RP BOE Closed Session Minutes (2010)

BOARD OF EDUCATION ROSELLE PARK, NEW JERSEY

CLOSED MINUTES of the January 5, 2010 Board Meeting

6:35 P.M.

The meeting was called to order by Vice President Iachio who noted that this was a closed session of the Roselle Park Board of Education held under the Open Public Meetings Act of the State of New Jersey. Notice of this meeting was sent to the Star Ledger, Union Leader, and the Home News Tribune. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss personnel matters and other exceptions to the sunshine law for the month of January 2010. There were present: Vice President Iachio Nancy Kinloch Alexander J. Balaban Katherine Panetta Michael Genovese Jeffrey Parrell President Cindea, Mr. Leinberger and Mrs. Rinaldi were absent from the meeting. Also present: Patrick M. Spagnoletti, Superintendent of Schools Susan Guercio, Sch.Bus.Adm./Bd.Sec. Anthony P. Sciarrillo, Board Attorney

DISCUSSION 1. Residency update 2. Curriculum update 3. Public speaking at board meeting 4. Negotiations District Substitutes Approval of additions to the district wide substitute list. As recommended by the

Superintendent. Staff indicated with an asterisk (*) are conditional applicants pending final approval by the New Jersey Department of Education and the Board further authorized the submission of an application for emergency hiring pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1, et seq N.J.S.A. 18A:39-17, et seq and N.J.S.A. 18A:6-4.13, et seq as indicated above.

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Maternity Leave of Absence Extension To approve the following maternity/disability leave of absence request: (as recommended by the Superintendent) (subject to change) (as per RPEA) Name From To (revised) Kimberly Jensen September 10, 2007 September 2008 (September 2009)

High School English (February 1, 2010) (June 30, 2010) Change of Assignment To approve the following change of assignment: Name From To (revised)

Ann Marie Ryan September 15, 2008 June 30, 2009 (June 30, 2010) High School English

Staff Appointments

To appoint the following staff recommended by the Superintendent: Staff indicated with an asterisk (*) are conditional applicants pending final approval by the New Jersey Department of Education and the Board further authorized the submission of an application for emergency hiring pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1, et seq N.J.S.A. 18A:39-17, et seq and N.J.S.A. 18A:6-4.13, et seq as indicated above. (as per RPEA contract) (salary same as 2008-2009 pending negotiations) 1. Lori DiSarro (B4), High School Resource Room teacher, effective January 4, 2010 to June 30, 2010, at $46,738, prorated. (replacement – M. Coster) 2. Jamie Carlson, EJF-Aldene School paraprofessional, effective December 2, 2009,5.5hrs./day, 5days/wk., at $11.91/hr. (new position) 3. Stacey Robinson, EJF-Aldene School paraprofessional, effective December 3, 2009, 5.5hrs./ day, 5days/wk., at $11.91/hr. (new position)

Breakfast/Lunch Instructional Proctors To approve the following breakfast/lunch instructional proctors effective November 30, 2009 to June 30, 2010: (to be paid through Title I ARRA funds) Breakfast Michelle Ruggiero, 4 days per week, 40 minutes per session at $34.15 per class. Lunch Maura Kepuladze, Karen Carey-Lynch, Tricia Caparruva, 1 day per week, 30 minutes per session at $21.83 per class. Substitutes Kimberly Guercio, Kathryn Wood

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Substitute Certificate Renewal Reimbursement Approval to reimburse Nancy Cunningham, Robert Gordon paraprofessional, Substitute Certification Renewal fees in the amount of $125.00. (as recommended by the Superintendent) Salary Revisions To approve the following salary revisions: (as per RPEA contract) From To Melissa Deegan $14.29/hr $11.21/hr

paraprofessional elect health benefits effective January 2010 James Jones $30,472 $30,772 custodian obtain boiler license

Extra-curricular Coaches/Advisors To appoint the following extra-curricular coaches/advisors for the 2009-2010 school year: (as recommended by the Superintendent) (as per RPEA contract/salary same as 2008-09 pending negotiations) Winter Guard MS Dance Chaperones – December 18 Aaron Palmer (A) $4997 Gina Palencia (A) $95.75 Lori Battaglia (B) $2627.50 (50%) Kristen Vogel (A) $95.75 Jessica Buchholz (B) $2627.50 (50%) Maternity Leave of Absence Request To approve the following maternity leave of absence request: (as recommended by the Superintendent) (subject to change) (as per RPEA) Rosa Iglesias-Blazquez, EJF-Aldene ESL teacher effective on or about March 1, 2010

Accumulated sick/personal days: yes New Jersey Family Leave: yes

Return Date: April 12, 2010 There being no further business to come before the board in closed session the meeting adjourned at 7:01 PM. Respectfully submitted, Susan Guercio School Business Administrator Board Secretary

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CLOSED MINUTES of the January 19, 2010 Board Meeting

6:02 P.M.

The meeting was called to order by President Cindea who noted that this was a closed session of the Roselle Park Board of Education held under the Open Public Meetings Act of the State of New Jersey. Notice of this meeting was sent to the Star Ledger, Union Leader, and the Home News Tribune. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss personnel matters and other exceptions to the sunshine law for the month of January 2010. There were present: President Cindea Nancy Kinloch Vice President Iachio Katherine Panetta (arrv 6:24) Alexander J. Balaban Jeffrey Parrell Roseann Rinaldi Mr. Genovese and Mr. Leinberger were absent from the meeting Also present: Patrick M. Spagnoletti, Superintendent of Schools Susan Guercio, Sch.Bus.Adm./Bd.Sec. Anthony P. Sciarrillo, Board Attorney

DISCUSSION 1. Residency: follow up to hearing of December 1, 2009 to determine JM was properly domiciled in Roselle Park. It has been determined he resides in Roselle Park but must be transferred to Robert Gordon based on address. 2. Negotiations 3. Termination of staff member

PERSONNEL

District Substitutes Approval of additions to the district wide substitute list. As recommended by the


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District Retirement To approve the following district retirement as recommended by the Superintendent: (as per RPEA contract) Patricia Ruggiero, Robert Gordon 2nd grade teacher, effective June 30, 2010. Kathleen Peterson, Sherman 5th grade teacher, effective June 30, 2010. Staff Termination Approval to terminate the employment of the following personnel as recommended by the Superintendent: Irakli Kepuladze, district probationary custodian, effective January 7, 2010. Professional Development Day Participation To approve the following to attend the district Professional Development Day on January 18, 2010 as recommended by the Superintendent: BSI Teachers Paraprofessionals Melissa Mercado Randi Sheps Patricia Petruzzelli Jamie Carlson Megan Conneely Alexandra Nascimento Mary Kessler Stacey Robinson Marianne Tucci Jennifer Klein Professional Development Day Presenters To approve the following January 15 or 18, 2010 workshop presenters at $34.15 per hour: (as recommended by the Superintendent) Danielle Romero 9 hours Eric Witkowski 6 hours Joann Sinisi 6 hours Melanie Bussiere 4 hours Gary Johnson 4 hours Ellen Bachert 4 hours Lori DiSarro 4 hours Bruce Coultas 3 hours Extra-Curricular Assignments To approve the following 2009-2010 extra-curricular assignments: (as recommended by the Superintendent)

MS Athletic Proctors - $40/event Tim Hess Kathryn Wood Karen Carey-Lynch Kimberly Guercio Staci Hartzler Patricia Mawer Gina Palencia Jessica Foltin

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Salary Adjustment Approval of a one-time $300 increase in salary for obtaining boiler license for Steve Yaworski custodian. (as recommended by the Superintendent) (as per RPEA contract) 2010 Summer Camp Personnel To approve the attached list of 2010 summer camp personnel as recommended by the

Superintendent. (pending sufficient enrollment) 2010 Roselle Park Summer Camp Salaries

To approve the following 2010 Roselle Park Summer Camp salaries: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 HS Counselors/Custodians: $ 5.75/hr $ 6.00/hr $ 6.25/hr

College Counselors: $ 8.75/hr $ 9.00/hr $ 9.25/hr Adult Counselors: $15.00/hr $15.75/hr $16.50/hr $17.00/hr Office Manager: $20.00/hr Life Guard: $10.00/hr Athletic Manager/CPO: $20.00/hr Athletic Trainer/1st Aid: $20.00/hr Sports Clinic/Coaches: $20.00/hr Instructors: $20.00/hr Cafeteria Supervisor: $20.00/hr Theatre Supervisor: $20.00/hr Head Lifeguard: $18.00/hr 2010 Summer Camp Personnel To approve the following 2010 summer camp personnel, as recommended by the Superintendent: (work to be completed from home after hours) Instructors at $20/hr High School Counselors Lori Battaglia Michelle Restrepo (3) $6.25/hr July Restrepo Kathie Gonzalez (2) $6.00/hr Lunchroom/Breakfast Supervisor Personnel

To approve the following Sherman School substitute lunchroom/breakfast supervisor for the 2009-2010 school year as recommended by the Superintendent: (lunch: $37.94/duty - breakfast $18.97/duty) (as per RPEA contract) (salary to remain at 2008-2009 rates pending negotiations) Randi Sheps

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Anthony Signorello Youth Program To approve the following Anthony Signorello Youth Program counselor at $10/hr., effective for the 2009-2010 school year: (as recommended by the Superintendent) Jennifer Ferreira

Extra-Curricular Coaches/Advisors To approve the following extra-curricular coache/advisor for the 2009-2010 school year: (as recommended by the Superintendent) (as per RPEA contract - salary same as 2008-2009 pending negotiations) Middle School Science Club Kristen Vogel $1.00

Maternity Leave Replacement To approve Gina Mulholland, Angela Longo, Andrea Kozodoy, Heidi Becker, to cover for Deborah Cordes’ maternity leave effective December 18, 2009 to March 29, 2010 as recommended by the Superintendent as follows:

Child Study Team Evaluations: $310/case Pre-evaluation Planning Meetings: $ 45/case IEP Development: $ 65/case IEP Conference: $ 75/case Hourly Rate: $ 35/hr* * if the CST provides services beyond specified above, such as due process hearings, travel in and out of Union county, placements, and observations.

Sick Day Bank To approve an agreement between the Roselle Park Board of Education and the Roselle Park Education Association to permit RPEA members to donate one (1) sick day each on a volunteer basis to the following: (to include administrators, custodial/maintenance and full time non-unit personnel) Robert Watson Middle School Industrial Arts teacher

The board returned to open session at this time to take action on matters for the month of January 2010. They returned to closed session at 7:48 to discuss the following

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Staff Termination Approval to terminate the employment of the following personnel as recommended by the Superintendent: (as per RPEA contact) Stephanie Thorn, EJF-Aldene preschool teacher, effective January 19, 2010. (salary to be paid for sixty (60) days from date of termination) Change of Assignment To approve the following change of assignment: Name From To Monica Saborido District Behaviorist EJF-Aldene Preschool teacher effective January 25, 2010 There being no further business to come before the board in closed session the meeting adjourned at 8:22 PM. Respectfully submitted, Susan Guercio School Business Administrator Board Secretary

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CLOSED MINUTES of the February 2, 2010 Board Meeting

6:32 P.M.

