Minutes of the proceedings of the REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING held on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller-Porter, 3rd Floor Student Center, Teaneck High School, 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, November 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 September 7, 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
	
Sharlene Guiracocha
		x
	
Yasmine Halmane
	x
		
Eitan Hiller
	x
		
Nuri Khan
	x
		
Nyahti Monroe
	x

IV.	Reaffirmation of 2019-2020 District Goals

V.	Superintendent's Report

Board Presentations

VI.	Board Committee Reports

1

Minutes of the proceedings of the REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING held on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller-Porter, 3rd Floor Student Center, Teaneck High School, 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, November 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 September 7, 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 Sharlene Guiracocha
Yasmine Halmane Eitan Hiller
Nuri Khan

Nyahti Monroe

x

x

x

x x

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

x

IV.	Reaffirmation of 2019-2020 District Goals

V.	Superintendent's Report

Board Presentations

VI.	Board Committee Reports

Board: #3 P7250 amend the motion for first reading to become active

Ms. Fisher:

P7446 - SRO training issue specialized for school needs. Mental health, first aid, de-escalation, Sp. Ed students a clear understanding of the role.
P5517 - Do not like IDs P7250 - Ist reading only

A.	Policy

B.	Board Operations

C.	School Operations and Curriculum

D.	Finance and Budget

E.	Personnel

VII. Public Comment (agenda ONLY)

VIII. Public Comment (non-Agenda)

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

The HS is not handicapped accessible, not happy with access Should look into auxiliary police
Not supporting the school IDs

We would like to see more money go towards high functioning Sp. Ed. students

L.G. Parent (TJ & Hawthorne)

Concerned with the high turnover rate with teachers

Amy Yepez

Who determines outdoor recess? What is the cut off temperature? The Board should contact the parent group

Steve Stein

Have two boys at THS; the 9th grader is in Spanish 1 and missing a Spanish teacher. What is happening in Spanish?

Margo Fisher

Thank you for a great education

Partisan Politics in the Board and ethics charges against Board members. Bergen County literature was being given out at the Democratic center. Why is the taxpayer dollars being used against a legal charge for ethics?

Mr. Ed Ha

BF world language event is a great event celebration. Excited about the ski program; thank you for the soccer program; Sign up for 5K run May 31, 2020. Tricky tray Event coming up.

Sam Savoye, Boy Scouts

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Minutes of the proceedings of the REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING held on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller-Porter, 3rd Floor Student Center, Teaneck High School, 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, November 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 September 7, 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 Sharlene Guiracocha
Yasmine Halmane Eitan Hiller
Nuri Khan

Nyahti Monroe

x

x

x

x x

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

x

IV.	Reaffirmation of 2019-2020 District Goals

V.	Superintendent's Report

Board Presentations

VI.	Board Committee Reports

Board: #3 P7250 amend the motion for first reading to become active

Ms. Fisher:

P7446 - SRO training issue specialized for school needs. Mental health, first aid, de-escalation, Sp. Ed students a clear understanding of the role.
P5517 - Do not like IDs P7250 - Ist reading only

A.	Policy

B.	Board Operations

C.	School Operations and Curriculum

D.	Finance and Budget

E.	Personnel

VII. Public Comment (agenda ONLY)

VIII. Public Comment (non-Agenda)

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

The HS is not handicapped accessible, not happy with access Should look into auxiliary police
Not supporting the school IDs

We would like to see more money go towards high functioning Sp. Ed. students

L.G. Parent (TJ & Hawthorne)

Concerned with the high turnover rate with teachers

Amy Yepez

Who determines outdoor recess? What is the cut off temperature? The Board should contact the parent group

Steve Stein

Have two boys at THS; the 9th grader is in Spanish 1 and missing a Spanish teacher. What is happening in Spanish?

Margo Fisher

Thank you for a great education

Partisan Politics in the Board and ethics charges against Board members. Bergen County literature was being given out at the Democratic center. Why is the taxpayer dollars being used against a legal charge for ethics?

Mr. Ed Ha

BF world language event is a great event celebration. Excited about the ski program; thank you for the soccer program; Sign up for 5K run May 31, 2020. Tricky tray Event coming up.

Sam Savoye, Boy Scouts Need help with insurance

Hector Ferrer

Attended a summit 11/6/19; equal access to appeal Federal Lawsuit against the Teaneck Board of Education; waive the right to privacy; whistleblower, Crimes against Dr. Irving, Board, and Machado Law Group.

IX.	Executive Session (required)

NONE

X.	Adjournment

Mr. Rodriguez motioned to adjourn the regular public meeting at 11:08pm. 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

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Minutes of the proceedings of the REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING held on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller-Porter, 3rd Floor Student Center, Teaneck High School, 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, November 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 September 7, 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 Sharlene Guiracocha
Yasmine Halmane Eitan Hiller
Nuri Khan

Nyahti Monroe

x

x

x

x x

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

x

IV.	Reaffirmation of 2019-2020 District Goals

V.	Superintendent's Report

Board Presentations

VI.	Board Committee Reports

Board: #3 P7250 amend the motion for first reading to become active

Ms. Fisher:

P7446 - SRO training issue specialized for school needs. Mental health, first aid, de-escalation, Sp. Ed students a clear understanding of the role.
P5517 - Do not like IDs P7250 - Ist reading only

A.	Policy

B.	Board Operations

C.	School Operations and Curriculum

D.	Finance and Budget

E.	Personnel

VII. Public Comment (agenda ONLY)

VIII. Public Comment (non-Agenda)

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

The HS is not handicapped accessible, not happy with access Should look into auxiliary police
Not supporting the school IDs

We would like to see more money go towards high functioning Sp. Ed. students

L.G. Parent (TJ & Hawthorne)

Concerned with the high turnover rate with teachers

Amy Yepez

Who determines outdoor recess? What is the cut off temperature? The Board should contact the parent group

Steve Stein

Have two boys at THS; the 9th grader is in Spanish 1 and missing a Spanish teacher. What is happening in Spanish?

Margo Fisher

Thank you for a great education

Partisan Politics in the Board and ethics charges against Board members. Bergen County literature was being given out at the Democratic center. Why is the taxpayer dollars being used against a legal charge for ethics?

Mr. Ed Ha

BF world language event is a great event celebration. Excited about the ski program; thank you for the soccer program; Sign up for 5K run May 31, 2020. Tricky tray Event coming up.

Sam Savoye, Boy Scouts Need help with insurance

Hector Ferrer

Attended a summit 11/6/19; equal access to appeal Federal Lawsuit against the Teaneck Board of Education; waive the right to privacy; whistleblower, Crimes against Dr. Irving, Board, and Machado Law Group.

IX.	Executive Session (required)

NONE

X.	Adjournment

Mr. Rodriguez motioned to adjourn the regular public meeting at 11:08pm. Said motion was seconded by Mr. Rose and carried by unanimous vote.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

Board Member	Yes

Ms. Fisher (Victoria)	x

Mr. Ramirez (Martin)

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

No	Abstain	Absent

x

Respectfully submitted,

Melissa Simmons

Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Teaneck Public Schools

Mission: The Teaneck Public School District educates and empowers students by providing a high-quality, rigorous educational experience which prepares students for success within a diverse, global society.

Vision: The Teaneck Advantage: Educational Excellence for All

Goals for 2019-2020

GOAL 1: Teachers and administrators in the Teaneck Public Schools will further elevate academic programs by creating varied learning pathways and by improving student supports.

GOAL 2: The Teaneck Public Schools will continue to improve facilities and technology in support of 21st Century learning opportunities.

GOAL 3: The Teaneck Public Schools will execute effective communications and solidify quality relationships with educational partners within and throughout the community.

GOAL 4: The Teaneck Public Schools will create equitable and inclusive learning opportunities for all students.

GOAL 5: The Teaneck Public Schools will ensure operational excellence in hiring, developing and retaining staff.

4

Minutes of the proceedings of the REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING held on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller-Porter, 3rd Floor Student Center, Teaneck High School, 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, November 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 September 7, 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 Sharlene Guiracocha
Yasmine Halmane Eitan Hiller
Nuri Khan

Nyahti Monroe

x

x

x

x x

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

x

IV.	Reaffirmation of 2019-2020 District Goals

V.	Superintendent's Report

Board Presentations

VI.	Board Committee Reports

Board: #3 P7250 amend the motion for first reading to become active

Ms. Fisher:

P7446 - SRO training issue specialized for school needs. Mental health, first aid, de-escalation, Sp. Ed students a clear understanding of the role.
P5517 - Do not like IDs P7250 - Ist reading only

A.	Policy

B.	Board Operations

C.	School Operations and Curriculum

D.	Finance and Budget

E.	Personnel

VII. Public Comment (agenda ONLY)

VIII. Public Comment (non-Agenda)

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

The HS is not handicapped accessible, not happy with access Should look into auxiliary police
Not supporting the school IDs

We would like to see more money go towards high functioning Sp. Ed. students

L.G. Parent (TJ & Hawthorne)

Concerned with the high turnover rate with teachers

Amy Yepez

Who determines outdoor recess? What is the cut off temperature? The Board should contact the parent group

Steve Stein

Have two boys at THS; the 9th grader is in Spanish 1 and missing a Spanish teacher. What is happening in Spanish?

Margo Fisher

Thank you for a great education

Partisan Politics in the Board and ethics charges against Board members. Bergen County literature was being given out at the Democratic center. Why is the taxpayer dollars being used against a legal charge for ethics?

Mr. Ed Ha

BF world language event is a great event celebration. Excited about the ski program; thank you for the soccer program; Sign up for 5K run May 31, 2020. Tricky tray Event coming up.

Sam Savoye, Boy Scouts Need help with insurance

Hector Ferrer

Attended a summit 11/6/19; equal access to appeal Federal Lawsuit against the Teaneck Board of Education; waive the right to privacy; whistleblower, Crimes against Dr. Irving, Board, and Machado Law Group.

IX.	Executive Session (required)

NONE

X.	Adjournment

Mr. Rodriguez motioned to adjourn the regular public meeting at 11:08pm. Said motion was seconded by Mr. Rose and carried by unanimous vote.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

Board Member	Yes

Ms. Fisher (Victoria)	x

Mr. Ramirez (Martin)

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

No	Abstain	Absent

x

Respectfully submitted,

Melissa Simmons

Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Teaneck Public Schools

Mission: The Teaneck Public School District educates and empowers students by providing a high-quality, rigorous educational experience which prepares students for success within a diverse, global society.

Vision: The Teaneck Advantage: Educational Excellence for All

Goals for 2019-2020

GOAL 1: Teachers and administrators in the Teaneck Public Schools will further elevate academic programs by creating varied learning pathways and by improving student supports.

GOAL 2: The Teaneck Public Schools will continue to improve facilities and technology in support of 21st Century learning opportunities.

GOAL 3: The Teaneck Public Schools will execute effective communications and solidify quality relationships with educational partners within and throughout the community.

GOAL 4: The Teaneck Public Schools will create equitable and inclusive learning opportunities for all students.

GOAL 5: The Teaneck Public Schools will ensure operational excellence in hiring, developing and retaining staff.

Policy

POLICY	NOVEMBER 13, 2019

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

1.	that the Board approve the FIRST READING of the following Policies:

5337 - Service Animals

5611 - Removal of Students for Firearms Offenses

5612 - Assaults on District Bd of Ed. Members or Employees 5613 - Removal of Students or Assaults with Weapons Offenses 5756 - Transgender Students
8461 - Reporting Violence, Vandalism, Harrassment

8561 - Procurement Procedures for School Nutrition Programs 2415.06 - Unsafe School Choice Options
2431.3 - Practice & Pre-Season Heat Acclimation... 5330.04 - Administering an Opioid Antidote
P7440 School District Security R7440 School District Security P7446 School Security Program P5517 School District Issued IDs P7250 School Naming
P7510 Use of Facilities R7510 Use of Facilities P5533 Student Smoking

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2.	Following Policies are Standard Strauss Esmay revisions/mandated statutory revisions:

1642 Earned Sick Leave Law

6112 Reimbursement of Federal & Other Grant Expenditures 8600 Student Transportation
8630 Bus Driver/Bus Aide Responsibilities 8670 Transportation of Special Needs Students 9210 Parent Organizations
9400 Media Relations

3159 Teaching Staff Member/School District Reporting Responsibilities 3218 Use, Possession or Distribution of Substances (teaching staff mem.) 4218 Use, Possession or Distribution of Substances (support staff)
4219 Commercial Driver's License Controlled Substance & Alcohol Use Testing

a

5

Minutes of the proceedings of the REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING held on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller-Porter, 3rd Floor Student Center, Teaneck High School, 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, November 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 September 7, 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 Sharlene Guiracocha
Yasmine Halmane Eitan Hiller
Nuri Khan

Nyahti Monroe

x

x

x

x x

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

x

IV.	Reaffirmation of 2019-2020 District Goals

V.	Superintendent's Report

Board Presentations

VI.	Board Committee Reports

Board: #3 P7250 amend the motion for first reading to become active

Ms. Fisher:

P7446 - SRO training issue specialized for school needs. Mental health, first aid, de-escalation, Sp. Ed students a clear understanding of the role.
P5517 - Do not like IDs P7250 - Ist reading only

A.	Policy

B.	Board Operations

C.	School Operations and Curriculum

D.	Finance and Budget

E.	Personnel

VII. Public Comment (agenda ONLY)

VIII. Public Comment (non-Agenda)

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

The HS is not handicapped accessible, not happy with access Should look into auxiliary police
Not supporting the school IDs

We would like to see more money go towards high functioning Sp. Ed. students

L.G. Parent (TJ & Hawthorne)

Concerned with the high turnover rate with teachers

Amy Yepez

Who determines outdoor recess? What is the cut off temperature? The Board should contact the parent group

Steve Stein

Have two boys at THS; the 9th grader is in Spanish 1 and missing a Spanish teacher. What is happening in Spanish?

Margo Fisher

Thank you for a great education

Partisan Politics in the Board and ethics charges against Board members. Bergen County literature was being given out at the Democratic center. Why is the taxpayer dollars being used against a legal charge for ethics?

Mr. Ed Ha

BF world language event is a great event celebration. Excited about the ski program; thank you for the soccer program; Sign up for 5K run May 31, 2020. Tricky tray Event coming up.

Sam Savoye, Boy Scouts Need help with insurance

Hector Ferrer

Attended a summit 11/6/19; equal access to appeal Federal Lawsuit against the Teaneck Board of Education; waive the right to privacy; whistleblower, Crimes against Dr. Irving, Board, and Machado Law Group.

IX.	Executive Session (required)

NONE

X.	Adjournment

Mr. Rodriguez motioned to adjourn the regular public meeting at 11:08pm. Said motion was seconded by Mr. Rose and carried by unanimous vote.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

Board Member	Yes

Ms. Fisher (Victoria)	x

Mr. Ramirez (Martin)

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

No	Abstain	Absent

x

Respectfully submitted,

Melissa Simmons

Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Teaneck Public Schools

Mission: The Teaneck Public School District educates and empowers students by providing a high-quality, rigorous educational experience which prepares students for success within a diverse, global society.

Vision: The Teaneck Advantage: Educational Excellence for All

Goals for 2019-2020

GOAL 1: Teachers and administrators in the Teaneck Public Schools will further elevate academic programs by creating varied learning pathways and by improving student supports.

GOAL 2: The Teaneck Public Schools will continue to improve facilities and technology in support of 21st Century learning opportunities.

GOAL 3: The Teaneck Public Schools will execute effective communications and solidify quality relationships with educational partners within and throughout the community.

GOAL 4: The Teaneck Public Schools will create equitable and inclusive learning opportunities for all students.

GOAL 5: The Teaneck Public Schools will ensure operational excellence in hiring, developing and retaining staff.

Policy

POLICY	NOVEMBER 13, 2019

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

1.	that the Board approve the FIRST READING of the following Policies:

5337 - Service Animals

5611 - Removal of Students for Firearms Offenses

5612 - Assaults on District Bd of Ed. Members or Employees 5613 - Removal of Students or Assaults with Weapons Offenses 5756 - Transgender Students
8461 - Reporting Violence, Vandalism, Harrassment

8561 - Procurement Procedures for School Nutrition Programs 2415.06 - Unsafe School Choice Options
2431.3 - Practice & Pre-Season Heat Acclimation... 5330.04 - Administering an Opioid Antidote
P7440 School District Security R7440 School District Security P7446 School Security Program P5517 School District Issued IDs P7250 School Naming
P7510 Use of Facilities R7510 Use of Facilities P5533 Student Smoking

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2.	Following Policies are Standard Strauss Esmay revisions/mandated statutory revisions:

1642 Earned Sick Leave Law

6112 Reimbursement of Federal & Other Grant Expenditures 8600 Student Transportation
8630 Bus Driver/Bus Aide Responsibilities 8670 Transportation of Special Needs Students 9210 Parent Organizations
9400 Media Relations

3159 Teaching Staff Member/School District Reporting Responsibilities 3218 Use, Possession or Distribution of Substances (teaching staff mem.) 4218 Use, Possession or Distribution of Substances (support staff)
4219 Commercial Driver's License Controlled Substance & Alcohol Use Testing

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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

Board Operations

BOARD OPERATIONS	NOVEMBER 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 approve the Minutes from the Workshop and the Regular Public Meeting held on October 2, 2019 and October 16, 2019.

2.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to the Bulls Basketball Club to use the Teaneck High School Gymnasium to hold a Basketball showcase on Saturday, January 18, 2020. The total rental fee including the custodial and security is $1,524.32. The waiver is only for $500 for the rental of the gymnasium. The custodial and the security fee will be charged. (The charges to open the building on a Saturday is $1,024.32 custodial & security).

3.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to the NAACP, Bergen County Branch, for the New Jersey State Conference to use the Teaneck High School Student Center to hold a Quarterly Statewide Business Meeting & Training Non-Profit Volunteer Organization on Saturday, January 4, 2020. The total rental fee including the custodial and security is $1,182.88. (The charges to open a building on a Saturday is $682.88 custodial & security). The NAACP is a 501c(3) non-profit organization.

4.	that the Board approve the request from TOPS to host a Tricky Tray event in October 2020 and would like the Board to support the fundraising throughout the year to raise money to support funding for our school's educational curriculum.

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Minutes of the proceedings of the REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING held on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller-Porter, 3rd Floor Student Center, Teaneck High School, 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, November 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 September 7, 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 Sharlene Guiracocha
Yasmine Halmane Eitan Hiller
Nuri Khan

Nyahti Monroe

x

x

x

x x

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

x

IV.	Reaffirmation of 2019-2020 District Goals

V.	Superintendent's Report

Board Presentations

VI.	Board Committee Reports

Board: #3 P7250 amend the motion for first reading to become active

Ms. Fisher:

P7446 - SRO training issue specialized for school needs. Mental health, first aid, de-escalation, Sp. Ed students a clear understanding of the role.
P5517 - Do not like IDs P7250 - Ist reading only

A.	Policy

B.	Board Operations

C.	School Operations and Curriculum

D.	Finance and Budget

E.	Personnel

VII. Public Comment (agenda ONLY)

VIII. Public Comment (non-Agenda)

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

The HS is not handicapped accessible, not happy with access Should look into auxiliary police
Not supporting the school IDs

We would like to see more money go towards high functioning Sp. Ed. students

L.G. Parent (TJ & Hawthorne)

Concerned with the high turnover rate with teachers

Amy Yepez

Who determines outdoor recess? What is the cut off temperature? The Board should contact the parent group

Steve Stein

Have two boys at THS; the 9th grader is in Spanish 1 and missing a Spanish teacher. What is happening in Spanish?

Margo Fisher

Thank you for a great education

Partisan Politics in the Board and ethics charges against Board members. Bergen County literature was being given out at the Democratic center. Why is the taxpayer dollars being used against a legal charge for ethics?

Mr. Ed Ha

BF world language event is a great event celebration. Excited about the ski program; thank you for the soccer program; Sign up for 5K run May 31, 2020. Tricky tray Event coming up.

Sam Savoye, Boy Scouts Need help with insurance

Hector Ferrer

Attended a summit 11/6/19; equal access to appeal Federal Lawsuit against the Teaneck Board of Education; waive the right to privacy; whistleblower, Crimes against Dr. Irving, Board, and Machado Law Group.

IX.	Executive Session (required)

NONE

X.	Adjournment

Mr. Rodriguez motioned to adjourn the regular public meeting at 11:08pm. Said motion was seconded by Mr. Rose and carried by unanimous vote.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

Board Member	Yes

Ms. Fisher (Victoria)	x

Mr. Ramirez (Martin)

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

No	Abstain	Absent

x

Respectfully submitted,

Melissa Simmons

Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Teaneck Public Schools

Mission: The Teaneck Public School District educates and empowers students by providing a high-quality, rigorous educational experience which prepares students for success within a diverse, global society.

Vision: The Teaneck Advantage: Educational Excellence for All

Goals for 2019-2020

GOAL 1: Teachers and administrators in the Teaneck Public Schools will further elevate academic programs by creating varied learning pathways and by improving student supports.

GOAL 2: The Teaneck Public Schools will continue to improve facilities and technology in support of 21st Century learning opportunities.

GOAL 3: The Teaneck Public Schools will execute effective communications and solidify quality relationships with educational partners within and throughout the community.

GOAL 4: The Teaneck Public Schools will create equitable and inclusive learning opportunities for all students.

GOAL 5: The Teaneck Public Schools will ensure operational excellence in hiring, developing and retaining staff.

Policy

POLICY	NOVEMBER 13, 2019

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

1.	that the Board approve the FIRST READING of the following Policies:

5337 - Service Animals

5611 - Removal of Students for Firearms Offenses

5612 - Assaults on District Bd of Ed. Members or Employees 5613 - Removal of Students or Assaults with Weapons Offenses 5756 - Transgender Students
8461 - Reporting Violence, Vandalism, Harrassment

8561 - Procurement Procedures for School Nutrition Programs 2415.06 - Unsafe School Choice Options
2431.3 - Practice & Pre-Season Heat Acclimation... 5330.04 - Administering an Opioid Antidote
P7440 School District Security R7440 School District Security P7446 School Security Program P5517 School District Issued IDs P7250 School Naming
P7510 Use of Facilities R7510 Use of Facilities P5533 Student Smoking

a

2.	Following Policies are Standard Strauss Esmay revisions/mandated statutory revisions:

1642 Earned Sick Leave Law

6112 Reimbursement of Federal & Other Grant Expenditures 8600 Student Transportation
8630 Bus Driver/Bus Aide Responsibilities 8670 Transportation of Special Needs Students 9210 Parent Organizations
9400 Media Relations

3159 Teaching Staff Member/School District Reporting Responsibilities 3218 Use, Possession or Distribution of Substances (teaching staff mem.) 4218 Use, Possession or Distribution of Substances (support staff)
4219 Commercial Driver's License Controlled Substance & Alcohol Use Testing

a

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

Board Operations

BOARD OPERATIONS	NOVEMBER 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 approve the Minutes from the Workshop and the Regular Public Meeting held on October 2, 2019 and October 16, 2019.

2.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to the Bulls Basketball Club to use the Teaneck High School Gymnasium to hold a Basketball showcase on Saturday, January 18, 2020. The total rental fee including the custodial and security is $1,524.32. The waiver is only for $500 for the rental of the gymnasium. The custodial and the security fee will be charged. (The charges to open the building on a Saturday is $1,024.32 custodial & security).

3.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to the NAACP, Bergen County Branch, for the New Jersey State Conference to use the Teaneck High School Student Center to hold a Quarterly Statewide Business Meeting & Training Non-Profit Volunteer Organization on Saturday, January 4, 2020. The total rental fee including the custodial and security is $1,182.88. (The charges to open a building on a Saturday is $682.88 custodial & security). The NAACP is a 501c(3) non-profit organization.

4.	that the Board approve the request from TOPS to host a Tricky Tray event in October 2020 and would like the Board to support the fundraising throughout the year to raise money to support funding for our school's educational curriculum.

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, November 13, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller-Porter, 3rd Floor Student Center, Teaneck High School, 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, November 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 September 7, 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 Sharlene Guiracocha
Yasmine Halmane Eitan Hiller
Nuri Khan

Nyahti Monroe

x

x

x

x x

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

x

IV.	Reaffirmation of 2019-2020 District Goals

V.	Superintendent's Report

Board Presentations

VI.	Board Committee Reports

Board: #3 P7250 amend the motion for first reading to become active

Ms. Fisher:

P7446 - SRO training issue specialized for school needs. Mental health, first aid, de-escalation, Sp. Ed students a clear understanding of the role.
P5517 - Do not like IDs P7250 - Ist reading only

A.	Policy

B.	Board Operations

C.	School Operations and Curriculum

D.	Finance and Budget

E.	Personnel

VII. Public Comment (agenda ONLY)

VIII. Public Comment (non-Agenda)

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

The HS is not handicapped accessible, not happy with access Should look into auxiliary police
Not supporting the school IDs

We would like to see more money go towards high functioning Sp. Ed. students

L.G. Parent (TJ & Hawthorne)

Concerned with the high turnover rate with teachers

Amy Yepez

Who determines outdoor recess? What is the cut off temperature? The Board should contact the parent group

Steve Stein

Have two boys at THS; the 9th grader is in Spanish 1 and missing a Spanish teacher. What is happening in Spanish?

Margo Fisher

Thank you for a great education

Partisan Politics in the Board and ethics charges against Board members. Bergen County literature was being given out at the Democratic center. Why is the taxpayer dollars being used against a legal charge for ethics?

Mr. Ed Ha

BF world language event is a great event celebration. Excited about the ski program; thank you for the soccer program; Sign up for 5K run May 31, 2020. Tricky tray Event coming up.

Sam Savoye, Boy Scouts Need help with insurance

Hector Ferrer

Attended a summit 11/6/19; equal access to appeal Federal Lawsuit against the Teaneck Board of Education; waive the right to privacy; whistleblower, Crimes against Dr. Irving, Board, and Machado Law Group.

IX.	Executive Session (required)

NONE

X.	Adjournment

Mr. Rodriguez motioned to adjourn the regular public meeting at 11:08pm. Said motion was seconded by Mr. Rose and carried by unanimous vote.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

Board Member	Yes

Ms. Fisher (Victoria)	x

Mr. Ramirez (Martin)

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

No	Abstain	Absent

x

Respectfully submitted,

Melissa Simmons

Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Teaneck Public Schools

Mission: The Teaneck Public School District educates and empowers students by providing a high-quality, rigorous educational experience which prepares students for success within a diverse, global society.

Vision: The Teaneck Advantage: Educational Excellence for All

Goals for 2019-2020

GOAL 1: Teachers and administrators in the Teaneck Public Schools will further elevate academic programs by creating varied learning pathways and by improving student supports.

GOAL 2: The Teaneck Public Schools will continue to improve facilities and technology in support of 21st Century learning opportunities.

GOAL 3: The Teaneck Public Schools will execute effective communications and solidify quality relationships with educational partners within and throughout the community.

GOAL 4: The Teaneck Public Schools will create equitable and inclusive learning opportunities for all students.

GOAL 5: The Teaneck Public Schools will ensure operational excellence in hiring, developing and retaining staff.

Policy

POLICY	NOVEMBER 13, 2019

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

1.	that the Board approve the FIRST READING of the following Policies:

5337 - Service Animals

5611 - Removal of Students for Firearms Offenses

5612 - Assaults on District Bd of Ed. Members or Employees 5613 - Removal of Students or Assaults with Weapons Offenses 5756 - Transgender Students
8461 - Reporting Violence, Vandalism, Harrassment

8561 - Procurement Procedures for School Nutrition Programs 2415.06 - Unsafe School Choice Options
2431.3 - Practice & Pre-Season Heat Acclimation... 5330.04 - Administering an Opioid Antidote
P7440 School District Security R7440 School District Security P7446 School Security Program P5517 School District Issued IDs P7250 School Naming
P7510 Use of Facilities R7510 Use of Facilities P5533 Student Smoking

a

2.	Following Policies are Standard Strauss Esmay revisions/mandated statutory revisions:

1642 Earned Sick Leave Law

6112 Reimbursement of Federal & Other Grant Expenditures 8600 Student Transportation
8630 Bus Driver/Bus Aide Responsibilities 8670 Transportation of Special Needs Students 9210 Parent Organizations
9400 Media Relations

3159 Teaching Staff Member/School District Reporting Responsibilities 3218 Use, Possession or Distribution of Substances (teaching staff mem.) 4218 Use, Possession or Distribution of Substances (support staff)
4219 Commercial Driver's License Controlled Substance & Alcohol Use Testing

a

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

Board Operations

BOARD OPERATIONS	NOVEMBER 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 approve the Minutes from the Workshop and the Regular Public Meeting held on October 2, 2019 and October 16, 2019.

2.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to the Bulls Basketball Club to use the Teaneck High School Gymnasium to hold a Basketball showcase on Saturday, January 18, 2020. The total rental fee including the custodial and security is $1,524.32. The waiver is only for $500 for the rental of the gymnasium. The custodial and the security fee will be charged. (The charges to open the building on a Saturday is $1,024.32 custodial & security).

3.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to the NAACP, Bergen County Branch, for the New Jersey State Conference to use the Teaneck High School Student Center to hold a Quarterly Statewide Business Meeting & Training Non-Profit Volunteer Organization on Saturday, January 4, 2020. The total rental fee including the custodial and security is $1,182.88. (The charges to open a building on a Saturday is $682.88 custodial & security). The NAACP is a 501c(3) non-profit organization.

4.	that the Board approve the request from TOPS to host a Tricky Tray event in October 2020 and would like the Board to support the fundraising throughout the year to raise money to support funding for our school's educational curriculum.

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

NOVEMBER 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 November 13, 2019 Regular Public Meeting.

2.	that the Board approve participation in The Center for Food Action's Weekend Snack Pack Program. This is a free program that assists families in need with a weekend snack pack once or twice a month throughout the school year at no cost to the district.

3.	that the Board approve the volunteers for the 2019-2020 school year:

1. Nichelle Hawkins 2. Elise Joyner
3. Leonard Schwartz

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

8

Minutes of the proceedings of the REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING held on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller-Porter, 3rd Floor Student Center, Teaneck High School, 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, November 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 September 7, 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 Sharlene Guiracocha
Yasmine Halmane Eitan Hiller
Nuri Khan

Nyahti Monroe

x

x

x

x x

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

x

IV.	Reaffirmation of 2019-2020 District Goals

V.	Superintendent's Report

Board Presentations

VI.	Board Committee Reports

Board: #3 P7250 amend the motion for first reading to become active

Ms. Fisher:

P7446 - SRO training issue specialized for school needs. Mental health, first aid, de-escalation, Sp. Ed students a clear understanding of the role.
P5517 - Do not like IDs P7250 - Ist reading only

A.	Policy

B.	Board Operations

C.	School Operations and Curriculum

D.	Finance and Budget

E.	Personnel

VII. Public Comment (agenda ONLY)

VIII. Public Comment (non-Agenda)

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

The HS is not handicapped accessible, not happy with access Should look into auxiliary police
Not supporting the school IDs

We would like to see more money go towards high functioning Sp. Ed. students

L.G. Parent (TJ & Hawthorne)

Concerned with the high turnover rate with teachers

Amy Yepez

Who determines outdoor recess? What is the cut off temperature? The Board should contact the parent group

Steve Stein

Have two boys at THS; the 9th grader is in Spanish 1 and missing a Spanish teacher. What is happening in Spanish?

Margo Fisher

Thank you for a great education

Partisan Politics in the Board and ethics charges against Board members. Bergen County literature was being given out at the Democratic center. Why is the taxpayer dollars being used against a legal charge for ethics?

Mr. Ed Ha

BF world language event is a great event celebration. Excited about the ski program; thank you for the soccer program; Sign up for 5K run May 31, 2020. Tricky tray Event coming up.

Sam Savoye, Boy Scouts Need help with insurance

Hector Ferrer

Attended a summit 11/6/19; equal access to appeal Federal Lawsuit against the Teaneck Board of Education; waive the right to privacy; whistleblower, Crimes against Dr. Irving, Board, and Machado Law Group.

IX.	Executive Session (required)

NONE

X.	Adjournment

Mr. Rodriguez motioned to adjourn the regular public meeting at 11:08pm. Said motion was seconded by Mr. Rose and carried by unanimous vote.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

Board Member	Yes

Ms. Fisher (Victoria)	x

Mr. Ramirez (Martin)

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

No	Abstain	Absent

x

Respectfully submitted,

Melissa Simmons

Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Teaneck Public Schools

Mission: The Teaneck Public School District educates and empowers students by providing a high-quality, rigorous educational experience which prepares students for success within a diverse, global society.

Vision: The Teaneck Advantage: Educational Excellence for All

Goals for 2019-2020

GOAL 1: Teachers and administrators in the Teaneck Public Schools will further elevate academic programs by creating varied learning pathways and by improving student supports.

GOAL 2: The Teaneck Public Schools will continue to improve facilities and technology in support of 21st Century learning opportunities.

GOAL 3: The Teaneck Public Schools will execute effective communications and solidify quality relationships with educational partners within and throughout the community.

GOAL 4: The Teaneck Public Schools will create equitable and inclusive learning opportunities for all students.

GOAL 5: The Teaneck Public Schools will ensure operational excellence in hiring, developing and retaining staff.

Policy

POLICY	NOVEMBER 13, 2019

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

1.	that the Board approve the FIRST READING of the following Policies:

5337 - Service Animals

5611 - Removal of Students for Firearms Offenses

5612 - Assaults on District Bd of Ed. Members or Employees 5613 - Removal of Students or Assaults with Weapons Offenses 5756 - Transgender Students
8461 - Reporting Violence, Vandalism, Harrassment

8561 - Procurement Procedures for School Nutrition Programs 2415.06 - Unsafe School Choice Options
2431.3 - Practice & Pre-Season Heat Acclimation... 5330.04 - Administering an Opioid Antidote
P7440 School District Security R7440 School District Security P7446 School Security Program P5517 School District Issued IDs P7250 School Naming
P7510 Use of Facilities R7510 Use of Facilities P5533 Student Smoking

a

2.	Following Policies are Standard Strauss Esmay revisions/mandated statutory revisions:

1642 Earned Sick Leave Law

6112 Reimbursement of Federal & Other Grant Expenditures 8600 Student Transportation
8630 Bus Driver/Bus Aide Responsibilities 8670 Transportation of Special Needs Students 9210 Parent Organizations
9400 Media Relations

3159 Teaching Staff Member/School District Reporting Responsibilities 3218 Use, Possession or Distribution of Substances (teaching staff mem.) 4218 Use, Possession or Distribution of Substances (support staff)
4219 Commercial Driver's License Controlled Substance & Alcohol Use Testing

a

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

Board Operations

BOARD OPERATIONS	NOVEMBER 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 approve the Minutes from the Workshop and the Regular Public Meeting held on October 2, 2019 and October 16, 2019.

2.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to the Bulls Basketball Club to use the Teaneck High School Gymnasium to hold a Basketball showcase on Saturday, January 18, 2020. The total rental fee including the custodial and security is $1,524.32. The waiver is only for $500 for the rental of the gymnasium. The custodial and the security fee will be charged. (The charges to open the building on a Saturday is $1,024.32 custodial & security).

3.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to the NAACP, Bergen County Branch, for the New Jersey State Conference to use the Teaneck High School Student Center to hold a Quarterly Statewide Business Meeting & Training Non-Profit Volunteer Organization on Saturday, January 4, 2020. The total rental fee including the custodial and security is $1,182.88. (The charges to open a building on a Saturday is $682.88 custodial & security). The NAACP is a 501c(3) non-profit organization.

4.	that the Board approve the request from TOPS to host a Tricky Tray event in October 2020 and would like the Board to support the fundraising throughout the year to raise money to support funding for our school's educational curriculum.

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

NOVEMBER 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 November 13, 2019 Regular Public Meeting.

2.	that the Board approve participation in The Center for Food Action's Weekend Snack Pack Program. This is a free program that assists families in need with a weekend snack pack once or twice a month throughout the school year at no cost to the district.

3.	that the Board approve the volunteers for the 2019-2020 school year:

1. Nichelle Hawkins 2. Elise Joyner
3. Leonard Schwartz

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	NOVEMBER 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 2019-2020 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.

September 1, 2019 through September 30, 2019

General

Special Revenue Enterprise
Food Service

Fund 10	$8,472,788.10 Fund 20	$154,120.91 Fund 60	$22,458.23
Fund 61	$407.01

Total of Approved Payments	$8,649,774.25

2.	that the Board approve 2019-2020 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 September 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.

9

Minutes of the proceedings of the REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING held on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller-Porter, 3rd Floor Student Center, Teaneck High School, 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, November 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 September 7, 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 Sharlene Guiracocha
Yasmine Halmane Eitan Hiller
Nuri Khan

Nyahti Monroe

x

x

x

x x

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

x

IV.	Reaffirmation of 2019-2020 District Goals

V.	Superintendent's Report

Board Presentations

VI.	Board Committee Reports

Board: #3 P7250 amend the motion for first reading to become active

Ms. Fisher:

P7446 - SRO training issue specialized for school needs. Mental health, first aid, de-escalation, Sp. Ed students a clear understanding of the role.
P5517 - Do not like IDs P7250 - Ist reading only

A.	Policy

B.	Board Operations

C.	School Operations and Curriculum

D.	Finance and Budget

E.	Personnel

VII. Public Comment (agenda ONLY)

VIII. Public Comment (non-Agenda)

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

The HS is not handicapped accessible, not happy with access Should look into auxiliary police
Not supporting the school IDs

We would like to see more money go towards high functioning Sp. Ed. students

L.G. Parent (TJ & Hawthorne)

Concerned with the high turnover rate with teachers

Amy Yepez

Who determines outdoor recess? What is the cut off temperature? The Board should contact the parent group

Steve Stein

Have two boys at THS; the 9th grader is in Spanish 1 and missing a Spanish teacher. What is happening in Spanish?

Margo Fisher

Thank you for a great education

Partisan Politics in the Board and ethics charges against Board members. Bergen County literature was being given out at the Democratic center. Why is the taxpayer dollars being used against a legal charge for ethics?

Mr. Ed Ha

BF world language event is a great event celebration. Excited about the ski program; thank you for the soccer program; Sign up for 5K run May 31, 2020. Tricky tray Event coming up.

Sam Savoye, Boy Scouts Need help with insurance

Hector Ferrer

Attended a summit 11/6/19; equal access to appeal Federal Lawsuit against the Teaneck Board of Education; waive the right to privacy; whistleblower, Crimes against Dr. Irving, Board, and Machado Law Group.

IX.	Executive Session (required)

NONE

X.	Adjournment

Mr. Rodriguez motioned to adjourn the regular public meeting at 11:08pm. Said motion was seconded by Mr. Rose and carried by unanimous vote.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

Board Member	Yes

Ms. Fisher (Victoria)	x

Mr. Ramirez (Martin)

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

No	Abstain	Absent

x

Respectfully submitted,

Melissa Simmons

Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Teaneck Public Schools

Mission: The Teaneck Public School District educates and empowers students by providing a high-quality, rigorous educational experience which prepares students for success within a diverse, global society.

Vision: The Teaneck Advantage: Educational Excellence for All

Goals for 2019-2020

GOAL 1: Teachers and administrators in the Teaneck Public Schools will further elevate academic programs by creating varied learning pathways and by improving student supports.

GOAL 2: The Teaneck Public Schools will continue to improve facilities and technology in support of 21st Century learning opportunities.

GOAL 3: The Teaneck Public Schools will execute effective communications and solidify quality relationships with educational partners within and throughout the community.

GOAL 4: The Teaneck Public Schools will create equitable and inclusive learning opportunities for all students.

GOAL 5: The Teaneck Public Schools will ensure operational excellence in hiring, developing and retaining staff.

Policy

POLICY	NOVEMBER 13, 2019

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

1.	that the Board approve the FIRST READING of the following Policies:

5337 - Service Animals

5611 - Removal of Students for Firearms Offenses

5612 - Assaults on District Bd of Ed. Members or Employees 5613 - Removal of Students or Assaults with Weapons Offenses 5756 - Transgender Students
8461 - Reporting Violence, Vandalism, Harrassment

8561 - Procurement Procedures for School Nutrition Programs 2415.06 - Unsafe School Choice Options
2431.3 - Practice & Pre-Season Heat Acclimation... 5330.04 - Administering an Opioid Antidote
P7440 School District Security R7440 School District Security P7446 School Security Program P5517 School District Issued IDs P7250 School Naming
P7510 Use of Facilities R7510 Use of Facilities P5533 Student Smoking

a

2.	Following Policies are Standard Strauss Esmay revisions/mandated statutory revisions:

1642 Earned Sick Leave Law

6112 Reimbursement of Federal & Other Grant Expenditures 8600 Student Transportation
8630 Bus Driver/Bus Aide Responsibilities 8670 Transportation of Special Needs Students 9210 Parent Organizations
9400 Media Relations

3159 Teaching Staff Member/School District Reporting Responsibilities 3218 Use, Possession or Distribution of Substances (teaching staff mem.) 4218 Use, Possession or Distribution of Substances (support staff)
4219 Commercial Driver's License Controlled Substance & Alcohol Use Testing

a

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

Board Operations

BOARD OPERATIONS	NOVEMBER 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 approve the Minutes from the Workshop and the Regular Public Meeting held on October 2, 2019 and October 16, 2019.

2.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to the Bulls Basketball Club to use the Teaneck High School Gymnasium to hold a Basketball showcase on Saturday, January 18, 2020. The total rental fee including the custodial and security is $1,524.32. The waiver is only for $500 for the rental of the gymnasium. The custodial and the security fee will be charged. (The charges to open the building on a Saturday is $1,024.32 custodial & security).

3.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to the NAACP, Bergen County Branch, for the New Jersey State Conference to use the Teaneck High School Student Center to hold a Quarterly Statewide Business Meeting & Training Non-Profit Volunteer Organization on Saturday, January 4, 2020. The total rental fee including the custodial and security is $1,182.88. (The charges to open a building on a Saturday is $682.88 custodial & security). The NAACP is a 501c(3) non-profit organization.

4.	that the Board approve the request from TOPS to host a Tricky Tray event in October 2020 and would like the Board to support the fundraising throughout the year to raise money to support funding for our school's educational curriculum.

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

NOVEMBER 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 November 13, 2019 Regular Public Meeting.

2.	that the Board approve participation in The Center for Food Action's Weekend Snack Pack Program. This is a free program that assists families in need with a weekend snack pack once or twice a month throughout the school year at no cost to the district.

3.	that the Board approve the volunteers for the 2019-2020 school year:

1. Nichelle Hawkins 2. Elise Joyner
3. Leonard Schwartz

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	NOVEMBER 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 2019-2020 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.

September 1, 2019 through September 30, 2019

General

Special Revenue Enterprise
Food Service

Fund 10	$8,472,788.10 Fund 20	$154,120.91 Fund 60	$22,458.23
Fund 61	$407.01

Total of Approved Payments	$8,649,774.25

2.	that the Board approve 2019-2020 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 September 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 $2,055.70) (District funded $6,578.95) (Title I Funded $710.00) (Title IV Funded $1,000) total cost $10,344.65.

5.	that the Board approve the attached list of Student Field Trips, as approved by the Superintendent (Grant Funded $2,929.91) and (District Funded $7,637.07) (Parent Funded $6,471.59) total cost $17,038.57.

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 2019-2020 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 2019-2020 school year.

9.	that the Board acknowledges that Whittier Elementary School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 7:45 am at the location of West Englewood Ave and Essex St on October 18, 2019; Pedro Valdes oversaw the drill and Linda Harrison, Keith Orapello, Janine Lawler, Samantha Jankowski, Emily Sloane, Breda Dade and Emily Sloane were the staff members in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Route #4 Buses A,B,C,D,E,F; Vans 4A, 4B, 4C (WV1) & 4D (T1409).

10. t h a t t h e B o a r d a c k n o w l e d g e s t h a t H a w t h o r n e E l e m e n t a r y School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 8:15 am at the location of Lucy Avenue on October 14, 2019; Ms. Natasha Pitt oversaw the drill and Amber Halpern, Maria Garcia, Elizabeth Woo, Audrey Capan, Rahena Loskor, Marjorie Forrest, Aytyzaz Mohammad, Magadlene Symmonds and Kellie Costa were the staff members in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Route #5 Buses A, B, & C Vans 5A, 5B, HV1.

11. that the Board acknowledges that Lowell Elementary School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 8:40 am at the location of Lowell school back parking lot on October 15, 2019; Antoine Green and R. Cruz oversaw the drill and Alexis Ryerson, Lisa Sgambati and Stacie DiBona were the staff members in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Route #7 Buses A,B,C, D & E Vans LV1, LV2, & LV3.

12. that the Board acknowledges that Bryant Elementary School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 8:15 am at the location of Bryant School Bus Lane off of Tryon Ave on October 11, 2019; Leslie Abrew oversaw the drill and was the staff member in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Route #6 Buses A,C, D & E Vans V6A, V6B, V6C, BV1, BV2, BV3 & BV4.

10

Minutes of the proceedings of the REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING held on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller-Porter, 3rd Floor Student Center, Teaneck High School, 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, November 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 September 7, 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 Sharlene Guiracocha
Yasmine Halmane Eitan Hiller
Nuri Khan

Nyahti Monroe

x

x

x

x x

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

x

IV.	Reaffirmation of 2019-2020 District Goals

V.	Superintendent's Report

Board Presentations

VI.	Board Committee Reports

Board: #3 P7250 amend the motion for first reading to become active

Ms. Fisher:

P7446 - SRO training issue specialized for school needs. Mental health, first aid, de-escalation, Sp. Ed students a clear understanding of the role.
P5517 - Do not like IDs P7250 - Ist reading only

A.	Policy

B.	Board Operations

C.	School Operations and Curriculum

D.	Finance and Budget

E.	Personnel

VII. Public Comment (agenda ONLY)

VIII. Public Comment (non-Agenda)

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

The HS is not handicapped accessible, not happy with access Should look into auxiliary police
Not supporting the school IDs

We would like to see more money go towards high functioning Sp. Ed. students

L.G. Parent (TJ & Hawthorne)

Concerned with the high turnover rate with teachers

Amy Yepez

Who determines outdoor recess? What is the cut off temperature? The Board should contact the parent group

Steve Stein

Have two boys at THS; the 9th grader is in Spanish 1 and missing a Spanish teacher. What is happening in Spanish?

Margo Fisher

Thank you for a great education

Partisan Politics in the Board and ethics charges against Board members. Bergen County literature was being given out at the Democratic center. Why is the taxpayer dollars being used against a legal charge for ethics?

Mr. Ed Ha

BF world language event is a great event celebration. Excited about the ski program; thank you for the soccer program; Sign up for 5K run May 31, 2020. Tricky tray Event coming up.

Sam Savoye, Boy Scouts Need help with insurance

Hector Ferrer

Attended a summit 11/6/19; equal access to appeal Federal Lawsuit against the Teaneck Board of Education; waive the right to privacy; whistleblower, Crimes against Dr. Irving, Board, and Machado Law Group.

IX.	Executive Session (required)

NONE

X.	Adjournment

Mr. Rodriguez motioned to adjourn the regular public meeting at 11:08pm. Said motion was seconded by Mr. Rose and carried by unanimous vote.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

Board Member	Yes

Ms. Fisher (Victoria)	x

Mr. Ramirez (Martin)

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

No	Abstain	Absent

x

Respectfully submitted,

Melissa Simmons

Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Teaneck Public Schools

Mission: The Teaneck Public School District educates and empowers students by providing a high-quality, rigorous educational experience which prepares students for success within a diverse, global society.

Vision: The Teaneck Advantage: Educational Excellence for All

Goals for 2019-2020

GOAL 1: Teachers and administrators in the Teaneck Public Schools will further elevate academic programs by creating varied learning pathways and by improving student supports.

GOAL 2: The Teaneck Public Schools will continue to improve facilities and technology in support of 21st Century learning opportunities.

GOAL 3: The Teaneck Public Schools will execute effective communications and solidify quality relationships with educational partners within and throughout the community.

GOAL 4: The Teaneck Public Schools will create equitable and inclusive learning opportunities for all students.

GOAL 5: The Teaneck Public Schools will ensure operational excellence in hiring, developing and retaining staff.

Policy

POLICY	NOVEMBER 13, 2019

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

1.	that the Board approve the FIRST READING of the following Policies:

5337 - Service Animals

5611 - Removal of Students for Firearms Offenses

5612 - Assaults on District Bd of Ed. Members or Employees 5613 - Removal of Students or Assaults with Weapons Offenses 5756 - Transgender Students
8461 - Reporting Violence, Vandalism, Harrassment

8561 - Procurement Procedures for School Nutrition Programs 2415.06 - Unsafe School Choice Options
2431.3 - Practice & Pre-Season Heat Acclimation... 5330.04 - Administering an Opioid Antidote
P7440 School District Security R7440 School District Security P7446 School Security Program P5517 School District Issued IDs P7250 School Naming
P7510 Use of Facilities R7510 Use of Facilities P5533 Student Smoking

a

2.	Following Policies are Standard Strauss Esmay revisions/mandated statutory revisions:

1642 Earned Sick Leave Law

6112 Reimbursement of Federal & Other Grant Expenditures 8600 Student Transportation
8630 Bus Driver/Bus Aide Responsibilities 8670 Transportation of Special Needs Students 9210 Parent Organizations
9400 Media Relations

3159 Teaching Staff Member/School District Reporting Responsibilities 3218 Use, Possession or Distribution of Substances (teaching staff mem.) 4218 Use, Possession or Distribution of Substances (support staff)
4219 Commercial Driver's License Controlled Substance & Alcohol Use Testing

a

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

Board Operations

BOARD OPERATIONS	NOVEMBER 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 approve the Minutes from the Workshop and the Regular Public Meeting held on October 2, 2019 and October 16, 2019.

2.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to the Bulls Basketball Club to use the Teaneck High School Gymnasium to hold a Basketball showcase on Saturday, January 18, 2020. The total rental fee including the custodial and security is $1,524.32. The waiver is only for $500 for the rental of the gymnasium. The custodial and the security fee will be charged. (The charges to open the building on a Saturday is $1,024.32 custodial & security).

3.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to the NAACP, Bergen County Branch, for the New Jersey State Conference to use the Teaneck High School Student Center to hold a Quarterly Statewide Business Meeting & Training Non-Profit Volunteer Organization on Saturday, January 4, 2020. The total rental fee including the custodial and security is $1,182.88. (The charges to open a building on a Saturday is $682.88 custodial & security). The NAACP is a 501c(3) non-profit organization.

4.	that the Board approve the request from TOPS to host a Tricky Tray event in October 2020 and would like the Board to support the fundraising throughout the year to raise money to support funding for our school's educational curriculum.

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

NOVEMBER 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 November 13, 2019 Regular Public Meeting.

2.	that the Board approve participation in The Center for Food Action's Weekend Snack Pack Program. This is a free program that assists families in need with a weekend snack pack once or twice a month throughout the school year at no cost to the district.

3.	that the Board approve the volunteers for the 2019-2020 school year:

1. Nichelle Hawkins 2. Elise Joyner
3. Leonard Schwartz

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	NOVEMBER 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 2019-2020 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.

September 1, 2019 through September 30, 2019

General

Special Revenue Enterprise
Food Service

Fund 10	$8,472,788.10 Fund 20	$154,120.91 Fund 60	$22,458.23
Fund 61	$407.01

Total of Approved Payments	$8,649,774.25

2.	that the Board approve 2019-2020 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 September 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 $2,055.70) (District funded $6,578.95) (Title I Funded $710.00) (Title IV Funded $1,000) total cost $10,344.65.

5.	that the Board approve the attached list of Student Field Trips, as approved by the Superintendent (Grant Funded $2,929.91) and (District Funded $7,637.07) (Parent Funded $6,471.59) total cost $17,038.57.

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 2019-2020 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 2019-2020 school year.

9.	that the Board acknowledges that Whittier Elementary School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 7:45 am at the location of West Englewood Ave and Essex St on October 18, 2019; Pedro Valdes oversaw the drill and Linda Harrison, Keith Orapello, Janine Lawler, Samantha Jankowski, Emily Sloane, Breda Dade and Emily Sloane were the staff members in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Route #4 Buses A,B,C,D,E,F; Vans 4A, 4B, 4C (WV1) & 4D (T1409).

10. t h a t t h e B o a r d a c k n o w l e d g e s t h a t H a w t h o r n e E l e m e n t a r y School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 8:15 am at the location of Lucy Avenue on October 14, 2019; Ms. Natasha Pitt oversaw the drill and Amber Halpern, Maria Garcia, Elizabeth Woo, Audrey Capan, Rahena Loskor, Marjorie Forrest, Aytyzaz Mohammad, Magadlene Symmonds and Kellie Costa were the staff members in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Route #5 Buses A, B, & C Vans 5A, 5B, HV1.

11. that the Board acknowledges that Lowell Elementary School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 8:40 am at the location of Lowell school back parking lot on October 15, 2019; Antoine Green and R. Cruz oversaw the drill and Alexis Ryerson, Lisa Sgambati and Stacie DiBona were the staff members in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Route #7 Buses A,B,C, D & E Vans LV1, LV2, & LV3.

