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BELLEVILLE BOARD OF EDUCATIONBELLEVILLE, NEW JERSEY

MINUTES

REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 24, 2015

MEMBERS PRESENT: Raymond Kuebler, Jeanne Lombardi, Patricia Dolan, Lillian Torres, and Ralph Vellon

MEMBERS EXCUSED: John Rivera and Peter J. Zangari Jr.

ALSO PRESENT: Richard D. Tomko, Superintendent of SchoolsThomas Egan, State Monitor

Wayne Demikoff, Interim Board Secretary/Business AdministratorMs. Melia, Board Counsel

The meeting was called to order at 7:04 p.m. by the president of the Board of Education, Mr. Kuebler. Mr. Kuebler called for the flag salute and for a moment of silent thought and reflection for the passing of Mr. George Zanfini and Mr. Thomas Apicella, after which he stated that the meeting had been posted and announced in accordance with Chapter 231, P.L. 1975.

Roll Call by Board Secretary; Sunshine Statement

Moved by Mrs. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Vellon, the Board approved the Minutes of June 29, 2015by a vote of 5-0.

Items presented by Administration:

Superintendent’s Report: Dr. Richard D. Tomko Commended all Administrators for their hard work this summer and teachers who wrote curriculum over the summer. New website in place, a work in progress adding information to it. School Starts September 2. Planning a cultural event with Trustee Mrs. Torres celebrating Latinhistory.

Items, Remarks and Committee Reports presented by Board Members:Mr. Vellon: Regarding the 2000 purchased Flash drives, he shared that a police report dated April 10th was entered by a former Board member claiming he had been defrauded because of the flash drives. An investigation should take place to see if there was in fact an impropriety. Will provide report to public and media.

Mrs. Torres: Wants to work on improving community relations. Happy to be working on Hispanic event.

Mrs. Lombardi: Welcome back to faculty, staff and students. The Zanfini and Apicella families are in her prayers. Curriculum committee has not gotten together for a meeting but she has been in touch with those writing curriculum.

Mr. Kuebler: Thank you to attendees for coming out to the meeting. Welcome back to the staff and students. Coming together to go forward. Asking board members to give more committee reports at each meeting.

Moved by Mrs. Torres, seconded by Mr. Vellon, to open Public Participation.

Regular Public Meeting August 24, 2015Remarks by Citizens – AGENDA ITEMS ONLY (Public Participation Session 1): Tom McCrohan: Questions regarding computer tech being hired. Will he take care of everyday problems? (Dr. Tomko: would love to hire more.) Regarding rehiring of Henry Sinatra, are two 12 month vice-principals necessary at the Middle School? (Dr. Tomko: Yes, at this time a lot of work has to be done.) Hiring of Media Specialist, should consider making two positions rather than a shared person. Questions about change of room use (Dr. Tomko: to alleve overcrowding.)

GeorgeAnn Polite: Why change of use for the middle school media room? (Dr. Tomko: Making 2 classrooms to help with enrollment) Should have a multi-cultural day rather than a Hispanic night representing the different cultures in our town. Regarding flash drives: statement about police report confusing as to how Mr. Longo felt he was defrauded. Someone should be held accountable. (Dr. Tomko: Flash drives do exist, using for curriculum, teachers, donating 10 to municipality.)

Vincent Frantantoni: Does raising the bid threshold mean that they can buy without board approval? (Mr. Egan: Motion to raise limit to $40,000, can purchase without bid but has to be board approved.) You can get cheaper prices then state contract. Asking board members to keep tabs on tax dollars. Should not hold a Hispanic Night. We do not need diversity in this country we need to be one. This is America. You come to American culture.

Moved by Mrs. Lombardi, seconded by Mrs. Torres, to close Public Participation. Resolutions:

A. PERSONNEL: Moved by Ms. Dolan, seconded by Mrs. Lombardi, the Board passed the following resolutions A1-A41, with the name of Catherine Maucione being removed from resolution 31, 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. Confirm the appointment of Thomas Scioscia to the position of Computer Technician, at a salary of $35,000, commencing August 3, 2015 through June 30, 2016. (Position Control # & Job Code, TBD)

2. Grant to Cara Steinwandtner, Teacher of Students with Disabilities, School Seven, a Maternity Leave of Absence, commencing November 12, 2015 through January 20, 2016 (40 sick days) and a Family Medical Leave of Absence, commencing January 21, 2016 through March 4, 2016 (6 weeks). (Position Control # 40-07-12/aum, Job Code 1004G)

3. Approve employment of the following substitute for inclusion on the district substitute list dated August 24, 2015 subject to emergency hiring of Board of Education employees as per the New Jersey State Criminal History Review procedures

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Regular Public Meeting August 24, 2015

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Accept the resignation of Samantha Martino, Teacher of Students with Disabilities, School Four, effective July 1, 2015. (Position Control # 40-04-11/bhu, Job Code 1004G)