The meeting was called to order by President Cindea who noted that this was a closed session of the Roselle Park Board of Education held under the Open Public Meetings Act of the State of New Jersey. Notice of this meeting was sent to the Star Ledger, Union Leader, and the Home News Tribune. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss personnel matters or other exceptions to the sunshine law for the month of February 2010. There were present: President Cindea Katherine Panetta Vice President Iachio Jeffrey Parrell Nancy Kinloch Roseann Rinaldi Barney Leinberger Mr. Balaban and Mr. Genovese were absent from the meeting. Also present: Patrick M. Spagnoletti, Superintendent of Schools Susan Guercio, Sch.Bus.Adm./Bd.Sec. Anthony P. Sciarrillo, Board Attorney

DISCUSSION 1. Pending litigations

PERSONNEL District Substitutes Approval of additions to the district wide substitute list. As recommended by the


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Maternity/Disability Leave of Absence To approve the following maternity/disability leave of absence request: (as recommended by the Superintendent) (subject to change)

Maureen Bobbin, Robert Gordon Reading Recovery on or about April 12, 2010

Accumulated sick/personal days: yes Family Leave: yes Return date: September 1, 2010 (as per RPEA. contract) Change of Assignment To approve the following change of assignment: Name From To (revised) Jean Ridente September 16, 2009 March 1, 2010 (June 30, 2010) Robert Gordon 1st Grade (maternity replacement – M. Bobbin) Dawn Marie Warren March 1, 2010 June 30, 2010 Robert Gordon 1st Grade Robert Gordon Reading Recovery Unpaid Leave of Absence Requests To approve an unpaid leave of absence requests for the following: (as recommended by the Superintendent) (subject to change) Jessica Foltin, Middle School Science teacher, effective for the 2010-2011 school year.

Muriel Vail, Robert Gordon lunch aide, effective January 25, 2010 to February 26, 2010.

District Resignation To approve the following district resignation: (as recommended by the Superintendent)

Felipe Tamayo, EJF-Aldene School lunch aide, effective March 31, 2010.

Family Math/Science Program To approve the following 2009-2010 Family Math/Science Program personnel at $34.15/hr: (as recommended by the Superintendent)

January 19, February 9, 24, March 10, 2010

Mary Lou Gugger Jennifer Nieves Sheila O’Reilly

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Custodial Re-Appointment

To reappoint the following custodial staff: (as recommended by the Superintendent) (as per RPEA contract - salary same as 2008-2009 pending negotiations):

James Jones, custodian, at $30,772 prorated, plus night differential of $2,025 effective December 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010. There being no further business to come before the board in closed session the meeting adjourned at 7:06 PM Respectfully submitted, Susan Guercio School Business Administrator Board Secretary laa

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CLOSED MINUTES of the February 16, 2010

Board Meeting 6:32 P.M.

The meeting was called to order by President Cindea who noted that this was a closed session of the Roselle Park Board of Education held under the Open Public Meetings Act of the State of New Jersey. Notice of this meeting was sent to the Star Ledger, Union Leader, and the Home News Tribune. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss personnel matters and other exceptions to the sunshine law for the month of February 2010. There were present: President Cindea Nancy Kinloch Vice President Iachio Jeffrey Parrell Alexander J. Balaban Roseann Rinaldi Barney Leinberger Mr. Genovese and Mrs. Panetta were absent from the meeting. Also present: Patrick M. Spagnoletti, Superintendent of Schools Susan Guercio, Sch.Bus.Adm./Bd.Sec. Anthony P. Sciarrillo, Board Attorney

DISCUSSION 1. Pending litigation 2. Staff appointments

PERSONNEL District Substitutes Approval of additions to the district wide substitute list. As recommended by the Superintendent. Staff indicated with an asterisk (*) are conditional applicants pending final approval by the New Jersey Department of Education and the Board further authorized the submission of an application for emergency hiring pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1, et seq N.J.S.A. 18A:39-17, et seq and N.J.S.A. 18A:6-4.13, et seq as indicated above.

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Staff Appointments

To appoint the following staff recommended by the Superintendent: Staff indicated with an asterisk (*) are conditional applicants pending final approval by the New Jersey Department of Education and the Board further authorized the submission of an application for emergency hiring pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1, et seq N.J.S.A. 18A:39-17, et seq and N.J.S.A. 18A:6-4.13, et seq as indicated above. (as per RPEA contract) Stephen Barbetti, Sherman School paraprofessional, 5.75hrs./day, 4days/wk., 6.5 hrs/day, 2 day/wk., at $12.34/hr., effective February 1, 2010 to June 30, 2010. (replacement – S. Green)

Federal Programs Salary Allocations To approve the following salary allocations for Federal programs for the 2009-2010 school year: Teacher's Name Total Salary Program % Program Salary P. Mawer $ 48,164.00 Title I 100 $ 48,164.00 L. McCarthy $ 48,164.00 Title I 100 $ 48,164.00 L. Klemens $ 48,164.00 Title I 100 $ 48,164.00 T. Caparruva $ 48,164.00 Title I 12.5 $ 6,880.60 K. Wood $ 53,486.00 Title I 12.5 $ 7,640.80 G. Melo $ 76,016.00 Title I 12.5 $ 9,502.00 M. Miller $ 55,045.00 Title I 12.5 $ 6,880.60 J. Ollinick $ 55,550.00 Title I 12.5 $ 6,943.80 D. Otero $ 65,438.00 Title I 12.5 $ 8,179.80 G. Palencia $ 60,161.00 Title I 12.5 $ 7,520.20 J. Eger $ 52,198.00 Title IIA 68.9 $ 35,960.00 V. Garaio $ 52,198.00 Title III 39 $ 20,416.00 A. McKenna $ 78,337.00 IDEA B 100 $ 78,337.00

Aide's Name Total Salary Program % Program Salary M. Mercado $ 22,706.00 Title I 84.7 $ 19,232.00 S. Santos $ 17,031.60 IDEA B 100 $ 17,031.60 A. Badillo $ 12,486.80 IDEA B 100 $ 12,486.80 M. Leinberger $ 12,486.80 IDEA B 100 $ 12,486.80 C. Gibeault $ 15,605.00 IDEA B 100 $ 15,605.00 K. Crown $ 16,350.20 IDEA B 100 $ 16,350.20 J. Buscaino $ 15,605.00 IDEA B 100 $ 15,605.00 S. Green $ 13,054.40 IDEA B 100 $ 13,054.40 D. Owens $ 14,987.80 IDEA B 100 $ 14,987.80 D. Permison $ 13,622.00 IDEA B 100 $ 13,622.00 L. Heim $ 14,363.60 IDEA B 100 $ 14,363.60 A. Pawlowski $ 2,009.81 IDEA B 100 $ 2,009.81 T. Rose $ 15,607.40 IDEA B 100 $ 15,607.40 B. Maiorelli $ 12,488.00 IDEA B 100 $ 12,488.00 L. Pontoriero $ 12,486.80 IDEA B 100 $ 12,486.80 S. Venanzi $ 15,605.00 IDEA B 100 $ 15,605.00 A. Gerado $ 12,488.00 IDEA B 60.9 $ 7,611.00 G. Mazewska $ 13,500.00 IDEA PS 100 $ 13,500.00 J. Kaulfers $ 4,627.50 IDEA B 100 $ 4,627.50

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Degree Change To approve the following staff member degree changes as recommended by the Superintendent effective February 1, 2010 to June 30, 2010 (as per RPEA contract) Diane Gold B9 $51,377 M9 $55,951 Jeanette Ricci B12 $54,836 M12 $60,000

RPEA Salary List

To approve of the RPEA salary list for the 2009-2010 school year as recommended by the Superintendent (copy attached to original minutes)

WISE Personnel To appoint the following 2009-2010 school year WISE personnel effective March 1, 2010 to April 21, 2010 at $34.15 per session as recommended by the Superintendent: (as per RPEA contract) Sherman School Substitutes Jennifer Burgos Alexandra Nascimento Nicole Stevens Dena Ahmad Denise Matarante Kathleen Peterson Bernardine Scholz Wendy Ozeri Carlie Mullen Tara Lechner Amber McElrath EJF-Aldene Lisa Mack Randi Sheps Michelle Hirsch Fran Giameo Jacquelene Lugara Jane Garretson AnnMarie Gaccione Christopher Dimakos High School Extra-Curricular Appointments To approve the following high school extra-curricular appointment for the 2009- 2010 school year as recommended by the Superintendent: Year Book Proofreader – 25% Nora Denike (A) $426.83 (1/3)

Susan Zakovic (A) $426.83 (1/3) Vivian Petz (A) $426.83 (1/3)

Sick Day Bank To approve an agreement between the Roselle Park Board of Education and the Roselle Park Education Association to permit RPEA members to donate one (1) sick day each on a volunteer basis to the following:(to include administrators, custodial/maintenance and full time non-unit personnel)

Stephen Yaworski, District Maintenance

There being no further business to come before the board in closed session the meeting adjourned at 7:06 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Susan Guercio School Business Administrator/Board Secretary

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CLOSED MINUTES of the March 30, 2010 Board Meeting

6:03 P.M.

The meeting was called to order by President Cindea who noted that this was a closed session of the Roselle Park Board of Education held under the Open Public Meetings Act of the State of New Jersey. Notice of this meeting was sent to the Star Ledger, Union Leader, and the Home News Tribune. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss personnel matters or other exceptions to the sunshine law for the month of March 2010. There were present: President Cindea Nancy Kinloch Vice President Iachio Barney Leinberger Alexander J. Balaban Jeffrey Parrell Roseann Rinaldi Mr. Genovese and Mrs. Panetta were absent from the meeting Also present: Patrick M. Spagnoletti, Superintendent of Schools Susan Guercio, Sch.Bus.Adm./Bd.Sec. Athina Lekas Cornell, Board Attorney

DISCUSSION 1. Proposed budget – personnel/staff 2. Contract negotiations District Substitutes Approval of additions to the district wide substitute list. As recommended by the Superintendent. Staff indicated with an asterisk (*) are conditional applicants pending final approval by the New Jersey Department of Education and the Board further authorized the submission of an application for emergency hiring pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1, et seq N.J.S.A. 18A:39-17, et seq and N.J.S.A. 18A:6-4.13, et seq as indicated above. District Retirement To approve the following district retirement as recommended by the Superintendent: (as per RPEA contract) John Hamas, High School custodian, effective August 1, 2010.

