1. Healthcare

CLIFTON BOARD OF EDUCATION
CLIFTON, NJ 07013
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING: Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at 7:00 PM
LOCATION: 745 CLIFTON AVENUE, CLIFTON, NJ 07013
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MEET IN EXECUTIVE SESSION TO
DISCUSS PERSONNEL, NEGOTIATIONS AND/OR LITIGATIONS.
The meeting is opened by the Board President.
Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence
ATTENDANCE ROLL CALL OF BOARD MEMBERS:
Ms. Arlene Agresti – VICE PRESIDENT
Mr. Tafari Anderson
Ms. Judith A. Bassford
Mr. James Daley
Ms. Lucy Danny
Dr. John Houston
Mr. Gary Passenti – PRESIDENT
Ms. Rosemary L. Pino
ALSO PRESENT:
Richard Tardalo, Superintendent of Schools
Mark Tietjen, Asst. Superintendent of Schools
Karen Perkins, Business Administrator/Board Secretary
Carolina Rodriguez, Asst. Business Administrator/Asst. Board Secretary
READING OF THE OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS STATEMENT:
“THE NEW JERSEY OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS LAW WAS ENACTED TO INSURE THE RIGHT TO
THE PUBLIC TO HAVE ADVANCE NOTICE OF AND TO ATTEND THE MEETINGS OF PUBLIC
BODIES AT WHICH ANY BUSINESS AFFECTING THEIR INTEREST IS DISCUSSED OR ACTED
UPON.”
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT, THE CLIFTON BOARD OF EDUCATION
HAS CAUSED NOTICE OF THIS MEETING TO BE PUBLICIZED BY HAVING THE DATE, TIME AND
PLACE THEREOF POSTED AT THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE, CLIFTON PUBLIC LIBRARY,
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, SENIOR CITIZEN NUTRITION CENTER, ON CABLE TV, IN THE
LOCAL PRESS, ON THE DISTRICT’S WEB SITE, AND MAILED TO PRESIDENTS OF PARENT
TEACHER ORGANIZATIONS.
THIS MEETING WILL BE TAPE RECORDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH POLICY – 0168…
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RECOGNITION AND AWARD PRESENTATIONS:
ADOPTION OF MINUTES:
1/28/15-RESOLVED, that the Minutes of the Executive Session of December 17, 2014, be and they
are hereby adopted.
MOTION BY__________________SECOND BY_______________VOTE___________
1/28/15-RESOLVED, that the Minutes of the Organization Meeting of January 7, 2015, be and they
are hereby adopted.
MOTION BY__________________SECOND BY_______________VOTE___________
1/28/15-RESOLVED, that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 14, 2015, be and they are
hereby adopted.
MOTION BY__________________SECOND BY_______________VOTE___________
1/28/15-RESOLVED, that the Minutes of the Executive Session of January 14, 2015, be and they are
hereby adopted.
MOTION BY__________________SECOND BY_______________VOTE___________
COMMUNICATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
FIRST READING OF POLICY:
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Student Representative to the Board of Education
PRESENTATIONS OF REPORTS FROM ADMINISTRATION, ADVISORY COMMITTEES &
SPECIAL COMMITTEES:
BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS:
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Education
Facilities/Athletics
Finance
Municipal Alliance
Negotiations
Personnel
Policy
Residency
PUBLIC RECOGNITION: (This portion of the meeting is open to the citizens of Clifton for the
purpose of addressing resolutions on this agenda only. Residents are requested to sign the register
provided for this purpose and to state their names, addresses and subject matter. Comments are
limited to three minutes per person. Issues raised by members of the public may or may not be
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responded to by the Board. All comments will be considered and a response will be forthcoming if
and when appropriate. The Board asks that members of the public be courteous and mindful of the
rights of other individuals when speaking. Specifically, comments regarding students and employees
of the Board are discouraged and will not be responded to by the Board. Students and employees
have specific legal rights afforded by the laws of New Jersey. The Board bears no responsibility nor
will it be liable for any comments made by members of the public. Members of the public should
consider their comments in light of the legal rights of those affected or identified in their comments
and be aware that they are legally responsible and liable for their comments.)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
A. EDUCATION/ADMINISTRATION:
Items EA-1/28/15-01 through EA-1/28/15-05 will be voted upon in one motion.
