PUBLIC MEETING

HOBOKEN BOARD OF EDUCATION

MAY 10, 2011

Robert H. Davis
Board Secretary

OPEN PUBLIC MEETING STATEMENT:

This meeting is being held in conformity to the Open Public Meetings Act N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et. seq. Proper
public notice of the meeting was published in the local papers on March 5 and March 6, 2011.

If any Board member or member of the public in attendance believes that the meeting is in violation of
the Open Public Meetings Act, the Hoboken Board of Education requests that they make a statement at
this time.

The Board wishes to make those in attendance aware that this meeting is being recorded on video and will
be broadcast by the Board at a later date on CATV Channel 77.

The Hoboken Board of Education is committed to preserving the decorum of the public process and is
mindful that we live in the electronic age of computers, cell phones and other electronic communications
devices. Nevertheless, we respectfully request that all meeting participants kindly silence their electronic
devices during the course of the meeting, and if use of the device is necessary, we ask that you please
leave the meeting room if you need to conduct personal business.

ƒ SALUTE TO THE FLAG

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ORGANIZATION MEETING

1. Report on Results of Annual School District Elections:

Presenting legal votes cast on April 27, 2011

Results of School Election: Certification

HOBOKEN BOARD OF EDUCATION

ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION
APRIL 27, 2011

That the total number of votes received by each of the following named persons for the office of
Member of the Board of Education:

For Member of the Board of Education

Three-year Term:

Total Number of Votes Received

1A Carmelo Garcia: 2,296

6A Frances Rhodes-Kearns: 1,980
8A Peter Biancamano: 1,996

Public Question #1
General Fund – Regular:

Yes No

1,455 692

Local Tax Levy: $36,479,095

Eligible to Vote Ballots Cast: 3,936

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THAT, Carmelo Garcia having received a majority of votes cast at said Election for the office of
Member of the Board of Education for a three-year term.

THAT, Frances Rhodes-Kearns having received a majority of votes cast at said Election for the
office of Member of the Board of Education for a three-year term.

THAT, Peter Biancamano having received a majority of votes cast at said Election for the office
of Member of the Board of Education for a three-year term.

THAT PUBLIC QUESTION #1: General Fund-Regular, Local Tax Levy, in the amount of
$36,479,095 was approved by the voters.

Please be advised that any request for a recount of the results may
change this result. Any changes in the initial vote total will be reflected
in a subsequent resolution).

I DO HEREBEY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true, full and correct statement of the results
of the School Election, held in the City of Hoboken on the 27th day of April 2011, as presented by
the Clerk of Hudson County.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Board of
Education of the City of Hoboken, New Jersey, this 10th day of May 2011.

Robert H. Davis
Board Secretary
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2. Administering Oath of Office to Three Newly-Elected Board Members:

Carmelo Garcia
Frances Rhodes-Kearns
Peter Biancamano

ƒ ROLL CALL

3. Nomination of President of the Board

4. Nomination of Vice President of the Board

5. Submitting for review and approval, the designation of ____________________ and

____________________as the delegate and alternate delegate to the New Jersey School Boards
Association

6. Appointment of Committee Chairs and Members:

Chair Members

Athletics:

Curriculum:

Facilities/Transportation/Technology:

Finance:

Governance/Personnel:
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7. RESOLVED, that the setting of the following dates, time and place for the holding of the public
caucus and stated sessions for the ensuing year, be and hereby be submitted:

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Tuesday June 28, 2011
July: No Board Meeting
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Tuesday, April 17, 2012

All public meetings will begin at 7:00 pm at the Board meeting room, 1115 Clinton Street,
Hoboken, New Jersey and are subject to change if conflicts arise with meetings of the Hoboken
City Council and the 2011-2012 school district calendar.

8. RESOLVED, that the designation of the Jersey Journal and Star Ledger, as the official
publications of the Hoboken Board of Education and the Hoboken Reporter be used on an as-
needed basis, be and hereby is submitted.

9. RESOLVED, that the designation of TD Bank as the official depository of Board funds for the
2011-2012 school year, be and hereby is submitted

RESOLUTION

HOBOKEN BOARD OF EDUCATION

BANK ACCOUNT SIGNATORIES
BANKING RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Board, at its Organization Meeting on May 10, 2011 designated TD Bank as an
official depository of Board funds for the 2011-2012 school year, and

WHEREAS, the following Business Office Checking Accounts currently contain three (3)
signatures as required by N.J.S.A. 18A:19-1, that of the President, Secretary and by such the
Superintendent of Schools,
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Account Name Account Number

General Account 3451684306

Child Nutrition Account 3451684314
Payroll Account 3451684284
Payroll Agency Account 3451684292

AND WHEREAS, at the May 10, 2011 meeting, the Board nominated and elected
____________________ as Board President, making him/her a required signatory, NOW
The Hoboken Board of Education (the “Board”) resolves that:

1. TD Bank, N.A. (the “Bank”) is designated as a depository for the funds of the
Board and to provide other financial accommodations indicated in this resolution.

2. This resolution shall continue to have effect until express written notice of its
rescission or modification has been received and recorded by the Bank. Any and
all prior resolutions adopted by the President and Members of the Board and
certified to the Bank as governing the operation of this Board’s account(s) are in
full force and effect, until the Bank received and acknowledges an express
written notice of its revocation, modification or replacement. Any revocation,
modification or replacement of a resolution must be accompanied by
documentation, satisfactory to the Bank, establishing the authority for the
changes.

