Bound brook high school theatre

BOUND BROOK BOARD OF EDUCATION
Minutes - REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2015

BOUND BROOK HIGH SCHOOL THEATRE

6:30 P.M.
A regular meeting of the Board of Education will be held this day in the Bound Brook High School Theatre. The order of business and agenda for the meeting are:
I. CALL TO ORDER. – 6:40 p.m.
II. OPEN PUBLIC MEETING STATEMENT
The New Jersey Open Public Meetings Law was enacted to insure the right of the public to have advance notice of and to attend the meetings of public bodies at which time any business affecting their interests is discussed and acted upon. In accordance with the provisions of this act and Board of Education Policy 0162, the Board of Education of the Borough of Bound Brook has caused notice of this meeting to be posted in the Board Office and at Bound Brook High School, and mailed or faxed to the Courier News, Bound Brook Borough Clerk, South Bound Brook Board of Education, and any person who has requested individual notice and paid the required fee.
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. ROLL CALL

Peter Allen, William Boehm, Michele DeFazio, Nicholas DelVecchio, Gabriel Gleason (arrived at 7:10 p.m.), Shawn Hasting, Camilla Stevens, Joseph “Jay” Tomaselli (arrived at 7:15 p.m.), Terrence Hoben

Absent: Peter Allen
V. EXECUTIVE SESSION AS NECESSARY
WHEREAS, the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-11, permits the Board of Education to meet in closed session to discuss certain matters,

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education adjourns to closed session to discuss: (select one or more)

1. 
   a matter rendered confidential by federal or state law
   
2. 
   a matter in which release of information would impair the right to receive government funds
   
3. 
   material the disclosure of which constitutes an unwarranted invasion of individual privacy
   
4. 
   a collective bargaining agreement and/or negotiations related to it
   
5. 
   a matter involving the purchase, lease, or acquisition of real property with public funds
   
6. 
   protection of public safety and property and/or investigations of possible violations or violations of law
   
7. 
   pending or anticipated litigation or contract negotiations and/or matters of attorney-client privilege
   
8. 
   specific prospective or current employees unless all who could be adversely affected request an open session
   
9. 
   deliberation after a public hearing that could result in a civil penalty or other loss
   

FURTHER RESOLVED, the minutes of this closed session be made public when the need for confidentiality no longer exists.

Motion by Ms. DeFazio, seconded by Ms. Hasting to adjourn to Executive Session at 6:59 p.m. to discuss #4, 5, 6, and 7.
VI. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION – 8:03 p.m.

VII. PRESIDENT’S COMMENTS – Mr. Hoben commented on the ice/snow removal – No problems – fraction of what was required last year.

VIII. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
LA MONTE/LA MONTE ANNEX GRADE LEADERS

JANUARY 2015 FEBRUARY 2015

Kindergarten Brandon Castellon Kindergarten Cristian Galdamez

First Grade Rosie Malpartida First Grade Nayely Nunez

Second Grade Jennifer DeLeon Second Grade Samantha Guillen
LAFAYETTE GRADE LEADERS

JANUARY 2015 FEBRUARY 2015

Third Grade Catherine Banos Third Grade Brooke Cooper

Fourth Grade Diego Garcia Fourth Grade Stephanie Ayala

Fifth Grade Betsabe Hernandez-Acevado Fifth Grade Ann Marie Mosquera
KNIGHTS OF THE MONTH - SMALLEY

JANUARY 2015 FEBRUARY 2015

6^th Grade Andrew Sanchez 6^th Grade Nicole Romero

7^th Grade Harinder Singh 7^th Grade Robbie Reisser

8^th Grade Juan Azcona 8^th Grade Erin O’Reilly
CRUSADER CITIZENS – BOUND BROOK HIGH SCHOOL

FEBRUARY 2015

9^th Grade Keylor Jimenez

10^th Grade Cecilia Rojas

11^th Grade Melanie Remache Nunez

12^th Grade Alaya Cortes
2013-2014 SCHOOL REPORT CARD
Mrs. Fischer and Mr. Russo presented the student awards to Grades K-5. Dr. Santicerma presented to Grades 6-8. Mr. Smith and Mrs. Hoben presented to Grades 9-12.

