AGENDA
SADDLE RIVER BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 28, 2013 – 7:30 PM
WANDELL SCHOOL
TheNew Jersey Open Public Meetings Law was enacted to insure the right of thepublic to have advance notice of and to attend the meetings of public bodies atwhich any business affecting their interests is discussed or acted upon. In accordance with the provisions of thisAct, the Saddle River Board of Education has caused notice of this meeting tobe published by having the date, time, and place thereof posted or notified asfollows: the Borough Administrator of theBorough of Saddle River, The Record, The Ridgewood News, The Town Journal, theentrance to Wandell School, and on the business office bulletin board.
Present Absent
Ms.Arnold _______ ______
Ms.Connolly _______ ______
Ms.Feldsott _______ ______
Mr.Lasalandra _______ ______
Mr. Senger _______ ______
OthersPresent:
APPROVALOF THE MINUTES:
Motionto approve the minutes of the following meetings:
April 30, 2013 BOE Regular andExecutive Sessions
Motion: Second: Vote: Time:
Northern HighlandsBoard of Education
COMMENTS BY THE PUBLIC ON NON-AGENDAITEMS
WHEREASSection 8 of the Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 231, PL 1975, permits theexclusion of the public from a meeting in certain circumstances and
WHEREASthe Board is of the opinion that such circumstances presently exist
BE ITRESOLVED by the Saddle River Board of Education that:
The public shall be excluded fromdiscussion of the hereinafter-specified subjects:
The general nature of these subjectsis:
Litigation
It isanticipated at this time that the above-stated subject matters will be madepublic when the Board determines them to be no longer prejudicial or when theboard takes formal action.
Motion: Second: Vote: Time:
MOTION TO ADJOURNEXECUTIVE SESSION AND MEETING
Motion: Second: Vote: Time:
SADDLE RIVER BOARD OF EDUCATION
TUESDAY, MAY 28, 2013
RESOLUTIONS – SUMMARY
ADMINISTRATION
A-736 Support NJ Schools on the Enrollment ofResident Children
A-737 Facilities Use – Wyckoff Family YMCA –2012-2013
EDUCATION
E-702 John Major – Aide – Additional Aide Assistance
E-703 Chapter 192/193 Service Agreement – BCSSSD –2013-2014
E-704 Physical Therapy Services – Marilyn Jones –2013-2014
E-705 Occupational Therapy Services – Kristie Woods– 2013-2014
E-706 School Social Worker Services – Carol Raff –2013-2014
E-707 Shared Services Provided by Region V –2013-2014
E-708 At-home Instruction for Classified Student forESY 2013
E-709 One to One Aide for Classified Student for ESY2013
E-710 Carbone Clinic – Intensive Therapy – SpecialEducation Student – 2013-2014
E-711 Brofsky, Javier – Region V – LDTC andBehaviorist – 2013-2014
HUMAN RESOURCES
HR-996 Changes in Position Control Roster
HR-997 District Certificated Staff (Revised) –2013-2014
HR-998 Employment Contract – School BusinessAdministrator/Board Secretary – 2013-2014
FINANCE
F-1957Payment of Bills – May 2013
F-1958Line Item Certification
F-1959Appropriation Transfers – April 2013
F-1960Board Secretary Report – April 2013
F-1961Treasurer Report – April 2013
F-1962Agreement – Treasurer and Board Secretary Reports
F-1963 Chapter 192/193 Additional Funding for2012-2013
F-1964 Travel - Stokes
ADMINISTRATION
Whereas, theDepartment of Education has recommended to the New Jersey State Legislaturethat the funding of our public schools in the State of New Jersey shall bebased upon the average daily attendance of school children which is contrary tocurrent law (The School Funding Reform Act of 2008) which provides funding onthe basis of average daily enrollment, and
Whereas, theDepartment of Education has determined that an appropriate average dailyattendance rate of 96% shall be the level of attendance for all New Jerseyschool districts, and districts that demonstrate an attendance rate of lessthan 96% shall suffer a loss of school aid for the 2013/14 school year, and
Whereas, a 96%attendance rate is equal to a child being absent from school no more than sevendays in one school year, and
Whereas, it is theopinion of the Saddle River Board of Education that a 96% attendance rate is anarbitrary standard to apply to all New Jersey School Districts and is contraryto the history of funding in this State and the School Funding Reform Act of2008, and
Whereas, New Jerseyschool districts must staff, equip, feed, and transport our children based uponthe enrollment of students , and we do not send teachers home, or stop thebuses, or turn off the lights, or sell their textbooks when a child is absentfor health or other family reasons, and
Whereas, the recommendation of the Department ofEducation to penalize districts by reducing school aid when a district cannotdemonstrate an average daily attendance in excess of 96% simply shifts theburden to support a thorough and efficient education to the local taxpayer,
Now Therefore Be ItResolved that the Saddle River Board of Education does hereby declare that therecommendation of the Department of Education to provide school funding basedupon the attendance of children for the 2013/14 school year is contrary tocurrent law and fails to recognize that districts provide staff and resourcesfor an adequate public education for all “enrolled” resident children in theirschool district, and
Be it FurtherResolved that the Saddle River Board of Education hereby requests it’s locallegislators in particular and all legislators in general to reject therecommendation of the N.J. Department of Education to fund the public schoolsof the State of New Jersey based upon the attendance of resident children andto comply with our current school funding law which provides State supportbased upon the enrollment of resident school children.
