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HIGHLAND PARK PUBLIC SCHOOLS 

HIGHLAND PARK, NEW JERSEY 

MISSION STATEMENT 

The mission of the Highland Park School District is to provide the community with the finest educational services 

through respect for diversity and commitment to collaboration, continuous improvement, and achievement of 

excellence. 

The Highland Park Board of Education will hold a REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING on Monday, May 7, 2012, at 

7:30 p.m., at the Middle School, 330 Wayne Street, Highland Park, New Jersey. 

AGENDA: 

1. Call to Order 

2. Announcement of Notice 

3. Pledge of Allegiance 

4. Roll Call 

5. Representative Assembly, Middlesex Regional Educational Services Commission 

I move that pursuant to recently enacted legislation, P.L. 192-1989, Chapter 254, the Highland 

Park Board of Education elects Frances R. Wood, Ed.D. to the Representative Assembly of 

the Middlesex Regional Educational Services Commission from June 1, 2012, to May 31, 

2013. 

6. Resolutions 

I move that the Board of Education approve the following resolutions: 

A. Be it Resolved that the official newspaper of the Board of Education be the Home News 

Tribune of Neptune, NJ, and that the alternate newspaper shall be The Star Ledger of 

Newark, NJ. All official notices shall also be placed on the district’s website: 

www.hpschools.net. 

B. Be it Resolved that the Annual Calendar of Meetings for the Highland Park Board of 

Education shall be as attached and sent to two area newspapers including the Board's 

official newspaper, filed with the Borough Clerk of Highland Park, mailed to any person 

who has requested advance notice and paid the fee to cover the cost of providing notice 

and posted and maintained in the designated areas. Any revisions or additions to this 

schedule will be separately noticed pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act. 

C. Be it Resolved that the following be designated as depository of school monies: 

Bank of America 

MBIA Municipal Investors Service Corporation 

TD Bank 

D. Be it Resolved that all school general funds and the payroll agency account shall bear the 

signatures of the Treasurer of School Monies and Board Secretary, together with that of 

the President of the Board of Education, and that the net payroll account shall contain the 

signature of the Treasurer of School Monies. TD Bank is the designated depository for 

the above funds.

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E. Be it Resolved that the Board of Education authorize maintaining Petty Cash Accounts as 

listed below: 

Department/School Amount Description/Depository 

School-Based Youth Services $250 Cash-based account 

Bartle School $250 Checking account with TD Bank 

Irving School $250 Checking account with TD Bank 

Educational Services $150 Checking account with TD Bank 

Business Office $250 Checking account with TD Bank 

Middle School $250 Checking account with TD Bank 

High School $250 Checking account with TD Bank 

F. Be it Resolved that the following checking accounts shall bear the signatures as listed 

below: 

School Account 

Name 

Signatories # of 

Signers 

Per Acct. 

2 of 3 

Irving Secretary 

2 of 3 

Irving Petty Cash Principal and Business Administrator and 

Irving Student Fund Principal and Business Administrator and 

Business Office Secretary 

Bartle Petty Cash Principal and Staff & Student Support 

Teacher and Business Administrator and 

Bartle Secretary 

2 of 4 

Bartle Student Fund Principal and Staff & Student Support 

Teacher and Business Administrator and 


2 of 4 

Middle School Petty Cash Principal and Business Administrator and 

Middle School Secretary 

2 of 3 

Middle School Student Fund Principal and Business Administrator and 


2 of 3 

High School Petty Cash Principal and Business Administrator and 

High School Secretary 

2 of 3 

High School Student Fund Principal and Business Administrator and 


2 of 3 

Educational Petty Cash Director and Business Administrator and 2 of 3 

Services 

Educational Services Secretary 

Business Petty Cash Business Administrator and Business 2 of 2 

Office 

Office Secretary 

High School Athletic High School Principal and Business 2 of 3 

Activities 

Account 

Administrator and Superintendent 

G. Be it Resolved that the amount of district taxes, for current expenses, special projects and 

debt services, needed to meet the obligations of the Highland Park Board of Education, 

be requested by the Board Secretary; and the Highland Park Borough is hereby requested 

to place in the hands of the Treasurer of School Monies that amount, as per the attached 

schedule and in accordance with the statutes relating thereto. 

H. Be it Resolved that the Board of Education authorizes the School Business Administrator 

and the Superintendent to establish and execute the 2012-2013 school budget. 

I. Be it Resolved that the Board of Education authorizes Linda Hoefele, the district purchasing



agent, to make purchases of goods and services entered into on behalf of the State by the 

Division of Purchase and Property pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-10(a). 

J. Be it Resolved that the Board of Education acknowledges that Linda Hoefele, Business 

Administrator/Board Secretary, is a Qualified Purchasing Agent. Therefore, the current 

bid threshold is set at $36,000 and the current quote threshold is set at $5,400, subject to 

the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-3 (a) and Subsection b of Section 9 of P.L. 1971, c. 

