Minutes of the proceedings of the REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING held on Wednesday, January 20, 2021, in the virtually via zoom app, at 7:00 PM. Sebastian Rodriguez, Board President, presided.
Salute to the Flag

Presiding Officer's Meeting Notice Statement

"I hereby call to order the Regular Public Meeting of the Teaneck Board of Education, held on Wednesday, January 20, 2021, virtually via the Zoom app link located on the district website, at 7:00 PM. Adequate notice of this meeting has been sent to the Record, filed with the Municipal Clerk and posted on the school district website at www.teaneckschools.org, on January 11, 2021."
Roll Call

Board Member	Present	Absent	
Mrs. Burns (Linda)	x		
Mr. Clark, Sr. (Harold)	x		
Mr. Cooper (Damen)	x		
Mrs. Fisher (Victoria)	x		
Mrs. Gee (Danielle)	x		
Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah)	x		
Mr. Reiner (Gerald)	x		
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian)	x		
Ms. Sanders (Denise)	x		

Reaffirmation of District Goals

Superintendent's Report (If Needed)

Superintendent's Report can be found on the district website at www.teaneckschools.org

Public Comment (Agenda Items and non­Agenda Items)

Please click the link below to the public comments (Agenda & Non­Agenda Items): https://eduvision.tv/l?emDgege

Board Presentations (If Needed)

NONE

Board Committee Reports (As Available)
NONE
Agenda Items

Executive Session (If Needed)

Mrs. Rappoport motioned to adjourn the public meeting and convene into executive session at 10:34 pm. Said motion was seconded by Mrs. Gee and carried by a unanimous vote.

Motion: S. Rappoport	Second: D. Gee	
Board Member	Yes	No	Abstain	Absent	
Mrs. Burns (Linda)	x				
Mr. Clark, Sr. (Harold)	x				
Mr. Cooper (Damen)	x				
Mrs. Fisher (Victoria)	x				
Mrs. Gee (Danielle)	x				
Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah)	x				
Mr. Reiner (Gerald)	x				
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian)	x				
Ms. Sanders (Denise)	x				

Mrs. Rappoport motioned to adjourn the executive session and convene back into the public meeting at 11:18 pm. Said motion was seconded by Mrs. Gee and carried by a unanimous vote.
Motion: S. Rappoport	Second: D. Gee	
Board Member	Yes	No	Abstain	Absent	
Mrs. Burns (Linda)	x				
Mr. Clark, Sr. (Harold)	x				
Mr. Cooper (Damen)	x				
Mrs. Fisher (Victoria)	x				
Ms. Gee (Danielle)	x				
Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah)	x				
Mr. Reiner (Gerald)	x				
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian)	x				
Ms. Sanders (Denise)	x				

Adjournment
Mrs. Fisher motioned to adjourn the public meeting at 11:22pm. Said motion was seconded by Ms. Gee and carried by a unanimous vote.

Motion: V. Fisher	Second: D. Gee	
Board Member	Yes	No	Abstain	Absent	
Mrs. Burns (Linda)	x				
Mr. Clark, Sr. (Harold)	x				
Mr. Cooper (Damen)	x				
Mrs. Fisher (Victoria)	x				
Mrs. Gee (Danielle)	x				
Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah)	x				
Mr. Reiner (Gerald)	x				
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian)	x				
Ms. Sanders (Denise)	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 high­quality, rigorous educational experience which prepares students for success within a diverse, global society.

Vision: The Teaneck Advantage: Educational Excellence for All

Board Goals

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.

BOARD OPERATIONS	JANUARY 20, 2021
Be It Resolved, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following Board Operations resolutions:

School Board Recognition Month in New Jersey January 2021

Teaneck Board of Education

WHEREAS, The New Jersey School Boards Association has declared January 2021 to be School Board Recognition Month, a time when all residents can acknowledge the contributions made by our local school board members; and

WHEREAS, The TEANECK Board of Education is one of 580 local school boards in New Jersey, which sets policies and oversees operations for public school districts; and

WHERAS, The TEANECK Board of Education embraces the goal of high­quality education for all New Jersey public school students; and

WHEREAS, New Jersey’s local school boards help determine the educational goals for approximately 1.4 million children in pre­kindergarten through 12th grade; and
WHEREAS, New Jersey’s 5,000 local school board members, who receive no remuneration for their services, act as advocates for public school students as they work with administrators, teachers and parents for the betterment of public education; and

WHEREAS, School boards strive to provide the resources necessary to meet the needs of all students, including those with special needs; and