Be it FurtherResolved, that a copy of this resolution be sent to Governor Chris Christie, NJCommissioner of Education Chris Cerf, State Senate President Stephen M.Sweeney, Senator Teresa Ruiz, Assembly Speaker Sheila Y. Oliver, AssemblymanPatrick Diegnan, Senator Kevin O’Toole, Assemblyman Scott Rumana, AssemblymanDavid Russo, New Jersey School Boards Association, New Jersey Association ofSchool Business Officials, New Jersey Association of School Administrators,Bergen County Association of School Business Officials, and the Garden StateCoalition of Schools.
BEIT RESOLVED to approve the use of Wandell School facilities by Wyckoff FamilyYMCA during the 2012-2013 school year for an “Afterschool Enrichment Program”from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily.
ALL ADMINISTRATION MOTIONS BUNDLED FOR SINGLEVOTE:
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EDUCATION
E-702 JOHN MAJOR – AIDE- ADDITIONAL AIDE ASSISTANCE
BEIT RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, to authorize extrahours to be paid through the Ramsey School District for John Major, 1-1 Aide, forworking full days on May 24, 2013 and May 28, 2013 at his hourly rate.
E-703CHAPTER 192/193 SERVICE AGREEMENT – BERGEN COUNTY SPECIAL SERVICES SCHOOLDISTRICT – 2013-2014
E-704 PHYSICALTHERAPY SERVICES – MARILYN JONES – 2013-2014
BE IT RESOLVED thatthe Saddle River Board of Education approves Marilyn Jones to provide PhysicalTherapy Services to Saddle River special needs students for the 2013-2014school year at the rate of $65 per 30 minute session, $95 per 45 minutesession, and $150 per evaluation, not to exceed $10,000 for the year.
E-705 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY SERVICES –KRISTIE WOODS - 2013-2014
BE IT RESOLVED to hire Kristie Woods forprovision of Occupational Therapy evaluations for the Saddle River SchoolDistrict, at a rate of $250 per evaluation 2013-2014 school year, and forprovision of Occupational Therapy services for the Saddle River SchoolDistrict, at a rate of $85 per hour for approximately 15 hours per week, not toexceed $51,000 for the 2013-2014 school year.
E-706 SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER SERVICES –CAROL RAFF - 2013-2014
BE IT RESOLVED that the Saddle River Board ofEducation approves Carol Raff, Social Worker, to provide school social workerservices for $300 per evaluation, $60 per meeting attendance and $30 pertelephone conference, not to exceed $5,000 for the 2013-2014 school year.
E-707 SHARED SERVICESPROVIDED BY REGION V – 2013-2014
BE IT RESOLVED that the Saddle River Board ofEducation approves Shared Services including but not limited to evaluations,therapies, non-public school services and other services as requested beprovided by Region V consultants on as-needed basis for the 2013-2014 schoolyear.
E-708AT HOME INSTRUCTION FOR CLASSIFIED STUDENT FOR ESY 2013
BE IT RESOLVED that the Saddle River Board ofEducation approves the Orton-Gillingham summer program for one specialeducation student to be provided by Marissa McClair at a rate of $35 per hourfor 20 hours during the summer of 2013.
E-709ONE TO ONE AIDE FOR CLASSIFIED STUDENT FOR ESY 2013
BE IT RESOLVED that the Saddle River Board ofEducation approves Annette Tucker, 1:1 aide be working with one Saddle Riverspecial education student during the summer of 2013 for 21 days at 3.5 hoursper day for a total not to exceed $1,300.00 to be paid to the Ridgewood Boardof Education.
E-710 CARBONE CLINIC– INTENSIVE THERAPY - SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENT– 2013-2014
BEIT RESOLVED to approve funding for one special education student to attend theCarbone Clinic (part time) for intensive therapy in the amount of $85,000.00for the 2013-2014 school year, effective July 1, 2013.
E-711 BROFSKY, JAVIER –REGION V - LEARNING DISABILITIES TEACHER CONSULTANT AND BEHAVIORIST - 2012-2013
BE IT RESOLVED to approve Arlene Brofsky, a Learning Disabilities TeacherConsultant (LDTC) and Stephanie Javier, a Behaviorist to provide servicesthrough Region V for the 2013-2014 school year for the amount of $67.00 perhour, plus a 3% out-of-region administrative fee, with a total not to exceed$30,000 for the year.
ALL EDUCATION MOTIONS BUNDLED FOR SINGLEVOTE:
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HUMAN RESOURCES
HR-996 CHANGES INPOSITION CONTROL ROSTER – 2013-2014
BE IT RESOLVED, upon recommendation by the Superintendent,that the Saddle River School District position control roster be modified toabolish and create the following positions:
WorldLanguage Teacher – Abolish
SpanishTeacher – Create
HR-997 DISTRICT CERTIFICATED STAFF (REVISED) –2013-2014
BEIT RESOLVED that, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, the Saddle RiverBoard of Education approves the re-employment of the Saddle River SchoolDistrict certificated staff for the 2013-2014 school year whose names,positions and salaries are listed on file in the business office.
HR-998 EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT– SCHOOL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR/BOARD SECRETARY – 2013-2014
BEIT RESOLVED that, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, the Saddle RiverBoard of Education approves the Employment Contract of Fred D. Palumbo, SchoolBusiness Administrator and Board Secretary, which is on file in the Board ofEducation offices, for the period July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014, havingbeen approved by the Bergen County Executive County Superintendent on May 24,2013.
