August 2015 Board Agenda (FULL)

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Tuesday, August 18, 2015

AGENDA
HOBOKEN BOARD OF EDUCATION
158 FOURTH STREET, HOBOKEN, NJ 07030
(MEETING HELD IN DEMAREST AUDITORIUM, 158 FOURTH STREET, HOBOKEN, NJ 07030)
7:00 P.M.
1. PUBLIC MEETING 7:00 P.M.

Subject
1.01 Call to Order
Meeting
Aug 18, 2015 - AGENDA
Category
Type
Procedural
Subject
1.02 Statement of Compliance - Open Public Meeting Act
Meeting
Category
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 August 15, 2015
and August 16, 2015.
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.
Subject
1.03 Salute to the Flag
Meeting
Category
Type
Procedural
Subject
1.04 Roll Call
Meeting
Category
Type
Procedural
PRESENT
ABSENT
Angley, Sharyn
Biancamano, Peter
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Evans, Jennifer
Gold, Leon
Kluepfel, Thomas
Mitchell, Jean Marie
Sobolov, Irene
Stromwall, Monica
Tyroler, Ruth
2. RECOGNITION
3. REPORTS
Subject
3.01 Superintendent's Report
Meeting
Category
3. REPORTS
Type
Report
Subject
3.02 Business Administrator's Report
Meeting
Category
3. REPORTS
Type
Report
Subject
3.03 Committee Reports
Meeting
Category
3. REPORTS
Type
Report
Finance Committee
Curriculum and Instruction
Governance and Personnel
Athletics and Performing Arts
Facilities and Wellness
Subject
3.04 Board President's Report - Ruth Tyroler
Meeting
Category
3. REPORTS
Type
Report
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS (Agenda Items Only)

Subject
4.01 Guidelines for Public Comments
Meeting
Category
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS (Agenda Items Only)
Type
Information
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5. ACTION ITEMS
Subject
5.01 Approval of the Consent Action Items
Meeting
Category
5. ACTION ITEMS
Type
Action (Consent)
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.
Motion & Voting
Motion by Thomas Kluepfel, second by Jennifer Evans.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Sharyn Angley, Peter Biancamano, Jennifer Evans, Thomas Kluepfel, Jean Marie Mitchell, Irene Sobolov, Monica Stromwall, Ruth Tyroler
6. ACTION - MINUTES
Subject
6.01 Approval of Minutes for May 5, 2015
Meeting
Category
6. ACTION - MINUTES
Type
Action, Minutes
Recommended Action
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the following Board of Education
minutes:
05 MAY 2015 - BUDGET HEARING / PUBLIC MEETING
Minutes
View Minutes for May 5, 2015 - BUDGET HEARING
Motion & Voting

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the following Board of Education minutes:
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05 MAY 2015 - BUDGET HEARING / PUBLIC MEETING

Yes: Sharyn Angley, Jennifer Evans, Thomas Kluepfel, Jean Marie Mitchell, Irene Sobolov, Monica Stromwall, Ruth Tyroler
No: Peter Biancamano
Subject
6.02 Approval of Minutes for May 12, 2015
Meeting
Category
6. ACTION - MINUTES
Type
Action, Minutes
Recommended Action
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the following Board of Education
minutes:
12 MAY 2015 - PUBLIC MEETING
12 MAY 2015 - EXECUTIVE SESSION
Minutes
View Minutes for May 12, 2015 - AGENDA
Motion & Voting

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the following Board of Education minutes:
12 MAY 2015 - PUBLIC MEETING
12 MAY 2015 - EXECUTIVE SESSION
Yes: Sharyn Angley, Jennifer Evans, Thomas Kluepfel, Jean Marie Mitchell, Irene Sobolov, Monica Stromwall, Ruth Tyroler
No: Peter Biancamano
7. ACTION - POLICIES
Subject
7.01 Approval of Policy Revisions (first reading)
Meeting
Category
7. ACTION - POLICIES
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the following policy revisions (first
reading):
Policy
Policy
Policy
Policy
#4111 Recruitment, Selection and Hiring

#4111.1/4211.1 Nondiscrimination/Affirmative Action
#4211 Recruitment, Selection and Hiring
#5113 Attendance, Absences and Excuses
Motion & Voting

8. ACTION - CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

Subject
8.01 Approval of Hoboken High School to Secure and Implement IES Innovation Grant
Meeting
Category
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the Hoboken Public School District to
be considered as a cooperating district to collaboratively secure and implement IES Innovation Grant to develope a career and
transition application for adolescents diagnosed with Autism or Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Motion & Voting

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Subject
8.02 Approval of Partnership with Fairleigh Dickinson University and Calabro Elementary School
Meeting
Category
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves a partnership with Fairleigh
Dickinson University which would include Professional Development with Calabro Elementary School for the 2015-2016 School Year
which would include placement of teaching candidates with teaching placements and conducting professional development workshops
at Calabro Elementary School to faculty and staff.
Motion & Voting

Subject
8.03 Approval of Completed Curriculum Writing
Meeting
Category
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent and the Curriculum and Programs Committee
approve the following completed curriculum writing:
Junior High Self-Contained - Math Skills

Junior High Self-Contained - Science Skills
Senior High Self-Contained - Life Skills
Senior High Self-Contained - Math Skills
Math Grade 3
Biology
Chemistry
Junior High Cycle - iSearch
Junior High Self-Contained English Skills
Junior High Self-Contained History Skills
Senior High Self-Contained History Skills

Grade 2 ELA, Grade 3 ELA, Grade 4 ELA, Grade 5 ELA, Grade 6 ELA, Grade 7 ELA, Grade 8 ELA
US History I
US History II
World History
Economics
Grades 7 & 8 Phys-Ed/Health
Grades 9 - 12 Phys-Ed/Health
Motion & Voting

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Subject
8.04 Approval of The Stevens Ducklings "Lessons in Stem" Program
Meeting
Category
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves The Stevens Duckling "Lessons in
STEM" for the 2015-2016 School Year
In the 2015-2016 school year, Stevens student athletes from all varsity sports will visit the Hoboken Public Schools grade 6 science classrooms district-wide once a
month. These student athletes will teach hands-on activities aligned with the district's science curriculum incorporating the integration of Science, Technology,
Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Dates of visits are listed below.
Session
Session
Session
Session
Session
Session
Session
1:
2:
3:
4:
5:
6:
7:
Monday, September 28
Monday, October 26
Monday, November 16
Tuesday, January 5
Tuesday, January 12
Monday, February 22
Monday, March 21
Motion & Voting

Subject
8.05 Approval of Application for Pilot Program on Improving the Preschool Classroom Environment for Young Children
with Disabilities
Meeting
Category
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the Hoboken Public Schools Special
Education Department's application for a pilot program aimed at Improving the Preschool Classroom Environment for Young Children
with Disabilities sponsored by the New Jersey Department of Education.
Motion & Voting

Subject
8.06 Approval of Staff for District Mentor Training Program
Meeting
Category
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the following staff for District Mentor
Training Program:
Staff
Position
Date & Time