198 (C.40A:11-9). Be it further resolved that the Board Secretary is authorized to sign 

Board contracts throughout the 2012-2013 school year for goods and services required 

for the operation of the school system. 

K. Be it Resolved that the Board of Education authorize the School Business Administrator to 

pay obligations throughout the year with review by the Board of Education at the next 

Regular Public Meeting in the event that the payment of such bills is required for the 

district to meet its essential financial obligations. 

L. Be it Resolved that the Board of Education authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to hire 

new staff in the absence of the board with formal approval being taken by the Board of 

Education at the next Regular Public Meeting. 

M. Be it Resolved that the Board of Education hereby approves the Curriculum and Textbooks 

including Mandated Programs for Grades PreK-12 for the 2012-2013 school year as 

follows: 

• All curriculum, including mandated programs for grades PreK-12, specified in N.J.A.C. 

6A: 8-3.1. 

• Substance Abuse Prevention programs and services for grades PreK-12 in 

accordance with N.J.A.C. 6:29-6 

• Guidance and Counseling program and services for grades PreK-12 

• Gifted and Talented program and services for grades PreK-12 

• All textbooks and instructional support materials for grades PreK-12 

• Programs and courses currently in existence for grades PreK-12 

7. Board Appointments: 

I move that the Board of Education approve for the 2012-2013 board year the following 

appointments: 

A. Be it Resolved that Linda A. Hoefele, Business Administrator, be appointed as Board 

Secretary. 

B. Be it Resolved that Karen A. Lewis, Assistant Superintendent, be appointed as 

substitute Board Secretary. 

C. Be it Resolved that Linda A. Hoefele, the Business Administrator be appointed as 

official representative in charge of investments. 

D. Be it Resolved that Kathleen Kovach be appointed as the Treasurer of School 

Monies.



E. Be it Resolved that the Affirmative Action Officers and Public Agency Compliance 

Officer for the Highland Park School District for the 2012-2013 school year be 

appointed as follows: 

Karen A. Lewis, Assistant Superintendent, as Affirmative Action Officer for Education 

and Personnel. 

Linda A. Hoefele, Business Administrator, as Affirmative Action Officer and Public 

Agency Compliance Officer for Business Operations. 

F. Be it Resolved that Dr. Candida Hengemuhle, Director of Educational Services be 

appointed as the District’s 504 Compliance Officer. 

G. Be it Resolved that Joe Salvatoriello be appointed as Integrated Pest Manager for the 

2012-2013 school year. 

H. Be it Resolved that Joe Salvatoriello be appointed as Asbestos Management Officer 

for the 2012-2013 school year. 

I. Be it Resolved that Joe Salvatoriello be appointed as Right to Know Officer for the 

2012-2013 school year. 

J. Be it Resolved that Joe Salvatoriello be appointed as Indoor Air Quality Designee for 

the 2012-2013 school year. 

K. Be it Resolved that Linda A. Hoefele be appointed as Public Employees Occupational 

Safety & Health Designee for the 2012-2013 school year. 

L. Be it Resolved that Linda A. Hoefele, Business Administrator/Board Secretary, be 

appointed as the Open Public Records Act (OPRA) Officer/Custodian of Records for the 

Highland Park School District for the 2012-2013 board year (as per N.J.S.A.47:1A-1 et 

seq.). 

M. Be it Resolved that the firm of William M. Colantano, Jr., A Professional 

Corporation, of Washington, New Jersey, be appointed as auditors of record. 

N. Be it Resolved that the firm of Adams Stern Gutierrez & Lattiboudere, LLC, of 

Newark, New Jersey be appointed as Board Counsel and Labor Consultant of record. 

O. Be it Resolved that DMR Architects, of Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, be appointed 

as architects of record. 

P. Be it Resolved that the firm of Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, of Woodbridge, New 

Jersey, be appointed as Bond Counsel of record. 

Q. Be it Resolved that Brinkerhoff Environmental Services, Inc., of Manasquan, New 

Jersey, be appointed as AHERA designated persons of record. 

R. Be it Resolved that Bollinger, Inc., of Short Hills, New Jersey, be appointed as the 

district insurance agent of record. 

S. Be it Resolved that the New Jersey School Employees Health Benefits Program be 

appointed as health benefits provider of record. 

T. Be it Resolved that Corporate Synergies Group, Inc. of Mt. Laurel, New Jersey, be 

appointed as health and dental insurance broker of record.



U. Be it Resolved that the following organizations be designated as providers of services 

for staff members: 

TIAA-CREF (403b) 

Equitable (403b) 

Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. (403b) 

Prudential (Disability) 

UBS Paine Webber, Inc. (Putnam and Alliance 529 College Savings Plans) 

UNUM Provident (Disability) 

Horizon Blue Cross/Blue Shield (Flexible Spending Plan) 

8. Approval of Minutes: April 23, 2012 – Regular Public and Executive Session 

9. Superintendent’s Report 

A. Student Update 

B. District Update – Superintendent 

1. Academic Update 

C. HIB 

D. DECA Presentation 

10. Public Comment on Agenda Items: 

The Highland Park Board of Education welcomes public participation and has reserved 

this time for your comments. (Board Policies #0164 and #0167 establish and regulate the 

right of the public to participate in public meetings.) 

