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AGENDA FOR REGULAR MEETINGFEBRUARY 23, 2012REVISEDMISSION STATEMENTThe Summit Board of Education operates with the commitment to excellence and the expectationthat each student will strive to excel beyond the NJ Core Curriculum Standards, which set forth aminimum level of achievement for all students at all grade levels. The Summit Public Schools, inpartnership with the community, will support and sustain an excellent system of learning thatengages all students in compelling work; educates them to their highest intellectual, creative, andindividual potential; promotes pride in diversity; and results in responsible and productivecitizens of the highest integrity and quality.I. Call to Order and Flag SaluteBOARD OF EDUCATIONRegular Meeting - 7:30 PMThursday, February 23, 2012Franklin Elementary SchoolII.Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 231, P.L. 1975 AnnouncementBoard SecretaryIn accordance with the requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act, I wish to announce that:“The New Jersey Open Public Meeting Law was enacted to insure the right of the public to haveadvance notice of and to attend the meeting of bodies at which any business affecting theirinterests is discussed or acted upon. Notices announcing the date, time and place for this RegularMeeting were sent to all concerned individuals, associations and sent to Union County LocalSource in accordance with Chapter 231, P.L. 1975.”III.Roll CallMrs. Michelle Stevenson, PresidentMr. George Lucaci, Vice PresidentMs. Celia ColbertMrs. Katherine KalinMr. Ed MokuvosMr. Tom O’RourkeMrs. Gloria Ron-FornesBoard Members Present AbsentOthers Present:Dr. Nathan N. Parker, Superintendent Mrs. Julie Glazer, Assistant SuperintendentMr. Louis J. Pepe, Bus. Admin/Bd. Secy. Dr. Kenneth Shulack, Dir. of Human ResourcesDr. Jane Kachmar-Desonne, Director of Special Services- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -March MeetingsWorkshop Meeting, March 8 - 7:30 PMWilson School Board Meeting Roomwww.summit.k12.nj.usLast Updated: 2/23/12 9:23 AM1

AGENDA FOR REGULAR MEETINGFEBRUARY 23, 2012March Meetings (cont.)Regular Meeting, March 15 - 7:30 PMWashington Elementary SchoolSpecial Board of Education Mtg., March 27 - 6:00 PMCouncil Chambers - Summit City HallBoard of School Estimate, March 27 - 6:30 PMCouncil Chambers - Summit City HallIV.President’s AnnouncementsV. Superintendent’s ReportA. Approval to affirm the Superintendent’s decision following receipt ofreports of Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying1-19-12-37 1-19-12-411-19-12-38 1-19-12-421-19-12-39 1-19-12-431-19-12-40B. Approval to review the following reports of Harassment, Intimidationand Bullying:2-23-12-442-23-12-452-23-12-46Motion by ______________, seconded by ______________Roll CallMS GL CC KK EM TO GRVI.PresentationA. Franklin School PresentationVII.Resolutions and CommendationsVIII.Public DiscussionA. Questions/Comments on Items on the AgendaB. Questions/Comments on Items not on the AgendaLast Updated: 2/23/12 9:23 AM2

AGENDA FOR REGULAR MEETINGFEBRUARY 23, 2012IX.Approval of Board MinutesA. Approval of the minutes of the following meetings:1. January 12, 2012- Workshop Meeting2. January 19, 2012 - Regular MeetingMotion by ______________, seconded by ______________Roll CallMS GL CC KK EM TO GRX. School Board OperationA. Approval of travel for staff members (attached)B. Approval of NJQSAC District Performance ReviewC. Approval to operate an academic summer school during summer 2012D. Approval to operate an enrichment summer school (FLASH) duringsummer 2012E. Approval to award the following quote for replacement band instrumentswhich were deemed unsalvageable due to water damage to NationalEducational Music Company, 1181 Route 22, Mountainside, NJ 07092 inthe amount of $12,651.45Note: Additional quotes were obtained from:Elefante Music, 1790 Springfield Ave., New Providence, NJ $13,680.00Sam Ash #14, 2100 Rt. 38, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 $15,097.78F. Approval of Spring 2012 contract between the Summit Board ofEducation and MDZ Co., Inc., in the amount of $10,250.00 forProfessional Development of I&RS team member in goal setting SMART,Data collection, progress monitoring, NJASK administration and supportG. Approval of Proposal from C & M Door Controls, Inc., to replace existingdoors between the gymnasium and weight room in the Summit HighSchool, and install doors at the second floor new storage room in theSummit High School in the amount of $14,200.00Note: Additional quotes were received from:Access Commercial Door $14,905.0018 Raritan Ave., Raritan, NJ 08869K.B.D. Construction, LLC $14,800.00118B Donor Avenue, Elmwood Park, NJ 07047Last Updated: 2/23/12 9:23 AM3

