ROSELLE BOARD OF EDUCATION ROSELLE, NEW JERSEY …

*Subject to BOE/RAA Negotiations and Contract Ratification 6/27/16 Regular Meeting Agenda

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ROSELLE BOARD OF EDUCATION

ROSELLE, NEW JERSEY

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

MONDAY, JUNE 27, 2016

GOVERNANCE

STUDENT & PARENT RECOGNITIONS

I. Girls Volleyball Team Members – Dr. Kevin R. West, Superintendent of Schools

II. JUNE 2016 STUDENTS-OF-THE-MONTH

Name School Grade

Ricardo Barthelus Roselle Preschool Annex Pre-K

Jerleny Torres Kindergarten Success Academy Kdg.

Lucero Osorio Harrison Elementary School Gr. 3

Hade Tepox Dr. Charles C. Polk Elementary School Gr. 2 Kharl Dorvil Washington Elementary School Gr. 1

David Leal Leonard V. Moore Middle School Gr. 5

Alexander Velasco Grace Wilday Junior High School Gr. 8

Laurie Dure Abraham Clark High School Gr. 10

III. JUNE 2016 PARENTS-OF-THE-MONTH

Name School

Ms. Shaney Gales Roselle Preschool Annex

Ms. Jennifer Arias Kindergarten Success Academy

Ms. Marta Cruz Harrison Elementary School

Ms. Nurialta Martinez Dr. Charles C. Polk Elementary School Ms. Bernadine Jean Washington Elementary School

Mr. Jonathan Davis Leonard V. Moore Middle School

Rev. Dr. Allen Potts Grace Wilday Junior High School

Ms. Lakeeshia Leverett Abraham Clark High School

ACADEMIC RESOLUTIONS

I. WHEREAS, the Roselle Public School District acknowledges the achievement of Ms. Abeer

Hasan, ACHS English Teacher, and Yamileth Tepox, Miguel Rodriguez , Izellah

Montes, Kayleen Ojeda, ACHS Grade 10 Students, for their outstanding short film entitled,

“You Are Not Alone;” and

WHEREAS, the students’ exemplary work was awarded "Best Short Film Award” by the

Rahway International Film Festival Junior on May 21, 2016 at the UCPAC's Hamilton

Stage for the Performing Arts; and

WHEREAS, the students’ film competed with eighteen other short films by young and talented

filmmakers across the state and came out the best; and

WHEREAS, the film “You Are Not Alone” will receive a special screening at the Rahway

International Film Festival on October 21-23, 2016, as well as a guest appearance on

Edison TV’s Classic Movies with Ron MacCloskey;


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THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Roselle Board of Education recognizes and sincerely

appreciates these outstanding young artists from Abraham Clark High School; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution becomes a part of the official minutes of the

Roselle Board of Education, and a copy forwarded to Yamileth Tepox, Miguel Rodriguez,

Izellah Montes, Kayleen Ojeda, and Ms. Abeer Hasan.

II. WHEREAS, the Roselle Board of Education recognizes and congratulates the Abraham Clark

High School Graduating Class of 2016; and

WHEREAS, Samantha Ayudant, a member of the Abraham Clark High School Graduating

Class of 2016, has distinguished herself as Class Valedictorian, by achieving a grade point

average that ranks her first in her class;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Roselle Board of Education congratulates

Samantha Ayudant on her exemplary academic achievement, and extends best wishes to

her for continued academic success; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution becomes a part of the minutes of the Roselle

Board of Education, and an official copy presented to Samantha Ayudant.

III. WHEREAS, the Roselle Board of Education recognizes and congratulates the Abraham Clark


WHEREAS, Abigail Jaramillo, a member of the Abraham Clark High School Graduating Class

of 2016, has distinguished herself as Class Salutatorian, by achieving a grade point average

that ranks her second in her class;


Abigail Jaramillo on her exemplary academic achievement, and extends best wishes to her

for continued academic success; and


Board of Education, and an official copy presented to Abigail Jaramillo.

IV. WHEREAS, the Roselle Board of Education recognizes and congratulates the Abraham Clark


WHEREAS, Kerdija Gai, a member of the Abraham Clark High School Graduating Class of

2016, has distinguished herself as Class President, by achieving a grade point average that

ranks her in the top ten percent in her class;


Kerdija Gai on her exemplary academic achievement and great leadership, and extends best

wishes to her for continued academic success; and


Board of Education, and an official copy presented to Kerdija Gai


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RETIREMENT RESOLUTIONS

I. WHEREAS, Ms. Iris Cruz is retiring from her position as ESL Teacher at Grace Wilday Junior

High School, effective July 1, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Cruz has served the students of the Roselle Public School District as an ESL

Teacher and a Bilingual Aide for a total of more than twenty-two years; and

WHEREAS, the Roselle Board of Education recognizes and sincerely appreciates the more than

twenty-two years of hard work and dedication that Ms. Cruz has devoted to the Roselle

Public School System by providing teaching instruction to the youth of Roselle;


and extends best wishes to Ms. Cruz for a long and healthy retirement; and


Roselle Board of Education, and a copy forwarded to Ms. Iris Cruz.

II. WHEREAS, Ms. Mae Dumas is retiring from her position as Special Education Teacher at Dr.

Charles C. Polk Elementary School, effective July 1, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Dumas has served the students of the Roselle Public School District as a

Special Education Teacher for more than twenty-five years; and


twenty-five years of hard work and dedication that Ms. Dumas has devoted to the Roselle



and extends best wishes to Ms. Dumas for a long and healthy retirement; and


Roselle Board of Education, and a copy forwarded to Ms. Mae Dumas.

III. WHEREAS, Ms. Jane Hormann is retiring from her position as ELL Teacher at Harrison

Elementary School, effective July 1, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Hormann has served the students of the Roselle Public School District as an

ELL Teacher for more than twelve years; and


twelve years of hard work and dedication that Ms. Hormann has devoted to the Roselle



and extends best wishes to Ms. Hormann for a long and healthy retirement; and


Roselle Board of Education, and a copy forwarded to Ms. Jane Hormann.


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IV. WHEREAS, Mr. James Horvath is retiring from his position as Graphic Arts Teacher at

Abraham Clark High School, effective July 1, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Horvath has served the students of the Roselle Public School District as a

Graphic Arts Teacher for more than thirty-nine years; and


thirty-nine years of hard work and dedication that Mr. Horvath has devoted to the Roselle



and extends best wishes to Mr. Horvath for a long and healthy retirement; and


Roselle Board of Education, and a copy forwarded to Mr. James Horvath.

V. WHEREAS, Ms. Ronnie Lambert is retiring from her position as Special Education/Reading

Teacher at Harrison, Dr. Charles C. Polk, and Washington Elementary Schools, effective

July 1, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Lambert has served the students of the Roselle Public School District as a

Special Education Teacher for nineteen years; and

WHEREAS, the Roselle Board of Education recognizes and sincerely appreciates the nineteen

years of hard work and dedication that Ms. Lambert has devoted to the Roselle Public

School System by providing teaching instruction to the youth of Roselle;


and extends best wishes to Ms. Lambert for a long and healthy retirement; and


Roselle Board of Education, and a copy forwarded to Ms. Ronnie Lambert.

VI. WHEREAS, Ms. Linda Zakrzewski is retiring from her position as Special Education

Classroom Aide at Dr. Charles C. Polk Elementary School, effective July 1, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Zakrzewski has served the students of the Roselle Public School District as a

Special Education Classroom Aide for more than twenty-five years; and


twenty-five years of hard work and dedication that Ms. Zakrzewski has devoted to the

Roselle Public School System by providing teaching instruction to the youth of Roselle;


and extends best wishes to Ms. Zakrzewski for a long and healthy retirement; and


Roselle Board of Education, and a copy forwarded to Ms. Linda Zakrzewski.


