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Type Procedural
Type Information
This meeting is being held in conformity to the Open Public Meetings Act N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et. seq.
Proper public notice of the meeting was published in the local papers on February 10, 2018 and
February 11, 2018.
If any Board member or member of the public in attendance believes that the meeting is in violation of
the Open Public Meetings Act, the Hoboken Board of Education requests that they make a statement
at this time.
The Board wishes to make those in attendance aware that this meeting is being recorded on video and
will be broadcast by the Board at a later date on CATV Channel 77 and Fios Channel 46. The full
meeting recording will also be made available on BoardDocs, which can be accessed through the
district homepage.
The Hoboken Board of Education is committed to preserving the decorum of the public process and is
mindful that we live in the electronic age of computers, cell phones and other electronic
communications devices. Nevertheless, we respectfully request that all meeting participants kindly
silence their electronic devices during the course of the meeting, and if use of the device is necessary,
we ask that you please leave the meeting room if you need to conduct personal business.
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Type Procedural
Type Procedural
PRESENTABSENT
Angley, Sharyn
Dallara, Sheillah
Evans, Jennifer
Khanna, Chetali
Madigan, John
Sobolov, Irene
Tekirian, Melanie
Walker, Elizabeth
Kluepfel, Thomas
2. RECOGNITION
Category 2. RECOGNITION
Category 2. RECOGNITION
3. REPORTS
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Category 3. REPORTS
Type Report
Category 3. REPORTS
Type Report
Category 3. REPORTS
Type Report
Curriculum & Wellness Committee
Facilities (& Long-Range Ad Hoc) Committee
Finance Committee
Governance/Personnel Committee
Category 3. REPORTS
Type Report
Type Information
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5. ACTION ITEMS
Recommended Action RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves a Consent Agenda.
Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for consent agenda listing several items for
approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through
Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to
all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed
from the consent agenda at the request of any board member.
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6. ACTION - MINUTES
Recommended Action RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent,
approves the following Board of Education minutes:
Recommended Action RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent,
approves the following Board of Education minutes:
Minutes View Minutes for Jan 4, 2018 - AGENDA FOR BOARD REORGANIZATION
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RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the following Board
of Education minutes:
7. ACTION - POLICIES
8. ACTION - CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
9. ACTION - GOVERNANCE AND PERSONNEL
Subject 9.01 Acceptance of Resignations for the 2017-2018 School Year (Teachers)
Recommended Action RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent,
accepts the following resignations for the 2017-2018 school year:
Name Position School Effective Date
Special Education Wallace 07/01/18
1.Annunziata
Teacher School (For purpose of
Bini
retirement)
Subject 9.02 Approval of Resignations for the 2017-2018 School Year (Paraprofessionals)
Recommended Action RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent
accepts the following resignations for the 2017-2018 school year:
Name Position School Effective Date
One on One Personal Aide
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Recommended Action RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent,
approve the appointments of the following personnel in the Hoboken School District for the
2017-2018 school year on the appropriate bargaining unit salary, pending the full
satisfaction of requisite New Jersey Department of Education and District employment
criteria.
Hourly
Position, School
Name Rate/ Effective Dates
UPC and Acct. #
Salary
One on One ABA Personal
Aide
Step 10
Wallace School 02/05/18-
1.Nicole Picinich $18,530.00
AID.FL.SEAP.56 06/30/18
(pro-rated)
#11-000-217-106-13-1039-
001
One on One ABA Personal
Aide
Step 10
Wallace School 01/31/18-
2.Glendaliz Rivera $18,530.00
AID.FL.SEAP.28 06/30/18
(pro-rated)
#11-000-217-106-13-1039-
001
Kindergarten Classroom Aide
Brandt School Step 8
02/01/18-
3.Marcel Andrawes AID.FL.SEAP.42 $17,325.00
06/30/18
#11-000-217-106-13-1039- (pro-rated)
001
Classroom Aide
Connors School
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Classroom Aide
Hoboken Middle School Step 10
02/14/18-
5.Sia Armstrong AID.FL.SEAP.30 $18,120.00
06/30/18
#11-000-217-106-13-1039- (pro-rated)
001
One on One ABA Personal
Aide
Step 10
Wallace School 02/14/18-
6.Ashley Diaz $18,120.00
AID.FL.SEAP.50 06/30/18
(pro-rated)
#11-000-217-106-13-1039-
001
Classroom Aide
Wallace School Step 10
02/14/18-
7.Victoria Garcia AID.FL.SEAP.20 $18,120.00
06/30/18
#11-000-217-106-13-1039- (pro-rated)
001
Recommended Action RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent,
approves the appointment of the following personnel in the Hoboken School District for the
remainder of the 2017-2018 school year on the appropriate bargaining unit salary, pending
the full satisfaction of requisite New Jersey Department of Education and District
employment criteria.
