JULY 9, 2009 - Wayne NJ Public Schools

PWS AGENDA – JULY 9, 2009
July 7, 2009
TO: MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
There will be a Public Work Session/Executive Meeting of the Board of Education on
THURSDAY, JULY 9, 2009 at 6:00 P.M. in the Conference Room of the Administration
Building, 50 Nellis Drive, Wayne, NJ 07470.
6:00 p.m. Reading of “Sunshine Law” Statement
Roll Call
Approval of Action Item:
A-01-10 – Approval to Convene into Executive Session
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
� Personnel
a) Interview, Transportation Supervisor
b) Superintendent Evaluation
c) Discussion – N.P.
d) Discussion – K.P.
e) W.V. Guidance Counselor Position
PUBLIC WORK SESSION – PURPOSE:
7:05 p.m. 1. Solar Feasibility Study – Gabel Associates
7:20 p.m. 2. Solar Audit Grant Program
7:30 p.m. 3. Public Outreach Program
7:40 p.m. 4. Status of Federal Recovery Money Application
7:50 p.m. 5. Status of NJQSAC Preparation
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PWS AGENDA – JULY 9, 2009
8:00 p.m. 6. Fundraising/Marketing RFP
8:10 p.m. 7. Committee Minutes
8:30 p.m. 8. Open to Public – Agenda Items Only
Members of the public may speak once for a maximum period of five minutes
by the clock during this portion of the meeting. The public may speak on any
agenda item during their five minutes.
8:45 p.m. 9. Approval of Action Items:
PE-01-10 Approval for High School Teachers to Write Curriculum
During the Summer
PH-01-10 Approval of Extracurricular Appointments
PH-02-10 Approval of Appointment of 2009 Summer School
Personnel
PH-03-10 Approval of Transfer of Personnel (Teachers)
PH-04-10 Approval of Appointment of Teachers
PH-05-10 Approval of Appointment of Media Specialist
PH-06-10 Approval of Resignations
PH-07-10 Approval of Appointment of Long Term Replacement
Personnel
PH-08-10 Approval of Appointment Speech Therapist
PH-09-10 Approval of Appointment of Student Assistance Counselor
PH-10-10 Approval of Extracurricular Appointments
PH-11-10 Approval of Appointment of School Psychologist
PH-12-10 Approval of Change in Assignment
PH-13-10 Approval of Unrecognized Title
PH-14-10 Approval of Unrecognized Title
PP-01-10 Approval of Policy No. 0142.1 –First Reading for
Consideration
PS-01-10 Approval to Award Bid #4-910
PS-02-10 Approval of Interlocal Agreement
9:00 p.m. 10. Review of Agenda for Regular Meeting – July 16, 2009
9:20 p.m. 11. Open to Public
Members of the public may speak once for a maximum period of five minutes
by the clock during this portion of the meeting. The public may speak on any
topic during their five minutes.
_____________________________________________________
Dr. Joseph Amatuzzi
Interim Business Administrator/Board Secretary
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PWS AGENDA – JULY 9, 2009
Approval for High School Teachers to Write Curriculum During the Summer –
RECOMMENDED ACTION: “that the Board approve teachers for curriculum
writing, as follows:’
French I to V: 2 teachers, Linda Greenberg, 18 hours and Natalie Kadela,
12 hours, total of 30 hours @ $46 per hour, total of $1,380
Latin I to V: 2 teachers, Beth Loyd and Sherry Schleicher, 15 hours each,
total of 30 hours @ $46 per hour, total of $1,380
Italian I to V: 3 teachers, Laura Astorina, Rosemarie Barriale and Marianna
Pierre, 10 hours each, total of 30 hours @ $46 per hour, total of
$1,380
Spanish I to V: 3 teachers, Fernanda Amaral, Myra Arias, Elsie Mera, 10
hours each, total of 30 hours @ $46 hour, total of $1,380
Total of $5,520
Account #11-000-221-104-00-000, budgeted for 2009-10
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PE-01-10

