5444 Regular Meeting 27 May 2015 ‘The Board of Education of the Borough of Lodi, New Jersey, convened to hold a Regular Meeting, 27 May 2015, at the Board of Education Meeting Room, Lincoln School, 8 Hunter Street, Lodi, New Jersey, at 7:00 P.M. ‘The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Mr. Joseph Licata, Board President who led in the Piedge of Allegiance. The following statement was read by Mr. Licata "The New Jersey Open Public Meetings Law was enacted to ensure the right of the public to have advance notice of and to attend the meetings of public bodies at which any business affecting their interests is discussed or acted upon. In accordance with the Provisions of this Act, the Lodi Board of Education has caused notice of this meeting to be Published by having the date, time, and place thereof sent and/or published in the Herald News, Bergen Record, Office of the Borough Clerk, and the entrance to the Board of Education Meeting Room." TRUSTEE OATH OF OFFICE Upon the request of President Licata, Mr. Dominic Miller was called to be sworn in as a school trustee by Mr. Marc A. Capizzi, Board Secretary/Business Administrator. The following members of the Board of Education were present: Trustees Miller, Carafa, Telep, Carbonetti, Nardino, Marra, D'Amico, and Licata. The following member of the Board of Education was absent: Trustee Vara. Also present were Mr. Frank Quatrone, Superintendent of Schools and Mr. Marc A. Capizzi, Board Secretary/Business Administrator MINUTES Upon a motion by Telep, seconded by Nardino, the minutes of the following meeting were approved and are hereby ratified as typewritten: > (a) Regular Meeting 29 April 2015 > (b) Special Meeting 13 May 2015 Trustee D’Amico abstained from voting on the Regular Meeting minutes of April 29, 2015. Trustee Carafa and Trustee Miller abstained from voting on the Regular Meeting minutes of April 29, 2015 and the Special Meeting minutes of May 13, 2015.5445 Regular Meeting 27 May 2015 COMMUNICATIONS NONE RESOLUTION(S) BOARD OF EDUCATION LODI, NEW JERSEY RESOLUTION RESOLUTION RE: SCHOOL DISTRICT REPORTING OF HARASSMENT/INTIMIDATION/ BULLYING OFFERED BY TRUSTEE: CARBONETTI SECONDED BY TRUSTEE: D’AMICO WHEREAS, the Lodi Board of Education has received the Superintendent's report of incident(s) of Harassment/Intimidation/Bullying (“HIB”) within the District; and WHEREAS, the Board has the opportunity to review the Superintendent's recommendations with respect to the incident(s) of HIB. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board may or may not accept the Superintendent’s recommendations. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:37-15(d), the building Principal shall inform the applicable parents/guardians of the students involved in these incidents with the following information within five (5) school days of this Board meeting: 1. The nature of the investigation; 2. Whether the District found evidence of HIB; 3. Whether discipline was imposed; 4. Whether services were provided to address the incident of HIB DATE: MAY 27, 2015 VOTE: APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY BOARD OF EDUCATION LODI, NEW JERSEY RESOLUTION RESOLUTION RE: NJ STATE INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC ASSN. 2015-2016 MEMBERSHIP OFFERED BY TRUSTEE: ‘CARBONETTI SECONDED BY TRUSTEE: D‘AMICO5446 Regular Meeting 27 May 2015 BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Borough of Lodi, New Jersey, as follows: THAT the Board of Education of the Lodi School District, County of Bergen, State of New Jersey, as provided for in Chapter 172 Laws 1979, (N.J.S.A.18A11-3, et seq.) herewith enrolls LODI HIGH SCHOOL as a member of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association to participate in the approved interschool athletic program sponsored by the NJSIAA fo a cost to the Board of $2,150.00. THIS Resolution to continue in effect until or unless rescinded by the Board of Education and shall be included among those policies adopted annually by the Board. Pursuant to NJSA.18A‘11-3 in adopting this Resolution, the Board of Education adopts as its own Policy and agrees to be governed by, the Constitution Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of the NISIAA, ‘A photocopy of the minutes signifying the adoption of this membership resolution is attached. Administrative Responsibility - The Association must rely upon the voluntary compliance by its member schools in enforcing the eligibility standards set forth in Bylaws, Article V. Toward that end, the Principal in each member school has the affirmative obligation to report to the NJSIAA, any violations of these standards. The fact that a school has disclosed that there has been an eligibility violation will not relieve the affected school of sanctions that may be imposed against it, pursuant to Article X of the Bylaws, including the forfeiture of games or events. However, the failure to disclose an eligibility violation may be grounds for imposing additional sanctions upon the offending school. DATE: MAY 27, 2015 VOTE: APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY LODI BOARD OF EDUCATION LODI, NEW JERSEY RESOLUTION RESOLUTION RE: NAMING BANK DEPOSITORIES OFFERED BY TRUSTEE: CARBONETTI SECONDED