WHEREAS, Boards of education provide accountability to the public; they communicate the needs of the school district to the public; and they convey to school administrators the public’s expectations for the schools; and

WHEREAS, New Jersey can take pride in its schools, which rank among the nation’s best in key achievement indicators such as the National Assessment of Educational Progress scores, and the preparation for college through advanced placement offerings and SAT assessments; Now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the TEANECK Board of Education, does hereby recognize the services of local school board members throughout New Jersey as we join communities statewide in observing January 2021 as SCHOOL BOARD RECOGNITION MONTH; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the TEANECK Board of Education urges all New Jersey citizens to work with their local boards of education and public school staffs toward the advancement of our children’s education.

that the Board approve the Minutes from the Workshop Public Meeting and the Regular Public Meeting held respectively on December 2, 2020 and December 9, 2020.

that the Board approve the provisions of Board Policy #7510 Use of Facilities for Benjamin Franklin Middle School gymnasium for the 2020­2021 school year at no cost to the Love them All Foundation/Garden State Bounce Basketball. The meeting dates and times are as follows: January 21, 2021 ­ June 25, 2021 for a total of 23 weeks on Thursdays and Fridays from 7:00pm ­ 9:00pm. The total fees if charged would be
$3,450 for the gymnasium; $2,300 for security services and $2,433 for custodial services with a total of $8,183.00.

Motion to table #3 under Board Operations
Motion: V. Fisher	Second: S. Rappoport	
Board Member	Yes	No	Abstain	Absent	
Mrs. Burns (Linda)	x				
Mr. Clark, Sr. (Harold)	x				
Mr. Cooper (Damen)	x				
Mrs. Fisher (Victoria)	x				
Mrs. Gee (Danielle)	x				
Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah)	x				
Mr. Reiner (Gerald)	x				
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian)	x				
Ms. Sanders (Denise)	x				

Motion # 1­2 under Board Operations to approve
Motion: S. Rappoport	Second: G. Reiner	
Board Member	Yes	No	Abstain	Absent	
Mrs. Burns (Linda)	x				
Mr. Clark, Sr. (Harold)	x				
Mr. Cooper (Damen)	x				
Mrs. Fisher (Victoria)	x				
Ms. Gee (Danielle)	x		#2		
Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah)	x				
Mr. Reiner (Gerald)	x				
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian)	x				
Ms. Sanders (Denise)	x				

SCHOOL OPERATIONS and CURRICULUM

JANUARY 20, 2021

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 approve two 60­minute professional development training sessions for middle and high school teachers to be held on Monday, February 8th and Monday, April 12th from 3:45­4:45 pm. The virtual professional development sessions will be provided by a trainer from Make It Better for Youth for a total cost of $1,200. Online and email support will be provided to teachers up to 2­ months after the initial professional development session.

Motion: S. Rappoport	Second: G. Reiner	
Board Member	Yes	No	Abstain	Absent	
Mrs. Burns (Linda)	x				
Mr. Clark, Sr. (Harold)	x				
Mr. Cooper (Damen)	x				
Mrs. Fisher (Victoria)	x				
Mrs. Gee (Danielle)	x				
Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah)	x				
Mr. Reiner (Gerald)	x				
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian)	x				
Ms. Sanders (Denise)	x				

FINANCE AND BUDGET	JANUARY 20, 2021
Be It Resolved, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following Finance and Budget resolutions:

that the Board approve payment of the following 2020­2021 bills and payroll, as detailed in lists attached to the Minutes of this meeting, including adjustments to previously approved bill payments, and that the Business Administrator/Board Secretary be hereby authorized to release the warrants in payments of these bills per the list appended to and made part of the minutes.

NOVEMBER 1, 2020 through NOVEMBER 30, 2020

General Fund 11	$8,125,349.62	
Special Revenue Fund 20	$857,967.51	
Enterprise Fund 60	$14,634.19	
Food Service Fund 61	$127,654.62	
Capital Projects Fund 30	$2,032,345.67	
Capital Outlay Fund 12	$289,647.60	
Total of Approved Payments	$11,447,599.21	

that the Board approve the budget transfers for the month of November 2020 previously approved by a member of the Finance Committee, which are attached and a part of the official record.