MOTION BY_____________SECOND BY____________VOTE________
EA-1/28/15-01 -- First Reading of Bylaw Policy (see attachment)
RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools to adopt the following policy, incorporating this file into the existing policy.
0143.2 – Student Representative to the Board of Education
EA-1/28/15-02 -- Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) Report
RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the
Superintendent to affirm the December 2014 Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) Report
presented by Mark Tietjen in Executive Session on January 28, 2015.
EA-1/28/15-03 -- Out-of-District Placements
RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools to approve the following out-of-district placements of Clifton resident pupils
for the payment of tuition and transportation as herein described.
a. Pupil #118507, classified as Emotionally Disabled, accepted into Windsor Prep High
School, 60 West Midland Avenue, Paramus, NJ 07652, effective December 16, 2014. Tuition is
$50,799.00 per 10-month school year. Transportation: $33,298.20 for this existing Clifton run.
Windsor Prep High School is approved by the New Jersey Department of Education for placements of
this type.
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b. Pupil #118453, classified as Preschool Child with a Disability, accepted into
New Jersey Elks Developmental Disabilities Program, 1481 Main Avenue, Clifton, NJ 07011, effective
January 8, 2015. Tuition is $51,352.63 per 12-month school year. Transportation: To be determined.
New Jersey Elks Developmental Disabilities Program is approved by the New Jersey Department of
Education for placements of this type.
c. Pupil #117194, classified as Autistic, accepted into Gramon School, 24 Dwight
Place, Fairfield, NJ 07004, effective January 12, 2015. Tuition is $54,171.00 per 10-month school
year. Transportation: To be determined. Gramon School is approved by the New Jersey Department
of Education for placements of this type.
d. Pupil #104853, classified as Communication Impaired, accepted into David Gregory
School, 347 N. Farview Avenue, Paramus, NJ 07652, effective October 3, 2014. Tuition is
$52,217.00 per 11 ½ month school year. Transportation: $22,238.00 for this existing Clifton run.
David Gregory School is approved by the New Jersey Department of Education for placements of this
type.
EA-1/28/15-04 -- Attendance Report (see attachment)
RESOLVED, that the attendance report for the month ending December 31, 2014 is
hereby accepted by the Clifton Board of Education. The statistics presented include any new
enrollments or withdrawals of pupils up to, and including, the date of compilation, and are to be
interpreted as the number of pupils actually in attendance. Total enrollment is higher due to its
reflection of all pupils admitted and enrolled.
EA-1/28/15-05 -- Approval of Field Trips
RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools to approve the following list of field trip destinations for the 2014-2015 school
year.
1/30/15
2/3/15
2/4/15
School #4, Pre-Kindergarten students
WWMS, Project Unify leaders
CHS, Academic Decathlon students
3/17/15
CHS, Concert Band
3/18/15
3/25/15
4/1/15
4/21/15
4/214/26/15
4/22/15
4/24/15
5/7/15
5/12/15
5/15/15
CHS, Tech Drafting students
School #13, Grade 4 students
School #2, Grade 3 students
CCMS, Mini-Model Congress students
CHS, Robotics Team
Chuck E. Cheese, Wayne, NJ
Mountain Creek, Vernon, NJ
Academic Decathlon Regional Awards Dinner,
Parsippany, NJ
NJSMA Region 1 Concert Band Festival,
Verona, NJ
Rutgers Busch Campus, Piscataway, NJ
Newark Museum, Newark, NJ
Liberty Science Center, Jersey City, NJ
State House Annex, Trenton, NJ
World Championship, St. Louis, MO
CHS, Teen Summit students
CHS, Jazz Band
School #11, Grade 3 students
School #9, Grade 1 students
School #14, Grade 1 students
Wayne PAL, Wayne, NJ
Jazz Band Festival, West Milford, NJ
Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ
World of Wings, Teaneck, NJ
Green Meadows Farm, Hazlet, NJ
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(raindate
6/5/15)
6/1/15
6/4/15
6/12/15
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School #3, Kindergarten students
School #8, Grade 4 students
Van Saun Park, Paramus, NJ
Native Lands/Green Meadows, Parsippany, NJ
WWMS, School Service Workers
School #12, Grade 4 students
School #3, Grade 1 students
Poconos Valley – Team Building, Reeders, PA
Field Station: Dinosaurs, Secaucus, NJ
Crayola Experience, Easton, PA
B. PERSONNEL:
Items P-1/28/15-01 through P-1/28/15-19 will be voted upon in one motion.