3. The signatures of the Board Secretary and School Business Administrator on this
resolution are conclusive evidence of their authority to act on behalf of the
Government Unit. The Board Secretary or School Business Administrator, so
long as he acts in a representative capacity as agent of the Board, is authorized to
make any and all other contracts, agreements, stipulations and orders which they
may deem advisable for the effective exercise of the powers indicated on page
one, from time to time with the Bank, subject to any restrictions on this
resolution or otherwise agreed to in writing. Board approval, via a duly adopted
resolution, is required for all matters so promulgated by State statute or
regulations, or as designated by Board policy or regulations.

4. All transactions, if any, with respect to any deposits, withdrawals, rediscounts

and borrowings by or on behalf of the Board with the Bank prior to the adoption
of this resolution are hereby ratified, approved and confirmed.
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5. The Board agrees to the terms and conditions of any account agreement, properly
opened by the Board Secretary. The Board authorizes the Bank, at any time, to
charge the Governmental Unit for all checks, drafts, or other orders, for the
payment of money, that are drawn on the Bank, so long as they contain the
required signature for this purpose.

6. Except as prohibited by State statute or regulation, or by Board policy or

regulations, the Board acknowledges and agrees that the Bank may furnish at its
discretion automated access devices to Agents of the Board to facilitate those
powers authorized by this resolution or other resolutions in effect at the time of
issuance. The term “automated access device” includes, but is not limited to,
credit cards, automated teller machines (ATM), and debit cards.

7. The Board acknowledges and agrees that the Bank may rely on alternative
signature and verification codes issued to or obtained from the Agents named on
this resolution. The term “alternative signature and verification codes” includes,
but is not limited to, facsimile signatures on file with the Bank, personal
identification numbers (PIN), and digital signatures. If a facsimile signature
specimen has been provided on this resolution (or that are filed separately by the
Board with the Bank from time to time), the Bank is authorized to treat the
facsimile signature as the signature of the Agent(s) regardless of by whom ob y
what means the facsimile signature may have been affixed so long as it resembles
the facsimile signature specimen on file. The Board authorizes each Agent to
have custody of the Board’s private key used to create a digital signature and to
request issuance of a certificate listing the corresponding public key. The Bank
shall have no responsibility or liability for unauthorized use of alternative
signature and verification codes unless otherwise agreed in writing.

The Board further resolves that the following individuals are designated as the authorized signers
on the above listed Business Office Checking Accounts:

Mark R. Toback
Superintendent of Schools

Robert H. Davis
Interim School Business Administrator / Board Secretary

____________________
Board President
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10. RESOLVED, that all current written policies, by-laws and rules/regulations which appear in the
official Policy Manual of the Hoboken School District be readopted, pending but not including at
this time any updates and revisions due to changes in state statutes and case law, be readopted,
from the period of this Organization Session, May 10, 2011, until the Organization Session of the
next calendar year. Modifications, as needed, will be approved by the Board pursuant to law and
rule, during the coming twelve months.

11. RESOLVED, that the Curriculum as prepared, written, and presented, be accepted and adopted
by the Hoboken Board of Education on this the 10th day of May 2011 for the 2011-2012 school
year.

12. Submitting for review and approval, the following Board Officials be appointed/reappointed, to
the following unpaid positions for the 2011-2012 school year, subject to continued district
employment:

Affirmative Action Officers:

Brandt School Concetta Drew
Calabro School Jill Littzi
Connors School Kevin Metcalfe
Wallace School Luz Durando
Hoboken High School Fran Cohen

ADHERA Compliance Officer Tim Calligy

Purchasing Agent (level of threshold $36,000) Robert H. Davis

Asbestos Management Officer Tim Calligy

Safety and Health Designee Tim Calligy

Air Quality Designee Tim Calligy

Integrated Pest Management Coordinator Tim Calligy

Right-to-Know Officer Tim Calligy

Chemical Hygiene Officer Tim Calligy

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13. Procurement of Good and Services Through State Contract:

Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the following resolution regarding
Procurement of Goods and Services Through State Contract be adopted:

WHEREAS, Title 18A:18A-10 provides that, “A Board of Education, without advertising for
bids, or after having rejected all bids obtained pursuant to advertising therefore, by resolution
may purchase any goods or services pursuant to a contract or contracts for such goods or services
entered into on behalf of the State by the Division of Purchase and Property, and

WHEREAS, the Hoboken School District has the need, on a timely basis, to procure goods and
services utilizing state contracts, and

WHEREAS, the Hoboken Board of Education desires to authorize it purchasing agent to make
any and all purchases necessary to meet the needs of the school district throughout the 2011-2012
school year.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education does hereby
authorize 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 utilizing various vendors as listed:

Commodity / Service Vendor

Vehicle Service Repair Arcola Bus Sales

Telecommunications AT&T
WSCA Computer Contract Apple
Transportation Supplies Autozone NE, Inc.
Vehicle Service Repair Beyer Bros.
Furniture Brodart Co.
WSCA Computer Contract CDW Government
School Supplies Chas. J. Becker & Bro.
Maintenance Supplies Chas. Connolly Dist.
Technology Supplies Dell Marketing, LP
WSCA Computer Contract Dell Marketing, LP
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Commodity / Service Vendor

Technology Supplies Emtec, Inc.