5. Accept the retirement of Richard Montecuollo, Assistant Custodian, Middle School, effective February 1, 2016. (Position Control # 50-08-28/atp, Job Code 9600)

6. Accept the resignation of Philip Lensi, Library Media Specialist, effective July 27, 2015. (Position Control # 40-15-14/bio, Job Code 3105G)

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Substitute TeachersAbreu-Vazquez, MariaAbril, DianaAli, NadaAnello, JosephBello, RachelBloschak, SusanBreskic, TamaraCapasso, TanyaCausene-Lett, EstherCentanni, MaryAnneChan, WaiharChapa-Lozada, FannyCianciulli, AnthonyDamico, AnthonyDavis, CathyDelaney, DianeDente, TaraDiMaggio, AngelaDiSanzo, DennisDiTrolio, DonatoDoblada, GeneveneDropic, BorisDubourg, SammyEnaibe, Bolisha

Etienne, CharlesEtienne, FerleauFazzini , AlexaFernandez, ElenaFitts, MichelleGalarza, AngelaGarrett, DonettaGastrinakis, CharlesGhoprial, GehanGobraiel, MarcilGonnella, PhilipGonzalez, HeidyGrasso, GiovannaGreen, OctaviaHarrison, NicoleJefferson, InisaJones, LakiahJudge, ChristopherJunda, KimberlyKhalid, ImtiazKummah, SelmaLaCorte, LoriLeggio, Giovanna

Locascio, AmeliaLopez, NeryluzLorenzo, JenniferLuongo, GeneMartillo, MargaritaMarzouk, MichelleMatthew, MariamMauriello, SalvatoreMcGee-Wright, GwendolynMefti, BelkacemMendieta, RosaMichel, Jn SylvioMolina, VeronicaNavarro, DalilaNodine , MargaretNunez, JannOporto, EdwardOsuji, EndurancePapa, JohnPitti, MassielPowers, WilliamPringle, TawanaRice, Robert

Rodela, SamanthaSaad, NesreenSafonte, DamienSantos, JennySmith, StephanieSosa, JessicaSoto, ElsaSpagnoli, DanaThom-Rogers, CandaceUzoka, JerryValeri, SusanVallejo, DajmarVeniero, GiannaWilkes, NatashaWilliams, CherylWilliams-Villegas, FlorenceWoronkewycz, WilliamZapata, Oscar

Substitute School Nurse:Alvarez, MerlynSell, Alexis

Substitute Paraprofessionals:

Substitute Secretary: Substitute Custodian:

Amorosi, RaffiellaBello, RachelBinkiewicz, LisaCabanatan, VirginiaCampbell, ElijeahCasiero, PatriciaChapa-Lozada, FannyCorino, DeniseDavis, CathyElmoazz, KarimaElsayed , MonaGarrett, DonettaGiliberti, DarleneGobraiel, MarcilGonzalez, HeidyGonzalez, Veronica

Jefferson, InisaKucharyk, SimoneLaMotta, IreneMakhlouf, MonaMartillo, MargaritaMerino, RuthMessano, CarmelaNardone, GeraldineNardone, MichelaPetronio, LucretiaPurcell, MarkSaad, NesreenTortorelli, JaniceVreeland, DonnaWeinberger, KathleenYoussef, Chirin

Arroyo, TashaBinkiewicz, LisaCaballero, RichardCalo, AprilCasiero, PatriciaCerulli, PatriciaRaimondo, FedelaVogel, PatriciaWujciak, Clara

Substitute Bus Driver:Chavez, ManuelaZavaleta, Maria

Substitute Bus Aide:Pastor, Vincent

Caballero, RichardChimento, HowardHarding, MarkJohns, WilliamMc Cann, JonathanO'Connor, ShawnPalmieri, AnthonyPerez, FranklinPerri, MichaelPuccio, JamesRivera, JeremiasSagrista, AlexanderSheridan, KevinSpera, James

Regular Public Meeting August 24, 20157. Approve the re-appointment of Henry Sinatra to the position of Interim Assistant Principal, Middle School, at a per diem salary of $475.00 per day, commencing July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016, no benefits.

8. Approve the following transfers for the 2015-2016 school year, effective September 1, 2015:

Staff Member From ToHermes, Patrice Teacher-School Eight Teacher-School FourIgnozza, Christine Teacher-School Ten Teacher-Resource Center-School FourLessard, Robert Teacher-School Nine Teacher-School SevenRosa, Nicole Teacher-School Ten Teacher-School ThreeViscomi, Caterina World Language-HS World Language-MS

9. Dr. Richard D. Tomko recommends the reappointment of the following staff for the 2015-2016 school year*.

Last First Title Salary per hour

Asali Cesilia Paraprofessional $14.77Graziano Brielle Paraprofessional $13.33Imparato Dianthe Paraprofessional $15.24Kucharyk Simone Paraprofessional $13.33Lukowiak Elba Paraprofessional $13.33Martin Nancy Paraprofessional $13.33Pacheco Brenda Paraprofessional $13.33Pane Caterina Paraprofessional $15.24Pastor Maria Paraprofessional $20.46Quinde Jessica Paraprofessional $13.33Raimondo Nevina Paraprofessional $13.33Yousef Saadia Paraprofessional $13.33

*Pending negotiations

10. Confirm the appointment of Ann Mc Lean as Teacher of English for the College Essay Support Services. The course sessions will be offered during the school year for nine weeks after school, the teacher will work a total of 1 hour per week, $36.75 per hour as per the Belleville Education Association Guide.

