REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING JUNE 14, 2023
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, June 14, 2023, in­person at Teaneck High School located at 100 Elizabeth Avenue, Teaneck, NJ and streamed live via Zoom app, at 8:00 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 5, 2023."
Roll Call

Board Member	Present	Absent	
Ms. Fisher (Victoria) ­ Vice President			
Mr. Ha (Edward)			
Ms. Hosein (Nadia)			
Dr. Klein (Dennis)			
Mrs. Reyes (Kassandra)			
Mr. Rodriguez (Jonathan)			
Ms. Sanders (Denise)			
Mrs. Williams (Clara)			
Mr. Rodriguez (Sebastian) ­ President			

Student Board Liaison	Present	Absent	
Reem Abouganba			
Alfred Lewis			
Jayden Richardson			
Kasai Sanchez			
Reaffirmation of District Goals
Superintendent's Report
Student Board Liaison Report
Public Comment I (non­Agenda and Agenda Items)
Board Presentations

Blueprint for Social­Emotional Learning and Restorative Practices, by Ms. Meadows and Mr. Morgan

Summer Program Presentation, by Ms. Dent
Board Committee Reports (As Available)
Agenda Items

Old and New Business
Public Comment II (non­Agenda and Agenda Items)
Executive Session (required)

Adjournment

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.

POLICY 01 THRU 02	JUNE 14, 2023

1.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the SECOND READING of the following Board Policies:

Bylaw/Policy/Reg. No.	Topic	
Bylaw 0144	Board Member Orientation and Training ­ Revised	
Policy 2520	Instructional Supplies ­ Revised	
Policy 3217	Use of Corporal Punishment (Teachers) ­ Revised	
Policy 4217	Use of Corporal Punishment (Support Staff) ­ New	
Policy 5305	Health Services Personnel ­ Mandated ­ Revised	
Policy 5308	Student Health Records ­ Mandated ­ Revised	
Policy 5310	Health Services ­ Mandated ­ Revised	

Policy 6112	Reimbursement of Federal and Other Grant Expenditures Mandated ­ Revised	
Policy 6115.04	Federal Funds ­ Duplication of Benefits ­ New ­ Mandated	

Policy 6311	Contracts for Goods or Services Funded by Federal Grants ­ Mandated ­ Revised	
Policy 7440	School District Security ­ Mandated ­ Revised	
Policy 9140	Citizens Advisory Committee ­ Revised	

See attached policies on pages 43­85
EXPLANATION:   Agenda item submitted by Dr. Spencer

2.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, Teaneck Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the FIRST READING of the following Board Policies:

Bylaw/Policy/Reg. No.	Topic	
Regulation 5200	Attendance ­ Mandated ­ Revised	

Regulation 9320	Cooperation with Law Enforcement Agencies ­ Mandated Revised	
Policy 6621	Deposit of Public Funds ­ New (Draft)	
Policy 6470.02	Cash Disbursements ­ New (Draft)	

See attached policies on pages 87­114
EXPLANATION:	Agenda item submitted by Dr. Spencer

Board Operations 01 THRU 06	June 14, 2023

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the minutes from the following meetings:

Workshop Public Meeting held Wednesday, May 10, 2023 Regular Public Meeting held Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Executive Session held on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 Executive Session held on Wednesday, May 17, 2023
EXPLANATION:	Agenda item submitted by Ms. Taylor

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approves payment to Strategic Influence for providing a two­hour Board Leadership Team Professional Development sessions conducted by Dr. Caldwell at the Board Retreat held on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 and Monday, June 12, 2023 in an amount not to exceed $3,500.
EXPLANATION:	Agenda item submitted by Ms. Taylor

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve provisions of Board Policy #7510 Use of Facilities for the 2023­2024 school year at the reduced facility usage fee of $350 charged to Lentz and Lentz SAT Prep to hold classes at Teaneck High School for any student taking SAT prep classes through Lentz and Lentz with its continued partnership with the Teaneck Community Education Center for the period of September 2023 ­ November 2023 from 6:30pm ­ 9:30pm. The date classes will be held are: 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25 and 11/1/23. Teaneck resident students will receive a discounted tuition rate of $445.00 and the non­resident will receive a tuition rate of $499.00. The custodial rate if charged would be
$1,337.04 and the building usage fee of $50 per class would be $350 with a grand total of
$1,687.04.
EXPLANATION:	Agenda item submitted by Ms. Taylor

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent approves, the 3% salary increase for the TEAMSTERS for the period of July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023 retroactive; and the period of July 1, 2023 ­ July 2024.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent accepts the following donations:

ITEM	AMOUNT
ESTIMATED VALUE	DONOR	ON BEHALF OF	
Scholarship	$1,000	Bergen County Association of School Business Officials (BCASBO)	Scholarship donation for a 2023 graduating THS senior in recognition of services performed by
the current president Ms. Haqquisha Q. Taylor	
Donation	$1,000	All Things Media	To be used in the Math department for Benjamin
Franklin Middle School	
Donation	$234	Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey	Jamie Fitterman Charitable Foundation at Teaneck High School. To be used for THS Jamie Fitterman Book Collection 20­031­222­610­75­40­
T­H	

WHEREAS, the Board of Education of the Township of Teaneck, County of Bergen, State of New Jersey (“Board”), has experienced and continues to experience a severe hardship and shortage in employing bus drivers on a part­time and full­time basis; and
WHEREAS, the demand for transportation of students due to homelessness, emergency relocation and out­of­district placements combined have increased significantly since the school year 2021­22; and
WHEREAS, the increase in demand has caused the Board, in part, to resort to hiring bus drivers from other school districts thereby significantly increasing the salary and/or hourly pay of bus drivers to the detriment of the Board and other school districts; and
WHEREAS, the New Jersey Legislature has a bill, A4835/S3203, before it that would permit certain persons to operate Type S school buses, without obtaining a commercial driver license, passenger endorsement, or school bus endorsement that would help alleviate the Board’s severe hardship and shortage in employing bus drivers on a part­time and full­time basis;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF TEANECK, COUNTY OF BERGEN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, THAT:
The Board urges the New Jersey Legislature to approve bill A4835/S3203; and
The Board urges the Governor of the State of New Jersey to sign bill A4835/S3203 making it law of the State of New Jersey and that the law be effective as soon as possible.

SCHOOL OPERATIONS AND CURRICULUM 01 THRU 03	June 14, 2023

WHEREAS, Teaneck High School is expanding dual­enrollment course opportunities for students to earn college credits.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of Education, under the recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the Bergen Community College, dual enrollment course, Success 101, to be added to the Teaneck High School Course Catalog for the 2023­2024 School Year. Success 101 will carry 5 elective credits towards graduation. Successful completion of the course will earn students 3 college credits at Bergen Community College.

EXPLANATION:	Agenda item submitted by Ms. Dent

WHEREAS, the Office of Curriculum and Instruction and the District’s Textbook Adoption Committee has completed a comprehensive review of mathematics textbooks and programs to be adopted in the 2023­2024 school year. See attached quote on pages 116­119.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves Eureka Math Squared, a comprehensive mathematics resource, as the core instructional program for kindergarten through grade eight mathematics education.

Mathematics
Eureka Math Squared
Publisher: Great Minds
Grades: Kindergarten through Grade 8

EXPLANATION:	Agenda item submitted by Ms. Dent

WHEREAS, the Office of Curriculum and Instruction and the District’s Textbook Adoption Committee has completed a comprehensive review of science textbooks and programs to be adopted in the 2023­2024 school year. See attached quote on pages 121­125.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves Elevate Science, a comprehensive science resource, as the core instructional text for kindergarten through grade eight science education.

Science
Elevate Science
Publisher: SAVVAS
Grades: Kindergarten through Grade 8

EXPLANATION:	Agenda item submitted by Ms. Dent

FINANCE AND BUDGET 01 THRU 32	June 14, 2023

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the payment of the claims on the current bills list in the amount of:

May 1, 2023 through May 31, 2023

General	$ 9,776,035.84	
Special Revenue	$ 1,051,230.56	
Community Education	$	23,571.93	
Food Service	$	734,371.98	
Capital Outlay	$	443,061.84	
Total Payments	$12,028,272.15	

EXPLANATION:	Agenda item submitted by Ms. Taylor

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the attendance of staff members at the Professional Development and Conferences listed on the attached summary costing
$6,292.05 (district funded $892.05, grant funded $900 and title III funded $4500) see pages 127­ 128.

EXPLANATION:	Agenda item submitted by Ms. Taylor

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the attached list of student fundraising activities by school. See page 130.

EXPLANATION:	Agenda item submitted by Dr. Spencer

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approves Student Field Trips listed on the attached summary costing $4,440. See pages 132­135.

EXPLANATION:	Agenda item submitted by Ms. Taylor

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the contracts, for out­of­district tuition, for students who would require a Special Education program during the 2022­2023 school year, in the amount of $177,799. See page 137.

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

Agenda item submitted by Dr. Buxenbaum

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the contracts, for out­of­district tuition, for students who would require a Special Education program during the 2023­2024 school year, in the amount of $4,315,569.31. See pages 139­140.

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

Agenda item submitted by Dr. Buxenbaum

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approves contracts with clinicians and agencies who would provide related services and/or independent evaluations during the 2023­2024 school year. See pages 142­147.

EXPLANATION:  Agenda item submitted by Dr. Buxenbaum

WHEREAS, NJAC 6A:23A­14.3 and 6A:23A­14.4 permit a Board of Education to establish and/or deposit into certain reserve accounts at year end and to transfer unanticipated excess current revenue or unexpended appropriations into reserve accounts during the month of June by Board resolution.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, hereby authorizes the district’s School Business Administrator to transfer unanticipated excess current year revenue or unexpended appropriations, over and above 2023­2024 budgeted withdrawal of unassigned fund balance, consistent with all applicable laws and regulations, from the General Fund as outlined below:

Reserve Account	Amount Not to Exceed	
Emergency Reserve	2,000,000	
Maintenance Reserve	2,000,000	
Capital Reserve	2,000,000	
Tuition Reserve	2,000,000	

EXPLANATION:  Agenda item submitted by Ms. Taylor

WHEREAS, the Teaneck Board of Education (LEA) and ESS Northeast, LLC, entered into an Agreement whereby ESS is to provide substitute staffing to fill positions at the request of the District for a period ending June 30, 2023 and;

WHEREAS, the Teaneck Board of Education (LEA) and ESS are desirous of extending the term of the Agreement through June 30, 2024 with the provisions set forth below;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent agree between the parties, as follows:

The Term of the Agreement, as reflected in Paragraph 10 from the agreement, (pasted below) is hereby extended from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024;
Effective July 1, 2023, Addendum “A” to the Agreement, Pricing, is amended as per the attached revised Addendum “A”;
This Agreement will automatically renew for additional one (1) year periods unless either party provides written notice of termination at least ninety days prior to the end of the fiscal school year.
Except as specifically and explicitly set forth herein, all other terms of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.

#10. Term. The term of this Agreement shall begin on August 6, 2022 and shall remain in effect through June 30, 2023. Thereafter, the Board reserves the right to renew the contract yearly with the Company for up to an additional two (2) years in full accordance with N.J.S.A. 18:18A­42. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, either party may terminate this Agreement if (i) the other party breaches a material provision of the Agreement and such breach is not cured within 30 days following written notice or (ii) in the case of a breach that by the terms of the breach cannot be cured within 30 days, the breaching party has not instituted measures to cure such breach within 10 days and fully cured such breach within 90 days. Further, the Company has the right to terminate this Agreement should any student physically or verbally assault or injure a Company’s employee, and the District does not respond to the incident to the Company’s satisfaction. In the event either party terminates this Agreement, the District shall pay all undisputed amounts due under the terms of this Agreement to the Company for services provided through the date of termination.

EXPLANATION:  Agenda item submitted by Ms. Taylor

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, appoints Cleary Giacobbe Alfieri Jacobs, LLC as their Special Education Legal Counsel starting June 1, 2023 – May 31, 2024 in the amount of
$175 per hour for all attorneys and $90 per hour for paralegals. EXPLANATION:	Agenda item submitted by Ms. Taylor

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the Special Education Medicaid Initiative (SEMI) Corrective Action Plan for the 2023­2024 school year for submission to the Executive County Superintendent at the Bergen County Department of Education. The School year was inadvertently listed incorrectly on the April 26, 2023 Board meeting. See attached CAP on pages 149­150.

EXPLANATION:	This agenda item was previously approved at the April 26, 2023 Board meeting but the incorrect school year was inadvertently listed.

Agenda item submitted by Ms. Taylor

WHEREAS, the Teaneck Board of Education has approved the Playground site work and Equipment installation at the Theodora Smiley Lacey School at the April 26, 2023 Board meeting and;

WHEREAS, the proposal includes the playground equipment, turf surface, and site work (including installation of retaining walls, grading, concrete sidewalk relocation and fencing. The playground meets requirements for the age group of 2­5 year old and;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the Theodora Smiley Lacey Playground site work and Equipment installation by Ben Shaffer Recreation, Inc. with the Bergen County Coop #11­BECCP in the amount of $406,498.28. See attached proposal on pages 152­153.

EXPLANATION:   Agenda item submitted by Mr. D'Angelo

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the contract with Bergen Day Early Childhood Learning Center to provide two (2) classrooms totaling 30 students, at $16,649 per pupil amount for a total of $499,470 as per our approved State Preschool Expansion Aid (PEA) One Year Plan. See contract and letter of intent attached from provider on pages 155­ 187.

EXPLANATION:  Agenda item submitted by Ms. Taylor

WHEREAS, the Beautification Mural will be completed this summer at Lowell Elementary School in compliance with the School Climate Transformation Grant and;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the creation of the Beautification Mural outside of the cafeteria between rooms 130 and 129. The mural will include artwork by the Principal, Mr. Green, inspired by famous artists, Romero Britto and Picasso. It will have bright colors to enliven the space and be a focal point for a highly trafficked area in Lowell School. The theme of the mural will be Kindness and Inclusion. Elements of kindness and inclusion will be symbols representing diversified groups such as: Green Ribbon for mental health, Infinity sign and/or puzzle pieces for the Autistic Community, quotes on Kindness and Inclusion, as well as different symbols or patterns/colors representing Lowell’s Multicultural Community; and project funds will come from the School Climate Transformation Grant. Not to Exceed $2,000 (20­ 427­ 200­ 100­ 57­ 15­ 0­ 0­SCTG)

EXPLANATION:	Agenda item submitted by Dr. Buxenbaum

WHEREAS, the Beautification Mural will be completed this summer at Whittier Elementary School in compliance with the School Climate Transformation Grant and;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the creation of the Beautification Mural that will span from outside of the art room to the inside walls therefore enticing visitors to enter the room! The mural has been designed to create a more visually stimulating and colorful environment for Whittier School’s student body as well as inspire Whittier’s students to be more creative. Not to Exceed $2,000 (20­ 427­ 200­ 100­ 57­ 15­ 0­ 0­SCTG)

EXPLANATION:	Agenda item submitted by Dr. Buxenbaum

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the Service Agreement entered into between CarePlus NJ (CPNJ) and Teaneck Public Schools to provide state­mandated social, emotional, and behavioral intervention services to students in the Emotional Regulation Impairment program. CPNJ will collaborate with district staff to provide onsite behavioral healthcare services, onsite school clearance assessments, linkages to community resources and professional development workshops. The Agreement will become effective for the period September 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. The School District agrees to pay CPNJ an amount not to exceed $250,000. See contract attached on pages 189­198. (11­000­219­320­ 72­58­C­C)

EXPLANATION:	Agenda item submitted by Dr. Buxenbaum

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the Service Agreement between CarePlus NJ (CPNJ) and Teaneck Public Schools which outlines the behavioral healthcare services to students and Teaneck families. CPNJ will collaborate with district staff to provide onsite behavioral healthcare services, onsite school clearance assessments, linkages to community resources and professional development workshops. The agreement will become effective for the period September 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. The School District agrees to pay CPNJ an amount not to exceed $250,000. SCTP Grant #20­427­200­320­57­50­0­0. See pages 200­209.

EXPLANATION:	Agenda item submitted by Dr. Buxenbaum

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approves and accepts the annual grant funds from the Township of Teaneck for the FORUM in the amount of $50,000 for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Teaneck Public Schools annually receives funds in the amount of $50,000 from the Township of Teaneck to support The FORUM School Based Youth Services Program. The grant provides mental health, academic support, and recreation and employment services to Teaneck residents aged 13 through 19 years old. To be distributed as follows:

Account # 20­010­100­100­73­10­
G­H	TWNSHP­FORUM/Stipends	$16,522	
Account # 20­010­200­100­73­11­
O­H	TWNSHP­FORUM/Inst’l Sal	$12,013	
Account # 20­010­100­600­73­40­
G­H	FORUM Supplies/Materials	$ 8,465	
Account # 20­010­100­300­73­50­
G­H	TWNSHP­FORUM/Purchase Ed.
Svs.	$ 6,000	
Account # 20­010­100­890­73­50­
G­H	FORUM/Other Expenses	$ 5,500	
Account # 20­010­270­512­73­50­
0­0	FORUM/TWNSHP/Field Trips	$ 1,500	
	Total	$ 50,000	

EXPLANATION:	Agenda item submitted by Dr. Buxenbaum

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the amendments to both the American Rescue Plan – ESSER 3 Grant and the Accelerated Learning Coaching and Educator Support Grant (sub­grant of ESSER 3) to fund eight (8) salaries of currently employed Coaches for the 2023­2024 school year.

EXPLANATION:	Agenda item submitted by Dr. Buxenbaum

WHEREAS, the Teaneck Board of Education acknowledges that the following schools have conducted the emergency school bus exit drill in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:27­
11.2. School administrators are required to conduct two (2) emergency exit drills during the
school year for all students transported to/from school; and

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent approves the emergency bus drills for all schools listed and submit the approval to the Executive County Superintendent per NJDOE requirement.

SCHOOL	LOCATION	DATE AND TIME OF
DRILL	STAFF PRESENT	BUS ROUTES	
Theodora Lacey School	Edgemont Place	May 11, 2023
@ 8:30 am	Leslie King, Chanon McDuffie, Katie Augusto, Anna Fernandez, Maryrose Chamoun, Nazia Abbasi, Cekaun
James	3A, 3B, V3A, V3B	
Bryant Elementary	1 E. Tryon Ave	May 11, 2023
@ 8:25 am	David Deubel, Kimberly Thomas­
Santangel	BV1, BV2, BV3,
BV4, Route 6 Buses D&E	
Hawthorne Elementary	Lucy Avenue	May 11, 2023
@ 8:15 am	Natasha Pitt, Amber Halpern, Audrey Appel, Anisa Khan, Elizabeth Woo,
Sean Gang	Route #5 Buses A, B, C and Vans A,B, C (HV1)	
Lowell Elementary	Parking Lot at Lowell 1025 Lincoln Place front and back	May 9 and May 10, 2023 @
8:40 am	Antoine Green, Alexis Ryerson, Lisa Guyden, Maureen Orletti, Dason Kim, Samantha Lagasi, K.
Rodriguez	Route 7 Buses A, B, C, D, E
and Vans LV1, LV2, LV4 & LOW1L	
Whittier Elementary	491 W.
Englewood Avenue	May 9, 2023 @
7:45 am	Piero LoGiudice, Linda Harrison, Janine Lawler, James DiMicelli, Christine Taylor, Samantha Jankowski, Monique Williams, Alisha Montoya, Alexandra Bial,
Diana Sanchez	Route 4 Buses A, B, C, D, E, F; Vans V4A, V4B & WV1	
Benjamin
Franklin Middle School	1315 Taft Road	May 9, 2023 @
8:20 am	Marina Williams,	Vans BF2, BF3, BF4, BF5, BF6	
Thomas Jefferson
Middle School	Fycke Lane Parking Lot	May 5, 2023 @ 3:25pm	Ramon Ortiz	TJ1 TJ2 TJ3	

Teaneck High School	100 Elizabeth Avenue	May 15, 2023
@ 2:50 pm	Justin O’Neill	Vans THS1, THS2, THS3,
THS1L	

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the Memorandum of Agreement between Fairleigh Dickinson University and Teaneck High School for the 2024­ 2028 Academic Years to be executed in support of the Dual Enrollment Program. See pages 211­224.

EXPLANATION:	Agenda item submitted by Dr. Buxenbaum

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approves License and Subscription Fee payment to PowerSchool Suite in the amount of $3,434.79 for Naviance Insights Premium and Alumni Tracker–School Year Aug 2023 ­ Aug 2024. Naviance for students in Middle School and High School: Benjamin Franklin Middle School; Thomas Jefferson Middle School and Teaneck High School.

EXPLANATION:	Agenda item submitted by Dr. Buxenbaum

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approves Houghton Mifflin Harcourt for the following professional development to be presented virtually for Yeshivat He’Atid (non­public):

Subject Area:Middle School Math
Date of PD event ­ August 22, 2023
Vendor­Houghton Mifflin Harcourt­ Intro Math Online coaching introductory membership 1 year grades 6­8
Location:Virtual
Estimated Cost: $2,500 (Title II Grant Non­Public Funding ­ 20­270­200­320­92­50­I­9)

Subject Area:Middle School Literacy
Dates of PD events­ August 22, 2023 and Follow up coaching sessions (30 min each) ­ TBD
Vendor­Houghton Mifflin Harcourt­ Into Literature Connected Coaching Core­ Online
Coaching
Location:Virtual
Estimated Cost: $4,200 (Title II Grant Non­Public Funding ­ 20­270­200­320­92­50­I­9)

EXPLANATION:	Agenda item submitted by Dr. Buxenbuam

WHEREAS, kindergarten through eighth grade mathematics instruction and curricular pacing require realignment for the 2023­2024 school year, 15 district teachers and coaches will work with Nancy Schultz, mathematics consultant and trainer, to analyze the depth of the mathematics standards, and develop realigned pacing guides for the 2023­2024 school year.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approves remuneration to Nancy Schultz, mathematics consultant from Conquer Mathematics LLC, to lead four, three­day professional development sessions for kindergarten through eighth grade teachers, on understanding the New Jersey Student Learning Standards for Mathematics, and developing updated mathematics pacing guides for the 2023­2024 school year in an amount not to exceed
$18,000. Funded by account code: 20­487­200­320­57­50­I­0(Title II ­ Grant Funded). EXPLANATION:  Agenda item submitted by Ms. Dent
WHEREAS, kindergarten through eighth grade teachers will use SAVVAS Elevate Science as their base science curricular resource for the 2023­2024 school year, teachers will require in­depth professional development on the components of the program, and the standards­ aligned pacing of the units.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves five, six­hour professional development sessions by Savvas Learning Company for kindergarten through eighth grade science teachers and district administrators to be held during the 2023–2024 school year in an amount not to exceed $26,400.00. Funded by account code: 20­487­200­320­57­50­I­0 (ESSER III ­ Grant Funded).

EXPLANATION:   Agenda item submitted by Ms. Dent

WHEREAS, kindergarten through eighth grade teachers will use Eureka Mathematics Squared as their base mathematics curricular resource for the 2023­2024 school year, teachers will require in­depth professional development on the components of the program, and the standards­aligned pacing of the units.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves four, four­hour professional development sessions by Great Minds, PBC, for kindergarten through eighth grade mathematics teachers and district administrators to be held during the 2023–2024 school year in an amount not to exceed $33,400.00. Funded by account code: 20­487­200­320­57­50­I­0 (ESSER III ­ Grant Funded).

EXPLANATION:   Agenda item submitted by Ms. Dent

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the following transportation quoted contract for the Summer ESY for 2023­2024 School year and submission of this agreement to the Executive County Superintendent of Schools for approval. The Bid threshold for this quoted contract is $107,320.34, effective Jun 26, 2023 to Aug 7, 2023 to provide transportation for students who will be attending the ESY for 2023­2024 school year at Teaneck HS, Bryant Elementary School, Charter School and Phelps Park. Five (5) quotes were sent out. Aldin Trans Corp, D&M, First Student, Joshua Tours and John Leckie. John Leckie was awarded 3

of the quotes (13 routes total) for a total of $ 87,416.34. D and M Tours was awarded 2 of the quotes (3 routes total) for a total of $19,904.00.

Route	Company	Destination	Per Diem Aide	Per Diem Vehicle	Total Cost	
S7A	John Leckie	THS	$37.99	$200.00	$7,139.70	
S7B	John Leckie	THS	$37.99	$200.00	$7,139.70	
S7C	John Leckie	THS	$37.99	$200.00	$7,139.70	
S7D	John Leckie	THS	$37.99	$200.00	$7,139.70	
S7E	John Leckie	THS	$37.99	$200.00	$7,139.70	
S7F	John Leckie	THS	$37.99	$200.00	$7,139.70	
S7G	John Leckie	THS	$37.99	$200.00	$7,139.70	
S7H	John Leckie	Phelps Park	n/a	$179.99	$3,239.82	
S7I	John Leckie	Phelps Park	n/a	$179.99	$3,239.82	
S7K	D&M Tours	THS­WC	$60.00	$214.00	$8,220.00	
S7M	John Leckie	Bryant School	$57.99	$200.00	$7,739.70	
S7N	John Leckie	Bryant School	$57.99	$200.00	$7,739.70	
S7O	John Leckie	Bryant School	$57.99	$200.00	$7,739.70	
S7P	John Leckie	Bryant School	$57.99	$200.00	$7,739.70	
S7R	D&M Tours	Teaneck Charter	$60.00	$194.00	$5,842.00	
S7S	D&M Tours	Teaneck Charter	$60.00	$194.00	$5,842.00	

recommendation of the Superintendent, approves an Agreement with D and M Tours, Inc. for the purpose of transporting students to NJIT Summer program from July 5, 2023 through August 3, 2023, to and from the New Jersey Institute of Technology to Teaneck High School located on 100 Elizabeth Ave, Teaneck, NJ for the summer NJIT Financial Literacy program and, submits this agreement to the Executive County Superintendent of Schools for approval.

ROUTE	COMPANY	DESTINATION	PER DIEM AIDE	PER DIEM VEHICLE	TOTAL COST FOR 22 DAYS	
NJIT	D&M	NJIT	N/A	$174.26	$3,833.72	
				TOTAL	TBD	

EXPLANATION:	Agenda item submitted by Ms. Dent

WHEREAS, The Teaneck School District has applied for and received The New Jersey Department of Education Climate Awareness Education Grant in order to provide hands­on educational experiences to middle school science students on the far­reaching impact of climate change in the Teaneck community.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the acceptance of $6, 600 from the New Jersey Department of Education in support of climate awareness education for middle school students through discretionary funding titled, "Climate Awareness Grant".

EXPLANATION:	Agenda item submitted by Ms. Dent

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent desires to enter into a Joint Purchasing Agreement and will continue to participate as a full member of the Bergen County Region V Council for Special Education for the 2023­2024 school year; does hereby accept, adopt and agree to comply with the Region V Bylaws and; designates the district Superintendent of schools as its representative to Region V; and empowers (him/her) to cast all votes and take all other actions necessary to represent its interest in Region V.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board approves the joint transportation agreements for the 2023­2024 school year for all out of district (OOD) students who are transported through Region V; and the Board further approves the joint bidding and/or shared services agreement; including but not limited to student evaluations, student therapies and other student support services; The Board further approves the joint bidding and/or shared services for non­public school services; and the Board further approves the joint bidding and/or shared services for other services as requested to be provided by Region V component districts on an as needed basis.

EXPLANATION:	Agenda item submitted by Dr. Buxenbaum

recommendation of the Superintendent, approves payment to Oakwood School, Alternative School Tuition, in the amount of $27,521.97 for February through June 2023 and
$75,333.30 for the 2023­2024 school year for student ID #102318.

EXPLANATION:  This agenda item was approved for the 23­24 school year at the May 17, 2023 regular public meeting but the February through June 2023 was inadvertently left off.

Agenda item submitted by Dr. Buxenbaum

32. WHEREAS, vendors and staff for various reasons present to the bank checks issued to them from the Teaneck Board of Education for the receipt of supplies, equipment, and services rendered;

WHEREAS, as these checks are deemed void within 90 days of not being presented to a banking institution;

BE IT RESOLVED, by the recommendation of the Treasurer of School Monies that these checks be canceled and returned to the district as miscellaneous revenue and used in the future if they are represented at a later date by the claimant in the total amount of $45,128.84 on the Teaneck Board of Education Payroll ($5,869.30); Warrant Accounts ($31,890.53) and Agency ($7,369.01) as per the attached on pages 226­227.

EXPLANATION:  Agenda item submitted by Ms. Taylor

PERSONNEL 01 THRU 38	June 14, 2023

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves staff members for services at Thomas Jefferson Middle School Summer Program (Monday ­ Thursday from July 5, 2023 through July 27, 2023) at the rate of $50/hr., charged against the Title 1 Grant Account #20­231­100­610­ 22­15­I­J, for the teaching staff members listed below:

Name	Position	Program & Professional Development
Hours	Stipend Amount not to Exceed	
Glen Mezzatesta	Coordinator	56 hours
2 hrs/PD	$2,900	
Delores Connors	Teacher	42 hours
2 hrs/PD	$2,200	
Lydia DeRuiter	Teacher	42 hours
2 hrs/PD	$2,200	

Lindsay Fisher	

Teacher	
42 hours
2 hrs/PD	

$2,200	

Mark Martinez	
Teacher	42 hours
2 hrs/PD	
$2,200	

Glen Mezzatesta	
Teacher	
42 hours
2 hrs/PD	
$2,200	

Terrie Roberts	

Teacher	
42 hours
2 hrs/PD	

$2,200	
TOTAL			$16,100	

EXPLANATION:	Agenda item submitted by Dr. Spencer

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the following staff members to teach the Benjamin Franklin Middle School Summer Program from Monday through Thursday from July 5, 2023 through July 27, 2023 at the rate of $50 per hour. Title I Funded – Account:20­231­ 200­100­22­15­I­F

Name	Position	Hours	Stipend Amount	
Jean McVerry	Program Coordinator	65	$3,250	
Mickell Taylor	Mathematics Teacher	55	$2,750	
Zain Conteh	Mathematics Teacher	55	$2,750	
Claudia Califano	Mathematics Teacher	55	$2,750	
Josephine Cinnella	Mathematics Teacher	55	$2,750	
Victor Stanic	Enrichment/ SEL	55	$2,750	
Javalda Powell	Enrichment/ SEL	55	$2,750	
Roberta Weiss	English/ Language Arts Teacher	55	$2,750	
Tiffany Torres	ESL Teacher	55	$2,750	
Total			$25,250	

EXPLANATION:	Agenda item submitted by Ms. Dent

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the following certificated staff transfers/reassignments for the 2023­2024 School year, effective September 1, 2023.

Jayne Rigg, CST Learning Disability Teacher Consultant assigned to Lowell Elementary School, transferred to Thomas Jefferson Middle School	
Kim Pirro, CST School Psychologist assigned to Bryant School, transferred to Lowell Elementary School	
Shireen Ali, CST Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant assigned to Thomas Jefferson Middle School, transferred to Lowell Elementary School	
Arisleida Arias, CST School Psychologist assigned to Bryant School, transferred to Teaneck High School	
Jennifer Whaler, CST Speech Language Therapist assigned to Lowell Elementary School, transferred to Theodora Smiley Lacey School	
Felicia Vinpa, CST Speech Language Therapist assigned to Theodora Smiley Lacey School, transferred to Bryant School	
Kristine Thielman, CST School Psychologist, assigned to Central Office, transferred to Theodora Smiley Lacey School and Bryant Elementary School	

EXPLANATION:	Agenda item submitted by Dr. Buxenbaum

WHEREAS, Ms. Acevedo is the former advisor for Studio 2B and has helped to design the current Studio 2B Summer Empowerment Camp. She will assist the current advisor to ensure that the program will continue to thrive. The Studio 2B Summer Empowerment camp annually provides workshops on leadership, positive self­esteem building, and healthy youth development to young women attending or planning to attend Teaneck High School.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approves compensation to Ms. Yris Acevedo, to assist in the planning and running of the Studio 2B Summer Empowerment Camp to be held July 31, 2023 ­ August 4, 2023 from 8am ­ 4:00 pm. For a total of 40 hours at $50 per hour not to exceed $2,000.

EXPLANATION:	Agenda item submitted by Dr. Buxenbaum

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approves compensation of $150 to Mr. Eric Johnson of Whittier Elementary School for his participation in the Family Literacy night held on Tuesday, March 14th, 2023 as a substitute for Ms. Tatiana Stripling.

EXPLANATION:	Agenda item submitted by Dr. Buxenbaum

recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the following appointments for the 2023­ 2024 school year, pending verification of employment and a 90­day probationary period with a start date of September 1, 2023:

Name	Position	Guide/Step	Salary	
Mariana Renna	School Psychologist	MA+32/4	$72,400	
Adria Warfield	Dance Teacher, THS	BA / Step 3	$58,000	

EXPLANATION:  Agenda item submitted by Ms. Taylor

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the following resignations:

Name	Position	Location	Position
Control #	Effective Date	
Justine Lopez	Math Enrichment Teacher	Lowell Elementary
School	10­07­63/asp	June 30, 2023	
Matthew Tatoris	Music Teacher	Thomas Jefferson Middle
School	10­12­12/abe	June 30, 2023	
Rafaelina Cepeda	Spanish Teacher	Benjamin Franklin Middle
School	10­10­06/aji	June 30, 2023	
Erika Leonardo	ICS Teacher	Benjamin Franklin Middle
School	TBD	May 31, 2023	
Arielle Van Gulick	Kindergarten Inclusion Teacher	Theodora
Smiley Lacey School	10­03­34/cjm	June 30, 2023	
Maha Zamel	PreK Teacher	Bryant
Elementary School	10­06­60/cia	June 30, 2023	
Karen Kramer	Manager, Human
Resources & Compliance	Central Office	TBD	July 31, 2023 or sooner	

EXPLANATION:   Agenda item submitted by Ms. Kramer

recommendation of the Superintendent, accepts, with regret, the retirement of Jacqueline Prince, as a Grade 8, Mathematics Teacher at Thomas Jefferson Middle School, after dedicating 32 years of service to the district, effective July 1, 2023.

EXPLANATION:	Agenda item submitted by Ms. Kramer

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, accepts, with regret, the retirement of Kristen Panagiotou, as a PreK Teacher at Bryant Elementary School, after dedicating 28 years of service to the district, effective July 1, 2023.

EXPLANATION:	Agenda item submitted by Ms. Kramer

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the following leave of absence:

EMPLOYEE NO.	TYPE	DATES OF PAID LEAVE	DAYS USED	DATES OF UNPAID
LEAVE	DAYS USED	RETURN	
1917	Medical	05/23/23­	18 sick	N/A	N/A	9/1/23	
		6/16/23	days				
5524	Maternity	09/01/23­	18 sick	N/A	N/A	TBD	
		9/30/23	days				
0005	Medical	6/26/23 –	60 sick	N/A	N/A	9/21/23	
		9/20/23	days				
*unpaid with benefits under FMLA/NJFLA
**unpaid and without benefits

EXPLANATION:	Agenda item submitted by Ms. Kramer

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the following amended leave of absence:

EMPLOYEE NO.	TYPE	DATES OF PAID
LEAVE	DAYS USED	DATES OF UNPAID
LEAVE	DAYS USED	RETURN	
3599	Maternity/Child
Rearing	N/A	N/A	05/31/23­
6/16/23	N/A	9/1/23	
3438	Medical	N/A	N/A	06/01/23­
06/16/23	N/A	9/1/23	
*unpaid with benefits under FMLA/NJFLA
**unpaid and without benefits

recommendation of the Superintendent, approves sick/vacation day payouts for the following employees:

Name	
Position	# Years Service	# Sick Days	
Value/Day	#
Vacation Days	
Value/Day	Total Payment	

Amanda Viera	
Special Services, Secretary	

4 1/2	
0		
3.5 @
$257.69	

N/A	

$2,521.47	
	B				6.25 @			
					$259.23			
Christina Lionetti	TAG
Teacher	
27	
140.5	
$100	
N/A	
N/A	
$14,050	

Barbara Kilgore	Special Services, Secretary B	Move to Bryant	
N/A	
N/A	
8.75	
$266.92	
$2,334.64	

EXPLANATION:	Agenda item submitted by Ms. Kramer

13. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approves payment to the following 15 teachers to participate in 18 hours of professional development on unpacking the New Jersey Student Learning Standards for Mathematics and realigning mathematics pacing calendars for the 2023­2024 school year. Teacher teams will use current mathematics data to align mathematics concepts for the upcoming school year. District funded – Account: 11­000­221­ 110­85­15­I­D.

Name	Position	Hours	Stipend Amount	
Mei Linh La­Mui	Kindergarten Teacher	18	$900	
Nishat Hafeez	Kindergarten Teacher	18	$900	
Tatiana Stripling	First Grade Teacher	18	$900	
Scott Bushoven	Second Grade Teacher	18	$900	
Jennifer Rome	Second Grade Teacher	18	$900	
Kim Sullivan	Third Grade Teacher	18	$900	
Anitha Giannikos	Third Grade Teacher	18	$900	
Brandi Lewis	Fourth Grade Teacher	18	$900	
Saundra Warren Givens	Fourth Grade Teacher	18	$900	
Brandon Vargas	Fifth Grade Teacher	18	$900	
Elizabeth Robbins	Sixth Grade Teacher	18	$900	
Zainabu Conteh	Seventh Grade Teacher	18	$900	
Ashley Alcott	Seventh Grade Teacher	18	$900	
Brielle Rubin	Eighth Grade Teacher	18	$900	
Margaret Tewey	Eighth Grade Teacher	18	$900	
Total			$13,500	

EXPLANATION:	Agenda item submitted by Ms. Dent

recommendation of the Superintendent, approves to amend the updated summer work position title for Munyiva Munguti from Incoming Ninth Grade Summer Program Coordinator to Incoming Fifth Grade Summer Program Coordinator. This agenda item was previously approved at the Regular Public meeting held on May 17, 2023.

EXPLANATION:	Agenda item submitted by Ms. Dent

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves payment to Eloisa Cardona­Ruiz as Teaneck High School’s Summer Program Nurse, at a rate of $50.00 per hour for 78 hours of work. Mrs. Cardona­Ruiz will provide nursing services to students participating in Teaneck High School’s Summer programs. Programs will run from July 6, 2023 to July 28, 2023. Funded by Title I account: 20­231­100­101­22­15­I­T

EXPLANATION:	Agenda item submitted by Ms. Dent

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves payment to Somia Benali to teach bilingual mathematics in Teaneck High School's Summer Bilingual Support program. The teacher will be compensated for 45 hours of work with students during the program and 15 hours of professional development and planning at $50/hour, for a total of 60 hours with stipend amount not to exceed $3,000. Funded by Title III account #: 20­241­100­101­21­10­I­0

EXPLANATION:	Agenda item submitted by Ms. Dent

recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the following Literacy and Mathematics Enrichment Teachers from Hawthorne, Whittier, and Lowell Elementary Schools to participate in the Teacher Clarity Workshop taking place on August 31, 2023, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for up to 7 hours at the rate of $50 per hour. District funded – Account: 11­000­221­110­85­ 15­I­D.

Name	Position	Hours	Stipend Amount	
Victor Hernandez	Hawthorne Enrichment Teacher	7	$350	
Stephanie McKee	Hawthorne Instructional Coach	7	$350	
Ann Park	Lowell Enrichment Teacher	7	$350	
Anitha Giannikos	Lowell Enrichment Teacher	7	$350	
Maria Martinez	Whittier Enrichment Teacher	7	$350	
Kim Sullivan	Whittier Enrichment Teacher	7	$350	
Total			$2,100	

EXPLANATION:   Agenda item submitted by Ms. Dent

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the following teachers to coordinate and train the 2023­2024 Teaneck High School student writing coaches to lead the Teaneck High School Writing Center. Training and coordination will take place in the month of August for 10 hours at the rate of $50 per hour in an amount not to exceed $500 per teacher. Title 1 Funded
­ Account: 20­231­100­101­22­15­I­T and 20­232­100­101­22­15­I­T

Name	Position	Hours	Stipend Amount	
Jared Meli	Teaneck High School Writing Center Lead Teacher	10	$500	
Richard Rodda	Teaneck High School Writing Center Lead Teacher	10	$500	
Total			$1,000	

EXPLANATION:   Agenda item submitted by Ms. Dent

WHEREAS, N.J.A.C. 6A:8­3.1 requires review and continuous improvement of curriculum.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves payment to the following staff members starting July 1, 2023 to write, revise or develop pacing calendars or curriculum documents at the rate of $1,200 per writer for curriculum writing or $500 per writer for grade level pacing guides. Account #: 11­000­221­104­19­15­I­E. See list attached on pages 229­235.

EXPLANATION:	Agenda item submitted by Ms. Dent

WHEREAS, additional nursing services are required in Bryant Elementary School due to screenings, state and local reporting along with compliance. Ms. Cecilia Chan and Ms. Amis Aguero will work to complete registrations and reporting up to date, at a rate of $50 per hour, not to exceed 15 hours, with total stipend amount not to exceed $750 per staff member.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approves payment for additional services provided to Ms. Chan and Ms. Amis at Bryant Elementary School, effective July 1, 2023 through August 11, 2023.

EXPLANATION:	Agenda item submitted by Dr. Buxenbaum

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the termination of employee #5892, effective May 17, 2023. Reason on file in Human Resources.

EXPLANATION:	Agenda item submitted by Dr. Spencer

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the termination of employee #5807, effective June 30, 2023. Reason on file in Human Resources.

EXPLANATION:	Agenda item submitted by Dr. Spencer

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the payment of Tuition Reimbursement to those staff members for their completion of graduate courses during the Summer 2022 and Fall 2022 school year, as per the TTEA agreement. See attached.

EXPLANATION:	Agenda item submitted by Ms. Kramer

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent approves the appointment of Ms. Haqquisha Q. Taylor as the Business Administrator/Board Secretary for the 2023­2024 school year, pending the approval from the Executive County Superintendent of the terms and conditions of the 2023­2024 employment contract.