ALLABOVE HR MOTIONS BUNDLED FOR SINGLE VOTE:
Motion:
Second:
RollCall Vote: HS: RA: JL: IF: JC:
FINANCE
BE IT RESOLVED that the payment of bills for May 2013 as perthe bill lists on file in the business office be approved.
BE IT RESOLVED that in compliance with NJAC 6:20-2A-10(e)that the Board of Education certifies that no major account or fund has beenover-expended and that as of this report, sufficient funds are available tomeet the District’s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.
F-1959 APPROPRIATIONTRANSFERS – APRIL 2013
BE IT RESOLVED that the appropriationtransfers for the month of April 2013 as per the list on file in the businessoffice be approved.
BE IT RESOLVED that the Reports of the Board Secretary forthe month of April 2013 be approved.
BE IT RESOLVED that the Treasurer’s Report for the month of April2013 be approved.
BE IT RESOLVED that the Saddle River Board of Educationstates that the Report of the Treasurer of School Moneys and the Report of theSecretary of the Board of Education for the month of April 2013 are inagreement and on file in the Board Secretary’s Office.
F-1963CHAPTER 192/193 ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR 2012-2013
BEIT RESOLVED to approve the acceptance of additional funding under theprovisions of Chapters 192 and 193 for the 2012-2013 school year as follows:
Program Original Aid Additional Funding TotalFunding
InitialExam and Class. $ .00 $ 6,684.00 $6,684.00
AnnualExam and Class. .00 1,915.00 1,915.00
CorrectiveSpeech .00 10,624.00 10,624.00
SupplementalInstr. .00 2,359.00 2,359.00
CompensatoryEducation .00 1,672.00 1,672.00
ESL .00 .00 .00
TotalAllocation $ .00 $ 23,254.00 $23,254.00
F-1964TRAVEL – STOKES
BEIT RESOLVED that the Saddle River Board of Education approves the followingstaff travel:
Who: GlennStokes
What: Realtime Users Group Workshop
Where: Clifton, NJ
When: June 4, 2013
Costs: Registration: $0
Transportation: 34miles (round trip) x $0.31 = $10.54 (estimated)
Total: $10.54(estimated)
ALLFINANCE MOTIONS BUNDLED FOR SINGLE VOTE:
SADDLE RIVER BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR SESSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 2013 – 7:30 PM
LIBRARY OF WANDELL SCHOOL
The New Jersey Open Public Meetings Law was enacted to insure the right of the public to have advance notice of and to attend the meetings of public bodies at which any business affecting their interests is discussed or acted upon. In accordance with the provisions of this Act, the Saddle River Board of Education has caused notice of this meeting to be published by having the date, time, and place thereof posted or notified as follows: the Borough Administrator of the Borough of Saddle River, The Record, The Ridgewood News, The Town Journal, the entrance to Wandell School, and on the business office bulletin board.
Present Absent
Ms. Arnold _______ ______
Ms. Connolly _______ ______
Ms. Feldsott _______ ______
Mr. Lasalandra _______ ______
Mr. Senger _______ ______
Others Present:
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
Motion to approve the minutes of the following meetings:
March 21, 2013 BOE Regular and Executive Sessions
Motion: Second: Vote: Time:
Northern Highlands Board of Education
COMMENTS BY THE PUBLIC ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
WHEREAS Section 8 of the Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 231, PL 1975, permits the exclusion of the public from a meeting in certain circumstances and
WHEREAS the Board is of the opinion that such circumstances presently exist
BE IT RESOLVED by the Saddle River Board of Education that:
The public shall be excluded from discussion of the hereinafter-specified subjects:
The general nature of these subjects is:
Litigation, Personnel Issues
It is anticipated at this time that the above-stated subject matters will be made public when the Board determines them to be no longer prejudicial or when the board takes formal action.
Motion: Second: Vote: Time:
MOTION TO ADJOURN EXECUTIVE SESSION AND MEETING
Motion: Second: Vote: Time:
SADDLE RIVER BOARD OF EDUCATION
TUESSDAY, APRIL 30, 2013
RESOLUTIONS – SUMMARY
ADMINISTRATION
A-733 Donation from Wandell Home and School Association
EDUCATION
E-694 John Major – Aide – Additional Assistance
E-695 Rickard Rehabilitation Services – OT, PT for School Year 2013-2014
E-696 Rickard Rehabilitation Services – OT, PT for Summer 2013
E-697 Tuition – Special Education – Sage Day – 2013-2014
E-698 Tuition – Special Education – Sage Day – Summer 2013
E-699 Tuition – Special Education – NWBCSE – Summer 2013
E-700 Brofsky – LDTC - Additional Days (4) Authorization for Summer of 2013
E-701 Tuition – Special Education – Bleshman RDS – Summer 2013
HUMAN RESOURCES
HR-981 Kresch – Revision of HR-924 – Intramural Stipend
HR-982 Cooper – Individual Speech Sessions (18) – Summer 2013
HR-983 Cooper – Individual Speech Sessions (6) – Summer 2013
HR-984 Cooper – Individual Speech Sessions (3) – Summer 2013
HR-985 Cooper – Additional Days (10) – Summer 2013
HR-986 Knopf – Additional Days (10) – Summer 2013
HR-987 Squeo – Additional Days (18) for ESY at Bleshman RDS
HR-988 District Staff – Renewal Not Offered – 2013-2014
HR-989 Changes to Positional Control Roster – 2013-2014
HR-990 District Staff – Special Subjects FTE – 2013-2014
HR-991 District Aides – Employment – 2013-2014
HR-992 District Custodians – Employment – 2013-2014
HR-993 District Central Office and Support Staff – Employment - 2013-2014
HR-994 District Certificated Staff – Employment – 2013-2014
FINANCE
F-1943 Payment of Bills – April 2013
F-1944 Line Item Certification
F-1945 Appropriation Transfers – March 2013
F-1946 Board Secretary Report – March 2013
F-1947 Treasurer Report – March 2013
F-1948 Agreement – Treasurer and Board Secretary Reports
F-1949 Travel – Mills
F-1950 Architectural Plans and Specs for Secure Area – LAN Associates
F-1951 Property Tax Payments – Request for 2013-2014
F-1952 Submission of Amendment #1 to IDEA-B Application for FY 2013
F-1953 Chapter 192/193 Additional Funding for 2012-2013
F-1954 Authorization to Close Bank Account
F-1955 Authorization for Travel Reimbursement for 2013-2014
F-1956 Establishment of Maximum Travel and Expense Reimbursements for 2013-2014
ADMINISTRATION
BE IT RESOLVED that the Saddle River Board of Education graciously accepts the following donations from the Wandell Home and School Association:
$7,800.00 - For the purchase of 6 new i-Mac Computers
ALL ADMINISTRATION MOTIONS BUNDLED FOR SINGLE VOTE:
Motion: Second: Vote:
E-694 JOHN MAJOR – AIDE - ADDITIONAL AIDE ASSISTANCE
BE IT RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, to retroactively authorize extra hours to be paid through the Ramsey School District for John Major, 1-1 Aide, for working a full day on April 1, 2013 at his hourly rate.