11. Board Committees' Reports and Recommendations 

A. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION 

1. Curriculum and Instruction Committee Report 

2. Approval of Field Trips 

I move that the Board of Education approve the field trips, as per the attached. 

3. Approval to Submit 2012-2013 Professional Development Plan 

I move that the Board of Education approve the recommendation of the Superintendent 

to submit the 2012-2013 Professional Development Plan to the Office of the County 

Superintendent. 

4. Approval of Teen Center Welcome Academy 

I move that the Board of Education approve the recommendation of the Superintendent 

to approve the Teen Center Welcome Academy for incoming 6 th graders which will run / 

from August 22 to August 23, 2012. This free program will run in the Middle School on 

Wednesday and Thursday from 9am to 12pm. 

B. FINANCE AND FACILITIES 

1. Finance and Facilities Committee Report 

2. Approval of Bill List



I move that the Board of Education approve the Bill List for April 1 - 15, 2012, in the 

amount of $257,195.24, as per the attached. 

3. Approval of Cafeteria Bill List 

I move that the Board of Education approve the Cafeteria Bill List for April 16 – 30, 

2012, in the amount of $14,474.20, as per the attached. 

4. Approval of Athletic Bill List 

I move that the Board of Education approve the Athletic Bill List for April 17 - 

April 30, 2012, the amount of $1,915.00, as per the attached. 

5. Approval of Travel and Related Expense Reimbursements 

I move that the Board of Education accept the recommendation of the 

Superintendent to approve the attached listing of Travel and Related Expense 

Reimbursements, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23B-1.1 et seq. 

6. Approve Resolution to Apply for Funds 

I move that the Board of Education accept the recommendation of the Superintendent 

to approve the attached Resolution to Apply for Funds to support implementation of the 

Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act, for the period of July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012, in the 

amount of $705.87. 

7. Accept Quotes for Transportable Visitor Bleachers 

I move that the Board of Education accept the following quotes for the replacement of 

transportable visitor bleachers for the HS football field, including assembly/installation: 

Company Name Location Quote 

Seating Constructors USA, Inc. Brooksville, FL $28,823.00 

Park N Pool Lexington, VA $37,963.85 

Sturdisteel Waco, TX $39,000.00 

8. Award Contract for Transportable Visitor Bleachers 


to approve the contract with Seating Constructors USA, Inc. of Brooksville, FL for the 

replacement of transportable visitor bleachers for the HS football field, including 

assembly/installation, in the total amount of $28,823.00. 

9. Accept Quotes for Replacement Lockers 

I move that the Board of Education accept the following quotes for 101 replacement 

lockers on the first floor of the HS Science Wing, including installation:




Rabco Corporation Farmingdale, NJ $13,384.00 

Hertz Mahwah, NJ $14,530.31 

Nickerson Union Beach, NJ $25,863.52 

Division Ten Building Specialties, Inc. East Brunswick, NJ $35,900.00 

10. Award Contract for Replacement Lockers 


to approve the contract with Rabco Corporation of Farmingdale, NJ, for 101 

replacement lockers on the first floor of the HS Science Wing, including installation, in 

the total amount of $13,384.00. 

11. Accept Quotes for Bathroom Partitions 

I move that the Board of Education accept the following quotes to furnish and install 

nine (9) floor-mounted polymer toilet compartments for bathrooms in the Bartle 

School: 


Division Ten Building Specialties, Inc. East Brunswick, NJ $6,500.00 

Island Institutional Supply Lakewood, NJ $6,540.20 

Benco Inc. Pine Brook, NJ $7,025.00 

12. Award Contract for Bathroom Partitions 


to approve the contract with Division Ten Building Specialties, Inc. of East Brunswick, 

NJ, to furnish and install nine (9) floor-mounted polymer toilet compartments for 

bathrooms in the Bartle School, in the total amount of $6,500.00. 

13. Accept Quotes for Replacement Carpet 


carpet in portions of the second and third floor hallways in the Highland Park Middle 

School: 


Commercial Interiors Riverdale, NJ $10,791.00 

The Gillespie Group East Brunswick, NJ $16,725.00 

14. Award Contract for Replacement Carpet 

I move that the Board of Education accept the recommendation of the Superintendent to 

approve the contract with Commercial Interiors of Riverdale, NJ, for the replacement of 

carpet in portions of the second and third floor hallways in the Highland Park Middle 

School, in the total amount of $10,791.00. 

