REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING JANUARY 15, 2020
Salute to the Flag

Presiding Officer's Meeting Notice Statement

"I hereby call to order the Public Work Session Meeting of the Teaneck Board of Education, held on Wednesday, January 15, 2020, in the Cheryl Miller Porter, 3rd Floor Student Center, Teaneck High School, 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 3, 2020."
Roll Call

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

Student Board Liaison	Present	Absent	
Sharlene Guiracocha			
Yasmine Halmane			
Eitan Hiller			
Nuri Khan			
Nyahti Monroe			

Reaffirmation of 2019­2020 District Goals

Superintendent's Report

Board Presentations

Public Comments (Agenda/Non­Agenda items)

Board Committee Reports

Policy

Board Operations

School Operations and Curriculum

Finance and Budget

Personnel

Agenda Items

Executive Session (as 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

Goals for 2019­2020

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

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

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

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

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

BOARD OPERATIONS	JANUARY 15, 2020

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

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

that the Board approve the Minutes from the Workshop and Regular Public meetings held on November 6, 2019, November 13, 2019, December 4, 2019 and December 11, 2019.
EXPLANATION:	The Board approves all Minutes from the Board meetings.

Be It Resolved, that the Preliminary Budget review will be presented at the Workshop Public meeting on February 5, 2020 and
Be It Further Resolved, that the Board approve the updated date to present the Preliminary Budget review on February 5, 2020 workshop meeting.

that the Board approve the provisions of Board Policy #7510 Use of Facilities for the 2019­2020 school year at no cost to the Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey, for the use of Lowell Elementary School Cafeteria for custodian and building use fees. The meeting dates and times are as follows: Wednesdays 2/12/20, 2/19/20, 2/26/20, 3/4/20, 3/18/20, 3/25/20 from 3:30pm ­ 4:30pm. The total fees if charged would be $632.00.
EXPLANATION:	The Board must approve to waive any provisions of Board Policy by resolution.

that the Board approve the provisions of Board Policy #7510 Use of Facilities for the 2019­2020 school year at no cost to the Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey, for the use of Hawthorne Elementary School Cafeteria for custodian and building use fees. The meeting dates and times are as follows: Mondays 4/13/20, 4/20/20, 4/27/20, 5/4/20, 5/11/20, 5/18/20 from 3:00pm ­ 4:00pm. The total fees if charged would be $632.00.
EXPLANATION:	The Board must approve to waive any provisions of Board Policy by resolution.

Board Operations 01 thru 04

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

SCHOOL OPERATIONS and
CURRICULUM	JANUARY 15, 2020

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

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

Be It Resolved, that the Board is in receipt of the Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB) incident report and approve the decision of the Superintendent as reported and
Be It Further Resolved, that the Board approves the decision of the Superintendent regarding Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) incidents reported to the Board in Executive Session.

that the Board approve the volunteers for the 2019­2020 school year:

Tiffany Sills
Jonathan Rodriguez
Ashley Barnes

EXPLANATION: Volunteers are approved by the Board pending criminal history review.

that the Board approve the Dare2Be Leadership initiative program for young girls in grades 11 and 12 to realize their leadership and career potential. This program is in collaboration with the High School Guidance office, Assistant Principal and the School Business Administrator. The sessions will take place twice a month.

EXPLANATION: This program will help empower young girls with opportunities, information and how to overcome the unique challenges that they may face.

School Operations 01 thru 03

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

FINANCE AND BUDGET	JANUARY 15, 2020

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

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

that the Board approve payment of the following 2019­2020 bills and payroll, as detailed in lists attached to the Minutes of this meeting, including adjustments to previously approved bill payments, and that the Business Administrator/Board Secretary be hereby authorized to release the warrants in payments of these bills per the list appended to and made part of the minutes.

NOVEMBER 1, 2019 through NOVEMBER 30, 2019

General	$9,341,735.44	
Special Revenue	$291,016.40	
Enterprise	$38,300.17	
Food Service	$172,002.72	
Total of Approved Payments	$9,843,054.73	

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

that the Board approve 2019­2020 budget transfers, previously approved by a member of the Finance Committee, which are attached and a part of the official record.

WHEREAS, the Board of Education has received the Report of the Board Secretary and the Report of the Treasurer of School Monies for the month of November 2019 and determined that both reports are in agreement; and
WHEREAS, in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A­16.10(c)3 the secretary has certified that, as of the date of the reports, no budgetary line item account has obligations and payments (contractual orders) which in total exceed the amount appropriated by the Board of Education except as noted; now
BE IT RESOLVED, that in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A­16.10(c)4, the Board of Education certifies that, after review of the secretary’s monthly financial reports (appropriate section) and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, to the best of its knowledge, no major account or fund has been over­expended in violation of N.J.A.C.6A:23A­16.10(c)4, and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the year (which would become a part of the Minutes of this meeting); and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to P.L. 2004 Ch. 73 (S­1701), the Board certifies that after a review of the Secretary’s Monthly Financial Report and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, that there are no budgetary transfers that cumulatively exceed 10% that would require the approval of the Executive County Superintendent.

that the Board approve the attached list of Professional Development for the staff indicated for professional improvement or development, as approved by the Superintendent, (Grant funded $1,758.14) (District funded $14,319.53) (Title II Funded
$5,748.) total cost $21,825.67.

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

that the Board approve the attached list of Student Field Trips, as approved by the Superintendent (Grant Funded $0) and (District Funded $8,566.21 (Parent Funded
$4,719.78) total cost $13,285.99.

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

that the Board approve the attached list of Student Fundraising activities by school. EXPLANATION:	Proposed fundraising activities are approved by the Board.
that the Board approve the contracts, for out­of­district tuition, for students who would require a Special Education program during the 2019­2020 school year, as per the attached list.

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

that the Board approve the contracts with those clinicians and agencies on the attached list who would provide related services and / or independent evaluations during the 2019­ 2020 school year.

that the Board approve the additional funding with Bergen County Special Services School District, for the 2019­2020 school year, to provide chapter 192­193 services (Compensatory, Education, ESL, Home Instruction, Examination and Classification, Annual Review, Speech Correction and Supplemental Instruction), in the amount of
$66,643 in accordance with the fees approved by the NJDOE.
Chapter 192  $13,790.00
Chapter 193 $52,853.00
Total	$66,643.00

EXPLANATION:	Annual acceptance of non­public Chapter 192/193 grant entitlements.

Whereas, the Teaneck Board of Education in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:23­1 must have a certified External Audit of the district's accounts and financial transactions; and Whereas, the Teaneck Board of Education received the audit performed by Ferraioli, Wielkotz, Cerullo & Cuva, P.A. and discussed said audit at its public meeting held on December 4, 2019; now
Be It Resolved, that the Teaneck Board of Education accepts the audit for the 2018­ 2019 school year, FY Ended June 30, 2019 and approves the Corrective Action Plan (CAP) see attached.

that the Board approve the following Voluntary Employee Deductions and listed Vendors, for that calendar year 2020:
Tax Shelter Annuity
AXA Equitable, 403b, 457 and ROTH
Faculty Service Group, 403b
Lincoln Investment Planning, 403b
VALIC Financial Advisors, 403b and 457
Security Benefit, 403B, 457 and ROTH

Short Term Disability
Colonial Life

Flexible Spending Account
AxisPlus

EXPLANATION: The Teaneck Board of Education does not support or encourage any voluntary deductions that an employee elects. It is the employee’s responsibility to do their own research about the type of deduction, the vendor’s information, and to handle their own disputes unrelated to the payroll deduction and contributions. The Teaneck Board of Education only approves the Short Term Disability plan for employee payroll deductions through Colonial Life.

that the Board approve remuneration to Staff Development Workshops for a professional development session for teachers of the visual arts, theater and music in order to expand ideas on multimedia presentations. Consultants will provide professional development during the March 23rd professional development day in an amount not to exceed $1200.  Account #: 11­000­221­320­85­58­I­D

EXPLANATION: Consultants will be sharing instructional strategies which will activate accelerated learning; enhance teacher curriculum; expand creativity; and utilize tactile experiences for all learners.

that the Board approve payment to JHAHEART, LLC. (Jabari Hall, Speaker) for presenting “JHasHeart’s #BullyingStopsNow” presentation to 5th – 8th grade students at TJMS. The speaker will present to students during three (3) separate sessions, on 1/28/20, at a cost not to exceed $1,200. Title IV funds from account # 20­280­100­300­ 73­50­I­0 will be utilized.