11. Confirm the appointment of Norka Torres from Part-Time School Nurse (salary $33,209) to Full-Time Nurse at a salary of $66,417, (pending negotiations) BA, Step 10, of the 2012-2015 Belleville Education Association Guide, commencing September 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. (Position Control # & Job Code, TBD)

12. Confirm the appointment of Meghan Leonard to the position of Teacher of Health/Physical Education/ Drivers Education, High School, at a salary of $44,335, (pending negotiations) BA, Step 1, of the 2012-2015 Belleville Education Association Guide, commencing September 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. (Position Control # & Job Code, TBD)

13. Confirm the appointment of Leslie Lesly to the position of Teacher of Family and Consumer Sciences, High School, at a salary of $54,673, (pending negotiations) BA, Step 8, of the 2012-2015 Belleville Education

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Regular Public Meeting August 24, 2015 Association Guide, commencing September 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. (Position Control # & Job Code, TBD)14. Confirm the appointment of Amber Loren to the position of Teacher of English, High School, at a salary of $46,923, (pending negotiations) MA, Step 1, of the 2012-2015 Belleville Education Association Guide, commencing September 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. (Position Control # & Job Code, TBD)

15. Confirm the appointment of Lauren Callaghan to the position of Teacher of Biological Science, High School, at a salary of $44,335, (pending negotiations) BA, Step 1, of the 2012-2015 Belleville Education Association Guide, commencing September 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. (Position Control # & Job Code, TBD)

16. Confirm the appointment of Anthony Cianciulli to the position of In-School Suspension Coordinator, High School, at a per-diem salary of $90.00 per day (daily substitute teacher rate of pay), alternating days as needed, less than 29 hours per week, no benefits, commencing September 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. (Position Control # & Job Code, TBD)

17. Confirm the appointment of Ashley Raimondo to the position of Teacher of Students with Disabilities, School Four, at a salary of $44,335, (pending negotiations) BA, Step 1, of the 2012-2015 Belleville Education Association Guide, commencing September 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. (Position Control # & Job Code, TBD)

18. Confirm the appointment of Arina Postnikova to the position of Mathematics/Teacher of Students with Disabilities, Middle School, at a salary of $45,249, (pending negotiations) BA+15, Step 1, of the 2012-2015 Belleville Education Association Guide, commencing September 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. (Position Control # & Job Code, TBD)

19. Confirm the appointment of Erin Chamberlain to the position of School Library Media Specialist, Middle/High Schools, at a salary of $46,923, (pending negotiations) MA, Step 1, of the 2012-2015 Belleville Education Association Guide, commencing September 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. (Position Control # & Job Code, TBD)

20. Confirm the appointment of Lourdes Chavez to the position of Teacher of Spanish, Elementary Schools, at a salary of $47,989, (pending negotiations) MA, Step 2, of the 2012-2015 Belleville Education Association Guide, commencing September 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. (Position Control # & Job Code, TBD)

21. Approve the appointment of Terrence McCaffrey to the position of Teacher of Science, Middle School, at a salary of $45,249, (pending negotiations) BA+15, Step 1, of the 2012-2015 Belleville Education Association Guide, commencing September 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. (Position Control # & Job Code, TBD)

22. Approve the appointment of Victor Wu to the position of Teacher of Chemistry, High School, at a salary of $71,875, (pending negotiations) BA, Step 10A, of the 2012-2015 Belleville Education Association Guide, commencing September 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. (Position Control # & Job Code, TBD)

23. Approve the appointment of Kaitlyn LaRose to the position of Elementary School Maternity Leave of Absence Replacement Teacher, School Three, for four months, at a per-diem salary of $44,335, (pending negotiations) BA, Step 1, of the 2012-2015 Belleville Education Association Guide, commencing

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Regular Public Meeting August 24, 2015 September 1, 2015 through December 23, 2015. No benefits. (Position Control # & Job Code, TBD)

24. Approve the appointment of Shannon Mulvaney to the position of Elementary School Maternity Leave of Absence Replacement Teacher, School Four, for four months, at a per-diem salary of $44,335, (pending negotiations) BA, Step 1, of the 2012-2015 Belleville Education Association Guide, commencing September 1, 2015 through December 23, 2015. No benefits, (Position Control # & Job Code, TBD)