School Supplies Eric Armin, Inc.
School Supplies ETA Cuisenaire
Scientific Equip & Accessories Fisher Scientific
School Supplies Flaghouse, Inc.
Scientific Equip & Accessories Flinn Scientific
Park & Playground Equip, Parts General Recreation
Maintenance Supplies W.W. Grainger, Inc.
Transportation Vehicles Hertrich Fleet Services Inc.
General Supplies & Furniture Hertz Furniture System
Natural Gas Hess Corporation
Electrical Supplies Jewel Electric Supply
Classroom Supplies Lakeshore Learning Matls.
I.E.P. Management System Maximus
Wireless Communications Nextel Communications
Paper Supplies Papermart, Inc.
Classroom Supplies Perma Bound Books
Postage Supplies & Services Pitney Bowes, Inc.
Classroom Supplies School Specialty, Inc.
Maintenance Supplies Sherwin Williams Co.
Office Supplies Staples Contract & Com Inc
Copiers/Service, Lease, etc. Stewart Industries
Telecommunications Verizon
Wireless Communications Sprint Wireless
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Commodity / Service Vendor

Transportation Vehicles Warnock Automotive

General Supplies Xerox Corporation

14. Procurement of Goods and Services Through Cooperative Pricing Agreement:

Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the following resolution regarding
Procurement of Good and Services Through Cooperative Pricing Agreement be adopted:

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-11(5) authorizes contracting units to enter into Cooperative

Pricing Agreements; and

WHEREAS, the Board, on May 10, 2011 duly adopted resolution to enter into a Cooperative
Pricing Agreement through Educational Data Services, Inc. with Educational Services
Commission of Morris County as Lead Agency; and

WHEREAS, the Hoboken School District has the need, on a timely basis, to procure goods and
services utilizing Cooperative Pricing Agreements, and

WHEREAS, the Hoboken Board of Education desire to authorize its purchasing agent to make
any and all purchases necessary to meet the needs of the school district throughout the 2011-2012
school year.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education does hereby
authorize the district purchasing agent to make purchases of goods and services entered into this
Cooperative Pricing Agreement through Educational Data Services, Inc., with ESC of Morris
County as Lead Agency utilizing various vendors as listed:

Commodity / Service Current Vendor Term

Recondition of Athletic Equipment Riddle/All American 04/01/11 - 03/31/12

669 Sugar Lane
Elyria, OH 44035
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Commodity / Service Current Vendor Term

File Management File Bank Inc. 04/01/11 - 03/31/12

23 Thronton Road
Oakland, NJ 07436

Operational and Maintenance W.W. Grainger Inc. 04/01/11 – 10/31/12

(Supplies and Equipment) 3750 Brookside Parkway
Alpharetta, GA 30022

Interactive Whiteboards (SMART Boards) Keyboards Consultants Inc. 04/01/11 – 03/31/12

6 Kingsbridge Road
Fairfield, NJ 07004

IP Integration and Services Promedia Tech Services Inc. 04/01/11 – 03/31/12

535 US Highway 46 East
Little Falls, NJ 07424

New Jersey Time and Material Maintenance As listed by trade 04/01/11 – 03/31/12
(as per attached)

Instrument Repair Advantage Music Ltd. 02/24/11 – 03/31/12

429 Hawkins Avenue
Lake Ronkonkama, NY 11779-4239

Textbook Freight Consolidation Debjo Sales LLC 02/24/11 – 03/31/12

dba Book It Distribution
103 Nortch Road
Oak Ridge, NJ 07438

Furniture As awarded by Ed-Data 02/24/11 – 03/31/12

Cascade School Supplies

Contrax Furnishings
Global Gov/Ed Solutions Inc.
Hertz Furniture Systems
Highsmith/Division of GHC
Midwest Technology Products
Mity-Lite Inc.
Nickerson NJ Inc.
Paper Clips Inc.
School Outfitters
Staples Advantage
Tanner North Jersey Inc.
Troxell Communications Inc.
Valiant IMC
W.B. Mason Company Inc.
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Commodity / Service Current Vendor Term

Whiteboards and Related Products As awarded by Ed-Data 02/24/11 – 03/31/12

Tequipment Inc.: SMART Boards

Staples Advantage: Mitsubishi
Keyboard Consultants: EIKI
Keyboard Consultants: Epson Projector
Keyboard Consultants: Front Row Products
Keyboard Consultants: Variquest
Keyboard Consultants: Xerox Printers

Compliance Services As awarded by Ed-Data 02/24/11 - 03/31/12

Asbestos Mgmt Services:

AHERA Consultants

Blood-borne Pathogens:
Garden State Environmental

Hazardous Chemical Exposure:

TTI Environmental Incorporated

Indoor Air Quality Program:

TTI Environmental Incorporated

Pest Management and Control-Integrated

Pest Management:
Tri-County Termite and Pest Control

15. RESOLVED, that the Board of Education authorize the Superintendent and the Business
Administrator to implement the 2011-2012 budget, which has been approved by the Board, the
voters, and the New Jersey Department of Education, pursuant to local and state policies and
regulations, be and hereby is submitted.

16. RESOLVED, that as provided by N.J.S.A. 18A:22-8.1 amended, the Superintendent or School
Business Administrator be designated to approve such line item budget transfers as are necessary
between Board of Education meetings, and that such transfers shall be reported to the Board of
Education, ratified and duly recorded in the minutes of the next regular meeting, be and hereby is
submitted.
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17. Submitting for review and approval, all previously approved textbooks currently in use until such
time there are additions or modification approved by the Board.