EXPLANATION: This agenda item supports initiatives and allowable uses as indicated in the approved, 2019­2020 Title IV portion of the Consolidated Grant Application.

that the Board approve the following transportation quoted contract for the 2019­ 2020 School year for the After­School Math and Literacy program at Lowell School and submission of this agreement to the Executive County Superintendent of Schools for approval:

Route	Company	Destination	Per Diem Aide	Per Diem Vehicle	Total cost for 29 days	
AFT0720­1	Valley	Lowell	$50.00	$250.00	$8,700.00	
AFT0720­2	Valley	Lowell	$50.00	$250.00	$8,700.00	
				Total	$17,400.00	

EXPLANATION:	The above motion provides transportation from Lowell School to corner stops from the After­School Math and Literacy Program. Four quotes were solicited; First Student gave “no quote”, Durham Bus gave “no quote”, D&M Tours gave “no quote”, and Valley Transportation quoted $300.00 per diem with the Aide.

Finance and Budget 01 thru 14

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

PERSONNEL	JANUARY 15, 2020

that the Board approve the following certificated staff appointments, following a 90­day probationary period, effective dates as indicated, pending criminal history review:

Ashley Alcott, Middle School Mathematics Teacher, at an annual salary of $65,000 (TTEA MA/ step 5) assigned to Thomas Jefferson Middle School, effective February 3, 2020 through June 30, 2020, replacing Alexa Jones, resigned (PC#: 10­11­11/btl).

This item has been removed.

Emily Fucarino, Special Education Teacher, at an annual salary of $62,400 (TTEA MA/ step 3) assigned to Hawthorne Elementary School, effective March 16, 2020 through June 30, 2020, replacing employee #5368, terminated (PC#: 10­05­33/aqu).

EXPLANATION:	The Board approves the appointment of certificated staff members. item b. ­The recommendation declined the position.
the the Board approve the retirement of the following staff members:

Faith Mootoo, ESL Teacher, Teaneck High School, effective July 01, 2020, 20 years of service.

Noel Jardines, World Language Teacher, Teaneck High School, effective July 01, 2020, 26 years of service.

Steven Bell, Vocal Music Teacher, Teaneck High School, effective July 01, 2020, 20 years of service.

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

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

Jennifer Murray, Secretary D, Teaneck High School, effective January 10, 2020.

Ana Mercedes, Long­term Substitute Teacher, Teaneck High School, effective January 02, 2020.

Mary Cameron, SACC Aide, Bryant Elementary School, effective December 23, 2019.

EXPLANATION:    The Board accepts the resignation of district staff members.

that the Board approve the termination of employee #5368, effective February 18, 2020.

EXPLANATION:	The Superintendent recommends this termination. Reason on file in Human Resource Management.

that the Board approve Justin Ngai as a substitute nurse for the 2019­2020 school year, on an as needed basis, at $275 per diem, pending criminal history review.

EXPLANATION:	The Board approves the appointment of substitute nurses.

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

Joan Lazar, Reading Specialist, 58 sick days at $75.00 per day, total payment of
$4,350.00

Elizabeth Rieder, Special Education Teacher, 6 sick days at $59.00 per day, total payment of $354.00.

EXPLANATION:	The Board approves contractual payouts for employees separating from the district.

Item a. ­ Previously approved on the December 18, 2019 regular agenda. Updated to reflect correct total payment.

Item b. ­ Previously approved on the December 18, 2019 regular agenda. Updated to reflect correct total payment.

that the Board approve Ariella Schwartz, student intern from William Paterson University, for the 2019­2020 school year, pending medical clearance,and criminal history review.

EXPLANATION:	The Board approves college interns satisfying college graduation requirements.

that the Board approve the following staff members for service during the 2019­2020 school year, at the following high school athletics event:

Jalia Carter
Michael Guthrie
James Evans

Security		Ticket taker/Sales		
Fall/Winter/Sprint Sports		Football	$60.00	
MS Soccer B&G	$60.00	Basketball	$70.00	
HS Basketball Girls	$85.00	Wrestling	$60.00	
MS Basketball	$65.00			
HS Basketball Boys	$100			
Announcer		Non­Carded Official		
Football	$70.00	Outdoor Track and Field	$70.00	
Basketball (per game)	$40.00	Clock Operator/Timer		
Wrestling	$70.00	HS Basketball	$40.00	
		MS Basketball	$30.00	

EXPLANATION:	The Board approves payment to staff for providing services during athletic events.

that the Board approve the following staff members for the Teaneck Community Education Center SACC (School Age Child Care) programs for the 2019­2020 school year:

Name	Title  Hourly  Rate

Stipend Amount (not to exceed)

Belkys Andujar  Aide  $11.00	$4,950
Mark Joseph	Aide  $11.00	$4,700

EXPLANATION: SACC provides before and after school care at Bryant and Hawthorne Elementary Schools, before school care at Whittier Elementary School and after school care at Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson Middle Schools.

that the Board approve payment to the following teachers for the Before & After School Tutoring (BFAST) Program at Benjamin Franklin Middle School, effective January 07, 2020 through May 21, 2020, Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 7:30 am to 8:15 am, 3:10 pm to 3:55 pm, and Wednesdays from 7:30 am to 8:15 am for the enrichment program. Title I funds this program.

Lead Teacher: 70 hours max., at the rate of $50 per hour.

Instructional Teacher: 61 hours max. (including 4 hours of professional development), at the rate of $50 per hour.

Curriculum Writer: 4 hours max., at the rate of $50 per hour. Enrichment Teacher: 19 hours max., at rate of $50 per hour.
Substitute Teachers: Ashley Andreala, Elzbieta Biernacka, Alyse Fane, Lawrence Hart, Angela Cusack

Name	Position	Hours	Stipend Amount	
			(not to exceed)	
a. Samantha Elie	Lead Teacher	70	$3,500	

b. Diana Spain	Instructional Teacher  & Curr. Writer	
65	
$3,250	
c. Kimberly Rossy	Instructional Teacher	61	$3,050	

d. Joseph Tauriello	Instructional Teacher  & Curr. Writer	
65	
$3,250	
e. Claudia Grassi	Instructional Teacher	61	$3,050	
f. Munyiva Munguti	Instructional Teacher	61	$3,050	
g. Shanice Jackson	Instructional Teacher	61	$3,050	
h. Barbara Finkelstein	Instructional Teacher  & Curr. Writer	
65	
$3,250	

i. Jean McVerry	Instructional Teacher  & Curr. Writer	
65	
$3,250	
j. Amanda Detrick	Instructional Teacher	61	$3,050	

k. Mariam Muheisen	Instructional Teacher  & Curr. Writer	
65	
$3,250	
l. Laurel Lahullier	Instructional Teacher	61	$3,050	

m. Veronica Lopez	Instructional Teacher  & Curr. Writer	
65	
$3,250	
n. Victor Stanic	Enrichment Teacher	19	$950	
o. Ashley Andreala	Curriculum Writer	4	$200	

EXPLANATION: The Board approves payment to employees who participate in Before After School Tutoring (BFAST) program at Benjamin Franklin Middle School.

that the Board approve Paula Huber as Athletics Treasurer, Extra Work for Extra Pay stipend of $8,493 in accordance with the TTEA Contract Agreement, for the 2019­2020 school year.

EXPLANATION:	The Board approves payment to staff members for extra work throughout the school year.

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

Maria Rivas, January 16, 2020 through June 30, 2020, with no benefits, assigned to Whittier Elementary School, replacing employee #2029.

Karen Kelley, January 16, 2020 through June 30, 2020, with no benefits, assigned to Lowell Elementary School, replacing Natasha Thomas, transferred.