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PRESENTATIONS

I. G & T /Johns Hopkins Program – Ms. Maryellen Moffitt, G & T Program Coordinator

II. Facilities Update – Mr. Kelvin White, Facilities Manager

HIB REPORTING

HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION AND BULLYING (HIB) REPORTING FOR THE 2015/ 2016

SCHOOL YEAR – REPORT PERIOD 2 INCIDENTS (MAY 2016 AND JUNE 2016)

– Dr. Kevin R. West, Superintendent of Schools

HIB RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, that the Roselle Board

of Education hereby affirms the Roselle Public Schools HIB (Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying)

Investigation Reporting for the 2015/2016 School Year, Report Period 2 Incidents (May & June 2016),

which was presented to the Roselle Board of Education and Public at the June 27, 2016 Regular Board

of Education Meeting [Attachment I].

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT

OF EDUCATION – PREPARING STUDENTS WITH INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION

PROGRAMS (IEPS) FOR LIFE IN THE COMMUNITY, INTEGRATED EMPLOYMENT,

AND POST-SCHOOL SUCCESS APPLICATION ON BEHALF OF THE ROSELLE PUBLIC

SCHOOL DISTRICT:

WHEREAS, the New Jersey Department of Education is making funding available to promote positive

post-school outcomes for students with disabilities through the “Preparing Students with IEPs for

Life in the Community, Integrated Employment, and Post-School Success” project; and

WHEREAS, the primary goal of the New Jersey Department of Education through this grant program is

“provide local education agencies (LEAs) the opportunity to establish a model program for

students with disabilities aged 16-21 by implementing transition-focused services within the local

community, based on each student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP)”; and

WHEREAS, the New Jersey Department of Education will allocate $1,000,000 in federal funds under

the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA, P.L. 101-476, Section 611 (f)(4)(A). CFDA

#84.127A) per year. It is anticipated that the same funding level will be offered in years 2 and 3,

contingent on availability of funding, making up to $3,000,000 available over the 3 year period;

and

WHEREAS, this amount will enable the New Jersey Department of Education to support three local

education agencies (LEAs) with up to $333,333 in grant funds for the first year;


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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Roselle Public School District wishes to apply for and

obtain funding through the New Jersey Department of Education – Preparing Students with IEPs

for Life in the Community, Integrated Employment, and Post-School Success Program; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Roselle Public School District will utilize grant funding to

assist with providing students aged 16-21 with IEPs with job training and employment

opportunities, community engagement opportunities, social experiences, life skills training, and

fitness center access; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the members of the Board of Education of the Roselle Public

School District hereby endorse the submission of said application to the New Jersey Department of

Education on behalf of the Roselle Public School District; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that if and when the Roselle Public School District receives a grant

award, that the Board of Education does further authorize the execution of any such grant

agreement and the expenditure of funds pursuant to the terms of the grant agreement.

SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOMMENDATIONS

APPROVALS

I. Instructional

1. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the attendance of Dr. Lissette

Gonzalez Perez, Principal, and Ms. Melissa Nevarez, Social Worker, Harrison Elementary School,

at the National Forum on Character Education, to be held Thursday through Saturday, October 13,

2016 through October 15, 2016, at the Grand Hyatt Washington, Washington D.C., at a total cost

not to exceed $2,389.42 for both, as follows, subject to the submission and verification of duly

authorized vouchers and receipts, the Board having determined that attendance at National Forum

on Character Education, is directly related to and within the scope of the Principal’s and staff

member’s current responsibilities and the school district’s professional development plan; and the

Board having further determined that the Principal’s attendance at the National Forum on

Character Education is critical to the instructional needs of the school, furthers the efficient

operation of the school district, and is in compliance with State and Federal travel payment

guidelines [Website: http://character.org/conference/]:

Registration Fee: $1,158.00

Lodging: $ 513.42

Meals: $ 518.00

Transportation: $ 200.00

Total (Not to Exceed) $2,238.42

2. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the Roselle Public School

District partnership with the Montclair State University Network for Educational Renewal, to

benefit the teachers and students of the Roselle Public School District through access to on-going

professional development, grants, Student Teachers/Clinical Interns and professional relationships

with other Network Districts, for a minimum of two years, as per the guidelines set forth in the

attached Memorandum of Understanding Agreement, including but not limited to annual dues of

$4,000.00, fromal representative to the Executive Committee [Attachment II].


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3. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the acceptance of the No

Child Left Behind Consolidated Subgrant Allocation Award for FY 2017 in the total amount of

$1,179,077, as follows, effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017:

Title I, Part A: Improving Basic Programs Operated by the LEA - $1,039,193.00

Title II, Part A: Teacher and Principal Training and Recruiting Fund - $70,830.00

Title III: Grant for English Language Acquisition and Language Enhancement - $59,870.00

Title III – Immigrant : Supplemental Immigrant Student Aid - $ 9,184.00

Total NCLB Subgrant Allocation : $1,179,077.00

4. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approve the participation of Dina

Abulmagd, English Teacher, Abraham Clark High School and Serafino Priolo, History Teacher,

Abrahaham Clark High School, in the College Board’s Advanced Placement Mentoring Program,

which connects teachers interested in enhancing their classroom practice with mentor teachers who

will provide ongoing support during the 2016-2017school year, at a cost of $895.00 per mentee

teacher, not to exceed a total cost of $1,790.00, the Board having determined that participation in

the College Board’s Advanced Placement Mentoring Program is directly related to and within the

scope of the English Teacher’s and History Teacher’s responsibilities and the school district’s

professional development plan, and the Board having further found that participation in the

College Board’s Advanced Placement Mentoring Program is critical to the needs of the school

district and furthers the efficient operation of the school district [Website:

https://lp.collegeboard.org/ap-mentoring-mentee] [100 % Title II A Funded].

5. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the attendance of (30)

Teachers/ CST/Staff Members and Administrators at the New Jersey Coalition for Inclusive

Education (NJCIE) 14th Annual Summer Inclusion Conference, to be held Tuesday and

Wednesday, June 28 & 29, 2016, at Montclair State University, in Montclair, New Jersey, at an

approximate total cost of $11,769.00, as follows, the Board having determined that attendance at

the New Jersey Coalition for Inclusive Education (NJCIE) 2016 Annual Summer Inclusion

Conference is directly related to and within the scope of Teachers/CST/Staff Members and

Administrators’ current responsibilities and the school district’s professional development plan;

and the Board having further found that attendance at the New Jersey Coalition for Inclusive

Education (NJCIE) 2016 Annual Summer Inclusion Conference is critical to the instructional needs

of the school district or furthers the efficient operation of the School District and is in compliance

with the State and Federal travel payment guidelines [Website Reference www.njcie.com]:

30 attendees (Teachers/CST/Staff members) registration fee

x $204 (for both days)/$120 (for one day) per person = $ 5,700.00

Hourly rate of pay = $35.59 x 6 hours a day x (1 day attending) = $5,338.00

Mileage round trip Roselle to Montclair = $731.00

Total Approximate Cost: $11,769.00

6. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and the Assistant Superintendent

of Curriculum and InstructionK-12, approve the submission of the Carl D. Perkins Grant for

the 2016-2017 school year and the Board Resolution to apply. The district agrees to the

acceptance of the grant allocation in the amount of $29,904.00. Along with this grant

submission is an extension of the five (5) year grant, with revisions as required, due to the

fact that the district is seeking approval of new programs of study in the upcoming years.

https://lp.collegeboard.org/ap-mentoring-mentee

http://www.njcie.com/


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7. Upon the recommendation of Dr. Kevin West, Superintendent of Schools, approve the

implementation of the STEM Academies Juniors’ STEM/Engineer Club, “Explore It!

