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BELLEVILLE BOARD OF EDUCATION BELLEVILLE, NEW JERSEY
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 18, 2017
A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BELLEVILLE BOARD OF EDUCATION IS BEING
HELD THIS EVENING AT 7:00 PM IN THE HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM,
100 PASSAIC AVENUE, BELLEVILLE, NJ 07109.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Patricia Dolan, Thomas Graziano, Thomas Grolimond, Christine Lamparello,
Liza Lopez.
MEMBERS EXCUSED: Nelson Barrera.
ALSO PRESENT: Richard D. Tomko, Superintendent of Schools
Matthew J. Paladino, Acting Board Secretary/Business Administrator
Joshua Savitz, Board Counsel
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by the president of the Board of Education, Mrs. Lamparello.
Mrs. Lamparello called for the flag salute and a moment of silent thought and reflection, after which she
stated that the meeting had been posted and announced in accordance with Chapter 231, P.L. 1975.
Roll Call: Nelson Barrera excused.
Approval of Minutes (Closed session and Public):
Moved by Mr. Graziano, seconded by Mr. Grolimond, the Board passed the minutes of the August 30,
2017 closed and public meetings and the August 30, 2017 referendum meeting minutes, by a vote of 5-0.
Student Government Organization Representative N/A
Items presented by Administration:
Superintendent’s Report: Dr. Richard D. Tomko
o 2016 – 2017 Retirements
Barrett, Pamela
Bennett, Ann
Castro, Lorraine
Cimmet, Patricia
Cuzzi, Sandra
Guinta, Carmine
Hudak, Elaine
Lewis, Joan
McTigue, Greg
Micchelli, Valerie
Ray, Janice
o Recognition of Maintenance/Custodial Department- Facility Projects
o HIB Self -Assessment Grades
o Strategic Plan Presentation
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Thank you to teachers and administration who give great support. Many volunteer the last two
weeks of summer to come in on their own time and get their classrooms ready for start of school.
Will be visiting HSA’s to discuss referendum. Will be holding Public meetings, dates are in
process. Weight Room is open for business. A realized dream. Important to have such a facility
for our athletes. Fantastic facility. Teacher effectiveness – 78% of our teachers are rated very
effective, much improvement! Moral keeps getting better. Facilities are looking more inviting.
Thank you to Mr. Henry and his workers for all the projects completed this summer.
Report from State Monitor – Thomas Egan N/A
Moved by Mr. Grolimond, seconded by Ms. Dolan, to open Public Participation.
Remarks by Citizens – AGENDA ITEMS ONLY (Public Participation Session 1):
Michael Sheldon: So happy that the 6th and 9th graders have gotten their chrome books. Thank you Dr.
Tomko for thanking our teachers for giving 125%. Glad to see Physics teacher being hired. How many
Physic teachers does district have? (2) Would hope that eventually all students would be required to take
Physics I. School #4 roof replacement - $24,000 payment to DiCara Rubino is a 33% increase from
budgeted amount. (Mr. Paladino: amount of purchase order. Extra encumbered in case of overtures).
Arlene Schor: Issue with School #7 portico project. Not done on time so $500 a day should be deducted
from payment. Is project completed? (Dr. Tomko: project expected to be completed by end of month. Will
make a determination on any deductions before final payment.) School playgrounds being used for parking.
At School #7 the students play on the side of the school with no barrier between them and Joralemon
Street. Glad to see goals for Algebra 1 and 2. First day of school grades 9, 10, and 11 in the cafeteria at
same time, is that above legal capacity? Thrilled about chrome books. Are books that were purchased just
for classroom. (Dr Tomko: Available to students to take home for studying.) Do we have title funding for
books?
Vincent Frantantoni: Was School #7 portico funded through a lease payment? (Dr. Tomko: Will get back to
him with correct answer.) Is this being paid through surplus or Capital reserve? (Dr. Tomko: project is
being paid through Capital reserve.) Architect said $500 per day if project is not complete on time. Asked
board to table Spartan payment.
George Ann Polite: Thank you Dr. Tomko for presentation. Appreciate work in progress but district has a
long way to go. Many classes in high school that books are just for classroom. Until all students have
chrome books still a deficiency. Is “lease” payment poor wording or strategic wording?