18. Membership in N.J.S.I.A.A.:

RESOLUTION
HOBOKEN BOARD OF EDUCATION
MEMBERSHIP IN N.J.S.I.A.A

RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education, in the County of Hudson, New Jersey, as
provided for in Chapter 172 Laws 1979 (N.J.S.A. 18A:11-3 et seq. and Policy 2431) herewith
enrolls Hoboken High School as a member of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic
Association to participate in the approved interschool athletic program sponsored by the NJSIAA;
and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution will continue to be in effect until or unless
rescinded by the Board of Education and shall be included among those policies adopted by the
Board. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:11-3, in adopting this resolution the Board of Education
adopts as its own policy and agrees to be governed by the constitution By-Laws and Rules and
Regulations of the NJSIAA.

19. Minimum Chart of Accounts:

RESOLUTION
HOBOKEN BOARD OF EDUCATION
MINIMUM CHART OF ACCOUNTS

RESOLVED, that the Hoboken Board of Education, in the County of Hudson, New Jersey,
designates the NJDOE Chart of Accounts as the minimum Chart of Accounts for use in the
district; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the business office is authorized to add additional sub
account designation (both within the existing sub accounts as well as additional sub positions),
as the School Business Administrator may deem necessary; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Superintendent is authorized to make any necessary

transfer below the level of the NJDOE Chart of Accounts
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20. Maximum Travel Budget 2010-2011:

RESOLVED, that the district, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-7.3 Maximum travel budget
has adopted policy #9250. Travel Expenses, which provides that the board of education shall
establish in the annual school budget a maximum expenditure amount that may be allotted for
such travel and expense reimbursement for the 2010-2011 school year. The Board of Education
hereby establishes the school district travel maximum for the 2011-2012 school year at the sum of
$49,540. The Business Administrator/Board Secretary shall track and record these costs to insure
that the maximum amount is not exceeded.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that for the 2009-2010 school year, school district travel was
budgeted at $49,540 and, as of February 2010, $27,847 has been incurred.

21. Maximum Travel Budget 2011-2012:

RESOLVED, that the district, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-7.3 Maximum travel budget
has adopted policy #9250. Travel Expenses, which provides that the board of education shall
establish in the annual school budget a maximum expenditure amount that may be allotted for
such travel and expense reimbursement for the 2011-2012 school year. The Board of Education
hereby establishes the school district travel maximum for the 2011-2012 school year at the sum of
$49,540. The Business Administrator/Board Secretary shall track and record these costs to insure
that the maximum amount is not exceeded.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that for the 2010-2011 school year, school district travel was
budgeted at $49,540 and, as of February 2011, $27,121 has been incurred.

22. RESOLVED, that the members of the Hoboken Board of Education do acknowledge and hereby
adopt the New Jersey School Boards Association “Code of Ethics”. We further acknowledge and
readopt the board Policy #9271. We affirm the “Code of Ethics” has been read, reviewed and the
members of the Hoboken Board of Education understand issues relating to the Board member
“Code of Ethics”.
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23a. Appoint District Auditor:

Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend a contract extension for the
professional services of Lerch, Vinci & Higgins, LLP, Fair Lawn, New Jersey as Auditor for the
Hoboken School District 2010-2011 Audit. This service contract was procured through a fair and
open process pursuant to P.L. 2005, c.271 for the period beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June
30, 2012 to Lerch, Vinci & Higgins, LLP, Fair Lawn, New Jersey at the rates set forth in the
Statement of Qualifications, but not to exceed $46,000 except as expressly authorized by the
Board through a subsequent duly adopted resolution. The Board publicly advertised for Requests
for Qualifications on April 14, 2009 in the Star Ledger and Jersey Journal, and were received by
the District by May 5, 2009. The District posted this notice on its website throughout this period,
under “Auditor/Accounting Services”. Statements of Qualifications were received from three
respondents. Funding from line item 11-000-230-332-11-0121-000.

23b. Appoint Architect of Record:

Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend a contract extension for the
professional services of Mount Vernon Group Architects, Inc., Newark, New Jersey as Architect
of Record for the Hoboken School District for the 2011-2012 school year. This professional
service contract was procured through a fair and open process pursuant to P.L. 2005, c.271, for
the period beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012 to Mount Vernon Group Architects,
Inc., Newark, New Jersey at the rates set forth in the Statement of Qualifications, but not to
exceed $75,000 except as expressly authorized by the Board through a subsequent duly adopted
resolution. The Board publicly advertised for Requests for Qualifications on April 14, 2009 in
the Star Ledger and Jersey Journal, and were received by the District by May 5, 2009. The
District posted this notice on its website throughout this period, under “Architect”. Statements of
Qualifications were received from twelve respondents. Funding from line item 12-000-400-
33413-0000-000 Capital Reserve and/or Capital Projects Fund.

23c. Appoint General Engineer:

Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend a contract extension for the
professional services of Boswell Engineering, South Hackensack, New Jersey as the firm to
provide General Engineering Services for the Hoboken School District for the 2011-2012 school
year. This professional service contract was procured through a fair and open process pursuant to
P.L. 2005, c.271, for the period beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012 to Boswell
Engineering, South Hackensack, New Jersey at the rates set forth in the Statement of
Qualifications, but not to exceed $50,000 except as expressly authorized by the Board through a
subsequent duly adopted resolution. The Board publicly advertised for Requests for
Qualifications on April 14, 2009 in the Star Ledger and Jersey Journal, and were received by the
District by May 5, 2009. The District posted this notice on its website throughout this period,
under “Engineer – General”. Statements of Qualifications were received from three respondents.
Funding from line item 12-000-400-334-13-0000-000.
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23d. Appoint a Law Firm as Counsel to the Board:

Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend a contract extension for
the professional services of Porzio, Bromberg & Newman P.C., Morristown, New
Jersey, as Special Board Counsel to represent the Board on all legal matters as requested,
and shall render legal services as required, at the rate of $185 per hour for all attorneys
and $125 per hour for paralegals, for the 2011-2012 school year.