BY TRUSTEE: D‘AMICO BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Borough of Lodi, New Jersey, as follows: THAT the Lodi Board of Education hereby designates the following institutions as its Bank Depositories for the school year 2015-2016, effective July 1, 2015: 1. Bank of America, Lodi 2. T.D, Bank North, Lodi 3. Bank of New York DATE: MAY 27, 2015 VOTE: APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY5447 Regular Meeting 27 May 2015 LODI BOARD OF EDUCATION LODI, NEW JERSEY RESOLUTION RESOLUTION RE: NAMING NEWSPAPERS OFFERED BY TRUSTEE: CARBONETTI f { SECONDED BY TRUSTEE: D'AMICO ~ BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Borough of Lodi, New Jersey, as follows: THAT the Lodi Board of Education hereby designates the following newspapers as it’s official newspapers for the school year 2015-2016, effective July 1, 2015: 1. Bergen Record 2. Herald News 3. Newark Star Ledger DATE: MAY 27, 2015 VOTE: APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY BOARD OF EDUCATION LODI, NEW JERSEY RESOLUTION RESOLUTION RE: PARTICIPATION IN THE SOUTH BERGEN REGION VII WORKERS COMPENSATION OFFERED BY TRUSTEE: CARBONETTI ‘SECONDED BY TRUSTEE: D‘AMICO BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Education of the Borough of Lodi, New Jersey that Pursuant to the provisions of title 18A:18A-42 that it continue to Participate as a member of the South Bergen Region VII Workers Compensation Pool; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that such membership shall continue for the 2015-2016 school year. DATE: MAY 27, 2015 VOTE: APPROVED UNANIMOUSLYfi 5448 Regular Meeting 27 May 2015 LODI BOARD OF EDUCATION LODI, NEW JERSEY RESOLUTION RE: NEW JERSEY SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION INSURANCE GROUP: 2015 SAFETY GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION OFFERED BY TRUSTEE: CARBONETTI SECONDED BY TRUSTEE: D‘AMICO BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Borough of Lodi, New Jersey, as follows: WHEREAS, the New Jersey School Boards Association Insurance Group implemented the 2015 Safety Grant Program; and, WHEREAS, the grant program is intended to provide funds toward plant safety, building security, safety equipment and training. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Lodi Board of Education hereby approves and authorizes the Board Secretary/Business Administrator to submit the grant application for the 2015 Safety Grant Program through the New Jersey School Boards Association Insurance Group (NJEIF) Subfund for the purposes described in the application, in the amount of $6,119.36 for the period July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. DATE: MaY 27, 2015 VOTE: APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY LODI BOARD OF EDUCATION LODI, NEW JERSEY 07644 RESOLUTION RESOLUTION RE: ENTERING INTO CLOSED SESSION OFFERED BY TRUSTEE: CARBONETTI SECONDED BY TRUSTEE: D‘AMICO WHEREAS, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6:3+1.8, the annual evaluation of the Chief School Administrator must be completed by July 1* each year; now therefore BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi Board of Education shall go into CLOSED SESSION on WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2015 @ 7:30 P.M. to DISCUSS THE SUPERINTENDENT'S ANNUAL EVALUATION; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, this discussion will not be disclosed at any open public meeting until such time that a reason for privacy no longer exists,5449 Regular Meeting 27 May 2015 DATE: MAY 27, 2015 VOTE: APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY BILLS. Upon a motion by Nardino, seconded by Carafa, and approved unanimously, the issue of warrants in the amount of, and to the credit of, those indicated on the attached list of bills is hereby confirmed and approved. BOARD SECRETARY'S MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT Upon a motion by Carafa, seconded by D'Amico, and approved unanimously, the Board of Education does hereby accept the monthly Financial Report for the period ending APRIL 30, 2015. These reports are on file in the Board Secretary's office. BUDGETARY LINE ITEM STATUS Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6:23A-16.10(c)(3), I certify that as of APRIL 30, 2015 no budgetary line item account has obligations and payments (contractual orders) which in total exceed the amount appropriated by the district board of education pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:22-8 and 18A:22-8.1. Marc A. Capizzi /s/ Pursuant to N.J.A.C, 6:23A-16.10(c)(3), 1 certify that as of APRIL 30, 2015 no budgetary line item account has been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6:23A-16.10(c)(3).. Marc A. Capizzi /s/ Upon a motion by Nardino, seconded by Carafa, and approved unanimously, the Lodi Board of Education does hereby accept the Board Secretary's Monthly Certification Budgetary Line Item Status for the month of APRIL 30, 2015. This Certification is on file in the Board Secretary's office. BOARD OF EDUCATION’S MONTHLY CERTIFICATION BUDGETARY MAJOR ACCOUNT/FUND STATUS, Upon a motion by D'Amico, seconded by Telep, and approved unanimously, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6:23A-16.10(c)(4), we