Moved by Mr. Grolimond, seconded by Ms. Dolan, to close Public Participation
The board then moved into the following Resolutions:
Resolutions:
A. PERSONNEL:
Moved by Ms. Dolan, seconded by Mr. Grolimond, the Board passed resolutions A1-A32 by a roll call
vote of 5-0.
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of Dr. Richard D. Tomko,
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Superintendent of Schools:
1. Amend resolution A60 from the August 30, 2017 agenda to read as follows:
Approve the appointment of Amanda Algieri to the position of Leave of Absence Replacement
Elementary Teacher, School Eight, at a prorated salary of $44,495, BA, Step 1, $45,409, BA+15, Step 1,
of the 2015-2018 Belleville Education Association Guide, commencing September 1, 2017 through
December 31, 2017, no benefits. (Pending Drug Screening/Criminal History Review) (Position Control
# & Job Code, TBD)
2. Amend resolution A42 from the August 30, 2017 agenda to read as follows:
Approve the appointment of Patricia Drudy to the position of Teacher of Science/TOSD, Middle
School, at a prorated salary of $59,147 MA, Step 8, of the 2015-2018 Belleville Education Association
Guide, commencing September 1, 2017 November 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018. (Pending Drug
Screening/Criminal History Review) (Position Control # & Job Code, TBD)
3. Approve/Confirm the following Lunchroom/Playground Monitors at a salary of $14.00/hour, no
benefits, commencing September 7, 2017. (Pending Criminal History Review Check) (Position
Control # & Job Code TBD)
Employee Name Location
Carin-Ramos, Rosalyn School Three
Chiriboga, Deanna School Three
Petrillo, Lisa School Three
Decker, Bessy School Four
DelRusso, Noelle School Four
Ortiz, Erika School Four
Ojeda, Sandra School Five
Poveda, Karla School Five
Connolly, Sharon School Seven
Garcia Villan, Yanela School Seven
Cozier, Edris School Eight
DeLeon Suero, Marcia School Eight
Munoz, Maria School Eight
Vargas, Rafaelina School Eight
Lozado, Denny School Nine
McCann, Debra School Nine
Cardosa, Elena School Ten
Washington, Grace School Ten
4. Approve the appointment of Donna Rubinaccio to the position of Part-Time General Education
Paraprofessional, Kindergarten, School Three, at a stipend of $14.00 per hour, Step 1, of the 2015-2018
Belleville Aides and Bus Drivers’ Guide, effective September 19, 2017 through June 22, 2018. (Position
Control # & Job Code, TBD)
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5. Accept the resignation of Jennifer Antonicello, Teacher of Language Arts, Middle School, effective
August 17, 2017. (Position Control # 40-11-01bwm, Job Code, 1106G)
6. Accept the retirement of Ann Cocchi, Elementary School Teacher, School Five, effective January 1,
2018. (Position Control # 40-05-35aqq, Job Code, 1411G)
7. Approve salary for personnel listed below to include adjusted longevity for the 2017-2018
school year:
8. Approve the appointment of Irene LaMotta to the position of Part-Time Special Education
Paraprofessional, School Seven, at a stipend of $14.00 per hour, Step 1, of the 2015-2018 Belleville
Aides and Bus Drivers’ Guide, effective September 19, 2017 through June 22, 2018. (Position Control #
& Job Code, TBD)
9. Revise resolution A16 from the June 19, 2017 Board of Education meeting to read as follows:
Approve the 2017-2018 Advisorship/Club/Central/Saturday Detention for the School District:
School # of staff
needed
All Stipends are per
BEA Contract
Elementary Recommendations
4 2 $5,500 each Lunchroom Supervisor Lambrugo, Roseanne/Witel, Nina, Carpenter, Jerry
10. Accept the resignation of Kamini Shahani, Paraprofessional, High School, effective
September 30, 2017. (Position Control # 70-12-33/bfq, Job Code, 9101S)
11. Grant to Kimberly Nacht, Elementary School Teacher, School Four, a Maternity Leave of Absence,
commencing November 27, 2017 through January 30, 2018 (40 sick days), a Family Medical Leave of
Absence, commencing January 31, 2018 through April 25, 2018 (12 weeks) and a Child Rearing Leave
of Absence, commencing April 26, 2018 through June 30, 2018. (Position Control #40-04-11/afh, Job
Code 1003G)
12. Approve the employment of the following substitutes for inclusion on the district substitute list dated
September 19, 2017. All substitutes have conducted criminal history background checks with the State