15. Accept Quotes for Wood Floor Refinishing 

I move that the Board of Education accept the following quotes for the 

screening/cleaning and refinishing of wood gymnasium floors in the Irving School and 

Highland Park High School: 

Company Name Location Quote



Classic Sport Floors West Berlin, NJ $4,100.00 

J and J Gym Floors, LLC Wayne, NJ $5,190.00 

North Eastern Floors West Berlin, NJ $6,378.00 

16. Award Contract for Wood Floor Refinishing 


approve the contract with Classic Sport Floors of West Berlin, NJ, for the 

screening/cleaning and refinishing of wood gymnasium floors in the Irving School and 

Highland Park High School, in the total amount of $4,100.00. 

17. Accept Quotes for Security Camera Expansion 

I move that the Board of Education accept the following quotes for the expansion of the 

security cameras (furnish and install six additional cameras) in the Highland Park Middle 

School and High School: 


Garden State Fire and Security Aberdeen, NJ $6,072.00 

Triad Security Systems Union, NJ $10,273.80 

18. Award Contract for Security Camera Expansion 


approve the contract with Garden State Fire and Security of Aberdeen, NJ, for the 

expansion of the security cameras (furnish and install six additional cameras) in the 

Highland Park Middle School and High School, in the total amount of $6,072.00. Note: 

funding of $5,000 is provided by a Safety Grant from NJSBAIG. 

19. Accept Quotes for Telephone System Replacement 


the District telephone system with a VOIP telephone system: 

Company Name Location Monthly Charges Installation Toll/LD Incl? 

Xtel Communications, Inc. Marlton, NJ $6,277.20 $16,000.00 Yes 

Jive Communications Provo, UT $7,710.37 $17,800.00 Yes 

Mitel Net Solutions Reno, NV $8,531.92 $3,283.38 Local only 

Optimum Lightpath Jericho, LI,NY $8,912.36 $0.00 Yes 

Carousel Industries Fairfield, NJ $11,768.05 $0.00 No 

20. Award Contract for Telephone System Replacement 


approve the contract with Xtel Communications, Inc., of Marlton, NJ, for the replacement 

of the District telephone system with a VOIP telephone system, for a monthly amount of 

$6,277.20, plus a one-time installation charge not to exceed $16,000.00. Monthly 

charges are eligible to be considered for E-Rate Discounts of up to 53% of the charges.



21. Award Contract for Professional Services 


to approve the contract with Teachscape, Inc. of San Francisco, CA, for Framework for 

Teaching Proficiency System Licenses and related support services for the period June 

1, 2012 through May 31, 2013, in the amount of $30,516.00. 

C. PERSONNEL AND COMMUNICATION 

1. Personnel Committee Report 

2. Tenured Professional Staff 

I move that the Board of Education approve the recommendation of the 

Superintendent to reappoint and set the salaries of the following tenured professional staff 

from July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013. 