Mr. Ernie Turner introduced Steve Faber and Marty Hammond from New Jersey Asset & Rebate Management Program. They did a presentation on the “Investment Considerations for the 2014 Bonds”
IX. COMMITTEE MEETING REPORTS

Educational – minutes were distributed.

Facilities and Finance - minutes were distributed.

Personnel – will distribute tomorrow.

Policy - TBA

Athletic – meeting scheduled for March 2.

Somerset County Educational Services Commission- Dr. Daniel Gallagher – Meeting held two weeks ago – new building about ready to open.

New Jersey School Boards Association

Negotiations – TBA

Mr. Hoben – Recreation Director wants to meet to talk about large projects and the fields.
X. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR AGENDA ITEMS ONLY - None

XI. ACTION ITEMS

1. 
   APPROVAL OF MINUTES
   

RESOLVED, the Bound Brook Board of Education approves the minutes for the following meetings:

Regular and Executive Session Meeting Minutes of February 2, 2015
Motion by Ms. Stevens, seconded by Mr. Boehm to approve the Regular and Executive Session Meeting Minutes of February 2, 2015. Adopted by voice vote. Mr. Gleason abstained from the Executive Session Minutes only.

2. 
   COMMUNICATIONS - None
   

3. 
   COMMITTEE RESOLUTIONS
   

HIB RESOLUTIONS
High School
2/23/15-1 HIB Complaint Board Notification - HIB CASES for Bound Brook High School
RESOLVED, in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:37-15(b)(6)(e), the Bound Brook Board of Education

affirms the Superintendent’s report of alleged HIB incidents and investigations for Cases #BBHS12191400l; #BBHS01161500l;

#BBHS012015002; #BBHS012015001; and #BBHS012315001 for the period of 12/19/14 through 1/23/15.

Elementary School
2/23/15-2 HIB Complaint Board Notification - HIB CASES for Bound Brook Elementary Schools
RESOLVED, in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:37-15(b)(6)(e), the Bound Brook Board of Education

affirms the Superintendent’s report of alleged HIB incidents and investigations for Cases #SMS120814001; #SMS121614002;

#SMS121114003; #SMS121614001; #SMS010515001; #SMS010815001; #SMS011415001; #SMS012915001; and

#LAMA122214001 for the period of 12/8/14 through 1/29/15.

Dr. Gallagher distributed the HIB cases in a new format. Board spent time reviewing. Next meeting will include in the board packets.
Question: Any clarifications? What is “squad”? A nickname that started last year or possibly earlier.

Motion by Ms. Hasting, seconded by Mr. DelVecchio to affirm Resolutions #1 and #2. Adopted by roll call vote. Ms. DeFazio abstained on #2.

DISTRICT AND HIGH SCHOOL
2/23/15–3 Resignations – District and High School
RESOLVED, the Bound Brook Board of Education hereby accepts the following resignations:

NAME	POSITION	EFFECTIVE DATE
Araujo, Yvonne	Special Education Teacher	3/27/15
Melesurgo, Anthony	JV Baseball Coach	2/18/15
Wenger, Gary	Freshman Class Co-Advisor	2/6/15
Dalfonzo, Dan	Freshman Class Co-Advisor	2/6/15

2/23/15-4 Employment – District and High School
RESOLVED, the Bound Brook Board of Education approves the following personnel to the positions as listed:

NAME	POSITION	FUNDING	2014-2015 SALARY, STEP	EFFECTIVE DATE
Kolodziej, Christopher	District Web Master	General Budget	$5,000 (12 months) (pro-rated for the number of days employed)	2/23/15-6/30/15
Manuel, Clifton N. (pending completion of paperwork)	Substitute Custodian	General Budget	$13.00 per hour	2/24/15-6/30/15
Meza, Luis	Security SEIU-32BJ Community Training Classes	General Budget	$13.00 per hour	1/3/15-6/30/15
O’Garro, Celester	School Bus Aide, District	General Budget	$12.99 per hour – Step 1	2/10/15-6/30/15
Durant, Bryanna (pending completion of paperwork)	Substitute Teacher Substitute Aide	General Budget	$95.00 per diem $11.00 per hour	2/24/15-6/30/15
Mojovich, George	Substitute Teacher Substitute Aide	General Budget	$95.00 per diem $11.00 per hour	2/24/15-6/30/15

(All appointments, hours, and placements to be determined by the Superintendent and immediate supervisor.)