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Anthony Signorello Youth Program To approve the following Anthony Signorello Youth Program substitute counselor at $10/hr., effective for the 2009-2010 school year: (as recommended by the Superintendent)

Jennifer Buscaino Sick Day Bank To approve an agreement betweent the Roselle Park board of Education and the Roselle Park Education Association to permit RPEA members to donate one (1) sick day each on a volunteer basis to the following:(to include administrators, custodial/ maintenance and full time non-unit personnel) Maura Kepuladze, Middle School ESL teacher High School Extra-curricular Appointment To approve the following volunteer extra-curricular coach for the 2010 Spring season: High School Baseball Rick Matarante $1.00 There no further business to come before the board in closed session the meeting adjourned at 6:51 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Susan Guercio School Business Administrative Board Secretary laa

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5:32 P.M.

The meeting was called to order by President Cindea who noted that this was a closed session of the Roselle Park Board of Education held under the Open Public Meetings Act of the State of New Jersey. Notice of this meeting was sent to the Star Ledger, Union Leader, and the Home News Tribune. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss personnel matters and other exceptions to the sunshine law for the month of March 2010. There were present: President Cindea Barney Leinberger (arrv 5:52) Vice President Iachio (left 8:25) Katherine Panetta Alexander J. Balaban Jeffrey Parrell Nancy Kinloch Roseann Rinaldi Mr. Genovese was absent from the meeting. Also present: Patrick M. Spagnoletti, Superintendent of Schools Susan Guercio, Sch.Bus.Adm./Bd.Sec. Anthony P. Sciarrillo, Board Attorney

DISCUSSION

1. Board self-evaluation 2. Budget review – personnel


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WISE Personnel To appoint the following 2009-2010 school year WISE personnel at $34.15 per session as recommended by the Superintendent: (as per RPEA contract) EJF-Aldene School (March 1, 2010 to April 21, 2010)

Jennifer Nieves (2)– sub Sheila O’Reilly – sub Arlene Terpenning (1) – 2 days Marianne Tucci (2) – 2 days Gina Faria (2) – 4 days Rebecca Nunes (2) – 4 days Mary Lou Gugger (2) – 2 days Rashmi Baxi (2) – sub Marina Teperman – sub Fran Giameo – sub Robert Gordon (March 9 to April27, 2010) Rebecca Riccitelli – sub Dina Fabbo – 4 sessions Judith Nese (2) - 2 days Mandee Leonardis – 4 sessions

Winter/Spring Physical Personnel

To authorize the following personnel to conduct physicals for winter and spring sports under the direction of the Athletic Director at $174.60/day^ or compensated days* as recommended by the Superintendent:

November 10, 2009 February 9, 2010 Janice Haddad* Janice Haddad * Linda Greer ^ Linda Greer^ Brenda Litterer* Brenda Litterer *

Barbara Goss * The board returns to open session at this time to take action on matters for the month of March 2010. They returned to closed session at 7:31 P.M. to discuss the following: 1. Renegotiating of superintendent contract 2. Superintendent evaluation There being no further business to come before the board in closed session the meeting adjourned at 8:35 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Susan Guercio School Business Administrator Board Secretary laa

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6:03 P.M.

The meeting was called to order by President Cindea who noted that this was a closed session of the Roselle Park Board of Education held under the Open Public Meetings Act of the State of New Jersey. Notice of this meeting was sent to the Star Ledger, Union Leader, and the Home News Tribune. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss personnel matters or other exceptions to the sunshine law for the month of March 2010. There were present: President Cindea Nancy Kinloch Vice President Iachio Barney Leinberger Alexander J. Balaban Jeffrey Parrell Roseann Rinaldi Mr. Genovese and Mrs. Panetta were absent from the meeting Also present: Patrick M. Spagnoletti, Superintendent of Schools Susan Guercio, Sch.Bus.Adm./Bd.Sec. Athina Lekas Cornell, Board Attorney

DISCUSSION 1. Proposed budget – personnel/staff 2. Contract negotiations District Substitutes Approval of additions to the district wide substitute list. As recommended by the Superintendent. Staff indicated with an asterisk (*) are conditional applicants pending final approval by the New Jersey Department of Education and the Board further authorized the submission of an application for emergency hiring pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1, et seq N.J.S.A. 18A:39-17, et seq and N.J.S.A. 18A:6-4.13, et seq as indicated above. District Retirement To approve the following district retirement as recommended by the Superintendent: (as per RPEA contract) John Hamas, High School custodian, effective August 1, 2010.

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Anthony Signorello Youth Program To approve the following Anthony Signorello Youth Program substitute counselor at $10/hr., effective for the 2009-2010 school year: (as recommended by the Superintendent)

Jennifer Buscaino Sick Day Bank To approve an agreement betweent the Roselle Park board of Education and the Roselle Park Education Association to permit RPEA members to donate one (1) sick day each on a volunteer basis to the following:(to include administrators, custodial/ maintenance and full time non-unit personnel) Maura Kepuladze, Middle School ESL teacher High School Extra-curricular Appointment To approve the following volunteer extra-curricular coach for the 2010 Spring season: High School Baseball Rick Matarante $1.00 There no further business to come before the board in closed session the meeting adjourned at 6:51 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Susan Guercio School Business Administrative Board Secretary laa

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CLOSED MINUTES of the April 20, 2010 Board Meeting

6:06 P.M.

The meeting was called to order by President Cindea who noted that this was a closed session of the Roselle Park Board of Education held under the Open Public Meetings Act of the State of New Jersey. Notice of this meeting was sent to the Star Ledger, Union Leader, and the Home News Tribune. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss personnel matters or other exceptions to the sunshine law for the month of April 2010. There were present: President Cindea Barney Leinberger (arrv 6:29) Vice President Iachio Katherine Panetta (arrv 6:13) Michael Genovese Jeffrey Parrell (arrv 6:10) Nancy Kinloch Roseann Rinaldi Mr. Balaban was absent from the meeting. Also present:

Patrick M. Spagnoletti, Superintendent of Schools Susan Guercio, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary Anthony Sciarrillo, Board Attorney

DISCUSSION

1. Non – union staffing list – 1.5% benefits requirement 2. Stipends 3. Staff member - 60 day (action) improvement plan 4. RPAA contract District Substitutes Approval of additions to the district wide substitute list. As recommended by the Superintendent. Staff indicated with an asterisk (*) are conditional applicants pending final approval by the New Jersey Department of Education and the Board further authorized the submission of an application for emergency hiring pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1, et seq N.J.S.A. 18A:39-17, et seq and N.J.S.A. 18A:6-4.13, et seq as indicated above. Staff Retirement To approve the following staff retirements effective June 30, 2010 as recommended by the Superintendent: (as per RPEA contract) Barbara Sokol, Elementary computer teacher, Linda Pisano, Sherman School library clerk, Janette DeLuca, Middle School library clerk, Luis Briceno, District maintenance worker.

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Maternity Leave of Absence Request To approve the following maternity leave of absence request: (as recommended by the Superintendent) (subject to change) (as per RPEA) Mandee Leonardis, Robert Gordon LLD teacher, effective on or about September 17, 2010


Return Date: January 3, 2011

Extra-Curricular/Coaching Appointments To approve the following 2009-2010 extra-curricular/coaching appointments as recommended by the Superintendent: (as per RPEA contact) Chaperones – HS Musical – March 25, 26, 27, 28 Step A @ $95.75 Step B @ $100.50 Patricia Rush (A) Anna Maria Matarredona (B) Linda Califano (A) Tamara Pires (B) Danielle Romero (A) Kara Owens (B) Alison Reiner (B) Dennis Dagounis (B) Sick Day Bank To approve an agreement between the Roselle Park board of Education and the Roselle Park Education Association to permit RPEA members to donate one (1) sick day each on a volunteer basis to the following:(to include administrators, custodial/ maintenance and full time non-unit personnel) Janet Acosta, Middle School special education teacher There being no further business to come before the board in closed session the meeting djourned at 6:57 PM. Respectfully submitted, Susan Guercio School Business Administrator Board Secretary

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CLOSED MINUTES of the April 27, 2010 Board Meeting

6:33 P.M.

The meeting was called to order by President Iachio who noted that this was a closed session of the Roselle Park Board of Education held under the Open Public Meetings Act of the State of New Jersey. Notice of this meeting was sent to the Star Ledger, Union Leader, and the Home News Tribune. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss personnel matters or other exceptions to the sunshine law for the month of April 2010. There were present: Alexander J. Balaban Nancy Kinloch Michael Genovese Jeffrey Parrell Kenneth Iachio Roseann Rinaldi Mr. Leinberger was absent from the meeting. Also present:

Patrick M. Spagnoletti, Superintendent of Schools Susan Guercio, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary Athina Lekas-Cornell, Board Attorney Virginia Gilcrest, EJF-Aldene School Principal (arrv 7:34) Jeannine Grasso, Middle School Principal (arrv 7:34) Sarah Costa, High School Principal (arrv 7:34)

DISCUSSION

1. Non – union staffing list – 1.5% benefits requirement 2. Pending litigation (HJ)

PERSONNEL Unpaid Leave of Absence Request To approve an unpaid medical leave of absence request for the following: (as recommended by the Superintendent) (as per RPEA contract)

Kathryn Wood, MS Language Arts teacher, effective April 26, 2010 to June 30, 2010.

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WISE Personnel To approve the following WISE substitute personnel for the 2009-2010 school year: Maria Valente at $34.15/hr The board returned to open session at 6.56 PM to take action on items for the month of April 2010. They returned to closed session at 7:34 PM to discuss non tenure staff evaluations There being no further business to come before the board in closed session the meeting adjourned at 8:49 PM. Respectfully submitted, Susan Guercio School Business Administrator Board Secretary laa

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CLOSED MINUTES of the May 4, 2010


The meeting was called to order by President Iachio who noted that this was a closed session of the Roselle Park Board of Education held under the Open Public Meetings Act of the State of New Jersey. Notice of this meeting was sent to the Star Ledger, Union Leader, and the Home News Tribune. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss personnel matters and other exceptions to the sunshine law for the month of May 2010. There were present: President Iachio Nancy Kinloch Vice President Rinaldi (arrv 6:31) Barney Leinberger Michael Genovese Scott Nelson Loren Harms Jeffrey Parrell Mr. Balaban was absent from the meeting. Also present:


DISCUSSION

1. Pending litigation (HJ) 2. Health benefit proposal 3. Director of Environmental Planning position 4. Budget cuts due to failed budget 5. Negotiations

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Staff Retirement To approve the following staff retirements effective June 30, 2010 as recommended by the Superintendent: (as per RPAA contract) Frank Ferlazzo, Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Funded Programs Staff Transfer To approve the following staff transfer effective July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011 as recommended by the Superintendent: (as per RPAA contract) Name From To Frances Kenny Director Mathematics, Director Curriculum, Instruction & Science and T&G Funded Programs Maternity Leave of Absence Request To approve the following maternity leave of absence request: (as recommended by the Superintendent) (subject to change) (as per RPEA) Charlene Durniak, Middle School Social Studies teacher, effective on or about June 1, 2010


Return Date: January 3, 2011

Staffing Lists

To approve of the Roselle Park Education Association /Roselle Park Administrator Association staffing lists for the 2010-2011 school year as recommended by the Superintendent (copy attached to original minutes)

There being no further business to come before the board in closed session the meeting adjourned at 7:04 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Susan Guercio School Business Administrator Board Secretary laa

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CLOSED MINUTES of the May 18, 2010 Board Meeting

6:30 P.M.