12. that the Board acknowledges that Bryant Elementary School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 8:15 am at the location of Bryant School Bus Lane off of Tryon Ave on October 11, 2019; Leslie Abrew oversaw the drill and was the staff member in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Route #6 Buses A,C, D & E Vans V6A, V6B, V6C, BV1, BV2, BV3 & BV4.

13. that the Board acknowledges that Christ Episcopal Church successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 2:15PM am at the location of the church parking lot on the Maitland Ave side on October 15, 2019; Fayth Petrucci and Gervonn Rice oversaw the drill and Kimberly Edge, Samina Farooq & Antonia Hernandez were the staff members in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: CEC1

14. that the Board acknowledges that Benjamin Franklin Middle School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 8:03 am at the location of 1315 Taft Road outside of front of the school on October 8, 2019; Marina Williams oversaw the drill and was the staff member in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Vans BF1, BF2, BF3, BF4, BF5 and BF6.

15. that the Board acknowledges that Thomas Jefferson Middle School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with

N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 3:06 pm on October 8, 2019, at the location of the Fyke Lane Parking Lot; Mr. Ortiz and Enoch Nyamekye oversaw the drills and were the staff members in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Vans TJ1, TJ2 & TJ3.

16. that the Board acknowledges that Teaneck High School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 2:50 pm on

October 4, 2019, at the location On Elizabeth Ave outside of entrance 2; Mrs. Margo Mack and Mr. Peter LoGiudice oversaw the drills and were the staff members in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Vans THS1, THS2, THS3 (IN469), THS4 (IN387) & L12.

17. that the Board approve payment to Telling Tales Publications, LLC. (Eleni Theodorou, Speaker) for presenting Noko’s Culture Of Compassion Campaign at Bryant School. The speaker will present to kindergarten students during four separate sessions (dates TBD), at a cost of $250.00 per session, for a total not to exceed $1000.00. Title IV funds from account # 20-280-100-300-73-50-I-0 will be utilized.

18. that the Board approve Ms. Banta (Vendor #0559), Educational Consultant, for tutoring services at Yeshiva of North jersey, total cost not to exceed $710.00. Services will be funded by Non-public Title I account #: 20-231-100-320-92-58-I-Y.

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Minutes of the proceedings of the REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING held on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller-Porter, 3rd Floor Student Center, Teaneck High School, 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, November 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 September 7, 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 Sharlene Guiracocha
Yasmine Halmane Eitan Hiller
Nuri Khan

Nyahti Monroe

x

x

x

x x

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

x

IV.	Reaffirmation of 2019-2020 District Goals

V.	Superintendent's Report

Board Presentations

VI.	Board Committee Reports

Board: #3 P7250 amend the motion for first reading to become active

Ms. Fisher:

P7446 - SRO training issue specialized for school needs. Mental health, first aid, de-escalation, Sp. Ed students a clear understanding of the role.
P5517 - Do not like IDs P7250 - Ist reading only

A.	Policy

B.	Board Operations

C.	School Operations and Curriculum

D.	Finance and Budget

E.	Personnel

VII. Public Comment (agenda ONLY)

VIII. Public Comment (non-Agenda)

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

The HS is not handicapped accessible, not happy with access Should look into auxiliary police
Not supporting the school IDs

We would like to see more money go towards high functioning Sp. Ed. students

L.G. Parent (TJ & Hawthorne)

Concerned with the high turnover rate with teachers

Amy Yepez

Who determines outdoor recess? What is the cut off temperature? The Board should contact the parent group

Steve Stein

Have two boys at THS; the 9th grader is in Spanish 1 and missing a Spanish teacher. What is happening in Spanish?

Margo Fisher

Thank you for a great education

Partisan Politics in the Board and ethics charges against Board members. Bergen County literature was being given out at the Democratic center. Why is the taxpayer dollars being used against a legal charge for ethics?

Mr. Ed Ha

BF world language event is a great event celebration. Excited about the ski program; thank you for the soccer program; Sign up for 5K run May 31, 2020. Tricky tray Event coming up.

Sam Savoye, Boy Scouts Need help with insurance

Hector Ferrer

Attended a summit 11/6/19; equal access to appeal Federal Lawsuit against the Teaneck Board of Education; waive the right to privacy; whistleblower, Crimes against Dr. Irving, Board, and Machado Law Group.

IX.	Executive Session (required)

NONE

X.	Adjournment

Mr. Rodriguez motioned to adjourn the regular public meeting at 11:08pm. Said motion was seconded by Mr. Rose and carried by unanimous vote.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

Board Member	Yes

Ms. Fisher (Victoria)	x

Mr. Ramirez (Martin)

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

No	Abstain	Absent

x

Respectfully submitted,

Melissa Simmons

Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Teaneck Public Schools

Mission: The Teaneck Public School District educates and empowers students by providing a high-quality, rigorous educational experience which prepares students for success within a diverse, global society.

Vision: The Teaneck Advantage: Educational Excellence for All

Goals for 2019-2020

GOAL 1: Teachers and administrators in the Teaneck Public Schools will further elevate academic programs by creating varied learning pathways and by improving student supports.

GOAL 2: The Teaneck Public Schools will continue to improve facilities and technology in support of 21st Century learning opportunities.

GOAL 3: The Teaneck Public Schools will execute effective communications and solidify quality relationships with educational partners within and throughout the community.

GOAL 4: The Teaneck Public Schools will create equitable and inclusive learning opportunities for all students.

GOAL 5: The Teaneck Public Schools will ensure operational excellence in hiring, developing and retaining staff.

Policy

POLICY	NOVEMBER 13, 2019

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

1.	that the Board approve the FIRST READING of the following Policies:

5337 - Service Animals

5611 - Removal of Students for Firearms Offenses

5612 - Assaults on District Bd of Ed. Members or Employees 5613 - Removal of Students or Assaults with Weapons Offenses 5756 - Transgender Students
8461 - Reporting Violence, Vandalism, Harrassment

8561 - Procurement Procedures for School Nutrition Programs 2415.06 - Unsafe School Choice Options
2431.3 - Practice & Pre-Season Heat Acclimation... 5330.04 - Administering an Opioid Antidote
P7440 School District Security R7440 School District Security P7446 School Security Program P5517 School District Issued IDs P7250 School Naming
P7510 Use of Facilities R7510 Use of Facilities P5533 Student Smoking

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2.	Following Policies are Standard Strauss Esmay revisions/mandated statutory revisions:

1642 Earned Sick Leave Law

6112 Reimbursement of Federal & Other Grant Expenditures 8600 Student Transportation
8630 Bus Driver/Bus Aide Responsibilities 8670 Transportation of Special Needs Students 9210 Parent Organizations
9400 Media Relations

3159 Teaching Staff Member/School District Reporting Responsibilities 3218 Use, Possession or Distribution of Substances (teaching staff mem.) 4218 Use, Possession or Distribution of Substances (support staff)
4219 Commercial Driver's License Controlled Substance & Alcohol Use Testing

a

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

Board Operations

BOARD OPERATIONS	NOVEMBER 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 approve the Minutes from the Workshop and the Regular Public Meeting held on October 2, 2019 and October 16, 2019.

2.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to the Bulls Basketball Club to use the Teaneck High School Gymnasium to hold a Basketball showcase on Saturday, January 18, 2020. The total rental fee including the custodial and security is $1,524.32. The waiver is only for $500 for the rental of the gymnasium. The custodial and the security fee will be charged. (The charges to open the building on a Saturday is $1,024.32 custodial & security).

3.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to the NAACP, Bergen County Branch, for the New Jersey State Conference to use the Teaneck High School Student Center to hold a Quarterly Statewide Business Meeting & Training Non-Profit Volunteer Organization on Saturday, January 4, 2020. The total rental fee including the custodial and security is $1,182.88. (The charges to open a building on a Saturday is $682.88 custodial & security). The NAACP is a 501c(3) non-profit organization.

4.	that the Board approve the request from TOPS to host a Tricky Tray event in October 2020 and would like the Board to support the fundraising throughout the year to raise money to support funding for our school's educational curriculum.

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

NOVEMBER 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 November 13, 2019 Regular Public Meeting.

2.	that the Board approve participation in The Center for Food Action's Weekend Snack Pack Program. This is a free program that assists families in need with a weekend snack pack once or twice a month throughout the school year at no cost to the district.

3.	that the Board approve the volunteers for the 2019-2020 school year:

1. Nichelle Hawkins 2. Elise Joyner
3. Leonard Schwartz

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	NOVEMBER 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 2019-2020 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.

September 1, 2019 through September 30, 2019

General

Special Revenue Enterprise
Food Service

Fund 10	$8,472,788.10 Fund 20	$154,120.91 Fund 60	$22,458.23
Fund 61	$407.01

Total of Approved Payments	$8,649,774.25

2.	that the Board approve 2019-2020 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 September 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 $2,055.70) (District funded $6,578.95) (Title I Funded $710.00) (Title IV Funded $1,000) total cost $10,344.65.

5.	that the Board approve the attached list of Student Field Trips, as approved by the Superintendent (Grant Funded $2,929.91) and (District Funded $7,637.07) (Parent Funded $6,471.59) total cost $17,038.57.

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 2019-2020 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 2019-2020 school year.

9.	that the Board acknowledges that Whittier Elementary School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 7:45 am at the location of West Englewood Ave and Essex St on October 18, 2019; Pedro Valdes oversaw the drill and Linda Harrison, Keith Orapello, Janine Lawler, Samantha Jankowski, Emily Sloane, Breda Dade and Emily Sloane were the staff members in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Route #4 Buses A,B,C,D,E,F; Vans 4A, 4B, 4C (WV1) & 4D (T1409).

10. t h a t t h e B o a r d a c k n o w l e d g e s t h a t H a w t h o r n e E l e m e n t a r y School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 8:15 am at the location of Lucy Avenue on October 14, 2019; Ms. Natasha Pitt oversaw the drill and Amber Halpern, Maria Garcia, Elizabeth Woo, Audrey Capan, Rahena Loskor, Marjorie Forrest, Aytyzaz Mohammad, Magadlene Symmonds and Kellie Costa were the staff members in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Route #5 Buses A, B, & C Vans 5A, 5B, HV1.

11. that the Board acknowledges that Lowell Elementary School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 8:40 am at the location of Lowell school back parking lot on October 15, 2019; Antoine Green and R. Cruz oversaw the drill and Alexis Ryerson, Lisa Sgambati and Stacie DiBona were the staff members in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Route #7 Buses A,B,C, D & E Vans LV1, LV2, & LV3.

12. that the Board acknowledges that Bryant Elementary School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 8:15 am at the location of Bryant School Bus Lane off of Tryon Ave on October 11, 2019; Leslie Abrew oversaw the drill and was the staff member in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Route #6 Buses A,C, D & E Vans V6A, V6B, V6C, BV1, BV2, BV3 & BV4.

13. that the Board acknowledges that Christ Episcopal Church successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 2:15PM am at the location of the church parking lot on the Maitland Ave side on October 15, 2019; Fayth Petrucci and Gervonn Rice oversaw the drill and Kimberly Edge, Samina Farooq & Antonia Hernandez were the staff members in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: CEC1

14. that the Board acknowledges that Benjamin Franklin Middle School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 8:03 am at the location of 1315 Taft Road outside of front of the school on October 8, 2019; Marina Williams oversaw the drill and was the staff member in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Vans BF1, BF2, BF3, BF4, BF5 and BF6.

15. that the Board acknowledges that Thomas Jefferson Middle School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with

N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 3:06 pm on October 8, 2019, at the location of the Fyke Lane Parking Lot; Mr. Ortiz and Enoch Nyamekye oversaw the drills and were the staff members in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Vans TJ1, TJ2 & TJ3.

16. that the Board acknowledges that Teaneck High School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 2:50 pm on

October 4, 2019, at the location On Elizabeth Ave outside of entrance 2; Mrs. Margo Mack and Mr. Peter LoGiudice oversaw the drills and were the staff members in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Vans THS1, THS2, THS3 (IN469), THS4 (IN387) & L12.

17. that the Board approve payment to Telling Tales Publications, LLC. (Eleni Theodorou, Speaker) for presenting Noko’s Culture Of Compassion Campaign at Bryant School. The speaker will present to kindergarten students during four separate sessions (dates TBD), at a cost of $250.00 per session, for a total not to exceed $1000.00. Title IV funds from account # 20-280-100-300-73-50-I-0 will be utilized.

18. that the Board approve Ms. Banta (Vendor #0559), Educational Consultant, for tutoring services at Yeshiva of North jersey, total cost not to exceed $710.00. Services will be funded by Non-public Title I account #: 20-231-100-320-92-58-I-Y.

19. that the Board approve the Agreement with Bergen County Special Services School District, for the 2019 – 2020 school year, to provide Chapter 192/193 Services (Compensatory, Education, ESL, Home Instruction, Examination and Classification, Annual Review, Speech Correction and Supplemental Instruction), in the amount of $40,444 in accordance with the fees approved by the NJDOE.

Chapter 192 Chapter 193

$1,460. $38,984.
Total	$40,444.

20. that the Board approve YWCA- Healing Space, to conduct one workshop with high school students enrolled in the FORUM’s Parents and Student/School Partnership Program, on dating and healthy relationships, internet safety & social media, and sexual violence prevention on December 12, 2019, at no cost.

21. that the Board approve Alternatives to Domestic Violence (ADV) to conduct a workshop on multifaceted domestic violence intervention and prevention to students enrolled in the Young Women’s Institute group on November 26, 2019, at no cost.

22. that the Board approve compensation to High Impact Youth Training Solutions, to conduct a workshop on social media awareness, internet safety and cyberbullying on December 2, 2019, in an amount not to exceed $300.

23. that the Board approve compensation to Flying Eagles Youth Coalition to conduct two workshops on Violence Prevention/Healthy Decision-Making on November 19, 2019 (High School Group) and November 20, 2019 (Middle School Group) at $300 each in an amount not to exceed $600.

24. that the Board approve Planned Parenthood, to conduct one workshop with high school students enrolled in the Young Women’s Group, on STI Prevention, General Health & Sexuality, Consent, Hygiene, Life Skills: Decision making, refusal skills, delay tactics, and Body Image on February 25, 2020, at no cost.

25. that the Board approve CVS Health to conduct one workshop with high school students enrolled in the FORUM’s Young Men’s and Young Women’s group, on the dangers of prescription drug abuse on November 19, 2019, at no cost.

26. that the Board approve the payment to the Christ Episcopal Church located on 479 Maitland Avenue, Teaneck to run the Pre-School Education Expansion Program for two full day classrooms starting September 2019 – June 2020 in the amount of 42,000 per year with utilities amount pending.

27. that the Board authorize the following “stale dated” and/or outstanding checks in the amount of, $115,530.02 on the Teaneck Board of Education Warrant Account be voided per the attached list.

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Minutes of the proceedings of the REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING held on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller-Porter, 3rd Floor Student Center, Teaneck High School, 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, November 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 September 7, 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 Sharlene Guiracocha
Yasmine Halmane Eitan Hiller
Nuri Khan

Nyahti Monroe

x

x

x

x x

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

x

IV.	Reaffirmation of 2019-2020 District Goals

V.	Superintendent's Report

Board Presentations

VI.	Board Committee Reports

Board: #3 P7250 amend the motion for first reading to become active

Ms. Fisher:

P7446 - SRO training issue specialized for school needs. Mental health, first aid, de-escalation, Sp. Ed students a clear understanding of the role.
P5517 - Do not like IDs P7250 - Ist reading only

A.	Policy

B.	Board Operations

C.	School Operations and Curriculum

D.	Finance and Budget

E.	Personnel

VII. Public Comment (agenda ONLY)

VIII. Public Comment (non-Agenda)

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

The HS is not handicapped accessible, not happy with access Should look into auxiliary police
Not supporting the school IDs

We would like to see more money go towards high functioning Sp. Ed. students

L.G. Parent (TJ & Hawthorne)

Concerned with the high turnover rate with teachers

Amy Yepez

Who determines outdoor recess? What is the cut off temperature? The Board should contact the parent group

Steve Stein

Have two boys at THS; the 9th grader is in Spanish 1 and missing a Spanish teacher. What is happening in Spanish?

Margo Fisher

Thank you for a great education

Partisan Politics in the Board and ethics charges against Board members. Bergen County literature was being given out at the Democratic center. Why is the taxpayer dollars being used against a legal charge for ethics?

Mr. Ed Ha

BF world language event is a great event celebration. Excited about the ski program; thank you for the soccer program; Sign up for 5K run May 31, 2020. Tricky tray Event coming up.

Sam Savoye, Boy Scouts Need help with insurance

Hector Ferrer

Attended a summit 11/6/19; equal access to appeal Federal Lawsuit against the Teaneck Board of Education; waive the right to privacy; whistleblower, Crimes against Dr. Irving, Board, and Machado Law Group.

IX.	Executive Session (required)

NONE

X.	Adjournment

Mr. Rodriguez motioned to adjourn the regular public meeting at 11:08pm. Said motion was seconded by Mr. Rose and carried by unanimous vote.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

Board Member	Yes

Ms. Fisher (Victoria)	x

Mr. Ramirez (Martin)

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

No	Abstain	Absent

x

Respectfully submitted,

Melissa Simmons

Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Teaneck Public Schools

Mission: The Teaneck Public School District educates and empowers students by providing a high-quality, rigorous educational experience which prepares students for success within a diverse, global society.

Vision: The Teaneck Advantage: Educational Excellence for All

Goals for 2019-2020

GOAL 1: Teachers and administrators in the Teaneck Public Schools will further elevate academic programs by creating varied learning pathways and by improving student supports.

GOAL 2: The Teaneck Public Schools will continue to improve facilities and technology in support of 21st Century learning opportunities.

GOAL 3: The Teaneck Public Schools will execute effective communications and solidify quality relationships with educational partners within and throughout the community.

GOAL 4: The Teaneck Public Schools will create equitable and inclusive learning opportunities for all students.

GOAL 5: The Teaneck Public Schools will ensure operational excellence in hiring, developing and retaining staff.

Policy

POLICY	NOVEMBER 13, 2019

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

1.	that the Board approve the FIRST READING of the following Policies:

5337 - Service Animals

5611 - Removal of Students for Firearms Offenses

5612 - Assaults on District Bd of Ed. Members or Employees 5613 - Removal of Students or Assaults with Weapons Offenses 5756 - Transgender Students
8461 - Reporting Violence, Vandalism, Harrassment

8561 - Procurement Procedures for School Nutrition Programs 2415.06 - Unsafe School Choice Options
2431.3 - Practice & Pre-Season Heat Acclimation... 5330.04 - Administering an Opioid Antidote
P7440 School District Security R7440 School District Security P7446 School Security Program P5517 School District Issued IDs P7250 School Naming
P7510 Use of Facilities R7510 Use of Facilities P5533 Student Smoking

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2.	Following Policies are Standard Strauss Esmay revisions/mandated statutory revisions:

1642 Earned Sick Leave Law

6112 Reimbursement of Federal & Other Grant Expenditures 8600 Student Transportation
8630 Bus Driver/Bus Aide Responsibilities 8670 Transportation of Special Needs Students 9210 Parent Organizations
9400 Media Relations

3159 Teaching Staff Member/School District Reporting Responsibilities 3218 Use, Possession or Distribution of Substances (teaching staff mem.) 4218 Use, Possession or Distribution of Substances (support staff)
4219 Commercial Driver's License Controlled Substance & Alcohol Use Testing

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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

Board Operations

BOARD OPERATIONS	NOVEMBER 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 approve the Minutes from the Workshop and the Regular Public Meeting held on October 2, 2019 and October 16, 2019.

2.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to the Bulls Basketball Club to use the Teaneck High School Gymnasium to hold a Basketball showcase on Saturday, January 18, 2020. The total rental fee including the custodial and security is $1,524.32. The waiver is only for $500 for the rental of the gymnasium. The custodial and the security fee will be charged. (The charges to open the building on a Saturday is $1,024.32 custodial & security).

3.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to the NAACP, Bergen County Branch, for the New Jersey State Conference to use the Teaneck High School Student Center to hold a Quarterly Statewide Business Meeting & Training Non-Profit Volunteer Organization on Saturday, January 4, 2020. The total rental fee including the custodial and security is $1,182.88. (The charges to open a building on a Saturday is $682.88 custodial & security). The NAACP is a 501c(3) non-profit organization.

4.	that the Board approve the request from TOPS to host a Tricky Tray event in October 2020 and would like the Board to support the fundraising throughout the year to raise money to support funding for our school's educational curriculum.

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

NOVEMBER 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 November 13, 2019 Regular Public Meeting.

2.	that the Board approve participation in The Center for Food Action's Weekend Snack Pack Program. This is a free program that assists families in need with a weekend snack pack once or twice a month throughout the school year at no cost to the district.

3.	that the Board approve the volunteers for the 2019-2020 school year:

1. Nichelle Hawkins 2. Elise Joyner
3. Leonard Schwartz

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	NOVEMBER 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 2019-2020 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.

September 1, 2019 through September 30, 2019

General

Special Revenue Enterprise
Food Service

Fund 10	$8,472,788.10 Fund 20	$154,120.91 Fund 60	$22,458.23
Fund 61	$407.01

Total of Approved Payments	$8,649,774.25

2.	that the Board approve 2019-2020 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 September 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 $2,055.70) (District funded $6,578.95) (Title I Funded $710.00) (Title IV Funded $1,000) total cost $10,344.65.

5.	that the Board approve the attached list of Student Field Trips, as approved by the Superintendent (Grant Funded $2,929.91) and (District Funded $7,637.07) (Parent Funded $6,471.59) total cost $17,038.57.

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 2019-2020 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 2019-2020 school year.

9.	that the Board acknowledges that Whittier Elementary School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 7:45 am at the location of West Englewood Ave and Essex St on October 18, 2019; Pedro Valdes oversaw the drill and Linda Harrison, Keith Orapello, Janine Lawler, Samantha Jankowski, Emily Sloane, Breda Dade and Emily Sloane were the staff members in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Route #4 Buses A,B,C,D,E,F; Vans 4A, 4B, 4C (WV1) & 4D (T1409).

10. t h a t t h e B o a r d a c k n o w l e d g e s t h a t H a w t h o r n e E l e m e n t a r y School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 8:15 am at the location of Lucy Avenue on October 14, 2019; Ms. Natasha Pitt oversaw the drill and Amber Halpern, Maria Garcia, Elizabeth Woo, Audrey Capan, Rahena Loskor, Marjorie Forrest, Aytyzaz Mohammad, Magadlene Symmonds and Kellie Costa were the staff members in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Route #5 Buses A, B, & C Vans 5A, 5B, HV1.

11. that the Board acknowledges that Lowell Elementary School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 8:40 am at the location of Lowell school back parking lot on October 15, 2019; Antoine Green and R. Cruz oversaw the drill and Alexis Ryerson, Lisa Sgambati and Stacie DiBona were the staff members in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Route #7 Buses A,B,C, D & E Vans LV1, LV2, & LV3.

12. that the Board acknowledges that Bryant Elementary School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 8:15 am at the location of Bryant School Bus Lane off of Tryon Ave on October 11, 2019; Leslie Abrew oversaw the drill and was the staff member in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Route #6 Buses A,C, D & E Vans V6A, V6B, V6C, BV1, BV2, BV3 & BV4.

13. that the Board acknowledges that Christ Episcopal Church successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 2:15PM am at the location of the church parking lot on the Maitland Ave side on October 15, 2019; Fayth Petrucci and Gervonn Rice oversaw the drill and Kimberly Edge, Samina Farooq & Antonia Hernandez were the staff members in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: CEC1

14. that the Board acknowledges that Benjamin Franklin Middle School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 8:03 am at the location of 1315 Taft Road outside of front of the school on October 8, 2019; Marina Williams oversaw the drill and was the staff member in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Vans BF1, BF2, BF3, BF4, BF5 and BF6.

15. that the Board acknowledges that Thomas Jefferson Middle School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with

N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 3:06 pm on October 8, 2019, at the location of the Fyke Lane Parking Lot; Mr. Ortiz and Enoch Nyamekye oversaw the drills and were the staff members in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Vans TJ1, TJ2 & TJ3.

16. that the Board acknowledges that Teaneck High School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 2:50 pm on

October 4, 2019, at the location On Elizabeth Ave outside of entrance 2; Mrs. Margo Mack and Mr. Peter LoGiudice oversaw the drills and were the staff members in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Vans THS1, THS2, THS3 (IN469), THS4 (IN387) & L12.

17. that the Board approve payment to Telling Tales Publications, LLC. (Eleni Theodorou, Speaker) for presenting Noko’s Culture Of Compassion Campaign at Bryant School. The speaker will present to kindergarten students during four separate sessions (dates TBD), at a cost of $250.00 per session, for a total not to exceed $1000.00. Title IV funds from account # 20-280-100-300-73-50-I-0 will be utilized.

18. that the Board approve Ms. Banta (Vendor #0559), Educational Consultant, for tutoring services at Yeshiva of North jersey, total cost not to exceed $710.00. Services will be funded by Non-public Title I account #: 20-231-100-320-92-58-I-Y.

19. that the Board approve the Agreement with Bergen County Special Services School District, for the 2019 – 2020 school year, to provide Chapter 192/193 Services (Compensatory, Education, ESL, Home Instruction, Examination and Classification, Annual Review, Speech Correction and Supplemental Instruction), in the amount of $40,444 in accordance with the fees approved by the NJDOE.

Chapter 192 Chapter 193

$1,460. $38,984.
Total	$40,444.

20. that the Board approve YWCA- Healing Space, to conduct one workshop with high school students enrolled in the FORUM’s Parents and Student/School Partnership Program, on dating and healthy relationships, internet safety & social media, and sexual violence prevention on December 12, 2019, at no cost.

21. that the Board approve Alternatives to Domestic Violence (ADV) to conduct a workshop on multifaceted domestic violence intervention and prevention to students enrolled in the Young Women’s Institute group on November 26, 2019, at no cost.

22. that the Board approve compensation to High Impact Youth Training Solutions, to conduct a workshop on social media awareness, internet safety and cyberbullying on December 2, 2019, in an amount not to exceed $300.

23. that the Board approve compensation to Flying Eagles Youth Coalition to conduct two workshops on Violence Prevention/Healthy Decision-Making on November 19, 2019 (High School Group) and November 20, 2019 (Middle School Group) at $300 each in an amount not to exceed $600.

24. that the Board approve Planned Parenthood, to conduct one workshop with high school students enrolled in the Young Women’s Group, on STI Prevention, General Health & Sexuality, Consent, Hygiene, Life Skills: Decision making, refusal skills, delay tactics, and Body Image on February 25, 2020, at no cost.

25. that the Board approve CVS Health to conduct one workshop with high school students enrolled in the FORUM’s Young Men’s and Young Women’s group, on the dangers of prescription drug abuse on November 19, 2019, at no cost.

26. that the Board approve the payment to the Christ Episcopal Church located on 479 Maitland Avenue, Teaneck to run the Pre-School Education Expansion Program for two full day classrooms starting September 2019 – June 2020 in the amount of 42,000 per year with utilities amount pending.

27. that the Board authorize the following “stale dated” and/or outstanding checks in the amount of, $115,530.02 on the Teaneck Board of Education Warrant Account be voided per the attached list.

28. that the Board approve submission of Carryover application to the New Jersey Department of Education for the use of funds from the 2018-2019 IDEA Basic funds in the amount of $40,995 and $67,948 Non-Public funds, to be implemented during the period of September 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020.

29. that the Board approve payment to Mr. Michael Fowlin (performer) for two, seventy-five (75) minute presentations entitled “You Don’t Know Me Until You Know Me”, in an amount not to exceed $2,850.00. The presentations are scheduled for 1/6/20, at 8:15 am and 9:30 am. Title IV funds from account # 20-280-100-300-73-50-I-0 will be utilized.

30. that the Board approve acceptance of the following 2018-2019 Title Grants’ Carryover funds approved on November 8, 2019 in the following amounts:
Title I = $176,184.00; Title II = $58,072.00; Title III = $30,940.00; Title IV = $41,802.00 to be apportioned to the District Title Grants funded schools and applicable Non-Public schools, to be expended during the period of December 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020.

31. that the Board approve the Stipulation of Settlement between the parents of Student ID #91434 and the Teaneck Board of Education in the amount not to exceed $147,000 for 2019-2020 school year tuition to Alpine a/o Academy 360, Camp Horizons for 2019 and 2020 ESY, and Compensatory Education/Home Services by Berger Learning Group.

32. that the Board approve the Stipulation of Settlement between the parents of Student ID#101213 and the Teaneck Board of Education in the amount not to exceed approximately $149,000 for 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 school year, ESY for 2019 and 2020.

33. Whereas, Inline Heating & Air Conditioning Company was approved at the August 21, 2019 Special Public Meeting to replace the Cranford Gym Boiler in the amount of $570,497 at 110% MRESC 15/16-58 Extension.
Whereas, in order to place the unit on the existing roof, additional costs are required for unanticipated steel decking’s to reinforce the roof structure and upgrade of the electrical panel.
Be it Resolved, that the Board approve the change order in the amount, of $94,301 for the additional work that needs to be done to install the boiler at the High School Cranford Gym.

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Minutes of the proceedings of the REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING held on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller-Porter, 3rd Floor Student Center, Teaneck High School, 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, November 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 September 7, 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 Sharlene Guiracocha
Yasmine Halmane Eitan Hiller
Nuri Khan

Nyahti Monroe

x

x

x

x x

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

x

IV.	Reaffirmation of 2019-2020 District Goals

V.	Superintendent's Report

Board Presentations

VI.	Board Committee Reports

Board: #3 P7250 amend the motion for first reading to become active

Ms. Fisher:

P7446 - SRO training issue specialized for school needs. Mental health, first aid, de-escalation, Sp. Ed students a clear understanding of the role.
P5517 - Do not like IDs P7250 - Ist reading only

A.	Policy

B.	Board Operations

C.	School Operations and Curriculum

D.	Finance and Budget

E.	Personnel

VII. Public Comment (agenda ONLY)

VIII. Public Comment (non-Agenda)

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

The HS is not handicapped accessible, not happy with access Should look into auxiliary police
Not supporting the school IDs

We would like to see more money go towards high functioning Sp. Ed. students

L.G. Parent (TJ & Hawthorne)

Concerned with the high turnover rate with teachers

Amy Yepez

Who determines outdoor recess? What is the cut off temperature? The Board should contact the parent group

Steve Stein

Have two boys at THS; the 9th grader is in Spanish 1 and missing a Spanish teacher. What is happening in Spanish?

Margo Fisher

Thank you for a great education

Partisan Politics in the Board and ethics charges against Board members. Bergen County literature was being given out at the Democratic center. Why is the taxpayer dollars being used against a legal charge for ethics?

Mr. Ed Ha

BF world language event is a great event celebration. Excited about the ski program; thank you for the soccer program; Sign up for 5K run May 31, 2020. Tricky tray Event coming up.

Sam Savoye, Boy Scouts Need help with insurance

Hector Ferrer

Attended a summit 11/6/19; equal access to appeal Federal Lawsuit against the Teaneck Board of Education; waive the right to privacy; whistleblower, Crimes against Dr. Irving, Board, and Machado Law Group.

IX.	Executive Session (required)

NONE

X.	Adjournment

Mr. Rodriguez motioned to adjourn the regular public meeting at 11:08pm. Said motion was seconded by Mr. Rose and carried by unanimous vote.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

Board Member	Yes

Ms. Fisher (Victoria)	x

Mr. Ramirez (Martin)

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

No	Abstain	Absent

x

Respectfully submitted,

Melissa Simmons

Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Teaneck Public Schools

Mission: The Teaneck Public School District educates and empowers students by providing a high-quality, rigorous educational experience which prepares students for success within a diverse, global society.

Vision: The Teaneck Advantage: Educational Excellence for All

Goals for 2019-2020

GOAL 1: Teachers and administrators in the Teaneck Public Schools will further elevate academic programs by creating varied learning pathways and by improving student supports.

GOAL 2: The Teaneck Public Schools will continue to improve facilities and technology in support of 21st Century learning opportunities.

GOAL 3: The Teaneck Public Schools will execute effective communications and solidify quality relationships with educational partners within and throughout the community.

GOAL 4: The Teaneck Public Schools will create equitable and inclusive learning opportunities for all students.

GOAL 5: The Teaneck Public Schools will ensure operational excellence in hiring, developing and retaining staff.

Policy

POLICY	NOVEMBER 13, 2019

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

1.	that the Board approve the FIRST READING of the following Policies:

5337 - Service Animals

5611 - Removal of Students for Firearms Offenses

5612 - Assaults on District Bd of Ed. Members or Employees 5613 - Removal of Students or Assaults with Weapons Offenses 5756 - Transgender Students
8461 - Reporting Violence, Vandalism, Harrassment

8561 - Procurement Procedures for School Nutrition Programs 2415.06 - Unsafe School Choice Options
2431.3 - Practice & Pre-Season Heat Acclimation... 5330.04 - Administering an Opioid Antidote
P7440 School District Security R7440 School District Security P7446 School Security Program P5517 School District Issued IDs P7250 School Naming
P7510 Use of Facilities R7510 Use of Facilities P5533 Student Smoking

a

2.	Following Policies are Standard Strauss Esmay revisions/mandated statutory revisions:

1642 Earned Sick Leave Law

6112 Reimbursement of Federal & Other Grant Expenditures 8600 Student Transportation
8630 Bus Driver/Bus Aide Responsibilities 8670 Transportation of Special Needs Students 9210 Parent Organizations
9400 Media Relations

3159 Teaching Staff Member/School District Reporting Responsibilities 3218 Use, Possession or Distribution of Substances (teaching staff mem.) 4218 Use, Possession or Distribution of Substances (support staff)
4219 Commercial Driver's License Controlled Substance & Alcohol Use Testing

a

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

Board Operations

BOARD OPERATIONS	NOVEMBER 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 approve the Minutes from the Workshop and the Regular Public Meeting held on October 2, 2019 and October 16, 2019.

2.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to the Bulls Basketball Club to use the Teaneck High School Gymnasium to hold a Basketball showcase on Saturday, January 18, 2020. The total rental fee including the custodial and security is $1,524.32. The waiver is only for $500 for the rental of the gymnasium. The custodial and the security fee will be charged. (The charges to open the building on a Saturday is $1,024.32 custodial & security).

3.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to the NAACP, Bergen County Branch, for the New Jersey State Conference to use the Teaneck High School Student Center to hold a Quarterly Statewide Business Meeting & Training Non-Profit Volunteer Organization on Saturday, January 4, 2020. The total rental fee including the custodial and security is $1,182.88. (The charges to open a building on a Saturday is $682.88 custodial & security). The NAACP is a 501c(3) non-profit organization.

4.	that the Board approve the request from TOPS to host a Tricky Tray event in October 2020 and would like the Board to support the fundraising throughout the year to raise money to support funding for our school's educational curriculum.

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

NOVEMBER 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 November 13, 2019 Regular Public Meeting.

2.	that the Board approve participation in The Center for Food Action's Weekend Snack Pack Program. This is a free program that assists families in need with a weekend snack pack once or twice a month throughout the school year at no cost to the district.

3.	that the Board approve the volunteers for the 2019-2020 school year:

1. Nichelle Hawkins 2. Elise Joyner
3. Leonard Schwartz

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	NOVEMBER 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 2019-2020 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.

September 1, 2019 through September 30, 2019

General

Special Revenue Enterprise
Food Service

Fund 10	$8,472,788.10 Fund 20	$154,120.91 Fund 60	$22,458.23
Fund 61	$407.01

Total of Approved Payments	$8,649,774.25

2.	that the Board approve 2019-2020 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 September 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 $2,055.70) (District funded $6,578.95) (Title I Funded $710.00) (Title IV Funded $1,000) total cost $10,344.65.

5.	that the Board approve the attached list of Student Field Trips, as approved by the Superintendent (Grant Funded $2,929.91) and (District Funded $7,637.07) (Parent Funded $6,471.59) total cost $17,038.57.

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 2019-2020 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 2019-2020 school year.

9.	that the Board acknowledges that Whittier Elementary School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 7:45 am at the location of West Englewood Ave and Essex St on October 18, 2019; Pedro Valdes oversaw the drill and Linda Harrison, Keith Orapello, Janine Lawler, Samantha Jankowski, Emily Sloane, Breda Dade and Emily Sloane were the staff members in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Route #4 Buses A,B,C,D,E,F; Vans 4A, 4B, 4C (WV1) & 4D (T1409).

10. t h a t t h e B o a r d a c k n o w l e d g e s t h a t H a w t h o r n e E l e m e n t a r y School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 8:15 am at the location of Lucy Avenue on October 14, 2019; Ms. Natasha Pitt oversaw the drill and Amber Halpern, Maria Garcia, Elizabeth Woo, Audrey Capan, Rahena Loskor, Marjorie Forrest, Aytyzaz Mohammad, Magadlene Symmonds and Kellie Costa were the staff members in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Route #5 Buses A, B, & C Vans 5A, 5B, HV1.

11. that the Board acknowledges that Lowell Elementary School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 8:40 am at the location of Lowell school back parking lot on October 15, 2019; Antoine Green and R. Cruz oversaw the drill and Alexis Ryerson, Lisa Sgambati and Stacie DiBona were the staff members in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Route #7 Buses A,B,C, D & E Vans LV1, LV2, & LV3.

12. that the Board acknowledges that Bryant Elementary School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 8:15 am at the location of Bryant School Bus Lane off of Tryon Ave on October 11, 2019; Leslie Abrew oversaw the drill and was the staff member in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Route #6 Buses A,C, D & E Vans V6A, V6B, V6C, BV1, BV2, BV3 & BV4.

13. that the Board acknowledges that Christ Episcopal Church successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 2:15PM am at the location of the church parking lot on the Maitland Ave side on October 15, 2019; Fayth Petrucci and Gervonn Rice oversaw the drill and Kimberly Edge, Samina Farooq & Antonia Hernandez were the staff members in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: CEC1

14. that the Board acknowledges that Benjamin Franklin Middle School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 8:03 am at the location of 1315 Taft Road outside of front of the school on October 8, 2019; Marina Williams oversaw the drill and was the staff member in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Vans BF1, BF2, BF3, BF4, BF5 and BF6.

15. that the Board acknowledges that Thomas Jefferson Middle School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with

N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 3:06 pm on October 8, 2019, at the location of the Fyke Lane Parking Lot; Mr. Ortiz and Enoch Nyamekye oversaw the drills and were the staff members in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Vans TJ1, TJ2 & TJ3.

16. that the Board acknowledges that Teaneck High School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 2:50 pm on

October 4, 2019, at the location On Elizabeth Ave outside of entrance 2; Mrs. Margo Mack and Mr. Peter LoGiudice oversaw the drills and were the staff members in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Vans THS1, THS2, THS3 (IN469), THS4 (IN387) & L12.

17. that the Board approve payment to Telling Tales Publications, LLC. (Eleni Theodorou, Speaker) for presenting Noko’s Culture Of Compassion Campaign at Bryant School. The speaker will present to kindergarten students during four separate sessions (dates TBD), at a cost of $250.00 per session, for a total not to exceed $1000.00. Title IV funds from account # 20-280-100-300-73-50-I-0 will be utilized.

18. that the Board approve Ms. Banta (Vendor #0559), Educational Consultant, for tutoring services at Yeshiva of North jersey, total cost not to exceed $710.00. Services will be funded by Non-public Title I account #: 20-231-100-320-92-58-I-Y.

19. that the Board approve the Agreement with Bergen County Special Services School District, for the 2019 – 2020 school year, to provide Chapter 192/193 Services (Compensatory, Education, ESL, Home Instruction, Examination and Classification, Annual Review, Speech Correction and Supplemental Instruction), in the amount of $40,444 in accordance with the fees approved by the NJDOE.

Chapter 192 Chapter 193

$1,460. $38,984.
Total	$40,444.

20. that the Board approve YWCA- Healing Space, to conduct one workshop with high school students enrolled in the FORUM’s Parents and Student/School Partnership Program, on dating and healthy relationships, internet safety & social media, and sexual violence prevention on December 12, 2019, at no cost.

21. that the Board approve Alternatives to Domestic Violence (ADV) to conduct a workshop on multifaceted domestic violence intervention and prevention to students enrolled in the Young Women’s Institute group on November 26, 2019, at no cost.

22. that the Board approve compensation to High Impact Youth Training Solutions, to conduct a workshop on social media awareness, internet safety and cyberbullying on December 2, 2019, in an amount not to exceed $300.

23. that the Board approve compensation to Flying Eagles Youth Coalition to conduct two workshops on Violence Prevention/Healthy Decision-Making on November 19, 2019 (High School Group) and November 20, 2019 (Middle School Group) at $300 each in an amount not to exceed $600.

24. that the Board approve Planned Parenthood, to conduct one workshop with high school students enrolled in the Young Women’s Group, on STI Prevention, General Health & Sexuality, Consent, Hygiene, Life Skills: Decision making, refusal skills, delay tactics, and Body Image on February 25, 2020, at no cost.

25. that the Board approve CVS Health to conduct one workshop with high school students enrolled in the FORUM’s Young Men’s and Young Women’s group, on the dangers of prescription drug abuse on November 19, 2019, at no cost.

26. that the Board approve the payment to the Christ Episcopal Church located on 479 Maitland Avenue, Teaneck to run the Pre-School Education Expansion Program for two full day classrooms starting September 2019 – June 2020 in the amount of 42,000 per year with utilities amount pending.

27. that the Board authorize the following “stale dated” and/or outstanding checks in the amount of, $115,530.02 on the Teaneck Board of Education Warrant Account be voided per the attached list.

28. that the Board approve submission of Carryover application to the New Jersey Department of Education for the use of funds from the 2018-2019 IDEA Basic funds in the amount of $40,995 and $67,948 Non-Public funds, to be implemented during the period of September 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020.

29. that the Board approve payment to Mr. Michael Fowlin (performer) for two, seventy-five (75) minute presentations entitled “You Don’t Know Me Until You Know Me”, in an amount not to exceed $2,850.00. The presentations are scheduled for 1/6/20, at 8:15 am and 9:30 am. Title IV funds from account # 20-280-100-300-73-50-I-0 will be utilized.

30. that the Board approve acceptance of the following 2018-2019 Title Grants’ Carryover funds approved on November 8, 2019 in the following amounts:
Title I = $176,184.00; Title II = $58,072.00; Title III = $30,940.00; Title IV = $41,802.00 to be apportioned to the District Title Grants funded schools and applicable Non-Public schools, to be expended during the period of December 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020.

31. that the Board approve the Stipulation of Settlement between the parents of Student ID #91434 and the Teaneck Board of Education in the amount not to exceed $147,000 for 2019-2020 school year tuition to Alpine a/o Academy 360, Camp Horizons for 2019 and 2020 ESY, and Compensatory Education/Home Services by Berger Learning Group.

32. that the Board approve the Stipulation of Settlement between the parents of Student ID#101213 and the Teaneck Board of Education in the amount not to exceed approximately $149,000 for 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 school year, ESY for 2019 and 2020.

33. Whereas, Inline Heating & Air Conditioning Company was approved at the August 21, 2019 Special Public Meeting to replace the Cranford Gym Boiler in the amount of $570,497 at 110% MRESC 15/16-58 Extension.
Whereas, in order to place the unit on the existing roof, additional costs are required for unanticipated steel decking’s to reinforce the roof structure and upgrade of the electrical panel.
Be it Resolved, that the Board approve the change order in the amount, of $94,301 for the additional work that needs to be done to install the boiler at the High School Cranford Gym.

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

14

Minutes of the proceedings of the REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING held on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller-Porter, 3rd Floor Student Center, Teaneck High School, 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, November 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 September 7, 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 Sharlene Guiracocha
Yasmine Halmane Eitan Hiller
Nuri Khan

Nyahti Monroe

x

x

x

x x

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

x

IV.	Reaffirmation of 2019-2020 District Goals

V.	Superintendent's Report

Board Presentations

VI.	Board Committee Reports

Board: #3 P7250 amend the motion for first reading to become active

Ms. Fisher:

P7446 - SRO training issue specialized for school needs. Mental health, first aid, de-escalation, Sp. Ed students a clear understanding of the role.
P5517 - Do not like IDs P7250 - Ist reading only

A.	Policy

B.	Board Operations

C.	School Operations and Curriculum

D.	Finance and Budget

E.	Personnel

VII. Public Comment (agenda ONLY)

VIII. Public Comment (non-Agenda)

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

The HS is not handicapped accessible, not happy with access Should look into auxiliary police
Not supporting the school IDs

We would like to see more money go towards high functioning Sp. Ed. students

L.G. Parent (TJ & Hawthorne)

Concerned with the high turnover rate with teachers

Amy Yepez

Who determines outdoor recess? What is the cut off temperature? The Board should contact the parent group

Steve Stein

Have two boys at THS; the 9th grader is in Spanish 1 and missing a Spanish teacher. What is happening in Spanish?

Margo Fisher

Thank you for a great education

Partisan Politics in the Board and ethics charges against Board members. Bergen County literature was being given out at the Democratic center. Why is the taxpayer dollars being used against a legal charge for ethics?

Mr. Ed Ha

BF world language event is a great event celebration. Excited about the ski program; thank you for the soccer program; Sign up for 5K run May 31, 2020. Tricky tray Event coming up.

Sam Savoye, Boy Scouts Need help with insurance

Hector Ferrer

Attended a summit 11/6/19; equal access to appeal Federal Lawsuit against the Teaneck Board of Education; waive the right to privacy; whistleblower, Crimes against Dr. Irving, Board, and Machado Law Group.

IX.	Executive Session (required)

NONE

X.	Adjournment

Mr. Rodriguez motioned to adjourn the regular public meeting at 11:08pm. Said motion was seconded by Mr. Rose and carried by unanimous vote.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

Board Member	Yes

Ms. Fisher (Victoria)	x

Mr. Ramirez (Martin)

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

No	Abstain	Absent

x

Respectfully submitted,

Melissa Simmons

Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Teaneck Public Schools

Mission: The Teaneck Public School District educates and empowers students by providing a high-quality, rigorous educational experience which prepares students for success within a diverse, global society.

Vision: The Teaneck Advantage: Educational Excellence for All

Goals for 2019-2020

GOAL 1: Teachers and administrators in the Teaneck Public Schools will further elevate academic programs by creating varied learning pathways and by improving student supports.

GOAL 2: The Teaneck Public Schools will continue to improve facilities and technology in support of 21st Century learning opportunities.

GOAL 3: The Teaneck Public Schools will execute effective communications and solidify quality relationships with educational partners within and throughout the community.

GOAL 4: The Teaneck Public Schools will create equitable and inclusive learning opportunities for all students.

GOAL 5: The Teaneck Public Schools will ensure operational excellence in hiring, developing and retaining staff.

Policy

POLICY	NOVEMBER 13, 2019

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

1.	that the Board approve the FIRST READING of the following Policies:

5337 - Service Animals

5611 - Removal of Students for Firearms Offenses

5612 - Assaults on District Bd of Ed. Members or Employees 5613 - Removal of Students or Assaults with Weapons Offenses 5756 - Transgender Students
8461 - Reporting Violence, Vandalism, Harrassment

8561 - Procurement Procedures for School Nutrition Programs 2415.06 - Unsafe School Choice Options
2431.3 - Practice & Pre-Season Heat Acclimation... 5330.04 - Administering an Opioid Antidote
P7440 School District Security R7440 School District Security P7446 School Security Program P5517 School District Issued IDs P7250 School Naming
P7510 Use of Facilities R7510 Use of Facilities P5533 Student Smoking

a

2.	Following Policies are Standard Strauss Esmay revisions/mandated statutory revisions:

1642 Earned Sick Leave Law

6112 Reimbursement of Federal & Other Grant Expenditures 8600 Student Transportation
8630 Bus Driver/Bus Aide Responsibilities 8670 Transportation of Special Needs Students 9210 Parent Organizations
9400 Media Relations

3159 Teaching Staff Member/School District Reporting Responsibilities 3218 Use, Possession or Distribution of Substances (teaching staff mem.) 4218 Use, Possession or Distribution of Substances (support staff)
4219 Commercial Driver's License Controlled Substance & Alcohol Use Testing

a

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

Board Operations

BOARD OPERATIONS	NOVEMBER 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 approve the Minutes from the Workshop and the Regular Public Meeting held on October 2, 2019 and October 16, 2019.

2.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to the Bulls Basketball Club to use the Teaneck High School Gymnasium to hold a Basketball showcase on Saturday, January 18, 2020. The total rental fee including the custodial and security is $1,524.32. The waiver is only for $500 for the rental of the gymnasium. The custodial and the security fee will be charged. (The charges to open the building on a Saturday is $1,024.32 custodial & security).

3.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to the NAACP, Bergen County Branch, for the New Jersey State Conference to use the Teaneck High School Student Center to hold a Quarterly Statewide Business Meeting & Training Non-Profit Volunteer Organization on Saturday, January 4, 2020. The total rental fee including the custodial and security is $1,182.88. (The charges to open a building on a Saturday is $682.88 custodial & security). The NAACP is a 501c(3) non-profit organization.

4.	that the Board approve the request from TOPS to host a Tricky Tray event in October 2020 and would like the Board to support the fundraising throughout the year to raise money to support funding for our school's educational curriculum.

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

NOVEMBER 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 November 13, 2019 Regular Public Meeting.

2.	that the Board approve participation in The Center for Food Action's Weekend Snack Pack Program. This is a free program that assists families in need with a weekend snack pack once or twice a month throughout the school year at no cost to the district.

3.	that the Board approve the volunteers for the 2019-2020 school year:

1. Nichelle Hawkins 2. Elise Joyner
3. Leonard Schwartz

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	NOVEMBER 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 2019-2020 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.

September 1, 2019 through September 30, 2019

General

Special Revenue Enterprise
Food Service

Fund 10	$8,472,788.10 Fund 20	$154,120.91 Fund 60	$22,458.23
Fund 61	$407.01

Total of Approved Payments	$8,649,774.25

2.	that the Board approve 2019-2020 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 September 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 $2,055.70) (District funded $6,578.95) (Title I Funded $710.00) (Title IV Funded $1,000) total cost $10,344.65.

5.	that the Board approve the attached list of Student Field Trips, as approved by the Superintendent (Grant Funded $2,929.91) and (District Funded $7,637.07) (Parent Funded $6,471.59) total cost $17,038.57.

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 2019-2020 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 2019-2020 school year.

9.	that the Board acknowledges that Whittier Elementary School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 7:45 am at the location of West Englewood Ave and Essex St on October 18, 2019; Pedro Valdes oversaw the drill and Linda Harrison, Keith Orapello, Janine Lawler, Samantha Jankowski, Emily Sloane, Breda Dade and Emily Sloane were the staff members in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Route #4 Buses A,B,C,D,E,F; Vans 4A, 4B, 4C (WV1) & 4D (T1409).

10. t h a t t h e B o a r d a c k n o w l e d g e s t h a t H a w t h o r n e E l e m e n t a r y School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 8:15 am at the location of Lucy Avenue on October 14, 2019; Ms. Natasha Pitt oversaw the drill and Amber Halpern, Maria Garcia, Elizabeth Woo, Audrey Capan, Rahena Loskor, Marjorie Forrest, Aytyzaz Mohammad, Magadlene Symmonds and Kellie Costa were the staff members in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Route #5 Buses A, B, & C Vans 5A, 5B, HV1.

11. that the Board acknowledges that Lowell Elementary School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 8:40 am at the location of Lowell school back parking lot on October 15, 2019; Antoine Green and R. Cruz oversaw the drill and Alexis Ryerson, Lisa Sgambati and Stacie DiBona were the staff members in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Route #7 Buses A,B,C, D & E Vans LV1, LV2, & LV3.

12. that the Board acknowledges that Bryant Elementary School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 8:15 am at the location of Bryant School Bus Lane off of Tryon Ave on October 11, 2019; Leslie Abrew oversaw the drill and was the staff member in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Route #6 Buses A,C, D & E Vans V6A, V6B, V6C, BV1, BV2, BV3 & BV4.

13. that the Board acknowledges that Christ Episcopal Church successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 2:15PM am at the location of the church parking lot on the Maitland Ave side on October 15, 2019; Fayth Petrucci and Gervonn Rice oversaw the drill and Kimberly Edge, Samina Farooq & Antonia Hernandez were the staff members in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: CEC1

14. that the Board acknowledges that Benjamin Franklin Middle School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 8:03 am at the location of 1315 Taft Road outside of front of the school on October 8, 2019; Marina Williams oversaw the drill and was the staff member in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Vans BF1, BF2, BF3, BF4, BF5 and BF6.

15. that the Board acknowledges that Thomas Jefferson Middle School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with

N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 3:06 pm on October 8, 2019, at the location of the Fyke Lane Parking Lot; Mr. Ortiz and Enoch Nyamekye oversaw the drills and were the staff members in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Vans TJ1, TJ2 & TJ3.