EXPLANATION: Long term substitute teachers holding the appropriate New Jersey Department of Education certification are approved by the Board to non­tenure track positions for the continuity of instruction.

that the Board approve payment to the following middle school teachers, for assuming a sixth period assignment, on a temporary basis, at their negotiated contractual per class rate, effective date as indicate d, staff members will receive payment upon submission of appropriate payroll bill form for each pay date, and will receive their payment on the subsequent pay date:

Name	Subject	Date	Rate
a. Delores Connors English	01/16/20 ­ 06/30/20  $80.00 (MA+32) b. Kelly Walsh	English	01/16/20 ­ 06/30/20  $70.00 (MA)
c. Dan Olender	US History I  02/24/20 ­ 04/03/20  $80.00 (MA+32)
d. Christine Mayers US History I  02/24/20 ­ 04/03/20  $70.00 (MA)
e. Eric Akselrad	US History I  02/24/20 ­ 04/03/20 $80.00 (MA+32) f. Derek Zoppi	Psychology  02/24/20 ­ 04/03/20 $60.00 (BA)
g. Emmanuel Viray  US History II 02/24/20 ­ 04/03/20 $80.00 (MA+32)

EXPLANATION:	The Board approves the compensation of teachers who assume additional teaching assignments.

that the Board approve Elzbieta Biernacka as a Home Instructor, on an as needed basis, at
$50.00 per hour, for the 2019­2020 school year:

EXPLANATION:	The Board approves Home Instructors for the 2019­2020 school year.

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

Employee #5205, paid maternity leave of absence with benefits, using 15 personal illness days, 3 personal business days and 3 family illness days from April 13, 2020 through May 11, 2020, under FMLA. Unpaid with benefits from May 12, 2020 through June 30, 2020, under FMLA.

Employee #5088, paid maternity leave of absence with benefits, using 6.5 personal illness days, 2 family illness days and 3 personal business days from March 23, 2020 through April 07, 2020, under FMLA. Unpaid with benefits from April 07, 2020 through June 30, 2020, under FMLA. Unpaid with benefits from April 10, 2020 through July 03, 2020, under NJFLA. Unpaid child rearing leave of absence with no benefits, from July 06, 2020 through July 10, 2020.

Employee #0932, paid medical leave of absence with benefits, using 14 personal illness days, from December 13, 2019 through January 10, 2020.

EXPLANATION:	The Board approves leaves based upon the Superintendent's recommendation.

Item c. ­ Previously approved on the December 11, 2019 regular agenda. Updated to reflect continuation of the leave.

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

Staff Member       Activity	Stipend Amount
Lauren Raffaelli Dance Ensemble  $2,479

EXPLANATION:	The Board approves payment to staff for serving as advisors for clubs and activities throughout the school year.

that the Board approve payment to the following teachers for the Literacy & Mathematics Program at Lowell Elementary School, effective January 21, 2020 through May 07, 2020, Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 3:45 pm to 4:45 pm, Title I funds this program.

Lead Teacher: 77.75 hours max. (including 1.75 hours of professional development), at the rate of $50 per hour.

Instructional Teacher: 38.75 hours max. (including 1.75 hours of professional development), at the rate of $50 per hour.

Name	Position	Hours	Stipend Amount	
			(not to exceed)	
a. Dennis Hiel	Lead Teacher	77.75	$3,887.50	
b. Natalia Drelich	Instructional Teacher	38.75	$1,937.50	
c. Josefina Gray	Instructional Teacher	38.75	$1,937.50	
d. Angie Dubon	Instructional Teacher	38.75	$1,937.50	
e. Justine Lopez	Instructional Teacher	38.75	$1,937.50	
f.  Scott Bushoven	Instructional Teacher	38.75	$1,937.50	
g. LeeAnn Richards	Instructional Teacher	38.75	$1,937.50	
h. Eleftheria Hondros	Instructional Teacher	38.75	$1,937.50	
i. Sharmaine Joseph	Instructional Teacher	38.75	$1,937.50	
j. Aretha Blake Arroyo	Instructional Teacher	38.75	$1,937.50	
k. Jennifer Ahearn	Instructional Teacher	38.75	$1,937.50	
l. Natasha Thomas	Instructional Teacher	38.75	$1,937.50	

EXPLANATION:	The Board approves payment to employees who participate in the Literacy & Mathematics program at Lowell Elementary School.

that the Board approve the following certificated staff transfer/reassignment for the 2019­2020 school year, effective January 16, 2020:

Natasha Thomas, Special Education Teacher at Lowell Elementary School, reassign to Grade 4 Teacher, at Lowell Elementary School.

EXPLANATION:	The Board approves the transfer/reassignment of teaching staff members based upon the Superintendent's recommendation.

that the Board approve the following leaves of absence for the dates and reasons stated:

Employee #3696, paid maternity leave of absence with benefits, under FMLA, using 41 personal illness days, 4 personal business days, 3 family illness days and 11 vacation days from March 16, 2020 through June 08, 2020. Using 16 vacation  days from June 09, 2020 through June 30, 2020, under NJFLA.

Employee #5188, paid medical leave of absence with benefits, using 16 personal illness days and 3 personal business days from January 09, 2020 through February 05, 2020, under FMLA.

EXPLANATION: The Board approves leaves based upon the Superintendent’s recommendation.

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

Diogenes Moronta, January 27, 2020 through June 30, 2020, with no benefits, assigned to Teaneck High School, replacing employee #2530.

Adam Lubatkin, January 27, 2020 through June 30, 2020, with no benefits, assigned to Benjamin Franklin Middle School, replacing employee #4841.

EXPLANATION: Long term substitute teachers holding the appropriate New Jersey Department of Education certification are approved by the Board to non­tenure track positions for the continuity of instruction.

that the Board approve the following certificated staff members to serve on the Intervention and Referral Services (I&RS) Committee for the 2019­2020 school year, stipend $948.00:

Adrienne William
Andres Munoz
Claudia Belotti
Krysten Perez
Willa Rudy

EXPLANATION: The Board approves certificated staff members serving on the Intervention and Referral Services (I&RS) Committee for the 2019­ 2020 school year.

that the Board approve the following non­certificated staff appointments, following a 90 ­ day probationary period, effective dates as indicated, pending criminal history review:

Sheila Moore, Secretary 12M/C, at an annual salary of $60,250 (TTEA Sec 12M/C step 3) assigned to Teaneck High School, effective date to be determined through June 30, 2020, replacing Jennifer Murray, resigned (31­12­74/axt).

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

that the Board approve Juan Castillo, to work as a per­diem File Clerk, at the rate of
$15 per hour, on an as­needed basis, assigned to the Business Office, Central Administration Office, effective January 02, 2020 through June 30, 2020.

EXPLANATION:    The Board approves the hiring of clerical staff.

Personnel 01 thru 23

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

Teaneck Public Schools Regular Public Meeting January 15, 2020
Finance and Budget ­ 2.

that the Board approve 2019­2020 budget transfers, previously approved by a member of the Finance Committee, which are attached and a part of the official record.
Explanation:

ATTACHMENTS:
Description	Type
Transfers Dec.2019	Cover Memo

FINANCE &  BUDGET		MOTION #2 	
Teaneck Board of EducationTransfer List
 	Transfers made December 3, 2019 through December 27, 2019 	
AMOUNT TRANSFERRED

	ACCOUNT	DESCRIPTION	From	To	
T21	20-231-200-516-22-52-I-J
20-231-200-320-22-58-I-J	TITLE I TRANSPORTATION TJMS
TITLE I/EDUCATIONAL CONSULANTS/TJMS	20,000.00	
20,000.00	
EXPLANATION: TRANSPORTATION FOR AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS  AT TJMS

T22	20-231-200-516-22-52-I-F    TITLE I TRANSPORTATION BFMS	(9,400.00)
20-231-100-101-22-15-I-F    TITLE I/STIPENDS/BFMS	1,800.00
20-231-200-100-22-15-I-F    TITLE I/STIPENDS/BFMS	6,925.00
20-231-290-290-99-22-I-F    TITLE I TPAF & FICA/BFMS	675.00
9,400.00
EXPLANATION: BF TITLE I PROGRAM

T23	11-190-100-610-14-40-T-H	COMPUTER SOFTWARE/HS	(11,500.00)		
	12-000-100-731-13-31-B-H	EQUIPMENT/SIENCE		11,500.00	
EXPLANATION: ACTIVE PANELS FOR THS COMPUTER SCIENCE LAB

T24	11-000-223-580-14-50-X-D	TRAVEL & CONF/TECHNOLOGY ED	(2,900.00)		
	11-190-100-610-03-40-N-D	BUISNESS/INSTR SUPP/DIST	(6,555.00)		
	11-190-100-610-14-40-X-D	INSTRUC SUPPLIES/TECH ED	(2,215.00)		
	11-190-100-640-15-44-L-D	SOC STUD/TECTBOOKS/DIST	(3,100.00)		
	