WHEREAS, the Board of Education has received the Report of the Board Secretary and the Report of the Treasurer of School Monies for the month of November 2020 and determined that both reports are in agreement; and
WHEREAS, in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A­16.10(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:23A­16.10(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 over­expended in violation of N.J.A.C.6A:23A­16.10(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 (S­1701), 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.

that the Board approve the attached list of virtual Professional Development for the staff indicated for professional improvement or development, as approved by the Superintendent (District funded $1,394) (Title II Funded $0) total cost $1,394.00.

that the Board approve the contracts, for out­of­district tuition, for students who would require a Special Education program during the 2020­2021 school year, as per the attached list.

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 2020­ 2021 school year.

that the Board accept grant funds from the COUNTY OF BERGEN, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES for the FORUM/PASS (POLICE/PARENTS AND SCHOOL STUDENTS) PARTNERSHIP Juvenile Delinquency Prevention Program for the period of January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021 in the amount of $52,248 to be disbursed as indicated below:

Account # 20­009­100­100­73­10­G­H
FORUM/J.JUSTICE/TCHR Stipends	$32,000	
Account # 20­009­100­600­73­40­G­H
FORUM Supplies/Materials	$7,380	
Account # 20­009­100­300­73­50­G­H
FORUM/J. Justice Purchase Ed. Services	$10,196	
Account # 20­009­200­200­99­20­G­H
FORUM/J.JUSTICE/BENEFITS	$224	
Account # 20­009­200­200­99­22­G­H
FORUM/J.JUSTICE/FICA	$2,448	

that the Board accept with grateful appreciation a donation of 13 plays/books from the Lynn Family with an approximate value of $300.00. The plays/books will be housed in the Teaneck High School Theatre Department. These plays/books are from various playwrights representing a number of different genre. Listed below are the items being donated:

The Detroit Project by Dominique Morisseau (3 plays) Let Me Down Easy by Anna Deavere Smith
The Ferryman by Jez Butterworth Best Short American Plays 2013­14 Five Plays by Samuel D. Hunter Pipeline by Morisseau
For PeterPan on her 70th Birthday by Ruhl Miss You Like Hell by Quiara Alegria Hudes The Children by Lucy Kirkwood
Mary Jane by Amy Herzog
Cost of Living by Martyna Majok (Pulitzer Prize winner)

Others:
Broadway General Manager by Peter Bogyo Kathleen Turner on Acting

Be It Resolved, that the Teaneck Board of Education appoint Nurse Funmi Aiyegbo, to work on staff with COVID­19 related health issues for the period January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021 at per diem rate of $275.00 and an annual fee not to exceed
$40,000.00.

Whereas, that the Board approve submission of the 2020­2021 Title Grant Consolidated Application Amendment #1 to account for 2019­2020 Title Grant Carryover funds in the following amounts:

Title I	$ 70,601.00	
Title II	$ 74,349.00	
Title III	$ 51,786.00	
Title IV	$ 7,422.00	
Total	$204,158.00	

All funds are to be expended during the period of July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021 and allocated to Teaneck Public Schools and applicable Nonpublic schools. Grant funds will be used for specific needs as stated in the 2020­2021 Consolidated Application (based on individual School Wide Plans and nonpublic Consultants) and any subsequent amendments to that application.

Be It Resolved, that the Board approve the 2020­2021 Title Grant Consolidated Application Amendments to the Title Grant Carryover funds.

Whereas, the Board approve payment, as per contract, to Dr. Howard M. Knoff (Project Achieve) in relation to the School Climate Transformation Grant for the following amounts:
Year 1 Annual Project ACHIEVE Library Subscription (through September 30, 2020): $21,000.00
Year 2 Annual Project ACHIEVE Library Subscription (through September 30, 2021, but Invoiced­in­Full November 1, 2020): $21,000.00

Total Payment: $42,000.00

Be It Resolved, these funds will be paid through the School Climate Transformation Grant Account 20­427­200­610­57­49­0­0 (Non­Instructional Supplies).

Whereas, the Board approve submission of the 2020­2022 Cares Act Emergency Relief Act Grant Application Amendment #1 to account for additional funds allocated to the District (ONLY) in the following amounts:

Adjustment Run	$ 28,625.00	
Supplemental to Address Equitable Services	$ 167,351.00	
Total	$ 195,976.00	

The additional, total amount will be allocated to the 20­477­200­610­57­49­I­0 account for Non­Instructional Technology Supplies and will be expended during the period of 3/13/2020 and 9/30/2022. Funds will be allocated to Teaneck Public Schools and applicable nonpublic schools will be used for specific needs as stated in the approved 2020­ 2022 Grant application (based on district consultations and nonpublic consultants) and any subsequent amendments to that application.