PWS AGENDA – JULY 9, 2009
Approval of Extracurricular Appointments - RECOMMENDED ACTION: "that
the Board approve the Superintendent's recommendation to appoint advisors of
extracurricular activities for the 2009-2010 school year as follows.”
1. Lisa Kuegler Bus Duty – JFK $41.00
2. Gail Gultz Bus Duty – JFK $41.00
3. Joseph Maio Bus Duty – FAL $41.00
4. Allyson Minnella Bus Duty – LAF $41.00
5. Pam Pizanie Bus Duty – LAF $41.00
6. Sandra Harrison Bus Duty – RC $41.00
7. Kim Gould Bus Duty – RC $41.00
8. Margaret Pisani Bus Duty – TD $41.00
9. Lisa Roche Bus Duty – TD $41.00
10. Nancy Bosch Bus Duty – APT $41.00
11. Jeffrey Guli Bus Duty – APT $41.00
12. Kirsten Gillow Bus Duty – APT $41.00
13. Allison Chavanon Bus Duty – PL $41.00
14. Megan Purdue Bus Duty – PL $41.00
15. Deborah Foti Team Leader Gr. 7 – AW Step 1 $1,900.00
16. Michelle Balleto Team Leader Gr. 6 – AW Step 1 $1,900.00
Sept – Dec. pro-rated
Approval of Appointment of 2009 Summer School Personnel – RECOMMENDED
ACTION: “that the Board approve the Superintendent’s recommendation to appoint
2009 Summer School pending summer school enrollment, as follows.”
Tracey Seylaz Paraprofessional Step 2-3 $15.33 per hour
Approval of Transfer of Personnel (Teachers) – RECOMMENDED ACTION: that
the Board approve the Superintendent’s recommendation to transfer personnel for the
2009-2010 school year, as follows:
TEACHERS
FROM: TO:
Rachyl Kaplan AW(3/5) SC(3/5)
BSIP Lang Arts
AW (5/5) – Lang Arts.
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PH-01-10
PH-02-10
PH-03-10

PWS AGENDA – JULY 9, 2009
Approval of Appointment of Teachers – RECOMMENDED ACTION: “that the
Board approve the Superintendent’s recommendation to appoint teachers for the
2009-2010 school year, and apply to the County Superintendent for emergent
approval if employment begins before criminal history review is completed, as found
under Tab Appointment of Teachers.”
TAB APPOINTMENT OF TEACHERS
1. Alyssa Zito, BA Montclair State University, Step 1 of the Bachelors Teachers
Salary Guide, effective September 1, 2009, Grade 3, Lafayette, replacing
Bonnie Sudol. ($106,460/Step21MA+30)
$45,600.00
2. +Natalie Zawistowski, BA Ramapo College, Step 1 of the Bachelors Teachers
Salary Guide, effective September 1, 2009, Chorus, George Washington
Middle School, replacing Charles Postas. (58,400/11 BA)
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$45,600.00
3. Eileen Kinne, BS William Paterson University, Step 2 of the Bachelors
Teachers Salary Guide, effective September 1, 2009, Physical
Education/Health, Wayne Valley High School, replacing Steven Birchler.
($89,400/21 BA+15)
$46,800.00
4. Daniel Alfano, BA Kean University, Step 1 of the Bachelors Teachers Salary
Guide, effective September 1, 2009, Special Education – Social Studies,
Wayne Hills High School, replacing Abigail Hall/transferred ($59,860/9 MA)
+pending receipt of appropriate certification.
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$45,600.00
PH-04-10

PWS AGENDA – JULY 9, 2009
Approval of Appointment of Teachers (Cont’d)
5. Michael Loniewski, BA Marist College, Step 1 of the Bachelors Teachers
Salary Guide, effective September 1, 2009, Special Education, Randall
Carter, replacing Laura Healy/new assignment. ($56,660/9 BA+15)
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$45,600.00
6. Christopher Vachon, BS Misericordia University, Step 1 of the Bachelors
Teachers Salary Guide, effective September 1, 2009, Special Education –
Math, Schuyler Colfax Middle School, replacing Kathleen Hanenberg/new
assignment. ($106,460/21 MA+30)
$45,600.00
7. Jessica Schempp, BA William Paterson University, Step 1 of the Bachelors
Teachers Salary Guide, effective September 1, 2009, Science, George
Washington Middle School, replacing Mary Gifford.
($106,460/Step21MA+30)
$45,600.00
8. Ashli Fivehouse, BA Seton Hall University, Step 1 of the Bachelors Teachers
Salary Guide, effective September 1, 2009, Special Education – Social
Studies, Schuyler Colfax Middle School, new position.
$45,600.00
9. Jason Scudder, BA St. Peter’s College, Step 2 of the Bachelors + 15 Teachers
Salary Guide, effective September 1, 2009, Special Education – Math,
Schuyler Colfax Middle School, new position.
$48,200.00
10. Barbara Castania, BA Rutgers University, Step 1 of the Bachelors Teachers
Salary Guide, effective September 1, 2009, Language Arts 7, Schuyler Colfax
Middle School, replacing Virginia Andreano. ($106,460/21 MA+30)
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$45,600.00
PH-04-10
(CONT’D)