certify that as of APRIL 30, 2015 the Board Secretary's Monthly Financial Report (appropriations section), did not reflect any over expenditure in any of the major accounts or funds, and based on the appropriation balances reflected on this Report and the advice of district officials, we have no reason to doubt that the district has sufficient funds available to meet Its financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year, CASH REPORT Upon a motion by Nardino, seconded by Carbonetti, and approved unanimously, the Lodi Board of Education does hereby accept the monthly Cash Reconciliation Report for the period ending APRIL 30, 2015. These Reports are on file in the Board Secretary's Office. i5450 Regular Meeting 27 May 2015 BOARD SECRETARY’S SPECIAL REPORT ‘The Board Secretary submitted a report dated MAY 27, 2015. The report is on file in the Board Secretary's office, and resulted in the following actions: u 1. TRANSFERS FOR 2014-2015 SCHOOL YEAR Upon a motion by Telep, seconded by Carafa, the request for confirmation of the transfer of funds for the 2014-2015 school year, as attached is hereby approved unanimously. CONFIRMATION OF DISCARDS/TRADE IN Upon a motion by Telep, seconded by Carafa, the request for confirmation/approval of the discarding of the following items is hereby approved unanimously: ‘A. An Apple 2 IPAD TAG# 7073 as requested by Lois Nunno, Supervisor of, Special Services, in accordance with a memo dated May 7, 2015. B. The following list of books as requested by Michael Cardone, Principal of Roosevelt School, in accordance with a memo dated May 8, 2015: Qty |B. a = Children’s Britannica Encyclopedia | Compoton’s Encyclopedia _ Young Persons Occupational Handbook Through Indian Eyes Inquiry and the National Science Standards _ Non Fiction for the Class | 2004 ele lH |p|) 3. CONTRACT FOR MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR WASHINGTON SCHOOL AND HILLTOP SCHOOL LIFT STATIONS 2015-2016 SCHOOL YEAR Upon a motion by Telep, seconded by Carafa, the recommendation that the maintenance agreement between PCS PUMP AND PROCESS COMPANY and the Lodi Board of Education be renewed for the 2015-2016 school year in the amount of $3,500.00, which reflects no increase in price, is hereby approved unanimously. 4. RENEWAL OF PNEUMATIC (DIGITAL) TEMPERATURE CONTROLS AGREEMENT 2015-2016 SCHOOL YEAR Upon a motion by Telep, seconded by Carafa, the recommendation that the agreement for pneumatic (digital) temperature controls between BUILDING SYSTEMS & SERVICES, INC. and the Lodi Board of Education for the 2015-2016 school year be renewed at no increase in price is hereby approved unanimously.5451 Regular Meeting 27 May 2015 TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT RENEWAL 2015-2016 SCHOOL YEAR Upon a motion by Telep, seconded by Carafa, the request for authorization to renew the transportation contract for the 2015-2016 School Year as listed below in the increased amount of 1.34% which is in accordance with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and N.J.S.A. 18A:39-3 is hereby approved unanimousty: i ROUTE | CONTRACTOR | INITIAL | INCREASE! | 20142015 CPL | RENEWAL | 20152016 NO. RATEidiem | DECREASE! | CONTRACT | INCREASE # | CONTRAC - MILE | AMOUNT | (134%) AMOUNT 19 First Student | $175.00/bus | “Each | —«$76,327.84| $3.60 wv | $77,350.2 ECA (284 buses) | Additional Ye | (284 buses) | 284 buse | Yehour 07. | —hourof | $268.76ybus | | $272.36" | | $27.05 | overtime: | | t (1998) $31.36 _ DISTRICT COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES Upon a motion by Telep, seconded by Carafa, the recommendation that RAMM Environmental Services, Inc. be awarded a contract for the following state law mandated services Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) Right to Know (RTK) Labeling & Survey Initial PEOSH HCS (RTK) Training ‘Two Hour Asbestos Awareness Training i Air Quality Management Services pes) for the 2015-2016 school year for an annual fee of $6,550.00 is hereby approved unanimously. RENEWAL OF FOOD SERVICE MANAGEMENT COMPANY CONTRACT 2015-2016 SCHOOL YEAR, FIRST RENEWAL Upon a motion by Telep, seconded by Carafa, the recommendation of the renewal of the Food Service Management contract between THE POMPTONIAN, INC. and the Lodi Board of Education for the 2015-2016 school year is hereby approved unanimously. This is the first renewal of the Base Contract that was awarded on May 28, 2014. The FSMC shall receive, in addition to the costs of operation, an administrative/management fee of $0.1040 per reimbursable meal and meal equivalent to compensate the FSMC for administrative and management costs. This fee shall be billed monthly as a cost of operation. The LEA guarantees the g Payment of such costs and fee to the FSMC. E | Total meals are calculated by adding reimbursable meal pattern meals (breakfast, lunch, after school snack, and at-risk after school meal program meals) served and meal equivalents. The number of School Breakfast Program, ‘After School Snack Program, At-Risk After School Snack Program , and National School Lunch program meals served to the children shall be determined by actual count. Cash receipts, other than from Sales of National Lunch Program meals and School