EXPLANATION:	Agenda item submitted by Dr. Spencer

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the following teachers to coordinate and teach the Incoming Fifth Grade Instrumental Summer Music Program starting on July 17, 2023 and ending on July 28, 2023. The program will take place from 12:45 pm to 3:45 pm. Teachers will be compensated at a rate of $50 per hour. District funded – Account: 11­000­ 221­110­85­15­I­D.

Name	Position	Hours	Stipend Amount	
J. Hochgesang	Instrumental Music Teacher & Program Coordinator	50	$2500	
Spencer Jones	Instrumental Music Teacher	30	$1500	
Jessica Bergen	Instrumental Music Teacher	30	$1500	
Corey Moore	Instrumental Music Teacher	30	$1500	
Dasom Kim	Instrumental Music Teacher	30	$1500	
Total			$8500	

EXPLANATION:	Agenda item submitted by Ms. Dent

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the following teachers to participate in a professional development and planning session at Bergen Community College for the implementation and coordination of Success 101, a new dual­enrollment opportunity at Teaneck High School. The session will take place on July 11, 2023 from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm. Teachers will be compensated at a rate of $50 per hour in an amount not to exceed:
$175.00. District funded – Account: 11­000­221­110­85­15­I­D.

Name	Position	Hours	Stipend Amount	
Rosa Lazzizera	Teaneck High School Teacher	3.5	$175	
James Lagomarsino	Teaneck High School Teacher	3.5	$175	
Total			$350	

EXPLANATION:   Agenda item submitted by Ms. Dent

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve the following staff members for participating in the District's Extended School Year Program, from June 26, 2023, through August 7, 2023, from 8 AM to 12 PM, excluding July 4, 2023. Lead Teachers participate April 3, 2023, through
August 8, 2023:

ESY Teachers	Total Stipend	
1. Kerryann Rose	$6,000	
2. Monica Bagan	$6,000	
3. Spencer Jones	$6,000	
4. Tawana Smith	$6,000	
5. Rana Omar	$6,000	
6. Amy Morales	$6,000	
7. TBD	$6,000	
Speech Specialist Staff		
8. Jenniffer Wahler	$6,000	
Total	$48,000	
ESY Lead Teachers	Total Stipend (not to Exceed)	
1. Iris Hernandez	$9,000	
2. Gillian Iappelli	$9,000	

ESY Student Volunteers	
1. Johanna Sanchez­Morales	
2. Mikyah O’Driscoll	
3. Melanie Solordan	

EXPLANATION:  Agenda item submitted by Dr. Buxenbaum

recommendation of the Superintendent, approves additional event duties, as well as Somia Benali, Vance Steinbergen and Ted Orlaski as additional event staff during Teaneck High School athletic events. Event duties and staff and were previously approved on the August 24, 2022 Regular Board Meeting.

Fall/Winter/Spring Sports

Sport	Rate	
Baseball	$60.00	
Softball	$60.00	
Girls/Boys Volleyball (Two Games)	$85.00	
Girls Flag Football	$60.00	
Girls/Boys Volleyball (1 Game)	$60.00	

EXPLANATION:	Agenda item submitted by Ms. Dent

WHEREAS, Ms. Megan Gallow’s primary role as the Liaison for the IEP Direct Frontline program for the Special Education Department will help to facilitate and be responsible for trainings and planning an online progress reporting Parent Portal for the 2023­ 2024 school year.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approves Ms. Megan Gallow to serve as the IEP Direct Advisor at the rate of $50 per hour, not to exceed $5,000 for the 2023­ 2024 school year.

EXPLANATION:	Agenda item submitted by Dr. Buxenbaum.

WHEREAS, under the direction of the Director of Special Education and Nursing Services or their designee, Ms. Amis Aguero will take on the responsibility of Lead Nurse of Teaneck Public Schools. The Lead Nurse aids in the facilitation of all aspects of the Nursing and Health Office processes for the 2023­2024 school year.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Supe rintendent, approve Ms. A mis Ague ro as Lead Nurse for the 2023­ 2024 school year, at the rate of $50 per hour, not exceed $ 5,000.

EXPLANATION:	Agenda item submitted by Dr. Buxenbaum

recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the 2023­2024 Co­Curricular Activities (attached) in accordance with the TTEA contract agreement. See pages 238­243.

EXPLANATION:	Agenda item submitted by Dr. Spencer

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the following job descriptions:

Systems Administrator Network Engineer
Assistant Superintendent of School Supervision and Support Services Human Resource Director

See Job descriptions on pages 245­256

EXPLANATION:   Agenda item submitted by Dr. Spencer

WHEREAS, the resolution for Mr. Emilio Jennette, approved as the Project Director of the School Climate Transformation Grant (SCTG) for the 2022­2023 School year (grant year #4), retroactive from July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023 with a differential of: $40,000 annually/$3,333.33 per month has to be amended as it was inadvertently coded to the general funds.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent amend the August 3, 2022 Board resolution to be corrected and Mr. Jennette's salary be coded to the code as follows 20­427­200­100­57­10­ 0­0 for the period of July 1, 2022 ­ June 30, 2023 retroactive.

EXPLANATION:  Agenda item submitted by Ms. Taylor

WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Schools recommends withholding the employment and adjustment increments for Employee #2755; and

WHEREAS, the Teaneck Board of Education finds good cause exists to withhold the adjustment increment of Employee #2755 for the 2023­2024 school year.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, hereby withholds the employment and adjustment increments for Employee #2755 for the 2023­2024 school year.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, hereby directs the Human Resources Manager to provide Employee #2755 with written notice that Employee #2755's employment and adjustment increment for the 2023­2024 school year is being withheld, together with the reasons therefore, within 10 days of the date of this resolution, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:29­ 14.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, upon the amended recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Teaneck Board of Education (“Board”) hereby resolves to employ Irene M. Gray as its Assistant School Business Administrator, effective on or about March 16, 2023 through June 30, 2023, at an annual salary of $127,500, replacing Dr. Steven Lewis, resigned (PC#: 01­17­03/cma). Previously approved at $127,000.00 on the March 15, 2023 Regular Board Meeting. Corrected salary of $127,500.00 to be paid retroactively.

EXPLANATION:	Agenda item submitted by Ms. Taylor

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approves salaries for non­bargaining staff for the 2023­2024 school year:

Name	Position	22­23 Salary	3% increase	23­24 Salary	
Antinori, Rosemarie	
Registrar	
$71,000.00	
$1,893.71	
$73,130.00	

Baig, Aneesa	Executive Assistant to the School Business Administrator	

$87,494.38	

$2,624.83	

$90,119.21	

Brown, Candice	Executive Assistant to the Assistant Superintendent	

$87,494.38	

$2,624.83	

$90,119.21	
Burke, Colin	Assistant Director of O&M	
$132,612.50	
$3,978.38	
$136,590.88	

D’Angelo, Anthony	Director of Facilities & Grounds	
$157,173.88	
$4,715.22	
$161,889.10	

Drootin, Claire	Director of Community Education	
$79,567.00	
$2,387.01	
$81,954.01	
Edge, Kimberly	
Lead Bus Driver	
$49,440.00	
$1,483.20	
$50,923.20	

Gray, Irene	Assistant Business Administrator	
$127,500.00	
N/A	
$127,500.00	

Kramer, Karen	Manager, Human Resources & Compliance	
$95,000.00	
$2,850.00	
$97,850.00	

Kuhran, Linda	Executive Assistant to the Superintendent	
$117,685.00	
$3,530.55	
$121,215.55	
Mateo, Justine	Executive Assistant	
$45,062.50	
$1,351.88	
$46,414.38	

Morgan, Paul	Coordinator of District Safety & Truancy Services	
$114,900.00	
$3,447.00	
$118,347.00	

Rodriguez, Natacha	Technology Support Specialist 1	
$55,000.00	
$1,650.00	
$56,650.00	
Romney Rice, Gervonn	
Parent Liaison	
$89,166.07	
$2,674.98	
$91,841.05	
Starks, Karla	
Comptroller	
$129,854.16	
$3,895.62	
$133,749.78	
Martinez­ Torres, Omar	Technology Support Specialist 1	
$55,000.00	
$1,650.00	
$56,650.00	

Veni, Nicholas	
Director of Technology	
$125,00.00	
$3,750.00	
$128,750.00	

Villar, Anthony	Technology Support Specialist 1	
$55,000.00	
$1,650.00	
$56,650.00	

Taveras, Ernesto	Technology Support Specialist (Part Time)	

$21.22/hr	

$0.64/hr	

$21.86/hr	
Warren, Raina	Program Manager	
$50,960.00	
$1,528.80	
$52,488.80	

McCullough, Heidi	Receptionist/ Executive Assistant (Part Time)	

$37.87/hr	

$1.14/hr	

$39.01/hr	

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the following individuals to work at the Teaneck Community Education Center’s summer Camp Kookooskoos program, from June 26, 2023 ­ August 4, 2023 for the hours of 8:30 am ­ 4:30 pm (7.5 hours/day):

Name	Position	Stipend Amount: (not to exceed)	
Jonathan Manzano	Specialist ­ Games	$3,000	
Monique Brown	Office Manager	$3,100	
Dan Olender	Training/Team Building Nights	$150	
			
Name	Position	Hourly Rate	
Jennifer Talmadge	Counselor	$14/hr	
Kendra Gordon	Counselor	$14/hr	
Emily Gomez	Counselor	$14/hr	
Diojairy Baez­Cruz	Counselor	$14/hr	
Haniya Khan	Counselor	$14/hr	
Summer Fenner	Counselor	$14/hr	
Cristian Tabares	Counselor	$14/hr	
Cristabel Vilorio	Counselor	$14/hr	
Ufumwen Ewans	Counselor	$14/hr	
Francinette Peralta	Counselor	$14/hr	
Janae Goodman	Counselor	$14/hr	
Sean Cooper	Counselor	$14/hr	
Jaime Alarcon	Counselor	$14/hr	
Liani Alejandra Guzman	Counselor	$14/hr	
Nicole Beltre	Counselor	$14/hr	
Mia Nelson	Counselor	$14/hr	
Neoma Kelechukwu	Counselor	$14/hr	
Gabriella Guerrero	Counselor	$14/hr	

Marcos Castro	Counselor	$14/hr	
Katianna Perez	Counselor	$14/hr	
Emilie Rodriguez	Counselor	$14/hr	
Tashaun Matheny	Counselor	$14/hr	
Ajare Murphy	Counselor	$14/hr	
Esa Gadson	Lifeguard	$15/hr	
Kayla Pettaway	Lifeguard	$15/hr	
Isabella Sterling	Substitute Counselor	$14/hr	
Leila Hoggard	Substitute Counselor	$14/hr	
Shahida Bano	PM Aide	$14/hr	

EXPLANATION:	Agenda item submitted by Mr. Morgan

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of Education approves payment to the following teachers serving as teacher mentors to provisionally certified novice teachers as required under the New Jersey Department of Education Provisional Process:

Mentee	Mentor	Certification	Location	Mentor Fee	
Sameera Baig	Andres Munoz	CEAS	THS	$550	
Stephanie Alblas	Shaun Reilly	CE	THS	$1,000	
Marissa London	Marc Calello	CEAS	THS	$550	
Maika Schulman	Shaneika	CEAS	THS	$550	
Michael Stec	Lance Parham	CEAS	THS	$550	
Sara Weinstein	Christie Prepis	CEAS	THS	$550	
Devin Davis	Angelina Cusack	CEAS	BFMS	$550	
Lisa Montany	Kate Augusto	CEAS	Lacey	$550	

Kayla Guerra	Mei Linh La Mui	
CE	
Lacey	
$1,000	
Dominika Kaczynski	Carrie Williams	CEAS	Lowell	$550	
JaQwaysia Edge	LisaMarie Sgambati	CE	Lowell	$1,000	
Sarah Del Donna	Anitha Giannikos	CEAS	Lowell	$550	
Sean Gang	Darlene Bagnuolo	CEAS	Hawthorne	$550	

EXPLANATION:	Agenda item submitted by Ms. Kramer

Teaneck Public Schools
Regular Public Meeting June 14, 2023
POLICY 01 THRU 02 ­ 1.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the SECOND READING of the following Board Policies:

Bylaw/Policy/Reg. No.	Topic	
Bylaw 0144	Board Member Orientation and Training ­ Revised	
Policy 2520	Instructional Supplies ­ Revised	
Policy 3217	Use of Corporal Punishment (Teachers) ­ Revised	
Policy 4217	Use of Corporal Punishment (Support Staff) ­ New	
Policy 5305	Health Services Personnel ­ Mandated ­ Revised	
Policy 5308	Student Health Records ­ Mandated ­ Revised	
Policy 5310	Health Services ­ Mandated ­ Revised	

Policy 6112	Reimbursement of Federal and Other Grant Expenditures Mandated ­ Revised	
Policy 6115.04	Federal Funds ­ Duplication of Benefits ­ New ­ Mandated	

Policy 6311	Contracts for Goods or Services Funded by Federal Grants ­ Mandated ­ Revised	
Policy 7440	School District Security ­ Mandated ­ Revised	
Policy 9140	Citizens Advisory Committee ­ Revised	

See attached policies on pages 43­85 Explanation:
Agenda item submitted by Dr. Spencer
ATTACHMENTS:
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Summary of Bylaw 0144-Board Member Orientation and Training

N.J.A.C. 6A:28 - School Ethics Commission has been re-adopted by the New Jersey State Department of Education with revisions. These revisions were formally approved on March 3, 2023. Bylaw Guide 0144 is the only Guide affected by the revisions to N.J.A.C. 6A:28. Revisions to N.J.A.C. 6A:28-4.1 change the requirement for a Board Member to receive their initial training from "during the member's first term" to "within 90 days" of a new Board member's first term. That initial training must include instruction on a Board member's responsibilities regarding the School Ethics Act. Strauss Esmay has made this revision and Bylaw Guide 0144 is a revision the current Bylaw 0144, previously adopted by the Board.

The Board has the option to choose which documents new Board members must be provided access to, which include:

Bylaw and Policy Manual
Manual of Administrative Regulations
Each Negotiated Agreement
The Current Budge Statement and audit report
The most recent long-range facilities plan
Other materials as deemed appropriate by the Superintendent

The current Board Bylaw provides that new Board members are provided with access to the first (Board of Education Bylaw and Policy Manual) and last options (other materials as deemed appropriate by the Superintendent.

Bylaw Guide 0144 is recommended.

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[See POLICY ALERT Nos. 181, 193, and 230]

0144 BOARD MEMBER ORIENTATION AND TRAINING

The preparation of each Board member for the performance of Board of Education duties is essential to the proper functioning of the Board. The Board encourages each new Board member to acquire in the acquisition of information about school district governance, the separate functions of the Board and the Superintendent, the operations of the district, and Board procedures.

The Board directs that each new member receive access to and/or a copy of Choose one or more of the following:
X_	aeeess to and/or a eopy of the Board of Education Bylaw and Policy Manual,
X_	the manual of administrative regulations,
X_	each negotiated agreement,
_X	the current budget statement and audit report,
_X	the most recent long range facilities plan, and
_X	and such other materials as deemed appropriate by the Superintendent.
Each new Board member will be invited and is encouraged to meet and discuss the responsibilities and authority of a Board member, Board functions, and Board policies and procedures with the Board President (if available), the Superintendent, and the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary.

Within the first ninety days of a new Board member's first term, the Board member Each ne:i,,-..rly  elected or appointed Board member shall complete during the first year of the member's first term a training program to be prepared and offered by the New Jersey School Boards Association. The training shall include instruction relative to the Board member's responsibilities pursuant to the School Ethics Act and N.J.S.A. 18A:12-33 , in consultation 1.vith the New 		
	
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Jersey Association of School Administrators, the NerN Jersey Principals and Supervisors A.ssociation, and the Department of Education, regarding the skills and knovt'ledge necessary to serve as a Board member.

The training program shall include information regarding the school district monitoring system established pursuant to P.L. 2005, c. 235, the New Jersey Quality Single Accountability Continuum, and the five key components of school district effectiveness on which school districts are evaluated under the monitoring system: instruction and program; personnel; fiscal management; operations; and governance.

The Board member shall complete a training program on school district governance in each of the subsequent two years of the Board member's first term.

Within one year after each re-election or re-appointment to the Board of Education, the Board member shall complete an advanced training program to be prepared and offered by the New Jersey School Boards Association. This advanced training program shall include information on relevant changes to New Jersey school law and other information deemed appropriate to enable the Board member to serve more effectively.

The New Jersey School Boards Association shall examine options for providing training programs to Board members through alternative methods such as on-line or other distance learning media or through regional-based training.

V ithin one year after being newly elected or appointed or being re-elected or re-appointed to the Board of Education, a Board member shall complete a training program on harassment, intnnidation, and bullying in schools, including a school district's responsibilities under N.J.S.A. P.L. 20Q2, c.83 (C.18A:37-13 et seq. A Board member shall be required to complete the program only once. Training on harassment, intimidation, and bullying in schools shall be provided by the New Jersey School Boards Association, in consultation with recognized experts in school bullying from a cross section of academia, child advocacy organizations, nonprofit organizations, professional associations, and government agencies.

N.J.S.A. 18A:12-33; 18A:37-13 et seq.
N.J.A.C. 6A:28-4.1

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Summary of Policy 2520- Instructional Supplies

Policy Guide 2520 has been revised to reflect current best practices. The revised Guide allows for the Superintendent to designate a staff member to develop regulations for the selection and utilization of instructional supplies.

Policy Guide 2520 is Mandated.

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2520 INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES

The Board of Education shall provide supply ach teaching staff members with the supplies, and materials, and equipment necessary for the successful implementation of the instructional approved program and provide each students with the supplies and materials required for the successful completion of courses of study.

The Board expressly exempts from this pPolicy such clothing or personal equipment as may be required by the Board for reasons related to the safety and health of students or the protection of school property and are individualized or non-reusable, and any materials used in the manufacture or preparation of useful or decorative items that students are permitted to retain, except that no student will be denied participation in any course of study or school sponsored activity because of their his/her financial inability to bear the cost of such clothing, equipment, or materials.

Supplies and materials will be distributed throughout the school district in a manner that ensures equal distribution to students; school facilities; courses; programs; and activities and services, regardless of the protected categories listed at N.J.A.C. 6A:7-l.7(a).

The Superintendent or designee shall develop procedures regulations for the selection and utilization of instructional supplies that include effective consultation with teaching staff members at all appropriate levels.

N.J.A.C. 6A:7-1.7
N.J.S.A. 18A:34-1
N.J.8.A. 18A:54 20 [voeational distriets]

Cross reference: Poliey Guide No. 5513

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Summary of Policies 3217 & 4217- Use of Corporal Punishment

Policy Guide 3217 has been revised to align directly with the governing statute N.J.S.A. l 8A:6-
1. Policy Guide 3217 addresses the situations in which it is appropriate for staff members to use force when dealing with a student. Policy Guide 4217 has been developed to address the requirements in N.J.S.A. 18A:6-1 for support staff members because the statute requires compliance by any person employed by the Board.

Policy Guides 3217 & 4217 are recommended.

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[See POLICY ALERT No. 230]

3217 USE OF CORPORAL PUNISHMENT

The Board of Education cannot condone an employee's resort to force or fear in the treatment of students, even those students vmose conduct appears to be open defiance of authority. Each student is protected by lav1 from bodily harm and from offensive bodily touching.

No teaching staff member employed by the Board or a person engaged in any school in the school district shall inflict or cause to be inflicted corporal punishment upon a student attending any school in the school district; but any such teaching staff member may, within the scope of their employment, use and apply such amounts of force as is reasonable and necessary:

To quell a disturbance, threatening physical injury to others;

To obtain possession of weapons or other dangerous objects upon the person or within the control of a student;

For the purpose of self-defense; and

For the protection of persons or property;

and such acts, or any of them, shaU not be construed to constitute corporal punishment pursuant to N.J,S.A. 18A:6-1. Every resolution, bylaw, rule, ordinance, or other act or authority· permitting or authorizin•g corporal punishment to be inflicted upon a student attending any school in the district shall be void.

Teaching staff members shall net use physical force or the threat of physical force to maintain discipline or compel obedience except as permitted by law, but may remove students from the classroom or school by the lawful procedures established for the suspension and eJc.pulsion of students.

A. teaching staff member vmo:

1.	Uses force or fear to discipline a student eJccept as such force or fear may be necessary to quell a disturbance threatening physical		
	
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mJury to others, to obtain possession of •Neapons or other dangerous objects upon the person or vlilhin the control of a student, to act in self defense, or to protect persons or property;

Touches a student in an offensive •.vay even though no physical harm is intended;

Permits students to harm one another by fighting; or

Punishes students by means that are cruel or unusual;

Any teaching staff member employed by the Board found to have violated this Policy may will be subject to discipline by the this Board and may be dismissed.

N.J.S.A. 18A:6-=1; 18A:37-1

Cross reference: Policy Guide No. 5630

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[See POLICY ALERT No. 230]

4217 USE OF CORPORAL PUNISHMENT

No support staff member employed by the Board or a person engaged in any school in the school district shall inflict or cause to be inflicted corporal punishment upon a student attending any school in the school district; but any such support staff member may, within the scope of their employment, use and apply such amounts of force as is reasonable and necessary:

To quell a disturbance, threatening physical injury to others;

To obtain possession of weapons or other dangerous objects upon the person or within the control of a student;

For the purpose of self-defense; and

For the protection of persons or property;

and such acts, or any of them, shall not be construed to constitute corporal punishment pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:6-l. Every resolution, bylaw, rule, ordinance, or other act or authority permitting or authorizing corporal punishment to be inflicted upon a student attending any school in the district shall be void.

Any suppor:t staff member empioyed. by the Board found to have violated this Policy may be subject to discipline by the Board.·	·

N.J.S.A. 18A:6-1; 18A:37-1

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Summary of Policy 5305- Health Services Personnel

N.J.A.C. 6A:16-2.3 has been re-adopted by the New Jersey State Board of Education with revisions. N.J.A.C. 6A:16-2.3 outlines the roles and responsibilities of the school physician, certified school nurse, certified school nurse/non-instructional, and non-certified school nurse. Strauss Esmay revised Policy Guide 5305 to include language from N.J.A.C. 6A:16-2.3 addressing the requirements for the school physician's.license status and required employment contract, and to incorporate all of the provisions of N.J.A.C. 6A:16-2.3. Policy Guide 5305 is now mandated as the requirements for school district medical personnel should be adopted by the Board based on the recent pandemic and increased scrutiny on a district's practices concerning medical care of students and staff.

Policy Guide 5305 is mandated.

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5305 HEALTH SERVICES PERSONNEL

The Board of Education shall appoint at least one school physician pursuant to
N.J.S.A. 18A:40-1. The Board may appoint a lead school physician to serve as health services director if more than one school physician is contracted required by the Board. The school physician shall be currently licensed by the Nev,r Jersey Board of Medical facaminers in medicine or osteopathy whose training and scope of practice includes child and adolescent health and de¥elopment. The school physician(s) shall be currently licensed by the New Jersey Board of Medical Examiners in medicine or osteopathy and shall have a training and scope of practice that includes child and adolescent health and development. The contract between the Board and the school physician(s) appointed pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:40-1 shall include a statement of assurance that the school physician(s) has completed the Student-Athlete Cardiac Screening professional development module developed pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:40-41d and has read the sudden cardiac arrest pamphlet developed pursuant to
lSA:40-41. The school district shall conduct a criminal history background check on any physician before entering into an agreement for delivery of services pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:16-2.3.

The school physician(s) shall provide, at a minimum, the following services:

Consultation in the development and implementation of school district policies, procedures, and mechanisms related to health, safety, and medical emergencies, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:16-2.l(a) and Policy and Regulation 5310;

Consultation to school district medical staff regarding the delivery of school health services, which includes special health care needs of technology-supported and medically fragile children, including students covered by 20 U.S.C. §1400 et seq., Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act;

Physical examinations conducted in the school physician's office or other comparably equipped facility for students who do not have a medical home or whose parent has identified the school as the medical home for the purpose of a sports physical ffiffim:.iootion;

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Provision of written notification to the parent stating approval or disapproval of the student's participation in athletics based upon the medical report;
Direction for professional duties of other medical staff;
Written standing orders that shall be reviewed and re-issued before the beginning of each school year;
Establishment of standards of care for emergency situations and medically-related care involving students and school staff;
Assistance to the certified school nurse or non-certified nurse in conducting health screenings of students and staff and assistance with the delivery of school health services;
Review, as needed, of reports and orders from a student's medical home regarding student health concerns;
Authorization of tuberculin testing for conditions outlined m
N.J.A.C. 6A:16-2.2(c) and Policy and Regulation 5310;
Review, approval, or denial with reasons of a medical home determination of a student's anticipated confinement and resulting need for home instruction; and
Consultation with the school district certified school nurse(s) to obtain input for the development of the school nursing services plan, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:16-2.l(b) and Policy and Regulation 5310.
The Board shall employ a certified school nurse to provide nursing services while school is in session pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:40-l and 3.3. The certified school nurse shall work under the direction of the school physician and Superintendent of Schools.
The certified school nurse shall possess a standard educational services certificate with a school nurse endorsement or school nurse/non-instructional endorsement pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:9B-14.3 or 14.4. The certified school nurse shall possess a current New Jersey registered professional nurse license issued by the New Jersey State Board of Nursing; a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university; a current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and		
	
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Automated External Defibrillators (AED) certification as issued by the American Heart Association, the American Red Cross, the National Safety Council, or other entities determined by the Department of Health to comply with the American Heart Association's CPR guidelines; and. The certified school nurse shall complete training in airway management and in the use of nebulizers and inhalers consistent with nationally recognized standards including, but not limited to, those of the National Institutes of Health and the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology.

The role of the certified school nurse shall include, but not be limited to:

l.  Carrying out written orders of the medical home and standing orders of the school physician;
Conducting health screenings which include height, weight, blood pressure, hearing, vision, and scoliosis pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:16-2.2 and Policy and Regulation 5310 and monitoring vital signs and general health status for emergent issues for students suspected of being under the influence of alcohol and controlled dangerous substances, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:40-4 and 18A:40A-12 Rand Policy and Regulation 5530;
Maintaining student health records, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:40-4 and N.J.A.C. 6A:16-2.4, and Policy and Regulation 5308;
Recommending to the school Principal students who shall not be admitted to or retahied in the school building based on a parent's failure to provide evidence of the child's immunization according to the schedules specified in NJ.AC. 8:57-4;
Annually reviewing student immunization records to confirm with the medical home that the medical condition for the exemption from immunization continues to be applicable, pursuant to
N.J.A.C. 8:57-4.3;
6.  Recommending to the school Principal exclusion of students who show evidence of communicable disease, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:40-7, 8, and 10;		
	
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Directing and superv1smg the emergency administration of epinephrine and glucagon, and training school staff designated to serve as delegates, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.6 and 12.14 and Policy and Regulation 5330;
Administering asthma medication through use of a nebulizer;
Directing and supervising the health services activities·.of any schoo-lstaff to whom the certified school nurse has delegated a nursing task;
Providing Celassroom instruction in areas related to health
education, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:9B-14.3;
Reviewing and summarizing available health and medical information regarding the student and transmitting a summary of relevant health and medical information to the Child Study Team, for the meeting pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:14-3.4(h);

Writing and updating, at least annually, the individualized health care plans and the individualized emergency healthcare plans for students' medical needs, and instructing staff as appropriate;

Writing and updating, at least annually, any written healthcare provisions required under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. §794(a), for any student who requires them;

Assisting in the development of and implementing healthcare procedures for students in the event of an emergency;

Instructing teachers on communicable disease and other health concerns, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:40-3; aRd

Reviewing completed health history update questionnaires and sharing with the school athletic trainer for review, if applicable, pursuant to N.J.S.A. lSA:40-41.7; and
17-1-e. Providing other nursing services consistent with the nurse's educational services certification endorsement as a school nurse issued by the State Board of Examiners and current license approved by the State Board of Nursing.		
	
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A certified school nurse who possesses the school nurse/non-instructional		
certificate is not authorized to teach in areas related to health, pursuant to		
N.J.A.C. 6A:9B-14.4.		
The Board may appoint a non-certified nurse under the supervision of a certified		
school nurse to supplement the services of a ce11ified school nurse provided ifl		
accordance with the provisions of N.J.A.C. 6A.:16 2.3(c).	a +he non-certified		
nurse shall be assigned to the same school building or complex as the certified		
school nurse pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:40-3.3.(a.j and a noncertified nurse is		
limited to providing services only as permitted under a the non-certified nurse's		
license issued by the State Board of Nursing in accordance with N.J.A.C.		
6A:16-2.3(c).		

N.J.S.A. lSA:40-1; 18A:40-3.3; lSA:40-4; ISA:40-7;		
lSA:40-8; 18A:40-10; lSA:40-12; lSA:40-12.6;		
lSA:40-12.14; lSA:40-41.7		
N.J.A.C. 6A:9B-14.3; 6A:9B-14.4; 6A:14-3.4; 6A:16-2.1;		
6A:16-2.2; 6A:16-2.3		

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Summary of Policy 5308- Student Health Records

N.J.A.C. 6A:16 - Programs to Support Student Development and N.J.A.C. 6A:32-7 - Student Records have been re-adopted by the New Jersey State Department of Education with revisions. Strauss Esmay has updated Policy Guide 5308 with minor revisions due to language changes in
N.J.A.C. 6A:16-2.4 and 6A:32-7.4.

Policy Guide 5308 is mandated.

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[See POLICY ALERT Nos.178, 204, and 230]

5308 STUDENT HEALTH RECORDS

The school district shall maintain mandated student health records for each student pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:16-2.4 and N.J.A.C. 6A:32-7. The district will document student health records using a form approved by the Commissioner of Education.

The maintenance and security of student health records shall be in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:32-7A and 6A:16-2.4. Student health records, whether stored on paper or electronically, shall be maintained in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:32-7 may be stored electronically or in paper format and shall be maintained separately from other student records in a secure location accessible to authoriz;ed personnel while school is in session. The health. history and immunization record shall be removed from the student's health record and placed in the student's mandated record upon graduation or termination and kept according to the schedule set forth in N.J.l\..C. 6A:32 7.8. Student health records shall be maintained separately from other student records. Student health records also shall be maintained according to the requirements of N.J.A.C. 6A:32-7 until such time as graduation or termination from the school district, whereupon the health history and immunization record shall be removed from the student's health record and placed in the student's mandated record. The school district of last enrollment, graduation, or permanent departure of the student shall keep, for 100 years, a mandated record of a student's health history and immunization in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:32-7.8(f). No additions shall be made to the record after graduation or permanent departure without prior written consent of the parent or adult student pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:32-7.8(e).

The transfer of student health records when a student transfers to or from a school district shall be in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7.91 et seq and N.J.A.C. 6A:32-7.5.

Any Board of Education employee with knowledge of, or access to, the following health information shall comply with restrictions for sharing information as required by Federal and State statutes and regulations: information that identifies a student as having HIV infection or AIDS shall		
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be shared only with prior written informed consent of the student age twelve or greater, or of the student's parent as required by N.J.S.A. 26:SC-1 et seq. and only for the purpose of determining an appropriate educational program for the student; information obtained by the school's alcohol and other drug program that would identify the student as an alcohol or other drug user may be disclosed only for those purposes and under conditions permitted by 42 CFR Part 2; information provided by a secondary school student while
participating in a school-based alcohol or other drug counseling program
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that indicates that a parent or other person re·siding in the student's
household is dependent upon or illegally using a substance shall be shared only for those purposes and conditions permitted by N.J.S.A. 18A:40A-7.1.

Any Board of Education employee 1.Nith knmvledge of, or access to, information that identifies a student as having HIV infection or /\IDS; information obtained by the school's alcohol or drug program vmich would identify the student as an alcohol or drng user; or information provided by a secondary school student while participating in a school based alcohol or drug counseling program that indicates a parent, guardian, or other person residing in the student's household is dependent upon or illegally using a substance shall comply with restrictions for sharing such information in accordance 1Nith N.J.A.C. 6f..:16 2.4(b) through (e) and as required by Federal and State statutes and regulations.

Access to and disclosure of information in a student!.s health record shall meet the requirements of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA),
20 U.S C"'" §1232g, and 34 CFR Part 99? inco11..,orated herein by reference, as amended and supplemented, and N.J.A.C. 6A:32-7, Student Records.

The school district shall provide access to the student!.s health record to licensed medical personnel not holding educational certification who are working under contract with, or as employees of, the school district only to the extent necessary to enable the licensed medical personnel to perform their duties. Secretarial or clerical personnel under the supervision of the certified school nurse shall be permitted access to those portions of the student health record necessary for entry and recording of data and for conducting routine clerical tasks as outlined in
N.J.S.A. 18A:40-3.4 and N.J.A.C. 6A:32-7.5.		
	
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Nothing in N.J.A.C. 6A:16-2.4 or in this Policy and Regulation 5308 shall be construed to prohibit school personnel from disclosing to students or adults in connection with an emergency the information contained in the student health record if the release is necessary to protect the immediate health or safety of the student or other persons pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:32-7.5.

N.J.S.A. lSA:40-3.4
N.J.A.C. 6A:16-2.4 et-seq;; 6A:32-7.1; 6A:32-7.4 ; 6A:32-7.5 et-seq:; 6A:32-7.8

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Summary of Policy 5310- Health Services

N.J.A.C. 6A:16 - Programs to Support Student Development has been re-adopted by the New Jersey State Department of Education with revisions. Policy Guide 5310 has been updated to address the revisions to N.J.A.C. 6A:16-l.3, 2.1, and 2.2. These Administrative Code revisions are minimal and include updates to terminology and a reordering of the provisions in the Administrative Code. Policy Guide 5310 has been revised to address these changes. In addition, Policy Guide 5310 has been revised to remove provisions that are duplicated verbatim in Regulation Guide 5310.

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5310 HEALTH SERVICES

The Board of Education shall develop and adopt the following written policies, procedures, and mechanisms in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:16-2.l(a) for the provision of health, safety, and medical emergency services, and shall ensure staff are informed as appropriate:

The review of immunization records for completeness, pursuant to
N.J.A.C. 8:57-4.l through 4.20 (Policy and Regulation 5320);

The administration of medication to students in the school setting
by the following authorized individuals  in accordance with
N.J.A.C. 6A:16 2.l(a)2. (Policy and Regulation 5330):t

The school physician;

A certified school nurse or noncertified nurse;

A substitute school nurse employed by the school district;

The student's parent;

A student approved to self-administer medication, pursuant  to  N.J.A.C.  6A:16-2.l(a)5.iii,  and 6A:16-2.l(a)9. and N.J.S.A. 18A:40.:.12.3 and 12 4; ·

Other school employees who volunteer to be trained and designated by the certified school nurse to administer epinephrine in an emergency, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5 and 12.6; and

Other employees who volunteer to be designated as a delegate and trained to administer glucagon, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.14.

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The review of Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) orders received from the student's parent or medical home (Policy 5332);
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The prov1s10n of health services m emergency situations, including:

The emergency administration of epinephrine via an epinephrine Epi pen auto-injector, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5 (Policy and Regulation 5330);
The emergency administration of glucagon, .pursuant to
N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.14 (Policy and Regulation 5338);

The care of any student who becomes injured or ill while at school or participating in school-sponsored functions (Policy and Regulation 8441);
The transportation and supervision of any student determined to be in need of immediate care (Policy and Regulation 8441);
The notification to parents of any student determined to be in need of immediate medical care (Policy and Regulation 8441); and
The establishment and implementation of an emergency action plan for responding to a sudden cardiac event, including the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED), pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:40-41b. (Policy and Regulation 5300).

The treatment of asthma in the school setting in accordance with the provisions ofN.J.A.C. 6A:16-2.l(a)5. (Policy 5335);

Administration of student medical examinations, pursuant to
N.J.S.A. 18A:40-4, N.J.S.A. 18A:35-4.8, and N.J.A.C. 6A:16-2.2
(Policy and Regulation 531O);
7.  Utilization of sanitation and hygiene when handling blood and bodily fluids pursuant to N.J.A.C. 12:100-4.2, Safety and Health Standards  for  Public  Employees,  and  in  compliance  with
. 29 CFR §1910.1030, Public Employees Occupational Safety and Health Program (PEOSH) Bloodbome Pathogens Standards (Policy and Regulation 7420);		
	
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Provision of nursing services to nonpublic schools located in the school district as required by N.J.S.A. 18A:40-23 et seq. and
N.J.A.C. 6A:16-2.5 (Policy and Regulation 5306);

Self-administration of medication by a student for asthma or other potentially life-threatening illness or life-threatening allergic reaction pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.3, 12.5, and 12.6, and the self-management and care of a student's diabetes as needed, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.15 (Policy and Regulation 5330);

Development of an individualized healthcare plan and individualized emergency healthcare plan for students with chronic medical conditions, including life threatening allergies, diabetes, aHEl asthma, and life-threatening allergies requiring special health services in accordance with N.J.S.A. lSA:40-12.11.c, 12.12, 12.13, and 12.15; and N.J.A.C. 6A:16-2.3(b)3.xii. (Policies and Regulations 5331 and 5338 and Policy 5335); and

Management of food allergies in the school setting and the emergency administration of epinephrine to students for anaphylaxis, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.6a through 12.6d (Policy and Regulation 5331).

The Board of Education shall annually adopt the school district's nursing services plan at a regular meeting, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:16-2.1(b) and Poiicy 5307.

The Board of Education shall comply 1,vith the follm.ving required health services as ol¼tlined in N.J.A.C. 6/...:16 2.2:

Immunization records shall be revie1.ved and updated annually, pursuantto N.J.A.C. 8:57 4.1 through 4.24.

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A Building Principal or designee shall not knev,1ingly admit or retain in the school building any student whose parent has not submitted acceptable evidence of the child's immunization, according to the schedule specified in N.J.A.C. 8:57 4, Immunization of Pupils in School.

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.3.  The school district shall perform tuberculosis tests on students using methods required by and vlhen specifically directed to do so by the New Jersey Department of Health based upon the incidence of tuberculosis or reactor rates in specific communities or population groups, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:40 16.

The school district shall immediately report by telephone to the health officer of the jurisdiction in ·.vhich the.school is·located any communicable diseases identified as reportable, pursuant to
N.J.A.C. 8:57 1, vmether confirmed or presumed.

Each school in the district shall have and maintain for the care of students at least one nebuliur in the office of the school nurse or a similar accessible location, pursuant to N.J.S.i\.. 18A:40 12.7.

Each student medical e mmination shall be conducted at the medical home of the student. If a student does not have a medical home, the school district shall provide the examination at the school physician's office or other comparably equipped facility, pursuant to N.J.S.,\. 18A:40 4.

The findings of required examinations under 8.b., c., d., and e. belov,r shall include the follo\ving components:

Immunizations, pursuant to N.J./"i:.C. 8 :57 4.1 through 4.24;

Medical history, including allergies, past serious illnesses, injuries, operations, medications, and current health problems;

e. Health screenings including height, ,.,,eight, hearing, blood pressure, and vision; and

d. Physical tmaminations.

8. The school district shall ensure that students receive medical examinations in accordance with N.J.f,. C.  6A:16 2.2(:f) and 6. above and:		
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Prior to participation on a school sponsored interscholastic or intramural team or squad for students enrolled in any grades si>c  to t\velve in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:16 2.2(h)l.;

Upon enrollment in school in accordance v,rith N.J.A.C. 6A:16 2.2(h)2.;

When applying for working papers m accordance v,ith
N.J.A.C. 6A:16 2.2(h)3.;

For the purposes of the comprehensive Child Study Team evaluation, pursuant to NJ.AC. 6A:14 3.4 in accordance 1.vith}U.A.C. 6l\.:16 2.2(h)4.; and

When a student is suspected of being under the influence of alcohol or controlled dangerous substances, pursuant to
N.J.8.A,.	18A:40A. 12	and	N.J.A.C.	6A.:16 4.3	m
accordanee ,vithN.J.i\..C. 6A:16 2.2(h)5.

9.	Each sehool shall hav:e available and maintain an AED, pursuant to
N.J.8.A. 18A:40 4 la.a.(l) and (3), and in accordance \Vith
N.J.A,.C. 6A:16 2.2(i).

The Board of Education .shall make accessible information regarding the Ne\v Jersey FamilyCare Program to students who are knowingly without medieal coverage,· pursuant to N.J.8.A. 18A:40 34.

Information concerning a student's HIV/fJDS status shall not be required as part of the medical examination or health history, pursuant to N.J.8.A. 26:SC 1 et seq.

The Board of Education shall ensure that students receive health screenings as outlined in N.J.A•.C. 6,'\:16 2.2(1).		
	
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13. The school nurse or designee shall screen to ensure hearing aids v,,om by students who are deaf and/or hard of hearing are funetioning properly. The school nurse or designee will ensure any FM hearing aid systems in classrooms or any school equipment in the school building used to assist stu<lents to hear, are functioning properly.

N.J.S.A. 18A:35-4.8; 18A:40-4 et-5ett-; 18A:40-12;
18A:40-12.3; lSA:40-12.5; 18A:40-12.6;
18A:40-12.6a; 18A:40-12.6b; 18A:40-12.6c;
18A:40-12.6d; 18A:40-12.7; lSA:40-12.11; lSA:40-12.15; 18A:40-16; 18A:40-23 et seq.; 18A:40-41a.; 18A:40-4lb.
N.J.A.C. 6A:16-l.3; 6A:16-2.1; 6A:16-2.2

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Summary of Policy 6112- Reimbursement of Federal and Other Grant Expenditures

The New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) - Office of Fiscal Accountability and Compliance (OFAC) recently completed a Carl D. Perkins Federal Grant Audit for a school district and the NJDOE recently completed Federal Integrity Audits related to Federal COVID- 19 funding conducted by the NJDOE in school districts. As a result of these Audits, the NJDOE is requiring one new Policy Guide 6115.04, and revisions to two existing Policy Guides 6112 and 6311.