12-000-100730-14-31-S-D	
INSTR'L TECH/EQUIP	(14,770.00)	
14,770.00	
EXPLANATION: ACTIVE PANELS FOR THS BUSINESS COMPUTER LABS

T25	11-000-262-621-89-51-1-N	UTILITIES/GAS	(76,729.00)		
	11-000-262-622-89-51-1-E	UTILITIES/ELECTRIC		76,729.00	
EXPLANATION: DIRECT ENERGY AND SOLAR PAYMENTS

T26	11-000-261-620-75-57-C-D	EXTENDED SCH YR/PRCH SV-SPEECH	(310.00)		
	11-000-216-320-72-58-C-D	PRCH'D PROF'L SERV/SPEECH	(1,000.00)		
			(1,310.00)		
	11-000-216-600-39-40-C-C	SPCH/SUPPLIES		1,310.00	
EXPLANATION: ASHA REPORTING AND CERTIFICATES

T27	11-190-100-610-18-40-T-H	GENERAL INSTRUCT'L SUPPLIES	(8,000.00) 11-190-100-640-15-44-L-D	SOC STUD/TEXTBOOK/DST	(32,000.00) (40,000.00)
11-000-262-610-89-53-1-D	FURNITURE SUPPLIES/GENERAL	40,000.00 EXPLANATION: FURNITURE FOR THS BUSINESS CLASSROOMS

 	
FINANCE COMMITTEE SIGNATURE	DATE

Teaneck Public Schools Regular Public Meeting January 15, 2020
Finance and Budget ­ 4.

that the Board approve the attached list of Professional Development for the staff indicated for professional improvement or development, as approved by the Superintendent, (Grant funded
$1,758.14) (District funded $14,319.53) (Title II Funded $5,748.) total cost $21,825.67. Explanation:
NJDOE requires approval by the Superintendent and the Board of Education for attendance at and reimbursement for seminars and conferences.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description	Type
C&I Professional Development Jan 15, 2020	Cover Memo
Additional PD C&I Jan 15, 2020	Cover Memo
Special Educational Services Prof Dev	Cover Memo
Spec Ed Add'l Professional Development	Cover Memo
PD­ Business Office	Cover Memo
Supt Office DS ­ date rev. LK	Cover Memo

FINANCE & BUDGET	MOTION # 4	JANUARY 15, 2020

Name: Kim Santangelo

Professional Development

School or Department: Teaneck Early Learning Center Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Master Teacher/Fellow Training Series Location: Wayne, New Jersey
Dates: January 14, 2020, February 19, 2020, March 11, 2020, April 28, 2020 May 19, 2020 Estimated Cost: $0.00 – Substitute Not Required (No Funding Required)

Name: Adina Lefkowitz
School or Department: Teaneck High School Conference/Seminar/Workshop: 34th Annual Precalculus Conference Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey
Dates: March 20, 2020
Estimated Cost: $205.10 – Substitute Required (District Funded)

Name: Piero LoGiudice
School or Department: Teaneck High School
Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Making Use of Google Classroom to Strengthen Math Instruction
Location: West Orange, New Jersey Dates: January 30, 2020
Estimated Cost: $276.29 – Substitute Not Required (District Funded)

Name: Christina DeLeon
School or Department: Teaneck High School
Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Making Use of Google Classroom to Strengthen Math Instruction
Location: West Orange, New Jersey Dates: January 30, 2020
Estimated Cost: $276.29 – Substitute Required (District Funded)

Name: Latoya Watt
School or Department: Teaneck High School
Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Making Use of Google Classroom to Strengthen Math Instruction
Location: West Orange, New Jersey Dates: January 30, 2020
Estimated Cost: $276.29 – Substitute Required (District Funded)

Name: Adina Lefkowitz
School or Department: Teaneck High School
Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Tips for Math Coaches, Math Supervisors and Math Leaders, Grades K-12
Location: West Orange, New Jersey Dates: February 5, 2020
Estimated Cost: $205.00 – Substitute Required (District Funded)

FINANCE & BUDGET	MOTION # 4	JANUARY 15, 2020

Name: Amber Halpern

Professional Development

School or Department: Hawthorne Elementary School Conference/Seminar/Workshop: New Jersey Association for Gifted Children Location: West Windsor, New Jersey
Dates: March 20, 2020
Estimated Cost: $219.00 – Substitute Not Required (District Funded)

Name: Eileen Kresky
School or Department: Teaneck High School
Conference/Seminar/Workshop:  Making Best use of Google Classroom to Strengthen Math Instruction
Location: West Orange, New Jersey Dates:  January 30, 2020
Estimated Cost: $295.17 – Substitute Required (District Funded)

Name: Eileen Kresky
School or Department: Teaneck High School
Conference/Seminar/Workshop:  Develop Growth Mindset in Mathematics to Increase Students’ Perseverance, Engagement and Success in Your Math Classroom
Location: West Orange, New Jersey Dates: March 2, 2020
Estimated Cost: $295.17 – Substitute Required (District Funded)

FINANCE & BUDGET	MOTION # 4	JANUARY 15, 2020

Name: Tatiana Stripling

Additional Professional Development

School or Department: Whittier Elementary School Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Multisensory Mathematics Skills Location: Madison, New Jersey
Dates: April 3 & 4, 2020
Estimated Cost: $242.70 – Substitute Not Required (District Funded)

Name: Mary Joyce Laqui
School or Department: Teaneck High School
Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain Location: New York, New York
Dates: March 24 & 25, 2020
Estimated Cost: $750.00 – Substitute Required (District Funded)

Name: Pedro Valdes III
School or Department: Whittier Elementary School Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Non Violent Intervention Training Program Location: Saddle Brook, New Jersey
Dates: March 10 & 11, 2020
Estimated Cost: $1,900.00 – Substitute Not Required (District Funded)

Name:  Colette Brantley
School or Department:  Hawthorne Elementary School Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Who’s Afraid of the Angry Client? Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey
Dates: January 27, 2020
Estimated Cost: $129.00 – Substitute Not Required (District Funded)

Name: Jemara Blount
School or Department:  Hawthorne Elementary School Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Winter Institute Food For Thought Trainings Location: Clark, New Jersey
Dates: February 1, 2020
Estimated Cost: $90.00 – Substitute Not Required (District Funded)

Name: Stephanie McKee
School or Department:  Hawthorne Elementary School Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Winter Institute Food For Thought Trainings Location: Clark, New Jersey
Dates: February 1, 2020
Estimated Cost: $90.00 – Substitute Not Required (District Funded)

FINANCE & BUDGET	MOTION # 4	JANUARY 15, 2020

Name: Jennifer Cortez

Additional Professional Development

School or Department:  Hawthorne/Lowell Elementary Schools Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Supporting At-Risk English Language Learners in Literacy Development
Location: Garwood, New Jersey Dates:  March 6, 2020
Estimated Cost: $246.31 – Substitute Not Required (District Funded)

Name:  Paul Sheppard
School or Department: Teaneck High School Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Advanced Placement 4th Annual Workshop Location: Mahwah, New Jersey
Dates:  February 5, 2020 (1/2 Day AM)
Estimated Cost: $0.00 – Substitute Required (District Funded)

Name: Keisha Golding-Cooper
School or Department: Teaneck High School Guidance Conference/Seminar/Workshop:  New Jersey Learning Assessment Training Location: Whippany, New Jersey
Dates:  February 26, 2020
Estimated Cost: $20.09 – Substitute Not Required (District Funded)

Name: Matthew Lynskey
School or Department:  Teaneck High School Conference/Seminar/Workshop:  Advanced Placement 4th Annual Workshop Location: Mahwah, New Jersey
Dates:  February 5, 2020 (1/2 Day AM)
Estimated Cost: $0.00 – Substitute Required (District Funded)

Name: Lisa Brown
School or Department: Hawthorne Elementary School Conference/Seminar/Workshop:  Bergen County Diversity Curriculum Writing Project Location: Hackensack, New Jersey
Dates:  January 9 & 14, 2020
Estimated Cost: $0.00 – Substitute Required (District Funded)