25. Approve the appointment of Tina DeFalco to the position of Physical Education Maternity Leave of Absence Replacement Teacher, High School, for 2 months, at a per-diem salary of $44,335, (pending negotiations) BA, Step 1, of the 2012-2015 Belleville Education Association Guide, commencing September 1, 2015 through November 20, 2015. No benefits, (Position Control # & Job Code, TBD)

26. Approve the appointment of Tiffany McFadden to the position of Elementary School Sick Leave of Absence Replacement Teacher, School Seven, for 4 months, at a per-diem salary of $44,335, (pending negotiations) BA, Step 1, of the 2012-2015 Belleville Education Association Guide, commencing September 1, 2015 through November 20, 2015. No benefits, (Position Control # & Job Code, TBD)

27. Approve the appointment of Christopher Judge to the position of Physical Education Sick Leave of Absence Replacement Teacher, Middle School, for 1 month, at a per-diem salary of $44,335, (pending negotiations) BA, Step 1, of the 2012-2015 Belleville Education Association Guide, commencing September 1, 2015 through September 30, 2015. No benefits, (Position Control # & Job Code, TBD)

28. Approve the appointment of the following Part-Time Paraprofessionals at a salary of $13.33 per hour (pending negotiations) Step 1 of the Belleville Paraprofessional and Bus Drivers Association Guide, commencing September 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016:

Amorosi, Raffiella Bello, Rachel Corino, Denise DelNegro, Mary Dully, Danielle Elmoazz, Karima Giambattista, Christie Gonch, Cara Hadley, Mary Hendricks, Carlene LaRocca, Susan

Manna, Angelina Merino, Ruth Oliveira, Cheryl Pariona, Jessica Petronio, Lucretia Pollo, Jenna Pringle, Tawana Reilly, Susan Skowronski, Deborah Treanor, Kelly Weinberger, Kathleen

29. Approve the following 2015-2016 Volunteer Coaches: Cianciulli, Anthony – Girls Tennis Leardo, Tracy – Girls Cheerleading

30. Approve the following 2015-2016 Elementary Head Teacher/I&RS Advisors:

School # of staff

needed

All Stipends are per BEA

Contract

Title Recommendation

School 5 1 $36.75/hour Head Teacher Soehngen, HeatherSchool 5 1 $525 I&RS Chairperson D’Amora, Linda

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School 5 2 $315 each I&RS Member Camerota, Alexandra/Hamilton, LaurenMS 2 $1,765 Stompers Hansen, Christine/Kucko, Diana

31. Approve the following staff members for the Belleville Universal Campus School (B.U.C.S.) Program. The B.U.C.S. Program will operate from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM during the regular 2015-2016 school year.

SupervisorSullivan, Matthew

Supervisor SubstituteDubuque, Gena - Substitute

ArtDe Florio, JoanneDriskill, Christine

CounselorPetrillo, Francis

EnglishLewandoski, Suzanne McLean, Karen

SubstituteDubuque, John

MathematicsSabin, Barbara

PE/HealthFox, Joseph

SubstituteMegan Leonard – PE/Health/DE

ScienceAlfieri, MichaelTuttle, Kristine

SecretaryGuardabasco, DianaCampione, Deborah – Substitute SecurityWe will utilize already approved guards

Social StudiesLuzzi, ChristianRubinson, Robert

Transition/TOSDWilson, Leonard

SubstitutesPolewka, Gary w/TOSDVoza, Joseph w/TOSD SubstitutePolewka, Gary – Social Studies, All

World LanguageHolland, Wendy (Spanish)Maucione, Catherine (Italian/Spanish)

32. Approve the reappointment/appointment of the following School Safety Officers at a per-diem salary of $24.00 per hour, no benefits:

DeAngelis, James DePiro, Ralph Fiumefreddo, Anthony Gazzo, Thomas Giuliano, Dominic Giuliano, Joseph Held, John Juiliano, Michael Klein, Robert Lewis, Grover

Maresca, Nicholas Marin-Kelly, Lillian Melon, Joseph Mileski, Joseph Mustacchio, Joseph Paranzine, Thomas Petrucelli, Michael Romandetto, Anthony Rubin, David Salerno, Nicholas

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Linfante,Victor Velardi, Peter Velardi, Ralph

33. Grant to Michele O’Brien, Teacher of Social Studies, High School, a Maternity Leave of Absence, commencing November 2, 2015 through January 13, 2016 (40 sick days). (Position Control #40-12-03/akt, Job Code 2302G)

34. Grant to Yanelis Cabaleiro, Teacher of Students with Disabilities, School Seven, a Maternity Leave of Absence, commencing November 30, 2015 through January 7, 2016 (22 sick days) and a Family Medical Leave of Absence, commencing January 8, 2016 through February 24, 2016 (6 weeks). (Position Control # 40.07.12/biq, Job Code 1004G)

35. Approve employment of the following substitute for inclusion on the district substitute list dated August 24, 2015 subject to emergency hiring of Board of Education employees as per the New Jersey State Criminal History Review procedures:

Substitute TeacherAbdelhamid, FadwaRoy, KapilMitrovic, NicoleSan Juan, Fe Jazmin

Substitute Paraprofessional:Roy, Kapil

36. Approve the following volunteer coach for the 2015-2016 school year: Braden, Michele – Volunteer – Girls Volleyball

37. Approve the appointment of Cheryl Williams to the position of Elementary School Sick Leave of Absence Replacement Teacher, School Five, for 3 months, at a per-diem salary of $44,335, (pending negotiations) BA, Step 1, of the 2012-2015 Belleville Education Association Guide, commencing September 1, 2015 through November 27, 2015. No benefits, (Position Control # & Job Code, TBD)

38. Accept the resignation of Vincent Grillo, Teacher of Students with Disabilities, School Seven, effective August 31, 2015. (Position Control # 40-07-11/ahn, Job Code 1001G)

39. Approve the appointment of Jessica La Forgia to the position of Teacher of Students with Disabilities, School Seven, at a salary of $48,903, (pending negotiations) MA+15, Step 2, of the 2012-2015 Belleville Education Association Guide, commencing September 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. (Position Control # & Job Code, TBD)

40. Accept the resignation of Priscila Wagner, Part-Time Paraprofessional, Middle School, effective August 24, 2015. (Position Control # 70-11-33/bgy, Job Code 9101)

41. Approve the reappointment/appointment of the following School Safety Officers at a per-diem salary of $24.00 per hour, no benefits:

Mulcahey, John Tramaglini, Joseph Trovato, Brian

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B. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION: Moved by Mrs. Lombardi, seconded by Mrs. Torres, the Board passed the following resolutions B1-B5 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 New/Revised Policies/Regulations (second reading): P0164 – Conduct of Board Meeting R2624 – Grading System P3216 – Dress and Grooming P5430 – Class Rank

2. Approve the following New/Revised Policies/Regulations (first & second reading): P3322 - Staff Member’s Use of Personal Cellular Telephones/Other Communication Devices P4322 - Staff Member’s Use of Personal Cellular Telephones/Other Communication Devices P5330 – Administration of Medication R5330 – Administration of Medication P5339 – Screening for Dyslexia P5615 – Suspected Gang Activity P5756 – Transgender Students P8540 – School Nutrition Programs R8540 – Free and Reduced Rate Meals (Abolished) P8550 – Outstanding Food Service Charges P8820 – Opening Exercises/Ceremonies

3. Approve the following Curriculum Writers for the 2015-2016 school year:

Teacher Assignment HoursSilvia Dias Math Gr. K 10Jaclyn Corino Math Gr. 1 10Maria Spina Math Gr. 2 10Elaine Mendez Math Gr. 3 10Robert Lessard Math Gr. 4 10Robert Lessard Math Gr. 5 10 Nicole Behman World Lang K 10Nicole Behman World Lang 1 10Nicole Behman World Lang 2 10Josephine Palmieri World Lang 3 10Josephine Palmieri World Lang 4 10Josephine Palmieri World Lang 5 10 Diana Kucko G & T K 12.5Diana Kucko G & T 1 12.5Rebecca Rotino G & T 2 12.5Rebecca Rotino G & T 3 12.5Ann Monahan G & T 4 12.5

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Ann Monahan G & T 5 12.5 Joanne Campione Guidance K-5 10Amanda Veniero Guidance MS 10Gena Dubuque Guidance HS 10 Margaret Sabino Math 6 10Shital Patel Math 6 Accelerated 10Robert Silvera Math 7 Accelerated 10Lori Whittom Math 8 Accelerated 10

Rachel Harris Science 6 Accelerated 10Peter Ayala Science 7 Accelerated 10Theresa Retkwa & Sarah O’Farrell Science 8 Accelerated 10 Marta Davi ELA 6 Accelerated 10MaryAnn Gilligan ELA 7 Accelerated 10Lauren Vitiello Fazio ELA 8 Accelerated 10 Nicholas Campione SS 6 Accelerated 10Anthony Ferrara SS 7 Accelerated 10Laura Benkert SS 8 Accelerated 10 Yahaira Rosario World Language 6 5Yahaira Rosario/ Caterina Viscomi World Language 7 5Caterina Viscomi World Language 8 5 John Dubuque ELA 1 Academy 10Tatiana Ryjouk Algebra 1 Academy 10Isis Ramirez Biology Academy 10Robert Rubinson World History Academy 10 Gerard Carpenter PE/Health K-5 10Beth Garrett PE/Health 6-8 10Jillmarie Patterson PE/Health 9-12 10 Sean Rutherford Special Project-Curr Update 25John Dubuque Special Project-Curr Update 25

4. Approve the following New/Revised 2015 – 2016 Curriculum:

Elementary: PreK - Creative Curriculum for Pre-School

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ELA K ELA 1 ELA 2 ELA 3 ELA 4 ELA 5