These Policy and Regulation Guides apply to Federal gr ts and Federal funds received by a school district. An OFAC Audit indicated the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Act of 2006 has been recently renamed to the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 2ist Century Act. Policy Guide 6112 has been updated to include this revision and is mandated.

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6112 REIMBURSEMENT OF FEDERAL AND OTHER GRANT EXPENDITURES

The Cash Management Improvement Act (CMIA) and related Federal regulations require a State to minimize the time elapsing between the transfer of funds from the United States Treasury and the expenditure of funds for program purposes. This requirement applies to grantees such as the State of New Jersey and their subgrantees, such as a school district. The State of New Jersey and school districts must assure funds have been, or will be, spent within a minimal amount of time after having been drawn from the Federal government.

In accordance with this requirement, the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) has implemented a reimbursement request system of payment. The procedures as outlined in the New Jersey Department of Education Policies and Procedures for Reimbursement of Federal and Other Grant Expenditures shall be followed by school· districts in submitting reimbursement requests. Reimbursement requests for entitlement grant awards under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Aet of 2006, and any other program designated by the NJDOE shall be made using the NJDOE's Electronic Web-Enabled Grant (EWEG) System.

Reimbursement requests by the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary or designee shall be made for individual titles and awards using the payment functionality of the EWEG system. Only one reimbursement request per month may be submitted for an individual title, award, or subgrant. Reimbursement requests may only be for expenditures that have already occurred or will occur within three business days of receipt of funds.·

The submission of a reimbursement request constitutes a certification by the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary that the school district has previously made the appropriate expenditures and/or will make the expenditures within three business days of receipt of funds and that the expenditures are allowable and appropriate to the cost objective(s) of the subgrant.
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The Superintendent or designee is responsible for submitting an amendment application to the NJDOE for approval if a new budget category for which no funds were previously budgeted or approved has been created. The Superintendent or designee is responsible for submitting an amendment application to the NJDOE for approval if cumulative transfers among expenditure categories exceed ten percent of the total award. The Superintendent or designee is responsible for monitoring the cumulative ten percent level of fiscal change.

Reimbursement requests must be in accordance with approved grant applications. A reimbursement request may be submitted at any time after the subgrant has received final NJDOE approval. Reimbursement requests submitted at least ten business days before the end of the month but no later than the fifteenth day of the month will be reviewed and, if approved, processed for payment the first business day of the following month. School districts will normally receive payment by the fifth business day of the month and will be able to track the grant's payment history in EWEG through the payments link of the grant application.

Reimbursement requests must contain a brief description of the expenditures for which reimbursement is being requested. Individual line items need not be detailed. Expenditures must be supported by documentation at the school district
· level but should not be submitted to the NJDOE with a reimbursement request. The Superintendent or designee is responsible to maintain supporting documentation for seven years and for making it available to the NJDOE, the United States Department of Education, and/or their authorized representatives upon request. Documentation for salary expenditures is subject to the requirements of the Federal Uniform Grant Guidance. Documentation for all other expenditures must include evidence that the expenditures are allowable costs and of the relationship of the expenditure to the subgrant's cost objectives.

The NJDOE staff will review reimbursement requests to determine that they meet the subgrant's criteria. When a reimbursement request is approved or denied, the school district will receive an email notification through the EWEG system. Approval of a reimbursement request by NJDOE does not imply approval of the expenditures as allowable or appropriate to the subgrant's cost objectives as the approval of expenditures will continue to be processed through the final report.		
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The School Business Administrator/Board Secretary or designee assumes responsibility for assuring that all funds requested through the EWEG system either have already been expended, or will be expended within three business days of receipt of funds.

New Jersey Department of Education Policies_and Procedures for Reimbursement of Federal and Other Grant Expenditures-March 2014

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Summary of Policy 6115.04- Federal Funds - Duplication of Benefits

This is a new policy. A Federal Integrity Audit required a school district to have a policy that addresses duplication of benefits. Duplication of benefits occurs when a person, household, business, government, or other entity receives financial assistance from multiple sources for the same purpose, and the total assistance received for that purpose is more than the total need for assistance. Strauss Esmay developed a new Policy Guide 6115.04 that requires a school district to identify and prevent duplication of benefits.

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6115.04 FEDERAL FUNDS -DUPLICATION OF BENEFITS

A requirement for a Board of Education/local education agency (LEA) who accepts funds from the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA) - Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSERF II);·American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary Schools Emergency Relief (ARP ESSER); and all Federal programs and grants is for the LEA to have a Duplication of Benefits (DOB) Policy. DOB occurs when a person, household, business, government, or other entity receives financial assistance from multiple sources for the same purpose, and the total assistance received for that purpose is more than the total need for assistance.

The School Business Administrator/Board Secretary shall be responsible for ensuring no DOB occurs and will be responsible for ensuring compliance by subcontractors, subrecipients, and other partners.

To comply with DOB requirements, an LEA that accepts Federal funds is required by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to establish and follow procedures to ensure that DOB does not occur. Establishing a process to effectively identify and prevent DOB is critical for the LEA to effectively manage multiple active funding streams related to coronavirus response and efficiently target resources to meet unmet needs within the school
district. The Board of Education is solely responsible for ensuring that an actual
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To prevent DOB, the LEA will have:

1.  A requirement that the LEA must agree to repay assistance that is determined to be duplicative. This may be documented through a subrogation agreement or similar clause included in the agreement with the LEA. The LEA will establish a protocol to monitor compliance based on risk of DOB for each activity; and		
	
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2.  A method of assessing whether the use of these funds will duplicate financial assistance that is already received or is likely to be received (such as insurance proceeds) by acting reasonably to evaluate the need and the resources available to meet that need. The LEA will evaluate current programs available at the local, county, State, and Federal level as well as current and anticipated non-governmental assistance from nonprofits or faith-based groups and establish lines of communication for preventing DOB.

To analyze DOB, the LEA will complete the following steps:

I.	Assess Need: Determine the amount of need (total cost);

Determine Assistance: Determine the amount of assistance that has or will be provided from all sources to pay for the cost;

Calculate Unmet Need: Determine the amount of assistance already provided compared to the need to determine the maximum award (unmet need); and

Document Analysis: Document calculation and maintain adequate documentation justifying determination of maximum award.

In DOB calculations, private loans are not considered a form of assistance and will not be considered when calculating DOB. However, subsidized loans from the Small Business Administration or Federal Emergency Management Agency will be included in the DOB analysis unless one of the three exceptions below is met:

I.  Short-term subsidized loans (e.g. bridge loans) for costs later reimbursed with Federal funds;

Declined or cancelled subsidized loans; or

Loan assistance used toward a loss suffered as a result of a major disaster or emergency.

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Summary of Policy 6311- Contracts for Goods or Services Funded by Federal Grants

An OFAC Audit indicated a school district needed a Policy Guide requiring vendor suspension and disbarment checks completed by the school district for the purchase of goods or services funded by a Federal grant. The Policy Guide should indicate these checks are applicable for contracts or purchase orders over $25,000, unless the district chooses a lower threshold; the Federal System for Award Management (SAM) is accessible at www.sam.gov; and compliance with the provisions of Policy Guide 6311 must be demonstrated with written evidence.

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6311 CONTRACTS FOR GOODS OR SERVICES FUNDED BY FEDERAL GRANTS

Any vendor providing goods or services to the school district to be funded by a Federal grant must be cleared for contract in accordance with the provisions of the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principals, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (UGG), 2 CFR §200.213-Suspension and Debarment.

The School Business Administrator/Board Secretary shall be responsible to check the web-based System for Award Management (SAM), accessible at www.sam.gov maintained by the United States government - the General Services Administration (GSA). The purpose of the SAM is to provide a single comprehensive list of individuals and firms excluded by Federal government agencies from receiving Federal contracts or Federally approved contracts or Federally approved subcontracts and from certain types of Federal financial and nonfinancial assistance and benefits.

The School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, upon opening of bids or upon receipt of proposals for goods or services to be funded by a Federal grant shall access the SAM to determine if the vendor has been disbarred, suspended, or proposed .for disbarment. The School Business Administrator/Board Secretary shall also access the SAM list immediately prior to the award of a bid or contract to ensure that no award is made to a vendor on the list.

In the event a vendor under consideration to be awarded a bid or contract for goods or services to be funded by a Federal grant is on the SAM list or proposed for disbarment, the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary shall comply with the contracting restrictions as outlined in 2 CFR §200.

Continuation of current contracts and restrictions on subcontracting with vendors who are on the SAM list or proposed for disbarment shall be in accordance with the limitations as outlined in 2 CFR §200.		
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Any rejection of a bid or disqualification of a vendor who has been disbarred, suspended, or proposed for disbannent shall be consistent with the requirements as outlined in N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-Public School Contracts Law and all applicable State laws.

The applicability of the prov1S1ons of this Policy apply to covered transactions as defined in 2 CFR §3485.220. A covered transaction is any contract that is awarded by the Board of Education that is covered under 2 CFR §180.210 and the amount of the contract is expected to equal or exceed $25,000, unless the Board chooses a lower threshold.

Compliance with the provisions of 2 CFR §200 and this Policy must be demonstrated by written evidence to be maintained by the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary. Examples of evidence include printouts of searches from the SAM, imprints from an ink stamp, or Avery or similar labels affixed to purchase orders memorializing performance of this verification.

2 CFR §200
2 CFR §3485.220
2 CFR §180.210

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Summary of Policy 7440- School District Security

N.J.S.A. lSA:41-7.l was recently revised. Prior to this revision, the district was required to provide local law enforcement copies of current blueprints and maps of all schools and school grounds in the district and to provide revised copies to law enforcement upon making any changes. N.J.S.A. 18A:41-7.l now requires the district to provide local law enforcement authorities with "critical incident mapping data" for all schools and school grounds and any subsequent revisions to the "critical incident mapping data". The revised statute provides a description of "critical incident mapping data" and this new requirement replaces the old requirement of providing blueprints or maps. Policy Guide 7440 has been revised to reflect the revisions to N.J.S.A. 18A:41-7.l, addresses the statutory requirements in detail, and includes the statutory defmition of "critical incident mapping data".

Policy Guide 7440 is mandated.

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7440 SCHOOL DISTRICT SECURITY

The Board of Education believes the buildings and facilities of the schooi 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.

As used in this Policy and N.J.S.A. 18A:41-7.1, "critical incident mapping data" means information provided in electronic or digital form to assist first responders in an emergency including, but not limited to: aerial images of schools; floor plans, including room and suite numbers; building access points; locations of hazardous materials and utility shut-offs; and any other relevant location information.

The Board shall provide to local law enforcement authorities critical incident mapping data a copy of the eurren-t blueprints and maps for all schools ai1d
school grounds •.vithin the school distric;,t or nonpublic school. I.nthe case of a
. school building located in a municipality in which·there is no municipal police department, critical incident mapping data 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 mapping data espies to the applicable law enforcement authorities or designated entities any time that there is a change to the critical incident mapping data blueprints or maps.

Critical incident mapping data provided pursuant to N.J.S.A. lSA:41-7.1.a. shall be: compatible with all platforms and applications used by local, State, and Federal law enforcement authorities; provided in a printable format; and verified for accuracy through an annual walkthrough of school buildings and school grounds.	·		
	
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Nothing in this Policy or N.J.S.A. lSA:41-7.1 shall be construed to require local law enforcement authorities or designated entities to access critical incident mapping data using third party viewing software.

The Board directs close cooperation of district officials with law enforcement, fire officials, and other emergency agencies.

Each public elementary and secondary school buildin_gshall be equipped with at least one panic alarm for use in a school security emergency pursuant to N.J.S.A. lSA:41-10 through 13 and this Policy and Regulation 7440.

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 and this Policy and Regulation 7440. The School Safety Specialist shall be required to acquire a New Jersey Department of Education School Safety Specialist certification in accordance with the provisions ofN.J.S.A. lSA:17-43.2 and this Policy and Regulation 7440. 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 controi system wili 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 mam 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.		
	
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The school district shall annually conduct a school safety audit for each school building in accordance with the provisions ofN.J.S.A. 18A:41-14.

N.J.S.A. 18A:7G-5.2; 18A:17-43.l; 18A:17-43.2; 18A:17-43.3; 18A:41-7.l; 18A:41-10; 18A:41-11; 18A:41-12;
18A:41-13; 18A:41-14
N.J.A.C. 6A:16-l.3; 6A:26-l.2

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Summary of Policy 9140-Citizens Advisory Committee

Policy Guide 9140 is a long-standing Policy Guide establishing citizens advisory committees that are required for some Federal and State funded programs. However, over the years, Strauss Esmay Associates has included a funded program requirement for a citizens advisory committee in specific Policy Guides addressing the program, statute, and/or Administrative Code. Therefore, Policy Guide 9140 is no longer mandated. However, Strauss Esmay recommends a Board consider adopting updated Policy Guide 9140 as the Board may want a Policy that authorizes citizens advisory committees for other purposes. There is no legal requirement for Policy Guide 9140 and a Board may revise Policy Guide 9140 to meet local needs. In addition, it is recommended Regulation Guide 9140 be abolished as Policy Guide 9140 includes similar information.

Policy Guide 9140 is recommended.

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9140 CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEES

The Board of Education encourages soocess of the school system depends, to a large extent, on open channels of communication between the school district community and the community at large. Citizens advisory committees may be are particularly useful in keeping the Board of Education and the administration informed with regard to community opinion and in representing the community i:n the study of specific school problems.

The Board may establish a citizens advisory committees as standing committees to sen•e i:n a  liaison function to provide input to the Board and the administration from betw=een the loeal community and the schools, as permanent committees for funded programs as the law requires, and as the Board sees fit need arises.

In creating a new citizens advisory committee, the Board may shall appoint: members of the community who are able and interested in the subject and concerned about the schools; appoint members who represent a wide range of community interests and backgrounds; apf)oint a chairperson; and appoint one or more Board members; and school staff members to serve as 63( officio members. The Board President or designee and the Superintendent or designee shall serve as members of the citizens advisory committee.

In charging a new citizens advisory committee, the Board shall define the citizens advisory committee assignment in writing, set a date for a preliminary and final report(s) to the Board, and establish a budget, if needed. Expenditures of district funds by a citizens advisory committees as standing committees to serve advisory
committees shall be made efHY upon the approval of the Superintendent

Recommendations of an citizens advisory committee shall not reduce the responsibility of the Board, which may accept, ef reject, or modify a citizens advisory committee's recommendation(s) in the exercise of its statutory discretion.

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Meetings of an citizens advisory committee that are open te er attended by fewer than a majority of the members of the Board are not subject to the Open Public Meetings Act
Choose only oneoffuefollowing:
but shall

X	and need not

be open to the public, except as expressly permitted by the Board.

N.J.i\.C. 6:30 1.5; 6:31 1.14(b)
20 U.S.C.A. 3801 et seq.
Cress referenee: Poliey GHiae Nos. 5520, 74 40

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Teaneck Public Schools
Regular Public Meeting June 14, 2023
POLICY 01 THRU 02 ­ 2.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, Teaneck Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the FIRST READING of the following Board Policies:

Bylaw/Policy/Reg. No.	Topic	
Regulation 5200	Attendance ­ Mandated ­ Revised	

Regulation 9320	Cooperation with Law Enforcement Agencies ­ Mandated Revised	
Policy 6621	Deposit of Public Funds ­ New (Draft)	
Policy 6470.02	Cash Disbursements ­ New (Draft)	

See attached policies on pages 87­114 Explanation:
Agenda item submitted by Dr. Spencer
ATTACHMENTS:
Description	Type
Policies & Regulations First Reading June 2023	Cover Memo

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R 5200/page 1 of 19
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[See POLICY ALERT Nos. 176, 203, 205, 220, and 229]

R 5200 ATTENDANCE

Definitions

For the purposes of school attendance, a “day in session” shall be a day on which the school is open and students are under the guidance and direction of a teacher or teachers engaged in the teaching process. Days on which school is closed for such reasons as holidays, teachers’ institutes, and inclement weather shall not be considered as days in session.

A “school day” shall consist of not less than four hours, except that one continuous session of two and one-half hours may be considered a full day of Kindergarten.

“A day of attendance” shall be one in which the student is present for a full day under the guidance and direction of a teacher while school is in session.

Whenever over-crowded conditions make it necessary to hold two separate sessions with a different group of students in each session, a student attending for all of either session shall be regarded as having attended for the full day. An excused absence for any reason shall not be counted as a day of attendance in the school register.

A “half-day class” shall be considered the equivalent of a full day’s attendance only if in session for four hours or more, exclusive of recess periods or lunch periods.

AB.	Attendance Recording

Attendance Recording in the School Register (N.J.A.C. 6A:32-8.1)		
	
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The Board of Education shall be required to carefully and accurately track enrollment and attendance of all students in a manual school register format or in an electronic format of the school's district’s choosing.

The Commissioner will shall issue and publish on the Department's website school register guidance for recording student attendance in all public schools of the State operated by district Boards of Education, except adult high schools.

Student attendance shall be recorded in the school register during school hours on each day school is in session, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:32-8.3. An employee designated by the Superintendent shall keep in the school register, attendance of all students, and shall maintain the attendance records in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:32-8 and the guidance at N.J.A.C. 6A:32-8.1(c) and A.1.b. above.

School registers shall be kept for students attending preschool, Kindergarten, grades one through five, grades six through eight, grades nine through twelve, each preschool class for the disabled, each class for the disabled, shared-time classes for regular students, shared-time classes for students with disabilities, full-time bilingual education programs and vocational day programs, and summer schools operated by the Board of Education.

de.  A student who has been placed on home instruction shall have their his or her attendance status recorded on the regular register for the program in which the student is enrolled. The student shall be marked absent for For the period beginning the first day the student is unable to attend school and ending the day before the first instructional day at the student's place of confinement, the student shall be marked absent. No Aabsences shall not be recorded for the student while on home instruction, provided providing the hours of instruction are not less than required by N.J.A.C. 6A:14-4.8 and 4.9 and 6A:16-10.1 and 10.2. The number		
	
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of possible days in membership of enrollment for a student on home instruction shall be the same as for other students in the program in which the student is enrolled.

(1)  “Days in membership” means the number of school days in session in which a student is enrolled. A student's membership begins on the first possible day of attendance following enrollment during the school year, notwithstanding the actual day the student was recorded as present for the first time.

Day in Session Attendance Recording for Board Policy (N.J.A.C. 6A:32-8.3)

A day in session shall be a day on which the school is scheduled to provide instruction and students are under the guidance and direction of a teacher(s) engaged in the teaching process. A day on which school is closed for reasons such as holidays and teachers’ institutes, or inclement weather not under conditions set forth at
N.J.A.C. 6A:32-13, shall not be considered a day in session.

A day in session shall consist of not less than four hours, exclusive of recess and lunch periods, except that one continuous session of two and one-half hours may be considered a full day in Kindergarten.

A record of the attendance of all students on roll in a school register shall be kept each day that school is in session by a teacher or other authorized person. It shall be the duty of this person to keep the attendance records according to these rules and the specific instructions issued by the Commissioner of Education.

No student shall be recorded as present unless the school is in session and the student so recorded is under the guidance and direction of a teacher in the teaching process.		
	
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A student shall be recorded as absent in the school register when not in attendance at a session of the school while a member of the school, except students excused due to religious holidays who shall be recorded as excused.
A student shall be recorded as either present, absent, or excused for religious observance, every day the school is in session after the student enters until the date the student is transferred to another school, transferred to an individual home instruction record, or officially leaves the school system.
The Commissioner shall annually prescribe a list of religious holidays on which it shall be mandatory to excuse students for religious observance upon the written request signed by the parent or person standing in loco parentis.
The mere presence of a student at roll call shall not be regarded as sufficient attendance for compliance with
N.J.A.C. 6A:32-8.3. In a school which is in session during both the forenoon and the afternoon, a student shall be present at least one hour during both the forenoon and the afternoon in order to be recorded as present for the full day. In a school which is in session during either the forenoon or the afternoon, a student shall be present at least two hours in the session in order to be recorded as present for the full day.
A student not present in school because of his/her participation in an approved school activity, such as a field trip, meeting, cooperative education assignment, or athletic competition will be considered to be in attendance.

Student Attendance (N.J.A.C. 6A:32-8.4)
For all State attendance submissions, a student shall be recorded as present, absent, or excused for a State-excused absence, pursuant  to N.J.A.C. 6A:32-8.4(e) and A.3.e. below, on every day the school is in session after the student enrolls until the date the student is transferred to another school or officially leaves the school district.		
	
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A record of attendance of all students shall be kept in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:32-8.1(c) and A.1.b. above. The employee designated by the Superintendent shall keep the attendance records according to N.J.A.C. 6A:32-8 and the guidance issued by the Commissioner in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:32-8.1(c) and A.1.b. above.

A student enrolled in a school shall be recorded in the school register as present if the student participates in instruction or instruction-related activities for at least half a day in session whether the student is physically on school grounds, at an approved off-grounds location, or in a virtual or remote instruction setting, pursuant to
N.J.A.C. 6A:32-13.

A student enrolled in a school who is not participating in instruction or instruction-related activities pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:32-8.4(c) and A.3.c. above shall be recorded in the school register as absent, unless the student is recorded as a State-excused absence, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:32-8.4(e) and A.3.e. below.

State-excused absences shall be as follows:

Religious	observance,	pursuant	to	N.J.S.A. 18A:36-14, 15, and 16.

The Commissioner, with approval of the State Board of Education, shall annually prescribe a list of religious holidays on which it shall be mandatory to excuse students for religious observance upon the written request signed by the parent or person standing in loco parentis;

Participation in observance of Veterans Day, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:36-13.2;		
	
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Participation in district board of election membership activities, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:36-33;
Take Our Children to Work Day;
College visit(s), up to three days per school year for students in grades eleven and twelve; and
Closure of a busing school district that prevents a student from having transportation to the receiving school.
f.  For absences that do not meet the criteria at N.J.A.C. 6A:32-8.4(e) and A.3.e. above, the Board may adopt policies that establish locally approved or excused absences consistent with N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7.6 for the purposes of expectations and consequences regarding truancy, student conduct, promotion, retention, and the award of course credit. However, an absence designated  as  excused  by  the  Board  pursuant  to
N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7.6 shall be considered as an absence in the submission to the State for the purpose of chronic absenteeism reporting, as set forth at N.J.A.C. 6A:32-8.6.
Average Daily Attendance (N.J.A.C. 6A:32-8.5)
The average daily attendance rate in a district school or program of instruction for a school year shall be the total number of the days present of all enrolled students, divided by the number of days in membership of all enrolled students. The student average daily attendance means the total number of days that a student is present in the school divided by the total possible number of days in session.
Absentee and Chronic Absenteeism Rates (N.J.A.C. 6A:32-8.6)
A student’s absentee rate shall be determined by subtracting the student’s total number of days present from the student’s days in membership and dividing the result by the student’s days in membership.		
	
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(1)  State-excused absences shall not be included in a student’s days in membership for purposes of calculating a student’s absentee rate.

If a student’s absentee rate is equal to or greater than ten percent, the student shall be identified as chronically absent.
Each school with ten percent or more of its enrolled students identified as chronically absent shall develop a corrective action plan to improve absenteeism rates. In accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:38-25.1, the school will annually review and revise the corrective action plan and present the revisions to the Board, until the percentage of students who are chronically absent is less than ten percent.
BC.		Unexcused Absences That Count Toward Truancy/Excused Absences for Board Policy
Notwithstanding the requirement of reporting student absences in the school register for State and Federal reporting purposes, “excused” and “unexcused” student absences for the purpose of expectations and consequences regarding truancy, student conduct, promotion, retention, and the award of course credit is a Board decision outlined in Policy 5200 and this Regulation.
N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7.6(a)3 requires the Board of Education policies and procedures contain, at a minimum, a definition of unexcused absence that counts toward truancy, student conduct, promotion, retention, and the award of course credit.

“An unexcused absence that counts toward truancy” is a student’s absence from school for a full or a portion of a day for any reason that is not an “excused absence” as defined in B.2.b. below.		
	
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b3.  “An excused absence” is a student’s absence from school for a full day or a portion of a day for the observance of a religious holiday pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:36-14 through 16, or any absence for the reasons listed below:

[Select one or more options below

		The student’s illness

		supported by a written letter from the parent upon student’s return to school;

		supported by notification to the school by the student’s parent;

		The student’s required attendance in court;

  Where appropriate, when consistent with Individualized Education Programs, the Individuals with Disabilities Act, accommodation plans under 29 U.S.C. §§ 794 and 705(20), and individualized health care plans;

		The student’s suspension from school;

		Family illness or death

		supported by a written letter from the parent upon the student’s return to school;

		supported by notification to the school by the student’s parent;

  College visit(s), up to    days per school year for students in grades eleven and twelve Visits to post- secondary educational institutions;

  Interviews with a prospective employer or with an admissions officer of an institution of higher education;

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  Necessary and unavoidable medical or dental appointments that cannot be scheduled at a time other than the school day;

		Take Our Children to Work Day;

  Religious observance, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:36-14 through 16;

  Participation in observance of Veterans Day, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:36-13.2;

  Participation in district board of election membership activities, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:36-33;

  Closure of a busing school district that prevents a student from having transportation to the receiving school;

  An absence considered excused by the Commissioner of Education and/or a New Jersey Department of Education rule;

  An absence for a reason not listed above, but deemed excused by the Principal upon a written request by the student’s parent stating the reason for the absence and requesting permission for the absence to be an excused absence;

 	

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4.  For cumulative unexcused absences of ten or more, a student between the ages of six and sixteen is truant, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:38-25 as determined by the Board’s Attendance Policy and Regulation pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7.6(a)4.iii. and the definition of school day pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:32-8.3. Any absence not listed in C.3. above shall be an unexcused absence counted toward truancy.

[Optional

35. “Unexcused tardiness” may constitute an unexcused absence that counts toward truancy in accordance with Policy 5240.]

CD.	Notice to School of a Student’s Absence

The parent or adult student shall notify the school office before the school day when the student will not be in school.

The parent of the student or an adult student who will attend the morning session, but will not attend the afternoon session shall provide notice to the school office before the start of the afternoon session.

The parent of a student or an adult student shall notify the school office of a future absence if the absence is foreseeable.

The parent or adult student who anticipates a future absence or anticipates that an absence will be prolonged shall notify the school office to arrange make-up work.

45. In accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:36-25.6, if a student is determined to be absent from school without valid excuse, and if the reason for the student’s absence is unknown to school personnel, the Principal or designee shall immediately attempt to contact the student’s parent to notify the parent of the absence and determine the reason for the absence.		
	
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DE.	Readmission to School After an Absence
A student returning from an absence of any length of time must provide a written statement to the Principal or designee that is dated and signed by the parent or adult student listing the reason for the absence.
A note explaining a student’s absence for a noncommunicable illness for a period of more than 	 school days must be accompanied by a physician’s statement of the student’s illness with medical clearance to return to school.
23.  A student who has been absent by reason of having or being suspected of having a communicable disease may be required to must present to the school nurse written evidence of being free of a communicable disease, in accordance with Policy 8451.
The Superintendent of Schools or designee may require a student who has been absent from school due to a suspension or other reason concerning the student’s conduct to receive a medical examination by a physician regarding the student’s physical and/or mental fitness to return to school.
The Superintendent or designee will notify the student’s parent of the specific requirements of the medical examination prior to the student’s return to school.
EF.	Instruction
Teachers will shall cooperate in the preparation of home assignments for students who anticipate an excused absence of
	 school days duration. The parent or student must request such home assignments.
A student who anticipates an absence due to a temporary or chronic health condition may be eligible for home instruction in accordance with Policy 2412. The parent must request home instruction.
23.  Students absent for any reason are expected to make up the work missed. The parent or student is responsible for requesting missed assignments and any assistance required. Teachers will provide make-up assignments as necessary.		
	
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34.  In general, students will be allowed a reasonable amount of time as determined by the teacher to make up the missed work missed.

45. A student who missed a test or an exam shall be offered an opportunity to take the test, exam, or an appropriate alternate test.

52. A student who anticipates an absence due to a temporary or chronic health condition may be eligible for home instruction in accordance with Policy 2412. The parent must request home instruction.

FG.	Denial of Course Credit

The teacher will determine the credit to be awarded a student for make-up work. Where class participation is a factor in the learning process, the teacher may consider a student’s absence in determining a final grade, except absences for the observance of a religious holiday or absence for a student’s suspension from school will not adversely affect the student’s grade. The teacher may record an incomplete grade for a student who has not had a full opportunity to make up missed work.

[Optional
A secondary student may be dropped from a course or denied course credit when the secondary student he/she has been absent from 	 (number, fraction, or percentage) or more of the class sessions, whatever the reason for the absence, except that absences for the observance of a religious holiday, absences for those excused in accordance with the reporting requirements of the school register, or absences caused by a student’s suspension will not count toward the total.]

[Options
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  A secondary student who has been dropped from a course of study may be assigned to an alternate program.
  A secondary student denied course credit after completing the course will be permitted to attend a credit completion session to regain the denied credit, provided the student has not  been  absent  from  the  class  more  than
	times.]

[Optional

3.  An elementary student may be retained at grade level, in accordance with Policy 5410, when the student he/she has been absent 	 (number, fraction, or percentage) or more school days, whatever the reason for the absence, except that absences for the observance of a religious holiday, absences for those excused in accordance with the reporting requirements of the school register, and absences due to student’s suspension will not count toward the total.]

[Option

  Exceptions to this rule may be made for students who have demonstrated through completion of home assignments and/or home instruction that they have mastered the proficiencies established for the assigned courses of study.]

GH.	School District Response To Unexcused Absences During the School Year That Count Toward Truancy (N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7.6(a)4.)

For up to four cumulative unexcused absences that count toward truancy, the Principal or designee shall:

Make a reasonable attempt to notify the student’s parent of each unexcused absence prior to the start of the following school day;

Make a reasonable attempt to determine the cause of the unexcused absence, including through contact with the student’s parent(s);		
	
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Identify, in consultation with the student’s parents, needed action designed to address patterns of unexcused absences, if any, and to have the child return to school and maintain regular attendance;

Proceed in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 9:6-1 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 6A:16-1110, if a potentially missing or abused child situation is detected; and

Cooperate with law enforcement and other authorities and agencies, as appropriate;.
For between five and nine cumulative unexcused absences that count toward truancy, the Principal or designee shall:

Make a reasonable attempt to notify the student’s parent(s) of each unexcused absence prior to the start of the following school day;

Make a reasonable attempt to determine the cause of the unexcused absence, including through contact with the student’s parent(s);

Evaluate the appropriateness of action taken pursuant to
N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7.6(a)4.i.(3) and GH.1.c. above;

Develop an action plan to establish outcomes based upon the student’s patterns of unexcused absences and to specify the interventions for supporting the student’s return to school and regular attendance, which may include any or all of the following:

Refer or consult with the building’s Intervention and Referral Services Team, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:16-8;

Conduct testing, assessments, or evaluations of the student’s academic, behavioral, and health needs;

Consider an alternate educational placement;		
	
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Make a referral to or coordinate with a community-based social and health provider agency or other community resource;

Refer to a court or court program pursuant to
N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7.6(a)4.iv. and GH.4. below;

Proceed in accordance with N.J.S.A. 9:6-1 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 6A:16-1110, if a potential missing or abused child situation is detected; and

Engage the student’s family.

e.  Cooperate with law enforcement and other authorities and agencies, as appropriate.

For ten or more cumulative unexcused absences of ten or more that count toward truancy, a student between the ages of six and sixteen is truant, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:38-25, and the Principal or designee shall:

Make a determination regarding the need for a court referral for the truancy, per N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7.6(a)4.iv. and GH.4. below;

Continue to consult with the parent and the involved agencies to support the student’s return to school and regular attendance;

Cooperate with law enforcement and other authorities and agencies, as appropriate; and

Proceed in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:38-28 through 31, Article 3B, Compelling Attendance at School, and other applicable State and Federal statutes, as required; and.

A court referral may be made as follows:		
	
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When unexcused absences that count toward truancy are determined by school officials to be violations of the compulsory education law, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:38-25, and the Board of Education’s policies, in accordance with
N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7.6(a), the parent may be referred to Municipal Court;.

A written report of the actions the school has taken regarding the student’s attendance shall be forwarded to the Municipal Court; or

When there is evidence of a juvenile-family crisis, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:4A-22.g, the student may be referred to Superior Court, Chancery Division, Family Part;.

A written report of the actions the school has taken regarding the student’s attendance shall be forwarded to the Juvenile-Family Crisis Intervention Unit.
For a student with a disability, the attendance plan and its punitive and remedial procedures shall be applied, where applicable, in accordance with the student’s Individual Education Program (IEP), pursuant to 20 U.S.C. §§1400 et seq., the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; the procedural protections set forth in
N.J.A.C. 6A:14; accommodation plan under 29 U.S.C. §§794 and 705(20); and individualized healthcare plan and individualized emergency  healthcare  plan,  pursuant  to  N.J.A.C. 6A:16-2.3(b) 35.xii.

All receiving schools pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:14-7.1(a), shall act in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7.6(a)4.i. and GH.1. above for each student with up to four cumulative unexcused absences that count toward truancy.

For each student attending a receiving school with five or more cumulative unexcused absences that count toward truancy, the absences shall be reported to the sending school district.		
	
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(1) The sending school district shall proceed in accordance with the Board of Education’s policies and procedures pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7.6(a) and H.5. above and the provisions of N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7.6(a)4.ii. through iv. and GH.2. through GH.45. above and N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7.6(b) and G.5.
above, as appropriate.

HI.	Discipline

Students may be denied participation in co-curricular activities and/or athletic competition if the Board establishes attendance standards for participation.

Students may be denied participation in athletic competition if the Board establishes attendance standards for participation.

23.  No student who is absent from school for observance of a religious holiday may be deprived of any award or of eligibility for or opportunity to compete for any award because of the absence.

IJ.	Recording Attendance

Teachers must accurately record the students present, tardy, or absent each day in each session or each class. Attendance records must also record students’ attendance at out-of-school curricular events such as field trips.

A record shall be maintained of each excused absence and each unexcused absence that counts toward truancy as defined in Policy 5200 and this Regulation 5200.

A report card will record the number of times the student was absent and tardy in each marking period.

34.  A student’s absence for observance of a religious holiday will not be recorded as such on any transcript or application or employment form.		
	
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JK.	Appeal

Students may be subject to appropriate discipline for their school attendance record.

A student who has been retained at grade level for excessive absences may appeal that action in accordance with Policy 5410.

A student who has been dropped from a course and/or denied course credit for excessive absences may appeal that action in accordance with the following procedures:

The student shall file a written appeal to the Principal or designee within five school days of receiving notice of the action. The appeal should state the reasons for each absence, any documentation that may support reducing the number of absences for the purposes of course credit, and reasons why the student should either continue to be enrolled in the course or receive course credit for a class the student completed.

The Principal or designee will respond in writing no later than seven school days after receiving the student’s appeal.

If the student is not satisfied, the student he/she may submit a written request to the Principal for consideration by an Attendance Review Committee.

On a student’s request for consideration by an Attendance Review Committee, the Principal shall convene an Attendance Review Committee. The Attendance Review Committee shall meet informally to hear the student’s appeal. The student’s parent and teacher(s) may attend the meeting.

The Attendance Review Committee shall decide the appeal and inform the student in writing within seven school days of the meeting.		
	
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f.  The student may appeal an adverse decision of the Attendance Review Committee to the Superintendent, the Board of Education, and the Commissioner of Education in accordance with Policy 5710, - Student Grievance and
N.J.S.A. 18A. An appeal to the Attendance Review Committee shall be considered to have exhausted the first two steps of the grievance procedure outlined in Policy 5710.

KL.	Attendance Records

1.  Attendance records for the school district and each school will be maintained and attendance rates will be calculated as required by the New Jersey Department of Education. The school district will comply with all attendance requirements and any improvement plans as required by the Department of Education.

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[See POLICY ALERT No. 227]

R 9320 COOPERATION WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES

Policy 9320 and this Regulation shall be in accordance with the provisions of N.J.A.C. 6A:16-6.2, the Memorandum of Agreement between Education and Law Enforcement Officials (MOA), and shall be:

Developed, implemented, and revised, as necessary, in consultation with the county prosecutor and other law enforcement officials as may be designated by the county prosecutor;

Reviewed and approved by the Executive County Superintendent;

Made available annually to all school district staff, students, and parents;

Consistent with reporting, notification, and examination procedures of students suspected of being under the influence of alcohol and other drugs pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:16-4.3; and

Consistent with N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7, as appropriate.

The school district’s policies and procedures for cooperation with law enforcement agencies shall include the following components:

The Superintendent has designated school district staff as liaisons to law enforcement agencies in accordance with the MOA. The MOA includes a description of the liaisons' roles and responsibilities;

Specific procedures for and responsibilities of school district staff in summoning appropriate law enforcement authorities onto school grounds, for the purpose of conducting law enforcement investigations, searches, seizures, or arrests shall be in accordance with the MOA;		
	
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Specific procedures and responsibilities of school district staff for notifying parents in instances of law enforcement interviews involving their children shall be consistent with the MOA and the following:

School officials shall not notify the student's parent(s) in instances of suspected child abuse or neglect;

School officials shall notify the student's parent(s) when the student is the target of the law enforcement investigation; and

In all other instances, school authorities shall permit law enforcement authorities to determine whether or when a student's parent should be contacted;

Specific procedures for and responsibilities of school district staff in cooperating with arrests made by law enforcement authorities on school grounds shall be in accordance with the MOA;

Specific procedures for and responsibilities of school district staff in initiating or conducting searches and seizures of students, their property, and their personal effects shall be in accordance with the MOA and the following:

All searches and seizures conducted by school district staff shall comply with the standards prescribed by the United States Supreme Court in New Jersey v. T.L.O., 469 U.S. 325 (1985).

Questions concerning searches conducted by school officials shall be directed to the appropriate county prosecutor.

School officials may request that law enforcement authorities assume responsibility for conducting a search or seizure.		
	
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No school district staff member shall impede a law enforcement officer engaged in a lawful search, seizure, or arrest whether pursuant to a warrant or otherwise.

School district staff shall permit law enforcement authorities, upon their arrival, to assume responsibility for conducting a search or seizure.

All inspections of lockers, desks, or other objects or personal property on school grounds involving the use of law enforcement drug-detection canines may be undertaken with only the express permission of the county prosecutor or the Director of the Division of Criminal Justice or the Director's designee in the New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety.

Questions concerning the legality of a contemplated or ongoing search, seizure, or arrest conducted by a law enforcement officer on school grounds shall be directed to the county prosecutor or in the case of a search, seizure, or arrest undertaken by the Division of Criminal Justice's designee in the New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety, to the assigned Assistant Attorney General;

The procedures for and responsibilities of school district staff, with regard to interviews of students suspected of possessing or distributing a controlled dangerous substance; including anabolic steroids, drug paraphernalia; or a firearm or other deadly weapon shall be in accordance with Policy and Regulation 5530 and the MOA;

Procedures for planning, approving, and conducting undercover school operations shall be in accordance with the MOA and the following:

The Superintendent and Principal shall cooperate with law enforcement authorities in the planning and conduct of undercover school operations. The Superintendent shall approve undercover operations without prior notification to the Board of Education.		
	
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All information concerning requests to undertake an undercover school operation, information supplied by law enforcement authorities to justify the need for and explain a proposed undercover school operation, and all other information concerning an ongoing undercover school operation, including the identity of any undercover officer placed in a school, shall be kept strictly confidential by the Superintendent and Principal.

The Superintendent and Principal shall apprise the Board President of the existence of an undercover school operation but shall not divulge information concerning the undercover school operation to any person, including the Board President without the prior express approval of the county prosecutor or designee.

The Superintendent, Principal, or any other school district staff or Board member who may have been informed regarding the existence of the undercover school operation shall immediately communicate to the county prosecutor or designee if they subsequently learn of information that suggests the undercover officer's true identity has been revealed, the undercover officer's identity or status as a bona fide member of the school community has been questioned, or the integrity of the undercover school operation has been in any other way compromised;

The procedures for and responsibilities of school district staff concerning the safe and proper handling of a seized controlled dangerous substance, including anabolic steroids, drug paraphernalia, or a firearm or other deadly weapon, and the prompt delivery of the items to appropriate law enforcement authorities shall be in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:16-6.2, Policy and Regulation 5530, and the MOA;

The procedures for and responsibilities of school district staff in notifying authorities of a suspected violation of laws prohibiting the possession; sale or other distribution of a controlled dangerous substance, including anabolic steroids; drug paraphernalia; or a		
	
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firearm or other deadly weapon shall be in accordance with Policy and Regulation 5530 and the MOA;

Provisions for requesting uniformed police attendance at extracurricular school events shall be in accordance with the MOA;

Provisions for notifying parents as soon as possible whenever a student is arrested for violating a law prohibiting the possession; sale or other distribution of a controlled dangerous substance, including anabolic steroids; drug paraphernalia; or a firearm or other deadly weapon shall be in accordance with Policy and Regulation 5530;

Provisions for in-service training of school district staff concerning policies and procedures established in this subchapter, and the exchange of information regarding the practices of the school district and law enforcement agencies shall be in accordance with the MOA;

A MOA with appropriate law enforcement authorities in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:16-6, Policy 9320, and this Regulation;

An annual process for the Superintendent and appropriate law enforcement officials to discuss the implementation and need for revising the MOA, and to review the effectiveness of policies and procedures implemented pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:16-6.2 and the MOA;

Provisions for contacting the Chief Executive Officer of the involved law enforcement agency, county prosecutor, and/or Division of Criminal Justice, as necessary, to resolve disputes concerning law enforcement activities occurring on school grounds shall be in accordance with the MOA; and

Provisions for directing inquiries or complaints received by school district staff regarding interviews, investigations, arrests, or other operations conducted by sworn law enforcement officers to the		
	
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appropriate law enforcement agency shall be in accordance with the MOA.