Breakfast Program meals, After School Snack Program meals, and At-Risk After School Snack Program meals served to the children, shall be divided by $1.00 to arrive at an equivalent meal count.5452 Regular Meeting 27 May 2015 The per meal administrative/management fee of $0.1040 will be multiplied by total meals. The FSMC guarantees the LEA a minimum profit of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000.00) for the 2015-2016 school year. 2015-2016 SCHOOL LUNCH/BREAKFAST and ALA CARTE PRICES Upon a motion by Telep, seconded by Carafa, the recommendation that the lunch/breakfast prices and the a la carte prices for both students and adults for the 2015-2016 school year be approved as listed below is hereby approved unanimously: LODI SCHOOL DISTRICT 2015-2016 STUDENT PRICE LIST H.S./M.S. Student Paid Lunch $2.30 | HS. Student Breakfast $1.00 Elem, Student Paid Lunch = &$2.30 | Elem. Student Breakfast $1.00 ‘Reduced Lunch $40 [Reduced Breakfast [3.30 LUNCHENTREE: SIDES: _ [All Lunch Entrée & Bread — French Fries/Potato Rounds _—_—_—| $1.05 EXCEPT: _ Mashed Potatoes [$1.10 | Mozzarella Sticks _ Curly Fries —} $1.25 GrilLine Items Sweet Potato | $1.25 [Pizza Parlor Pizza Onion Rings ~ $1.25 SANDWICHES — ‘ALA CART! Chicken/Egg Salad J $1.80 | Fresh Baked Cookie __| $65 Tuna Salad «SY $1.95 | Baked Sacks (Chips (3/4 02, $.50 ‘AllDeliMeats20z [$1.95 | Yogurt — $1.05 | Super Submarine Ham, Mozzarella, Salami [$2.00 | Fruit & Yogurt Parfait F215] [Pop Tarts $1.05, — _ | Rice Krispy Treats [$1.05 Rew — TT Honey Nut Cheerios Bar $1.05 | _ _ Ic Complete Chef's Salad Lunches w/Bread or Crackers Small Dixie = [355 HS/MS Sherbert Cup [$75 | Elem — Creamsicies/Fudge Bar [$70 | Tuna (scoop) _ — ees Sandwich = ___| $.80 [Tuna or Egg Pita Platter w/Bread or Crackers&Mik | $2.30 | Push Ups [3.80 | Chicken Caesar Salad $2.30 | 100% Pure Fruit Juice Slushie | $1.10 a BEVERAGE [Cup (80z.) _ | $.90_] Milk Bagel wbutter $.80_| Pre-Kindergarten Mik $.25 | Bagel w/jelly $.85_| Juice 4 oz. $3.50 Bagel wcream cheese «| $85 Diet Beverage Can —_| Rol w/butter — $.70 | (non- carbonated or carbonated) | $1.00 _ BREAKFAST A LA CARTE ~ | Boitied water, small $.80 Cereal and Milk $.95 _| Boitied Water, large $1.00 ‘Green Mountain Gourmet $.80_| Minute Maid Juice, 12 02. $1.25 | [Hot Tea 1$.80 | Canned Juice =a $1.25 [Hot Chocolate [$1.155453 Regular Meeting 27 May 2015 LODI SCHOOL DISTRICT 2015-2016 FACULTY PRICE LIST “Faculty Breakfast | $1.60. _ SIDES: _ ‘All Lunch Entrée & Bread $2.20_| French Fries/Potato Rounds EXCEPT: _ - | Mashed Potatoes Pizza $2.00__| Curly fries _ Mozzarella Sticks $2.40 _| Sweet Potato Fries Gril Line Items $2.10 | Onion Rings $2.20 | _ ee | ALA CARTE: | SANDWICHES: _ | Fresh Baked Cookie $75 Chicken/Egg Salad [$2.10 | Baked Snacks/Chips (3/4 oz.) ‘| $.60 ‘Tuna Salad $2.10 | Yogurt $1.20 ‘All Deli Meats 2 02 $2.00 _| Fruit & Yogurt Parfait $2.35 ‘Submarine, Ham Mozzarella, Salami $2.10 A - ICECREAM: Complete Salad Lunches [Small Dixie $70 ‘w/Bread or Crackers & Milk $3.30 | Ice Cream Bar,Creamsicles,Fudge Bar_| $.85 Tuna (scoop) S — ___| $1.80 | Sandwich $.95 Push Ups $1.00 re 7 | [100% Pure Fruit Juice Slushie [$1.20 | OUP/ BREADS: i a = Sa “Bagel w/butter Suice 402 — Bagel w/jelly Diet Beverage Can os | Bagel w/cream cheese = (non-carbonated or carbonated) Roll w/butter - Bottled Water, large Minute Maid Juice (1262) Dasani Flavored Water. BREAKFAST A LA CARTE: = [Cereal & Milk [$1.10 - ~ - Green Mountain Gourmet Coffee-6or | $1.00 - - Hot Tea — 31.00] — ari = a $1.25 9. DISTRICT WIDE SECURITY CAMERAS PROJECT CHANGE ORDER #1 Upon a motion by Telep, seconded by Carafa, and in accordance with a i recommendation by Promedia Technology Services, Inc., the vendor that was awarded the project, the request for confirmation of approval for a change order in the credit amount of $(6,139.00) is hereby approved unanimously. Said change order is to exchange the system battery backup, which was in the original project scope, for a new battery backup that better meets the needs of the District’s power requirements10. 5454 Regular Meeting 27 May 2015 RECEIPT OF BIDS HILLTOP SCHOOL GYM FLOOR REPLACEMENT PROJECT On WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2015 at 10:00 A.M., sealed bids were received for the Hilltop School Gym Floor Replacement Project. The bids were as follows: | Bidder — ___| Ba fi Mathusek, Inc. 1'$95,230.00 | 25B Iron Horse Road | Oakland, N: Upon a motion by Telep, seconded by Carafa, and in accordance with the recommendation of SSP Architectural Group, the Board's Architectural firm, the request for approval to award the project to Mathusek, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder complying with the bid specifications is hereby approved unanimously. SUPERINTENDENT'S SPECIAL REPORT The Superintendent submitted @ report dated MAY 27, 2015. The report is on file in the Board Secretary's Office and resulted in the following actions: JOB EXPENSES Upon a motion by Carbonetti, seconded by D’Amico, and in accordance with Policy 6471, School District Travel, the recommendation of the approval/confirmation of the following travel and related expenses in the amount of $1,028.19, as attached is hereby approved unanimously. Said expenses are relating