23e. Appoint Environmental Engineer:

Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend a contract extension for the
professional services of Birdsall Services Group, Cranford, New Jersey as the firm to provide
Environmental Engineering and Consulting Services for the Hoboken School District for the
2011-2012 school year. This professional service contract was procured through a fair and
open process pursuant to P.L. 2005, c.271, for the period beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June
30, 2012 to Birdsall Services Group, Cranford, New Jersey at the rates set forth in the Statement
of Qualifications, but not to exceed $50,000 except as expressly authorized by the Board through
a subsequent duly adopted resolution. The Board publicly advertised for Requests for
Qualifications on April 14, 2009 in the Star Ledger and Jersey Journal, and were received by the
District by May 5, 2009. The District posted this notice on its website throughout this period,
under “Engineer – Environmental”. Statements of Qualifications were received from two
respondents. Funding from line item 12-000-400-334-13-0000-000.

23f. Appoint Special Counsel Workers Compensation:

Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend a contract extension for professional
services of Florio and Kenny, of Hoboken, New Jersey as Special Counsel Workers
Compensation, for the Hoboken School District, for the 2011-2012 school year, at the rates set
forth in the Statement of Qualifications, but not to exceed $60,000, for the July 1, 2011 to June
30, 2012 period, except as expressly authorized by the Board through a subsequent duly adopted
resolution. This professional service contract was procured through a fair and open process
pursuant to P.L. 2005, c. The Board publicly advertised for Requests for Qualifications on April
14, 2009 in the Star Ledger and Jersey Journal, and were received by the District by May 5, 2009.
The District posted this notice on its website throughout this period under “Special Counsel-
Workers Compensation”. Statements of Qualifications were received from two respondents.
Funding from line item 11-000-230-331-11-0122-000.

PUBLIC DISCUSSION

SHORT RECESS
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I. REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

II. REPORT OF THE BOARD PRESIDENT

III. COMMITTEE REPORTS

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Robert H. Davis
Board Secretary

1. Submitting for review and approval of the following Board meetings:

April 12, 2011: Public Meeting

00. Second Reading:

Policy #6146: GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Regulation #6146.1: ADVANCED OPTIONS FOR HIGH SCHOOL

GRADUATION: EXPANDED OPPORTUNITIES FOR
FULFILLING HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
REQUIREMENTS
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Dr. Mark Toback

Superintendent of Schools

1. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend based on communication from Sharon
Cantone, 3rd grade teacher at Wallace School, that the Board accept her resignation for the
purpose of retirement effective July 1, 2011. The Board expresses appreciation to Mrs. Cantone
for her dedicated service to the children of Hoboken.

TCH.WA.ELEM.02 15-120-100-101-06-1012-000

2. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend based on communication from William
Rutherford, 8th grade teacher of science at the High School, that the Board accept his resignation
for the purpose of retirement effective July 1, 2011. The Board expresses appreciation to Mr.
Rutherford for his dedicated service to the children of Hoboken.

TCH.HS.SCIM.01 15-130-100-101-07-1015-000

3. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the Board rescind resolution #19 on the
Stated Session agenda of April 12, 2011, regarding the appointment of Yveliss Martinez for the
position of part time Bus Aide.

4. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the acceptance of the salary adjustment
for Mr. Jorge Rodriguez, Sr. who was appointed at the April 12, 2011 Stated Session agenda item
#18. Mr. Rodriguez whose shift will be from 3:00 pm to 12:00 am effective April 18, 2011
through June 30, 2011 for the 2010-2011 School Year. Salary is as per HEA – Step 1 for $23,030
plus a night differential of $1,000 for a total salary of $24,030.

5. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the promotion of David Roofe, from
Custodian to Engineer at JFK Stadium, effective January 29, 2011, salary as per HSEA contract,
from Step 6 $24,170 plus $1,000 Night Differential for a total salary of $25,530. Mr. Roofe has
completed all required training and passed the state of N.J. License Exam.

6. Submitting for review and approval, based on communication from Patricia Hack, English
teacher at Hoboken High School, a New Jersey Family Leave from first day of school from
September 7, 2011 until October 3, 2011. Mrs. Hack intends to work until the last day of school
June 22, 2011 unless her baby arrives earlier and then she will use her five accumulated
sick/personal days.
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7. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend based on communication from Jeanne
Auriemma, 8th grade math teacher at the High School, that the Board accept her resignation for
the purpose of retirement effective July 1, 2011. The Board expresses appreciation to Ms.
Auriemma for her dedicated service to the children of Hoboken.