16. that the Board acknowledges that Teaneck High School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 2:50 pm on

October 4, 2019, at the location On Elizabeth Ave outside of entrance 2; Mrs. Margo Mack and Mr. Peter LoGiudice oversaw the drills and were the staff members in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Vans THS1, THS2, THS3 (IN469), THS4 (IN387) & L12.

17. that the Board approve payment to Telling Tales Publications, LLC. (Eleni Theodorou, Speaker) for presenting Noko’s Culture Of Compassion Campaign at Bryant School. The speaker will present to kindergarten students during four separate sessions (dates TBD), at a cost of $250.00 per session, for a total not to exceed $1000.00. Title IV funds from account # 20-280-100-300-73-50-I-0 will be utilized.

18. that the Board approve Ms. Banta (Vendor #0559), Educational Consultant, for tutoring services at Yeshiva of North jersey, total cost not to exceed $710.00. Services will be funded by Non-public Title I account #: 20-231-100-320-92-58-I-Y.

19. that the Board approve the Agreement with Bergen County Special Services School District, for the 2019 – 2020 school year, to provide Chapter 192/193 Services (Compensatory, Education, ESL, Home Instruction, Examination and Classification, Annual Review, Speech Correction and Supplemental Instruction), in the amount of $40,444 in accordance with the fees approved by the NJDOE.

Chapter 192 Chapter 193

$1,460. $38,984.
Total	$40,444.

20. that the Board approve YWCA- Healing Space, to conduct one workshop with high school students enrolled in the FORUM’s Parents and Student/School Partnership Program, on dating and healthy relationships, internet safety & social media, and sexual violence prevention on December 12, 2019, at no cost.

21. that the Board approve Alternatives to Domestic Violence (ADV) to conduct a workshop on multifaceted domestic violence intervention and prevention to students enrolled in the Young Women’s Institute group on November 26, 2019, at no cost.

22. that the Board approve compensation to High Impact Youth Training Solutions, to conduct a workshop on social media awareness, internet safety and cyberbullying on December 2, 2019, in an amount not to exceed $300.

23. that the Board approve compensation to Flying Eagles Youth Coalition to conduct two workshops on Violence Prevention/Healthy Decision-Making on November 19, 2019 (High School Group) and November 20, 2019 (Middle School Group) at $300 each in an amount not to exceed $600.

24. that the Board approve Planned Parenthood, to conduct one workshop with high school students enrolled in the Young Women’s Group, on STI Prevention, General Health & Sexuality, Consent, Hygiene, Life Skills: Decision making, refusal skills, delay tactics, and Body Image on February 25, 2020, at no cost.

25. that the Board approve CVS Health to conduct one workshop with high school students enrolled in the FORUM’s Young Men’s and Young Women’s group, on the dangers of prescription drug abuse on November 19, 2019, at no cost.

26. that the Board approve the payment to the Christ Episcopal Church located on 479 Maitland Avenue, Teaneck to run the Pre-School Education Expansion Program for two full day classrooms starting September 2019 – June 2020 in the amount of 42,000 per year with utilities amount pending.

27. that the Board authorize the following “stale dated” and/or outstanding checks in the amount of, $115,530.02 on the Teaneck Board of Education Warrant Account be voided per the attached list.

28. that the Board approve submission of Carryover application to the New Jersey Department of Education for the use of funds from the 2018-2019 IDEA Basic funds in the amount of $40,995 and $67,948 Non-Public funds, to be implemented during the period of September 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020.

29. that the Board approve payment to Mr. Michael Fowlin (performer) for two, seventy-five (75) minute presentations entitled “You Don’t Know Me Until You Know Me”, in an amount not to exceed $2,850.00. The presentations are scheduled for 1/6/20, at 8:15 am and 9:30 am. Title IV funds from account # 20-280-100-300-73-50-I-0 will be utilized.

30. that the Board approve acceptance of the following 2018-2019 Title Grants’ Carryover funds approved on November 8, 2019 in the following amounts:
Title I = $176,184.00; Title II = $58,072.00; Title III = $30,940.00; Title IV = $41,802.00 to be apportioned to the District Title Grants funded schools and applicable Non-Public schools, to be expended during the period of December 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020.

31. that the Board approve the Stipulation of Settlement between the parents of Student ID #91434 and the Teaneck Board of Education in the amount not to exceed $147,000 for 2019-2020 school year tuition to Alpine a/o Academy 360, Camp Horizons for 2019 and 2020 ESY, and Compensatory Education/Home Services by Berger Learning Group.

32. that the Board approve the Stipulation of Settlement between the parents of Student ID#101213 and the Teaneck Board of Education in the amount not to exceed approximately $149,000 for 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 school year, ESY for 2019 and 2020.

33. Whereas, Inline Heating & Air Conditioning Company was approved at the August 21, 2019 Special Public Meeting to replace the Cranford Gym Boiler in the amount of $570,497 at 110% MRESC 15/16-58 Extension.
Whereas, in order to place the unit on the existing roof, additional costs are required for unanticipated steel decking’s to reinforce the roof structure and upgrade of the electrical panel.
Be it Resolved, that the Board approve the change order in the amount, of $94,301 for the additional work that needs to be done to install the boiler at the High School Cranford Gym.

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

Personnel

PERSONNEL	NOVEMBER 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 certificated staff appointments, following a 90- day probationary period, effective dates as indicated, pending criminal history review:

a. Natalie De La Cruz, English Teacher, at an annual salary $62,400 (TTEA MA/ step 3) assigned to Thomas Jefferson Middle School, effective November 14, 2019 through June 30, 2020, replacing Germaine Tarver, resigned (PC#: 10-11-05/anx).

b. Alexa Jones, Middle School Mathematics Teacher, at an annual salary of $55,000 (TTEA BA/step 1), assigned to Thomas Jefferson Middle School, effective October 16, 2019 through June 30, 2020 replacing employee # 4752, non renewed (10-11-11/btl).

c. Yonit Malina, Social Worker, at an annual salary of $80,000 (TTEA MA+32/ step 8) assigned to Special Services Department, effective October 02, 2019 through June 30, 2020, new position.

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

a. Elizabeth Rieder, Special Education Teacher, Hawthorne Elementary School, effective October 18, 2019.

b. Michael Diehl, Physical Education Teacher, Whittier Elementary School, effective October 21, 2019.

c. JoAnne Zahn, Social Studies Teacher, Thomas Jefferson Middle School, effective January 01, 2020.

d. Daniel Velez, Grade 4 Teacher, Lowell Elementary School, effective January 06, 2020.

3.	that the Board rescind the appointment of the following individual for the 2019-2020 school year, effective immediately:

a. Nancy Masoud, Supervisor of Mathematics, at an annual salary to be negotiated, assigned to Curriculum and Instruction Department, at Teaneck High School, effective on a date to be determined through June 30, 2020, replacing Trina Moschella, resigned.

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Minutes of the proceedings of the REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING held on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller-Porter, 3rd Floor Student Center, Teaneck High School, 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, November 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 September 7, 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 Sharlene Guiracocha
Yasmine Halmane Eitan Hiller
Nuri Khan

Nyahti Monroe

x

x

x

x x

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

x

IV.	Reaffirmation of 2019-2020 District Goals

V.	Superintendent's Report

Board Presentations

VI.	Board Committee Reports

Board: #3 P7250 amend the motion for first reading to become active

Ms. Fisher:

P7446 - SRO training issue specialized for school needs. Mental health, first aid, de-escalation, Sp. Ed students a clear understanding of the role.
P5517 - Do not like IDs P7250 - Ist reading only

A.	Policy

B.	Board Operations

C.	School Operations and Curriculum

D.	Finance and Budget

E.	Personnel

VII. Public Comment (agenda ONLY)

VIII. Public Comment (non-Agenda)

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

The HS is not handicapped accessible, not happy with access Should look into auxiliary police
Not supporting the school IDs

We would like to see more money go towards high functioning Sp. Ed. students

L.G. Parent (TJ & Hawthorne)

Concerned with the high turnover rate with teachers

Amy Yepez

Who determines outdoor recess? What is the cut off temperature? The Board should contact the parent group

Steve Stein

Have two boys at THS; the 9th grader is in Spanish 1 and missing a Spanish teacher. What is happening in Spanish?

Margo Fisher

Thank you for a great education

Partisan Politics in the Board and ethics charges against Board members. Bergen County literature was being given out at the Democratic center. Why is the taxpayer dollars being used against a legal charge for ethics?

Mr. Ed Ha

BF world language event is a great event celebration. Excited about the ski program; thank you for the soccer program; Sign up for 5K run May 31, 2020. Tricky tray Event coming up.

Sam Savoye, Boy Scouts Need help with insurance

Hector Ferrer

Attended a summit 11/6/19; equal access to appeal Federal Lawsuit against the Teaneck Board of Education; waive the right to privacy; whistleblower, Crimes against Dr. Irving, Board, and Machado Law Group.

IX.	Executive Session (required)

NONE

X.	Adjournment

Mr. Rodriguez motioned to adjourn the regular public meeting at 11:08pm. Said motion was seconded by Mr. Rose and carried by unanimous vote.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

Board Member	Yes

Ms. Fisher (Victoria)	x

Mr. Ramirez (Martin)

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

No	Abstain	Absent

x

Respectfully submitted,

Melissa Simmons

Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Teaneck Public Schools

Mission: The Teaneck Public School District educates and empowers students by providing a high-quality, rigorous educational experience which prepares students for success within a diverse, global society.

Vision: The Teaneck Advantage: Educational Excellence for All

Goals for 2019-2020

GOAL 1: Teachers and administrators in the Teaneck Public Schools will further elevate academic programs by creating varied learning pathways and by improving student supports.

GOAL 2: The Teaneck Public Schools will continue to improve facilities and technology in support of 21st Century learning opportunities.

GOAL 3: The Teaneck Public Schools will execute effective communications and solidify quality relationships with educational partners within and throughout the community.

GOAL 4: The Teaneck Public Schools will create equitable and inclusive learning opportunities for all students.

GOAL 5: The Teaneck Public Schools will ensure operational excellence in hiring, developing and retaining staff.

Policy

POLICY	NOVEMBER 13, 2019

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

1.	that the Board approve the FIRST READING of the following Policies:

5337 - Service Animals

5611 - Removal of Students for Firearms Offenses

5612 - Assaults on District Bd of Ed. Members or Employees 5613 - Removal of Students or Assaults with Weapons Offenses 5756 - Transgender Students
8461 - Reporting Violence, Vandalism, Harrassment

8561 - Procurement Procedures for School Nutrition Programs 2415.06 - Unsafe School Choice Options
2431.3 - Practice & Pre-Season Heat Acclimation... 5330.04 - Administering an Opioid Antidote
P7440 School District Security R7440 School District Security P7446 School Security Program P5517 School District Issued IDs P7250 School Naming
P7510 Use of Facilities R7510 Use of Facilities P5533 Student Smoking

a

2.	Following Policies are Standard Strauss Esmay revisions/mandated statutory revisions:

1642 Earned Sick Leave Law

6112 Reimbursement of Federal & Other Grant Expenditures 8600 Student Transportation
8630 Bus Driver/Bus Aide Responsibilities 8670 Transportation of Special Needs Students 9210 Parent Organizations
9400 Media Relations

3159 Teaching Staff Member/School District Reporting Responsibilities 3218 Use, Possession or Distribution of Substances (teaching staff mem.) 4218 Use, Possession or Distribution of Substances (support staff)
4219 Commercial Driver's License Controlled Substance & Alcohol Use Testing

a

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

Board Operations

BOARD OPERATIONS	NOVEMBER 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 approve the Minutes from the Workshop and the Regular Public Meeting held on October 2, 2019 and October 16, 2019.

2.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to the Bulls Basketball Club to use the Teaneck High School Gymnasium to hold a Basketball showcase on Saturday, January 18, 2020. The total rental fee including the custodial and security is $1,524.32. The waiver is only for $500 for the rental of the gymnasium. The custodial and the security fee will be charged. (The charges to open the building on a Saturday is $1,024.32 custodial & security).

3.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to the NAACP, Bergen County Branch, for the New Jersey State Conference to use the Teaneck High School Student Center to hold a Quarterly Statewide Business Meeting & Training Non-Profit Volunteer Organization on Saturday, January 4, 2020. The total rental fee including the custodial and security is $1,182.88. (The charges to open a building on a Saturday is $682.88 custodial & security). The NAACP is a 501c(3) non-profit organization.

4.	that the Board approve the request from TOPS to host a Tricky Tray event in October 2020 and would like the Board to support the fundraising throughout the year to raise money to support funding for our school's educational curriculum.

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

NOVEMBER 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 November 13, 2019 Regular Public Meeting.

2.	that the Board approve participation in The Center for Food Action's Weekend Snack Pack Program. This is a free program that assists families in need with a weekend snack pack once or twice a month throughout the school year at no cost to the district.

3.	that the Board approve the volunteers for the 2019-2020 school year:

1. Nichelle Hawkins 2. Elise Joyner
3. Leonard Schwartz

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	NOVEMBER 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 2019-2020 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.

September 1, 2019 through September 30, 2019

General

Special Revenue Enterprise
Food Service

Fund 10	$8,472,788.10 Fund 20	$154,120.91 Fund 60	$22,458.23
Fund 61	$407.01

Total of Approved Payments	$8,649,774.25

2.	that the Board approve 2019-2020 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 September 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 $2,055.70) (District funded $6,578.95) (Title I Funded $710.00) (Title IV Funded $1,000) total cost $10,344.65.

5.	that the Board approve the attached list of Student Field Trips, as approved by the Superintendent (Grant Funded $2,929.91) and (District Funded $7,637.07) (Parent Funded $6,471.59) total cost $17,038.57.

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 2019-2020 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 2019-2020 school year.

9.	that the Board acknowledges that Whittier Elementary School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 7:45 am at the location of West Englewood Ave and Essex St on October 18, 2019; Pedro Valdes oversaw the drill and Linda Harrison, Keith Orapello, Janine Lawler, Samantha Jankowski, Emily Sloane, Breda Dade and Emily Sloane were the staff members in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Route #4 Buses A,B,C,D,E,F; Vans 4A, 4B, 4C (WV1) & 4D (T1409).

10. t h a t t h e B o a r d a c k n o w l e d g e s t h a t H a w t h o r n e E l e m e n t a r y School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 8:15 am at the location of Lucy Avenue on October 14, 2019; Ms. Natasha Pitt oversaw the drill and Amber Halpern, Maria Garcia, Elizabeth Woo, Audrey Capan, Rahena Loskor, Marjorie Forrest, Aytyzaz Mohammad, Magadlene Symmonds and Kellie Costa were the staff members in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Route #5 Buses A, B, & C Vans 5A, 5B, HV1.

11. that the Board acknowledges that Lowell Elementary School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 8:40 am at the location of Lowell school back parking lot on October 15, 2019; Antoine Green and R. Cruz oversaw the drill and Alexis Ryerson, Lisa Sgambati and Stacie DiBona were the staff members in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Route #7 Buses A,B,C, D & E Vans LV1, LV2, & LV3.

12. that the Board acknowledges that Bryant Elementary School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 8:15 am at the location of Bryant School Bus Lane off of Tryon Ave on October 11, 2019; Leslie Abrew oversaw the drill and was the staff member in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Route #6 Buses A,C, D & E Vans V6A, V6B, V6C, BV1, BV2, BV3 & BV4.

13. that the Board acknowledges that Christ Episcopal Church successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 2:15PM am at the location of the church parking lot on the Maitland Ave side on October 15, 2019; Fayth Petrucci and Gervonn Rice oversaw the drill and Kimberly Edge, Samina Farooq & Antonia Hernandez were the staff members in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: CEC1

14. that the Board acknowledges that Benjamin Franklin Middle School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 8:03 am at the location of 1315 Taft Road outside of front of the school on October 8, 2019; Marina Williams oversaw the drill and was the staff member in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Vans BF1, BF2, BF3, BF4, BF5 and BF6.

15. that the Board acknowledges that Thomas Jefferson Middle School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with

N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 3:06 pm on October 8, 2019, at the location of the Fyke Lane Parking Lot; Mr. Ortiz and Enoch Nyamekye oversaw the drills and were the staff members in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Vans TJ1, TJ2 & TJ3.

16. that the Board acknowledges that Teaneck High School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 2:50 pm on

October 4, 2019, at the location On Elizabeth Ave outside of entrance 2; Mrs. Margo Mack and Mr. Peter LoGiudice oversaw the drills and were the staff members in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Vans THS1, THS2, THS3 (IN469), THS4 (IN387) & L12.

17. that the Board approve payment to Telling Tales Publications, LLC. (Eleni Theodorou, Speaker) for presenting Noko’s Culture Of Compassion Campaign at Bryant School. The speaker will present to kindergarten students during four separate sessions (dates TBD), at a cost of $250.00 per session, for a total not to exceed $1000.00. Title IV funds from account # 20-280-100-300-73-50-I-0 will be utilized.

18. that the Board approve Ms. Banta (Vendor #0559), Educational Consultant, for tutoring services at Yeshiva of North jersey, total cost not to exceed $710.00. Services will be funded by Non-public Title I account #: 20-231-100-320-92-58-I-Y.

19. that the Board approve the Agreement with Bergen County Special Services School District, for the 2019 – 2020 school year, to provide Chapter 192/193 Services (Compensatory, Education, ESL, Home Instruction, Examination and Classification, Annual Review, Speech Correction and Supplemental Instruction), in the amount of $40,444 in accordance with the fees approved by the NJDOE.

Chapter 192 Chapter 193

$1,460. $38,984.
Total	$40,444.

20. that the Board approve YWCA- Healing Space, to conduct one workshop with high school students enrolled in the FORUM’s Parents and Student/School Partnership Program, on dating and healthy relationships, internet safety & social media, and sexual violence prevention on December 12, 2019, at no cost.

21. that the Board approve Alternatives to Domestic Violence (ADV) to conduct a workshop on multifaceted domestic violence intervention and prevention to students enrolled in the Young Women’s Institute group on November 26, 2019, at no cost.

22. that the Board approve compensation to High Impact Youth Training Solutions, to conduct a workshop on social media awareness, internet safety and cyberbullying on December 2, 2019, in an amount not to exceed $300.

23. that the Board approve compensation to Flying Eagles Youth Coalition to conduct two workshops on Violence Prevention/Healthy Decision-Making on November 19, 2019 (High School Group) and November 20, 2019 (Middle School Group) at $300 each in an amount not to exceed $600.

24. that the Board approve Planned Parenthood, to conduct one workshop with high school students enrolled in the Young Women’s Group, on STI Prevention, General Health & Sexuality, Consent, Hygiene, Life Skills: Decision making, refusal skills, delay tactics, and Body Image on February 25, 2020, at no cost.

25. that the Board approve CVS Health to conduct one workshop with high school students enrolled in the FORUM’s Young Men’s and Young Women’s group, on the dangers of prescription drug abuse on November 19, 2019, at no cost.

26. that the Board approve the payment to the Christ Episcopal Church located on 479 Maitland Avenue, Teaneck to run the Pre-School Education Expansion Program for two full day classrooms starting September 2019 – June 2020 in the amount of 42,000 per year with utilities amount pending.

27. that the Board authorize the following “stale dated” and/or outstanding checks in the amount of, $115,530.02 on the Teaneck Board of Education Warrant Account be voided per the attached list.

28. that the Board approve submission of Carryover application to the New Jersey Department of Education for the use of funds from the 2018-2019 IDEA Basic funds in the amount of $40,995 and $67,948 Non-Public funds, to be implemented during the period of September 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020.

29. that the Board approve payment to Mr. Michael Fowlin (performer) for two, seventy-five (75) minute presentations entitled “You Don’t Know Me Until You Know Me”, in an amount not to exceed $2,850.00. The presentations are scheduled for 1/6/20, at 8:15 am and 9:30 am. Title IV funds from account # 20-280-100-300-73-50-I-0 will be utilized.

30. that the Board approve acceptance of the following 2018-2019 Title Grants’ Carryover funds approved on November 8, 2019 in the following amounts:
Title I = $176,184.00; Title II = $58,072.00; Title III = $30,940.00; Title IV = $41,802.00 to be apportioned to the District Title Grants funded schools and applicable Non-Public schools, to be expended during the period of December 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020.

31. that the Board approve the Stipulation of Settlement between the parents of Student ID #91434 and the Teaneck Board of Education in the amount not to exceed $147,000 for 2019-2020 school year tuition to Alpine a/o Academy 360, Camp Horizons for 2019 and 2020 ESY, and Compensatory Education/Home Services by Berger Learning Group.

32. that the Board approve the Stipulation of Settlement between the parents of Student ID#101213 and the Teaneck Board of Education in the amount not to exceed approximately $149,000 for 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 school year, ESY for 2019 and 2020.

33. Whereas, Inline Heating & Air Conditioning Company was approved at the August 21, 2019 Special Public Meeting to replace the Cranford Gym Boiler in the amount of $570,497 at 110% MRESC 15/16-58 Extension.
Whereas, in order to place the unit on the existing roof, additional costs are required for unanticipated steel decking’s to reinforce the roof structure and upgrade of the electrical panel.
Be it Resolved, that the Board approve the change order in the amount, of $94,301 for the additional work that needs to be done to install the boiler at the High School Cranford Gym.

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

Personnel

PERSONNEL	NOVEMBER 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 certificated staff appointments, following a 90- day probationary period, effective dates as indicated, pending criminal history review:

a. Natalie De La Cruz, English Teacher, at an annual salary $62,400 (TTEA MA/ step 3) assigned to Thomas Jefferson Middle School, effective November 14, 2019 through June 30, 2020, replacing Germaine Tarver, resigned (PC#: 10-11-05/anx).

b. Alexa Jones, Middle School Mathematics Teacher, at an annual salary of $55,000 (TTEA BA/step 1), assigned to Thomas Jefferson Middle School, effective October 16, 2019 through June 30, 2020 replacing employee # 4752, non renewed (10-11-11/btl).

c. Yonit Malina, Social Worker, at an annual salary of $80,000 (TTEA MA+32/ step 8) assigned to Special Services Department, effective October 02, 2019 through June 30, 2020, new position.

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

a. Elizabeth Rieder, Special Education Teacher, Hawthorne Elementary School, effective October 18, 2019.

b. Michael Diehl, Physical Education Teacher, Whittier Elementary School, effective October 21, 2019.

c. JoAnne Zahn, Social Studies Teacher, Thomas Jefferson Middle School, effective January 01, 2020.

d. Daniel Velez, Grade 4 Teacher, Lowell Elementary School, effective January 06, 2020.

3.	that the Board rescind the appointment of the following individual for the 2019-2020 school year, effective immediately:

a. Nancy Masoud, Supervisor of Mathematics, at an annual salary to be negotiated, assigned to Curriculum and Instruction Department, at Teaneck High School, effective on a date to be determined through June 30, 2020, replacing Trina Moschella, resigned.

4.	that the Board approve the following leaves of absences for the dates and reasons stated:

a. Employee #0952, paid medical leave with benefits, using 55 personal illness days from September 03, 2019 through November 25, 2019.

b. Employee #4841, unpaid maternity leave of absence with benefits from September 03, 2019 through October 02, 2019 under FMLA. Unpaid child rearing leave of absence without benefits from October 03, 2019 through June 30, 2020.

c. Employee #1931, paid maternity leave of absence without benefits, from February 03, 2020 through March 02, 2020, using 20 sick days, under FMLA, unpaid maternity leave of absence without benefits from March 03, 2020 through May 29, 2020, under FMLA, unpaid child rearing leave of absence without benefits from June 01, 2020 through June 19, 2020.

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

a. Katie Boshart, September 03, 2019 through October 16, 2019, with no benefits, assigned to Hawthorne Elementary School, replacing employee #2775.

b. Michelle McMillon, September 03, 2019 through September 25, 2019, with no benefits, assigned to Teaneck High School, replacing Samantha Ross, resigned.

c. Kristen Chysna, November 18, 2019 through a date to be determined, with no benefits, assigned to Whittier Elementary School, replacing employee #0952.

d. this item has been removed.

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Minutes of the proceedings of the REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING held on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller-Porter, 3rd Floor Student Center, Teaneck High School, 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, November 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 September 7, 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 Sharlene Guiracocha
Yasmine Halmane Eitan Hiller
Nuri Khan

Nyahti Monroe

x

x

x

x x

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

x

IV.	Reaffirmation of 2019-2020 District Goals

V.	Superintendent's Report

Board Presentations

VI.	Board Committee Reports

Board: #3 P7250 amend the motion for first reading to become active

Ms. Fisher:

P7446 - SRO training issue specialized for school needs. Mental health, first aid, de-escalation, Sp. Ed students a clear understanding of the role.
P5517 - Do not like IDs P7250 - Ist reading only

A.	Policy

B.	Board Operations

C.	School Operations and Curriculum

D.	Finance and Budget

E.	Personnel

VII. Public Comment (agenda ONLY)

VIII. Public Comment (non-Agenda)

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

The HS is not handicapped accessible, not happy with access Should look into auxiliary police
Not supporting the school IDs

We would like to see more money go towards high functioning Sp. Ed. students

L.G. Parent (TJ & Hawthorne)

Concerned with the high turnover rate with teachers

Amy Yepez

Who determines outdoor recess? What is the cut off temperature? The Board should contact the parent group

Steve Stein

Have two boys at THS; the 9th grader is in Spanish 1 and missing a Spanish teacher. What is happening in Spanish?

Margo Fisher

Thank you for a great education

Partisan Politics in the Board and ethics charges against Board members. Bergen County literature was being given out at the Democratic center. Why is the taxpayer dollars being used against a legal charge for ethics?

Mr. Ed Ha

BF world language event is a great event celebration. Excited about the ski program; thank you for the soccer program; Sign up for 5K run May 31, 2020. Tricky tray Event coming up.

Sam Savoye, Boy Scouts Need help with insurance

Hector Ferrer

Attended a summit 11/6/19; equal access to appeal Federal Lawsuit against the Teaneck Board of Education; waive the right to privacy; whistleblower, Crimes against Dr. Irving, Board, and Machado Law Group.

IX.	Executive Session (required)

NONE

X.	Adjournment

Mr. Rodriguez motioned to adjourn the regular public meeting at 11:08pm. Said motion was seconded by Mr. Rose and carried by unanimous vote.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

Board Member	Yes

Ms. Fisher (Victoria)	x

Mr. Ramirez (Martin)

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

No	Abstain	Absent

x

Respectfully submitted,

Melissa Simmons

Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Teaneck Public Schools

Mission: The Teaneck Public School District educates and empowers students by providing a high-quality, rigorous educational experience which prepares students for success within a diverse, global society.

Vision: The Teaneck Advantage: Educational Excellence for All

Goals for 2019-2020

GOAL 1: Teachers and administrators in the Teaneck Public Schools will further elevate academic programs by creating varied learning pathways and by improving student supports.

GOAL 2: The Teaneck Public Schools will continue to improve facilities and technology in support of 21st Century learning opportunities.

GOAL 3: The Teaneck Public Schools will execute effective communications and solidify quality relationships with educational partners within and throughout the community.

GOAL 4: The Teaneck Public Schools will create equitable and inclusive learning opportunities for all students.

GOAL 5: The Teaneck Public Schools will ensure operational excellence in hiring, developing and retaining staff.

Policy

POLICY	NOVEMBER 13, 2019

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

1.	that the Board approve the FIRST READING of the following Policies:

5337 - Service Animals

5611 - Removal of Students for Firearms Offenses

5612 - Assaults on District Bd of Ed. Members or Employees 5613 - Removal of Students or Assaults with Weapons Offenses 5756 - Transgender Students
8461 - Reporting Violence, Vandalism, Harrassment

8561 - Procurement Procedures for School Nutrition Programs 2415.06 - Unsafe School Choice Options
2431.3 - Practice & Pre-Season Heat Acclimation... 5330.04 - Administering an Opioid Antidote
P7440 School District Security R7440 School District Security P7446 School Security Program P5517 School District Issued IDs P7250 School Naming
P7510 Use of Facilities R7510 Use of Facilities P5533 Student Smoking

a

2.	Following Policies are Standard Strauss Esmay revisions/mandated statutory revisions:

1642 Earned Sick Leave Law

6112 Reimbursement of Federal & Other Grant Expenditures 8600 Student Transportation
8630 Bus Driver/Bus Aide Responsibilities 8670 Transportation of Special Needs Students 9210 Parent Organizations
9400 Media Relations

3159 Teaching Staff Member/School District Reporting Responsibilities 3218 Use, Possession or Distribution of Substances (teaching staff mem.) 4218 Use, Possession or Distribution of Substances (support staff)
4219 Commercial Driver's License Controlled Substance & Alcohol Use Testing

a

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

Board Operations

BOARD OPERATIONS	NOVEMBER 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 approve the Minutes from the Workshop and the Regular Public Meeting held on October 2, 2019 and October 16, 2019.

2.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to the Bulls Basketball Club to use the Teaneck High School Gymnasium to hold a Basketball showcase on Saturday, January 18, 2020. The total rental fee including the custodial and security is $1,524.32. The waiver is only for $500 for the rental of the gymnasium. The custodial and the security fee will be charged. (The charges to open the building on a Saturday is $1,024.32 custodial & security).

3.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to the NAACP, Bergen County Branch, for the New Jersey State Conference to use the Teaneck High School Student Center to hold a Quarterly Statewide Business Meeting & Training Non-Profit Volunteer Organization on Saturday, January 4, 2020. The total rental fee including the custodial and security is $1,182.88. (The charges to open a building on a Saturday is $682.88 custodial & security). The NAACP is a 501c(3) non-profit organization.

4.	that the Board approve the request from TOPS to host a Tricky Tray event in October 2020 and would like the Board to support the fundraising throughout the year to raise money to support funding for our school's educational curriculum.

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

NOVEMBER 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 November 13, 2019 Regular Public Meeting.

2.	that the Board approve participation in The Center for Food Action's Weekend Snack Pack Program. This is a free program that assists families in need with a weekend snack pack once or twice a month throughout the school year at no cost to the district.

3.	that the Board approve the volunteers for the 2019-2020 school year:

1. Nichelle Hawkins 2. Elise Joyner
3. Leonard Schwartz

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	NOVEMBER 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 2019-2020 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.

September 1, 2019 through September 30, 2019

General

Special Revenue Enterprise
Food Service

Fund 10	$8,472,788.10 Fund 20	$154,120.91 Fund 60	$22,458.23
Fund 61	$407.01

Total of Approved Payments	$8,649,774.25

2.	that the Board approve 2019-2020 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 September 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 $2,055.70) (District funded $6,578.95) (Title I Funded $710.00) (Title IV Funded $1,000) total cost $10,344.65.

5.	that the Board approve the attached list of Student Field Trips, as approved by the Superintendent (Grant Funded $2,929.91) and (District Funded $7,637.07) (Parent Funded $6,471.59) total cost $17,038.57.

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 2019-2020 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 2019-2020 school year.

9.	that the Board acknowledges that Whittier Elementary School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 7:45 am at the location of West Englewood Ave and Essex St on October 18, 2019; Pedro Valdes oversaw the drill and Linda Harrison, Keith Orapello, Janine Lawler, Samantha Jankowski, Emily Sloane, Breda Dade and Emily Sloane were the staff members in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Route #4 Buses A,B,C,D,E,F; Vans 4A, 4B, 4C (WV1) & 4D (T1409).

10. t h a t t h e B o a r d a c k n o w l e d g e s t h a t H a w t h o r n e E l e m e n t a r y School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 8:15 am at the location of Lucy Avenue on October 14, 2019; Ms. Natasha Pitt oversaw the drill and Amber Halpern, Maria Garcia, Elizabeth Woo, Audrey Capan, Rahena Loskor, Marjorie Forrest, Aytyzaz Mohammad, Magadlene Symmonds and Kellie Costa were the staff members in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Route #5 Buses A, B, & C Vans 5A, 5B, HV1.

11. that the Board acknowledges that Lowell Elementary School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 8:40 am at the location of Lowell school back parking lot on October 15, 2019; Antoine Green and R. Cruz oversaw the drill and Alexis Ryerson, Lisa Sgambati and Stacie DiBona were the staff members in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Route #7 Buses A,B,C, D & E Vans LV1, LV2, & LV3.

12. that the Board acknowledges that Bryant Elementary School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 8:15 am at the location of Bryant School Bus Lane off of Tryon Ave on October 11, 2019; Leslie Abrew oversaw the drill and was the staff member in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Route #6 Buses A,C, D & E Vans V6A, V6B, V6C, BV1, BV2, BV3 & BV4.

13. that the Board acknowledges that Christ Episcopal Church successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 2:15PM am at the location of the church parking lot on the Maitland Ave side on October 15, 2019; Fayth Petrucci and Gervonn Rice oversaw the drill and Kimberly Edge, Samina Farooq & Antonia Hernandez were the staff members in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: CEC1

14. that the Board acknowledges that Benjamin Franklin Middle School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 8:03 am at the location of 1315 Taft Road outside of front of the school on October 8, 2019; Marina Williams oversaw the drill and was the staff member in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Vans BF1, BF2, BF3, BF4, BF5 and BF6.

15. that the Board acknowledges that Thomas Jefferson Middle School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with

N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 3:06 pm on October 8, 2019, at the location of the Fyke Lane Parking Lot; Mr. Ortiz and Enoch Nyamekye oversaw the drills and were the staff members in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Vans TJ1, TJ2 & TJ3.

16. that the Board acknowledges that Teaneck High School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 2:50 pm on

October 4, 2019, at the location On Elizabeth Ave outside of entrance 2; Mrs. Margo Mack and Mr. Peter LoGiudice oversaw the drills and were the staff members in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Vans THS1, THS2, THS3 (IN469), THS4 (IN387) & L12.

17. that the Board approve payment to Telling Tales Publications, LLC. (Eleni Theodorou, Speaker) for presenting Noko’s Culture Of Compassion Campaign at Bryant School. The speaker will present to kindergarten students during four separate sessions (dates TBD), at a cost of $250.00 per session, for a total not to exceed $1000.00. Title IV funds from account # 20-280-100-300-73-50-I-0 will be utilized.

18. that the Board approve Ms. Banta (Vendor #0559), Educational Consultant, for tutoring services at Yeshiva of North jersey, total cost not to exceed $710.00. Services will be funded by Non-public Title I account #: 20-231-100-320-92-58-I-Y.

19. that the Board approve the Agreement with Bergen County Special Services School District, for the 2019 – 2020 school year, to provide Chapter 192/193 Services (Compensatory, Education, ESL, Home Instruction, Examination and Classification, Annual Review, Speech Correction and Supplemental Instruction), in the amount of $40,444 in accordance with the fees approved by the NJDOE.

Chapter 192 Chapter 193

$1,460. $38,984.
Total	$40,444.

20. that the Board approve YWCA- Healing Space, to conduct one workshop with high school students enrolled in the FORUM’s Parents and Student/School Partnership Program, on dating and healthy relationships, internet safety & social media, and sexual violence prevention on December 12, 2019, at no cost.

21. that the Board approve Alternatives to Domestic Violence (ADV) to conduct a workshop on multifaceted domestic violence intervention and prevention to students enrolled in the Young Women’s Institute group on November 26, 2019, at no cost.

22. that the Board approve compensation to High Impact Youth Training Solutions, to conduct a workshop on social media awareness, internet safety and cyberbullying on December 2, 2019, in an amount not to exceed $300.

23. that the Board approve compensation to Flying Eagles Youth Coalition to conduct two workshops on Violence Prevention/Healthy Decision-Making on November 19, 2019 (High School Group) and November 20, 2019 (Middle School Group) at $300 each in an amount not to exceed $600.

24. that the Board approve Planned Parenthood, to conduct one workshop with high school students enrolled in the Young Women’s Group, on STI Prevention, General Health & Sexuality, Consent, Hygiene, Life Skills: Decision making, refusal skills, delay tactics, and Body Image on February 25, 2020, at no cost.

25. that the Board approve CVS Health to conduct one workshop with high school students enrolled in the FORUM’s Young Men’s and Young Women’s group, on the dangers of prescription drug abuse on November 19, 2019, at no cost.

26. that the Board approve the payment to the Christ Episcopal Church located on 479 Maitland Avenue, Teaneck to run the Pre-School Education Expansion Program for two full day classrooms starting September 2019 – June 2020 in the amount of 42,000 per year with utilities amount pending.

27. that the Board authorize the following “stale dated” and/or outstanding checks in the amount of, $115,530.02 on the Teaneck Board of Education Warrant Account be voided per the attached list.

28. that the Board approve submission of Carryover application to the New Jersey Department of Education for the use of funds from the 2018-2019 IDEA Basic funds in the amount of $40,995 and $67,948 Non-Public funds, to be implemented during the period of September 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020.

29. that the Board approve payment to Mr. Michael Fowlin (performer) for two, seventy-five (75) minute presentations entitled “You Don’t Know Me Until You Know Me”, in an amount not to exceed $2,850.00. The presentations are scheduled for 1/6/20, at 8:15 am and 9:30 am. Title IV funds from account # 20-280-100-300-73-50-I-0 will be utilized.

30. that the Board approve acceptance of the following 2018-2019 Title Grants’ Carryover funds approved on November 8, 2019 in the following amounts:
Title I = $176,184.00; Title II = $58,072.00; Title III = $30,940.00; Title IV = $41,802.00 to be apportioned to the District Title Grants funded schools and applicable Non-Public schools, to be expended during the period of December 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020.

31. that the Board approve the Stipulation of Settlement between the parents of Student ID #91434 and the Teaneck Board of Education in the amount not to exceed $147,000 for 2019-2020 school year tuition to Alpine a/o Academy 360, Camp Horizons for 2019 and 2020 ESY, and Compensatory Education/Home Services by Berger Learning Group.

32. that the Board approve the Stipulation of Settlement between the parents of Student ID#101213 and the Teaneck Board of Education in the amount not to exceed approximately $149,000 for 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 school year, ESY for 2019 and 2020.

33. Whereas, Inline Heating & Air Conditioning Company was approved at the August 21, 2019 Special Public Meeting to replace the Cranford Gym Boiler in the amount of $570,497 at 110% MRESC 15/16-58 Extension.
Whereas, in order to place the unit on the existing roof, additional costs are required for unanticipated steel decking’s to reinforce the roof structure and upgrade of the electrical panel.
Be it Resolved, that the Board approve the change order in the amount, of $94,301 for the additional work that needs to be done to install the boiler at the High School Cranford Gym.

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

Personnel

PERSONNEL	NOVEMBER 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 certificated staff appointments, following a 90- day probationary period, effective dates as indicated, pending criminal history review:

a. Natalie De La Cruz, English Teacher, at an annual salary $62,400 (TTEA MA/ step 3) assigned to Thomas Jefferson Middle School, effective November 14, 2019 through June 30, 2020, replacing Germaine Tarver, resigned (PC#: 10-11-05/anx).

b. Alexa Jones, Middle School Mathematics Teacher, at an annual salary of $55,000 (TTEA BA/step 1), assigned to Thomas Jefferson Middle School, effective October 16, 2019 through June 30, 2020 replacing employee # 4752, non renewed (10-11-11/btl).

c. Yonit Malina, Social Worker, at an annual salary of $80,000 (TTEA MA+32/ step 8) assigned to Special Services Department, effective October 02, 2019 through June 30, 2020, new position.

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

a. Elizabeth Rieder, Special Education Teacher, Hawthorne Elementary School, effective October 18, 2019.

b. Michael Diehl, Physical Education Teacher, Whittier Elementary School, effective October 21, 2019.

c. JoAnne Zahn, Social Studies Teacher, Thomas Jefferson Middle School, effective January 01, 2020.

d. Daniel Velez, Grade 4 Teacher, Lowell Elementary School, effective January 06, 2020.

3.	that the Board rescind the appointment of the following individual for the 2019-2020 school year, effective immediately:

a. Nancy Masoud, Supervisor of Mathematics, at an annual salary to be negotiated, assigned to Curriculum and Instruction Department, at Teaneck High School, effective on a date to be determined through June 30, 2020, replacing Trina Moschella, resigned.

4.	that the Board approve the following leaves of absences for the dates and reasons stated:

a. Employee #0952, paid medical leave with benefits, using 55 personal illness days from September 03, 2019 through November 25, 2019.

b. Employee #4841, unpaid maternity leave of absence with benefits from September 03, 2019 through October 02, 2019 under FMLA. Unpaid child rearing leave of absence without benefits from October 03, 2019 through June 30, 2020.

c. Employee #1931, paid maternity leave of absence without benefits, from February 03, 2020 through March 02, 2020, using 20 sick days, under FMLA, unpaid maternity leave of absence without benefits from March 03, 2020 through May 29, 2020, under FMLA, unpaid child rearing leave of absence without benefits from June 01, 2020 through June 19, 2020.

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

a. Katie Boshart, September 03, 2019 through October 16, 2019, with no benefits, assigned to Hawthorne Elementary School, replacing employee #2775.

b. Michelle McMillon, September 03, 2019 through September 25, 2019, with no benefits, assigned to Teaneck High School, replacing Samantha Ross, resigned.

c. Kristen Chysna, November 18, 2019 through a date to be determined, with no benefits, assigned to Whittier Elementary School, replacing employee #0952.

d. this item has been removed.

6.	that the Board approve the following Extra Work for Extra Pay assignments, for the 2019-2020 school year at Teaneck High School, stipend in accordance with the TTEA contract:

Staff Member a. Todd Murphy

b. Victoria Dyker

c. Victoria Dyker

d. Olivia Betances

e. Chloe Sosa-Jarrett

Activity Drama Director
Costumes (Annual Drama)

Costumes (Annual Musical)

HEAL

HEAL

Stipend Amount $6,109

$2,197

$2,197

$546.20 (pro-rated)

$1092.40 (pro-rated)

f. Latoya Watt	HEAL

$1092.40 (Pro-rated)

g. Kelvin Reese	SOLVE	$2,731

h. Brittany Rhodie

i. Todd Murphy

j. Emmanuel Viray

k. Douglas Book

l. Alexandra Cavallo

Technical Dir. (Annual Musical)

Stage Crew

Stage Crew

Senior Class Adv.

Senior Class Adv.

$1,764

$1,246 (pro-rated)

$1,246 (pro-rated)

$1,386 (pro-rated)

$1,386 (pro-rated)

7.	that the Board approve payment to the following employee who separated from the district for unused vacation/sick days, not to exceed the information listed below:

a. Claudia Henry, Secretary B, 238.50 unused sick days at $55 per day, total amount $13,117.50, 42 unused vacation days at $282.00, total amount $11,844.00, total payment of $24,961.50.

b. Susan Reis, Secretary C, 13 unused vacation days at $261.04 per day, total payment of $3,393.52.

8.	that the Board approve the following individuals Home Instructors, on an as needed basis, at $50.00 per hour, for the 2019-2020 school year:

a. Lance Parham

b. Elizabeth Robbins c. Janine Lawler
d. Karen Hughes

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Minutes of the proceedings of the REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING held on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller-Porter, 3rd Floor Student Center, Teaneck High School, 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, November 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 September 7, 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 Sharlene Guiracocha
Yasmine Halmane Eitan Hiller
Nuri Khan

Nyahti Monroe

x

x

x

x x

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

x

IV.	Reaffirmation of 2019-2020 District Goals

V.	Superintendent's Report

Board Presentations

VI.	Board Committee Reports

Board: #3 P7250 amend the motion for first reading to become active

Ms. Fisher:

P7446 - SRO training issue specialized for school needs. Mental health, first aid, de-escalation, Sp. Ed students a clear understanding of the role.
P5517 - Do not like IDs P7250 - Ist reading only

A.	Policy

B.	Board Operations

C.	School Operations and Curriculum

D.	Finance and Budget

E.	Personnel

VII. Public Comment (agenda ONLY)

VIII. Public Comment (non-Agenda)

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

The HS is not handicapped accessible, not happy with access Should look into auxiliary police
Not supporting the school IDs

We would like to see more money go towards high functioning Sp. Ed. students

L.G. Parent (TJ & Hawthorne)

Concerned with the high turnover rate with teachers

Amy Yepez

Who determines outdoor recess? What is the cut off temperature? The Board should contact the parent group

Steve Stein

Have two boys at THS; the 9th grader is in Spanish 1 and missing a Spanish teacher. What is happening in Spanish?

Margo Fisher

Thank you for a great education

Partisan Politics in the Board and ethics charges against Board members. Bergen County literature was being given out at the Democratic center. Why is the taxpayer dollars being used against a legal charge for ethics?

Mr. Ed Ha

BF world language event is a great event celebration. Excited about the ski program; thank you for the soccer program; Sign up for 5K run May 31, 2020. Tricky tray Event coming up.

Sam Savoye, Boy Scouts Need help with insurance

Hector Ferrer

Attended a summit 11/6/19; equal access to appeal Federal Lawsuit against the Teaneck Board of Education; waive the right to privacy; whistleblower, Crimes against Dr. Irving, Board, and Machado Law Group.

IX.	Executive Session (required)

NONE

X.	Adjournment

Mr. Rodriguez motioned to adjourn the regular public meeting at 11:08pm. Said motion was seconded by Mr. Rose and carried by unanimous vote.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

Board Member	Yes

Ms. Fisher (Victoria)	x

Mr. Ramirez (Martin)

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

No	Abstain	Absent

x

Respectfully submitted,

Melissa Simmons

Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Teaneck Public Schools

Mission: The Teaneck Public School District educates and empowers students by providing a high-quality, rigorous educational experience which prepares students for success within a diverse, global society.

Vision: The Teaneck Advantage: Educational Excellence for All

Goals for 2019-2020

GOAL 1: Teachers and administrators in the Teaneck Public Schools will further elevate academic programs by creating varied learning pathways and by improving student supports.

GOAL 2: The Teaneck Public Schools will continue to improve facilities and technology in support of 21st Century learning opportunities.

GOAL 3: The Teaneck Public Schools will execute effective communications and solidify quality relationships with educational partners within and throughout the community.

GOAL 4: The Teaneck Public Schools will create equitable and inclusive learning opportunities for all students.

GOAL 5: The Teaneck Public Schools will ensure operational excellence in hiring, developing and retaining staff.

Policy

POLICY	NOVEMBER 13, 2019

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

1.	that the Board approve the FIRST READING of the following Policies:

5337 - Service Animals

5611 - Removal of Students for Firearms Offenses

5612 - Assaults on District Bd of Ed. Members or Employees 5613 - Removal of Students or Assaults with Weapons Offenses 5756 - Transgender Students
8461 - Reporting Violence, Vandalism, Harrassment

8561 - Procurement Procedures for School Nutrition Programs 2415.06 - Unsafe School Choice Options
2431.3 - Practice & Pre-Season Heat Acclimation... 5330.04 - Administering an Opioid Antidote
P7440 School District Security R7440 School District Security P7446 School Security Program P5517 School District Issued IDs P7250 School Naming
P7510 Use of Facilities R7510 Use of Facilities P5533 Student Smoking

a

2.	Following Policies are Standard Strauss Esmay revisions/mandated statutory revisions:

1642 Earned Sick Leave Law

6112 Reimbursement of Federal & Other Grant Expenditures 8600 Student Transportation
8630 Bus Driver/Bus Aide Responsibilities 8670 Transportation of Special Needs Students 9210 Parent Organizations
9400 Media Relations

3159 Teaching Staff Member/School District Reporting Responsibilities 3218 Use, Possession or Distribution of Substances (teaching staff mem.) 4218 Use, Possession or Distribution of Substances (support staff)
4219 Commercial Driver's License Controlled Substance & Alcohol Use Testing

a

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

Board Operations

BOARD OPERATIONS	NOVEMBER 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 approve the Minutes from the Workshop and the Regular Public Meeting held on October 2, 2019 and October 16, 2019.

2.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to the Bulls Basketball Club to use the Teaneck High School Gymnasium to hold a Basketball showcase on Saturday, January 18, 2020. The total rental fee including the custodial and security is $1,524.32. The waiver is only for $500 for the rental of the gymnasium. The custodial and the security fee will be charged. (The charges to open the building on a Saturday is $1,024.32 custodial & security).

3.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to the NAACP, Bergen County Branch, for the New Jersey State Conference to use the Teaneck High School Student Center to hold a Quarterly Statewide Business Meeting & Training Non-Profit Volunteer Organization on Saturday, January 4, 2020. The total rental fee including the custodial and security is $1,182.88. (The charges to open a building on a Saturday is $682.88 custodial & security). The NAACP is a 501c(3) non-profit organization.

4.	that the Board approve the request from TOPS to host a Tricky Tray event in October 2020 and would like the Board to support the fundraising throughout the year to raise money to support funding for our school's educational curriculum.

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

NOVEMBER 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 November 13, 2019 Regular Public Meeting.

2.	that the Board approve participation in The Center for Food Action's Weekend Snack Pack Program. This is a free program that assists families in need with a weekend snack pack once or twice a month throughout the school year at no cost to the district.

3.	that the Board approve the volunteers for the 2019-2020 school year:

1. Nichelle Hawkins 2. Elise Joyner
3. Leonard Schwartz

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	NOVEMBER 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 2019-2020 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.

September 1, 2019 through September 30, 2019

General

Special Revenue Enterprise
Food Service

Fund 10	$8,472,788.10 Fund 20	$154,120.91 Fund 60	$22,458.23
Fund 61	$407.01

Total of Approved Payments	$8,649,774.25

2.	that the Board approve 2019-2020 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 September 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 $2,055.70) (District funded $6,578.95) (Title I Funded $710.00) (Title IV Funded $1,000) total cost $10,344.65.

5.	that the Board approve the attached list of Student Field Trips, as approved by the Superintendent (Grant Funded $2,929.91) and (District Funded $7,637.07) (Parent Funded $6,471.59) total cost $17,038.57.

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 2019-2020 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 2019-2020 school year.

9.	that the Board acknowledges that Whittier Elementary School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 7:45 am at the location of West Englewood Ave and Essex St on October 18, 2019; Pedro Valdes oversaw the drill and Linda Harrison, Keith Orapello, Janine Lawler, Samantha Jankowski, Emily Sloane, Breda Dade and Emily Sloane were the staff members in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Route #4 Buses A,B,C,D,E,F; Vans 4A, 4B, 4C (WV1) & 4D (T1409).

10. t h a t t h e B o a r d a c k n o w l e d g e s t h a t H a w t h o r n e E l e m e n t a r y School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 8:15 am at the location of Lucy Avenue on October 14, 2019; Ms. Natasha Pitt oversaw the drill and Amber Halpern, Maria Garcia, Elizabeth Woo, Audrey Capan, Rahena Loskor, Marjorie Forrest, Aytyzaz Mohammad, Magadlene Symmonds and Kellie Costa were the staff members in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Route #5 Buses A, B, & C Vans 5A, 5B, HV1.

11. that the Board acknowledges that Lowell Elementary School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 8:40 am at the location of Lowell school back parking lot on October 15, 2019; Antoine Green and R. Cruz oversaw the drill and Alexis Ryerson, Lisa Sgambati and Stacie DiBona were the staff members in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Route #7 Buses A,B,C, D & E Vans LV1, LV2, & LV3.

12. that the Board acknowledges that Bryant Elementary School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 8:15 am at the location of Bryant School Bus Lane off of Tryon Ave on October 11, 2019; Leslie Abrew oversaw the drill and was the staff member in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Route #6 Buses A,C, D & E Vans V6A, V6B, V6C, BV1, BV2, BV3 & BV4.

13. that the Board acknowledges that Christ Episcopal Church successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 2:15PM am at the location of the church parking lot on the Maitland Ave side on October 15, 2019; Fayth Petrucci and Gervonn Rice oversaw the drill and Kimberly Edge, Samina Farooq & Antonia Hernandez were the staff members in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: CEC1

14. that the Board acknowledges that Benjamin Franklin Middle School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 8:03 am at the location of 1315 Taft Road outside of front of the school on October 8, 2019; Marina Williams oversaw the drill and was the staff member in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Vans BF1, BF2, BF3, BF4, BF5 and BF6.

15. that the Board acknowledges that Thomas Jefferson Middle School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with

N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 3:06 pm on October 8, 2019, at the location of the Fyke Lane Parking Lot; Mr. Ortiz and Enoch Nyamekye oversaw the drills and were the staff members in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Vans TJ1, TJ2 & TJ3.

16. that the Board acknowledges that Teaneck High School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 2:50 pm on

October 4, 2019, at the location On Elizabeth Ave outside of entrance 2; Mrs. Margo Mack and Mr. Peter LoGiudice oversaw the drills and were the staff members in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Vans THS1, THS2, THS3 (IN469), THS4 (IN387) & L12.

17. that the Board approve payment to Telling Tales Publications, LLC. (Eleni Theodorou, Speaker) for presenting Noko’s Culture Of Compassion Campaign at Bryant School. The speaker will present to kindergarten students during four separate sessions (dates TBD), at a cost of $250.00 per session, for a total not to exceed $1000.00. Title IV funds from account # 20-280-100-300-73-50-I-0 will be utilized.

18. that the Board approve Ms. Banta (Vendor #0559), Educational Consultant, for tutoring services at Yeshiva of North jersey, total cost not to exceed $710.00. Services will be funded by Non-public Title I account #: 20-231-100-320-92-58-I-Y.