Mandatory Reporting

There are seven offenses that must be reported to law enforcement if they qualify as mandatory reports, as set forth and explained in further detail in the MOA. These mandatory reports include:

Whenever any school district staff has reason to believe a student is in possession of a controlled dangerous substance or related paraphernalia, or is involved or implicated in distribution activities regarding controlled dangerous substances, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:16-6.3;

Whenever any school district staff in the course of their employment develops reason to believe that a firearm or other dangerous weapon has unlawfully been possessed on or off school grounds, a weapon was used in an assault against a student or other school personnel, or that any student or other person has committed an offense with, or while in possession of, a firearm, whether or not such offense was committed on school grounds or during school operating hours, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:16-5.5, 5.6(d)4 and 6.3(b);

Whenever any school district staff in the course of their employment develops reason to believe that anyone has threatened, is planning, or otherwise intends to cause death, serious bodily injury, or significant bodily injury to another person under circumstances in which a reasonable person would believe that the person genuinely intends at some time in the future to commit the violent act or to carry out the threat, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:16-6.3(c) through (e);

Whenever any school district staff in the course of their employment develops reason to believe that a crime involving sexual penetration or criminal sexual contact has been committed on school grounds, or by or against a student during school operating hours or during school- related functions or activities, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:16-6.3(d);		
	
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Whenever any school district staff in the course of their employment develops reason to believe that an assault upon a teacher, administrator, other school Board employee, or district Board of Education member has been committed, with or without a weapon, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:16-5.7(d)5;

Whenever any school district staff in the course of their employment develops reason to believe a “bias-related act” has been committed or is about to be committed on or off school grounds, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:16-6.3(e); and

Whenever any school employee in the course of their employment develops reason to believe a student is potentially missing, abused, or neglected, pursuant to
N.J.A.C. 6A:16-11.1(a)3i. through iii.

Nothing in the policies and procedures required under N.J.A.C. 6A:16-6 and Policy 9320 and this Regulation shall be construed to prohibit school district staff from disclosing information, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:32-7.2 and 7.5(f), if necessary, to protect the immediate health or safety of a student or other persons.

The Superintendent or designee shall annually review Policy 9320 and this Regulation as adopted by the Board to ensure each are in accordance with the requirements outlined in the MOA.

The Superintendent, or designee, shall provide a written report to the Board, as soon as it is practicable, after each intervention by law enforcement occurring during the school day, at a school sponsored event, or on District property. The report shall include:

the nature of the incident;
the extent of disruption to students not directly involved in the incident; and
the justification for the intervention.

Student identities shall be omitted from the report. Adopted:		
	
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The Board directs the Treasurer to develop, distribute and implement procedures for cash collection points in the District. Identified cash collection points include admission fees to athletic events, lunchroom sales, classroom fees, student activities/fundraisers, and miscellaneous money received by the Treasurer's Office.

Individuals receiving money at cash collection points are responsible for reviewing and complying with all procedures for cash collection points and are responsible for the safekeeping of money until the money is deposited.

If the money collected:

exceeds $1,000, it must be deposited on the next business day after the day of receipt or

does not exceed $1,000, it must be deposited within a reasonable time period

The Treasurer has established provisions for the safeguarding of cash until it can be deposited with the Treasurer and/or bank, including provisions for making bank deposits after regular banking hours. Money should be secured in a locked desk, file cabinet, safe or other secure room on school property until it can be deposited.

N.J.S.A. 18A:17-34

N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.17

All cash disbursements for goods or services shall be made by check to vendor(s). Checks shall not be made payable to a district employee. The only exception to this rule is reimbursable for approved purchases with limited occurrences. Reimbursement shall be for items paid in cash only. All cash disbursement will be recorded in the cash disbursement journal in a timely manner. All cash disbursements must have the following supporting documentation:

Vendor’s original invoice (statement(s)-not acceptable) or registered receipt
Authorization for use of Funds
Copies of checks verifying two signatures

NO CHECK SHALL BE MADE PAYABLE TO CASH.

Checks shall not be pre-signed. They should be signed only after they are completely prepared. All checks shall be accounted for, including spoiled and voided checks. Unused checks should be properly controlled and safeguarded under locking key. Cash disbursements ledger shall be maintained and all transactions must be recorded in a timely manner. (These records will be in the custody of the school principal at school year end).

Checks shall be signed by the authorized person as noted on the signature card. All checks must have two authorized signatures. The Principal or Vice principal must be one of the authorized signers. Any changes to the original account structure (Title, signature, etc.) must be approved by the principal.

N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16 et seq.

Teaneck Public Schools
Regular Public Meeting June 14, 2023
SCHOOL OPERATIONS AND CURRICULUM 01 THRU 03 ­ 2.

WHEREAS, the Office of Curriculum and Instruction and the District’s Textbook Adoption Committee has completed a comprehensive review of mathematics textbooks and programs to be adopted in the 2023­2024 school year. See attached quote on pages 116­119.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves Eureka Math Squared, a comprehensive mathematics resource, as the core instructional program for kindergarten through grade eight mathematics education.

Mathematics
Eureka Math Squared
Publisher: Great Minds
Grades: Kindergarten through Grade 8 Explanation:
Agenda item submitted by Ms. Dent
ATTACHMENTS:
Description	Type
Eureka Mathematics Squared Quote	Cover Memo

Great Minds Quote

Date	May 26, 2023	Quote Number	00294154	
Expiration Date Prepared By	
Michael Linskey	
Contact Name	
Alicia Lyle	
Email	michael.linskey@greatminds.org	Phone	(201) 833-5508	
		Email	alyle@teaneckschools.org	
Bill to Name	Alicia Lyle	Ship to Name	Alicia Lyle	
Bill To	1 Merrison Street	Ship To	1 Merrison Street	
	Teaneck, NJ 07666		Teaneck, NJ 07666	

Make Payment to:
Great Minds PBC Tax ID: 84-3785772

Phone: 202.223.1854
Email: ordertracking@greatminds.org

Mail payment to:
Great Minds PBC
P.O. Box 200283
Pittsburgh, PA 15251-0283

Wire/ACH details are available by visiting this link: https://digitalsupport.greatminds.org/s/ach-instructions

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Eureka Math Squared Grade
K Teacher Edition Set: Part- Part-Total Modules 1-6	

978-1-64929-036-6	

19.00	

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$2,565.00	

Grade 1						
Eureka Math Squared Grade
1 Teacher Edition Set: Units of Ten Modules 1-6	

978-1-64929-037-3	

23.00	

$170.00	

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Grade 2						
Eureka Math Squared Grade 2 Teacher Edition Set: 10
Tens Modules 1-6	

978-1-64929-038-0	

21.00	

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Grade 3						

Eureka Math Squared Grade 3 Teacher Edition Set: Units of
Any Number Modules 1-6	

978-1-64929-039-7	

24.00	

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Grade 4						
Eureka Math Squared Grade
4 Teacher Edition Set: Fractional Units Modules 1-6	

978-1-64929-040-3	

23.00	

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Grade 5						
Eureka Math Squared Grade 5 Teacher Edition Set: Fractions are Numbers
Modules 1-6	

978-1-64929-041-0	

10.00	

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Grade 6						
Eureka Math Squared Grade
6 Teacher Edition Set: Ratios and Rates Modules 1-6	

978-1-64929-042-7	

12.00	

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Grade 7						
Eureka Math Squared Grade 7 Teacher Edition Set: Ratios and Proportionality Modules 1-
6	

978-1-64929-043-4	

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Eureka Math Squared Grade 8 Teacher Edition Set: Ratios and Linearity Modules 1-6	

978-1-64929-044-1	

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978-1-64929-023-6	

600.00	

$35.02	

2.91%	

$20,400.00	

Grade 1						
Eureka Math Squared Grade 1 Learn, Apply, & Digital Bundle: Units of Ten Modules 1-6: Service End Date (6/30 of
School Year 2025 - 2026 unless noted otherwise)	

978-1-64929-018-2	

600.00	

$43.26	

2.91%	

$25,200.00	

Grade 2						

Eureka Math Squared Grade 2 Learn, Apply, & Digital Bundle: 10 Tens Modules 1-6: Service End Date (6/30 of School Year 2025 - 2026
unless noted otherwise)	

978-1-64929-019-9	

630.00	

$43.26	

2.91%	

$26,460.00	

Grade 3						
Eureka Math Squared Grade 3 Learn, Apply, & Digital Bundle: Units of Any Number Modules 1-6: Service End Date (6/30 of School Year
2025 - 2026 unless noted otherwise)	

978-1-64929-020-5	

640.00	

$43.26	

2.91%	

$26,880.00	

Grade 4						
Eureka Math Squared Grade 4 Learn, Apply, & Digital Bundle: Fractional Units Modules 1-6: Service End Date (6/30 of School Year 2025 - 2026 unless noted
otherwise)	

978-1-64929-021-2	

675.00	

$43.26	

2.91%	

$28,350.00	

Grade 5						
Eureka Math Squared Grade 5 Learn, Apply, & Digital Bundle: Fractions are Numbers Modules 1-6: Service End Date (6/30 of School Year 2025 - 2026
unless noted otherwise)	

978-1-64929-022-9	

695.00	

$43.26	

2.91%	

$29,190.00	

Grade 6						
Eureka Math Squared Grade 6 Learn & Digital Bundle: Ratios and Rates Modules 1- 6: Service End Date (6/30 of
School Year 2025 - 2026 unless noted otherwise)	

978-1-64929-029-8	

775.00	

$35.02	

2.91%	

$26,350.00	

Grade 7						
Eureka Math Squared Grade 7 Learn & Digital Bundle: Ratios and Proportionality Modules 1-6: Service End Date (6/30 of School Year 2025 - 2026 unless noted
otherwise)	

978-1-64929-030-4	

800.00	

$35.02	

2.91%	

$27,200.00	

Grade 8						

Eureka Math Squared Grade 8 Learn & Digital Bundle: Ratios and Linearity Modules 1-6: Service End Date (6/30 of School Year 2025 - 2026
unless noted otherwise)	

978-1-64929-031-1	

820.00	

$35.02	

2.91%	

$27,880.00	

Eureka - Online	
ISBN	
Quantity	
List Price	
Discount	
Total Price	

Grade Multiple						
Eureka Math Squared, Premium Assessment, Grades 1-9: Service End Date (6/30 of
School Year 2025 - 2026 unless noted otherwise)	

GM-01835	

5635.00	

$12.36	

15.05%	

$59,167.50	

Print	$26,860.00
Online and Print	$245,047.30
Online	$69,648.60

Solution Subtotal
Discount

$341,555.90 ($23,148.40)

Shipping and Handling	$24,471.66
*Pre-Tax Solution Total	$342,879.16
Estimated Sales Tax	$0.00
Estimated S&H Tax	$0.00
Total Solution:	$342,879.16

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Teaneck Public Schools
Regular Public Meeting June 14, 2023
SCHOOL OPERATIONS AND CURRICULUM 01 THRU 03 ­ 3.

WHEREAS, the Office of Curriculum and Instruction and the District’s Textbook Adoption Committee has completed a comprehensive review of science textbooks and programs to be adopted in the 2023­ 2024 school year. See attached quote on pages 121­125.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves Elevate Science, a comprehensive science resource, as the core instructional text for kindergarten through grade eight science education.

Science
Elevate Science
Publisher: SAVVAS
Grades: Kindergarten through Grade 8 Explanation:
Agenda item submitted by Ms. Dent
ATTACHMENTS:
Description	Type
SAVVAS Science Textbook Quote	Cover Memo

Mr. Rolando Monserrat Science Supervisor
Teaneck School District 651 Teaneck Rd
Teaneck, NJ 07666-4289 United States

Quote Number: 219190-9
Quote Creation Date: 05-16-2023
Quote Expiration Date: 09-30-2023

Quote Release: 9

Elevate Science K-8 for Teaneck Price Quote Summary
Solution	Base Amount	Free Amount	Total	
Elevate Science K-5	$ 209,853.00	$ 8,160.00	$ 209,853.00	
Elevate Science Middle Grades	$ 137,233.50	$ 4,950.00	$ 137,233.50	
Solution Subtotal	$ 347,086.50	$ 13,110.00	$ 347,086.50	

Shipping & Handling

Total

$ 31,497.62

$ 378,584.12

Price Quote Detail

ISBN	Description	Price

Elevate Science K-5
elevateScience™ K-5 ©2019 - Grade 1

Free Qty

Charged
Qty

Free
Amount

Total Charged

9780134925721

9780328949175

ELEVATE ELEMENTARY SCIENCE 2019 STUDENT EDITION 3-YEAR + DIGITAL COURSEWARE 3-YEAR LICENSE GRADE 1

58.00	0	217	$0.00	$12,586.00	

160.00	
9	
10	
$1,440.00	
$1,600.00	

ELEVATE ELEMENTARY SCIENCE 2019 TEACHER EDITION GRADE 1

9780328996063

ELEVATE ELEMENTARY SCIENCE 2019 CLASSROOM MATERIALS KIT GRADE 1

1002.00

0	11	$0.00

$11,022.00

elevateScience™ K-5 ©2019 - Grade 1 Subtotal	$ 1,440.00	$ 25,208.00

elevateScience™ K-5 ©2019 - Grade 2

9780134925738

ELEVATE ELEMENTARY SCIENCE 2019 STUDENT EDITION 3-YEAR + DIGITAL COURSEWARE 3-YEAR LICENSE GRADE 2

58.00

0	195	$0.00

$11,310.00

ISBN	Description	Price

Free Qty

Charged
Qty

Free
Amount

Total Charged

9780328949182

ELEVATE ELEMENTARY SCIENCE 2019 TEACHER EDITION GRADE 2

160.00	9

9	$1,440.00

$1,440.00

9780328996070

ELEVATE ELEMENTARY SCIENCE 2019 CLASSROOM MATERIALS KIT GRADE 2

1445.00

0	12	$0.00

$17,340.00

elevateScience™ K-5 ©2019 - Grade 2 Subtotal	$ 1,440.00	$ 30,090.00

elevateScience™ K-5 ©2019 - Grade 3

9780134925745

9780328949199

ELEVATE ELEMENTARY SCIENCE 2019 STUDENT EDITION 3-YEAR + DIGITAL COURSEWARE 3-YEAR LICENSE GRADE 3

58.00	0	222	$0.00	$12,876.00	

160.00	
9	
9	
$1,440.00	
$1,440.00	

ELEVATE ELEMENTARY SCIENCE 2019 TEACHER EDITION GRADE 3

9780328996087

ELEVATE ELEMENTARY SCIENCE 2019 CLASSROOM MATERIALS KIT GRADE 3

1541.50

0	12	$0.00

$18,498.00

elevateScience™ K-5 ©2019 - Grade 3 Subtotal	$ 1,440.00	$ 32,814.00

elevateScience™ K-5 ©2019 - Grade 4

9780134925752

9780328949205

ELEVATE ELEMENTARY SCIENCE 2019 STUDENT EDITION 3-YEAR + DIGITAL COURSEWARE 3-YEAR LICENSE GRADE 4

58.00	0	237	$0.00	$13,746.00	

160.00	
9	
10	
$1,440.00	
$1,600.00	

ELEVATE ELEMENTARY SCIENCE 2019 TEACHER EDITION GRADE 4

9780328996094

ELEVATE ELEMENTARY SCIENCE 2019 CLASSROOM MATERIALS KIT GRADE 4

2504.50

0	12	$0.00

$30,054.00

elevateScience™ K-5 ©2019 - Grade 4 Subtotal	$ 1,440.00	$ 45,400.00

elevateScience™ K-5 ©2019 - Grade 5

9780134925769

9780328949212

ELEVATE ELEMENTARY SCIENCE 2019 STUDENT EDITION 3-YEAR + DIGITAL COURSEWARE 3-YEAR LICENSE GRADE 5

58.00	0	274	$0.00	$15,892.00	

160.00	
7	
8	
$1,120.00	
$1,280.00	

ELEVATE ELEMENTARY SCIENCE 2019 TEACHER EDITION GRADE 5

ISBN	Description	Price

Free Qty

Charged
Qty

Free
Amount

Total Charged

9780328996100

ELEVATE ELEMENTARY SCIENCE 2019 CLASSROOM MATERIALS KIT GRADE 5

2504.50

0	12	$0.00

$30,054.00

elevateScience™ K-5 ©2019 - Grade 5 Subtotal	$ 1,120.00	$ 47,226.00

elevateScience™ K-5 ©2019 - Grade K

9780134925714

9780328925100

ELEVATE ELEMENTARY SCIENCE 2019 STUDENT EDITION 3-YEAR + DIGITAL COURSEWARE 3-YEAR LICENSE GRADE K

58.00	0	201	$0.00	$11,658.00	

160.00	
8	
8	
$1,280.00	
$1,280.00	

ELEVATE ELEMENTARY SCIENCE 2019 TEACHER EDITION GRADE K

9780328996056	ELEVATE ELEMENTARY SCIENCE 2019	1155.50	0	14	$0.00	$16,177.00	
elevateScience™ K-5 ©2019 - Grade K Subtotal	$ 1,280.00	$ 29,115.00	
			
Elevate Science K-5 Subtotal	$ 8,160.00	$ 209,853.00	

CLASSROOM MATERIALS KIT GRADE K

Elevate Science Middle Grades
elevateScience® Middle Grades ©2019 - Grade 6

9781418286408

9780328925070

9780328995943

ELEVATE MIDDLE GRADES SCIENCE 2019 STUDENT EDITION 3-YEAR + DIGITAL COURSEWARE 3-YEAR LICENSE GRADE 6

70.00	0	251	$0.00	$17,570.00	

225.00	
7	
8	
$1,575.00	
$1,800.00	

4046.50	
0	
7	
$0.00	
$28,325.50	

ELEVATE MIDDLE GRADE SCIENCE 2019 TEACHER EDITION GRADE 6

ELEVATE MIDDLE GRADES SCIENCE 2019 CLASSROOM MATERIALS KIT GRADE6

elevateScience® Middle Grades ©2019 - Grade 6
Subtotal

$ 1,575.00

$ 47,695.50

elevateScience® Middle Grades ©2019 - Grade 7

9781418286415

9780328948659

ELEVATE MIDDLE GRADES SCIENCE 2019 STUDENT EDITION 3-YEAR + DIGITAL COURSEWARE 3-YEAR LICENSE GRADE 7

70.00	0	255	$0.00	$17,850.00	

225.00	
7	
7	
$1,575.00	
$1,575.00	

ELEVATE MIDDLE GRADE SCIENCE 2019 TEACHER EDITION GRADE 7

ISBN	Description	Price

Free Qty

Charged
Qty

Free
Amount

Total Charged

9780328995950

ELEVATE MIDDLE GRADES SCIENCE 2019 CLASSROOM MATERIALS KIT GRADE 7

4046.50	0

6	$0.00

$24,279.00

elevateScience® Middle Grades ©2019 - Grade 7
Subtotal

$ 1,575.00

$ 43,704.00

elevateScience® Middle Grades ©2019 - Grade 8

9781418286422

9780328948666

9780328995967

ELEVATE MIDDLE GRADES SCIENCE 2019 STUDENT EDITION 3-YEAR + DIGITAL COURSEWARE 3-YEAR LICENSE GRADE 8

70.00	0	279	$0.00	$19,530.00	

225.00	
8	
9	
$1,800.00	
$2,025.00	

4046.50	
0	
6	
$0.00	
$24,279.00	

ELEVATE MIDDLE GRADE SCIENCE 2019 TEACHER EDITION GRADE 8

ELEVATE MIDDLE GRADES SCIENCE 2019 CLASSROOM MATERIALS KIT GRADE8

elevateScience® Middle Grades ©2019 - Grade 8
Subtotal		$ 1,800.00	$ 45,834.00	
				
Elevate Science Middle Grades Subtotal		$ 4,950.00	$ 137,233.50	
				
Solution Subtotal		$ 13,110.00	$ 347,086.50	
				
	Shipping and Handling		$ 31,497.62	
				
		Total	$ 378,584.12	

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Teaneck Public Schools
Regular Public Meeting June 14, 2023
FINANCE AND BUDGET 01 THRU 32 ­ 2.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the attendance of staff members at the Professional Development and Conferences listed on the attached summary costing $6,292.05 (district funded $892.05, grant funded $900 and title III funded $4500) see pages 127­128.
Explanation:

Agenda item submitted by Ms. Taylor

ATTACHMENTS:
Description	Type
PD ­ C&I, Business Office & Sp.Services	Cover Memo

District Funded: $892.05 - Grant Funded: $900	Title III Funded: $4500 _ GRAND TOTAL: $6,292.05

Name: Christine Mayers
School or Department: Teaneck High School
Conference/Seminar/Workshop: College Board: AP African American Studies Pilot Summer Institute (online)
Location: Virtual
Dates: August 7, 2023 – August 10, 2023 Estimated Cost: $0.00 – No Funding Required Substitute Not Required
EXPLANATION: Request that the original Board of Education approved district funding be modified from $799.00 to $0.00. The request is due to The College Board's waiver of the registration cost. (Board approved on May 17, 2023)

Name: Patricia Dent
School or Department: Curriculum and Instruction – ESL Elementary Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Institute for Multi-Sensory Education - IMSE Location: Virtual
Dates: June 26, 2023 – June 30, 2023 Estimated Cost: $1500.00 – Title III Funded Substitute Not Required
EXPLANATION: English language teachers will participate in hands-on, interactive, and personalized workshops on multisensory reading instruction for English Language Learners.

Name: Suletty Diaz
School or Department: Lacey/Lowell Elementary School – ESL Elementary Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Institute for Multi-Sensory Education - IMSE Location: Virtual
Dates: June 26, 2023 – June 30, 2023 Estimated Cost: $1500.00 – Title III Funded Substitute Not Required
EXPLANATION: English language teachers will participate in hands-on, interactive, and personalized workshops on multisensory reading instruction for English Language Learners.

Name: Jennifer Cortez
School or Department: Hawthorne/Lowell Elementary School – ESL Elementary Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Institute for Multi-Sensory Education - IMSE Location: Virtual
Dates: June 26, 2023 – June 30, 2023 Estimated Cost: $1500.00 – Title III Funded Substitute Not Required
EXPLANATION: English language teachers will participate in hands-on, interactive, and personalized workshops on multisensory reading instruction for English Language Learners.

Name: Jahari Jacobs
School or Department: Benjamin Franklin Middle School Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Leaving The Village - Transforming Traditional Consequences Into Meaningful Accountability
Location: West Orange, New Jersey Dates: July 31, 2023 – August 1, 2023 Estimated Cost: $393.05 – District Funded Substitute Not Required
EXPLANATION: The workshop will provide a disciplined decision-making process to help address behavior issues in a restorative fashion.

Name(S): Emma Horowitz
School or Department: Ma’ayanot High School (Non-public school) Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Manhattan College – AP English Literature Summer Institute 2023
Location: Virtual Event
Dates: 7/31/2023 – 8/4/2023
Estimated Cost: $900 (Funded by Account #: 20-270-200-320-92-50-I-M) EXPLANATION: Focused PD on requirements for teaching the AP English Literature curriculum with fidelity for all students.

Name: Na’Imah Bogert
School or Department: Transportation Department
Conference/Seminar/Workshop: 53rd Annual New Jersey Pupil Transportation Conference and Equipment Show sponsored by School Transportation Supervisors of New Jersey, Inc.
Location: Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City
Dates: 3/29/23-3/31/23
Estimated Cost: $400.00 - District Funded
EXPLANATION: Annual NJ Pupil Transportation Conference and Equipment show provides an opportunity for professionals to interact and gather information on equipment and services and gives an excellent opportunity to network with colleagues from across the State and to enhance your knowledge and skill base.

Name: Dr. Natasha Pitt
School or Department: Hawthorne School Conference/Seminar/Workshop: School Public Relations Program Location: New Jersey School Boards Association, Trenton, NJ Dates: 6/2/23
Estimated Cost: $99.00 - District Funded
EXPLANATION: Strategies and skills to help communicate properly with the press, parents, and the community during a crisis.

Teaneck Public Schools
Regular Public Meeting June 14, 2023
FINANCE AND BUDGET 01 THRU 32 ­ 3.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the attached list of student fundraising activities by school. See page 130.
Explanation:

Agenda item submitted by Dr. Spencer
ATTACHMENTS:
Description	Type
Student Fundraising	Cover Memo

FINANCE & BUDGET	MOTION #4	JUNE 14, 2023

	Fundraising Activities by School	
School or Department: Teaneck High School Activity: SNAP Fundraiser Donations (digital/online) Sponsoring Organization: Boys’ Soccer Team
Name of Sponsors: Jahaziel Valerino, Staff Member
Participants: Family and friends would give donations online to to the Boys’ Soccer Organization.
Date(s): July 1 – 31, 2023 Location: Online platform
Estimated funds to be raised by this activity: $5,000 Funds to sponsoring organization 100%
EXPLANATION: Funds would be used for team gear, soccer equipment and annual team dinner.

Teaneck Public Schools
Regular Public Meeting June 14, 2023
FINANCE AND BUDGET 01 THRU 32 ­ 4.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approves Student Field Trips listed on the attached summary costing $4,440.
See pages 132­135. Explanation:
Agenda item submitted by Ms. Taylor
ATTACHMENTS:
Description	Type
Field Trips ­ June 2023	Cover Memo
Field Trips ­ June 2023a	Cover Memo
AMENDED June 2023 Field Trip	Cover Memo

FINANCE & BUDGET	MOTION # 5	JUNE 14, 2023

Field Trips

District Funded: $0; Parent Funded: $4,440.00_- GRAND TOTAL: $4,440.00

AMENDED DATE AND TIME – Trip Board approved on April 26, 2023 WALKING TRIP
Name: Sharmaine Joseph, Dominika Kaczynski, Jennifer Connolly, Abigail Aleska, Tiffany Echavarria, 10 Parent Chaperones
School or Department: Lowell Elementary School Trip Planned: Phelps Park
Location: Teaneck, New Jersey		62 Students Date(s): June 5, 2023	Depart: 12:00 PM	Return: 2:30 PM Estimated Cost: $0.00 (No Funding Required)
Substitute Not Required
EXPLANATION: Students will use their knowledge of maps, keys and locations while visiting a local park.

AMENDED DATE – Trip Board approved on May 17, 2023 Name: Beth Fleischer
School or Department: Teaneck High School Book Club Trip Planned: H Mart Market
Location: Fort Lee, New Jersey		13 Students Date(s): June 1, 2023	Depart: 10:30 AM	Return: 1:00 PM Estimated Cost: $0.00- (No Funding Required)
Substitute Not Required
EXPLANATION: The club read Michelle Zauner’s memoir Crying in H Mart; the trip will help bring the book to life.

Name: Marina Williams, Margaret Tewey, Katherine Crimmins, Mariam Muheisen, Stephanie Paz, Jessie Gorant, William Mazzerole, Mickell Taylor, Barbara Finkelstein, Roberta Weiss, Merin Matarazzo, Javalda Powell
School or Department: Benjamin Franklin Middle School Trip Planned: SPACE
Location: Englewood, New Jersey		111 Students Date(s): June 12, 2023	Depart: 8:30 AM	Return: 2:30 PM Estimated Cost: $4440.00 – Parent Funded
Substitute Required
EXPLANATION: Eighth grade end of year field trip.

Trip Leader(s): Michelle Doonan School/Department: THS (MD Skills) Trip Planned: Over Peck Park Destination: Teaneck, NJ
Date(s):	7/07/2023
Estimated Cost: $.00

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): Michelle Doonan
School/Department: THS (MD Skills)
Trip Planned: Boomberg’s Bagel & Deli (Walking trip)
Destination: Teaneck, NJ Date(s):	7/14/2023 Estimated Cost: $.00

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): Michelle Doonan School/Department: THS (MD Skills) Trip Planned: Votee Park (Walking trip) Destination: Teaneck, NJ
Date(s):	7/17/2023
Estimated Cost: $.00

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): Michelle Doonan School/Department: THS (MD Skills) Trip Planned: Teaneck Conservatory Destination: Teaneck, NJ
Date(s):	7/07/2023
Estimated Cost: $.00

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): Michelle Doonan School/Department: THS (MD Skills) Trip Planned: IHOP
Destination: Teaneck, NJ Date(s):	7/28/2023 Estimated Cost: $.00

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.

FINANCE & BUDGET	MOTION # 5	JUNE 14, 2023

Field Trips

AMENDED – Trip Board approved on April 26, 2023
Name: Suzanne O’Toole, Amber Halpern, Alexis Ryerson, Samantha Lagasi,
Stephanie Baer, Yadira Bustamante, Jennifer Cortez, 6 Teaneck Police Department Officers School or Department: Hawthorne, Lowell and Whittier Elementary Schools
Trip Planned: Teaneck Swim Club
Location: Teaneck, New Jersey		56 Students Date(s): June 7, 2023	Depart: 9:30 AM	 Return: 2:30PM Estimated Cost: $350.00 (PTA Funded)
Substitute Required
EXPLANATION: Students will engage in team building activities and visit with the Teaneck Police Department to discuss safety.

Teaneck Public Schools
Regular Public Meeting June 14, 2023
FINANCE AND BUDGET 01 THRU 32 ­ 5.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the contracts, for out­of­district tuition, for students who would require a Special Education program during the 2022­2023 school year, in the amount of $177,799. See page 137.
Explanation:

The schools listed would provide services to students in accordance with their respective IEPs. Agenda item submitted by Dr. Buxenbaum
ATTACHMENTS:
Description	Type
Tuitions ­ 2022­2023 ­ June 2023	Cover Memo

June 2023	Tuitions

Student ID#	
Placement	
Tuition	Start Date	
1:1 Aide	
104828	Sage Alliance - 2022-2023 SY	$91,665.00	5/10/2023		
106891	Cornerstone Day School - 2022-2023 SY	$14,289.00	5/15/2023		
104905	Somerset County Educational Services Commision	$71,845.00	4/17/2023		
	Sub-total	$177,799.00		$0.00	
	Total	$177,799.00			

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Teaneck Public Schools
Regular Public Meeting June 14, 2023
FINANCE AND BUDGET 01 THRU 32 ­ 6.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the contracts, for out­of­district tuition, for students who would require a Special Education program during the 2023­2024 school year, in the amount of $4,315,569.31. See pages 139­ 140.
Explanation:

The schools listed would provide services to students in accordance with their respective IEPs. Agenda item submitted by Dr. Buxenbaum
ATTACHMENTS:
Description	Type
Tuitions ­ 2023­2024SY ­ June 2023	Cover Memo

Student ID#	
Placement	
Tuition	
Start Date	
1:1 Aide	
106891	Cornerstone Day School - 2023-2024 SY and ESY 2023	$100,975.60	7/10/2023		
106852	Sage Alliance 2023-2024 SY	$71,656.00	9/5/2023		
106852	Sage Alliance - ESY 2023	$4,576.00	6/26/2023		
97313	Benway School - 2023-2024 SY and ESY 2023	$82,511.12	9/7/2023		
102585	Benway School - 2023-2024 SY and ESY 2023	$95,964.02	7/6/2023		
105969	CTC Acedemy - 2023-2024 SY and ESY 2023	$96,813.32	7/5/2023	$29,252.00	
105621	CTC Acedemy - 2023-2024 SY and ESY 2023	$96,813.82	7/5/2023	$29,252.00	
107242	CTC Acedemy - 2023-2024 SY and ESY 2023	$94,065.78	7/5/2023		
106444	CTC Acedemy - 2023-2024 SY and ESY 2023	$96,813.82	7/5/2023		
103965	CTC Acedemy - 2023-2024 SY and ESY 2023	$96,813.82	7/5/2023		
107608	CTC Acedemy - 2023-2024 SY and ESY 2023	$94,065.78	7/5/2023		
99705	BCSS Venture Program - ESY 2023	$14,000.00	6/27/2023		
104889	BCSS - ESY 2023	$5,550.00	7/5/2023	$4,250.00	
105229	BCSS - ESY 2023	$8,225.00	6/27/2023	$6,400.00	
99387	BCSS - ESY 2023	$8,225.00	6/27/2023	$6,400.00	
99858	BCSS - ESY 2023	$8,225.00	6/27/2023	$6,400.00	
99859	BCSS - ESY 2023	$8,225.00	6/27/2023	$6,400.00	
106616	BCSS - ESY 2023	$8,225.00	6/27/2023	$6,400.00	
98269	BCSS - ESY 2023	$8,225.00	6/27/2023	$6,400.00	
103024	BCSS - ESY 2023	$8,225.00	6/27/2023	$6,400.00	
96287	BCSS - ESY 2023	$8,225.00	6/27/2023	$6,400.00	
107584	Banyan School - 2023-2024 SY and ESY 2023	$67,134.70	7/6/2023		
100445	Banyan School - 2023-2024 SY and ESY 2023	$67,134.70	7/6/2023		
101213	Banyan School - 2023-2024 SY	$59,823.00	9/6/2023		
107814	Cornerstone Day School - 2023-2024 SY and ESY 2023	$100,975.60	7/10/2023		
106802	Cornerstone Day School - 2023-2024 SY and ESY 2023	$100,975.60	7/10/2023		
101851	Cornerstone Day School - 2023-2024 SY and ESY 2023	$100,975.60	7/10/2023		
107559	Cornerstone Day School - 2023-2024 SY and ESY 2023	$100,975.60	7/10/2023		
104043	Sage Alliance - 2023-2024 SY	$71,656.00	9/6/2023		
96817	Shepard Preparatoty High School - 2023-2024 SY and ESY 2023	$71,861.94	7/5/2023		
103633	Shepard Preparatoty High School - 2023-2024 SY	$61,740.54	9/1/2023		
104059	Newmark School - 2023-2024 SY and ESY 2023	$67,901.96	7/6/2023		
102469	Newmark School - 2023-2024 SY and ESY 2023	$67,901.96	7/6/2023		

Student ID#	
Placement	
Tuition	
Start Date	
1:1 Aide	
103175	Shepard School - 2023-2024 SY and ESY 2023	$67,133.34	7/5/2023		
106401	Pillar Care Continuum - 2023-2024 SY ESY and 1:1 Aide	$85,184.40	7/6/2023	$48,300.00	
104757	REED Academy - 2023-2024 SY ans ESY 2023	$128,845.50	7/10/2023		
105770	Settlement Agreement - Shefa School 2023-2024 SY	$50,000.00	9/1/2023		
103642	Settlement Agreement - Shefa School 2023-2024 SY	$50,000.00	9/1/2023		
105845	Settlement Agreement - Shefa School 2023-2024 SY	$50,000.00	9/1/2023		
104340	Settlement Agreement - Shefa School 2023-2024 SY	$50,000.00	9/1/2023		
103168	Settlement Agreement - Shefa School 2023-2024 SY	$50,000.00	9/1/2023		
105842	Settlement Agreement - Shefa School 2023-2024 SY	$50,000.00	9/1/2023		
102551	Settlement Agreement - Shefa School 2023-2024 SY	$60,437.50			
107521	Settlement Agreement - Shefa School 2023-2024 SY	$60,437.50			
107520	Settlement Agreement - Shefa School 2023-2024 SY	$60,437.50			
107536	Settlement Agreement - Shefa School 2023-2024 SY	$70,000.00			
107468	Settlement Agreement - Yeshivat Shalsheley 2023-2024 SY	$74,409.50			
107258	Settlement Agreement - Yeshivat Shalsheley 2023-2024 SY	$74,409.50			
99569	Settlement Agreement - Sinai Schools 2023-2024 SY	$80,000.00			
103102	Settlement Agreement - Sinai Schools 2023-2024 SY	$78,760.43			
100347	Settlement Agreement - Sinai Schools 2023-2024 SY	$80,000.00			
107553	Settlement Agreement - Sinai Schools 2023-2024 SY	$80,000.00			
105700	Settlement Agreement - Sinai Schools 2023-2024 SY	$80,000.00			
107596	Settlement Agreement - Sinai Schools 2023-2024 SY	$80,000.00			
100073	Settlement Agreement - Sinai Schools 2023-2024 SY	$78,760.43			
107560	Settlement Agreement - Sinai Schools 2023-2024 SY	$80,000.00			
105132	Settlement Agreement - Sinai Schools 2023-2024 SY	$62,000.00	9/1/2023		
107528	Settlement Agreement - Sinai Schools 2023-2024 SY	$80,000.00	7/1/2023		
99744	Settlement Agreement - Sinai Schools 2023-2024 SY	$78,760.43	7/1/2023		
101890	Settlement Agreement - Sinai Schools 2023-2024 SY	$74,868.00	9/1/2023		
99973	Settlement Agreement - New Haven, in Spanish Fork, Utah	$110,000.00			
98973	Settlement Agreement - Life Quest Girls Academy	$38,000.00			
107530	Settlement Agreement - Barnstable 2023-2024 SY	$46,700.00			
103172	First Children, LLC - 2023-2024 SY and ESY 2023	$88,695.00	7/5/2023		
	Sub-total	$4,153,315.31		$162,254.00	
	Total	$4,315,569.31			

Teaneck Public Schools
Regular Public Meeting June 14, 2023
FINANCE AND BUDGET 01 THRU 32 ­ 7.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approves contracts with clinicians and agencies who would provide related services and/or independent evaluations during the 2023­2024 school year. See pages 142­147.
Explanation:

Agenda item submitted by Dr. Buxenbaum
ATTACHMENTS:
Description	Type
23­24SY Clinicians	Cover Memo

Student
ID#	
Placement	
Discipline/Rate	
NOT TO EXCEED	
	
American Tutoring	
Bedside Instruction /$59 per hour	
$5,000.00	
	Atlantic Health System, Inc. / Dr.
Fadden	
Neuropsychological /$675 per evaluation	
$5,000.00	
	Bayada Home Health Care	1:1 Nurse Services $46 per hour	$80,000.00	
	
Bergen County Special Services	
Bedside Instruction $65.00 Per Hour	
$5,000.00	
	Bergen Passaic Pediatric Neurology
Dr. Judy Woo	
Neurological Pediatric Evaluations $440.00	
$25,000.00	
	Bergen Pediatric Therapy Victor Wang	
Health or Medical $695 OT , $595 PT, $395 Speech and Language , $495 Speech/Language/Articulation	

$5,000.00	

Berger Learning Group	ABA Program Set up $150hr. ABA Program Supervision/Coordination by BCBA $150 per hr, including direct service by BCBA. 1:1 ABA direct instruction $80 per hr. ABA clinic (BCBA) $150 per hr, ABA clinic $80 per hr (per therapist). Make up session due to COVID-19 closure	

$15,000.00	
	
Beyond BookSmart	
1:1 Aide $185 per hour, Consultation hrs $166.50 per hour	
$15,000.00	
	CCBH - Center for Childrens
Behavioral Health	
Bedside Instruction $85 per hour	
$30,000.00	

CNNHMALO Health and Wellness	

Adaptive Behavior/Behavior, Estimated $1,170-$1,300 per evaluation	

$10,000.00	

Cresskill Public Schools	OT/PT $60.00 30mins, Speech and Language $50.00 30mins, Resource Room
$2500.00 for each placement, Other Behaviorist, Counseling and Social Skills $60.00 - 30mins	

$10,000.00	
	DC Fagan Psychological Services:
Dr. Lindsay Petrouvis	Academic Achievement $750-$850, Cognitive/ Intellectual $500-750 per evaluation,
Neuropsychological $2,500-$4,500	
$10,000.00	
	Developmental Pediatrics Health / Wellness PC
Dr. Asma Sadiq MD	

$800.00 for Evaluation and Report, additional $50.00 for Spanish Evaluations	

$100,000.00	
	
Dr. Charles Goodstein	Social/ Emotional, $650	
$5,000.00	
	Dr. Ester Friedman/Dr. Morton
Fridman	
Psychiatric Evaluation and Report / $625.00, $275 cancellation/no show	
$20,000.00	
	Dr. Jane Petrozzino	Learning Consultant and Educational Therapist $800 per eval	$2,000.00	
	Dr. Jennifer Pappachristou	School Psychologist/ Region V Rates	$2,000.00	
	Dr. Leslie Nagy MD	$750 per Eval, Bilingual $750, No Show $375	$60,000.00	
	Dr. Rebecca J. Yun	Psychological Evaluation plus intake $900 - $1,500	$5,000.00	

Student
ID#	
Placement	
Discipline/Rate	
NOT TO EXCEED	
	Dr. Stacy Goldfarb	Dyslexia and Learning Disabilities Services, Educational Evals	$2,000.00	
	Education Inc.	Bed Side Instruction $50 per hr	$5,000.00	
	Educational Services Commission of
NJ	
Bedside Instruction/ $67 hour	
$10,000.00	
	Four Winds Hospital	Bedside Instruction $30 per hour	$5,000.00	
	
Garden State Speech Therapy	
Speech/Language $450 per eval	
$5,000.00	

Good Talking People	Speech and Language, Individual 60 min $160.00, 45min $130.00, 30min individual session $90.00, Social Skills 60min $90.00, Basic Speech Evaluation $400.00, Basic Language Eval $800.00 Basic Speech and Language Evaluation $1,000.00, Comprehensive Speech and Language Eval $2,800.00, PreSchool Speech and
Language Evaluation $1,000.00	

$25,000.00	

Hackensack UMC	$966 Central Auditory Processing Evaluation
$493 Classroom Observation/In-service/Training
$797 Audiologic Evaluation	

$2,000.00	

Student
ID#	
Placement	
Discipline/Rate	
NOT TO EXCEED	

Hillmar LLC	
BILINGUAL: Spanish - speech-language, psychological, educational, social, occupational, BDI evaluation= $ 575.00 per evaluation;
Bilingual: Hebrew, Arabic, Mandarin, Cantonese, Hindi/Kannada, Ukrainian, Russia; Korean, Italian; Portuguese, Polish, Turkish, Guajarati $750.00 per evaluation; Monolingual: English- speech-language, psychological, educational, social, occupational, BDI evaluation= $ 475.00 per evaluation;
CST Evaluations for the Hearing Impaired- speech-language, psychological, educational and social evaluation= $575.00 per evaluation;
Occupational Therapy Services: $120.00 per treatment;
Telepractice Services are also available. Counseling Services: $100.00 per group session per hour; $85.00 per individual session per hour;
Telepractice Services are also available.
Applied Behavior Services (ABA): Discrete Trial and Therapy: $ 100.00 per hour Professional Development: $ 140.00 per hour Functional Behavioral Assessments:
$140.00 per hour
Coordination/Advisory and Oversight: $140.00 per hour Telepractice Services are also available.
Participation at I.E.P. Meetings: $150.00 per hour (minimum 1 hour);
Oral Interpreter (Spanish) at I.E.P. Meeting: $ 125.00 per hour (minimum1 hour); Other Specialty Languages: $150.00 per hour (minimum 1 hour);
Sign Language Translator: $ 150.00 per hour (minimum 1 hour);
Written Translation of Hillmar, LLC child study teams assessments involving bilingual psychological, educational, social and speech-language evaluation impressions and/or results from English to Spanish continue to be available. The fee for this service remains the same at $50.00 per page.		