PWS AGENDA – JULY 9, 2009
Approval of Appointment of Teachers (Cont’d)
11. Gina Anthony, MS University of Tennessee, Step 4 of the Masters Teachers
Salary Guide, effective September 1, 2009, Special Education – Math,
Wayne Hills High School, replacing Lindsay Wolak/transferred. ($80,950/18
BA+15)
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$53,920.00
12. Joseph Aquino, BA William Paterson University, Step 1 of the Bachelors
Teachers Salary Guide, effective September 1, 2009, Special Education -
English, Anthony Wayne Middle School, replacing Laura Meade.
($44,720/Step1BA)
$45,600.00
13. Jennifer Glenn, MA Marygrove College, Step 13 of the Masters Teachers
Salary Guide, effective September 1, 2009, Special Education - LLD, Wayne
Valley High School, replacing Kimberly Blanco. ($44,720/Step1BA)
$69,280.00
Approval of Appointment of Media Specialist – RECOMMENDED ACTION:
“that the Board approve the Superintendent’s recommendation to appoint a Media
Specialist for the 2009-2010 school year, and apply to the County Superintendent for
emergent approval if employment begins before criminal history review is
completed, as found under Tab Appointment of Media Specialist.”
TAB APPOINTMENT OF MEDIA SPECIALIST
Laura Healy, MA Kean University, Step 10 of the Masters Teachers Salary Guide,
effective September 1, 2009, from Special Education, Randall Carter, to Media
Specialist, Randall Carter, replacing Christine Pasquariello. ($106,460/21 MA+30)
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$62,450.00
PH-04-10
(CONT’D)
PH-05-10

PWS AGENDA – JULY 9, 2009
Approval of Resignations – RECOMMENDED ACTION: “that the Board accept
resignations, as follows.”
Kimlani Tanella, Math, George Washington Middle School, effective July 1, 2009,
personal reasons. ($66,315/Step13MA)
Approval of Appointment of Long Term Replacement Personnel –
RECOMMENDED ACTION: "that the Board approve the Superintendent's
recommendation to appoint Long Term Replacement Personnel for the
2009-2010 school year and apply to the County Superintendent for emergent
approval if employment begins before criminal history review is completed, as found
under Tab Appointment of Long Term Replacement Personnel.”
TAB APPOINTMENT OF LONG TERM REPLACEMENT PERSONNEL
1. Jessica Lyon, BA William Paterson, Step 2 of the Bachelors Long Term
Substitute Guide, effective September 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009,
Language Arts Grade 6, Anthony Wayne Middle School, replacing Meredith
Buranicz. ($72,100/11 MA+30)
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$26,832.00 pro-rated
2. Jenna Compesi, MA Rutgers University, Step 2 of the Masters Teachers
Salary Guide, effective September 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010, Grade 1,
Lafayette Elementary School, replacing Danielle Bressner.
($55,200/Step8BA+15)
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$51,400.00
PH-06-10
PH-07-10

PWS AGENDA – JULY 9, 2009
Approval of Appointment of Speech Therapist – RECOMMENDED ACTION:
“that the Board approve the Superintendent’s recommendation to appoint a Speech
Therapist for the 2009-2010 school year, and apply to the County Superintendent for
emergent approval if employment begins before criminal history review is
completed, as found under Tab Appointment of Speech Therapist.”
TAB APPOINTMENT OF SPEECH THERAPIST
+Alyson Lio, MS Towson University, Step 4 of the Masters + 30 Teachers Salary
Guide, effective September 1, 2009, Speech Therapist, Ryerson Elementary/Anthony
Wayne Middle School, replacing Barbara Purdy. ($106,460/21 MA+30)
+pending receipt of appropriate certification
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$59,420.00
Approval of Appointment of Student Assistance Counselor– RECOMMENDED
ACTION: “that the Board approve the Superintendent’s recommendation to appoint
a Student Assistance Counselor for the 2009-2010 school year, and apply to the
County Superintendent for emergent approval if employment begins before criminal
history review is completed, as found under Tab Appointment of Student Assistance
Counselor.”
TAB APPOINTMENT OF STUDENT ASSISTANCE COUNSELOR
Janice Gerisch, MA Fairleigh Dickinson University, Step 2 of the Masters + 15
Teachers Salary Guide, effective September 1, 2009, Student Assistance Counselor,
Wayne Valley High School, replacing Jonathan Titmas. ($78,010/13 MA+30)
$53,600.00
Approval of Extracurricular Appointments - RECOMMENDED ACTION: "that
the Board approve the Superintendent's recommendation to appoint advisors of
extracurricular activities for the 2009-2010 school year as follows.”
1. Angela Russo Central Detention SC $33.00 per period
2. Anne DeDio Central Detention SC $33.00 per period
For 2008-2009 School year, Schuyler Colfax used 99 days @ 31 per day, total of
$3,069.
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PH-08-10
PH-09-10
PH-10-10

