main Office, Homerooms and after school Date(s): March 14, 2019 – March 22, 2019
Estimated funds to be raised by this activity: $300 Funds to sponsoring organization: 100%

EXPLANATION: The funds would be used for the BFMS Bulldogs Basketball Player Awards Night.

School or Department: Benjamin Franklin Middle School Fundraising Activity: Bake Sale and Candy Sale
Sponsoring Organization: BFMS National Junior Honor Society Name of sponsors: Jessie Gorant (Advisor/staff member)
Participants: National Honor Society Members would sell to students Location: BFMS after school as determined by the principal’s office Date(s): April 1, 2019 – April 30, 2019
Estimated funds to be raised by this activity: $150 - $200 Funds to sponsoring organization: 100%

EXPLANATION: The funds would be used to purchase socks to donate to the needy.

School or Department: Teaneck High School Fundraising Activity: Sale of Beefsteak Dinner Tickets
Location of Event: The Brownstone Catering Hall, Paterson, NJ Sponsoring Organization: Teaneck Baseball
Name of sponsors: Ed Klimek (Coach/staff member)
Participants: Baseball Team and Coaches would sell to the community, friends and family Location: Date(s): March 14, 2019 – April 5, 2019
Estimated funds to be raised by this activity: $1,500 Funds to sponsoring organization: 100%

EXPLANATION: The funds would be used to purchase uniforms and equipment.

School or Department: Teaneck High School
Fundraising Activity: Tickets and Concessions for Women’s Empowerment Show
Sponsoring Organization: H.E.A.L. (Helping Each Other Achieve Longevity) Female Mentoring Organization.
Name of sponsors: Olivia Betances (Advisor/staff member)
Participants: H.E.A.L. Club Members would sell to community, staff and students. Location: Sale during lunch as determined by the principal’s office.
Date(s): March 18, 2019 - March 21, 2019 Estimated funds to be raised by this activity: $500 Funds to sponsoring organization: 100%

EXPLANATION: The funds would be used for H.E.A.L. Senior Scholarships.

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Fundraising Activities by School

School or Department: Teaneck High School Fundraising Activity: Sale of Volleyball Apparel Sponsoring Organization: Boys’ Volleyball Team
Name of sponsors: Jason McDonald (Coach/staff member)
Participants: Volleyball Team and Coaches would sell to the Teaneck Community Location: After school as determined by the principal’s office.
Date(s): April 1, 2019 – April 30, 2019
Estimated funds to be raised by this activity: $1,500 Funds to sponsoring organization: 100%

EXPLANATION: The funds would be used to offset the cost for end of season dinners, camps and or gear for the team.

School or Department: Teaneck High School Fundraising Activity: Volleyball Serve-a-thon Pledges Sponsoring Organization: Boys’ Volleyball Team
Name of sponsors: Jason McDonald (Coach/staff member)
Participants: Volleyball Team and Coaches would ask for pledges from students, family, friends and the Teaneck Community.
Location: After school as determined by the principal’s office. Date(s): April 17 - 18, 2019
Estimated funds to be raised by this activity: $1,000 Funds to sponsoring organization: 100%

EXPLANATION: The funds would be used to reduce the cost to families for the end of season dinner.

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FINANCE & BUDGET	MOTION 7	MARCH 13, 2019

OUT-OF-DISTRICT TUITION CONTRACTS 2018-2019

STUDENT ID#
	
SCHOOL
	
TUITION
	
START DATE
	
102292
	BCSS-North Street School
	$61,560.00
	2/8/2019
	
102388
	BCSS-Brownstone
	$61,560.00
	3/4/2019
	
98109
	Windsor School
	$26,625.00
	2/28/2019

TOTAL
	
$149,745.00

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FINANCE & BUDGET	MOTION 8	MARCH 13, 2019

CLINICIANS 2018-2019

CLINICIAN
	RATES
	NOT TO EXCEED

Mobility-Independence, LLC

(Previously known as Gerald Miller, Vision and Orientation Services) Board approved 9/12/18, motion #7, page 75)
	
$160 hr. includes training of new staff

$5,680
	
TOTAL
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SHARED SERVICES AGREEMENT

BETWEEN

COUNTY OF BERGEN

AND

BOARD OF EDUCATION OF TEANECK_______________

FOR:

THE SHARING OF COUNTY-OWNED EMERGENCY AND NON-EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT

BERGEN COUNTY OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

BERGEN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION OF SHARED SERVICES

Approved by Bergen County Resolution No. ________ Approved by ____________ Resolution No. ________

DATE: March 2019

PREPARED BY:

BERGEN COUNTY COUNSEL ONE BERGEN COUNTY PLAZA

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HACKENSACK,NJ07601-7076 (201)336-6950
SHARED SERVICES AGREEMENT SHARING OF COUNTY-OWNED
EMERGENCY AND NON-EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT

THIS AGREEMENT is made by and between:

COUNTY OF BERGEN, a body politic and corporate of the State of New Jersey, with administrative offices located at One Bergen County Plaza, Fifth Floor, Hackensack, New Jersey 07601-7076 hereinafter referred to as the “County” and

TEANECK, a body politic and corporate of the State of New Jersey, with administrative offices located at 1 Merrison Street, Teaneck, NJ 07666 hereinafter referred to as the “BOE.”