of New Jersey Department of Education Criminal History Review Unit:
Substitute Teachers: Substitute
Paraprofessionals:
Borges, Marisol
Mbaye, Cheick
Nakashian, Celia
Decker, Bessy
Nilola, Kuilan
Lugo, Mercedes
13. Revise Resolution A3 from the May 22, 2017 Board of Education meeting to read as follows:
Grant to Nicole Pappas, Elementary School Teacher, School Three, a Maternity Leave of Absence,
commencing September 1, 2017 through September 29, 2017 (19 sick days), a Family Medical Leave
of Absence, commencing October 2, 2017 through November 30, 2017 (9 weeks) December 31, 2017
(12 weeks) and a Child Rearing Leave of Absence, commencing December 1, 2017 January 1, 2018
through June 30, 2018. (Position Control # 40-03-11/aez, Job Code 1001G)
Staff Member Date Longevity/Stipend
Gelso, Camille 9/3/2017 $1500 (15 years)
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14. Approve the following reclassification with salary adjustment effective September 1, 2017 for the
staff members who have submitted proof of advanced education in accordance with the contractual
agreement between the Belleville Board of Education and the Belleville Education Association:
Salary Reclassification – Effective September 1, 2017
Staff Member From To Salary
Davi, Marta MA+15, Step 8 MA+32, Step 8 $63,257
15. Approve the appointment of Joseph Armenti to the position of a Maternity Leave of Absence
Replacement Chemistry Teacher, High School, at a per-diem salary based on $47,997, MA+15, Step 1,
of the 2015-2018 Belleville Education Association Guide, commencing September 19, 2017 through
November 10, 2017. (Pending Criminal History Review) (Position Control # & Job Code, TBD)
16. Approve the following Coach for the 2017-2018 school year: (Pending Criminal History Review)
(Position Control # & Job Code, TBD)
Catalano, James Head Boys Basketball Coach Group 2 – Step 4 $9,029
17. Approve the following Student Teaching Assignments for the 2017-2018 school year:
Last Name First Name School Mentor Dates
Negron Kristen # 7 Kelly Berardesco 9/28/2017 – 05/31/2018
18. Approve the appointment of Stephany Encarnacion to the position of Special Education
Paraprofessional, School Five, at a stipend of $14.00 per hour, Step 1, of the 2015-2018
Belleville Aides and Bus Drivers’ Guide, effective September 19, 2017 through June 22, 2018.
(Pending Criminal History Review) (Position Control # & Job Code, TBD)
19. Grant to Johnna Wierzbicki, Elementary School Teacher, School Seven, a Child Rearing Leave of
Absence, commencing October 23, 2017 through January 31, 2018. (Position Control #40-07-
12/aun, Job Code 1004G)
20. Amend Resolution A67 from the August 30, 2017 Board of Education Meeting to read as follow:
Approve the appointment of Recep Balki to the position of Teacher of Physics, High School, at a
pro-rated salary of $72,899, Dr, Step 9, of the 2015-2018 Belleville Education Association Guide,
commencing September 1, 2017 September 18, 2017 through June 30, 2018. (Position Control #40-12-
04/ces, Job Code 2236G)
21. Rescind the following Provisional Teacher Mentors for the 2017-2018 School Year:
Name Location Certification Mentor Amount
Laxamana, Ron High School CEAS Ciardi, Monique $550
Ostrowsky, Jayne School Four CEAS MacIntyre, Heather $550
22. Approve the following Provisional Teacher Mentors for the 2017-2018 School Year:
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Name Location Certification Mentor Amount
Algieri, Amanda School Eight CEAS Basara, Krystyna $550
Bello, Elizabeth District CEAS Bermudez, Stephanie $550
Gonch, Cara School Seven CEAS Puglia, Stephen $550
Woll, Robert High School CEAS MacIntyre, Heather $550
23. Approve the salary for personnel listed below to include adjusted longevity for the 2017-2018
school year:
Staff Member Date Longevity/Stipend
Chesseri, Mary 11/17/17 $4,413 (25 years)
Soehngen, Heather 10/22/17 $1,500 (15 years)
24. Accept the resignation of Caterina Viscomi, Teacher of World Language, Middle School, effective
November 15, 2017 (Position Control #40-11-02/adw, Job Code 1530G)
25. Approve the following Volunteer Coach for the 2017-2018 school year:
Bongo, Keri - Volleyball
26. Amend Resolution A64 from the August 30, 2017 Board of Education Meeting to read as follow:
Grant to Bruce Daddis, Teacher of Social Studies, High School, a Military Leave of Absence,
commencing September 7, 2017 through September 27, 2017 September 22, 2017. (Position Control #
40-12-03/aku, Job Code 2302G)
27. Approve the appointment of Frank Zarro to the position of a Maternity Leave of Absence Replacement
Elementary School Teacher, School Seven, at a per-diem rate based on a pro-rated salary of $44,495,
BA, Step 1 of the 2015-2018 Belleville Education Association Guide, commencing October 23, 2017
through January 31, 2018, no benefits. (Position Control #01-20-94/bjx, Job Code 9000)
28. Accept the resignation of Mary Hadley, Paraprofessional, School Seven, effective September 1, 2017.
(Position Control #70-07-33/bqx, Job Code 9101S)
29. Approve the appointment of Joseph Coffaro to the position of Teacher of Students with Disabilities,
High School, at a pro-rated salary of $64,155, BA +15, Step 9A, of the 2015-2018 Belleville Education
Association Guide, commencing November 20, 2017, or sooner based on release of employment from
current district. (Pending Certification/ Drug Screening/Criminal History Review) (Position Control #
& Job Code, TBD)
30. Approve/Confirm the following Lunchroom/Playground Monitors at a salary of $14.00/hour, no
benefits, commencing September 7, 2017. (Pending Criminal History Review Check) (Position
Control # & Job Code TBD)
Employee Name Location
Hromchak, Nancy School Seven
Lopez, Ada School Eight
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31. Approve the following Student Teaching Assignment for the 2017-2018 school year:
Last Name First Name School Mentor Dates
DeSordi Rafael #8 Frank Monnecka 9/19/2017-12/15/2017
32. Approve the appointment of Elissa Weinberger to the position of a Maternity Leave of Absence
Replacement Elementary School Teacher, School Three, at a per-diem rate based on $44,495, BA,
Step 1 of the 2015-2018 Belleville Education Association Guide, commencing October 10, 2017
through December 21, 2017, no benefits. (Pending Criminal History Review Check) (Position
Control # & Job Code TBD)
B. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION: N/A
C. BOARD ACTION/BOARD POLICY:
Moved by Mr. Grolimond, seconded by Ms. Lopez, the Board passed resolutions C1-C15 by a roll call
vote of 5-0.
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of Dr. Richard D. Tomko,
Superintendent of Schools:
1. Approve the following Mandated Policies/Regulations (1st & 2nd Reading)
P 0000.01 Introduction
P 0000.02 Introduction
P 0000.03 Introduction
P 2415.06 Unsafe School Choice Option
P & R 2460 Special Education
R 2460.1 Special Education - Location, Identification, and Referral
R 2460.8 Special Education – Free and Appropriate Public Education
R 2460.9 Special Education – Transition from Early Intervention Programs to
Preschool Programs
R 2460.15 Special Education – In-Service Training Needs for Professional and
Paraprofessional Staff
R 2460.16 Special Education – Instructional Material to Blind or Print-Disabled
Students
P 2464 Gifted and Talented Students
P 2467 Surrogate Parents and Foster Parents
P 2622 Student Assessment
P & R 3160 Physical Examination
P & R 4160 Physical Examination
P 5460 High School Graduation
P & R 1240 Evaluation of Superintendent
P & R 3221 Evaluation of Teachers
P & R 3222 Evaluation of Teaching Staff Members, excluding Teachers and
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Administrators
P & R 3223 Evaluation of Administrators, Excluding Principals, Vice Principals and
Assistant Principals
P & R 3224 Evaluation of Principals, Vice Principals, and Assistant Principals
P & R 3240 Professional Development for Teachers and School Leaders
P & R 5610 Suspension
P 5620 Expulsion
P 8505 Local Wellness Policy/Nutrient Standards for Meals and Other Foods
P 8550 UnPaid Meal Charges/Outstanding Food Service Charges
P 2700 Services to Non-Public School Students
P & R 7100 Long-Range Facilities Planning
2. Approve the following New/Revised Policies/Regulation (second reading)
P & R 5350 Student Suicide Prevention
3. Approve the following New/Revised Policies/Regulation (first reading)
P 7446 School Security Program
P 8350 Records Retention
4. Approve the following High School Activities:
09/20/2017- Girls Tennis – Chocolate Sale- Proceeds will go to support the Girl’s Tennis
Team.