2/23/15-5 Extracurricular Employment – District and High School
RESOLVED, that the Bound Brook Board of Education approves the following staff, in the positions as indicated:

NAME	POSITION	FUNDING	SALARY, STEP	EFFECTIVE DATE
Paxson, Loren	Assistant Spring Track Coach (ATZ)	General Budget	$5,377 – Col. 2	2/24/15-6/30/15
Bennett, Greg	Clock Operator – Winter, Spring	General Budget	$30 per event	1/15/15-6/30/15
Fontana, Kevin (replaces Anthony Melesurgo	JV Baseball Coach (ARY)	General Budget	$4,692 – Col. 1	3/6/15-6/30/15

2/23/15-6 Volunteers – District and High School
RESOLVED, the Bound Brook Board of Education approves the following volunteers for the 2014-2015 school year:

NAME	POSITION	FUNDING SOURCE	SALARY	EFFECTIVE DATE
DiStefano, Vincent	Volunteer – Baseball	NA	NA	2/24/15-6/30/15

2/23/15-7 Request For Unpaid Leave of Absence – District and High School
RESOLVED, the Bound Brook Board of Education approves the following request for an unpaid leave to run concurrent with eligible benefit entitlements under FMLA/NJFLA/FTD (FL-1):

NAME	POSITION	EFFECTIVE DATE
DelConte. Susan	English Teacher, High School	2/1/15 (estimated)-6/30/15 (intermittent days)

2/23/15-8 Mentors – District and High School
RESOLVED, the Bound Brook Board of Education approves the following personnel to provide mentor service to novice teachers hired for the 2014-2015 school year at the stipend listed that is to be paid by the novice teacher to the mentor teacher.

MENTOR NAME	NOVICE TEACHER	STIPEND
Levering, Elizabeth	Kermizian, Leigh	$385 to be paid by novice teacher (for 21 weeks) (1/13/15-6/30/15)
Nytz, John	Kopik, Richard	$330 to be paid by novice teacher (for 18 weeks) (2/2/15-6/30/15)

2/23/15-9 Student Teacher/Observer Placements - District and High School
RESOLVED, the Bound Brook Board of Education approves the following student teacher /observer placements in the classes listed below:

NAME	PURPOSE	SCHOOL/TEACHER	TIME PERIOD
Longo, Christina	Student Observation – College of Saint Elizabeth	High School – Melanie Medina	2/9/15-5/15/15 (few days)

4. 
   POLICY RESOLUTIONS – DISTRICT AND HIGH SCHOOL
   

2/23/15-10 Conferences – District and High Schoo1
RESOLVED, the Bound Brook Board of Education approves the following conferences:

NAME/ASSIGNMENT/ SCHOOL	CONFERENCE/ LOCATION	DATES	OBJECTIVE	COST
Colon-Brito, Vivian, Social Worker, District	Educator’s Forum on Mental Health Somerville, NJ	Feb. 25, 2015	Workshop	$0

Reilly, Jacqueline, Psychologist, District	Q-Interactive: Overview Bound Brook High School	Feb. 24, 2015	Online	$0
Weber, Priscila	Intervention and Referral Services (I&RS) Oceanport, NJ; Orange, NJ	Jan. 29-30, 2015 March 27, 2015 (amend date)	Workshop	$262.46
DiStefano, Vincent, Health/Physical Education Teacher, High School	Health and Wellness Grant Hamilton, NJ	May 7, 2015	Conference	$0
Gallagher, Daniel	A Review of OPRA Bergen County College	March 17, 2015	Professional Development Seminar	$75
Zacharewich, Theresa	A Review of OPRA Bergen County College	March 17, 2015	Professional Development Seminar	$75
Peterson, Carl, Interim Athletic Director	DAANJ Directors/Athletics Association of New Jersey Atlantic City, NJ	March 24-27, 2015	Conference	$500