The meeting was called to order by President Iachio who noted that this was a closed session of the Roselle Park Board of Education held under the Open Public Meetings Act of the State of New Jersey. Notice of this meeting was sent to the Star Ledger, Union Leader, and the Home News Tribune. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss personnel matters or other exceptions to the sunshine law for the month of May 2010. There were present: President Iachio Loren Harms Vice President Rinaldi Barney Leinberger Alexander J. Balaban Scott Nelson Michael Genovese Jeffrey Parrell Mrs. Kinloch was absent from the meeting. Also present:


DISCUSSION 1. Budget update – finance committee/borough representatives 2. Staffing issues 3. Pending litigation


Sick Day Bank To approve an agreement between the Roselle Park Board of Education and the Roselle Park Education Association to permit RPEA members to donate one (1) sick day each on

a volunteer basis to the following: Cheryl Trapani, Robert Gordon 5th grade teacher (Robert Gordon staff only)

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Staff Retirement To approve the following staff retirement as recommended by the Superintendent: (as per RPEA contract)

Janet Acosta, Middle School Special Education/Resource Center teacher effective June 30, 2010. Constance Megles, Special Education secretary, effective August 1, 2010 Federal Salary Allocations To approve the following revised federal salary allocations for the 2009-2010 school year:

Teacher's Name Total Salary Program % Program Salary P. Mawer $ 48,164.00 Title I 100 $ 48,164.00 L. McCarthy $ 48,164.00 Title I 100 $ 48,164.00 L. Klemens $ 48,164.00 Title I 100 $ 48,164.00 T. Caparruva $ 48,164.00 Title I 12.5 $ 6,880.60 K. Wood $ 53,486.00 Title I 12.5 $ 7,640.80 G. Melo $ 76,016.00 Title I 12.5 $ 9,502.00 M. Miller $ 55,045.00 Title I 12.5 $ 6,880.60 J. Ollinick $ 55,550.00 Title I 12.5 $ 6,943.80 D. Otero $ 65,438.00 Title I 12.5 $ 8,179.80 G. Palencia $ 60,161.00 Title I 12.5 $ 7,520.20 J. Eger $ 52,198.00 Title IIA 68.9 $ 35,960.00 V. Garaio $ 52,198.00 Title III 39 $ 20,416.00 A. McKenna $ 78,337.00 IDEA B 100 $ 78,337.00

Aide's Name Total Salary Program % Program Salary M. Mercado $ 22,706.00 Title I 84.7 $ 19,232.00 S. Santos $ 17,031.60 IDEA B 100 $ 17,031.60 A. Badillo $ 12,486.80 IDEA B 100 $ 12,486.80 M. Leinberger $ 12,486.80 IDEA B 100 $ 12,486.80 C. Gibeault $ 15,605.00 IDEA B 100 $ 15,605.00 K. Crown $ 16,350.20 IDEA B 100 $ 16,350.20 J. Buscaino $ 15,605.00 IDEA B 100 $ 15,605.00 S. Green $ 13,054.40 IDEA B 100 $ 13,054.40 D. Owens $ 14,987.80 IDEA B 100 $ 14,987.80 D. Permison $ 13,622.00 IDEA B 100 $ 13,622.00 L. Heim $ 14,363.60 IDEA B 100 $ 14,363.60 A. Pawlowski $ 2,009.81 IDEA B 100 $ 2,009.81 T. Rose $ 15,607.40 IDEA B 100 $ 15,607.40 B. Maiorelli $ 12,488.00 IDEA B 100 $ 13,732.80 L. Pontoriero $ 12,486.80 IDEA B 100 $ 12,486.80 S. Venanzi $ 15,605.00 IDEA B 100 $ 15,605.00 A. Gerado $ 12,488.00 IDEA B 60.9 $ 7,611.00 G. Mazewska $ 13,500.00 IDEA PS 100 $ 13,500.00 J. Kaulfers $ 7,932.96 IDEA B 100 $ 7,932.96 D. Italiano $ 14,113.80 IDEA B 20 $ 2,822.76 C. Lauer $ 10,216.40 IDEA B 20 $ 2,043.28 S. Shah $ 12,486.80 IDEA B 20 $ 2,497.36

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Summer Physical Personnel To authorize the following personnel to conduct physicals for 2010 summer sports under the direction of the Athletic Director at $174.60/day^ or compensated days* on June 28: (as recommended by the Superintendent) Teresa Sacca ^ Janice Haddad * Linda Greer ^ Brenda Litterer *

Change of Assignment To approve the following Anthony Signorella Youth Center change of assignment effective May 3, 2010 to June 18, 2010, Mondays – Thursdays, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM as

recommended by the Superintendent: Name From To Jennifer Buscaino Counselor Substitute Supervisor $10/hr $15/hr Maternity Leave of Absence Request To approve the following maternity leave of absence request: (as recommended by the Superintendent) (subject to change) (as per RPEA) Gina Mulholland, School Psychologist, effective on or about August 31, 2010


Return Date: February 16, 2011

Diane Gold, EJF-Aldene School Resource Center teacher, effective on or about September 7, 2010


Return Date: September 1, 2011

Union County Educational Services Commission Representative To appoint Alexander J. Balaban representative to the Union County Educational Services Commission for the 2010-2011 school year.

There being no further business to come before the board in closed session the meeting adjourned at 7:04 PM. Respectfully submitted, Susan Guercio School Business Administrator/Board Secretary

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CLOSED MINUTES of the June 15, 2010 Board Meeting

6:33 P.M.

The meeting was called to order by Vice President Rinaldi who noted that this was a closed session of the Roselle Park Board of Education held under the Open Public Meetings Act of the State of New Jersey. Notice of this meeting was sent to the Star Ledger, Union Leader, and the Home News Tribune. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss personnel matters or other exceptions to the sunshine law for the month of June 2010. There were present: Vice President Rinaldi Nancy Kinloch Michael Genovese Barney Leinberger (arrv 6:39) Loren Harms Scott Nelson Jeffrey Parrell President Iachio and Mr. Balaban were absent from the meeting. Also present:


DISCUSSION 1. Reappointment of staff 2. Retirements 3. RPEA addendum – decision to withdraw from agenda as not signed

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Staff Retirement To approve the following staff retirement as recommended by the Superintendent effective June 30, 2010: (as per RPEA contract) Bruce Coultas, High School Business Education teacher Kathleen Moreno, High School/Sherman Speech teacher Deborah Hallard, Sherman School Kindergarten teacher Maternity/Disability Leave of Absence Request To approve the following maternity/disability leave of absence request: (as per RPEA contract) (subject to change)

AnnMarie Gaccione, Sherman School 2nd grade teacher effective on or about September 8, 2010 as follows:

Accumulated sick/personal days to be used: no New Jersey Family Leave: yes Return date: December 6, 2010 Approval to Rescind Retirement To authorize the Superintendent to rescind the following retirement approved at the May 18, 2010 board of education meeting: Janet Acosta, Middle School Special Education/Resource Center teacher Staff Re-Appointments

To re-appoint the following staff effective September 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011 as recommended by the Superintendent: (as per RPEA contract) Amy McKenna (MK{25}) Speech/Language Specialist at $80,237 (replace K. Moreno) Candy Hahn (6), EJF-Aldene secretary, at $43,131 (replace C. Megles retirement)

Tina Jones (B8), Robert Gordon/High School Fine Arts at $51,823 (town council restoration) Michelle Ruggiero (B6), Middle School Special Education at $50,126 (RPEA addendum) Katherine Parsons (M11), Sherman Kindergarten at $60,137 (replace D.Hallard) Denise Matarante (B6), Sherman 3rd grade at $50,126 (town council restoration)

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Schedule Change To approve the following schedule change: (as recommended by the Superintendent) From To Melissa Mercado 5hrs/day 6hrs/day Robert Gordon teacher assistant effective June 2 – June 25, 2010 Nancy Cunningham RG paraprofessional RG/ECC paraprofessional effective April 12, 2010 (additional $1.00/hr toileting at ECC) Assignment Change To approve a change of assignment for the following effective for the 2010-2011 school year as recommended by the Superintendent: (as per RPEA contract) (* effective August 1, 2010 prorated)

From To Alison Cogswell High School Music High School/Robert Gordon Music Christine Beaver 60% Elementary Computer Full time Computer Christine Dougherty 40% Elementary Computer Full time Computer *MaryAnn Hrubic EJF-Aldene Secretary Special Services Secretary Annmarie Stanko Elementary Librarian Aldene/Sherman Librarian Ellen Bachert MS/HS Librarian High School Librarian Robert Duncan MS Special Education MS/Robert Gordon Librarian Staff Appointments

To appoint the following staff recommended by the Superintendent: Staff indicated with an asterisk (*) are conditional applicants pending final approval by the New Jersey Department of Education and the Board further authorized the submission of an application for emergency hiring pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1, et seq N.J.S.A. 18A:39-17, et seq and N.J.S.A. 18A:6-4.13, et seq as indicated above. (as per RPEA contract) Ann Marie Ryan (M13), Middle School English teacher, effective September 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011 at $63,154. (replacement – K. Wood)

ESL Summer Program Staff To approve the following 2010 ESL Summer Program staff, 4hours a day, as recommended by the Superintendent: (June 28 – July 29) (funding through NCLB) Director - $6,000 Teachers - $34.15/hr Marie Mormelo Wendy Ozeri Judyth Kurz Clerical/Aide Isabel Guarino Ann Moore Jennifer Bergos $15.75/hr Maura Kepuladze Thomas Eisner - sub Shari Galuzzi $13.57/hr

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Anthony Signorello Youth Program To approve the following Anthony Signorello Youth Program counselors at $10/hr., effective for the 2010 summer program: (as recommended by the Superintendent) Christopher Califano Jerry Carlo Jason Kaulfers Colleen MacDonald Brian Palang Mark Daitol