19. that the Board approve the Agreement with Bergen County Special Services School District, for the 2019 – 2020 school year, to provide Chapter 192/193 Services (Compensatory, Education, ESL, Home Instruction, Examination and Classification, Annual Review, Speech Correction and Supplemental Instruction), in the amount of $40,444 in accordance with the fees approved by the NJDOE.

Chapter 192 Chapter 193

$1,460. $38,984.
Total	$40,444.

20. that the Board approve YWCA- Healing Space, to conduct one workshop with high school students enrolled in the FORUM’s Parents and Student/School Partnership Program, on dating and healthy relationships, internet safety & social media, and sexual violence prevention on December 12, 2019, at no cost.

21. that the Board approve Alternatives to Domestic Violence (ADV) to conduct a workshop on multifaceted domestic violence intervention and prevention to students enrolled in the Young Women’s Institute group on November 26, 2019, at no cost.

22. that the Board approve compensation to High Impact Youth Training Solutions, to conduct a workshop on social media awareness, internet safety and cyberbullying on December 2, 2019, in an amount not to exceed $300.

23. that the Board approve compensation to Flying Eagles Youth Coalition to conduct two workshops on Violence Prevention/Healthy Decision-Making on November 19, 2019 (High School Group) and November 20, 2019 (Middle School Group) at $300 each in an amount not to exceed $600.

24. that the Board approve Planned Parenthood, to conduct one workshop with high school students enrolled in the Young Women’s Group, on STI Prevention, General Health & Sexuality, Consent, Hygiene, Life Skills: Decision making, refusal skills, delay tactics, and Body Image on February 25, 2020, at no cost.

25. that the Board approve CVS Health to conduct one workshop with high school students enrolled in the FORUM’s Young Men’s and Young Women’s group, on the dangers of prescription drug abuse on November 19, 2019, at no cost.

26. that the Board approve the payment to the Christ Episcopal Church located on 479 Maitland Avenue, Teaneck to run the Pre-School Education Expansion Program for two full day classrooms starting September 2019 – June 2020 in the amount of 42,000 per year with utilities amount pending.

27. that the Board authorize the following “stale dated” and/or outstanding checks in the amount of, $115,530.02 on the Teaneck Board of Education Warrant Account be voided per the attached list.

28. that the Board approve submission of Carryover application to the New Jersey Department of Education for the use of funds from the 2018-2019 IDEA Basic funds in the amount of $40,995 and $67,948 Non-Public funds, to be implemented during the period of September 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020.

29. that the Board approve payment to Mr. Michael Fowlin (performer) for two, seventy-five (75) minute presentations entitled “You Don’t Know Me Until You Know Me”, in an amount not to exceed $2,850.00. The presentations are scheduled for 1/6/20, at 8:15 am and 9:30 am. Title IV funds from account # 20-280-100-300-73-50-I-0 will be utilized.

30. that the Board approve acceptance of the following 2018-2019 Title Grants’ Carryover funds approved on November 8, 2019 in the following amounts:
Title I = $176,184.00; Title II = $58,072.00; Title III = $30,940.00; Title IV = $41,802.00 to be apportioned to the District Title Grants funded schools and applicable Non-Public schools, to be expended during the period of December 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020.

31. that the Board approve the Stipulation of Settlement between the parents of Student ID #91434 and the Teaneck Board of Education in the amount not to exceed $147,000 for 2019-2020 school year tuition to Alpine a/o Academy 360, Camp Horizons for 2019 and 2020 ESY, and Compensatory Education/Home Services by Berger Learning Group.

32. that the Board approve the Stipulation of Settlement between the parents of Student ID#101213 and the Teaneck Board of Education in the amount not to exceed approximately $149,000 for 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 school year, ESY for 2019 and 2020.

33. Whereas, Inline Heating & Air Conditioning Company was approved at the August 21, 2019 Special Public Meeting to replace the Cranford Gym Boiler in the amount of $570,497 at 110% MRESC 15/16-58 Extension.
Whereas, in order to place the unit on the existing roof, additional costs are required for unanticipated steel decking’s to reinforce the roof structure and upgrade of the electrical panel.
Be it Resolved, that the Board approve the change order in the amount, of $94,301 for the additional work that needs to be done to install the boiler at the High School Cranford Gym.

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

Personnel

PERSONNEL	NOVEMBER 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 certificated staff appointments, following a 90- day probationary period, effective dates as indicated, pending criminal history review:

a. Natalie De La Cruz, English Teacher, at an annual salary $62,400 (TTEA MA/ step 3) assigned to Thomas Jefferson Middle School, effective November 14, 2019 through June 30, 2020, replacing Germaine Tarver, resigned (PC#: 10-11-05/anx).

b. Alexa Jones, Middle School Mathematics Teacher, at an annual salary of $55,000 (TTEA BA/step 1), assigned to Thomas Jefferson Middle School, effective October 16, 2019 through June 30, 2020 replacing employee # 4752, non renewed (10-11-11/btl).

c. Yonit Malina, Social Worker, at an annual salary of $80,000 (TTEA MA+32/ step 8) assigned to Special Services Department, effective October 02, 2019 through June 30, 2020, new position.

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

a. Elizabeth Rieder, Special Education Teacher, Hawthorne Elementary School, effective October 18, 2019.

b. Michael Diehl, Physical Education Teacher, Whittier Elementary School, effective October 21, 2019.

c. JoAnne Zahn, Social Studies Teacher, Thomas Jefferson Middle School, effective January 01, 2020.

d. Daniel Velez, Grade 4 Teacher, Lowell Elementary School, effective January 06, 2020.

3.	that the Board rescind the appointment of the following individual for the 2019-2020 school year, effective immediately:

a. Nancy Masoud, Supervisor of Mathematics, at an annual salary to be negotiated, assigned to Curriculum and Instruction Department, at Teaneck High School, effective on a date to be determined through June 30, 2020, replacing Trina Moschella, resigned.

4.	that the Board approve the following leaves of absences for the dates and reasons stated:

a. Employee #0952, paid medical leave with benefits, using 55 personal illness days from September 03, 2019 through November 25, 2019.

b. Employee #4841, unpaid maternity leave of absence with benefits from September 03, 2019 through October 02, 2019 under FMLA. Unpaid child rearing leave of absence without benefits from October 03, 2019 through June 30, 2020.

c. Employee #1931, paid maternity leave of absence without benefits, from February 03, 2020 through March 02, 2020, using 20 sick days, under FMLA, unpaid maternity leave of absence without benefits from March 03, 2020 through May 29, 2020, under FMLA, unpaid child rearing leave of absence without benefits from June 01, 2020 through June 19, 2020.

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

a. Katie Boshart, September 03, 2019 through October 16, 2019, with no benefits, assigned to Hawthorne Elementary School, replacing employee #2775.

b. Michelle McMillon, September 03, 2019 through September 25, 2019, with no benefits, assigned to Teaneck High School, replacing Samantha Ross, resigned.

c. Kristen Chysna, November 18, 2019 through a date to be determined, with no benefits, assigned to Whittier Elementary School, replacing employee #0952.

d. this item has been removed.

6.	that the Board approve the following Extra Work for Extra Pay assignments, for the 2019-2020 school year at Teaneck High School, stipend in accordance with the TTEA contract:

Staff Member a. Todd Murphy

b. Victoria Dyker

c. Victoria Dyker

d. Olivia Betances

e. Chloe Sosa-Jarrett

Activity Drama Director
Costumes (Annual Drama)

Costumes (Annual Musical)

HEAL

HEAL

Stipend Amount $6,109

$2,197

$2,197

$546.20 (pro-rated)

$1092.40 (pro-rated)

f. Latoya Watt	HEAL

$1092.40 (Pro-rated)

g. Kelvin Reese	SOLVE	$2,731

h. Brittany Rhodie

i. Todd Murphy

j. Emmanuel Viray

k. Douglas Book

l. Alexandra Cavallo

Technical Dir. (Annual Musical)

Stage Crew

Stage Crew

Senior Class Adv.

Senior Class Adv.

$1,764

$1,246 (pro-rated)

$1,246 (pro-rated)

$1,386 (pro-rated)

$1,386 (pro-rated)

7.	that the Board approve payment to the following employee who separated from the district for unused vacation/sick days, not to exceed the information listed below:

a. Claudia Henry, Secretary B, 238.50 unused sick days at $55 per day, total amount $13,117.50, 42 unused vacation days at $282.00, total amount $11,844.00, total payment of $24,961.50.

b. Susan Reis, Secretary C, 13 unused vacation days at $261.04 per day, total payment of $3,393.52.

8.	that the Board approve the following individuals Home Instructors, on an as needed basis, at $50.00 per hour, for the 2019-2020 school year:

a. Lance Parham

b. Elizabeth Robbins c. Janine Lawler
d. Karen Hughes

9.	that the Board approve payment to the following non-tenured instructional staff members for participating in a four hour make-up session for Foundation Training in an amount not to exceed $200 each.

a. Allison Spadaro b. Brittany Rhodie c. Christina Deleon d. Danielle Jackson e. Deborah Shenkin f. Jasmin White
g. Jenna Banker h. Jennifer Ortiz
i. Joseph Hochgesang j. Kiera Genus
k. Magda Ahmadein

l. Maryem Gobji-Haouari m. Nancy Cochrane
n. Paul Maute

o. Payne Vasquez p. Samantha Elie
q. Sharmaine Joseph

10. that the Board approve the following certificated staff transfer/reassignment for the 2019-2020 school year, effective November 14, 2019:

a. Teri Wilcox, ESL Teacher at Bryant Elementary School, reassigned to ESL Teacher, at Lowell Elementary School and Bryant Elementary School.

b. Theresa Avella, Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant, at Thomas Jefferson Middle School, transferred to Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant, at Teaneck High School.

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03/18/2020
(Wednesday)
Minutes of the proceedings of the REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING held on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller-Porter, 3rd Floor Student Center, Teaneck High School, 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, November 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 September 7, 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 Sharlene Guiracocha
Yasmine Halmane Eitan Hiller
Nuri Khan

Nyahti Monroe

x

x

x

x x

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

x

IV.	Reaffirmation of 2019-2020 District Goals

V.	Superintendent's Report

Board Presentations

VI.	Board Committee Reports

Board: #3 P7250 amend the motion for first reading to become active

Ms. Fisher:

P7446 - SRO training issue specialized for school needs. Mental health, first aid, de-escalation, Sp. Ed students a clear understanding of the role.
P5517 - Do not like IDs P7250 - Ist reading only

A.	Policy

B.	Board Operations

C.	School Operations and Curriculum

D.	Finance and Budget

E.	Personnel

VII. Public Comment (agenda ONLY)

VIII. Public Comment (non-Agenda)

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

The HS is not handicapped accessible, not happy with access Should look into auxiliary police
Not supporting the school IDs

We would like to see more money go towards high functioning Sp. Ed. students

L.G. Parent (TJ & Hawthorne)

Concerned with the high turnover rate with teachers

Amy Yepez

Who determines outdoor recess? What is the cut off temperature? The Board should contact the parent group

Steve Stein

Have two boys at THS; the 9th grader is in Spanish 1 and missing a Spanish teacher. What is happening in Spanish?

Margo Fisher

Thank you for a great education

Partisan Politics in the Board and ethics charges against Board members. Bergen County literature was being given out at the Democratic center. Why is the taxpayer dollars being used against a legal charge for ethics?

Mr. Ed Ha

BF world language event is a great event celebration. Excited about the ski program; thank you for the soccer program; Sign up for 5K run May 31, 2020. Tricky tray Event coming up.

Sam Savoye, Boy Scouts Need help with insurance

Hector Ferrer

Attended a summit 11/6/19; equal access to appeal Federal Lawsuit against the Teaneck Board of Education; waive the right to privacy; whistleblower, Crimes against Dr. Irving, Board, and Machado Law Group.

IX.	Executive Session (required)

NONE

X.	Adjournment

Mr. Rodriguez motioned to adjourn the regular public meeting at 11:08pm. Said motion was seconded by Mr. Rose and carried by unanimous vote.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

Board Member	Yes

Ms. Fisher (Victoria)	x

Mr. Ramirez (Martin)

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

No	Abstain	Absent

x

Respectfully submitted,

Melissa Simmons

Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Teaneck Public Schools

Mission: The Teaneck Public School District educates and empowers students by providing a high-quality, rigorous educational experience which prepares students for success within a diverse, global society.

Vision: The Teaneck Advantage: Educational Excellence for All

Goals for 2019-2020

GOAL 1: Teachers and administrators in the Teaneck Public Schools will further elevate academic programs by creating varied learning pathways and by improving student supports.

GOAL 2: The Teaneck Public Schools will continue to improve facilities and technology in support of 21st Century learning opportunities.

GOAL 3: The Teaneck Public Schools will execute effective communications and solidify quality relationships with educational partners within and throughout the community.

GOAL 4: The Teaneck Public Schools will create equitable and inclusive learning opportunities for all students.

GOAL 5: The Teaneck Public Schools will ensure operational excellence in hiring, developing and retaining staff.

Policy

POLICY	NOVEMBER 13, 2019

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

1.	that the Board approve the FIRST READING of the following Policies:

5337 - Service Animals

5611 - Removal of Students for Firearms Offenses

5612 - Assaults on District Bd of Ed. Members or Employees 5613 - Removal of Students or Assaults with Weapons Offenses 5756 - Transgender Students
8461 - Reporting Violence, Vandalism, Harrassment

8561 - Procurement Procedures for School Nutrition Programs 2415.06 - Unsafe School Choice Options
2431.3 - Practice & Pre-Season Heat Acclimation... 5330.04 - Administering an Opioid Antidote
P7440 School District Security R7440 School District Security P7446 School Security Program P5517 School District Issued IDs P7250 School Naming
P7510 Use of Facilities R7510 Use of Facilities P5533 Student Smoking

a

2.	Following Policies are Standard Strauss Esmay revisions/mandated statutory revisions:

1642 Earned Sick Leave Law

6112 Reimbursement of Federal & Other Grant Expenditures 8600 Student Transportation
8630 Bus Driver/Bus Aide Responsibilities 8670 Transportation of Special Needs Students 9210 Parent Organizations
9400 Media Relations

3159 Teaching Staff Member/School District Reporting Responsibilities 3218 Use, Possession or Distribution of Substances (teaching staff mem.) 4218 Use, Possession or Distribution of Substances (support staff)
4219 Commercial Driver's License Controlled Substance & Alcohol Use Testing

a

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

Board Operations

BOARD OPERATIONS	NOVEMBER 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 approve the Minutes from the Workshop and the Regular Public Meeting held on October 2, 2019 and October 16, 2019.

2.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to the Bulls Basketball Club to use the Teaneck High School Gymnasium to hold a Basketball showcase on Saturday, January 18, 2020. The total rental fee including the custodial and security is $1,524.32. The waiver is only for $500 for the rental of the gymnasium. The custodial and the security fee will be charged. (The charges to open the building on a Saturday is $1,024.32 custodial & security).

3.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to the NAACP, Bergen County Branch, for the New Jersey State Conference to use the Teaneck High School Student Center to hold a Quarterly Statewide Business Meeting & Training Non-Profit Volunteer Organization on Saturday, January 4, 2020. The total rental fee including the custodial and security is $1,182.88. (The charges to open a building on a Saturday is $682.88 custodial & security). The NAACP is a 501c(3) non-profit organization.

4.	that the Board approve the request from TOPS to host a Tricky Tray event in October 2020 and would like the Board to support the fundraising throughout the year to raise money to support funding for our school's educational curriculum.

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

NOVEMBER 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 November 13, 2019 Regular Public Meeting.

2.	that the Board approve participation in The Center for Food Action's Weekend Snack Pack Program. This is a free program that assists families in need with a weekend snack pack once or twice a month throughout the school year at no cost to the district.

3.	that the Board approve the volunteers for the 2019-2020 school year:

1. Nichelle Hawkins 2. Elise Joyner
3. Leonard Schwartz

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	NOVEMBER 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 2019-2020 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.

September 1, 2019 through September 30, 2019

General

Special Revenue Enterprise
Food Service

Fund 10	$8,472,788.10 Fund 20	$154,120.91 Fund 60	$22,458.23
Fund 61	$407.01

Total of Approved Payments	$8,649,774.25

2.	that the Board approve 2019-2020 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 September 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 $2,055.70) (District funded $6,578.95) (Title I Funded $710.00) (Title IV Funded $1,000) total cost $10,344.65.

5.	that the Board approve the attached list of Student Field Trips, as approved by the Superintendent (Grant Funded $2,929.91) and (District Funded $7,637.07) (Parent Funded $6,471.59) total cost $17,038.57.

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 2019-2020 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 2019-2020 school year.

9.	that the Board acknowledges that Whittier Elementary School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 7:45 am at the location of West Englewood Ave and Essex St on October 18, 2019; Pedro Valdes oversaw the drill and Linda Harrison, Keith Orapello, Janine Lawler, Samantha Jankowski, Emily Sloane, Breda Dade and Emily Sloane were the staff members in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Route #4 Buses A,B,C,D,E,F; Vans 4A, 4B, 4C (WV1) & 4D (T1409).

10. t h a t t h e B o a r d a c k n o w l e d g e s t h a t H a w t h o r n e E l e m e n t a r y School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 8:15 am at the location of Lucy Avenue on October 14, 2019; Ms. Natasha Pitt oversaw the drill and Amber Halpern, Maria Garcia, Elizabeth Woo, Audrey Capan, Rahena Loskor, Marjorie Forrest, Aytyzaz Mohammad, Magadlene Symmonds and Kellie Costa were the staff members in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Route #5 Buses A, B, & C Vans 5A, 5B, HV1.

11. that the Board acknowledges that Lowell Elementary School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 8:40 am at the location of Lowell school back parking lot on October 15, 2019; Antoine Green and R. Cruz oversaw the drill and Alexis Ryerson, Lisa Sgambati and Stacie DiBona were the staff members in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Route #7 Buses A,B,C, D & E Vans LV1, LV2, & LV3.

12. that the Board acknowledges that Bryant Elementary School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 8:15 am at the location of Bryant School Bus Lane off of Tryon Ave on October 11, 2019; Leslie Abrew oversaw the drill and was the staff member in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Route #6 Buses A,C, D & E Vans V6A, V6B, V6C, BV1, BV2, BV3 & BV4.

13. that the Board acknowledges that Christ Episcopal Church successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 2:15PM am at the location of the church parking lot on the Maitland Ave side on October 15, 2019; Fayth Petrucci and Gervonn Rice oversaw the drill and Kimberly Edge, Samina Farooq & Antonia Hernandez were the staff members in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: CEC1

14. that the Board acknowledges that Benjamin Franklin Middle School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 8:03 am at the location of 1315 Taft Road outside of front of the school on October 8, 2019; Marina Williams oversaw the drill and was the staff member in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Vans BF1, BF2, BF3, BF4, BF5 and BF6.

15. that the Board acknowledges that Thomas Jefferson Middle School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with

N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 3:06 pm on October 8, 2019, at the location of the Fyke Lane Parking Lot; Mr. Ortiz and Enoch Nyamekye oversaw the drills and were the staff members in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Vans TJ1, TJ2 & TJ3.

16. that the Board acknowledges that Teaneck High School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 2:50 pm on

October 4, 2019, at the location On Elizabeth Ave outside of entrance 2; Mrs. Margo Mack and Mr. Peter LoGiudice oversaw the drills and were the staff members in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Vans THS1, THS2, THS3 (IN469), THS4 (IN387) & L12.

17. that the Board approve payment to Telling Tales Publications, LLC. (Eleni Theodorou, Speaker) for presenting Noko’s Culture Of Compassion Campaign at Bryant School. The speaker will present to kindergarten students during four separate sessions (dates TBD), at a cost of $250.00 per session, for a total not to exceed $1000.00. Title IV funds from account # 20-280-100-300-73-50-I-0 will be utilized.

18. that the Board approve Ms. Banta (Vendor #0559), Educational Consultant, for tutoring services at Yeshiva of North jersey, total cost not to exceed $710.00. Services will be funded by Non-public Title I account #: 20-231-100-320-92-58-I-Y.

19. that the Board approve the Agreement with Bergen County Special Services School District, for the 2019 – 2020 school year, to provide Chapter 192/193 Services (Compensatory, Education, ESL, Home Instruction, Examination and Classification, Annual Review, Speech Correction and Supplemental Instruction), in the amount of $40,444 in accordance with the fees approved by the NJDOE.

Chapter 192 Chapter 193

$1,460. $38,984.
Total	$40,444.

20. that the Board approve YWCA- Healing Space, to conduct one workshop with high school students enrolled in the FORUM’s Parents and Student/School Partnership Program, on dating and healthy relationships, internet safety & social media, and sexual violence prevention on December 12, 2019, at no cost.

21. that the Board approve Alternatives to Domestic Violence (ADV) to conduct a workshop on multifaceted domestic violence intervention and prevention to students enrolled in the Young Women’s Institute group on November 26, 2019, at no cost.

22. that the Board approve compensation to High Impact Youth Training Solutions, to conduct a workshop on social media awareness, internet safety and cyberbullying on December 2, 2019, in an amount not to exceed $300.

23. that the Board approve compensation to Flying Eagles Youth Coalition to conduct two workshops on Violence Prevention/Healthy Decision-Making on November 19, 2019 (High School Group) and November 20, 2019 (Middle School Group) at $300 each in an amount not to exceed $600.

24. that the Board approve Planned Parenthood, to conduct one workshop with high school students enrolled in the Young Women’s Group, on STI Prevention, General Health & Sexuality, Consent, Hygiene, Life Skills: Decision making, refusal skills, delay tactics, and Body Image on February 25, 2020, at no cost.

25. that the Board approve CVS Health to conduct one workshop with high school students enrolled in the FORUM’s Young Men’s and Young Women’s group, on the dangers of prescription drug abuse on November 19, 2019, at no cost.

26. that the Board approve the payment to the Christ Episcopal Church located on 479 Maitland Avenue, Teaneck to run the Pre-School Education Expansion Program for two full day classrooms starting September 2019 – June 2020 in the amount of 42,000 per year with utilities amount pending.

27. that the Board authorize the following “stale dated” and/or outstanding checks in the amount of, $115,530.02 on the Teaneck Board of Education Warrant Account be voided per the attached list.

28. that the Board approve submission of Carryover application to the New Jersey Department of Education for the use of funds from the 2018-2019 IDEA Basic funds in the amount of $40,995 and $67,948 Non-Public funds, to be implemented during the period of September 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020.

29. that the Board approve payment to Mr. Michael Fowlin (performer) for two, seventy-five (75) minute presentations entitled “You Don’t Know Me Until You Know Me”, in an amount not to exceed $2,850.00. The presentations are scheduled for 1/6/20, at 8:15 am and 9:30 am. Title IV funds from account # 20-280-100-300-73-50-I-0 will be utilized.

30. that the Board approve acceptance of the following 2018-2019 Title Grants’ Carryover funds approved on November 8, 2019 in the following amounts:
Title I = $176,184.00; Title II = $58,072.00; Title III = $30,940.00; Title IV = $41,802.00 to be apportioned to the District Title Grants funded schools and applicable Non-Public schools, to be expended during the period of December 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020.

31. that the Board approve the Stipulation of Settlement between the parents of Student ID #91434 and the Teaneck Board of Education in the amount not to exceed $147,000 for 2019-2020 school year tuition to Alpine a/o Academy 360, Camp Horizons for 2019 and 2020 ESY, and Compensatory Education/Home Services by Berger Learning Group.

32. that the Board approve the Stipulation of Settlement between the parents of Student ID#101213 and the Teaneck Board of Education in the amount not to exceed approximately $149,000 for 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 school year, ESY for 2019 and 2020.

33. Whereas, Inline Heating & Air Conditioning Company was approved at the August 21, 2019 Special Public Meeting to replace the Cranford Gym Boiler in the amount of $570,497 at 110% MRESC 15/16-58 Extension.
Whereas, in order to place the unit on the existing roof, additional costs are required for unanticipated steel decking’s to reinforce the roof structure and upgrade of the electrical panel.
Be it Resolved, that the Board approve the change order in the amount, of $94,301 for the additional work that needs to be done to install the boiler at the High School Cranford Gym.

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

Personnel

PERSONNEL	NOVEMBER 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 certificated staff appointments, following a 90- day probationary period, effective dates as indicated, pending criminal history review:

a. Natalie De La Cruz, English Teacher, at an annual salary $62,400 (TTEA MA/ step 3) assigned to Thomas Jefferson Middle School, effective November 14, 2019 through June 30, 2020, replacing Germaine Tarver, resigned (PC#: 10-11-05/anx).

b. Alexa Jones, Middle School Mathematics Teacher, at an annual salary of $55,000 (TTEA BA/step 1), assigned to Thomas Jefferson Middle School, effective October 16, 2019 through June 30, 2020 replacing employee # 4752, non renewed (10-11-11/btl).

c. Yonit Malina, Social Worker, at an annual salary of $80,000 (TTEA MA+32/ step 8) assigned to Special Services Department, effective October 02, 2019 through June 30, 2020, new position.

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

a. Elizabeth Rieder, Special Education Teacher, Hawthorne Elementary School, effective October 18, 2019.

b. Michael Diehl, Physical Education Teacher, Whittier Elementary School, effective October 21, 2019.

c. JoAnne Zahn, Social Studies Teacher, Thomas Jefferson Middle School, effective January 01, 2020.

d. Daniel Velez, Grade 4 Teacher, Lowell Elementary School, effective January 06, 2020.

3.	that the Board rescind the appointment of the following individual for the 2019-2020 school year, effective immediately:

a. Nancy Masoud, Supervisor of Mathematics, at an annual salary to be negotiated, assigned to Curriculum and Instruction Department, at Teaneck High School, effective on a date to be determined through June 30, 2020, replacing Trina Moschella, resigned.

4.	that the Board approve the following leaves of absences for the dates and reasons stated:

a. Employee #0952, paid medical leave with benefits, using 55 personal illness days from September 03, 2019 through November 25, 2019.

b. Employee #4841, unpaid maternity leave of absence with benefits from September 03, 2019 through October 02, 2019 under FMLA. Unpaid child rearing leave of absence without benefits from October 03, 2019 through June 30, 2020.

c. Employee #1931, paid maternity leave of absence without benefits, from February 03, 2020 through March 02, 2020, using 20 sick days, under FMLA, unpaid maternity leave of absence without benefits from March 03, 2020 through May 29, 2020, under FMLA, unpaid child rearing leave of absence without benefits from June 01, 2020 through June 19, 2020.

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

a. Katie Boshart, September 03, 2019 through October 16, 2019, with no benefits, assigned to Hawthorne Elementary School, replacing employee #2775.

b. Michelle McMillon, September 03, 2019 through September 25, 2019, with no benefits, assigned to Teaneck High School, replacing Samantha Ross, resigned.

c. Kristen Chysna, November 18, 2019 through a date to be determined, with no benefits, assigned to Whittier Elementary School, replacing employee #0952.

d. this item has been removed.

6.	that the Board approve the following Extra Work for Extra Pay assignments, for the 2019-2020 school year at Teaneck High School, stipend in accordance with the TTEA contract:

Staff Member a. Todd Murphy

b. Victoria Dyker

c. Victoria Dyker

d. Olivia Betances

e. Chloe Sosa-Jarrett

Activity Drama Director
Costumes (Annual Drama)

Costumes (Annual Musical)

HEAL

HEAL

Stipend Amount $6,109

$2,197

$2,197

$546.20 (pro-rated)

$1092.40 (pro-rated)

f. Latoya Watt	HEAL

$1092.40 (Pro-rated)

g. Kelvin Reese	SOLVE	$2,731

h. Brittany Rhodie

i. Todd Murphy

j. Emmanuel Viray

k. Douglas Book

l. Alexandra Cavallo

Technical Dir. (Annual Musical)

Stage Crew

Stage Crew

Senior Class Adv.

Senior Class Adv.

$1,764

$1,246 (pro-rated)

$1,246 (pro-rated)

$1,386 (pro-rated)

$1,386 (pro-rated)

7.	that the Board approve payment to the following employee who separated from the district for unused vacation/sick days, not to exceed the information listed below:

a. Claudia Henry, Secretary B, 238.50 unused sick days at $55 per day, total amount $13,117.50, 42 unused vacation days at $282.00, total amount $11,844.00, total payment of $24,961.50.

b. Susan Reis, Secretary C, 13 unused vacation days at $261.04 per day, total payment of $3,393.52.

8.	that the Board approve the following individuals Home Instructors, on an as needed basis, at $50.00 per hour, for the 2019-2020 school year:

a. Lance Parham

b. Elizabeth Robbins c. Janine Lawler
d. Karen Hughes

9.	that the Board approve payment to the following non-tenured instructional staff members for participating in a four hour make-up session for Foundation Training in an amount not to exceed $200 each.

a. Allison Spadaro b. Brittany Rhodie c. Christina Deleon d. Danielle Jackson e. Deborah Shenkin f. Jasmin White
g. Jenna Banker h. Jennifer Ortiz
i. Joseph Hochgesang j. Kiera Genus
k. Magda Ahmadein

l. Maryem Gobji-Haouari m. Nancy Cochrane
n. Paul Maute

o. Payne Vasquez p. Samantha Elie
q. Sharmaine Joseph

10. that the Board approve the following certificated staff transfer/reassignment for the 2019-2020 school year, effective November 14, 2019:

a. Teri Wilcox, ESL Teacher at Bryant Elementary School, reassigned to ESL Teacher, at Lowell Elementary School and Bryant Elementary School.

b. Theresa Avella, Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant, at Thomas Jefferson Middle School, transferred to Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant, at Teaneck High School.

11. that the Board approve the following FORUM staff who would serve as chaperones on field trips sponsored by the Teaneck Recreation Department, during the 2019-2020 school year, utilizing substitutes on an as-needed basis, to be paid by the Recreation Department:

Substitute staff: Victoria Alexander, Giannil Hidalgo, Owen Barnes, Yris Acevedo, Yvonne Witter

Field Trip	Date	Staff

Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular New York, NY

12/09/2019
Owen Barnes
(1/2 day for students) Nick Campestre (Monday)

NBA Basketball

Brooklyn Nets vs.Utah Jazz Barclays Center
Brooklyn, NY

NBA Basketball
Brooklyn Nets vs.Toronto Raptors Barclays Center
Brooklyn, NY

01/14/2020 (Monday)

02/12/2020 (Wednesday)

Giannil Hidalgo Victoria Alexander

Yvonne Witter Victoria Alexander

NBA Basketball
Brooklyn Nets vs.Washington Wizards Barclays Center
Brooklyn, NY

Owen Barnes Yris Acevedo

Humdingers Bowling Paramus, NJ

03/23/2020 (Monday)

Yris Acevedo Yvonne Witter

12. that the Board approve the following Extra Work for Extra Pay assignments, for the 2019-2020 school year, at Hawthorne Elementary School, stipend in accordance with TTEA contract:

Staff Member

a. Suzanne O'Toole b. Amber Halpern
c. Amanda Meller

Activity Safety Patrol Safety Patrol
Safety Patrol

Stipend Amount $178
$178

$178

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03/18/2020
(Wednesday)
Minutes of the proceedings of the REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING held on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller-Porter, 3rd Floor Student Center, Teaneck High School, 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, November 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 September 7, 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 Sharlene Guiracocha
Yasmine Halmane Eitan Hiller
Nuri Khan

Nyahti Monroe

x

x

x

x x

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

x

IV.	Reaffirmation of 2019-2020 District Goals

V.	Superintendent's Report

Board Presentations

VI.	Board Committee Reports

Board: #3 P7250 amend the motion for first reading to become active

Ms. Fisher:

P7446 - SRO training issue specialized for school needs. Mental health, first aid, de-escalation, Sp. Ed students a clear understanding of the role.
P5517 - Do not like IDs P7250 - Ist reading only

A.	Policy

B.	Board Operations

C.	School Operations and Curriculum

D.	Finance and Budget

E.	Personnel

VII. Public Comment (agenda ONLY)

VIII. Public Comment (non-Agenda)

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

The HS is not handicapped accessible, not happy with access Should look into auxiliary police
Not supporting the school IDs

We would like to see more money go towards high functioning Sp. Ed. students

L.G. Parent (TJ & Hawthorne)

Concerned with the high turnover rate with teachers

Amy Yepez

Who determines outdoor recess? What is the cut off temperature? The Board should contact the parent group

Steve Stein

Have two boys at THS; the 9th grader is in Spanish 1 and missing a Spanish teacher. What is happening in Spanish?

Margo Fisher

Thank you for a great education

Partisan Politics in the Board and ethics charges against Board members. Bergen County literature was being given out at the Democratic center. Why is the taxpayer dollars being used against a legal charge for ethics?

Mr. Ed Ha

BF world language event is a great event celebration. Excited about the ski program; thank you for the soccer program; Sign up for 5K run May 31, 2020. Tricky tray Event coming up.

Sam Savoye, Boy Scouts Need help with insurance

Hector Ferrer

Attended a summit 11/6/19; equal access to appeal Federal Lawsuit against the Teaneck Board of Education; waive the right to privacy; whistleblower, Crimes against Dr. Irving, Board, and Machado Law Group.

IX.	Executive Session (required)

NONE

X.	Adjournment

Mr. Rodriguez motioned to adjourn the regular public meeting at 11:08pm. Said motion was seconded by Mr. Rose and carried by unanimous vote.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

Board Member	Yes

Ms. Fisher (Victoria)	x

Mr. Ramirez (Martin)

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

No	Abstain	Absent

x

Respectfully submitted,

Melissa Simmons

Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Teaneck Public Schools

Mission: The Teaneck Public School District educates and empowers students by providing a high-quality, rigorous educational experience which prepares students for success within a diverse, global society.

Vision: The Teaneck Advantage: Educational Excellence for All

Goals for 2019-2020

GOAL 1: Teachers and administrators in the Teaneck Public Schools will further elevate academic programs by creating varied learning pathways and by improving student supports.

GOAL 2: The Teaneck Public Schools will continue to improve facilities and technology in support of 21st Century learning opportunities.

GOAL 3: The Teaneck Public Schools will execute effective communications and solidify quality relationships with educational partners within and throughout the community.

GOAL 4: The Teaneck Public Schools will create equitable and inclusive learning opportunities for all students.

GOAL 5: The Teaneck Public Schools will ensure operational excellence in hiring, developing and retaining staff.

Policy

POLICY	NOVEMBER 13, 2019

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

1.	that the Board approve the FIRST READING of the following Policies:

5337 - Service Animals

5611 - Removal of Students for Firearms Offenses

5612 - Assaults on District Bd of Ed. Members or Employees 5613 - Removal of Students or Assaults with Weapons Offenses 5756 - Transgender Students
8461 - Reporting Violence, Vandalism, Harrassment

8561 - Procurement Procedures for School Nutrition Programs 2415.06 - Unsafe School Choice Options
2431.3 - Practice & Pre-Season Heat Acclimation... 5330.04 - Administering an Opioid Antidote
P7440 School District Security R7440 School District Security P7446 School Security Program P5517 School District Issued IDs P7250 School Naming
P7510 Use of Facilities R7510 Use of Facilities P5533 Student Smoking

a

2.	Following Policies are Standard Strauss Esmay revisions/mandated statutory revisions:

1642 Earned Sick Leave Law

6112 Reimbursement of Federal & Other Grant Expenditures 8600 Student Transportation
8630 Bus Driver/Bus Aide Responsibilities 8670 Transportation of Special Needs Students 9210 Parent Organizations
9400 Media Relations

3159 Teaching Staff Member/School District Reporting Responsibilities 3218 Use, Possession or Distribution of Substances (teaching staff mem.) 4218 Use, Possession or Distribution of Substances (support staff)
4219 Commercial Driver's License Controlled Substance & Alcohol Use Testing

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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

Board Operations

BOARD OPERATIONS	NOVEMBER 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 approve the Minutes from the Workshop and the Regular Public Meeting held on October 2, 2019 and October 16, 2019.

2.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to the Bulls Basketball Club to use the Teaneck High School Gymnasium to hold a Basketball showcase on Saturday, January 18, 2020. The total rental fee including the custodial and security is $1,524.32. The waiver is only for $500 for the rental of the gymnasium. The custodial and the security fee will be charged. (The charges to open the building on a Saturday is $1,024.32 custodial & security).

3.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to the NAACP, Bergen County Branch, for the New Jersey State Conference to use the Teaneck High School Student Center to hold a Quarterly Statewide Business Meeting & Training Non-Profit Volunteer Organization on Saturday, January 4, 2020. The total rental fee including the custodial and security is $1,182.88. (The charges to open a building on a Saturday is $682.88 custodial & security). The NAACP is a 501c(3) non-profit organization.

4.	that the Board approve the request from TOPS to host a Tricky Tray event in October 2020 and would like the Board to support the fundraising throughout the year to raise money to support funding for our school's educational curriculum.

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

NOVEMBER 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 November 13, 2019 Regular Public Meeting.

2.	that the Board approve participation in The Center for Food Action's Weekend Snack Pack Program. This is a free program that assists families in need with a weekend snack pack once or twice a month throughout the school year at no cost to the district.

3.	that the Board approve the volunteers for the 2019-2020 school year:

1. Nichelle Hawkins 2. Elise Joyner
3. Leonard Schwartz

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	NOVEMBER 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 2019-2020 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.

September 1, 2019 through September 30, 2019

General

Special Revenue Enterprise
Food Service

Fund 10	$8,472,788.10 Fund 20	$154,120.91 Fund 60	$22,458.23
Fund 61	$407.01

Total of Approved Payments	$8,649,774.25

2.	that the Board approve 2019-2020 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 September 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 $2,055.70) (District funded $6,578.95) (Title I Funded $710.00) (Title IV Funded $1,000) total cost $10,344.65.

5.	that the Board approve the attached list of Student Field Trips, as approved by the Superintendent (Grant Funded $2,929.91) and (District Funded $7,637.07) (Parent Funded $6,471.59) total cost $17,038.57.

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 2019-2020 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 2019-2020 school year.

9.	that the Board acknowledges that Whittier Elementary School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 7:45 am at the location of West Englewood Ave and Essex St on October 18, 2019; Pedro Valdes oversaw the drill and Linda Harrison, Keith Orapello, Janine Lawler, Samantha Jankowski, Emily Sloane, Breda Dade and Emily Sloane were the staff members in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Route #4 Buses A,B,C,D,E,F; Vans 4A, 4B, 4C (WV1) & 4D (T1409).

10. t h a t t h e B o a r d a c k n o w l e d g e s t h a t H a w t h o r n e E l e m e n t a r y School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 8:15 am at the location of Lucy Avenue on October 14, 2019; Ms. Natasha Pitt oversaw the drill and Amber Halpern, Maria Garcia, Elizabeth Woo, Audrey Capan, Rahena Loskor, Marjorie Forrest, Aytyzaz Mohammad, Magadlene Symmonds and Kellie Costa were the staff members in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Route #5 Buses A, B, & C Vans 5A, 5B, HV1.

11. that the Board acknowledges that Lowell Elementary School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 8:40 am at the location of Lowell school back parking lot on October 15, 2019; Antoine Green and R. Cruz oversaw the drill and Alexis Ryerson, Lisa Sgambati and Stacie DiBona were the staff members in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Route #7 Buses A,B,C, D & E Vans LV1, LV2, & LV3.

12. that the Board acknowledges that Bryant Elementary School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 8:15 am at the location of Bryant School Bus Lane off of Tryon Ave on October 11, 2019; Leslie Abrew oversaw the drill and was the staff member in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Route #6 Buses A,C, D & E Vans V6A, V6B, V6C, BV1, BV2, BV3 & BV4.

13. that the Board acknowledges that Christ Episcopal Church successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 2:15PM am at the location of the church parking lot on the Maitland Ave side on October 15, 2019; Fayth Petrucci and Gervonn Rice oversaw the drill and Kimberly Edge, Samina Farooq & Antonia Hernandez were the staff members in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: CEC1

14. that the Board acknowledges that Benjamin Franklin Middle School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 8:03 am at the location of 1315 Taft Road outside of front of the school on October 8, 2019; Marina Williams oversaw the drill and was the staff member in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Vans BF1, BF2, BF3, BF4, BF5 and BF6.

15. that the Board acknowledges that Thomas Jefferson Middle School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with

N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 3:06 pm on October 8, 2019, at the location of the Fyke Lane Parking Lot; Mr. Ortiz and Enoch Nyamekye oversaw the drills and were the staff members in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Vans TJ1, TJ2 & TJ3.

16. that the Board acknowledges that Teaneck High School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 2:50 pm on

October 4, 2019, at the location On Elizabeth Ave outside of entrance 2; Mrs. Margo Mack and Mr. Peter LoGiudice oversaw the drills and were the staff members in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Vans THS1, THS2, THS3 (IN469), THS4 (IN387) & L12.

17. that the Board approve payment to Telling Tales Publications, LLC. (Eleni Theodorou, Speaker) for presenting Noko’s Culture Of Compassion Campaign at Bryant School. The speaker will present to kindergarten students during four separate sessions (dates TBD), at a cost of $250.00 per session, for a total not to exceed $1000.00. Title IV funds from account # 20-280-100-300-73-50-I-0 will be utilized.

18. that the Board approve Ms. Banta (Vendor #0559), Educational Consultant, for tutoring services at Yeshiva of North jersey, total cost not to exceed $710.00. Services will be funded by Non-public Title I account #: 20-231-100-320-92-58-I-Y.

19. that the Board approve the Agreement with Bergen County Special Services School District, for the 2019 – 2020 school year, to provide Chapter 192/193 Services (Compensatory, Education, ESL, Home Instruction, Examination and Classification, Annual Review, Speech Correction and Supplemental Instruction), in the amount of $40,444 in accordance with the fees approved by the NJDOE.

Chapter 192 Chapter 193

$1,460. $38,984.
Total	$40,444.

20. that the Board approve YWCA- Healing Space, to conduct one workshop with high school students enrolled in the FORUM’s Parents and Student/School Partnership Program, on dating and healthy relationships, internet safety & social media, and sexual violence prevention on December 12, 2019, at no cost.

21. that the Board approve Alternatives to Domestic Violence (ADV) to conduct a workshop on multifaceted domestic violence intervention and prevention to students enrolled in the Young Women’s Institute group on November 26, 2019, at no cost.

22. that the Board approve compensation to High Impact Youth Training Solutions, to conduct a workshop on social media awareness, internet safety and cyberbullying on December 2, 2019, in an amount not to exceed $300.

23. that the Board approve compensation to Flying Eagles Youth Coalition to conduct two workshops on Violence Prevention/Healthy Decision-Making on November 19, 2019 (High School Group) and November 20, 2019 (Middle School Group) at $300 each in an amount not to exceed $600.

24. that the Board approve Planned Parenthood, to conduct one workshop with high school students enrolled in the Young Women’s Group, on STI Prevention, General Health & Sexuality, Consent, Hygiene, Life Skills: Decision making, refusal skills, delay tactics, and Body Image on February 25, 2020, at no cost.

25. that the Board approve CVS Health to conduct one workshop with high school students enrolled in the FORUM’s Young Men’s and Young Women’s group, on the dangers of prescription drug abuse on November 19, 2019, at no cost.

26. that the Board approve the payment to the Christ Episcopal Church located on 479 Maitland Avenue, Teaneck to run the Pre-School Education Expansion Program for two full day classrooms starting September 2019 – June 2020 in the amount of 42,000 per year with utilities amount pending.

27. that the Board authorize the following “stale dated” and/or outstanding checks in the amount of, $115,530.02 on the Teaneck Board of Education Warrant Account be voided per the attached list.

28. that the Board approve submission of Carryover application to the New Jersey Department of Education for the use of funds from the 2018-2019 IDEA Basic funds in the amount of $40,995 and $67,948 Non-Public funds, to be implemented during the period of September 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020.

29. that the Board approve payment to Mr. Michael Fowlin (performer) for two, seventy-five (75) minute presentations entitled “You Don’t Know Me Until You Know Me”, in an amount not to exceed $2,850.00. The presentations are scheduled for 1/6/20, at 8:15 am and 9:30 am. Title IV funds from account # 20-280-100-300-73-50-I-0 will be utilized.

30. that the Board approve acceptance of the following 2018-2019 Title Grants’ Carryover funds approved on November 8, 2019 in the following amounts:
Title I = $176,184.00; Title II = $58,072.00; Title III = $30,940.00; Title IV = $41,802.00 to be apportioned to the District Title Grants funded schools and applicable Non-Public schools, to be expended during the period of December 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020.

31. that the Board approve the Stipulation of Settlement between the parents of Student ID #91434 and the Teaneck Board of Education in the amount not to exceed $147,000 for 2019-2020 school year tuition to Alpine a/o Academy 360, Camp Horizons for 2019 and 2020 ESY, and Compensatory Education/Home Services by Berger Learning Group.

32. that the Board approve the Stipulation of Settlement between the parents of Student ID#101213 and the Teaneck Board of Education in the amount not to exceed approximately $149,000 for 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 school year, ESY for 2019 and 2020.

33. Whereas, Inline Heating & Air Conditioning Company was approved at the August 21, 2019 Special Public Meeting to replace the Cranford Gym Boiler in the amount of $570,497 at 110% MRESC 15/16-58 Extension.
Whereas, in order to place the unit on the existing roof, additional costs are required for unanticipated steel decking’s to reinforce the roof structure and upgrade of the electrical panel.
Be it Resolved, that the Board approve the change order in the amount, of $94,301 for the additional work that needs to be done to install the boiler at the High School Cranford Gym.

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

Personnel

PERSONNEL	NOVEMBER 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 certificated staff appointments, following a 90- day probationary period, effective dates as indicated, pending criminal history review:

a. Natalie De La Cruz, English Teacher, at an annual salary $62,400 (TTEA MA/ step 3) assigned to Thomas Jefferson Middle School, effective November 14, 2019 through June 30, 2020, replacing Germaine Tarver, resigned (PC#: 10-11-05/anx).

b. Alexa Jones, Middle School Mathematics Teacher, at an annual salary of $55,000 (TTEA BA/step 1), assigned to Thomas Jefferson Middle School, effective October 16, 2019 through June 30, 2020 replacing employee # 4752, non renewed (10-11-11/btl).

c. Yonit Malina, Social Worker, at an annual salary of $80,000 (TTEA MA+32/ step 8) assigned to Special Services Department, effective October 02, 2019 through June 30, 2020, new position.

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

a. Elizabeth Rieder, Special Education Teacher, Hawthorne Elementary School, effective October 18, 2019.

b. Michael Diehl, Physical Education Teacher, Whittier Elementary School, effective October 21, 2019.

c. JoAnne Zahn, Social Studies Teacher, Thomas Jefferson Middle School, effective January 01, 2020.

d. Daniel Velez, Grade 4 Teacher, Lowell Elementary School, effective January 06, 2020.

3.	that the Board rescind the appointment of the following individual for the 2019-2020 school year, effective immediately:

a. Nancy Masoud, Supervisor of Mathematics, at an annual salary to be negotiated, assigned to Curriculum and Instruction Department, at Teaneck High School, effective on a date to be determined through June 30, 2020, replacing Trina Moschella, resigned.

4.	that the Board approve the following leaves of absences for the dates and reasons stated:

a. Employee #0952, paid medical leave with benefits, using 55 personal illness days from September 03, 2019 through November 25, 2019.

b. Employee #4841, unpaid maternity leave of absence with benefits from September 03, 2019 through October 02, 2019 under FMLA. Unpaid child rearing leave of absence without benefits from October 03, 2019 through June 30, 2020.

c. Employee #1931, paid maternity leave of absence without benefits, from February 03, 2020 through March 02, 2020, using 20 sick days, under FMLA, unpaid maternity leave of absence without benefits from March 03, 2020 through May 29, 2020, under FMLA, unpaid child rearing leave of absence without benefits from June 01, 2020 through June 19, 2020.

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

a. Katie Boshart, September 03, 2019 through October 16, 2019, with no benefits, assigned to Hawthorne Elementary School, replacing employee #2775.

b. Michelle McMillon, September 03, 2019 through September 25, 2019, with no benefits, assigned to Teaneck High School, replacing Samantha Ross, resigned.

c. Kristen Chysna, November 18, 2019 through a date to be determined, with no benefits, assigned to Whittier Elementary School, replacing employee #0952.

d. this item has been removed.

6.	that the Board approve the following Extra Work for Extra Pay assignments, for the 2019-2020 school year at Teaneck High School, stipend in accordance with the TTEA contract:

Staff Member a. Todd Murphy

b. Victoria Dyker

c. Victoria Dyker

d. Olivia Betances

e. Chloe Sosa-Jarrett

Activity Drama Director
Costumes (Annual Drama)

Costumes (Annual Musical)

HEAL

HEAL

Stipend Amount $6,109

$2,197

$2,197

$546.20 (pro-rated)

$1092.40 (pro-rated)

f. Latoya Watt	HEAL

$1092.40 (Pro-rated)

g. Kelvin Reese	SOLVE	$2,731

h. Brittany Rhodie

i. Todd Murphy

j. Emmanuel Viray

k. Douglas Book

l. Alexandra Cavallo

Technical Dir. (Annual Musical)

Stage Crew

Stage Crew

Senior Class Adv.

Senior Class Adv.

$1,764

$1,246 (pro-rated)

$1,246 (pro-rated)

$1,386 (pro-rated)

$1,386 (pro-rated)

7.	that the Board approve payment to the following employee who separated from the district for unused vacation/sick days, not to exceed the information listed below:

a. Claudia Henry, Secretary B, 238.50 unused sick days at $55 per day, total amount $13,117.50, 42 unused vacation days at $282.00, total amount $11,844.00, total payment of $24,961.50.

b. Susan Reis, Secretary C, 13 unused vacation days at $261.04 per day, total payment of $3,393.52.

8.	that the Board approve the following individuals Home Instructors, on an as needed basis, at $50.00 per hour, for the 2019-2020 school year:

a. Lance Parham

b. Elizabeth Robbins c. Janine Lawler
d. Karen Hughes

9.	that the Board approve payment to the following non-tenured instructional staff members for participating in a four hour make-up session for Foundation Training in an amount not to exceed $200 each.

a. Allison Spadaro b. Brittany Rhodie c. Christina Deleon d. Danielle Jackson e. Deborah Shenkin f. Jasmin White
g. Jenna Banker h. Jennifer Ortiz
i. Joseph Hochgesang j. Kiera Genus
k. Magda Ahmadein

l. Maryem Gobji-Haouari m. Nancy Cochrane
n. Paul Maute

o. Payne Vasquez p. Samantha Elie
q. Sharmaine Joseph

10. that the Board approve the following certificated staff transfer/reassignment for the 2019-2020 school year, effective November 14, 2019:

a. Teri Wilcox, ESL Teacher at Bryant Elementary School, reassigned to ESL Teacher, at Lowell Elementary School and Bryant Elementary School.

b. Theresa Avella, Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant, at Thomas Jefferson Middle School, transferred to Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant, at Teaneck High School.

11. that the Board approve the following FORUM staff who would serve as chaperones on field trips sponsored by the Teaneck Recreation Department, during the 2019-2020 school year, utilizing substitutes on an as-needed basis, to be paid by the Recreation Department:

Substitute staff: Victoria Alexander, Giannil Hidalgo, Owen Barnes, Yris Acevedo, Yvonne Witter

Field Trip	Date	Staff

Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular New York, NY

12/09/2019
Owen Barnes
(1/2 day for students) Nick Campestre (Monday)

NBA Basketball

Brooklyn Nets vs.Utah Jazz Barclays Center
Brooklyn, NY

NBA Basketball
Brooklyn Nets vs.Toronto Raptors Barclays Center
Brooklyn, NY

01/14/2020 (Monday)

02/12/2020 (Wednesday)

Giannil Hidalgo Victoria Alexander

Yvonne Witter Victoria Alexander

NBA Basketball
Brooklyn Nets vs.Washington Wizards Barclays Center
Brooklyn, NY

Owen Barnes Yris Acevedo

Humdingers Bowling Paramus, NJ

03/23/2020 (Monday)

Yris Acevedo Yvonne Witter

12. that the Board approve the following Extra Work for Extra Pay assignments, for the 2019-2020 school year, at Hawthorne Elementary School, stipend in accordance with TTEA contract:

Staff Member

a. Suzanne O'Toole b. Amber Halpern
c. Amanda Meller

Activity Safety Patrol Safety Patrol
Safety Patrol

Stipend Amount $178
$178

$178

13. that the Board approve payment to the following Bryant School staff members to conduct the Families, Learning, Improving and Promoting Success (F.L.I.P.S.) Program October 23, 2019, November 05, 2019, December 10, 2019 and April 14, 2020, total cost not to exceed $1,800:

4 hours, at $50.00 students/families (4 meetings) 8 hours, at $50.00 planning time (4 meetings)

a. Kate Augusto, LET, 12 hours, at $50.00 per hour

b. Jessica Brown, Guidance/Outreach, 12 hours, at $50.00 per hour

c. Teri Wilcox, ESL (English as a Second Language), 12 hours, at $50.00 per hour

14. that the Board approve the following staff members to serve in the after school/weekend detention program (working with students), during the 2019-2020 school year, on an as needed basis, at a rate of $50 per hour.

a. Andrew Bellin b. Sharon Bellin
c. Gregory Cooper d. Natasha Green e. Sean Holland
f. Volodymyr Hunko g. Edward Klimek h. Eileen Kresky
i. James Lagomarsino j. Gorki Marcelo
k. Jason McDonald l. Daniel Olender
m. Chloe Sosa-Jarrett n. Lottie Watson

15. that the Board approve Emilio Jennette as Coordinator of Special Education Compliance and Parent Outreach for the 2019-2020 school year, at a stipend of $20,000.