(hour for
lunch)
Acct. #
1.Kleopatra
Kontogiannis
Mentor
Program
08/26/15
9-2
#11-000-221-110-16-0000001
2.Julianna Addi
Mentor
Program
08/26/15
9-2
#11-000-221-110-16-0000001
3.Christopher Munoz
Mentor
Program
08/26/15
9-2
#11-000-221-110-16-0000001
4.Kirti Tank
Mentor
Program
08/26/15
9-2
#11-000-221-110-16-0000001
5.Mark Mautone
Mentor
Program
08/26/15
9-2
#11-000-221-110-16-0000001
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6.Michelle Zube
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Mentor
Program
08/26/15
9-2
#11-000-221-110-16-0000001
Motion & Voting

9. ACTION - GOVERNANCE AND PERSONNEL

Subject
9.01 Acceptance of Resignations
Meeting
Category
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, accepts the following resignations for the
2015-2016 school year:
Staff
UPC Code &

Assignment
Acct. #
Effective Date
1.Sally
Arnone
Clerk - Human
Resources
SPT.CO.CCLK.01
#11-000-211-100-131008-000 (75%)
#11-000-221-105-131098-000 (25%)
09/01/15
(For purpose of
retirement)
2.Simon
Lee
Teacher - HJSHS #15-140-100-101-07TCH.HS.MATH.05 1027-000
06/30/15
3.Victoria
Lorenzo
French Teacher #15-140-100-101-07HJSHS

1027-000
TCH.HS.FREH.01
06/30/15
4.Lucy
Petrosyan
Classroom Aide
Brandt
AID.FL.SEAP.53
#20-218-100-106-271028
09/08/15
One On One Aide

#11-000-217-106-135.Lisa Price Wallace
1039-001
AIF.FL.SEAP.17
07/31/15
6.Carina
Heras
Classroom Aide
Brandt
AID.FL.KIND.07
#15-190-100-106-131072-000
09/08/15
Motion & Voting

Subject
9.02 Approval of Appointments - 2015-2016 School Year
Meeting
Category
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the appointments of the following
personnel in the Hoboken School District for the 2015-2016 school year on the appropriate bargaining unit salary, pending the full
satisfaction of requisite New Jersey Department of Education and District employment criteria.
ALSO BE IT RESOLVED, that the Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approves the submission to the County
Superintendent of Schools the application for emergency hiring and each applicant's attestation that he/she has not been convicted
of any disqualifying crime pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A6-13, et. seq, for the employees listed below:
Name
Assignment, UPC
Code & Account No.
Annual Base
Salary/Hourly
Rate
Effective Dates
1.Emanuela Andolina
(replacing
Caterina Migliorino)
Italian Teacher
HJSHS
TCH.HS.ITAL.01
#15-130-100-10107-1015-000
#15-140-100-10107-1027-000
Step 3 BA
$50,255.00
09/01/1506/30/16
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2.John M. Macari
(replacing Kimberly
Seisz)
HJSHS Special Ed
Teacher
TCH.HS.RES.04
#15-213-100-10107-1069-000
Step 1 MA/BA
+60
$55,698.00
09/01/1506/30/16
3.Ilia Cruz
(replacing Jessica
Accurso)
HJSHS Teacher
TCH.HS.SPAM.01
#15-130-100-10107-1015-000
*Substitute per
diem rate
pending
certification$80.00
Step 1 BA
$49,223.00
09/01/1506/30/16
4.Susan Hoffman
(replacing Yvonne
Jimenez)
School Nurse
Connors K-6
NRS.FL.NRSE.01
#15-000-213-10009-1009-000
Step 1 BA
$53,995.00
09/01/1506/30/16
5.Dianne
Botti (temporary
Position)
Assistant to the
Business
Administrator
SPT.CO.ABA.01
#11-000-251-10012-1001-000
$79,821.63
(pro-rated)
07/27/1509/30/15
6.William James, III

(replacing Karen
Michane)
Residency/Truancy
Officer
SPT.FL.ATT.01
#11-000-211-10013-1008-000
10 day a month
5 hours per day
$20.80 per hour 09/01/15(not to exceed
06/30/16
$10,200.00 per
year)
7.Melissa
Halchak (replacing
Eva Malicia)
Special Education
Teacher
Wallace
TCH.WA.SPED.09
#15-212-100-10106-1066-000
Step 2 BA
$49,739.00
8.Priscilla Madera
(replacing Victoria
Lorenzo)
French Teacher
HJSHS
TCH.HS.FREH.01
#15-140-100-10107-1027-000
Step 2 MA + 30 09/01/15$58,422.00
06/30/16
from part-time
custodian to full time
8th Step
9.Juana Cortes
custodian
Custodian
(replacing John Gullo) CUS.FL.CUSF.06
$28,205.00
#11-000-262-10013-1044-000
09/01/1506/30/16
08/19/1506/30/16
Special Education
Teacher Kindergarten ABA
Wallace
TCH.WA.SPED.10
#15-212-100-10106-1066-000
Step 1
MA/BA+60
$55,698.00
09/01/1506/30/16
High School Math

Teacher
11.Thomas Moogan
HJSHS
(replacing Simon Lee) TCH.HS.MATH.05
#15-140-100-10107-1027-000
Step 1 BA
$49,223.00
09/01/1506/30/16
ABA one on one

Teacher Aide
12.Jacquelyn Thomas AID.FL.SEAP.18
#11-000-217-10613-1039-001
$13.73 per hour (pending criminal

5 hours 45
background
mins. per day
check)
10.Dara M. D'Urso
(new position)
13.Ryan Johnson
One on one Teacher

Aide
Wallace
AID.FL.SEAP.02
#11-000-217-10613-1039-001
Classroom Teacher
Aide
Wallace
14.Luisa Santana
(replacing Isabel Della AID.FL.SEAP.08
#11-000-217-106Fave)
13-1039-001
$13.73 per hour

09/08/155 hours 45
06/30/16
min.s per day
$13.73 per hour

09/08/155 hours 45
06/30/16
mins. per day
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One on one Teacher

Aide
15.Shaun Small
Wallace
(replacing Ida Austin) AID.FL.SEAP.44
#11-000-217-10613-1039-001
$13.73 per hour

09/08/155 hours 45
06/30/16
mins. per day
One on one Teacher

Aide
Wallace
AID.FL.SEAP.17
#11-000-217-10613-1039-001
$13.73 per hour

09/08/155 hours 45
06/30/16
minutes per day
16.Valin Mikhail
(replacing Lisa Price)
Classroom Aide
17.Loubna
Brandt
Chrifiaboui (replacing AID.FL.PSCHL.04
Jamie Wilson)
#20-218-100-10627-1028-000
$13.73 per hour

09/08/155 hours 45
06/30/16
mins. per day
Classroom Aide
Brandt
AID.FL.PSCHL.07
#20-218-100-10627-1028-000
$13.73 per hour

