ROSELLE PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT

Office of the Superintendent

September 11, 2009

TO: Luane Cindea, President

Members of the Board of Education
FROM: Patrick M. Spagnoletti, Superintendent
SUBJECT: AGENDA FOR BOARD MEETING – September 15, 2009

Notice of Meeting
This meeting is an open 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.

Roll Call
President Cindea _____ Nancy Kinloch _____
Vice President Iachio _____ Barney Leinberger _____
Alexander J. Balaban _____ Katherine Panetta _____
Michael Genovese _____ Jeffrey Parrell _____
Roseann Rinaldi _____
Patrick M. Spagnoletti, Superintendent of Schools _____
Susan Guercio, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary _____
Anthony P. Sciarrillo, Board Attorney _____

Closed Session
Motion to go into closed session to discuss personnel matters or other exceptions to the sunshine law
as follows:

1. Any matter considered confidential by federal law, state statue, or court rule;
2. Any matter in which the release of information would impair the receipt of federal funds;
3. Any material which would constitute an unwarranted invasion of individual privacy if disclosed;
4. Any collective bargaining agreements;
5. Any matter involving the purchase, lease or acquisition of real property with public funds;
6. Any tactics and techniques used in protecting the safety and property of the public;
7. Any pending or anticipated litigation;
8. Personnel matters related to the employment, appointment or termination of current or prospective employees.

Moved Seconded

AYE NAY Time

Motion to return to open session.

Moved Seconded

AYE NAY Time

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Flag Salute

Public Participation – 7:00 PM

PERSONNEL

Consent Agenda Motion – Personnel

A motion was made by ________________________seconded by ___________________
to approve the following agenda items 1 through 7.

1. 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.

2. 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)

**Ann Marie Ryan (M12), High School English teacher, at $58,730, prorated, effective
September 1, 2009 to February 1, 2010. (maternity replacement – K. Jensen)

**Vanessa Garaio (M5), Robert Gordon ESL teacher, at $50,928, effective September 1, 2009
to June 30, 2010. (replacement – K. Goto)

Kim Junior, Robert Gordon lunch aide, 2hrs/day, 5days/wk, while school is in session at
$9.00/hr. for the 2009-2010 school year. (replacement -N. Romano)

Robyn Tunnell, Robert Gordon lunch aide, 2hrs/day, 5days/wk, while school is in session at
$9.00/hr for the 2009-2010 school year. (replacement – L. Lovesky)

3. Student Helper
To appoint the following student custodial helper for the 2009-2010 school year as
recommended by the Superintendent:

Kevin Graves at $7.00/hr.

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4. Paraprofessional Staff
To approve the following paraprofessional staff for the 2009-2010 school year as recommended
by the Superintendent. (as per RPEA contract) (salary same as 2008-09 pending negotiations)

class Hrs/day Salary/hr Days/wk

ALDENE SCHOOL
Badillo, Anna ICA 5.5 $11.91 5X
Baxi, Rashmi ICA 5.5 $12.51 5X
Elsway, Denise ICA 5.5 $11.91 5X
Gerado, Arlene ICA 5.5 $11.91 5X
Heim, Lisa ICA 5.5 $13.70 5X
Kessler, Mary MD 6.5 $11.91 5X
Gamba, Cheryl MD 5.5 $11.91 5X
Leinberger, Mary Jane ICA 5.5 $11.91 5X
Petruzzelli, Trish MD 6.5 $14.29 5X
Shah, Seja PA 5.5 $11.91 5X
Giameo, Fran NSE/ICA/KDG 5.5 $11.91 5X
EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
Kolas, Marilyn PSD 5.5 $11.91 5X
McMyne, Erin PSD 5.5 $11.91 5X
Mazewska, Grace PSD 5.5 $11.91 5X
Silva, Edith PSD 5.5 $14.89 5X
ROBERT GORDON SCHOOL
Amaro, Shirley SCLD 5.75 $12.51 5X
Cunningham, Nancy SCLD 5.5 $11.91 5X
Dowling, Diane ICA 3.5 $11.91 5X
Gibeault, Clem ICA 5.5 $14.89 5X
Gomes, Lisa SCLD 5.75 $11.91 5X
Maiorelli, Barbara ICA 5.5 $11..91 5X
Matuiefsky, Susan ICA 5.5 $14.89 5X
Megles, Thomas, 9/14/09 ICA/OCUC 5.5 $11.91 5X
Parello, Michelle SCLD 5.75 $11.91 5X
Pucci, Margaret SCLD 5.5 $14.29 5X
Rannigan, Dawn ICA 5.5 $11.91 5X
Venanzi, Susan ICA 5.5 $14.89 5X
Rocha, Yudelka NSE/ICA/KDG 5.5 $12.51 5X