Name:  David Murphy
School or Department: Teaneck High School
Conference/Seminar/Workshop:  Directors of Athletics Association of New Jersey State Conference
Location: Atlantic City, New Jersey Dates:  March 16 - 20, 2020
Estimated Cost: $1,378.70 – Substitute Not Required (District Funded)

FINANCE & BUDGET	MOTION # 4	JANUARY 15, 2020

Name:  Hilary Almeida

Additional Professional Development

School or Department: Thomas Jefferson Middle School Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Equity for Language Learners Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey
Dates:  May 29, 2020
Estimated Cost: $283.07 – Substitute Required (District Funded)

Name: Chi Young Jang
School or Department: Whittier Elementary School Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Wilson Reading System Advanced Strategies for Multisensory Structured Language
Location: Fairfield, New Jersey Dates:  June 6-11, 2020
Estimated Cost: $600.00 – Substitute Not Required (District Funded)

Name: Dannette Coston
School or Department: Whittier Elementary School Conference/Seminar/Workshop:  Oppositional, Aggressive, Attention Seeking & Uncooperative Children, Teens and Young Adults
Location:  Fairfield, New Jersey Dates:  March 23, 2020
Estimated Cost:  $249.99 – Substitute Not Required (District Funded)

Name: Diana Sanchez
School or Department: Whittier Elementary School
Conference/Seminar/Workshop:  Supporting At-Risk English Language Learners in Literacy Development
Location: Garwood, New Jersey Dates:  March 6, 2020
Estimated Cost: $243.86 – Substitute Required (District Funded)

FINANCE & BUDGET	MOTION #4	January 15, 2020

Name: Javalda Powell

Professional Development

School or Department: Benjamin Franklin Middle School Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Role of School Climate Team (NJ State Bar Foundation)
Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey
Dates: February 13, 2020
Estimated Cost: $0

Name: Sean Aumack, Michael Hofsaes, Payne Vazquez
School or Department: THS – Special Education Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Person Centered Approach for IEP’s Location: FDU - Teaneck, New Jersey
Dates: February 27 – 28, 2020
Estimated Cost: $0

Name: Karin Margolin
School or Department: Ma’ayanot Hebrew School
Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Powerful Strategies for Maximizing Comprehensible Input in the Target Language
Location: Newark / West Orange, New Jersey
Dates: February 24 and February 25, 2020
Estimated Cost: $633.00 – (Title II Funded:  20-270-200-580-92-50-1-M)

Name: Yoni Blu
School or Department: Ma’ayanot Hebrew School
Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Powerful Strategies for Maximizing Comprehensible Input in the Target Language
Location: Newark / West Orange, New Jersey
Dates: February 24 and February 25, 2020
Estimated Cost: $633.00 – (Title II Funded:  20-270-200-580-92-50-1-M)

Name: Merav Tal-Timen
School or Department: Ma’ayanot Hebrew School
Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Powerful Strategies for Maximizing Comprehensible Input in the Target Language
Location: Newark / West Orange, New Jersey
Dates: February 24 and February 25, 2020
Estimated Cost: $633.00 – (Title II Funded:  20-270-200-580-92-50-1-M)

FINANCE & BUDGET	MOTION #4	January 15, 2020

Name: Emilio Jennette

Additional Professional Development

School or Department: Central Office – Federal and State Grants Coordinator Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Annual, National Title I / ESEA Conference Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Dates: February 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7, 2020
Estimated Cost: $3,849.00 – No Substitute Required (Title II Funded:	20-270-200- 580-19-50-1-0)

Name: Ivy Stern
School or Department: Thomas Jefferson Middle School & Hawthorne School Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Embracing the Whole Child – Promoting Social Emotional Learning
Location: Ramapo College – Mahwah, NJ
Dates: March 16, 2020
Estimated Cost: $125.00 – No Substitute Required – District Funded

Name: Danielle Amato
School or Department: High School
Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Bergenfield Bear Den 18-21 Program
Location: Bergenfield High School, Bergenfield, NJ
Dates: January 15, 2020
Estimated Cost: $0.00 – Substitute Required

AMENDED
Name: Barbara Finkelstein
School/Department: Special Education Teacher – BFMS Conference/Seminar/Workshop: National Council of Teachers of English  Location: Baltimore, MD
Dates: 11/21/19 & 11/22/19
Estimated Cost: $120.00 - Substitute Required (District Funded)

Name: Gillian Cafras
School or Department: Ma’Ayanot School (Non-Public) Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Hidden Sparks Location: Manhattan, NY
Dates: 2/3, 2/4, 2/10, and 2/11/2020
Estimated Cost: $525.00 - (Title II, non-public funds)

Name: Janine Lawler
School or Department: Whittier School
Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Trauma – Informed Compassionate Classrooms
Location: Parsippany, NJ
Dates: 3/18/2020
Estimated Cost: $249.00 - Substitute Required (District Funded)

FINANCE & BUDGET	MOTION #4	January 15, 2020

Name: Krysten Perez

Additional Professional Development

School or Department: Whittier School
Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Supporting At-Risk ELLS in Literacy Development
Location: Garwood, NJ
Dates: 3/06/2020
Estimated Cost: $180.00 - Substitute Required (District Funded)

Name: Tunde Adedoyin
School or Department: Central Office – Human Resources Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Legal One – Implicit Bias, Equity, Investigations & the Law
Location: Monroe Township, NJ
Dates: 1/23/2020
Estimated Cost: $200.00 – No Substitute Required (District Funded)

FINANCE & BUDGET	MOTION #4	January 15, 2020

Name: Fayth Petrucci

Professional Development

School or Department: Business Office, Eugene Field Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Management & Supervisory Skills Location: Dumont, NJ
Dates: 2/3/20, 2/10/20, 2/24/20, 3/2/20, 3/9/20, 3/16/20, 3/23/20, 3/30/20 & 4/13/20 Estimated Cost: $857.00 – Substitute Not Required (District Funding)

Name: Fayth Petrucci
School or Department: Business Office, Eugene Field Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Codes, Statutes, and Regulations Location: Flemington, NJ
Dates: 4/23/20, 4/30/20, 5/7/20, 5/14/20 & 5/21/20
Estimated Cost: $722.50 – Substitute Not Required (District Funding)

Name: Cameron Cox
School or Department: Business Office Conference/Seminar/Workshop: TECHSPO 20 Location: Atlantic City, NJ
Dates: January 30 & 31, 2020
Estimated Cost: $869.00 – Substitute Not Required (District Funding)

Name: Cameron Cox
School or Department: Business Office
Conference/Seminar/Workshop: 5th Annual 21st Century Drug & Violence Prevention Training Conference and Summit
Location: Atlantic City, NJ Dates: 4/23/2020 – 4/25/2020
Estimated Cost: $725.00 – Substitute Not Required (District Funding)

Name: Melissa Simmons
School or Department: Business Office, Business Administrator Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Executive Leadership Forum Location: New Orleans, LA
Dates: 2/13/20 – 2/15/20
Estimated Cost: $2,000.00 – Substitute Not Required (District Funding)

FINANCE & BUDGET	MOTION #4	JANUARY 15, 2020

Professional Development

Name: Dr. Christopher C. Irving School or Department:  Superintendent
Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Fairleigh Dickinson University & Wroxton College – Professional Staff Retreat Spring 2020 -Studying Abroad
Sponsored by: Fairleigh Dickinson University/Wroxton College Campus Location: Wroxton Abbey, London - England
Date(s):  April 13, 2020 – April 17, 2020
Estimated Cost (s): 0	Substitute Not Required

Name: Terry Corallo
School or Department: Chief of Staff, Director of Community Relations Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Fairleigh Dickinson University & Wroxton College – Professional Staff Retreat Spring 2020 -Studying Abroad
Sponsored by: Fairleigh Dickinson University/Wroxton College Campus Location: Wroxton Abbey, London - England
Date(s):  April 13, 2020 – April 17, 2020
Estimated Cost(s): 0	Substitute Not Required

Name:  Keshia Golding-Cooper
School or Department:  Director of Guidance
Conference/Seminar/Workshop: Fairleigh Dickinson University & Wroxton College – Professional Staff Retreat Spring 2020 -Studying Abroad
Sponsored by: Fairleigh Dickinson University/Wroxton College Campus Location: Wroxton Abbey, London - England
Date(s):  April 13, 2020 – April 17, 2020
Estimated Cost (s): 0	Substitute Not Required