Student Helpers To appoint the following custodial helpers for the 2010 summer as recommended by the Superintendent: Custodial Michael Arocho - $7.00/hr Zachary Graves - $7.00/hr Aaron Carr - $7.00/hr Ramon Jenkins (effective June 7) - $7.00/hr Ryan Matarante – $7.00/hr Kevin Graves - $7.25/hr Daniel Matos - $7.00/hr Jovani Ramirez - $7.00/hr

Summer Enrichment Staff Approval of the following 2010 Summer Enrichment Staff as recommended by the Superintendent: * as per administrator contract

Name Weeks Hrs/Wk Salary/Hr Position Gilcrest, Virginia $7,000 Principal Acosta, Phil 5 20 $29.00 Teacher – Autistic Caparruva, Tricia 5 4 $31.00 Teacher – Autistic Fabbo. Dina 5 16 $29.00 Teacher – Autistic Gugger, Mary Lou 5 12 $31.00 Teacher – LLD Leonardis, Mandee 5 20 $30.00 Teacher – LLD &Aut. MacDonald, Kathy 5 12 $31.00 Teacher – LLD Martinez, Kristen 5 20 $31.00 Teacher – PreK Palencia, Gina 5 20 $31.00 Teacher – MD Stevens, Nicole 5 12 $31.00 Teacher – LLD Dietzold, Susan 5 4 $51.00 Occupational Therapist Koebli, Judith 5 8 $50.00 Speech/Language Sp. Longo, Angela 5 4 $50.00 Counseling Services Badillo, Anna 5 12 $12.34 Paraprofessional Casper, Carolyn 5 30 $12.34 Paraprofessional Gamba, Cheryl 5 20 $12.34 Paraprofessional Gerardo, Arlene 5 20 $12.34 Paraprofessional Hahn, Candy 5 20 $15.42 Paraprofessional Kessler, Mary 5 20 $12.34 Paraprofessional Lies, Denise 5 20 $12.34 Paraprofessional Matarante, Denise 5 12 $14.81 Paraprofessional Petruzzelli, Trish 5 20 $14.81 Paraprofessional Robinson, Stacey 5 20 $12.34 Paraprofessional

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Shah, Sejal 5 12 $12.34 Paraprofessional Silva, Edith 5 20 $15.42 Paraprofessional Schaeffer, Lauren 5 12 $12.34 Paraprofessional Caparruva, Tricia 5 12 $12.34 Paraprofessional Substitutes Amsheyus, Charles $31.00 Teacher Califano, Linda $31.00/$14.10 Teacher/ Para Caparruva, Trish $29.00 Teacher Dimakos. Chris $31.00 Teacher Dagounis, Dennis $29.00 Teacher Leinberger, Mary Jane $29.00/$12.34 Teacher/Para Matarante, Denise $31.00 Teacher Robinson, Stacy $29.00 Teacher Rose, Teresa $29.00/$13.57 Paraprofessional Santos, Sue $14.81 Paraprofessional

Crisis Center Training Staff To approve the following Crisis Center training staff June 28 – July 1, 2010 at $145.50 per day as recommended by the Superintendent: Tiffany Bain Andrea Kozodoy Paraprofessional Staff To approve the following paraprofessional staff for the 2010-2011 school year as recommended by the Superintendent. (as per RPEA contract)

ALDENE SCHOOL Hrs/day Salary Toileting per

RPEA contract Trish Petruzzelli MD 6.5 $15.38 $1.00

Mary Kessler MD 6.5 $12.82 $1.00

Arlene Gerado ICA - Gr. 1 5.5 $12.82

Mary Jane Leinberger ICA - Gr. 2 5.5 $12.82

Rashmi Baxi ICA - Gr. 3 5.5 $13.46

Lisa Heim ICA - Gr. 4 & 5 5.5 $14.74

Ann Badillo General Education (K) 5.5 $12.82

ECC

Cheryl Gamba PSD 5.5 $12.82 $1.00

Edith Silva PSD 5.5 $16.03 $1.00

Grace Mazewska PSD 5.5 $12.82 $1.00

Marilyn Kolas PSD - FT 5.5 $12.82 $1.00

Denise Elsaway PSD - FT (1:1 aide) 5.5 $12.82 $1.00

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ROBERT GORDON

Peggy Pucci SC-LLD 5.75 $15.38

Lisa Gomes SC-LLD 5.75 $12.82

Shirley Amaro SC-LLD 5.75 $13.46

Stacey Robinson SC-LLD (1:1 aide) 6.0 $12.82

Alexis Stewart SC-LLD (1:1 aide) 6.0 $12.82

Susan Matusiefsky ICA - Gr. 5 5.5 $16.03

Anne Riggi ICA - Gr. 4 5.5 $12.82

Barbara Maiorelli ICA - Gr. 3 5.5 $14.10

Nancy Cunningham ICA - Gr. 1 & 2 5.5 $12.82

Yudelka Rocha General Education (K) 5.5 $13.46

SHERMAN SCHOOL

Debbie Italiano Personal Aide 5.75 $12.82 $1.00

Stephen Shaun Barbetti Personal Aide 5.75 $12.82

Sandra Califano ICA - Gr. 5 (1 to 3 aide) 5.5 $16.03

Alexandra Nascimento ICA - Gr. 2 & 3 5.5 $12.82

Jennifer Buscaino ICA - Gr. 3 & 5 5.5 $16.03

Diane Owens ICA - Gr. 4 5.5 $15.38

Diane Heimal ICA - Gr. 1 5.5 $15.38

Lisa Heinrich General Education (K) 5.5 $12.82

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Carolyn Casper MD (all grades) 6.0 $12.82

Tom Megles MD (all grades) 6.0 $12.82

Daiana Permison ICA (all grades) 6.0 $12.82

Kim Belford ICA (all grades) 6.0 $12.82

Tim Hess ICA (all grades) 6.0 $12.82

HIGH SCHOOL

Teresa Rose ICA (all grades) 6.25 $14.10

Linda Califano ICA (all grades) 6.25 $14.10 Susan Santos Personal Aide 6.25 $15.38 Denise Lies ICA (Autistic Program) 6.5 $12.82

ACADEMY

Lauren Schaefer ICA (all grades) 6.5 $12.82

Michael Munoz ICA (all grades) 6.5 $12.82

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Lunchroom/Breakfast Supervisor Personnel

To approve the following lunchroom supervisors for the 2010-2011 school year as recommended by the Superintendent: (as per RPEA contract) Elementary lunch supervisors - $18.97/day, Middle School lunch supervisors - $14.23/day, District breakfast supervisors at $9.49/day

Sherman School Lunch Sherman Breakfast Tara Lechner – 3 days (substitutes) (substitutes) Tara Lechner – 2 days

Dena Ahmad – 2 days Michelle Hirsch Allison DeFortuna Dena Ahmad – 3 days Sandra Deegan – 5 days Michelle Cholankeril Carlie Mullen

Substitutes Christopher Dimakos Wendy Ozeri Barbara Goss Bernardine Scholz AnnMarie Romano Jennifer Burgos Amber McElrath Norma Rosario-Trepper

Nicole Stevens Diane Appleby Denise Matarante Robert Gordon School (substitutes) Robert Gordon Breakfast (substitutes)

Kevin Carroll – 5 days Kristen Levash Barbara Maiorelli – 2 days Mary Regan Robert Duncan – 2 days Kristen Kulbaba Gail Pelaez – 3 days Christy Longo

Christy Longo – 2 days Marybeth Connell Maureen Bobbin Alison Cogswell – 1 day Dawn Marie Warren Kristin Levash Maureen Bobbin Dawn Marie Warren High School Breakfast EJF-Aldene – Lunch (substitutes) EJF-Aldene Breakfast Ellen Bachert Jeffrey Manno – 5 days Douglas Metzgar Gina Faria Anthony Trezza - sub Nicole Stout – 3 days Sheila O’Reilly Joan Smith – sub Kathleen MacDonald - sub Gina Faria – 2 days Deborah Quinn - sub Linda Califano – sub Middle School – Breakfast/Lunch on a rotating basis Giuliana Melo Christina Kelliehan Patricia Mawer Michelle Miller Staci Hartzler Thomas Eisner Gina Palencia Karen Carey-Lynch Allison Genovese Cristin Conneely Daiana Permison Robert Duncan Robert Watson Maura Kepuladze Kristen Vogel Timothy Hess Employment Contracts Approval to authorize the following employment contracts: (copy on file in business office) Patrick Spagnoletti, Superintendent of Schools, effective July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2015. Susan Guercio, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary effective July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011. Non-Union Staffing List To approve the attached non-union staffing list for the 2010-2011 school year as recommended by the Superintendent.

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Extra-Curricular Assignments To approve the following 2009-2010 Middle School extra-curricular assignments as recommended by the Superintendent: (*as per RPEA contract) (+to be paid from director stipend) Rescind - Student Council *Kathryn Wood (A) $1512 April 13, 2010 (prorated)

Appoint – Student Council *Stacy Feszchak (B) $1590 April 14, 2010 (prorated) Spring Concert – 2 hrs

Michelle Miller $31.63/ hr Gina Palencia $31.63/hr HS Musical +Linda Greene, vocal $1200 +Linda Greene, music $ 600 There being no further business to come before the board in closed session the meeting adjourned at 7:07 PM. Respectfully submitted, Susan Guercio School Business Administrator Board Secretary laa

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CLOSED MINUTES of the June 29, 2010 Board Meeting

6:22 P.M.

The meeting was called to order by President Iachio who noted that this was a closed session of the Roselle Park Board of Education held under the Open Public Meetings Act of the State of New Jersey. Notice of this meeting was sent to the Star Ledger, Union Leader, and the Home News Tribune. The purpose of this meeting is a for board retreat. The meeting was held at Spanish Tavern, Springfield, NJ. There were present: President Iachio Loren Harms (arrv 6:25) Alexander J. Balaban Barney Leinberger Michael Genovese Jeffrey Parrell Vice President Rinaldi and Mr. Nelson were absent from the meeting. Also present: Patrick M. Spagnoletti, Superintendent of Schools Susan Guercio, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary Anthony Sciarrillo, Board Attorney Athina Lekas Cornell, Board Attorney

Discussion 1. Summer Camp, Summer ESL Program, Academy Program updates

2. Retirements 3. Staffing issues: re-appointments, transfers, training 4. Budget preparation,

5. Board member replacement 6. Health benefit contributions 7. Superintendent Goals There being no further business to come before the board in closed session the meeting adjourned at 8:39 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Susan Guercio School Business Administrator Board Secretary laa

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CLOSED MINUTES of the August 3, 2010 Board Meeting

6:04 P.M.