WITNESSETH:

WHEREAS, the County of Bergen owns certain vehicles and equipment (the “Equipment”) that it could make available to the BOE, subject to the operational needs of the County; and

WHEREAS, some of the Equipment was acquired by the County’s Office of Emergency Management pursuant to State and Federal grants for the express purpose of making same available to the municipalities within Bergen County, and is controlled by the County’s Office of Emergency Management (“OEM”); and

WHEREAS, other equipment is controlled by other departments of the County, such as Public Works and Parks; and

WHEREAS, due to emergencies, mechanical breakdown or budgetary restrictions, the need arises occasionally for which the BOE does not possess the required equipment; and

WHEREAS, the County and BOE recognize the need to enter into a written agreement between the County and the BOE in advance of the actual need, to govern the terms under which the County will make the County’s Equipment available for the use of the BOE ; and

WHEREAS, the County and BOE have determined that by entering into this Shared Services Agreement governing the terms for sharing of County owned Equipment, the parties will be able to facilitate the prompt availability of such Equipment at such time as BOE has a need to utilize it;

WHEREAS, this Agreement is established in accordance with the Uniform Shared Services and Consolidation Act, P.L.2007, c.63 (N.J.S.A. 40A:65-l, et seq.).

WHEREAS, the County has authorized this agreement by adoption of Resolution No. ___________ on ______________, 2018; and

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WHEREAS, the BOE has authorized this agreement by adoption of Resolution No. ___________ on ______________, 2018; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT AGREED AS FOLLOWS:

1. Scope of Services.

A. This Agreement is intended to cover the sharing of equipment controlled by the County’s Office of Emergency Management or Division of Emergency Management as appropriate, as well as equipment controlled by other Departments and Divisions of the County.

B. The purpose of this Agreement is to provide the basic terms under which the BOE may borrow Equipment from the County for short term use should the County, in its sole discretion, determine that such Equipment is available for use by the BOE. By entry into this Agreement, the County does not commit to loan any particular piece of Equipment to BOE.

C. It is clearly understood by all the parties concerned that the Equipment must be available to the County for County projects, whenever needed, and that the County is entering into this Agreement with otherMunicipalities in the County. Consequently, anyparticularpiece of Equipment will only be available whenever not in use or scheduled to be used for a County project or another BOE, and even then, it will only be made available at the sole discretion of the County.

D. TheCountyanticipates enteringinto this agreement with all of the municipalities in Bergen County. Therefore, the BOE agrees to notify the County as far in advance of the BOE’s need for Equipment as possible, to permit the County to determine if the County has available equipment to loan and, if so, to coordinate among possible requests from various municipalities.

E. While the Countywill make every effort to make Equipment available to any BOE seeking to borrow Equipment where doing so does not compromise the County’s operations, the County shall not be deemed in breach of this Agreement, and shall have no liability to the BOE in the event the County denies BOE’s request to borrow any particular piece of Equipment.

F. This Agreement shall not apply to any Equipment for which the County requires execution of a separate agreement, or payment of a fee to borrow or use. Nor shall anything in this Agreement preclude the County from requiring execution of a separate agreement or payment of a fee to borrow or use any Equipment.

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A. The term of this Agreement shall commence upon adoption of authorizing resolutions by both the County and the BOE, and execution by authorized officials of both entities, and shall continue for a period of one year.

B. This Agreement shall automaticallyrenew for successiveone-year terms unless either party notifies the other in writing of intent to terminate.

C. This Agreement maybe terminated by either party upon thirtydays’ written notice, for any reason, including administrative convenience.

D. Termination of this Agreement does not relieve the BOE from any responsibility for defense or indemnification of any claims against the County or the BOE’s obligations for maintenance or repair of the Equipment occasioned by BOE’s use thereof.

E. The County shall have no liability to the BOE for any losses or additional costs that may be incurred by the BOE as a result of the County’s termination of this Agreement.

3. Compensation.

A. The Equipment loaned under this Agreement shall be loaned by the County to the BOE free of charge. In the event any reimbursement is available from State or Federal sources (e.g. FEMA reimbursement) for use of such Equipment, BOE agrees and acknowledges that the County is entitled to such reimbursement.

B. In the event any payment is due from the BOE to the County (e.g. for damage to the Equipment resulting from the BOE’s use), the BOE agrees to pay the County within 45 days after submission of the invoice by the County to the BOE.

4. County’s Contact Person.

A. For purposes of Equipment controlled by the County’s Office of Emergency Management, the County’s Contact Person shall be the Director of the County’s Division of Emergency Management, the County Emergency Management Coordinator, or either of their designees.

B. For purposes of Equipment not controlled by the County’s Office of Emergency Management, the County’s designated Contact Person shall be the Director of the Division of Shared Services within the Department of Public Works.

C. The BOE shall designate one or more Contact Persons, and shall advise the County accordingly.

5. Responsibilities of the Parties.

A. When and if the BOE wishes to borrow Equipment from the County, the BOE’s Contact Person shall submit to the County’s appropriate Contact Person a written request to borrow

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the Equipment. The request shall include:

1. The piece of Equipment requested;
2. The reason for the request, and the use to which the Equipment will be put;
3. The approximate dates or duration for which the BOE wishes to borrow the Equipment.
4. Any other information the BOE wishes to include with its request;
5. Any other information required by the County, in its discretion, to evaluate the BOE’s request.