Mathematics K Mathematics 1 Mathematics 2 Mathematics 3 Mathematics 4 Mathematics 5

Science K Science 1 Science 2 Science 3 Science 4 Science 5

Social Studies K Social Studies 1 Social Studies 2 Social Studies 3 Social Studies 4 Social Studies 5 ELL K ELL 1 ELL 2 ELL 3 ELL 4 ELL 5

Physical Education/Health K-5 World Language K-5 Library Media Science K-5 Talented & Gifted K-2 Talented & Gifted 3-5 Guidance K-5 General Music K-5 General Art K-5

Middle School: ELA 6 ELA 6 Accelerated ELA 7

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ELA 7 Accelerated ELA 8 ELA 8 Accelerated

Mathematics 6 Mathematics 6 Accelerated Mathematics 7 Mathematics 7 Accelerated Mathematics 8 Mathematics 8 Accelerated

Science 6 Science 6 Accelerated Science 7 Science 7 Accelerated Science 8 Science 8 Accelerated Social Studies 6 Social Studies 6 Accelerated Social Studies 7 Social Studies 7 Accelerated Social Studies 8 Social Studies 8 Accelerated

ELL 6-8 Physical Education 6-8 Health 6-8 Keyboarding - Grade 6 Computer Applications I - Grade 7 Computer Applications II – Grade 8 Library Media Science 6-8 Art 6-8 General Music 6-8 Beginner Band 6-8 Beginner Strings 6-8 Orchestra 6-8 Chorus 6-8 Guidance 6-8 World Language 6-8

High School: English 1 English 1 Honors English 1 Academy English 2 English 2 Honors English 3

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English 3 Honors English 4 English 4 Honors English 4AP Literature & Composition English AP Language & Composition Creative Writing Irish Literature Journalism 1 Journalism 2 Public Speaking Supernatural in Romantic Literature

Algebra 1 Algebra 1 Honors Algebra 1 Academy Geometry Geometry Honors Algebra 2 Algebra 2 Honors Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry - Grades 11-12 Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry Honors - Grades 11-12 Calculus AP Math Essentials Statistics – Grades 11-12 Statistics Honors – Grades 11-12

Biology Biology Honors/Lab Biology Academy Integrated Science Chemistry Chemistry Honors/Lab Environmental Science Physics Physics Honors Biology AP Chemistry AP Environmental Science AP Anatomy and Physiology Astronomy Meteorology Zoology w/Lab

World History World History Honors World History Academy

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U.S. History 1 U.S. History 1 Honors U.S. History 2 U.S. History 2 Honors U.S. History AP U.S. Government & Politics AP Current America Famous People Drugs, Society & Human Behavior Human Behavior/Psychology Sociology Honors

Mass Communications Radio Mass Communications Television Mass Communications 3/Studio Introduction to Culinary Arts Advanced Culinary Arts Food & Nutrition Food Science Cosmetology 1 Cosmetology 2 Cosmetology 3 Fashion Pre Engineering Design & Concepts Pre Engineering Technology Printing Tech 1 Printing Tech 2 Graphic Communications 1 Computer Aided Design Career Planning 1 Transition to School & Careers Architectural Drafting 1 Architectural Drafting 2

21st Century Skills Life & Careers Accounting 1 Accounting 2 Accounting 3 Business Law & Advocacy Business Law 1 Business Law 2 Criminal Justice CISCO Networking Academy CISCO 2 CCNA Discovery CISCO 3 CCNA Exploration College Keyboarding Computer Applications 1

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Computer Applications 2 Entrepreneurship Honors Financial Literacy 1 Financial Literacy 2 Introduction to Business Sports/Entertainment & Marketing Web Design Word Processing Advanced Word Processing/DPL Pub

ELL Beginner ELL High Beginner ELL Intermediate ELL High Intermediate ELL Advanced ELL Reading & Writing 2 ELL Reading & Writing 3 ELL Reading & Writing 4

French 1 French 2 French 3 Honors French 4 Advanced Placement Italian 1 Italian 2 Italian 3 Honors Italian 4 Advanced Placement Italian Culture Spanish 1 Spanish 2 Spanish 3 Honors Spanish 4 Advanced Placement

Physical Education 9 Physical Education 10 Physical Education 11 Physical Education 12 Health 9 Drivers Education 10 Health 11 Health 12 Physical Education Dance Jazz Dance Studio Dance Techniques

Chamber Orchestra Academics Chamber Orchestra Honors

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Chorus Concert Choir Academics Concert Choir Honors Music History Music Theory I Musical Theatre Orchestra Wind Ensemble Academics Wind Ensemble Honors Band

Introduction to Art Advanced Art Computer Graphics/Digital Photography Advanced Computer Graphics/Digital Photography Crafts Studio 2-D Honors Studio 3-D Honors Drawing & Painting Sculpture Art History AP

