Re: Addendum to Superintendents Report Special Meeting August 26, 2014
Trustees:
1. Tuition, 2014-2015 School Year
I request approval for the tuition of the student(s) for the 2014-2015 school year as listed below:
i. Sage Day
Student Code ESY Tuition Program Effective Date
a. #13-13 $2,500.00 Rochelle Park 9-3-14 to 6-30-15
ii. Essex Regional Education Services Commission
Student Code Tuition Program Effective Date
a. #L.R. $18,040.00 Alternative 9-1-14 to 6-30-15 Education
2. Sick Leave of Absence
I am in receipt of a letter from Margaret Grant, Roosevelt School Special Education Teacher, requesting a paid sick leave of absence utilizing her accumulated sick days from September 2, 2014 to April 27, 2015 upon which time she shall retire.
Addendum to Superintendents Monthly Report Page 2 of 14 Special Meeting 26 August 2014
3. 2014-2015 District Goals
I request approval of the following Lodi School District Goals for the 2014-2015 school year as listed below:
1. Review and streamline the registration process. 2. Evaluate state mandated trainings and implement online professional development. 3. Create a PSAT course at Lodi High School to increase college and career readiness and exposure to the PSAT test. 4. Begin planning for the implementation of NJ Partnership for School Based HIV, STD, and pregnancy prevention.
4. Sick Leave of Absence
I am in receipt of a letter from J oan Facella, LDT-C, requesting a paid sick leave of absence utilizing her accumulated sick days from August 19, 2014 to September 19, 2014. She will resume her duties September 22, 2014.
5. Child Study Team Service
I request confirmation of approval to enter into an agreement with LJ F Education Services in order to provide Child Study Team services at a rate of $325.00 per diem for the 2014-2015 school year. Said services are needed due to a sick leave of absence.
6. 2014-2015 Merit Bonus Goals and Action Plans
I request approval of the following 2014-2015 Merit Bonus Goals and Action Plans as listed below. I further request approval to submit said 2014-2015 Merit Bonus Goals and Action Plans to the Executive Bergen County Superintendent for review and approval.
OFFICE OF THE BERGEN COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT
School District : Lodi
MERIT GOAL SUBMISSION FORM School Year 2014-2015
NAME OF ADMINISTRATOR: Frank Quatrone TITLE: Superintendent of Schools
Dollar Value _$5,577.75 Dollar Value _______ Addendum to Superintendents Monthly Report Page 3 of 14 Special Meeting 26 August 2014
Description of Goal:
Conduct a full technology audit in which 100% of all hardware, software and infrastructure in the district will be accounted for in order to align our technology assets with our educational goals as well as to meet the demands of PARCC.
Evidence of Completion:
Reports detailing 100% of the districts current hardware, software, and infrastructure by location as well as a report detailing the districts technology strengths and weaknesses and recommendations for 2015 -2016.
Individual(s) responsible for goal completion: Frank Quatrone, Superintendent of Schools
Timeline(s) to complete the goal for the 2014-2015 School Year: The goal will begin in September and end in May.
NOTE: Attach any action plans, data and reports to be used for implementation or as a basis of measurement
Date sent to ECS _August 28, 2014 Signature and Date Approved by ECS ______________
OFFICE OF THE BERGEN COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT
School District : Lodi
MERIT GOAL SUBMISSION FORM School Year 2014-2015
NAME OF ADMINISTRATOR: Frank Quatrone TITLE: Superintendent of Schools
80 % of students in grades 3-5 will demonstrate a 10 point increase in Reading Informational Text over the course of the 2014-2015 school year, as measured by a Pre and Post STAR Assessment. Addendum to Superintendents Monthly Report Page 4 of 14 Special Meeting 26 August 2014
Evidence of Completion:
Reports generated by STAR Assessment detailing pre and post scores.
Individual(s) responsible for goal completion: Frank Quatrone, Superintendent of Schools Timeline(s) to complete the goal for the 2014-2015 School Year: The goal will begin in September and end in May.
NOTE: Attach any action plans, data and reports to be used for implementation or as a basis of measurement
Date sent to ECS August 28, 2014 Signature and Date Approved by ECS _____________
OFFICE OF THE BERGEN COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT
School District : Lodi
MERIT GOAL SUBMISSION FORM School Year 2014-2015
NAME OF ADMINISTRATOR: Frank Quatrone TITLE: Superintendent of Schools
Install a surveillance camera network system and color coded window decals in all 7 district schools in order to enhance current security and ensure a safe learning environment for all students and staff.
Evidence of Completion:
100% of district schools will have surveillance cameras which will be networked and 100% of rooms in all district schools will have color coded window decals.
Individual(s) responsible for goal completion: Frank Quatrone, Superintendent of Schools Addendum to Superintendents Monthly Report Page 5 of 14 Special Meeting 26 August 2014
Timeline(s) to complete the goal for the 2014-2015 School Year: The goal will begin in July and end in May.
NOTE: Attach any action plans, data and reports to be used for implementation or as a basis of measurement
Date sent to ECS August 28, 2014 Signature and Date Approved by ECS _____________
OFFICE OF THE BERGEN COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT
School District : Lodi
MERIT GOAL SUBMISSION FORM School Year 2014-2015
NAME OF ADMINISTRATOR: Frank Quatrone TITLE: Superintendent of Schools
Increase professional development opportunities for all staff (certificated and non- certificated) by creating a local Professional Development Academy that will provide instructional and non-instructional training programs to Lodi staff at no expense to the Board of Education.
Evidence of Completion: Two reports will be generated to provide evidence of the goals effectiveness. The first shall be a report that will show the number of staff who attended training sessions throughout the year. The second shall be a report that will show the staff rating of the effectiveness of each training program provided.
Individual(s) responsible for goal completion: Frank Quatrone, Superintendent of Schools Timeline(s) to complete the goal for the 2014-2015 School Year: The goal will begin in July and end in May.
Addendum to Superintendents Monthly Report Page 6 of 14 Special Meeting 26 August 2014
NOTE: Attach any action plans, data and reports to be used for implementation or as a basis of measurement
Date sent to ECS August 28, 2014 Signature and Date Approved by ECS ______________
OFFICE OF THE BERGEN COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT
School District : Lodi
MERIT GOAL SUBMISSION FORM School Year 2014-2015
NAME OF ADMINISTRATOR: Frank Quatrone TITLE: Superintendent of Schools
Restructure the Guidance Department at Lodi High School to increase the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the department, by lowering the overall student to counselor ratio, and implementing additional guidance programs in all grade levels throughout the year.