B. Requests for Equipment controlled by the County’s Office of Emergency Management shall, unless otherwise permitted by the County, be submitted through the online system utilized by the County’s Office of Emergency Management called “WEBEOC,” or such other system that the County’s Office of Emergency Management may choose to use in the future.

D. Requests for Equipment not controlled by the County’s Office of Emergency Management maybe submitted to the Director of the Division of Shared Services within the Department of PublicWorks, who shall coordinate with the directors of the various Countydepartments and the Administration to determine whether the requested Equipment is available forloan.

C. The Countyanticipates entering into this agreement with several municipalities. Therefore, the BOEagrees to notifythe Countyas far in advanceof the BOE’s need fortheEquipment, to permit the County to schedule use among the Municipalities seeking to borrow the Equipment.

D. The County, upon review of the written request, shall:

1. Notify the BOE’s Contact Person of the Equipment’s availability, and coordinate a time for the BOE to take custody of the Equipment; or
2. Notify the BOE’s Contact Person that the requested Equipment cannot be loaned; or
3. If the Equipment can be loaned, but is unavailable for the date(s) requested by the BOE, the County will notify the BOE accordingly, and, attempt to coordinate an alternate date or set of dates for the BOE to borrow the Equipment.

E. The BOE shall be responsible in most instances for retrieving the Equipment from the County’s storage location, which will vary depending upon the piece of Equipment.

F. The representative of the BOE taking custodyof the Equipment shall sign a statement prior to removing the Equipment from the County’s property, indicating and agreeing to the following:

i.	Identifying the Equipment, utilizing the make, model, vehicle identification number, serial number, or other Equipment-specific identification;

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ii.	The date on which the BOE takes custody of the Equipment;

iii.	The date by which the Equipment will be returned;

iv.	That the BOE has inspected the Equipment and independently determined that the Equipment is acceptable for the BOE’s purposes.

v.	Any operational requirements specific to the Equipment, that the BOE should not reasonably be aware.

G. The BOE shall return the Equipment no later than the date set forth in the foregoing statement, unless the BOE requests to keep the Equipment for a longer period, and the County consents.

H. The BOE shall take custody of and return the Equipment to the County at the storage location designated by the County. The County shall not be required to deliver the Equipment to or retrieve the Equipment from another location.

I. Prior to taking custody of the Equipment, the BOE shall provide the County with one or more certificates of insurance meeting the requirements of Paragraph 9, “Insurance,” below.

J. The BOE agrees that persons assigned to operate the Equipment (“operators”) will possess all required licenses to operate the Equipment, will have fulfilled all training requirements for such operation, prior to operating said Equipment.

K. The BOE agrees to utilize the Equipment in full and complete compliance with all Federal, State, and Local laws, standards and requirements as well as any requirements imposed by the County. In the event the County determines that the BOE has failed to utilize the Equipment in conformance with all Federal, State, and Local laws, standards and requirements, or any requirements imposed by the County, the BOE shall immediately return the Equipment to the County in the manner directed by the County.

L. Where the Equipment requires fuel (e.g. vehicles, generators, etc.), BOE shall be responsible for all fuel utilized while borrowing the Equipment, and shall return the Equipment with a full fuel tank.

M. The BOE shall be responsible for inspecting the Equipment before taking custody, and before each operation of the Equipment to ensure the Equipment is in operational condition.

N. The BOE shall maintain written records regarding receipt, possession, inspection, and use of the Equipment, and provide them to the County upon return of the Equipment.

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damaged during the BOE’s possession of same, the County will provide an itemized bill to the Borough and the BOE will pay same within forty five days of presentment of the itemized bill.

P. Depending upon the length of time the BOE will be borrowing a piece of Equipment, the County may determine that BOE must be responsible for the cost of regular scheduled maintenance. The County shall advise BOE of any regular scheduled maintenance due duringtheperiod BOE is expected to have custodyof the Equipment, and whetherthe BOE shall be responsible for the cost of such regular scheduled maintenance. The BOE shall return the Equipment to the County for regular scheduled maintenance in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommended maintenance schedule.

Q. All maintenance and repair, including regular scheduled maintenance, of the Equipment shall be conducted by the County at the County’s vehicle maintenance facility, currently located at the Bergen County Annex in Paramus, or by such other service provider as the County may determine. If BOE is responsible for the cost of any maintenance or repair, same shallbecharged at theCounty’s then current rates chargedunder theCounty’s vehicle maintenance shared services agreement, or the County’s actual cost where repair or maintenance must be performed by an outside vendor.

R. The BOE shall return the Equipment to the County in the same condition as when the BOE borrowed it, normal wear and tear excepted.

S. Notwithstanding anyother provision of this agreement, the BOE will return the Equipment to the County upon the County’s request within twenty four (24) hours under normal operations. If an emergent circumstanceshould occur while the equipment is in the custody of the BOE, the emergent circumstance shall take precedence, and the BOE shall mobilize the equipment at the direction of the County Office of Emergency Management.

6. Other Agreements.

The Countyand the BOE reserve the right to enter into anyother contract with other public or private entities for the performance of any service or services which may be included within the scope of services provided in this Agreement. Nothing in this Agreement shall prohibit the County from entering into agreements to purchase, maintain, borrow, loan, sell, or otherwise dispose of the Equipment to other public or private entities.