MOTION BY_______________SECOND BY____________VOTE_________
P-1/28/15-01 -- Resignations
RESOLVED, that the following leaves of absence, as recommended by the
Superintendent of Schools, are hereby approved by the Clifton Board of Education
Russell Petrocelli
James Hill
CCMS
CCMS
Middle School Principal
Physical Education/Health Teacher
Christy Grady
Blanca Guerra
School #16
School #14
p/t Paraprofessional
Lunch Aide
Effective 3/15/15
Effective 3/1/15, due to
retirement
Effective 1/30/15
Effective 1/30/15
P-1/28/15-02 -- Leaves of Absence
RESOLVED, that the following leaves of absence, as recommended by the
Superintendent of Schools, are hereby approved by the Clifton Board of Education
Employee ID #1667
Employee ID #5793
Employee ID #4420
Employee ID #4558
Employee ID #5519
Employee ID #7022
WWMS,
Paraprofessional
School #14, p/t
Paraprofessional
Administration
Bldg., 12-month
Secretary
WWMS,
Physical
Education
Teacher
School #17,
Grade 3
Teacher
School #5, p/t
Paraprofessional
Paid FMLA
Paid FMLA
1/5/15-with a return date to
be determined
12/15/14-1/4/15
Paid FMLA
1/5/15-with a return date to
be determined
Paid FMLA
5/18/15-5/22/15
Paid FMLA
1/8/15-with a return date to
be determined
Unpaid LOA
1/19/15-1/23/15
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Employee ID #2847
Employee ID #5960
Employee ID #5799
School #17,
Special
Education
Teacher
School #14,
Occupational
Therapist
School #2, p/t
Paraprofessional
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Paid & Unpaid FMLA on an
intermittent basis
12/2/14-with a return date to
be determined
Paid FMLA on an intermittent
basis
10/24/14-12/16/14
Paid FMLA
1/20/15-1/30/15
P-1/28/15-03 -- Maternity Leave of Absence
RESOLVED, that the following maternity leave of absence, as recommended by
the Superintendent of Schools, are hereby approved by the Clifton Board of Education.
a. Employee ID #5678, School #2, School Psychologist. Effective May 5, 2015
through November 30, 2015. Period of leave to which sick days are to be applied: May 5, 2015
through June 11, 2015. Followed by an unpaid FMLA effective June 12, 2015 through November 30,
2015.
b. Employee ID #4929, School #17, Grade 5 Teacher. Effective March 9, 2015
through October 4, 2015. Period of leave to which sick days are to be applied: March 9, 2015
through April 27, 2015. Followed by an unpaid FMLA effective April 28, 2015 through October 4,
2015.
c. Employee ID #6860, School #16, School Media Specialist. Effective April 20, 2015
through June 30, 2015. Period of leave to which sick days are to be applied: April 20, 2015 through
May 19, 2015. Followed by an unpaid FMLA effective May 20, 2015 through June 30, 2015.
d. Employee ID #6845, School #2, School Physical Therapist. Effective March 9,
2015 through May 25, 2015. Period of leave to which sick days are to be applied: March 9, 2015
through April 1, 2015. Followed by an unpaid FMLA effective April 2, 2015 through May 25, 2015.
e. Employee ID #2244, School #9, Grade 3 Teacher. Effective April 27, 2015
through October 4, 2015. Period of leave to which sick days are to be applied: April 27, 2015 through
June 4, 2015. Followed by an unpaid FMLA effective June 5, 2015 through October 4, 2015.
f. Employee ID #6264, WWMS, Special Education Teacher. Effective March 16,
2015 through June 30, 2015. Period of leave to which sick days are to be applied: March 16, 2015
through April 22, 2015. Followed by an unpaid FMLA effective April 23, 2015 through June 30, 2015.
g. Employee ID #5863, School #5, Grade 3 Teacher. Effective April 13, 2015
through November 1, 2015. Period of leave to which sick days are to be applied: April 13, 2015
through June 2, 2015. Followed by an unpaid FMLA effective June 3, 2015 through November 1,
2015.
h. Employee ID#6852, School #12, Special Education Teacher. Effective March 23,
2015 through September 30, 2015. Period of leave to which sick days are to be applied: Using all
available sick days then unpaid.