Evidence of Completion:
A dually certified SAC/School Counselor will be hired to replace a full-time SAC Counselor, a part time secretary and a part-time Student Services Consultant will be hired to replace a full-time secretary. Reports will be generated to provide evidence that show a reduction in the student to counselor caseload for 2014-15 in comparison to the two previous years. Another report will show the total number of additional guidance programs conducted throughout the year by topic, grade level, and month.
Individual(s) responsible for goal completion: Frank Quatrone, Superintendent of Schools Timeline(s) to complete the goal for the 2014-2015 School Year: The goal will begin in July and end in May.
Addendum to Superintendents Monthly Report Page 7 of 14 Special Meeting 26 August 2014
NOTE: Attach any action plans, data and reports to be used for implementation or as a basis of measurement
Date sent to ECS August 28, 2014 Signature and Date Approved by ECS ____________
Goal Type and Merit % Goal Plan Responsibility Timeline Achievement 1. Quantitative 3.33% Conduct a full technology audit in which 100% of all hardware, software and infrastructure in the district will be accounted for in order to align our technology assets with our educational goals as well as to meet the demands of PARCC.
a. Meet with Director of Technology in order to evaluate software to audit and track technology assets throughout the district. Superintendent
August/ September .56% if achieved b. Purchase chosen software. c. Superintendent
October .56% if achieved d. Develop a technology plan for implementation of software. Superintendent
October / November .56% if achieved e. Install software. Superintendent
November - March .55% if achieved f. Design reports to obtain the desired data. Superintendent
April
.55% if achieved
g. Produce and analyze reports. Superintendent
May
.55% if achieved
Goal Type and Merit % Goal Plan Responsibility Timeline Achievement 2. Quantitative 80 % of students in grades 3-5 will a. Teachers in grades 3-5 will Superintendent
September/ October .56% if achieved
3.33% demonstrate a 10 point increase in Reading Informational Text over the course of the 2014-2015 school year, as measured by a Pre and Post STAR Assessment.
administer the STAR assessment and analyze the Reading Informational Text section for strengths and weaknesses. b. Teachers will discuss findings in grade level PLCs.
Superintendent
.56% if achieved
c. Findings will drive instruction in individual classrooms. Superintendent
.56% if achieved d. Principals will analyze the findings across grade 3-5 in their building. Superintendent .55% if achieved
e. Meetings will be held with the Supervisor of Curriculum & Instruction and Principals in order to remediate deficiencies in the curriculum. Superintendent
.55% if achieved
f. Teachers in grades 3-5 will administer the STAR assessment again and analyze the Reading Informational Text section for growth and improvement
Superintendent
April/ May .55% if achieved
Goal Type and Merit % Goal Plan Responsibility Timeline Achievement 3. Quantitative 3.33% Install a surveillance camera network system and color coded window decals in all 7 district schools a. In conjunction with the Lodi Police Department, assess and Superintendent
J uly/ August .42% if achieved in order to enhance current security and ensure a safe learning environment for all students and staff.
prioritize the appropriate scope of the project and coverage areas for surveillance cameras and determine optimal color codes and locations of decals.
b. Choose vendor and award contract to purchase and install desired network and cameras.
Superintendent August/ September .42% if achieved c. Create color coding and naming convention system to distribute to building Principals. Principals submit building layout and location of each decal, including the room numbers on each label. Superintendent
August - October
.42% if achieved
d. Obtain quotes and initiate Purchase Oder to vendor for purchase and installation of window decals. Review and approve proofs from vendor before going to production.
Superintendent
November - February .42% if achieved c. Implementation of and installation of hardware and software associated with the camera system. Superintendent
October - December .42% if achieved d. Train key personnel on use of new system. Superintendent
J anuary/ February .41% if achieved e. Go live with system and make necessary changes.
Superintendent
March - May .41% if achieved f. Installation of decals by vendor. Superintendent
March/ April .41% if achieved
Goal Type and Merit % Goal Plan Responsibility Timeline Achievement 4. Qualitative 2.50% Increase professional development opportunities for all staff (certificated and non-certificated) by creating a local Professional Development Academy that will provide instructional and non-instructional training programs to Lodi staff at no expense to the Board of Education other than substitute coverage.
a. Meet with the district's Supervisor of Curriculum & Instruction and Supervisor of Guidance to assess the district's professional development needs in accordance with NJ DOE mandated trainings and in support of new initiatives. Superintendent
August .23% if achieved b. Meet with districts administrative team to assess the district's professional development needs. Superintendent
August .23% if achieved
c. Meet with the district's Supervisor of Curriculum & Instruction and Supervisor of Guidance to develop a staff survey to gauge the staffs perspective of their professional Superintendent
September .23% if achieved development needs.
d. Meet with the district's Supervisor of Curriculum & Instruction and Supervisor of Guidance to develop a fall professional development calendar Superintendent
September .23 % if achieved
e. Distribute the fall professional development calendar to all staff for registration. Superintendent
September .23% if achieved
f. Monitor staff participation in fall professional development programs by reviewing training participation lists and feedback forms. Superintendent
October - December .23 % if achieved
g. Meet with the district's Supervisor of Curriculum & Instruction and Supervisor of Guidance to develop a spring professional development calendar. Superintendent
November .23 % if achieved
h. Distribute the spring professional development calendar to all staff for registration Superintendent
November .23% if achieved i. Monitor staff participation in spring professional development programs by reviewing Superintendent
J anuary - May .22 % if achieved training participation lists and feedback forms. j. Conduct a year end analysis of the overall effectiveness of the professional development academy by calculating participation rates and participant feedback forms. Superintendent
May .22 % if achieved k. Use data from 2014-2015 to guide development of 2015-2016 programs. Superintendent
May - J une .22 % if achieved
Goal Type and Merit % Goal Plan Responsibility Timeline Achievement 5. Qualitative 2.50% Restructure the Guidance Department at Lodi High School to increase the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the department, by lowering the overall student to counselor ratio, and implementing additional guidance programs in all grade levels throughout the year.