Name: Dr. Lottie M. Watson School or Department:  THS - Dean
Conference/Seminar/Workshop: SCTG-LEA New Grantee Award Conference Sponsored by: U.S. Department of Education
Location: Washington, D.C
Date(s):  January 27, 2020 – January 28, 2020
Estimated Cost (s): $887.78	Substitute Not Required (Grant Funded)

Name: Adrienne Williams
School or Department:  THS – SAC Coordinator Conference/Seminar/Workshop: SCTG-LEA New Grantee Award Conference Sponsored by: U.S. Department of Education
Location: Washington, D.C
Date(s):  January 27, 2020 – January 28, 2020
Estimated Cost (s): $870.36	Substitute Not Required (Grant Funded)

Teaneck Public Schools Regular Public Meeting January 15, 2020
Finance and Budget ­ 5.

that the Board approve the attached list of Student Field Trips, as approved by the Superintendent (Grant Funded $0) and (District Funded $8,566.21 (Parent Funded $4,719.78) total cost $13,285.99.
Explanation:

NJDOE requires approval by the Superintendent and the Board of Education for attendance at and payment for student field trips.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description	Type
C&I Field Trips January 15, 2020	Cover Memo
Additional Field Trips C&I Jan 15, 2020	Cover Memo
Spec Ed Add'l Field Trip	Cover Memo
Special Educational Services Field Trips	Cover Memo

FINANCE & BUDGET	MOTION # 5	JANUARY 15, 2020

Field Trips

Name: Danielle Jackson, Filiz Zeybek, Kara Lindner, Monique Thomas, Tara Costa, Audrey Capan, 14 Parent Chaperones
School or Department: Hawthorne Elementary School Trip Planned: Turtle Back Zoo

Location:  West Orange, New Jersey		73 Students	
Date(s): May 6, 2020	Depart: 9:00 AM	Return: 2:30 PM	

Estimated Cost: $1,957.18 – Substitute Required (Parent Funded)

Rain Date:  May 26, 2020

EXPLANATION: Students will learn how animals adapt and survive in their habitats.

Name: Eve Klein, Kathy Crimmins, Barbara Preziosi, Margaret Tewey, Samantha Elie, Jessie Gorant, Dominique Chu
School or Department: Benjamin Franklin Middle School Trip Planned: William Paterson University
Location:  Wayne, New Jersey	68 Students
Date(s):  March 30, 2020	Depart: 9:45 AM	Return: 2:30 PM Estimated Cost: $616.64 – Substitute Required (District Funded)
EXPLANATION:  Students will experience college for a day and have a better understanding of college admissions and college life.

Name: Kara Lindner, Danielle Jackson, Filiz Zeybek, Monique Thomas, Amanda Meller, Tara Costa, 1 Paraprofessional, 12 Parent Chaperones
School or Department: Hawthorne Elementary School Trip Planned: One River Art School
Location:  Allendale, New Jersey		71 Students Date(s): April 21, 2020	Depart: 10:00 AM	Return: 2:30 PM Estimated Cost: $1,119.80 – Substitute Required (Parent Funded)
EXPLANATION: Students will learn art concepts/skills as well as write reviews for the school as part of their opinion writing unit.

Name: Christine Mayers, Jason McDonald, Nicole Cooper School or Department: Teaneck High School
Trip Planned: Black Youth Organization trip to Benjamin Franklin Middle School Location: Benjamin Franklin Middle School	39 Students
Date(s):  February 18, 2020	Depart: 9:30 AM	Return: 11:15 AM Estimated Cost: $160.00 – Substitute Required (District Funded)
EXPLANATION: Students in the Black Youth Organization will expose middle school students to the rich history of African culture.

Name: Christine Mayers, Jason McDonald, Nicole Cooper School or Department: Teaneck High School
Trip Planned: Black Youth Organization trip to Thomas Jefferson Middle School Location: Thomas Jefferson Middle School	39 Students
Date(s): February 13, 2020	Depart: 1:10 PM	Return:  3:10 PM Estimated Cost: $160.00 – Substitute Required (District Funded)
EXPLANATION: Students in the Black Youth Organization will expose middle school students to the rich history of African culture.

FINANCE & BUDGET	MOTION # 5	JANUARY 15, 2020

Additional Field Trips

Name: Jennifer Domingues, Michele DiLullo, Kristen Ferreira, Debbie Nicotera, Tara Costa, Audrey Capan, 2 Paraprofessionals, 11 Parent Chaperones
School or Department: Hawthorne Elementary School Trip Planned: Legoland Discovery Center
Location:	Yonkers, New York	73 Students
Date(s): March 19, 2020	Depart: 8:40 AM	Return: 2:30 PM Estimated Cost: $1,642.80 – Substitute Required (Parent Funded)
EXPLANATION: Students will build a series of models and experiments with gears exploring the concepts of effort and force.

Name: Tawana Smith, Lisa Brown, Felix Mejia, Maryann Doris, Saundra Warren-Givens, 3 Paraprofessionals
School or Department: Hawthorne Elementary School Trip Planned: Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Location:  Teaneck, New Jersey		90 Students Date(s):  June 12, 2020	Depart: 8:45 AM	Return: 11:00 AM Estimated Cost: $154.16 – Substitute Required (District Funded)
EXPLANATION:  This is the rehearsal for the moving up ceremony for fourth grade students.

Name: Tawana Smith, Lisa Brown, Felix Mejia, Maryann Doris, Saundra Warren-Givens, 3 Paraprofessionals
School or Department: Hawthorne Elementary School Trip Planned: Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Location:  Teaneck, New Jersey		90 Students Date(s):  June 15, 2020	Depart: 8:45 AM	Return: 11:15 AM Estimated Cost: $308.32 – Substitute Required (District Funded)
EXPLANATION: This is the moving up ceremony for fourth grade students.

Name: Charles Clark, James Belluzzi, Jerome Smart, Jason McDonald School or Department: Teaneck High School
Trip Planned: Saint Leon’s Community Center
Location:  Fairlawn, New Jersey		60 Students Date(s):  January 28, 2020	Depart: 8:30 AM	Return:  1:30 PM Estimated Cost: $580.22 – Substitute Required (District Funded)
EXPLANATION: The Heroes and Cool Kids will learn techniques to mentor sixth grade students.

Name: Pedro Valdes, Keith Orapello, James DiMicelli, Karen Simpson, Ashley Davis, Mindy Fliegelman, Gerald Henry, 3 Paraprofessionals
School or Department: Whittier Elementary School Trip Planned: Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Location:  Teaneck, New Jersey		81 Students Date(s):  June 18, 2020	Depart: 8:30 AM	Return:  11:00 AM Estimated Cost: $333.38 – Substitute Required (District Funded)
EXPLANATION:  This is the moving up ceremony for fourth grade students.

FINANCE & BUDGET	MOTION #5	January 15, 2020

ADDITIONAL FIELD TRIPS

Trip Leader(s): Lisa Sgambati, Lauren Finizio, Stacie DiBona (Plus: 13 Para Chaperones)
School/Department:  Lowell (MD Class)
Trip Planned: Bowler City Destination:  Hackensack, NJ Dates:  5/1/20
Estimated Cost: $379.74 – No Substitute Required (District Funded)
Students: 23
Departing: 9:00am – Return: 12:30pm Explanation: All students will work to generalize language, academic and social skills from the classroom into the community.  Benefits IEP driven goals.

Trip Leader(s): Lisa Sgambati, Lauren Finizio, Stacie DiBona (Plus: 13 Para Chaperones)
School/Department:  Lowell (MD Class) Trip Planned: Turtle Back Zoo Destination: West Orange, NJ
Dates:  5/8/20
Estimated Cost: $1,043.08 – No Substitute Required (District Funded)
Students: 23
Departing: 9:00am – Return: 3:00pm Explanation: All students will work to generalize language, academic and social skills from the classroom into the community.  Benefits IEP driven goals.

Trip Leader(s): Lisa Sgambati, Lauren Finizio, Stacey DiBona (Plus: 13 Para Chaperones)
School/Department:  Lowell (MD Class) Trip Planned: Teaneck Cinemas Destination: Teaneck, NJ
Dates:  5/26/20
Estimated Cost: $693.38 – No Substitute Required
Students: 23
Departing: 9:30am – Return: 12:30pm Explanation: All students will work to generalize language, academic and social skills from the classroom into the community.  Benefits IEP driven goals.