E-695 OCCUPATIONAL AND PHYSICAL THERAPY SERVICES – RICKARD REHABILITATION SERVICES – 2013-2014
BE IT RESOLVED that the Saddle River Board of Education approves an agreement with Rickard Rehabilitation Services, Inc. to provide Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy services for one (1) special education student during the 2013-2014 school year with two evaluations at $350 each, OT services at two times per week for 30 minutes each at the rate of $65.00 per session and PT services at once per week for 30 minutes and $65.00 per session, not to exceed $8,500 for the school year.
E-696 OCCUPATIONAL AND PHYSICAL THERAPY SERVICES – RICKARD REHABILITATION SERVICES – SUMMER 2013
BE IT RESOLVED that the Saddle River Board of Education approves an agreement with Rickard Rehabilitation Services, Inc. to provide Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy services for one (1) special education student during the summer 2013-2014, OT services at one session per week for four (4) weeks for 45 minutes each at the rate of $65.00 per session and PT services at one session per week for four (4) weeks for 30 minutes and $65.00 per session.
E-697 TUITION – SPECIAL EDUCATION – SAGE DAY – 2013-2014
BE IT RESOLVED to approve the payment of tuition to Sage Day School for one special education student at an annualized rate of $50,220, for the 2013-2014 school year.
E-698 TUITION – SPECIAL EDUCATION – SAGE DAY – SUMMER 2013
BE IT RESOLVED to approve the payment of tuition to Sage Day School for one special education student at the rate of $2,500 plus transportation, for the summer of 2013 from July 1 to August 2.
E-699 PAYMENT OF TUITION FOR ESY SUMMER OF 2013 TO NWBCSE
BE IT RESOLVED to authorize tuition to NWBCSE for three (3) special education students who are scheduled to attend their Extended School Year Program for the summer of 2013, in the approximate amount of $800.00 per student for a total amount of $2,400.00.
E-700 ARLENE BROFSKY – FOUR ADDITIONAL DAYS - SUMMER 2013
BE IT RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, to approve Arlene Brofsky, LDTC, to perform four (4) extra days’ work during the summer of 2013 at her contracted rate.
E-701 PAYMENT OF TUITION FOR ESY SUMMER OF 2013 TO BLESHMAN RDS
BE IT RESOLVED to authorize payment of tuition to Bergen County Special Services Bleshman Regional Day School for two (2) special education students who will attend their Extended School Year Program from July 8 to July 31, 2013, in the approximate amount of $4,700.00 per student for a total amount of $9,400.00.
ALL EDUCATION MOTIONS BUNDLED FOR SINGLE VOTE:
Motion: Second: Vote:
HUMAN RESOURCES
HR-981 KRESCH – REVISION OF HR-924 – KRESCH INTRAMURAL STIPEND
BE IT RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, to revise HR-924, approving stipend payments to Jeff Kresch in compensation for his role as Intramural Coordinator, to change the stipend amount from $2,400 to $1,440 ($2,400 x .6) for the 2012-2013 school year due to the truncated Intramural season.
HR-982 JILL COOPER – INDIVIDUAL SPEECH SESSIONS (18) – SUMMER 2013
BE IT RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, to approve Jill Cooper, speech teacher, to perform 18 individual thirty-minute sessions for one speech student, 3 times a week for 6 weeks during the summer of 2013 at her hourly rate.
HR-983 JILL COOPER – INDIVIDUAL SPEECH SESSIONS (6) – SUMMER 2013
BE IT RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, to approve Jill Cooper, speech teacher, to perform 6 individual thirty-minute sessions for one speech student, 1 times a week for 6 weeks during the summer of 2013 at her hourly rate.