Be It Resolved, that the Board approve the submission of the Cares Act Emergency Relief Act Grant Application Amendment.

Whereas, the Board approve submission of the 2020/2021 Addressing Student Learning Loss Competitive Grant Application. The application will be submitted on or before the submission deadline of 1/21/2021. If final approval is awarded, the grant amount would not exceed $156,425.00. This amount would cover all approved program costs.
Be It Resolved, It is the intent of the Addressing Student Learning Loss competitive grant to significantly reduce students’ learning loss resulting from school closures due to COVID­19 through the implementation of evidence­based interventions that scale­up and enhance existing academic and/or non­academic programs and initiatives that mitigate further learning loss and accelerate academic progress. The New Jersey Department of Education has established a seventeen months grant program to support projects that implement evidence­based interventions or quality instructional strategies to address student learning loss through additional mathematics and/or English language arts literacy (ELA) instruction; and/or social­emotional learning (SEL) support. The grant program will begin April 1, 2021 and will end on August 31, 2022.

Whereas, in lieu of the Teaneck Public Schools being in a remote learning environment during the first marking period, the South Bergen Jointure Commission (SBJC) provided in person learning gratis to students of the 18­21 STAR Program at the Lodi Campus of SBJC for the first marking period.
Whereas, due to the continuation of remote learning in the Teaneck Public Schools for the second marking period, the SBJC will continue to provide services for the 18­21 Program at the Lodi Campus of the SBJC starting November 16, 2020 through December 21, 2020.
Be It Resolved, that the Board approve a revised linkage agreement between the Teaneck Board of Education and South Bergen Jointure Commission to provide services for the 18­21 Program at the Lodi Campus of the SBJC starting November 16, 2020 through December 21, 2020 in an amount not to exceed $65,088.00 ($226/day x 12 students x 24 days).

Whereas, the Board approve for the month of December 2020, the additional funding of $5,226. for Chapter 192/193 in accordance with the fees approved by the NJDOE (Breakdown below).
Be It Resolved, that the Board approve the New Jersey Department of Education
Chapter 192/193 additional funding on an as­needed basis for students attending non­ public schools.

$5,226.

Chapter 192 ­ Compensatory Education

Whereas, the Chromebooks that have been distributed to teachers do not have the technical specifications to provide an effective remote learning experience for students. Whereas, a solution to this matter is to provide all instructional staff with Windows laptops in addition to their Chromebooks.
Be It Resolved, that the Board approve the purchase of Dell 3310 laptops for all the instructional staff in district.
Vendor Name: SHI
Contract name: NASPO Computer Equipment Contract#MNWNC0108 and Sub­Contract#11AHI.
Cost of each laptop is $1,056.00 with a total of $554,400 for 525 laptops. See Quote attached.

Motion to table item #16 under F&B

Motion: V. Fisher	Second: D. Sanders	
Board Member	Yes	No	Abstain	Absent	
Mrs. Burns (Linda)		x			
Mr. Clark, Sr. (Harold)		x			
Mr. Cooper (Damen)		x			
Mrs. Fisher (Victoria)	x				
Ms. Gee (Danielle)	x				
Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah)		x			
Mr. Reiner (Gerald)		x			
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian)	x				
Ms. Sanders (Denise)					

Be It Resolved, that the Teaneck Board of Education appoint the following Mental Health Clinicians as independent contractors, to work with students for the period November 13, 2020 to June 30, 2021 at the rate of $120 per hour, not to exceed 12 hours per week, to be paid out of the School Climate Transformation Grant Funds. Acct # 20­427­200­100­57­15­0­0

Mr. Jose Posos
Ms. Mariana Peralta Ms. Jhiree Davis

Motion: S. Rappoport	Second: G. Reiner	
Board Member	Yes	No	Abstain	Absent	
Mrs. Burns (Linda)	x				
Mr. Clark, Sr. (Harold)	x				
Mr. Cooper (Damen)	x				
Mrs. Fisher (Victoria)	x		#1		
Mrs. Gee (Danielle)	x				
Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah)	x				
Mr. Reiner (Gerald)	x				
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian)	x				
Ms. Sanders (Denise)	x				

PERSONNEL	JANUARY 20, 2021
Be It Resolved, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following Personnel resolutions:

that the Board approve the following long term substitute teacher at $260 per­diem, after twenty­one days of employment, assigned to a non­tenure track position, effective date as indicated, pending criminal history review:

Ann Riordan, retroactive to December 14, 2020 through June 18, 2021, with no benefits, assigned to Hawthorne Elementary School, replacing employee #3947.