9/20/2017- Girls Tennis- Team Clothing Fundraiser- Proceeds will go to support the Girl’s
Tennis Team.
9/19/2017 – FBLA Snack Sale-Proceeds will offset the cost of materials used during
Regional and State competitions.
9/25/2017-10/25/2017- FBLA Fancloth Clothing Sale-Proceeds will help raise money for
Regional and State completion
10/18/2017- Marching Band Chipotle Fundraiser- 10% of sales will go to Marching Band
11/10/2017-12/02/2017- FBLA Gertrude Hawk Fundraiser-Proceeds will go to the cost of
Regional and State competition.
5. Approve the “STOMP OUT BULLYING” Campaign.
6. Approve the High School Production of “In the Heights” scheduled for:
March 15th 2018 - 7pm
March 16th 2018 - 7pm
March 17th 2018 - 3pm
7. Approve the following Dress Down Days:
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September 22,
2017
HS HSA- Project Graduation District Dress Down Day-($2 Students/$5 staff)
November 3,
2017
HS HSA- Project Graduation Dress Down Day (HS Only) -($2 Students/$5 staff)
February 23,
2018
HS HSA- Project Graduation Dress Down Day (HS Only) -($2 Students/$5 staff)
April 27, 2018 HS HSA- Project Graduation Dress Down Day (HS Only) -($2 Students/$5 staff)
8. Confirm the following Professional Days for the 2017-2018 school year:
M.Name Date Dept/
Bldg
Event Location Fee Travel
Hotel
Paid By Sub Days
J.Lepo 10/5/2017 BHS Trends & Issues in
High School
Scheduling
Monroe $149.00 N/A Title II No 1
C.Rhodes 10/5/2017 BHS Trends & Issues in
High School
Scheduling
Monroe $149.00 N/A Title II No 1
P.
Blodnik
10/17/2017
&
12/18/2017
BHS PLC Pilot Monroe $150.00 N/A Tittle II Yes 2
G. Ross 10/26/2017 BHS NJ SBF Mock
Trial Workshop
New
Brunswick
N/A N/A N/A Yes 1
J.Lepo 10/17/2017
&
12/18/2017
BHS PLC Pilot Monroe $150.00 N/A Tittle II No 2
K. Tuttle 10/17/2017
&
12/18/2017
BHS PLC Pilot Monroe $150.00 N/A Tittle II No 2
T.Lyons 11/16/2017
11/17/2017
BMS Self Regulation
for Students with
Autism
Parsippany $289.00 N/A Title II No 2
T.Delia 10/24/2017 Central
Office
NJ School Board
Convention
Atlantic City N/A N/A N/A No 1
R. Pagano 10/4/2017 Central
Office
Data Visualization Palmyra N/A N/A N/A No 1
G. Droste 10/17/2017
&
12/18/2017
Central
Office
PLC Pilot Monroe N/A N/A N/A No 2
G. Droste 10/12/2017 Central
Office
Professional
Standards
Monroe N/A N/A N/A No ½
D.Cavallo 10/2/2017 Four Framework for
School
Improvement
Monroe $149.00 N/A Title II No 1
D.Cavallo 12/01/2017 Four Transforming Your
School Through
Leadership
Monroe $149.00 N/A Title II No 1
D.Cavallo 11/2/2017 Four Student Driven
Data
Monroe $149.00 N/A Title II No 1
J.Rotonda 10/2/2017 Nine/Ten School
Improvement
Monroe $149.00 N/A Title II No 1
B.