16. that the Board approve the annual stipend of $9,000 for the position of Affirmative Action Officer, and compensate Tunde Adedoyin, Manager of Human Resource Management and Compliance for the 2019-2020 school year.

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03/18/2020
(Wednesday)
Minutes of the proceedings of the REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING held on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller-Porter, 3rd Floor Student Center, Teaneck High School, 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, November 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 September 7, 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 Sharlene Guiracocha
Yasmine Halmane Eitan Hiller
Nuri Khan

Nyahti Monroe

x

x

x

x x

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

x

IV.	Reaffirmation of 2019-2020 District Goals

V.	Superintendent's Report

Board Presentations

VI.	Board Committee Reports

Board: #3 P7250 amend the motion for first reading to become active

Ms. Fisher:

P7446 - SRO training issue specialized for school needs. Mental health, first aid, de-escalation, Sp. Ed students a clear understanding of the role.
P5517 - Do not like IDs P7250 - Ist reading only

A.	Policy

B.	Board Operations

C.	School Operations and Curriculum

D.	Finance and Budget

E.	Personnel

VII. Public Comment (agenda ONLY)

VIII. Public Comment (non-Agenda)

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

The HS is not handicapped accessible, not happy with access Should look into auxiliary police
Not supporting the school IDs

We would like to see more money go towards high functioning Sp. Ed. students

L.G. Parent (TJ & Hawthorne)

Concerned with the high turnover rate with teachers

Amy Yepez

Who determines outdoor recess? What is the cut off temperature? The Board should contact the parent group

Steve Stein

Have two boys at THS; the 9th grader is in Spanish 1 and missing a Spanish teacher. What is happening in Spanish?

Margo Fisher

Thank you for a great education

Partisan Politics in the Board and ethics charges against Board members. Bergen County literature was being given out at the Democratic center. Why is the taxpayer dollars being used against a legal charge for ethics?

Mr. Ed Ha

BF world language event is a great event celebration. Excited about the ski program; thank you for the soccer program; Sign up for 5K run May 31, 2020. Tricky tray Event coming up.

Sam Savoye, Boy Scouts Need help with insurance

Hector Ferrer

Attended a summit 11/6/19; equal access to appeal Federal Lawsuit against the Teaneck Board of Education; waive the right to privacy; whistleblower, Crimes against Dr. Irving, Board, and Machado Law Group.

IX.	Executive Session (required)

NONE

X.	Adjournment

Mr. Rodriguez motioned to adjourn the regular public meeting at 11:08pm. Said motion was seconded by Mr. Rose and carried by unanimous vote.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

Board Member	Yes

Ms. Fisher (Victoria)	x

Mr. Ramirez (Martin)

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

No	Abstain	Absent

x

Respectfully submitted,

Melissa Simmons

Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Teaneck Public Schools

Mission: The Teaneck Public School District educates and empowers students by providing a high-quality, rigorous educational experience which prepares students for success within a diverse, global society.

Vision: The Teaneck Advantage: Educational Excellence for All

Goals for 2019-2020

GOAL 1: Teachers and administrators in the Teaneck Public Schools will further elevate academic programs by creating varied learning pathways and by improving student supports.

GOAL 2: The Teaneck Public Schools will continue to improve facilities and technology in support of 21st Century learning opportunities.

GOAL 3: The Teaneck Public Schools will execute effective communications and solidify quality relationships with educational partners within and throughout the community.

GOAL 4: The Teaneck Public Schools will create equitable and inclusive learning opportunities for all students.

GOAL 5: The Teaneck Public Schools will ensure operational excellence in hiring, developing and retaining staff.

Policy

POLICY	NOVEMBER 13, 2019

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

1.	that the Board approve the FIRST READING of the following Policies:

5337 - Service Animals

5611 - Removal of Students for Firearms Offenses

5612 - Assaults on District Bd of Ed. Members or Employees 5613 - Removal of Students or Assaults with Weapons Offenses 5756 - Transgender Students
8461 - Reporting Violence, Vandalism, Harrassment

8561 - Procurement Procedures for School Nutrition Programs 2415.06 - Unsafe School Choice Options
2431.3 - Practice & Pre-Season Heat Acclimation... 5330.04 - Administering an Opioid Antidote
P7440 School District Security R7440 School District Security P7446 School Security Program P5517 School District Issued IDs P7250 School Naming
P7510 Use of Facilities R7510 Use of Facilities P5533 Student Smoking

a

2.	Following Policies are Standard Strauss Esmay revisions/mandated statutory revisions:

1642 Earned Sick Leave Law

6112 Reimbursement of Federal & Other Grant Expenditures 8600 Student Transportation
8630 Bus Driver/Bus Aide Responsibilities 8670 Transportation of Special Needs Students 9210 Parent Organizations
9400 Media Relations

3159 Teaching Staff Member/School District Reporting Responsibilities 3218 Use, Possession or Distribution of Substances (teaching staff mem.) 4218 Use, Possession or Distribution of Substances (support staff)
4219 Commercial Driver's License Controlled Substance & Alcohol Use Testing

a

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

Board Operations

BOARD OPERATIONS	NOVEMBER 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 approve the Minutes from the Workshop and the Regular Public Meeting held on October 2, 2019 and October 16, 2019.

2.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to the Bulls Basketball Club to use the Teaneck High School Gymnasium to hold a Basketball showcase on Saturday, January 18, 2020. The total rental fee including the custodial and security is $1,524.32. The waiver is only for $500 for the rental of the gymnasium. The custodial and the security fee will be charged. (The charges to open the building on a Saturday is $1,024.32 custodial & security).

3.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to the NAACP, Bergen County Branch, for the New Jersey State Conference to use the Teaneck High School Student Center to hold a Quarterly Statewide Business Meeting & Training Non-Profit Volunteer Organization on Saturday, January 4, 2020. The total rental fee including the custodial and security is $1,182.88. (The charges to open a building on a Saturday is $682.88 custodial & security). The NAACP is a 501c(3) non-profit organization.

4.	that the Board approve the request from TOPS to host a Tricky Tray event in October 2020 and would like the Board to support the fundraising throughout the year to raise money to support funding for our school's educational curriculum.

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

NOVEMBER 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 November 13, 2019 Regular Public Meeting.

2.	that the Board approve participation in The Center for Food Action's Weekend Snack Pack Program. This is a free program that assists families in need with a weekend snack pack once or twice a month throughout the school year at no cost to the district.

3.	that the Board approve the volunteers for the 2019-2020 school year:

1. Nichelle Hawkins 2. Elise Joyner
3. Leonard Schwartz

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	NOVEMBER 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 2019-2020 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.

September 1, 2019 through September 30, 2019

General

Special Revenue Enterprise
Food Service

Fund 10	$8,472,788.10 Fund 20	$154,120.91 Fund 60	$22,458.23
Fund 61	$407.01

Total of Approved Payments	$8,649,774.25

2.	that the Board approve 2019-2020 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 September 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 $2,055.70) (District funded $6,578.95) (Title I Funded $710.00) (Title IV Funded $1,000) total cost $10,344.65.

5.	that the Board approve the attached list of Student Field Trips, as approved by the Superintendent (Grant Funded $2,929.91) and (District Funded $7,637.07) (Parent Funded $6,471.59) total cost $17,038.57.

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 2019-2020 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 2019-2020 school year.

9.	that the Board acknowledges that Whittier Elementary School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 7:45 am at the location of West Englewood Ave and Essex St on October 18, 2019; Pedro Valdes oversaw the drill and Linda Harrison, Keith Orapello, Janine Lawler, Samantha Jankowski, Emily Sloane, Breda Dade and Emily Sloane were the staff members in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Route #4 Buses A,B,C,D,E,F; Vans 4A, 4B, 4C (WV1) & 4D (T1409).

10. t h a t t h e B o a r d a c k n o w l e d g e s t h a t H a w t h o r n e E l e m e n t a r y School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 8:15 am at the location of Lucy Avenue on October 14, 2019; Ms. Natasha Pitt oversaw the drill and Amber Halpern, Maria Garcia, Elizabeth Woo, Audrey Capan, Rahena Loskor, Marjorie Forrest, Aytyzaz Mohammad, Magadlene Symmonds and Kellie Costa were the staff members in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Route #5 Buses A, B, & C Vans 5A, 5B, HV1.

11. that the Board acknowledges that Lowell Elementary School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 8:40 am at the location of Lowell school back parking lot on October 15, 2019; Antoine Green and R. Cruz oversaw the drill and Alexis Ryerson, Lisa Sgambati and Stacie DiBona were the staff members in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Route #7 Buses A,B,C, D & E Vans LV1, LV2, & LV3.

12. that the Board acknowledges that Bryant Elementary School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 8:15 am at the location of Bryant School Bus Lane off of Tryon Ave on October 11, 2019; Leslie Abrew oversaw the drill and was the staff member in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Route #6 Buses A,C, D & E Vans V6A, V6B, V6C, BV1, BV2, BV3 & BV4.

13. that the Board acknowledges that Christ Episcopal Church successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 2:15PM am at the location of the church parking lot on the Maitland Ave side on October 15, 2019; Fayth Petrucci and Gervonn Rice oversaw the drill and Kimberly Edge, Samina Farooq & Antonia Hernandez were the staff members in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: CEC1

14. that the Board acknowledges that Benjamin Franklin Middle School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 8:03 am at the location of 1315 Taft Road outside of front of the school on October 8, 2019; Marina Williams oversaw the drill and was the staff member in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Vans BF1, BF2, BF3, BF4, BF5 and BF6.

15. that the Board acknowledges that Thomas Jefferson Middle School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with

N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 3:06 pm on October 8, 2019, at the location of the Fyke Lane Parking Lot; Mr. Ortiz and Enoch Nyamekye oversaw the drills and were the staff members in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Vans TJ1, TJ2 & TJ3.

16. that the Board acknowledges that Teaneck High School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 2:50 pm on

October 4, 2019, at the location On Elizabeth Ave outside of entrance 2; Mrs. Margo Mack and Mr. Peter LoGiudice oversaw the drills and were the staff members in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Vans THS1, THS2, THS3 (IN469), THS4 (IN387) & L12.

17. that the Board approve payment to Telling Tales Publications, LLC. (Eleni Theodorou, Speaker) for presenting Noko’s Culture Of Compassion Campaign at Bryant School. The speaker will present to kindergarten students during four separate sessions (dates TBD), at a cost of $250.00 per session, for a total not to exceed $1000.00. Title IV funds from account # 20-280-100-300-73-50-I-0 will be utilized.

18. that the Board approve Ms. Banta (Vendor #0559), Educational Consultant, for tutoring services at Yeshiva of North jersey, total cost not to exceed $710.00. Services will be funded by Non-public Title I account #: 20-231-100-320-92-58-I-Y.

19. that the Board approve the Agreement with Bergen County Special Services School District, for the 2019 – 2020 school year, to provide Chapter 192/193 Services (Compensatory, Education, ESL, Home Instruction, Examination and Classification, Annual Review, Speech Correction and Supplemental Instruction), in the amount of $40,444 in accordance with the fees approved by the NJDOE.

Chapter 192 Chapter 193

$1,460. $38,984.
Total	$40,444.

20. that the Board approve YWCA- Healing Space, to conduct one workshop with high school students enrolled in the FORUM’s Parents and Student/School Partnership Program, on dating and healthy relationships, internet safety & social media, and sexual violence prevention on December 12, 2019, at no cost.

21. that the Board approve Alternatives to Domestic Violence (ADV) to conduct a workshop on multifaceted domestic violence intervention and prevention to students enrolled in the Young Women’s Institute group on November 26, 2019, at no cost.

22. that the Board approve compensation to High Impact Youth Training Solutions, to conduct a workshop on social media awareness, internet safety and cyberbullying on December 2, 2019, in an amount not to exceed $300.

23. that the Board approve compensation to Flying Eagles Youth Coalition to conduct two workshops on Violence Prevention/Healthy Decision-Making on November 19, 2019 (High School Group) and November 20, 2019 (Middle School Group) at $300 each in an amount not to exceed $600.

24. that the Board approve Planned Parenthood, to conduct one workshop with high school students enrolled in the Young Women’s Group, on STI Prevention, General Health & Sexuality, Consent, Hygiene, Life Skills: Decision making, refusal skills, delay tactics, and Body Image on February 25, 2020, at no cost.

25. that the Board approve CVS Health to conduct one workshop with high school students enrolled in the FORUM’s Young Men’s and Young Women’s group, on the dangers of prescription drug abuse on November 19, 2019, at no cost.

26. that the Board approve the payment to the Christ Episcopal Church located on 479 Maitland Avenue, Teaneck to run the Pre-School Education Expansion Program for two full day classrooms starting September 2019 – June 2020 in the amount of 42,000 per year with utilities amount pending.

27. that the Board authorize the following “stale dated” and/or outstanding checks in the amount of, $115,530.02 on the Teaneck Board of Education Warrant Account be voided per the attached list.

28. that the Board approve submission of Carryover application to the New Jersey Department of Education for the use of funds from the 2018-2019 IDEA Basic funds in the amount of $40,995 and $67,948 Non-Public funds, to be implemented during the period of September 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020.

29. that the Board approve payment to Mr. Michael Fowlin (performer) for two, seventy-five (75) minute presentations entitled “You Don’t Know Me Until You Know Me”, in an amount not to exceed $2,850.00. The presentations are scheduled for 1/6/20, at 8:15 am and 9:30 am. Title IV funds from account # 20-280-100-300-73-50-I-0 will be utilized.

30. that the Board approve acceptance of the following 2018-2019 Title Grants’ Carryover funds approved on November 8, 2019 in the following amounts:
Title I = $176,184.00; Title II = $58,072.00; Title III = $30,940.00; Title IV = $41,802.00 to be apportioned to the District Title Grants funded schools and applicable Non-Public schools, to be expended during the period of December 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020.

31. that the Board approve the Stipulation of Settlement between the parents of Student ID #91434 and the Teaneck Board of Education in the amount not to exceed $147,000 for 2019-2020 school year tuition to Alpine a/o Academy 360, Camp Horizons for 2019 and 2020 ESY, and Compensatory Education/Home Services by Berger Learning Group.

32. that the Board approve the Stipulation of Settlement between the parents of Student ID#101213 and the Teaneck Board of Education in the amount not to exceed approximately $149,000 for 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 school year, ESY for 2019 and 2020.

33. Whereas, Inline Heating & Air Conditioning Company was approved at the August 21, 2019 Special Public Meeting to replace the Cranford Gym Boiler in the amount of $570,497 at 110% MRESC 15/16-58 Extension.
Whereas, in order to place the unit on the existing roof, additional costs are required for unanticipated steel decking’s to reinforce the roof structure and upgrade of the electrical panel.
Be it Resolved, that the Board approve the change order in the amount, of $94,301 for the additional work that needs to be done to install the boiler at the High School Cranford Gym.

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

Personnel

PERSONNEL	NOVEMBER 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 certificated staff appointments, following a 90- day probationary period, effective dates as indicated, pending criminal history review:

a. Natalie De La Cruz, English Teacher, at an annual salary $62,400 (TTEA MA/ step 3) assigned to Thomas Jefferson Middle School, effective November 14, 2019 through June 30, 2020, replacing Germaine Tarver, resigned (PC#: 10-11-05/anx).

b. Alexa Jones, Middle School Mathematics Teacher, at an annual salary of $55,000 (TTEA BA/step 1), assigned to Thomas Jefferson Middle School, effective October 16, 2019 through June 30, 2020 replacing employee # 4752, non renewed (10-11-11/btl).

c. Yonit Malina, Social Worker, at an annual salary of $80,000 (TTEA MA+32/ step 8) assigned to Special Services Department, effective October 02, 2019 through June 30, 2020, new position.

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

a. Elizabeth Rieder, Special Education Teacher, Hawthorne Elementary School, effective October 18, 2019.

b. Michael Diehl, Physical Education Teacher, Whittier Elementary School, effective October 21, 2019.

c. JoAnne Zahn, Social Studies Teacher, Thomas Jefferson Middle School, effective January 01, 2020.

d. Daniel Velez, Grade 4 Teacher, Lowell Elementary School, effective January 06, 2020.

3.	that the Board rescind the appointment of the following individual for the 2019-2020 school year, effective immediately:

a. Nancy Masoud, Supervisor of Mathematics, at an annual salary to be negotiated, assigned to Curriculum and Instruction Department, at Teaneck High School, effective on a date to be determined through June 30, 2020, replacing Trina Moschella, resigned.

4.	that the Board approve the following leaves of absences for the dates and reasons stated:

a. Employee #0952, paid medical leave with benefits, using 55 personal illness days from September 03, 2019 through November 25, 2019.

b. Employee #4841, unpaid maternity leave of absence with benefits from September 03, 2019 through October 02, 2019 under FMLA. Unpaid child rearing leave of absence without benefits from October 03, 2019 through June 30, 2020.

c. Employee #1931, paid maternity leave of absence without benefits, from February 03, 2020 through March 02, 2020, using 20 sick days, under FMLA, unpaid maternity leave of absence without benefits from March 03, 2020 through May 29, 2020, under FMLA, unpaid child rearing leave of absence without benefits from June 01, 2020 through June 19, 2020.

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

a. Katie Boshart, September 03, 2019 through October 16, 2019, with no benefits, assigned to Hawthorne Elementary School, replacing employee #2775.

b. Michelle McMillon, September 03, 2019 through September 25, 2019, with no benefits, assigned to Teaneck High School, replacing Samantha Ross, resigned.

c. Kristen Chysna, November 18, 2019 through a date to be determined, with no benefits, assigned to Whittier Elementary School, replacing employee #0952.

d. this item has been removed.

6.	that the Board approve the following Extra Work for Extra Pay assignments, for the 2019-2020 school year at Teaneck High School, stipend in accordance with the TTEA contract:

Staff Member a. Todd Murphy

b. Victoria Dyker

c. Victoria Dyker

d. Olivia Betances

e. Chloe Sosa-Jarrett

Activity Drama Director
Costumes (Annual Drama)

Costumes (Annual Musical)

HEAL

HEAL

Stipend Amount $6,109

$2,197

$2,197

$546.20 (pro-rated)

$1092.40 (pro-rated)

f. Latoya Watt	HEAL

$1092.40 (Pro-rated)

g. Kelvin Reese	SOLVE	$2,731

h. Brittany Rhodie

i. Todd Murphy

j. Emmanuel Viray

k. Douglas Book

l. Alexandra Cavallo

Technical Dir. (Annual Musical)

Stage Crew

Stage Crew

Senior Class Adv.

Senior Class Adv.

$1,764

$1,246 (pro-rated)

$1,246 (pro-rated)

$1,386 (pro-rated)

$1,386 (pro-rated)

7.	that the Board approve payment to the following employee who separated from the district for unused vacation/sick days, not to exceed the information listed below:

a. Claudia Henry, Secretary B, 238.50 unused sick days at $55 per day, total amount $13,117.50, 42 unused vacation days at $282.00, total amount $11,844.00, total payment of $24,961.50.

b. Susan Reis, Secretary C, 13 unused vacation days at $261.04 per day, total payment of $3,393.52.

8.	that the Board approve the following individuals Home Instructors, on an as needed basis, at $50.00 per hour, for the 2019-2020 school year:

a. Lance Parham

b. Elizabeth Robbins c. Janine Lawler
d. Karen Hughes

9.	that the Board approve payment to the following non-tenured instructional staff members for participating in a four hour make-up session for Foundation Training in an amount not to exceed $200 each.

a. Allison Spadaro b. Brittany Rhodie c. Christina Deleon d. Danielle Jackson e. Deborah Shenkin f. Jasmin White
g. Jenna Banker h. Jennifer Ortiz
i. Joseph Hochgesang j. Kiera Genus
k. Magda Ahmadein

l. Maryem Gobji-Haouari m. Nancy Cochrane
n. Paul Maute

o. Payne Vasquez p. Samantha Elie
q. Sharmaine Joseph

10. that the Board approve the following certificated staff transfer/reassignment for the 2019-2020 school year, effective November 14, 2019:

a. Teri Wilcox, ESL Teacher at Bryant Elementary School, reassigned to ESL Teacher, at Lowell Elementary School and Bryant Elementary School.

b. Theresa Avella, Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant, at Thomas Jefferson Middle School, transferred to Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant, at Teaneck High School.

11. that the Board approve the following FORUM staff who would serve as chaperones on field trips sponsored by the Teaneck Recreation Department, during the 2019-2020 school year, utilizing substitutes on an as-needed basis, to be paid by the Recreation Department:

Substitute staff: Victoria Alexander, Giannil Hidalgo, Owen Barnes, Yris Acevedo, Yvonne Witter

Field Trip	Date	Staff

Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular New York, NY

12/09/2019
Owen Barnes
(1/2 day for students) Nick Campestre (Monday)

NBA Basketball

Brooklyn Nets vs.Utah Jazz Barclays Center
Brooklyn, NY

NBA Basketball
Brooklyn Nets vs.Toronto Raptors Barclays Center
Brooklyn, NY

01/14/2020 (Monday)

02/12/2020 (Wednesday)

Giannil Hidalgo Victoria Alexander

Yvonne Witter Victoria Alexander

NBA Basketball
Brooklyn Nets vs.Washington Wizards Barclays Center
Brooklyn, NY

Owen Barnes Yris Acevedo

Humdingers Bowling Paramus, NJ

03/23/2020 (Monday)

Yris Acevedo Yvonne Witter

12. that the Board approve the following Extra Work for Extra Pay assignments, for the 2019-2020 school year, at Hawthorne Elementary School, stipend in accordance with TTEA contract:

Staff Member

a. Suzanne O'Toole b. Amber Halpern
c. Amanda Meller

Activity Safety Patrol Safety Patrol
Safety Patrol

Stipend Amount $178
$178

$178

13. that the Board approve payment to the following Bryant School staff members to conduct the Families, Learning, Improving and Promoting Success (F.L.I.P.S.) Program October 23, 2019, November 05, 2019, December 10, 2019 and April 14, 2020, total cost not to exceed $1,800:

4 hours, at $50.00 students/families (4 meetings) 8 hours, at $50.00 planning time (4 meetings)

a. Kate Augusto, LET, 12 hours, at $50.00 per hour

b. Jessica Brown, Guidance/Outreach, 12 hours, at $50.00 per hour

c. Teri Wilcox, ESL (English as a Second Language), 12 hours, at $50.00 per hour

14. that the Board approve the following staff members to serve in the after school/weekend detention program (working with students), during the 2019-2020 school year, on an as needed basis, at a rate of $50 per hour.

a. Andrew Bellin b. Sharon Bellin
c. Gregory Cooper d. Natasha Green e. Sean Holland
f. Volodymyr Hunko g. Edward Klimek h. Eileen Kresky
i. James Lagomarsino j. Gorki Marcelo
k. Jason McDonald l. Daniel Olender
m. Chloe Sosa-Jarrett n. Lottie Watson

15. that the Board approve Emilio Jennette as Coordinator of Special Education Compliance and Parent Outreach for the 2019-2020 school year, at a stipend of $20,000.

16. that the Board approve the annual stipend of $9,000 for the position of Affirmative Action Officer, and compensate Tunde Adedoyin, Manager of Human Resource Management and Compliance for the 2019-2020 school year.

17. that the Board approve the following athletic coaches for the 2019-2020 school year, stipend in accordance with the TTEA contract:

Name

a. Christie Prepis

b. Michael Moldovan

c. Zainabu Conteh

d. Katierose Augustine

e. Bryan Murphy f. Taylor Martin

g. Angelina Cusack

h. Michael Smith

i. Brandon Howell

j. Saah Hali

k. Gregory Cooper

Position

TJMS Head Soccer Coach (Girls)

TJMS Head Soccer Coach (Boys)

BFMS Head Soccer Coach (Girls)

BFMS Head Soccer Coach (Boys)

Indoor Track Coach Indoor Track Coach
BFMS Head Basketball Coach (Girls)

BFMS Head Basketball Coach (Boys)

TJMS Head Basketball Coach (Girls)

TJMS Head Basketball Coach (Boys)

Weight Room Supervisor

Stipend Amount

$3,000

$3,000

$3,000

$3,000

$4,529 $4,529

$3,000

$3,000

$3,000

$3,000

$1,500

l. Samuel Griffin	Weight Room Supervisor $1,500

m. Ashley Pryce

n. Vaugh McEachin

Football Volunteer Coach No pay

Football Volunteer Coach No pay

18. that the Board approve Ms. Diana Spain as the Mathematics Interventionist, at an annual salary of $113,000 (TTEA Guide MA+32/ step 16), assigned to Benjamin Franklin Middle School, effective September 05, 2019 through June 30, 2020.

19. that the Board approve the following staff members for the Teaneck Community Education Center's SACC (School Age Child Care) programs for the 2019-2020 school year:

Name

a. Kathleen Wicklund

b. Alphonso Smith c. Lisette Torres
d. Anjanette Conyers

Title

Asst. Site Supervisor

Recreation Specialist Substitute
Substitute

Hourly Stipend Amount Rate	(not to exceed)

$15	$8,500

$11         $3,500 $11         $2,500
$11	$2,500

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03/18/2020
(Wednesday)
Minutes of the proceedings of the REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING held on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller-Porter, 3rd Floor Student Center, Teaneck High School, 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, November 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 September 7, 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 Sharlene Guiracocha
Yasmine Halmane Eitan Hiller
Nuri Khan

Nyahti Monroe

x

x

x

x x

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

x

IV.	Reaffirmation of 2019-2020 District Goals

V.	Superintendent's Report

Board Presentations

VI.	Board Committee Reports

Board: #3 P7250 amend the motion for first reading to become active

Ms. Fisher:

P7446 - SRO training issue specialized for school needs. Mental health, first aid, de-escalation, Sp. Ed students a clear understanding of the role.
P5517 - Do not like IDs P7250 - Ist reading only

A.	Policy

B.	Board Operations

C.	School Operations and Curriculum

D.	Finance and Budget

E.	Personnel

VII. Public Comment (agenda ONLY)

VIII. Public Comment (non-Agenda)

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

The HS is not handicapped accessible, not happy with access Should look into auxiliary police
Not supporting the school IDs

We would like to see more money go towards high functioning Sp. Ed. students

L.G. Parent (TJ & Hawthorne)

Concerned with the high turnover rate with teachers

Amy Yepez

Who determines outdoor recess? What is the cut off temperature? The Board should contact the parent group

Steve Stein

Have two boys at THS; the 9th grader is in Spanish 1 and missing a Spanish teacher. What is happening in Spanish?

Margo Fisher

Thank you for a great education

Partisan Politics in the Board and ethics charges against Board members. Bergen County literature was being given out at the Democratic center. Why is the taxpayer dollars being used against a legal charge for ethics?

Mr. Ed Ha

BF world language event is a great event celebration. Excited about the ski program; thank you for the soccer program; Sign up for 5K run May 31, 2020. Tricky tray Event coming up.

Sam Savoye, Boy Scouts Need help with insurance

Hector Ferrer

Attended a summit 11/6/19; equal access to appeal Federal Lawsuit against the Teaneck Board of Education; waive the right to privacy; whistleblower, Crimes against Dr. Irving, Board, and Machado Law Group.

IX.	Executive Session (required)

NONE

X.	Adjournment

Mr. Rodriguez motioned to adjourn the regular public meeting at 11:08pm. Said motion was seconded by Mr. Rose and carried by unanimous vote.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

Board Member	Yes

Ms. Fisher (Victoria)	x

Mr. Ramirez (Martin)

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

No	Abstain	Absent

x

Respectfully submitted,

Melissa Simmons

Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Teaneck Public Schools

Mission: The Teaneck Public School District educates and empowers students by providing a high-quality, rigorous educational experience which prepares students for success within a diverse, global society.

Vision: The Teaneck Advantage: Educational Excellence for All

Goals for 2019-2020

GOAL 1: Teachers and administrators in the Teaneck Public Schools will further elevate academic programs by creating varied learning pathways and by improving student supports.

GOAL 2: The Teaneck Public Schools will continue to improve facilities and technology in support of 21st Century learning opportunities.

GOAL 3: The Teaneck Public Schools will execute effective communications and solidify quality relationships with educational partners within and throughout the community.

GOAL 4: The Teaneck Public Schools will create equitable and inclusive learning opportunities for all students.

GOAL 5: The Teaneck Public Schools will ensure operational excellence in hiring, developing and retaining staff.

Policy

POLICY	NOVEMBER 13, 2019

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

1.	that the Board approve the FIRST READING of the following Policies:

5337 - Service Animals

5611 - Removal of Students for Firearms Offenses

5612 - Assaults on District Bd of Ed. Members or Employees 5613 - Removal of Students or Assaults with Weapons Offenses 5756 - Transgender Students
8461 - Reporting Violence, Vandalism, Harrassment

8561 - Procurement Procedures for School Nutrition Programs 2415.06 - Unsafe School Choice Options
2431.3 - Practice & Pre-Season Heat Acclimation... 5330.04 - Administering an Opioid Antidote
P7440 School District Security R7440 School District Security P7446 School Security Program P5517 School District Issued IDs P7250 School Naming
P7510 Use of Facilities R7510 Use of Facilities P5533 Student Smoking

a

2.	Following Policies are Standard Strauss Esmay revisions/mandated statutory revisions:

1642 Earned Sick Leave Law

6112 Reimbursement of Federal & Other Grant Expenditures 8600 Student Transportation
8630 Bus Driver/Bus Aide Responsibilities 8670 Transportation of Special Needs Students 9210 Parent Organizations
9400 Media Relations

3159 Teaching Staff Member/School District Reporting Responsibilities 3218 Use, Possession or Distribution of Substances (teaching staff mem.) 4218 Use, Possession or Distribution of Substances (support staff)
4219 Commercial Driver's License Controlled Substance & Alcohol Use Testing

a

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

Board Operations

BOARD OPERATIONS	NOVEMBER 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 approve the Minutes from the Workshop and the Regular Public Meeting held on October 2, 2019 and October 16, 2019.

2.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to the Bulls Basketball Club to use the Teaneck High School Gymnasium to hold a Basketball showcase on Saturday, January 18, 2020. The total rental fee including the custodial and security is $1,524.32. The waiver is only for $500 for the rental of the gymnasium. The custodial and the security fee will be charged. (The charges to open the building on a Saturday is $1,024.32 custodial & security).

3.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to the NAACP, Bergen County Branch, for the New Jersey State Conference to use the Teaneck High School Student Center to hold a Quarterly Statewide Business Meeting & Training Non-Profit Volunteer Organization on Saturday, January 4, 2020. The total rental fee including the custodial and security is $1,182.88. (The charges to open a building on a Saturday is $682.88 custodial & security). The NAACP is a 501c(3) non-profit organization.

4.	that the Board approve the request from TOPS to host a Tricky Tray event in October 2020 and would like the Board to support the fundraising throughout the year to raise money to support funding for our school's educational curriculum.

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

NOVEMBER 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 November 13, 2019 Regular Public Meeting.

2.	that the Board approve participation in The Center for Food Action's Weekend Snack Pack Program. This is a free program that assists families in need with a weekend snack pack once or twice a month throughout the school year at no cost to the district.

3.	that the Board approve the volunteers for the 2019-2020 school year:

1. Nichelle Hawkins 2. Elise Joyner
3. Leonard Schwartz

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	NOVEMBER 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 2019-2020 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.

September 1, 2019 through September 30, 2019

General

Special Revenue Enterprise
Food Service

Fund 10	$8,472,788.10 Fund 20	$154,120.91 Fund 60	$22,458.23
Fund 61	$407.01

Total of Approved Payments	$8,649,774.25

2.	that the Board approve 2019-2020 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 September 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 $2,055.70) (District funded $6,578.95) (Title I Funded $710.00) (Title IV Funded $1,000) total cost $10,344.65.

5.	that the Board approve the attached list of Student Field Trips, as approved by the Superintendent (Grant Funded $2,929.91) and (District Funded $7,637.07) (Parent Funded $6,471.59) total cost $17,038.57.

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 2019-2020 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 2019-2020 school year.

9.	that the Board acknowledges that Whittier Elementary School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 7:45 am at the location of West Englewood Ave and Essex St on October 18, 2019; Pedro Valdes oversaw the drill and Linda Harrison, Keith Orapello, Janine Lawler, Samantha Jankowski, Emily Sloane, Breda Dade and Emily Sloane were the staff members in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Route #4 Buses A,B,C,D,E,F; Vans 4A, 4B, 4C (WV1) & 4D (T1409).

10. t h a t t h e B o a r d a c k n o w l e d g e s t h a t H a w t h o r n e E l e m e n t a r y School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 8:15 am at the location of Lucy Avenue on October 14, 2019; Ms. Natasha Pitt oversaw the drill and Amber Halpern, Maria Garcia, Elizabeth Woo, Audrey Capan, Rahena Loskor, Marjorie Forrest, Aytyzaz Mohammad, Magadlene Symmonds and Kellie Costa were the staff members in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Route #5 Buses A, B, & C Vans 5A, 5B, HV1.

11. that the Board acknowledges that Lowell Elementary School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 8:40 am at the location of Lowell school back parking lot on October 15, 2019; Antoine Green and R. Cruz oversaw the drill and Alexis Ryerson, Lisa Sgambati and Stacie DiBona were the staff members in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Route #7 Buses A,B,C, D & E Vans LV1, LV2, & LV3.

12. that the Board acknowledges that Bryant Elementary School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 8:15 am at the location of Bryant School Bus Lane off of Tryon Ave on October 11, 2019; Leslie Abrew oversaw the drill and was the staff member in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Route #6 Buses A,C, D & E Vans V6A, V6B, V6C, BV1, BV2, BV3 & BV4.

13. that the Board acknowledges that Christ Episcopal Church successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 2:15PM am at the location of the church parking lot on the Maitland Ave side on October 15, 2019; Fayth Petrucci and Gervonn Rice oversaw the drill and Kimberly Edge, Samina Farooq & Antonia Hernandez were the staff members in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: CEC1

14. that the Board acknowledges that Benjamin Franklin Middle School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 8:03 am at the location of 1315 Taft Road outside of front of the school on October 8, 2019; Marina Williams oversaw the drill and was the staff member in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Vans BF1, BF2, BF3, BF4, BF5 and BF6.

15. that the Board acknowledges that Thomas Jefferson Middle School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with

N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 3:06 pm on October 8, 2019, at the location of the Fyke Lane Parking Lot; Mr. Ortiz and Enoch Nyamekye oversaw the drills and were the staff members in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Vans TJ1, TJ2 & TJ3.

16. that the Board acknowledges that Teaneck High School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 2:50 pm on

October 4, 2019, at the location On Elizabeth Ave outside of entrance 2; Mrs. Margo Mack and Mr. Peter LoGiudice oversaw the drills and were the staff members in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Vans THS1, THS2, THS3 (IN469), THS4 (IN387) & L12.

17. that the Board approve payment to Telling Tales Publications, LLC. (Eleni Theodorou, Speaker) for presenting Noko’s Culture Of Compassion Campaign at Bryant School. The speaker will present to kindergarten students during four separate sessions (dates TBD), at a cost of $250.00 per session, for a total not to exceed $1000.00. Title IV funds from account # 20-280-100-300-73-50-I-0 will be utilized.

18. that the Board approve Ms. Banta (Vendor #0559), Educational Consultant, for tutoring services at Yeshiva of North jersey, total cost not to exceed $710.00. Services will be funded by Non-public Title I account #: 20-231-100-320-92-58-I-Y.

19. that the Board approve the Agreement with Bergen County Special Services School District, for the 2019 – 2020 school year, to provide Chapter 192/193 Services (Compensatory, Education, ESL, Home Instruction, Examination and Classification, Annual Review, Speech Correction and Supplemental Instruction), in the amount of $40,444 in accordance with the fees approved by the NJDOE.

Chapter 192 Chapter 193

$1,460. $38,984.
Total	$40,444.

20. that the Board approve YWCA- Healing Space, to conduct one workshop with high school students enrolled in the FORUM’s Parents and Student/School Partnership Program, on dating and healthy relationships, internet safety & social media, and sexual violence prevention on December 12, 2019, at no cost.

21. that the Board approve Alternatives to Domestic Violence (ADV) to conduct a workshop on multifaceted domestic violence intervention and prevention to students enrolled in the Young Women’s Institute group on November 26, 2019, at no cost.

22. that the Board approve compensation to High Impact Youth Training Solutions, to conduct a workshop on social media awareness, internet safety and cyberbullying on December 2, 2019, in an amount not to exceed $300.

23. that the Board approve compensation to Flying Eagles Youth Coalition to conduct two workshops on Violence Prevention/Healthy Decision-Making on November 19, 2019 (High School Group) and November 20, 2019 (Middle School Group) at $300 each in an amount not to exceed $600.

24. that the Board approve Planned Parenthood, to conduct one workshop with high school students enrolled in the Young Women’s Group, on STI Prevention, General Health & Sexuality, Consent, Hygiene, Life Skills: Decision making, refusal skills, delay tactics, and Body Image on February 25, 2020, at no cost.

25. that the Board approve CVS Health to conduct one workshop with high school students enrolled in the FORUM’s Young Men’s and Young Women’s group, on the dangers of prescription drug abuse on November 19, 2019, at no cost.

26. that the Board approve the payment to the Christ Episcopal Church located on 479 Maitland Avenue, Teaneck to run the Pre-School Education Expansion Program for two full day classrooms starting September 2019 – June 2020 in the amount of 42,000 per year with utilities amount pending.

27. that the Board authorize the following “stale dated” and/or outstanding checks in the amount of, $115,530.02 on the Teaneck Board of Education Warrant Account be voided per the attached list.

28. that the Board approve submission of Carryover application to the New Jersey Department of Education for the use of funds from the 2018-2019 IDEA Basic funds in the amount of $40,995 and $67,948 Non-Public funds, to be implemented during the period of September 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020.

29. that the Board approve payment to Mr. Michael Fowlin (performer) for two, seventy-five (75) minute presentations entitled “You Don’t Know Me Until You Know Me”, in an amount not to exceed $2,850.00. The presentations are scheduled for 1/6/20, at 8:15 am and 9:30 am. Title IV funds from account # 20-280-100-300-73-50-I-0 will be utilized.

30. that the Board approve acceptance of the following 2018-2019 Title Grants’ Carryover funds approved on November 8, 2019 in the following amounts:
Title I = $176,184.00; Title II = $58,072.00; Title III = $30,940.00; Title IV = $41,802.00 to be apportioned to the District Title Grants funded schools and applicable Non-Public schools, to be expended during the period of December 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020.

31. that the Board approve the Stipulation of Settlement between the parents of Student ID #91434 and the Teaneck Board of Education in the amount not to exceed $147,000 for 2019-2020 school year tuition to Alpine a/o Academy 360, Camp Horizons for 2019 and 2020 ESY, and Compensatory Education/Home Services by Berger Learning Group.

32. that the Board approve the Stipulation of Settlement between the parents of Student ID#101213 and the Teaneck Board of Education in the amount not to exceed approximately $149,000 for 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 school year, ESY for 2019 and 2020.

33. Whereas, Inline Heating & Air Conditioning Company was approved at the August 21, 2019 Special Public Meeting to replace the Cranford Gym Boiler in the amount of $570,497 at 110% MRESC 15/16-58 Extension.
Whereas, in order to place the unit on the existing roof, additional costs are required for unanticipated steel decking’s to reinforce the roof structure and upgrade of the electrical panel.
Be it Resolved, that the Board approve the change order in the amount, of $94,301 for the additional work that needs to be done to install the boiler at the High School Cranford Gym.

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

Personnel

PERSONNEL	NOVEMBER 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 certificated staff appointments, following a 90- day probationary period, effective dates as indicated, pending criminal history review:

a. Natalie De La Cruz, English Teacher, at an annual salary $62,400 (TTEA MA/ step 3) assigned to Thomas Jefferson Middle School, effective November 14, 2019 through June 30, 2020, replacing Germaine Tarver, resigned (PC#: 10-11-05/anx).

b. Alexa Jones, Middle School Mathematics Teacher, at an annual salary of $55,000 (TTEA BA/step 1), assigned to Thomas Jefferson Middle School, effective October 16, 2019 through June 30, 2020 replacing employee # 4752, non renewed (10-11-11/btl).

c. Yonit Malina, Social Worker, at an annual salary of $80,000 (TTEA MA+32/ step 8) assigned to Special Services Department, effective October 02, 2019 through June 30, 2020, new position.

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

a. Elizabeth Rieder, Special Education Teacher, Hawthorne Elementary School, effective October 18, 2019.

b. Michael Diehl, Physical Education Teacher, Whittier Elementary School, effective October 21, 2019.

c. JoAnne Zahn, Social Studies Teacher, Thomas Jefferson Middle School, effective January 01, 2020.

d. Daniel Velez, Grade 4 Teacher, Lowell Elementary School, effective January 06, 2020.

3.	that the Board rescind the appointment of the following individual for the 2019-2020 school year, effective immediately:

a. Nancy Masoud, Supervisor of Mathematics, at an annual salary to be negotiated, assigned to Curriculum and Instruction Department, at Teaneck High School, effective on a date to be determined through June 30, 2020, replacing Trina Moschella, resigned.

4.	that the Board approve the following leaves of absences for the dates and reasons stated:

a. Employee #0952, paid medical leave with benefits, using 55 personal illness days from September 03, 2019 through November 25, 2019.

b. Employee #4841, unpaid maternity leave of absence with benefits from September 03, 2019 through October 02, 2019 under FMLA. Unpaid child rearing leave of absence without benefits from October 03, 2019 through June 30, 2020.

c. Employee #1931, paid maternity leave of absence without benefits, from February 03, 2020 through March 02, 2020, using 20 sick days, under FMLA, unpaid maternity leave of absence without benefits from March 03, 2020 through May 29, 2020, under FMLA, unpaid child rearing leave of absence without benefits from June 01, 2020 through June 19, 2020.

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

a. Katie Boshart, September 03, 2019 through October 16, 2019, with no benefits, assigned to Hawthorne Elementary School, replacing employee #2775.

b. Michelle McMillon, September 03, 2019 through September 25, 2019, with no benefits, assigned to Teaneck High School, replacing Samantha Ross, resigned.

c. Kristen Chysna, November 18, 2019 through a date to be determined, with no benefits, assigned to Whittier Elementary School, replacing employee #0952.

d. this item has been removed.

6.	that the Board approve the following Extra Work for Extra Pay assignments, for the 2019-2020 school year at Teaneck High School, stipend in accordance with the TTEA contract:

Staff Member a. Todd Murphy

b. Victoria Dyker

c. Victoria Dyker

d. Olivia Betances

e. Chloe Sosa-Jarrett

Activity Drama Director
Costumes (Annual Drama)

Costumes (Annual Musical)

HEAL

HEAL

Stipend Amount $6,109

$2,197

$2,197

$546.20 (pro-rated)

$1092.40 (pro-rated)

f. Latoya Watt	HEAL

$1092.40 (Pro-rated)

g. Kelvin Reese	SOLVE	$2,731

h. Brittany Rhodie

i. Todd Murphy

j. Emmanuel Viray

k. Douglas Book

l. Alexandra Cavallo

Technical Dir. (Annual Musical)

Stage Crew

Stage Crew

Senior Class Adv.

Senior Class Adv.

$1,764

$1,246 (pro-rated)

$1,246 (pro-rated)

$1,386 (pro-rated)

$1,386 (pro-rated)

7.	that the Board approve payment to the following employee who separated from the district for unused vacation/sick days, not to exceed the information listed below:

a. Claudia Henry, Secretary B, 238.50 unused sick days at $55 per day, total amount $13,117.50, 42 unused vacation days at $282.00, total amount $11,844.00, total payment of $24,961.50.

b. Susan Reis, Secretary C, 13 unused vacation days at $261.04 per day, total payment of $3,393.52.

8.	that the Board approve the following individuals Home Instructors, on an as needed basis, at $50.00 per hour, for the 2019-2020 school year:

a. Lance Parham

b. Elizabeth Robbins c. Janine Lawler
d. Karen Hughes

9.	that the Board approve payment to the following non-tenured instructional staff members for participating in a four hour make-up session for Foundation Training in an amount not to exceed $200 each.

a. Allison Spadaro b. Brittany Rhodie c. Christina Deleon d. Danielle Jackson e. Deborah Shenkin f. Jasmin White
g. Jenna Banker h. Jennifer Ortiz
i. Joseph Hochgesang j. Kiera Genus
k. Magda Ahmadein

l. Maryem Gobji-Haouari m. Nancy Cochrane
n. Paul Maute

o. Payne Vasquez p. Samantha Elie
q. Sharmaine Joseph

10. that the Board approve the following certificated staff transfer/reassignment for the 2019-2020 school year, effective November 14, 2019:

a. Teri Wilcox, ESL Teacher at Bryant Elementary School, reassigned to ESL Teacher, at Lowell Elementary School and Bryant Elementary School.

b. Theresa Avella, Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant, at Thomas Jefferson Middle School, transferred to Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant, at Teaneck High School.

11. that the Board approve the following FORUM staff who would serve as chaperones on field trips sponsored by the Teaneck Recreation Department, during the 2019-2020 school year, utilizing substitutes on an as-needed basis, to be paid by the Recreation Department:

Substitute staff: Victoria Alexander, Giannil Hidalgo, Owen Barnes, Yris Acevedo, Yvonne Witter

Field Trip	Date	Staff

Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular New York, NY

12/09/2019
Owen Barnes
(1/2 day for students) Nick Campestre (Monday)

NBA Basketball

Brooklyn Nets vs.Utah Jazz Barclays Center
Brooklyn, NY

NBA Basketball
Brooklyn Nets vs.Toronto Raptors Barclays Center
Brooklyn, NY

01/14/2020 (Monday)

02/12/2020 (Wednesday)

Giannil Hidalgo Victoria Alexander

Yvonne Witter Victoria Alexander

NBA Basketball
Brooklyn Nets vs.Washington Wizards Barclays Center
Brooklyn, NY

Owen Barnes Yris Acevedo

Humdingers Bowling Paramus, NJ

03/23/2020 (Monday)

Yris Acevedo Yvonne Witter

12. that the Board approve the following Extra Work for Extra Pay assignments, for the 2019-2020 school year, at Hawthorne Elementary School, stipend in accordance with TTEA contract:

Staff Member

a. Suzanne O'Toole b. Amber Halpern
c. Amanda Meller

Activity Safety Patrol Safety Patrol
Safety Patrol

Stipend Amount $178
$178

$178

13. that the Board approve payment to the following Bryant School staff members to conduct the Families, Learning, Improving and Promoting Success (F.L.I.P.S.) Program October 23, 2019, November 05, 2019, December 10, 2019 and April 14, 2020, total cost not to exceed $1,800:

4 hours, at $50.00 students/families (4 meetings) 8 hours, at $50.00 planning time (4 meetings)

a. Kate Augusto, LET, 12 hours, at $50.00 per hour

b. Jessica Brown, Guidance/Outreach, 12 hours, at $50.00 per hour

c. Teri Wilcox, ESL (English as a Second Language), 12 hours, at $50.00 per hour

14. that the Board approve the following staff members to serve in the after school/weekend detention program (working with students), during the 2019-2020 school year, on an as needed basis, at a rate of $50 per hour.

a. Andrew Bellin b. Sharon Bellin
c. Gregory Cooper d. Natasha Green e. Sean Holland
f. Volodymyr Hunko g. Edward Klimek h. Eileen Kresky
i. James Lagomarsino j. Gorki Marcelo
k. Jason McDonald l. Daniel Olender
m. Chloe Sosa-Jarrett n. Lottie Watson

15. that the Board approve Emilio Jennette as Coordinator of Special Education Compliance and Parent Outreach for the 2019-2020 school year, at a stipend of $20,000.

16. that the Board approve the annual stipend of $9,000 for the position of Affirmative Action Officer, and compensate Tunde Adedoyin, Manager of Human Resource Management and Compliance for the 2019-2020 school year.

17. that the Board approve the following athletic coaches for the 2019-2020 school year, stipend in accordance with the TTEA contract:

Name

a. Christie Prepis

b. Michael Moldovan

c. Zainabu Conteh

d. Katierose Augustine

e. Bryan Murphy f. Taylor Martin

g. Angelina Cusack

h. Michael Smith

i. Brandon Howell

j. Saah Hali

k. Gregory Cooper

Position

TJMS Head Soccer Coach (Girls)

TJMS Head Soccer Coach (Boys)

BFMS Head Soccer Coach (Girls)

BFMS Head Soccer Coach (Boys)

Indoor Track Coach Indoor Track Coach
BFMS Head Basketball Coach (Girls)

BFMS Head Basketball Coach (Boys)

TJMS Head Basketball Coach (Girls)

TJMS Head Basketball Coach (Boys)

Weight Room Supervisor

Stipend Amount

$3,000

$3,000

$3,000

$3,000

$4,529 $4,529

$3,000

$3,000

$3,000

$3,000

$1,500

l. Samuel Griffin	Weight Room Supervisor $1,500

m. Ashley Pryce

n. Vaugh McEachin

Football Volunteer Coach No pay

Football Volunteer Coach No pay

18. that the Board approve Ms. Diana Spain as the Mathematics Interventionist, at an annual salary of $113,000 (TTEA Guide MA+32/ step 16), assigned to Benjamin Franklin Middle School, effective September 05, 2019 through June 30, 2020.

19. that the Board approve the following staff members for the Teaneck Community Education Center's SACC (School Age Child Care) programs for the 2019-2020 school year:

Name

a. Kathleen Wicklund

b. Alphonso Smith c. Lisette Torres
d. Anjanette Conyers

Title

Asst. Site Supervisor

Recreation Specialist Substitute
Substitute

Hourly Stipend Amount Rate	(not to exceed)

$15	$8,500

$11         $3,500 $11         $2,500
$11	$2,500

20. that the Board approve the following certificated staff for participating in Hawthorne Elementary School's After-school Literacy and Mathematics Program, at the rate of $50 per hour, effective December 12, 2019 through April 02, 2020, Title I funds this program: 20-231-100-101-22-15-1-5 and 20-231-200-100-22-15-1-5.

Name

a. Colette Brantley

b. Beatriz Garcia Travieso c. Nisrene Hammoud
d. Kara Lindner e. Amanda Meller f. Allison Norris
g. Kristen Nunez h. Tawana Smith
i. This item has been removed

j. Filiz Zeybek

Position

Lead Instructor Instructor Instructor Instructor Instructor Instructor Instructor

Instructor

Instructor

Hours Stipend Amount (max.) (not to exceed)

70	$3,500 41	$2,050 41	$2,050 41	$2,050 41	$2,050 41	$2,050 41	$2,050 41	$2,050

41	$2,050

41	$2,050

21. that the Board approve the remaining balance of $1,000.00 to Dr. Aubrey Johnson, for providing mentoring services to Dr. Christopher Irving as part of the Superintendent Residency Program, for the second half of the 2018-2019 school year.

22. that the Board approve Paul Sheppard to conduct the Summer Student Workshop "Crafting the College Application Essay" at the rate of $50 per hour, for a maximum of 30 hours (working with students) and an additional 30 hours working without students not to exceed $3,000 each.

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03/18/2020
(Wednesday)
Minutes of the proceedings of the REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING held on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller-Porter, 3rd Floor Student Center, Teaneck High School, 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, November 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 September 7, 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 Sharlene Guiracocha
Yasmine Halmane Eitan Hiller
Nuri Khan

Nyahti Monroe

x

x

x

x x

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

x

IV.	Reaffirmation of 2019-2020 District Goals

V.	Superintendent's Report

Board Presentations

VI.	Board Committee Reports

Board: #3 P7250 amend the motion for first reading to become active

Ms. Fisher:

P7446 - SRO training issue specialized for school needs. Mental health, first aid, de-escalation, Sp. Ed students a clear understanding of the role.
P5517 - Do not like IDs P7250 - Ist reading only

A.	Policy

B.	Board Operations

C.	School Operations and Curriculum

D.	Finance and Budget

E.	Personnel

VII. Public Comment (agenda ONLY)

VIII. Public Comment (non-Agenda)

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

The HS is not handicapped accessible, not happy with access Should look into auxiliary police
Not supporting the school IDs

We would like to see more money go towards high functioning Sp. Ed. students

L.G. Parent (TJ & Hawthorne)

Concerned with the high turnover rate with teachers

Amy Yepez

Who determines outdoor recess? What is the cut off temperature? The Board should contact the parent group

Steve Stein

Have two boys at THS; the 9th grader is in Spanish 1 and missing a Spanish teacher. What is happening in Spanish?