Susan Fanaras, January 25, 2021 through April 2, 2021, with no benefits, assigned to Bryant Elementary School, replacing employee #4845.

That the board approve payment to the following staff members for conducting programs during zero period for the 2020 ­ 2021 school year:

Eileen Glassey, Teaneck High School (AP Chemistry), stipend $2,000.00.
Kerrie Viray, Teaneck High School (AP Environmental Science), stipend $2,300.00.

that the Board approve Willa Rudy, Special Education Teacher to serve on the Intervention and Referral Services (I&RS) Committee for the 2020­2021 school year, stipend $948.00.

that the Board approve payment to the following staff members as Foundation Trainers, for implementing professional development workshops for non­tenured teachers, during the 2020­2021 school year, maximum payment of $2,184 each:

Staff Member	Stipend Amount	
a. Saundra Warren­Givens	$2,184.00	
b. Jessie Gorant	$2,184.00	
c. Tawanna Smith	$2,184.00	
d. Jennifer Ahearn	$2,184.00	
e. Paulette Szalay	$2,184.00	
f. Joseph Tauriello	$2,184.00	
g. Zain Conteh	$2,184.00	
TOTAL:	$15,288.00	

that the Board approve Stephanie Paz as a Spanish Translator, compensation at a rate of $50 per hour to translate a variety of material for dissemination to the Teaneck community. Also, serve as a translator during evening meetings, as necessary, for the 2020 ­ 2021 school year.

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

Rhona Vega, SACC Coordinator, Central Office, effective January 26, 2021.

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

Tracy Wells, Physical Education Teacher, Thomas Jefferson Middle School, effective July 1, 2021, 29 years of service.

Frederica Ogletree, Grade 5 Teacher, Thomas Jefferson Middle School, effective June 30, 2021, 35 years of service.

Teri Wilcox, ESL Teacher, Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School, effective July 1, 2021, 29 years of service.

that the Board approve the following leave of absences for the dates and reasons stated:

Employee #1510, unpaid child rearing leave of absence with benefits from April 12, 2021 through May 21, 2021 , under FMLA & NJFLA. Unpaid child rearing leave of absence with benefits from May 24, 2021 through June 18, 2021 under NJFLA.

Employee #5164, paid maternity leave of absence with benefits using 12 personal illness days and 3 personal business days from March 1, 2021 through March 19, 2021, under FMLA. Unpaid maternity leave of absence with benefits from March 22, 2021 through May 4, 2021, under FMLA. Unpaid maternity leave of absence from May 5, 2021 through May 28, 2021, under FMLA and NJFLA. Unpaid maternity leave of absence from May 29, 2021 through June 18, 2021, under NJFLA.

Employee #1092, paid medical leave of absence with benefits using 19.50 personal illness days from November 23, 2020 through December 23, 2020, under FMLA.

Employee #3680 paid medical leave of absence using 16 personal illness days from January 7, 2021 through January 29, 2021 under FMLA.

Employee #5364 paid medical leave of absence with benefits using 8 personal illness days, from November 30, 2020 through December 9, 2020 under FMLA.

Employee #1853, paid leave of absence with benefits using 2 family illness days and 3 personal business days, from January 25, 2021 through January 29, 2021 under FMLA. Unpaid leave of absence with benefits from February 1, 2021 through May 4, 2021 under FMLA and NJFLA. Unpaid leave of absence from May 5, 2021 through June 30, 2021.

that the Board approve the following staff members for services during the 2020­2021 school year, at the following high school athletics event:

Breanne Millett
Samuel Griffin
James Evan
Kendall Daniels

Security/Event Staff		Ticket Takers/Sales		
Fall/Winter/Spring Sports	$60.00	Football	$60.00	
		Basketball	$70.00	
		Wrestling	$60.00	
Announcer		Non­Carded Official		
Football	$70.00	Outdoor Track and Field	$70.00	
Basketball (per game)	$40.00			
Wrestling	$70.00			
Clock Operator/Time		Chain Crew (Football)		
Basketball (per game)	$40.00	Chain and Marker (non­carded)	$70.00	

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

Carol Friedel, Secretary C, 70 unused sick days at $55.00 per day, total amount
$3,850.00 max. 43.35 unused vacation days at $268.27 per day, total $11,629.50.
Total payout $15,479.50 max.