7. Dispute Regarding Payment.

As provided in N.J.S.A. 40A:65-1, et seq., in the event of any dispute as to the amount to be paid under the terms of this Agreement, the full amount to be paid in accordance with this Agreement shall be paid. If through subsequent negotiation, litigation, or settlement, the amount due shall be determined agreed to or adjudicated to be less than was actually so paid, the County shall promptly repay the excess.

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The BOE acknowledges and agrees that County has made no representation regarding the condition of the Equipment, and the Equipment is being loaned strictly in “as is” and “where is” condition with no warranties, either expressed or implied. The BOE hereby assumes all risk of damage, injury, liability or loss, including but not limited to damage to any property whatsoever and injury to, or death of, any person whomsoever, occurring by reason of, or in connection with, or as a result of, the BOE’s use of the Equipment, including any loss occasioned by failure of the Equipment to perform as intended.

The BOE agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the County, including its officers, employees, volunteers, and agents (“County Indemnified Parties”), from any and all liability and claims for damages or injury to persons or property, including death, caused by, or resulting from, or arising out of this Agreement or any of the obligations assumed by the County or the BOE hereunder. Specifically included in this obligation is the BOE’s agreement to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the County Indemnified Parties from any and all claims asserting failure on the part of the County to properly maintain the Equipment, including but not limited to any claim alleging liabilitybased upon any known or unknown defective, malfunctioning, or nonfunctioning part of the Equipment.

The BOE, upon notice from the County, shall resist and defend, at the expense of the BOE, such action or proceeding with counsel satisfactory to the County. In addition, the County may engage separate counsel to appear on its behalf in such action or proceeding without waiving its rights or the BOE’s obligation to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the County, including its officers, employees, and agents, under this paragraph.

The BOE shall be solely responsible for any and all theft and/or damage which shall be occasioned by the BOE’s use, or occur while the Equipment is being utilized or in the custody of the BOE, and all such costs shall be borne solely by the BOE.

9. Insurance.

During the term of this Agreement, the BOE shall maintain workers’ compensation insurance with statutory limits and a minimum of $1,000,000/$1,000,000/$1,000,000 Employers Liabilitylimits, and automobile liabilityinsurance with aminimum liabilitylimit of $1,000,000.00 Combined Single Limit in full force and effect, covering all employees in the Equipment used in this performance hereunder. In addition, the BOE shall maintain general liability insurance at limits not less than one million ($1,000,000.00) dollars covering any claims arising out of the use of the Equipment other than those claims covered by the aforementioned automobile liability insurance. The BOE shall not take any action to cancel or materially change any of the insurance requirements under this Agreement without the County’s prior written approval of such cancellation or change. The County shall be listed as Additional Insured on all policies of insurance. The certificates of insurance must provide for thirty (30) days’ notice of cancellation in the event that a BOE’s policy is cancelled for any reason. The BOE expressly understands and agrees that any insurance protection required by this Agreement shall in no way limit the BOE’s obligations assumed in this Agreement and shall not be construed to relieve the BOE from liability in excess of such coverage.

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It is understood that, while the County of Bergen is the titled owner to the Equipment, the BOE, being responsible for the operator of the Equipment, will be solely responsible for the provision of motor vehicle liability insurance coverage for the Equipment during such time as the BOE has custody of the Equipment, with said insurance providing defense and indemnification to the County Indemnified Parties, as Additional Insureds.

10. Dispute Resolution.

In the event a dispute shall arise concerning the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the parties hereto agree to first meet informally. If informal discussion cannot resolve the dispute, the parties agree to pursue mediation prior to commencing court action. Nothing set forth herein shall be construed as relieving the BOE of returning the Equipment to the County immediately upon demand, regardless of the status of any dispute resolution process.

11. No Waiver.

The failure of a Party to insist on strict performance of any or all of the terms of this Agreement, or to exercise any right or remedy under this Agreement, shall not constitute a waiver or relinquishment of any nature regarding such right or remedy or any other right or remedy. No waiver of any breach or default hereunder shall be considered valid unless in writing and signed by the Party giving such waiver, and no such waiver shall be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach or default of the same or similar nature.

12. Relationship of the Parties.

Accept as otherwise provided herein, nothing shall create any association, joint venture, partnership, or agency relationship of any kind between the parties. Neither party may create or assumeanyliability, obligation or expenseon behalf of the other, tousethe other’s monetarycredit in conducting any activities under this Agreement.

13. Notices.

All notices, demand, consents, approvals, or requests, required or permitted to be given to or served upon the County, shall be in writing. Any such notice, demand, consent, approval, request, instrument or document shall be sufficiently given or served if sent by certified or registered mail, postage prepaid, addressed at the address set forth below, or at such other address as it shall designate by notice, as follows:

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If to the County:	Director, Division of Shared Services Bergen County Department of Public Works One Bergen County Plaza
Hackensack, NJ 07410

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Director, Division of Emergency Management Bergen County Office of Emergency Management Bergen County Public Safety Operations Center 285 Campgaw Road
Mahwah, NJ 07430

With a copy to:	County Counsel County of Bergen
One Bergen County Plaza – Room 580 Hackensack, NJ 07601

14. Miscellaneous.

This Agreement may only be modified in writing, duly authorized and signed by the County and BOE. All notices, statements or other documents required by this Agreement shall be hand-delivered or mailed to the County Contact or Municipal Contact.