% LName FName School Salary 

Allen Brunetta Irving School $87,835 

Alsager Mary Irving School $64,667 

Cirello Kristin Irving School $52,958 

Fantry Allison Irving School $54,208 

Fittipaldi Rebecca Irving School $52,958 

Gappa Christine Irving School $64,654 

Hathaway Priscilla Irving School $53,558 

Krant Ellen Irving School $61,088 

Leifer Cheryl Irving School $78,870 

Luxenberg David Irving School $62,201 

Medine Lizbeth Irving School $81,658 

Paolucci Kathryn Irving School $56,348 

Parham Nicole Irving School $54,858 

Pochesci Judith Irving School $59,848 

Radtke Helen Irving School $88,023 

Rosenthal Nancy Irving School $84,961 

Vargas Anna Irving School $55,508 

Yuan Nicole Irving School $56,348 

Zarra Vicky Irving School $55,508 

Beitz Eleanor Bartle School $84,948 

Bevilacqua-Crane Kimberly Bartle School $67,428 

Candelaria Eileen Bartle School $60,418 

Coppola Amy Bartle School $57,628 

Cox Karen Bartle School $88,003 

Dobrowolski Carol Bartle School $72,798 

Ernst Julie Bartle School $62,188 

Fernstaedt Jaclyn Bartle School $52,358 

Fisher Jennifer Bartle School $60,438 

Franchak Jane Bartle School $82,444 

Garnett Janet Bartle School $82,353 

Gerlach Tania Bartle School $82,373 

Gray Jean Bartle School $67,322 

Hall-Kane Anita Bartle School $58,298 

Kirk Sarah Bartle School $54,208 

Lewis Mary Bartle School $67,468




Martinetti Elizabeth Bartle School $58,298 

Mayo Jennifer Bartle School $53,558 

McInerney-Liu Deirdre Bartle School $85,008 

Murphy Kathleen Bartle School $81,909 

Pasichow Rachel R. Bartle School $84,448 

Pecora Deborah Bartle School $54,858 

Poedubicky Victoria Bartle School $87,993 

Presty Keith Bartle/Middle School $59,848 

Roig Keith Bartle School $69,979 

Schmon Barbara Bartle School $89,373 

Sessa Lisa Bartle School $87,842 

Smith Lauren Bartle School $57,648 

Stahl Nicole Bartle School $58,298 

Toye Mary Bartle School $82,159 

Tramposch Karen Bartle School $55,148 

Tyler April Bartle School $54,208 

Anand Jasmeet Middle School $67,768 

Bell Tara Middle School $57,628 

Botvinick Dara Middle School $60,418 

Carter Corey Middle School $54,858 

Collins Olga Middle School $58,298 

40% Dunatov Gina Middle School $31,411 

Falcone-McLoughlin Martha Middle School $60,438 

Ford Alison Middle School $84,948 

Gunn, III Ernest Middle School $82,158 

Hawthorne Megan Middle School $54,208 

Hogan Colin Middle School $70,218 

Lewkowitz Marcy Middle/High School $85,279 

Maroon Catherine Middle School $55,508 

McGlynn Richard Middle School $67,218 

McManus-Smith Karen Middle School $70,218 

Mladnick Daniel Middle School $64,978 

Patterson Eric Middle School $54,858 

Tadros Lucy Middle School $61,088 

Washington Erin Middle/High School $54,858 

60% Alexandropoulos Fani High School $37,583 

Barca Beth High School $67,428 

Colmon Werner High/Middle School $87,743 

Doosey Susan High School $67,218 

Esteban-Giner Ignacio High School $78,278 

Feng Hsin-Tsin Middle/High School $70,008 

Finklin Danielle High School $82,158 

Girvan Craig High School $90,952 

Gonzalez Evette High School $72,708 

Grunstein Sarah High School $57,648 

Havas Zsuzsanna High School $81,321 

Klimowicz Julie High/Middle School $85,076 

Krieger Christine High School $62,188 

80% Krubski Nicole High School $56,006 

Kruger Todd High School $53,558 

LoBianco Marc High School $84,974




Longo Jodi High School $55,748 

Maharana Mala High School $56,998 

Marionni Nicole High School $84,948 

Martin-Wildermuth Natalie High School $62,638 

Masur Jani High/Middle School $82,158 

Miller June High School $81,658 

Mitchell Teri High/Middle School $62,188 

Nobles Derek High School $53,558 

Powell-Williams Janel High School $82,188 

Roche Brett High School $52,958 

Rockman Helene High School $84,951 

Ruckdeschel Christopher High School $72,758 

Sanders Rebecca High School $84,948 

Sclafani Thomas High School $82,158 

Stephen Keisha High School $84,948 

Way-Phillips Josephine High School $82,158 

Wilson Lindsey High School $55,148 

Alexander Lauren District $55,748 

Knapp Jennifer District $65,428 

Ketofsky Kathleen District (SAC) $84,948 

Braverman Peter Educational Svcs. $90,518 

Deitcher Devora Educational Svcs. $78,528 

Farhy Dorothy Educational Svcs. $84,948 

Frain Andrea Educational Svcs. $67,218 

Kluxen Janet Educational Svcs. $70,218 

60% Twersky Esther Educational Svcs. $34,979 

3. Non-Tenured Professional Staff 


Superintendent to reappoint and set the salaries of the following non-tenured 

professional staff from July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013. 


Kosciuch Sara Irving School $55,748 

Klee Beth Irving School $62,188 

Magee Lindsay Irving School $51,758 

Palitto Brooke Irving School $51,758 

Schifano Christina Irving School $51,758 

60% Campos Joseph Bartle School $32,135 

Maiden Tracey Bartle School $56,348 

Mamrak Mary Bartle School $52,358 

Klaslo Margaret Middle School $53,558 

McNally Megan Middle School $55,748 

80% Weissman Maribel Middle School $41,886 

Gold Adam High School $51,758 

Harper Kyle High School $51,758 

60% Jung Gregory High School $32,915 

Maher Michelle High School $55,748 

40% Minkowich Fay High School $33,979 

Wilson Traci High School $55,748



4. Tenure Appointments 

Brzozowski Dawn Educational Services $57,938 

Hill TranLe Educational Services $60,438 


Superintendent to appoint tenure and set the salaries of the following non-tenured 

professional staff from July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013. 

% Tenure Date LName FName School Salary 

9/2/2012 Monte Stephanie Irving School $52,358 

9/2/2012 Thorne Danielle Bartle School $52,358 

9/2/2012 Dieckmann Henry Middle School $54,858 

9/2/2012 Klaslo Maureen Middle School $52,958 

9/2/2012 Sikora Christine Middle School $57,648 

9/2/2012 Williams Janet High School $59,138 

60% 9/2/2012 Flatt Phyllis Educational Services $34,199 

5. Tenured 12-month Office Personnel 


Superintendent to reappoint and set the salaries of the following tenured 12- 

month office personnel from July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013. 