Student
ID#	
Placement	
Discipline/Rate	
NOT TO EXCEED	

Hillmar LLC	
BILINGUAL: Spanish - speech-language, psychological, educational, social, occupational, BDI evaluation= $ 575.00 per evaluation;
Bilingual: Hebrew, Arabic, Mandarin, Cantonese, Hindi/Kannada, Ukrainian, Russia; Korean, Italian; Portuguese, Polish, Turkish, Guajarati $750.00 per evaluation; Monolingual: English- speech-language, psychological, educational, social, occupational, BDI evaluation= $ 475.00 per evaluation;
CST Evaluations for the Hearing Impaired- speech-language, psychological, educational and social evaluation= $575.00 per evaluation;
Occupational Therapy Services: $120.00 per treatment;
Telepractice Services are also available. Counseling Services: $100.00 per group session per hour; $85.00 per individual session per hour;
Telepractice Services are also available.
Applied Behavior Services (ABA): Discrete Trial and Therapy: $ 100.00 per hour Professional Development: $ 140.00 per hour Functional Behavioral Assessments:
$140.00 per hour
Coordination/Advisory and Oversight: $140.00 per hour Telepractice Services are also available.
Participation at I.E.P. Meetings: $150.00 per hour (minimum 1 hour);
Oral Interpreter (Spanish) at I.E.P. Meeting: $ 125.00 per hour (minimum1 hour); Other Specialty Languages: $150.00 per hour (minimum 1 hour);
Sign Language Translator: $ 150.00 per hour (minimum 1 hour);
Written Translation of Hillmar, LLC child study teams assessments involving bilingual psychological, educational, social and speech-language evaluation impressions and/or results from English to Spanish continue to be available. The fee for this service remains the same at $50.00 per page.	

$25,000.00	
	It's a New Day/Debra Auslander	ABA Therapy / Implementation / Direct Therapy $55.00, Supervision/ Curriculum Planni	$40,000.00	
	Kid Clan Service Inc.	Evalations, OT $295.00, PT $295.00, Monolingual Speech $335.00, Monolingual Social	$5,000.00	
	Learnwell	Bedside Instruction $55.00 per hour	$40,000.00	
	Leonia Board of Education	OT $65.00 30min	$5,000.00	
	Leonia Board of Education	PT $65.00 30min	$5,000.00	
	Miracles In Communication of Northern	Speech and Language $165 per hr,	$20,000.00	
	Mobility-Independence, LLC: Gerald M	Vision/$160.00 per hr	$10,000.00	
	New Hope	Bedside Instruction $550 Weekly	$20,000.00	
	New Pathway Counseling Services	Bedside Instruction $600.00 per week	$30,000.00	
	Northern Valley H.S. Program	OT $65 30min	$12,000.00	
	Northern Valley H.S. Program	PT $65 30min	$2,000.00	
	Novogrow, LLC	PT/ $135 per 45mins	$15,000.00	

Student
ID#	
Placement	
Discipline/Rate	
NOT TO EXCEED	
	Old Tappan Medical Group Dr. Ann DeAngelo	
Health or Medical	
$5,000.00	
	
OT For Kids, LLC	OT $35 per hr
OT $140 per hr	
$20,000.00	
	Pascack Valley Regional High School	OT $50 per 30min, $100 per hr	$10,000.00	
	
Pascack Valley Regional High School	District - $225 per family, per child - Workshop shall be a four hours session conducted by Region II Behavior Consultant. 2 Session Region II ABA Parent Training Workship	
$5,000.00	
	Pediatric Occupational Therapy Services (POTS)	$216.00 per hour, $162.00 45mins, $108.00 30mins, Evaluation Rate $350.00 In School Observation $325.00 per hour/ Indirect Cost-Administrative Fee 10%	
$65,000.00	
	
Professional Education Services	
Bedside Instruction/ $50hr	
$15,000.00	

Progressive Therapy	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	
	Ridgefield Board Of Education	OT $90 per 30min	$25,000.00	
	Ridgefield Board Of Education	PT $90 per 30min	$15,000.00	
	School Based Therapy Services	OT $92 per hr, OT Group $33, Evaluation $300	$700,000.00	
	Silvergate Prep	Bedside Instruction/ $50hr	$15,000.00	
	
Speech & Hearing Associates	$575 Central Auditory Evaluation
$275 Comprehensive Peripheral Audiological Evaluation	
$5,000.00	

Shore O&M - Operation and Mobility	Orientation and mobility services. Initial evaluation $1,300.00, Re-evaluation $700.00, Weekday services $200.00, Weekend services $300.00, Staff in-service training
$200.00, Vison rehab therapy $200.00, Sign language interpreting $75.00	

$10,000.00	
	St. Joseph Hospital and Medical Center	
$450 Eval	

$20,000.00	
	Starlight Homecare Agency	1:1 Nurse / LPN - $48.00 / RN - $60.00	$30,000.00	
	
Supreme Consultants	
Evaluations - Bilingual $750.00	
$5,000.00	
	The Bilingual Child Study Team	Evaluations - Bilingual $900.00 Translations of reprots $80 per page	$5,000.00	

Student
ID#	
Placement	
Discipline/Rate	
NOT TO EXCEED	
	The Craig School	Speech and Language Services/ $125.00 per hour Group / Indiv. $165.00	$15,000.00	
	Thera-Pede, LLC	PT $92 per hr, PT Eval $325	$200,000.00	
	
Trinity Psychological Services, LLC	Comprehensive Psychoeducational and Neuropsychological Assessment / $4,400 Dr. O'Sullivan, $3,800 Dr. Tam	
$5,000.00	
	V.M.R.B Limited Liability Company, Dr. Rojas	
Psychiatric Evaluation and Report $650 - $850	
$5,000.00	
	Valley Hospital- Kireker Center	Auditory Processing/ Hearing Acuity, $1,636 per evaluation, Neurological $675,	$10,000.00	
	
West Bergen Mental Healthcare	Psychotherapy / Therapeutic Group - $65.00 / Individual Therapy - $125.00 / Intake Evaluation - $175.00 / Family Therapy - $175.00	
$20,000.00	
		Total	$1,449,000.00	

Teaneck Public Schools
Regular Public Meeting June 14, 2023
FINANCE AND BUDGET 01 THRU 32 ­ 11.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the Special Education Medicaid Initiative (SEMI) Corrective Action Plan for the 2023­2024 school year for submission to the Executive County Superintendent at the Bergen County Department of Education. The School year was inadvertently listed incorrectly on the April 26, 2023 Board meeting. See attached CAP on pages 149­150.
Explanation:

This agenda item was previously approved at the April 26, 2023 Board meeting but the incorrect school year was inadvertently listed.

Agenda item submitted by Ms. Taylor
ATTACHMENTS:
Description	Type
SEMI	Cover Memo

Special Education Medicaid Initiative (SEMI) Action Plan	
In accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-5.3(f) and (g), failure to maximize SEMI, each district that has less than 90 percent participation of SEMI eligible students in the prebudget year or has failed to comply with all program requirements
set forth in N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-5.3(e) shall submit a SEMI action plan to the Executive County Superintendent for review and approval as part of the district’s proposed budget submission. Districts should determine which items below relate to their specific areas of weakness and then specify activities to be implemented to improve and maximize SEMI participation.	

County: Bergen	
District: Teaneck - 03-5150	
Date: 2/07/2023	

Corrective Action Plan Table			
SEMI Action Plan Components	District Activities for Compliance	Person(s) Responsible	Projected Timelines	Documentation of Completion/Implementation	Date
Completed	
Parental Consent Forms: Procedures for obtaining signed paper or electronic parental consent forms, such as those delineated in the Parental Consent Best Practices document available on the EdPlan™ website. This includes procedures to document how annual notification for parental consent is
disseminated to parents in order to maintain consent.	
N/A - Met 100%				
2/7/23	
Establishing Benchmarks for Maximum SEMI Participation: Establish a benchmark of x percent for the current school year or for the first year that the district does not have an approved waiver pursuant to the provisions of
N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-5.3(b), whichever is applicable, for obtaining maximum participation of all SEMI eligible students by the start of the subsequent school year.

The benchmarks for the current school year or for the first year that the district does not have an approved waiver pursuant to (b) above, whichever is applicable, for achieving maximum participation shall close, at a minimum, the gap between current participation and maximum participation by 50 percent by the beginning of the subsequent school year; and

The benchmarks shall be based on the percentage of parental consent forms collected from eligible students. The number of parental consent forms shall reflect one parental consent form or one document noting parental refusal for each eligible student.	As per N.J.A.C 6A:23A-5.3(f), an action plan is required because 100 percent of budgeted revenue was not met. The FY 2022 SEMI program performance report showed 66% of revenue was achieved and triggered an action plan. In order to increase the maximum participation and increase the budgeted revenue to the required 100%, the following activities will take place: 1) Ensure an alternative revenue projection is completed each year. This will allow the District to receive a projection that reflects the actual number of students that receive Special Ed services. 2) Ensure all services are delivered as per IEPs and logs maintained of sessions. 3) Ensure all independent contractors and agencies are included on the staff pool.	Case Managers, SEMI Coordinator, and Director of Special Services & Nursing Services	Current/On-going (Februay - June)	IEPs and provider logs. Contact with PCG is current and ongoing. List of eligible students in and out of district will be maintained by the SEMI Coordinator. Contracts and information from outside consultants.	

2/7/23	
Documenting Health-related Evaluation Services: Procedures to ensure that all SEMI eligible health-related evaluation services are documented in the third-party administrator’s system. Health-related evaluation Services are only claimable are only claimable for Medicaid if all
requirements outlined in the SEMI Provider Handbook are	

N/A				

2/7/23	

Special Education Medicaid Initiative (SEMI) Action Plan	
In accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-5.3(f) and (g), failure to maximize SEMI, each district that has less than 90 percent participation of SEMI eligible students in the prebudget year or has failed to comply with all program requirements
set forth in N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-5.3(e) shall submit a SEMI action plan to the Executive County Superintendent for review and approval as part of the district’s proposed budget submission. Districts should determine which items below relate to their specific areas of weakness and then specify activities to be implemented to improve and maximize SEMI participation.	

County: Bergen	
District: Teaneck - 03-5150	
Date: 2/07/2023	

Corrective Action Plan Table			
SEMI Action Plan Components	District Activities for Compliance	Person(s) Responsible	Projected Timelines	Documentation of Completion/Implementation	Date
Completed	
Documenting SEMI Eligible Health-Related Services: Procedures to ensure that all SEMI eligible health-related services, including those provided by entities where the district has placed SEMI eligible students, are documented in the third-party administrator’s system.	
N/A				
2/7/23	
Validation of IEP on File: Procedures to ensure that a valid IEP is on file and the correct IEP date is documented in the third-party administrator’s system for each SEMI eligible student for whom parental consent has been obtained.	
N/A				
2/7/23	
Validation of Service Provider Qualifications: Procedures to ensure that service providers used by the district and entities where the district has placed SEMI eligible students have valid licenses and certifications and that these SEMI provider qualifications are documented in the third-party administrator’s system.	

N/A				

2/7/23	
Participation in SEMI Training Opportunities: Procedures to ensure that staff participate in relevant training opportunities provided by the third-party administrator, including, but not limited to, regional meetings and online training.	
N/A				
2/7/23	
Timely Certification of Quarterly Staff Pool List: Procedures to ensure that the quarterly staff pool list is certified under the time frames required in the
implementation of cost settlement via the third-party	
N/A				
2/7/23	

Teaneck Public Schools
Regular Public Meeting June 14, 2023
FINANCE AND BUDGET 01 THRU 32 ­ 12.

WHEREAS, the Teaneck Board of Education has approved the Playground site work and Equipment installation at the Theodora Smiley Lacey School at the April 26, 2023 Board meeting and;

WHEREAS, the proposal includes the playground equipment, turf surface, and site work (including installation of retaining walls, grading, concrete sidewalk relocation and fencing. The playground meets requirements for the age group of 2­5 year old and;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the Theodora Smiley Lacey Playground site work and Equipment installation by Ben Shaffer Recreation, Inc. with the Bergen County Coop #11­BECCP in the amount of
$406,498.28. See attached proposal on pages 152­153. Explanation:
Agenda item submitted by Mr. D'Angelo
ATTACHMENTS:
Description	Type
Ben Shaffer ­ Playground Proposal	Cover Memo

151

BILL TO
Teaneck Bd. of Ed. Accts. Payable Dept 651 Teaneck Road
Teaneck NJ 07666

SHIP TO
Teaneck Bd of Ed Lacey School Teaneck NJ 07666

TERMS	REP
Net 30	Dylan Pickard

BCCPA

DATE	Proposal #
5/17/2023	1227

As requested, we are pleased to quote the following BC-BID-21-24; using Co-op #11-BECCP

VENDOR	ITEM# / DESCRIPTION	QTY	RATE	AMOUNT	
BCI Burke Company, LLC	PROJECT	1.00	$116,657.00	$116,657.00	
	130-146928-4 Custom Creative Playground including ramped structure, swings, spinners, rockers, climbers, music station & welcome sign				
BCI Burke Company, LLC		5,760.00	$5.42	$31,201.07	
	BURKE TURF LUXURY PRO 80 OZ.-SQ FT-SPRING GREEN				
BCI Burke Company, LLC		310.00	$32.91	$10,202.34	
	ACRYLIC SAND BURKE LITE AND BURKE TURF - 50LB BAG				
BCI Burke Company, LLC		222.00	$90.67	$20,128.74	
	BURKE TURF PAD 2.25" X 3.25' X 7.5'				
BCI Burke Company, LLC		3.00	$521.85	$1,565.56	
	POWER CLAW ADHESIVE - 5 GALLON				
BCI Burke Company, LLC		1.00	$488.00	$488.00	
	RED STRIPE SEAM TAPE - 750'ROLL				
BSR	DISCOUNT	1.00	($14,419.42)	($14,419.42)	
BSR	FREIGHT	1.00	$14,175.00	$14,175.00	
BSR	MHL	420.00	$125.00	$52,500.00	
	Man-Hour Labor: Install playground equipment to manufacturers specification, receive/unload/transport of equipment				
BSR	MHL	211.00	$125.00	$26,375.00	
	Man-Hour Labor: Install turf to manufacturer specification				
BSR	MHL	219.00	$125.00	$27,375.00	
	Man-Hour Labor: necessary site work - remove/dispose of existing RR tie wall, tree, concrete walk, excavation to level site				
BSR	MHL	254.00	$125.00	$31,750.00	
	Man-Hour Labor: necessary replacement wall, new concrete walkway (6' x 82')				
BSR	MHL	246.00	$125.00	$30,750.00	
	Man-Hour Labor: Compacted stone sub-base and nailer board for turf				

BILL TO
Teaneck Bd. of Ed. Accts. Payable Dept 651 Teaneck Road
Teaneck NJ 07666

SHIP TO
Teaneck Bd of Ed Lacey School Teaneck NJ 07666

TERMS	REP
Net 30	Dylan Pickard

BCCPA

DATE	Proposal #
5/17/2023	1227

As requested, we are pleased to quote the following BC-BID-21-24; using Co-op #11-BECCP

VENDOR	ITEM# / DESCRIPTION	QTY	RATE	AMOUNT	
BSR	MHL	272.00	$125.00	$34,000.00	
	Man-Hour Labor: remove 196 of RR tie wall along sidewalk, replace with matching block wall				
BSR	MHL	190.00	$125.00	$23,750.00	
	Man-Hour Labor: Supply/install 4' black chain-link enclosure around playground area				

Teaneck Bd of Ed- Lacey BCI
The above items are priced in accordance with BC-BID-21-24; using Co-op #11-BECCP

$406,498.28

Approximate delivery time is 16-20 weeks after receipt of order. When placing your order, kindly advise whom the trucker should notify to schedule delivery. The trucker will make one contact and that person must inform any other parties to coordinate delivery
Please make your Purchase Order payable to "Ben Shaffer Recreation Inc."
Standard colors and finish are quoted unless noted. Final count is the responsibility of the contractor/purchaser. Note that assembly/installation is NOT provided. Sales Tax will be added if applicable.

Dylan Pickard
Ben Shaffer Recreation Inc. NJ Recreation Consultant Dylan@benshaffer.com
P: 973-879-3063

Teaneck Public Schools
Regular Public Meeting June 14, 2023
FINANCE AND BUDGET 01 THRU 32 ­ 13.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the contract with Bergen Day Early Childhood Learning Center to provide two (2) classrooms totaling 30 students, at $16,649 per pupil amount for a total of $499,470 as per our approved State Preschool Expansion Aid (PEA) One Year Plan. See contract and letter of intent attached from provider on pages 155­187.
Explanation:

Agenda item submitted by Ms. Taylor
ATTACHMENTS:
Description	Type
Letter of Intent ­ Bergen Day	Cover Memo
Bergen Day Care Contract	Cover Memo

May 16, 2023

Dr. Andre D. Spencer, Superintendent Teaneck Public Schools 651 Teaneck Road Teaneck, NJ 07666

Dr. Andre D. Spencer:

Bergen Day School Early Childhood Learning Center, LLC is looking forward to partnering with the Teaneck School District as a private provider to service the Pre-K 3 & 4 students of Teaneck for the 2023-2024 school year.

We are designating 2 classrooms that can accommodate 30 Pre-K students.

Feel free to contact me at the number or email below with any questions or comments. Thank you for this opportunity. I look forward to continuing our partnerships to provide the children of Teaneck with a high quality Pre-K program.

Kind Regards,

Marilyn Estrems Sponsor
bergendayschool@gmail.com 201-294-6101

321 Queen Anne Road, Teaneck, New Jersey 07666 201-981-8701 www.bergendayschool.com

Preschool Education Program Contract School Year 2023-2024

This Agreement is made and entered into this first day of July, 2023 by and between the Teaneck Public Schools, with principal offices located at 651 Teaneck Road, Teaneck, New Jersey 07666 (hereinafter referred to as the “District”), and Bergen Day School with its principal offices located at 321 Queen Anne Road (hereinafter referred to as the “private provider” as applicable or “Provider”) (together “the parties”). With locations operating at: (School Name, Address, City)

Whereas, the School Funding Reform Act, P.L. 2007, c.260 (SFRA), adopted in January of 2008 provides for the expansion of a high-quality preschool program to all age- and income-eligible at- risk preschool children in New Jersey; and

Whereas, this Agreement seeks to ensure that pursuant to the SFRA, the high-quality preschool program offered by the Provider contracting with the District shall meet the educational needs of the eligible three-and four-year-old preschool children of the District through the coordination of all federal, state and local public and private community resources; and

Whereas, the District is required to offer a high-quality preschool program and has determined to do so by contracting with a qualified Provider that complies with the Manual of Requirements for Child Care Centers, N.J.A.C. 3A:52; and meets the Elements of High-Quality Preschool Programs,
N.J.A.C. 6A:13A; and

Whereas, the Provider is a private provider and is licensed by the New Jersey Department of Children and Families (DCF) and offers services in accordance with the applicable statutory and regulatory provisions and agrees to be bound by the Manual of Requirements for Child Care Centers, N.J.A.C. 3A:52; Elements of High-Quality Preschool Programs, N.J.A.C. 6A:13A, and Fiscal Accountability, Efficiency and Budgeting Procedures, N.J.A.C. 6A:23A, and

Whereas, it is the intent of the parties that through this Agreement, each party shall be in compliance with all applicable federal and state statutes and regulations. The parties recognize that in the event that there are statutory or regulatory amendments there will be a need to amend this Agreement during its term to comply with any such changes.

Now, therefore, the parties hereby acknowledge and agree to the following:

I Purpose of Agreement

This Agreement provides funding for the minimum of a six (6) hour comprehensive preschool educational program (Program) for 184 school calendar days during the 2023- 2024 school year. [The number entered should equal the number of student contact days (# number of student contact days) and the number of teacher professional development days (# number of District Professional Development days) on the District school calendar exclusive of any extended year or summer programming. Also insert this number in Subsection III (B), first paragraph.]

The Provider shall offer a Program that shall meet the educational needs of the eligible three-and four-year-old preschool children of the District as set forth in this agreement and in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Elements of High-Quality Preschool Programs (N.J.A.C. 6A:13A), and the Manual of Requirements for Childcare Centers (N.J.A.C. 3A:52) and the requirements of this Agreement.

The District shall work collaboratively with the Provider to meet the requirements of the Elements of High-Quality Preschool Programs (N.J.A.C. 6A:13A), and the Manual of Requirements for Childcare Centers (N.J.A.C. 3A:52) and shall compensate the Provider in accordance with this Agreement.

Definitions

All terms within this contract have the same meaning as defined in N.J.A.C. 6A:13A-1.2, as supplemented below.

For purposes of this Agreement, the term “six (6) hour comprehensive educational program day” means a full-day preschool program in accordance with the school district’s grade one through twelve daily school calendar and not exceeding the District’s academic year.

For purposes of this Agreement, the term "Appropriately Certified Teacher" means an individual meeting the requirements set forth in Subsection III (E)(1) of this Agreement and N.J.A.C. 6A:13A-4.3.

For purposes of this Agreement, the term "Appropriately Qualified Teacher Assistant" means an individual meeting the requirements set forth in Subsection III (E) (2) of this Agreement and N.J.A.C. 6A:13A-4.3.

For purposes of this Agreement, the term “Preschool Instructional Coach” means an individual meeting the requirements set forth in N.J.A.C. 6A:13A-4.2.

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For the purposes of this Agreement, the term “Quarterly Expenditure Report” means a report of all actual, approvable, reasonable and customary expenditures with supporting documentation and receipts available for inspection at any time by District or Department of Education (DOE) designee, for each quarter following the payment and report schedule provided in Section VII, Compensation, for all district-approved Provider budget planning documents for the 2023-2024 school year. This includes reporting the actual expenses for all approved salaries, benefits, payroll taxes, substitute stipends, classroom materials and supplies, technology, field trips and associated transportation, space costs, food costs, and administrative and indirect costs.

For the purposes of this Agreement, the terms “absent without excuse” and “unexcused absence” mean any absence not due to sickness or medical condition documented by a licensed medical professional or documented family emergency. Every effort should be made to reduce chronic absenteeism, which is defined as at least 10 percent of 180 days or 18 days of school. The district board of education shall ensure that preschool students are not suspended, long-term or short-term, and are not expelled from school (N.J.A.C. 6A:13A-4.4(g)).

For the purposes of this Agreement, the term “homeless children and youths” is as defined in: Subtitle VII-B of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (McKinney-Vento) (42 U.S.C. §11431 et seq,), (N.J.A.C. 6A:17-2.2), the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) (20 U.S.C. §1400 et seq.), the Improving Head Start for School Readiness Act (42 U.S.C. §9801 et seq.) — and refers to individuals who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence and includes the following four categories:

Children and youth who:

share the housing of other persons due to loss of housing, economic hardship, or a similar reason;

are living in motels, hotels, trailer parks, or camping grounds due to the lack of alternative accommodations;

are living in emergency or transitional shelters; or

are abandoned in hospitals.

Children and youth who have a primary nighttime residence that is a public or private place not designed for or ordinarily used as a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings.

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Children and youth who are living in cars, parks, public spaces, abandoned buildings, substandard housing, bus or train stations, or similar settings.

Children of migrant or seasonal workers who qualify as homeless because they are living in circumstances described in the first three categories.

Provider Requirements

General

The Provider shall at all times:

Be a private provider within the meaning of N.J.A.C. 6A:13A-1.2.

Be licensed by the DCF, Office of Licensing as a Child Care Program pursuant to
N.J.S.A. 30:5B-1 et seq.

Operate pursuant to the requirements set forth in the Elements of High-Quality Preschool Programs (N.J.A.C. 6A:13A), and the Manual of Requirements for Childcare Centers (N.J.A.C. 3A:52) and the terms of this Agreement.

Comprehensive Education Program Requirements

The Provider shall offer a Program for 184 school calendar days during the 2023-2024 school year [The number entered should equal the number of student contact days plus the number of teacher professional development days on the District school calendar exclusive of any extended year or summer programming. Insert number from Subsection I (A).]

The length of the school day shall be at least six (6) hours and shall conform to the length of the school day of the District consistent with Subsection I (A).

The Program shall consist of the comprehensive curriculum articulated in the District’s preschool plan or updates, as approved by the DOE and at a minimum shall include the following components:

A comprehensive curriculum supported by research, aligned with the New Jersey Preschool Teaching and Learning Standards, and linked to the New Jersey Student Learning Stands (NJSLS) that is approved by the DOE as part of the District’s plan and annual updates;

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Professional Development;

Health and Social Service Coordination;

Parent Involvement Activities; and

Transition Activities.

Secular Program

The Program offered by the Provider shall comply with all federal, state and local laws and regulations regarding the secular nature of programs receiving public funding. It is understood that violation of this provision shall be deemed a breach of this Agreement and shall be the basis for immediate termination pursuant to Section XI of this Agreement.

Free Provision of Program

The Provider shall not charge parents or families of children in the program any registration or other fees to participate in the Program, if the children are eligible for the program, free of charge.

The Provider shall not require parents or families of children to participate in wrap-around services in order to be eligible for enrollment in the Program.

Director Qualifications

The Provider shall have a director meeting the qualifications set forth in the Manual of Requirements for Child Care Centers (N.J.A.C. 3A:52) and the Elements of High- Quality Preschool Programs (N.J.A.C. 6A:13A).

The director shall be responsible for the development and implementation of the overall program and shall work on a full-time basis and will be on-site at the child care center unless his/her presence is required at a District, DOE, or DCF function.

The director shall not serve in any other position including, but not limited to, instructional staff member or family worker, during the same hours as he/she is serving in the capacity of center director.

If the director is required to be off-site for a required District, DOE, or DCF function, or is using paid time off he/she shall assign an on-site designee, pursuant the Manual of Requirements for Childcare Centers, N.J.A.C. 3A:52. The designee shall not be a classroom teacher or teacher assistant.
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Staff Qualifications

The Provider’s staff shall have the following qualifications:

All “Appropriately Certified Teachers” shall hold a Bachelor’s Degree and, at a minimum, a certificate of eligibility or certificate of eligibility with advanced standing for Preschool through Grade Three certification or other equivalent preschool certification, as set forth in N.J.A.C. 6A:9B et seq.

The Provider shall require all “Appropriately Qualified Teacher Assistants”, both new hires and existing staff, to have, at a minimum, a high school diploma or its equivalent and, in school districts or schools supported by Title 1 funding, to also meet the requirements established by the Every Student Succeeds Act, P.L. 114-95.

The Provider shall notify the District in writing, within ten (10) business days, of any termination of employment of teachers or teacher assistants serving children in preschool classrooms and when the employment of new personnel takes place.

In districts approved to participate in the Limited Certificate of Eligibility/Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing Pilot Program, the provider shall be considered a part of the district’s plan for participating teachers.

Staffing Standards

The Provider shall comply with the following staffing standards for the six-hour comprehensive educational program:

Class Size
Contracted class size shall not be greater than fifteen (15) children with one Certified Teacher and one Appropriately Qualified Teacher Assistant, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:13A-4.3. This ratio should be in place for the six (6)-hour day as described below.

Line of Sight
The teacher and/or teacher assistant must maintain a line of sight of the children during the six (6)-hour comprehensive educational program day.

Teacher Absences
A substitute teacher and/or substitute teacher assistant shall be present and working in the preschool classroom for each day that a teacher and/or teacher assistant is absent, whether due to illness, required training, or approved personal leave. The credential of the substitute for a teacher shall, at a minimum, hold a county substitute credential requirements. Long-term substitute teachers for maternity or extended leave longer
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than three (3) weeks should have, at a minimum, a credential equivalent to the original classroom teacher. The qualification for a substitute teacher assistant shall, at a minimum, be a high school diploma. The District shall share its current substitute list with the Provider. The District shall work with the Provider in acquiring substitute certification for qualified staff.

Family Workers

The Provider shall have one (1) full time family worker, as required by N.J.A.C. 6A:13A-
4.6 (b) 2i-iv, in place for every 75 children being served by the Provider who shall:

Collaborate with the school district staff to ensure that activities for family involvement and social services occur.

Coordinate participation in health and social services designated by the District to serve the needs of the children and their families.

Provide all requested data to the District.

Report to the director and collaborate with appropriate District social services staff.

Complete a minimum of three (3) visits with each family in each school year.

Not serve as teacher, secretary, substitute, or in any other capacity during the same hours as they are serving as the family worker.

Criminal History Background Checks

The Provider, pursuant to the Manual of Requirements for Child Care Centers, N.J.A.C. 3A:52, shall ensure that a Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) fingerprint background check is completed for all staff members at least 18 years of age who are or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis, to determine whether any such person has been convicted of a crime, as specified in P.L. 2000, c. 77 and that said check indicates that no criminal history record information exists on file in either the Identification Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation or the State Bureau of Identification which would disqualify said employee from employment pursuant to law or that the check reveals a disqualifying offense and the individual has demonstrated rehabilitation as determined by the DCF.

Within two weeks after a new staff member begins working at the center, the Provider shall ensure that the new staff member completes the CHRI fingerprinting process.

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Until the center receives the results of the CHRI background check from DCF for a new staff member, the center shall ensure that a current staff member is present whenever the new staff member is caring for children at the center.

The Provider’s Director or Human Resource Director shall certify to the District that all procedures related to background checks are followed for the center and each qualifying staff member as established by DCF pursuant to the Manual of Requirements for Child Care Centers, N.J.A.C. 3A:52.

If it is discovered during the course of the Agreement that either a) an employee with disqualifying CHRI on file that has not demonstrated rehabilitation as determined by the DCF, or b) an employee who has not had a CHRI background check is working at a school location, said employee shall be immediately removed by the Provider.

Failure by the Provider to comply with DCF regulations regarding CHRI background check procedures and/or failure to remove said staff member immediately either upon notification by the District or discovery by the Provider shall be deemed a breach of this Agreement by the Provider and shall be a basis for non-renewal pursuant to Section X or termination pursuant to Section XI of this Agreement.

In accordance with Child Abuse Record Information Background Check Procedures, 3A:52-4.10, the Provider must ensure that any Provider or District newly hired employee or consultant does not have unsupervised access to children until the enitre background check process is complete.

The Provider must also ensure that any Provider or District employee, consultant, or contractor with access to children enrolled in the program must have the entire background check completed at least once every five years, in accordance with federal and state regulations.

When a person who is not required to complete a CHRI background check is working with children at the center, the center shall ensure oversight of that person by another staff member and ensure that person is not left alone to supervise a child or group of children, N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10; N.J.A.C.3A:52-4.11.

Child Abuse Record Information Checks

The Provider, pursuant to the Manual of Requirements for Child Care Centers, N.J.A.C. 3A:52, shall obtain from all staff members who are or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis, written consent for DCF to conduct a Child Abuse Record

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Information (CARI) background check to determine whether an incident of child abuse and/or neglect has been substantiated against any such person.

Within two weeks after a new staff member begins working at the center, the Provider shall submit to the DCF Office of Licensing a completed CARI consent form for the new staff member.

Until the results of the CARI background check of a new staff member have been received from DCF, the Provider shall ensure that a current staff member is present whenever the new staff member is in the presence of children..

The Provider’s Director or Human Resource Director shall certify to the District that all procedures in relation to CARI checks are followed for the center and each qualifying staff member as established by DCF pursuant to the Manual of Requirements for Child Care Centers, N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.9.

If it is discovered during the course of this Agreement that a CARI background check reveals that an incident of child abuse and/or neglect has been substantiated against a staff member, said staff member shall be immediately removed by the Provider.

Failure by the Provider to comply with DCF regulations regarding CARI background check procedures and/or failure to remove said staff member immediately either upon notification by the District or discovery by the Provider shall be deemed a breach of this Agreement by the Provider and shall be a basis for non-renewal pursuant to Section X or termination pursuant to Section XI of this Agreement.

Provider must conduct the complete background checks for each employee, consultant, or contractor at least once every five years, in accordance with federal and state regulations, which must include each of the checks listed in paragraphs H and I of Section III of this Agreement.

When a person who is not required to complete a CARI background check is working with children at the center, the center shall ensure oversight of that person by another staff member and ensure that person is not left alone to supervise a children or group of children, N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10; N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11.

As of June 1, 2018, P.L. 2018, c. 5 requires that all school districts, charter schools, nonpublic schools, and contracted service providers make certain inquiries regarding child abuse and sexual misconduct of prospective employees who will have regular contact with students. Consistent with the statute, the DOE has developed employment forms that hiring entities may use to complete the required employment history review. If a hiring entity chooses not to use the forms provided below, the hiring entity is still
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required to comply with the terms of the statute. Please note that this employment review is separate from the criminal history review requirements. The resources below include two forms and a list of frequently asked questions regarding the implementation of P.L. 2018, c. 5:

Sexual Misconduct/Child Abuse Disclosure Release
Sexual Misconduct/Child Abuse Disclosure Information Request (follow- up form)

Nondiscrimination

The Provider shall be fully responsible for the recruitment and hiring of staff necessary to perform this Agreement. The Provider shall operate in conformity with the provisions of all federal and state anti-discrimination statutes and directives, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination, N.J.S.A. 10:5-1 et seq., and is committed to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C. §1201 et seq.

The Provider certifies that it is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate in the recruitment, selection, hiring, promotion or demotion of staff or the selection of services provided to children on the basis of or against any person because of race, creed, religion, color, national origin/nationality, ancestry, age, sex/gender (including pregnancy), marital status/civil union partnership, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, domestic partnership status, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, disability, (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), or liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States.

The provider agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices to be provided by the provider setting forth the above provisions of the above nondiscrimination clause.

The Provider certifies that it has an Affirmative Action Program and except with respect to affectional or sexual orientation and gender identity or expression, the provider will take affirmative action to ensure that such applicants are recruited and employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or sex. Such action shall include, but not be limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion,
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or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship.

The provider agrees to make good faith efforts to meet targeted county employment goals established in accordance with N.J.A.C. 17:27-5.2.

The provider agrees to inform in writing to its appropriate recruitment agencies including, but not limited to, employment agencies, placement bureaus, colleges, universities, and labor unions, that it does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or sex, and that it will discontinue the use of any recruitment agency which engages in direct or indirect discriminatory practices.

The provider agrees to revise any of its testing procedures, if necessary, to assure that all personnel testing conforms with the principles of job-related testing, as established by the statutes and court decisions of the State of New Jersey and as established by applicable Federal law and applicable Federal court decisions.

In conforming with the targeted employment goals, the provider agrees to review all procedures relating to transfer, upgrading, downgrading and layoff to ensure that all such actions are taken without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or sex, consistent with the statutes and court decisions of the State of New Jersey, and applicable Federal law and applicable Federal court decisions

Providers must also adhere to contracting requirements for affirmative action and affirmative action supplements. Forms can be accessed at http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/purchase/forms.htm.

Confidentiality of Pupil Records

The Provider shall keep all pupil records in strictest confidence. During the term of this Agreement and at all times thereafter, the Provider shall not publish, disclose or use pupil records without prior written consent of the District or as otherwise provided by law in strict accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:36-19, N.J.A.C. 3A:52-1.1 et seq.., N.J.A.C. 6A:32-7.1 et seq.,
and the Federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, 20 U.S.C. § 1232g.

Attendance Records

The Provider shall collect and report daily attendance information on each enrolled child in the following manner:
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The Provider and District will work together to address chronic absenteeism which is defined as missing at least ten (10) percent of school days, or 18 days of a 180-day school year. Providers with excessive absenteeism rates should create an action plan.

If any enrolled child is absent without excuse for up to ten (10) consecutive days of school, the District and Provider shall make every effort to contact the family and get the child to school. The District and Provider may begin attempts to contact the family prior to ten (10) consecutive unexcused absences.

The provider will make a concerted attempt to get the child to come to school. If these attempts fail and the child is absent without excuse for ten (10) consecutive days of school, the child shall no longer be enrolled and the District/Provider may fill the slot with another child.

Daily attendance reports shall be provided to the District on a monthly basis. The district will be responsible for entering the attendance data into their data system. If the district requires entry of data into their system, additional compensation shall be provided to the contracted provider.
In accordance with the Zero Tolerance for Guns Act, N.J.S.A. 18A:37-7 et seq. and
N.J.A.C. 6A:13A-4.4 (g), preschool children shall not be expelled or suspended, which includes sending children home early or excluding children for any reason other than medical such as injury or illness. Positive behavior supports through the Pyramid Model for Supporting Social Emotional Competencies shall be employed to reduce or eliminate challenging behaviors.

Financial Management System

The Provider shall implement sound fiscal practices that include, but are not limited to:

Adherence to Treasury Circular 15-08-OMB, requiring recipients of State aid funds to have an annual single audit, an annual financial statement audit or a program-specific audit, based on the State aid funds received. A program specific audit can be elected when a recipient’s State financial assistance is under only one State program, i.e., Preschool Education Aid.

Recipients that expend $750,000 or more in State financial assistance within their fiscal year must require these recipients to have annual single audits or program-specific audits.

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Recipients that expend less than $750,000 in State financial assistance within their fiscal year, but expend $100,000 or more in State financial assistance within their fiscal year, must require these recipients to have either a financial statement audit performed or a program-specific audit.

Maintaining a financial management system that provides timely, accurate, current and complete disclosure of all financial activities related to the Agreement, in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Making expenditures in strict accordance with the DOE’s 2023-2024 Private Provider Budget and Expenditure Guidance.

Maintaining a preschool accounting system of all financial activities related to the Agreement separate from other funding sources.

Maintaining a general ledger and account reconciliation of all financial activities related to the Agreement.

Making modifications to the approved budget, when appropriate, based on reasonable and customary costs and verifiable documentation.

Amending the approved budget, when appropriate, with approval by the District board of education.

Timely completion of all financial requirements and timely electronic submission of all financial reports described in Section VII of this Agreement.

District/Provider Coordination, Cooperation

The Provider and the District shall ensure that the high-quality elements required by the
New Jersey Preschool Program Implementation Guidelines are met.

The District shall, at a minimum, provide a Preschool Instructional Coach for every twenty
(20) preschool classrooms to provide coaching and classroom support for classroom teachers in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:13A-4.2. Preschool Instructional Coaches will also address special needs including, but not limited to, providing additional assistance to uncertified or inexperienced teachers and professional development that supports preschool English language learners and preschool children in inclusive classroom settings. The Provider agrees to allow the Preschool Instructional Coaches to provide coaching and professional development services in the Provider’s contracted classrooms. The District, with the center director and the teaching staff, shall develop a professional development
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plan that describes the role and activities of the Preschool Instructional Coach for the school year. The District shall notify the Provider of any staffing changes in Preschool Instructional Coach positions and assignments.

The District shall make available to the Provider appropriate in-service training and systematic professional development activities.

The District shall include the Provider’s teachers in all professional development experiences offered by the district for the preschool teaching staff. The Provider’s teachers must attend a minimum of 3 professional development in-service/trainings/workshops offered by the District.

The District shall make available a substitute teacher list to the Provider.

The District shall verify the credentials and progress toward obtaining the appropriate certification or credentials, where applicable, of all preschool teaching staff in a Provider and shall verify that all required background and criminal checks on all employees have been conducted.

The District and the Provider shall articulate plans and activities for children and parents who are making the transition to elementary schools.

The District shall make available health and social service resources to the Provider.

The District and Provider are jointly responsible for recruitment of children.

The District is responsible for ensuring that each preschool child is screened within two months of school entry using a developmentally-based early childhood screening assessment approved by the DOE.

Eligibility for contract renewal is based on each contracting Provider classroom maintaining a minimum reliable score of 4.5 on the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale, Third Edition (ECERS-3). The ECERS-3 must be administered by the District by an individual deemed reliable by the tool developer in each classroom no less than once every three (3) years.

The Provider shall allow District or DOE designee(s) necessary access to conduct needs assessments and data collection.

The District shall provide financial management assistance to the Provider in the development and monitoring of the Provider’s annual budget and implementation of the preschool program.

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The District shall provide a copy of its work schedule for all teaching staff to the Provider to allow the Provider to ensure that the work schedule established for the teaching staff in the contracted preschool classrooms is comparable to the work schedule provided by the District for both teaching staff contract hours and teaching staff student contact hours and is made available to all affected teaching staff.

The District shall share with the Provider the plan for transition initiatives from program entry to kindergarten through grade three.

The Provider shall submit a copy of their lease agreement or any written agreement for space, rent, or mortgage to the District for the school year, in every instance when the Provider is bound by such an agreement.

The Provider shall receive written approval from the District, consistent with N.J.A.C.
6A:13A-7.1(c) prior to any change affecting physical space or location of classrooms.

McKinney-Vento and the New Jersey Administrative Code applies to homeless children and youths, which includes children attending preschool programs. District and Provider shall collaborate and coordinate to ensure that children experiencing homelessness are immediately enrolled, participate in educational programming, and have access to high quality early childhood programs.

School districts that offer a public preschool education program must ensure that children experiencing homelessness have the same access to that education as is provided to non-homeless children (42 U.S.C. § 11432(g) (4)), (N.J. A.C. 6A:17-2.1, 6A:17-2.3).