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P-1/28/15-04 -- Amendment of Appointment(s)
a. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends the appointment of
Erica Fuchs, School Counselor, assigned to WWMS at the meeting of January 14, 2015 under
Resolution P-1/14/15-19, be amended to be changed to TTR, School Counselor, assigned to WWMS
effective January 20, 2015 and completion date of June 30, 2015. Salary: Step 1 MA -- $57,260.00,
with benefits, pro-rated for lesser service.
b. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends the conference
approval of Maria Parham-Talley assigned to School 12 at the meeting of January 14, 2015 under
Resolution P-1/14/15-16, be amended to change the funding expense from 21st Century Grant to
Administrative Allotment in the amount of $2,081.92.
P-1/28/15-05 -- Extension of Leaves of Absence
a. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends that the FMLA
leave of absence granted to Employee ID #3839, Physical Education/Health Teacher assigned to
CCMS at the meeting of January 14, 2015 under Resolution P-1/14/15-02 be extended from
December 8, 2014 to February 28, 2015. [Note: Employee ID #3839 is presently on an approved
FMLA, 12/8/14-2/8/15.]
P-1/28/15-06 -- Change in Employment Status
a. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends that Aracelis Diaz,
Lunch Aide assigned to School #12 Annex, be changed in status to Kindergarten Aide assigned to
School #12, effective January 29, 2015. Replaces Laura Mikolajczyk who was transferred. Salary:
$10.00 per hour.
P-1/28/15-07 -- Additional Appointment(s) for At Risk Tutoring Program
RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools to appoint the following district teachers as After School Program teachers
for English Language Learners and At-Risk students. Title III tutoring program for English Language
Learners will be held at Schools #12, #17 and CCMS on an as needed basis. Title I program for AtRisk students will be held at School #12 and CCMS. Instruction is two hours daily on one or more
days per week depending on students’ needs beginning on Monday, October 27, 2014 through
Thursday, April 2, 2015. Teachers will be compensated at $35.00 per hour, entirely grant funded.
School assignments indicated are for this program and may change based on enrollment
Christina Dinan - #12
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P-1/28/15-08 -- Additional Stipend Appointment
RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools to appoint/reappoint the following staff to the extra-curricular position at an
annual salary stipend as agreed upon by the Board of Education and the Clifton Teachers’
Association.
SCHOOL
NAME
CHS
Christopher Henry
EXTRA-CURRICULAR
RESPONSIBILITY
Academic Club Advisor
Student Union Coalition
APPOINTMENT
STATUS
– New Appointment
P-1/28/15-09 -- Master’s Level Attainment
RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools to approve the following individuals for placement on the proper step of the
Master’s Level Teachers’ salary guide.
Jenna Howansky
Lee Ann Iapicca
School #3, Grade 3 Teacher
School #3, Grade 3 Teacher
Effective 2/1/15
Effective 2/1/15
P-1/28/15-10 -- Sixth Year Level Attainment
RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools to approve the following individual for placement on the proper step of the
Sixth Year Level Teachers’ salary guide.
Jessica Rylick
School Counselor - Elementary
Effective 2/1/15
P-1/28/15-11 -- Sixth Period Assignment
RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends that the following
individual be assigned to a sixth teaching period at the high school, at the contractual additional
compensation rate of $6,500.00 per school year.
Sgt. Major Brandon Bragg
CHS, ROTC
Effective 1/12/15
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P-1/28/15-12 -- Board Member Conference
RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education approves the following board
members for attendance/fees at the listed conference.