to the scope of the staff members’ and/or Board Trustees’ current responsibilities and will promote the delivery of instruction and/or further the efficient operation of the Lodi School District. PRE NTATION OF DIPLOMAS As per Board policy, I have scheduled Joseph Licata, President of the Lodi Board of Education, to present the diplomas at the Lodi High School Commencement Exercises and at the Thomas Jefferson Middle School Commencement Exercises. The Commencement Exercises will be conducted as listed below: Monday, June 22, 2015 Thomas Jefferson Middle School Graduation Place — Thomas Jefferson Middle School Time — 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, 2015 Lodi High School Graduation Place ~ LHS Athletic Field Time - 6:00 p.m. (Received and Filed)5455 Regular Meeting 27 May 2015 ANTI-BULLYING BILL OF RIGHTS ACT Attached please find the results of each investigation regarding incidents of Harassment, Intimidation, or Bullying for the month of May. (Received and Filed) STAFF APPOINTMENTS Upon a motion by Carbonetti, seconded by D’Amico, the request for authorization to fill any staff vacancies during the month of June and have the Board confirm same at its next regular meeting is hereby approved unanimously. TUITION, 2014-2015 SCHOOL YEAR Upon a motion by Carbonettl, seconded by D'Amico, the request for confirmation of approval for the tuition of the student(s) for the 2014-2015 school year as listed below is hereby approved unanimously: i, Bere ui ‘ial Services Board of Educati Student Code = Annual Tuition Program Effective Date a. #10-06 $55,450.00 Gateway School 4-30-15 to 6-30-15 b. #11-03 $55,450.00 Brownstone School 4-14-15 to 6-30-15 ii, th jen Jointure Commission Student Code = Annual Tuition Program Effective Date a. #10-16 $60,950.00 BD PS 5-7-5 to 6-26-15 TUITION, 2015-2016 SCHOOL YEAR Upon a motion by Carbonetti, seconded by D'Amico, the request for confirmation of approval for the tuition of the student(s) for the 2015-2016 school year as listed below is hereby approved unanimously: i. Sage Day Student Code = Annual Tuition Program Effective Date a. #19-15 $54,054.00 Rochelle Park 9-3-15 to 6-30-16 ESY TUITION, SUMMER 2015 Upon a motion by Carbonetti, seconded by D'Amico, the request for confirmation Of approval for the tuition of the student(s) for the Summer of 2015 as listed below is hereby approved unanimously:Regular Meeting 27 May 2015 i. 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PAID SICK LEAVE OF ABSENCE Upon a motion by Carbonetti, seconded by D'Amico, the letter from Maria Vicente, 4° Grade Teacher at Washington School, requesting a sick leave of absence from June 2, 2015 to June 23, 2015 utilizing her accumulated sick days is hereby approved unanimously. (A doctor's note is on file). TUITION CONTRACT AGREEMENT/CONTRACT FOR RELATED SERVICES, 2015-2016 SCHOOL YEAR Upon a motion by Carbonetti, seconded by D'Amico, the request for approval of the tuition contract agreement and the contract for related services for 2015- 2016 school year as listed below is hereby approved unanimously:ex 5458 Regular Meeting 27 May 2015 i, Moonachie Bi Educ: Student Code Tuition Program Effective Date a. #24-18 $31,876.00 LLD 09/08/2015-06/30/2016 Related Services Fee Related Services Effective Date $72.30per 30 minutes session Assessment Services 09/08/2015- Consulting Services 06/30/2016 Treatment Services 11. CONTRACTED SERVICES AGREEMENT - SOUTH BERGEN JOINTURE COMMISSION Upon a motion by Carbonetti, seconded by D'Amico, the request for confirmation of approval of the contract between the South Bergen Jointure Commission and the Lodi Board of Education for the provision of the following services for the 2015-2016 school year as listed below is hereby approved unanimously: Occupational Therapy Physical Therapy Speech Therapy School Psychologist Behaviorist (3 days/week) Transitional Counselor 12% Share Sewn 7. Evaluations: a. OT b. PT c. Speech d. Other 8. Home Instruction 9. Home Programming The cost of each service shail be based on the SBJC Board of Education’s established charges developed by charging salaries, benefits, and expenses of the employees’ and a 5% administrative fee. 10. Transportation: a. Bergen Tech & Academies b. Special Ed Transportation administration fee is 3%, 12, LABOR AGREEMENTS Upon a motion by Carbonetti, seconded by D'Amico the request for approval of the labor agreements listed below as negotiated by the Board's Negotiating Team is hereby approved: 1. Board Secretary/Business Administrator 2. Elementary, Middle and Secondary School Administrators Association (EMSSA) Trustees Carafa, Telep, D'Amico, and Licata abstained fram voting on item 12.2 (EMSSA).5459 13. Regular Meeting 27 May 2015 SUBSTITUTE LIST(S) Upon a motion by Carbonetti, seconded by D'Amico, the recommendation that the following person(s) be added to the substitute list(s) for the Lodi School District for the school year 2014-2015 as listed below is hereby approved unanimously: ubstitute Teacher a. Mona Yostos EXTENSION OF UNPAID SICK LEAVE OF ABSENCE Upon a motion by Carbonetti, seconded by D’Amcio, the letter from Elizabeth Accomando, English Teacher at Thomas Jefferson Middle School, requesting to extend her unpaid sick leave of absence in