McKinney-Vento requires state and local educational agencies (LEAs) to remove barriers to school enrollment (42 U.S.C. §11432(g)(1)(I)), (N.J.A.C. 6A:17-2.4(a)(3).

Districts must ensure the immediate enrollment of children experiencing homelessness, even if they lack documents typically required for enrollment, including birth certificates, health records, and proof of residency. Immediate enrollment, is one of the core protections of the McKinney-Vento Act (42 U.S.C. §11432(g)(3)(C)), (N.J.A.C. 6A:17-2.5(g).

Ongoing communication, collaboration, and coordination between Provider and District, including teachers, social workers, McKinney-Vento regional coordinators/district homeless liaisons, and health staff members are vital in order to increase the enrollment of children and the provision of services to them and their families.

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In accordance with McKinney-Vento and New Jersey Administrative Code (N.J.A.C. 6A:17-2.3, N.J.A.C. 6A:27-6.2), districts must provide transportation to ensure children experiencing homelessness have access to their educational day.

School districts that transport non-homeless children also must provide comparable transportation services for children experiencing homelessness (42 U.S.C. § 11432(g)(4)(A)), (N.J.A.C. 6A:17-2.3, N.J.A.C. 6A:27-6.2) . In addition, transportation to the school district of residence must be provided when requested by a parent or guardian (42 U.S.C. §11432(g)(1)(J)(iii), (N.J.A.C. 6A:17-2.4(a)(7)) . Districts must continue to provide transportation to and from the school district of residence to formerly homeless students who become permanently housed for the remainder of the academic year during which the child becomes permanently housed (42 U.S.C. § 11432 (g)(3)(A)(i)(II), (N.J.A.C. 6A:17-2.5). All transportation must be arranged promptly to ensure immediate enrollment and so as not to create barriers to homeless students’ attendance, retention, and success (see 42 U.S.C § 11431(2) and 11432(g)(1)(I)), (N.J.A.C. 6A:17-1.1, N.J.A.C. 6A:17-2.4).

Monitoring of Program Performance

The District and the DOE are responsible for monitoring the Provider on a regular basis to ensure that the Provider is delivering a quality program. The Provider shall provide the District, the DOE and the Department of Human Services access to its site and program records for purposes of monitoring and ensuring that the Provider is complying with all aspects of this Agreement.

The Provider shall inform the District in writing of all conditions that may negatively affect or are negatively affecting the performance of services as soon as they are known. The disclosure shall be accompanied by a statement of the action taken or contemplated by the Provider to correct the problems and when corrective action will be taken.

The District may, at any reasonable time, make site visits to inspect the program, facility, books, records and equipment relating to the provision of the early childhood education services, review program accomplishments and management and financial control systems, as well as interview any officials and/or employees whose work involves the performance of this Agreement or compliance with its terms.

The District shall conduct on-site monitoring at least twice in each contract year to assess compliance and shall ensure that the Provider is complying with the requirements of this Agreement.

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The District shall assess classroom quality and create action plans for teaching staff using the following steps:

The District shall score program quality on a graduated scale in all preschool classrooms based on results of the ECERS-3 as referenced in Subsection IV (K) of this Agreement.

An action plan shall be developed and implemented by the District and Provider if any classroom falls below the minimum acceptable ECERS-3 score referenced in Subsection IV (K) of this Agreement. Development of the action plan shall involve participation of the District and the Provider in joint discussions to determine the classroom quality improvements that are necessary based upon the results of the observation instrument and establishment of a timeframe for making the required changes. The Preschool Instructional Coach shall provide technical assistance to the classroom teacher based upon the action plan.

If the District deems that improvements have not been made according to the established plan and schedule, the District or Provider may request that the classroom or program be evaluated by a reliable independent observer approved by the DOE. If the reliable independent observer verifies that the action plan is not being satisfied, steps shall be taken to remove the Provider teacher from the classroom or not renew or terminate the preschool program contract pursuant to the provisions for non-renewal pursuant to Section X or termination pursuant to Section XI of this Agreement.

Records, Maintenance and Retention of Records

Any and all records concerning the operation of the program shall be retained in accordance with The School District Records Retention Schedule (attached to this Agreement as Attachment A and incorporated herein). Such records shall be made available to the representatives of the District and the DOE upon request. Such records shall also be available to the public to the same extent that the District records are available for public inspection.

Where not otherwise specified in the School District Records Retention Schedule, the retention period starts on July 1 for records created by or filed with the Provider during the prior school year.

If the provider intends to destroy any records no longer necessary to maintain under the School District Records Retention Schedule, Provider must consult and seek written

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approval from the District, prior to any destruction of records. Otherwise, the Provider shall transfer those records to the custody of the District.

The Provider shall cause all Subcontractors to comply with the terms of this Section.

The Provider shall maintain and have available for audit and/or inspection all books and records that may be requested by the District, DOE and/or DCF. A copy of said documents shall be provided to the District, the DOE and/or DCF upon request.

The Provider shall submit to the District, in a timely manner, monthly student enrollment and attendance reports, and such other reports or data as may be required by this Agreement, statute(s) or regulation(s). The District and DOE shall provide reasonable notice of audits and/or inspections.

The Provider shall provide, in a timely manner, copies of all work papers produced in connection with audits made by the Provider to the District and the DOE, upon written request.

Compensation

The maximum number of children for which the Provider will be compensated is 30 for the 2023-2024 school year. The District shall pay monthly to the Provider one-tenth (1/10) of the provider’s approved 2023-2024 budget planning document with first payment to be issued by the District by August 1, subject to revisions pursuant to Subsection VII(C), (D), (G), & (H)(4). Any revisions made pursuant to Subsection VII(C), (D), (G), & (H)(4) shall be made based on the provider’s average daily enrollment, not average daily attendance. The district-approved 2023-2024 budget planning document is attached as Attachment B.

From October through June, in the event the average monthly enrollment for the month is greater than or equal to fourteen-fifteenths (14/15) of the number of contract slots in A above, then the amount due the following month under the contract shall equal the monthly amount as described in A above.

From October through June, in the event the average monthly enrollment for the month is less than fourteen-fifteenths (14/15) of the number of contract slots, the amount due the following month under the contract shall equal the monthly amount multiplied by the average monthly enrollment for the month, divided by the number of contract slots.

For the month of October, the amount due under the contract shall not be subject to adjustment due to September enrollment for each contracted classroom that is open to receive children by September 1.

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The Provider shall collect and report daily attendance information on each enrolled child in the manner set forth in Subsection III (L)(4).

Collection of attendance information should be used for operational and reporting purposes only.

The District shall make ten (10) monthly payments to the Provider in the sum of one-tenth (1/10) of the revenues provided under the Provider’s District-approved 2023-2024 budget planning document as set forth in A above.

Except for September 1, payment shall be made each month following receipt and verification of the Provider’s enrollment for the previous month. The enrollment report is to be submitted to the District on the last business day of each month. Monthly payments will not be made until the enrollment report is received and reviewed by the District. The District will review the enrollment report within one week of receiving the report. In addition, the final payment, which is to be adjusted in accordance with C and F above and based on the Provider’s enrollment reports for May and June and Quarterly Expenditure Reports including receipts and supporting documentation, pursuant to H below, shall be issued on or before August 1, 2024.

The Provider agrees to submit to the District a Quarterly Expenditure Report, as defined in Subsection II (A)(5), of actual, approvable, reasonable and customary expenditures signed and certified by the director and officer of the corporation (if the director is not an officer), if incorporated, and understands that the District will recoup any unexpended or misspent funds based on the Quarterly Expenditure Reports, enrollment records and monthly payments made by the District. Based on its review of the Quarterly Expenditure Report, the District shall make prorated adjustments to subsequent monthly payments.

If the provision for receipt and verification of the Provider’s enrollment as described in H above are met, monthly payments shall be made on: September 1, October 15, November 15, December 15, January 15, February 15, March 15, April 15, and May
15. One final payment shall be issued on or before August 1, 2024.

Quarterly Expenditure Reports (for quarters ending September 30, December 31, March 31, and June 30) shall be submitted to the District no later than: October 15, January 15, April 15, and June 30, respectively.

The provider will appropriately expend funds to meet the Elements of High-Quality Preschool Programs, N.J.A.C. 6A:13A for each category of goods and services in their District-approved 2023-2024 budget planning document, including, but not limited to, instructional staff positions, materials, supplies, and technology. Materials, supplies,
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and technology purchases must also meet the criteria set forth in the district’s comprehensive preschool curriculum.

The District may make a monthly payment adjustment at any time during the contract period to reimburse the Provider for large expenditures related to approved budget items including, but not limited to, playground equipment.

Districts may not withhold funding at any time during the contract period without meeting with the Provider. If the issue of payment is not resolved locally, an appeal may be made to the Commissioner pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:3, Controversies and Disputes.

Availability of Funds

The parties recognize that payments by the District to the Provider under this Agreement are expressly dependent upon, and subject to the availability to the District of state funds. The Provider is aware that the District's receipt of state funds is expressly conditional upon allocation, review and approval by the DOE.

Term of Agreement

The term of this Agreement shall be July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024.

Renewal of Non-Renewal of a Preschool Program Contract

The District, DOE, and Provider shall use the following processes for renewal or non- renewal of the Provider preschool program contract:

For all Provider contract renewals:

The District shall notify any Provider, in writing on or before May 1 of each contract year, of its intent to renew the preschool program contract for an additional one-year term.

The Provider shall notify the District in writing within thirty (30) days of receipt of a renewal notice from the District of its acceptance or rejection of the offer to renew the Agreement for one year.

For all Provider contract non-renewals:

The District shall notify the Provider, the DOE, Division of Early Childhood Services, and the DCF, Office of Licensing with a full explanation in writing on or
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before May 1 in any contract year of the intent to not renew any Provider’s preschool program contract for an additional one-year term and/or an intention to reduce slots. The notification shall include the reason(s) for non-renewal, including, but not limited to:

Fiscal mismanagement: The District must provide documentation verifying evidence of the Provider’s fiscal mismanagement as well as documentation that the district attempted to assist the Provider to correct fiscal mismanagement issues.

Poor classroom quality: The District must provide evidence that it first assessed classroom quality and created a classroom quality improvement plan in accordance with Section V of this Agreement.

	Available in-District classroom space: For a non-renewal based on available in-District space, the following requirements must be met:

The new configuration must meet the elements of high quality described in N.J.A.C. 6A:13A and educational facilities standards for preschool described in N.J.A.C. 6A:26; and

It must be economically more efficient to serve the preschool children in the district space, after considering all costs associated with providing the preschool program; and

The quality of the current in-District preschool program must meet an average ECERS-3 score of at least four point five (4.5).

The Provider may dispute the non-renewal and/or slot reduction of the preschool program contract received in writing from the District by notifying the District and the DOE in writing within ten (10) business days of receipt of the notice of non- renewal.

If non-renewal is disputed by the Provider, both the Provider and the District shall submit written justification for their positions to the DOE, Division of Early Childhood Services within ten (10) days of the Provider’s notification of intent to dispute.

The appropriateness of the non-renewal decision will be affirmed or denied by the DOE. The non-renewal decision may be appealed to the Commissioner of the DOE (“Commissioner”) pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:3, Controversies and Disputes.

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Upon non-renewal, the District shall recover from the Provider all playground materials, playground equipment both installed and uninstalled, start-up classroom materials and start-up classroom technology or the monetary equivalent thereof. The amount to be recovered shall be determined by current market value or depreciated value of said items (as per Federal Depreciation schedule), whichever is lower.

Termination of a Preschool Program Contract (see N.J.A.C. 6A:13A-9.4(b))

The District shall have the right to terminate this Agreement immediately upon:

Notice of revocation of the Provider’s license;

Provider’s breach of any of the following provisions of this Agreement:

Failure to conduct CHRI background checks as set forth in Subsection III(H) of this Agreement;

Failure to conduct CARI checks as set forth in Subsection III(I) of this Agreement; or

Violation of any federal, state or local law or regulation regarding the secular nature of programs receiving public funding as set forth in Subsection III(B)(3) of this Agreement.

Provider’s action(s) or inaction(s) that placed children in the Program at serious risk of harm.

For any breach of contract, except those that trigger the right to immediate termination defined in Subsection XI(A), the District shall have the right to terminate this Agreement as follows:

If a Provider fails to comply with any of terms of this Agreement or applicable federal, state or local requirements, the District shall notify the Provider and the DOE, Division of Early Childhood Services of the deficiency in writing.

If the Provider fails to submit a corrective action plan demonstrating how they will resolve the deficiency within thirty (30) days and if the Provider fails to implement the correction action plan within ninety 90 days, the District may initiate termination of this Agreement upon written notice to the Provider and DOE, Division of Early

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Childhood Services. Termination of the contract shall be subject to written approval by the DOE to the District and Provider.

District must submit the deficiency in writing
Provider must submit a corrective action plan within thirty (30) days
Provider must implement the corrective action plan within ninety (90) days.

The Provider shall have the right to appeal to the Commissioner a District’s decision to terminate this Agreement pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:3, Controversies and Disputes. The filing of an appeal under N.J.A.C. 6A:3 shall not prevent the termination from becoming effective on the date specified unless the appealing party seeks and is granted a stay pending decision by the Commissioner.

The District and the Provider may terminate this Agreement by mutual agreement, in writing, upon notice to and receipt of written approval from the DOE.

In the event of termination under this Subsection XI(D), said termination shall take effect upon the thirtieth day from the date the District and the Provider receive written approval from the DOE to terminate this Agreement.

Upon termination, the District shall recover monetary value of startup materials limited to playground equipment, non-consumable startup materials, and start up classroom technology based on DOE approval. The amount recovered shall be determined by the current market value or depreciated value of said items (as per Federal Depreciation Schedule), whichever is lower.

In the event of non-renewal or termination of this Agreement pursuant to Sections X and XI of this Agreement, by either the District or the Provider, the Provider shall continue the service until the District has found an appropriate placement for all children unless termination was instigated under the provisions set forth in Subsection XI(A) in which case termination shall be immediate. At no time shall the Provider be required to continue the service for more than ninety (90) days beyond the expiration or termination date of the existing Agreement. The Provider will be reimbursed for this continued service at the funding level established in Section VII of this Agreement.

Informal Dispute Resolution Process

The District and Provider shall attempt to resolve any dispute that may arise under this Agreement. If the dispute cannot be resolved locally, an appeal may be made to the Commissioner pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:3, Controversies and Disputes.

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Subcontracting and Assignment

The Provider shall not subcontract and/or assign services to be provided pursuant to Section I of this Agreement, without written approval from the District and the Commissioner.

The Provider agrees to make all records of any subcontractor available to the District, the DOE, the DCF and any federal agency whose funds are expended in the course of this Agreement for the purpose of review. All subcontracts entered into by the Provider shall include a provision whereby the Subcontractor acknowledges its obligation to make all pertinent records available to the District, the DOE, the DCF and any federal agency whose funds are expended in the course of this Agreement.

The Subcontractor shall comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

Indemnification

The Provider shall assume all risk of and responsibility for, and agrees to indemnify, defend and save harmless the State of New Jersey and its employees from and against any and all claims, demands, suits, actions, recoveries, judgments and costs, and expenses in connection therewith on account of the loss of life, property or injury or damages to the person, body or property of any person or persons, whatsoever, which shall arise from or result directly or indirectly from (1) the work, service or materials provided under this Agreement; or (2) any failure to perform the Provider’s obligations under this Agreement or any improper or deficient performance of the Provider’s obligations under this Agreement. This indemnification obligation is not limited by, but is in addition to, the insurance obligations contained in this Agreement. Furthermore, the provisions of this indemnification clause shall in no way limit the obligations assumed by the Provider under this Agreement, nor shall they be construed to neither relieve the Provider from any liability nor preclude the State from taking other actions available to it under any other provision of this Agreement or at law.

The Provider shall immediately notify the District and the DOE in writing of any action or suit pending or filed or any claim which may result in litigation against the District and/or the State of New Jersey by any person, organization or other entity.

Insurance

The Provider shall procure and maintain, at its own expense, until at least two years after the completion of all services performed under this Agreement and any modification hereto, liability insurance for damages imposed by law and assumed under this Agreement, of the kinds and in the amounts hereinafter provided, from insurance companies admitted or approved to do business in the State of New Jersey. The Provider expressly understands
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and agrees that any insurance protection required by this Agreement shall in no way limit the Provider’s obligations assumed in this Agreement, and shall not be construed to relieve the Provider from liability in excess of such coverage, nor shall it preclude the State from taking such other actions as are available to it under any other provisions of this Agreement or otherwise in law.

The types and minimum amount of insurance shall be as follows:

General Liability Insurance

The minimum limits of liability for this insurance shall be as follows:
Bodily Injury Liability
Each Occurrence: $1,000,000.00 Aggregate: $3,000,000.00

Property Damage Liability Each Occurrence: $1,000,000.00 Aggregate: $3,000,000.00

The above required General Liability Insurance shall name the State of New Jersey as an additional insured. The above required General Liability Insurance shall also name the District as an additional insured. The coverage to be provided under this policy shall include contractual liability coverage. The aggregate limits may be increased by the parties, upon mutual agreement, in order to provide adequate protection to the State and the District.

Comprehensive Automobile Liability Insurance

The Comprehensive Automobile Liability policy shall cover owned, non-owned and hired vehicles and/or buses for the approved transport of children with minimum limits as follows:

Bodily Injury Liability: $2,000,000.00 each occurrence;

Property Damage Liability: $2,000,000.00 each occurrence; and

The above required Comprehensive Automobile Liability Insurance shall name the State of New Jersey as an additional insured. The above required Comprehensive Automobile Liability Insurance shall also name the District as an additional insured. The Provider shall equip any vehicle and/or bus used in the transportation of children with "children's seats."

Workers’ Compensation Insurance
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Workers' Compensation Insurance shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of the laws of this State and shall include an endorsement to extend coverage to any state which may be interpreted to have legal jurisdiction.

Employer’s Liability Insurance

Employer's Liability Insurance with limits not less than:

$1,000,000 Bodily Injury, each occurrence;
$1,000,000 Disease each employee; and
$1,000,000 Disease aggregate limit.

Employee Fidelity Bond

An Employee Fidelity Bond shall be procured on all employees of the Provider insuring against loss from employee's dishonest acts. The Bond shall be in the amount of a percentage of the current year’s budget set forth in the schedule below:

Total Budget	Minimum Bond Amount	
Up to $100,000.00	20 percent of budget (Minimum
$10,000)	
$100,000.01 to $250,000	$20,000 plus 15 percent of all over
$100,000	
$250,000.01 to $500,000.00	$42,500 plus 13 percent of all over
$250,000	
$500,000.01 to $750,000.00	$75,000 plus 8 percent of all over
$500,000	
$750,000.01 to $1,000,000.00	$95,000 plus 4 percent of all over
$750,000	
$1,000,000.01 to $2,000,000.00	$105,000 plus 2 percent of all over
$1,000,000	
$2,000,000.01 to $5,000,000.00	$125,000 plus 1 percent of all over
$2,000,000	
$5,000,000.01 to $10,000,000	$155,000 plus ½ percent of all over
$5,000,000	
10,000,000.01 and upwards	$180,000 plus ¼ percent of all over
$10,000,000	

In fixing such minimum bond, round to the nearest $1,000.

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The Provider shall, prior to the commencement of services required under this Agreement, provide the District with valid Certificates of Insurance as evidence of the Provider’s insurance coverage in accordance with the foregoing provisions. Such certificates of insurance shall specify that the insurance provided is of the types and is in the amounts required in Subsection A(1)(a), (b), (c), (d) and (e) above.

Standard exclusions will be allowed provided they are not inconsistent with the requirements set forth Subsection A(1)(a), (b), (c), (d) and (e) above. Allowance of any additional exclusions will be at the discretion of the State. Regardless of the allowance of exclusions or deductions by the State, the Provider shall be responsible for the deductible limit of the policy and all exclusions consistent with the risks the Provider assumes under this Agreement and as imposed by law.

The Certificates shall provide for notice in writing to the District prior to any cancellation, expiration, or non-renewal during the term the insurance is required in accordance with this Agreement. The Provider shall also, upon request, provide the DOE with valid Certificates of Insurance and copies of each policy required under this Agreement certified by the agent or underwriter to be true copies of the policies provided to the Provider.

In the event that the Provider provides evidence of insurance in the form of certificates of insurance valid for a period of time less than the period during which the Provider is required by the terms of this Agreement to maintain insurance, said certificates shall be acceptable, but the Provider shall be obligated to renew its insurance policies as necessary and to provide new certificates of insurance from time to time, so that the District is continuously in possession of evidence of the Provider’s insurance in accordance with the foregoing provisions.

In the event the Provider fails or refuses to renew any of its insurance policies, or any policy is canceled, terminated, or modified so that the insurance does not meet the requirements of this Agreement, the District may refuse to make payment of any further monies due under this Agreement until such time as the Provider reinstates the insurance, consistent with the requirements of this Agreement. Upon reinstatement, the District will promptly pay the Provider all money withheld in accordance with this provision. If the Provider does not reinstate the insurance within thirty (30) days of notice by the District of the insurance lapse, the District may, upon approval of the Commissioner, terminate this Agreement.

The Provider shall immediately notify the District and the DOE in writing of any action or suit pending or filed or any claim which may result in litigation against the District and/or the State of New Jersey by any person, organization or other entity.

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Notices

Any notices required or permitted to be given under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been given to the party to whom intended if a) delivered by registered and certified mail, return receipt requested or b) delivered by hand. Until changed by notice in the manner specified above, the addresses of the parties to this Agreement shall be:

For the District:

District Contact Name, Title and Address

With a copy to:

General Counsel Name and Address

For the Provider:

Provider Contact Name, Title and Address

Anti-Collusion

The Provider warrants and represents that this Agreement has not been solicited, secured or procured directly or indirectly in a manner contrary to the laws of the State of New Jersey and that the federal, state and local laws and regulations have not been violated and shall not be violated as they relate to the procurement or the performance of the Agreement by any conduct, including the paying or giving of any fee, commission, compensation, gift, gratuity or consideration of any kind, directly or indirectly, to any state or district employee, officer or official.

Subrecipient

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The relationship of the Provider to the District is that of a subrecipient of the District. The State gives Preschool Education Aid to the District, who further passes the same funding through to the Provider. The Provider, its agents and employees shall act in an independent capacity in the performance of this Agreement and shall not be considered employees of the District or the State of New Jersey and shall not have the right to bind or obligate the District or State in any manner.

Independent Contractor

The relationship of the Provider to the District is that of an Independent Contractor. The Provider, its agents and employees shall act in an independent capacity in the performance of this Agreement and shall not be considered employees of the District or the State of New Jersey and shall not have the right to bind or obligate the District or State in any manner.

Business Registration

Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, the Provider must provide a copy of its business registration certificate to the District prior to execution of the contract.

Pay to Play Provisions

Pay to Play Bar

Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23A, and consistent with the definitions of N.J.S.A. 19:44A-1 et seq., each contracting for-profit Provider shall provide the requisite vendor certification(s) of reportable contributions to the District in advance of execution of the contract so that the District may determine whether there has been any contribution that would bar the entry of the contract between the District and the for-profit Provider.

Pay to Play Disclosure

Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.26 (P.L. 2005, c. 271), each contracting for-profit Provider shall submit the requisite disclosure(s) to the District at least ten (10) days prior to entering into this contract.

Disclosure of Contributions to ELEC

Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.27 (P.L. 2005, c. 271), each contracting for-profit Provider shall file an annual disclosure statement on political contributions with the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission if the for-profit Provider receives contracts in excess of $50,000 from public entities in a calendar year. It is the for-profit Provider’s responsibility to determine if filing is necessary.

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Miscellaneous

Compliance with Laws

The Provider covenants that it is familiar with and shall comply with the provisions of all statutes and regulations of the DCF, Child Protection and Permanency, and the DOE, as well as other federal, state and local statutes and regulations which are, or may become, applicable to the provision of child care services and early childhood education provided under this Agreement. This includes, but is not limited to, the Provider’s obligation immediately to report to Child Protection and Permanency any suspected incident of child abuse or neglect. The Provider agrees it shall maintain, throughout the term of this Agreement, a current Child Care Center License as issued by the DCF’s Office of Licensing.

Applicable Law

The parties agree that this Agreement shall be construed and enforced under the laws of the State of New Jersey.

Entire Agreement

This Agreement, together with all Attachments referred to herein, constitutes the entire Agreement between the parties and supersedes all oral and written Agreements, if any, between the parties. No amendment or modification changing the Agreement’s scope or terms shall have any force and effect unless it is made in writing, signed by both parties and approved by DOE.

Headings

Section headings contained in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not in any way affect the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.

Severability

If any of the provisions of this Agreement are determined to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect or impair the validity of the other provisions, which shall be considered severable and shall remain in full force and effect.

Waiver

No term or provision hereof shall be deemed waived and no breach excused by the parties

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unless such waiver or consent shall be in writing and signed by the appropriate officers of the parties.

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In Witness Whereof the parties have executed this Agreement as of the day and year above set forth.

Name of School District

By:

District Superintendent Signature	Date

Approved as to Legal Form: By:

General Counsel Signature

Name of Provider’s Center/Agency

By:

Authorized Provider Signature and Title	Date Or

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Teaneck Public Schools
Regular Public Meeting June 14, 2023
FINANCE AND BUDGET 01 THRU 32 ­ 16.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the Service Agreement entered into between CarePlus NJ (CPNJ) and Teaneck Public Schools to provide state­mandated social, emotional, and behavioral intervention services to students in the Emotional Regulation Impairment program. CPNJ will collaborate with district staff to provide onsite behavioral healthcare services, onsite school clearance assessments, linkages to community resources and professional development workshops. The Agreement will become effective for the period September 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. The School District agrees to pay CPNJ an amount not to exceed $250,000. See contract attached on pages 189­198. (11­000­219­320­72­58­C­ C)
Explanation:

Agenda item submitted by Dr. Buxenbaum
ATTACHMENTS:
Description	Type
CarePlus NJ ­ ERI	Cover Memo

SERVICE AGREEMENT

This Service Agreement is entered into between CarePlus NJ, Inc., (herein referred to as “CPNJ”) with its principal place of business located at 610 Valley Health Plaza, Paramus, New Jersey and Teaneck School District 651 Teaneck Road, Teaneck, NJ 07666 (School District). This Agreement provides guidelines under which Care Plus NJ, Inc (CPNJ) will provide in-district behavioral healthcare services.

Term

This Agreement shall have a term of one school year commencing as of September 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024 (“term”).
The Parties acknowledge the staffing crisis within the mental healthcare field for qualified clinical professionals.

In light of the staffing crisis, the Parties agree that upon executing this Agreement, Care Plus shall immediately initiate the recruiting process for the clinicians to be placed at the School.

Should placement of the clinicians by Care Plus exceed sixty days (60), from the date the Agreement is executed, the School District shall have the right to terminate this Agreement, unless both Parties agree to an extension of the recruiting timeframe in writing. Billing under this agreement shall not commence until placement of the assigned clinicians is completed.

Provision of Services

Care Plus NJ and District have a shared goal of bringing state of the art behavioral healthcare services to the students and families of Teaneck. Therefore, the services to be provided by CPNJ include, but may not be limited to the following plan designed by CPNJ specifically for the school district.

Teaneck Emotional Regulation Impairment Program (ERI) Service Plan:

CPNJ Staffing (for purposes of this Agreement references to “Staffing” shall mean CPNJ employees hired by CPNJ to provide services under this Agreement):

	CPNJ will provide the placement of two (2) (LAC, LSW, LCSW, LPC, LMFT) 40 hour per week clinicians.

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CPNJ will ensure any clinicians placed on site will receive the necessary clinical training and supervision as required based on licensure.

In the event of circumstances necessitating virtual learning ( i.e. a public health crisis declared by State and/or federal authorities), The clinicians will provide counseling, skill-development groups, collaboration, case management, professional development workshops and parent
engagement sessions using virtual platforms, including Care Plus NJ’s telehealth account. There will be no disruption in service provisions.

In the event, of a Leave of absence, termination or resignation of the assigned clinicians, CPNJ reserves the right to:

To replace the vacancy with another available qualified clinicians; and/or
To immediately convert in-person services to the CPNJ telehealth platform utilizing an available qualified clinicians; and
To immediately commence the recruiting process pursuant to Paragraph I. A-C of this agreement, should a qualified clinicians not be available for immediate placement.

CPNJ Service Outline:

Collaborate with the Director and/or the Assistant Director of Special Education, identified schools’ administration, and staff to provide state-mandated social, emotional, and behavioral intervention services to students in the Emotional Regulation Impairment program. The services will include individual and group counseling, psychoeducation and instruction, behavior intervention plans, and consultation to assist in meeting the educational needs of students.

Establish and maintain effective relationships with staff, students, and parents;
Consult with teachers, administrators, and other professional staff regarding techniques and strategies to support co-regulation, prosocial skills, decision making, coping skills, etc.
Observe students and classes, collaborate with program staff, CST and building administration in collecting and analyzing data for determining student needs, developing appropriate counseling and/or classroom-based goals and objectives, and monitoring progress on goals and/or effectiveness of behavior intervention plans;
Consult and collaborate with staff members working with students in the ERI program to ensure behavior and social-emotional supports are embedded within the program to meet the specific needs of students;
Assist in developing appropriate learning objectives for students and recommending practical emotional regulation supports for classroom procedures to facilitate student learning;
Work cooperatively with various referral agencies;
Provide social, emotional, and behavioral intervention services to students and staff;
Interpret relevant data;
Intervene in crisis situations through modeling of emotion regulation and verbal de-escalation;

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Serve as a resource to staff for the general welfare of students.

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District-Wide Supports:

Parent Workshops

District Choice (check one) 	Eight (8) District-specific parent engagement workshops. Workshops will be facilitated in-person or virtually depending on the District’s needs.

	Ten (10) parent engagement workshops offered through Care Plus NJ’s Virtual Parent Workshop Collaborative. Sessions will be held monthly via Care Plus NJ’s Zoom account. Collaborative participants will receive a Zoom invite to share District-wide. Topics will be selected based on common needs/themes across Districts.

Professional Development

District Choice (check one) 	Eight (8) District-specific professional development workshops. Workshops will be facilitated in-person or virtually depending on the District’s needs. Typical duration of professional development workshops is 45 minutes to 2 hours, depending on the topic. Workshop topics include, but are not limited to: Mental Health 101, Suicide Prevention, Trauma Informed Classrooms, Nurtured Heart Approach, Post-COVID Social Emotional Learning, Educator Wellness, and Substance Use Trends for Educators.

	Ten (10) professional development workshops offered through Care Plus NJ’s Virtual Professional Development Collaborative. Sessions will be held monthly via Care Plus NJ’s Zoom account. Collaborative participants will receive a Zoom invite to share District-wide. Topics will be selected based on common needs/themes across Districts. A recording will be available for two weeks post-session for flexible viewing opportunity.

Resources - Access to Care Plus NJ’s monthly newsletter/blog providing information and resources for educators and parents.

(New for 2023-2024) Consultation for Administrators - Monthly Zoom invitation from Care Plus NJ for a drop-in administrator consultation group to discuss challenges and brainstorm solutions. Care Plus NJ will provide mental health expertise and facilitate conversation focused on implementing post-pandemic tiered mental health supports.

 

Care Plus Expertise and Opportunity for Wraparound Supports:

By contracting with Care Plus, the network of services and access to system partners becomes available to the students and families of your district. The following outlines just some of the critical services within our network.

Adolescent substance abuse prevention, assessment and Intensive Outpatient Services

Intensive in-home therapeutic services

Linkages to child psychiatry including evaluation and medication monitoring

Outpatient therapy for children, adolescents and adults including family therapy

Evidenced based groups including but not limited to: Girls’ Depression, Freedom from Anxiety, LGBTQ+ support group, Anger Management, Social Skills, Parenting Curriculum, Food/Body Image Group

Coordinated Specialty Care & NJ Promise – Wraparound therapeutic support for youth at-risk for early psychosis

Korean American Outpatient Services

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Action (IDEA) Committee – consultation and training

Trauma-Informed Support and Trainings including Bergen County Traumatic Loss Coalition, GTEP (Traumatic Episode Protocol) groups and EMDR

Compensation

For the behavioral healthcare and support services as described herein, the School District agrees to pay to CarePlus NJ the total sum of $250,000.

CarePlus agrees to accept payments in monthly installments for September 2023 – June 2024. CarePlus shall submit monthly invoices to the School District in the amount of $25,000 per month. The invoice shall include a verification of hours and services rendered. The School District shall pay such fees no later than thirty (30) days from the date of the invoice.

Both Parties agree that the contract billing period shall run from September 2023 – June 2024.

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Pursuant to Paragraph II, Subsection A. 1. C), in the event of circumstances necessitating virtual learning, Care Plus will continue to provide a clinicians and support services according to the terms of this Agreement and shall continue to invoice the School District at the compensation rate defined herein.

 

IV . DEDICATED WORKSPACE

The District will provide dedicated office space for the Care Plus clinicians. At minimum, the office will be private and suitable for counseling sessions. It will include basic office furniture, a computer and telephone.

Staffing Licenses/Credentials

Care Plus NJ, Inc. reserves the right to assign staff to this project as it deems appropriate. The School District reserves the right to meet the assigned staff to approve his or her placement. Care Plus will ensure that all of its staff providing services under this Agreement are adequately trained and licensed to provide the respective services. Training of CPNJ staff will cover age and situational appropriateness of services pertaining to the students served under this Agreement. CPNJ further assure the School District that:

As a service provider, CarePlus NJ has and will maintain an active license and current malpractice insurance as required by the agency and the State of New Jersey to operate.

All staff, providing services will receive the necessary clinical supervision needed to provide services under this Agreement.

All CarePlus NJ staff, involved with servicing children under this Agreement, have undergone criminal background checks, and will be fingerprinted as required for employment and assignment under this Agreement and pursuant to the requirements of N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1 to 7.5, and N.J.S.A 18A:6-7.6 to 7.13 as required by the School District.

CarePlus certifies that none of its staff involved with the provision of services to students under this Agreement have been disbarred or otherwise excluded from practicing under his /her area of discipline by the State/Federal government or licensing entities. If after execution of this Agreement, CarePlus NJ should learn that a staff person providing services under this Agreement has been deemed an “ineligible person”, then he/she will be removed from responsibility for, or involvement with this Agreement. In such an event, CarePlus NJ reserves the right to replace the individual with another qualified employee.

Non-Solicitation

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The School District agrees not to engage or solicit any of the CPNJ assigned employees, agents or representative for any other School District employment or business activity. All details of this business Agreement should be directed to the CPNJ’s Senior Vice President, Nicole McQuillen or her designee. The School District agrees not to discuss payments or invoices associated thereto with any CPNJ employee assigned to provide services under this Contractual Agreement.

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The School District further agrees that during the term of this contract and for twelve (12) months after the termination thereof, regardless of the reason for the termination, it will not, directly or indirectly, recruit, solicit, or induce (or attempt to do so), any employee, agent or representative assigned by CPNJ to perform services under this Agreement. Nothing contained herein, however, shall be interpreted to prohibit or restrain the School District from employing an employee, agent, or representative assigned to CPNJ who seeks or pursues such employment without the input, direct or indirect, of the School District.

Independent Contractor

CarePlus staff assigned to perform mental and behavioral health care services for students, and any other services as required to fulfill its obligations under this Agreement, shall perform such services as an independent contractor. As such, no part of this Agreement shall be construed to represent the creation of an employer/employee relationship between the Parties.

Should the relationship of the Parties as independent contractors of the other be challenged by the Internal Revenue Service, the respective Party receiving such notice agrees to promptly notify the other, so that both may jointly collaborate on an appropriate response to the Internal Revenue Service.

Confidentiality

Both Parties understand that in order for CarePlus NJ staff to be able to share records and/or have any verbal or written communication regarding a student who has received a service under this Agreement, a CarePlus NJ release form signed by the student/parent must be in place. Pursuant to New Jersey state regulations, all information related to an individual’s mental health treatment is protected regardless of an organization’s status as a “covered entity” as defined by HIPAA and HITECH. Care Plus NJ, Inc. and the District both certify that their organizations have established policies and procedures to protect the confidentiality and integrity of the Protected Healthcare Information that may be used and disclosed between the agencies for purposes of providing services treatment under this Agreement.

 

Records

CarePlus’ staff will be required to keep and maintain records relating to all mental health, substance abuse and any other behavioral health care services, such as but not limited to comprehensive assessments, treatment plans and progress notes. This requirement also includes student clinical information communicated through email generated by a CarePlus NJ clincian or clinical supervisor, regardless of the medium (i.e. through use of the school email server or that of Care Plus NJ). As such these records will be deemed records of CarePlus NJ. Further the release of these records will be governed by the standards of confidentiality as established by the Division of Mental Health and Addictive Services and can only be released pursuant to N.J.A.C. 10:37-6.79 et al. as to the release of consumers who are minors, which requires a written authorization of the parent/guardian or upon court order.

CarePlus agrees to abide by the limitations on disclosure and re-disclosure of personally identifiable information from education records as set forth in the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99), 20 U.S.C. §1232g; 34 CFR § 99.33. Care Plus NJ further
agrees to abide by the terms set forth in 34 CFR 99.33 (a)(2), which requires that the officers, employees and agents of a Party that receives education record information from the educational institution may use the information, but only for the purposes for which the disclosure was made. Covered data and information for purposes of this Agreement includes paper and electronic student education record information, including evaluations: 1) supplied by the School District and/or the students to the Site or 2) created by Care Plus NJ in connection with the Agreement between the Parties.

Both Parties shall ensure that parents sign the necessary and appropriate Authorizations to Release any confidential mental healthcare records or school records of its students in accordance with the State and Federal regulations governing each respective Party.

Pursuant to N.J.A.C.17:44-2.2, Care Plus NJ shall maintain all documentation related to services under this Agreement for a period of five years from the date of final payment. Such records shall be made available to the New Jersey Office of the State Controller upon request. Notwithstanding to the contrary, all records deemed to be mental healthcare records of students shall be retained by Care Plus NJ pursuant to N.J.A.C 10:37-6.77 for a period of five years after they reach their 18th birthday.

Professional Liability Insurance

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CarePlus NJ, at its own expense, will provide and maintain appropriate and adequate malpractice insurance based on hours worked for the School District in the minimum amount of $3,000,000 for itself, and is agents, servants, employees who are acting as “Staff” pursuant to the Agreement. In addition, CarePlus shall list the School District as an additional insured on its malpractice insurance policy and provide proof of same.

CarePlus NJ will provide The School District with not less than fifteen (15) days’ written notice prior to any modification, expiration or cancellation of any such coverage. Prior to the modification, expiration and/or cancellation of any such coverage, the CarePlus will secure replacement of such coverage upon the same terms and conditions and furnish the School District with a certificate describing such replacement coverage.

General Liability Insurance

CarePlus NJ, at its own expense, will provide and maintain appropriate general liability insurance coverage in the minimum amount of $1,000,000 per person and $3,000,000 per accident, and such insurance shall name Teaneck School District Board of Education as an additional insured and cover any and all liability arising out of and/or related to Care Plus NJ’s rendering of services to Teaneck School
District’s students. Care Plus shall also maintain Workers’ Compensation insurance for all of its staff assigned to provider services under the Agreement in amount no less that the statutory minimums.

Proof of Insurance

CarePlus NJ shall furnish the School District with a copy of all applicable professional liability and general liability certificates of insurance prior to the rendering of services set forth herein.

ANTI-BULLYING BILL OF RIGHTS

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CarePlus NJ shall comply with all applicable provisions of the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act, N.J.S.A 18A: 37-13.1 et seq., and the anti-bullying policy of the School District.	CarePlus and its staff assigned to provide services under this Agreement shall verbally report any act of harassment, intimidation or bullying of a student of the School District on the same day on which the act was witnessed, or on the same day on which reliable information that a student has been subject to harassment, intimidation or bulling was received, and shall report the same in writing, within two (2) school days. All verbal and written reports of harassment, intimidation or bulling of a student shall be made to the School principal or to any school administrator or safe schools resource officer. Reports may be made anonymously in accordance with the reporting procedures as set forth in the anti-bullying policy. The School District shall provide to CarePlus, and its staff assigned under the Agreement, a copy if the anti-bullying policy and information regarding the policy.

Indemnification of Parties

CarePlus NJ, Inc. agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the School District, its officers, employees, administrators and /or agents from any claim, complaint, suit, demand, cost, expense or legal fee, penalty, loss or judgment (collectively “liability”), including reasonable attorney’s fees, that may at any time be made or instituted against them in any judicial or administrative court, tribunal or other forum, by anyone for the purposes of enforcing a claim for damages resulting from or relating to the services provided by CarePlus NJ or anyone acting on its behalf to Teancek School District students under this Agreement.

The School District agrees to indemnify and hold harmless CarePlus NJ, Inc., its partners, trustees, directors, officers, employees, consultants and agents from any claim, complaint, suit, demand, cost, expense, or legal fee, penalty, loss or judgment (collectively “liability”), including reasonable
ttorney’s fees, that may at any time be made or instituted against them in any judicial or administrative court, tribunal or other forum, by anyone for the purposes of enforcing a claim for damages arising out of the negligence of The School District, its officers, employees, administrators and /or agents as it relates to the services provided by CarePlus NJ or anyone acting on its behalf under this Agreement.

Severability

If any clause or provision herein shall be adjudged invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction or by operation of any applicable law, it shall not affect the validity of any other clause or provision, which shall remain in full force and effect.

Choice of Law

The Agreement is made under, and shall be governed and construed according to, the laws of
the State of New Jersey. Each Party hereby expressly agrees to New Jersey as the sole jurisdiction in connection with any action brought or otherwise relating to this Agreement.

Assignment

None of the provisions expressed in this Agreement shall be assigned, delegated or transferred by either Party without the prior written consent of both Parties.