15. Governing Law.

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New Jersey.

16. No Assignment.

This Agreement may not be assigned by either party without the written consent of the other. Under no circumstances shall the BOE grant custody of the Equipment to any third party without the express written consent of the County.

17. No Third Party Beneficiaries.

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This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of the Parties hereto and their successors and permitted assignees. No other person, corporation, company, partnership or other entity shall be deemed a third party or other beneficiary of this Agreement.

18. Counterparts.

This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

19. Entire Agreement.

This Agreement sets forth the entire understanding of the parties hereto with respect to the transactions contemplated herein. No change or modification of this Agreement shall be valid unless the same shall be in writing and signed by all the parties hereto.

20. Severability.

If any clause, sentence, paragraph, section or part of this Agreement shall be adjudged to be invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such judgment shall not affect, impair, or invalidate the remainder thereof, but shall be confined in its operation to the clause, sentence, paragraph, section, or part thereof, directly involved in the controversy in which such judgment shall have been rendered.

21. Title and Headings.

Titles and headings to sections or paragraphs herein are inserted merely for convenience of reference and are not intended to be a part of or to affect the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.

22. Recitals.

The recitals set forth above are incorporated into the body of this Agreement as if set forth at length herein.

23. Effective Date.

This Agreement shall become effective upon passage of an authorizing Resolutions by the BOE and the County as required by the Uniform Shared Services and Consolidation Act, N.J.S.A. 40A:65-l, et seq., and execution hereof by both the County Executive and the Authorized official of the BOE.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Shared Services Agreement for THE SHARING OF	COUNTY-OWNED	EMERGENCY AND	NON-EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT (“Agreement”), and agree to be bound to the terms thereof, as of the Effective Date.

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ATTEST:

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Dated: __________________

ATTEST:

By:___________________________

Title: Board President, TBOE

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By: _________________________________ James J. Tedesco, III, County Executive, or Julien X. Neals, Acting County Administrator

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By: _______________________________

Title: Business Administrator/Board Secretary

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SHARED SERVICES AGREEMENT

BETWEEN

COUNTY OF BERGEN

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BOARD OF EDUCATION OF ________TEANECK____________

FOR:

THE PROVISION BY THE COUNTY OF BERGEN OF VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES ON AN AS-NEEDED BASIS

BERGEN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION OF MECHANICAL SERVICES

Approved by Bergen County Resolution No. ________ Approved by ____________ Resolution No. ________

DATE: MARCH 2019

PREPARED BY:

BERGEN COUNTY COUNSEL ONE BERGEN COUNTY PLAZA HACKENSACK,NJ07601-7076 (201)336-6950

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SHARED SERVICES AGREEMENT AS-NEEDED VEHICLE MAINTENANCE

THIS AGREEMENT made this 6th day of March, 2019, by and between:

COUNTY OF BERGEN, a body politic and corporate of the State of New Jersey, with administrative offices at One Bergen County Plaza, Room 580, Hackensack, New Jersey 07601-7076, hereinafter referred to as “COUNTY;” and

BOARD OF EDUCATION OF TEANECK, a bodycorporate of the State of New Jersey, with administrative offices located at 1 Merrison Street, NJ 07666 hereinafter referred to as “BOE.”

WITNESSETH:

WHEREAS, BOE has need of maintenance and repair services for its vehicles; and

WHEREAS, COUNTY has the personnel and equipment necessary to provide vehicle maintenance and repair services for BOE; and

WHEREAS, BOE wishes to enter into an agreement with COUNTY whereby COUNTY would provide to BOE vehicle maintenance and repair services on an as-needed basis to supplement services provided by BOE’s personnel or vendor(s); and

WHEREAS, the Uniform Shared Services and Consolidation Act (N.J.S.A. 40A:65-1 et seq.) promotes the broad use of shared services as a technique to reduce local expenses funded by property tax payers; and

WHEREAS, the Uniform Shared Services and Consolidation Act (N.J.S.A. 40A:65-1 et seq.) allows for any local unit to enter into an agreement with any other local unit or units to provide or receive any services that each local participating in the Agreement is empowered to provide or receive within its own jurisdiction, as set forth in N.J.S.A. 40A:65-7(4); and

WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:65-5, the COUNTY and BOE have each adopted resolutions authorizing entry into this Agreement, copies of which are annexed hereto as exhibits,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AGREED, in consideration of the promises and of the covenants, terms, and conditions hereinafter set forth, COUNTY and BOE agree to perform in accordance with the provisions, terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement as follows:

I.	DEFINITIONS.

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As used in this Agreement, unless the context indicates otherwise, the followingterms shall have the following meanings and are to be interpreted consistent with the context of this Agreement in which each term is used.

A.	“Category I Vehicle” means a vehicle with a gross vehicle weight (GVW) up to 6,000 pounds.

B.	“Category II” Vehicle” means a vehicle with a GVW greater than 6,000 pounds up to 26,000 pounds.

C.	“Category III Vehicle” means a vehicle with a GVW in excess of 26,000 pounds.

D.	“EffectiveDate”means the date identified in thisAgreement which reflects the date on which the last party to this Agreement executed this Agreement, following the adoption of resolutions by COUNTY and BOE authorizing entry into this Agreement.