accordance with the Federal Family Leave Act from April 23, 2015 to June 23, 2015 (originally May 28, 2015) is hereby approved unanimously. A doctor's note is on file. STAFF RESIGNATION Upon a motion by Carbonetti, seconded by D'Amico, the letter from Katherine Martin, Special Education Teacher at Lodi High School, resigning from her Position effective June 30, 2015 is hereby approved unanimously. STAFF RESIGNATION Upon a motion by Carbonetti, seconded by D’Amico, the letter from Veronica Blanco, Special Education Teacher at Lodi High School, resigning from her Position effective June 30, 2015 is hereby approved unanimously. MATERNITY LEAVE OF ABSENCE/PAID SICK LEAVE/NJ FAMILY LEAVE ACT Upon a motion by Carbonetti, seconded by D'Amico, the letter from Carly Luciano, 1° grade teacher at Hilltop School, requesting a paid maternity leave of absence from September 1, 2015 to September 23, 2015 is hereby approved unanimously. Ms, Luciano further requests a paid sick leave of absence from September 24, 2015 to October 20, 2015, and an unpaid leave of absence in accordance with the NJ Family Leave Act from October 21, 2015 to January 15, 2016. She will resume her duties on January 18, 2016. 2014-2015 MERIT BONUS GOALS Upon a motion by Carbonetti, seconded by D’Amico, the request for approval of the attainment of the 2014-2015 Merit Bonus Goals as outlined below is hereby approved unanimously: H5460 Regular Meeting 27 May 2015 MERIT GOAL ATTAINMENT School Year 2014-2015 School District: LODI NAME OF ADMINISTRATOR: Frank Quatrone TITLE: Superintendent of Schools Quantitative Goal x Percentage 3.33% Dollar Value $5,577.75 Description of Goal #1 Conduct a full technology audit in which 100% of all hardware, software and infrastructure in the district will be accounted for in order to align our technology assets to meet the demands of PARCC while allowing teachers continual access to technology. Evidence of Completion: Reports detailing 100% of the district's current hardware, software, and infrastructure by location as well as a report detailing the district’s technology strengths and weaknesses and recommendations for 2015 -2016. Auainment This merit goal was achieved. Detailed reports have been produced detailing 100% of the district's current hardware, software, and infrastructure and the district's technology strengths, weaknesses and recommendations for 2015 ~ 2016. MERIT GOAL ATTAINMENT School Year 2014-2015 School District: LODI ME OF ADMINISTRATOR: Frank Quatrone TITLE: Superintendent of Schools Quantitative Goal _x_ Percentage 3.33% Dollar Value Description of Goal #2; 80 % of students in grades 3-5 will demonstrate a 75 point increase in the STAR Reading Assessment Scaled Score over the course of the 2014-2015 school year, as measured by a Pre and Post STAR Reading Assessment. Evidence of Completion Reports generated by STAR Assessment detailing pre and post scores.5461 Regular Meeting 27 May 2015 This merit goal was attained. 87% of the students in grades 3 ~ 5 demonstrated at least a 75 point Scaled Score increase on the STAR Reading Assessment. MERIT GOAL ATTAINMENT School Year 2014-2015 School District: LODI NAME OF ADMINISTRATOR: Frank Quatrone TITLE: Superintendent of Schools Quantitative Goal _x_ Percentage 3.33% Dollar Value $5,577.75 Description of Goal #3, Install a surveillance camera network system and color coded window decals in all 7 district schools in order to enhance current security and ensure a safe learning environment for all students and staff. lence of Completion: f of district schools will have surveillance cameras which will be networked and 100% of rooms in all district schools will have color coded window decals. H Attainment This merit goal was reached. 100% of district schools now have surveillance cameras which are networked and 100% of rooms in all district schools have color coded window decal MERIT GOAL ATTAINMENT School Year 2014-2015 School District: LODI NAME OF ADMINISTRATOR: Frank Quatrone TITLE: Superintendent of Schools Qualitative Goal _x__ Percentage 2.50% a Dollar Value $4.187.50 { 4 D sscription of Goal #4. Increase professional development opportunities for all staff (certificated and non- certificated) by creating a local Professional Development Academy that will provide instructional and non-instructional training programs to Lodi staff at no expense to the Board of Education.5462 Regular Meeting 27 May 2015 Evidence of Completion: ‘Two reports will be generated to provide evidence of the goal’s effectiveness. The first shall be a report that will show the number of staff who attended training sessions throughout the year. The second shall be a report that will show the staff rating of the effectiveness of each training program provided. Attainment: This merit goal was obtained, 72 staff members received training and all workshops were highly rated. MERIT GOAL ATTAINMENT School Year 2014-2015 School District: LODI NAME OF ADMINISTRATOR: Frank Quatrone TITLE: Superintendent of Schools Qualitative Goal x Percentage 2.50% Dollar Value $4,187.50 Description of Goal #5: Restructure the Guidance Department at Lodi High School to increase the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the department, by lowering the overall student