The meeting was called to order by President Iachio who noted that this was a closed session of the Roselle Park Board of Education held under the Open Public Meetings Act of the State of New Jersey. Notice of this meeting was sent to the Star Ledger, Union Leader, and the Home News Tribune. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss personnel matters or other exceptions to the sunshine law for the month August 2010. There were present: President Iachio Michael Genovese Vice President Rinaldi Loren Harms Alexander J. Balaban Barney Leinberger (arrv. 6:23) Mr. Nelson and Dr. Parrell were absent from the meeting. Also present:


President Iachio led the flag salute.

DISCUSSION

1. Staff replacement, re-appointed staff, extra-curricular coaches/advisors 2. Retirement compensation 3. Board member replacement

PERSONNEL

Staff Retirements To approve the following staff retirements as recommended by the Superintendent effective June 30, 2010: (as per RPEA contract) Lynn Hastrup, EJF-Aldene School library clerk Joanne Accardi-Goldberger, High School English teacher

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Additional Section To approve the following Middle School teacher to teach an additional class for the 2010-2011 school year: (as recommended by the Superintendent) (as per RPEA contract)

Kimberly Guercio SAT prep 1/50 of salary $1,002.52 Maternity/Disability/ Leave of Absence Requests To approve the following maternity/disability/leave of absence requests: (as per RPEA contract) (subject to change)

Kristen Martinez, ECC Preschool teacher effective on or about September 10, 2010 as follows:

Accumulated sick/personal days to be used: yes New Jersey Family Leave: yes Return date: January 3, 2011 Christina Kelliehan, Middle School Special Education teacher effective on or about November 1, 2010 as follows: Accumulated sick/personal days to be used: yes New Jersey Family Leave: yes Return date: March 11, 2011 Deirdre O’Malley, Elementary Guidance teacher, unpaid personal leave of absence, effective September 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011. (or until a replacement can be found) Staff Transfers Approval of the following staff transfers for the 2010-2011 school year as recommended by the Superintendent: (as per RPEA contract) Name From To Marybeth Connell Robert Gordon 3rd grade Robert Gordon 2nd grade Dawn M. Warren Robert Gordon 1st grade Robert Gordon kindergarten Gail Pelaez Robert Gordon kindergarten Robert Gordon 3rd grade Cheryl Trapani Robert Gordon 5th grade Robert Gordon 4th grade Kristin Levash Robert Gordon 4th grade Robert Gordon 5th grade Nicole Quaglia EJF-Aldene 4th grade EJF-Aldene 5th grade Mary Lou Gugger EJF-Aldene 5th grade EJF-Aldene 4th grade Gina Mulholland Elementary guidance District psychologist

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Laptop Facilitator To approve the following Laptop Facilitators at $1,000 effective for the 2009-2010 school year as recommended by the Superintendent: Sandra Deegan Sherman School Nancy Merwede EJF-Aldene School Kristen Kulbaba Robert Gordon School Cristin Conneely Middle School Retirement Compensation Approval to pay the following retirement compensation as recommended by the Superintendent: (in accordance with respective CBAs.) RPAA Administrators Contract Frank Ferlazzo Director of Curriculum $32,318.31 ($529.80 x 61 vacation) $25,000.00 (191.5 sick days) RPEA Contract – Teacher Sick Days Marie Coster High School English $ 9,562.00 ($85 x 112.5) Patricia Ruggiero Robert Gordon 2nd grade $17,170.00 ($85 x 202) Kathleen Peterson Sherman 5th grade $ 9,350.00 ($85 x 110) RPEA Contract – Custodial/Maintenance Luis Briceno District Maintenance $ 5,429.19 ($271.46 x 20 vacation) $ 450.00 ($30 x 15 sick days) Special Services Summer Personnel

To appoint the following Special Services 2010 Summer Personnel as recommended by the Superintendent: Gina Mulholland Kristin Martinez Rose Morba Arlene Terpenning

Jodi Foy Amy McKenna Kathleen MacDonald Susan Dietzold Christopher Dimakos Mandee Leonardis

Child Study Team Evaluations: $320/case Pre-evaluation Meeting: $ 45/case IEP Development: $ 65/case IEP Conference: $ 75/case Hourly Rate: $ 35/hr*

* if CST provides services beyond specified above, such as due process hearings, travel in and out of UC, placements, and observations.

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After Care Personnel To approve the following after care personnel/substitutes for the 2010-2011 school year as recommended by the Superintendent: (substitutes for all programs) (salaries same as 2009-2010) Autistic Program at $34.15/hr (instructional) – 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Kathleen MacDonald Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs. Linda Califano Friday Substitutes: Theresa Rose, Philip Acosta, Linda Califano Middle School Extra-Curricular Advisors To appoint the following 2010-2011 Middle School year extra-curricular advisors as follows: (as recommended by the Superintendent) (as per RPEA contract/addendum) Karen Carey-Lynch (B) AVA $2357 Stacy Feszchak (B) Student Council $1590 Joanna Ollinick (A) Student Council $1512 Staff Re-Appointments

To re-appoint the following staff as recommended by the Superintendent: (as per RPEA contract/addendum)

a. July Restrepo (B6), EJF-Aldene School PreK/ECC teacher, effective September 1, 2010 to December 23, 2010 at $50,126, prorated. (Sept./Oct. $48,164) (maternity – Martinez) b. Vanessa Garaio (M6), Robert Gordon School ESL teacher, effective September 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011 at $54,161. (Sept./Oct. $52,198) (restored) c. Jamie Halperin (MT9), Elementary Guidance teacher, effective September 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011 at $62,315, prorated. ($59,486 for Sept./Oct.) d. Marie Teresa Scutro (B6), Middle School Social Studies teacher, effective

September 1, 2010 to December 23, 2010 at $50,126, prorated. (Sept./Oct. $48,164) (maternity –Durniak)

e. Luciano Riggi (B6), Alternative High School Academy Program teacher, effective September 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011 at $50,126. (Sept./Oct. $48,164) (funded with Roselle tuition)

f. Christopher Tereshko (B8), High School English teacher, effective September 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011 at $51,823. (Sept./Oct. $49,264) (replacement – Accardi)

g. Christine Muench, Director of Academy, effective September 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011 at $81,000 (3). (funded with Roselle tuition) (as per RPAA contract) h. Liliana Pontoriero, Sherman School paraprofessional, effective September 1,

2010 to December 3, 2010 at $12.82/hr. (Nascimento who is maternity for Gaccione ) i. Susan Venanzi, Robert Gordon paraprofessional, effective September 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011 at $16.03/hr. (per IEP)

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Staff Appointments

To appoint the following staff: (as recommended by the Superintendent) (as per RPEA contract/ addendum)

a. Eileen Carroll (B4), Middle School Science teacher, effective September 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011 at $50,126. ($48,164 for Sept./Oct.) (replacement – LOA – Foltin) b. Jamie Carlson (B1), EJF-Aldene School Resouce Center teacher, effective September 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011 at $50,000. (Sept/Oct.$48,008 (maternity-Gold) c. Christopher Burns (B2), High School Business teacher, effective September 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011, at $50,063. ($48,008 for Sept/.Oct.) (replacement - Coultas) d. Rachel Pask (B1), Robert Gordon Special Education teacher, effective September

7, 2010 to December 23, 2010 at $50,000, prorated. ($48,008 for Sept./Oct.) (maternity – Leonardis)

e. Randi Sheps (B1), Sherman School 5th grade teacher, effective September 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011 at $50,000 (Sept/Oct $48,008.) (replacement – Peterson) f. Jean Ridente (B2), Robert Gordon School 1st grade teacher, effective September 1, 2 010 to June 30, 2011 at $50,063. ($48,164 for Sept./Oct.) (replacement – P. Ruggerio) g. Thomas Megles (B5), Alternative High School Academy Program teacher, effective September 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011 at $50,126. (Sept./Oct. $48,164) (funded with Roselle tuition) h. Allison Kanarek (M8), Alternative High School Academy Program Clinician, effective September 2, 2010 to June 30, 2011 at $56,214. (Sept./Oct.) $53,485) (replacement – Menonna) i. Edith Dobrowski (MT1), School Psychologist, effective August 30, 2010 to February 16, 2011 at $58,430, prorated, plus $3121.25 for extra time and responsibility. (Sept./Oct. $56,438 prorated) (maternity – Mulholland)

j. Alexandra Nascimento (B1), Sherman 2nd grade, effective September 1, 2010 to December 3, 2010 at $50,000. (Sept./Oct. $48,008) (maternity – Gaccione)

k. Frank Ferlazzo, Interim NCLB Coordinator, effective November 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011, 2 days/week at $300/day. l. Emanuel Tancredi, probationary custodian, at $32,823, prorated, plus night differential of $2,225 effective August 1, 2010 to January 31, 2011. ($300 increase for obtaining boiler license) ($31,580 for July/Aug.) (replacement – J. Hamas) m. Gerard Dawson, summer technology assistant, effective July 26, 2010 at $7.00/hr n. Linda Califano, Anthony Signorello Youth Center substitute director, effective July 28, 2010 at $15/hour. o. Marie Kilby (B1), High School Science teacher, effective September 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011 at $50,000. (Sept./Oct. $48,008) (replacement M. Sturr)

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High School Extra-Curricular Coaches/Advisors To approve the following high school extra-curricular coaches/advisors for the 2010-

2011 school year as recommended by the Superintendent: (as per RPEA contract/ addendum)

Student Council Advisor Alison Reiner B $3109.00 Yearbook Kristin Merkel A $3841.50 (75%) Yearbook Proof Readers Nora DeNike A $ 640.25 (12.5%)

Vivian Petz A $ 640.25 (12.5%) Stage Band Eric Witkowski A $1672.00 Senior Class Advisors Kristin Merkel B $1895.00

Alison Reiner B $1895.00 Junior Class Advisors Dennis Dagounis B $1895.00

Eric Witkowski B $1895.00 Sophomore Class Advisors Vincent Fucci A $ 659.00

Lori DiSarro A $ 659.00 Freshman Class Advisors Melissa Rinaldi A $ 659.00

Danielle Romero A $ 659.00 Band Director Eric Witkowski A $6862.00 AVA Advisor Samuel Appello B $2462.00 National Honor Society Melanie Bussiere B $ 859.00

Michael Gironda B $ 859.00 Peer Leadership Coordinator Tiffany Bain B $2925.00 Peer Leadership Assistant Mary Baumann A $1504.00 Chorus Club Eric Witkowski B $1421.00 Health Careers Club Janice Haddad B $1421.00 Environmental Club Dennis Dagounis B $1421.00 SASS Club (Service League) Judyth Kurz B $1421.00 Interact Club Sponsored by Rotary Vincent Fucci $ 500.00 Chaperones James Foy A $ 98.25

Linda Califano A $ 98.25 Kathleen MacDonald B $ 103.00 Teresa Rose A $ 98.25 Jennifer Ferreira A $ 98.25