09/08/155 hours 45
06/30/16
mins. per day
18.Daisy Ortega
(replacing Sophia
Lopez)
19.Alexandra Gallego
(replacing Lucy
Petrosyan)
Classroom Aide
Brandt
AID.FL.SEAP.53
#20-218-100-10627-1028-00
$13.73 per hour

09/08/155 hours 45
06/30/16
mins. per day
20.Jocelyne Moncada
One on One Teacher

Aide
Brandt
AID.FL.SEAP.42
#11-000-217-10613-1039-001
$13.73 per hour (pending criminal

5 hours 45
background
mins. per day
checks)
21.Michael
Kassan (replacing
Charles Bartlett)
Supervisor of
LAL/Humanities
SUP.FL.SUPI.01
#11-000-221-10213-0000-000
Step 1 HASA
$111,615.55
09/01/1506/30/16 (?)
Motion & Voting

Subject
9.03 Approval of Staff to Wallace After Care Program Pool
Meeting
Category
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
RESOLVED, that the Board, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the following staff to Wallace Elementary School's
After Care Program Pool. Wallace Elementary School's After Care Program is a self-sustaining program.
Staff
Dates
1.Jonathan
Peterson
09/08/15-06/22/16 (as $38.49 per #61-991-200-100-06needed)

hour
0000-000
Hourly Rate Acct. #
2.Helen Russoto
(Nurse)
09/08/15-06/22/16 (as $38.49 per #61-991-200-100-06needed)

hour
0000-000
Motion & Voting

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Subject
9.04 Approval of Leave Requests and Changes
Meeting
Category
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the following leave requests and
changes for the 2015-2016 school year:
Department or
School
Staff
Position
1.Andrea Canonico
(Della Fave)
Connors School
Language Arts &
Teacher
Social Studies
5&6
2.Jillian Capalbo
Days (Family Leave)

10/19/15 going out
using sick day until 12/23/15
01/04/16 NJFMLA
Returning: 03/23/16
11/16/15 going out
using sick days and then 30
days until 01/04/16
NJFMLA
Returning: 03/28/16
Teacher Brandt School
Motion & Voting

Subject
9.05 Approval of Classroom Placements and Observations for the 2015-2016 School Year
Meeting
Category
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the following classroom placements
and observations for the 2015-2016 school year.
Student
Teacher
Name
School & Position
Cooperating
Effective Dates
Teacher
1.Luisa
Dominguez
Connors Social
Worker
Stefanee
Margolis
2.Leticia
Muniz
Calabro Student
Teaching
Maria
Elementary/Special Salvetta
Education
09/08/15-06/30/16
(Tuesdays 8 - 3, Wednesdays 8 4 and Friday 8 - 3:30)
09/08/15-12/11/15
(full time teaching experience
five days a week)
Motion & Voting

Subject
9.06 Approval of Staff to a Pool for Johns Hopkins After School Program for the 2015-2015 School Year
Meeting
Category
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves staff to a pool for the Johns Hopkins
After School Program for the 2015-2016 school year:
Staff for Johns Hopkins After

School Program Pool
Dates
Hourly
Rate
Acct. #
1.Paul Huggins
10/01/1505/30/16
$38.49
per hour
#11-401-100-10013-1903-000
10/01/15-
$38.49
#11-401-100-100-
2. Stephanie Falcone
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3.Patricia Hack
05/30/16
per hour
13-1903-000
10/01/1505/30/16
$38.49
per hour
#11-401-100-10013-1903-000
Motion & Voting

Subject
9.07 Approval of Volunteers for all Theatre Department Activities for the 2015-2016 School Year
Meeting
Category
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approve the following as volunteers for all
Theatre Department Activities for the 2015-2016 school year (pending criminal background check):
Name
Theater
Dates
1.Joanne Ayala Bracero
Volunteer
09/08/15-06/30/16
2.Theresa Minutillo
Volunteer
09/08/15-06/30/16
3.Barbara Melfi
Volunteer
09/08/15-06/30/16
4.Cheryl Pingol
Volunteer
09/08/15-06/30/16
5.Bonnie Alvelo
Volunteer
09/08/15-06/30/16
6.JojonTamir
Volunteer
09/08/15-06/30/16
7.Sarah Rayor
Volunteer
09/08/15-06/30/16
8.Loretta Centeno
Volunteer
09/08/15-06/30/16
9.Amy Warshawsky
Volunteer
09/08/15-06/30/16
10.Lauren Nassau
Volunteer
09/08/15-06/30/16
11.Pear Mattias Backstrom
Volunteer
09/08/15-06/30/16
12.Sayonara Mendez
Volunteer
09/08/15-06/30/16
13.Debbie Veloce
Volunteer
09/08/15-06/30/16
14.Sue Roderick
Volunteer
09/08/15-06/30/16
15.Rita Lopez
Volunteer
09/08/15-06/30/16
16.Suzanne Schiavelli
Volunteer
09/08/15-06/30/16
17.Susan Haber
Volunteer
09/08/15-06/30/16
18.Michelle Torres
Volunteer
09/08/15-06/30/16
19.Verushka Allende
Volunteer
09/08/15-06/30/16
20.Shari Simpson-Cabelin
Volunteer
09/08/15-06/30/16
21.Elaine Fucci
Volunteer
09/08/15-06/30/16
22.Joann Dolan
Volunteer
09/08/15-06/30/16
23.Christine Harman
Volunteer
09/08/15-06/30/16
24.Jessica Rivera
Volunteer
09/08/15-06/30/16
25.Dawn Fitts
Volunteer
09/08/15-06/30/16
26.Silka Morales Santiago
Volunteer
09/08/15-06/30/16
27.Jaz Conlon
Volunteer
09/08/15-06/30/16
28.Carol Harrison
Volunteer
09/08/15-06/30/16
29.Hassen Santiago
Volunteer
09/08/15-06/30/16
30.Anna Bird
Volunteer
09/08/15-06/30/16
31.Bhala K. Navneet
Volunteer
09/08/15-06/30/16
32.Aida Zardoost
Volunteer
09/08/15-06/30/16
33.Loren Cooper
Volunteer
09/08/15-06/30/16
34.Whitney Blischke
Volunteer
09/08/15-06/30/16
35.Lillian Colon
Volunteer
09/08/15-06/30/16
36.Ilia Cruz
Volunteer
09/08/15-06/30/16
37.Angel Quinones
Volunteer
09/08/15-06/30/16
38.Teresa Branda
Volunteer
09/08/15-06/30/16
39.Addys Velez
Volunteer
09/08/15-06/30/16
Motion & Voting
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Subject
9.08 Approval of SIP Coaches for Summer Hours
Meeting
Category
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the following as SIP coaches for
summer hours:
Name
Dates
Hourly Rate
Acct. #
1.Howard
McKenzie
07/01/1508/31/15
$38.49 per
hour
NCLB Title I Grant Funded

#20-231-200-100-18-0000009
2.Rosanna
Lucignano
07/01/1508/31/15
$38.49 per
hour

#20-231-200-100-18-0000009
Motion & Voting

Subject
9.09 Approval of At Will Contracts
Meeting
Category
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the At Will contracts with a salary
increase of 1.5% for the 2015-2016 School Year.
Motion & Voting