Correnti
10/16/2017 Student
Services
Grief In The
School House
Monroe N/A N/A N/A No 1
M.Coyle 12/11/2017 Student
Services
Ethical Issues In
School Setting
New
Brunswick
N/A N/A N/A No 1
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A.Viso 10/24/2017 Student
Services
Financial Aid
Overview
Madison N/A
N/A N/A No 1
B.
Correnti
10/13/2017 Student
Services
Knowing our
LGBTQ
Montclair N/A N/A N/A No 1
9. Approve the following Field Trips:
El Museo Del Barrio
New York
(Experience Puerto Rico, Latin
America, Caribbean, and U.S.
culture)
BHS
October 13, 2017
BHS Students
Driskill
The Bronx Zoo
New York
(Animal diversity phyla
differentiation)
BHS
October 18, 2017
BHS Students
Aiello
Pines Manor
Edison (FBLA Leadership
Meeting)
BHS
October 13, 2017
FBLA
Students
Fabiano
Clara Maass
Belleville (Cosmetology)
BHS
October 12, 2017
October 26, 2017
November 2, 2017
November 30, 2017
December 7, 2017
December 21, 2017
January 4, 2018
January 18, 2018
February 8, 2018
March 1, 2018
March 15, 2018
March 29, 2018
April 12, 2018
April 26, 2018
May 10, 2018
May 24, 2018
June 7, 2018
Cosmetology
Students
Reyes
Gateway National Park
Sandy Hook (Key Club)
BHS September 29, 2017 Key Club
Students
DeFlorio
10. Approve the Different Duck Films High School Lecture Series (Mass Communication)- Date TBD
11. Approve a Delayed Opening for Belleville High School Students in Grades Nine and Twelve on
October 11, 2017, due to PSAT testing for Grades Ten and Eleven.
12. Approve the following Field Trips:
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Shoprite
Belleville, NJ
(Healthy/Unhealthy
scavenger hunt)
BHS
September 21,
2017
Life Skills Classes
Laxamana
Petco
Clifton, NJ
(Learning about pet care)
BHS
October 5, 2017
Life Skills Classes
Laxamana
Police Dept/ Fire Dept
Belleville, NJ
(Learn about the people
who help us)
BHS
October 12, 2017
Life Skills Classes
Laxamana
Essex County
Environmental Center
Roseland, NJ
(Explore the Habitat of
the Passaic River)
School
#5
October 16, 2017
School #5 Children
Boscaino
Central Park Zoo
New York, NY
(Importance of the
Central Park Zoo)
BHS
October 24, 2017
BHS Students
Gaccione
Alstede Farms
Chester, NJ
(Animal Education)
BHS
October 26, 2017
Life Skills Classes
Laxamana
Meadowlands
Environmental Center
Lyndhurst, NJ
(Study of the
Meadowlands Estuary)
BMS
October 12, 2017
BMS Students
Ayala
13. Approve the following dates for a district-wide collection of needed items for the victims of Hurricane
Harvey:
09/25/2017-10/6/2017
14. Approve the following dates as single sessions days for students at Belleville High School to hold
Professional Learning Community (PLC) meetings:
September 20, 2017
October 11, 2017
October 25, 2017
November 15, 2017
November 29, 2017
December 13, 2017
January 17, 2018
15. Approve Project I CAN Career Day program on Friday, October 20, 2017.
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D. PURCHASING & BUSINESS SERVICES: Moved by Mr. Grolimond, seconded by Ms. Dolan, the Board passed resolution D1 by a roll call
vote of 5-0.
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of Dr. Richard D. Tomko,
Superintendent of Schools:
1. Approve a contract to extend the lease agreement with Santander Bank for the lease purchase of five
school buses.