Judith Bassford
Urban
Meeting
Boards
Committee Trenton, NJ
Judith Bassford
Legislative Committee Meeting
Trenton, NJ
2/7/15
3/7/15
No Cost,
$40.80 mileage
and tolls
No Cost,
$40.80 mileage
and tolls
P-1/28/15-13 -- Conference Request(s)
RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools to approve the following staff member(s) for attendance/fees at the listed
conferences.
Employee Name
Maria ParhamTalley
Stephanie Samra
Mary V. Beck
Conference/Workshop
2015 Conference for NJ
Kindergarten Teachers
2015 Conference for NJ
Kindergarten Teachers
2015 Conference for NJ
Kindergarten Teachers
2015 Conference for NJ
Kindergarten Teachers
2015 Conference for NJ
Kindergarten Teachers
NJ Department of Agriculture
“Contracting with Food Service
Management”
Leadership Strategies: “Bring
Out the Best in Teachers”
Section 504 in New Jersey
Marie FrostMcLaughlin
Linda Lis
Occupational Therapists:
Strengthen Functional
SAC’s Key to Successful Schools
Mary Weckesser
School Nurses: The Key to
Student Success
2015 Girls Lacrosse Coaches
Clinic
2015 Girls Lacrosse Coaches
Clinic
Amanda Fabiano
Martha Andrea
Orrok
Michael Ciolino
Carolina
Rodriguez
Jason Leshowitz
Amanda Gryszkin
Robert Tomesko
Location
Atlantic City, NJ
Somerville, NJ
Date
2/23 –
2/24/15
2/23 –
2/24/15
2/23 –
2/24/15
2/23 –
2/24/15
2/23 –
2/24/15
2/11/15
$563.04
Funded)
$557.68
Funded)
$556.78
Funded)
$561.80
Funded)
No Cost
Monroe, NJ
3/17/15
$177.09
Hasbrouck
Heights, NJ
Parsippany, NJ
3/11/15
$199.00
1/28/15
No Cost
Atlantic City, NJ
$376.30
Iselin, NJ
2/26 2/27/15
3/28/15
Flanders, NJ
2/7/15
$40.00
Flanders, NJ
2/7/15
$40.00
Atlantic City, NJ
Atlantic City, NJ
Atlantic City, NJ
Atlantic City, NJ
Expense
$163.38
$50.00
(Title 1
(Title 1
(Title 1
(Title 1
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Albert Marchione
Safe Sustainable Schools Expo
15
Atlantic City, NJ
3/16,3/17
& 3/18/15
Christian Qualey
Safe Sustainable Schools Expo
15
Atlantic City, NJ
3/16, 3/17
& 3/18/15
Expenses will be
paid by NJ
Schools Building
& Grounds
Association
$520.00 Mileage
& Tolls $86.00
P-1/28/15-14 -- CHS Robotics’ Volunteers
RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools to appoint the following individuals as a CHS Robotics Volunteer
(voluntary, no cost to the district) for the 2014-2015 school year.
Terrie Dewar
James Hobin
Richard Kopelow
Keith Hobin
Raymond Dewar
Tom Conlon
Kyle Hobin
Laurisa Telesh
P-1/28/15-15 -- Student Teacher/Practicum/Field Observation Placements for Spring 2015
RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools recommends the approval of the
following students to complete their student teaching, field experiences, and practicum assignments in
the Clifton Public Schools during the spring, 2015.
STUDENT
COLLEGE
Napoletano,
Alessio
NJCU
PROGRAM
REQUIREMENT
Internship
Hughes, Cynthia
Rutgers
Internship
LOCATION
TBD
COOPERATING
TEACHER
TBD
TBD
TBD
Notes
Pending
Placement and
Paperwork
Pending
Placement and
Paperwork
P-1/28/15-16 -- Addition to 2014-2015 Home Instruction Listing
RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools to approve the following district and non-district instructional personnel for
appointment to the Home Instruction Teacher list for the 2014-2015 school year. Teachers will be
compensated at $30.00 per hour.
Anna Cioce
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P-1/28/15-17 -- Additional Reappointment of Substitute(s)
RESOLVED, that the following list of per diem substitutes is hereby approved by the
Clifton Board of Education for reappointment and granted promise of employment, if available, as per
diem substitutes, subject to call and dependent upon need, for the 2014-2015 school year.