Subject
9.10 Approval of PBSIS Summer Organizational Meeting at Connors School
Meeting
Category
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the following staff to attend a PBSIS
Organizational Meeting at Connors School.
Name
Date
Hourly Rate &

Hours
$38.49 per hour

1.Marnie Latman 08/19/15 9:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Total 6 hours
Acct. # (NCLB Tite I Grant

Funded)
#20-231-200-100-18-0001-009
2.Stefanee
Wolfsie
$38.49 per hour

08/19/15 9:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Total 6 hours
#20-231-200-100-18-001-009
3.Alison
Szymanski
$38.49 per hour

08/19/15 9:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Total 6 hours
#20-231-200-100-18-0001-009
4.Vanessa Ortiz
$38.49 per hour

08/19/15 9:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Total 6 hours
#20-231-200-100-18-0001-009
5.Michael Scott
$38.49 per hour

08/19/15 9:00 - 3:00 p.m.
#20-231-200-100-18-0001-009
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Subject
9.11 Approval of Staff to Videotape Board Meetings for the 2015-2016 School Year
Meeting
Category
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the following to receive
compensation for videotaping the board meetings for the 2015-2016 School Year beginning July 1, 2015.
Name
Position
Dates (As needed for

Board Meetings)
Hourly
Rate
1.Doug
MacAulay
Videotaping Board of
Education Meetings
07/01/15-06/30/16
$38.49 per
hour
2.William
Ithier
Videotaping Board of
Education Meetings
07/01/15-06/30/16
$10.00 per
hour
Motion & Voting

Subject
9.12 Approval of Tuition Reimbursement - HEA Contract
Meeting
Category
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, hereby recommends instructional tuition
reimbursement for the Spring 2015 semester, as per HEA Contract Article XXIII Provision 23.4 and the Sidebar Agreement (approved
12/11/12) between the Hoboken Board of Education and the Hoboken Education Association (line account #11-000-291-280-130813-002) as follows:
TEACHER
NO. OF
COURSES
1
2
1
Aligo, Victoria
Azzarto, Francis
Coppola, Adriana
Courtney-Martinez,
1
Lorna
Farooq, Saima
1
Meier, Debra
1
Monblatt, Maria
2
Ortiz, Vanessa
2
Piccini, Derek
2
Safko, Stephanie
1
Scott, Michael
2
Szymanski, Alison
1
Van Gulick, Joanne
2
Zube, Michelle
1
TOTAL REIMBURSEMENTS
REIMBURSEMENT
$1,181.70
$2,363.40
$1,181.70
$638.50
$1,181.70
$1,181.70
$2,363.40
$2,363.40
$2,363.40
$1,181.70
$2,363.40
$1,181.70
$1,772.60
$1,181.70
$22,500.00
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Subject
9.13 Approval of Tuition Reimbursement - HASA Contract
Meeting
Category
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, hereby recommends instructional tuition
reimbursement for the Spring 2015 semester, as per HASA Contract Article 13 between the Hoboken Board of Education and the
Hoboken Administrators and Supervisors Association (line account #11-000-291-280-13-0813-002) as follows:
NO. OF
ADMINISTRATOR COURSES
Donna DAcunto
1
Suzan Radwan
2
Vespignani, Joseph
2
TOTAL REIMBURSEMENTS
REIMBURSEMENT
$3,029.00
$3,099.31
$3,099.31
$9,227.62
Motion & Voting

Subject
9.14 Approval of Staff to Game Personnel Pool for the 2015-2016 School Year
Meeting
Category
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the following staff to a Game
Personnel Pool for the 2015-2016 School Year:
Staff
Position
Hourly
Rate
Acct. #
1.Nancy Lisa
Game
Personnel
$31.21
#15-402-100-110-07-1901000
2.Marisol Ocasio
Game
Personnel
$31.21
#15-402-100-110-07-1901000
3.Lou Taglieri
Game
Personnel
$38.49
#15-402-100-110-07-1901000
4.Judith Burrell
Game
Personnel
$38.49
#15-402-100-110-07-1901000
5.Shaun Kolmer
Game
Personnel
$38.49
#15-402-100-110-07-1901000
6.James Monaco
Game
Personnel
$38.49
#15-402-100-110-07-1901000
7.Damien Arnone
Game
Personnel
$38.49
#15-402-100-110-07-1901000
8.Brunilda Munoz
Game
Personnel
$31.21
#15-402-100-110-07-1901000
9.Christopher
Munoz
Game
Personnel
$38.49
#15-402-100-110-07-1901000
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Subject
9.15 Approval of Personnel for Coaching Position for 2015-2016 School Year
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Meeting
Category
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the following personnel for a
coaching position for the 2015-2016 school year pending criminal background check/substitute certificate:
Name
Position
Stipend
Acct. #
1.Justine
Mateo
Assistant Softball
Coach
$4,581.00
#15-402-100-100-07-1900000
Motion & Voting

Subject
9.16 Approval of Affirmative Action Officers, Anti-Bullying Specialists and 504 Officers for the 2015-2016 School Year
Meeting
Category
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approve the following Affirmative Action
Officers, Anti-Bullying Specialists and 504 Officers for the 2015-2016 School Year
Staff
Position
School or Dept.
School
Year
1.Joseph
Vespignani
Affirmative Action
Officer
District
20152016
2.Jennifer Lopez
Affirmative Action
Officer
Central Office &

Transportation Dept.
20152016
3.Lauren Brunt
Affirmative Action
Officer
Brandt
20152016
4.Jill Littzi
Affirmative Action
Officer
Calabro
20152016
5.Kevin
Metcalfe
Affirmative Action
Officer
Connors
20152016
6.Luz Durando
Affirmative Action
Officer
Wallace
20152016
7.Fran Cohen
Affirmative Action
Officer
HJSHS
20152016
8.Dr. Cecilia
D'Elia
Anti-Bullying
Coordinator
District
20152016
9.Dr. Yesenia
Flores
Anti-Bullying Specialist Brandt
20152016
10.Jack Baker
Anti-Bullying Specialist Calabro
20152016
11.Stefanee
Wolfsie
Anti-Bullying Specialist Connors
20152016
12.Allison
Lemberg
Anti-Bullying Specialist Wallace
20152016
13.David White Anti-Bullying Specialist Hoboken Junior High School
20152016
14.Gina Mattera Anti-Bullying Specialist Hoboken High School
20152016
15.Suzan
Radwan
District
20152016
16.Carolyn Best 504 Officer
Brandt
20152016
17.Francine Yu
504 Officer
Calabro
20152016
18.Gwen
Rodriguez
504 Officer
Connors
20152016
19.Allison
Lemberg
504 Officer
Wallace
20152016
20.Michael
Saulnier
504 Officer
HJSHS
20152016
504 Officers
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Subject
9.17 Approval of Transfers for the 2015-2016 School Year
Meeting
Category
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the following transfers for the 20152016 school year
Name
Old Position
New Position
Effective Date
1.Anthony
Mussara
Head Custodian
Brandt
CUS.FL.CEF.10
#20-218-200-110-271028-000
Head Custodian
HJSHS
CUS.FL.CEF.16
#20-218-200-110-271028-000
08/19/1506/30/16
2.Joseph
Vitale
Head Custodian
HJSHS
CUS.FL.CEF.16
#11-000-262-100-131044-000
Head Custodian
Brandt
CUS.FL.CEF.10
#11-000-262-100-131044-000
08/19/1506/30/16
3.Angela
Selby
Classroom Teacher Aide