2/23/15-11 Social Events/Class Trip –District and High School
RESOLVED, the Bound Brook Board of Education approves the following social event/class trip:

GROUP/CLASS/SCHOOL	DESTINATION	DATE/S	OBJECTIVE	COST
Salmeri, Jeff, History Teacher, Grades 9-12	Holocaust & Genocide/ US History II Honors Washington, DC	April 22, 2015	Holocaust	$190 (District) $1,500 approx. (Grant and Fundraising)
Ryan-Hannaway, Mahon, Counselor, Grades 9 and 10	Rutgers – Busch Campus	April 25, 2015	Promoting College Readiness Education	$675
Medina, Melanie, and Levering, Elizabeth, Art III/Spanish III, Grades 10-12	NYC Botanical Garden Bronx, NY	May 29, 2015	The trip will allow the students the unique opportunity to see many works of art studied in Spanish and Art class.	$190 (District) $695
Wilson, Tanner, Robotics, Grades 9-12	Bridgewater-Raritan High School Bridgewater, NJ	March 28-29, 2015	Robotics	$0
Wilson, Tanner, Robotics, Grades 9-12	Ethicon Somerville, NJ	Feb. 14, 17, 19, 21, 24, 2015	Robotics	$0
Abd, Pierre, French Program, Grades 9-12	Metropolitan Museum of Art; French Cuisine Luncheon; and LesMiserables New York City, NY	April 15, 2015	French Program	$95 (District) (Students will pay)

2/23/15-12 Approve 2015-2016 School Calendar
RESOLVED, the Bound Brook Board of Education approves the 2015-2016 School Calendar.
2/23/15-13      Policies/Regulations –First Reading
RESOLVED, the Bound Brook Board of Education approves the first reading of the following Policies/Regulations as required by the New Jersey State Department of Education.
Policy/Regulation                                                        Title

3321                       Acceptable Use of Computer Network(s)/Computers and Resources by Teaching Staff Members

– Policy & Regulation            

2622              Student Assessment – Policy & Procedure

5300              Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) – Policy & Regulation
F. FINANCE RESOLUTIONS
2/23/15-14 Accept Donation
RESOLVED, the Bound Brook Board of Education accepts from Tom Davidson the donation of a student Tenor Saxophone (Olds, Serial #255870) to the school district (est. value is about $300).
2/23/15-15 Accept Donation
RESOLVED, the Bound Brook Board of Education accepts from Daniel O’Malley, a donation in the amount of $1,107.45 for the removal of a dead oak tree from Bound Brook High School front lawn.
2/23/15-16 Accept Donation
RESOLVED, the Bound Brook Board of Education accepts a $250 donation from the Bound Brook Moose Lodge No 988 to contribute towards the purchase of jackets for the Girls Softball Team.
2/23/15-17 Add Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. As An Approved 403(B) Service Provider
RESOLVED, the Bound Brook Board of Education approves adding Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. (Ed Meglis, RSBA, Business Development Consultant), 8000 Sagemore Drive, Suite 8301, Marlton, NJ 08053, as an approved 403(B) Service Provider - RetirementSolutions and RetirementSolutionsPremier 403(B).
2/23/15-18 Tuition and Related Services Contracts

SCHOOL	SCHOOL YEAR	STUDENT #	ESTIMATED TUITION
Union City BOE / Bound Brook / Green Brook Academy	2014 – 2015 RSY	20161741	$7,866.20* *Sept. 2014 ONLY
Burlington County Special Services School District – Lumberton Alternative Education Program	2014-2015 RSY	20181422	$10,800
MRESC – Bright Beginnings	2014-2015	20272051	$25,520.00

2/2315-19 Approve Change Orders for Asbestos Abatement Project at the Community School
RESOLVED, the Bound Brook Board of Education approves the attached Change Orders for additional asbestos abatement at the Community School as per the contract with the Gordion Group/Lighton Industries, Inc. as follows:
Original Contract: $ 209,387.04