Hue Nikka Warner, Payroll Manager, 50 unused vacation days at $325.61 per day, total amount $16,280.50 max. Total payout $16,280.50 max.

Charles Hollis, Secretary B, 9 unused sick days at $55.00 per day, total amount
$495.00 max. 33.52 unused vacation days at $287.50 per day, total amount $9,637.00 max. Total payout $10,132.00 max.

that the Board approve the salary guide reclassification, retroactive to September 01, 2020 for the following teacher:

Name	20­21 Guide Step	Salary	Reclassification	New Salary	
Seleene Wong	MA+32/Step 5	$74,182.42	MA+32/Step 10	$90,800.00	

that the Board approve payment to the following FORUM staff members, to provide services in the PASS (Police/Parents and School Students ) Partnership at a rate of
$50 per hour, not to exceed 640 hours and $32,000. The program will take place January 1, 2021 through June 30, 2021.

Account#: 20­009­100­100­73­10­G­H FORUM/J.JUSTICE/TCHR Stipends

STAFF MEMBER	ASSIGNMENT	HOURS	PAYMENT	
a. Nicholas
Campestre	Program Supervisor	80hrs.	$4,000.00 max.	
b. Yris Acevedo	High School
Counselor	140hrs.	$7,000.00 max.	
c. Giannil Hidalgo	Middle/High School
Counselor	280hrs.	$14,000.00 max.	
d. Javalda Powell	Middle School
Counselor	140hrs.	$7,000.00 max.	

that the Board approve 4 hours of compensation to the following ESL teachers at a rate of $50 per hour for ESL teachers to meet with ESL parents and families as part of the district’s English as a Second Language Parent Advisory Committee, maximum payment of $200 per teacher, not to exceed $1000.00. Title III Grant Funds will be used as the source for compensation.

Account #: 20­241­200­101­21­10­I­0 TITLE III/STIPENDS

Staff Member	Stipend Amount	
a. Adrianna Lagomarsino	$200.00	
b. Jennifer Cortez	$200.00	
c. Joseph Murphy	$200.00	
d. Diana Sanchez	$200.00	
e. Teri Wilcox	$200.00	

TOTAL:	$1,000.00

that the Board approve the following Teaneck High School Alumni as volunteer support for work in collaboration with the School Climate Transformation Grant and the Beautification Projects at respective district school buildings, pending criminal history review:

Amanda Myers
Alicia Patino

that the Board approve the following staff members as Part­Time Artists under the Beautification Project at a stipend amount of $1,000.00 per project, to be paid out of the School Climate Transformation Grant Funds for the 2020­2021 School Year only.

Account#: 20­427­200­100­57­15­0­0 SCHOOL CLIMATE SALARIES

Amanda Meller
Dominique Spano­Chiu
Maha Zamel

that the Board rescind the appointment of Rilwon Orisakeye as a substitute safety officer for the 2020­2021 school year, effective immediately.

that the Board rescind the following non­ certificated staff appointments under personnel, effective November 13, 2020 through June 30, 2021, for up to 12 hours per week at a rate of $120 per hour, to be paid out of the School Climate Transformation Grant Funds.

Acct. # 20­427­200­100­57­15­0­0 (School Climate salaries/stipends)

Staff Member	Activity	Stipend Amount
Jose Posos	Part­time Mental Health Clinician $120.00/hr.
Mariana Peralta Part­time Mental Health Clinician $120.00/hr
Jhiree Davis	Part­time Mental Health Clinician $120.00/hr

Motion: S. Rappoport	Second: G. Reiner	
Board Member	Yes	No	Abstain	Absent	
Mrs. Burns (Linda)	x				
Mr. Clark, Sr. (Harold)	x				
Mr. Cooper (Damen)	x				
Mrs. Fisher (Victoria)	x				
Mrs. Gee (Danielle)	x				
Mrs. Rappoport (Sarah)	x				
Mr. Reiner (Gerald)	x				
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian)	x				
Ms. Sanders (Denise)	x	#6			

FINANCE & BUDGET	 	MOTION # 2	
Teaneck Board of EducationTransfer List
 	Transfers 11/30/2020	
AMOUNT TRANSFERRED
	ACCOUNT	DESCRIPTION	From	To	
18699	11-105-100-936-61-10-0-K	TRANS TO SPECIAL REV INCLUSION	(208,894.00)		
18699	11-105-100-936-61-10-0-K	TRANS TO SPECIAL REV INCLUSION	(227,794.00)		
18699	11-105-100-936-61-10-0-K	TRANS TO SPECIAL REV INCLUSION	(10,000.00)		
18699	11-216-100-101-36-10-0-6	CONTR SAL/TCHR/PSD	208,894.00	
18699	11-216-100-320-36-56-C-0	PURCH PROF SVC/PSD	227,794.00	
18699	11-216-100-610-36-40-C-6	SUPPLIES/PSD	 	10,000.00	
			$ (446,688.00) $ 446,688.00	