Stevenson Lori Irving School $54,568 

Ingram Keisha Bartle School $51,438 

Moran Linda Bartle School $54,568 

Gaertner Francine Middle School $42,323 

McQuade Arleen Middle School $49,780 

Epps Karen High School $49,297 

Maccarone Madeline High School $39,995 

Vacca Sarah High School $54,316 

Brzozowski Christopher Central Office $55,164 

Donnelly Elaine M Educational Svcs. $54,568 

49% Feinberg Marianne L Educational Svcs. $25,030 

Croes Marilyn Teen Center $47,257 

6. Reappointment of 12-month Employees 


Superintendent to reappoint and set the salaries of the following 12-month 

employees from July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013. 

LName FName Position Salary 

Humphrey Brian Technology Services Manager $95,742 

Parsons Jodi Technology Technician $60,481 

7. Reappointment of Confidential 12-month Employees 


Superintendent to appoint tenure, reappoint and set the salaries of the following



confidential 12-month employees from July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013. 

Tenure Date LName FName Position Salary 

Becker Janet Secretary to the Business Administrator $73,993 

Squazzo MaryEllen Accounts Payable/Transportation $55,753 

Odato Susan Secretary to the Superintendent $65,583 

9/2/2012 Pencinger Elizabeth Secretary to the Assistant Superintendent $62,304 

8. Non-Tenure 12-month Confidential Employee 


Superintendent to reappoint and set the salary for the following confidential 

employee from July 1, 2012 – June 30 2013. 


Shopowich Janet Payroll/Personnel $52,152 

9. Reappointment of Non-Tenured Confidential 10-month Employee 


Superintendent to reappoint and set the salary for the following non-tenured 

confidential 10-month employee from July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013. 

LName FName School Salary 

Dewhirst Julia Business Office $35,597 

10. Reappointment of School-Based Youth Services/Community Teen Center 

Employees 


Superintendent to reappoint and set the salaries for the following School-Based 

Youth Services/Community Teen Center employees from July 1, 2012 to June 30, 

2013. 


Asamoah Elizabeth School Based Youth Services/Health Educator $84,897 

Holman Kimberly Family Support Case Manager $45,755 

Roth Scott Supervising Clinical Psychologist $82,700 

11. Appointment of Teacher Associates 


Superintendent to appoint and set the salaries for the following Teacher 

Associates for the 2012-2013 school year: 

LName FName School Hours Salary 

Crisafulli Teresa Bartle School 6.75 $24,950 

Dzuro Carol Bartle School 6.75 $24,950 

Kertes Glenn Middle/High School 7.5 $27,722 

Davis Eric High School 6.75 $24,950 

Szentgyorgyi Lori High School 6.75 $24,950 

Zimmer Alima High School 6.75 $28,434 

12. Appointment of Paraprofessionals




Superintendent to appoint and set the salaries for the following Paraprofessional 

staff for the 2012-2013 school year: 

LName FName School Position Hours Salary 

Attanasio Antonina Irving Classroom – Spec. Ed 7.0 $17,212 

Blevins Jeanne Irving Classroom – Spec. Ed 7.5 $21,949 

Bridges-Colleton Gina Irving Classroom – Spec. Ed 7.25 $21,218 

Brown LaTaska Irving Classroom – Spec. Ed 6.5 $16,982 

Curtin Susan Irving Classroom – Spec. Ed 7.0 $18,212 

D’ Agostino Myra Irving Classroom – Spec. Ed 7.5 $31,172 

Douches Tracy Irving Classroom – Spec. Ed 7.0 $17,568 

Draper Carla Irving Classroom - Spec. Ed 7.0 $18,212 

Gregus Joyce Irving Clerical 8.0 $25,661 

Hammond Jacqueline Irving Classroom – Spec. Ed 7.5 $30,098 

Harris Diane Irving Classroom – Spec. Ed 7.25 $31,312 

Kaslavage Bernice Irving Classroom – Spec. Ed. 7.0 $18,568 

Kausch Barbara Irving Classroom – Spec. Ed 7.0 $18,212 

Mallack Samantha Irving Classroom – Spec. Ed 7.25 $18,196 

Morales Karen Irving Classroom – Spec. Ed 7.0 $18,212 

Rafi Shaila Irving Lunchroom 2.0 $5,518 

Rohde Venice Irving Classroom – Spec. Ed. 7.0 $25,587 

Sharma Sapna Irving Classroom – Spec. Ed. 7.0 $18,568 

Staples Elinor Irving Classroom – Spec. Ed. 7.0 $29,162 

Stevens Meagan Irving Classroom – Spec. Ed. 7.0 $17,839 

Varady Elizabeth Irving Classroom – Spec. Ed. 7.25 $29,372 

Artillaga Alexandra Bartle Classroom – Spec. Ed. 7.0 $18,339 

Balasubramanian Radhika Bartle Classroom – Spec. Ed. 7.0 $19,193 

Brookes Diana Bartle Classroom – Spec. Ed 6.75 $18,543 

Dietlein Sandra Bartle Classroom – Spec. Ed. 6.75 $17,543 

Esmail Basima Bartle Classroom – Spec. Ed. 7.0 $18,193 

Kliff Ilona Bartle Classroom – Spec. Ed. 7.0 $23,148 

McLean Jodi Bartle Classroom – Spec. Ed. 7.0 $18,212 

Nagy Lianee Bartle Classroom – Spec. Ed. 6.75 $19,754 

Nastus Michael Bartle Classroom – Spec. Ed. 6.75 $17,597 

Schmied Cathy Bartle Clerical/Classroom – 7.0 $17,212 

Spec. Ed. 