Change Order #1: $ 1,731.66

Change Order #2: $ 6,710.80

Revised Contract Amount: $ 217,829.50

2/23/15-20 Approve Proposal from Dan Niro Plumbing & Heating Contractors, LLC for Drain Pipe Mapping at the Community School
RESOLVED, the Bound Brook Board of Education approves the attached proposal from Dan Niro Plumbing & Heating Contractors, LLC to perform drain pipe mapping for two (2) drains in the Community School Cafeteria. Cost is as follows:
Drain #1: $ 985.00

Drain #2: $ 844.00

Total Cost: $1,829.00

2/23/15-21 Approve Proposal from Monument Title Agency for Title Search of Lafayette, LaMonte and Smalley Schools
RESOLVED, the Bound Brook Board of Education approves the attached proposal from Monument Title Agency to do title work for the Lafayette Elementary School, LaMonte Elementary School and Smalley Middle School at a cost of $2,400.00.

2/23/15-22 Approve Investment of Funds in the New Jersey Asset & Rebate Management Program

RESOLVED, the Board of Education of the Borough of Bound Brook, of Somerset County, New Jersey is authorized to invest funds in the New Jersey Asset & Rebate Management Program.

BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Borough of Bound Brook as follows:
1. The Bound Brook Board of Education hereby finds and determines that (a) it has received and reviewed (i) the Information Statement dated as of January 3, 2005 describing the New Jersey Asset & Rebate Management Program ("NJ/ARM") and (ii) the Amended and Restated Interlocal Services Investment Agreement governing the NJ/ARM Program (“Program Agreement”) and (b) the Bound Brook Board of Education has been afforded the opportunity to discuss NJ/ARM with the Investment Administrator and Special Counsel to NJ/ARM and the Bound Brook Board of Education has determined that it is in the best interests of the District to authorize the Bound Brook Board of Education to participate in NJ/ARM.
2. The Program Agreement is hereby approved and the Business Administrator/Board Secretary is authorized to execute the Program Agreement on behalf of the Bound Brook Board of Education
3. US Bank National Association, as Custodian for the NJ/ARM Program, is hereby approved to act as a depository of Public Funds for the Bound Brook Board of Education.
4. The Bound Brook Board of Education acknowledges that its decision to authorize the participation in NJ/ARM is based solely on the information set forth in the Information Statement and in the Program Agreement.
5. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
2/23/15-23 Approve Agreement between Lighton Industries, Inc. and the Bound Brook Board of Education for Demolition Project to be completed at the Community School
RESOLVED, the Bound Brook Board of Education approves the attached agreement between Lighton Industries, Inc. and the Bound Brook Board of Education to complete a Demolition Project at The Community School located at 120 East Second Street, Bound Brook as per the specifications as written by DRG Architects. The cost as per the contract will be $250,000.00. The award of this contract is in accordance with the MRESC State Approved Cooperative BID #65MCESCCPS.

2/23/15-24 2015-2016 Agreement for Participation in Coordinated Transportation with Warren County Special Services School District (WCSSSD)
WHEREAS, the Bound Brook School District Board of Education desires to transport students for the purpose of special education, non-public school education, or their own public school students to specific destinations; and
WHEREAS, the Warren County Special Services School District hereinafter referred to as WCSSSD offers coordinated transportation services; and
WHEREAS, the WCSSSD will organize and schedule routes to achieve the maximum cost effectiveness;
NOW THEREFORE, it is agreed that in consideration of pro-rated contract costs, plus a 4% administration fee as presented to the Bound Brook School District Board of Education as calculated by the billing formula adopted by the WCSSSD’s Board of Education and according to the schedule noted in the agreement.
RESOLVED, the Bound Brook Board of Education approves the Agreement with Warren County Special Services School District (WCSSSD) for the 2015-2016 school year (July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016).
2/23/15-25 2015-16 Substitute Service
RESOLVED, the Bound Brook Board of Education enters into an agreement with The Substitute Service, LLC for the period of

September 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016, at a cost of $7,549.22.