Margo Fisher

Thank you for a great education

Partisan Politics in the Board and ethics charges against Board members. Bergen County literature was being given out at the Democratic center. Why is the taxpayer dollars being used against a legal charge for ethics?

Mr. Ed Ha

BF world language event is a great event celebration. Excited about the ski program; thank you for the soccer program; Sign up for 5K run May 31, 2020. Tricky tray Event coming up.

Sam Savoye, Boy Scouts Need help with insurance

Hector Ferrer

Attended a summit 11/6/19; equal access to appeal Federal Lawsuit against the Teaneck Board of Education; waive the right to privacy; whistleblower, Crimes against Dr. Irving, Board, and Machado Law Group.

IX.	Executive Session (required)

NONE

X.	Adjournment

Mr. Rodriguez motioned to adjourn the regular public meeting at 11:08pm. Said motion was seconded by Mr. Rose and carried by unanimous vote.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

Board Member	Yes

Ms. Fisher (Victoria)	x

Mr. Ramirez (Martin)

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

No	Abstain	Absent

x

Respectfully submitted,

Melissa Simmons

Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Teaneck Public Schools

Mission: The Teaneck Public School District educates and empowers students by providing a high-quality, rigorous educational experience which prepares students for success within a diverse, global society.

Vision: The Teaneck Advantage: Educational Excellence for All

Goals for 2019-2020

GOAL 1: Teachers and administrators in the Teaneck Public Schools will further elevate academic programs by creating varied learning pathways and by improving student supports.

GOAL 2: The Teaneck Public Schools will continue to improve facilities and technology in support of 21st Century learning opportunities.

GOAL 3: The Teaneck Public Schools will execute effective communications and solidify quality relationships with educational partners within and throughout the community.

GOAL 4: The Teaneck Public Schools will create equitable and inclusive learning opportunities for all students.

GOAL 5: The Teaneck Public Schools will ensure operational excellence in hiring, developing and retaining staff.

Policy

POLICY	NOVEMBER 13, 2019

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

1.	that the Board approve the FIRST READING of the following Policies:

5337 - Service Animals

5611 - Removal of Students for Firearms Offenses

5612 - Assaults on District Bd of Ed. Members or Employees 5613 - Removal of Students or Assaults with Weapons Offenses 5756 - Transgender Students
8461 - Reporting Violence, Vandalism, Harrassment

8561 - Procurement Procedures for School Nutrition Programs 2415.06 - Unsafe School Choice Options
2431.3 - Practice & Pre-Season Heat Acclimation... 5330.04 - Administering an Opioid Antidote
P7440 School District Security R7440 School District Security P7446 School Security Program P5517 School District Issued IDs P7250 School Naming
P7510 Use of Facilities R7510 Use of Facilities P5533 Student Smoking

a

2.	Following Policies are Standard Strauss Esmay revisions/mandated statutory revisions:

1642 Earned Sick Leave Law

6112 Reimbursement of Federal & Other Grant Expenditures 8600 Student Transportation
8630 Bus Driver/Bus Aide Responsibilities 8670 Transportation of Special Needs Students 9210 Parent Organizations
9400 Media Relations

3159 Teaching Staff Member/School District Reporting Responsibilities 3218 Use, Possession or Distribution of Substances (teaching staff mem.) 4218 Use, Possession or Distribution of Substances (support staff)
4219 Commercial Driver's License Controlled Substance & Alcohol Use Testing

a

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

Board Operations

BOARD OPERATIONS	NOVEMBER 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 approve the Minutes from the Workshop and the Regular Public Meeting held on October 2, 2019 and October 16, 2019.

2.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to the Bulls Basketball Club to use the Teaneck High School Gymnasium to hold a Basketball showcase on Saturday, January 18, 2020. The total rental fee including the custodial and security is $1,524.32. The waiver is only for $500 for the rental of the gymnasium. The custodial and the security fee will be charged. (The charges to open the building on a Saturday is $1,024.32 custodial & security).

3.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to the NAACP, Bergen County Branch, for the New Jersey State Conference to use the Teaneck High School Student Center to hold a Quarterly Statewide Business Meeting & Training Non-Profit Volunteer Organization on Saturday, January 4, 2020. The total rental fee including the custodial and security is $1,182.88. (The charges to open a building on a Saturday is $682.88 custodial & security). The NAACP is a 501c(3) non-profit organization.

4.	that the Board approve the request from TOPS to host a Tricky Tray event in October 2020 and would like the Board to support the fundraising throughout the year to raise money to support funding for our school's educational curriculum.

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

NOVEMBER 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 November 13, 2019 Regular Public Meeting.

2.	that the Board approve participation in The Center for Food Action's Weekend Snack Pack Program. This is a free program that assists families in need with a weekend snack pack once or twice a month throughout the school year at no cost to the district.

3.	that the Board approve the volunteers for the 2019-2020 school year:

1. Nichelle Hawkins 2. Elise Joyner
3. Leonard Schwartz

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	NOVEMBER 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 2019-2020 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.

September 1, 2019 through September 30, 2019

General

Special Revenue Enterprise
Food Service

Fund 10	$8,472,788.10 Fund 20	$154,120.91 Fund 60	$22,458.23
Fund 61	$407.01

Total of Approved Payments	$8,649,774.25

2.	that the Board approve 2019-2020 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 September 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 $2,055.70) (District funded $6,578.95) (Title I Funded $710.00) (Title IV Funded $1,000) total cost $10,344.65.

5.	that the Board approve the attached list of Student Field Trips, as approved by the Superintendent (Grant Funded $2,929.91) and (District Funded $7,637.07) (Parent Funded $6,471.59) total cost $17,038.57.

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 2019-2020 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 2019-2020 school year.

9.	that the Board acknowledges that Whittier Elementary School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 7:45 am at the location of West Englewood Ave and Essex St on October 18, 2019; Pedro Valdes oversaw the drill and Linda Harrison, Keith Orapello, Janine Lawler, Samantha Jankowski, Emily Sloane, Breda Dade and Emily Sloane were the staff members in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Route #4 Buses A,B,C,D,E,F; Vans 4A, 4B, 4C (WV1) & 4D (T1409).

10. t h a t t h e B o a r d a c k n o w l e d g e s t h a t H a w t h o r n e E l e m e n t a r y School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 8:15 am at the location of Lucy Avenue on October 14, 2019; Ms. Natasha Pitt oversaw the drill and Amber Halpern, Maria Garcia, Elizabeth Woo, Audrey Capan, Rahena Loskor, Marjorie Forrest, Aytyzaz Mohammad, Magadlene Symmonds and Kellie Costa were the staff members in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Route #5 Buses A, B, & C Vans 5A, 5B, HV1.

11. that the Board acknowledges that Lowell Elementary School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 8:40 am at the location of Lowell school back parking lot on October 15, 2019; Antoine Green and R. Cruz oversaw the drill and Alexis Ryerson, Lisa Sgambati and Stacie DiBona were the staff members in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Route #7 Buses A,B,C, D & E Vans LV1, LV2, & LV3.

12. that the Board acknowledges that Bryant Elementary School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 8:15 am at the location of Bryant School Bus Lane off of Tryon Ave on October 11, 2019; Leslie Abrew oversaw the drill and was the staff member in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Route #6 Buses A,C, D & E Vans V6A, V6B, V6C, BV1, BV2, BV3 & BV4.

13. that the Board acknowledges that Christ Episcopal Church successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 2:15PM am at the location of the church parking lot on the Maitland Ave side on October 15, 2019; Fayth Petrucci and Gervonn Rice oversaw the drill and Kimberly Edge, Samina Farooq & Antonia Hernandez were the staff members in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: CEC1

14. that the Board acknowledges that Benjamin Franklin Middle School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 8:03 am at the location of 1315 Taft Road outside of front of the school on October 8, 2019; Marina Williams oversaw the drill and was the staff member in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Vans BF1, BF2, BF3, BF4, BF5 and BF6.

15. that the Board acknowledges that Thomas Jefferson Middle School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with

N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 3:06 pm on October 8, 2019, at the location of the Fyke Lane Parking Lot; Mr. Ortiz and Enoch Nyamekye oversaw the drills and were the staff members in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Vans TJ1, TJ2 & TJ3.

16. that the Board acknowledges that Teaneck High School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 2:50 pm on

October 4, 2019, at the location On Elizabeth Ave outside of entrance 2; Mrs. Margo Mack and Mr. Peter LoGiudice oversaw the drills and were the staff members in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Vans THS1, THS2, THS3 (IN469), THS4 (IN387) & L12.

17. that the Board approve payment to Telling Tales Publications, LLC. (Eleni Theodorou, Speaker) for presenting Noko’s Culture Of Compassion Campaign at Bryant School. The speaker will present to kindergarten students during four separate sessions (dates TBD), at a cost of $250.00 per session, for a total not to exceed $1000.00. Title IV funds from account # 20-280-100-300-73-50-I-0 will be utilized.

18. that the Board approve Ms. Banta (Vendor #0559), Educational Consultant, for tutoring services at Yeshiva of North jersey, total cost not to exceed $710.00. Services will be funded by Non-public Title I account #: 20-231-100-320-92-58-I-Y.

19. that the Board approve the Agreement with Bergen County Special Services School District, for the 2019 – 2020 school year, to provide Chapter 192/193 Services (Compensatory, Education, ESL, Home Instruction, Examination and Classification, Annual Review, Speech Correction and Supplemental Instruction), in the amount of $40,444 in accordance with the fees approved by the NJDOE.

Chapter 192 Chapter 193

$1,460. $38,984.
Total	$40,444.

20. that the Board approve YWCA- Healing Space, to conduct one workshop with high school students enrolled in the FORUM’s Parents and Student/School Partnership Program, on dating and healthy relationships, internet safety & social media, and sexual violence prevention on December 12, 2019, at no cost.

21. that the Board approve Alternatives to Domestic Violence (ADV) to conduct a workshop on multifaceted domestic violence intervention and prevention to students enrolled in the Young Women’s Institute group on November 26, 2019, at no cost.

22. that the Board approve compensation to High Impact Youth Training Solutions, to conduct a workshop on social media awareness, internet safety and cyberbullying on December 2, 2019, in an amount not to exceed $300.

23. that the Board approve compensation to Flying Eagles Youth Coalition to conduct two workshops on Violence Prevention/Healthy Decision-Making on November 19, 2019 (High School Group) and November 20, 2019 (Middle School Group) at $300 each in an amount not to exceed $600.

24. that the Board approve Planned Parenthood, to conduct one workshop with high school students enrolled in the Young Women’s Group, on STI Prevention, General Health & Sexuality, Consent, Hygiene, Life Skills: Decision making, refusal skills, delay tactics, and Body Image on February 25, 2020, at no cost.

25. that the Board approve CVS Health to conduct one workshop with high school students enrolled in the FORUM’s Young Men’s and Young Women’s group, on the dangers of prescription drug abuse on November 19, 2019, at no cost.

26. that the Board approve the payment to the Christ Episcopal Church located on 479 Maitland Avenue, Teaneck to run the Pre-School Education Expansion Program for two full day classrooms starting September 2019 – June 2020 in the amount of 42,000 per year with utilities amount pending.

27. that the Board authorize the following “stale dated” and/or outstanding checks in the amount of, $115,530.02 on the Teaneck Board of Education Warrant Account be voided per the attached list.

28. that the Board approve submission of Carryover application to the New Jersey Department of Education for the use of funds from the 2018-2019 IDEA Basic funds in the amount of $40,995 and $67,948 Non-Public funds, to be implemented during the period of September 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020.

29. that the Board approve payment to Mr. Michael Fowlin (performer) for two, seventy-five (75) minute presentations entitled “You Don’t Know Me Until You Know Me”, in an amount not to exceed $2,850.00. The presentations are scheduled for 1/6/20, at 8:15 am and 9:30 am. Title IV funds from account # 20-280-100-300-73-50-I-0 will be utilized.

30. that the Board approve acceptance of the following 2018-2019 Title Grants’ Carryover funds approved on November 8, 2019 in the following amounts:
Title I = $176,184.00; Title II = $58,072.00; Title III = $30,940.00; Title IV = $41,802.00 to be apportioned to the District Title Grants funded schools and applicable Non-Public schools, to be expended during the period of December 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020.

31. that the Board approve the Stipulation of Settlement between the parents of Student ID #91434 and the Teaneck Board of Education in the amount not to exceed $147,000 for 2019-2020 school year tuition to Alpine a/o Academy 360, Camp Horizons for 2019 and 2020 ESY, and Compensatory Education/Home Services by Berger Learning Group.

32. that the Board approve the Stipulation of Settlement between the parents of Student ID#101213 and the Teaneck Board of Education in the amount not to exceed approximately $149,000 for 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 school year, ESY for 2019 and 2020.

33. Whereas, Inline Heating & Air Conditioning Company was approved at the August 21, 2019 Special Public Meeting to replace the Cranford Gym Boiler in the amount of $570,497 at 110% MRESC 15/16-58 Extension.
Whereas, in order to place the unit on the existing roof, additional costs are required for unanticipated steel decking’s to reinforce the roof structure and upgrade of the electrical panel.
Be it Resolved, that the Board approve the change order in the amount, of $94,301 for the additional work that needs to be done to install the boiler at the High School Cranford Gym.

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

Personnel

PERSONNEL	NOVEMBER 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 certificated staff appointments, following a 90- day probationary period, effective dates as indicated, pending criminal history review:

a. Natalie De La Cruz, English Teacher, at an annual salary $62,400 (TTEA MA/ step 3) assigned to Thomas Jefferson Middle School, effective November 14, 2019 through June 30, 2020, replacing Germaine Tarver, resigned (PC#: 10-11-05/anx).

b. Alexa Jones, Middle School Mathematics Teacher, at an annual salary of $55,000 (TTEA BA/step 1), assigned to Thomas Jefferson Middle School, effective October 16, 2019 through June 30, 2020 replacing employee # 4752, non renewed (10-11-11/btl).

c. Yonit Malina, Social Worker, at an annual salary of $80,000 (TTEA MA+32/ step 8) assigned to Special Services Department, effective October 02, 2019 through June 30, 2020, new position.

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

a. Elizabeth Rieder, Special Education Teacher, Hawthorne Elementary School, effective October 18, 2019.

b. Michael Diehl, Physical Education Teacher, Whittier Elementary School, effective October 21, 2019.

c. JoAnne Zahn, Social Studies Teacher, Thomas Jefferson Middle School, effective January 01, 2020.

d. Daniel Velez, Grade 4 Teacher, Lowell Elementary School, effective January 06, 2020.

3.	that the Board rescind the appointment of the following individual for the 2019-2020 school year, effective immediately:

a. Nancy Masoud, Supervisor of Mathematics, at an annual salary to be negotiated, assigned to Curriculum and Instruction Department, at Teaneck High School, effective on a date to be determined through June 30, 2020, replacing Trina Moschella, resigned.

4.	that the Board approve the following leaves of absences for the dates and reasons stated:

a. Employee #0952, paid medical leave with benefits, using 55 personal illness days from September 03, 2019 through November 25, 2019.

b. Employee #4841, unpaid maternity leave of absence with benefits from September 03, 2019 through October 02, 2019 under FMLA. Unpaid child rearing leave of absence without benefits from October 03, 2019 through June 30, 2020.

c. Employee #1931, paid maternity leave of absence without benefits, from February 03, 2020 through March 02, 2020, using 20 sick days, under FMLA, unpaid maternity leave of absence without benefits from March 03, 2020 through May 29, 2020, under FMLA, unpaid child rearing leave of absence without benefits from June 01, 2020 through June 19, 2020.

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

a. Katie Boshart, September 03, 2019 through October 16, 2019, with no benefits, assigned to Hawthorne Elementary School, replacing employee #2775.

b. Michelle McMillon, September 03, 2019 through September 25, 2019, with no benefits, assigned to Teaneck High School, replacing Samantha Ross, resigned.

c. Kristen Chysna, November 18, 2019 through a date to be determined, with no benefits, assigned to Whittier Elementary School, replacing employee #0952.

d. this item has been removed.

6.	that the Board approve the following Extra Work for Extra Pay assignments, for the 2019-2020 school year at Teaneck High School, stipend in accordance with the TTEA contract:

Staff Member a. Todd Murphy

b. Victoria Dyker

c. Victoria Dyker

d. Olivia Betances

e. Chloe Sosa-Jarrett

Activity Drama Director
Costumes (Annual Drama)

Costumes (Annual Musical)

HEAL

HEAL

Stipend Amount $6,109

$2,197

$2,197

$546.20 (pro-rated)

$1092.40 (pro-rated)

f. Latoya Watt	HEAL

$1092.40 (Pro-rated)

g. Kelvin Reese	SOLVE	$2,731

h. Brittany Rhodie

i. Todd Murphy

j. Emmanuel Viray

k. Douglas Book

l. Alexandra Cavallo

Technical Dir. (Annual Musical)

Stage Crew

Stage Crew

Senior Class Adv.

Senior Class Adv.

$1,764

$1,246 (pro-rated)

$1,246 (pro-rated)

$1,386 (pro-rated)

$1,386 (pro-rated)

7.	that the Board approve payment to the following employee who separated from the district for unused vacation/sick days, not to exceed the information listed below:

a. Claudia Henry, Secretary B, 238.50 unused sick days at $55 per day, total amount $13,117.50, 42 unused vacation days at $282.00, total amount $11,844.00, total payment of $24,961.50.

b. Susan Reis, Secretary C, 13 unused vacation days at $261.04 per day, total payment of $3,393.52.

8.	that the Board approve the following individuals Home Instructors, on an as needed basis, at $50.00 per hour, for the 2019-2020 school year:

a. Lance Parham

b. Elizabeth Robbins c. Janine Lawler
d. Karen Hughes

9.	that the Board approve payment to the following non-tenured instructional staff members for participating in a four hour make-up session for Foundation Training in an amount not to exceed $200 each.

a. Allison Spadaro b. Brittany Rhodie c. Christina Deleon d. Danielle Jackson e. Deborah Shenkin f. Jasmin White
g. Jenna Banker h. Jennifer Ortiz
i. Joseph Hochgesang j. Kiera Genus
k. Magda Ahmadein

l. Maryem Gobji-Haouari m. Nancy Cochrane
n. Paul Maute

o. Payne Vasquez p. Samantha Elie
q. Sharmaine Joseph

10. that the Board approve the following certificated staff transfer/reassignment for the 2019-2020 school year, effective November 14, 2019:

a. Teri Wilcox, ESL Teacher at Bryant Elementary School, reassigned to ESL Teacher, at Lowell Elementary School and Bryant Elementary School.

b. Theresa Avella, Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant, at Thomas Jefferson Middle School, transferred to Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant, at Teaneck High School.

11. that the Board approve the following FORUM staff who would serve as chaperones on field trips sponsored by the Teaneck Recreation Department, during the 2019-2020 school year, utilizing substitutes on an as-needed basis, to be paid by the Recreation Department:

Substitute staff: Victoria Alexander, Giannil Hidalgo, Owen Barnes, Yris Acevedo, Yvonne Witter

Field Trip	Date	Staff

Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular New York, NY

12/09/2019
Owen Barnes
(1/2 day for students) Nick Campestre (Monday)

NBA Basketball

Brooklyn Nets vs.Utah Jazz Barclays Center
Brooklyn, NY

NBA Basketball
Brooklyn Nets vs.Toronto Raptors Barclays Center
Brooklyn, NY

01/14/2020 (Monday)

02/12/2020 (Wednesday)

Giannil Hidalgo Victoria Alexander

Yvonne Witter Victoria Alexander

NBA Basketball
Brooklyn Nets vs.Washington Wizards Barclays Center
Brooklyn, NY

Owen Barnes Yris Acevedo

Humdingers Bowling Paramus, NJ

03/23/2020 (Monday)

Yris Acevedo Yvonne Witter

12. that the Board approve the following Extra Work for Extra Pay assignments, for the 2019-2020 school year, at Hawthorne Elementary School, stipend in accordance with TTEA contract:

Staff Member

a. Suzanne O'Toole b. Amber Halpern
c. Amanda Meller

Activity Safety Patrol Safety Patrol
Safety Patrol

Stipend Amount $178
$178

$178

13. that the Board approve payment to the following Bryant School staff members to conduct the Families, Learning, Improving and Promoting Success (F.L.I.P.S.) Program October 23, 2019, November 05, 2019, December 10, 2019 and April 14, 2020, total cost not to exceed $1,800:

4 hours, at $50.00 students/families (4 meetings) 8 hours, at $50.00 planning time (4 meetings)

a. Kate Augusto, LET, 12 hours, at $50.00 per hour

b. Jessica Brown, Guidance/Outreach, 12 hours, at $50.00 per hour

c. Teri Wilcox, ESL (English as a Second Language), 12 hours, at $50.00 per hour

14. that the Board approve the following staff members to serve in the after school/weekend detention program (working with students), during the 2019-2020 school year, on an as needed basis, at a rate of $50 per hour.

a. Andrew Bellin b. Sharon Bellin
c. Gregory Cooper d. Natasha Green e. Sean Holland
f. Volodymyr Hunko g. Edward Klimek h. Eileen Kresky
i. James Lagomarsino j. Gorki Marcelo
k. Jason McDonald l. Daniel Olender
m. Chloe Sosa-Jarrett n. Lottie Watson

15. that the Board approve Emilio Jennette as Coordinator of Special Education Compliance and Parent Outreach for the 2019-2020 school year, at a stipend of $20,000.

16. that the Board approve the annual stipend of $9,000 for the position of Affirmative Action Officer, and compensate Tunde Adedoyin, Manager of Human Resource Management and Compliance for the 2019-2020 school year.

17. that the Board approve the following athletic coaches for the 2019-2020 school year, stipend in accordance with the TTEA contract:

Name

a. Christie Prepis

b. Michael Moldovan

c. Zainabu Conteh

d. Katierose Augustine

e. Bryan Murphy f. Taylor Martin

g. Angelina Cusack

h. Michael Smith

i. Brandon Howell

j. Saah Hali

k. Gregory Cooper

Position

TJMS Head Soccer Coach (Girls)

TJMS Head Soccer Coach (Boys)

BFMS Head Soccer Coach (Girls)

BFMS Head Soccer Coach (Boys)

Indoor Track Coach Indoor Track Coach
BFMS Head Basketball Coach (Girls)

BFMS Head Basketball Coach (Boys)

TJMS Head Basketball Coach (Girls)

TJMS Head Basketball Coach (Boys)

Weight Room Supervisor

Stipend Amount

$3,000

$3,000

$3,000

$3,000

$4,529 $4,529

$3,000

$3,000

$3,000

$3,000

$1,500

l. Samuel Griffin	Weight Room Supervisor $1,500

m. Ashley Pryce

n. Vaugh McEachin

Football Volunteer Coach No pay

Football Volunteer Coach No pay

18. that the Board approve Ms. Diana Spain as the Mathematics Interventionist, at an annual salary of $113,000 (TTEA Guide MA+32/ step 16), assigned to Benjamin Franklin Middle School, effective September 05, 2019 through June 30, 2020.

19. that the Board approve the following staff members for the Teaneck Community Education Center's SACC (School Age Child Care) programs for the 2019-2020 school year:

Name

a. Kathleen Wicklund

b. Alphonso Smith c. Lisette Torres
d. Anjanette Conyers

Title

Asst. Site Supervisor

Recreation Specialist Substitute
Substitute

Hourly Stipend Amount Rate	(not to exceed)

$15	$8,500

$11         $3,500 $11         $2,500
$11	$2,500

20. that the Board approve the following certificated staff for participating in Hawthorne Elementary School's After-school Literacy and Mathematics Program, at the rate of $50 per hour, effective December 12, 2019 through April 02, 2020, Title I funds this program: 20-231-100-101-22-15-1-5 and 20-231-200-100-22-15-1-5.

Name

a. Colette Brantley

b. Beatriz Garcia Travieso c. Nisrene Hammoud
d. Kara Lindner e. Amanda Meller f. Allison Norris
g. Kristen Nunez h. Tawana Smith
i. This item has been removed

j. Filiz Zeybek

Position

Lead Instructor Instructor Instructor Instructor Instructor Instructor Instructor

Instructor

Instructor

Hours Stipend Amount (max.) (not to exceed)

70	$3,500 41	$2,050 41	$2,050 41	$2,050 41	$2,050 41	$2,050 41	$2,050 41	$2,050

41	$2,050

41	$2,050

21. that the Board approve the remaining balance of $1,000.00 to Dr. Aubrey Johnson, for providing mentoring services to Dr. Christopher Irving as part of the Superintendent Residency Program, for the second half of the 2018-2019 school year.

22. that the Board approve Paul Sheppard to conduct the Summer Student Workshop "Crafting the College Application Essay" at the rate of $50 per hour, for a maximum of 30 hours (working with students) and an additional 30 hours working without students not to exceed $3,000 each.

23. that the Board approve the following staff members for services during the 2019-2020 school year, at the following high school athletics event:

a. Ashley Pryce b. Jennifer Taylor
c. Rebecca Pflueger d. Craig Weber
e. Adrienne Williams f. Christina DeLeon g. Eileen Kresky

Security
				Ticket taker/Sales
			
Fall/Winter/Sprint Sports
				Football
		$60.00

MS Soccer B&G
		$60.00
		Basketball
		$70.00

HS Basketball Girls
		$85.00
		Wrestling
		$60.00

MS Basketball
		$65.00

HS Basketball Boys
		$100

Announcer
				Non-Carded Official

Football
		$70.00
		Outdoor Track and Field
		$70.00

Basketball (per game)
		$40.00
		Clock Operator/Timer

Wrestling
		$70.00
		HS Basketball
		$40.00

				MS Basketball
		$30.00

24. that the Board approve Michael De Avila as volunteer advisor for the Christian Club, at Teaneck High School, for the 2019-2020 school year:

25. that the Board approve Lance Parham to conduct an independent study for Physical Education coursework, effective November 14, 2019 through April 05, 2020, one hour per week for planning and assigning, and one hour per week for grading assignments and activity logging, at the rate of $50 per hour, 34 hours max., not to exceed $1,700.

26. that the Board approve the following substitute teachers for the 2019-2020 school year, on an as needed basis, at $120 per-diem:

a. Gabriel Devalle b. Nadia Hosein c. Jenette Pena d. Ana Mercedes e. Lucia Tavares f. Carly Reitano

23

03/18/2020
(Wednesday)
Minutes of the proceedings of the REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING held on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller-Porter, 3rd Floor Student Center, Teaneck High School, 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, November 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 September 7, 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 Sharlene Guiracocha
Yasmine Halmane Eitan Hiller
Nuri Khan

Nyahti Monroe

x

x

x

x x

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

x

IV.	Reaffirmation of 2019-2020 District Goals

V.	Superintendent's Report

Board Presentations

VI.	Board Committee Reports

Board: #3 P7250 amend the motion for first reading to become active

Ms. Fisher:

P7446 - SRO training issue specialized for school needs. Mental health, first aid, de-escalation, Sp. Ed students a clear understanding of the role.
P5517 - Do not like IDs P7250 - Ist reading only

A.	Policy

B.	Board Operations

C.	School Operations and Curriculum

D.	Finance and Budget

E.	Personnel

VII. Public Comment (agenda ONLY)

VIII. Public Comment (non-Agenda)

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

The HS is not handicapped accessible, not happy with access Should look into auxiliary police
Not supporting the school IDs

We would like to see more money go towards high functioning Sp. Ed. students

L.G. Parent (TJ & Hawthorne)

Concerned with the high turnover rate with teachers

Amy Yepez

Who determines outdoor recess? What is the cut off temperature? The Board should contact the parent group

Steve Stein

Have two boys at THS; the 9th grader is in Spanish 1 and missing a Spanish teacher. What is happening in Spanish?

Margo Fisher

Thank you for a great education

Partisan Politics in the Board and ethics charges against Board members. Bergen County literature was being given out at the Democratic center. Why is the taxpayer dollars being used against a legal charge for ethics?

Mr. Ed Ha

BF world language event is a great event celebration. Excited about the ski program; thank you for the soccer program; Sign up for 5K run May 31, 2020. Tricky tray Event coming up.

Sam Savoye, Boy Scouts Need help with insurance

Hector Ferrer

Attended a summit 11/6/19; equal access to appeal Federal Lawsuit against the Teaneck Board of Education; waive the right to privacy; whistleblower, Crimes against Dr. Irving, Board, and Machado Law Group.

IX.	Executive Session (required)

NONE

X.	Adjournment

Mr. Rodriguez motioned to adjourn the regular public meeting at 11:08pm. Said motion was seconded by Mr. Rose and carried by unanimous vote.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

Board Member	Yes

Ms. Fisher (Victoria)	x

Mr. Ramirez (Martin)

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

No	Abstain	Absent

x

Respectfully submitted,

Melissa Simmons

Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Teaneck Public Schools

Mission: The Teaneck Public School District educates and empowers students by providing a high-quality, rigorous educational experience which prepares students for success within a diverse, global society.

Vision: The Teaneck Advantage: Educational Excellence for All

Goals for 2019-2020

GOAL 1: Teachers and administrators in the Teaneck Public Schools will further elevate academic programs by creating varied learning pathways and by improving student supports.

GOAL 2: The Teaneck Public Schools will continue to improve facilities and technology in support of 21st Century learning opportunities.

GOAL 3: The Teaneck Public Schools will execute effective communications and solidify quality relationships with educational partners within and throughout the community.

GOAL 4: The Teaneck Public Schools will create equitable and inclusive learning opportunities for all students.

GOAL 5: The Teaneck Public Schools will ensure operational excellence in hiring, developing and retaining staff.

Policy

POLICY	NOVEMBER 13, 2019

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

1.	that the Board approve the FIRST READING of the following Policies:

5337 - Service Animals

5611 - Removal of Students for Firearms Offenses

5612 - Assaults on District Bd of Ed. Members or Employees 5613 - Removal of Students or Assaults with Weapons Offenses 5756 - Transgender Students
8461 - Reporting Violence, Vandalism, Harrassment

8561 - Procurement Procedures for School Nutrition Programs 2415.06 - Unsafe School Choice Options
2431.3 - Practice & Pre-Season Heat Acclimation... 5330.04 - Administering an Opioid Antidote
P7440 School District Security R7440 School District Security P7446 School Security Program P5517 School District Issued IDs P7250 School Naming
P7510 Use of Facilities R7510 Use of Facilities P5533 Student Smoking

a

2.	Following Policies are Standard Strauss Esmay revisions/mandated statutory revisions:

1642 Earned Sick Leave Law

6112 Reimbursement of Federal & Other Grant Expenditures 8600 Student Transportation
8630 Bus Driver/Bus Aide Responsibilities 8670 Transportation of Special Needs Students 9210 Parent Organizations
9400 Media Relations

3159 Teaching Staff Member/School District Reporting Responsibilities 3218 Use, Possession or Distribution of Substances (teaching staff mem.) 4218 Use, Possession or Distribution of Substances (support staff)
4219 Commercial Driver's License Controlled Substance & Alcohol Use Testing

a

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

Board Operations

BOARD OPERATIONS	NOVEMBER 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 approve the Minutes from the Workshop and the Regular Public Meeting held on October 2, 2019 and October 16, 2019.

2.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to the Bulls Basketball Club to use the Teaneck High School Gymnasium to hold a Basketball showcase on Saturday, January 18, 2020. The total rental fee including the custodial and security is $1,524.32. The waiver is only for $500 for the rental of the gymnasium. The custodial and the security fee will be charged. (The charges to open the building on a Saturday is $1,024.32 custodial & security).

3.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to the NAACP, Bergen County Branch, for the New Jersey State Conference to use the Teaneck High School Student Center to hold a Quarterly Statewide Business Meeting & Training Non-Profit Volunteer Organization on Saturday, January 4, 2020. The total rental fee including the custodial and security is $1,182.88. (The charges to open a building on a Saturday is $682.88 custodial & security). The NAACP is a 501c(3) non-profit organization.

4.	that the Board approve the request from TOPS to host a Tricky Tray event in October 2020 and would like the Board to support the fundraising throughout the year to raise money to support funding for our school's educational curriculum.

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

NOVEMBER 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 November 13, 2019 Regular Public Meeting.

2.	that the Board approve participation in The Center for Food Action's Weekend Snack Pack Program. This is a free program that assists families in need with a weekend snack pack once or twice a month throughout the school year at no cost to the district.

3.	that the Board approve the volunteers for the 2019-2020 school year:

1. Nichelle Hawkins 2. Elise Joyner
3. Leonard Schwartz

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	NOVEMBER 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 2019-2020 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.

September 1, 2019 through September 30, 2019

General

Special Revenue Enterprise
Food Service

Fund 10	$8,472,788.10 Fund 20	$154,120.91 Fund 60	$22,458.23
Fund 61	$407.01

Total of Approved Payments	$8,649,774.25

2.	that the Board approve 2019-2020 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 September 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 $2,055.70) (District funded $6,578.95) (Title I Funded $710.00) (Title IV Funded $1,000) total cost $10,344.65.

5.	that the Board approve the attached list of Student Field Trips, as approved by the Superintendent (Grant Funded $2,929.91) and (District Funded $7,637.07) (Parent Funded $6,471.59) total cost $17,038.57.

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 2019-2020 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 2019-2020 school year.

9.	that the Board acknowledges that Whittier Elementary School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 7:45 am at the location of West Englewood Ave and Essex St on October 18, 2019; Pedro Valdes oversaw the drill and Linda Harrison, Keith Orapello, Janine Lawler, Samantha Jankowski, Emily Sloane, Breda Dade and Emily Sloane were the staff members in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Route #4 Buses A,B,C,D,E,F; Vans 4A, 4B, 4C (WV1) & 4D (T1409).

10. t h a t t h e B o a r d a c k n o w l e d g e s t h a t H a w t h o r n e E l e m e n t a r y School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 8:15 am at the location of Lucy Avenue on October 14, 2019; Ms. Natasha Pitt oversaw the drill and Amber Halpern, Maria Garcia, Elizabeth Woo, Audrey Capan, Rahena Loskor, Marjorie Forrest, Aytyzaz Mohammad, Magadlene Symmonds and Kellie Costa were the staff members in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Route #5 Buses A, B, & C Vans 5A, 5B, HV1.

11. that the Board acknowledges that Lowell Elementary School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 8:40 am at the location of Lowell school back parking lot on October 15, 2019; Antoine Green and R. Cruz oversaw the drill and Alexis Ryerson, Lisa Sgambati and Stacie DiBona were the staff members in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Route #7 Buses A,B,C, D & E Vans LV1, LV2, & LV3.

12. that the Board acknowledges that Bryant Elementary School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 8:15 am at the location of Bryant School Bus Lane off of Tryon Ave on October 11, 2019; Leslie Abrew oversaw the drill and was the staff member in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Route #6 Buses A,C, D & E Vans V6A, V6B, V6C, BV1, BV2, BV3 & BV4.

13. that the Board acknowledges that Christ Episcopal Church successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 2:15PM am at the location of the church parking lot on the Maitland Ave side on October 15, 2019; Fayth Petrucci and Gervonn Rice oversaw the drill and Kimberly Edge, Samina Farooq & Antonia Hernandez were the staff members in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: CEC1

14. that the Board acknowledges that Benjamin Franklin Middle School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 8:03 am at the location of 1315 Taft Road outside of front of the school on October 8, 2019; Marina Williams oversaw the drill and was the staff member in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Vans BF1, BF2, BF3, BF4, BF5 and BF6.

15. that the Board acknowledges that Thomas Jefferson Middle School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with

N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 3:06 pm on October 8, 2019, at the location of the Fyke Lane Parking Lot; Mr. Ortiz and Enoch Nyamekye oversaw the drills and were the staff members in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Vans TJ1, TJ2 & TJ3.

16. that the Board acknowledges that Teaneck High School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 2:50 pm on

October 4, 2019, at the location On Elizabeth Ave outside of entrance 2; Mrs. Margo Mack and Mr. Peter LoGiudice oversaw the drills and were the staff members in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Vans THS1, THS2, THS3 (IN469), THS4 (IN387) & L12.

17. that the Board approve payment to Telling Tales Publications, LLC. (Eleni Theodorou, Speaker) for presenting Noko’s Culture Of Compassion Campaign at Bryant School. The speaker will present to kindergarten students during four separate sessions (dates TBD), at a cost of $250.00 per session, for a total not to exceed $1000.00. Title IV funds from account # 20-280-100-300-73-50-I-0 will be utilized.

18. that the Board approve Ms. Banta (Vendor #0559), Educational Consultant, for tutoring services at Yeshiva of North jersey, total cost not to exceed $710.00. Services will be funded by Non-public Title I account #: 20-231-100-320-92-58-I-Y.

19. that the Board approve the Agreement with Bergen County Special Services School District, for the 2019 – 2020 school year, to provide Chapter 192/193 Services (Compensatory, Education, ESL, Home Instruction, Examination and Classification, Annual Review, Speech Correction and Supplemental Instruction), in the amount of $40,444 in accordance with the fees approved by the NJDOE.

Chapter 192 Chapter 193

$1,460. $38,984.
Total	$40,444.

20. that the Board approve YWCA- Healing Space, to conduct one workshop with high school students enrolled in the FORUM’s Parents and Student/School Partnership Program, on dating and healthy relationships, internet safety & social media, and sexual violence prevention on December 12, 2019, at no cost.

21. that the Board approve Alternatives to Domestic Violence (ADV) to conduct a workshop on multifaceted domestic violence intervention and prevention to students enrolled in the Young Women’s Institute group on November 26, 2019, at no cost.

22. that the Board approve compensation to High Impact Youth Training Solutions, to conduct a workshop on social media awareness, internet safety and cyberbullying on December 2, 2019, in an amount not to exceed $300.

23. that the Board approve compensation to Flying Eagles Youth Coalition to conduct two workshops on Violence Prevention/Healthy Decision-Making on November 19, 2019 (High School Group) and November 20, 2019 (Middle School Group) at $300 each in an amount not to exceed $600.

24. that the Board approve Planned Parenthood, to conduct one workshop with high school students enrolled in the Young Women’s Group, on STI Prevention, General Health & Sexuality, Consent, Hygiene, Life Skills: Decision making, refusal skills, delay tactics, and Body Image on February 25, 2020, at no cost.

25. that the Board approve CVS Health to conduct one workshop with high school students enrolled in the FORUM’s Young Men’s and Young Women’s group, on the dangers of prescription drug abuse on November 19, 2019, at no cost.

26. that the Board approve the payment to the Christ Episcopal Church located on 479 Maitland Avenue, Teaneck to run the Pre-School Education Expansion Program for two full day classrooms starting September 2019 – June 2020 in the amount of 42,000 per year with utilities amount pending.

27. that the Board authorize the following “stale dated” and/or outstanding checks in the amount of, $115,530.02 on the Teaneck Board of Education Warrant Account be voided per the attached list.

28. that the Board approve submission of Carryover application to the New Jersey Department of Education for the use of funds from the 2018-2019 IDEA Basic funds in the amount of $40,995 and $67,948 Non-Public funds, to be implemented during the period of September 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020.

29. that the Board approve payment to Mr. Michael Fowlin (performer) for two, seventy-five (75) minute presentations entitled “You Don’t Know Me Until You Know Me”, in an amount not to exceed $2,850.00. The presentations are scheduled for 1/6/20, at 8:15 am and 9:30 am. Title IV funds from account # 20-280-100-300-73-50-I-0 will be utilized.

30. that the Board approve acceptance of the following 2018-2019 Title Grants’ Carryover funds approved on November 8, 2019 in the following amounts:
Title I = $176,184.00; Title II = $58,072.00; Title III = $30,940.00; Title IV = $41,802.00 to be apportioned to the District Title Grants funded schools and applicable Non-Public schools, to be expended during the period of December 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020.

31. that the Board approve the Stipulation of Settlement between the parents of Student ID #91434 and the Teaneck Board of Education in the amount not to exceed $147,000 for 2019-2020 school year tuition to Alpine a/o Academy 360, Camp Horizons for 2019 and 2020 ESY, and Compensatory Education/Home Services by Berger Learning Group.

32. that the Board approve the Stipulation of Settlement between the parents of Student ID#101213 and the Teaneck Board of Education in the amount not to exceed approximately $149,000 for 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 school year, ESY for 2019 and 2020.

33. Whereas, Inline Heating & Air Conditioning Company was approved at the August 21, 2019 Special Public Meeting to replace the Cranford Gym Boiler in the amount of $570,497 at 110% MRESC 15/16-58 Extension.
Whereas, in order to place the unit on the existing roof, additional costs are required for unanticipated steel decking’s to reinforce the roof structure and upgrade of the electrical panel.
Be it Resolved, that the Board approve the change order in the amount, of $94,301 for the additional work that needs to be done to install the boiler at the High School Cranford Gym.

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

Personnel

PERSONNEL	NOVEMBER 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 certificated staff appointments, following a 90- day probationary period, effective dates as indicated, pending criminal history review:

a. Natalie De La Cruz, English Teacher, at an annual salary $62,400 (TTEA MA/ step 3) assigned to Thomas Jefferson Middle School, effective November 14, 2019 through June 30, 2020, replacing Germaine Tarver, resigned (PC#: 10-11-05/anx).

b. Alexa Jones, Middle School Mathematics Teacher, at an annual salary of $55,000 (TTEA BA/step 1), assigned to Thomas Jefferson Middle School, effective October 16, 2019 through June 30, 2020 replacing employee # 4752, non renewed (10-11-11/btl).

c. Yonit Malina, Social Worker, at an annual salary of $80,000 (TTEA MA+32/ step 8) assigned to Special Services Department, effective October 02, 2019 through June 30, 2020, new position.

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

a. Elizabeth Rieder, Special Education Teacher, Hawthorne Elementary School, effective October 18, 2019.

b. Michael Diehl, Physical Education Teacher, Whittier Elementary School, effective October 21, 2019.

c. JoAnne Zahn, Social Studies Teacher, Thomas Jefferson Middle School, effective January 01, 2020.

d. Daniel Velez, Grade 4 Teacher, Lowell Elementary School, effective January 06, 2020.

3.	that the Board rescind the appointment of the following individual for the 2019-2020 school year, effective immediately:

a. Nancy Masoud, Supervisor of Mathematics, at an annual salary to be negotiated, assigned to Curriculum and Instruction Department, at Teaneck High School, effective on a date to be determined through June 30, 2020, replacing Trina Moschella, resigned.

4.	that the Board approve the following leaves of absences for the dates and reasons stated:

a. Employee #0952, paid medical leave with benefits, using 55 personal illness days from September 03, 2019 through November 25, 2019.

b. Employee #4841, unpaid maternity leave of absence with benefits from September 03, 2019 through October 02, 2019 under FMLA. Unpaid child rearing leave of absence without benefits from October 03, 2019 through June 30, 2020.

c. Employee #1931, paid maternity leave of absence without benefits, from February 03, 2020 through March 02, 2020, using 20 sick days, under FMLA, unpaid maternity leave of absence without benefits from March 03, 2020 through May 29, 2020, under FMLA, unpaid child rearing leave of absence without benefits from June 01, 2020 through June 19, 2020.

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

a. Katie Boshart, September 03, 2019 through October 16, 2019, with no benefits, assigned to Hawthorne Elementary School, replacing employee #2775.

b. Michelle McMillon, September 03, 2019 through September 25, 2019, with no benefits, assigned to Teaneck High School, replacing Samantha Ross, resigned.

c. Kristen Chysna, November 18, 2019 through a date to be determined, with no benefits, assigned to Whittier Elementary School, replacing employee #0952.

d. this item has been removed.

6.	that the Board approve the following Extra Work for Extra Pay assignments, for the 2019-2020 school year at Teaneck High School, stipend in accordance with the TTEA contract:

Staff Member a. Todd Murphy

b. Victoria Dyker

c. Victoria Dyker

d. Olivia Betances

e. Chloe Sosa-Jarrett

Activity Drama Director
Costumes (Annual Drama)

Costumes (Annual Musical)

HEAL

HEAL

Stipend Amount $6,109

$2,197

$2,197

$546.20 (pro-rated)

$1092.40 (pro-rated)

f. Latoya Watt	HEAL

$1092.40 (Pro-rated)

g. Kelvin Reese	SOLVE	$2,731

h. Brittany Rhodie

i. Todd Murphy

j. Emmanuel Viray

k. Douglas Book

l. Alexandra Cavallo

Technical Dir. (Annual Musical)

Stage Crew

Stage Crew

Senior Class Adv.

Senior Class Adv.

$1,764

$1,246 (pro-rated)

$1,246 (pro-rated)

$1,386 (pro-rated)

$1,386 (pro-rated)

7.	that the Board approve payment to the following employee who separated from the district for unused vacation/sick days, not to exceed the information listed below:

a. Claudia Henry, Secretary B, 238.50 unused sick days at $55 per day, total amount $13,117.50, 42 unused vacation days at $282.00, total amount $11,844.00, total payment of $24,961.50.

b. Susan Reis, Secretary C, 13 unused vacation days at $261.04 per day, total payment of $3,393.52.

8.	that the Board approve the following individuals Home Instructors, on an as needed basis, at $50.00 per hour, for the 2019-2020 school year:

a. Lance Parham

b. Elizabeth Robbins c. Janine Lawler
d. Karen Hughes

9.	that the Board approve payment to the following non-tenured instructional staff members for participating in a four hour make-up session for Foundation Training in an amount not to exceed $200 each.

a. Allison Spadaro b. Brittany Rhodie c. Christina Deleon d. Danielle Jackson e. Deborah Shenkin f. Jasmin White
g. Jenna Banker h. Jennifer Ortiz
i. Joseph Hochgesang j. Kiera Genus
k. Magda Ahmadein

l. Maryem Gobji-Haouari m. Nancy Cochrane
n. Paul Maute

o. Payne Vasquez p. Samantha Elie
q. Sharmaine Joseph

10. that the Board approve the following certificated staff transfer/reassignment for the 2019-2020 school year, effective November 14, 2019:

a. Teri Wilcox, ESL Teacher at Bryant Elementary School, reassigned to ESL Teacher, at Lowell Elementary School and Bryant Elementary School.

b. Theresa Avella, Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant, at Thomas Jefferson Middle School, transferred to Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant, at Teaneck High School.

11. that the Board approve the following FORUM staff who would serve as chaperones on field trips sponsored by the Teaneck Recreation Department, during the 2019-2020 school year, utilizing substitutes on an as-needed basis, to be paid by the Recreation Department:

Substitute staff: Victoria Alexander, Giannil Hidalgo, Owen Barnes, Yris Acevedo, Yvonne Witter

Field Trip	Date	Staff

Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular New York, NY

12/09/2019
Owen Barnes
(1/2 day for students) Nick Campestre (Monday)

NBA Basketball

Brooklyn Nets vs.Utah Jazz Barclays Center
Brooklyn, NY

NBA Basketball
Brooklyn Nets vs.Toronto Raptors Barclays Center
Brooklyn, NY

01/14/2020 (Monday)

02/12/2020 (Wednesday)

Giannil Hidalgo Victoria Alexander

Yvonne Witter Victoria Alexander

NBA Basketball
Brooklyn Nets vs.Washington Wizards Barclays Center
Brooklyn, NY

Owen Barnes Yris Acevedo

Humdingers Bowling Paramus, NJ

03/23/2020 (Monday)

Yris Acevedo Yvonne Witter

12. that the Board approve the following Extra Work for Extra Pay assignments, for the 2019-2020 school year, at Hawthorne Elementary School, stipend in accordance with TTEA contract:

Staff Member

a. Suzanne O'Toole b. Amber Halpern
c. Amanda Meller

Activity Safety Patrol Safety Patrol
Safety Patrol

Stipend Amount $178
$178

$178

13. that the Board approve payment to the following Bryant School staff members to conduct the Families, Learning, Improving and Promoting Success (F.L.I.P.S.) Program October 23, 2019, November 05, 2019, December 10, 2019 and April 14, 2020, total cost not to exceed $1,800:

4 hours, at $50.00 students/families (4 meetings) 8 hours, at $50.00 planning time (4 meetings)

a. Kate Augusto, LET, 12 hours, at $50.00 per hour

b. Jessica Brown, Guidance/Outreach, 12 hours, at $50.00 per hour

c. Teri Wilcox, ESL (English as a Second Language), 12 hours, at $50.00 per hour

14. that the Board approve the following staff members to serve in the after school/weekend detention program (working with students), during the 2019-2020 school year, on an as needed basis, at a rate of $50 per hour.

a. Andrew Bellin b. Sharon Bellin
c. Gregory Cooper d. Natasha Green e. Sean Holland
f. Volodymyr Hunko g. Edward Klimek h. Eileen Kresky
i. James Lagomarsino j. Gorki Marcelo
k. Jason McDonald l. Daniel Olender
m. Chloe Sosa-Jarrett n. Lottie Watson

15. that the Board approve Emilio Jennette as Coordinator of Special Education Compliance and Parent Outreach for the 2019-2020 school year, at a stipend of $20,000.

16. that the Board approve the annual stipend of $9,000 for the position of Affirmative Action Officer, and compensate Tunde Adedoyin, Manager of Human Resource Management and Compliance for the 2019-2020 school year.

17. that the Board approve the following athletic coaches for the 2019-2020 school year, stipend in accordance with the TTEA contract:

Name

a. Christie Prepis

b. Michael Moldovan

c. Zainabu Conteh

d. Katierose Augustine

e. Bryan Murphy f. Taylor Martin

g. Angelina Cusack

h. Michael Smith

i. Brandon Howell

j. Saah Hali

k. Gregory Cooper

Position

TJMS Head Soccer Coach (Girls)

TJMS Head Soccer Coach (Boys)

BFMS Head Soccer Coach (Girls)

BFMS Head Soccer Coach (Boys)

Indoor Track Coach Indoor Track Coach
BFMS Head Basketball Coach (Girls)

BFMS Head Basketball Coach (Boys)

TJMS Head Basketball Coach (Girls)

TJMS Head Basketball Coach (Boys)

Weight Room Supervisor

Stipend Amount

$3,000

$3,000

$3,000

$3,000

$4,529 $4,529

$3,000

$3,000

$3,000

$3,000

$1,500

l. Samuel Griffin	Weight Room Supervisor $1,500

m. Ashley Pryce

n. Vaugh McEachin

Football Volunteer Coach No pay

Football Volunteer Coach No pay

18. that the Board approve Ms. Diana Spain as the Mathematics Interventionist, at an annual salary of $113,000 (TTEA Guide MA+32/ step 16), assigned to Benjamin Franklin Middle School, effective September 05, 2019 through June 30, 2020.

19. that the Board approve the following staff members for the Teaneck Community Education Center's SACC (School Age Child Care) programs for the 2019-2020 school year:

Name

a. Kathleen Wicklund

b. Alphonso Smith c. Lisette Torres
d. Anjanette Conyers

Title

Asst. Site Supervisor

Recreation Specialist Substitute
Substitute

Hourly Stipend Amount Rate	(not to exceed)

$15	$8,500

$11         $3,500 $11         $2,500
$11	$2,500

20. that the Board approve the following certificated staff for participating in Hawthorne Elementary School's After-school Literacy and Mathematics Program, at the rate of $50 per hour, effective December 12, 2019 through April 02, 2020, Title I funds this program: 20-231-100-101-22-15-1-5 and 20-231-200-100-22-15-1-5.

Name

a. Colette Brantley

b. Beatriz Garcia Travieso c. Nisrene Hammoud
d. Kara Lindner e. Amanda Meller f. Allison Norris
g. Kristen Nunez h. Tawana Smith
i. This item has been removed

j. Filiz Zeybek

Position

Lead Instructor Instructor Instructor Instructor Instructor Instructor Instructor

Instructor

Instructor

Hours Stipend Amount (max.) (not to exceed)

70	$3,500 41	$2,050 41	$2,050 41	$2,050 41	$2,050 41	$2,050 41	$2,050 41	$2,050

41	$2,050

41	$2,050

21. that the Board approve the remaining balance of $1,000.00 to Dr. Aubrey Johnson, for providing mentoring services to Dr. Christopher Irving as part of the Superintendent Residency Program, for the second half of the 2018-2019 school year.

22. that the Board approve Paul Sheppard to conduct the Summer Student Workshop "Crafting the College Application Essay" at the rate of $50 per hour, for a maximum of 30 hours (working with students) and an additional 30 hours working without students not to exceed $3,000 each.

23. that the Board approve the following staff members for services during the 2019-2020 school year, at the following high school athletics event:

a. Ashley Pryce b. Jennifer Taylor
c. Rebecca Pflueger d. Craig Weber
e. Adrienne Williams f. Christina DeLeon g. Eileen Kresky

Security

Fall/Winter/Sprint Sports

Ticket taker/Sales

Football	$60.00

MS Soccer B&G HS Basketball Girls MS Basketball
HS Basketball Boys

Announcer

$60.00 Basketball	$70.00 $85.00 Wrestling	$60.00 $65.00
$100

Non-Carded Official

Football

Basketball (per game)

$70.00 Outdoor Track and Field $70.00

$40.00 Clock Operator/Timer

Wrestling                         $70.00 HS Basketball                 $40.00 MS Basketball                $30.00

24. that the Board approve Michael De Avila as volunteer advisor for the Christian Club, at Teaneck High School, for the 2019-2020 school year:

25. that the Board approve Lance Parham to conduct an independent study for Physical Education coursework, effective November 14, 2019 through April 05, 2020, one hour per week for planning and assigning, and one hour per week for grading assignments and activity logging, at the rate of $50 per hour, 34 hours max., not to exceed $1,700.