PWS AGENDA – JULY 9, 2009
Approval of Appointment of School Psychologist – RECOMMENDED ACTION:
“that the Board approve the Superintendent’s recommendation to appoint a School
Psychologist for the 2009-2010 school year, and apply to the County Superintendent
for emergent approval if employment begins before criminal history review is
completed, as found under Tab Appointment of School Psychologist.”
TAB APPOINTMENT OF SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST
1. Eleni Miliaresis, MA Fairleigh Dickinson University, Step 3 of the Masters
+15 Teachers Salary Guide, effective September 1, 2009, School
Psychologist, District, replacing Ben Carrara. ($69,580/Step10MA+30)
PH 10
$54,850.00
2. Caitlin Beard, MA New Jersey City University, Step 1 of the Masters + 30
Teachers Salary Guide, effective September 1, 2009, School Psychologist,
District, replacing Simon Solnica. ($78,010/13 MA+30)
$55,700.00
Approval of Change in Assignment – RECOMMENDED ACTION: “that the
Board approve the Superintendent’s recommendation to change assignment as
follows,:
+Heather Potts, from Science – Wayne Valley High School, to Special Education
Science – Wayne Hills High School, effective September 1, 2009, no change in
salary.
+Pending appropriate certification
No change in salary
Approval of Unrecognized Title – RECOMMENDED ACTION: “that the Board
approve the Superintendent’s recommendation to approve unrecognized titles as
found under Tab Approval of Unrecognized Title.”
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TAB APPROVAL OF UNRECOGNIZED TITLE
PH-11-10
PH-12-10
PH-13-10

PWS AGENDA – JULY 9, 2009
Approval of Unrecognized Title – RECOMMENDED ACTION: “that the Board
approve the Superintendent’s recommendation to approve unrecognized titles as
found under Tab Approval of Unrecognized Title.”
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TAB APPROVAL OF UNRECOGNIZED TITLE
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PH-14-10

PWS AGENDA – JULY 9, 2009
Approval of Policy No. 0142.1 – First Reading for Consideration –
RECOMMENDED ACTION: “that the Board approve Policy No. 0142.1 –
Nepotism – First Reading for Consideration, as found under Tab Policy No.
0142.1 – Nepotism – First Reading for Consideration.”
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TAB POLICY NO. 0142.1 – NEPOTISM – FIRST READING
FOR CONSIDERATION
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PP-01-10

PWS AGENDA – JULY 9, 2009
Approval of Policy No. 0142.1 – First Reading for Consideration –
RECOMMENDED ACTION: “that the Board approve Policy No. 0142.1 –
Nepotism – First Reading for Consideration, as found under Tab Policy No.
0142.1 – Nepotism – First Reading for Consideration.”
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TAB POLICY NO. 0142.1 – NEPOTISM – FIRST READING
FOR CONSIDERATION
Approval to Award Bid # 4-910– RECOMMENDED ACTION: “that the Board
approve to award Bid # 4-910 Athletic Equipment Reconditioning for the 2009-
2010 school year, to Schutt Reconditioning, as administratively recommended, as
found under Tab Bid # 4-910 Athletic Equipment Reconditioning for the 2009-
2010 school year.”
TAB BID # 4-910 ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT RECONDITIONING
FOR THE 2009-2010 SCHOOL YEAR
Approval of Interlocal Agreement – RECOMMENDED ACTION: “that the
Board approve an Interlocal Agreement with the Township of Wayne for
sidewalks at J. F. Kennedy Elementary School, as found under Tab Interlocal
Agreement – Sidewalks at J. F. Kennedy Elementary School.”
TAB INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT- SIDEWALKS AT J. F. KENNEDY
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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PP-01-10
PS-01-10
PS-02-10