Alma Barrera – Substitute Teacher
Kathy Toro – Substitute Paraprofessional/Bus Aide
Anthony Shackil – Substitute Teacher
Renerio Silva – Substitute Paraprofessional
P-1/28/15-18 -- Substitute Appointments
RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools to approve the following personnel for assignment as per diem substitutes
Dena Silvestri -- Substitute Paraprofessional
Craig Casperino – Substitute Teacher
Lori Ann Marchione – Substitute Secretary
Maria Vira – Substitute Teacher
Danielle Marsilla – Substitute Teacher
Linda Cephas – Substitute Paraprofessional
Heather Kutler – Substitute Teacher
Robert Orr – Substitute Teacher
Noor Suleiman – Substitute Teacher
Aiya Karkis – Substitute Teacher
P-1/28/15-19 -- Personnel Appointments
RESOLVED, that the following individuals are appointed in accordance with the
stipulations as set forth in the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. Employment is
provisional, contingent upon a criminal record check in compliance with Title 18A:6-7.1c.
Amanda Meneghin
Lauren Slater
Tracy Scerra
Lunch Aide
LTS – School
Counselor, replaces
Employee ID #5745,
who is on MAT LOA
TTR – Earth Science
Teacher, replaces
Employee ID #64, who
is on Administrative
Leave
School #12
CHS
1/29/15-6/30/15
3/2/15-5/31/15
CHS
2/4/15 – 6/30/15
$8.38 per hour
MA Salary for LTS -$36,000, per school
year, pro-rated for lesser
service
Step 1 BA -- $52,260,
per school year, prorated for lesser service
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C. FINANCE/FACILITIES:
Items F-1/28/15-01 through F-1/28/15-07 will be voted upon in one motion:
MOTION BY_____________SECOND BY____________VOTE_________
F-1/28/15-01 -- Donation to CHS
RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools to accept, with sincere gratitude, the donation of a Commencement Book
from the Clifton High School graduation class of 1916 and that a letter of appreciation be forwarded to
Ms. Karen Vieux, McAlester, Oklahoma, for this generous donation.
F-1/28/15-02 -- Donation to School #12
RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education accepts the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools to accept, with sincere gratitude, the donation of holiday gifts to families
and children of School #12 and that a letter of appreciation be forward to the Passaic Valley Water
Commission, Clifton, NJ for this generous donation.
F-1/28/15-03 - Approval for Transportation Services Agreement – 2014-2015 School Year –
(amendment to Resolution 9/17/14-03)
RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education approves the Transportation Services
Agreement with the Passaic County Educational Services Commission to transport our eligible
students on the following routes, at the rates indicated:
Route #
117
NP217
NP375
NP390
NP391
NP392
NP393
NP396
7152
7153
7154
7155
7156
7157
7158
7159
7201
7003
7012
7024
School
The Children’s Therapy
Center
Al-Hikmah School
DePaul Catholic HS
Noble Leadership
Paramus Catholic HS
Paramus Catholic HS
Paramus Catholic HS
St. Andrews the Apostle
PCTI
PCTI
PCTI
PCTI
PCTI
PCTI
PCTI
PCTI
PCTI
Benway School
Chapel Hill Academy
CANCELED
Contractor
# of
Students
Est. Cost Per Route
Surcharge
First Student
D & M Tours
Scholastic Bus
Jordan Transportation
D & M Tours
D & M Tours
D & M Tours
Scholastic Bus
Jordan Transportation
Jordan Transportation
Jordan Transportation
Jordan Transportation
Jordan Transportation
1
31
51
26
56
41
52
43
50
50
50
50
50
$1773.00
27,403.20
33,660.00
22,860.00
21,079.00
21,079.00
26,479.80
34,020.00
33,496.20
33,496.20
33,496.20
33,496.00
33,496.00
$53.19
822.10
1,009.80
685.80
632.37
632.37
794.39
1,020.60
1,004.89
1,004.89
1,004.89
1,004.89
1,004.89
Jordan Transportation
Jordan Transportation
Jordan Transportation
Jordan Transportation
Station Wagon
Rudco, Inc.