EXPLANATION: SpecED-PKsupply adj Adjustment

18722	11-000-100-562-49-61-C-C	TUITN/PUB SCH/SP'L ED	(13,964.74)	
18722	11-000-262-610-89-53-1-D	FURNITURE SUPPLIES/GENERAL	 	13,964.74	
			$ (13,964.74) $   13,964.74	

EXPLANATION: FILE CABINETS Adjustment

18726	11-000-230-820-81-50-0-D	JUDGEMENTS	(15,000.00)	
18726	11-000-251-340-83-50-0-0	PRCH'D TECHNICAL SERVICES/OSBM	 	15,000.00	
			$ (15,000.00) $   15,000.00	

EXPLANATION: Prof Svcs Adj-Train_transition Adjustment

18753	11-000-213-300-74-57-C-D	FEES/PHYSICIANS & PRCH MED SRV	(117,207.79)	
18753	11-000-219-320-72-58-C-C	PRCH SERV/CST CONSULTANTS	 	117,207.79	
			$ (117,207.79) $ 117,207.79	

EXPLANATION: Regn 5 Cnsltnt 19-20 ADJ Adjustment

18754	11-209-100-610-31-40-C-C	SPECIAL ED/BD SUPPLIES	(15,000.00)	
18754	11-212-100-610-35-40-C-F	SUPPLIES/MD	 	15,000.00	
			$ (15,000.00) $   15,000.00	

EXPLANATION: MD Program Supp ADJ Adjustment

FINANCE COMMITTEE SIGNATURE	DATE

FINANCE & BUDGET	MOTION # 4	JANUARY 20, 2021

Professional Development
Name: Joseph Murphy
School or Department: Benjamin Franklin Middle School Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Supporting Multilingual Learners in Virtual & Hybrid Environments
Location: Virtual Conference Dates: February 9 & 23, 2021
Estimated Cost: $100.00 – Substitute Not Required (District Funded)

Name: Dr. Christopher Irving
School or Department: Superintendent
Conference/Seminar/Workshop: 2021 Institute for Education Innovation Retreat Sponsored by: Institute for Education Innovation
Date(s): February 25, 2021 – February 28, 2021
Estimated Cost (s): $500.00 - Substitute Not Required (District Funded)

FINANCE & BUDGET	MOTION #4	January 20, 2021

Professional Development
Name: Danielle Cardona
School or Department: Lowell School
Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Autism & Apraxia Assessment & Treatment: The Prompt Institute
Location: Virtual (Zoom)
Dates: March 19-21, 2021
Estimated Cost: $499.00 (District Funded)

Name: Amanda Pollifrone
School or Department: Whittier Elementary School Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Learning Disabilities Association of America Location: Virtual
Dates: January 22, 2021
Estimated Cost: $210.00 (District Funded)

Name: Lauren Mattiace, Kathy Dyker
School or Department: BFMS Conference/Seminar/Workshop: CPR Training Workshop Location: Holy Name Hospital
Dates: 3/15/2021
Estimated Cost: $85.00 each (District Funded)

Tuitions

Student ID#	Placement	Tuition	Start Date	1:1 Aide	
106444	The CTC Academy	$61,646.50	11/17/2020		
106461	New Alliance Academy	$60,237.00	11/23/2020		
98926	Paradigm Therapeutic Day School	$39,250.00	1/15/2021		
	Total	$161,133.50			

Clinicians

Student ID#	
Placement	
Discipline/Rate	
NOT TO EXCEED	
Start Date	

102932	

Progressive Therapy	During the period December 22, 2020 through June 30, 2021 Progressive Therapy of NJ will provide the following services: in person or remote behavior analytic services by a behavior technician to implement programs designed by the BCBA for specified students. Teaneck Public Schools shall pay Progressive Therapy the sum of $65.00 per hourly rate for all aforementioned services for student A, not to exceed 6 hours per week and $55.00 per hour for all aforementioned services for student B, not to exceed 20 hours per week	