Afterschool Program from Rutgers 4-H” for the 2016/2017 school year, at a total cost of

$32,733.20, as follows:

Materials: $ 5,300.00

PD & Curriculum: 750.00

TeacherCoaches 17,083.20

Student Snacks: 9,600.00

Total (Not to Exceed) $32,733.20

II. Personnel

A. Retirements, Resignations and Appointments

8. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, accept the resignation of Michelle

Sica, Special Education Teacher, Washington Elementary School, effective June 30, 2016.

9. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, accept the resignation of Alana

Palumbo Dunn, Classroom Teacher, Roselle Preschool Annex, effective July 1, 2016.

10. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, accept the resignation of Julie

Petrizzo Del Priore, LAL Teacher, Grace Wilday Junior High School, effective July 1, 2016.

11. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, accept the resignation of Jayne

Kornbluh, Grade Seven Mathematics Teacher, Grace Wilday Junior High School, effective on or

before August 20, 2016.

12. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of the

following Teachers as Coaches for the STEM Academies Juniors’ STEM/Engineer Club,

“Explore It! Afterschool Program from Rutgers 4-H,” for the 2016/2017 school year, one and

one-half (1.5) hours per week, forty (40) weeks, at the rate of $35.59 per hour, at a cost of

$2,135.40 per Teacher, for a total cost not to exceed $17,083.20, as follows:

School # Coaches Coach 1 Coach 2

Washington 2 Jessica Cook Patricia Bryden

Dr. Charles Polk 2 Alexius Southerland Allinda O`Leary

Harrison 2 Sandra Galuppo Laura Stockert

L.V. Moore 2 Mark Ludwig Nessa Madison

13. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of

Yribelda Quizhpi and Gloria Hopkins, Elementary School Teachers, as Substitute Coaches for

the STEM Academies Juniors’ STEM/Engineer Club, “Explore It! Afterschool Program from

Rutgers 4-H,” at the rate of $35.59 per hour, for the 2016/2017 school year.

14. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of Ronald

Hayman as Coordinator of Special Programs, District, at an annual salary of $30,000.00,

effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 [New Position].


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15. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve retroactively the

appointment of Donald Pulidore as Manager of Security, 12-Months, District, at an annual salary

of $50,000.00, prorated, effective June 13, 2016 through June 30, 2017 [New Position].

16. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of Parnice

Hall, Charles Merricks and Aldujon Abraham for 2016 summer employment as Security Guards,

to work the summer programs at Abraham Clark High School, including the district summer

breakfast and lunch programs, not to exceed six and one-half (6-1/2) hours per day, at the rate of

$15.00 per hour, at a cost not to exceed $3,900.00 per Security Guard, for a total cost not to

exceed $11,700.00, effective July 1, 2016 through August 26, 2016.


Christopher Satterfield, District Attendance Officer, for summer employment to conduct summer

district registration, Monday through Friday, twenty-three (23) days, five (5) hours per day, from

8:00 AM to 2:00 PM, exclusive of lunch, at the rate of $54.95 per hour, for a total cost not to

exceed $6,319.25, effective August 1, 2016 through August 31, 2016.

18. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of Sandra

Dubon, Computer Teacher, Harrison and Washington Elementary Schools, as Curriculum Writer

for Elementary Technology and Curriculum Writer for Middle/Junior High School Technology,

effective July 1, 2016 to August 31, 2016, at the rate of $35.59 per hour, for forty (40) hours per

position, at a cost of $1,423.60 per position, for a total cost of $2,847.20.


following Teachers as District Technology Integration Mentors (TIMs), for the 2016/2017 school

year, at the rate of $35.59 per hour, for fifty (50) hours, at a cost of $1,779.50 per Teacher, for a

total cost not to exceed $5,338.50, effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017:

Employee Name School Position Amount

Gustavo Verzbickis ACHS Spanish Teacher $1,779.50

Anthony Marcario GWJHS Social Studies Teacher $1,779.50

Fotini Kotrotsios ACHS ESL Teacher $1,779.50


Gustavo Verzbickis, Spanish Teacher, Abraham Clark High School, as the District Website Data

Entry personnel for the 2016/2017 school year, as per the REA Miscellaneous Stipes Guide –

Schedule I, at an annual stipend of $2,731.00, effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.


Victoria Parham, School Secretary, Leonard V. Moore Middle School, as Secretary to Maintain

Middle School Registers, Leonard V. Moore Middle School, for the 2016/2017 school year, as

per the REA Miscellaneous Stipends Guide – Schedule I, at an annual stipend of $3,240.00,

effective September 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.

22. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of Kevin

O’Connell as Social Studies Teacher, Leonard V. Moore Middle School, BA Step 2 of the REA

Teachers Salary Guide, at an annual salary of $51,490.00, effective September 1, 2016 through

June 30, 2017 [Replacement for Christine Petrucelli; Annual Salary $51,905.00 –

UPC#TCH02SPECNA14].


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23. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of Claudia

Jo and Vashanna Fraser, Classroom Teachers, Washington Elementary School, as Substitute

Teachers for the K-8 Title I Summer Program, to be held at Grace Wilday Junior High School,

on an as needed basis, at the rate of $34.89 per hour for the first week of the program, and $35.59

per hour for the remaining four weeks of the program, effective June 28, 2016 through July 28,

2016 [100% Title I Grant Funded].

24. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of Mirlena

Cuesta, School Secretary, Kindergarten Success Academy, as Secretary to Maintain Kindergarten

Registers, for the 2016/2017 school year, as per the REA Miscellaneous Stipends Guide –

Schedule I, at an annual stipend of $3,240.00, effective September 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.

25. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of Rosalind

Lewis-Adair as Head Teacher, Kindergarten Success Academy, for the 2016/2017 school year,

Schedule I – Miscellaneous Stipends, at an annual stipend of $3,240.00, effective September 1,

2016 through June 30, 2017.

26. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of Peggy

Derosa as Public Relations Representative, Kindergarten Success Academy, for the 2016/2017

school year, Schedule I – Miscellaneous Stipends, at an annual stipend of $850.00, effective

September 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.

27. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of Janette

Powers, School Nurse, Kindergarten Success Academy, for summer employment for four (4) days,

to review the registrations of newly enrolled students, Tuesdays, &Wednesdays, four (4) hours per

day, from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM, for a total not to exceed twelve (16) hours, at the rate of $35.59

per hour, at a total cost not to exceed $569.44, effective August 23, 24,30, & 31, 2016.

28. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of Sandra

Galuppo and Margarette Philippeaux, Teachers, Harrison Elementary School, as Teachers for the

Before the Bell Program, Harrison Elementary School, with program operation Monday through

Friday, one hundred eighty-one (181) days, one (1) hour per day, from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM, at

the rate of $35.59 per hour, at a cost not to exceed $6,441.79 per Teacher, effective September 6,



following Harrison Elementary School Teachers as Substitute Teachers for the Harrison

Elementary School Before the Bell Program, on an as needed basis, with program operation

Monday through Friday, (1) hour per day, from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM, at the rate of $35.59 per

hour, effective September 6, 2016 through June 21, 2017:

Leeanne Arpaio Arlene Ringwood

Maricely Lopez Amanda Klouser

30. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of Lourdes

Marie Pierre, ELL Classroom Aide, as Paraprofessional for the Before the Bell Program, Harrison

Elementary School, with program operation Monday through Friday, one hundred eighty-one

(181) days, one (1) hour per day, from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM, at the rate of $21.39 per hour, at a

cost not to exceed $3,871.59, effective September 6, 2016 through June 21, 2017.


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31. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of Maria

Roman, ELL Classroom Aide, Harrison Elementary School, as a Substitute Paraprofessional for

the Before the Bell Program, Harrison Elementary School, on an as needed basis, with program

operation Monday through Friday, (1) hour per day, from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM, at the rate of

$28.45 per hour, effective September 6, 2016 through June 21, 2017.

32. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment

of Carolyn Curti as Head Teacher, Harrison Elementary School, for the 2016/2017 school

year, as per the REA Miscellaneous Stipends Guide – Schedule I, at an annual stipend of

$3,240.00, effective September 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.


Melissa Nevarez as Public Relations Representative, Harrison Elementary School, for the

2016/2017 school year, as per the REA Miscellaneous Stipends Guide – Schedule I, at an annual

stipend of $850.00, effective September 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.


Audrey Simpkins-Armour, School Secretary, Harrison Elementary School, as Secretary to

Maintain Elementary School Registers, Harrison Elementary School, for the 2016/2017 school

year, as per the REA Miscellaneous Stipends Guide – Schedule I, at an annual stipend of

$3,240.00, effective September 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.


following Teachers to write curriculum for Career Technical Education (CTE), at the rate of

$35.59 per hour, not to exceed twenty-five (25) hours per Teacher, at a cost not to exceed

$889.75 per Teacher, for a total cost not to exceed $5,338.50:

Teacher Subject

Carlos Sousa General Business

Carlos Sousa Introduction to Banking

Carlos Sousa Banking & Financial Support Services

Ryan Norwood Introduction to Marketing

Ryan Norwood Marketing Advertising

Joshua Murrell Restaurant Food & Beverage


following Special Education Teachers for employment in the extended School Year Program,

Grades K-12, at various district sites, four (4) hours per day, from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM, at their

respective per diem rates of pay, for a total not to exceed $81,511.23, effective July 5, 2016 through

July 29, 2016, as follows:

TEACHERS NAME RATE TOTAL

ALLEN-WILLIAMS DAWN 281.62 5,350.78

BURGESS LINDA 290.63 5,521.97

CAPANO JAMES 275.33 5,231.27

LAURICE KELLI 300.42 5,707.98

LOGAN TAKIA 287.32 5,459.08

LOWE STEPHANI 280.32 5,326.08

LUDWIG MARK 412.30 7,833.70

MANDEL-GREENBERG FAGIE 279.08 4,185.52


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MONESTIME MELISSA 281.62 5,350.78

MURPHY NICOLE 257.45 4,891.55

SILVA SUSANA 300.42 5,707.98

SKRINE JEROME 290.63 5,521.97

SPRITZER JOSEPH 259.99 4,939.81

TINSLEY SHAKIRA 280.32 5,326.08

WYNTERS CARLA 280.32 5,326.08


following Special Education Teachers for employment in the Extended School Year Program, at

the Preschool Annex, four (4) hours per day, from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM, at their respective

REA per diem rates of pay, for a total cost not to exceed $16,652.55, effective July 5, 2016

through July 29, 2016, as follows:

Name ESY Position Rate Total

Dana Adams Preschool Teacher $290.54 $5,520.26

Jaime Rutkowski Preschool Teacher $295.28 $5,610.32

Melissa Banis Preschool Teacher $290.63 $5,521.97


following Special Education Classroom Aides for employment in the extended School Year

Program, Grades K-12, at various district sites, four (4) hours per day, from 8:30 AM to 12:30

PM, at their respective per diem rates of pay, for a total cost not to exceed $56,020.36, effective

July 5, 2016 through July 29, 2016, as follows:

TEACHERS Name Rate Total

ADI-DARKO EUGENE 30.64

2,328.64

AFONSO ANGELA 31.16

2,368.16

ARISTOTE MICHAELLE 31.16

2,368.16

BALDWIN FRANCINE 22.51

1,710.76

BATRES MIRIAM 31.16

2,368.16

BENNETT RONALD 31.16

2,368.16

BOYD MICHAEL 31.68

2,407.68

CHARLES DAVID 30.64

2,328.64

DAKERS WANDA 31.16

2,368.16

DORISME GABRIEL 31.16

2,368.16

DUMAS TARA 30.64

2,328.64

JOHNSON WENDY 31.16

2,368.16

GILLIAM JUANA 31.16

2,368.16

LUBIN JEHOVAH 30.64

2,328.64

MCCALL LISA 30.64

2,328.64

MITCHELL VALERIE 30.64

2,328.64

NELSON-CLARK SANDRA 30.64

2,328.64

SIMON COURNESIA 31.16

2,368.16

SMITH ANNIE 31.68

2,407.68

SMYTHE MATTHEW 31.16

2,368.16

TURNER BARBARA 31.68

2,407.68

WILLIAMS DEBRA ANN 31.68

2,407.68

WILLIAMS JAMES 30.64

2,328.64

YAMAKAITIS MICHELE 31.16

2,368.16


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39. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approve the appointment of the

below listed Special Education Teachers for Summer 2016 employment, for IEP development,

meetings and any other department duties deemed necessary by the Supervisor, on an as needed

basis, at the rate of $35.59 per hour:

Shannon Jordan

Wandra Perry Hartsfield

40. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approve the appointment of the below

listed Child Study Team Members to Summer 2016 employment positions, on an as needed basis,

at the following rates: Case Management/IEP Development/IEP Conferences – $190.00,

Evaluations – $240.00, Pre-Evaluations – $45.00, Other CST Duties – $35.59, as follows:

CST Member, Position

Anita Vogel, Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant

Lakeyta Dubois, Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant

Jaime Rutkowski, Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant

Amy Kagan, School Social Worker

Nicole Rivera Forbes, School Social Worker

Rochelle Blum, School Psychologist

Sarah Schwadel, School Psychologist

Shoshana Friedman, Speech Therapist

Elana Erez, Occupational Therapist

41. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of Chantal

Jasey, Special Education Transition Coordinator, Special Services Department, for employment

in the Extended School Year Program at various district sites, five (5) days per week, for a total

of nineteen (19) days, four (4) hours per day, from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM, at her per diem rate of

$327.50, at a cost not to exceed $6,222.50, effective July 5, 2016 through July 29, 2016.

42. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of Antoine

Paterson, Crisis Intervention Counselor, Abraham Clark High School, as Special Education

Counselor, for employment in the Extended School Year Program at various district sites, five (5)

days per week, for a total of nineteen (19) days, from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM, at his per diem rate of

$325.17, at a cost not to exceed $6,178.23, effective July 5, 2016 through July 29, 2016.

43. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of Elana

Erez, Occupational Therapist, Special Services Department, for employment in the Extended

School Year Program at various district sites, five (5) days per week, for a total of sixteen (16)

days, from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM, at her per diem rate of $290.63, at a cost not to exceed

$4,650.08, effective July 5, 2016 through July 29, 2016.

44. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of Eugene

Steinhart, School Psychologist/Counselor, Special Services Department, for employment in the

Extended School Year Program at various district sites, five (5) days per week, for a total of

nineteen (19) days, from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM, at his per diem rate of $409.15, at a cost not to

exceed $7,773.85, effective July 5, 2016 through July 29, 2016.


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Jennifer Moss, School Social Worker/Counselor, Special Services Department, for employment

in the Extended School Year Program at various district sites, five (5) days per week, for a total

of nineteen (19) days, from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM, at her per diem rate of $290.63, at a cost not

to exceed $5,521.97, effective July 5, 2016 through July 29, 2016.

46. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of Angel

Hollis, School Nurse, School Nurse, Leonard V. Moore Middle School, for employment in the

Extended School Year Program at various district sites, five (5) days per week, for a total of

nineteen (19) days, from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM, at her per diem rate of $262.53, at a cost not to

exceed $4,988.07, effective July 5, 2016 through July 29, 2016.


Shoshana Friedman, Speech/Language Therapist, for employment in the Extended School Year

Program at various district sites, five (5) days per week, for a total of nineteen (19) days, from

8:30 AM to 12:30 PM, at her per diem rate $291.63, at a cost not to exceed $5,540.97, effective

July 5, 2016 through July 29, 2016.

48. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of Gelin

Brand, Special Education Teacher, Roselle Preschool Annex, as a Substitute Teacher for the

Extended School Year Program, on an as needed basis, at the rate of $35.59 per hour, effective

July 5, 2016 through July 29, 2016.

49. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of Jason

Robbins, Guidance Counselor, Washington Elementary School, for 2016 summer employment as

School Counselor, Abraham Clark High School, six (6) hours per day, from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM,

excluding a one (1) hour lunch, at the rate of $34.89 per hour, effective June 23, 24, 27-30, 2016;

and at the rate of $35.59 per hour, effective July 5-8, 11-15, 18-22, 25-29; August 1-5; 8-12, 2016,

for a cost not to exceed $7,448.70.

50. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of Jasmine

Martin, Guidance Counselor, Dr. Charles C. Polk Elementary School, for 2016 summer

employment as School Counselor, Elementary Schools and Abraham Clark High School, six (6)

hours per day, from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, excluding a one (1) hour lunch, at the rate of $35.59 per

hour, at a cost not to exceed $2,135.40, effective July 5-8, 11-15, and 18, 2016.

51. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of Gladys

Martinez, Guidance Counselor, Abraham Clark High School, for 2016 summer employment as

School Counselor, Abraham Clark High School, six (6) hours per day, from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM,

excluding a one (1) hour lunch, at the rate of $35.59 per hour, at a cost not to exceed $2,135.40,

effective August 1-5, and 8-12, 2016.


following Guidance Counselors, Abraham Clark High School, for 2016 summer employment as

School Counselors, Abraham Clark High School, six (6) hours per day, from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM,

excluding a one (1) hour lunch, at the rate of $35.59 per hour, at a cost not to exceed $1,067.70 per

Counselor, for a total cost not to exceed $4,270.80, effective August 24, 25, 26, 29 &30, 2016:

Jordan Siegel Vanessa Mayor

Gladys Martinez Lola Williams


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53. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of Gladys

Martinez, Guidance Counselor, Abraham Clark High School, for 2016 summer employment as

School Counselor to complete student schedules for the 2016/2017 school year, Monday through

Friday, for fifteen (15) days, six (6) hours per day, from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM, excluding a one

(1) hour lunch, at the rate of $35.59 per hour, for a total cost not to exceed $3,203.01, effective

July 11, 2016 through July 29, 2016 [Funded through ACHS Purchased Services Account].

54. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of Jennifer

Smith, School Secretary, Roselle Preschool Annex, as Secretary to Maintain School Registers for

Roselle Preschool, for the 2016/2017 school year, as per the REA Miscellaneous Stipends Guide –

Schedule I, at an annual stipend of $3,240.00, effective September 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.

55. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of Ivy

Abraham, Secretary, Special Services Department, as Public Relations Representative, Special

Services Department, as per the REA Miscellaneous Stipends Guide – Schedule I, at an annual

stipend of $850.00, effective September 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.

56. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of Gelin

Brand, Classroom Teacher, Roselle Preschool Annex, as Head Teacher, Roselle Preschool Annex,

for the 2016/2017 school year, as per the REA Miscellaneous Stipend Guide – Schedule I, at an

annual stipend of $3,240.00, effective September 6, 2016 through June 30, 2017.

57. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of Shoshana

Friedman, Speech Therapist, as Coordinator for CST, for the 2016/2017 school year, as per the REA

Miscellaneous Stipend Guide – Schedule I, at an annual stipend of $1,344.00, effective September 1,


58. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of Leonor

Gomez, Special Services Department, as SEMI – Medicaid Coordinator, for the 2016/2017 school

year, as per the REA Miscellaneous Stipend Guide – Schedule I, at an annual stipend rate of $7,587.00,

effective September 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.

59. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of Maryellen

Moffitt, Gifted & Talented Coordinator, for extended-year employment during July/August 2016,

to compile end-of-the year reports and other documentation; to set up Johns Hopkins Center for

Talented Youth Program to begin in September 2016; to create school-wide G&T Enrichment

Component for ALL elementary students; to process G&T screening data and create 2016-2017

elementary, middle and junior high G&T class rosters; twenty two (22) days, six (6) hours per day,

at her negotiated rate of $67.71 per hour, at a cost not to exceed $8937.72, effective July 1, 5, 6, 7,

11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, and August 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 2016.

60. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of the listed

personnel to non-bargaining stipend positions for the 2016/2017 school year [Attachment III].


following Teachers to write K-6 ELA Curriculum for the 2016/2017 school year, at the rate of

$35.59 per hour, not to exceed forty-five (45) hours per Teacher, at a cost not to exceed $1,601.55

per Teacher, for a total cost not to exceed $11,210.85, effective July 1, 2016 through July 29, 2016

[2016/2017 line item budget]:


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Teacher’s Name Grade Hours

Claudia Jo K 45

Gillian Celebrano Grade 1 45

Liete Araujo Grade 2 45

Mayra Orojuela Grade 3 45

Alicia Caccholi Grade 4 45

Elsa Braxton Grade 5 45

Andrea J. Roberts Grade 6 45


following Teachers to write Grades 7/8 ELA Curriculum for the 2016/2017 school year, at the

rate of $35.59 per hour, not to exceed sixty (60) hours per Teacher, at a cost not to exceed

$2,135.40 per Teacher, for a total cost not exceed $4,270.80 [2016/2017 line item budget]:

Name Grade Hours

Chelsea Carillo 7 60 Hours

Chiara Loux 8 60 Hours


following Teacher to write Grades 9-12 ELA Curriculum for the 2016/2017 school year, at the

rate of $35.59 per hour, not to exceed twenty (20) hours, at a cost not to exceed $711.80

[2016/2017 line item budget]:

Name Grade Hours

Vicki Lih 9-12 20 hours

64. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve Johnny Rodriguez,

Athletic Trainer, Abraham Clark High School, to conduct summer athletic training hours for fall

sports, nineteen days (19) days, four (4) hours per day, exclusive of lunch, at the rate of $43.75

per hour, at a cost not to exceed $3,500.00, effective August 10, 2016 through August 31, 2016.

65. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of Sarah

H. Moheban as a Grade Three Classroom Teacher, Harrison Elementary School, MA Step 1 of

the REA Teachers Salary Guide, at an annual salary of $54,801.00, effective September 1, 2016

through June 30, 2017 [2016/2017 school year Leave Replacement for Erica Mosery – Annual

Salary $56,863.00; UPC# TCH03ELEM0301].

66. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of Valerie

Jozef as a Grade One Classroom Teacher, Harrison Elementary School, BA Step 1 of the REA

Teachers Salary Guide, at an annual salary of $51,230.00, effective September 1, 2016 through

June 30, 2017 [Replacement for Jane Hormann – Annual Salary $66,416.00; UPC

#TCH03BILIKD02].


attached list of individuals as Substitutes for the remainder of the 2016/2017 school year,

effective June 28, 2016 through June 30, 2016 [Attachment IV].


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B. Other

68. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the withholding of salary

increment for the 2016/2017 school year, for Audley Bridges, Computer Teacher, Kindergarten

Success Academy, effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.


increment for the 2016/2017 school year, for Melanie Condran, Music Teacher, Kindergarten

Success Academy, effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.


increment for the 2016/2017 school year, for Christine Ries, LAL Teacher, Grace Wilday Junior

High School, effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.

71. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the involuntary transfer of

Samuel Lockhart, LAL Teacher, from Abraham Clark High School to Grace Wilday Junior High

School, effective September 1, 2016.

72. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the voluntary transfer of

Christine Ries, LAL Teacher, Grace Wilday Junior High School to Abraham Clark High School,

effective September 1, 2016.

73. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the voluntary transfer of

Christine Petrucelli, from Social Studies Teacher, Leonard V. Moore Middle School; to Grade 6

Language Arts Teacher, Leonard V. Moore Middle School, effective September 1, 2016

[Replacement for Elizabeth Cron; Annual Salary $50,630.00 – UPC#TCH07LANG0602].

74. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve retroactively an FMLA

leave of absence for Marybell Espin, Classroom Teacher, Harrison Elementary School, effective

May 13, 2016 through June 22, 2016, based on receipt of FMLA Certification received from her

physician, utilizing sick days and thereafter any accumulated time employee elects to use as

available.

75. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve retroactively an FMLA

leave of absence for Christine Ries, LAL Teacher, Grace Wilday Junior High School, effective

May 11, 2016 through June 9, 2016, with a return-to-work date of June 10, 2016, based on

receipt of FMLA Certification received from her physician, utilizing sick days and thereafter any

accumulated time employee elects to use as available.

76. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve a Child-Rearing/NJFLA

leave of absence for Tatiana Prutzman, Art Teacher, Harrison and Washington Elementary

Schools, effective September 1, 2016 through December 14, 2016, pending receipt of FMLA

Certification form from her physician, utilizing sick days and thereafter any accumulated time

employee elects to use as available.

77. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the revised job description

for District Manager of Security [Attachment VII].

78. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the revised job description

for Coordinator of Special Programs [Attachment VIII].


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79. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the new job description for

Manager of Human Resource Services (Twelve-Month, Non-Affiliated, Non-Administrator)

[Attachment IX].

80. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve a change in job position title

for Dorian Timmons, from Confidential Personnel Secretary, Administration Building, to Manager

of Human Resource Services (Twelve-Month, Non-Affiliated, Non-Administrator), Administration

Building, at an annual salary of $70,000.00, effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.

81. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of Rosanne

Puma, Grade Four Classroom Teacher, as Teacher, Summer Tutorial iRead Program, Dr. Charles

C. Polk Elementary School, Tuesday through Friday, four days per week for twenty days (24), four

(4) hours per day, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, at the rate of $35.59 per hour, at a cost not to exceed

$3,416.64, effective July 19, 2016 through August 26, 2016.

82. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of Alicia

Caccholi, Grade Four Classroom Teacher, as Teacher, Summer Tutorial iRead Program, Dr. Charles

C. Polk Elementary School, Tuesday through Friday, four days per week for twenty days (24), four

(4) hours per day, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, at the rate of $35.59 per hour, at a cost not to exceed

$3,416.64, effective July 19, 2016 through August 26, 2016.

83. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, authorize Dr. Kevin R. West,

Superintendent of Schools, to hire and transfer personnel on an emergent basis during the periods

June 28, 2016 through July 22, 2016; July 26, 2016 through August 19, 2016; and August 23, 2016

through September 23, 2016; with the understanding that these requests for appointments, and/or

transfers will be brought before the Roselle Board of Education for ratification at the next regularly

scheduled board meeting.


Gwendolyn DeBose for 2016 summer employment as a Security Guard, to work the summer

programs at Leonard V. Moore Middle School, including the district summer breakfast and lunch

programs, not to exceed six and one-half (6 ½) hours per day, at the rate of $16.00 per hour, at a

cost not to exceed $1,976.00, effective July 5, 2016 through July 29, 2016.

85. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the appointment of Boris

Shiminov, Security Guard, to work the summer programs at Grace Wilday Junior High School,

including district summer breakfast and lunch programs, on July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and August 1 –

5 for a total of ten (10) days, not to exceed six and one-half (6 ½) hours per day, at the rate of

$16.00 per hour, at a cost not to exceed $1,040 (in addition to days previously approved at May

23, 2016 Board Meeting).

86. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve Eugene Brown to work as

a Security Guard to work the summer programs including district summer breakfast and lunch

programs, not to exceed six and one-half (6 ½) hours per day, at the rate of $16.00 per hour, at a

cost not to exceed $2,080, effective July 1, 2016 through July 29, 2016.


Dorothy Miller, Secretary, Business Office, as Manager of Business Accounts, District, for the

2016/2017 school year, as per the REA Miscellaneous Stipends Guide – Schedule I, at an annual

stipend of $6,392.00, effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.


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MISCELLANEOUS

1. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the acceptance of the

Superintendent Darlene M. Roberto Scholarship Fund Award, a perpetual annual scholarship award

in the total amount of $5,000.00, dispersed to the District by the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund, on

behalf of fromer Superintendent Darlene Roberto, for the purpose of awarding scholarships to

qualifying Class of 2016 Abraham Clark High School graduating seniors, pursuant to scholarship

guidelines and criteria that were Board approved 3/12/07, and adjust the current budget to reflect

said amount.

2. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, accept the check donation from Mr.

Edward G. Imperatore, in the amount of $2,000.00, for use by the Abraham Clark High School

Marine Corps Junior ROTC Program, received June 2, 2016.

3. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, accept the donation of cameras from

the IRS/CI Office, located at 955 Springfield Avenue, 3rd

Floor, Springfield, New Jersey, with a

value of $11,687.00, for use by Abraham Clark High School students, received May 9, 2016.

4. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the New Jersey Department of

Education District Mentoring Plan Statement of Assurance and adoption of the Roselle Public

School District Mentoring Plan for the 2016 to 2019 school year [Attachment XI].

5. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the second reading of the new

Board Policy No. 1320 – Duties of School Business Administrator [Attachment XII].

6. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the second reading of the new

Board Policy No. 1321 – Duties of Board Secretary [Attachment XIII].

7. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the participation of Harrison

Elementary School students and staff members in monthly uniform-free day fundraisers, for the

purpose of raising funds for the June 2016 school field trip, for a donation of $1.00 for student

participation and $5.00 for staff member participation, effective the following dates:

September 16, 2016

October 14, 2016

November 18, 2016

December 9, 2016

January 13, 2017

February 10, 2017

March 17, 2017

April 12, 2017

May 12, 2017


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BUSINESS

1. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

o Board Secretary’s Report Dated May, 2016 [Attachment 1]

o Board Minutes:

Meeting Date Pages

Regular Meeting 5/23/16 [14131 - 14157]

2. APPROVALS

a. Board Transfers [Attachment 2]

b. Bills List Dated June 2016 [Attachment 3]

$1,561,974.12

3. REQUISITION FOR TAXES

The amount of district taxes needed to meet the obligations of the Roselle Board of Education

for the next 30 days is $1,989,298.00 and is due June 30, 2016. Balance due to June 30, 2016 is

$1,989,298.00.

4. RESOLUTIONS

a. BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board Secretary of the Roselle Board of Education certifies

that as of [May 1, 2016] that no line item account has encumbrances and expenditures

which in total exceed the line item appropriation in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(a).

b. Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6:20 –2.11(c)4, the Roselle Board of Education certifies that as of

[April 1 2016] through [May 31, 2016] after review of the secretary’s monthly financial

report no major account or fund has been over-expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6:20-

2.11(b) and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations

for the remainder of the fiscal year.