50
50
50
39
5
2
33,496.00
33,496.20
33,496.20
34,961.40
21,781.80
11,945.70
1,004.89
1,004.89
1,004.89
1,048.84
653.45
358.38
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Station Wagon
First Student
Today’s Learning
Center
York Trans.
First Student
Sami Pedia, Inc.
D & J Transport
A-1 Elegant Tours
York Trans.
American Star
STS Trans.
American Star
STS Transport
Sch. Trans. Serv.
Rudco Inc.
Rudco, Inc.
Rudco, Inc.
Rudco, Inc.
D & M Tours
Rudco, Inc.
Rudco, Inc.
Rudco, Inc.
1
1
5,418.00
19,242.00
162.54
577.26
6
2
3
3
5
1
1
2
1
3
3
2
3
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
32,214.60
36,243.00
44,296.20
36,608.40
33,298.20
24,527.70
10,738.20
25,627.20
27,198.00
40,269.60
40,437.00
25,077.60
24,736.50
26,682.00
17,944.20
21,591.00
41,599.80
12,977.94
4,497.00
8,394.00
966.44
1,087.30
1,328.89
1,098.25
998.95
735.83
322.15
768.82
815.94
1,208.09
1,404.69
752.33
742.11
809.46
538.33
647.74
1,247.99
638.64
134.91
251.82
8044
8047
8054
8056
8064
8065
8066
8067
8069
8085
8090
8091
Holmstead School
Lakeland Regional HS
Learning Center for
Exceptional Children
Norman Bleshman
PC CP Center
PC CP Center
Windsor Prep.
YCS George Washington
Westbridge Academy
ECLC
Washington South
Phoenix Center
PC CP Center
Preakness Academy
Calais School
Community School
Essex Valley School
David Gregory School
EPIC
Gramon School
Godwin/Highland
Hackensack HS
Mt. Lakes/Morris Co.
Tech.
Lakeview Learning Ctr.
New Bridges
New Beginnings
PC CP Center
PC CP Center HS
PC CP Center HS
PC CP Center HS
1st Cerebral Palsy of NJ
Phoenix Center
Ridgefield Memorial HS
Sage Day School
Rudco, Inc.
Town & Country
York Trans.
Station Wagon
Sami Pedia, Inc.
Sami Pedia, Inc.
Rudco, Inc.
Sami Pedia, Inc.
Rudco, Inc.
Rudco, Inc.
Rudco, Inc.
Scholastic Bus
1
2
1
1
4
4
3
4
1
4
1
1
8,994.00
17,802.00
11,640.00
12,240.00
36,720.00
40,320.00
35,082.00
38,520.00
32,382.00
32,382.00
10,195.50
27,900.00
269.82
534.06
349.20
367.20
1,101.60
1,209.60
1,052.46
1,155.60
971.46
971.46
305.87
837.00
8097
8098
8099
8101
8102
Union Street School
Washington South
Watseeing Elementary
Windsor Academy
Windsor Learning Ctr.
Rudco, Inc.
Rudco, Inc.
Rudco, Inc.
Rudco, Inc.
Station Wagon
2
1
1
1
2
25,182.00
11,691.00
26,944.20
27,705.60
30,600.00
8112
CLA01
CLA02
CLA03
NP401F
TCTC7
Clifton HS
Classical Academy
Classical Academy
Classical Academy
St. Phillip School
Children’s Therapy Ctr.
D & M Tours
Scholastic Bus
Scholastic Bus
Scholastic Bus
Scholastic Bus
A-1 Elegant Tours
1
19
36
46
43
1
21,619.80
34,740.00
31,678.20
35,460.00
31,860.00
11,562.00
755.46
350.73
808.33
831.16
918.00
648.59
918.00
1,042.20
950.35
1,063.80
955.80
346.86
$1,677,850.14
$51,054.91
$50,785.50
7055
7076
7082
7083
7131
7138
7193
7194
7195
7205
7212
7216
8007
8012
8020
8032
8034
8035
8036
8037
Total
AGENDA Regular Board Meeting
January 28, 2015
Page 14
F-1/28/15-04 – Credit Change Order #1 for Bid # 134-33 Boiler Replacement at Schools #14 and
#16
RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education approve Credit Change Order #1 from
Pennetta Industrial Automation to credit the owner for School #16 in the amount of ($2,500.00) for not
installing a floor drain in the boiler room and a credit to the owner in the amount of ($1,800.00) for not
painting the floor in the boiler room. The total credit in the amount of ($4,300.00) will reduce the contract
award to $372,700.00.