FINANCE & BUDGET	MOTION #5	January 15, 2020

FIELD TRIPS
Trip Leader(s): Jennifer Bell (Plus: 14 Chaperones)
School/Department: Bryant School Trip Planned: Jumpin Jax Destination: Paramus, NJ
Date(s): 2/07/20
Estimated Cost: $682.44 – No Substitute Required (District Funded)

Students: 32

Departing: 9:15am – Return: 12Noon Explanation: To improve, generalize, and maintain targeted behavior and social skills. Benefits IEP driven goals.

Trip Leader(s): Jennifer Bell (Plus: 14 Chaperones)
School/Department: Bryant School Trip Planned: 1 Gym 4 All Destination: Waldwick, NJ
Dates:  3/13/20
Estimated Cost: $669.87 – No Substitute Required (District Funded)

Students: 32

Departing: 9:30am – Return: 11:30pm Explanation: To improve, generalize, and maintain targeted behavior and social skills. Benefits IEP driven goals.

Trip Leader(s): Lisa Sgambati, Lauren Finizio, Stacie DiBona (Plus: 13 Para Chaperones)
School/Department:  Lowell (MD Class)
Trip Planned: Bowler City Destination:  Hackensack, NJ Dates:  3/06/20
Estimated Cost: $379.74 – No Substitute Required (District Funded)
Students: 23
Departing: 9:00am – Return: 12:30pm Explanation: All students will work to generalize language, academic and social skills from the classroom into the community.  Benefits IEP driven goals.

Trip Leader(s): Lisa Sgambati (Plus: 4 Para Chaperones)
School/Department:  Lowell (MD Class) Trip Planned:  Stop and Shop Destination: Teaneck, NJ
Dates:  March 20, 2020
Estimated Cost: $154.16 – No Substitute Required (District Funded)

Students: 7

Departing: 9:30am – Return: 11:30pm Explanation: All students will work to generalize language, academic and social skills from the classroom into the community.  Benefits IEP driven goals.

FINANCE & BUDGET	MOTION #5	January 15, 2020

FIELD TRIPS

Trip Leader(s): Lisa Sgambati, Lauren Finizio, Stacey DiBona (Plus: 13 Para Chaperones)
School/Department:  Lowell (MD Class) Trip Planned:  Phelps Park Destination: Teaneck, NJ
Dates:  4/03/20
Estimated Cost: $0.0 – No Substitute Required
Students: 23
Departing: 9:00am – Return: 3:00pm Explanation: All students will work to generalize language, academic and social skills from the classroom into the community.  Benefits IEP driven goals.

Trip Leader(s):  Lisa Sgambati, Lauren Finizio (Plus: 9 Para Chaperones)
School/Department:  Lowell (MD Class) Trip Planned: Papermill Playhouse Destination:  Millburn, NJ
Dates:  4/24/20
Estimated Cost: $1,051.08 – No Substitute Required (District Funded)
Students: 17
Departing: 9:00am – Return: 12Noon Explanation: All students will work to generalize language, academic and social skills from the classroom into the community.  Benefits IEP driven goals.

Trip Leader(s):  Javalda Powell & Valerie Johnson
School/Department:  Benjamin Franklin Middle School & Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Trip Planned:  Ocean Place Resort & Spa
Destination:  Long Branch, NJ
Dates:  February 6, 2020
Estimated Cost: $600.00 – No Substitute Required (District Funded - Bus Only) (Ticket Cost
$75. Funded by NJ State Elks)
Students: 22
Departing: 7:50am – Return: 3:30pm Explanation: Students will attend a state-wide conference for middle school students regarding a path to leadership, self-awareness, social media etc.

Trip Leader(s):  Adrienne Williams & Diane Sanchez
School/Department: Teaneck High School
Trip Planned:  Ocean Place Resort & Spa - Overnight
Destination:  Long Branch, NJ
Dates:  February 7 - 9, 2020
Estimated Cost: $600. – No Substitute Required (District Funded – Bus Only) (Ticket Cost
$37.50 Funded by TOMAASA Grant (The Teaneck Municipal Alliance Against Substance Abuse Grant)
Students: 10
Departing: 2/7/20 - 7:00am – Return: 2/9/20 1:30pm Explanation: All students will acquire health promotion concepts and skills to support a healthy active lifestyle.

Teaneck Public Schools Regular Public Meeting January 15, 2020
Finance and Budget ­ 6.

that the Board approve the attached list of Student Fundraising activities by school. Explanation:
Proposed fundraising activities are approved by the Board.

ATTACHMENTS:
Description	Type
Additional Student Fundraising	Cover Memo

FINANCE & BUDGET	Motion # 6	January 15, 2020

ADDITIONAL Fundraising Activities by School

School or Department: Teaneck High School Fundraising Activity:  Bake Sale – Bought Goods Sponsoring Organization: Theatre Club
Name of sponsors: Ms. Hiller, TS Murphy – Staff Members Participants: Theatre club members will sell to students, faculty and staff         Date(s):  February 12, 2020 – April 1, 2020
Estimated funds to be raised by this activity: $100 Funds to sponsoring organization: 100%

EXPLANATION: The funds would be used for the annual Theater scholarship fund.

School or Department: Thomas Jefferson Middle School Fundraising Activity:  Bake Sale
Sponsoring Organization: Student Council
Name of sponsors: Ms. Frederica Ogletree – Faculty
Participants: Council members will sell to students, faculty and staff Date(s):  February 12, 2020 – June 18, 2020
Estimated funds to be raised by this activity: $300 Funds to sponsoring organization: 100%

EXPLANATION: The funds would be used for group activities and trips to the Veterans place - Paramus.

School or Department: Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Fundraising Activity:  Refreshments – Ice Pops, Italian Ices, Ice Cream Sponsoring Organization: Student Council
Name of sponsors: Ms. Frederica Ogletree – Faculty
Participants: Council members will sell to students, faculty and staff Date(s):  May 6, 2020 – June 18, 2020
Estimated funds to be raised by this activity: $200 Funds to sponsoring organization: 100%

EXPLANATION: The funds would be used for supplies for various group activities.

School or Department: Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Fundraising Activity:  Flower (Carnations) Sale – Flowers are from the wholesale carnations Sponsoring Organization: Student Council
Name of sponsors: Ms. Mehta & Ms. Petrus – Faculty
Participants: Council members will sell to students, faculty and staff Date(s):  February 1, 2020 – February 14, 2020
Estimated funds to be raised by this activity: $200 Funds to sponsoring organization: 100%

EXPLANATION: The funds would be used towards student group activities (Brain Challenge).

FINANCE & BUDGET	Motion # 6	January 15, 2020

ADDITIONAL Fundraising Activities by School

School or Department: Teaneck High School
Fundraising Activity:  Snap Raise On-Line Fundraising Campaign Sponsoring Organization: Bowling Team
Name of sponsors: Stephanie Baer – Coach
Participants: The students will sell to friends, relatives and community Location(s):
Date(s): Jan 2 – Feb 2, 2020
Estimated funds to be raised by this activity: $500 Funds to sponsoring organization: 70%

EXPLANATION: The funds will offset additional costs for bowling tournaments and lane rentals.

Teaneck Public Schools Regular Public Meeting January 15, 2020
Finance and Budget ­ 7.

that the Board approve the contracts, for out­of­district tuition, for students who would require a Special Education program during the 2019­2020 school year, as per the attached list.
Explanation:

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

ATTACHMENTS:
Description	Type
Special Educational Services Tuition	Cover Memo

TUITION  ONLY 2019-2020
Student ID#	Placement	Tuition	Start Date	1:1 Aide	
98270	Ranch Hope / Strang School	$67,426.20	12/3/2019	$28,170.00	
105654	BCSS HIP Midland Park	$77,940.00	1/2/2020		
98483	Cornerstone Day School	$86,358.80	1/6/2020		
96631	BCSS Career Crossroads Program	$19,940.00	9/6/2019		
	Total	$251,665.00			

Teaneck Public Schools Regular Public Meeting January 15, 2020
Finance and Budget ­ 8.

that the Board approve the contracts with those clinicians and agencies on the attached  list who would provide related services and / or independent evaluations during the 2019­ ­ 2020 school year.
Explanation:

ATTACHMENTS:
Description	Type
Clinicians	Cover Memo

CLINICIAN / MISC.
Placement	Discipline/Rate	NOT TO EXCEED	
Novogrow LLC	PT/ $135 per 45mins	$15,000.00	

Teaneck Public Schools Regular Public Meeting January 15, 2020
Finance and Budget ­ 9.

that the Board approve the additional funding with Bergen County Special Services School District, for the 2019­2020 school year, to provide chapter 192­193 services (Compensatory, Education, ESL, Home Instruction, Examination and Classification, Annual Review, Speech Correction and Supplemental Instruction), in the amount of $66,643 in accordance with the fees approved by the NJDOE.
Chapter 192  $13,790.00
Chapter 193 $52,853.00
Total	$66,643.00

Explanation:

Annual acceptance of non­public Chapter 192/193 grant entitlements.