a. Meet with Supervisor of Guidance and High School Principal to review and discuss the following topics: Current student to counselor ratio. Required staff energy to maintain effective management of clerical needs Superintendent
J uly
.5 % if achieved and pros and cons of replacing a full- time secretary with a part- time secretary. Feasibility of hiring a part- time Student Services Counselor. Importance of replacing the Student Assistance Counselor (SAC) with a counselor who is dually certified in SAC and school counseling. b. Recruit and hire the following positions for 2014-2015: Part Time Guidance Secretary Part Time Student Services Consultant FT Student Assistance Counselor/SAC Superintendent
August .5 % if achieved c. Meet with the district's Supervisor of Guidance to restructure high school counselor caseload and to calculate new student to counselor ratio as well as discuss implementation of new guidance programs. Superintendent
August/ September .5 % if achieved d. Meet with the district's Superintendent
September - May .5 % if achieved Supervisor of Guidance monthly to assess ongoing progress of departments restructuring plan. e. Meet with the district's Supervisor of Guidance and High School Principal to conduct year end assessment of overall progress of departments restructuring plan and analyze reports. Superintendent
May .5 % if achieved
Respectfully submitted,
Frank Quatrone Superintendent of Schools
FQ/ma
August 26, 2014
Lodi Board of Education Lodi, New J ersey Re: Superintendents Report Special Meeting August 26, 2014
Trustees:
1. Appointment of Teacher Aides (Special Education)
I recommend the appointment of the following Teacher Aides (Special Education) at 5.5 hours per day, five days per week, at a salary of $17,516.00 from September 1, 2014 to J une 30, 2015 as listed below:
1. Sharon Bene (Thomas J efferson Middle School) 2. Rosalie Caporoso (Roosevelt School) 3. Denise Cattaneo (Thomas J efferson Middle School) 4. Aynur Dere (Lodi High School) 5. Ann DeSmet (Wilson School) 6. Karin Gesell (Thomas J efferson Middle School) 7. Denise Lange (Thomas J efferson Middle School) 8. Pearl Lisa (Columbus School) 9. Gayann Maltese (Hilltop School) 10. J ayne Mania (Washington School) 11. Lisa Kaminski (Hilltop School) 12. Elsa Martinez (Wilson School) 13. Antonina Giordano (Lodi High School) (one-to-one) 14. J enna Miller (Lodi High School) 15. Deborah Mucllari (Wilson School) 16. Donna Quatrone (Lodi High School) 17. Ladina Thomas (Washington School) 18. Maryann Zahorniak (Lodi High School)
Superintendents Monthly Report Page 2 of 17 Special Meeting 26 August 2014
2. Appointment of Teacher Aides (Regular Education)
I recommend the appointment of the following Teacher Aides (Regular Education) at 5.5 hours per day, five days per week, at a salary of $17,516.00 from September 1, 2014 to J une 30, 2015 as listed below:
I recommend the following person(s) be added to the Substitute Teacher List for the Lodi School District for the 2014-2015 school year as listed below:
Substitute Teachers
1. Nita Bhatt 2. Bolisha Enaibe 3. Ashley Lewis
4. Staff Appointments
I request confirmation of approval to appoint the following staff members effective September 1, 2014 to J une 30, 2015 as listed below:
a. Veronica Blanco LHS History Teacher
Degree: BA Step: 1 Salary: $42,533.00
b. J ency Guerrero TJMS Science Teacher
Degree: BA Step: 1 Salary: $42,533.00
c. Thomas Schram LHS English Teacher
Degree: BA Step: 1 Salary: $42,533.00
d. Elizabeth OBrien LHS Business Teacher Superintendents Monthly Report Page 3 of 17 Special Meeting 26 August 2014
Degree: MA Step: 6 Salary: $50,258.00
e. Daniel Ravenda TJMS English Teacher
Degree: BA Step: 1 Salary: $42,533.00
f. Thomas Manzo LHS History Teacher
Degree: BA Step: 1 Salary: $42,533.00
g. Marlane Elias Romanelli TJMS English
Degree: MA Step: 10 Salary: $55,715.00
5. Contracted Services Agreement - South Bergen Jointure Commission
I request confirmation of approval of the contract between the South Bergen J ointure Commission and the Lodi Board of Education for the provision of the following services for the 2014-2015 school year as listed below:
The cost of each service shall be based on the SBJ C Board of Educations established charges developed by charging salaries, benefits, and expenses of the employees and a 5% administrative fee.
6. Transportation: Superintendents Monthly Report Page 4 of 17 Special Meeting 26 August 2014
a. Bergen Tech & Academies b. Special Ed
Transportation administration fee is 3%.
6. Tuition, 2014-2015 School Year
I request approval for the tuition of the student(s) for the 2014-2015 school year as listed below:
i. East Rutherford Public Schools
Student Code ESY Tuition Program Effective Date
a. #13-13 $2,500.00 MD 7-1-14 to 7-25-14
Student Code 14-15 Tuition Program Effective Date
a. #13-13 $46,000.00 MD Self-Contained 9-1-14 to 6-30-15
ii. Mount Saint Joseph Childrens Center
Student Code ESY Tuition Program Effective Date
a. #01-07 $9,524.10 Private 7-7-14 to 8-15-14
Student Code 2014-2015 Tuition Program Effective Date
a. #01-07 $57,144.60 Private 9-5-14 to 6-11-15
iii. South Bergen Jointure Commission
Student Code ESY Tuition Program Effective Date
a. #19-01 $2,900.00 SBJ C ESY 7-1-14 to 7-25-14 b. #13-04 $2,900.00 SBJ C ESY 7-1-14 to 7-25-14 c. #22-16 $2,900.00 SBJ C ESY 7-1-14 to 7-25-14 d. #04-03 $2,900.00 SBJ C ESY 7-1-14 to 7-25-14 e. #01-07 $2,900.00 SBJ C ESY 7-1-14 to 7-25-14 f. #04-13 $2,900.00 SBJ C ESY 7-1-14 to 7-25-14
Superintendents Monthly Report Page 5 of 17 Special Meeting 26 August 2014
iv. Bergen County Special Services School District
Student Code ESY Tuition Program Effective Date
a. #10-16 $4,300.00 Brownstone ESY 7-1-14 to 7-25-14
v. Department of Children and Families Regional School
Student Code Tuition Effective Date
a. #01-23 $180.82 per diem J uly 1, 2014 J une 30, 2015
vi. Northern Valley Regional High School
Student Code Tuition Program Effective Date
a. #04-19 $71,092.00 Valley 7-1-14 to 6-30-15 Special Classes
Extraordinary Services Fee Service Effective Date
$44,880.00 1:1 Aide 7-1-14 to 6-30-15
vii. Holmstead School
Student Code Tuition Effective Date
a. #18-03 $48,299.40 9-3-14 to 6-30-15
7. Annual Contract for I.D.E.A. Services 2014-2015
I request authorization to enter into a contract between Bergen County Special Services School District and the Lodi Public School District for the provision of educational services for non-public school students through I.D.E.A. funding. The service that Bergen County Special Services will provide is Supplemental Instruction and Speech. The Lodi School District will pay Bergen County Special Services up to the maximum of $29,360.00 following the start of services.