26. that the Board approve the following substitute teachers for the 2019-2020 school year, on an as needed basis, at $120 per-diem:

a. Gabriel Devalle b. Nadia Hosein c. Jenette Pena d. Ana Mercedes e. Lucia Tavares f. Carly Reitano

27. that the Board approve the following location assignments, salaries, guide/step and longevity/differential, for the 2019-2020 school year, effective September 01, 2019 through June 30, 2020:

Name
		Guide/Step
		 Location
		 Salary
		Longevity
	
a. Kenneth Cieslak
		MA+32/Step 11
		Teaneck High School
		$94,600

28. that the Board approve Chanon McDuffie as School Treasurer for Bryant Elementary School, Extra Work for Extra Pay stipend of $1,092 in accordance with the TTEA Contract Agreement, for the 2019-2020 school year.

29. that the Board approve the following certificated staff appointments, following a 90-day probationary period, effective dates as indicated, pending criminal history review:

a. Dennis Coppola, Middle School Mathematics Teacher, at an annual salary of $60,000 (TTEA MA/ step 1) assigned to Thomas Jefferson Middle School, effective on a date to be determined through June 30, 2020, replacing Valerie Johnson, transferred (PC#: 10-11-66/anz).

b. Jane Fahey, School Nurse, at an annual salary of $87,200 (TTEA MA/step 12) assigned to Whittier Elementary School, effective on a date to be determined through June 30, 2020, replacing Brittany Nagy, resigned (10-04-74/ats).

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

24

03/18/2020
(Wednesday)
Minutes of the proceedings of the REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING held on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, in the Cheryl Miller-Porter, 3rd Floor Student Center, Teaneck High School, 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, November 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 September 7, 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 Sharlene Guiracocha
Yasmine Halmane Eitan Hiller
Nuri Khan

Nyahti Monroe

x

x

x

x x

Present	Absent

x

x

x

x

x

IV.	Reaffirmation of 2019-2020 District Goals

V.	Superintendent's Report

Board Presentations

VI.	Board Committee Reports

Board: #3 P7250 amend the motion for first reading to become active

Ms. Fisher:

P7446 - SRO training issue specialized for school needs. Mental health, first aid, de-escalation, Sp. Ed students a clear understanding of the role.
P5517 - Do not like IDs P7250 - Ist reading only

A.	Policy

B.	Board Operations

C.	School Operations and Curriculum

D.	Finance and Budget

E.	Personnel

VII. Public Comment (agenda ONLY)

VIII. Public Comment (non-Agenda)

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

The HS is not handicapped accessible, not happy with access Should look into auxiliary police
Not supporting the school IDs

We would like to see more money go towards high functioning Sp. Ed. students

L.G. Parent (TJ & Hawthorne)

Concerned with the high turnover rate with teachers

Amy Yepez

Who determines outdoor recess? What is the cut off temperature? The Board should contact the parent group

Steve Stein

Have two boys at THS; the 9th grader is in Spanish 1 and missing a Spanish teacher. What is happening in Spanish?

Margo Fisher

Thank you for a great education

Partisan Politics in the Board and ethics charges against Board members. Bergen County literature was being given out at the Democratic center. Why is the taxpayer dollars being used against a legal charge for ethics?

Mr. Ed Ha

BF world language event is a great event celebration. Excited about the ski program; thank you for the soccer program; Sign up for 5K run May 31, 2020. Tricky tray Event coming up.

Sam Savoye, Boy Scouts Need help with insurance

Hector Ferrer

Attended a summit 11/6/19; equal access to appeal Federal Lawsuit against the Teaneck Board of Education; waive the right to privacy; whistleblower, Crimes against Dr. Irving, Board, and Machado Law Group.

IX.	Executive Session (required)

NONE

X.	Adjournment

Mr. Rodriguez motioned to adjourn the regular public meeting at 11:08pm. Said motion was seconded by Mr. Rose and carried by unanimous vote.

Motion: S. Rodriguez	Second: H. Rose

Board Member	Yes

Ms. Fisher (Victoria)	x

Mr. Ramirez (Martin)

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

No	Abstain	Absent

x

Respectfully submitted,

Melissa Simmons

Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Teaneck Public Schools

Mission: The Teaneck Public School District educates and empowers students by providing a high-quality, rigorous educational experience which prepares students for success within a diverse, global society.

Vision: The Teaneck Advantage: Educational Excellence for All

Goals for 2019-2020

GOAL 1: Teachers and administrators in the Teaneck Public Schools will further elevate academic programs by creating varied learning pathways and by improving student supports.

GOAL 2: The Teaneck Public Schools will continue to improve facilities and technology in support of 21st Century learning opportunities.

GOAL 3: The Teaneck Public Schools will execute effective communications and solidify quality relationships with educational partners within and throughout the community.

GOAL 4: The Teaneck Public Schools will create equitable and inclusive learning opportunities for all students.

GOAL 5: The Teaneck Public Schools will ensure operational excellence in hiring, developing and retaining staff.

Policy

POLICY	NOVEMBER 13, 2019

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

1.	that the Board approve the FIRST READING of the following Policies:

5337 - Service Animals

5611 - Removal of Students for Firearms Offenses

5612 - Assaults on District Bd of Ed. Members or Employees 5613 - Removal of Students or Assaults with Weapons Offenses 5756 - Transgender Students
8461 - Reporting Violence, Vandalism, Harrassment

8561 - Procurement Procedures for School Nutrition Programs 2415.06 - Unsafe School Choice Options
2431.3 - Practice & Pre-Season Heat Acclimation... 5330.04 - Administering an Opioid Antidote
P7440 School District Security R7440 School District Security P7446 School Security Program P5517 School District Issued IDs P7250 School Naming
P7510 Use of Facilities R7510 Use of Facilities P5533 Student Smoking

a

2.	Following Policies are Standard Strauss Esmay revisions/mandated statutory revisions:

1642 Earned Sick Leave Law

6112 Reimbursement of Federal & Other Grant Expenditures 8600 Student Transportation
8630 Bus Driver/Bus Aide Responsibilities 8670 Transportation of Special Needs Students 9210 Parent Organizations
9400 Media Relations

3159 Teaching Staff Member/School District Reporting Responsibilities 3218 Use, Possession or Distribution of Substances (teaching staff mem.) 4218 Use, Possession or Distribution of Substances (support staff)
4219 Commercial Driver's License Controlled Substance & Alcohol Use Testing

a

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

Board Operations

BOARD OPERATIONS	NOVEMBER 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 approve the Minutes from the Workshop and the Regular Public Meeting held on October 2, 2019 and October 16, 2019.

2.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to the Bulls Basketball Club to use the Teaneck High School Gymnasium to hold a Basketball showcase on Saturday, January 18, 2020. The total rental fee including the custodial and security is $1,524.32. The waiver is only for $500 for the rental of the gymnasium. The custodial and the security fee will be charged. (The charges to open the building on a Saturday is $1,024.32 custodial & security).

3.	that the Board waive the provisions of Board policy #7510 Use of Facilities, to the NAACP, Bergen County Branch, for the New Jersey State Conference to use the Teaneck High School Student Center to hold a Quarterly Statewide Business Meeting & Training Non-Profit Volunteer Organization on Saturday, January 4, 2020. The total rental fee including the custodial and security is $1,182.88. (The charges to open a building on a Saturday is $682.88 custodial & security). The NAACP is a 501c(3) non-profit organization.

4.	that the Board approve the request from TOPS to host a Tricky Tray event in October 2020 and would like the Board to support the fundraising throughout the year to raise money to support funding for our school's educational curriculum.

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

NOVEMBER 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 November 13, 2019 Regular Public Meeting.

2.	that the Board approve participation in The Center for Food Action's Weekend Snack Pack Program. This is a free program that assists families in need with a weekend snack pack once or twice a month throughout the school year at no cost to the district.

3.	that the Board approve the volunteers for the 2019-2020 school year:

1. Nichelle Hawkins 2. Elise Joyner
3. Leonard Schwartz

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	NOVEMBER 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 2019-2020 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.

September 1, 2019 through September 30, 2019

General

Special Revenue Enterprise
Food Service

Fund 10	$8,472,788.10 Fund 20	$154,120.91 Fund 60	$22,458.23
Fund 61	$407.01

Total of Approved Payments	$8,649,774.25

2.	that the Board approve 2019-2020 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 September 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 $2,055.70) (District funded $6,578.95) (Title I Funded $710.00) (Title IV Funded $1,000) total cost $10,344.65.

5.	that the Board approve the attached list of Student Field Trips, as approved by the Superintendent (Grant Funded $2,929.91) and (District Funded $7,637.07) (Parent Funded $6,471.59) total cost $17,038.57.

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 2019-2020 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 2019-2020 school year.

9.	that the Board acknowledges that Whittier Elementary School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 7:45 am at the location of West Englewood Ave and Essex St on October 18, 2019; Pedro Valdes oversaw the drill and Linda Harrison, Keith Orapello, Janine Lawler, Samantha Jankowski, Emily Sloane, Breda Dade and Emily Sloane were the staff members in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Route #4 Buses A,B,C,D,E,F; Vans 4A, 4B, 4C (WV1) & 4D (T1409).

10. t h a t t h e B o a r d a c k n o w l e d g e s t h a t H a w t h o r n e E l e m e n t a r y School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 8:15 am at the location of Lucy Avenue on October 14, 2019; Ms. Natasha Pitt oversaw the drill and Amber Halpern, Maria Garcia, Elizabeth Woo, Audrey Capan, Rahena Loskor, Marjorie Forrest, Aytyzaz Mohammad, Magadlene Symmonds and Kellie Costa were the staff members in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Route #5 Buses A, B, & C Vans 5A, 5B, HV1.

11. that the Board acknowledges that Lowell Elementary School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 8:40 am at the location of Lowell school back parking lot on October 15, 2019; Antoine Green and R. Cruz oversaw the drill and Alexis Ryerson, Lisa Sgambati and Stacie DiBona were the staff members in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Route #7 Buses A,B,C, D & E Vans LV1, LV2, & LV3.

12. that the Board acknowledges that Bryant Elementary School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 8:15 am at the location of Bryant School Bus Lane off of Tryon Ave on October 11, 2019; Leslie Abrew oversaw the drill and was the staff member in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Route #6 Buses A,C, D & E Vans V6A, V6B, V6C, BV1, BV2, BV3 & BV4.

13. that the Board acknowledges that Christ Episcopal Church successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 2:15PM am at the location of the church parking lot on the Maitland Ave side on October 15, 2019; Fayth Petrucci and Gervonn Rice oversaw the drill and Kimberly Edge, Samina Farooq & Antonia Hernandez were the staff members in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: CEC1

14. that the Board acknowledges that Benjamin Franklin Middle School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 8:03 am at the location of 1315 Taft Road outside of front of the school on October 8, 2019; Marina Williams oversaw the drill and was the staff member in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Vans BF1, BF2, BF3, BF4, BF5 and BF6.

15. that the Board acknowledges that Thomas Jefferson Middle School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with

N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 3:06 pm on October 8, 2019, at the location of the Fyke Lane Parking Lot; Mr. Ortiz and Enoch Nyamekye oversaw the drills and were the staff members in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Vans TJ1, TJ2 & TJ3.

16. that the Board acknowledges that Teaneck High School successfully conducted its first emergency school bus exit drill, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27-11.2, at 2:50 pm on

October 4, 2019, at the location On Elizabeth Ave outside of entrance 2; Mrs. Margo Mack and Mr. Peter LoGiudice oversaw the drills and were the staff members in charge. The following bus routes were included in the drill: Vans THS1, THS2, THS3 (IN469), THS4 (IN387) & L12.

17. that the Board approve payment to Telling Tales Publications, LLC. (Eleni Theodorou, Speaker) for presenting Noko’s Culture Of Compassion Campaign at Bryant School. The speaker will present to kindergarten students during four separate sessions (dates TBD), at a cost of $250.00 per session, for a total not to exceed $1000.00. Title IV funds from account # 20-280-100-300-73-50-I-0 will be utilized.

18. that the Board approve Ms. Banta (Vendor #0559), Educational Consultant, for tutoring services at Yeshiva of North jersey, total cost not to exceed $710.00. Services will be funded by Non-public Title I account #: 20-231-100-320-92-58-I-Y.

19. that the Board approve the Agreement with Bergen County Special Services School District, for the 2019 – 2020 school year, to provide Chapter 192/193 Services (Compensatory, Education, ESL, Home Instruction, Examination and Classification, Annual Review, Speech Correction and Supplemental Instruction), in the amount of $40,444 in accordance with the fees approved by the NJDOE.

Chapter 192 Chapter 193

$1,460. $38,984.
Total	$40,444.

20. that the Board approve YWCA- Healing Space, to conduct one workshop with high school students enrolled in the FORUM’s Parents and Student/School Partnership Program, on dating and healthy relationships, internet safety & social media, and sexual violence prevention on December 12, 2019, at no cost.

21. that the Board approve Alternatives to Domestic Violence (ADV) to conduct a workshop on multifaceted domestic violence intervention and prevention to students enrolled in the Young Women’s Institute group on November 26, 2019, at no cost.

22. that the Board approve compensation to High Impact Youth Training Solutions, to conduct a workshop on social media awareness, internet safety and cyberbullying on December 2, 2019, in an amount not to exceed $300.

23. that the Board approve compensation to Flying Eagles Youth Coalition to conduct two workshops on Violence Prevention/Healthy Decision-Making on November 19, 2019 (High School Group) and November 20, 2019 (Middle School Group) at $300 each in an amount not to exceed $600.

24. that the Board approve Planned Parenthood, to conduct one workshop with high school students enrolled in the Young Women’s Group, on STI Prevention, General Health & Sexuality, Consent, Hygiene, Life Skills: Decision making, refusal skills, delay tactics, and Body Image on February 25, 2020, at no cost.

25. that the Board approve CVS Health to conduct one workshop with high school students enrolled in the FORUM’s Young Men’s and Young Women’s group, on the dangers of prescription drug abuse on November 19, 2019, at no cost.

26. that the Board approve the payment to the Christ Episcopal Church located on 479 Maitland Avenue, Teaneck to run the Pre-School Education Expansion Program for two full day classrooms starting September 2019 – June 2020 in the amount of 42,000 per year with utilities amount pending.

27. that the Board authorize the following “stale dated” and/or outstanding checks in the amount of, $115,530.02 on the Teaneck Board of Education Warrant Account be voided per the attached list.

28. that the Board approve submission of Carryover application to the New Jersey Department of Education for the use of funds from the 2018-2019 IDEA Basic funds in the amount of $40,995 and $67,948 Non-Public funds, to be implemented during the period of September 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020.

29. that the Board approve payment to Mr. Michael Fowlin (performer) for two, seventy-five (75) minute presentations entitled “You Don’t Know Me Until You Know Me”, in an amount not to exceed $2,850.00. The presentations are scheduled for 1/6/20, at 8:15 am and 9:30 am. Title IV funds from account # 20-280-100-300-73-50-I-0 will be utilized.

30. that the Board approve acceptance of the following 2018-2019 Title Grants’ Carryover funds approved on November 8, 2019 in the following amounts:
Title I = $176,184.00; Title II = $58,072.00; Title III = $30,940.00; Title IV = $41,802.00 to be apportioned to the District Title Grants funded schools and applicable Non-Public schools, to be expended during the period of December 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020.

31. that the Board approve the Stipulation of Settlement between the parents of Student ID #91434 and the Teaneck Board of Education in the amount not to exceed $147,000 for 2019-2020 school year tuition to Alpine a/o Academy 360, Camp Horizons for 2019 and 2020 ESY, and Compensatory Education/Home Services by Berger Learning Group.

32. that the Board approve the Stipulation of Settlement between the parents of Student ID#101213 and the Teaneck Board of Education in the amount not to exceed approximately $149,000 for 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 school year, ESY for 2019 and 2020.

33. Whereas, Inline Heating & Air Conditioning Company was approved at the August 21, 2019 Special Public Meeting to replace the Cranford Gym Boiler in the amount of $570,497 at 110% MRESC 15/16-58 Extension.
Whereas, in order to place the unit on the existing roof, additional costs are required for unanticipated steel decking’s to reinforce the roof structure and upgrade of the electrical panel.
Be it Resolved, that the Board approve the change order in the amount, of $94,301 for the additional work that needs to be done to install the boiler at the High School Cranford Gym.

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

Personnel

PERSONNEL	NOVEMBER 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 certificated staff appointments, following a 90- day probationary period, effective dates as indicated, pending criminal history review:

a. Natalie De La Cruz, English Teacher, at an annual salary $62,400 (TTEA MA/ step 3) assigned to Thomas Jefferson Middle School, effective November 14, 2019 through June 30, 2020, replacing Germaine Tarver, resigned (PC#: 10-11-05/anx).

b. Alexa Jones, Middle School Mathematics Teacher, at an annual salary of $55,000 (TTEA BA/step 1), assigned to Thomas Jefferson Middle School, effective October 16, 2019 through June 30, 2020 replacing employee # 4752, non renewed (10-11-11/btl).

c. Yonit Malina, Social Worker, at an annual salary of $80,000 (TTEA MA+32/ step 8) assigned to Special Services Department, effective October 02, 2019 through June 30, 2020, new position.

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

a. Elizabeth Rieder, Special Education Teacher, Hawthorne Elementary School, effective October 18, 2019.

b. Michael Diehl, Physical Education Teacher, Whittier Elementary School, effective October 21, 2019.

c. JoAnne Zahn, Social Studies Teacher, Thomas Jefferson Middle School, effective January 01, 2020.

d. Daniel Velez, Grade 4 Teacher, Lowell Elementary School, effective January 06, 2020.

3.	that the Board rescind the appointment of the following individual for the 2019-2020 school year, effective immediately:

a. Nancy Masoud, Supervisor of Mathematics, at an annual salary to be negotiated, assigned to Curriculum and Instruction Department, at Teaneck High School, effective on a date to be determined through June 30, 2020, replacing Trina Moschella, resigned.

4.	that the Board approve the following leaves of absences for the dates and reasons stated:

a. Employee #0952, paid medical leave with benefits, using 55 personal illness days from September 03, 2019 through November 25, 2019.

b. Employee #4841, unpaid maternity leave of absence with benefits from September 03, 2019 through October 02, 2019 under FMLA. Unpaid child rearing leave of absence without benefits from October 03, 2019 through June 30, 2020.

c. Employee #1931, paid maternity leave of absence without benefits, from February 03, 2020 through March 02, 2020, using 20 sick days, under FMLA, unpaid maternity leave of absence without benefits from March 03, 2020 through May 29, 2020, under FMLA, unpaid child rearing leave of absence without benefits from June 01, 2020 through June 19, 2020.

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

a. Katie Boshart, September 03, 2019 through October 16, 2019, with no benefits, assigned to Hawthorne Elementary School, replacing employee #2775.

b. Michelle McMillon, September 03, 2019 through September 25, 2019, with no benefits, assigned to Teaneck High School, replacing Samantha Ross, resigned.

c. Kristen Chysna, November 18, 2019 through a date to be determined, with no benefits, assigned to Whittier Elementary School, replacing employee #0952.

d. this item has been removed.

6.	that the Board approve the following Extra Work for Extra Pay assignments, for the 2019-2020 school year at Teaneck High School, stipend in accordance with the TTEA contract:

Staff Member a. Todd Murphy

b. Victoria Dyker

c. Victoria Dyker

d. Olivia Betances

e. Chloe Sosa-Jarrett

Activity Drama Director
Costumes (Annual Drama)

Costumes (Annual Musical)

HEAL

HEAL

Stipend Amount $6,109

$2,197

$2,197

$546.20 (pro-rated)

$1092.40 (pro-rated)

f. Latoya Watt	HEAL

$1092.40 (Pro-rated)

g. Kelvin Reese	SOLVE	$2,731

h. Brittany Rhodie

i. Todd Murphy

j. Emmanuel Viray

k. Douglas Book

l. Alexandra Cavallo

Technical Dir. (Annual Musical)

Stage Crew

Stage Crew

Senior Class Adv.

Senior Class Adv.

$1,764

$1,246 (pro-rated)

$1,246 (pro-rated)

$1,386 (pro-rated)

$1,386 (pro-rated)

7.	that the Board approve payment to the following employee who separated from the district for unused vacation/sick days, not to exceed the information listed below:

a. Claudia Henry, Secretary B, 238.50 unused sick days at $55 per day, total amount $13,117.50, 42 unused vacation days at $282.00, total amount $11,844.00, total payment of $24,961.50.

b. Susan Reis, Secretary C, 13 unused vacation days at $261.04 per day, total payment of $3,393.52.

8.	that the Board approve the following individuals Home Instructors, on an as needed basis, at $50.00 per hour, for the 2019-2020 school year:

a. Lance Parham

b. Elizabeth Robbins c. Janine Lawler
d. Karen Hughes

9.	that the Board approve payment to the following non-tenured instructional staff members for participating in a four hour make-up session for Foundation Training in an amount not to exceed $200 each.

a. Allison Spadaro b. Brittany Rhodie c. Christina Deleon d. Danielle Jackson e. Deborah Shenkin f. Jasmin White
g. Jenna Banker h. Jennifer Ortiz
i. Joseph Hochgesang j. Kiera Genus
k. Magda Ahmadein

l. Maryem Gobji-Haouari m. Nancy Cochrane
n. Paul Maute

o. Payne Vasquez p. Samantha Elie
q. Sharmaine Joseph

10. that the Board approve the following certificated staff transfer/reassignment for the 2019-2020 school year, effective November 14, 2019:

a. Teri Wilcox, ESL Teacher at Bryant Elementary School, reassigned to ESL Teacher, at Lowell Elementary School and Bryant Elementary School.

b. Theresa Avella, Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant, at Thomas Jefferson Middle School, transferred to Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant, at Teaneck High School.

11. that the Board approve the following FORUM staff who would serve as chaperones on field trips sponsored by the Teaneck Recreation Department, during the 2019-2020 school year, utilizing substitutes on an as-needed basis, to be paid by the Recreation Department:

Substitute staff: Victoria Alexander, Giannil Hidalgo, Owen Barnes, Yris Acevedo, Yvonne Witter

Field Trip	Date	Staff

Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular New York, NY

12/09/2019
Owen Barnes
(1/2 day for students) Nick Campestre (Monday)

NBA Basketball

Brooklyn Nets vs.Utah Jazz Barclays Center
Brooklyn, NY

NBA Basketball
Brooklyn Nets vs.Toronto Raptors Barclays Center
Brooklyn, NY

01/14/2020 (Monday)

02/12/2020 (Wednesday)

Giannil Hidalgo Victoria Alexander

Yvonne Witter Victoria Alexander

NBA Basketball
Brooklyn Nets vs.Washington Wizards Barclays Center
Brooklyn, NY

Owen Barnes Yris Acevedo

Humdingers Bowling Paramus, NJ

03/23/2020 (Monday)

Yris Acevedo Yvonne Witter

12. that the Board approve the following Extra Work for Extra Pay assignments, for the 2019-2020 school year, at Hawthorne Elementary School, stipend in accordance with TTEA contract:

Staff Member

a. Suzanne O'Toole b. Amber Halpern
c. Amanda Meller

Activity Safety Patrol Safety Patrol
Safety Patrol

Stipend Amount $178
$178

$178

13. that the Board approve payment to the following Bryant School staff members to conduct the Families, Learning, Improving and Promoting Success (F.L.I.P.S.) Program October 23, 2019, November 05, 2019, December 10, 2019 and April 14, 2020, total cost not to exceed $1,800:

4 hours, at $50.00 students/families (4 meetings) 8 hours, at $50.00 planning time (4 meetings)

a. Kate Augusto, LET, 12 hours, at $50.00 per hour

b. Jessica Brown, Guidance/Outreach, 12 hours, at $50.00 per hour

c. Teri Wilcox, ESL (English as a Second Language), 12 hours, at $50.00 per hour

14. that the Board approve the following staff members to serve in the after school/weekend detention program (working with students), during the 2019-2020 school year, on an as needed basis, at a rate of $50 per hour.

a. Andrew Bellin b. Sharon Bellin
c. Gregory Cooper d. Natasha Green e. Sean Holland
f. Volodymyr Hunko g. Edward Klimek h. Eileen Kresky
i. James Lagomarsino j. Gorki Marcelo
k. Jason McDonald l. Daniel Olender
m. Chloe Sosa-Jarrett n. Lottie Watson

15. that the Board approve Emilio Jennette as Coordinator of Special Education Compliance and Parent Outreach for the 2019-2020 school year, at a stipend of $20,000.

16. that the Board approve the annual stipend of $9,000 for the position of Affirmative Action Officer, and compensate Tunde Adedoyin, Manager of Human Resource Management and Compliance for the 2019-2020 school year.

17. that the Board approve the following athletic coaches for the 2019-2020 school year, stipend in accordance with the TTEA contract:

Name

a. Christie Prepis

b. Michael Moldovan

c. Zainabu Conteh

d. Katierose Augustine

e. Bryan Murphy f. Taylor Martin

g. Angelina Cusack

h. Michael Smith

i. Brandon Howell

j. Saah Hali

k. Gregory Cooper

Position

TJMS Head Soccer Coach (Girls)

TJMS Head Soccer Coach (Boys)

BFMS Head Soccer Coach (Girls)

BFMS Head Soccer Coach (Boys)

Indoor Track Coach Indoor Track Coach
BFMS Head Basketball Coach (Girls)

BFMS Head Basketball Coach (Boys)

TJMS Head Basketball Coach (Girls)

TJMS Head Basketball Coach (Boys)

Weight Room Supervisor

Stipend Amount

$3,000

$3,000

$3,000

$3,000

$4,529 $4,529

$3,000

$3,000

$3,000

$3,000

$1,500

l. Samuel Griffin	Weight Room Supervisor $1,500

m. Ashley Pryce

n. Vaugh McEachin

Football Volunteer Coach No pay

Football Volunteer Coach No pay

18. that the Board approve Ms. Diana Spain as the Mathematics Interventionist, at an annual salary of $113,000 (TTEA Guide MA+32/ step 16), assigned to Benjamin Franklin Middle School, effective September 05, 2019 through June 30, 2020.

19. that the Board approve the following staff members for the Teaneck Community Education Center's SACC (School Age Child Care) programs for the 2019-2020 school year:

Name

a. Kathleen Wicklund

b. Alphonso Smith c. Lisette Torres
d. Anjanette Conyers

Title

Asst. Site Supervisor

Recreation Specialist Substitute
Substitute

Hourly Stipend Amount Rate	(not to exceed)

$15	$8,500

$11         $3,500 $11         $2,500
$11	$2,500

20. that the Board approve the following certificated staff for participating in Hawthorne Elementary School's After-school Literacy and Mathematics Program, at the rate of $50 per hour, effective December 12, 2019 through April 02, 2020, Title I funds this program: 20-231-100-101-22-15-1-5 and 20-231-200-100-22-15-1-5.

Name

a. Colette Brantley

b. Beatriz Garcia Travieso c. Nisrene Hammoud
d. Kara Lindner e. Amanda Meller f. Allison Norris
g. Kristen Nunez h. Tawana Smith
i. This item has been removed

j. Filiz Zeybek

Position

Lead Instructor Instructor Instructor Instructor Instructor Instructor Instructor

Instructor

Instructor

Hours Stipend Amount (max.) (not to exceed)

70	$3,500 41	$2,050 41	$2,050 41	$2,050 41	$2,050 41	$2,050 41	$2,050 41	$2,050

41	$2,050

41	$2,050

21. that the Board approve the remaining balance of $1,000.00 to Dr. Aubrey Johnson, for providing mentoring services to Dr. Christopher Irving as part of the Superintendent Residency Program, for the second half of the 2018-2019 school year.

22. that the Board approve Paul Sheppard to conduct the Summer Student Workshop "Crafting the College Application Essay" at the rate of $50 per hour, for a maximum of 30 hours (working with students) and an additional 30 hours working without students not to exceed $3,000 each.

23. that the Board approve the following staff members for services during the 2019-2020 school year, at the following high school athletics event:

a. Ashley Pryce b. Jennifer Taylor
c. Rebecca Pflueger d. Craig Weber
e. Adrienne Williams f. Christina DeLeon g. Eileen Kresky

Security

Fall/Winter/Sprint Sports

Ticket taker/Sales

Football	$60.00

MS Soccer B&G HS Basketball Girls MS Basketball
HS Basketball Boys

Announcer

$60.00 Basketball	$70.00 $85.00 Wrestling	$60.00 $65.00
$100

Non-Carded Official

Football

Basketball (per game)

$70.00 Outdoor Track and Field $70.00

$40.00 Clock Operator/Timer

Wrestling                         $70.00 HS Basketball                 $40.00 MS Basketball                $30.00

24. that the Board approve Michael De Avila as volunteer advisor for the Christian Club, at Teaneck High School, for the 2019-2020 school year:

25. that the Board approve Lance Parham to conduct an independent study for Physical Education coursework, effective November 14, 2019 through April 05, 2020, one hour per week for planning and assigning, and one hour per week for grading assignments and activity logging, at the rate of $50 per hour, 34 hours max., not to exceed $1,700.

26. that the Board approve the following substitute teachers for the 2019-2020 school year, on an as needed basis, at $120 per-diem:

a. Gabriel Devalle b. Nadia Hosein c. Jenette Pena d. Ana Mercedes e. Lucia Tavares f. Carly Reitano

27. that the Board approve the following location assignments, salaries, guide/step and longevity/differential, for the 2019-2020 school year, effective September 01, 2019 through June 30, 2020:

Name	Guide/Step	Location	Salary Longevity a. Kenneth Cieslak MA+32/Step 11 Teaneck High School $94,600

28. that the Board approve Chanon McDuffie as School Treasurer for Bryant Elementary School, Extra Work for Extra Pay stipend of $1,092 in accordance with the TTEA Contract Agreement, for the 2019-2020 school year.

29. that the Board approve the following certificated staff appointments, following a 90-day probationary period, effective dates as indicated, pending criminal history review:

a. Dennis Coppola, Middle School Mathematics Teacher, at an annual salary of $60,000 (TTEA MA/ step 1) assigned to Thomas Jefferson Middle School, effective on a date to be determined through June 30, 2020, replacing Valerie Johnson, transferred (PC#: 10-11-66/anz).

b. Jane Fahey, School Nurse, at an annual salary of $87,200 (TTEA MA/step 12) assigned to Whittier Elementary School, effective on a date to be determined through June 30, 2020, replacing Brittany Nagy, resigned (10-04-74/ats).

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)

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MOTION TO HAVE A NEW AD HOC SPECIAL NEEDS COMMITTEE

MEMBERS ON THE SPECIAL NEEDS COMMITTEE: MS. WILLIAMS, MS. SANDERS, MS. RAPPOPORT, MR. REINER

Motion: C. Williams
	Second: S. Rodriguez
	
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7440 SCHOOL DISTRICT SECURITY

The Board of Education believes the buildings and facilities of the school district represent a substantial community investment.	The Board directs the development and implementation of a plan for school district security to protect the school community’s investment in the school buildings and facilities. The Board will comply with the security measures required in N.J.S.A. 18A:7G-5.2 for new school construction and for existing school buildings.

The school district security program will include: maintenance of facilities that are secure against unwelcome intrusion; protection against fire hazards and faulty equipment; and compliance with safe practices in the use of electrical, plumbing, heating, and other school building equipment.

The Board shall provide to local law enforcement authorities a copy of the current blueprints and maps for all schools and school grounds within the school district or nonpublic school. In the case of a school building located in a municipality in which there is no municipal police department, a copy of the blueprints and maps shall be provided to an entity designated by the Superintendent of the New Jersey State Police. The Board shall provide revised copies to the applicable law enforcement authorities or designated entities any time that there is a change to the blueprints or maps.

The Board directs close cooperation of district officials with law enforcement, fire officials, and other emergency agencies.

Each public elementary and secondary school building shall be equipped with at least one panic alarm for use in a school security emergency pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:41-10 through 13.

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School District Security

The Superintendent of Schools shall designate a school administrator, or a school employee with expertise in school safety and security, as a School Safety Specialist for the district in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:17-43.3. The School Safety Specialist shall be required to acquire a New Jersey Department of Education School Safety Specialist certification in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:17-43.2. The School Safety Specialist shall also serve as the school district’s liaison with local law enforcement and national, State, and community agencies and organizations in matters of school safety and security.

Access to school buildings and grounds outside the hours school is in session shall be limited to personnel whose employment requires their presence in the facility. An adequate key control system will be established to limit building access to authorized personnel and guard against the potential of intrusion by unauthorized persons who have obtained access improperly.

In accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:7G-5.2.b.(15), propping open doors to buildings on school grounds is strictly prohibited and students and staff shall not open a door for any individual. All persons seeking entry into the main building shall be directed to the main entrance.

Building records and funds shall be kept in a safe place and secured as appropriate and necessary.

Protective devices designed to be used as safeguards against illegal entry and vandalism may be installed when appropriate.	The Board may approve the employment of school resource officers, school security officers, and/or law enforcement officers in situations in which special risks are involved.

N.J.S.A. 18A:7G-5.2; 18A:17-43.1; 18A:17-43.2; 18A:17-43.3; 18A:41-7.1; 18A:41-10; 18A:41-11; 18A:41-12; 18A:41-13
N.J.A.C. 6A:16-1.3; 6A:26-1.2

Adopted:

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R 7440 SCHOOL DISTRICT SECURITY

A.	Definitions

“Access” means authorized access to a school building or school grounds through the use of a Board-approved key control system.

“Key control system” means the use of a key, card, code, or any other means to disengage a locking mechanism to provide entry to a school building or school grounds.

“Panic alarm” means a silent security system signal generated by the manual activation of a device intended to signal a life-threatening or emergency situation requiring a response from law enforcement.

“School buildings” and “school grounds” means and includes land, portions of land, structures, buildings, and vehicles, when used for the provision of academic or extracurricular programs sponsored by the school district or community provider and structures that support these buildings, such as school district wastewater treatment facilities, generating facilities, and other central service facilities including, but not limited to, kitchens and maintenance shops.	“School buildings” and “school grounds” also includes athletic stadiums; swimming pools; any associated structures or related equipment tied to such facilities including, but not limited to, grandstands; night field lights; greenhouses; garages; facilities used for non-instructional or non-educational purposes; and any structure, building, or facility used solely for school administration. “School buildings” and “school grounds” also includes other facilities such as playgrounds; and other recreational places owned by local municipalities, private entities, or other individuals during those times when the school district has exclusive use of a portion of such land in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:16-1.3 and 6A:26-1.2.

B.	Access to School Buildings and School Grounds

1.	Access to school buildings and grounds during the school day will be permitted to all students enrolled in the school, all authorized school staff members, and visitors pursuant to Policy and Regulation 9150.
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2.	Access to school buildings and grounds before and after the school day will be permitted to:

a.	Members of the Board of Education, however, members of the Board of Education and candidates for the Board of Education shall not be permitted to conduct any campaign activities in school buildings, at school stadiums or within ___ feet of the entrances to buildings nor obstruct sidewalks, driveways or parking lots of buildings while on school grounds;

b.	Administrative and supervisory staff members, teaching staff members, and support staff members assigned to a school building or grounds in the performance of their duties;

c.	Other school staff members in the performance of their professional responsibilities;

d.	Students involved in interscholastic athletics, co-curricular or extra-curricular activities, and authorized spectators;

e.	Members of organizations granted the use of school premises pursuant to Policy and Regulation 7510;

f.	Police officers, fire fighters, health inspectors, and other agents of Federal, State, and local government in the performance of their official duties;

g.	Members of the public present to attend a public Board of Education or public school-related function; and

h.	Others authorized by the Superintendent or designee and/or by Board Policy.

3.	All visitors to a school building during a school day will be required to register their presence in the school and comply with the provisions of Policy and Regulation 9150.	The school’s registration and sign-in procedures may include the use of a school

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	visitor management system requiring the visitor to present acceptable identification to access the school building.

4.	Signs will be conspicuously posted to inform visitors of the requirement to register their presence into the building.

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C.	Key Control System for Access to School Buildings and Facilities

1.	School staff members will be provided access to a school building using the school’s key control system as follows:

a.	Teaching staff members and support staff members will be provided access using the school’s key control system to the school building and to other facilities on school grounds to which they require access for the performance of their professional duties.

(1)	The Building Principal will determine the school staff members who shall be provided access to facilities within the school building and on school grounds.

(2)	The Superintendent or designee will determine the district administrators, supervisors, and other staff members who shall be provided access to facilities within the school building and on school grounds.

2.	School staff members provided access to a school building or other facilities on school grounds shall be responsible for ensuring their key control system authorization is not shared with another individual without prior approval of the Principal or designee for school staff members, or the Superintendent or designee for district staff members. Staff members are prohibited from permitting their key control system authorization to be used by another person unless prior approval is obtained from the Principal or designee at the building level and Superintendent or designee at the district level or in the event of an emergency.

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	3.	A staff member’s loss of a key, card, or any other device authorizing the staff member access to a school building or a facility on school grounds must be immediately reported to the Principal or Superintendent or designee. The staff member who loses a key, card, or any such access device may be responsible for the replacement cost.

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D.	School Building Panic Alarm or Emergency Mechanisms (N.J.S.A. 18A:41-10 through 13)

1.	Each public elementary and secondary school building shall be equipped with at least one panic alarm for use in a school security emergency including, but not limited to, a non-fire evacuation, lockdown, or active shooter situation.

2.	The alarm shall be directly linked to local law enforcement authorities or, in the case of a school building located in a municipality in which there is no municipal police department, a location designated by the Superintendent of the New Jersey State Police.

3.	The alarm shall be capable of immediately transmitting a signal or message to such authorities outlined in D.2. above upon activation.

4.	The alarm shall not be audible within the school building.

5.	Each panic alarm required under N.J.S.A. 18A:41-11 and Policy and Regulation 7440 shall:

a.	Adhere to nationally recognized industry standards, including the standards of the National Fire Protection Association and Underwriters Laboratories; and

b.	Be installed solely by a person licensed to engage in the alarm business in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 45:5A-27.

6.          The school district may equip its elementary and secondary school buildings with an emergency mechanism that is an

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	alternative to a panic alarm if the mechanism is approved by the New Jersey Department of Education.

ED.	Staff Member Responsibilities

1.	Staff members should not bring to school valuable personal items that cannot be in the staff member’s personal possession at all times.	The Board of Education is not responsible for a staff member’s personal possession in the event the item is lost, stolen, misplaced, damaged, or destroyed.
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2.	In the event a staff member observes a student has a valuable item in school, the staff member will report it to the Principal or designee. A valuable item may include, but is not limited to, an unusually large amount of money, expensive jewelry or electronic equipment, or any item that is determined by the Principal or designee to be valuable to a student based on the student’s age.

a.	The Principal or designee may contact the student’s parent and request the parent come to school to retrieve the valuable item;

b.	The Principal or designee may secure the valuable item and return it to the student at the end of the school day and inform the student and the parent not to bring the valuable item to school in the future; or

c.	The Principal or designee will permit the student to maintain the valuable item and inform the student and the parent not to bring the valuable item to school in the future.

d.	The Board of Education is not responsible for a student’s personal possession in the event the item is lost, stolen, misplaced, damaged, or destroyed when in the possession of the student.

3.	Teaching staff members shall close classroom windows and shut and lock classroom doors when leaving at the end of the school day; shut and lock classroom doors during the school day when the room is not going to be in use after their assignment, and report immediately to the Principal or designee any evidence of tampering or theft.

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4.	Custodians shall, at the end of the work day, conduct a security check of the building to make certain that all windows are closed and all office, classroom, and building doors are shut and locked, except as such doors may be required to be open for persons with access.

5.	Office personnel shall take all reasonable precautions to ensure the security of all school and district records and documents against unauthorized access, deterioration, and destruction.
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FE.	School Safety Specialist

1.	The Superintendent of Schools shall designate a school administrator, or a school employee with expertise in school safety and security, as a School Safety Specialist for the district in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:17-43.3.

2.	The School Safety Specialist shall:

a.	Be responsible for the supervision and oversight for all school safety and security personnel, policies, and procedures in the school district;

b.	Ensure that these policies and procedures are in compliance with State law and regulations; and

c.	Provide the necessary training and resources to school district staff in matters relating to school safety and security.

3.	The School Safety Specialist shall also serve as the school district’s liaison with law enforcement and national, State, and community agencies and organizations in matters of school safety and security.

4.	The School Safety Specialist shall be required to acquire a New Jersey Department of Education School Safety Specialist Certification in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:17-43.2.

GF.	Summoning Law Enforcement Authorities

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	1.	Law enforcement authorities will be summoned promptly whenever evidence is discovered that indicates: a crime has been committed on school premises or in the course of staff or student transportation to or from school; a break and entry may have occurred on school grounds; a deadly weapon is on school premises; a breach of the peace has occurred on school premises; for any reason required in the Memorandum of Understanding between the Board of Education and Law Enforcement and in accordance with Policy and Regulation 9320; or for any other reason there is concern about the health, safety, and welfare of persons on school grounds or school property.
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2.	Anytime A call to law enforcement agents are summoned in accordance with G.1. above, will be reported to the Superintendent will be notified as soon as possible, along with the reason(s) for which the call was made and the outcome of the incident.

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PROPERTY 7446/page 1 of 2
School Security Program Feb 17

7446 SCHOOL SECURITY PROGRAM

The safety of students, staff members, and visitors on school grounds is an important concern for the Board of Education.

School Resource Officer Program

The Board of Education authorizes a School Resource Officer Program in partnership with the municipality and local law enforcement. The Program is designed for municipal officials, law enforcement officers, and school authorities to work together to identify major problems faced by their schools and to create a more secure school environment through the presence of law enforcement officers within the school district. A School Resource Officer assigned to the school district shall remain an employee of the municipality and its Police Department.

The School Resource Officer may be a full-time Police Officer or a Class Three Special Law Enforcement Officer employed by the municipality in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:14-146.11. A Class Three Special Law Enforcement Officer is authorized to exercise full powers and duties similar to those of a permanent regularly appointed full-time police officer while providing security at a public school during hours when school is normally in session or when occupied by students or school staff members. The use of a firearm by a Class Three Officer is authorized pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A.	40A:14-146.14. A Class Three Officer shall not carry a firearm except when engaged in the actual performance of the Officer’s official duties as a School Resource Officer and when specifically authorized by the Chief of Police or in the absence of the Chief, a designee. The Board of Education and the municipality shall enter into a partnership agreement that sets forth the respective obligations of the municipality, local law enforcement, and the school district. The agreement shall include, but is not limited to, the following terms: the number of police officers assigned to the school district; the school(s) to be covered; the days of police coverage in the school district; the process for the Police Department to assign and the process for the Board of Education to approve a School Resource Officer(s); the duties of the assigned School Resource Officer(s); the reporting requirements for the School Resource Officer; and the financial obligations of the parties.	The School Resource Officer Program Agreement shall be approved by the Board of Education.

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A School Resource Officer who is a full-time Police Officer or a Class Three Special Law Enforcement Officer must comply with all statutes and codes regarding their law enforcement status and all other statutory and administrative code responsibilities.

School District Employed Security Officers – (Unarmed)

The Board of Education authorizes the employment of school district security officers. The district’s security officers will be required to wear Board-approved uniforms and shall work in cooperation with the school administration to provide security services on school grounds. The security officers will be provided the necessary equipment to perform the security functions assigned by the administration.	The district’s security officers will not carry a gun.	The Superintendent of Schools will ensure all school district security officers receive appropriate training for the responsibilities of the position.

This Policy will be reviewed and approved by the Board attorney for compliance with applicable statutes and administrative code provisions before initial adoption and subsequent re-adoptions by the Board.

N.J.S.A. 2C:39-4; 2C:39-5; 2C:39-6; 2C:58-4; 40A:14-146.10; 40A:14-146.11; 40A:14-146.14

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STUDENTS 5517/page 1 of 2
School District Issued Student Identification Cards

5517 SCHOOL DISTRICT ISSUED STUDENT IDENTIFICATION CARDS

The Board of Education recognizes school building security measures are important for the safety and welfare of all students, staff, parents, and community members in school buildings. In recognizing this important responsibility, the Principal or designee Board may requires all students to carry school district issued identification cards (Identification Card). at all times while in school. A student must present the card to any school staff member upon request. Students who fail to have the card in their possession or to produce it when asked to do so may be disciplined.

An The school district issued Identification Card will be issued to all students in the middle schools and the high school.

Choose one or more of the following:

___ all school buildings,

___ elementary schools,

___ middle schools,

___ high schools,.

The Principal or designee may require a student to present their Identification Card and may be presented for: at any time during the school day or at any time during a school-sponsored activity on school grounds.

1.	Identification at school district activities on school district property other than the school attended by the student;

2.	Admission to school dances and other school-related activities;

3.	Identification for library media services to include library book, periodical and other resource check-out;

4.	Entrance for Scholastic Aptitude Tests, State Standardized Tests and other testing programs administered on school district property;

5.	Identification for transportation services offered by the district including the use of activity and/or late buses;

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STUDENTS 5517/page 2 of 2
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6.	Identification for admission to certain school-related and school district sponsored functions; and

7.	Other purposes and activities as determined by the Building Principal.

Notwithstanding any provision of this Policy, the Principal or designee may also require students carry an Identification Card at any school-sponsored, off-campus activity, including but not limited to, field trips or interscholastic sports programs pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:36-43a. The provisions of this Policy shall not be construed to require a student to carry the Identification Card while participating in an athletic contest or competition, an activity involving fine arts or performing arts, or any other activity that the Commissioner of Education determines does not require the physical possession of an Identification Card.	An Identification Card used in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:36-43a shall include, but need not be limited to, the following information:	the student’s name; an up-to-date photograph; and the current school year.

Any student who fails to have the Identification Card in their possession or fails to present it when required may be denied access to an event or activity and may be subject to appropriate discipline.

An Identification Card issued in accordance with this Policy shall not be considered a government record pursuant to P.L. 1963, c.73 (N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 et seq.), P.L. 2001, c.404 (N.J.S.A. 47:1A-5), or the common law concerning access to government records.

Students will be issued _____ card(s) every ________. A replacement fee will be charged, at the cost equal to the reproduction cost, for all lost identification cards.

N.J.S.A. 18A:36-43

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PROPERTY 7250/page 1 of 3
School and Facility Names

7250 SCHOOL AND FACILITY NAMES

School buildings or separate school facilities shall be named only by formal action of the Board of Education. In naming schools and facilities, the Board shall strive to honor the traditions and high ideals of this district and the community it serves.

The Board of Education considers all names recommended by the School Naming Committee and the Superintendent.	Suggestions or questions concerning this procedure should be directed to the Superintendent.

School facilities include: school sites and any district centralized support centers or support areas as athletic field, stadiums, gymnasiums, libraries, early childhood centers, pools, performing art centers, and media centers.

The School Naming Committee will be comprised of a minimum of three and a maximum of four voting School Board Commissions. Meetings will be held as determined by the Superintendent or as called by the designed chairperson. The School Naming Committee shall have a minimum of one (1) public forum for input and discussion by the community. It shall be within the discretion of the Board President and the School Naming Committee to hold more than one public forum if it deems that multiple community forums are necessary.

Schools and school facilities may be named after a location, special theme or person.

In naming a school after a person, the following elements will be utilized by the Committee. Special consideration should be given to names of deceased persons.

ELEMENT
Contribution to Education Contribution to Society Contribution to Teaneck Historical Contribution International Contribution Multicultural Contribution Ethical Character

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DECEASED

Primary consideration should be given to individuals who have made a significant contribution to education in the community, the state, the nation or the world.	In addition to societal contributions, the moral character of the individual should be considered. Documentation should accompany proposals for each suggested name

Contribution to Education:	would include exemplary service as a teacher, principal or district, state, or federal administrator, and humanitarian aspects of the community including books, speeches, acts of leadership and statesmanship.

Contribution to Teaneck: would include direct, positive impact on the nature of life in the Township of Teaneck and its people.

International Contribution: would include demonstrated acts that have had a positive impact on the lives of many people in many parts of the world. Recognizing that the ethnic and cultural composition of a local school community will change, and that names will be permanent, the name selected should have broad acceptance in a multicultural society.

Multicultural Contribution:	would include work toward promoting respect for diversity, pluralism, inclusion, and tolerance.

Ethical Character: would include a person who has demonstrated by unselfish actions his or her strong commitment to the greater good of the community and the larger society.

Names of retired district employees are eligible to be considered three years after their retirement from the district. No corporate donors shall be able to purchase naming rights at any district school or facility.

Anyone may submit a suggestion for a school or facility name to the School Naming Committee and Board of Education. If available, the name, age, place of birth, and whether the person is living or deceased should be submitted

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with the resume´. The submission should include a chronology of the person’s education and employment service, and the person’s contribution to service-oriented activities. District staff, parents, students, or other members of the Teaneck community are important. If available, community survey data and other information believed appropriate and supportive should also be submitted.

The Chairperson of the School Naming Committee will forward selections to the Board of Education through the Superintendent for consideration by the Board.

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PROPERTY 7510/page 1 of 3
Use of School Facilities

7510 USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES

The Board of Education believes the school facilities of this district should be made available for community purposes, provided that such use does not interfere with the educational and co-curricular programs of the school district. For the purpose of this policy, “school facilities” also includes school grounds.

The Board will permit the use of school facilities when such permission has been requested in writing and has been approved by the Business Administrator/Board Secretary. The Board reserves the right to withdraw permission after it has been granted in the event circumstances change requiring such school facilities or school grounds will be needed for a school district purpose or due to a school closing due to weather or other emergency.

In weighing competing requests for the use of school facilities, the Board will give priority to the following uses, in the descending order given:

A.	Uses and groups directly related to the schools and the operations of the schools, including pupil and teacher groups;

B.	Uses and organizations indirectly related to the schools, including the P.T.A., P.T.O., Home-School Association, and other school-parent related organizations;

C.	Departments and agencies of the municipal government (i.e. police, recreation);

D.	Governmental agencies (State, Federal);

E.	Community organizations 501(c)3 non-profit corporations formed for charitable, civic, social, or educational purposes;

F.	Community political organizations;

G.	Community church groups;

H.	Private groups and organizations;

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Use of School Facilities

Each user shall present evidence of the purchase of organizational liability insurance to the limit as prescribed by district regulations. Each user shall inspect any facility or school grounds to be used prior to such use and shall notify a district representative of any existing safety or dangerous conditions. In the event such conditions exist, the district may cancel or modify the user’s access to the school facility until such conditions are addressed. Users shall be financially liable for damage to the facilities and for proper chaperonage as required by the school district administration.

Use of school equipment in conjunction with the use of school facilities must be specifically requested in writing and may be granted in accordance with Policy No. 7520. The users of school equipment must accept liability for any damage or loss to such equipment that occurs while it is in their use, regardless of any assignment of negligence. Where rules so specify, certain items of equipment may only be used by a qualified operator approved by the school district administration.

The Board shall approve annually a schedule of fees for the use of school facilities based upon the following guidelines:

1.	The use of school facilities for activities for groups A-E shall be without cost to the user except that the user shall be responsible for any custodial costs incurred by the use on Sunday at a rate set forth by the Board.

2.	All other organizations or persons granted the use of school shall pay in advance the scheduled fee required by the use.

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Use of School Facilities

The school district shall provide a copy of Policy and Regulation 2431.4 – Prevention and Treatment of Sports-Related Concussions and Head Injuries to all youth sports team organizations that operate on school grounds or in school facilities. In accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:40-41.5, the school district shall not be liable for the injury or death of a person due to the action or inaction of persons employed by, or under contract with, a youth sports team organization that uses school facilities or operates on school grounds if the youth sports team organization provides the school district proof of an insurance policy in the amount of not less than $50,000 per person, per occurrence; insuring the youth sports team organization against liability for any bodily injury suffered by a person. The youth sports team organization must also provide a statement of compliance with the school district’s Policy and Regulation 2431.4 - Prevention and Treatment of Sports-Related Concussions and Head Injuries.

For the purpose of this Policy, a “youth sports team organization” means one or more sports teams organized pursuant to a nonprofit or similar charter or which are member teams in a league organized by or affiliated with a county or municipal recreation department.

The Superintendent shall develop regulations for the use of school facilities; such regulations shall be distributed to every user of the facilities and every applicant for the use of school facilities. Permission to use school facilities shall be granted only to persons and organizations that agree to the terms of Policy and Regulation 7510, the requirements as outlined in the use of school facilities application, and in accordance with the terms outlined in the approval granted by the school district.

N.J.S.A. 18A:20-20; 18A:20-34

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R 7510 USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES

A.	Prioritization of Users

Organizations and individuals using school facilities will be prioritized as users according to Policy 7510.

B.	Application Procedures

1.	Application must be made in writing and on the form supplied by the school district. The form is available in the office of the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary and is available online.