ATTACHMENTS:
Description	Type
Chapter 192/193	Cover Memo

l'.rll <?f Edaeation

Office of School Finance

CH192/193 Funding Statement and Additional Fu n ding Request
UNOFFICIAL Funding Statement *

12/18/2019

County: 03-BERGEN	District: 5150-TEANECK TWP

Program		2019-20	P	.	A/foe. for each	Add'/	Additional  2019-20	Total 2019-20 Rate/ PuRlJ.	t:MP..115	Service  2019-20	PunJls		Funding,	Funding  to Date	
Compensatory  Education*	$995.33  x	98	$79,497.00	23	$13,790.00		$93,287.00	
E.S.L*	$1,015.00 x	26  =	$21,508.00	0	$0.00		$21,508.00	
Transportation•	$15,893.00	$0.00		$15,893.00	
Total Alloc. for CH.192 Services - 2019-20	$116,898.00	$13,790.00		$130,688.00 (A)	
* Prorated at 81.50%				
STATE AID AMOUNTS FOR SERVICES UNDER CHAPTER 193				
Program		2019-20	PUflilS	Alloc. for each	Add'/	Additional  2019-20	Total 2019-20 Rate/PuRlJ.		Service 2019-20	PUP-ilS		Funding	 Funding to Date	
	Initial Exam & Class.*	$1,326.17 x	99 =		$128,665.00	0	$0.00		$128,665.00	
	Annual Exam & Class.*	$380.00 x	104 =		$38,730.00	0	$0.00		$38,730.00	
U...l	Corrective Speech*	$930.00 x	54 =		$49,216.00	24	$18,046.00		$67,262.00	
	Supplemental  Instr.*	$826.00  x	98 =		$79,329.00	so	$34,807.00		$114,136.00	
	Total Alloc. for CH.193 Services - 2019-20			$295,940.00		$52,853.00		$348,793.00 (B)	
	* Prorated at 98%								
	Total CH. 192/193 Allocation Payable (A + B):			$479,481.00					
	Calculated Monthly Payments:								
	SEP	$41,284.00     NOV	$46,339.00	JAN	$50,525.00	MAR	$50,525.00	MAY	$50,525.00	
	OCT	$41,283.00     DEC	$47,428.00	FEB	$50,525.00	APR	$50,525.00	JUN	$50,522.00	

2019-20 FUNDING STATEMENT FOR SERVICES UNDER CHAPTERS 192 & 193 LAWS OF 1977 AS AMENDED STATE AI D AMOUNTS FOR SERVICES UNDER CHAPTER 1 92

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*Official monthly Funding Statements are available through School Aid - School Aid Payments and Notices  website 011 the homeroom after requests have been certified and thepayment isprocessed each month.

CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN
For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2019

SCHOOL DISTRICT	Teaneck Public Schools		COUNTY	Bergen  County 	

CONTACT PERSON	Melissa Simmons, Business Administrator		TYPE OF AUDIT	CAFR - Internal Audit 	

TELEPHONE NUMBER (201) 833-5527		DATE OF BOARD MEETING  	

EMAIL ADDRESS msimmons@teaneckschools.org 	

RECOMMENDATION	FINDING/RECOMMENDATION	CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED BY THE	METHOD OF	PERSON(S)	PLANNED	
NUMBER		BOARD	IMPLEMENTATION	RESPONSIBLE FOR	COMPLETION DATE	
				IMPLEMENTATION	OF	
					IMPLEMENTATION	

2019-001
Position Control Roster	Finding:
An inquiry and subsequent review of the Position Control Roster found incomplete information contained therein. The Position Control Roster lacked account codes, salary information and other mandatory details as prescribed by
N.J.A.C. 6A23A-6.8.
Recommendation:
That the Position Control Roster be updated and maintained with the mandatory detailed information as prescribed by N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-6.8.	The District shall provide training for maintaining and updating the Position Control Roster in the CSI database.

The District shall develop and implement standard operating procedures outlining the process for maintaining the Position Control Roster in compliance with
N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-6.8.	Training
Standard Operating Procedures for Position Control Management	HR Manager
All HR Staff / Personnel	March 2020	
2019-002
Classification of Expenditures	Finding:
Expenditures in the following categories were not charged to the appropriate line item in accordance with the Uniform Minimum Chart of Accounts for New Jersey Public Schools: Out-of-District Tuition, Related Services, School Sponsored Co-curricular/Extracurricular Activities, Required Maintenance and Capital Leases.
Recommendation:
The district should reference the Uniform Minimum Chart of Accounts for New Jersey Public Schools, 2019 Edition and other available reference materials, such as the Budget Guidelines for the proper classification required to be in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.3(f).	The District shall review the approved Uniform Minimum Chart of Accounts (2019 Edition) and update the internal account codes training document to ensure the use of appropriate line item accounts when categorizing expenditures.

The updated training document shall be reviewed with and made accessible to all employees whose job functions require the use of the district’s internal accounting system.	Training (bi- annually)
Standard Operating Procedures for Classification of Expenditures	School Bus. Admin. Comptroller Administrators Supervisors Business Office Staff	January 2020
September 2020
January 2021

Twice per school year going forward (September and January).	
2019-003
Board Secretary’s Records	Finding:
Not all cash receipts were promptly deposited for the Teaneck Community Education Center (TCEC). Recommendation:
All cash receipts should be promptly deposited.	The District shall promptly deposit all cash receipts by implementing internal controls to coordinate scheduled cash drop-offs from school-based sites to the School Business Office within 24 hours of receipt.	Standard Operating Procedures for Cash Receipt Deposits	Director of Community Relations
TCEC Staff	March 2020	
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2019-004
Board Secretary’s Records	Finding:
There were instances in which cash transfers between funds/accounts were not recorded in the respective general ledgers. Transfers between the warrant account and food service/FSA account/community school.
Recommendation:
All transactions should be recorded in the operating system.	The District shall implement internal controls to ensure all financial transactions are properly recorded within the existing accounting/operating system.	Internal Controls	School Bus. Admin. Comptroller	February 2020	
2019-005
Treasurer’s Records	Finding:
The  following  bank  reconciliations  include  reconciling items older than 180 days (N.J.S.A. 40A:5-5):
Payroll Account
Teaneck High School Activity Account
Warrant Account
Recommendation:
That all stale dated reconciling items be reviewed and voided as appropriate.	The District shall implement internal controls to proactively identify all stale dated reconciling items older than 180 days and void as appropriate.	Internal Controls	Comptroller Board Treasurer	February 2020	
2019-006
School Food Services	Finding:
There were instances in which catering services for board meetings and special events were charged to the food service fund.
Recommendation:
Catering services should be paid for by those receiving the services and should not be charged to food service.	The district shall implement internal controls to ensure that all expenditures for catering services (and others) are properly identified and charged to the appropriate line item accounts associated with the departments receiving the services.	Internal Controls	Comptroller Accounts Payable	February 2020	
2019-007
Student Body Activities	Finding:
Tickets for athletic event are not properly accounted for.
Recommendation:
That more care be taken to ensure all tickets are properly recorded and accounted for.	The district shall implement internal controls/procedures to ensure that all event tickets are logged appropriately (start and end of all events).	Training Standard Operating Procedures for Athletic Events – Ticket Sales	Athletic Director Director of School Innovation/ESL & ELA District Staff Authorized To Administer Ticket Sales	March 2020	

 	 	 	
CHIEF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR	DATE	BOARD SECRETARY/SCHOOL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR	DATE

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