E. FINANCE:
Moved by Mr. Grolimond, seconded by Ms. Dolan, the Board passed resolutions E1, 2, 4 & E6 by a roll
call vote of 5-0. Resolution E5 was tabled from the agenda. Moved by Mr. Grolimond, seconded by
Ms. Dolan, the Board passed resolutions E3 with Mr. Grolimond voting no on check #071756
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of Dr. Richard D. Tomko,
Superintendent of Schools:
1. Approve the following personnel employed under Federal Programs for the 2017-2018 school year:
Name School % Title I $
Title I Administrator
Thomas D'Elia BOE 32.6% of $171,971 $56,063
Title I Intervention Specialists
Melinda Troise 3 100% of $96,808 $96,808
Anna Morella 8 100% of $95,808 $96,808
Lisa Gabriele 8 100% of $74,762 $74,762
Title III Specialist % Title III $
Admirith Colon-Caicedo 3 42.1% of $71,376 $30,049
2. Approve the Appropriation Transfers and Budget Amendments from August 1, 2017 through
August 31, 2017.
3. Approve payment of the List of Bills dated September 18, 2017 after the list has been approved by a
majority of the members of the Board.
4. Approve the Workers Compensation Claim List for August 22, 2017 through September 4, 2017 in the
amount of $825.
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5. Approve a lease payment in the amount of $44,162.50 to Spartan Construction for work completed on
the entry portico restoration at School #7. TABLED
6. Approve the action of the State Monitor to approve a withdrawal of $190,000 from capital reserve in
accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-12(h)3 for the Roof Replacement Project at School 4 for deposit into
accounts:
12-000-400-450 $166,000
12-000-400-334 $ 24,000
Moved by Ms. Dolan, seconded by Mr. Graziano, to open Public Participation.
Remarks by Citizens – ANY ITEM (Public Participation Session 2):
Michael Sheldon: Will building tours for the referendum be one day a week or at one time? (Dr. Tomko:
separate times.) Asked to videotape for those who can’t attend. Appreciate special section on website for
referendum, asked if LRFP could be moved to referendum section. Suggested board write letters noting
why they support the referendum. Asked that letter from insurance company canceling insurance at school
#4 made public. District cannot afford to put up new buildings. Asked again that teachers take advantage of
website for funds donated for school supplies.
Arlene Schor: A lot of work is being done with the policies. (Dr. Tomko: Policies on agenda are all
mandated.) Questions about district benchmarks. Teachers are teaching to prepare students for the tests
they need to take. District is making progress. Literacy level affects how our students are going to do.
Concerned on whether we are working on literacy levels.
Vincent Frantantoni: Was the list of summer projects done by our maintenance men? (Dr. Tomko: 95%
done by our maintenance.) Our maintenance staff is great. District should buy new lapel mikes for board
members. Asked for the attorney contract, why is there no full detail contract? What is the expiration date
of the present contract? (Dr. Tomko: will get back to him.) Asking board to advertise for attorney. Paid
present attorney $750,000. Should bring legal fees down to a more reasonable price. Wanted specifics from
architect which were not provided. Objecting to board member comments being at the end of meeting.
Public should be able to respond to their thought process.
George Ann Polite: Anything being done to reduce the teacher-student ratio? Newark is being released
from state control. What benchmark do we have to meet to be released from state control? Do we have a
strategic plan for areas other than Building and Grounds? District’s goal is to be locally governed – what do
we have to do to get our house in order? Surplus should have been depleted. What dictates if our law firm
handles it or another firm handles it? (Attorney: Insurance company uses other attorneys.) Are they cases
our attorney can’t handle? (Attorney: Insurance company gets to choose.) Who is our insurance company?
(Dr. Tomko: New Jersey School Boards Insurance Group. They have their own lawyers.) Are we covered
billed? (Dr. Tomko: There is a deductible.)
Moved by Mr. Grolimond, seconded by Ms. Dolan, to close Public Participation
Items, Remarks and Committee Reports presented by Board Members.
Ms. Dolan: Congratulations to retirees. Hope they have a very enjoyable retirement. Travel and relax!
Appointed to the finance committee. Tomorrow has negotiations.
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Mr. Grolimond: Congratulations to retirees. Attended town’s 9/11 ceremony. Thank you for high school
group’s participation. Need to keep 9/11 memories alive. Unity between school and town very moving.
Attended Building and Grounds meeting. All schools will be getting bike racks. Having walkways made in
picnic area at high school to make them handicap accessible. Went to high school cafeteria, food looked
fantastic, not like what is being posted on Facebook. Thank you for coming out this evening. Can’t wait
until he’s a retiree.