TCH.HS.MATM.01 15-130-100-101-07-1015-000

8. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend instructional tuition reimbursement for
the 2010-2011 school year, according to Article XXII Professional Development and Educational
Improvement 23.4 of the Agreement between the Hoboken Board of Education and the Hoboken
Education Association (line account #11-000-291-280-13-0813-002). Reimbursement will be as
follows:

Teacher Credits Tuition Reimbursement

Patricia Hack 6 $ 2,850

Beth Tomlinson 3 $ 1,425

9. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend based on communication from Mary
Schmidt, 5th grade teacher at Wallace School, that the Board accept her resignation for the
purpose of retirement effective July 1, 2011. The Board expresses appreciation to Mrs. Schmidt
for her dedicated service to the children of Hoboken.

TCH.WA.ELEM.20 15-120-100-101-06-1012-000

10. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the appointment of the following
teachers to a pool of home instructors for the 2010-2011 school year at a salary of $34 per hour as
per HEA contract. Funding from line item #11-219-100-101-20-1092-000.

Tricia Goodman
Jessica Sweeney
Joanne Van Gulick

11. Submitting for review and approval, based on communication from Jennifer Dunst, School Social
Worker on the Early Childhood Child Study Team at Brandt School, a leave as of June 6, 2011
using all accumulated sick days until the last day of the school year (June 22, 2011). Then Mrs.
Dunst will be taking a Family Leave for 11 weeks from September 6, 2011 to November 21, 2011
due to the birth of her child. (Expected date of return is November 22, 2011).
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12. Submitting for review and approval, based on communication for Sharon Keith, a kindergarten
teacher at Brandt School, a leave as of June 13, 2011 using all accumulated sick days until the last
day of the school year (June 22, 2011). Then Mrs. Keith will be taking a Family Leave for 11
weeks from September 6, 2011 to November 21, 2011 due to the birth of her child. (Expected
date of return is November 22, 2011).

13. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the appointment of Jennifer Lopez, to
work 20 days during July and August to coordinate professional development and related Title I
program activities, to provide technical assistance in the development of the Title I School-wide
Unified Plans, and to complete NCLB grant writing requirements. Salary 1/10 annual base salary
(less stipend) $10,212. (Line account #11-000-221-104-13-1033-000).

14. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend based on communication from Janice
Matthews, A Master Teacher at Brandt School, that the Board accept her resignation for the
purpose of retirement effective July 1, 2011. The Board expresses appreciation to Mrs. Matthews
for her dedicated service to the children of Hoboken.

TCH.BR.MSTR.02 20-218-200-176-27-1028-000

15. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend based on communication from Charles
Matthews, Disciplinarian from Hoboken High School, that the Board accept his resignation for
the purpose of retirement effective July 1, 2011. The Board expresses appreciation to Mr.
Matthews for his dedicated service to the children of Hoboken.

ADM.HS.DISC.01 15-000-211-100-07-1008-000

16. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the appointment of Brenda Figueroa for
the part time Bus Aide position at $8.50 an hour, 3 ½ hours a day pending original background
check and physical examination results. She will be replacing Yveliss Martinez a part time Bus
Aide who was hired on April 12, 2011 and refused the position.

AID.FL.TRAD.17 11-000-270-107-13-0000-000

17. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the appointment of Kleopatra
Kontogiannis for a Grade 2 Teacher at Calabro School effective September 1, 2011. Ms.
Kontogiannis is being hired at Step 1 BA $46,410. (She will be replacing Marianne Insinga).

TCH.CA.ELEM.03 15-120-100-101-04-1012-000
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18. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the curriculum entitled Tomorrow’s
Teachers, which has been approved by the District Core Curriculum Committee and by the
Board’s Curriculum and Programs Committee. It is recommended for adoption by the Board of
Education on May 8, 2011.

19. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend “Camp Redwings 2011” summer
program. This School Based Youth Services program will run Tuesday through Friday from July
5 through July 29, 2011. Most activities will aim to improve the following abilities: social
understanding, empathy, self-motivation, self-awareness and self-regulation. The program staff
will include 2 social workers, 1 clerk, 1 program director, plus summer employees, 1 youth
development specialist and 2 youth development assistants. Being funded by School Based
Youth Services Grant.

Youth Development Specialist (1) $ 3,700

Youth Development Assistant (2) $ 2,800
Trips $ 1,780
Food/Snacks $ 700
Supplies $ 700

Total Estimated Cost: $ 9,680

An additional two week School Based Youth Service program Peer leadership camp will run
from August 15 through August 18, 2011. The second week, August 22 through August 25, 2011
will be dedicated peer assisted orientation for incoming students coming into eighth and ninth
grades. Teachers will be paid at the contracted summer pay of $34 per hour per HEA contract for
a total of 48 hours for the two weeks ($816); plus one assistant at $12 per hour ($576).
20-436-200-100-13-1027-000

20. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend based on communication from Matteo
Percontino, an Italian and Spanish teacher at Hoboken High School, that the Board accept his
resignation for the purpose of retirement effective July 1, 2011. The Board expresses
appreciation to Mr. Percontino for his dedicated service to the children of Hoboken.