$15,000.00	

12/22/2020	

100719	

Progressive Therapy	During the period December 22, 2020 through June 30, 2021 Progressive Therapy of NJ will provide the following services: in person or remote behavior analytic services by a behavior technician to implement programs designed by the BCBA for specified students. Teaneck Public Schools shall pay Progressive Therapy the sum of $65.00 per hourly rate for all aforementioned services for student A, not to exceed 6 hours per week and $55.00 per hour for all aforementioned services for student B, not to exceed 20 hours per week	

$15,000.00	

12/22/2020	
	
Pascack Valley Regional	ABA Parent Training Workshop for Special Education children of the Non-Member District - $225 per family, per child - Workshop shall be a four hour session conducted by Region II Behavior Consultant. 2 Session Region II ABA Parent Training Workship for staff members $175.00	

$5,000.00		
		Total	$35,000.00		

NewJer.rey
 	       Deparbnent of Education

CH192/193 Funding Statement and Additional Funding Request
UNOFFICIAL Funding Statement *

Office of School Finance

12/15/2020

County: 03-BERGEN	District: 5150-TEANECK TWP

2020-21 FUNDING STATEMENT FOR SERVICES UNDER CHAPTERS 192 & 193 LAWS OF 1977 AS AMENDED STATE AID AMOUNTS FOR SERVICES UNDER CHAPTER 192
2020-21
Rate/PuP-,il	
PuP-,ils	Aflac. for each Service 2020-21	Add'/ Pup_ils		Additional 2020-21 Funding	Total 2020-21 Funding to Date	
Compensatory Educa tio n*	$995.33 X	76 =	$56,734.00		40	$26,128.00	$82,862.00	
E.S . L*	$1,015.00 X	24 =	$18,270.00		0	$0.00	$18,270.00	
Transportation*		$15,338.00			$0.00	$15,338.00	
Total Alloc. for CH.192 Services - 2020-21		$90,342.00			$26,128.00	$116,470.00 (A)	

* Prorated at 75%

STATE AID AMOUNTS FOR SERVICES UNDER CHAPTER 193

Program

2020-21
Rate/PUP..il

PuP-_i/s

Aflac. for each		Add'I	Additional 2020-21 Service 2020-21	PuQlls		Funding

Total 2020-21 Funding to Date

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Initial Exam & Class.*	$1,326.17	X	113	=	$146,860.00	0	$0.00	$146,860.00	
Annual Exam & Class.*	$380.00	X	113	=	$42,081.00	0	$0.00	$42,081.00	
Corrective Speech*	$930.00	X	68	=	$61,975.00	10	$7,291.00	$69,266.00	
Supplemental Ins t r.*	$826,00	X	127	=	$102,804.00	0	$0.00	$102,804.00	
Total Alloc. for CH.193 Services - 2020-21			$353,720.00		$7,291.00	$361,011.00 (B)	
* Prorated at 98%							
Total CH. 192/193 Allocation Payable (A+ B}:			$477,481.00				
Calculated Monthly Payments:							
SEP	$44,406.00     NOV	$46,065.00	JAN	$48,831.00	MAR	$48,831.00	MAY	$48,831.00	
OCT	$46,065.00	DEC	$47,961.00	FEB	$48,831.00	APR	$48,831.00	JUN	$48,829.00	
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*Official monthly Funding Statements are available through School Aid w     School Aid Payments and Notices website on the homeroom after requests have been certified and the payment is processed each month.

Pricing Proposal Quotation #: 19784025 Created On: 12/7/2020 Valid Until:	1/31/2021

Teaneck School District	Inside Account Executive

Mohammed    Saleh 1 MERRISON STREET TEANECK, NJ 076664616
United States
Phone: (201) 862-2472
Fax:
Email: MSaleh@teaneckschools.org

Ryan Kachel
290 Davidson Ave.
Somerset, NJ, 08873
Phone: 732-652-0322
Fax:	732-564-8224
Email: Ryan_Kachel@SHI.com

All Prices are in US Dollar (USD)
Product	Qty	Your Price	Total

1 Latitude 3310 - 8th Generation Intel Core i5-8265U Processor - Intel Core i5-8265U - 256GB PCIe NVMe Class 35 SSD - 13.3" FHD (1920 x 1080) Anti-Glare with Embedded Touch - 4 Years Basic with CHS at 5%
Dell - Part#: 3000074828303.1
Contract Name: NASPO Computer Equipment Contract #: MNWNC-108
Subcontract #: 11AHI

525	$1,056.00	$554,400.00

Subtotal	$554,400.00
Shipping	$0.00
Total	$554,400.00

Additional Comments

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