2.	Application for use of school facilities must be submitted to the Business Office not less than ten (10) working days before the date of the requested use.

3.	The application must be signed by an adult representative of the requesting organization, who will be considered by the Board to be the agent of the organization.

4.	The application must include all the facilities that the applicant wishes to use and all the dates and times of the requested use. Approval of any application is limited to the facilities, dates, and times expressly requested on the application. Approval does not include the privilege of additional rehearsal time or the use of rooms or buildings not expressly requested.

5.	The application must include all the equipment and supplies that the applicant wishes to include in the use, pursuant to Policy No. 7520, Loan of School Equipment.

C.	Approval

1.	The School Business Administrator/Board Secretary will review each application andcheck the school calendar to determinewhether the facility requested is available at the date and time requested, that is, the facility has not been scheduled:

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a.	For use in the instructional or co-curricular program; b.	For maintenance, repair, or capital improvement; or c.	For use by another organization.

2.	If the facility is not available for use, the Executive Secretary to the School Business Administrator will so inform the representative of the organization and may suggest alternative dates, times, or facilities.

3.	If the facility is available for use and the applicant meets the standards set by Policy No. 7510 and these regulations, the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary will note his/her approval on the application form and will record the classification of the applicant organization and forward the application forfinal approval or for referral to the Board for requests that may be approved only by the Board.

4.	Standards for approval include the following limitations on use:

a.	School facilities are available for use on weekdays and weekends, including school vacations.

b.	School facilities may be available for use on public and school holidays depending on appropriate and adequate custodial coverage.

c.	School facilities are available for use only during the hours of ____________ p.m. and ____________ p.m. Permission maybe granted for ause up to ____________ p.m., provided the user pays an overtime fee regardless of the user's classification. School facilities are not available for use during the school day or for any use that may interfere with the school district’s educational or co-curricular programs.

d.	The use of school facilities will generally not be granted for observances or celebrations that are essentially private in nature or for meetings of small groups that can conveniently convene in private homes.

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5.	The School business Administrator/Board Secretary will determine the prioritization of the applicant organization and the fees and costs, if any, to be charged for the use of the facility.	This information will be provided on the application form.

6.	In the event of a conflict between requesting organizations, the request received earlier by the district will be honored first.

7.	A copy of each approved or disapproved application will be distributed to the representative who signed the application form.

8.	The application form will include the rules governing the use of school facilities, and the representative's signatureon the application will signifynotice of those rules and the organization's agreement to be bound by those rules.

9.	The Board reserves the right to deny an application and to withdraw permission to use school facilities after approval has been granted and after the use has commenced. Permission may specifically be withdrawn from anyorganization whoserepresentativehas willfully made misrepresentation on the application or whose members violate the rules established for the use of school facilities. Such withdrawal of permission may constitute grounds for denying a future application made by the organization.

10.	Permission to use school facilities is not transferable.

11.	The organization representative must inform the Executive Assistant to the School Business Administrator of any canceled use request as soon as he/she is aware of the cancellation.	An organization's failure to inform the Executive Assistant to the School Business Administrator of a canceled use at least one (1) working day in advance of the scheduled time of the use may result in imposition of service charges.

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12.	Permission to use a school facility is automatically withdrawn on a day when the facility is closed for inclement weather, work stoppage, or other emergency.

D.	Insurance and Indemnification

1.	The representative of an organization granted permission to use a school facilitymustassume responsibilityfor the orderlyandcareful use of the facility and must agree to assume liability for any damage or loss of property caused by the use or in the course of the use.

2.	The organization and/or its representative will hold the Board of Education harmless from claims arising out of the permitted use of the school facility or during the user's occupancy. In addition, the user shall agree to save the Board harmless from liability for injury or damage to any person or property of any person who may be attending or participating in the function or activity for which permission has been granted.

3.	The user shall furnish evidence of the purchase of liabilityinsurance in the amount of

a.	$1,000,000 per person,

b.	$1,000,000 per accident or event, and

c.	$1,000,000 property damage.

4.	Anyyouth sports team organization that is granted permission to use school facilities must provide the school district proof of an insurance policyagainst liabilityfor any bodily injury in the amount of not less than $50,000 per person per occurrence, insuring the youth sports team organization against liabilityfor anybodilyinjury suffered by a person. The youth sports team organization must also provide a statement of compliance with the school district’s Policy and Regulation 2431.4 - Prevention and Treatment of Sports-Related Concussions and Head Injuries, which will be provided to the adult representative of the requesting organization with the application to use school facilities.

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For the purpose of this Policy, a “youth sports team organization” means one or more sports teams organized pursuant to a nonprofit or similar charter or which are member teams in a league organized by or affiliated with a county or municipal recreation department.

E.	Rules for the Use of School Facilities

1.	Users of school facilities will be bound by the law.

a.	Users must comply strictly with all applicable statutes; municipal ordinances; and rules of the Board of Health, Fire Department, and Police Department regarding public assemblies.

b.	The use must not exceed the established capacity of the facility used.

c.	The use must not involve gambling or games of chance.

d.	The use, possession, and/or distribution of alcohol and/or controlled dangerous substances is absolutely prohibited, in accordance with law and Policy Nos. 5530 and 7435.

e.	Smoking is prohibited in accordance with Policy No. 7434.

f.	School facilities cannot be used for any purpose prohibited by law or likely to result in rioting, disturbance of the peace, damage to property or for the purpose of defaming others.

2.	Users of school facilities will respect Board property.

a.	Theuser willnot damage,destroy, or defaceschool property. The facility shall be used with care and left in an orderly and neat condition.

b.	The user must request in the application and receive permission to bring and use equipment, decorations, or materials to the school facility. No equipment, decorations, or materials may be nailed to floors, walls, windows, woodwork, curtains or fixtures or affixed to the same in any manner that defaces or damages school property or grounds.

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c.	Any equipment, scenery, decorations, or other material brought to the school facility and any debris caused by the use or remaining after the use must be promptly removed by the user. Any such materials left on school premises beyond the time period approved in the application may be removed by the Board at the user's expense. The Board assumes no liability for damage to or loss of materials brought to school facilities.

d.	The user must request in the application and receive permission to use, move, or tune a district piano. A piano maybemoved onlybyschool district staff or bya competent and experienced commercial mover approved by the Board and at the expense of the user. Any piano that has been moved must be returned to its original placement with the same care and at the expense of the user.

e.	Users of the gymnasium must ensure that all participants wear rubber-soled footwear to prevent damage to floors.

f.	No school facility may be used for a purpose in conflict with the purpose for which the facility was designed.

g.          Lighting equipment, ventilation systems, and thermostatic controls maybeoperated onlybyan employeeof thedistrict.

h.	The user must request in the application and receive permission to serve and consume food and/or beverages on school premises. The service and consumption of food and/or beverages is strictly limited to the area for which permission is granted. If food and/or beverages are served, the user must clean all utensils, equipment, serving dishes, and the like and restore the facility to its proper condition. The user maynot consume food or beverages or use supplies purchased with public funds.

i.	No signs, posters, advertisements, or other displays may be placed in a school building without prior approval.

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	j.	The facility user will be responsible for the entry/exit of all program participants and spectators. No school keys shall be issued to a user.

k.	No animal shall be allowed on school premises without prior approval.

l.	An authorized school district staff membershall examinethe school facilities and/or grounds after the use and will inform the user of any loss or damage that must be corrected.

m.	Permission to useschool facilities extends onlyto thefacility requested. Users are not entitled to enter health offices, administrative offices, storage closets, or any other room to which permission to use has not been expressly granted. Users are not permitted to use district telephones, word processors, and office equipment.

n.	No vehicles of any type shall be operated in any area that is not designed for such vehicles without prior permission.

3.	Uses Must be Properly Supervised.

a.	A school custodian must be on duty during the entire time a use occurs. The custodian is present for the purpose of insuring the security and proper functioning of the facility and of enforcing these regulations. The custodian is paid by the Board and may not accept gratuities from users. If the custodian is needed to perform extra services as an accommodation to the user, the user may be charged an additional fee and the custodian will be compensated accordingly by the district.

b.	The use of certain school facilities (such as kitchen and auditorium stage) require the services of school employees trained in the use of the facility. The user will be charged an additional fee and the school employee will be compensated accordingly by the district.

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c.	The user must assume full responsibility for the conduct of all participants in the use while they are in or about school buildings and grounds and must enforce these regulations. The user must provide an adequate number of persons to superviseparticipants in theactivity. Thedistrict, depending on the activity, may require as a condition of approval, a certain number of chaperones, law enforcement officials, and/or a school district representative(s) to be present at the activity.

d.	The user must, in consultation with the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, anticipate the need for the assistance of police officers, fire fighters, and/or parking attendants. All such services must be arranged by the user and will be at the expense of the user. When a user refuses or fails to secure police, fire, and/or parking assistance after having been advised to do so by the School Business Administrator/Board	Secretary,	the	School	Business Administrator/Board Secretary may recommend that permission to use the facility be withdrawn.

e.	Board members and school officials are entitled to full and free access to anypart of the school premises duringanyuse. No user may exclude a Board member or school official from a school facility for any reason. However, members of the Board of Education and candidates for the Board of Education shall not be permitted to conduct any campaign activities in school buildings, at school stadiums or within ___ feet of the entrances to buildings nor obstruct sidewalks, driveways or parking lots of buildings while on school grounds. See also, Regulation 7440.

F.	Fee Schedule

1.	All users will be charged custodial fees for use of facilities on Sundays as annually adopted by the Board. Priority users “H” will be charged custodial fees on the amount of use.

2.          An itemized bill for the use of school facilities will be prepared based on the approved application form. The bill will be sent to the

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	representative of the applicant organization in advance of the use and payment may be requested in advance of the use.

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5533 STUDENT SMOKING

The Board of Education recognizes the use of tobacco presents a health hazard that can have serious implications both for the smoker and the nonsmoker and that smoking habits developed by the young people may have lifelong harmful consequences.

For the purpose of this Policy, “smoking” means the burning of, inhaling from, exhaling the smoke from, or the possession of a lighted cigar, cigarette, pipe, or any other matter or substance which contains tobacco or any other matter that can be smoked, including the use of smokeless tobacco and snuff, or the inhaling or exhaling of smoke or vapor from an electronic smoking device pursuant to N.J.S.A. 26:3D-57. For the purpose of this Policy, “smoking” also includes the use of smokeless tobacco and snuff.

For the purpose of this Policy, “electronic smoking device” means an electronic device that can be used to deliver nicotine or other substances to the person inhaling from the device, including, but not limited to, an electronic cigarette, cigar, cigarillo, or pipe, or any cartridge or other component of the device or related product pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:170-51.4.

For the purpose of this Policy, “school buildings” and “school grounds” means and includes land, portions of land, structures, buildings, and vehicles, owned, operated or used for the provision of academic or extracurricular programs sponsored by the district or community provider and structures that support these buildings, such as school wastewater treatment facilities, generating facilities, and any other central facilities including, but not limited to, kitchens and maintenance shops. “School buildings” and “school grounds” also include athletic stadiums; swimming pools; any associated structures or related equipment tied to such facilities including, but not limited to, grandstands and night field lights; greenhouses; garages; facilities used for non-instructional or non-educational purposes; and any structure, building, or facility used solely for school administration.	“School buildings” and “school grounds” also include other facilities as defined in N.J.A.C. 6A:26-1.2; playgrounds; and other recreational places owned by local municipalities, private entities, or other individuals during those times when the school district has exclusive use of a portion of such land.

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N.J.S.A. 2A:170-51.4 prohibits the sale or distribution to any person under twenty-one years old of any cigarettes made of tobacco or any other matter or substance which can be smoked, or any cigarette paper or tobacco in any form, including smokeless tobacco; and any electronic device that can be used to deliver nicotine or other substances to the person inhaling from the device, including, but not limited to, an electronic cigarette, cigar, cigarillo, pipe, or any cartridge or other component of the device or related product. Consequences for a student possessing such an item will be in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct.

The Board prohibits smoking by students at any time in school buildings or and on any school grounds, at school-sponsored events sponsored by the Board away from school, or and on a school bus any transportation vehicle supplied by the Board.

The Board also prohibits the possession of any item listed in N.J.S.A. 2A:170-51.4 at any time in school buildings or on school grounds, at school-sponsored events away from school, or on a school bus. Such items will be confiscated and may be returned to the parent, upon request.

[Optional – Prohibited Items and Controlled Dangerous Substances

___	If it appears to an educational staff member or other professional, upon confiscating such item(s), that the student may currently be under the influence of alcohol or other drugs, the staff member shall inform the Principal or designee.	The Principal or designee will immediately notify the parent and the Superintendent or designee. The Principal or designee will arrange for an immediate medical examination of the student and shall comply with all of the provisions of N.J.A.C. 6A:16-4.3 and Policy and Regulation 5530 – Substance Abuse.

In the event the Principal or designee, after inspection of the confiscated item(s), has reason to believe the item(s) may have contained or may contain a controlled dangerous substance or a controlled dangerous analog pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2C:35-2, the Principal or designee will immediately notify the parent and the

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STUDENTS 5533/page 3 of 3 Student Smoking

with all of the provisions of N.J.A.C. 6A:16-4.3 and Policy and Regulation 5530 – Substance Abuse. Principals and designees will be trained to identify controlled dangerous substances in electronic smoking devices.]

A sign indicating smoking is prohibited in school buildings and on school grounds will be posted at each public entrance of a school building in accordance with law. The sign shall also indicate violators are subject to a fine.

A sStudents who violates the provisions of this Policy shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary measures in accordance with the district’s Student Discipline/Code of Conduct and may be subject to fines in accordance with law. In the event a student is found to have violated this Policy and the law, the Principal or designee may file a complaint with the appropriate Municipal Court or other agency with jurisdiction as defined in N.J.A.C. 8:6-9.1(c).

[Optional

A student found to have violated this Policy and the law may be required to participate in additional educational programs to help the student understand the harmful effects of smoking and to discourage the use of tobacco products. These programs may include, but are not limited to, counseling, smoking information programs, and/or smoking cessation programs sponsored by this school district or available through approved outside agencies.]

The Board directs that the health curriculum include instruction in the potential hazards of the use of tobacco.	All school staff members shall make every reasonable effort to discourage students from developing the habit of smoking.

The Board of Education will comply with any provisions of a municipal ordinance which provides restrictions on or prohibitions against smoking equivalent to, or greater than, those provided in N.J.S.A. 26:3D-55 through N.J.S.A. 26:3D-63.

N.J.S.A. 2A:170-51.4 N.J.S.A. 2C:35-2 N.J.S.A. 18A:40A-1
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FINANCE & BUDGET	MOTION #2

Teaneck Board of EducationTransfer List Transfers made October 23, 2019 through October 28, 2019
AMOUNT TRANSFERRED

ACCOUNT

T13           11-000-230-590-82-50-P-0 11-000-230-340-82-50-P-D
11-000-230-610-82-49-P-0

DESCRIPTION

PUBLIC REL/PURCH SERVICES PURCHASE SRV/COMM REL/NONIN
SUPPLIES/COMM REL

From

(5,100.00)

To

4,700.00 400.00
5,100.00

EXPLANATION: SUPPLIES AND PURCHASE SERVICE COMMUNITY RELATIONS

T14           11-190-100-610-05-41-R-S 11-190-100-640-05-41-R-D

11-190-100-610-63-41-R-D

L.A.SUPPLIES/MS

TXTBKS/LANG ARTS/DISTICE WIDE

SUPP/LITERATURE-BASE

(4,000.00) (5,000.00) (9,000.00)
9,000.00

EXPLANATION: LEARNING A-Z LITERATURE BASED PROGRAM

T15	11-401-100-890-29-40-T-H

12-140-100-730-26-31-1-H

OTHER/EXP/CO-CURRIC/THS

THS EQUIPMENT

(3,350.00)

3,350.00

EXPLANATION: POSTER PRINTING SYSTEM

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FINANCE COMMITTEE SIGNATURE

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DATE

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FINANCE & BUDGET	MOTION #4	NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Professional Development

Name: Jenine Kea
School or Department: Payroll Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Millenium Seminars Location: Whippany, NJ
Date(s): December 5, 2019
Estimated Cost(s): $308.10 total (District Funded)	Substitute Not Required

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FINANCE & BUDGET	MOTION #4	November 13, 2019

Professional Development

Name: Barbara Finkelstein
School/Department: Special Education Teacher – BFMS Conference/Seminar/Workshop: National Council of Teachers of English Location: Pompton Plains, NJ
Dates: 11/21/19 & 11/22/19
Estimated Cost: $120.00 - Substitute Required (District Funded)

Name: Emilio Jennette School/Department: Central Office
Conference/Seminar/Workshop: NJDOE – Reallocated Grants Tech Assistance Registration
Location: Piscataway, NJ Dates: 11/13/19
Estimated Cost: $29.12- No Substitute Required (Title II Funded)

Name: Keith Orapello
School or Department: Special Education Teacher – Whittier Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Techniques for Children & Adolescents w/ Emotional & Behavioral Problems
Location: Parsippany, NJ Date: November 14, 2019
Estimated Cost: $266.98 – Substitute Required (District Funded)

Name: Amanda Pollifrone
School or Department: Special Education Teacher – Psychologist/ Whittier Conference/Seminar/Workshop: NJ Association of School Psychologists Winter Conference
Location: East Windsor, NJ Date: December 13, 2019
Estimated Cost: $219.69 – No Substitute Required (District Funded)

Name: Ashley Pryce
School or Department: Special Ed Teacher – THS
Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Powerful, Practical Strategies for Reaching “I Don’t Care” Location: West Orange, NJ
Date: November 21, 2019
Estimated Cost: $279 – Substitute Required (District Funded)

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FINANCE & BUDGET	MOTION #4	November 13, 2019

Professional Development

Name: Breda Dade
School or Department: Speech Therapy/CST - Whittier Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Conference for School-Based, Speech-Language Pathologists (Bureau of Education and Research)
Location: Fairfield, NJ Date: December 6, 2019
Estimated Cost: $0 – No Substitute Required (District Funded)

Name: Merav Tal-Timen
School or Department: Ma’ayanot Yeshiva High School Conference/Seminar/Workshop: 2019 Annual Convention & World Languages Expo -(ACTFL) American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages
Location: Washington, D.C. Date: November 20 - 23, 2019
Estimated Cost: $1,980.29 – No Substitute Required (Title II Funded)

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FINANCE & BUDGET	MOTION #4	November 13, 2019

Additional Professional Development

Name: Sandra Beckford School/Department: Social Worker - THS
Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Implicit Bias, Disproportionality, Discipline & the Law Location: Webinar by NJPSA (NJ Principals & Supervisors Assoc.)
Dates: November 19, 2019
Estimated Cost: $40.00 – No Substitute Required (District Funded)

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FINANCE & BUDGET	MOTION # 4	NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Additional Professional Development

Name: Antoine Green, Anitha Giannikos, Samantha Lagasi, Jennifer Ahearn School or Department: Lowell Elementary School Conference/Seminar/Workshop: TAG Lunch and Learn
Location: East Rutherford, New Jersey Dates:November 15, 2019
Estimated Cost: $0.00 – No Substitute Required (No Funding Required)

Name: Keshia Golding-Cooper
School or Department: Teaneck High School Guidance Conference/Seminar/Workshop: New Jersey Institute of Technology 2019 Counselor Appreciation Day
Location: Newark, New Jersey Dates:December 13, 2019
Estimated Cost: $0.00 – No Substitute Required (No Funding Required)

Name: Emily Ferreira
School or Department: Teaneck High School
Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Strengthening Students’ Writing Skills While Significantly Decreasing Grading Time
Location: West Orange, New Jersey Dates:January 23, 2020
Estimated Cost: $279.00 – Substitute Required (District Funded)

Name: Dr. Lottie Watson
School or Department: Teaneck High School
Conference/Seminar/Workshop: HIB Certification for New Jersey Anti-bullying Specialists and School Climate and Safety Team Members
Location: Lodi, New Jersey Dates: December 12, 2019
Estimated Cost: $150.00 – Substitute Not Required (District Funded)

Name: Reinier Cruz
School or Department: Lowell Elementary School
Conference/Seminar/Workshop: HIB Certification for New Jersey Anti-bullying Specialists and School Climate and Safety Team Members
Location: Lodi, NJ Dates:December 12, 2019
Estimated Cost: $150.00 – Substitute Not Required (District Funded)

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FINANCE & BUDGET	MOTION # 4	NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Additional Professional Development

Name: Eve Klein
School or Department: Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Conference/Seminar/Workshop: HIB Certification for New Jersey Anti-bullying Specialists and School Climate and Safety Team Members
Location: Lodi, New Jersey Dates: December 12, 2019
Estimated Cost: $150.00 – Substitute Not Required (District Funded)

Name: Colette Brantley
School or Department: Hawthorne Elementary School
Conference/Seminar/Workshop: HIB Certification for New Jersey Anti-bullying Specialists and School Climate and Safety Team Members
Location: Lodi, New Jersey Dates: December 12, 2019
Estimated Cost: $150.00 – Substitute Not Required (District Funded)

Name: Dannette Coston
School or Department: Whittier Elementary School
Conference/Seminar/Workshop: HIB Certification for New Jersey Anti-bullying Specialists and School Climate and Safety Team Members
Location: Lodi, New Jersey Dates: December 12, 2019
Estimated Cost: $150.00 – Substitute Not Required (District Funded)

Name: Robert Davis
School or Department: Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Conference/Seminar/Workshop: HIB Certification for New Jersey Anti-bullying Specialists and School Climate and Safety Team Members
Location: Lodi, New Jersey Dates: December 12, 2019
Estimated Cost: $150.00 – Substitute Not Required (District Funded)

Name: Adrienne Williams
School or Department: Teaneck High School
Conference/Seminar/Workshop: HIB Certification for New Jersey Anti-bullying Specialists and School Climate and Safety Team Members
Location: Lodi, New Jersey Dates: December 12, 2019
Estimated Cost: $150.00 – Substitute Not Required (District Funded)

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FINANCE & BUDGET	MOTION # 4	NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Additional Professional Development

Name: Angela Davis
School or Department: Central Office
Conference/Seminar/Workshop: HIB Certification for New Jersey Anti-bullying Specialists and School Climate and Safety Team Members
Location: Lodi, New Jersey Dates: December 12, 2019
Estimated Cost: $150.00 – Substitute Not Required (District Funded)

Name: Lottie Watson
School or Department: Teaneck High School
Conference/Seminar/Workshop: HIB Certification for New Jersey Anti-bullying Specialists and School Climate and Safety Team Members
Location: Lodi, New Jersey Dates: December 12, 2019
Estimated Cost: $150.00 – Substitute Not Required (District Funded)

Name: Reiner Cruz
School or Department: Lowell Elementary School
Conference/Seminar/Workshop: HIB Certification for New Jersey Anti-bullying Specialists and School Climate and Safety Team Members
Location: Lodi, New Jersey Dates: December 12, 2019
Estimated Cost: $150.00 – Substitute Not Required (District Funded)

Name: Jessica Brown
School or Department: Bryant Elementary School
Conference/Seminar/Workshop: HIB Certification for New Jersey Anti-bullying Specialists and School Climate and Safety Team Members
Location: Lodi, New Jersey Dates: December 12, 2019
Estimated Cost: $150.00 – Substitute Not Required (District Funded)

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FINANCE & BUDGET	MOTION # 4	NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Professional Development

Name: Hina Mehta
School or Department: Benjamin Franklin Middle School Conference/Seminar/Workshop: New Jersey Association of School Librarians Fall Conference
Location: East Brunswick, New Jersey Dates: December 9 & 10, 2019
Estimated Cost: $523.52 – Substitute Not Required (District Funded)

Name: Terrie Roberts
School or Department: Thomas Jefferson Middle School Conference/Seminar/Workshop: New Jersey Association of School Librarians Fall Conference
Location: East Brunswick, New Jersey Dates: December 9 & 10, 2019
Estimated Cost: $623.92 – Substitute Not Required (District Funded)

Name: Kimberly Santangelo
School or Department: Teaneck Early Learning Center Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Tools of the Mind Location: Hamilton Township, New Jersey
Dates: November 20, 2019 & March 18, 2020
Estimated Cost: $46.20 – Substitute Not Required (Grant Funded)

Name: Clifton Thompson
School or Department: Teaneck High School Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Collaborative Equity Solutions Location: Freehold, New Jersey
Dates:November 22, 2019, January 24, 2020, March 27, 2020, April 24, 2020 Estimated Cost: $0 – Substitute Not Required (No Funding Required)

Name: Terrance Williams
School or Department: Benjamin Franklin Middle School Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Principal Learning Convenings Location: Branchburg, New Jersey
Dates:December 6, 2019
Estimated Cost: $42.47 – Substitute Not Required (District Funded)

Name: Alexis Ryerson
School or Department: Lowell Elementary School Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Highland School Location: Midland Park, New Jersey
Dates: November 21, 2019
Estimated Cost: $0.00 – Substitute Required (District Funded)

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FINANCE & BUDGET	MOTION # 4	NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Professional Development

Name: Shannon Dwan
School or Department: Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Renewal Course Location: Teaneck, New Jersey
Dates:December 11, 2019
Estimated Cost: $0.00 – Substitute Required (District Funded)

Name: Amy Moran
School or Department: Benjamin Franklin Middle School Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Bergen County Diversity Curriculum Writing Project Location: Hackensack, New Jersey
Dates:October 30, 2019, January 9, 2020 & January 14, 2020 Estimated Cost: $0.00 – Substitute Required (District Funded)

Name: Keisha Golding-Cooper
School or Department: Teaneck High School Guidance Department Conference/Seminar/Workshop: IEP’s and 504’s: A Legal Compliance Guide Location: Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey
Dates:December 3 & 4, 2019
Estimated Cost: $649.00 – Substitute Not Required (District Funded)

Name: Mohammed Saleh
School or Department: Director of Technology
Conference/Seminar/Workshop: New Jersey Association of School Administrators 2020 Techspo
Location: Atlantic City, New Jersey Dates:January 30 & 31, 2020
Estimated Cost: $747.27 – Substitute Not Required (District Funded)

Name: Jessie Gorant
School or Department: Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Conference/Seminar/Workshop: National Environmental Education Fund Project Planning for 7/8 Science
Location: Teaneck, New Jersey Dates:November 15, 2019
Estimated Cost: $0.00 – Substitute Required (District Funded)

Name: Stephanie Paz
School or Department: Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Conference/Seminar/Workshop: National Environmental Education Fund Project Planning for 7/8 Science
Location: Teaneck, New Jersey Dates:November 15, 2019
Estimated Cost: $0.00 – Substitute Required (District Funded)

181

FINANCE & BUDGET	MOTION # 4	NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Professional Development

Name: Keshia Golding-Cooper
School or Department: Teaneck High School Guidance Department Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Raritan Valley Historically Black College and University Fair Location: Branchburg, New Jersey
Dates:November 22, 2019
Estimated Cost: $0.00 – No Substitute Required (No Funding Required)

Name: Victor Hernandez
School or Department: Hawthorne Elementary School Conference/Seminar/Workshop: New Jersey Student Learning Standards Year One Location: Pompton Plains, New Jersey
Dates:December 10, 2019, January 6, 2020, February 24, 2020 Estimated Cost: $480.00 – Substitute Not Required (District Funded)

Name: Jessica Bergen
School or Department: Benjamin Franklin Middle School Conference/Seminar/Workshop: New Jersey Music Educators Association Conference Location: Atlantic City, New Jersey
Dates:February 20 & 21, 2020
Estimated Cost: $350.00 – Substitute Not Required (District Funded)

Name: Lisa Brown
School or Department: Hawthorne Elementary School Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Bergen County Diversity Curriculum Writing Project Location: Hackensack, New Jersey
Dates:October 30, 2019
Estimated Cost: $0.00 – Substitute Required (District Funded)

182

FINANCE & BUDGET	MOTION # 5	NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Field Trips

Name: Emily Smith, Danielle Annunziata, Peter Antonakis, Arielle Dizon, Amanda Estevez, MeiLinh LaMui, Sheena Wester, Amis Aguero, Romana Ahmed, 10 Parent Chaperones School or Department: Bryant Elementary School
Trip Planned: The Nutcracker
Location: Hackensack, New Jersey	82 Students Date(s): December 13, 2019                   Depart: 9:15 AM	Return: 12:30 PM Estimated Cost: $1,179.74 – Substitute Required (Parent Funded)
EXPLANATION: Students will learn to make comparisons from reading text to seeing the play.

Name: Allison Norris, Shena Thomas, Kristen Nunez, Maryann Doris, Marjorie Forrest, Maggy Symmonds, Katherine Boshart, Amanda Meller, 11 Parent Chaperones
School or Department: Hawthorne Elementary School Trip Planned: The Crayola Experience
Location: Easton, Pennsylvania	70 Students Date(s): November 26, 2019                   Depart: 8:45 AM	Return: 2:30 PM Estimated Cost: $1,391.02 – Substitute Required (Parent Funded)
EXPLANATION: Students will participate in hands on STEM activities, learn about manufacturing and use their creativity to create designs.

WALKING TRIP
Name: Frederica Ogletree, Kristina Arocho, Lindsay Fisher, Aya Shabarek School or Department: Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Trip Planned: Teaneck Public Library
Location: Teaneck, New Jersey	40 Students Date(s): November 18, 2019                   Depart: 12:30 PM	Return: 3:00 PM
Rain Date: November 19, 2019 Estimated Cost: $0.00 – Substitute Not Required (No Funding Required)
EXPLANATION: Students will learn about the library and sign out books to read.

Name: Allison Norris, Kristen Nunez, Shena Thomas, Mary Ann Doris, Marjorie Forrest, Maggy Symmonds, Katherine Bushart, 11 Parent Chaperones
School or Department: Hawthorne Elementary School Trip Planned: Liberty Science Center
Location: Jersey City, New Jersey	70 Students Date(s): April 1, 2020                              Depart: 8:45 AM	Return: 2:30 PM Estimated Cost: $2,115.83 – Substitute Required (Parent Funded)
EXPLANATION: Students will engage in hands on and interactive activities covering Science Technology Engineering & Math (STEM) and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).

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FINANCE & BUDGET	MOTION # 5	NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Field Trips

Name: Nick Campestre, Giannil Hidalgo
School or Department: Teaneck High School - FORUM Trip Planned: Monster Mini-Golf
Location: Paramus, New Jersey	9 Students Date(s): November 18, 2019                   Depart: 4:00 PM	Return: 7:00 PM Estimated Cost: $360.37 – No Substitute Required (Grant Funded)
EXPLANATION: Students will learn team building through activities and practice social skills.

Name: Nick Campestre, Giannil Hidalgo
School or Department: Teaneck High School - FORUM Trip Planned: Maggiano’s
Location: Hackensack, New Jersey	9 Students Date(s): November 25, 2019                   Depart: 4:00 PM	Return: 7:00 PM Estimated Cost: $691.21 – No Substitute Required (Grant Funded)
EXPLANATION: Students will practice table etiquette and positive social skills.

Name: Nick Campestre, Giannil Hidalgo
School or Department: Teaneck High School - FORUM Trip Planned: High Exposure Indoor Rock Climbing
Location: Northvale, New Jersey	9 Students Date(s): December 11, 2019                   Depart: 4:00 PM	Return: 7:00 PM Estimated Cost: $595.37 – No Substitute Required (Grant Funded)
EXPLANATION: Students will learn team building through activities and positive social skills.

Name: Nick Campestre, Giannil Hidalgo
School or Department: Teaneck High School - FORUM Trip Planned: Humdingers
Location: Paramus, New Jersey	9 Students Date(s): December 4, 2019                     Depart: 4:00 PM	Return: 7:00 PM Estimated Cost: $592.32 – No Substitute Required (Grant Funded)
EXPLANATION: Students will learn team building through activities and practice social skills.

Name: Nick Campestre, Giannil Hidalgo
School or Department: Teaneck High School - FORUM Trip Planned: Dave and Buster’s
Location: Wayne, New Jersey	9 Students Date(s): December 18, 2019                   Depart: 4:00 PM	Return: 7:00 PM Estimated Cost: $690.64 – No Substitute Required (Grant Funded)
EXPLANATION: Students will learn to practice social skills and this trip serves as a reward for positive group participation.

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FINANCE & BUDGET	MOTION # 5	NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Field Trips

Name: Michael Smith, Walter Hickey, Jeremy LoVerde, Patrick O’Connor, Joseph Taurello, Allen Gonzalez, Mickell Taylor, David Deubel
School or Department: Benjamin Franklin Middle School Trip Planned: William Paterson University
Location: Wayne, New Jersey	70 Students Date(s): November 20, 2019                   Depart: 9:45 AM	Return: 2:45 PM Estimated Cost: $595.08 –Substitute Required (District Funded)
EXPLANATION: Students will engage in goal setting activities, explore majors and understand college student life.

Name: Charles Clark, James Belluzzi, Jason McDonald, Jerome Smart School or Department: Teaneck High School
Trip Planned: Saint Leon American Church Community Center
Location: Fairlawn, New Jersey	57 Students Date(s): November 19, 2019                   Depart: 8:00 AM	Return: 2:00 PM Estimated Cost: $580.22 –Substitute Required (District Funded)
EXPLANATION: Heroes and Cool Kids students will practice their presentations about bullying prevention.

Name: Charles Clark, James Belluzzi, Jason McDonald, Jerome Smart School or Department: Teaneck High School
Trip Planned: Benjamin Franklin Middle School and Thomas Jefferson Middle School Location: Teaneck, New Jersey	57 Students Date(s): November 26, 2019                   Depart: 8:00 AM	Return: 11:00 AM Estimated Cost: $560.00 –Substitute Required (District Funded)
EXPLANATION: Heroes and Cool Kids students will present and mentor 6th grade students at both middle schools.

Name: Katie Cannao, James Lagomarsino, Marc Monroe School or Department: Teaneck High School
Trip Planned: Whittier Elementary School
Location: Teaneck, New Jersey	38 Students Date(s): December 13, 2019                   Depart: 8:15 AM	Return: 2:00 PM Estimated Cost: $291.99 –Substitute Required (District Funded)
EXPLANATION: Teaneck High School students will be teaching five business lessons to the students at Whittier Elementary School.

Name: Tawana Smith, Saundra Warren-Givens, Lisa Brown, Felix Mejia, Samuel Griffin, Maryann Doris, Linda Costa, Nahla Thaha, Raheena Luskar, 12 Parent Chaperones School or Department: Hawthorne Elementary School
Trip Planned: Sterling Hill Mine
Location: Ogdensburg, New Jersey	81 Students Date(s): December 5, 2019                     Depart: 9:00 AM	Return: 2:30 PM Estimated Cost: $1,785.00 –Substitute Not Required (Parent Funded)
EXPLANATION: Students will tour the mines and visit the rock discovery area to collect rocks to take home.

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FINANCE & BUDGET	MOTION #5	November 13, 2019

FIELD TRIPS

Trip Leader(s): Danielle Amato & Michelle Doonan School/Department: Teaneck High School (MD Class) Trip Planned: Bergen Town Center
Destination: Paramus, NJ Dates: December 13, 2019
Estimated Cost: $239.99 – No Substitute Required (District Funded)
Students: 30 Departing: 9am – Return: 1:30pm

EXPLANATION: The students in the Autism/MD and Transition classes would participate in structured community outings and activities as part of the curriculum. The activities would provide an opportunity for students to practice skills needed for daily living and be rewarded for positive group participation. Transition students would demonstrate their ability to perform in the community, and use the skills learned in class.

Trip Leader(s): Danielle Amato & Michelle Doonan School/Department: Teaneck High School (MD Class) Trip Planned: IHop
Destination: Teaneck, NJ Dates: December 6, 2019
Estimated Cost: $154.16 – No Substitute Required (District Funded)
Students: 30 Departing: 9:30am – Return: 11am

EXPLANATION: The students in the Autism/MD and Transition classes would participate in structured community outings and activities as part of the curriculum. The activities would provide an opportunity for students to practice skills needed for daily living and be rewarded for positive group participation. Transition students would demonstrate their ability to perform in the community, and use the skills learned in class.

Trip Leader(s): Danielle Amato & Michelle Doonan School/Department: Teaneck High School (MD Class) Trip Planned: Paramus Park
Destination: Paramus, NJ Dates: February 7, 2020
Estimated Cost: $239.99 – No Substitute Required (District Funded)
Students: 30 Departing: 9am – Return: 1:30pm

EXPLANATION: The students in the Autism/MD and Transition classes would participate in structured community outings and activities as part of the curriculum. The activities would provide an opportunity for students to practice skills needed for daily living and be rewarded

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FIELD TRIPS

for positive group participation. Transition students would demonstrate their ability to perform in the community, and use the skills learned in class.

Trip Leader(s): Danielle Amato & Michelle Doonan School/Department: Teaneck High School (MD Class) Trip Planned: Bergen PAC
Destination: Englewood, NJ Dates: February 25, 2020
Estimated Cost: $189.87 – No Substitute Required (District Funded)
Students: 30 Departing: 9am – Return: 12Noon

EXPLANATION: The students in the Autism/MD and Transition classes would participate in structured community outings and activities as part of the curriculum. The activities would provide an opportunity for students to practice skills needed for daily living and be rewarded for positive group participation. Transition students would demonstrate their ability to perform in the community, and use the skills learned in class.

Trip Leader(s): Danielle Amato & Michelle Doonan School/Department: Teaneck High School (MD Class) Trip Planned: Liberty Science Center
Destination: Jersey City, NJ Dates: April 3, 2020
Estimated Cost: $297.54 – No Substitute Required (District Funded)
Students: 30 Departing: 9am – Return: 2:30pm

EXPLANATION: The students in the Autism/MD and Transition classes would participate in structured community outings and activities as part of the curriculum. The activities would provide an opportunity for students to practice skills needed for daily living and be rewarded for positive group participation. Transition students would demonstrate their ability to perform in the community, and use the skills learned in class.

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FINANCE & BUDGET	MOTION #5	November 13, 2019

FIELD TRIPS

Trip Leader(s): Danielle Amato & Michelle Doonan School/Department: Teaneck High School (MD Class) Trip Planned: Van Saun Park
Destination: Paramus, NJ Dates: May 15, 2020
Estimated Cost: $239.99 – No Substitute Required (District Funded)
Students: 30 Departing: 9am – Return: 2:30pm

EXPLANATION: The students in the Autism/MD and Transition classes would participate in structured community outings and activities as part of the curriculum. The activities would provide an opportunity for students to practice skills needed for daily living and be rewarded for positive group participation. Transition students would demonstrate their ability to perform in the community, and use the skills learned in class.

Trip Leader(s): Danielle Amato & Michelle Doonan School/Department: Teaneck High School (MD Class) Trip Planned: Votee Park
Destination: Teaneck, NJ Dates: June 5, 2020
Estimated Cost: $266.93 – No Substitute Required (District Funded)
Students: 30 Departing: 9am – Return: 2:00pm

EXPLANATION: The students in the Autism/MD and Transition classes would participate in structured community outings and activities as part of the curriculum. The activities would provide an opportunity for students to practice skills needed for daily living and be rewarded for positive group participation. Transition students would demonstrate their ability to perform in the community, and use the skills learned in class.

Trip Leader(s): Colleen Pagan & Vatrell Graves School/Department: Benjamin Franklin Middle School Trip Planned: Bergen PAC
Destination: 30 N Van Brunt St, Englewood, NJ 07631 Dates: 11/15/19 - Pocahontas
2/25/20 – Shanghai Circus
Estimated Cost: $379.74 – No Substitute Required (District Funded)
Students: 19 Departing: 9:00am – Return: 12 Noon

Explanation: To improve, generalize, and maintain targeted behavior and social skills. Benefits IEP driven goals.

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FINANCE & BUDGET	MOTION #5	November 13, 2019

FIELD TRIPS

Trip Leader(s): Colleen Pagan & Vatrell Graves School/Department: Benjamin Franklin Middle School Trip Planned: Garden State Plaza Mall
Destination: Paramus, NJ Dates: 11/21/19 & 4/17/19
Estimated Cost: $505.04 – No Substitute Required (District Funded)
Students: 19 Departing: 9:15am – Return: 2pm

Explanation: To improve, generalize, and maintain targeted behavior and social skills. Benefits IEP driven goals.

Trip Leader(s): Colleen Pagan & Vatrell Graves School/Department: Benjamin Franklin Middle School Trip Planned: Votee Park (Walking Trip)
Destination: Teaneck, NJ Dates: 6/05/20
Estimated Cost: $0 – No Substitute Required
Students: 19 Departing: 9:15am – Return: 2pm

Explanation: To improve, generalize, and maintain targeted behavior and social skills. Benefits IEP driven goals.

Trip Leader(s): Colleen Pagan & Vatrell Graves School/Department: Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Trip Planned: Community Based Instruction – Teaneck Cinemas Destination: 503 Cedar Ln, Teaneck, NJ 07666
Dates: 12/6/19, 3/27/20, 5/26/20
Estimated Cost: $575.25 – No Substitute Required (District Funded)
Students: 19 Departing: 9:15am – Return: 12:15pm

Explanation: To improve, generalize, and maintain targeted behavior and social skills. Benefits IEP driven goals.

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FINANCE & BUDGET	MOTION #5	November 13, 2019

FIELD TRIPS

Trip Leader(s): Lisa Sgambati School/Department: Lowell (MD Class) Trip Planned: Bergen Town Center Destination: Paramus, NJ
Dates: November 15, 2019
Estimated Cost: $530.10 – No Substitute Required (District Funded)
Students: 17 Departing: 9:30am – Return: 2:30pm

Explanation: All students will work to generalize language, academic and social skills from the classroom into the community. Benefits IEP driven goals.

Trip Leader(s): Lisa Sgambati School/Department: Lowell (MD Class) Trip Planned: Stop and Shop
Destination: 665 American Legion Dr, Teaneck, NJ 07666 Dates: January 3, 2020
Estimated Cost: $154.16 – No Substitute Required (District Funded)
Students: 7 Departing: 9:30am – Return: 11:30am

Explanation: All students will work to generalize language, academic and social skills from the classroom into the community. Benefits IEP driven goals.

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FINANCE & BUDGET	MOTION #5	November 13, 2019

ADDITIONAL FIELD TRIPS

Trip Leader(s): Jennifer Bell School/Department: Bryant School Trip Planned: Imagine That Destination: Florham Park, NJ Dates: 12/06/19
Estimated Cost: $297.54 – No Substitute Required (District Funded)
Students: 32 Departing: 9:30am – Return: 12:30pm

Explanation: To improve, generalize, and maintain targeted behavior and social skills. Benefits IEP driven goals.

Trip Leader(s): Lisa Sgambati School/Department: Lowell (MD Class) Trip Planned: Teaneck Cinemas
Destination: 503 Cedar Ln, Teaneck, NJ 07666 Dates: December 6, 2019
Estimated Cost: $739.74 – No Substitute Required (District Funded)
Students: 23 Departing: 9:30am – Return: 12:30pm

Explanation: All students will work to generalize language, academic and social skills from the classroom into the community. Benefits IEP driven goals.

Trip Leader(s): Lisa Sgambati School/Department: Lowell (MD Class) Trip Planned: Bergen Academies
Destination: 200 Hackensack Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601 Dates: December 13, 2019
Estimated Cost: $799.74 – No Substitute Required (District Funded)
Students: 23 Departing: 9:30am – Return: 12:30pm

Explanation: All students will work to generalize language, academic and social skills from the classroom into the community. Benefits IEP driven goals.

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FINANCE & BUDGET		Motion #5	NOVEMBER 13, 2019 ADDITIONAL FIELD TRIPS

Name: Frederica Ogletree, Kristina Arocho, Lyndsey Fisher, Aya Shabarek Parent/Teacher Chaperones: 4
School or Department: Thomas Jefferson Middle School Trip Planned: Teaneck Public Library
Location: Teaneck	40 Students (grade 5)
Date(s): November 18, 2019, December 16, 2019	Depart: 1:15 AM Return: 2:45 PM (Rain Date: November 19, 2019, December 12, 2019)
Estimated Cost: $0	Substitutes Not Required

EXPLANATION: To encourage reading practice, skills and community relationships.

Name: Karen Butler, Megan McBride, Musa Sannor Parent/Teacher Chaperones: 4
School or Department: Thomas Jefferson Middle School Trip Planned: Teaneck Public Library
Location: Teaneck	40 Students (grade 5)
Date(s): December 10, 2019	Depart: 12:30 AM Return: 3:00 PM (Rain date December 12, 2019)
Estimated Cost: $0	Substitutes Not Required (Transportation funded by Bergen Community College)

EXPLANATION: To encourage reading practice, skills and community relationships.

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FINANCE & BUDGET	Motion #6	November 13, 2019

Fundraising Activities by School

School or Department: Teaneck High School
Fundraising Activity: Bake Sale & Various Snacks / Baked Goods, Snacks Sponsoring Organization: Asian Student Union
Name of sponsors: Mary Joyce Laqui – Staff Member Participants: Asian student union members, staff and students. Date(s): November 2019 – June 2020
Estimated funds to be raised by this activity: $75 Funds to sponsoring organization: 100%

EXPLANATION: The funds would be used to buy supplies, decorations, food for the ASU shows, and field trips.

School or Department: Teaneck High School Fundraising Activity: Candy Sale
Sponsoring organization: S.O.L.A. Mentoring Group
Name of sponsors: Ms. Ortega & Mr. Valeriano - Staff Members
Participants: S.O.L.A. students and advisors would sell to faculty, staff and students Date(s): October 29, 2019 – October 31, 2019
Estimated funds to be raised by this activity: $100 Funds to sponsoring organization: 100%

EXPLANATION: The funds would be used for various collegiate trips, decorative planning for cultural bowl and food for special events for the members of S.O.L.A.

School or Department: Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Fundraising Activity:	Bake Sale & Various Snacks / Store Bought and Baked Sponsoring Organization: Girl Power 5
Name of sponsors: Eve Klein– Staff Member
Participants: 5th Graders will sell to students and staff at BFMS Date(s): November 14, 2019 – May 20, 2020
Estimated funds to be raised by this activity: $50 - $100 Funds to sponsoring organization: 100%

EXPLANATION: The funds would be used for club events (t-shirts, supplies and resources).

School or Department: Teaneck High School Fundraising Activity: Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Sponsoring Organization: Varsity Bowling
Name of sponsors: Stephanie Baer – Staff Member/Coach Participants: Team members to sell to students, staff and faculty Date(s): December 2019 – January 2020
Estimated funds to be raised by this activity: $100+ Funds to sponsoring organization: 100%

EXPLANATION: The funds will be used to offset the cost of Championship Jersey’s.

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FINANCE & BUDGET	Motion #6	November 13, 2019

Fundraising Activities by School

School or Department: Teaneck High School Fundraising Activity: Bake Sale / Baked Goods Sponsoring Organization: Boys and Girls Bowling
Name of sponsors: Stephanie Baer – Staff Member/Coach Participants: The bowling team would sell to the school population. Location(s): Main Hallway of the School
Date(s): December 2019 – January 2020
Estimated funds to be raised by this activity: $75 - $100 Funds to sponsoring organization: 100%

EXPLANATION: The funds would be used for additional trophies and awards for the team dinner.

School or Department: Teaneck High School Fundraising Activity: Panera Bread
Name of sponsors: Stephanie Baer – Staff Member/Coach
Participants: Panera Bread restaurant will be selling to the local public Date(s): December 2019 – January 2020
Estimated funds to be raised by this activity: $100 Funds to sponsoring organization: 100%

EXPLANATION: The funds would be used for additional lane rentals and entry fees.

School or Department: Teaneck High School Fundraising Activity: Chipotle
Sponsoring Organization: Boys and Girls Bowling Team Name of sponsors: Stephanie Baer – Staff Member/Coach Participants: Chipotle restaurant will sell to the local public Location(s): Hackensack Avenue, Hackensack, NJ
Date(s): November 20, 2019
Estimated funds to be raised by this activity: $300 Funds to sponsoring organization: 100%

EXPLANATION: The funds would be used to purchase championship sweatshirts.

School or Department: Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Fundraising Activity: Bake and Various Snack Sale / Apple Cider, Popcorn, Baked goods Sponsoring Organization: Student Council
Name of sponsors: Ms. Mehta and Ms. Petrus – Staff Member Participants: Student Council would sell to BF staff and students Location(s): Main Lobby – Outside Media Center
Date(s): November 14, 2019
Estimated funds to be raised by this activity: $500 Funds to sponsoring organization: 100%

EXPLANATION: The funds would be used for student activities.

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FINANCE & BUDGET	Motion #6	November 13, 2019

Fundraising Activities by School

School or Department: Teaneck High School
Fundraising Activity: Pie Sale / Sweet Potato Pie, Inc – Paterson, NJ Sponsoring Organization: Terpsichorean
Name of sponsors: Dr. Bush & Ms. Mayers – Staff Member
Participants: Students will use the order form to sell to the community Date(s): November 15, 2019 – December 19, 2019
Estimated funds to be raised by this activity: $1000.00 Funds to sponsoring organization: 100%

EXPLANATION: The funds would be used to offset production, and to help with the fees, gear for students that are unable to pay.

School or Department: Teaneck High School Fundraising Activity: Chipotle
Sponsoring Organization: Softball Team
Name of sponsors: James Lagomarsino – Staff Member/Coach Participants: Chipotle restaurant will sell to the local public Location(s): Englewood, NJ and Hackensack, NJ
Date(s): December 10, 2019 – January 15, 2020 Estimated funds to be raised by this activity: TBD Funds to sponsoring organization: 100%

EXPLANATION: The funds would be used to pay for end of season award celebration, custom team apparel not covered in the athletic budget.

School or Department: Teaneck High School Fundraising Activity: Cookie Dough Sale / Krispy Kreme Sponsoring Organization: Girls Fencing Team
Name of sponsors: Pat Lawrence – Staff Member Participants: Fencing team will sell to family and friends Location(s):
Date(s): December 4, 2019 – February 4, 2020 Estimated funds to be raised by this activity: $1,000 Funds to sponsoring organization: 55%

EXPLANATION: The funds would be used to offset team warm-up suits and t-shirts; also to provide funds for the Scott Rodgers Scholarship Award.

School or Department: Teaneck High School
Fundraising Activity: Bake Sale / Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Sponsoring Organization: Girls Fencing Team
Name of sponsors: Pat Lawrence – Staff Member
Participants: Fencing team will sell to students, staff and faculty Location(s): Teaneck High School 3pm – 4pm.
Date(s): November 27, 2019 - February 5, 2020 Estimated funds to be raised by this activity: $400 Funds to sponsoring organization: 100%

EXPLANATION: The funds would be used to offset team warm-up suits and t-shirts; also to provide funds for the Scott Rodgers Scholarship Award.

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FINANCE & BUDGET	Motion #6	November 13, 2019

Fundraising Activities by School

School or Department: Benjamin Franklin Middle School Fundraising Activity: Bake Sale / Baked and Store Bought Sponsoring Organization: DREAMS/7th & 8th Grade Girls Club Name of sponsors: Eve Klein – Staff Member
Participants: The girls club would sell to BF staff and students Location(s): Main Lobby – 3p.m. – 3:30p.m.
Date(s): November 2019 – May 2020
Estimated funds to be raised by this activity: $75 Funds to sponsoring organization: 100%

EXPLANATION: The funds would be used for student activities (funding bus for field trips, club shirts.

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FINANCE & BUDGET	Motion # 6	November 13, 2019

ADDITIONAL Fundraising Activities by School

School or Department: Teaneck High School Fundraising Activity: Fall Festival Ticket Sales Sponsoring Organization: Class of 2020/Seniors
Name of sponsors: Alexandra Cavallo & Douglas Book – Staff Members Participants: Senior class cabinet will sell tickets to students, faculty and staff Date(s): November 14, 2019 – November 25, 2019
Location: Fall Festival will be held in the THS Student Center for grades 9-12. Estimated funds to be raised by this activity: $500
Funds to sponsoring organization: 100%

EXPLANATION: The funds would be used to offset prom costs.

School or Department: Thomas Jefferson Middle School Fundraising Activity: Cheesecake Sale
Sponsoring Organization: Music Department
Name of sponsors: Reggie Pittman & Molly Neff – Staff Members
Participants: Music department advisors will sell to community (Bus Co, High Note Festival, etc…) Date(s): November 18, 2019 – December 16, 2019
Estimated funds to be raised by this activity: $2,000 Funds to sponsoring organization: 100%

EXPLANATION: The funds will be used to reduce bus fare and trip for the High Note Music Festival in the park.

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November 13, 2019

TUITION ONLY 2019-2020

Student ID#
	
Placement
	
Tuition
	
Start Date
	
1:1 Aide

105455
	
Windsor Bergen Academy
		
9/3/2019
	
$34,671.18

103143
	
Winston Preparatory School
	
$47,957.00
	
10/16/2019

103605
	
Windsor Bergen Academy
	
$51,145.42
	
9/25/2019

105397
	
Cornerstone Day School
	
$86,358.80
	
9/5/2019

Total
	
$185,461.22

					

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CLINICIAN(S)
	RATES
	NOT TO EXCEED
	
Educational Services Commission of NJ
	$67 /hr. Bedside Instruction
	$10,000
	
TOTAL
	$10,000

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