8. Consulting Services Agreement Northern Valley Regional High School District
I request confirmation of approval of the contract between the Northern Valley Regional High School District and the Lodi Board of Education for the provision of a home consultant to provide home based therapy for the student listed below:
Superintendents Monthly Report Page 6 of 17 Special Meeting 26 August 2014
Student Code Hourly Rate Provider Effective Date
a. #04-19 $40.00/hour Region III 8-1-14 to 8-31-14 for 10 hours Valley Program 9. Hospital Based Instruction
I request confirmation of approval to enter into an agreement with Integrity, Inc. to provide hospital based instruction services to the student listed below:
Student Facility Location Effective Date Instruction Rate
a. #10-03 Integrity House 7-1-14 to 12-19-14 $60.00 per hour Newark, NJ 20 hours/week
10. Hospital Based Instruction
I request confirmation of approval to enter into an agreement with Bergen County Special Services School District to provide hospital based instruction services for the 2014-2015 school year at a rate of $60.00 per hour at the following facility as listed below:
1. Bergen Regional Medical Center (Paramus)
11. Special Education Tuition/Service Contract School Year 2014-2015
I request confirmation of approval for the tuition/services of the following student(s) for the 2014-2015 school year as listed below:
A. Student Code Annual Tuition Program Effective Date
(1) #04-01 $26,149.00 Garfield BOE 9-3-14 to 6-24-15 Self contained, BD High School Class
In addition the services contracted for by the Special Education Tuition Contract, the following services may be required:
(a) OT/PT Services, if so designated by an I.E.P. at the rate of $100.00 per 30 minute session. (b) Transportation Services, if so designated by an I.E.P. (c) Individual Aides, if so designated by an I.E.P.
12. Special Education Tuition Contract Agreement
I request confirmation of approval to enter into an agreement between the Ridgefield Board of Education and the Lodi Board of Education for the school year 2014-2015 for the student(s) listed below: Superintendents Monthly Report Page 7 of 17 Special Meeting 26 August 2014
Student Code Amount Program Effective Date
a. #02-18 $59,342.00 Autistic 07/01/14-06/30/15 Additional Service Contract for OT/PT services $100.00 per 30 minute session
b. #04-16 $59,342.00 Autistic 07/01/14-06/30/15 Additional Service Contract for OT/PT services $100.00 per 30 minute session
c. #13-13 $45,780.00 Behaviorally 07/01/14-06/30/15 Disabled Additional Service Contract for OT/PT services $100.00 per 30 minute session
13. Adoption of New/Revised Policies and Regulations
I recommend the adoption of the following new and revised Bylaws, Policies and Regulations as listed below:
Policy No. Title
2412R Home Instruction Due to Health Condition (revised) 2417R Student Intervention and Referral Services (revised) 2468 Independent Education Evaluations (new) 2481R Home or Out-Of-School Instruction For A General Education Student For Reasons Other Than A Temporary or Chronic Health Condition (revised) 3283 Electronic Communications Between Teaching Staff Members and Students (new) 4283 Electronic Communications Between Support Staff Members and Students (new) 5610R Suspension (revised) 5611R Removal of Students for Firearms Offenses (revised) 5612R Assaults on District Board of Education Members or Employees (revised) 5613R Removal of Students for Assaults With Weapons Offenses (new) 5620R Expulsion (revised) 6472 Tuition Assistance (new) 8462R Reporting Potentially Missing or Abused Children (revised)
Regulation No. Title
R2412 Home Instruction Due To Health Condition (revised) R2417 Student Intervention and Referral Services (revised) R2481 Home or Out-Of-School Instruction For A General Education Student For Reasons Other Than A Temporary or Chronic Health Condition (revised) Superintendents Monthly Report Page 8 of 17 Special Meeting 26 August 2014
R5512 Harassment, Intimidation, or Bullying Investigation Procedure (revised) R5610 Suspension Procedures (revised) R5611 Removal of Students for Firearms Offenses (revised) R5612 Assaults on District Board of Education Members or Employees (revised) R5613 Removal of Students for Assaults With Weapons Offenses (new) R8462 Reporting Potentially Missing or Abused Children (revised)
In addition, the following regulations no longer apply to the evaluation system and should therefore be abolished:
R3223.1 Evaluation of Nontenured Administrators R3223.2 Evaluation of Tenure Administrators
14. Sick Leave of Absence/Retirement
I am in receipt of a letter from Geri Stolz, Thomas J efferson Middle School Science Teacher, requesting a paid sick leave of absence utilizing her accumulated sick days from September 2, 2014 to October 20, 2014. Mrs. Stolz further requests an unpaid leave of absence from October 21, 2014 to October 31, 2014 upon which time she shall retire.
15. Staff Resignation
I am in receipt of a letter from Alisa Miller, Lodi High School Guidance Secretary, resigning from her position effective August 8, 2014.
16. Appointment of LHS 12 Month Part Time Guidance Clerk Typist
I request confirmation of approval to appoint Vivian Cangialosi to the 12 month part time clerk typist position at Lodi High School effective August 4, 2014. Hours of work will be from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on a daily basis. Salary shall be $34,356.00 with no medical benefits.
17. Bergen County Department of Health Services-Bloodborne Pathogen Compliance Program 2014-2015 School Year
I request approval to authorize the Bergen County Department of Health Services to provide Bloodborne Pathogen Training and Hepatitis B vaccinations for Lodi Public Schools at an estimated cost of $3,000.00 for the 2014-2015 school year.
18. HIB Trainings and Programs
In accordance with the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act, districts must report to the New J ersey Department of Education on the trainings conducted and programs implemented to reduce harassment, intimidation, and bullying (HIB) twice each school year between J uly Superintendents Monthly Report Page 9 of 17 Special Meeting 26 August 2014
1 and December 31 (Report Period 1) and between J anuary 1 and J une 30 (Report Period 2). Similarly, all HIB trainings and programs must be reported to the Board of Education. Attached please find HIB trainings and programs that were submitted to the New J ersey Department of Education for Report Period 2 for the 2013-2014 school year.