Hourly
Position, School Effective
Name Rate/
UPC & Acct. # Date
Salary
Special Education/ABA
Teacher
Step 8 BA
1.Jordanna L. Spaulding Calabro School (Brandt 02/26/18-
$65,195.00
(New Position) when needed) 06/30/18
(pro-rated)
TCH.CA.ELEM.06
#15-120-100-101-04-1012
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Subject 9.05 Approval of the Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) Report
Recommended Action RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent,
approve the HIB report for the month of January, 2018.
Subject 9.06 Approval of Leave Requests and Changes for the 2017-2018 School Year
Recommended Action RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent,
approve the following leave requests and changes for the 2017-2018 school year:
Name Position School
Leave of Absence
01/03/18-
1.Sally Vizueta Paraprofessional Wallace School
Return: 09/01/18
Was 10/16/17-03/01/18
2.Veronica Ramos Kindergarten Teacher Wallace School Now
Return: 03/19/18
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Subject 9.07 Approval of New Substitute Teachers for the 2017-2018 School Year
Recommended Action RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent,
approves the following applicants for a Hudson County Substitute Certificate to then be
added to our pool of substitute teachers.
Rate Per Day up Rate Per Day
Name to Three Days for Four Days Effective Dates
per Week per Week
1.Yasmin D. Brea $80.00 $92.00 02/14/18-06/30/18
2.Mary K. McCarty $80.00 $92.00 02/14/18-06/30/18
3.Jillian Boyer $80.00 $92.00 02/14/18-06/3018
Subject 9.08 Approval of Teacher/CST Placements and Internships for the 2017-2018
School Year
Recommended Action RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent,
approve the following teacher/CST placements and internships for the 2017-2018 school
year:
Name Grade & School Cooperating Teacher Effective Dates
Hoboken High School
10th grade Biology Juliana Addi 02/05/18-03/30/18
1.Ysabel Fernandez
(field experience) 50 hours
Wallace
2.Jonathan Nunez Social Work Carrie Ellis 03/01/18-05/2018
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Subject 9.09 Approval of Staff for Passport to Learning After School Program for the
Spring
Recommended Action RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent,
approve the following staff for the Passport to Learning After School Program for the
Spring. The teacher's rate is $40.44 per hour.
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Recommended Action RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent,
approve the following assemblies and presentations for the 2017-2018 School Year:
Hoboken High
School January - June,
2.Amy Warshawsky SBYSP 2018 No cost to
(Certified Personal Life Coach) 9th & 10th PGP district
graders (Various Dates)
Recommended Action RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent,
approve the following transfers for the 2017-2018 school year:
Effective
Name Prior Position New Position
Date
One on One Personal Aide One on One ABA Personal
Connors School Aide
1.Sireeta Wallace
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Subject 9.12 Approval of Lunch Monitors at Connors School for the 2017-2018 School
Year
Recommended Action RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent,
approve the following staff as lunch monitors at Connors School for the 2017-2018 School
Year:
Acct. # &
Name Position & School Hourly Rate
Effective Date
Lunch Monitor #15-401-100-100-09-1903-000
1.Brad Zulauf $32.79 per hour
Connors School 02/14/18-06/30/18
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Recommended Action RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent,
approve the following modifications to stipends for Coaching Positions for the 2017-2018
school year:
Recommended Action RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent,
approve the following increase in rate from one on one personal aide to one on one ABA
personal aide:
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Subject 9.15 Approval of Athletic Appointments for Spring 2017-2018 School Year
Recommended Action RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent,
approve the following appointments for the Athletic Department for Spring 2017-2018
School Year.