to counselor ratio, and implementing additional guidance programs in all grade levels throughout the year. Evidence of Completion: A dually certified SAC/School Counselor will be hired to replace a full-time SAC Counselor, a part time secretary and a part-time Student Services Consultant will be hired to replace a full- time secretary. Reports will be generated to provide evidence that show a reduetion in the student to counselor caseload for 2014-15 in comparison to the two previous years. Another report will show the total number of additional guidance programs conducted throughout the year by topic, grade level, and month, rhis merit goal was achieved. A dually certified SAC/School Counselor was hired to replace a full-time SAC Counselor, a part time secretary and a part-time Student Services Consultant was hired to replace a full-time secretary. Counselor easeloads for 2014-15 in comparison to the two previous years have been greatly reduced. Additional guidance programs have also been conducted throughout the year. MERIT GOAL ATTAINMENT School Year 2014-2015 Summary of Evidence School District LODI NAME OF ADMINISTRATOR: Frank Quatrone5463 Regular Meeting 27 May 2015 TITLE: Superintendent of Schools Goal #1 This is an example of one report which details all of the information on each computer. boe-ofticet G2 recor. sst0 340682 Einar , tales ee a a Nevate e beets si i “ teat ou ea cree om = = sent cence names teem: asonst oestan merees Sacer Vnemie Sewn guntes come nti Cameo Laie Less Mt verry Heston ese s+ Nexbinen bao — reicoesto eon — 1a Corde ieaias pen centaneie om vrai. gese aan coronene ese wy re es SND wae ie tore tasate voc ie Sie Tomo z oa dec acento 125671 bch rma Eis T Eel | " The Lodi District technology audit has produced a number of the Lodi District's technology strengths as well as several weaknesses and how we plan to address those for the 2015-2016 school year. Strengths: ‘© Internet Access The Lodi School District has recently moved to a district-wide | Gbps fiber network as well as 1 Gbps fiber pipe to the Intemet, This has vastly improved our capabilities for PARCC and other web-based student performance tests. In addition, the transport capacity will allow us to implement centralized management and other technical initiatives.5464 Regular Meeting 27 May 2015 © Latest Computer Hardware The District has undertaken to replace all of our older, Windows XP based machines with the latest Windows 7 and Windows 8 based computers. All of our computer labs now contain laptops and desktops that were manufactured within the last two years. + Lodi High School Labs ‘The number of computer labs at Lodi High School has grown over the last two years 10 easily support the need there. Weakness: © Printing Capability ‘The technology audit has revealed that the district has too many single-user printers Which are difficult to maintain and expensive to supply. For 2015-2016 we will be implementing 4& printer consolidation project which will involve the elimination of printers and installation of shared printing capabilities. * Elementary and Middle School Labs During the audit we discovered the need for additional computer labs in the Middle School and additional desktops in the Elementary School labs due to expanding population. We will be adding an additional lab in 2015-2016 at the Middle School. + Number and Capacity of Wireless Access Points Our wireless networking capacity has been overrun by demand. The District is just now beginning a one-to-one initiative for wireless capacity (one wireless access point per classroom) which will be going live during the 2015-2016 school year. © Centralized Management of Technology ‘The technology audit of our assets is only the first step. During 2015-2016 we will use the inventory results to centralize management and support of all of our end user and network devices. Goal #2 87% of the students in grades 3 - 5 demonstrated a 75 point Scaled Score increase on the STAR Reading Assessment. Below is a chart of the average increase in each elementary school. | STAR Reading Scaled Score Average | Increase in Grades 3 - 5 | Columbus | Hilltop Roosevelt Washington | Wilson +92 District Average +96 L_ ee Goal #3 Below is an example of what is seen by the surveillance cameras as well as the color coded window decals.54655466 Goal #4 The chart below shows the trainings offered by the Professional Development Academy created this year. Each of our five elementary schools sent one teacher and our middle and high schools sent two teachers to each training, for a total of 9 district teachers. hol Safety Team Management hol Climate "| Creating Safer Spaces for LGBTQ Students: / | Educators: 1017/14 | Instructional Basis [PARCC Questioning Technigues I hifts in the ELA and Math Common ¢ standards _ | HIB and Special Education uctional Strategies — jent Engagement Average of Staff Rating of Effectiveness Trainings (Based on a scale of 0-5) The objectives of the training were clearly defined. [47 _] Participation encouraged and interaction were ent [44 ] The content was organized and easy to follow _ 47 | The trainer was well prepared ee (48 objectives were met. _ - 147 for the training 46 [The meet iz room and facilities were adequate and comfortable. 