AGENDA FOR REGULAR MEETINGFEBRUARY 23, 2012H. Approval of Proposal from EI Associates, Architects of Record, forrenovations to the Franklin School Library in the amount of $33,500 forDesign, Bidding, Construction Administration, and Project Close-outI. Approval of Proposal from EI Associates, Architect of Record, datedFebruary 9, 2012, for Geo Technical Soil Related Sampling and Analysisin the amount of $4,400 and Boundary and Topographical Survey Work inthe amount of $8,300, related to RODS III Site Development Upgrades atthe Lincoln-Hubbard Elementary School for a total amount of $12,700J. Approval of Proposal from EI Associates, Architect of Record, datedFebruary 9, 2012, in the amount of $37,200 for Professional Servicesrelated to RODS III Site Development Upgrades to Lincoln-HubbardElementary School as follows:1. Phase II Construction Documentation $28,0002. Phase III Construction Administration $9,200K. Approval of 2010-2011 Per Pupil Cost for Tuition AdjustmentPurposes:Preschool/K $ 9,497Elementary Grades 1-5 $12,855Middle School Grades 6-8 $12,953High School $14,191L. Approval to accept a gift of a fully carved cello with bow and cellostraps valued at $4,000 from Mrs. Cindy Curley, a parent of a formerSummit High School orchestra studentM. Approval of Change Order #5 for Riefolo Construction Co., Inc.,(+$30,361.00) - Summit High School Auditorium Project - Supply andinstall doors, frames, hardware and electrified door operators for a“Lock-down” scenarioN. Approval of Amended Settlement Agreement and General Releaseregarding student #9791170069, in the amount of $2,800 per month,effective January 5, 2012 through June 30, 2012O. Approval of Contract dated February 16, 2012 with the Union CountyEducational Services Commission for $26,640.00 to providesupplemental education services at the LCJ Summit Middle School(paid by Title 1 funds) (attached)P. Approval of the Java Programming CurriculumLast Updated: 2/23/12 9:23 AM4

AGENDA FOR REGULAR MEETINGFEBRUARY 23, 2012Q. Approval for an out-of-state trip on May 18th for 75 middle schoolselect performing groups to attend the Musical Carousel Festival inDorney Park, PA.Motion by ______________, seconded by ______________Roll CallMS GL CC KK EM TO GRXI.Personnel*New rate to be determined at settlement of next agreement with SEAA. Approval to accept the resignation of the following staff:1. Katie Pollard, effective June 30, 20122. Lisa Negvesky, Jefferson School teacher, effective 2/3/123. Susan Harden, Brayton School building aide, effective February29, 2012B. Approval to appoint the following substitutes:1. Barbara Denike, substitute teacher, $90/day, pending criminal historyreview2. Lynn Morang, substitute teacher, $90/day, pending criminal historyreview3. Erin Koehler, substitute teacher, $90/day4. Flora Yousefi, substitute teacher, $90/day, pending criminal historyreview5. Lisa Negvesky, $90/day, effective February 6, 20126. Shabazz Green, $90/day, effective February 8, 20127. Donna Niebanck, clerical substitute, $13/hr.8. Kyle Sallee, substitute teacher, $90/day, pending criminalhistory review9. Christina McCabe, substitute teacher, $90/day, pendingcriminal history review10. Eugene Maxwell, substitute teacher, $80/day, pending criminalhistory review11. Matthew Doktor, substitute teacher, $90/day12. Jennifer Nagar, substitute teacher, $70/day, pending criminalhistory review13. Lester Greenberg, $90/day, pending criminal history reviewC. Approval to grant maternity/family leave for:1. Jennifer Billeci, Washington School teacher, effective approximatelyApril 30 through June 30, 2012Last Updated: 2/23/12 9:23 AM5

AGENDA FOR REGULAR MEETINGFEBRUARY 23, 2012XII.PoliciesFirst Reading:9180 School Volunteers9181 Volunteer Athletic CoachesSecond Reading and Vote:6424 Emergency Contracts8505 School NutritionMotion by ______________, seconded by ______________Roll CallMS GL CC KK EM TO GRXIII.FinanceUpon the recommendation of the Business Administrator to theSuperintendent:A. Approve the January Bill List as listed below:1. Regular Bills Fund 10 $1,859,075.862. Special Revenue Fund 20 $ 130,131.293. Capital Projects Fund 30 $ 511,198.234. Enterprise Fund Fund 60 $ - 0 -Sub Total All Funds $2,500,405.385. Food Service Fund 61 $ 170,686.20Total All Bills $2,671,091.58B. Approval of payroll for January 31, 2012 - $2,027,217.24; inclusive ofcustodial overtime in the amount of $25,340.95 - paid 2/10/12, andinstructional assignments:Paid 1/26/12 - $46,232.09Paid 2/10/12 - $85,262.08C. Approval of budget adjustments and line item transfers December 31,2012D. Approval of Secretary and Treasurer’s report for December 31, 2012E. Monthly Budgetary Line Item Status Certification:Last Updated: 2/23/12 9:23 AM8

AGENDA FOR REGULAR MEETINGFEBRUARY 23, 2012Resolved, that the Board Secretary for the Summit Board of Educationcertifies that pursuant to NJAC 6A:23A-16.10(c)3, as of December 31,2012, that no line item account has encumbrances and expenditures, whichin total exceed the line item appropriation in violation of NJAC 6A:23A-16.10(a); andFurther Be It Resolved, that the Summit Board of Education certifies thatpursuant to NJAC 6A:23A-16.10(c)4 that after review of the boardsecretary’s and treasurer’s monthly financial reports and the advice ofdistrict officials, we have no reason to doubt that no major account or fundhas been over-expended in violation of NJAC 6A:23A-16.10(b).Motion by ______________, seconded by ______________Roll CallMS GL CC KK EM TO GRXIV.DiscussionThe Summit Board of Education may hold an Executive Session to discuss appropriatematters. Closed session minutes will be reviewed periodically to determine theappropriateness of their release. There may or may not be action as a result of thissession.Motion by ________________, seconded by _____________, and carried tomove to Executive Session at ______ PM.Roll CallMS GL CC KK EM TO GRMotion by _______________, seconded by ______________, and carried toreconvene to public session at _____PM.Roll CallMS GL CC KK EM TO GRXV.Adjourn/Closed SessionMotion by _______________, seconded by _______________, and carried toadjourn the meeting at ______ PM.Roll CallMS GL CC KK EM TO GRLast Updated: 2/23/12 9:23 AM9