E.	“Law” means any statute, regulation, executive order, procurement policy or rule of any department, subdivision, board, commission, agency or instrumentality of the State of New Jersey.

F.	“Shared Services Agreement” means this Agreement and document(s) executed herein byand betweenthe Countyand the BOEas provided underN.J.S.A.40A:65-1 et seq.

II.	TERM.

A. The term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date, and shall continue for a period of one year, unless terminated sooner as provided in this agreement.

B. This Agreement shall renew annually for successive one year terms, unless terminated sooner as provided in this agreement.

III.	PROJECT DESCRIPTION.

COUNTY, through its Division of Mechanical Services, shall provide repair and maintenance services for vehicles owned by BOE on an as-needed basis. BOE does not, by entry into this Agreement, commit to any minimum number of repairs by COUNTY.

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IV.	RESPONSIBILITIES.

A. Bergen County’s Responsibilities.

1. COUNTY shall provide labor, parts, personnel and equipment to provide the services requested by BOE pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.

2. COUNTY shall perform all services in accordance and in compliance with all statutes, rules, and directives governing the provision thereof.

3. COUNTY shall ensure that all personnel providing services under this Agreement possess all required licenses, certifications, and training required to provide the services.

4. All performance by the County shall be limited to the County’s appropriation for same, and the County’s budgetary restrictions.

5. All performance by the County shall be limited to the availability of the County’s equipment and personnel. COUNTY shall use its best efforts to accommodate any request for service by BOE during the term of this Agreement, but COUNTY shall not be in breach of this Agreement if, for any reason, COUNTY is unable to accommodate a request by BOE for services under this Agreement.

6. While COUNTY may if it so chooses, COUNTY shall have no obligation to hire or otherwise retain additional personnel to perform the services under this Agreement. COUNTYshall haveno obligation to procureadditional equipment to perform under this Agreement.

B. BOE’s Responsibilities.

1. BOE shall provide COUNTY with an inventory of vehicles owned by BOE, intended to be repaired or maintained pursuant to this Agreement. BOE shall update this inventory whenever any vehicle is added or deleted.

2. BOE shall be responsible for transporting its vehicles to COUNTY’s repair facility, located at 500 Jerome Avenue (mailing address of 220 East Ridgewood Avenue), Paramus, New Jersey, and retrieving same upon completion of the repair or maintenance work. In special circumstances, if COUNTY is requested to transport a particular vehicle, and if COUNTY agrees to same, the charges set forth below shall apply.

3. BOE shall provide COUNTY with notice of needed repairs or maintenance as far in advance as possible to permit efficient scheduling of services.

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4. BOE shall designate an authorized representative who will be empowered to request services from COUNTY under this Agreement, to review estimates provided bythe COUNTY,and to authorizethe COUNTY to proceed with each repair.

V.	SERVICES AND COMPENSATION.

A. Upon request, COUNTY will provide the following services at the following rates:

1. Vehicle Inspection, Diagnosis,
Maintenance and Repair:	$80 per hour

2. Transportation of vehicle to/from COUNTY’s repair facility (utilizing COUNTY personnel and equipment):

i. Under vehicle’s own power:

ii. Tow (Category I Vehicle):

iii. Tow (Category II Vehicle):

iv. Tow (Category III Vehicle):

$75 per hour ($75 minimum)

$150 flat fee

$175 flat fee

$325 flat fee

3. If towing requested by BOE requires the COUNTY to utilize a private towing company, BOE shall be responsible for the fees charged by the private towing company.

B. The time required to complete a particular service will be based upon the estimated repair time determined by the COUNTY’s Shopkey repair information system produced by Snap-On, Inc.

C. COUNTY will provide BOE with a written estimate of the cost to perform a particular service based upon the estimated repair time and parts needed as determined by the COUNTY’s Shopkeyrepair information system. BOE’s authorized representative shall authorize the COUNTY to proceed with the service in writing. Facsimile or electronic mail shall constitute acceptable written authorization to proceed.

D. Parts will be charged at the County’s cost, plus an administrative fee of 15%, which shall be applied to the total cost for parts to defray costs relating to overhead, billing, hardware, software licenses, procurement, handling, stocking, and similar costs incurred by the COUNTY to provide the services set forth herein.

E. Where additional labor or parts are required due to unforeseen circumstances, BOE agrees to payfor such additional labor or parts at the rates and/or prices set forth herein.

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The COUNTY will notify BOE as soon as COUNTY learns that additional labor or parts will be required, and will, where practicable, give BOE the choice whether to authorize the additional labor or parts.

F. In the event that COUNTY is unable to perform the required repair or maintenance, COUNTY will notify BOE, and provide BOE with the option to take back the vehicle and have it serviced elsewhere at BOE’s expense. If BOE requests, COUNTY will endeavor to have the work performed by an outside vendor. In such circumstance, COUNTY shall charge BOE and BOE shall pay the actual cost borne by the COUNTY plus an administrative fee of 15%. BOE shall be responsible for any vehicle transportation costs at the rate(s) set forth for transportation by COUNTY of BOE’s vehicle to the vendor’s garage.