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$4,813.00
Assistant
15.Alyssa Pech Girls Lacrosse #15-402-100-100-07-
Coach
1900-000
$2,130.00
16.Alexandra Strength & Spring
#15-402-100-100-07-
Cacioppo Conditioning Season
1900-000
$2,130.00
Strength & Spring
17.Keeon Walker #15-402-100-100-07-
Conditioning Season
1900-000
$2,130.00
18.Anthony Strength & Spring
#15-402-100-100-07-
Henriquez Conditioning Season
1900-000
$2,130.00
Strength & Spring
19.John Peluso #15-402-100-100-07-
Conditioning Season
1900-000
$894.00
20.Gabriele
Boys Lacrosse Club Advisor #15-401-100-100-07-
Salvatore
1903-000
$894.00
#15-401-100-100-07-
21.William Connors Boys Lacrosse Club Advisor
1903-000
Recommended Action RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent,
approve the following staff for the District Musical Willy Wonka:
Name Position Stipend Acct. #
#11-401-100-100-07-
1.Danielle Miller Director $7318.00
1903-001
#11-401-100-100-07-
2.David Stasiak Sound Designer $1500.00
1903-001
#11-401-100-100-07-
3.Kristen Hoyt Musical Director $3000.00
1903-001
Assistant Director for K-2nd #11-401-100-100-07-
4.Kimberly Mara $1500.00
graders 1903-001
5.Michelle #11-401-100-100-07-
Seamstress #2 $200.00
McGreivey 1903-001
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#11-401-100-500-07-
6.Max Grossman Set Designer $2000.00
0521-000
#11-401-100-500-07-
7.Anthony Mini Scenic Designer $2000.00
0521-000
8.Manuel #11-401-100-500-07-
Lighting Designer $1500.00
Ramirez 0521-000
9.Britteny #11-401-100-500-07-
Choreographer $3000.00
Schruefer 0521-000
#11-401-100-500-07-
10.Gina Rotondi Production Assistant $500.00
0521-000
#11-401-100-500-07-
11.Mindi Cooke Seamstress $500.00
0521-000
12.Michael #11-401-100-500-07-
Fly Crew Supervisor $1500.00
Schruefer 0521-000
#11-401-100-500-07-
13.Angel Molina Stage Manager $500.00
0521-000
#11-401-100-500-07-
14.Isiah Watson Install Crew Operator $500.00
0521-000
#11-401-100-500-07-
15.Aishah Tapia Fly Crew Operator $1200.00
0521-000
Subject 9.17 Approval of Equivalency Salary Increases per HEA contract, Article X Salary
Provision 10.6
Recommended Action RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent,
approve the following equivalency-based increases for the 2017-2018 School Year as per
HEA contract, Article Salary Provision 10.6 effective February 15, 2018.
Previous Base New Base Salary
Employee Salary Level and Level and
Amount Amount
BA+30 Step 5 MA Step 5
1.Christine Caradonio
$58,062.00 $59,577.00
BA+30 Step 12 MA+30 Step 12
2.Andrea Della Fave
$92,620.00 $98,288.00
MA Step 11 MA+30 Step 11
3.Stephen Dickerson
$90,620.00 $92,639.00
BA Step 7 MA Step 7
4.Megan Henley
$57,795.00 $64,270.00
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Type Action
Recommended Action RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent,
approves McQ Media as a consultant for work related to strategic planning, the
establishment of an open door communications blog and other public relations vehicles,
and video/photography work at a rate of $80 per hour, up to but not to exceed 15 hours
per week, from February 14, 2018 through June 30, 2018.
.
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Recommended Action RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent,
approves the Ellyn Atherton as a consultant for work related to the ESSA Grant and Title
Programs, Chapters 192 & 193 Non-Public Auxilliary and Remedial Services, and
professional development training at a rate of $150 per hour, up to but not to exceed 30
hours per month, from February 14, 2018 through June 30, 2018.
.
Subject 9.20 Approval of Modification to Hourly Rate for Paraprofessional for Passport to
Learning
Recommended Action RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent,
approve the modification of hourly rate for paraprofessional for Passport to Learning.
Incorrect Hourly Corrected Hourly
Name Position & School
Rate Rate
Paraprofessional $40.44
1.Symone Connors (teachers hourly $14.58 per hour
Braxton Passport to rate) (Paraprofessional)
Learning
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Recommended Action RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the attainment and submission
for payment of the following 2017-2018 merit goals, as per the Superintendent's contract,
to the Hudson County Superintendent of Schools:
Qualitative Goal - The Superintendent will design a comprehensive digital job description manual for
certificated, non-certificated and stipend positions district-wide. This digital manual will include an
updated organization chart, a current staff footprint document, hiring protocols, posting guidelines
and hyperlinks to comprehensive job descriptions and evaluation forms for all positions.
Quantitative Goal – The Superintendent will complete and submit applications for a minimum of
$250,000 in competitive grants to supplement district initiatives with the intent to enhance staff and
students’ social, emotional, physical, and academic/professional growth.
Recommended Action RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent,
approve the attached field trips.
File Attachments
Field Trips 02-13-18.pdf (91 KB)
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Recommended Action RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent,
approve the attached workshops.