TCH.HS.SPIT.01 15-140-100-101-07-1027-000

21. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the following employees retain their
current coaching positions and recommend them for the 2011-2012 school year only.
(Extracurricular Stipends rates pending settlement of contract.)
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Louis Taglieri Head Football Coach $ 8,612

Martin Shannon Offensive Coordinator (Football) $ 5,673

Ryan Sorafine Assistant Football Coach $ 4,275

Head Girls’ Basketball Coach $ 7,127

Joanne Deni Head Girls’ Soccer Coach $ 5,616

Assistant Boys’ Tennis Coach $ 2,134

John Casella Head Girls’ Tennis Coach $ 4,275

Head Boys’ & Girls’ Bowling Coach $ 4,493

Patrick Ciriello Head Girls’ Volleyball Coach $ 4,680

Head Boys’ and Girls’ Swim Coach $ 6,180

John Baker Assistant Girls’ Volleyball Coach $ 2,559

Assistant Boys’ Basketball Coach $ 4,275
Assistant Baseball Coach $ 4,245

Judy Burrell Head Boys’ and Girls’ Cross Country Track Coach $ 3,994
Head Boys’ and Girls’ Indoor Track Coach $ 3,994
Head Boys’ and Girls’ Outdoor Track Coach $ 5,180

Damien Arnone Assistant Boys’ and Girls’ Cross Country Track Coach $ 2,621
Assistant Boys’ and Girls’ Swim Coach $ 4,212
Assistant Boys’ and Girls’ Outdoor Track Coach $ 3,994

Manuel Perez Assistant Boys’ and Girls’ Bowling Coach $ 2,808

Assistant Baseball Coach $ 4,275

Carmine Ronga Head Softball Coach $ 7,127

Assistant Football Coach $ 4,275

Shaun Kolmer Assistant Boys’ Basketball Coach $ 4,275

Mark Taraszkiewicz Head Boys’ and Girls’ Golf Coach $ 4,275

Vincent Johnson Equipment Manager $ 3,807

Lorna C. Martinez Assistant Girls’ Soccer Coach $ 3,120

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Kevin Metcalfe Assistant Boys’ Soccer Coach $ 3,120

Assistant Softball Coach $ 4,275

Christina Cocucci Head Cheerleader Coach $ 4,992

Donna Interdonato Assistant Girls’ Tennis Coach $ 2,134

Erin Kubach Head Boys’ Tennis Coach $ 4,275

Kelly Sogluizzo Assistant Softball Coach $ 4,275

Chanta Blue Assistant Girls’ Basketball Coach $ 4,275

Derek Piccini Assistant Football Coach $ 4,275

Assistant Boys’ Basketball Coach $ 4,275

22. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the appointment of the out of district
coaches for the 2011-2012 school year only.

John Peluso Defensive Coordinator (Football) $ 5,675

Mario Ratto Head Boys’ Soccer Coach $ 5,616

23. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend that the following Hoboken Public
School employees be considered for a pool of home game personnel for the Fall, Winter and
Spring sports season for the 2011-2012 school year only. (Salary is $27 per hour for clerks and
$34 per hour for teachers pending settlement of contracts.)

Christopher Nunez
James Monaco
Jessica Vega
Ramon Vega
Derek England
Joseph Davis
Marisol Ocasio
Melanie Alberto-Kolmer
Shaun Kolmer
Brunilda Medina
Alicia Santiago
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24. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend based on communication from Ariana
Matos that the Board accept her resignation as an Aide at Wallace School as of May 2, 2011. She
has been offered a full time position in another school district.

AID.FL.SPED.01 11-216-100-106-06-1039-000

25. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby request permission for the following personnel from
Hoboken High School to participate in a Saturday School in a Credit Recovery Program. Dates
are April 16, May 7, 14, 21, 28, and June 4, 11, 18, 2011. Times are teachers 8:00 am to 12:00
noon and Administrators 7:30 am to 12:30 pm. Salary is $40 per hour as per HEA contract. The
Saturday School Program is staffed with one teacher and one administrator per Saturday. Account
Number 13-424-200-100-06-1013-000-7308.

Teachers

Edward Barfield
Helene Flood
Mark Taraszkiewicz
Jenissa Wilson
William Fetner
Stephen D’Bernardo

Administrators
Laurinda Pereira
Howard McKenzie

26. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend based on communication from Anna
Maria Simone, Kindergarten teacher at Wallace School, that the Board accept her resignation for
the purpose of retirement effective July 1, 2011. The Board expresses appreciation to Mrs.
Simone for her dedicated service to the children of Hoboken.

TCH.WA.KIND.04 15-110-100-101-06-1013-000

27. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend a list of parent volunteers and
volunteers for “Alice in Wonderland”. Depending on the role of individual volunteers, a
background check may be required.
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Diane Mattesich
Susan McGorty
Holly Lucyk
Jacqueline Gonzalez
Daisy Arroyo
Erica Vazquez
Abigail Figueroa
Carolyn Schott
Kaylah Fermaint
Ajah Haughton
Vanessa Cummins
Cathy Rosa
Felicia Drasheff
Kalisha Walker
Tonya Rhona
Danielle Cecala

28. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend eliminating the position of
Transportation Chief and adding the position of Transportation Manager, a non-certificated
supervisory/management position.

Delete BUS.FL.BDRC.01 Add BUS.FL.BMGR.01

29. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the acceptance of a partnership between
the Hoboken Public Schools with the Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science (CIESE)
at Steven’s Institute of Technology. Hoboken Public Schools will facilitate opportunities for
youth’s involvement in the Soccer & STEM camps (to be held on the Stevens campus).

30. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the Summer Instrumental and Vocal
Program at Hoboken High School. Duration and dates (Tentative) – Total 19 days (3 hours per
day). (Total cost of program not to exceed maximum budgeted amount of $11,000). Line account
#13-424-200-100-06-1013-000.