Soroka Jewel Bartle Classroom – Spec. Ed. 6.75 $16,941 

Stratoudakis Sandra Bartle Classroom – Spec. Ed. 7.0 $23,148 

Akyol Julie Middle Classroom- Spec. Ed. 7.0 $18,339 

Brandes Mary Beth Middle Classroom – Spec. Ed. 7.0 $18,568 

Policastro Lynda Middle Clerical 3.0 $11,925 

Kasapidis Nicholas Middle Classroom – Spec. Ed. 7.0 $17,712 

Olarra Antonio Middle Classroom – Spec. Ed. 7.0 $17,212 

Townshend Annie Middle Classroom – Spec. Ed. 4.0 $15,747 

Figueroa Shauna High Classroom – Spec. Ed. 7.0 $19,193 

Harper Angela High Classroom – Spec Ed 7.0 $17,339 

Magaziner Sheryl High Clerical 7.0 $18,212 

Pregnaloto Alice High Clerical 7.25 $29,095 

Stark Timothy High Classroom – Spec. Ed. 7.0 $18,212 

Campos Joseph High Clerical 3.0 $7,202 

13. Re-Appointment of District Courier




Superintendent to re-appoint John Brown, Jr. as the District Courier, for the 

Highland Park School District, for the 2012- 2013 school year, at an hourly rate 

of $11.67 per hour. 

14. Re-Appointment of District Attendance Officer 


Superintendent to re-appoint George Mieczkowski as the Attendance Officer for 

the Highland Park School District, for the 2012-2013 school year, at an hourly 

rate of $79.59 per hour. 

15. Re-Appointment of Treasurer of School Monies 


Superintendent to re-appoint Kathleen Kovach as the Treasurer of School 

Monies for the Highland Park School District, for the 2012-2013 school year at an 

annual salary of $8,574.00 

16. Appointment of Substitute Teachers 


Superintendent to appoint the following attached list as Source4teachers substitute 

teachers for the 2011-2012 school year. 

17. Request for Maternity/Child Care Leave of Absence 


Superintendent to approve the request from Kimberly Bevilacqua-Crane to 

receive a maternity leave of absence from estimated May 21, 2012 until estimated 

June 19, 2012, and an unpaid child care leave from October 1, 2012 until January 

1, 2013, with a return date of January 2, 2013. The disability period is covered up 

to 12 weeks under the Family Medical Leave Act. The child care leave is covered 

up to 12 weeks under the FMLA and the New Jersey Family Leave Act, as 

appropriate, and in accordance with law. The disability leave may be paid time, 

covered in part or in full by accrued sick time, as appropriate. Any additional leave 

requested will be considered in accordance with the terms of the HPEA contract. 

These dates are subject to change, relative to the actual delivery date and medical 

conditions of the employee. 

18. Request for Extension of Maternity Leave of Absence 


Superintendent to approve the request from Katherine Liddick to receive an 

extension of her maternity leave of absence from May 17, 2012 (formerly May 29, 

2012) until June 30, 2012, due to maternity disability. There are no changes to the 

previously requested child care leave term. The disability period is covered up to 

12 weeks under the Family Medical Leave Act. The child care leave is covered up 

to 12 weeks under the FMLA and the New Jersey Family Leave Act, as 

appropriate, and in accordance with law. The disability leave may be paid time, 

covered in part or in full by accrued sick time, as appropriate. Any additional leave 

requested will be considered in accordance with the terms of the HPEA contract. 

These dates are subject to change, relative to the actual delivery date and medical 

conditions of the employee.



19. Appointment of Science Teacher, High School 


Superintendent to appoint Dr. Joseph Molitoris as a Science Teacher at the 

Highland Park High School, pending completion of the criminal history record 

check, for the 2011 - 2012 school year effective May 8, 2012 at an annual salary of 

$66,895.00, Step 9, Doctorate with benefits to be pro-rated. 