Brandt
AID.FL.KIND.02
#15-190-100-106-131072-000
Kindergarten Classroom
Aide
Brandt
09/08/15AID.FL.PSCHL.03
06/30/16
#20-218-100-106-271028-000
4.Gloria
Rodriguez
Classroom Aide
Wallace
AID.FL.SEAP.38
#15-216-100-106-061039-000
One on One Teacher

Aide
Calabro
AID.FL.SEAP.04
#11-000-217-106-131039-001
09/08/1506/30/16
5.Maria
Arroyo
One on One Teacher

Aide
Brandt
AID.FL.SEAP.02
#11-000-217-106-131039-001
One on One Teacher

Aide
AID.FL.SEAP.02
Wallace
#11-000-217-106-131039-001
09/08/1506/30/16
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Subject
9.18 Approval of Substitute Clerks to be added to a Pool for the 2015-2016 School Year
Meeting
Category
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the following substitute clerks to be
added to a pool for the 2015-2016 school year (as needed and they are charged to the school they work in):
Name(no UPC required)
Hourly Rate
Effective Date
1.Blanca M.Duran
$10.57 per hour
09/01/15-06/30/16
2.Jo Ellen Andreulla-Ortiz
$10.57 per hour
09/01/15-06/30/16
3.Rachel A. Jones
$10.57 per hour
09/01/15-06/30/16
4.Adrienne Rawlins
$10.57 per hour
09/01/15-06/30/16
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Subject
9.19 Approval of Parenting Coach for PTO Meetings at Connors School
Meeting
Category
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the following parenting coach for
PTO meetings at Connors School (pending cirminal background check):
Name
Position & Payment
Effective Date and

Times
1.Kumari GhafoorDavis
Parenting Coach for PTO

Meetings
$6,400.00
#20-231-200-800-18-009
(NCLB Title 1 Grant Funded)
09/03/15-04/30/16
Once per month
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
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Subject
9.20 Approval of Para-Professional Athletic Aides for the 2015-2016 School Year
Meeting
Category
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the following para-professional
athletic aides for the 2015-2016 school year (pending criminal background check):
Name
Position & Sport
Position
1.Isaac
Holmes
Para-professional
Para-professional athletic aide for
athletic aide for Football strength and conditioning
Effective
Dates
08/19/1506/30/16
Motion & Voting

Subject
9.21 Approval of Addition to and Abolishment of UPC Codes
Meeting
Category
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the following addition to and
abolishment of the following UPC codes.
Description
UPC code
Acct. #
1.Abolish
MNT.FL.MNTF.02
#11-000-261-100-13-1047-000
2.Create
CUST.FL.CUSF.06
#11-000-262-100-13-1044-000
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9.22 Approval of One New Job Description and One Revised Job Description
Meeting
Category
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves one new job description and one
revised job description:
1. Special Olympics Lifeguard - New

2. Residency/Truancy Officer - Revised
Motion & Voting
Subject
9.23 Approval of Staff to the List of Mentors for the 2015-2016 School Year
Meeting
Category
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the following additions to staff to the
list of mentors for the 2015-2016 school year:
Name
School
Grade
Subject
1.Michelle Zube
Wallace
Pre Kindergarten
ABA
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Subject
9.24 Approval of Staff to be placed on their new payroll level as of October 1, 2015 as per HEA contact, Article X Salary
Provision 10.6
Meeting
Category
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the following staff to be placed on
their new payroll level as of October 1, 2015 as per HEA contract, Article X Salary Provision 10.6.
Staff Member
School
Previous Level 20152016
New Level 2015-2016

(as of October 1,
2015)
1.Alison
Szymanski
Connors
Step 5 BA $51,294.00
Step 5 BA + 30
$54,307.00
2.Beth
Tomlinson
Brandt
Step 8 BA $64,695.00
Step 8 MA/BA + 60
$71,170.00
3.Stefanie
Safko
Wallace/Connors
Step 8 MA/BA + 60
$71,170.00
Step 8 MA + 30
$73,378.00
4.Tatiana Meza Connors
Step 2 BA $50,255.00
Step 2 MA/BA + 60
$56,214.00
5.Victorio
Aligo
Step 12 BA + 30
$89,770.00
Step 12 MA/BA + 60
$93,237.00
Wallace
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Subject
9.25 Approval of Staff for Family Friendly Program at Connors School
Meeting
Category
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approve the following staff for the Family
Friendly Program at Connors School:
Staff and
Poistion
Hours and Dates
1.Howard
McKenzie
09/14/1506/17/16
$38.49 per
3:00 - 6:00 p.m. hour
15 hours per week
FFC #20-438-200-101-131012-000
#20-231-200-101-18-0000009
2.Lynn Fusco
09/14/1506/17/16
3:00 - 5:30 p.m.
up to 10 hours a
week
$38.49 per
hour
FFC #20-438-100-101-131012-000
#20-231-100-101-18-0000009
3.Hector
Morales
09/14/1506/17/16
3:00 - 5:30 p.m.
up to 10 hours a
week
$38.49 per
hour
FFC #20-438-100-101-131012-000
#20-231-100-101-18-0000009
Hourly Rate
Acct. Nos.
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Subject
9.26 Approval of Staff for Special Education Programs
Meeting
Category
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the following staff for Special
Education programs:
Staff
Position
Hourly Rate &

Effective Dates
1.Christine
Caradonio
Special Olympics
Lifeguard
$38.49 per hour

#11-401-100-10007/01/15-06/30/16 20-1903-000
2.Yesenia
Cortinas
One on One ABA

Teacher Aide
Special Service
Summer Program
$15.85 per hour

06/29/15-07/30/15
#11-422-100-106Mon. - Thurs.
20-0000-000
8:30 a.m. - 1:00
p.m.
Acct. #
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Subject
9.27 Approval of Modifications to the Following Positions
Meeting
Category
Type
Action (Consent)
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Recommended Action
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, has approved the following modifications to
these positions:
Name
Position
Modification
Effective Date
1.Jessica Salcedo
One on One Teacher Aide

AID.FL.SEAP.55
Termination
09/08/15
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Subject
9.28 Approval of Signing of the Uniform Memorandum of Agreement Between Education and Law Enforcement Officials
Meeting
Category
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the signing of the agreement
between education and law enforcement officials to be signed on August 27, 2015 at Union City High School.
Motion & Voting

Subject
9.29 Approval of Staff for Free and Reduced Meal Application Process
Meeting
Category
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the following staff to be the Free
and Reduced Meal Application Processor for the 2015-2016 school year:
Name
1.Marisol
Ocasio
Position & Stipend
Hours & Days
Acct. # & Stipend
Free and Reduced Meal

Application Processor
4:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.