19. Public Hearing on School Violence, Vandalism and Substance Abuse
As per law and code, the Superintendent of Schools at a public hearing must report to the Board of Education all acts of violence, vandalism and substance abuse including harassment, intimidation and bullying two times each school year. The reporting periods shall be between September 1 and December 31 (Period 1) and J anuary 1 to J une 30 (Period 2). The presentation and information provided by the Superintendent shall include data submitted under the Electronic Violence and Vandalism Reporting System (EVVRS) to the New J ersey Department of Education for the previous school year (2013-2014). A copy of all data that the Superintendent will present to the Board is listed below: Lodi Public Schools Violence and Vandalism 2013-21014 (Period 2)
Category 2013-2014
Section A: Count of Incidents by Reporting Category Violence 8 Vandalism 0 Weapons 2 Substance Abuse 0 HIB 9 Unduplicated Total 16
Section B: Cost of Vandalism Incidents involving cost to district 0
Section C: Actions Taken Police notified (no complaint) 3 Police notified (complaint filed) 4 In-school suspension 0 Out-of-school suspension 19 Expulsions, Unilateral Removals, Removal by ALJ 1 Suspension of Privileges 0
Section D: Offenders and Victims Student Offenders 20 Student Victims 13 School Personnel Victims 0 Student Victims of Violent Criminal Offense 1
Section E: Program Provided upon Disciplinary Action Assignments, Educational Program, Instruction and/or Support Services 18 Superintendents Monthly Report Page 10 of 17 Special Meeting 26 August 2014
In-District Program 0 Home Assignment, Home Instruction 17 Out of District Program 1
20. Appointment of Vice Principal
I request confirmation of approval to appoint Kevin Dowson to the position of Thomas J efferson Middle School Vice Principal effective August 4, 2014. Salary shall be step 1 MA +30 in accordance with the labor agreement between the Elementary, Middle and Secondary School Administrators Association (EMSSAA) and the Lodi Board of Education.
21. Appointment of LHS Interim Supervisor of Mathematics
I request confirmation of approval to appoint J ohn Way to the position of Lodi High School Interim Supervisor of Mathematics effective September 1, 2014. Salary shall be step 16 MA in accordance with the Lodi Association of School Supervisors and the Lodi Board of Education.
22. Appointment of LHS Supervisor of Social Studies/Spanish
I request confirmation of approval to appoint Robert Cannizzaro to the position of Lodi High School Supervisor of Social Studies/Spanish effective September 1, 2014. Salary shall be step 10 MA in accordance with the Lodi Association of School Supervisors and the Lodi Board of Education.
23. Appointment of LHS Assistant Football Coach
I request confirmation of approval to appoint Corey Paladino, Elementary School Health and Physical Education Teacher, to the position of Lodi High School Assistant Football Coach effective for the 2014-2015 school year. Stipend shall be $7,619.00 in accordance with the labor agreement between the Lodi Education Association and the Lodi Board of Education.
24. Appointment of LHS Guidance Counselor
I request confirmation of approval to appoint Geraldine Passano, Lodi High School English Teacher, to the position of Lodi High School Guidance Counselor effective September 1, 2014. Salary shall be step 12 MA in accordance with the Professional Specialists Personnel Organization and the Lodi Board of Education.
Superintendents Monthly Report Page 11 of 17 Special Meeting 26 August 2014
25. Supplemental Student Services
I request confirmation of approval to enter into an agreement with Student Support Services Solutions, LLC in order to provide supplemental student services at a rate of $150.00 per diem. Said services shall not exceed $22,500.00 for the 2014-2015 school year.
26. Essex Regional Educational Services Commission, 2014-2015 School Year
I request authorization to enter into an agreement with the Essex Regional Educational Services Commission effective September 1, 2014 to J une 30, 2015. This contract allows for the purchase of the Alternative Education slots/seats in the Essex High School for at- risk students at a fee of $18,040.00 per slot/seat.
27. Donation of Services
I request confirmation of approval for the donation of services from the J ennifer Scimeca Memorial Fund. The Washington School faculty and staff established this fund in order to construct a memorial garden and granite bench in memory of Ms. Scimeca. The garden will be maintained by the memorial fund.
28. Increased Work Day of Teacher Aide
Due to additional responsibilities, I am requesting approval to increase the workday of the following teacher aide as listed below:
1. Aynur Dere, Lodi High School Teacher Aide, by fifteen (15) minutes per day at her currently hourly rate of $17.22. Said increase will be effective from September 1, 2014 to J une 30, 2015.
29. Resignation of Teacher Aide
I am in receipt of a letter from J oyce Rodenbaugh, Hilltop School Teacher Aide, resigning from her position effective J une 30, 2014.
30. Account Clerk Services
I request confirmation of approval to enter into an agreement between the Lodi Board of Education and Accountemps in order to provide temporary account clerk services to cover a medical leave of absence in the Business Office at an hourly rate of $35.00. Said agreement shall remain in effect until August 29, 2014.
Superintendents Monthly Report Page 12 of 17 Special Meeting 26 August 2014
31. Donation of Services
I request approval for the donation of services from The Home Depot in order to erect a Heros Garden that will serves as a 9-11 memorial at Lodi High School. The memorial will include a paver walkway leading to a paver planting box with flowers and shrubs. Two memorial stones for the Lodi High School Alumni will also be displayed.
32. Approval of Documents
I request approval of the following documents for the Lodi School District for the 2014- 2015 school year. A copy of each document is on file in the Office of the Superintendent:
1. Student Assistance Program Manual 2. Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying: A Handbook for Parents and Students 3. Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying Investigation Packet 4. Postsecondary Planning Guide 5. Division of Child Protection and Permanency Manual 6. Program of Studies
33. Volunteers
I recommend the approval of the following volunteer coaches for the 2014-2015 school year as listed below:
LHS Boys Baseball LHS Boys Basketball
1. Brett Gossman 1. Dominick Annuzzi 2. J eff Luna 2. Steve Wilson
Girls Basketball LHS Football
1. J oseph Romeo 1. Nick Citro (pending receipt of approval from the Department of Criminal History Review) 2. Dominick Annuzzi 3. Alex Mella
LHS Softball LHS Boys Soccer
1. Laura Hagens 1. Vincent Serapiglia
LHS Wrestling LHS Track
1. Anthony Mobilio 1. Kristen Policastro 2. Bob Cannizzaro Superintendents Monthly Report Page 13 of 17 Special Meeting 26 August 2014
34. Emergency Planning Guide and Crisis Management Handbook
I request approval of the updated 2014-2015 Emergency Planning Guide and Crisis Management Handbook for the Lodi School District. A copy of the handbook is on file in the Office of the Superintendent.