G. COUNTY shall bill BOE monthly for all services provided. BOE shall tender payment to COUNTY within sixty (60) days of receipt of invoice.

VI.	PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM (OPTIONAL).

COUNTY shall offer an optional preventative maintenance program as set forth herein:

A. COUNTY shall, if requested by BOE, perform regular preventive maintenance on BOE’s vehicles. Said service shall be in accordance with manufacturer’s service recommendations for the mileage interval of the vehicle and the terms of this Agreement.

B. The first time the vehicle is brought in for service, the COUNTY will perform a comprehensive inspection to determine the vehicle’s condition, and identify any recommended repairs.

C. Followingthe initial inspection, COUNTY willincludethat vehicleona monthlyreport to BOE specifying when each vehicle previously inspected by the COUNTY is due for service, the corresponding maintenance interval, and the services recommended, based upon the data provided by the County’s fleet maintenance software.

D. BOE shall be responsible for requesting performance of the recommended maintenance, transporting the vehicle to COUNTY’s repair facility, and authorizing performance of the recommended maintenance.

E. To request enrollment in the optional preventative maintenance program, BOE shall separately initial the space indicated on the signature page of this Agreement.

F. Theparties recognizeand agreethat, notwithstandingthe provisions of this Agreement, responsibility for ensuring regular preventative maintenance rests at all times with BOE. Therefore COUNTY shall not be responsible for any loss or damage, including but not limited to voiding of any warranty, occasioned byfailure of COUNTY to notify

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BOE of manufacturer recommended preventative maintenance or failure of BOE to request performance of any recommended preventative maintenance, to bring a vehicle to COUNTY for preventative maintenance, or to authorize performance of the recommended services.

G. Under this Agreement, it is anticipated that BOEwillhaveits vehiclesserviced byother mechanics or vendors. If BOE elects to enroll in this preventative maintenance program, BOE must notify COUNTY of any service or repair performed on BOE’s vehicles by anyone other than COUNTY so that COUNTY may update COUNTY’s fleet maintenance software. Without such updates, COUNTY will be unable to provide BOE with accurate maintenance recommendations.

VII.	DISPUTE RESOLUTION.

A. Mandatory Mediation. In the event of a dispute, whether technical or otherwise, the objecting Partymust request Non-Binding Mediation and the non-objection party must participate in the mediation. The costs of the mediator shall be borne equally by the parties.

B. Procedure. The Mediator shall be a retired Judge of the Superior Court of New Jersey or other professional mutually acceptable to the Parties and who has no current or on-going relationship to either Party. The Mediator shall have full discretion as to the conduct of the mediation. Each party shall participate in the Mediator’s program to resolve the dispute until and unless the Parties reach agreement with respect to the disputed matter or one party determines in its sole discretion that its interests are not being served by the mediation.

C. Non-Binding Effect. Mediation is intended to assist the Parties in resolving disputes over the correct interpretation of this Agreement. No Mediator shall be empowered to render a binding decision.

D. Judicial Proceedings. Upon the conclusion of Mediation, either party may commence legal proceedings in the appropriate division of the Superior Court of New Jersey venued in Bergen County.

E. Temporary Injunctive Relief. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing herein shall prevent a party from seeking temporary injunctive relief to prevent irreparable harm in the appropriate division of the Superior Court of New Jerseyvenued in Bergen County.

F. Payment Pending Dispute. In the event of any dispute as to the amount to be paid, the full amount shall be paid; but if through subsequent negotiation, arbitration or litigation the amount due shall be determined, agreed or adjudicated to be less than was actually so paid, then the COUNTY shall forthwith repay the excess.

VIII. DEFENSE, INDEMNIFICATION, AND SUBROGATION.

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A. Each party agrees to defend, indemnify and hold the other party harmless from any claims, losses, damages, or judgments arising out of the negligence, gross negligence, or willful act of the indemnifying party.

B. BOE acknowledges that, in the event of property damage to BOE-owned/leased vehicles while in the COUNTY’S care, custody, and control, COUNTY shall fully rely on the immunities and protections afforded it under the NJ Tort Claim Act Title 59, inclusive of 59:9-2(e). BOE agrees that, where its vehicle(s) are covered by a policy of insurance, whether issued by an insurance carrier or municipal joint insurance fund (JIF), BOE agrees to waive any claim for subrogation against the COUNTY.

IX.	EMPLOYMENT RECONCILIATION.

A. BOE has represented that it is not currently providing the services set forth in this Agreement using public employees, and no employees are intended to be terminated for reasons of efficiency or economy as a result of entry into this Agreement.

B. No employees are intended to be transferred from BOE to COUNTY pursuant to this Agreement, and the COUNTY will not accept transfer of any employees from BOE to COUNTY by virtue of this Agreement. In the event a reconciliation plan is required by N.J.S.A. 40A:65-11, it shall be BOE’s responsibility to prepare such plan, and, if required, to file same with the Civil Service Commission prior to commencement of services under this Agreement. In such case, COUNTY will cooperate with BOE in the preparation and filing of the plan.