HR-984 JILL COOPER – INDIVIDUAL SPEECH SESSIONS (3) – SUMMER 2013
BE IT RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, to approve Jill Cooper, speech teacher, to perform 3 individual thirty-minute sessions for one speech student during the summer of 2013 at her hourly rate
HR-985 JILL COOPER – TEN ADDITIONAL DAYS - SUMMER 2013
BE IT RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, to approve Jill Cooper, speech teacher, to perform ten (10) extra days’ work during the summer of 2013 at her hourly rate
HR-986 JUNE KNOPF – TEN ADDITIONAL DAYS - SUMMER 2013
BE IT RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, to approve June Knopf, CST secretary, to perform ten (10) extra days’ work during the summer of 2013 at her hourly rate
HR-987 SQUEO – ADDITIONAL DAYS (18) FOR ESY AIDE AT BLESHMAN RDS
BE IT RESOLVED to authorize 18 additional days to Virginia Squeo, One-to-One aide for a special education student who will attend Bleshman RDS Extended School Year Program from July 8 to July 31, 2013, at her hourly rate.
HR-988 DISTRICT STAFF – RENEWAL NOT OFFERED – 2013-2014
BE IT RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, no offer of employment beyond June 30, 2013 will be provided to the following employees:
Jill O’Flaherty – Second Grade
Deidre DiMauro – Library Assistant
HR-989 CHANGES IN POSITION CONTROL ROSTER – 2013-2014
Grade 1 Teacher – Eliminate
Library Assistant – Eliminate
Secretary, Superintendent Office – change from 12 month to 10 month position
Teacher, Pre-School, 3 year old – change from .8 to .6 FTE
Enrichment Teacher – change from 1.0 to .6 FTE
HR-990 DISTRICT STAFF – SPECIAL SUBJECTS FTE – 2013-2014
BE IT RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, that the Saddle River Board of Education establishes the following subjects and their full-time equivalencies, effective July 1, 2013:
Subject FTE as of June 30, 2013 FTE July 1, 2013
Art .6 .6
World Language/Spanish .7 .6
Computer .6 .6
Vocal and Instrumental Music .8 .8
HR-991 DISTRICT AIDES – EMPLOYMENT – 2013-2014
BE IT RESOLVED that, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, the Saddle River Board of Education approves the re-employment of the Saddle River School District aides for the 2013-2014 school year whose names, positions and salaries are listed on file in the business office.
HR-992 DISTRICT CUSTODIANS – EMPLOYMENT – 2013-2014
BE IT RESOLVED that, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, the Saddle River Board of Education approves the re-employment of the Saddle River School District custodians for the 2013-2014 school year whose names, positions and salaries are listed on file in the business office.
HR-993 DISTRICT CENTRAL OFFICE AND SUPPORT STAFF – EMPLOYMENT – 2013-2014
BE IT RESOLVED that, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, the Saddle River Board of Education approves the re-employment of the Saddle River School District central office and support staff for the 2013-2014 school year whose names, positions and salaries are listed on file in the business office.
HR-994 DISTRICT CERTIFICATED STAFF – EMPLOYMENT – 2013-2014
BE IT RESOLVED that, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, the Saddle River Board of Education approves the re-employment of the Saddle River School District certificated staff for the 2013-2014 school year whose names, positions and salaries are listed on file in the business office.
ALL ABOVE HR MOTIONS BUNDLED FOR SINGLE VOTE:
Motion:
Second:
Roll Call Vote: HS: RA: JL: IF: JC:
FINANCE
BE IT RESOLVED that the payment of bills for April 2013 as per the bill lists on file in the business office be approved.
BE IT RESOLVED that in compliance with NJAC 6:20-2A-10(e) that the Board of Education certifies that no major account or fund has been over-expended and that as of this report, sufficient funds are available to meet the District’s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.
F-1945 APPROPRIATION TRANSFERS – MARCH 2013
BE IT RESOLVED that the appropriation transfers for the month of March 2013 as per the list on file in the business office be approved.
BE IT RESOLVED that the Reports of the Board Secretary for the month of February 2013 be approved.
BE IT RESOLVED that the Treasurer’s Report for the month of March 2013 be approved.
BE IT RESOLVED that the Saddle River Board of Education states that the Report of the Treasurer of School Moneys and the Report of the Secretary of the Board of Education for the month of March 2013 are in agreement and on file in the Board Secretary’s Office.
F-1949 TRAVEL – MILLS
BE IT RESOLVED that the Saddle River Board of Education approves the following staff travel:
Who: Christy Mills
What: NJASK testing for SR student in Teaneck
Where: Teaneck, NJ
When: May 20-24, 2013
Costs: Registration: $0
Transportation: 137 miles (5 round trip) x $0.31 = $42.50 (estimated)
Total: $42.50 (estimated)
F-1950 ARCHITECHTURAL PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR SECURITY AREA – LAN ASSOCIATES
BE IT RESOLVED to authorize LAN Associates, Midland Park, NJ to develop architectural plans and specifications, suitable to attain a building permit from the local building inspector’s office, to modify the front office area for security purposes.
F-1951 PROPERTY TAX PAYMENTS - REQUEST FOR 2013-2014
BE IT RESOLVED that property tax payments for school purposes for 2013-2014 from the Borough of Saddle River be requested according to the following schedule:
2013 2014
July $ 725,581.00 January $ 625,738.00
August 625,737.00 February 625,738.00
September 625,737.00 March 625,738.00
October 625,737.00 April 625,738.00
November 625,737.00 May 625,738.00
December 625,737.00 June 625,738.00
Sub-Totals: $3,854,266.00 $3,754,428.00
Total Year: $7,608,694.00
F-1952 SUBMISSION OF AMENDMENT #1 TO THE APPLICATION FOR IDEA PART B GRANT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013
BE IT RESOLVED that the Saddle River Board of Education authorizes the submission of Amendment #1 to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA-B) application for fiscal year 2013 starting September 1, 2012 and ending August 31, 2013.