35. List of Subject Areas 2014-2015
Listed on the attached page(s) are the subject areas that will be taught at the elementary, middle and high school levels for the 2014-2015 school year. There is a curriculum guide for each subject area. In addition, Guidance services, Health services, and Child Study Team services are provided as needed to students Pre-K to Grade 12. All subjects are listed below:
Elementary (Grades K-5)
Middle School (6-8)
Algebra Grade 8 English Grades 6-8 Instrumental Music Grades 6-8 Mathematics Grades 6-8 Physical Education/Health Grades 6-8 Reading Grades 6-8 Science Grades 6-8 Social Studies Grades 6-8 Social Studies Honors Grades 6-8 Speech/Language Grades 6-8 Title I Language Arts Grades 6-8 Title I Math Grades 6-8 Math Honors Grade 7 Reading Honors Grade 7 English Honors Grade 7 Science Honors Grade 7 Literature Honors Science Honors Art Character Education English As a Second Language ESL Family Life General Music Gifted/Talented Health & Safety Language Arts Library/Media Mathematics Penmanship Physical Education Science Social Studies Speech/Language Spelling
Title I/Language Arts (Basic Skills) Title I/Math (Basic Skills) World Languages Superintendents Monthly Report Page 14 of 17 Special Meeting 26 August 2014
Grade 8 Grade 8
Special Area
Lodi High School Courses 2014-2015
Language Arts Literacy English Literature 1 Honors English Literature 1 English Literature 2 Honors English Literature 2 English Literature 3 Honors English Literature 3 English Literature 4 AP Literature & Composition LA Literacy Strategies for Success SAT Prep Critical Reading AHSA LA Literacy Creative Writing ELL Level 1 ELL Level 2 ELL Level 3 ELL Lab Beginner ELL Lab Intermediate Public Speaking
Mathematics Algebra 1 Honors Algebra 1 Geometry Honors Geometry Algebra 2 Honors Algebra 2 Pre-Calculus Honors Pre-Calculus AP Calculus AB Discrete Mathematics SAT & PSAT Prep Math AHSA Math Math Strategies for Success Math Enrichment
Social Studies World History Honors World History US History 1 Honors US History 1 US History 2 Honors US History 2 Sociology Psychology Honors Psychology AP US Government & Politics
Science Biology-Lab/Inquiry- based Honors Biology -Lab/Inquiry- based Chemistry-Lab/Inquiry- based Honors Chemistry - Lab/Inquiry-based Environmental Science- Lab/Inquiry-based Integrated Science-Lab/Inquiry- based Honors Integrated Science -Lab/Inquiry-based Physics-Lab/Inquiry- based AP Biology- Lab/Inquiry-based AP Chemistry-Lab/Inquiry- based
Band Choir Creative Writing Grades 7 & 8 English As a Second Language Music & Art Grades 6-8 World Language Spanish/French Grades 6-8 Technology Classes Grades 6-8 Wilson Reading Instructional Program Superintendents Monthly Report Page 15 of 17 Special Meeting 26 August 2014
World Languages Spanish 1 Spanish 1Native Speaker Spanish 2 Spanish 3 Honors Spanish 4 Honors Spanish 5 French 1 French 2 French 3 Honors French 4 Honors French 5
Physical Education, Health & Safety Physical Education 9 Physical Education 10 Physical Education 11 Physical Education 12 Health 9 Health 10/Drivers Education Health 11 Health 12
Visual Performing Arts Exploratory Art Art 1 Art 2 Art 3 Ceramics Choir Madrigal Choir Band
Business, Career and Technical Education Business and Electronic Communications Introduction to Information Technology Multimedia and Web Design Financial Literacy Business Law Cooperative Business Education Cooperative Education Work Experience Seminar Accounting 1 Yearbook Production Foods & Nutrition Educational Community Service Tomorrows Teachers Student Leadership Academy
Student Support Services Academic Support Skills for Learning Wilson Reading ECS Peer Tutor
36. Nonpublic School Nursing Services
I recommend that the Bergen County Department of Health Services provide nursing and related services to students enrolled in the following eligible nonpublic school as listed below:
Immaculate Conception High School
The per pupil billing for nursing services to nonpublic schools will be equivalent to the per pupil allocation to be disseminated by the New J ersey Department of Education.
Superintendents Monthly Report Page 16 of 17 Special Meeting 26 August 2014
37. Nonpublic Nursing Services Budget 2014-2015
I recommend the approval of the Nonpublic Nursing Services Budget 2014-2015 as listed below: Nonpublic Nursing Services Budget 2014-2015
Account Schools Allocation 509 Immaculate Conception High School $ 16,524.52 509 Bergen Cty. Dept. of Health Services $ 2,980.24 509 Lodi Board of Education $ 603.24 _________ Total: $20,108.00
38. Nonpublic Aid 2014-2015
I recommend the approval of the following Nonpublic Aid Budgets 2014-2015 as listed below:
Nonpublic Textbook Aid Budget 2014-2015
School Description Allocation
Immaculate Conception H.S. Textbooks $12,512.00
Nonpublic Technology Aid Budget 2014-2015
School Description Allocation
Immaculate Conception H.S. Technology $ 6,720.00
39. Professional Nursing Services 2014-2015
I request approval to enter into an agreement with Carol A. Homyack to provide nursing services to Immaculate Conception High School. The cost is not to exceed $16,524.52 in accordance with the New J ersey Department of Educations entitlement for nonpublic nursing services.
40. Five-Year Content Area Review Schedule
I request approval of the Five-Year Content Area Review Schedule as listed below:
2014-2015 Technology Literacy Science 2015-2016 World Language Language Arts Literacy Career Education and Consumer, Family Life Skills Superintendents Monthly Report Page 17 of 17 Special Meeting 26 August 2014
2016-2017 Bilingual/ESL Social Studies 2017-2018 Mathematics Visual and Performing Arts 2018-2019 Comprehensive Health and Physical Education Gifted and Talented
41. Chapters 192/193 Revised Funding Statement Report of Non-public Auxilliary and Handicapped Services for the 2014-2015 School Year
I recommend approval of the revised Chapters 192/193 Funding Statement Report for the 2014-2015 school year as listed below:
Chapters 192/193 Revised Funding Statement for 2014-2015
Chapter 193 Initial Examination and Classification $ 5,039.00 Annual Examination and Classification $ 4,693.00 English as a Second Language $ 1,827.00 Supplemental Instruction $ 13,340.00 Total Chapter 193 $24,899.00
Grand Total for Chapters 192/193 $28,482.00
42. Lodi Drug Alliance Donation
I request approval to accept a donation in the amount of $2,059.00 from the Lodi Drug Alliance in order to purchase Intervention and Referral Service software for the district.
43. Donation for Grade 9 Orientation
I request approval for the donation of $1,400.00 from Lodi CARES in order to fund the Lodi High School Orientation Barbecue.
Respectfully submitted,
Frank Quatrone Superintendent of Schools
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1. TRANSFERS FOR 2013-2014 &2014-2015 SCHOOL YEARS
I request confirmation of the transfer of funds for the 2013-2014 & 2014-2015 school years, as attached.