Head Football Coach James Foy 2-2 $7591.00 Asst Coaches Sam Appello 7-7 $6511.00 Fran Maggio 7-7 $6511.00 Glenn Grieco 5-1 $6138.00 Keith Wintermute 2-2 $4888.00 Joe Yoschak 4-1 $5441.00 Head Girls Tennis Nancy Sturcke 7-7 $5107.00 JV Girls Tennis Kimberly Guercio 2-1 $2700.00 Head Girls Soccer Anthony Trezza 6-1 $6661.00 JV Girls Soccer John Flecca 4-1 $4394.00 Volunteer Devon Mc Gillis $ 1.00

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High School Extra-Curricular Coaches/Advisors - continued Head Boys Soccer Patrick Santo Pietro 5-1 $6466.00 JV Boys Soccer Brian Lowe 3-1 $4219.00 Summer Weight Room Supervisor James Foy 5-1 $1725.00 John Ranieri 4-1 $1674.00 Fall Weight Room Supervisor Nick Agoglia 2-2 $1543.00 Cheerleading Head Jessica Eger B $5039.00 Michelle Miller B $5039.00 Head Wrestling Coach John Ranieri 4-2 $7743.00 Asst Wrestling Lou Riggi 2-1 $4822.00 Volunteer Wrestling Craig Frost $ 1.00 Head Boys Basketball John Bergbauer 1-2 $6850.00 JV Boys Basketball John Flecca 1-2 $4629.00 Head Girls Basketball Rich Wilson 4-2 $7743.00 JV Girls Basketball Charlene Durniak 4-2 $5230.00 Weight Room Supervisor James Foy 5-1 $1725.00 Head Bowling Vince Fucci 2-2 $3149.00 Head Baseball Coach Nick Agoglia 4-1 $6278.00 JV Baseball Coach Nick Badillo 2-2 $4049.00 Head Softball Fran Maggio 7-2 $6861.00 JV Softball Sam Appello 7-7 $4801.00 Boys Baseball Volunteer Steve Matthews $ 1.00 Girls Softball Volunteer Laura Bundy $ 1.00 Head Tennis Coach Nick Florio 7-7 $5107.00 Head Golf Coach Bruce Coultas 5-2 $3520.00 Head Track Coach Glenn Grieco 4-2 $6278.00 Asst Track Coaches John Flecca 5-1 $4526.00 James Foy 4-2 $4394.00 Shannon Smith 2-1 $4049.00 Weight Room Supervisor John Ranieri 4-1 $1674.00 Lou Riggi 2-1 $1542.00 Site Manager: Sam Appello James Foy Proctors/Scoreboard: Phil Acosta Anthony Trezza James Foy Patrick Santo Pietro John Gura Brian Lowe Proctors: Patricia Iachio Constance Megles Geri Gura Jessica Clausi Wendy Battaglia John Ranieri

Sue Carlstrom Nick Agoglia Sam Appello Melanie Bussiere Kathy Mac Donald James Foy

Rate: Site Manager: $55.00 Proctor: $45.00 Varsity Scoreboard: $55.00 JV Scoreboard: $45.00

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Substitute Salaries

To approve the following substitute/home instruction salaries for the 2010-2011 school year: (salaries same as 2009-2010)

Substitutes Secretaries $70.00/day Paraprofessionals $10.50/hr Aides $ 9.50 /hr Maintenance Workers $16.00/hr Custodians $12.00/hr Teachers Substitute Certified $90.00/day NJ Teacher Certified $95.00/day After 20 days a year (NJ teacher certified only) $100.00/day* Nurse $105.00/day Home Instruction $31.00/hr

*annually non-cumulative; 20 day waiting period is waived for 15 or more years of continuous substituting service with the district.

There being no further business to come before the board in closed session the meeting adjourned at 6:53 PM. Respectfully submitted, Susan Guercio School Business Administrator Board Secretary laa

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CLOSED MINUTES of the September 7, 2010


The meeting was called to order by President Rinaldi who noted that this was a closed session of the Roselle Park Board of Education held under the Open Public Meetings Act of the State of New Jersey. Notice of this meeting was sent to the Star Ledger, Union Leader, and the Home News Tribune. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss personnel matters and other exceptions to the sunshine law for the month of September 2010. There were present: President Rinaldi Barney Leinberger Vice President Harms Scott Nelson Michael Genovese Jeffrey Parrell Mr. Balaban was absent from the meeting. Also present:


PERSONNEL

District Substitutes Approval of additions to the district wide substitute list. (As recommended by the Superintendent.) Student Teachers/Internships To approve the attached student teachers/internships for the 2010-2011 school year. (as recommended by the Superintendent) Staff Resignation Approval of the following resignation: Alexis Stewart, Robert Gordon paraprofessional, effective August 26, 2010.

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Maternity/Disability/ Leave of Absence Requests To approve the following maternity/disability/leave of absence requests: (as per RPEA contract) (subject to change) (as recommended by the Superintendent) Meghan Wischusen, Robert Gordon 4th grade teacher, unpaid personal leave of absence, effective September 1, 2010 to June 30, 2013. (attending US Peace Corps.) Staff Transfers Approval of the following staff transfers for the 2010-2011 school year as recommended by the Superintendent: (as per RPEA contract) Name From To Andrea Kozodoy Social Worker Elementary Counselor (replace O’Malley) July Restrepo PreK/ECC Robert Gordon 5th grade (replace Wischusen) Kristin Levash Robert Gordon 5th grade Robert Gordon 4th grade Bradley Stanko District Driver - days High School Custodian - nights ASYC Summer Program Staff

To approve the following Anthony Signorella Youth Center Summer program substitute director effective August 1, 2010: Jennifer Buscaino at $15/hr.

Extra – Curricular Appointments To appoint the following extra-curricular appointments as recommended by the Superintendent: (*as per RPEA contract) First Aid/CPR Training Certifications James Foy Aug. 5 & 10 $200/session *CATV Assistant Coordinator Ellen Bachert (A) 2010-2011 school year $9543 *Baton/Flag Twirler Coach Isaac Holiday (A) 2010-2011 school year $4962

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Additional Sections To approve the following teachers to teach an additional class for the 2010-2011 school year: (as recommended by the Superintendent) (as per RPEA contract) (Sept./Oct. salary same as 09-10)

Middle School Karen Carey-Lynch English 1/7 $ 9,022.00 John Flecca Science 1/7 $ 8,902.14 Kimberly Guercio Math 1/7 $ 7,160.86 Michelle (Miller) Howell LA 1/7 $ 7,160.86 Patricia Mawer Math 1/7 $ 7,160.86 Lauren McCarthy Math 1/7 $ 7,160.86

Joanna Ollinick LA 1/7 $ 7,254.86 Denise Otero LA 1/7 $ 8,591.00 Michael Phillips Math 1/7 $ 8,050.86 Joscelyn (Puschel) Rios World Lang 1/7 $ 7,716.14 Jeanette Ricci LA 1/7 $ 9,022.00 Ann Marie Ryan English 1/7 $ 9,022.00 Tricia Caparruva Resource Center 1/7 $ 7,160.86 Gina Palencia Resource Center 1/7 $ 7,857.86 Giuliana Melo LA 1/7 $ 9,947.57 Jennifer Ferry Resource Center 1/7 $ 8,902.14 Robert Glomb Social Studies 1/14 $ 4,511.00 Alison Cogswell Music 2/35 $ 3,608.80 Academy Shaun Lacey Science 1/7 $ 7,254.86 Lisa Klemens Math 1/7 $ 7,160.86 Modesta DeFresco Art 1/7 $15,210.71 Fay Lazarides Math 1/7 $ 8,535.00 Jessica Clausi Math 1/7 $10,131.86 Dennis Dagounis Science 1/7 $ 7,716.14 Alison Reiner English 1/7 $ 7,160.86 Matthew Spricigo Social Studies 1/7 $10,258.14 Susanna Hand Spanish 1/7 $ 7,403.29

High School Kimberly Jensen HSPA/SAT 1/14 $ 4,548.36 Kathleen Mooney ESL/HSPA 1/14 $ 5,646.00 Patricia Rush MPS 3 1/14 $ 4,472.86 Jennifer Ferreira MPS 1 1/14 $ 3,580.43 Danielle Romero Multi Media 1/14 $ 3,701.64 Raymond Bangs Chemistry AP 1/35 $ 2,895.60 Dennis Dagounis Biology AP 1/35 $ 1,543.23

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Staff Re-Appointments

To re-appoint the following staff as recommended by the Superintendent: (as per RPEA contract/addendum)

Deborah Cordes (M10), Social Worker, effective August 30, 2010 to June 30, 2011, at $57,471, plus compensation for extra time and responsibilities $5,675. (Sept./Oct. $55,951) (replace Kozodoy) Clement Gibeault, Middle School paraprofessional, 6 hrs/day, 5 days/week, effective September 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011 at $16.03/hr. (as per IEP) Dawn Rannigan, Robert Gordon paraprofessional, 6 hrs/day, 5 days/week, effective September 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011 at $12.82/hr. (replace A. Stewart) Shari Galluzzi, Middle School paraprofessional, 4 hrs/day, 5 days/week, effective September 1, 2010 to October 29, 2010 at $14.10/hr. (as per IEP) Staff Termination Approval to terminate the employment of the following personnel:(as recommended by the Superintendent) Jayson Bogota, district custodian, effective September 10, 2010.

DISCUSSION

1. Board candidates 2. Substance abuse policy 3. Test scores The board returned to open session at 7:30 pm to take action on matters for the month of September 2010. They returned to closed session at 8:23 pm to discuss the following. 1. Board candidates There being no further business to come before the board in closed session the meeting adjourned at 8:52 pm Respectfully submitted, Susan Guercio School Business Administrator Board Secretary

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CLOSED MINUTES of the October 5, 2010 Board Meeting

6:32 P.M.