455467 Regular Meeting 27 May 2015 Goal #5 Caseload Comparison 2012-2013 _ 2013-2014 [ 2014-2015 | L __ Christine Orosz —342_ Christine Orosz — 215 Rachel Garcia — 330 Rachel Garcia — 199 3 Carissa Loiola = 313 Carissa Loiola ~ 321 Carissa Loiola — 202 L _ Ashley Lewis- 187 | = Additional Guidance Programs Oct-14 Ashley Lewis 9 Naviance Feb-15 Ashley Lewis 9 Naviance Apr-l5 Ashley Lewis 9. Dangers of Heroin Sep-14 Ashley Lewis 9 Anti-Bullying 12 Step Group Meetings Oct-14 Ashley Lewis 9. Anti-Bullying 12 Step Group Meetings Nov-l4 Ashley Lewis 9 Anti-Bullying 12 Step Group Meetings Dec-14 Ashley Lewis 9. Anti-Bullying 12 Step Group Meetings Jan-I5 Ashley Lewis 9 Anti-Bullying 12 Step Group Meetings Feb-15_ Ashley Lewis 9 Anti-Bullying 12 Step Group Meetings Mar-I5 Ashley Lewis 9. Anti-Bullying 12 Step Group Meetings Apr-lS Ashley Lewis 9 Anti-Bullying 12 Step Group Meetings May-15 Ashley Lewis 9 Anti-Bullying 12 Step Group Meetings Aprl5 Carissa Loiola 12 Bergen Community College Instant Decision Day Dec-14 Christine Orosz_—-12-‘Financial Aid Dec-14 Geraldine Passano 10 Internet Safety Dee-14 Geraldine Passano 11 Internet Safety Oct-14 Rachel Garcia 12. Resume Writing and Interviewing Skills 19. NJ PARTNERSHIP FOR SCHOOL-BASED HIV, STD AND PREGNANCY PREVENTION GRANT. Upon a motion by Carbonetti, seconded by D'Amico, the request for authorization to accept the New Jersey Partnership for School-Based HIV, STD and Prevention Grant in the amount of $5,000.00 is hereby approved unanimously. Upon a motion by Carbonetti, seconded by D'Amico the further request for approval to have the following staff members conduct curriculum and policy development from July 1, 2015 through July 31, 2015 as per the New Jersey Partnership for School-Based HIV, STD and Pregnancy Prevention Grant and be compensated in the amount of $1,666.00 each is hereby approved unanimously: i, Geraldine Passano i ii, Kristen Policastro ili, Ashley Lewis20. 21, a 23. 24. 5468 Regular Meeting 27 May 2015 PAID SICK LEAVE OF ABSENCE Upon a motion by Carbonetti, seconded by D’Amico, the letter from Diane Schelhas, Special Education Teacher at Washington School, requesting a paid sick leave of absence utilizing her accumulated sick days and one personal day from June 3, 2015 to June 23, 2015 is hereby approved unanimously. A doctor's note is on file APPOINTMENT OF SUPERVISOR OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION (12 MONTHS) Upon a mation by Carbonetti, seconded by D'Amico, the recommendation of the appointment of Albert Tarleton, Lodi High School Supervisor of Language Arts, to the position of Supervisor of Curriculum/Instruction, effective July 1, 2015 is hereby approved. Salary shall be Step 1 MA +60 in accordance with the labor agreement between the Lodi Council of District Supervisors and the Lodi Board of Education. Trustee Marra voted no on this item. APPOINTMENT OF SUPERVISOR OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION (12 MONTHS) Upon a motion by Carbonetti, seconded by D‘Amico, the recommendation of the appointment of Jamie Ciofalo to the position of Supervisor of Curriculum/Instruction, effective July 1, 2015 is hereby approved. Salary shall be Step 4 MA +30 in accordance with the labor agreement between the Lodi Council of District Supervisors and the Lodi Board of Education. Trustee Marra voted no on this item. Trustee Licata abstained from voting on this item. Trustee Nardino abstained from voting on this item. APPOINTMENT OF LODI HIGH SCHOOL SUPERVISOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION Upon a motion by Carbonetti, seconded by D'Amico, the recommendation of the appointment of Joseph LeConte, Lodi High School Special Education Teacher, to the position of Lodi High School Supervisor of Special Education, effective September 1, 2015 is hereby approved unanimously. Salary shall be Step 16 MA in accordance with the labor agreement between the Association of Lodi School Supervisors and the Lodi Board of Education. SUBSTITUTE LIST(S) Upon a motion by Carbonetti, seconded by D'Amico, the recommendation that the following person(s) be added to the substitute list(s) for the Lodi School District for the school year 2014-2015 as listed below is hereby approved unanimously: Substitute Teacher a. Sylvia Gaetan5469 Regular Meeting 27 May 2015 REPORT OF THE PRESIDEN None REPORT OF COMMITTEES None OLD BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS. Trustee Nardino invited the Board to the first dance for adults with special needs to be held at the Boys & Girls Club of Lodi on May 29, 2015, Trustee D’Amico brought to the Board's attention that a former student from the Lodi School District became a Deacon and will be ordained into the Priesthood in October. HEARING OF CITIZENS Debra Kwapniewski ADJOURNMENT Upon a motion by Nardino, seconded by Carafa, and approved unanimously, the meeting was adjourned at 7:19 P.M. THE PRECEDING IS A CONCISE STATEMENT INTERPRETED BY THE BOARD SECRETARY AND MAY NOT INDICATE THE PRECISE INTENT OF THE BOARD MEMBERS. THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING ARE TAPED AND ARE AVAILABLE AT THE OFFICE OF THE BOARD SECRETARY. Respectfully submitted, Marc A. Capizzi Board Secretary/Business Administrator