10 hours
weekly
08/19/1506/30/16
$2,500.00
#60-910-310-11015-1019-000
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Subject
9.30 Approval of Rescinding of Appointment
Meeting
Category
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the rescinding of the following
appointment:
Name
Assistant Coach
Position Code & Sport
Stipend
1.Marissa Scarpa
(previously approved on
06/30/15)
Assistant Coach Girls'

Volleyball 103-02
#15-402$2,742.00 100-100-071900-000
Para-Professional
2.Daniel L. Clifford (previously Athletic Aide
N/A
Acct. #
N/A
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Subject
9.31 Approval of Changes to Standing Committees
Meeting
Category
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education modifies its existing committees as follows:
The Communication Committee shall no longer be an Ad Hoc committee and will instead become a standing committee
Communications Committee:
1. THOMAS KLUEPFEL (Chair)
2. IRENE SOBOLOV
3. JENNIFER EVANS
4. RUTH TYROLER
The Curriculum and Athletic and Performing Arts Committees shall be combined to create a single Curriculum, Co-Curriculum
and Programs Committee
Curriculum, Co-Curriculum and Programs Committee:
1. MONICA STROMWALL (Co-Chair Curriculum and Programs)
2. IRENE SOBOLOV (Co-Chair Athletics and Performing Arts)
3. RUTH TYROLER
4. JEAN MARIE MITCHELL
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that, as per Board Policy 9130, these committees are established through December 31, 2015.
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Subject
9.32 Approval of Workshops
Meeting
Category
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the attached workshops:
File Attachments
Workshops 08-18-15.pdf (101 KB)
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Subject
10.01 Approval of the Financial Reports for June 2015
Meeting
Category
Type
Action (Consent)
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Recommended Action
RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education approves the following reports for June 2015:
A-148 Board Secretary Report
A-149 Cash Flow Report
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Subject
10.02 Approval of the Finance Certification for June 2015
Meeting
Category
Type
Action (Consent)
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 June 2015 are in agreement and that no major account or fund has been over-expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:232.11(b).
Motion & Voting

Subject
10.03 Approval of Monthly Transfers
Meeting
Category
Type
Action (Consent)
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 2014/2015 budget in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6:20-2. (On file in the Business
Office)
Motion & Voting

Subject
10.04 Approval of Payroll
Meeting
Category
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education approves the payroll, employers share of social security and unemployment for the
following pay dates:
Pay
Pay Date
Net Payroll
Employee
Deductions
Taxes
Refunds and/or
Net Pay Adjust
Gross Payroll
Employer Share
Total
SS and SUI
2014/2015 School Year

27 of 27
(12 Mo.)
06/30/15
2015/2016 School Year

1 of 27
07/14/15
2 of 27
07/28/15
3 of 27
08/11/15
$274,250.03
$15,762.52
$86,189.96
$376,202.51
$27,761.08
$403,963.59
$616,645.13
$208,467.64
$239,095.94
$61,071.93
$55,834.33
$56,011.94
$264,364.89
$75,207.22
$92,614.60
$440.22
$181.74
$941,641.73
$339,509.19
$387,540.74
$71,150.43
$25,243.24
$28,903.95
$1,012,792.16
$364,752.43
$416,444.69
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Subject
10.05 Approval of Bills and Claims Report
Meeting
Category
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education approves the claims for the months of June 2015 and August 2015:
Month
June 30, 2015
August 18, 2015
Amount
$ 513,603.87
$ 2,421,567.35
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Subject
10.06 Approval of Tuition Contract(s)
Meeting
Category
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education approves tuition contract(s) as attached.
File Attachments
08 18 15_Tuition Contracts.pdf (34 KB)
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Subject
10.07 Approval of Contracts
Meeting
Category
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education approves contract(s) as attached.
*Updated as of 8/18/15
File Attachments
08 18 15_Contracts_updated.pdf (41 KB)
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Subject
10.08 Approval to Increase the Bid Threshold for Qualified Purchasing Agent
Meeting
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Category
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
WHEREAS, William P. Moffitt, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary possesses a qualified purchasing agent (QPA)
certificate;
WHEREAS, the Governor, in consultation with the State Treasurer and pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-3 (b), on July 1 , 2015 has
increased the bid threshold amount for school districts with purchasing agents who possess qualified purchasing agent certificates,
from $36,000 to $40,000;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Hoboken Board of Education, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-3 (a) and N.J.A.C. 5:34-5.4,
establishes and sets the bid threshold amount of $40,000 for the board of education, and further authorizes William P. Moffitt to
award contracts, in full accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-3 (a), for those purchases that do not exceed in the aggregate of the
newly established bid threshold amount.
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Subject
10.09 Approval of Special Services Contract(s)
Meeting
Category
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education does approve an increase to 2014/2015 contract(s) for special services as attached.
File Attachments
08 18 15_Special Services Contracts.pdf (26 KB)
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Subject
10.10 Approval of Estimated Non-Resident Tuition Rates for the 2015/2016 School Year
Meeting
Category
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education approves the following estimated Non-Resident Tuition Rates for the 2015/2016
School Year.
2015/2016 Tuition Rates

Program
Annual
Per Diem
Preschool/K
$18,081.00
$100.45
Grades 1-5
$21,577.00
$119.87
Grades 6-8
$18,808.00
$104.49
Grades 9-12
$21,041.00
$116.89
LLD
$35,581.00
$197.67
Behavioral Disabilities
$25,585.00
$142.14
M. D.
$27,373.00
$152.07
Preschool Disabilities - Full Time
$43,994.00
$244.41
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Motion & Voting

Subject
10.11 Approval of Disposal of Obsolete and/or Broken Equipment
Meeting
Category
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
WHEREAS, the Hoboken School District regularly purchase computers to replace broken and obsolete computers, as determined by
the District's Network Engineer; and
WHEREAS, the broken and obsolete computers must be disposed of according to Department of Environmental Regulations because
of materials present in monitors and CPU's; and
WHEREAS, the District has inventoried and identified obsolete and non-functioning equipment for disposal (list attached) which
includes but is not limited to printers, desktops/towers, and monitors; and
WHEREAS, the equipment will be disposed of in accordance with Department of Environmental regulations in the most cost efficient
manner; now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education approves the disposal of broken and obsolete equipment in the most cost
efficient manner in compliance with environmental regulations.
File Attachments
08 18 15_Obsolete Equipment Disposal.pdf (36 KB)
Motion & Voting

Subject
10.12 Approval for Release of Requirement to Charge for Reduced and/or Paid Meals
Meeting
Category
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education does not require the following out-of-district school(s) to charge our district
student(s) attending this school during the 2015-2016 school year for a reduced and/or paid school meal:
(a) The Forum School - New Jersey
*Please note that, by passing this resolution, the Board releases the school(s) listed above from the requirement to charge our currently placed student(s) for lunches. The Hoboken Board of
Education will not incur any additional cost/fees.
Motion & Voting
Subject
10.13 Approval of Donation(s)
Meeting
Category
Type
Action (Consent)
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RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education approves the following donations:
Donor(s)
Donated Item(s)
Location
Mr. Brian Murray
$500.00
District Theater Camp
Estimated Value
-
Ms. Whitney Blischke
$200.00
District Theater Camp
Motion & Voting