5. RESOLUTION FOR BOARD OF EDUCATION ACCOUNTS

Motion to approve the following accounts and warrant signatures:

General Account – (3) President, Board Secretary, Treasurer of School Monies

Payroll/Agency Account (2) Board Secretary, Treasurer of School Monies

Student Activity Accounts:

(2) Community School Program -Manager of Bus Accounts * D. Miller

- Board Secretary * TBD

(2) Cafeteria Account -Manager of Bus Account * D. Miller

-Board Secretary * TBD

(3) Abraham Clark High School Student Account * R. Mickens

* J. Huber

* R. Curry


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List of Sub Student Activity Accounts:

ITF Football Camp

SGA

Class of 2011 (close and move funds to 2012 - $392)

Class of 2012

Class of 2013

Class of 2014

Class of 2015

Class of 2016

Class of 2017

Class of 2018

Class of 2019

Class of 2020 (new)

Yearbook Seniors

Caps & Gowns - Seniors

Honor Society

Spanish Honor Society

Home Ec/FCCLA

Basketball Girls

Basketball Boys

Athletic Fund Raiser

Tennis Team

Band

Peer Leaders

Teen Pep

Step Team

School Play

Spanish Club

Green Club

PBSIS

Boys Baseball

Bowling

Rampage/Newspaper

RAMNation Campus Store

LGBTQ&A (new)

Evelyn Rung Memorial Scholarship

O.E. Young Instrumental Award

O.E. Young Choral / Vocal Award

Joseph Bustard Memorial Scholarship (close move funds $0.23 to miscellaneous)

Pepsi Account

Jillian Ellis (close move funds $0.75 to miscellaneous)

(3) Abraham Clark High School Athletic / Officials Account * J. Huber

* J. Schmid

* R. Curry

(3) Harrison School Student Account * L. Perez

* A. Simpkins

* R. Curry


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(3) Charles C. Polk School Student Account * A. Harry

* L. Cancio

* R. Curry

(3) L. V. Moore School Student Account * C. Messmer

* M. Tankard

* B. Clark

* R. Curry

(3) Grace Wilday School Student Account * J. Falaise

* R. White

* R. Curry

(3) Kindergarten Success Academy Student Account * N. Fisher

* M. Cuesta

* R. Curry

(3) Preschool Student Account * M. Ahearn

* A. Robinson

* A. Palumbo

* R. Curry

6. RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE ROSELLE BOARD OF

EDUCATION AND ST. JOSEPH THE CARPENTER SCHOOL TO CONTINUE

CONSOLIDATED MEAL PROGRAM

7. RESOLUTION TO APPROVE FOOD SERVICE RENEWAL ADDENDUM CONTRACT

FOR THE 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR

WHEREAS, the Roselle Board of Education has a need for the provision of food service

management services in the District’s School; and

WHEREAS, the Roselle Board of Education wants to exercise the option of 4th Renewal (5th

year of service) pursuant to the board’s accepted proposal by “Maschio’s Food Services” as set

forth in its June 20, 2012 submission; and

WHEREAS, Maschio’s Food Services’ 4th Renewal Addendum Contract for the 2016-2017

School Year provides for no increase in the prices for student breakfast and lunch; and

WHEREAS, Maschio’s Food Services will guarantee a minimum profit of $20,000.00 (same as

2015-2016 School Year); and

WHEREAS, Maschio’s Food Service shall provide the food management services at an annual

flat management fee of $40,000.00 (same as 2015-2016 School Year);

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Roselle Board of Education accepts

Maschio’s Food Services Renewal Addendum Contract (5th year of Service) for the 2016-2017

School Year.


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8. RESOLUTION FOR BOARD OF EDUCATION ACCOUNTS / BANKING

Motion to adopt the following resolution:

RESOLVED that the following Financial Institution(s) be designated as approved depositories

for the Roselle Borough Board of Education funds and that the Financial Institution(s) be

required to be insured by either the SLIC or the FDIC and/or as required by both Federal and

State statures:

TD BANK

137 ST. GEORGE AVE

ROSELLE, N.J. 07203

The appointment will be effective ten (10) days following the submission of a Stockholders or

Partners Disclosure Certification and Political Contribution Disclosure form

9. RESOLUTION TO APPOINT TREASURER OF SCHOOL MONIES:

Appoint David G. Brown, III, Treasurer of School Monies, for the 2016-2017 School Year at an

annual salary of $ 8,000.00.

10. RESOLUTION TO APPROVE NON-BARGAINING STIPEND OF E-RATE MANAGER FOR

THE 2016-2017 FISCAL YEAR

Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the Non-Bargaining

Stipend of Marek Krakowski, District E-Rate Manager for the 2016-2017 E-Rate process

beginning July 1, 2016 [$5,426.22].

11. AUTHORIZATION FOR PURCHASING OF GOODS AND SERVICES

Authorization to Purchase

The Board of Education, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-3(a), designates Rhonda Curry, School

Business Administrator, Board Secretary, as the Purchasing Agent for the Board of Education and

authorizes him to award contracts, in full accordance with the law, for purchases that do not exceed

in the aggregate in a contract year the total sum of $40,000.00 (bid threshold) without public

advertising for bids. Furthermore, Rhonda Curry is authorized to solicit competitive quotations

pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-37(a) and to award contracts pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-37(c).

Aggregation and Remaining Amount

Your Committee of the Whole, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:34-8.3, et seq., further authorizes Rhonda

Curry to seek either competitive quotations or competitive bids when original determinations of

aggregation are found to be more than anticipated or incorrect.

Preparation of Bid Advertisements; Opening of Bids

Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-2(b), Rhonda Curry is designated to have the power to prepare

advertisements, to advertise for and to receive bids. Rhonda Curry, in accordance with N.J.S.A.

18A:18A-21(b) is authorized to publicly receive bids, unseal them and announce the contents.


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Purchase Order System /Authorized Purchases

All purchases made by the Board of Education shall be done through the purchase order system.

Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-2(v), a purchase order is a document issued by the purchasing agent

authorizing a purchase transaction with a vendor to provide goods or to perform services.

Unauthorized Purchases

Any Board of Education employee who orders and/or receives any goods and services without

going through the approved purchase order process has made an unauthorized purchase.

Unauthorized purchases are a violation of State Law N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-2(v) and N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-

3(a). Board employees making unauthorized purchases are subject to disciplinary action as outlined

by the Superintendent.

12. RESOLUTION APPOINTING AN AUDITOR FOR THE 2016-2017 FISCAL YEAR:

WHEREAS, there exists a need for professional auditing services for the Roselle Board of

Education, and;

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Public School Contracts Law (NJSA 18A: 18A-5) permits the

awarding of a contract for professional auditing services, and;

WHEREAS, formal proposals were received for auditing services on May 5, 2016;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that, the Roselle Board of Education hereby approves

Supplee,Clooney, 308 East Broad Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 to render auditing services for the

2016-2017 fiscal year, including the annual audit for budget year ending June 30, 2016 in the

amount not to exceed $ 48,650.

13. RESOLUTION APPOINTING BROKER-PROPERTY & CASUALTY FOR THE 2016-2017

FISCAL YEAR:

Resolution appointing Acrisure, LLC, 1460 Route 9 North, Suite 310, Woodbridge, New Jersey

07095, to provide Broker Services for Property & Casualty Insurance for the 2016-2017 fiscal year.

14. RESOLUTION APPOINTING ARCHITECTS OF RECORD FOR THE 2016-2017 FISCAL

YEAR:

WHEREAS, there exists a need for architectural services for the Roselle Board of Education, and;

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Public School Contracts Law (NJSA 18A:18A-5) permits the

awarding of a contract for architectural services, and;

WHEREAS, formal proposals were received for architectural services on May 18, 2016;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that, the Roselle Board of Education hereby approves

The following architectural firms for the 2016-2017 fiscal year, on an as needed basis in

accordance with the rates and fees provided in the proposal:

Netta Architects, 1084 Route 22 West, Mountainside, NJ, 07092 and Taheri Architecture, Inc.,

279 W. Tulpehocken Streen, Philadelphia, PA 19144.


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15. RESOLUTION APPOINTING BROKER-WORKER’S COMPENSATION FOR THE 2016-

2017 FISCAL YEAR:

Resolution appointing Beckerman & Company, 430 Lake Avenue, Colonia, NJ 07067 to provide

Broker Services-Worker’s Compensation for the 2016-2017 fiscal year.

16. RESOLUTION APPOINTING BROKERS-MEDICAL & DENTAL

Resolution appointing Acrisure, 1460 Route 9, Suite 310,Woodbridge, NJ 07095 and HUB

International, 180 River Road, 2nd

Floor, Summit, NJ 07901 as Brokers-Medical & Dental for the

2016-2017 fiscal year.