F-1953 CHAPTER 192/193 ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR 2012-2013
BE IT RESOLVED to approve the acceptance of additional funding under the provisions of Chapters 192 and 193 for the 2012-2013 school year as follows:
Program Original Aid Additional Funding Total Funding
Initial Exam and Class. $ .00 $ 6,684.00 $6,684.00
Annual Exam and Class. .00 1,915.00 1,915.00
Corrective Speech .00 10,468.00 10,468.00
Supplemental Instr. .00 2,359.00 2,359.00
Compensatory Education .00 1,672.00 1,672.00
ESL .00 .00 .00
Total Allocation $ .00 $ 23,098.00 $23,098.00
F-1954 APPROVAL OF CLOSING OF BANK ACCOUNT
BE IT RESOLVED that the Saddle River Board of Education approves the closing of the maintenance reserve account (#7047728589) at Capital One Bank, N.A.
F-1955 AUTHORIZATION FOR TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT FOR REGULAR BUSINESS EXPENSES
BE IT RESOLVED that the Saddle River Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, authorizes reimbursement of travel expenses without prior board approval for staff business at a cap of $1,000 per staff member, for the 2013-2014 school year.
F-1956 MAXIMUM TRAVEL AND EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE 2013-2014 SCHOOL YEAR
WHEREAS, Saddle River School District policy and NJAC 6A:23B-1.2 (b) provides that the Board of Education shall establish in the annual school budget a maximum expenditure amount that may be allotted for such travel and expense reimbursement for 2013-2014 school year.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Saddle River Board of Education hereby establishes the school district travel maximum for the 2013-2014 school year at the sum of $20,000, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the School Business Administrator shall track and record these costs to insure that the maximum amount is not exceeded.
ALL FINANCE MOTIONS BUNDLED FOR SINGLE VOTE:
SADDLE RIVER BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR SESSION
THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2013 – 7:30 PM
LIBRARY OF WANDELL SCHOOL
The New Jersey Open Public Meetings Law was enacted to insure the right of the public to have advance notice of and to attend the meetings of public bodies at which any business affecting their interests is discussed or acted upon. In accordance with the provisions of this Act, the Saddle River Board of Education has caused notice of this meeting to be published by having the date, time, and place thereof posted or notified as follows: the Borough Administrator of the Borough of Saddle River, The Record, The Ridgewood News, The Town Journal, the entrance to Wandell School, and on the business office bulletin board.
Present Absent
Ms. Arnold _______ ______
Ms. Connolly _______ ______
Ms. Feldsott _______ ______
Mr. Lasalandra _______ ______
Mr. Senger _______ ______
Others Present:
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
Motion to approve the minutes of the following meetings:
March 5, 2013 BOE Regular and Executive Sessions
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PUBLIC HEARING ON THE 2013-2014 BUDGET
Northern Highlands Board of Education
COMMENTS BY THE PUBLIC ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
WHEREAS Section 8 of the Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 231, PL 1975, permits the exclusion of the public from a meeting in certain circumstances and
WHEREAS the Board is of the opinion that such circumstances presently exist
BE IT RESOLVED by the Saddle River Board of Education that:
The public shall be excluded from discussion of the hereinafter-specified subjects:
The general nature of these subjects is:
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It is anticipated at this time that the above-stated subject matters will be made public when the Board determines them to be no longer prejudicial or when the board takes formal action.
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MOTION TO ADJOURN EXECUTIVE SESSION AND ENTER OPEN SESSION
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MOTION TO ADJOURN OPEN SESSION AND MEETING
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SADDLE RIVER BOARD OF EDUCATION
THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2013
RESOLUTIONS – SUMMARY
ADMINISTRATION
A-728 Transportation Services Agreement – Region 1/Mahwah BOE for 2013-2014
A-729 Transportation Services Agreement – South Bergen Jointure Commission – 2013-2014
A-730 Resolution Opposing S-1191/A-3627
EDUCATION
E-693 Approval and Submission of District Technology Plan
HUMAN RESOURCES
HR-980 Authorization to Pay for Temporary Services
FINANCE
F-1934 Payment of Bills – March 2013
F-1935 Line Item Certification
F-1936 Appropriation Transfers – February 2013
F-1937 Board Secretary Report – February 2013
F-1938 Treasurer Report – February 2013
F-1939 Agreement – Treasurer and Board Secretary Reports
F-1940 Chapter 192/193 Additional Funding for 2012-2013
F-1941 Adoption of 2013-2014 District Budget
ADMINISTRATION
BE IT RESOLVED that the Saddle River Board of Education does hereby approve an agreement with the Region 1/Mahwah Board of Education, an approved Coordinated Transportation Service Agency, for the purpose of transporting students in accordance with Chapter 53, P.L. 1997 for the 2013-2014 school year. The services to be provided include, but are not limited to, the coordinated transportation of public, non-public and special education students.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Saddle River Board of Education agrees to abide by the Transportation Services Agreement as published by the Region 1/Mahwah Board of Education and attached to this resolution.
BE IT RESOLVED that the Saddle River Board of Education does hereby approve an agreement with the South Bergen Jointure Commission, an approved Coordinated Transportation Service Agency, for the purpose of transporting students in accordance with Chapter 53, P.L. 1997 for the 2013-2014 school year. The services to be provided include, but are not limited to, the coordinated transportation of public, non-public and special education students.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Saddle River Board of Education agrees to abide by the Transportation Services Agreement as published by the South Bergen Jointure Commission and attached to this resolution.