Guidance Grades 9 – 12

21st Century Life & Careers K-12 as adopted by the NJDOE Holocaust/Genocide K-12 as adopted by the NJDOE

5. Approve the 5-Year Textbook Plan (Steps in Process: Initiate Review to Determine Need, Research, Gather Information for Committee Review, Seek BOE Approval for Adoption, Implement)

Content Area & Level

2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-2018 2018-2019 X= targeted year to launch process

ELA – elem. X middle

X

high XSupplemental materials

X-elem.X-middle

X-high

MATH – elem. XBOE Approval

(May 2015)Year 1 ofImplementation

middle Xhigh XSupplemental materials

X-high

SCIENCE - X16

Regular Public Meeting August 24, 2015elem.middle Xhigh XSupplemental materials

X-middleX-high

X-elem.

S.S. – elem. Xmiddle Xhigh XSupplemental materials

X-elem.X-middleX-high

Health– elem. Xmiddle X high XSupplemental materials

Content Area & Level

2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-2018 2018-2019 X= year process is launched

World Lang. -elem.

X

middle Xhigh XBusiness/CTE- elem.

X

middle Xhigh XSupplemental materialsOther – elem.

middlehighSupplemental materials

C. BOARD ACTION/BOARD POLICY: Moved by Mr. Vellon, seconded by Ms. Dolan, the Board passed the following resolutions C1-C4 and C6-C13 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 School Self-Assessment for Determining Grades under the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act (ABR).

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Regular Public Meeting August 24, 20152. Approve the July and August 2015 Summer School Security/Fire Drill report.

3. Approve an additional 6th period of French during the 2015-2016 school year, teacher will be compensated an additional twenty percent or 1/5 of their existing salary as per the 2012-2015 Belleville Education Association Guide, effective September 1, 2015.

4. Accept the donation of a Vintage Wolf Model Dress Form Mannequin, Size 6, collapsible, estimated value $200.00, from Edith D’Andrea.

Moved by Mr. Vellon, seconded by Ms. Dolan, the Board passed the following resolution after discussion C5 by a roll call vote of 4-1 with Mr Vellon voting no.

5. Approve the submission of the application for Change of Use of Educational Space for the 2015-2016 School Year for the Middle School Media Center.

6. Approve the 2015 Special Services Procedural Manual.

7. Approve the 2015 Procedural Manual for Paraprofessionals.

8. The Board of Education of Belleville, County of Essex, State of New Jersey, as provided for in Chapter 172 Laws 1979 (N.J.S.A. 18A:11-3, et seq.) herewithin enrolls Belleville High School as a member of the New Jersey Interscholastic Athletic Association to participate in the approved interschool athletic program sponsored by the NJSIAA. This resolution to continue in effect until or unless rescinded by the Board of Education and shall be included among those policies adopted annually by the Board. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:11-3 in adopting this resolution, the Board of Education adopts as its own policy and agrees to be governed by, the Constitution Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of the NJSIAA.

9. Approve the district donation of 10 flash drives to municipality to assist the webmaster in preparing/updating files, etc.

10. Approve the 2015-2016 Mentoring Plan.

11. Approve the School Safety Officer Job Description.

12. Approve the contract between the Board of Education and Brooke Bartley, Part-Time Accountant, effective August 24, 2015 at an hourly rate of $75.00, as needed.

13. Accept the donation of a 1932 Belleville High School Yearbook from Dorothy Adlon, (property of Clara Lyons).

D. PURCHASING & BUSINESS SERVICES: Moved by Mrs. Torres, seconded by Mrs. Lombardi, the Board passed the following resolutions D2, D4 and D5 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:

Moved by Mrs. Lombardi, seconded by Mrs. Torres, the Board passed the following resolution D1, after a discussion, by a roll call vote of 4-1 with Mr. Vellon voting no.

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Regular Public Meeting August 24, 20151. Approve to increasing the Bid Threshold with a Qualified Purchasing Agent:

WHEREAS, Wayne Demikoff, Interim School Business Administrator/Board Secretary possesses a qualified purchasing agent (QPA) certificate;

WHEREAS, the Governor, in consultation with the State Treasurer and pursuant to N.J.S.A.18A:18A-3 (b), on July 1, 2015 has increased the bid threshold amount for school districts with purchasing agents who possess qualified purchasing agent certificates, from $36,000 to $40,000;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Belleville Board of Education, pursuant to N.J.S.A.18A:18A-3 (a) and N.J.A.C.5:34-5.4, establishes and sets bid threshold amount of $40,000 for the board of education, and further authorizes Wayne Demikoff to award contracts, in full accordance with N.J.S.A.18A-18A-3 (a), for those purchases that do not exceed in the aggregate of the newly established bid threshold amount.