Subject
10.14 Approval of Transportation Contract(s)
Meeting
Category
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education approves the Transportation Contract(s) for the 2015/16 school year as attached.
File Attachments
08 18 15_Transportation Contracts.pdf (24 KB)
Motion & Voting

Subject
10.15 Renewal of Student Transportation Contract(s) for the 2015/2016 School Year
Meeting
Category
Type
Action (Consent)
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
08 18 15_Transportation Renewals.pdf (18 KB)
Motion & Voting

Subject
10.16 Approval of Bank Resolution to Update Account Signatories for the Business Office Accounts
Meeting
Category
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education approves the amendment of the bank resolution to update account signatories for
the Business Office Accounts to reflect Dr. Christine Johnson, Superintendent of Schools, as an authorized signer effective July 15,
2015.
Motion & Voting

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Subject
10.17 Board Checking Account Signatory Changes
Meeting
Category
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
WHEREAS, the Board, at its Meeting on June 30, 2015 designated TD Bank as an official depository of Board funds for the 2015/2016
school year; and
WHEREAS, the following Business Office Checking Accounts currently contain three (3) signatures as required by N.J.S.A. 18A:19-1,
that of the President, Secretary and by such the Superintendent of Schools;
Account Name
Account Number
General Account
4268268773
Child Nutrition Account
3451684314
Payroll Account
3451684284
Payroll Agency Account
3451684292
Flexible Spending Account
4268687296
AND WHEREAS, at the April 14, 2015 Public Meeting, the Board appointed Dr. Christine Johnson Superintendent of Schools, making
her a required signatory, replacing former Interim Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Richard J. Brockel as of July 15, 2015;
NOW, The Hoboken Board of Education (the Board) resolves that:
1. TD Bank, N.A. (the Bank) is designated as a depository for the funds of the Board and to provide other financial accommodations
indicated in this resolution.
2. This resolution shall continue to have effect until express written notice of its rescission or modification has been received and
recorded by the Bank. Any and all prior resolutions adopted by the President and Members of the Board and certified to the Bank as
governing the operation of this Boards account(s) are in full force and effect, until the Bank received and acknowledges an express
written notice of its revocation, modification or replacement. Any revocation, modification or replacement of a resolution must be
accompanied by documentation, satisfactory to the Bank, establishing the authority for the changes.
3. The signatures of the Board Secretary and School Business Administrator on this resolution are conclusive evidence of their
authority to act on behalf of the Government Unit. The Board Secretary or School Business Administrator, so long as he/she acts in a
representative capacity as agent of the Board, is authorized to make any and all other contracts, agreements, stipulations and orders
which they may deem advisable for the effective exercise of the powers indicated on page one, from time to time with the Bank,
subject to any restrictions on this resolution or otherwise agreed to in writing. Board approval, via a duly adopted resolution, is
required for all matters so promulgated by State statute or regulations, or as designated by Board policy or regulations.
4. All transactions, if any, with respect to any deposits, withdrawals, rediscounts and borrowings by or on behalf of the Board with
the Bank prior to the adoption of this resolution are hereby ratified, approved and confirmed.
5. The Board agrees to the terms and conditions of any account agreement, properly opened by the Board Secretary. The Board
authorizes the Bank, at any time, to charge the Governmental Unit for all checks, drafts, or other orders, for the payment of money,
that are drawn on the Bank, so long as they contain the required signature for this purpose.
6. Except as prohibited by State statute or regulation, or by Board policy or regulations, the Board acknowledges and agrees that the
Bank may furnish at its discretion automated access devices to Agents of the Board to facilitate those powers authorized by this
resolution or other resolutions in effect at the time of issuance. The term automated access device includes, but is not limited to,
credit cards, automated teller machines (ATM), and debit cards.
7. The Board acknowledges and agrees that the Bank may rely on alternative signature and verification codes issued to or obtained
from the Agents named on this resolution. The term alternative signature and verification codes includes, but is not limited to,
facsimile signatures on file with the Bank, personal identification numbers (PIN), and digital signatures. If a facsimile signature
specimen has been provided on this resolution (or that are filed separately by the Board with the Bank from time to time), the Bank
is authorized to treat the facsimile signature as the signature of the Agent(s) regardless of by whom or by what means the facsimile
signature may have been affixed so long as it resembles the facsimile signature specimen on file. The Board authorizes each Agent to
have custody of the Boards private key used to create a digital signature and to request issuance of a certificate listing the
corresponding public key. The Bank shall have no responsibility or liability for unauthorized use of alternative signature and
verification codes unless otherwise agreed in writing.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following individuals are designated as the authorized signers on the above listed Business Office
Checking Accounts:
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_____________________________________
Dr. Christine Johnson,
Superintendent of Schools
_____________________________________
William P. Moffitt,
Business Administrator/ Board Secretary
_____________________________________
_____________________________________
Ruth Tyroler (formerly McAllister),

Board President
Thomas Kluepfel,
Board Vice President
Motion & Voting

Subject
10.18 Approval of 2015/2016 Meal Prices
Meeting
Category
Type
Breakfast
Lunch
2015/2016 MEAL PRICES