Amendment

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This Agreement may not be amended or modified in any of its provisions except by a subsequent written Agreement executed by duly authorized representatives of Care Plus NJ, Inc. and Teaneck School

District.

 

Termination

Either Party may cancel this Agreement by giving thirty (30) days written notice to the other of such cancellation. Should the latter occur, CPNJ will be entitled to payment for services rendered up to the time of the effective date of termination.

In accordance with Sections IX and X regarding Professional and General Liability Insurance, nothing herein shall be interpreted to limit the School District’s right to terminate the contract if CarePlus fails to secure replacement coverage within fifteen (15) calendar days of any expiration or cancellation of coverage.

Mandatory Equal Employment Opportunity

CarePlus NJ is an equal opportunity employer and as such agrees that during the performance of this contract, it will remain compliant with the equal employment directives pursuant to N.J.S.A 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27-1.1 et. seq.

During performance of this contract, CarePlus NJ agrees to comply with P.L. 1975, c. 127, dated June 23, 1975, “Affirmative Action” and in accordance with provisions described in “Exhibit A” attached hereto. The partied to this contract agree to incorporate into this contract the mandatory language of N.J.S.A. 17:27-3.4 et seq. and N.J.S.A. 17:27-3.6, as amended and supplemented from time to time and Care Plus NJ agrees to comply fully with the terms, provisions and obligations of said Regulations. The parties to this contract further agree to incorporate into this contract the mandatory language of N.J.S.A 17:27-1.1 et seq. of the Regulations promulgated by the Treasurer pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. set forth in Exhibit A as amended and supplemented from time to time and CarePlus NJ agrees to comply with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations governing employment, and shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, civil union status, domestic partnership status, affectional or sexual orientation, familial status, disability, nationality sex (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, or genetic information. Care Plus shall furnish the Board with all necessary reports as may be required by law.

Both Parties have read, understand, and will abide by the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

Signature: 	 Date: 	
Nicole McQuillen, LCSW; Senior Vice President Care Plus NJ, Inc.

Signature: 	 Teaneck School District

Date: 	

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Signature: 	 Date: 	 Board President

Teaneck Public Schools
Regular Public Meeting June 14, 2023
FINANCE AND BUDGET 01 THRU 32 ­ 17.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the Service Agreement between CarePlus NJ (CPNJ) and Teaneck Public Schools which outlines the behavioral healthcare services to students and Teaneck families. CPNJ will collaborate with district staff to provide onsite behavioral healthcare services, onsite school clearance assessments, linkages to community resources and professional development workshops. The agreement will become effective for the period September 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. The School District agrees to pay CPNJ an amount not to exceed $250,000. SCTP Grant #20­427­200­320­57­50­ 0­0. See pages 200­209.
Explanation:

Agenda item submitted by Dr. Buxenbaum
ATTACHMENTS:
Description	Type
CarePlus NJ ­ Trad/Behavioral Contract	Cover Memo

SERVICE AGREEMENT

This Service Agreement is entered into between CarePlus NJ, Inc., (herein referred to as “CPNJ”) with its principal place of business located at 610 Valley Health Plaza, Paramus, New Jersey and Teaneck School District 651 Teaneck Road, Teaneck, NJ 07666 (School District). This Agreement provides guidelines under which Care Plus NJ, Inc (CPNJ) will provide in-district behavioral healthcare services.

Term

This Agreement shall have a term of one school year commencing as of September 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024 (“term”).
The Parties acknowledge the staffing crisis within the mental healthcare field for qualified clinical professionals.

In light of the staffing crisis, the Parties agree that upon executing this Agreement, Care Plus shall immediately initiate the recruiting process for the clinicians to be placed at the School.

Should placement of the clinicians by Care Plus exceed sixty days (60), from the date the Agreement is executed, the School District shall have the right to terminate this Agreement, unless both Parties agree to an extension of the recruiting timeframe in writing. Billing under this agreement shall not commence until placement of the assigned clinicians is completed.

Provision of Services

Care Plus NJ and District have a shared goal of bringing state of the art behavioral healthcare services to the students and families of Teaneck. Therefore, the services to be provided by CPNJ include, but may not be limited to the following plan designed by CPNJ specifically for the school district.

Teaneck District Service Plan:

CPNJ Staffing (for purposes of this Agreement references to “Staffing” shall mean CPNJ employees hired by CPNJ to provide services under this Agreement):

CPNJ will provide the placement of two (2) (LAC, LSW, LCSW, LPC, LMFT) 40 hour per week clinicians. Clinicians will be placed in District schools, based on need.

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CPNJ will ensure any clinicians placed on site will receive the necessary clinical training and supervision as required based on licensure.

In the event of circumstances necessitating virtual learning ( i.e. a public health crisis declared by State and/or federal authorities), The clinicians will provide counseling, skill-development groups, collaboration, case management, professional development workshops and parent engagement sessions using virtual platforms, including Care Plus NJ’s telehealth account. There will be no disruption in service provisions.

In the event, of a Leave of absence, termination or resignation of the assigned clinicians, CPNJ reserves the right to:

To replace the vacancy with another available qualified clinicians; and/or
To immediately convert in-person services to the CPNJ telehealth platform utilizing an available qualified clinicians; and
To immediately commence the recruiting process pursuant to Paragraph I. A-C of this agreement, should a qualified clinicians not be available for immediate placement.

CPNJ Service Outline:

Mental Health Support for Identified Youth:

Collaboration with identified schools’ administration, faculty and staff (as defined by District) in program implementation, identification of students in need and mode of service delivery.
Individual and family counseling focused on supporting students’ academic success and mental health needs. Caseload for a program focused primarily on individual and family counseling is 20- 25 students per full-time clinician, at any given time.
Classroom observation and assistance in implementation of behavior plans to promote students’ success, as needed.
Crisis intervention services, as needed.
Social Emotional Learning (SEL) skill-development groups/workshops for students (ex: anger management, stress management, communication skills, substance awareness, executive functioning), based on student/District need.
Community outreach/in-home outreach to students/families to promote school attendance and participation in school-based services and/or link to additional resources.
Case management and collaboration to ensure communication regarding the student’s performance in school.

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Linkage for students and their family members to resources available through CPNJ and other community providers.

 

District-Wide Supports:

Onsite/virtual school clearances for students determined at-risk to self or others following initial risk assessment by District team member.

Parent Workshops

District Choice (check one) 	Eight (8) District-specific parent engagement workshops. Workshops will be facilitated in-person or virtually depending on the District’s needs.

	Ten (10) parent engagement workshops offered through Care Plus NJ’s Virtual Parent Workshop Collaborative. Sessions will be held monthly via Care Plus NJ’s Zoom account. Collaborative participants will receive a Zoom invite to share District-wide. Topics will be selected based on common needs/themes across Districts.

Professional Development

District Choice (check one) 	Eight (8) District-specific professional development workshops. Workshops will be facilitated in-person or virtually depending on the District’s needs. Typical duration of professional development workshops is 45 minutes to 2 hours, depending on the topic. Workshop topics include, but are not limited to: Mental Health 101, Suicide Prevention, Trauma Informed Classrooms, Nurtured Heart Approach, Post-COVID Social Emotional Learning, Educator Wellness, and Substance Use Trends for Educators.

	Ten (10) professional development workshops offered through Care Plus NJ’s Virtual Professional Development Collaborative. Sessions will be held monthly via Care Plus NJ’s Zoom account. Collaborative participants will receive a Zoom invite to share District-wide. Topics will be selected based on common needs/themes across Districts. A recording will be available for two weeks post-session for flexible viewing opportunity.

Resources - Access to Care Plus NJ’s monthly newsletter/blog providing information and resources for educators and parents.

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(New for 2023-2024) Consultation for Administrators - Monthly Zoom invitation from Care Plus NJ for a drop-in administrator consultation group to discuss challenges and brainstorm solutions. Care Plus NJ will provide mental health expertise and facilitate conversation focused on implementing post-pandemic tiered mental health supports.

Care Plus Expertise and Opportunity for Wraparound Supports:

By contracting with Care Plus, the network of services and access to system partners becomes available to the students and families of your district. The following outlines just some of the critical services within our network.

Adolescent substance abuse prevention, assessment and Intensive Outpatient Services

Intensive in-home therapeutic services

Linkages to child psychiatry including evaluation and medication monitoring

Outpatient therapy for children, adolescents and adults including family therapy

Evidenced based groups including but not limited to: Girls’ Depression, Freedom from Anxiety, LGBTQ+ support group, Anger Management, Social Skills, Parenting Curriculum, Food/Body Image Group

Coordinated Specialty Care & NJ Promise – Wraparound therapeutic support for youth at-risk for early psychosis

Korean American Outpatient Services

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Action (IDEA) Committee – consultation and training

Trauma-Informed Support and Trainings including Bergen County Traumatic Loss Coalition, GTEP (Traumatic Episode Protocol) groups and EMDR

Compensation

For the behavioral healthcare and support services as described herein, the School District agrees to pay to CarePlus NJ the total sum of $250,000

CarePlus agrees to accept payments in monthly installments for September 2023 – June 2024. CarePlus shall submit monthly invoices to the School District in the amount of $25,000 per month. The invoice shall include a verification of hours and services rendered. The School District shall pay such fees no later than thirty (30) days from the date of the invoice.

Both Parties agree that the contract billing period shall run from September 2023 – June 2024.

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Pursuant to Paragraph II, Subsection A. 1. C), in the event of circumstances necessitating virtual learning, Care Plus will continue to provide a clinicians and support services according to the terms of this Agreement and shall continue to invoice the School District at the compensation rate defined herein.

IV . DEDICATED WORKSPACE

The District will provide dedicated office space for the Care Plus clinicians. At minimum, the office will be private and suitable for counseling sessions. It will include basic office furniture, a computer and telephone.

Staffing Licenses/Credentials

Care Plus NJ, Inc. reserves the right to assign staff to this project as it deems appropriate. The School District reserves the right to meet the assigned staff to approve his or her placement. Care Plus will ensure that all of its staff providing services under this Agreement are adequately trained and licensed to provide the respective services. Training of CPNJ staff will cover age and situational appropriateness of services pertaining to the students served under this Agreement. CPNJ further assure the School District that:

As a service provider, CarePlus NJ has and will maintain an active license and current malpractice insurance as required by the agency and the State of New Jersey to operate.

All staff, providing services will receive the necessary clinical supervision needed to provide services under this Agreement.

All CarePlus NJ staff, involved with servicing children under this Agreement, have undergone criminal background checks, and will be fingerprinted as required for employment and assignment under this Agreement and pursuant to the requirements of N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1 to 7.5, and N.J.S.A 18A:6-7.6 to 7.13 as required by the School District.

CarePlus certifies that none of its staff involved with the provision of services to students under this Agreement have been disbarred or otherwise excluded from practicing under his /her area of discipline by the State/Federal government or licensing entities. If after execution of this Agreement, CarePlus NJ should learn that a staff person providing services under this Agreement has been deemed an “ineligible person”, then he/she will be removed from responsibility for, or involvement with this Agreement. In such an event, CarePlus NJ reserves the right to replace the individual with another qualified employee.

Non-Solicitation

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The School District agrees not to engage or solicit any of the CPNJ assigned employees, agents or representative for any other School District employment or business activity. All details of this business Agreement should be directed to the CPNJ’s Senior Vice President, Nicole McQuillen or her designee. The School District agrees not to discuss payments or invoices associated thereto with any CPNJ employee assigned to provide services under this Contractual Agreement.

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The School District further agrees that during the term of this contract and for twelve (12) months after the termination thereof, regardless of the reason for the termination, it will not, directly or indirectly, recruit, solicit, or induce (or attempt to do so), any employee, agent or representative assigned by CPNJ to perform services under this Agreement. Nothing contained herein, however, shall be interpreted to prohibit or restrain the School District from employing an employee, agent, or representative assigned to CPNJ who seeks or pursues such employment without the input, direct or indirect, of the School District.

Independent Contractor

CarePlus staff assigned to perform mental and behavioral health care services for students, and any other services as required to fulfill its obligations under this Agreement, shall perform such services as an independent contractor. As such, no part of this Agreement shall be construed to represent the creation of an employer/employee relationship between the Parties.

Should the relationship of the Parties as independent contractors of the other be challenged by the Internal Revenue Service, the respective Party receiving such notice agrees to promptly notify the other, so that both may jointly collaborate on an appropriate response to the Internal Revenue Service.

Confidentiality

Both Parties understand that in order for CarePlus NJ staff to be able to share records and/or have any verbal or written communication regarding a student who has received a service under this Agreement, a CarePlus NJ release form signed by the student/parent must be in place. Pursuant to New Jersey state regulations, all information related to an individual’s mental health treatment is protected regardless of an organization’s status as a “covered entity” as defined by HIPAA and HITECH. Care Plus NJ, Inc. and the District both certify that their organizations have established policies and procedures to protect the confidentiality and integrity of the Protected Healthcare Information that may be used and disclosed between the agencies for purposes of providing services treatment under this Agreement.

 

Records

CarePlus’ staff will be required to keep and maintain records relating to all mental health, substance abuse and any other behavioral health care services, such as but not limited to comprehensive assessments, treatment plans and progress notes. This requirement also includes student clinical information communicated through email generated by a CarePlus NJ clincian or clinical supervisor, regardless of the medium (i.e. through use of the school email server or that of Care Plus NJ). As such these records will be deemed records of CarePlus NJ. Further the release of these records will be governed by the standards of confidentiality as established by the Division of Mental Health and Addictive Services and can only be released pursuant to N.J.A.C. 10:37-6.79 et al. as to the release of consumers who are minors, which requires a written authorization of the parent/guardian or upon court order.

CarePlus agrees to abide by the limitations on disclosure and re-disclosure of personally identifiable information from education records as set forth in the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99), 20 U.S.C. §1232g; 34 CFR § 99.33. Care Plus NJ further
agrees to abide by the terms set forth in 34 CFR 99.33 (a)(2), which requires that the officers, employees and agents of a Party that receives education record information from the educational institution may use the information, but only for the purposes for which the disclosure was made. Covered data and information for purposes of this Agreement includes paper and electronic student education record information, including evaluations: 1) supplied by the School District and/or the students to the Site or 2) created by Care Plus NJ in connection with the Agreement between the Parties.

Both Parties shall ensure that parents sign the necessary and appropriate Authorizations to Release any confidential mental healthcare records or school records of its students in accordance with the State and Federal regulations governing each respective Party.

Pursuant to N.J.A.C.17:44-2.2, Care Plus NJ shall maintain all documentation related to services under this Agreement for a period of five years from the date of final payment. Such records shall be made available to the New Jersey Office of the State Controller upon request. Notwithstanding to the contrary, all records deemed to be mental healthcare records of students shall be retained by Care Plus NJ pursuant to N.J.A.C 10:37-6.77 for a period of five years after they reach their 18th birthday.

Professional Liability Insurance

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CarePlus NJ, at its own expense, will provide and maintain appropriate and adequate malpractice insurance based on hours worked for the School District in the minimum amount of $3,000,000 for itself, and is agents, servants, employees who are acting as “Staff” pursuant to the Agreement. In addition, CarePlus shall list the School District as an additional insured on its malpractice insurance policy and provide proof of same.

CarePlus NJ will provide The School District with not less than fifteen (15) days’ written notice prior to any modification, expiration or cancellation of any such coverage. Prior to the modification, expiration and/or cancellation of any such coverage, the CarePlus will secure replacement of such coverage upon the same terms and conditions and furnish the School District with a certificate describing such replacement coverage.

General Liability Insurance

CarePlus NJ, at its own expense, will provide and maintain appropriate general liability insurance coverage in the minimum amount of $1,000,000 per person and $3,000,000 per accident, and such insurance shall name Teaneck School District Board of Education as an additional insured and cover any and all liability arising out of and/or related to Care Plus NJ’s rendering of services to Teaneck School
District’s students. Care Plus shall also maintain Workers’ Compensation insurance for all of its staff assigned to provider services under the Agreement in amount no less that the statutory minimums.

Proof of Insurance

CarePlus NJ shall furnish the School District with a copy of all applicable professional liability and general liability certificates of insurance prior to the rendering of services set forth herein.

ANTI-BULLYING BILL OF RIGHTS

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CarePlus NJ shall comply with all applicable provisions of the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act, N.J.S.A 18A: 37-13.1 et seq., and the anti-bullying policy of the School District.	CarePlus and its staff assigned to provide services under this Agreement shall verbally report any act of harassment, intimidation or bullying of a student of the School District on the same day on which the act was witnessed, or on the same day on which reliable information that a student has been subject to harassment, intimidation or bulling was received, and shall report the same in writing, within two (2) school days. All verbal and written reports of harassment, intimidation or bulling of a student shall be made to the School principal or to any school administrator or safe schools resource officer. Reports may be made anonymously in accordance with the reporting procedures as set forth in the anti-bullying policy. The School District shall provide to CarePlus, and its staff assigned under the Agreement, a copy if the anti-bullying policy and information regarding the policy.

Indemnification of Parties

CarePlus NJ, Inc. agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the School District, its officers, employees, administrators and /or agents from any claim, complaint, suit, demand, cost, expense or legal fee, penalty, loss or judgment (collectively “liability”), including reasonable attorney’s fees, that may at any time be made or instituted against them in any judicial or administrative court, tribunal or other forum, by anyone for the purposes of enforcing a claim for damages resulting from or relating to the services provided by CarePlus NJ or anyone acting on its behalf to Teancek School District students under this Agreement.

The School District agrees to indemnify and hold harmless CarePlus NJ, Inc., its partners, trustees, directors, officers, employees, consultants and agents from any claim, complaint, suit, demand, cost, expense, or legal fee, penalty, loss or judgment (collectively “liability”), including reasonable
ttorney’s fees, that may at any time be made or instituted against them in any judicial or administrative court, tribunal or other forum, by anyone for the purposes of enforcing a claim for damages arising out of the negligence of The School District, its officers, employees, administrators and /or agents as it relates to the services provided by CarePlus NJ or anyone acting on its behalf under this Agreement.

Severability

If any clause or provision herein shall be adjudged invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction or by operation of any applicable law, it shall not affect the validity of any other clause or provision, which shall remain in full force and effect.

Choice of Law

The Agreement is made under, and shall be governed and construed according to, the laws of
the State of New Jersey. Each Party hereby expressly agrees to New Jersey as the sole jurisdiction in connection with any action brought or otherwise relating to this Agreement.

Assignment

None of the provisions expressed in this Agreement shall be assigned, delegated or transferred by either Party without the prior written consent of both Parties.

Amendment

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This Agreement may not be amended or modified in any of its provisions except by a subsequent written Agreement executed by duly authorized representatives of Care Plus NJ, Inc. and Teaneck School

District.

 

Termination

Either Party may cancel this Agreement by giving thirty (30) days written notice to the other of such cancellation. Should the latter occur, CPNJ will be entitled to payment for services rendered up to the time of the effective date of termination.

In accordance with Sections IX and X regarding Professional and General Liability Insurance, nothing herein shall be interpreted to limit the School District’s right to terminate the contract if CarePlus fails to secure replacement coverage within fifteen (15) calendar days of any expiration or cancellation of coverage.

Mandatory Equal Employment Opportunity

CarePlus NJ is an equal opportunity employer and as such agrees that during the performance of this contract, it will remain compliant with the equal employment directives pursuant to N.J.S.A 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27-1.1 et. seq.

During performance of this contract, CarePlus NJ agrees to comply with P.L. 1975, c. 127, dated June 23, 1975, “Affirmative Action” and in accordance with provisions described in “Exhibit A” attached hereto. The partied to this contract agree to incorporate into this contract the mandatory language of N.J.S.A. 17:27-3.4 et seq. and N.J.S.A. 17:27-3.6, as amended and supplemented from time to time and Care Plus NJ agrees to comply fully with the terms, provisions and obligations of said Regulations. The parties to this contract further agree to incorporate into this contract the mandatory language of N.J.S.A 17:27-1.1 et seq. of the Regulations promulgated by the Treasurer pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. set forth in Exhibit A as amended and supplemented from time to time and CarePlus NJ agrees to comply with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations governing employment, and shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, civil union status, domestic partnership status, affectional or sexual orientation, familial status, disability, nationality sex (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, or genetic information. Care Plus shall furnish the Board with all necessary reports as may be required by law.

Both Parties have read, understand, and will abide by the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

Signature: 	 Date: 	
Nicole McQuillen, LCSW; Senior Vice President Care Plus NJ, Inc.

Signature: 	 Teaneck School District

Date: 	

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Signature: 	 Date: 	 Board President

Teaneck Public Schools
Regular Public Meeting June 14, 2023
FINANCE AND BUDGET 01 THRU 32 ­ 21.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the Memorandum of Agreement between Fairleigh Dickinson University and Teaneck High School for the 2024­ 2028 Academic Years to be executed in support of the Dual Enrollment Program. See pages 211­224.
Explanation:

Agenda item submitted by Dr. Buxenbaum
ATTACHMENTS:
Description	Type
FDU Contract	Cover Memo

Early College Program
Memorandum of Agreement between Fairleigh Dickinson University
and
		High School for 2024-2028 Academic Years

This Agreement is by and between Fairleigh Dickinson University (“FDU”) having a location at 1000 River Road, Teaneck, New Jersey 07666 and Name High School (“HS”) located at Street, City, New Jersey, Zip Code (“Agreement”). This Agreement sets out the terms and conditions of the FDU Early College Program (“Program”). Each of FDU and the HS are sometimes referred to in this Agreement as a “Party,” and collectively as the “Parties.”

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises herein contained and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:

This Agreement shall become effective on July 1, 2023 and shall remain in effect through June 30, 2028. This Agreement may be terminated at any time upon the mutual written agreement of FDU and HS or terminated without cause upon 120 days prior written notice by either Party. Such termination shall not take effect, however, with regard to students already enrolled in the Program until such time as those students have completed their courses for the semester during which the termination notice is given.

Each Party shall appoint a member of its staff to act as the primary point of contact for the implementation and coordination of the Program.

All Program courses will be held at HS and instructors will be HS teachers who have been nominated by HS and approved by FDU.

Program courses taught at HS are equivalent in rigor to courses taught by FDU faculty at FDU. HS students will receive official FDU transcripts for courses successfully completed under the Program in accordance with course requirements.

Each year, HS will request the courses it would like to offer to HS students and nominate a teacher for each requested course.

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The list of available courses for Academic Year 2023-2024 is appended to this Agreement (see Appendix A). FDU will notify HS of any changes to the list prior to the beginning of each academic year.

Standard or sample syllabi will be provided by FDU to HS for each available course. Standard and sample syllabi may be modified by HS pursuant to the FDU Early College Program syllabus policy (see Appendix B).

For each nominated HS teacher, HS will provide a current resume detailing academic, teaching, and/or professional background relevant to the requested course pursuant to the Early College Program Teacher Nomination and Review Policy (see Appendix C).

The Course Request/Instructor Nomination Form (see Appendix D) must be submitted each year by May 1. Course requests and teacher nominations will be reviewed by FDU. HS will be notified of approved courses and teachers each year by June 1 pursuant to the Early College Program Confirmation Process (see Appendix E).

If HS has requests for changes or additions to a standard FDU course syllabus, such requests must be submitted each year by July 1 to allow time for the request to be reviewed and approved by FDU prior to the start of the academic term.

Teachers will not be deemed to be employees of FDU. HS will retain sole responsibility for all employer obligations related to the teachers, including compensation, benefits, tax withholdings, social security contributions, etc.

HS will inform all eligible students and their parent(s) and/or guardian(s) of the opportunities for student participation in the Program and will use reasonable efforts to promote the Program to its students and their families. FDU agrees to provide reasonable support for promotion and communications to HS, including providing materials to HS for distribution via email and website and/or other methods of communication.

Student and their parents or guardians exercise the option to participate in the FDU Early College Program by registering through FDU’s secure online registration portal by visiting www.fdu.edu/ec.

Students who meet all of the following criteria are qualified to initially participate in the FDU Early College Program:
The student is a high school freshman, sophomore, junior or senior at HS,
The student is making satisfactory progress toward fulfilling applicable secondary school graduation requirements and has the required academic background, as determined by the HS,
The student has the written endorsement of the HS.

HS will provide final letter grades for Program courses to FDU in a suitable and secure format. Students who earn a grade of “C” or higher for each course taken through the Program will earn college credit in accordance with Appendix A and will receive an FDU transcript reflecting same. HS may request from FDU a list of students’ letter grades and course credits earned.

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Tuition for each academic year as follows:

Academic Year	1 Credit Course	3 Credit Course	4 Credit Course	
2023-2024	$100	$300	$400	
2024-2025	$102	$306	$408	
2025-2026	$104	$312	$416	
2026-2027	$106	$318	$424	
2027-2028	$108	$324	$432	

Tuition payment can be made in two ways, as follows. (HS will initial preferred option): Option 1: 	(Please Initial if this is the option you prefer)
The responsibility of payment remains with the HS. Payment shall be made 60 calendar days after the date of the invoice from FDU to the school district/high school.

Option 2: 	(Please Initial if this is the option you prefer)

The responsibility of payment remains with the student and parent/guardian(s) and shall be made via the FDU website at the time of registration.

HS may elect to use both options if HS plans to pay tuition for some students and allow other students/parents to pay at registration on the website: fdu.edu/ec.

Notices. Every notice required or permitted under this Agreement shall, unless otherwise specifically provided herein, be given in writing, via email and/or may be sent by either United States Postal Service Certified Mail, return receipt requested, or by reputable overnight courier, provided that such courier obtains and makes available to its customers evidence of delivery. All notices shall be addressed by the Party giving, making or sending the notice to the other Party at their address set forth below or to such other address as either Party may designate from time to time by written notice.

Notice shall be deemed to be given upon receipt, provided, however, that in the event a Party refuses to accept delivery, the notice shall nevertheless be deemed to be given upon the date of refusal to accept delivery. Notwithstanding the above, a notice of change of address shall not be effective until received.

Fairleigh Dickinson University 1000 River Road
Teaneck, New Jersey 07666 Attn: General Counsel

with a copy to:
Fairleigh Dickinson University 1000 River Road
Teaneck, New Jersey 07666 Attn.: Jakyrra S. Tyson, Director Office of High School Programs

High School/School District Street Address
City, State Zip Code
Attn: Representative, Title

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Miscellaneous Provisions

During the term of this Agreement, both parties shall keep all student information strictly confidential in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, 20
U.S.C. § 1232g and its implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. § 99.1 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 6A: 32-7.1 et seq.
It is expressly understood that FDU and the HS are independent contractors with respect to one another.
Each Party will perform this Agreement in accordance with applicable law. Without limitation, the Parties agree that they shall not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender, creed, color, national origin, marital status, ancestry, age, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy status, veteran status religion, disability, or socioeconomic status, or other legally-protected status, and that each shall fully comply with all Federal and State statutes, and all rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, concerning discrimination in connection with their respective obligations pursuant to this Agreement.
This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of New Jersey.
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement and understanding between the Parties relating to the subject matter it addresses and supersedes all other agreements, representations and understandings between the Parties with respect thereto. This Agreement may not be supplemented or modified except through a written and dated amendment signed by both Parties.
In the event a court of competent jurisdiction declares any provision of this Agreement to be void or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall be deemed severed and shall remain enforceable to the full extent permitted by law.
This Agreement may be executed in counterparts.
This Agreement is subject to ratification and final approval by HS after receipt from FDU of a signed Agreement.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date of last signature set forth below.

High School/School District

by:			
Name	Date:
Representative Title

Fairleigh Dickinson University

by:			
Jennifer K. Sipila, Ph.D.	Date:
Associate Provost for Academic Affairs

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Appendices

FDU Early College Program Course List and Codes (Effective 2/10/23)

Syllabus Policy

Teacher Nomination and Review Policy

Course Request/Teacher Nomination Form

Confirmation Process

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Appendix A

FDU Early College Program Course List and Codes 2023 – 2024 Academic Year

OLD CODE	
NEW CODE	
TITLE	
CREDITS	SYLLABUS POLICY1	
AC_E103	ACCT_2021	Intro Financial Accounting3	3	c.	
AC_E104	ACCT_2022	Intro Managerial Accounting3	3	c.	
AF_E2001	AFAM_2001	Intro to African American Studies	3	a.	
AO_E1650	ANIM_1650	Game Design	3	b.	
AO_E104	ART_1151	General Drawing I	3	a.	
AO_E111	ART_1161	General Painting I	3	a.	
EG_E103	ARTH_1500	Architecture Design & Culture	3	b.	
BI_E122	BIOL_1002	Plants and Society	4	b.	
HT_E3108	BIOL_1055	Food Safety & Nutrition2	4	b.	
BI_E108	BIOL_1180	Climate Change Biology	3	b.	
BI_E111	BIOL_1205	Anatomy and Physiology I2	4	b.	
BI_E119	BIOL_1233	Molecules, Cells & Genes2	4	b.	
BI_E101/BI_E123	BIOL_1251	General Biology I2	4	b.	
BI_E102	BIOL_1252	General Biology II2	4	b.	
BI_E104	BIOL_2009	Marine Biology2	4	b.	
MG_E101	BUSI_1110	Business in Global Society	3	c.	
BU_E103	BUSI_1111	Introduction to Business Mgmt	3	b.	
BU_E102	BUSI_2201	Introduction to Business Finance	3	b.	
BU_E101	BUSI_2203	Introduction to Personal Finance	3	b.	
BU_E104	BUSI_2205	Intro to Investing in the Stock Market	3	b.	
AO_E128	CGD_1212	Intro to Graphic Design	3	b.	
VE_E101	CGD_1843	Design for the Web	3	b.	
CH_E1118	CHEM_1118	Forensic Science	3	b.	

CH_E101	CHEM_1201/ 1203	
General Chemistry I2	
4	
b.	

CH_E102	CHEM_1202/
1204	
General Chemistry II2	
4	
b.	
CH_E103	CHEM_2261	Organic Chemistry I2	4	b.	
PO_E105	CMLGY 1210	Introduction to Law	3	b.	
SP_E105	COMM_1001	Communication in Everyday Life	3	b.	
CO_E101	COMM_2011	Introduction to Journalism	3	a.	
EN_E107	CREW_1001	Introduction to Creative Wrtg	3	b.	
CR_E101	CRIM_1101	Intro to Criminal Justice	3	b.	
IS_E101	CSCI_1145	Computer Science Fundamentals	3	b.	
CM_E120	CSCI_1201	Computer Programming I4	3	c.	
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CM_E121	CSCI_1202	Computer Programming II4	3	c.	
CM_E124	CSCI_2215	Intro to Computer Science4	3	c.	
CM_E131	CSCI_2500	Intro to Cybersecurity	3	c.	
BU_E108	DSCI_1234	Math for Business Decisions3	3	c.	
MA_E104	DSCI_2029	Introduction to Statistics3	3	c.	
EC_E101/103	ECON_2001	Intro to Microeconomics3	3	c.	
EC_E102	ECON_2102	Intro to Macroeconomics3	3	c.	
ED_E101	EDUC_1108	Seminar: Prof Practice I	3	b.	
ED_E102	EDUC_2401	Field Experience I	1	b.	
N/A	ENGR_1233	Intro to Computer Aided Design (CAD)4	2	c.	
N/A	ENGR_1301	Engineering
Practices/Graphics/Design4	3	c.	
BU_E106	ENTR_2710	Intro/Entrepreneurship & Innov3	3	c.	
BI_E103	ENVR_1001	Intro to Environmental Science2	4	b.	
LF_E201	FREN_2103	Intermediate French I	3	b.	
LF_E202	FREN_2104	Intermediate French II	3	b.	
N/A	GEOG_1101	Physical Geography	3	b.	
GE_E101	GEOG_1102	Geography and World Issues	3	b.	
BI_E117	GEOL_1101	Introductory Geology2	4	b.	
PO_E1000	GOVT_1000	American Government & Politics	3	b.	
HI_E104	GOVT_1100	Global Politics	3	b.	
HI_E103	GOVT_1101	Intro to Political Science	3	b.	
HI_E101	HIST_1130	The United States to 1877	3	b.	
HI_E102	HIST_1131	The United States Since 1877	3	b.	
HI_E121	HIST_1150	World History to 1500	3	b.	
HI_E126	HIST_1151	World History since 1500	3	b.	
HI_E105	HIST_1170	European History to 1750	3	b.	
HI_E109	HIST_1171	European History From 1750	3	b.	
HI_E120	HIST_2233	The Modern World	3	b.	
HI_E107	HIST_2341	Jewish History & Culture I	3	b.	
HI_E108	HIST_2342	Jewish History & Culture II	3	b.	
HI_E113	HIST_2502	Modern Latin America	3	b.	
HT_E2212	HRTM_2212	Dining Service and Etiquette	3	b.	
HT_E2223	HRTM_2223	Heads in Beds	3	b.	
HT_E2233	HRTM_2233	Exploration Food/Bev Services	3	b.	
HT_E3108	HRTM_3108	Nutrition/Sanitation/Food Sfty	3	b.	
HU_E115	HUMN_1100	Introduction to the Humanities	3	a.	
LA_E101	LANG_1001	American Sign Language I	3	a.	
LL_E201	LATN_2801	Intermediate Latin I	3	b.	
MK_E2120	LAW_2276	Business and the Law3	3	c.	
EN_E103	LITS_1001	Intro to Fiction	3	a.	
EN_E104	LITS_1002	Intro to Drama	3	a.	
EN_E123	LITS_1003	Intro to Poetry and Song	3	a.	
HU_E114	LITS_2009	The Bible and Its Influence	3	a.	
EN_E125	LITS_2140	African-American Literature	3	a.	

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EN_E1100	LITS_2200	Approaches to World Literature	3	a.	
EN_E113	LITS_2300	American Literature	3	a.	
EN_E110	LITS_2331	Myths & Sacred Texts	3	a.	
MA_E105, 109, 110	MATH_1107	Precalculus	4	c.	
MA_E107	MATH_1203	Calculus I	4	c.	
MA_E108	MATH_2202	Calculus II	4	c.	
CM_E114	MIS_2123	Microsoft Office: Intro Concepts	3	c.	
MK_E102	MKTG_2120	Principles of Marketing3	3	c.	
PL_E101	PHIL_1102	Intro to Philosophy	3	b.	
HU_E120	PHIL_2272	The Hebrew Bible	3	a.	

PH_E101	PHYS_1001/
1011	
General Physics I2	
4	
b.	

PH_E102	PHYS_1002/
1012	
General Physics II2	
4	
b.	
AS_E101	PHYS_1125	Astronomy2	4	b.	
PY_E103	PSYC_1201	General Psychology	3	b.	
PY_E106	PSYC_2002	Child & Adolescent Development	3	b.	
PY_E107	PSYC_2204	Child Development	3	b.	
SO_E100	SOCI_1201	Introduction to Sociology	3	b.	
SO_E103	SOCI_2310	Social Problems	3	b.	
SA_E101/E102	SPAD_2004	Intro to Sport Management	3	b.	
NA	SPAD_2007	Introduction to Esports	3	b.	
SA_E3024	SPAD_2023	Sports in Contemporary Society	3	b.	
NA	SPAD_2088	Esports Live Event/Operations	3	b.	
LS_E201	SPAN_2103	Intermediate Spanish I	3	a.	
LS_E202	SPAN_2104	Intermediate Spanish II	3	a.	
SP_E107	SPCH_2351	Persuasive Speaking	3	a.	
AO_E115	THEA_1103	Introduction to Theater	3	a.	
CE_E2001	UNIV_2001	Cross-Cultural Perspectives	3	c.	
CE_E2002/E106	UNIV_2002	Global Issues	3	c.	
CO_E102	VDEO_2214	Intro to Broadcasting	3	b.	
CO_E107	VDEO_2659	Broadcast News	3	b.	
CO_E106	VDEO_3349	Intro to Television	3	b.	
CO_E108/109	VDEO_3351	TV Studio Production	3	b.	
EN_E101/E109	WRIT_1002	Composition I	3	c.	

1 The Syllabus Policy indicates the extent to which the Syllabus provided by FDU may be revised and/or enhanced.

2 This is a 4-credit Lab Science and must include a Laboratory component as part of the course. A sample syllabus for the Lab will be provided; schools may not exclude the Lab requirement.
3 This course is part of an accredited program at FDU: the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Additional review of instructor credentials will be required.
4 This course is part of an accredited program at FDU: the Accreditation Board for Engineering & Technology (ABET). Additional review of instructor credentials will be required.

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Appendix B

FDU Early College Program Syllabus Policy Key

Sample syllabus provided. Most courses in this category fulfill specific FDU general education requirements. Final syllabi must incorporate the learning outcomes included in the sample syllabus, although instructors may change course topics and/or incorporate additional learning outcomes without prior approval of FDU.

Standard syllabus provided. Most courses in this category fulfill specific FDU major requirements. Final syllabi must incorporate the learning outcomes included in the standard syllabus, although instructors may change course topics and/or incorporate additional learning outcomes with prior approval of FDU.

Official syllabus provided. Most courses in this category fulfill requirements in accredited programs, including the Accreditation Board for Engineering & Technology (ABET) for computer science and engineering) and the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) for business and accounting. Final syllabus must incorporate the learning outcomes and course topics included in the official syllabus, although instructors may incorporate additional content with prior approval of FDU.

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Appendix C

FDU Early College Program

HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY NOMINATION AND REVIEW POLICY

Faculty with credentials comparable to FDU adjunct professors are eligible for non-probationary approval. Faculty without such credentials but who are otherwise qualified may be eligible for probationary approval.
High Schools will recommend HS faculty members to serve as approved instructors as part of the Program. HS faculty must be vetted and deemed academically qualified by FDU to participate in the Program.
For Non-Probationary approvals, instructor qualifications must include one or more of the following:

HS faculty member holds a master’s or other advanced degree (JD, Ph.D.) in the academic subject they will be teaching, OR
HS faculty members hold a bachelor’s degree in the academic subject they will be teaching and a master’s or other advanced degree (Ed.D., Ph.D.) in education.

For Probationary approvals, instructor qualifications must include one or more of the following:

HS faculty member holds a bachelor’s degree in the academic subject they will be teaching, has 3 or more years of demonstrable teaching experience in that subject , and agrees to be mentored* by a member of the FDU faculty, or
HS faculty member’s credentials (degree, experience, other certifications or professional development activities or workshops) have been reviewed and approved by the HS principal and HS faculty member agrees to be mentored by a member of the FDU faculty.

Probationary approvals will be subject to additional review by the related FDU unit that houses the academic subject being requested.
Probationary approvals may become non-probationary upon HS faculty member (1) meeting the conditions required for non-probationary faculty or (2) upon the recommendation of the FDU Faculty Mentor following the HS faculty member’s successful teaching of one Program course (either one semester or one full year in length)
All HS faculty serving as approved instructors, both probationary and non-probationary, must attend and participate in an Orientation session prior to teaching an FDU Early College Program class. The Orientation will address:
FDU Early College Program policies and protocols;
Expectations for teaching FDU Early College Program courses (instructional strategies, degree of rigor);
FDU resources and Professional Development opportunities for FDU Early College Program Teachers;
Aligning FDU Early College Program learning outcomes and assessment with School District requirements;
The role of the FDU faculty mentor*

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HS shall complete, and the principal shall,

sign the FDU Early College Program Course Request/Teacher Nomination Form (Appendix D );
verify that all information regarding a HS teacher’s acceptance as a probationary or non- probationary faculty member to serve as an approved instructor is accurate and submit a current curriculum vitae to FDU.
*Mentors - The HS teacher serving as approved instructors must meet with an FDU faculty mentor at least 4 times over the duration of the course, including prior to the start of the term, the mid-point of the semester or academic year, prior to the end of the semester or academic year, and after the course has been completed.
The FDU faculty mentor will be available to support the HS teacher regarding course content, learning outcomes, assessment, pedagogy, and other topics relevant to the FDU Early College Program and relevant classes.

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Appendix D

FDU Early College Program Course Request/Teacher Nomination Form
School:		District: 	

Please complete the form below, using the course numbers and names on the attached list. For term, indicate whether a course will be offered during the Fall semester, Spring semester, or full year. For each instructor, please attach a current resume including contact information, detailed educational experience (institutions attended, degrees earned, dates), relevant teaching experience, and any relevant professional experience in the academic area.

1.	Course Number	Course Name	Term	Instructor	
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The undersigned affirms that the instructors nominated to teach courses in the FDU Early College Program are presently employed in good standing by the school/school district. The undersigned affirms that the school/school district has verified the academic credentials of the nominees and has conducted all legally mandated background checks. The undersigned pledges to notify FDU of any changes to the employment status and/or standing of a nominee. The undersigned acknowledges that FDU reserves the right to reject nominees who do not meet its customary criteria or require a probationary period (one course) under the mentorship of a member of the FDU faculty.

Name: 		Title: 	

Signature: 		Date: 	

Phone: 		Email: 	

Please return forms to:
Jakyrra S. Tyson, M.S. - Director, FDU Early College Program Office: 201-692-6504, Cell: 973-202-9600, Fax: 973-443-8513
Email: j.tyson@fdu.edu

FDU College Program - 4.17.23

Appendix E

FDU Early College Program Confirmation Process

Upon FDU’s receipt of HS’s signed Agreement, FDU will provide HS with:

Fully executed copy of Agreement;
Approved Course/Teacher Nomination Form;
Confirmation of Courses for Academic Year;
Invoice for tuition (if applicable).

FDU College Program - 4.14.23

CONFIRMATION of COURSES	
Name of High School		
FDU Early College Program Contact Person		
Phone Number and Email Address		
Address of High School		

#	FDU Early College Program
Course Code	FDU Early College Program
Course Title	Approved Teacher Name and Email
Address	Course is Offered: Fall Semester, Spring
Semester, or Full Year	
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NOTE SECTION	

	

FDU College Program - 4.17.23

Teaneck Public Schools
Regular Public Meeting June 14, 2023
FINANCE AND BUDGET 01 THRU 32 ­ 32.