File Attachments
Workshops 02-13-18.pdf (97 KB)
Recommended Action RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education approves the following reports for
January 2018:
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Recommended Action Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(c)3, the Board Secretary does certify that no line item
account has encumbrances and expenditures, which in total exceed the line item
appropriation in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(a). Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(c)4,
the Hoboken Board of Education has reviewed for the minutes of this meeting the Board
Secretary and Cash Flow monthly financial reports for January 2018 are in agreement and
that no major account or fund has been over-expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-
2.11(b).
Recommended Action RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, that the School District of the
Hoboken Board of Education, in the County of Hudson, New Jersey approves transfers
within the 2017/2018 budget in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6:20-2. (On file in the Business
Office)
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Type Action
Recommended Action RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education approves the payroll, employer’s share of
social security and unemployment for the following pay dates:
Refunds
and/or Employer
Pay Employee Net Pay Gross Share
Pay Date Net Payroll DeductionsTaxes Adjust Payroll SS and SUI Total
14
of
24 01/30/18 $835,287.69 $307,288.52 $300,662.72 $- $1,443,238.93 $105,025.03 $1,548,263.96
Type Action
Recommended Action RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education approves the claims for the month of
February 2018:
Month Amount
January 2018 Off-Cycle $ 665,563.94
February 2018 $ 2,933,907.38
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Recommended Action RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education approves tuition contract(s) as attached.
File Attachments
02 13 18_Tuition Contracts Summary.pdf (25 KB)
Recommended Action RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education approves tuition contract(s) as the
Receiving District, as attached.
File Attachments
02 13 18_Tuition Contracts_Receiving Summary revised.pdf (30 KB)
Subject 10.08 Awarding of Student Transportation Contracts for the 2017/2018 School
Year (Bid No. 2017-2018-001)
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Recommended Action RESOLVED that the Hoboken Board of Education authorizes the Board President and/or
Business Administrator/Board Secretary to execute appropriate contract documentation for
the subject contracts and submission to the Hudson County Executive Superintendent of
Schools as attached.
File Attachments
02 13 18_Transportation Summary.pdf (21 KB)
Recommended Action RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education accepts the following donation(s):
Estimated
- Donor(s) Donated Item(s) Location Value
n Wallace Parent Teacher Admission Fee for Field Trip Wallace PreK 3/4 (03/13/18) $528.75
Organization (Liberty Science Center)
o Ms. Linda Kwok Two (2) Keurig Machines, K- Wallace School Teacher's $412.53
Cups Lounges
& Accessories
p The Burgiss Group, LLC Forty-four (44) Dell Desktop District Technology $4,400.00
(Hoboken, NJ) Computer Monitors & Cables Department
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Recommended Action RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education approves the Safety Drill Reports for
January 2018.
Recommended Action RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education approves the following facilities requests:
Please be aware that JFK Stadium, like all other Board of Education Facilities, is a Smoke-Free location.
Additionally, the following activities or items are NOT allowed on the JFK Stadium field:
Animals (except to assist persons of disability)
Bicycles
Chairs or benches (must only be placed on concrete)
Food or drink on the field surface (water only)
Alcoholic beverages
Glass containers
Sunflower seeds or other shelled nuts and gum
Tobacco products
Fireworks or any open flame
Golfing, shot putting, javelin or discus throwing
Unauthorized use of model planes or rockets
Metal cleats and spikes (only formed rubber cleats are allowed)
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Failure to comply with these rules will result in users being asked to leave and / or immediate cancellation of
reservation.
Subject 12.03 Approval of 2017/2018 Integrated Pest Management and Indoor Air
Quality Plans
Recommended Action RESOLVED that the Hoboken Board of Education accepts the 2017/2018 District Integrated
Pest Management and Indoor Air Quality plans and adopted policies.
Type Information
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WHEREAS, the Hoboken Board of Education seeks to adjourn to Executive Session in full compliance
with the Open Public Meetings Act N.J.S.A. 10:4-6et. seq.
WHEREAS, the Open Public Meetings Act provides that a public body may exclude the public from that
portion of the meeting at which it discusses matters pertaining to personnel, negotiations, and/or
litigation; now
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education adjourns to Executive Session to discuss
matters of ________________________________________________________.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the minutes of the discussion of any of these items will be disclosed
to the public when matters have been determined and confidentiality is no longer required. Action may
be taken by the Board. The estimated time for Executive Session will be (approx.) _________ minutes.
Type
Type
17. ADJOURNMENT
Type Action
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Recommended Action RESOLVED, that the Board of Education adjourns its Public Meeting of February 13, 2018
at ____:____ pm.
Type Information
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