D. POLICIES & REGULATIONS 

1. Policy and Regulation Committee Report 

2. Policies for Review 

I move that the Board of Education approve the following Policies for Review: 

2200 – Curriculum Content 

2270 – Religion in the Schools 

2311 – Parental Request for a Specific Teacher 

2361 – Acceptable Use of Computer Network Computers and Resources 

2425 – Physical Education 

3. Policies for First Reading 

I move that the Board of Education approve the following Policies for First Reading: 

5843 – Latchkey Program 

4. Policies for Second Reading 

I move that the Board of Education approve the following Policies for Second Reading: 

12. President’s Report: 

13. Old Business 

14. New Business 

15. Public Comment 

2431 – Athletic Competition 

5112 – Entrance Age 

5120 – Pupil Assignments/Requests for a Specific Teacher 

5230 – Late Arrival and Early Dismissal 

5240 – Tardiness 

5308 – Pupil Health Records 

5330 – Administration of Medication 

5440 – Honoring Pupil Achievement 

5535 – Passive Breath Alcohol Sensor Device 

5600 – Pupil Discipline/Code of Conduct (M) 

5701 – Academic Integrity 

5750 – Equal Educational Opportunity (M) 

5752 – Marital Status and Pregnancy (M) 

5810 – Pupil Participation in School Governance



The Highland Park Board of Education welcomes public participation and has reserved this time 

for your comments. (Board Policies #0164 and #0167 establish and regulate the right of the 

public to participate in public meetings.) 

16. Resolution to go into Executive Session at 7:00 p.m. on May 21, 2012, at the Middle School to 

discuss personnel, litigation and negotiations. 

17. Adjournment 

(Excerpted from NJSA 18A: 12-24.1 Law) 

A school board member shall abide by the following Code of Ethics for School Board Members: 

a. I will uphold and enforce all laws, rules and regulations of the State Board of Education, and court orders 

pertaining to schools. Desired changes shall be brought about only through legal and ethical procedures. 

b. I will make decisions in terms of the educational welfare of children and will seek to develop and maintain 

public schools that meet the individual needs of all children regardless of their ability, race, creed, sex, or social 

standing. 

c. I will confine my board action to policymaking, planning, and appraisal, and I will help to frame policies and 

plans only after the board has consulted those who will be affected by them. 

d. I will carry out my responsibility, not to administer the schools, but, together with my fellow board members, to 

see that they are well run. 

e. I will recognize that authority rests with the board of education and will make no personal promises nor take 

any private action that may compromise the board. 

f. I will refuse to surrender my independent judgment to special interest or partisan political groups or to use the 

schools for personal gain or for the gain of friends.



g. I will hold confidential all matters pertaining to the schools, which, if disclosed, would needlessly injure 

individuals or the schools. In all other matters, I will provide accurate information and, in concert with my fellow 

board members, interpret to the staff the aspirations of the community for its school. 

h. I will vote to appoint the best qualified personnel available after consideration of the recommendation of the 

chief administrative officer. 

i. I will support and protect school personnel in proper performance of their duties. 

j. I will refer all complaints to the chief administrative officer and will act on the complaints at public meetings 

only after failure of an administrative solution. 

• ALL of our students will succeed at high levels. 

Highland Park School District Belief Statements 

• ALL students will achieve the New Jersey Core Content Standards at all grade levels. 

• The work of our schools is to provide the essential experiences and supports to help our 

students achieve at the highest levels. 

• In order for ALL students to achieve, we will need to work supportively and collaboratively 

with staff, family members, the community and with anyone needed to ensure student 

success. 

• We will continually examine what we are doing and how we are doing it to see our 

progress towards insuring success for ALL students at high levels. We will need to 

modify and change as needed to attain this outcome. 

We will create and monitor progress on specific goals to help guide the work we do together 

to ensure student success. 

Highland Park School District Goals 2011-2012 

Goal 1: Academic Achievement: To ensure the success of students and nurture their capacity 

to become well-rounded and engaged members of society. 

To achieve this goal we will: 

• Align district curriculum with the new state and common core standards 

• Continue to align instruction to address students’ needs and implement benchmark tests to 

assess student mastery. 

• Continue to recruit and encourage underrepresented groups to participate in advanced level 

courses. 

• Educate students about the importance of a life-long program of physical activity, good 

nutrition, wellness, and environmental consciousness in everyday life 

• Continue to work on educational services to ensure that the needs of our population of 

students with disabilities are being addressed 

• Create a school choice application and design



Goal 2: Organizational Health: To create a positive learning environment for all students and 

staff. 


• Provide opportunities for teachers, staff & students to contribute to the overall organizational 

well-being for district schools 

• Foster a productive and enriching learning community through effective building level 

leadership 

• Provide reinforcement for staff by way of team-building activities & professional development. 

Goal 3: Community Building & Outreach: To showcase all elements of our schools including 

academic, athletic, and the arts & to continue to interact with the community at large through 

means of traditional & digital media 

To achieve this goal, we will: 

• Promote communication with the community through working groups, open houses, website, 

email and social networking, monthly updates, newsletters, bulletin boards, etc. 

• Continue to reach out to underrepresented groups to encourage participation in a broad and 

diverse range of co-curricular and extra-curricular activities. 

• Explore potential alternate revenue streams for the district 

Goal 4: Technology: To effectively utilize technology as a tool for instruction and 

communication. 


• Continue to maintain the existing technology infrastructure and seek out opportunities for 

strategic improvements. 

• Redesign website to deliver improved communication between the schools; between the 

schools, students and their parents; between the schools and prospective students and their 

parents; and with the community as a whole 

• Upgrade, replace or otherwise improve the district’s phone system.

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