F-1/28/15-05 – Credit Change Order #2 for Bid # 134-33 Boiler Replacement at Schools #14 and
#16
RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education approve Credit Change Order #2 from
Pennetta Industrial Automation to credit the owner for Custodial time back charge to Pennetta in the
amount of ($1,854.11). This credit in the amount ($1,854.11) will reduce the contract award to
$370,845.89.
F-1/28/15-06 - Use of Facilities
RESOLVED, that the Clifton Board of Education approves the below-listed requests for
use of the district’s facilities, in accordance with Policy #7510-Use of School Facilities, at the fees
listed:
3451
Clifton National
Little League
Baseball Clinic CHS
Gymnasium
Cafeteria
3452
CHS Boys
Lacrosse
Booster Club
Boys Lacrosse CHS
Lift-a-thon
Gymnasium
Fundraiser
3453
Woodrow
Wilson Project
Unify Club
Basketball
Game
WWMS
Gymnasium
3454
Clifton Junior
Wrestling
End of
Season
League
Tournament
CHS
Gymnasium
February 28,
2015
Saturday
8am to 4:40pm
March 3, 2015
Tuesday
5pm to 10pm
February 27,
2015
Friday
3pm to 5:30pm
February 14,
2015
Saturday
12pm to 8pm
Facilities:
None
Custodian:
$39.00/hr
Facilities:
None
Custodian:
None
Facilities:
None
Custodian:
None
Facilities:
None
Custodian:
None
AGENDA Regular Board Meeting
January 28, 2015
Page 15
F-1/28/15-07 - Claims List (see attachment)
RESOLVED, that the claims represented, as appended, having been found in order by
the Board Secretary/Business Administrator are hereby ordered to be released for payment when
funds are available, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the claims be entered in the Board’s official
minutes and be open to further inspection by Board Members and others entitled to inspect same.
List of Bills (Jan. – Pgs. 1-63)
$ 1,413,209.39
Total
$ 1,413,209.39
PUBLIC RECOGNITION: (This portion of the meeting is open to the citizens of Clifton for the
purpose of addressing any subject matter pertinent to and/or directly related to the operation of the
Clifton Public School District. Residents are requested to sign the register provided for this purpose
and to state their names, addresses and subject matter. Comments are limited to five minutes per
person. Issues raised by members of the public may or may not be responded to by the Board. All
comments will be considered and a response will be forthcoming if and when appropriate. The Board
asks that members of the public be courteous and mindful of the rights of other individuals when
speaking. Specifically, comments regarding students and employees of the Board are discouraged
and will not be responded to by the Board. Students and employees have specific legal rights
afforded by the laws of New Jersey. The Board bears no responsibility nor will it be liable for any
comments made by members of the public. Members of the public should consider their comments in
light of the legal rights of those affected or identified in their comments and be aware that they are
legally responsible and liable for their comments.
BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS:
NEW BUSINESS:
EXECUTIVE SESSION: (if necessary)
MOTION FOR RESOLUTION to convene in Executive Session to discuss various Personnel, Student,
and Contract matters. IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President will announce that following
Executive Session, the public will be advised of the nature of the discussion and/or notified when
formal action may be taken.
MOTION BY_______________SECOND BY______________VOTE____________
AGENDA Regular Board Meeting
January 28, 2015
Page 16
RETURN FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION:
ROLL CALL
Ms. Agresti
Ms. Bassford
Ms. Danny
Mr. Passenti
Mr. Anderson
Mr. Daley
Dr. Houston
Ms. Pino
Space is provided for a statement by the Board President or for action, if any.
OTHER BOARD BUSINESS:
MOTION TO ADJOURN BY__________________SECOND________________
ADJOURNED:
[NOTE: This document is subject to additions, withdrawals, and modifications without notice.]