2. Award orders in the following categories based upon the low bids received through the New Jersey Cooperative Bid Program (Educational Data Services):

General Classroom Supplies $ 86,988.41Audio Visual Supplies $ 15,422.19Copy Duplicator Supplies $ 96,350.73Family/Consumer Science $ 4,277.12Fine Art Supplies $ 25,519.71Health and Trainer Supplies $ 12,083.00Library Supplies $ 8,007.75Math Supplies $ 112.36Office/Computer Supplies $ 45,775.67Photography Supplies $ 4,753.53Physical Ed Supplies $ 10,734.86Science Supplies $ 22,010.69Teaching Aids $ 405.15Technology Supplies $ 931.34

Moved by Mrs. Torres, seconded by Mrs. Lombardi, the Board passed the following resolution D3 after a discussion by a roll call vote of 4-1 with Mr. Vellon voting no.

3. Approve a contract for Grand Writing Services for the period commencing September 1, 2015 through August 31, 2016 to Bruno Associates, Clifton, NJ at a rate of $4,583 per month ($55,000). Contract to be reevaluated in January, 2016.

4. Approve the adoption of the Student Lunch Price List and the Faculty Lunch Price List.

5. Approve travel and related expenditures in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A: 11-12.

E. FINANCE: Moved by Mrs. Lombardi, seconded by Ms. Dolan, the Board passed the following resolutions E1-E5 by a roll call vote of 5-0.

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, based upon the recommendation of Dr. Richard D. Tomko, Superintendent of Schools:

1. Approve payment of the List of Bills dated June 30, 2015 and August 24, 2015 after the list has been 19

Regular Public Meeting August 24, 2015 approved by a majority of the members of the Board.

2. Authorize the submission of the PERKINS Grant application for the fiscal year 2015 in the amount of $40,736.00 and accept the grant award of funds upon NJDOE approval of the application.\

3. Authorize the revised submission of the NCLB application for the fiscal year 2016 in the amount of:

Title IA: $1,082,307.00Title IIA $ 140,336.00Title III $ 61,883.00

and accept the grant award of funds upon NJDOE approval of the application.

4. Approve the Secretary’s Financial report for the months of MAY and JUNE 2015 and the certifications as required by N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.12, and that it be appended to and made part of the minutes of this meeting.

5. Approve the Treasurer’s Financial Report for the months of MAY and JUNE 2015, and that it be appended and made part of the minutes of this meeting.

Moved by Mrs. Lombardi, seconded by Mrs. Torres, to open Public Participation.

Remarks by Citizens – ANY ITEM (Public Participation Session 2):Tom McCrohan: Did the board have to approve Mr. Demikoff to the $40,000 bid threshold or was it state mandated. (Mr. Egan: Yes they had to decide to allow him to do that.) In-school suspension – great idea with same teacher every day. A lot of different stories circulating about the flash drives, hope it’s put to rest. Website looks a lot better than before, still very difficult. Have we filled all open positions? (Dr. Tomko: Have filled 99%).

Jeff Mattingly: Would appreciate if board would please use the microphones. Website is not easy to navigate. Is there a library in the Middle School? (Dr. Tomko: Making into two classrooms). No library or media room in the Middle School? (Dr. Tomko: Each classroom will have books in classroom and she will teach there.) Please work on getting 6th graders out of the Middle School and back into the elementary schools. How did the flash drives get purchased?

GeorgeAnn Polite: Unfortunate about Media Center – no turning back. Relayed message from Councilman Kennedy: In the spirit of moving forward, flash drives appreciated but not necessary – asking board to pay for own garbage removal. Didn’t know Athletic Advisory Council was disbanded. Raised thousands of dollars. Is subpoena investigating the Advisory Athletic Council? (Mr. Egan: Can’t say until they submit their report. Don’t know what exactly they are looking for.) Policy for gang involvement, will it be on the website. (Dr. Tomko: Just contracted with Strauss Esmay to be on the website for public viewing.) Asked for bullying incident report by school. Thinks the report is distorted.

Bill Mildon: Why is the board not filing an appeal with Mike Mignone? (Cannot discuss legal issue.) How long will it take to fix the façade at School #7 (Dr. Tomko: will get information for him.) Who’s doing security consultant job now?

Vincent Frantantoni: Please use microphones properly. Can’t hear what you are saying. Why was classroom supplies revised? Money budgeted for students were not spent. Increasing salaries and hiring new but not ordering supplies. Board gave away School #1 – hope Board members will take better care of our tax dollars.

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Regular Public Meeting August 24, 2015Moved by Mrs. Lombardi, seconded by Ms. Dolan, to close Public Participation.

Dr. Tomko: Thank you to Doug DeMatteo and crew for working diligently with town to work on fields so students and community are well served.

Moved by Mrs. Torres, seconded by Mr. Vellon, the Board passed the following resolution.

Adjournment at 8:40 p.m.

RESOLVED, That the Board of Education adjourn its meeting to meet in closed session now, and at 6:00 PM, on Monday, September 21, 2015, 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.

________________________________Wayne DemikoffInterim Board Secretary/ Business Administrator

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