WHEREAS, vendors and staff for various reasons present to the bank checks issued to them from the Teaneck Board of Education for the receipt of supplies, equipment, and services rendered;

WHEREAS, as these checks are deemed void within 90 days of not being presented to a banking institution;

BE IT RESOLVED, by the recommendation of the Treasurer of School Monies that these checks be canceled and returned to the district as miscellaneous revenue and used in the future if they are represented at a later date by the claimant in the total amount of $45,128.84 on the Teaneck Board of Education Payroll ($5,869.30); Warrant Accounts ($31,890.53) and Agency ($7,369.01) as per the attached on pages 226­227.
Explanation:

Agenda item submitted by Ms. Taylor
ATTACHMENTS:
Description	Type
Outstanding Checks to be written off June 2023	Cover Memo

Check 
Date	Check 
Number	Amount	
8/19/2020	123869	89.24	
8/19/2020	123919	18.6	
10/30/2020	124494	70.5	
10/30/2020	124510	37.5	
10/30/2020	124529	94	
10/30/2020	124541	70.5	
11/8/2020	124638	101	
11/10/2020	124653	6,540.26	
11/11/2020	124722	4,500.00	
1/12/2021	125322	813	
2/1/2021	125582	1,025.00	
2/16/2021	125753	150	
2/22/2021	125791	111.2	
2/22/2021	125820	500	
2/22/2021	125966	111.2	
2/22/2021	125973	366.96	
5/19/2021	126982	1,800.00	
5/26/2021	127048	80	
6/2/2021	127051	150	
6/4/2021	127087	262.63	
6/4/2021	127172	160	
6/21/2021	127384	1,750.00	
6/30/2021	127482	1,000.00	
6/30/2021	127567	500	
6/30/2021	127691	500	
6/30/2021	127702	166.6	
6/30/2021	127763	37.36	
9/30/2021	128274	300	
9/30/2021	128469	1,653.00	
9/30/2021	128590	80	
10/31/2021	128604	85	
10/31/2021	128795	25	
10/31/2021	128818	74.25	
10/31/2021	128827	198	
10/31/2021	128834	25	
10/31/2021	128847	297	
10/31/2021	128966	63	
10/31/2021	128824	74.25	
11/31/2021	129040	110.92	
11/31/2021	129241	76	
12/31/2021	129438	161.32	

WARRANT	AGENCY
Check 
Date	Check 
Number	Amount	
6/30/2022	15637	123.89	
3/31/2022	15552	286.00	
6/30/2022	15630	2,672.98	
6/30/2022	15631	4,286.14	
		7,369.01	

PAYROLL
Check 
Date	Check 
number	 Amount 	
7/15/2020	244060	45.34	
9/15/2020	244120	4,154.85	
11/13/2020	244210	1,216.58	
11/31/2021	244681	452.53	
		5,869.30	

1/31/2022	129837	86	
1/31/2022	129838	63	
2/28/2022	130222	38.71	
3/31/2022	130299	500	
3/31/2022	130328	500	
3/31/2022	130425	500	
3/31/2022	130879	86	
3/31/2022	131117	106.89	
4/30/2022	131168	500	
4/30/2022	131247	100	
5/31/2022	131477	40	
5/31/2022	131551	36.61	
5/31/2022	131654	1,460.00	
6/30/2022	131939	1,608.00	
6/30/2022	132138	35.63	
6/30/2022	132203	500	
6/30/2022	132213	500	
6/30/2022	132339	266.4	
7/31/2022	132509	150	
7/31/2022	132650	585	
TOTAL	31,890.53

Teaneck Public Schools
Regular Public Meeting June 14, 2023
PERSONNEL 01 THRU 38 ­ 19.

WHEREAS, N.J.A.C. 6A:8­3.1 requires review and continuous improvement of curriculum.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves payment to the following staff members starting July 1, 2023 to write, revise or develop pacing calendars or curriculum documents at the rate of $1,200 per writer for curriculum writing or $500 per writer for grade level pacing guides. Account #: 11­000­221­104­19­15­I­E. See list attached on pages 229­235.
Explanation:

Agenda item submitted by Ms. Dent
ATTACHMENTS:
Description	Type
Curriculum Staff	Cover Memo

Name	Dept	Curriculum Project	Rate	
Suletty Diaz	ESL	Kindergarten – ESL Curriculum	$1200	
Diana Sanchez	ESL	Third Grade – ESL Curriculum	$1200	
Jennifer Cortez	ESL	Fourth Grade ESL Curriculum	$1200	
Joseph Murphy	ESL	Seventh - Eighth Grade ESL Curriculum	$1200	
Amanda Zoran	ELA	Eighth Grade Language Arts Curriculum	$1200	
Jessie Gorant	ELA	Eighth Grade Language Arts Curriculum	$1200	
Emily Smith	ELA	Kindergarten Language Arts - Pacing Calendar	
$500	
Kate Augusto	ELA	Kindergarten Language Arts - Pacing Calendar	
$500	
Lisa Brown	
ELA	First Grade Language Arts - Pacing Calendar	
$500	
Kara Lindner	
ELA	First Grade Language Arts - Pacing Calendar	
$500	
Maria Martinez	
ELA	Second Grade Language Arts - Pacing Calendar	
$500	
Jennifer Rome	
ELA	Second Grade Language Arts - Pacing Calendar	
$500	
Jemara Blount	
ELA	Fourth Grade Language Arts - Pacing Calendar	
$500	
Mindy Fliegelman	
ELA	Fourth Grade Language Arts - Pacing Calendar	
$500	
Amanda Detrick	
ELA	Fifth Grade Language Arts - Pacing Calendar	
$500	
Gillian Iappelli	
ELA	Fifth Grade Language Arts - Pacing Calendar	
$500	
Amanda Detrick	
ELA	Sixth Grade Language Arts - Pacing Calendar	
$500	
Gillian Iappelli	
ELA	Sixth Grade Language Arts - Pacing Calendar	
$500	
Linda LaMadrid	
ELA	Seventh Grade Language Arts - Pacing Calendar	
$500	
Jean McVerry	
ELA	Seventh Grade Language Arts - Pacing Calendar	
$500	
Total			$14,200	

Name	Dept	Curriculum Project	Rate	
Alexis Ryerson	Health/PE	K-2 Health Curriculum	$1200	
Alexis Ryerson	Health/PE	3-4 Health Curriculum	$1200	
Matthew Green	Health/PE	5-6 Health Curriculum	$1200	
George Prepis	Health/PE	7-8 Health Curriculum	$1200	
Total			$4,800	

Name	Dept	Curriculum Project	Rate	
Kara Lindner	Science	First Grade Science Curriculum	$1200	
Lisa Brown	Science	Second Grade Science Curriculum	$1200	
Lisa Brown	Science	Fourth Grade Science Curriculum	$1200	
Claudia Califano	Science	Fifth Grade Science Curriculum	$1200	
Rena San George	Science	Sixth Grade Science Curriculum	$1200	
Antoinette Bush	Science	Seventh Grade Science Curriculum	$1200	
Paulette Szalay	Science	Eighth Grade Science Curriculum	$1200	
Mei Linh Lamui	Science	Kindergarten Science Curriculum	$1200	
Peter Antonakis	Science	Kindergarten Science Curriculum	$1200	
Paulette Szalay	Science	Forensics Science Curriculum	$1200	
James Pruden	Science	Forensics Science Curriculum	$1200	
Kieth Orapello	Science	Third Grade Science Curriculum	$1200	
Allison Norris	Science	Third Grade Science	$1200	
Malleswari Ponnala	Science	Physical Science Curriculum	$1200	
Joseph Laborde	Science	Physical Science Curriculum	$1200	
Total			$18,000	

Name	Dept	Curriculum Project	Rate	
Shaun Reilly	Comp. Sci.	Computer Science I	$1200	
Sharon Bellin	Comp. Sci.	Computer Science I	$1200	
Shaun Reilly	Comp. Sci.	Computer Science II	$1200	
Jeffrey Slominsky	Comp. Sci.	Computer Science II	$1200	
Sue LuckmanJacobs	Comp. Sci.	STEAM 6	$1200	
Marissa London	Comp. Sci.	STEAM 6	$1200	
Sue LuckmanJacobs	Comp. Sci.	STEAM 7	$1200	
Marissa London	Comp. Sci.	STEAM 7	$1200	
Sue LuckmanJacobs	Comp. Sci.	STEAM 8	$1200	
Marissa London	Comp. Sci.	STEAM 8	$1200	
Total			$12,000	

Name	Dept	Curriculum Project	Rate	
Summer Pirro	Mathematics	Pre-Calculus Essentials	$1200	
Somia Benali	Mathematics	Pre-Calculus Essentials	$1200	
Ken Chung	Mathematics	Pre-Calculus	$1200	
Summer Pirro	Mathematics	Pre-Calculus	$1200	
Somia Benali	Mathematics	Algebra 1	$1200	
Jennifer Kritsky	Mathematics	Algebra 1	$1200	
Summer Pirro	Mathematics	Geometry	$1200	
Anila Hoxha	Mathematics	Geometry	$1200	
Shaneika Smith	Mathematics	Algebra II	$1200	
Ken Chung	Mathematics	Algebra II	$1200	
Total			$12,000	

Name	Dept	Curriculum Project	Rate	
Mariam Muheisen	Social Studies	Public Speaking and Debate	$1200	
Jessie Gorant	Social Studies	Public Speaking and Debate	$1200	
Christine Mayers	Social Studies	AP African American Studies	$1200	
Daniel Olender	Social Studies	AP African American Studies	$1200	
John Dean	Social Studies	Economics Honors	$1200	
Daniel Olender	Social Studies	Economics Honors	$1200	
Daniel Olender	Social Studies	AP Human Geography	$1200	
John Dean	Social Studies	AP Human Geography	$1200	
Jessie Gorant	Social Studies	Odyssey of the Mind / Global Concerns	$1200	
Matthew McMillan	Social Studies	Odyssey of the Mind / Global Concerns	$1200	
Jessie Gorant	Social Studies	Biodiversity / Video Documentary	$1200	
Matthew McMillan	Social Studies	Biodiversity / Video Documentary	$1200	
Total			$14,400	

Name	Dept	Curriculum Project	Rate	
James Lagomarsino	Business	Money Power Curriculum	$1200	
Katie Cannao	Business	Money Power Curriculum	$1200	
Total			$2400	

Name	Dept	Curriculum Project	Rate	
Maria Garcia-Iglesias	Lang.	Kindergarten Spanish Curriculum	$1200	
Maria Garcia-Iglesias	Lang.	First Grade Spanish Curriculum	$1200	
Maria Garcia-Iglesias	Lang.	Second Grade Spanish Curriculum	$1200	
Estafany Gallardo	Lang.	Third Grade Spanish Curriculum	$1200	
Estafany Gallardo	Lang.	Fourth Grade Spanish Curriculum	$1200	
Estafany Gallardo	Lang.	Fifth Grade Spanish Curriculum	$1200	
Jean Uwisavye	Lang.	Fifth Grade French Curriculum	$1200	
Jean Uwisavye	Lang.	French 7 Curriculum	$1200	
Abdoulaye Diallo	Lang.	French 7 Curriculum	$1200	
Jean Uwisavye	Lang.	French 8 Curriculum	$1200	
Abdoulaye Diallo	Lang.	French 8 Curriculum	$1200	
Odette Vovra	Lang.	Spanish 6 Curriculum	$1200	
Marisol Urena	Lang.	Spanish 6 Curriculum	$1200	
Odette Vovra	Lang.	Spanish 7 Curriculum	$1200	
Marisol Urena	Lang.	Spanish 7 Curriculum	$1200	
Odette Vovra	Lang.	Spanish 8 Curriculum	$1200	
Marisol Urena	Lang.	Spanish 8 Curriculum	$1200	
Total			$20,400	

Name	Dept	Curriculum Project	Rate	
Maureen Pafford	Visual & Performing Arts	Art K-2 Curriculum	$1200	
Maureen Pafford	Visual & Performing Arts	Art 3-4 Curriculum	$1200	
Brittany Eisele	Visual & Performing Arts	Art 5 Curriculum	$1200	
Brittany Eisele	Visual & Performing Arts	Art 6 Curriculum	$1200	
Dominque Chiu	Visual & Performing Arts	Art 6 Curriculum	$1200	
Luke Short	Visual & Performing Arts	Instrumental Music 4-5 Curriculum	$1200	
J. Hochegesang	Visual & Performing Arts	Instrumental Music 4-5 Curriculum	$1200	
Luke Short	Visual & Performing Arts	Orchestra 6-8 Curriculum	$1200	
J. Hochegesang	Visual & Performing Arts	Orchestra 6-8 Curriculum	$1200	
Jessica Bergen	Visual & Performing Arts	Concert Band 6-8 Curriculum	$1200	
Luke Short	Visual & Performing Arts	Concert Band 6-8 Curriculum	$1200	
Linea Rondael	Visual & Performing Arts	Chorus 6-8 Curriculum	$1200	
Molly Neff	Visual & Performing Arts	Chorus 6-8 Curriculum	$1200	
Linea Rondael	Visual & Performing Arts	Mixed Chorus 9-12 Curriculum	$1200	
Molly Neff	Visual & Performing Arts	Mixed Chorus 9-12 Curriculum	$1200	
Linea Rondael	Visual & Performing Arts	Madrigal Singers 9-12 Curriculum	$1200	
Molly Neff	Visual & Performing Arts	Madrigal Singers 9-12 Curriculum	$1200	
Linea Rondael	Visual & Performing Arts	Concert Choir 9-12 Curriculum	$1200	
Molly Neff	Visual & Performing Arts	Concert Choir 9-12 Curriculum	$1200	
Luke Short	Visual & Performing Arts	Concert Band 9-12 Curriculum	$1200	
LeeAnn Newland	Visual & Performing Arts	Concert Band 9-12 Curriculum	$1200	
J. Hochegesang	Visual & Performing Arts	String Ensemble 9-12 Curriculum	$1200	
Luke Short	Visual & Performing Arts	String Ensemble 9-12 Curriculum	$1200	
Linea Rondael	Visual & Performing Arts	Adv. Placement Music Theory	$1200	

Luke Short	Visual & Performing Arts	Adv. Placement Music Theory	$1200	
Todd Murphy	Visual & Performing Arts	Adv. Arts Seminar Curriculum	$1200	
Jamie Boyle	Visual & Performing Arts	Adv. Arts Seminar Curriculum	$1200	
Total			$32,400	

Tuition Reimbursement - Summer 2022/Fall 2022						
Employee	University	Course Title or Number	Total Number of Credits	Cost Per Credit/Course	Max Reimbursement Amount/Credit	Reimbursement Amounts	
Neff, Molly	Montclair	ELAD	3	$794	$605	$1,815	
Thielman Kristine	Kean University	EL5607	3	$788	$605	$1,815	
Coston, Dannette	Drew University	ARSP895	3	$733	$605	$1,815	
Coston, Dannette	Drew University	PCC641	3	$733	$605	$1,815	
Zeybek, Fillz	NJCU	Disseration I	6	$1,157	$605	$3,630	
Gobji, Maryem	Andrews Univeristy	Close Reading	3	$449	$449	$1,347	
Gobji, Maryem	Andrews Univeristy	Personal Essay	3	$449	$449	$1,347	
Short, Luke	American College of Education	EL5033	3	$235	$235	$705	
Short, Luke	American College of Education	EL5123	3	$235	$235	$705	
Cardona-Ruiz, Eloisa	NJCU	Nurs 616	3	$801	$605	$1,815	
Banker, Jenna R	William Paterson	ELPL 6200	3	$794	$605	$1,815	
Banker, Jenna R	William Paterson	ElPL 6230	3	$794	$605	$1,815	
Ramos, Lucy	Montclair University	ELAD 540	3	$794	$605	$1,815	
Ramos, Lucy	Montclair University	ELAD 635	3	$794	$605	$1,815	
Diaz, Suletty	Rutgers University	15:253:523:FE	3	$811	$605	$1,815	
Diaz, Suletty	Rutgers University	15:253:539:9	3	$811	$605	$1,815	
Nunez, Yenniffer	Saint Peters University	EL126	3	$815	$605	$1,815	
Nunez, Yenniffer	Saint Peters University	EL121	3	$815	$605	$1,815	
Prepis, George	American College of Education	EL5753	3	$235	$605	$1,815	
Prepis, George	American College of Education	EL5623	3	$235	$605	$1,815	
					Total	$34,959	

Teaneck Public Schools
Regular Public Meeting June 14, 2023
PERSONNEL 01 THRU 38 ­ 31.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the 2023­2024 Co­Curricular Activities (attached) in accordance with the TTEA contract agreement. See pages 238­243.
Explanation:

Agenda item submitted by Dr. Spencer
ATTACHMENTS:
Description	Type
Co­Curricular Activities (EWEP) 2023­2024	Cover Memo

CO-CURRICULAR 2023-2024	
Club	Club Advisor	Location	Stipend Amount	
Activism Club	TBD	High School	$1,100	
AIDS/Cancer Awareness/Medical Club	
Yaneth Mesa	
High School	
$550	
AIDS/Cancer Awareness/Medical Club	
Katie deMoncada	
High School	
$550	
Anime Club	TBD	High School	$0.00	
Art Club	Marissa London	High School	$1,100	
Asian Student Union	TBD	High School	$1,200	
Astrology Club	TBD	High School	$0.00	
Audio Visual	Leo Aristimuno	High School	$1,800	
Black Youth Organization (BYO)	
Christine Mayers	
High School	
$1,200	
Book Club	Beth Fleischer	High School	$1,100	
Chess Club	Ken Chung	High School	$1,100	
Christian Club	Adriana Lagomarsino	High School	$550	
Christian Club	Michael DeAvila	High School	$550	
Dance Ensemble	TBD	High School	$2,500	
DECA
Distributive Education Clubs of America	

Suzette Brown	

High School	

$600	

DECA
Distributive Education Clubs of America	

Gorki Marcelo	

High School	

$600	

Fashion Club	

TBD	

High School	

$1,800	

CO-CURRICULAR 2023-2024	

Club	
Club Advisor	
Location	
Stipend Amount	

FCCLA/Culinary	
Jennifer Joyce	
High School	
$1,800	

Film & Theater Club	
Leo Aristimuno	
High School	
$550	

Film & Theater Club	
TBD	
High School	
$550	

French Club	
Abdoulaye Diallo	
High School	
$1,100	

Gaming	
Gregory Castro	
High School	
$1,100	

H.E.A.L	
Alexandra Cavallo	
High School	
$1,400	

H.E.A.L	
Breanne Millett	
High School	
$1,400	

Be All You	
Douglas Book	
High School	
$1,100	

Israel Club	
Goldie Minkowitz	
High School	
$1,100	

Jazz Band	
Joey Hochgesang	
High School	
$2,100	

Kosher Club	
Goldie Minkowitz	
High School	
$0.00	

Literary Magazine	
Sean Holland	
High School	
$2,300	

Literary Magazine	
Richard Rodda	
High School	
$2,300	

Majorettes (Twirlers)	
Angela King	
High School	
$4,000	

Marching Band Assistant	
Jessica Bergen	
High School	
$6,300	

1

CO-CURRICULAR 2023-2024	

Club	
Club Advisor	
Location	
Stipend Amount	

Marching Band Director	
Luke Short	
High School	
$9,600	

Marching Band Drill	
Joey Hochgesang	
High School	
$2,100	

Marching Band Drill	
TBD	
High School	
$2,100	

Marching Band Drill	
TBD	
High School	
$2,100	

Math Club	
Ken Chung	
High School	
$1,200	

Muslim Club	
Somia Benali	
High School	
$1,100	

National Forensic League	
John Dean	
High School	
$1,000	

National Forensic League	
Matthew Lynskey	
High School	
$1,000	

National Honor Society	
Jahaziel Valeriano	
High School	
$1,000	

National Honor Society	
Yaritza Gonzalez	
High School	
$1,000	

Newspaper	
Victoria Galligan	
High School	
$2,500	

Peer Leadership	
Katierose Augustine	
High School	
$3,000	

Peer Leadership	
Centryll Scott	
High School	
$3,000	

Red Cross Club	
Abdoulaye Diallo	
High School	
$1,100	

Self-Care Club	
Kiera Skerritt	
High School	
0.00	

2

CO-CURRICULAR 2023-2024	

Club	
Club Advisor	
Location	
Stipend Amount	

Senior Class	
Ashley Barnes	
High School	
$1,400	

Senior Class	
Kharisma Bettis	
High School	
$1,400	

SOLA	
Yvette Ortega-Ulubay	
High School	
$600	

SOLA	
TBD	
High School	
$600	

SOLVE	
TBD	
High School	
$2,800	

Speech & Debate	
John Dean	
High School	
$2,500	

Speech & Debate	
Matthew Lynskey	
High School	
$2,500	

Spectrum	
Maika Schulman	
High School	
$550	

Spectrum	
TBD	
High School	
$550	

Student Activities Director	
Susie Cipriano	
High School	
$7,500	

Student Council	
Natasha Green	
High School	
$5,000	

Terpsichoreans Advisor	
Antoinette Bush	
High School	
$2,500	

Terpsichoreans Assistant	
Christine Mayers	
High School	
$2,100	

Treasurer	
Breanne Millet	
High School	
$8,600	

Vocal Music Director	
Linea Rondael	
High School	
$5,300	

3

CO-CURRICULAR 2023-2024	

Club	
Club Advisor	
Location	
Stipend Amount	

Yearbook Advisor	
Daniel Olender	
High School	
$5,000	

Yearbook Business	
Michaela Freemantle	
High School	
$2,500	

ANNUAL DRAMA				

Costumes	
Emily Smith	
High School	
$2,200	

Director/Producer	
Todd Murphy	
High School	
$3,100	

Director/Producer	
Ari Miller	
High School	
$3,100	

Scenery	
Jamie Boyle	
High School	
$2,200	

Stage Crew	
Jamie Boyle	
High School	
$2,500	

Technical Director	
Jamie Boyle	
High School	
$1,800	

ANNUAL MUSICAL				

Business Manager	
Michaela Freemantle	
High School	
$1,300	

Choreographer	
TBD	
High School	
$4,500	

Instrumental Director	
LeeAnn Newland	
High School	
$2,200	

Conductor	
LeeAnn Newland	
High School	
$1,300	

Costumes	
Emily Smith	
High School	
$2,200	

4

CO-CURRICULAR 2023-2024	

Club	
Club Advisor	
Location	
Stipend Amount	

Director/Producer	
Todd Murphy	
High School	
$4,400	

Director/Producer	
Ari Miller	
High School	
$4,400	

Scenery	
Jamie Boyle	
High School	
$2,200	

Technical Director	
Jamie Boyle	
High School	
$1,800	

Vocal Director	
Linea Rondael	
High School	
$4,500	

BOOKROOMS				

English	
Matthew Lynskey	
High School	
$2,800	

World Language	
Abdoulaye Diallo	
High School	
$1,300	

Mathematics	
Ken Chung	
High School	
$1,300	

Science	
Joseph Laborde	
High School	
$2,800	

Social Studies	
Susan Morton	
High School	
$2,800	

Freshman Class Advisor	
Michael Miuccio	
High School	
$1,800	

Sophomore Class Advisor	
Katierose Augustine	
High School	
$2,000	

Junior Class Advisor	
Nurdan Musa	
High School	
$2,500	

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Teaneck Public Schools
Regular Public Meeting June 14, 2023
PERSONNEL 01 THRU 38 ­ 32.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Teaneck Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the following job descriptions:

Systems Administrator Network Engineer
Assistant Superintendent of School Supervision and Support Services Human Resource Director

See Job descriptions on pages 245­256 Explanation:
Agenda item submitted by Dr. Spencer
ATTACHMENTS:
Description	Type
Job Description: Systems Administrator	Cover Memo
Job Description: Network Engineer	Cover Memo

Job Description: Assistant Superintendent of School Supervision and Support Services

Cover Memo

Job Description: Director of Human Resources	Cover Memo

THE TEANECK PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Human Resource Management

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Systems Administrator

NATURE AND SCOPE AND POSITION: The Systems Administrator role is to support and maintain computer systems, desktops, peripherals, digital AV media systems and associated instructional, administrative and system software. This includes installing, diagnosing, repairing, maintaining, and upgrading all hardware, software and associated equipment while ensuring optimal system performance. This position will support the Network Engineer (Technology Support Specialist 3) with any infrastructure issues, as well as provide escalation support for Technology Support Specialist Level 1. The person will also troubleshoot problem areas in a timely and accurate fashion, and provide end user support, training and assistance where and when required.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent technical certification required, Computer Science degree preferred.
Possess technical certification and/or technical degree; Microsoft, Apple, and/or Cisco certification(s) preferred.
3-5 years experience with helpdesk or IT support.
Willingly acts as a resource to the entire department and cooperates with other departments.
Demonstrates professionalism by being courteous, responsive, and by treating others respectfully and using mature judgment when deciding what and how to communicate.
Demonstrate ability to work harmoniously in a multicultural, diverse community.
Ability to install, configure, test, maintain, monitor, move, and troubleshoot end user hardware and software.
Demonstrate knowledge of computer networks and enterprise systems.
Proven experience with web design.
Experience with managing MDM solutions such as JAMF and Microsoft Intune.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as interpersonal skills.
Experience in an educational setting preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION:

Provide relevant data for IT strategic planning and budget development.
Identify an appropriate implementation schedule for all new software.
Assess and communicate risks associated with IT investments and projects.
Prioritize technology support based on district needs.
Identify opportunities and provide recommendations to user groups that can improve efficiency of processes by leveraging technology.
Make recommendations on the acquisition and deployment of new technology hardware and software based on best practices and compatibility with district systems.
Assist in the deployment, management, and support of new hardware and software district-wide, as well as asset management of district hardware and software.
Assist in asset management of district hardware and software.
	Provide support for educational technology and the integration of technology for/with instruction.
Provide support to school leaders in decision-making around systems administration.
Collaborate with the Director of Technology and members of the Technology Department to ensure enterprise system support of the district technology needs.
Working knowledge of a current Student Information System, security systems, and Voiceover IP systems.
Substantial exposure to hardware platforms, enterprise software applications, and enterprise infrastructure.
Technical experience with systems networking, database structure, print servers and end-user support.
Experience with: Windows servers systems; Google Workspace for Education environment; web design and HTML/CSS.
Exposure to environments running a mixed platform of Windows, Macintosh, and Chrome OS preferred.
Demonstrated ability to apply IT in solving educational and business problems.
In-depth knowledge of applicable laws and regulations as they relate to IT.
Respond to helpdesk tickets as escalated by computer technicians and makes every attempt to address issues before escalating ticket(s) to Network Engineer and Director of Technology or designated manager.
Provide on-site support in various locations when needed.
Create and maintain documentation for knowledge base.
Provide professional development to staff on access to various district systems
Perform hardware repairs and software/system upgrades as needed and appropriate
Protect the organization's value by keeping information confidential
Communicate with staff regarding upgrades and new initiatives
Manage print servers and software
Performs such other duties that may be assigned

Position descriptions are established by the Human Resource Management Office and adopted by the

Board of Education and are intended only to summarize the essential duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and requirements of the position for the purpose of clarifying the general nature and scope of a position’s role as part of the overall organization. Position descriptions are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all tasks an employee might be expected to perform, and they do not limit the right of the employer/supervisor to assign additional tasks or otherwise modify duties to be performed. Individuals shall perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload. Every employee has a duty to perform all assigned tasks. The order of essential functions and duties of the position as listed in the position description is not designed or intended to rank the duties in any order of importance relative to each other.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Confidential, twelve-month position. No bargaining unit affiliation. Salary determined by negotiation with the Superintendent of Schools and approved by the Board of Education.

SALARY RANGE:
$68,000 - $75,000

EVALUATION:
The annual performance evaluation will be based upon this position description and any applicable State regulations and/or Board of Education policies.

THE TEANECK PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Human Resource Management

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Network Engineer

NATURE AND SCOPE OF POSITION: The Network Engineer role is to support and maintain network systems, the data center, and ensure the district is adhering to cybersecurity best practices. You will also manage and maintain the district's infrastructure software and hardware. In this role, you will monitor our network to ensure network availability and security as well as perform necessary maintenance. This includes installing, diagnosing, repairing, maintaining, and upgrading all network hardware, software and associated equipment while ensuring optimal system performance. The person will also troubleshoot problem areas in a timely and accurate fashion, and provide end user support, training and assistance where and when required.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent technical certification required, Computer Science degree preferred.
Possess technical certification and/or technical degree; Microsoft, Apple, and/or Cisco certification(s) preferred.
3-5 years experience with Helpdesk or IT support.
Experience with a Google Workspace for Education environment.
Willingly acts as a resource to the entire department and cooperates with other departments.
Demonstrate ability to work harmoniously in a multicultural, diverse community.
Ability to set up, configure, troubleshoot, repair and maintain network hardware, software, peripheral devices and identify network issues using networking monitoring tools.
Excellent knowledge of best practices around management, control, and monitoring of server infrastructure.
Experience with firewalls, Internet VPN’s remote implementation, troubleshooting, and problem resolution.
Proven experience in a network administrator role with responsibilities in routing and switching.
Possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills and willingness to act as a resource to the entire

department.
Proven customer service orientation and ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Experience in an educational setting is preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION:

Provide relevant data for IT strategic planning and budget development.
Identify an appropriate implementation schedule for all new software.
Assess and communicate risks associated with IT investments and projects.
Prioritize technology support based on district needs.
Identify opportunities and provide recommendations to user groups that can improve efficiency of processes by leveraging technology.
Make recommendations on the acquisition and deployment of new network technology hardware and software based on best practices and compatibility with district systems.
Assist in the deployment, management, and support of new network hardware and software district-wide.
Assist in asset management of district network hardware and software.
Provide support for educational technology and the integration of technology for/with instruction
Provide support to school leaders in decision-making around systems administration.
Collaborate with the Director of Technology and members of the Technology Department to ensure enterprise system support of the district technology needs.
Maintain working knowledge of current data center architectures, physical security systems, and voiceover IP.
Develop substantial exposure to supporting data centers, hardware platforms, enterprise software applications, enterprise infrastructure, and networking.
Adhere to cybersecurity best practices such as MFA, EDR, and log monitoring.
Possess a working knowledge of Incident Response planning.
Demonstrated ability to apply IT in solving educational and business problems.
In-depth knowledge of applicable laws and regulations as they relate to IT.
Respond to help desk tickets as escalated by computer technicians and make every attempt to address issues before escalating ticket(s) to the Director of Technology or designated manager.
Provide on-site support in various locations when needed.
Create and maintain documentation for knowledge base.
Maintain technology certifications as needed to support the district’s needs.
Perform projects as assigned by the Director of Technology or designated manager.
Provide professional development to staff on access to various district systems.
Perform network hardware repairs and software/system upgrades as needed and appropriate.
Liaise with third-party support and equipment vendors as needed.
Protect the organization's value by keeping information confidential.
Maintain current systems and implement additional as identified and approved; these include

but are not limited to firewall, physical security systems, Windows Server, Data Center, and similar systems.
Assists Director of Technology to create, implement, and test Cybersecurity plans.
Performs such other duties as assigned.

Position descriptions are established by the Human Resource Management Office and adopted by the Board of Education and are intended only to summarize the essential duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and requirements of the position for the purpose of clarifying the general nature and scope of a position’s role as part of the overall organization. Position descriptions are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all tasks an employee might be expected to perform, and they do not limit the right of the employer/supervisor to assign additional tasks or otherwise modify duties to be performed. Individuals shall perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload. Every employee has a duty to perform all assigned tasks. The order of essential functions and duties of the position as listed in the position description is not designed or intended to rank the duties in any order of importance relative to each other.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Confidential, twelve-month position. No bargaining unit affiliation. Salary determined by negotiation with the Superintendent of Schools and approved by the Board of Education.

SALARY RANGE:
$78,000-$85,000

EVALUATION:
The annual performance evaluation will be based upon this position description and any applicable State regulations and/or Board of Education policies.

THE TEANECK PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Human Resource Management

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Assistant Superintendent of School Supervision and Support Services

NATURE AND SCOPE OF POSITION: The Assistant Superintendent of School Supervision and Support Services is responsible for the general operation of individual schools and the district. This includes, but is not limited to, various programs, policy and procedure, special education, business services and technology. This position reports directly to the Superintendent. The Assistant Superintendent of Schools oversees the operation of the school district, by working with directors, coordinators, principals, and building staff to build vision, set priorities, and develop long and short-range plans for the day-to-day operation of the school district.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Hold or be eligible for a valid New Jersey Administrative Certificate with Principal or School Administrator endorsement.
	Doctorate preferred, Master’s degree is required from an accredited college/university with specialization in the areas of educational administration, supervision, and evaluation.
Minimum of five (5) years experience as a teacher.
Minimum of five (5) years experience as an administrator.
Demonstrated success in the supervision, development, implementation and evaluation of curriculum and instruction.
Demonstrated success in evaluation of school principals and other administrative professionals
Demonstrated administrative leadership at the building level
Demonstrated skill in district and building operations and service
Demonstrated skill in supervision and evaluation
Demonstrated skill in oral and written communication.
Expertise in curriculum development and implementation.
Knowledge of the latest research and best practices in the area of student assessment.
Knowledge of current and emerging Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action issues and trends.
Mastery of instructional theory and practice, including the assessment of instruction, programs and services.
Knowledge of issues associated with student homelessness, including, but not limited to McKinney-Vento requirements.
Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary.
	Demonstrate the ability to use electronic equipment for word processing, data management, information retrieval, visual and audio presentations, and telecommunications.
Provide proof of U. S. citizenship or legal resident alien status by completing Federal Form I-9 in compliance with current federal immigration law.
Provide evidence that a criminal record history check has been conducted and clearance has been given by the Department of Education. During the initial six month period, provide a sworn statement that the

individual has not been convicted of a crime or a disorderly person’s offense in accordance with 18A:6-7.1
Provide evidence that health is adequate to fulfill the job functions and responsibilities with reasonable accommodation pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 12101 and in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:32-6.3.
Must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION:

Assist the Superintendent in directing the administration and coordination of the district’s educational programs to promote the goals and objectives of the district.
Supervise and evaluate Principals.
Supervise and evaluate Directors (Special Education; Guidance; Curriculum)
Assist the Director of Special Education in supervising the preparation and implementation of the Individual Education Plan (I.E.P) for all classified students, securing and coordinating medical consultants in such areas as psychiatry, neurology, and audiology.
Continually monitors student achievement, using multiple sources of data, and recommends actions and initiatives to foster continuous improvement in student achievement.
Formally reports to the Superintendent of Schools and Board of Education at least annually on student achievement measures, and recommends refinements and improvements in the instructional program to address areas of concern or opportunities for growth.
	Effectively communicates student achievement measures to the administration, instructional staff and to parents/guardians and the community at large; and, educates the entire school community about efforts and initiatives to improve student achievement.
	Ensures that appropriate Intervention & Referral Services are available for pupils who are having difficulty in their classes and who have not been classified in need of special education.
Supervise and evaluate Special Education Department leadership.
Direct the development, implementation and evaluation of all phases of the District Title I programs.
Assists the Superintendent of Schools in the development, implementation and evaluation of all phases of the Superintendent of Schools’ duties and responsibilities.
Determine annual and long-range budget needs. Assists in the preparation of the budget as related to district educational programs.
Prepares information and reports for the Board of Education and attends meetings as requested by the Superintendent of Schools.
Coordinate the major activities, processes and development of the District Strategic Plan.
Assist the development, implementation and evaluation of district policy, academic programs and services, as well as operational services as needed.
Assist administrators in developing and implementing comprehensive and proactive attendance improvement, truancy reduction and suspension/expulsion reduction programs.
Work closely with special education and content area supervisors to coordinate program development and implementation.
	Prepare performance evaluations for all personnel who report directly to the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services.
	Ensure that the quality of observation and performance reports as written capture and reinforce Teaneck’s instructional standards as articulated in the BOE-adopted curriculum/programs and New Jersey Student Learning Standards.
	Ensure district compliance of the NJDOE Comprehensive Equity Plan and relevant instructional/staff development areas of NJQSAC.
Monitor compliance of all teacher observation and evaluation procedures and regulations
Coordinate school-level Cultural Understanding Initiative/Equity Plans.
	Establish operational objectives, work plans, timelines and assignments for proposal development, determining how to use resources to meet objectives and schedule and collaborate with appropriate District staff and external partners.
Assumes the responsibilities for managing the District in the absence of the Superintendent.
Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Superintendent

of Schools.
Superintendent reserves the right to reassign department oversight at any time based upon the needs of the district.

Position descriptions are established by the Human Resource Management Office and adopted by the Board of Education and are intended only to summarize the essential duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and requirements of the position for the purpose of clarifying the general nature and scope of a position’s role as part of the overall organization. Position descriptions are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all tasks an employee might be expected to perform, and they do not limit the right of the employer/supervisor to assign additional tasks or otherwise to modify duties to be performed. Individuals shall perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload. Every employee has a duty to perform all assigned tasks. The order of essential functions and duties of the position as listed in the position description is not designed or intended to rank the duties in any order of importance relative to each other.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Confidential, twelve-month position. No bargaining unit affiliation. Salary determined by negotiation with the Superintendent of Schools and approved by the Board of Education.

SALARY RANGE:
$180,500 - $196,500
EVALUATION:
The annual performance evaluation will be based upon this position description and any applicable State regulations and/or Board of Education policies.

THE TEANECK PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Human Resource Management

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Director of Human Resources

NATURE AND SCOPE OF POSITION; Assist the Superintendent or designee in general administrative operations relative to human resources management, labor relations, and compliance

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Advanced degree Human Resource Management, Law, or other related area.
Experience in human resources, labor negotiations, employee relations and dispute resolution, public school environment preferred.
Understanding of applicable federal and state education and labor laws and knowledge of school district policies and practices.
Ability to handle delegated administrative details and write clear, concise memoranda and reports.
Ability to work effectively with staff, parents, community members, and students to maintain and strengthen sound human relations for the improvement of school and district programs.
Ability to mediate disputes between school district stakeholders.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION:

Assist the Superintendent or designee in general administrative operations relative to human resources management, labor relations, and compliance.
Attend meetings and prepare and review reports as assigned by the Superintendent or designee.
Complete, in an accurate and timely manner, all required local, state and federal reports.
Coordinate HR programs with emphasis on ensuring that the district is in full compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to ACHIEVENJ, mandated professional development (Safe Schools), and QSAC.
Initiates the development of the annual observation schedule, maintains the district’s evaluation software database (My Learning Plan) and related reporting requirements, coordinates the finalization of evaluations when SGP scores are released, completes the annual ESCT report, and oversees staff-related aspects of NJSMART.
Maintain a system for personnel recordkeeping for all school employees in order to provide a comprehensive, efficient, accurate and current record of all matters pertinent to employment, transfer, tenure, retirement, leave requests, promotions, and RIF/recall.

Respond to questionnaires, surveys and correspondence from research and professional organizations requesting information on the district’s program in accordance with district policies..
Report regularly to the Superintendent on any developments or problems within the district coming to his/her attention and/or requiring Superintendent’s awareness or action.
Assists the Superintendent to identify problems and, in consultation with the Board attorney, to prevent escalation of issues into legal claims.
Communicate to the Superintendent the requirements and needs of the district as perceived by staff members.
Conducts confidential investigations and assists with investigations as needed.
Prepare personnel section for the Board of Education agenda.
Works collaboratively with the payroll department to support the on-boarding of new staff.
Advise the Business Office of changes to the professional status and certification of certificated personnel that require changes to their placement on the salary schedule.
Organize a corps of substitute teachers, arrange for long-term substitutes, ensure appropriate placement of substitutes, and oversee the operation of the AESOP substitute system.
Organizes the New Teacher Orientation and substitute training programs.
Coordinate the advertising and recruitment efforts for all position vacancies and management of the AppliTrack system.
Coordinate timelines for application screenings, interviewing, demonstration lessons, reference checks, and recommendations to the Superintendent for employment.
Assume responsibility for processing all requests for certification, reassignments, retirements, transfers and leaves of absence.
Oversee processing of appropriate documentation, credentials, fingerprinting and certification for employment of professional staff.
Process enrollment of novice teachers in the state’s provisional teacher program and ensure compliance with requirements.
Oversees the district’s New Educators Support System program and the updating of the NJDOE-required Mentoring Plan.
Coordinate the employment procedures for support personnel and ensure appropriate documentation and credentials.
Collaborate with colleges and universities to provide for student teaching experiences.
Review requests for graduate study and processes related forms.
Assist in the preparation, and drafting of performance based job descriptions for new staff positions and coordinate the periodic review and revision of existing job descriptions.
Manage the review and revision of the district’s employee handbook.
Serve as liaison between district staff and central office administration with regard to contractual responsibilities and issues of compliance.
Participate actively in seminars, conferences, workshops, etc. in order to keep abreast of latest developments, innovations and events related to human resources and school law.
Provides turnkey training for school administrators and staff as directed.
Implement the professional improvement plans as specified in observation and/or evaluation reports.
Acts as the district Affirmative Action Officer and Gender Equity Officer to coordinate the district Comprehensive Equity Plan.
Perform, as assigned by the Superintendent and his/her designee, additional duties that may add to the effectiveness of the education program of the school district.

Position descriptions are established by the Human Resource Management Office and adopted by the Board of Education and are intended only to summarize the essential duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and requirements of the position for the purpose of clarifying the general nature and scope of a position’s role as part of the overall organization. Position descriptions are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all tasks an employee might be expected to perform, and they do not limit the right of the employer/supervisor to assign additional tasks or otherwise to modify duties to be performed. Individuals shall perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload. Every employee has a duty to perform all assigned tasks. The order of essential functions and duties of the position as listed in the position description is not designed or intended to rank the duties in any order of importance relative to each other.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Non-bargaining employee status with twelve-month work year. Salary established annually by the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent.

EVALUATION:	The annual performance evaluation will be based upon the position description and any applicable State regulations and/or Board of Education policies.

SALARY RANGE:	$150,000-$165,000