Elementary Schools
Paid
Reduced
$1.50
$0.30
$3.00
$0.40
Breakfast
Lunch
High School
Paid
$1.75
$3.00
Breakfast
Lunch
Adult
$2.50
$5.00
Reduced
$0.30
$0.40
Subject
10.19 Approval of Revised Mile Square ELC Lease for Wallace School for 2015/16
Meeting
Category
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
RESOLVED, to approve the revised lease agreement for classroom and office space in Wallace School between the Hoboken Board of
Education and the Mile Square Early Learning Center for the period July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016. The total amount of this revised
lease shall be $ 40,788.00.
Note(s): The total cost of the 2015/2016 lease increase by $16,995 due to additional square footage allocated for Mile Square Early Learning Center.
Motion & Voting
Subject
10.20 Rescind Bid Specifications - Plumber and Electrician (and Rebid)
Meeting
Category
Type
Action (Consent)
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WHEREAS, on June 4, 2015, as advertised in the Star Ledger and on the District website, the Hoboken Board of Education conducted
a public bid opening for the award of a contract for Plumbing Services which yielded two (2) responses; and
WHEREAS, on June 4, 2015, as advertised in the Star Ledger and on the District website, the Hoboken Board of Education conducted
a public bid opening for the award of a contract for Electrician Services which yielded four (4) responses; and
WHEREAS the bids were received and reviewed by the Business Administrator / Board Secretary; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of the Public Schools Contract Law, N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-22, the Hoboken Board of
Education has determined that:
the Board of Education wants to substantially revise the specifications for the goods or services
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education rejects the bids for Plumbing Services and Electrician
Services and authorizes the Business Administrator / Board Secretary to re-advertise for bids.
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Subject
10.21 Authorization for Sale/Disposal of Surplus Vehicles
Meeting
Category
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
WHEREAS, on June 9, 2015, the Hoboken Board of Education reaffirmed its membership in the Hunterdon County Educational
Services Commission (HCESC) Cooperative Purchasing System for the 2015/2016 school year; and
WHEREAS the Hoboken Board of Education has nine (9) vehicles, which are no longer of service to the District and/or which have
outlived their useful life;
SO BE IT RESOLVED that, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:65-1, et. seq. and N.J.S.A. 18A:6-51, et. seq., the Hoboken Board of
Education does enter into an Inter-Local Vehicle Sale Agreement with the HCESC for the following vehicles:
Vehicle No. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Vehicle Description
#22
1GBHG31F121201619
2003 Chevy/BlueBird 16 Passenger
#23
1GBHG31F821203691
2003 Chevy/BlueBird 16 Passenger
#19
1GBHG31Y4TF113010
1996 Chevy Small Bus, 16 Passenger
#28
1FMNE11W070B40628
2007 Ford E-Wagon, 8 Passenger
#29
1FMNE11W27DB40629
2000 Ford E-Wagon, 8 Passenger
#30
1GNDV23W58D185026
2008 Chevy Uplander 7 Passenger
#31
1GNDV23W48D183901
#32
1GNDV23W88D183965
#21
1GBJG31F5Y201942
2000 Chevy/Collins 14 Passenger
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, as per this agreement, the Hoboken Board of Education does agree to pay a 10% commission to the
HCESC, which will handle all legal advertisements, bid documentation, promotion and warehousing of above-listed vehicles; and
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that any offers to purchase subject vehicles will be presented by the HCESC to the Hoboken Board of
Education, which will have the right to authorize acceptance, counter, or decline each offer.
*Updated as of 08/18/15
Motion & Voting
11. ACTION - LEGAL

12. ACTION - FACILITIES
Subject
12.01 Approvals of Facilities Requests
Meeting
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Category
12. ACTION - FACILITIES
Type
Action (Consent)
Recommended Action
RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education approves facilities requests as attached.
File Attachments
08 18 15_Facilities Requests.pdf (26 KB)
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13. ACTION - GRANTS

14. PUBLIC COMMENT (Agenda and Non-Agenda Items)
Subject
14.01 Guidelines for Public Comment
Meeting
Category
14. PUBLIC COMMENT (Agenda and Non-Agenda Items)
Type
Information
15. CONSIDERATION OF EXECUTIVE SESSION (If Necessary)

Subject
15.01 Executive Session Statement
Meeting
Category
15. CONSIDERATION OF EXECUTIVE SESSION (If Necessary)
Type
Action
Recommended Action
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education adjourns to closed, executive session at ___:___ pm for approximately _____ minutes.
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.
Motion & Voting

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education adjourns to closed, executive session at 8:05 pm for approximately 30 minutes.
16. RECONVENE OPEN SESSION

Subject
16.01 Motion to Reconvene Public Session
Meeting
Category
Type
Action
Recommended Action
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education returned to Public Session at ____:____pm.
Motion & Voting

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education returned to Public Session at 8:52 pm.
Motion by Thomas Kluepfel, second by Jean Marie Mitchell.
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Yes: Sharyn Angley, Peter Biancamano, Jennifer Evans, Thomas Kluepfel, Jean Marie Mitchell, Monica Stromwall, Ruth Tyroler
Subject
16.02 Action Items from Executive Session (If Necessary)
Meeting
Category
Type
17. ADJOURNMENT
Subject
17.01 Vote to Adjourn Public Meeting
Meeting
Category
17. ADJOURNMENT
Type
Action
Recommended Action
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education adjourns its Public Meeting of DATE at ____:____ pm.
Motion & Voting

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education adjourns its Public Meeting of August 18, 2015 at 8:53 pm.
Motion by Thomas Kluepfel, second by Jean Marie Mitchell.
Yes: Sharyn Angley, Peter Biancamano, Jennifer Evans, Thomas Kluepfel, Jean Marie Mitchell, Monica Stromwall, Ruth Tyroler
18. FUTURE MEETINGS

Subject
18.01 Upcoming Meeting Dates
Meeting
Category
18. FUTURE MEETINGS
Type
Information
DATE
September 8, 2015
October 13, 2015
November 10, 2015
December 8, 2015
TYPE
Regular
Regular
Regular
Regular
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Tuesday, August 18, 2015

1. PUBLIC MEETING 7:00 P.M.

1.01 Call to Order

Aug 18, 2015 - AGENDA

1. PUBLIC MEETING 7:00 P.M.

1.02 Statement of Compliance - Open Public Meeting Act

Aug 18, 2015 - AGENDA

1. PUBLIC MEETING 7:00 P.M.

1.03 Salute to the Flag

Aug 18, 2015 - AGENDA

1. PUBLIC MEETING 7:00 P.M.

1.04 Roll Call

Aug 18, 2015 - AGENDA

1. PUBLIC MEETING 7:00 P.M.

3.01 Superintendent's Report

Aug 18, 2015 - AGENDA

3.02 Business Administrator's Report

Aug 18, 2015 - AGENDA

3.03 Committee Reports

Aug 18, 2015 - AGENDA

3.04 Board President's Report - Ruth Tyroler

Aug 18, 2015 - AGENDA

4. PUBLIC COMMENTS (Agenda Items Only)

4.01 Guidelines for Public Comments

Aug 18, 2015 - AGENDA

4. PUBLIC COMMENTS (Agenda Items Only)

5.01 Approval of the Consent Action Items

Aug 18, 2015 - AGENDA

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves a Consent Agenda.

6.01 Approval of Minutes for May 5, 2015

Aug 18, 2015 - AGENDA

View Minutes for May 5, 2015 - BUDGET HEARING

Motion & Voting

05 MAY 2015 - BUDGET HEARING / PUBLIC MEETING

6.02 Approval of Minutes for May 12, 2015

Aug 18, 2015 - AGENDA

View Minutes for May 12, 2015 - AGENDA

Motion & Voting

7.01 Approval of Policy Revisions (first reading)

Aug 18, 2015 - AGENDA

#4111 Recruitment, Selection and Hiring

Motion & Voting

8. ACTION - CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

Aug 18, 2015 - AGENDA

8. ACTION - CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

Motion & Voting

Aug 18, 2015 - AGENDA

8. ACTION - CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

Motion & Voting

8.03 Approval of Completed Curriculum Writing

Aug 18, 2015 - AGENDA

8. ACTION - CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

Junior High Self-Contained - Math Skills

Senior High Self-Contained History Skills

Motion & Voting

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

8.04 Approval of The Stevens Ducklings "Lessons in Stem" Program

Aug 18, 2015 - AGENDA

8. ACTION - CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

Motion & Voting

Aug 18, 2015 - AGENDA

8. ACTION - CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

Motion & Voting