Ms. Lopez: Congratulations to retirees. Commended Dr. Tomko on presentation. We are making progress.
Our kids need to read which is why the focus on literacy!
Mr. Graziano: Thank you for coming out to meeting. Congratulations to retirees. Athletic Report: So far the
fall season is going well. Staff and student-athletes are working hard. Records to date are:
Boys Cross Country 1-3 Girls Cross Country 3-2
Girls Varsity Tennis 2-2 Girls JV Tennis 0-2
Girls Varsity Soccer 2-2 Girls JV Soccer 0-0
Boys Varsity Soccer 3-2 Boys JV Soccer 2-0-1
Boys Freshman Soccer 0-2-1 Girls Varsity Volleyball 1-3
Girls JV Volleyball 3-0 Girls Freshman Volleyball 0-1
Varsity Football 1-2 JV Football 0-1
Freshman Football 0-1
Please come support our children.
Mrs. Lamparello: Thank you to retirees for years of service. Proud of district attendance at “Just a Party”.
Fun night for Belleville Community. Starting committee on how to honor Mr. Vellon. Please contact Dr.
Tomko if you are interested in serving on this committee.
Moved by Ms. Dolan, seconded by Mr. Grolimond, the Board passed the following resolution.
Adjournment at 8:45 p.m.
RESOLVED, That the Board of Education adjourn its meeting to meet in closed session now, and
at 5:00 PM, on Monday, October 30, 2017 at Belleville High School, 100 Passaic Avenue, to
discuss matters that may be discussed in private in accordance with Chapter 231, Laws of 1975;
more specifically, the discussion of personnel, staff evaluations, pending litigation, and
negotiations. The results of these discussions will be acted upon at the next regularly scheduled
business meeting of the Board, or as soon as feasible and/or practicable thereafter.
_____________________________ Matthew J. Paladino
Acting Board Secretary/ Business Administrator
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SUMMER PROJECTS
HS
Library study area
New rug library
Paddle fans library
Paint drop center
Repair leaking roof over drop center
Make tables for drop center
Repair roof leak over mass com
Paint auditorium repair walls
Paint boy’s gym locker room repair broken benches
Paint weight room
Replace ceiling tiles in weight room
Fix broken sewer line boy’s bathroom repair tile floor
Clean out Baka court
Move student lockers to 2nd floor
Paint walls where lockers were removed
Fence in garbage dumpster
Install new pump to hot water
Fix leaking water main outside room 129
Install floor room 239
Do electric in cafeteria for new kiosk
Paint misc classrooms
Repair dry vit overhang over room 250
Install carpet floor in principal’s office
Fabricate desk for VP
Remove 2 dead trees front lawn
Start wiring for street lights in front of HS
Refinish gym floor
MS
Refinish boys and girl’s gym floors
Paint boy’s gym bleachers and backboards
Paint girl’s gym
Paint 2 vice principal’s offices
Install desks in both offices
Put new floor in one VP office
Install new floor in main entrance
Paint main entrance
Remove wall to open up office
Paint office
Fabricate desk for nurse
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SCH 3
Repair boiler leaks install new pump
Repair water leaks in heating system in 2 classrooms
Repair tile floor in room 202
Paint playground wall
Install new hot water heater
Install 2 new ac
Repair and paint Joralemon St wall
SCH 4
Replace roof over multi-purpose room
Paint hallway walls
Replace raised concrete walk on Belmont Ave
SCH 7
Break open floor in kdg repair 5 steam and return water leaks to heating system
Install 6 windows in multi-purpose room
Build wall in classroom to divide and paint
Plaster deteriorated plaster column in classroom
Install fence for playground area
Run new water line for drinking fountain
Install ac in rm 21
Portico work in progress
SCH 8
Replace broken steam line in multi-purpose rm
Fix walls and floor from steam damage in multi-purpose room
Install new fence in front of school on union Ave side
Install 2 new vinyl floors
Repair water damaged ceiling
Install new ac 2nd floor
SCH 9
Repair rear wall on exterior of school and paint
Replace broken concrete on side entrance
Replaced buckled section of principal’s office floor
Install ac in teacher’s classroom
Replace ac in computer room
SCH 10
Repair 2 collapsed storm drains in parking lot