A-730 RESOLUTION OPPOSING S-1191 / A-3627 (Undermining a School Board’s Ability to Subcontract Services)
WHEREAS, New Jersey’s boards of education represent the community’s interests in the governance and budget oversight of school districts that collectively serve the health and educational needs of nearly 1.4 million children; and
WHEREAS, school boards continually strive to provide cost-effective ways to deliver services, which will free up additional funds to be used in the classroom or for property-tax relief; and
WHEREAS, many New Jersey school boards have found subcontracting of services such as transportation, cafeteria and maintenance is an option that has saved millions of tax dollars every year; and
WHEREAS, 40 percent of school districts responded to a 2009 survey conducted by the New Jersey School Boards Association, which found the responding districts saved more than $34 million annually through subcontracting services; and
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 1191 and Assembly Bill 3627 of the 2012-2013 Legislative Session is a union-backed bill that would place severe obstacles in the way of a school board’s ability to subcontract services and save tax dollars; and
WHEREAS, the sole purpose of Senate Bill 1191 and Assembly Bill 3627 is to undermine a board’s ability to subcontract services, thereby increasing school employees and increasing the rolls of union membership, which generates more dues for union coffers; and
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 1191 and Assembly Bill 3627 would remove a school board’s option to subcontract services, thereby diverting funds from the classroom and burdening property taxpayers.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Saddle River Board of
Education, in its continued effort to provide cost-effective school operations to the community, opposes Senate Bill 1191 and Assembly Bill 3627; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Saddle River Board of Education calls on the New Jersey Legislature to reject any such measures that will have the effect of depleting limited resources from our classroom; and be it further
RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution shall be forwarded to members of the 39th legislative district delegation, legislative leadership and to the Governor of the State of New Jersey, and to the New Jersey School Boards Association.
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E-693 APPROVAL AND SUBMISSION OF DISTRICT TECHNOLOGY PLAN
BE IT RESOLVED that the Saddle River Board of Education approves the Saddle River School District Technology Plan for the school years 2013-2016 and also approve its submission to the New Jersey Department of Education.
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HUMAN RESOURCES
HR-980 AUTHORIZATION TO PAY FOR TEMPORARY SERVICES
BE IT RESOLVED that, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, the Saddle River Board of Education retroactively approves compensation to be paid to William Schoendorf for snow removal on January 16, 2013 for 4.5 hours at an hourly rate of $16.50.
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Roll Call Vote: KP: HS: RA: JL: IF:
FINANCE
BE IT RESOLVED that the payment of bills for March 2013 as per the bill lists on file in the business office be approved.
BE IT RESOLVED that in compliance with NJAC 6:20-2A-10(e) that the Board of Education certifies that no major account or fund has been over-expended and that as of this report, sufficient funds are available to meet the District’s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.
F-1936 APPROPRIATION TRANSFERS – FEBRUARY 2013
BE IT RESOLVED that the appropriation transfers for the month of February 2013 as per the list on file in the business office be approved.
BE IT RESOLVED that the Reports of the Board Secretary for the month of February 2013 be approved.
BE IT RESOLVED that the Treasurer’s Report for the month of February 2013 be approved.
BE IT RESOLVED that the Saddle River Board of Education states that the Report of the Treasurer of School Moneys and the Report of the Secretary of the Board of Education for the month of February 2013 are in agreement and on file in the Board Secretary’s Office.
BE IT RESOLVED to approve the acceptance of additional funding under the provisions of Chapters 192 and 193 for the 2012-2013 school year as follows:
Program Original Aid Additional Funding Total Funding
Initial Exam and Class. $ .00 $5,570.00 $5,570.00
Annual Exam and Class. .00 1,915.00 1,915.00
Corrective Speech .00 10,468.00 10,468.00
Supplemental Instr. .00 2,359.00 2,359.00
Compensatory Education .00 1,672.00 1,672.00
ESL .00 .00 .00
Total Allocation $ .00 $21,984.00 $21,984.00
F-1941 ADOPTION OF 2013-2014 DISTRICT BUDGET
WHEREAS the 2013-2014 tentative budget was adopted at a Public Meeting of the Board of Education on March 5, 2013 and advertised in accordance with statute requiring a public hearing which has been held on March 21, 2013, and
WHEREAS the Public Hearing has been held and all persons desiring to be heard were heard,
BE IT RESOLVED that the Saddle River Board of Education, County of Bergen, approves the final 2013-2014 school year budget as follows:
Total General Fund $ 8,427,693
Special Revenue $ 192,079
Debt Service $ 99,844
Total Expenditures/Appropriations $ 8,719,616
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the General Fund tax levy $7,508,850 is approved to support Current General Expense and $99,844 to support Debt Service, for the 2013-2014 school year budget; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 2013/14 school year budget includes automatic adjustments for health care costs in the amount of $66,400 and use of banked cap in the amount of $7,807, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:7F-39(e).
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AGENDA
SADDLE RIVER BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2012 – 7:30 PM
LIBRARY OF WANDELL SCHOOL
The New Jersey Open Public Meetings Law was enacted to insure the right of the public to have advance notice of and to attend the meetings of public bodies at which any business affecting their interests is discussed or acted upon. In accordance with the provisions of this Act, the Saddle River Board of Education has caused notice of this meeting to be published by having the date, time, and place thereof posted or notified as follows: the Borough Administrator of the Borough of Saddle River, The Record, The Ridgewood News, The Town Journal, the entrance to Wandell School, and on the business office bulletin board.