17. RESOLUTION APPOINTING BROKER-PRESCRIPTION

Resolution appointing New Venture Benefit Group, 90 Woodbridge Center, Drive, Suite 700,

Woodbridge, NJ 07095 as Broker-Prescription for the 2016-2017 fiscal year.

18. RESOLUTION – LEGAL SERVICES TO PROVIDE GENERAL COUNSEL/BOARD ATTORNEY

WHEREAS, there exists a need for Legal Services for the Board of Education, and;

WHEREAS, a request for proposals for Legal Services-General Counsel/Board Attorney was

issued pursuant to a fair and open process and proposals were received and opened on June 24,

2016;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that, the Roselle Board of Education hereby appoints

Roth D’Aquanni, LLC, 150 Morris Avenue, Suite 303, Springfield, NJ, as the Board’s General

Counsel/Board Attorney for legal matters and related matters as assigned by this Board or its

designee.

Roth D’Aquanni, LLC shall be compensated in accordance with the terms of the contract at a

rate of $155 per hour, in an amount not to exceed $150,000.

19. RESOLUTION – LEGAL SERVICES FOR SPECIAL COUNSEL/LABOR

WHEREAS, there exists a need for Legal Services-Special Counsel/Labor for the Board of

Education, and;

WHEREAS, a request for proposals for Legal Services-Special Counsel/Labor was issued

pursuant to a fair and open process and proposals were received and opened on June 24, 2016;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that, the Roselle Board of Education hereby appoints,

Weiner Lesniak, LLP, 629 Parsippany Road, Parsippany, NJ 07054 as the Special Counsel/Labor

for legal matters and related matters as assigned by this Board or its designee.

Weiner Lesniak, LLP shall be compensated in accordance with the terms of the contract at a rate

of $150 per hour, in an amount not to exceed $75,000.


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20. RESOLUTION – LEGAL SERVICES FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION COUNSEL

WHEREAS, there exists a need for Legal Services-Special Education Counsel for the Board of

Education, and;

WHEREAS, a request for proposals for Legal Services-Special Education Counsel was issued

pursuant to a fair and open process and proposals were received and opened on June 24, 2016;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that, the Roselle Board of Education hereby appoints,

Weiner Lesniak, LLP, 629 Parsippany Road, Parsippany, NJ 07054 as the Special Education

Counsel for legal matters and related matters as assigned by this Board or its designee.

Weiner Lesniak, LLP shall be compensated in accordance with the terms of the contract at a rate

of $150 per hour, in an amount not to exceed $25,000.

21. RESOLUTION AWARDING BID FOR NIGHT CUSTODIAL SERVICES FOR THE 2016-

2017 FISCAL YEAR:

WHEREAS, there exists a need for Night Custodial Services for the Board of Education, and;

WHEREAS, bids for Night Custodial Services were received on May 26, 2016;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that, the Roselle Board of Education hereby awards a

contract to Northeastern Interior Services, Inc. to provide Night Custodial Services for the 2016-

2017 fiscal year in an amount of $ $527,800.00. Bid proposals received were as follows:

-Northeastern Interior Services -527,800.00

-Pritchard Industries -537, 955.70

-Temco -553,036.00

-GCA Services -556,760.00

22. RESOLUTION FOR TRANSFER OF CURRENT YEAR SURPLUS TO CAPITAL RESERVE:

WHEREAS, NJSA 18A:21-2, NJSA 18A:7G-31, and NJSA 18A:7F-41 permit a Board of

Education to establish and/or deposit into certain reserve accounts at year end, and

WHEREAS, the aforementioned statutes authorize procedures, under the authority of the

Commissioner of Education, which permit a board of education to transfer unanticipated excess

current revenue or unexpended appropriations into reserve accounts during the month of June by

board resolution, and

WHEREAS, the Roselle Board of Education wishes to transfer unanticipated excess current year

revenue or unexpended appropriations from the general fund into a Capital Reserve account at

year end, and

WHEREAS, the Roselle Board of Education has determined that (an amount not to exceed)

$2,000,000.00 is available for such purpose of transfer;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Roselle Board of Education that it hereby

authorizes the district’s School Business Administrator to make this transfer consistent with all

applicable laws and regulations.


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23. RESOLUTION FOR TRANSFER OF CURRENT YEAR SURPLUS TO MAINTENANCE

RESERVE:








revenue or unexpended appropriations from the general fund into a Maintenance Reserve

account at year end, and


$250,000.00 is available for such purpose of transfer;




24. RESOLUTION FOR TRANSFER OF CURRENT YEAR SURPLUS TO EMERGENCY

RESERVE:








revenue or unexpended appropriations from the general fund into an Emergency Reserve account

at year end, and


$250,000.00 is available for such purpose of transfer;




25. RESOLUTION TO APPROVE SUBSTANCE AWARENESS (SAC) COORDINATOR

SERVICES FOR 2016-17 SCHOOL YEAR


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Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the Professional Services

Agreement between the Roselle Board of Education and Trinitas Regional Medical Center for

Substance Awareness Coordinator (SAC) Services for a cost not to exceed $76,649.00 for the

2016-2017 School Year (services to be monitored by the Director of Special Services).

26. AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF THE FORMAL GRANT

AGREEMENTS TO THE NEW JERSEY SCHOOLS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

Roselle Board of Education hereby authorizes the execution and delivery of the formal Grant

Agreements to the New Jersey Schools Development Authority for the following School

Facilities Projects:

PROJECT NAME DOE NUMBER SDA GRANT NUMBER FINAL ELIGIBLE COST

HVAC Upgrades to

ACHS

4540-010-14-1006 G5-5877 $3,041,351

HVAC Upgrades at

Wilday HS

4540-060-14-1015 G5-5883 $2,560,165

Domestic Water Line at

Washington ES

4540-050-14-1013 G5-5881 $489,653

PA System & Clock

System at Polk ES

4540-030-14-1009 G5-6371 $83,895

TOTAL $6,175,064

Further, the Board hereby delegates authority to the School Business Administrator for the

supervision of each of the School Facilities Projects indicated above.

In addition, the Board Authorizes that Capital Reserve Account Funds to be used for the purpose

of funding the local share of these School Facilities Projects.

27. RESOLUTION TO THE BOARD SECRETARY TO ADVERTISE BOARD MEMBER

VACANCY

Resolution authorizing Board Secretary to advertise a notice advising of an existing Board

Vacancy and soliciting applications from residents to fill the same.

28. RESOLUTION TO APPROVE BUILDING USE

a) Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve retroactively the

use of Abraham Clark High School cafeteria by United Way of Greater Union County,

for a Parent Advisory Leadership Council meeting, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., effective

Thursday, June 9, 2016 (pending Business Office approval).


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b) Upon the approval of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the use of the Abraham

Clark High School Large Gymnasium for a three-day volleyball camp, sponsored by the

Rutgers University Volleyball Program, at a cost of $200 per person, from 9:00 a.m. to

3:00 p.m., effective August 1-3, 2016.

c) Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the use of the

Abraham Clark High School Auditorium for a Cultural Event/Awards Program,

sponsored by L’ete’ Enfolie Radio Show, with an admission charge of $10 per person,

with funds to be used for a trip to Paris, France, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., effective

Friday, August 12, 2016.


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SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORTS

1. May 27, 2016 Monthly Pupil Enrollment Report [written]

2. May 2016 Monthly Summary of Attendance [written]

FIRE DRILL REPORTS

May 2016 [Attachment XIV] [written]

SUSPENSION REPORTS

May 2016 [Attachment XV] [written]

DISCUSSION

INFROMATIONAL

1. June 2016 Student-of-the-Month Profiles [written]

2. June 2016 Parent-of-the-Month Profiles [written]

3. June/July/August 2016 Calendar of Events [written]

4. May 2016 Positive Happenings [written]

EXECUTIVE SESSION

1. Donaldson Hearing

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