X.	NOTICES.

All notices, demand, consents, approvals, requests required or permitted to be given to or served upon the County shall be in writing. Any such notice, demand, consent, approval, request, instrument or document shall be sufficiently given or served if sent by certified or registered mail, postage prepaid, addressed at the address set forth below, or at such other address as it shall designate by notice, as follows:

If to BOE:

If to COUNTY:

Vehicle Maintenance (standby/as-needed)

_____________________________ _____________________________ _____________________________ _____________________________

Director, Division of Mechanical Services Bergen County Department of Public Works 220 East Ridgewood Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652

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With a copy to:

Bergen County Counsel County of Bergen
One Bergen County Plaza – Room 580 Hackensack, NJ 07601

XI.	TERMINATION.

A. Notwithstandinganyother term in this Agreement, COUNTYand BOEretain the right, in their sole discretion, to terminate this agreement at any time on thirty days’ notice, without further liability to the other,	except as set forth herein.

B. Upon termination of this Agreement, BOE shall remove any vehicles owned by BOE from COUNTY’s repair facility.

C. BOE shall be responsible for payment for any labor performed and parts purchased on behalf of BOE prior to notice of termination.

D. If COUNTY is the party terminating the Agreement, COUNTY shall be responsible for completing any pending repair of BOE’s vehicle currently in COUNTY’S repair facility at the time COUNTY provides notice of termination, unless:

1. COUNTY’s reason for terminating the Agreement is nonpayment by BOE; or 2. BOE requests that COUNTY refrain from completing the pending repair(s).

XII.	OTHER AGREEMENTS.

COUNTY and BOE reserve the right to enter into agreements with other public or private entities for the performance of any service or services which may be included within the scope of services provided in this Agreement.

XIII. MISCELLANEOUS.

A. Authorization. All Parties hereto have the requisite power and authority to enter into this Agreement and it is the intention of the Parties to be bound by the terms hereof. The execution and delivery of this Agreement is valid and binding upon the Parties hereto and the genuineness of any and all resolutions executed may be assumed to be genuine by the Parties in receipt thereof.

B. Assignment.	No Party may assign this Agreement or any rights or obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of the other Party and any such attempted assignment shall be void.

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C. Cooperation of the Parties. In performing any services pursuant to this Agreement, the performing Parties will act in a reasonably prudent manner to accommodate the common goals of the Parties toward implementation and effectuation of the stated purposes of this Agreement. No Partyhereto shall beliable forfailureto advise another Party of any adverse impact from action taken hereunder, unless such failure to advise shall be the result of bad faith or willful concealment of an impact actually known to the Party taking the action or omitting to take such action to be substantially adverse to the other Parties. The fact that any act or omission should subsequently be determined to have an adverse impact shall not in itself be evidence of bad faith or willful concealment and the Party bringing an action shall be required to affirmatively establish, by independent sufficient evidence, that such Party acted in bad faith or willfully concealed an adverse impact of which it had actual knowledge.

D. Benefit/No Third Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of the Parties hereto and their successors and permitted assignees.	No other person, corporation, company, partnership or other entity shall be deemed a third party or other beneficiary of this Agreement.

E. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

F. Complete Agreement. This Agreement sets forth the entire understanding of the Parties, which supersedes and merges all prior proposals, understandings and all other agreements, oral and written, between the Parties relating to the subject matter hereof. The Parties acknowledge and agree that they have not made any representations, including the execution and delivery hereof, except such representations as are specifically set forth herein.

G. Modifications in Writing. This Agreement may not be modified except in a writing executed by all Parties.

H. GoverningLaw/Venue/Construction. This Agreement and allamendments hereof shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New Jersey applicable to contracts made and to be performed therein. The venue shall be the Countyof Bergen. TheParties acknowledgethat theyhavebeen represented bycounsel with respect to the negotiation and preparation of this Agreement and that, accordingly, this Agreement shall be construed in accordance with its terms and without regard to or aid of cannons requiring construction against the drafting party.

I. No Waiver. The failure of a Party to insist on strict performance of any or all of the terms of this Agreement, or to exercise any right or remedyunder this Agreement, shall not constitute a waiver or relinquishment of any nature regarding such right or remedy or any other right or remedy. No waiver of any breach or default hereunder shall be considered valid unless in writing and signed by the Party giving such waiver, and no

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such waiver shall be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach or default of the same or similar nature.

J. Relationship of the Parties. Except as otherwise provided herein, nothing shall create any association, joint venture, partnership, or agency relationship of any kind between the parties. Neither party may create or assume any liability, obligation or expense on behalf of the other, to use the other’s monetary credit in conductinganyactivities under this Agreement.

K. Severability.	In the event any provision of this Agreement shall be held invalid or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction; such holding shall not invalidate or render unenforceable any other provision hereof.

L. Title and Headings. Titles and headings to sections or paragraphs herein are inserted merely for convenience of reference and are not intended to be a part of or to affect the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.

M. Recitals. The recitals set forth above are incorporated into the body of this Agreement as if set forth at length herein.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused these presents to be signed and attested to by their proper corporate officers, and their respective seals to be affixed the day and year first written above.

ATTEST:	COUNTY OF BERGEN

By:_________________________________ James J. Tedesco, III, County Executive, or
Julien X. Neals, Esq., Acting County Administrator

ATTEST:	[BOE]

By:	__________________________________

Printed: _________________ Board President,TBOE

Printed: ___________________________________

Title: BusinessAdministrator/Board Secretary

By separately initialing here, BOE requests enrollment in the Optional Preventative Maintenance Program set forth in Section VI, above.

Initialed: ____

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