SHERMAN SCHOOL
Buscaino, Jennifer ICA 5.5 $14.89 5X
Califano, Sandra ICA 5.5 $14.89 5X
Galluzzi, Shari ICA 5.5 $13.10 5X
Green, Susan PA 5.5 $11.91 5X
Heinrich, Lisa PA 5.5 $11.91 5X
Italiano, Debbie PA 5.5 $11.91 5X
Owens, Diane ICA 5.5 $14.29 5X
Pontoriero, Lilliana ICA 5.5 $11.91 5X
Heimall, Diane NSE/ICA/KDG 5.5 $14.29 5X

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MIDDLE SCHOOL
Casper, Carolyn MD 6 $11.91 5X
Crown, Karen ICA 6 $14.29 5X
Deegan, Melissa ICA 6 $14.29 5X
Lauer, Christine PA 4.5 $11.91 5X
Hess, Tim ICA 6 $11.91 5X
Permison, Daiana ICA 6 $11.91 5X
HIGH SCHOOL
Stewart, Alexis SCLD 5.5 $11.91 5X
Cray , Kathy ICA 6 $14.29 5X
Pawlowski, Allison ICA 6.25 $11.91 5X
Rose, Teresa ICA 6.25 $13.10 5X
Santos, Susan PA 6.25 $14.29 5X
Munoz, Michael NSE/ESL 6.25 $11.91 5X

ACADEMY - AUSTISTIC HS
Parin, Ruth ICA 6.5 $11.91 5X
Lies, Denise ICA 6.5 $11.91 5X
ACADEMY
Ryan, Kathy ICA 6.5 $12.51 5X
Schaefer, Lauren ICA 6.5 $11.91 5X

5. Additional Sections
To approve the following Middle School teachers to teach an additional class for the 2009-2010
school year: (as recommended by the Superintendent) (as per RPEA contract) (salary same as 08-09 pending negotiations)

John Flecca Science 1/7 $8136.42

Joscelyn Puschel Spanish/WL 1/7 $7004.71
Stacy Feszchak Music 1/7 $8389.99
Maura Kepulakze ESL 1/7 $8900.56
Kimberly Guercio MPS 1/7 $6676.85
Christina Kelliehan MPS 1/7 $7811.56
Patricia Mawer MPS 1/7 $6676.85
Lauren McCarthy MPS 1/7 $6676.85
Michael Phillips MPS 1/7 $7317.56
Denise Otero LAS-8 1/7 $7811.56
Joanna Ollinick LAS-8 1/7 $6699.14
Giuliana Melo BSI/LA 1/7 $9106.13
Gina Palencia BSI/LA 1/7 $6699.14
Tricia Caparruva BSI/LA 1/7 $6676.85
Michelle Miller BSI/LA 1/7 $6676.85
Kathryn Wood BSI/LA 1/7 $7338.71
Karen Carey-Lynch LA 1/7 $8192.42
Jeanette Ricci LA 1/7 $7483.71
Jennifer Ferry Spec Ed 1/7 $8136.42
Shaun Lacey Academy 1/7 $6699.14

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6. Extra – Curricular Advisors/Coaches

To appoint the following extra-curricular advisors/coaches: (as recommended by the Superintendent)
Volunteer Coaches - $1.00
Lauren McCarthy - MS Softball
Devin McGillis – Girls Soccer

7. Extra – Curricular Appointments

To appoint the following extra-curricular appointments as recommended by the Superintendent:

Professional Development First Aid/CPR

$34.15/hr – 5hrs each $200/session – Aug.20 & 25
Jen Nieves (Quizdom) James Foy
Karen Carey-Lynch (Mimeo)

Vice President Iachio ____ Mr. Leinberger ___

Mr. Balaban ____ Mrs. Panetta ___
Mr. Genovese ____ Mr. Parrell ___
Mrs. Kinloch ____ Mrs. Rinaldi ___
President Cindea ___

On roll call, motion _____

EDUCATION
A motion was made by ________________________seconded by ___________________
to approve the following agenda item number 8.

8. Educational Trip Request

To approve the following district educational trip requests:

Sterling Hill Mine & Museum September 24, 2009 Sherman 5th grade

Motion _____

BUSINESS
A motion was made by ________________________seconded by ___________________
to approve the following agenda items 9 through 17.

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9. Monthly Certification
A. Board Secretary's Monthly Certification, Budgetary Line Item Status

Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.l3(d), I certify that as of August 31, 2009 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. l8A:22-8
and l8:22-8.l

____________________________ ____________________
Board Secretary Date

B. Board of Education's Monthly Certification, Budgetary Major Account/Fund Status

Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.l3(e), we certify that as of August 31, 2009 after review of
the secretary's monthly financial report (appropriations section) and upon consultation with
the appropriate district officials that to the best of our knowledge no major account or fund has
been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6:20- 2.l3(b) and that sufficient funds are available to
meet the district's financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year. This certification is
solely based on the information provided by the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary
and is assumed by the board to be correct.