The meeting was called to order by President Rinaldi who noted that this was a closed session of the Roselle Park Board of Education held under the Open Public Meetings Act of the State of New Jersey. Notice of this meeting was sent to the Star Ledger, Union Leader, and the Home News Tribune. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss personnel matters or other exceptions to the sunshine law for the month of October 2010. There were present: President Rinaldi Barney Leinberger Vice President Harms Scott Nelson Alexander J. Balaban Christopher Miller Michael Genovese Barbara Sokol Dr. Parrell was absent from the meeting. Also present:


PERSONNEL District Substitutes Approval of additions to the district wide substitute list. As recommended by the


District Retirement To approve the following district retirement as recommended by the Superintendent: (as per RPEA contract) John Payesko, district custodian, effective January 1, 2011

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District Resignation To approve the following district resignation as recommended by the Superintendent: (as per RPEA contract) Stacey Robinson, Robert Gordon paraprofessional, effective October 7, 2010 Staff Termination Approval to terminate the employment of the following personnel as recommended by the Superintendent: Stephen Barbetti, Sherman paraprofessional, effective September 28, 2010. Residency Investigator To approve Ray Arocha, volunteer district residency investigator for the 2010-2011 school year at $1.00. Extra – Curricular Advisors/Coaches To appoint/rescind the following extra-curricular advisors/coaches: (as recommended by the Superintendent) (as per RPEA contract)

Rescind Eric Witkowski HS Stage Band Appoint Kevin Carroll (5-1) HS Assistant Wrestling $5,367 Alison Cogswell (A) HS Stage Band $1,672 Additional Sections To approve the following staff to teach an additional class for the 2010-2011 school year: (as recommended by the Superintendent) (as per RPEA contract) Brian Weingart MS Physical Education 1/7 $ 7,160.86 Ellen Bachert HS RPTV 1/7 $10,800.43 Translation To approve the following staff member to provide language translation when needed: (as recommended by the Superintendent) (as per RPEA contract) Daiana Permison, MS paraprofessional at $15.18 per 15 minute increments

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Schedule Change

Approval of the following schedule change effective September 20, 2010 as recommended by the Superintendent: (as per RPEA contract)

Name From To Susan Santos 6.25 hrs/day 7 hrs/day High School paraprofessional Professional Development Appointments To appoint the following professional development appointments at $34.15/hr: (as recommended by the Superintendent) (contractual amount) Friday, October 8, 2010 – 3 hrs.

Marie Mormelo Monday, October 11, 2010 - 3.75 hrs. Marie Mormelo Joann Sinisi Susana Hand Tricia Caparruva Jonathan Silberlight Melanie Bussiere Gina Palencia Karen Ruby Eric Witkkowski Kathleen Mooney James Foy Lori DiSarro Danielle Romero

Discussion

1. Class trips/safety issues - elementary principals and PTA officers were present 2. Staff termination – fingerprinting process 3. Grievance – yearbook advisor The board returned to open session at 7:04 P.M. to take action on items for the month of October 2010. They returned to closed session at 8:31 P.M. to discuss the following. 1. Confidentiality of subjects discussed in closed session. There being no further business to come before the board in closed session the meeting adjourned at 8:43 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Susan Guercio School Business Administrator Board Secretary

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CLOSED MINUTES of the October 19, 2010 Board Meeting

6:02 P.M.

The meeting was called to order by President Rinaldi who noted that this was a closed session of the Roselle Park Board of Education held under the Open Public Meetings Act of the State of New Jersey. Notice of this meeting was sent to the Star Ledger, Union Leader, and the Home News Tribune. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss personnel matters and other exceptions to the sunshine law for the month of October 2010. There were present: President Rinaldi Christopher Miller Vice President Harms Jeffrey Parrell Alexander J. Balaban Barbara Sokol Scott Nelson Mr. Genovese and Mr. Leinberger were absent from the meeting. Also present:

Patrick M. Spagnoletti, Superintendent of Schools Susan Guercio, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary Athina Cornell, Board Attorney

PERSONNEL

District Substitutes Approval of additions to the district wide substitute list as recommended by the

Superintendent. Staff Appointments

To appoint the following staff as recommended by the Superintendent:

Ann Marie Morrison (B1), Middle School Special Education teacher, at $50,000, prorated, effective October 20, 2010 to March 11, 2011. (Sept./Oct. salaries same as 2009-2010) (maternity – C. Kelliehan)

Jeff Joy, Vested Protection, district residency inspector, at $30/hr for the 2010-2011 school year. LisaMarie Layden, Robert Gordon paraprofessional, 6hrs/day, 5days/wk, effective October 12, 2010 to June 30, 2011, at $12.82/hr. (replacement – Robinson)

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Degree Change To approve the following staff member degree changes as recommended by the Superintendent effective September 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011 (as per RPEA contract) (Sept./Oct. salaries same as 2009-2010)

Nicholas Agoglia B11 $55,176 M11 $60,137 Christopher DiMakos M6 $54,161 MT6 $58,697 Stacy Feszchak M14 $65,593 MT14 $69,633 Lisa Pluchino-Klemens B6 $50,126 M6 $54,161 Gina Palencia M7 $55,005 MT7 $59,745 Kristen Vogel B6 $50,126 MT6 $58,697

Winter/Spring Physical Personnel To authorize the following personnel to conduct physicals for 2010-2011 winter/spring sports under the direction of the Athletic Director at $174.60/day^ or compensated days* on November 9, 2010 and February 2, 2011: (as recommended by the Superintendent) Teresa Sacca * Janice Haddad * Nancy Merwede* - sub Barbara Goss* Brenda Litterer *

DISCUSSION

1. Volunteer position 2. Residency hearing 3. Anticipated litigation The board returned to open session at 6:59 P.M. to take action on matters for the month of October 2010. They returned to closed session for the following residency hearing.

RESIDENCY HEARING This was a fact-finding session regarding the residency of two Sherman elementary school students (G. & g. C.), the father and attorney were present. The custody and living arrangements were explained. All information pertaining to this case has been given to the board attorney for follow up. There being no further business to come before the board the meeting adjourned at 8:37 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Susan Guercio School Business Administrator/Board Secretary

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CLOSED MINUTES of the November 2, 2010


The meeting was called to order by President Rinaldi who noted that this was a closed session of the Roselle Park Board of Education held under the Open Public Meetings Act of the State of New Jersey. Notice of this meeting was sent to the Star Ledger, Union Leader, and the Home News Tribune. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss personnel matters or other exceptions to the sunshine law for the month of November 2009. There were present: President Rinaldi Christopher Miller Vice President Harms Scott Nelson Michael Genovese Jeffrey Parrell Barney Leinberger (arrv 6:20) Barbara Sokol Mr. Balaban was absent from the meeting. Also present:


Residency Hearing

A residency hearing was scheduled to consider evidence regarding (A.& J.S.) Sherman School students. The parents/guardians failed to appear. Mary Christensen, Sherman School Principal, was in attendance and gave background on students’ living arrangements. The board determined students were not domiciled in the district.

DISCIPLINARY HEARING Board Attorney, Anthony Sciarrillo, conducted a disciplinary hearing for 7th grade middle school student (J.DeV.) who was suspended for fighting in school on October 21, 2010. Jeannine Grasso, Middle School Principal, reported on the incident. Mother, father and son spoke before the board. The board attorney explained the hearing process and informed the participants that a decision would be reached after all information was discussed.

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PERSONNEL District Substitutes Approval of additions to the district wide substitute list. (As recommended by the Superintendent.) Maternity/Disability/ Leave of Absence Requests To approve the following maternity/disability/leave of absence requests: (as per RPEA contract) (subject to change) (As recommended by the Superintendent.)

Jennifer Burgos, Sherman School 3rd grade teacher effective on or about January 3, 2011 as follows:

Accumulated sick/personal days to be used: yes New Jersey Family Leave: yes Return date: April 4, 2011 Lunch/Breakfast Supervisor Personnel

To approve the following lunchroom supervisors/substitutes for the 2010-2011 school year as recommended by the Superintendent: (as per RPEA contract) High School lunch supervisors – $18.97/day, Middle School lunch supervisors - $28.46/day, District breakfast supervisors at $18.97/day

High School Middle School Christopher Burns Eric Witkowski Timothy Hess Glenn Greico Anthony Trezzza Jennifer Ferry Marie Kilby Samuel Appello Title 1/Basic Skills Personnel To appoint the following Robert Gordon Title 1 Before/After School personnel effective November 8 - December 17, 2010 at $34.15 per session (as recommended by the Superintendent):

Arlene Terpenning (4 days) Kristen Kulbaba (1 day) Gail Pelaez – sub Jean Ridente – sub Lisa Layden – sub Barbara Maiorelli – sub Change of Assignment To approve the following change of assignment as recommended by the Superintendent: (as per RPEA contract) (as per IEP) Shari Galluzzi, Middle School paraprofessional From To September 7, 2010 – October 29, 2010 September 7, 2010 – June 24, 2011

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At this time the board went into open session to take action on matters for the month of November. They returned to closed session at 7:36 to discuss the following. Sarah Costa, High School Principal, reported on Christopher Burns, Business Teacher, who did not report to work after taking several personal days. Recommendation is to terminate due to abandonment of position and to appoint staff to teach an additional class until end of semester. The board returned to open session to take action on determination. There being no further business to come before the board in closed session the meeting adjourned at 7:52 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Susan Guercio School Business Administrator Board Secretary

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CLOSED MINUTES of the November 16, 2010


The meeting was called to order by President Rinaldi who noted that this was a closed session of the Roselle Park Board of Education held under the Open Public Meetings Act of the State of New Jersey. Notice of this meeting was sent to the Star Ledger, Union Leader, and the Home News Tribune. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss personnel matters and other exceptions to the sunshine law for the month of November 2010. There were present: President Rinaldi Scott Nelson Vice President Harms Christopher Miller Alexander J. Balaban Jeffrey Parrell Michael Genovese Barbara Sokol Barney Leinberger (arrv 6:58) Also present:


HEARING The board conducted a hearing regarding appeal from former employee Christopher Burns. Mr. Burns was terminated as high school business teacher for abandonment of position. Sarah Costa, High School Principal and Kathleen MacDonald, RPEA President were in attendance. As job was posted the board determined Mr. Burns could submit an application to be considered for the position.

PERSONNEL District Substitutes Approval of additions to the district wide substitute list. (as recommended by the

Superintendent)

District Resignation To approve the following resignation: (as recommended by the Superintendent) Barbara Maiorelli, Robert Gordon paraprofessional, effective November 10, 2010.

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Maternity/Disability/ Leave of Absence Requests To approve the following maternity/disability/leave of absence requests: (as per RPEA contract) (subject to change) (as recommended by the Superintendent)

Allison DeFortuna, Sherman School Fifth Grade teacher effective on or about January 24, 2011 as follows:

Accumulated sick/personal days to be used: yes New Jersey Family Leave: yes Return date: May 2, 2011

Lunch/Breakfast Supervisor Personnel

To approve the following lunchroom supervisors/substitutes for the 2010-2011 school year: (as recommended by the Superintendent) (as per RPEA contract) High School lunch supervisors – $18.97/day - District breakfast supervisors at $18.97/day.

Teresa Rose Extra-Curricular Coaches/Advisors To approve the following extra-curricular coaches/advisors for the 2010-2011 school year: (as recommended by the Superintendent) (as per RPEA contract) Band Front Coordinator John Arietano (B) $5553 Percussion Instructor Volunteer Robert Masucci $1 There being no further business to come before the board the meeting was adjourned at 7:03 PM. Respectfully submitted, Susan Guercio School Business Administrator Board Secretary laa

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