Present Absent
Ms. Arnold _______ ______
Ms. Connolly _______ ______
Ms. Feldsott _______ ______
Mr. Lasalandra _______ ______
Mr. Senger _______ ______
Others Present:
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
Motion to approve the minutes of the following meetings:
December 19, 2012 and January 3, 2013 BOE Regular and Executive Sessions
Motion: Second: Vote: Time:
Northern Highlands Board of Education
COMMENTS BY THE PUBLIC ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
WHEREAS Section 8 of the Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 231, PL 1975, permits the exclusion of the public from a meeting in certain circumstances and
WHEREAS the Board is of the opinion that such circumstances presently exist
BE IT RESOLVED by the Saddle River Board of Education that:
The public shall be excluded from discussion of the hereinafter-specified subjects:
The general nature of these subjects is:
________________________________
It is anticipated at this time that the above-stated subject matters will be made public when the Board determines them to be no longer prejudicial or when the board takes formal action.
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MOTION TO ADJOURN EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion: Second: Vote: Time:
Motion: Second: Vote: Time:
SADDLE RIVER BOARD OF EDUCATION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2013
RESOLUTIONS – SUMMARY
ADMINISTRATION
A-724 Approve Submission of Amendment of 2012 NCLB Application to NJDOE
A-725 Saddle River Education Foundation and Home and School Association
FINANCE
F-1908 Payment of Bills – January 2013
F-1909 Line Item Certification
F-1910 Appropriation Transfers – December 2012
F-1911 Board Secretary Report – December 2012
F-1912 Treasurer Report – December 2012
F-1913 Agreement – Treasurer and Board Secretary Reports
F-1914 Authority to Void Checks
F-1915 Chapter 192/193 Additional Funding for 2012-2013
F-1916 Revisions to Bank Account Signatory Authority
F-1917 Tuition Rates for Pre-K, Kindergarten and Grades 1-5
F-1918 LAN Associates – LRFP Capital Projects Update Proposal
ADMINISTRATION
BE IT RESOLVED to approve the submission of Amendment 1 to the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) Application on January 23, 2013 for NCLB Fiscal Year 2013 to the New Jersey State Department of Education, which authorized the addition of carryover funds of $2,073 for Title IIA to be added to the current year NCLB budget.
BE IT RESOLVED that the Saddle River Education Foundation and Saddle River Home and School Association, both non-profit organizations dedicated to the growth of the Saddle River School District, are sanctioned by the district, periodically hold activities for the benefit of the district and as such during such activities are entitled to insurance coverage(s) as held by the School District.
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HUMAN RESOURCES
(none)
EDUCATION
(none)
FINANCE
BE IT RESOLVED that the payment of bills for January 2013 as per the bill lists on file in the business office be approved.
BE IT RESOLVED that in compliance with NJAC 6:20-2A-10(e) that the Board of Education certifies that no major account or fund has been over-expended and that as of this report, sufficient funds are available to meet the District’s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.
F-1910 APPROPRIATION TRANSFERS – DECEMBER 2012
BE IT RESOLVED that the appropriation transfers for the month of December 2012 as per the list on file in the business office be approved.
BE IT RESOLVED that the Reports of the Board Secretary for the month of December 2012 be approved.
BE IT RESOLVED that the Treasurer’s Report for the month of December 2012 be approved.
BE IT RESOLVED that the Saddle River Board of Education states that the Report of the Treasurer of School Moneys and the Report of the Secretary of the Board of Education for the month of December 2012 are in agreement and on file in the Board Secretary’s Office.
BE IT RESOLVED to give the Business Administrator the authorization to void the following checks over 60 days old:
Check # Check date Amount
# 16736 6/20/12 $1,650.00
# 16777 6/20/12 $ 884.00
BE IT RESOLVED to approve the acceptance of additional funding under the provisions of Chapters 192 and 193 for the 2012-2013 school year as follows:
Program Original Aid Additional Funding Total Funding
Initial Exam and Class. $ .00 $ 2,228.00 $2,228.00
Annual Exam and Class. .00 1,915.00 1,915.00
Corrective Speech .00 10,468.00 10,468.00
Supplemental Instr. .00 2,359.00 2,359.00
Compensatory Education .00 1,672.00 1,672.00
ESL .00 .00 .00
Total Allocation $ .00 $ 18,642.00 $18,642.00
F-1916 REVISIONS TO BANK ACCOUNT SIGNATORY AUTHORITY
BE IT RESOLVED to revise the following bank account signatory requirements as had been authorized during January 3, 2013 organization meeting:
FSA Account – remove Superintendent, add School Treasurer
Maintenance Reserve – add Board Secretary.
F-1917 TUITION RATES FOR 2013-2014
BE IT RESOLVED to approve the following tuition rates for Pre-K students and non-resident students attending Kindergarten and Grades 1-5:
Pre-K3: $4,250
Pre-K4: 8,500
Kindergarten: 11,200
Grades 1-5: 11,700
F-1918 LAN ASSOCIATES – ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL FOR LRFP UPDATE
BE IT RESOLVED to approve a proposal from LAN Associates of Midland Park, NJ dated January 24, 2013 to assist the Board in updating the capital projects list for the Long Range Facilities Plan (LRFP) and submit the amendment to the New Jersey Department of Education at a fee of $1,600.
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