10. Approval of Minutes

To approve the following minutes:

August 4, 2009 open session

August 4, 2009 closed session

11. Approval of Bills

To approve the following bills for the month of

General Current Expense $234,047.47

Special Revenue Funds 1,063.95
Summer Camp 11,895.75
Total $247,007.17

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12. Approval of Transfers

To approve the attached transfers for the months of July and August 2009:

JULY TRANSFERS
MISC EXPENDITURES 11-000-270-890 $0.00 $95.00 $95.00
WORKMAN' COMP 11-000-291-260 $170,000.00 $1,013.00 $171,013.00
PURCH PROF SERVICE 11-150-100-320 $0.00 $672.00 $672.00
SUPPLIES & MATERIALS 11-800-330-600 $0.00 $333.00 $333.00
CONTRACTED SER-OTHER 11-000-270-512 $62,300.00 -$95.00 $62,205.00
HEALTH BENEFITS 11-000-291-270 $4,175,029.00 -$2,018.00 $4,173,011.00
$4,407,329.00 $0.00 $4,407,329.00
AUGUST TRANSFERS
OTHER PURCH SERVICES 11-190-100-500 $266,777.00 $2,071.00 $268,848.00
MISC EXPENDITURES 11-000-230-890 $23,000.00 -$2,071.00 $20,929.00
$289,777.00 $0.00 $289,777.00

13. Secretary/Treasurer Report

To approve the attached secretary/treasurer reports for the periods ending June 30, 2009.

14. Grant Application

To apply for the following funds:

No Child Left Behind (NCLB) FY10 in the amount of:

Title IA $301,186
Title IIA $ 53,940
Title IID $ 3,001
Title III $ 39,364
Title IV $ 6,255

American Re-investment and Recovery Act (ARRA)

IDEA Basic $469,115
IDEA Preschool $ 16,916
Title I $ 88,108

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15. Use of Buildings and Grounds

To approve the following use of buildings and grounds (appropriate fees to be charged where
applicable):

Pasta Night Fundraiser for the Duffy Family – Linda Uhrig

Roselle Park High School kitchen, students’ cafeteria
Friday, September 25, 2009, 3:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Roselle Park Pop Warner – Cheerleaders

EJF-Aldene School gymnasium – 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Sept. 21, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, Oct. 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 2009
Nov. 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 23, 24, 25, 30, Dec. 1, 2, 3, 4, 21, 22, 2009
Saturday, October 10 and November 14, 2009, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Roselle Park Cub Scout Pack 116 – meetings

Sherman School auditorium
Sept. 18, 2009, June 4, 7:00 PM- 8:30 PM
Sept. 25, Oct. 23, Nov. 20, Dec.18, 2009, Mar. 19, Apr. 23, May 24, 2010, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Jan. 22, 2010, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM, Saturday, January 23, 2010, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Roselle Park Boy Scout Troop 56 – meetings

Sherman School gymnasium, students’ cafeteria
Every Monday school is open, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Roselle Park Den 3 for Pack 116 – meetings

Sherman School multi-purpose room – 7:00 PM – 7:45 PM
Sept. 16, 20, Oct. 7, 21, Nov. 4, 18, Dec. 2, 16, Jan. 6, 20, Feb. 3, 25, Mar. 3, 17, Apr. 14, 28, May 12, 26, June 2

Elite Talent Competition – Dance Competition

RP Middle School auditorium, stage, students’ cafeteria, girls & boys locker room
cordless microphone, 5 tables stage front, 5 tables hallway, stage lights
Saturday, April 24, 2010, 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday, April 25, 2010, 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Cathy Karosick Dancers Pointe – recital and show

RP Middle School auditorium, stage, students’ cafeteria, sound equipment, cordless
microphone, boys & girls locker rooms
Saturday, June 12, 2010, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Sunday, June 13, 2010, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

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16. District Contracts

To approve the following district contracts for the 2009-2010 school year: (contract on file in
business office)

UMDNJ-University Behavioral HealthCare Professional Services Agreement

to provide mental healthcare services and support for the Academy Program at
$5,607/month.

JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute for therapy services at $491 daily rate based on 6.5
hour school day

17. Five Year Comprehensive Maintenance Plan, M-1 Form

To approve the Five Year Comprehensive Maintenance Plan, 2007-2011 and the Annual
Maintenance Budget Amount Worksheet, Form M-1. (copy on file in business office)

Motion _____

Committee/Liaison Reports

Continuing Business

New Business

Public Participation

Adjournment
A motion was made by __________________________ seconded by __________________
to adjourn the meeting at _________ p.m.

Motion _____

Next scheduled board meeting: October 6, 2009