2/23/15-26 Approval of Purchase Orders
RESOLVED, the Bound Brook Board of Education approves the purchase orders for the period January 23, 2015 – February 20, 2015 in the amount of $2,322,201.51 and directs that the complete list of all the purchase orders be attached to and made part of the minutes.
2/23/15-27 Payment of Bills
RESOLVED, the Bound Brook Board of Education approves the payment of the attached bills for the period February 23, 2015 from the General Account in the amount of $914,560.51 and
FURTHER BE RESOLVED, the Bound Brook Board of Education approves the payment of the attached bills for the period of February 23, 2015 from the Bond/Construction Account in the amount of $80,915.85 and
FURTHER BE RESOLVED, the Bound Brook Board of Education directs that the complete lists of all the bills be attached to and made part of the minutes.
2/23/15-28 Cafeteria Account Payments
RESOLVED, the Bound Brook Board of Education approves payment of bills for February 23, 2015, in the amount of $125,766.79 and directs that the completed list be attached to and made part of these minutes.
2/23/15-29 Payroll
RESOLVED, the Bound Brook Board of Education acknowledges the gross payroll for December 2014 in the amount of $1,513,046.47.
2/23/15-30 Transfers for December 2014
RESOLVED, the Bound Brook Board of Education approves the attached transfers of funds for the month of December 2014.
2/23/15-31 Board Secretary & Treasurer Reports & Board Certification
WHEREAS, the Bound Brook Board of Education has received the reports of the treasurer and secretary for the month of December 2014, and
WHEREAS, these reports show the following balances as of December 31, 2014, subject to audit.

FUND	CASH BALANCE	APPROPRIATION BALANCE
(10) General Current Expense Fund	$4,681,201.96	$0.00
(11) Current Expense		$1,182,293.56
(12) Capital Outlay		$33,670.71
(20) Special Revenue Fund	$161,083.57	$105,266.31
(30) Capital Projects Fund	$27,140,271.41	$26,672,924.74
(40) Debt Service Fund	($92,263.38)	$0.75
TOTAL	$31,890,293.56	$27,994,156.07

WHEREAS, in compliance with N.J.A.C.6:20-2A.10(d) the secretary has certified that, as of the date of the reports, no budgetary line item account has obligations and payments (contractual orders) which in total exceed the amount appropriated by the district board of education, now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, the Bound Brook Board of Education accepts the above referenced reports and certifications and orders that they be attached to and made part of the record of this meeting, and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, in compliance with N.J.A.C.6:20-2A.10(e), the Board of Education certifies that, after review of the secretary’s monthly financial report (appropriation section) and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, to the best of its knowledge, no, major account or fund has been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C.6:20-2A.10(a)(1), and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the year.

2/23/15-32 Accept Grant from EmPoWER Somerset – Bound Brook High School
RESOLVED, the Bound Brook Board of Education accepts funds in the amount of $1,500 to implement the activities for the school

(Bound Brook High School) health action identified in the application Improving School Health to Enhance Student Learning,

PE1 – Presidential Youth Fitness Program (PYFP), effective September 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015.

G. ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS – PRE-K-8 RESOLUTIONS
2/23/15–33 Resignations – Elementary and Middle Schools
RESOLVED, the Bound Brook Board of Education hereby accepts the following resignations:

NAME	POSITION	EFFECTIVE DATE
Rosanio, Theresa	Lunch/Playground Aide	2/13/15

2/23/15-34 Employment –Elementary and Middle Schools PRE-K-8
RESOLVED, the Bound Brook Board of Education approves the following personnel to the positions as listed:

NAME	POSITION	FUNDING	2014-2015 SALARY, STEP	EFFECTIVE DATE
Stanek, Shane (replaces Tamie Stearns who is on maternity leave)	Long-Term Special Education Substitute Teacher, Lafayette School	General Budget	$190 per diem	1/29/15-3/6/15 (amend date for receipt of NJ certification number)
Alfaro, Gloria	After Care Program Teacher	General Budget	$35.00 per hour	3/2/15-6/16/15
Martin, Ashley	After Care Program Substitute Teacher	General Budget	$35.00 per hour	3/2/15-6/16/15
Jorge, Carolyn	Title I Before School Program Substitute Teacher	Title I	$57.16 per hour	1/6/15 and 1/21/15
Kober, Christopher	Title I Before School Program Teacher	Title I	$57.16 per hour (amend salary)	1/27/15-4/30/15