2. CONFIRMATION OF DISCARDS/TRADE IN
I request confirmation/approval of the discarding of the following items:
A. The following list of items as requested by Emil Carafa, Principal of Washington School, in accordance with a memo dated J une 25, 2014:
Qty Item 7 3M Overhead Projectors 4 Black Computer Carts 1 IBM Typewriter #0708 1 Sharp TV Model F56B 2 PIX Mobile Carts 2 Buhi AV Chairs 1 Detecto Scale- TAG# 0723 1 Gray Cart 1 Gray Computer Cart
B. The following books as requested by J ohn Way, Vice Principal of Thomas J efferson Middle School, in accordance with a memo dated J une 24, 2014:
QTY DESCRIPTION 35 World History Books ISBN# 978-0-07-874525-6 43 Mathematics Course 2 ISBN# 0-13-203136-1 29 Mathematics Course 1 ISBN# 0-13-203135-3
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C. The following list of items as requested by Michael Cardone, Principal of Roosevelt School, in accordance with a memo dated J une 25, 2014:
ITEM MODEL # SERIAL # TAG# Dell Mini Tower GX620 505W5B1 6178 Dell Mini Tower GX620 C05W5B1 6179 Dell Mini Tower GX620 905W5B1 6180 Dell Mini Tower GX620 CY4W5B1 6181 Dell Mini Tower GX620 7Z4W5B1 6182 Dell Mini Tower GX620 J Z4W5B1 6183 Dell Mini Tower GX620 F05W5B1 6184 Dell Mini Tower GX620 3Z4W5B1 6185 Dell Mini Tower GX620 305W5B1 6186 Dell Mini Tower GX620 J Y4W5B1 6187 Dell Mini Tower GX620 115W5B1 6188 Dell Mini Tower GX620 CZ4W5B1 6189 Dell Mini Tower GX620 G7KT5B1 6190 Switch SRW2048 RJ T00G200896 6603 Switch SRW2048 RJ T00G200574 6609 Laser Printer 1710N 59X9191 No TAG Xerox Printer 6120 E150942 No TAG
D. The following list of items as requested by Emil Carafa, Principal of Washington School, in accordance with a memo dated J une 23, 2014:
Qty Item 1 Xerox Phaser 6120 Printer 1 Hewlitt Packard ScanJ et ADJ 1 Hewlitt Packard ScanJ et 5200C
E. The attached list of books as requested by Michael Cardone, Principal of Roosevelt School, in accordance with a memo dated J une 24, 2014.
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F. The following list of items as requested by Frank DAmico, Principal of Lodi High School, in accordance with a memo dated J une 25, 2014:
Qty Item TAG# 1 Master Clock 3435 1 Olympus Camedia 1 Photo Smart 1 Nikon AF Nikkor 1 Olympus Camedia 1 Fuji Film Discovery Zoom Books ISBN# 20 Lord of the Flies 0-399-50148-7 4 Of Mice and Men 0-553-24074-209 4 Sophocles 0-671-88804-8 2 J onathan Livingston Seagull 0-380-00779-7 52 The Great Gatsby 0-0684-80152-3 2 Romeo & J uliet 978-0-8120-3572-8 Glencoe Literature 27 Act Advantage 45 Le Morte DArthur 15 The New SAT 25 Mythology 45 Idylls of the King 0-440-93948-8 5 Of Mice and Men 0-14-01-7739-6 4 The Scarlet Letter Catcher in the Rye Ordinary People 978-2-14006517-6 The Color of Water The Secret Garden 38 Fahrenheit 451 0-345-34296-8 15 Main Street A Separate Peace 978-0-684-83366-8 14 English Composition 2 All for Texas Teaching Notes & Answer Keys 0-8092-0633-3 2 This Generation of Americans Teaching Notes & Answer Key 0-8092-0641-2 2 The Road to Freedom Teaching Notes & Answer Key 0-8092-0363-3 When I Dream of Heaven 0-8092-0381-2 SPECIAL MEETING AUGUST
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The Worst of Times Teaching Notes & Answer Key 0-8092-0639-0 2 Revenge of the Aztecs 0-8092-0638-2 2 The Corn Raid Teaching Notes & Answer Key 0-8092-0631-5 2 Wind on the River Teaching Notes & Answer Key 0-8092-0635-8 2 To Touch the Stars Teaching Notes & Answer Key 0-8092-0640-4 World History Transparencies Dead End J ob 1-55143-378-8 In Their Own Words: A History of the American Negro
Women Astronauts Aboard the Shuttle 0-671-64840-3 A Pictorial History of the Civil War Years
The Blue and the Gray
G. The following list of computers as requested by Frank DAmico, Principal of Lodi High School, in accordance with a memo dated J une 25, 2014:
H. The following list of items as requested by Frank DAmico, Principal of Lodi High School, in accordance with a memo dated J uly 7, 2014:
Qty Item TAG# 1 Dell Latitude D800 Computer 5698 1 Dell Latitude D800 Computer 6029 SPECIAL MEETING AUGUST
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1 Dell Latitude D830 Computer 6802 1 Dell Latitude D830 Computer 6415 1 Dell Latitude D830 Computer 6413 1 Dell Latitude D830 Computer 6412 1 Dell Latitude D830 Computer 6805 1 Dell Optiplex 745 Computer 6651 1 Dell Optiplex 745 Computer 6656 1 Dell Optiplex 755 Computer 6970 1 Metal Desk with Return 3414 1 Hitachi TV 4990 1 File Cabinet N/ A 1 2 Door Cabinet N/ A 1 HP Deskjet Printer 6940 N/ A 1 HP Scanner C3180 N/ A 1 Sharp VCR N/ A
I. The following list of books as requested by Dorothy Laverty, Business Administrator of Immaculate Conception High School, in accordance with a memo dated August 4, 2014:
M. 105 Pre Calculus Books as requested by Frank DAmico, Principal of Lodi High School, in accordance with a memo dated August 14, 2014.
3. APPROVAL OF FOOD SERVICE MANAGEMENT COMPANY CONTRACT, FISCAL YEAR 2015
This office has been notified by the New J ersey Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Child Nutrition Programs, that the food service management company contract submitted for fiscal year 2015 has been approved.
4. COLUMBUS SCHOOL CLASSROOM FLOORS REPLACEMENT PROJECT CHANGE ORDER #01
In accordance with the recommendation of SSP Architectural Group., the Boards Architectural Firm, I request confirmation of approval of the change order in the amount of $684.00 be approved. Said change order is to repair a 12 x 12 section of damaged sub flooring in Room 6. However due to the built in $2,975.00 repair allowance, the original contract sum will remain unchanged.
5. THOMAS JEFFERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL AUDITORIUM RENOVATION PROJECT CHANGE ORDER #01
In accordance with the recommendation of SSP Architectural Group., the Boards Architectural Firm, I request confirmation of approval of the change order in the amount of $5,000.00 be approved. Said change order is to provide additional material to cover larger openings around existing lights and to repair plaster at the upper rear portion of the stage. However due to the built in $10,000.00 repair allowance, the original contract sum will remain unchanged.
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6. LODI HIGH SCHOOL BOILER REPLACEMENT PROJECT CHANGE ORDER #1
In accordance with the recommendation of SSP Architectural Group., the Boards Architectural Firm, I request confirmation of approval of the change order in the amount of $3,137.00 be approved. Said change order is to replace a pair of doors between the boiler room and the corridor. However due to the built in $10,000.00 repair allowance, the original contract sum will remain unchanged.
7. DONATION OF EQUIPMENT TO THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB
I request confirmation of approval of the donation of a movie screen, TAG# 2711, to the Boys and Girls Club as requested by Frank DAmico, Principal of Lodi High School in accordance with a memo dated J uly 10, 2014.
8. COLUMBUS SCHOOL CLASSROOM FLOORS REPLACEMENT PROJECT CHANGE ORDER #02
In accordance with the recommendation of SSP Architectural Group., the Boards Architectural Firm, I request confirmation of approval of the change order in the amount of $550.00 be approved. Said change order is to reduce the height of existing subfloor saddle between the classroom and closet in Room 6, also to replace an area of bowed subfloor in room 11. However due to the built in $2,975.00 repair allowance, the original contract sum will remain unchanged.
9. COLUMBUS SCHOOL CLASSROOM FLOORS REPLACEMENT PROJECT CHANGE ORDER #03
In accordance with the recommendation of SSP Architectural Group., the Boards Architectural Firm, I request confirmation of approval of the change order in the amount of $304.00 be approved. Said change order is to repair damaged subfloor in the closet in Room 8. However due to the built in $2,975.00 repair allowance, the original contract sum will remain unchanged.
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10. COLUMBUS SCHOOL CLASSROOM FLOORS REPLACEMENT PROJECT CHANGE ORDER #04
In accordance with the recommendation of SSP Architectural Group., the Boards Architectural Firm, I request confirmation of approval of the change order in the amount of $560.00 be approved. Said change order is to trim the underside of cabinets in the Main Office. However due to the built in $2,975.00 repair allowance, the original contract sum will remain unchanged.
11. HILLTOP PAVEMENT RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT CHANGE ORDER #01
In accordance with the recommendation of SSP Architectural Group., the Boards Architectural Firm, I request confirmation of approval of the change order in the amount of $3,500.00 be approved. Said change order is to install 125 linear feet of PVC piping under the pavement in connection with the field irrigation system for a total cost of $8,500.00. However due to the built in $5,000.00 general repair allowance, the contract sum will increase by $3,500.00.
12. COLUMBUS SCHOOL CLASSROOM FLOORS REPLACEMENT PROJECT CHANGE ORDER #05
In accordance with the recommendation of SSP Architectural Group., the Boards Architectural Firm, I request confirmation of approval of the change order in the amount of $(55.00) be approved. Said change order is to replace and repair concrete and wood framing in classroom 7 for an amount of $822.00. The remaining $55.00 of the total repair allowance is being credited to the original contract sum.
13. WILSON SCHOOL CLASSROOM FLOORS REPLACEMENT PROJECT CHANGE ORDER #01
In accordance with the recommendation of SSP Architectural Group., the Boards Architectural Firm, I request confirmation of approval of the change order in the amount of $(3,100.00) be approved. Said change order is a credit of the unused portion of the general repair and wood subfloor allowance. SPECIAL MEETING AUGUST
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14. COLUMBUS SCHOOL CLASSROOM FLOORS REPLACEMENT PROJECT CHANGE ORDER #06
In accordance with the recommendation of SSP Architectural Group., the Boards Architectural Firm, I request confirmation of approval of the change order increasing the contract in the amount of $2,470.00 be approved. Said change order is to modify and patch various unforeseen gaps in the floor under door frames and under ventilators and around piping.
15. LODI HIGH SCHOOL BOILER REPLACEMENT PROJECT CHANGE ORDER #2
In accordance with the recommendation of SSP Architectural Group., the Boards Architectural Firm, I request confirmation of approval of the change order in the amount of $4,079.00 be approved. Said change order is to relocate cold water piping at the ceiling to accommodate the new expansion tank and repair flue opening at boiler room wall. However due to the built in $10,000.00 repair allowance, the original contract sum will remain unchanged.
16. ROOSEVELT SCHOOL HEATING REPLACEMENT PROJECT CHANGE ORDER #1
In accordance with the recommendation of SSP Architectural Group., the Boards Architectural Firm, I request confirmation of approval of the change order in the amount of $(5,000.00) be approved. Said change order is a credit of the unused general repair allowance.
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17. RECEIPT OF BIDS SIDEWALK AND CURBING REPLACEMENT PROJECT AT VARIOUS SCHOOLS
On TUESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2014 at 10:00 A.M., sealed bids were received for the Sidewalk and Curbing Replacement Project at Various Schools. The bids were as follows:
Name of Bidder Base Bid Diamond Construction 35 Beaverson Blvd. Brick, NJ 08723
$33,485.00
Tec-Con Contractors 9 Dodd Street East Orange, NJ
$30,640.00
D&L Paving Construction 681 Franklin Avenue Nutley, NJ
$51,453.00
Cifelli & Sons Gerneal Contractors 4 Coppola Street Nutley, NJ
$49,770.00
Solgen, Inc. 664 Blue Hill Rd River Vale, NJ
$54,661.30
In accordance with the recommendation of Maser Consulting, P.A., the Boards Engineering firm, I request confirmation of approval to award the Base Bid to Tec- Con Construction, the lowest responsible bidder complying with the bid specifications.
LODI BOARD OF EDUCATION LODI, NEW JERSEY 07644
RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION RE: ENTERING INTO CLOSED SESSION
OFFERED BY TRUSTEE: CARDONE
SECONDED BY TRUSTEE: CARBONETTI
WHEREAS, the Lodi Board of Education shall go into CLOSED SESSION on TUESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2014 following the Hearing of Citizens portion of the Special Meeting TO REVIEW AND DISCUSS A PERSONNEL MATTER;
AND WHEREAS, this discussion will not be disclosed at any open public meeting until such time that a reason for privacy no longer exists.
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