(All appointments, hours, and placements to be determined by the Superintendent and immediate supervisor.)
2/23/15-35 Extracurricular Employment – Elementary and Middle Schools PRE-K-8
RESOLVED, that the Bound Brook Board of Education approves the following staff, in the positions as indicated:

NAME	POSITION	FUNDING	SALARY, STEP	EFFECTIVE DATE
Angri, Amanda (replaces Christine Larson)	MS Newspaper Advisor (BDI) (amend position)	General Budget	$1,500 – Col. 1 (amend salary)	9/1/14-6/30/15
Conover, Michelle	Elementary Newspaper Advisor – Lafayette (BDJ) (amend position)	General Budget	$1,700 – Col. 2 (amend salary)	9/1/14-6/30/15

2/23/15-36 Student Teacher/Observer Placements - Elementary and Middle Schools PRE-K-8
RESOLVED, the Bound Brook Board of Education approves the following student teacher /observer placements in the classes listed below:

NAME	PURPOSE	SCHOOL/TEACHER	TIME PERIOD
Sul, John	Field Placement – Rutgers University	Lafayette School – Rita Faundez	2/12/15-4/15/15

H. POLICY RESOLUTIONS – ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS
2/23/15-37 Conferences – Elementary and Middle Schoo1s PRE-K-8
RESOLVED, the Bound Brook Board of Education approves the following conferences:

NAME/ASSIGNMENT/ SCHOOL	CONFERENCE/ LOCATION	DATES	OBJECTIVE	COST
Kinney, Janeen	SACs: Keys to Successful Schools Atlantic City, NJ	Feb. 26 & 27, 2015	Conference	$0

2/23/15-38 Social Events/Class Trip –Elementary and Middle Schools – PRE-K-8
RESOLVED, the Bound Brook Board of Education approves the following social event/class trip:

GROUP/CLASS/SCHOOL	DESTINATION	DATE/S	OBJECTIVE	COST
Dunne, Carlin and Grade 5 Teachers, Lafayette School	TD Bank Ball Park Bridgewater, NJ	June 4, 2015	DARE Graduation	$0
Larson, Christine and Grade 8 Language Arts, Smalley Middle School	Raritan Valley Community College North Branch, NJ	April 14, 2015	Ties in with social studies and language arts – Holocaust Genocide Unit	$1,335 (amend cost)
Vescovi, Lynn and Grade 2 Teachers, LaMonte Annex	Staten Island Zoo Staten Island, NY	June 4, 2015	Study of animal life, growth, and change.	$1,500 (parents, student activity fund, PTO)

I. EDUCATION RESOLUTIONS – ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS
2/23/15-39 Approval Dental Lessons
RESOLVED, the Bound Brook Board of Education approves Dr. Louis Scibilli of Brook Dental Associates, Bound Brook, to visit the first grade classes for individual classroom dental health lessons on February 10, 2015. February is National Children’s Dental Health month.


Motion by Ms. DeFazio, seconded by Mr. Boehm to approve Resolutions #3-39. Adopted by roll call vote. Mr. Hoben abstained on #10 (Dr. Gallagher) and Mr. DelVecchio abstained on #27.

XII. OTHER MATTERS TO COME BEFORE THE BOARD – After Care Program – Registrations will go through Ann Marie Woolford; will be posted tomorrow; any questions/issues either e-mail or call Ms. Woolford. Any board members who want an iPad, go upstairs and sign for one.
XIII. NEW BUSINESS – Question on PARCC testing – where do we stand? Can’t opt out – no requests to. There has been much discussion on PARCC; state law requires we do it.
XIV. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR DISCUSSION – Blood Drive in April.
XV. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Mr. Tomaselli, seconded by Ms. DeFazio to adjourn at 8:28 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,


Mary Ann Everett, Administrative Assistant