June 27, 28, 29, 30, 2011

July 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28, 2011
August 30, 31, 2011
September 1, 2011
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Personnel:

6 certified personnel: $34 per hour

2 non-certified personnel: $15 per hour

31. Submitting for review and approval, the (re)appointment of the Hoboken School Employees
Association, non-certificated as well as Hoboken Education Association certificated staff,
Hoboken Board of Education Administrators and Supervisors Association, Administrative Staff,
clerical staff, and other personnel (represented) staff as attached. (The attachment will be
available for review at the office of the Superintendent, 1115 Clinton Street, Hoboken, New
Jersey.)

ƒ Administrators
ƒ Teachers
ƒ Clerical Staff
ƒ Buildings and Grounds (Custodians, Head Custodian, Maintenance, Engineer)
ƒ Transportation
ƒ Computer Technicians
ƒ Funded Personnel
ƒ Teacher Aides
ƒ Security

32. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend Noreen Lazariuk for the position of
High School Principal effective July 13, 2011 or earlier if released by her current employer but
not before July 1, 2011. Salary as per Hoboken Board of Education Administrator and
Supervisors guide MA $119,579 plus $7,000 per Schedule B for High School Principal equals
$126,579. Ms. Lazariuk will be replacing Mr. Al Joy. Line account number 15-000-240-103-07-
1011-000.

ADM.HS.PRIN.01

33. Submitting for review and approval, the appointment of Stefanee Wolfsie for the position of
youth development specialist in the School Based Youth Services Program at Hoboken High
School’s Student Center. The position is fully funded by SBYSP grant. It is an after school
position per diem approximately 2 – 3 hours per day. $34 per hour per HEA contract. Line
account #20-436-200-100-13-1027-000
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34. RATIFICATION OF AGREEMENT TO AMEND CERTAIN PROVISION OF THE

AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE HOBOKEN BOARD OF EDUCATION (THE “BOARD”)
AND THE HOBOKEN EDUCATION ASSOCIATION (THE “ASSOCIATION”) DEALING
WITH CERTIFIED PERSONNEL ( THE “AGREEMENT”).

WHEREAS, Article 11.3 of the Agreement provides that “non-tenure teachers shall be notified
of their contract and salary status for the ensuing school year, in writing, by the Board of
Education no later than April 30th as per statute and board policy;” and

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 18A:27-10 provides that such notice must be given to non-tenure teaching
staff members no later than May 15th; and

WHEREAS, in a letter dated April 19, 2011 the HEA President acknowledged the Board’s
difficulty in making staffing decisions in time to meet the April 30th deadline in the Agreement
and agreed to extend the deadline for providing notice to non-tenure teaching staff members
regarding contract and salary status for the 2011-2012 school until May 15, 2011, as allowed by
law; and

WHEREAS, in a letter dated April 20, 2011, the Board President acknowledged that the Board
and the Association had agreed to extend the deadline for providing such notice to May 15,
2011.

NOW, THEREFORE, the Hoboken Board of Education hereby ratifies the agreement between
the Board and the Association to extend the deadline for providing notice to non-tenure teaching
staff members regarding their contract and salary status for the 2011-2012 school from April 30,
2011 to May 15, 2011.
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35. Submitting for review and approval: I hereby recommend the following field trips:

Date School Grade Staff Purpose/Destination Cost / Account Charged

 
NEW JERSEY  

05/12/11 Catapult Learning/ Brandt PreK4 A. Everett Post Office No cost to district
K. Fiore Hoboken, NJ (Walking Trip)

05/16/11 Mile Square/St. Francis PreK4 K. Francois Fiore’s Italian Deli No cost to district
J. Arietta Hoboken, NJ (Walking Trip)
N. Laib

05/17/11 PSD1/ Brandt PreK3 V. Aligo Mario’s Classic Pizza No cost to district
PreK4 G. Rodriguez Hoboken, NJ (Walking Trip)
G. Rivera

05/19/11 Catapult Learning/ Brandt PreK4 A. Everett Crumb Bake Shop No cost to district
K. Fiore Hoboken, NJ (Walking Trip)

06/16/11 PSD1/ Brandt PreK3 V. Aligo Turtle Back Zoo, $65

PreK4 G. Rodriguez West Orange, NJ 20-451-100-600-20-0150-000-9517
G. Rivera

05/16/11 Calabro 7th Grade K. Cudney -Leon Hoboken High School Orientation No cost to district
Hoboken, NJ (Walking trip)
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Date School Grade Staff Purpose/Destination Cost / Account Charged

 
06/02/11 Calabro K-7 Grades Entire Faculty JFK Stadium No cost to district
Hoboken, NJ (Walking trip)

05/16/11 Connors 7th Grade M. Shannon Hoboken High School No cost to district
D. Interdonato, Hoboken, NJ (Walking Trip)
G. White

05/20/11 Connors 7th Grade M. Shannon Hoboken Public Library No cost to district
Hoboken, NJ (Walking Trip)

05/23/11 Connors 7th Grade M. Shannon Hoboken Public Library No cost to district
Hoboken, NJ (Walking Trip)

05/18/2011 Hoboken High School P. Drumgoole Symposia Book Store No cost to district
8 -12th Grades Hoboken, NJ (Walking Trip)

07/26/2011 Hoboken High School C. D’Elia New Jersey Rock Gym $495
8 -12th Grades Fairfield, NJ 20-436-200-800-13-0251-000-7993

05/24/11 Wallace 4th Grade R. Lucignano Schnackenberg’s Luncheonette No cost to district

Hoboken, NJ (Walking Trip)

06/06/11 Wallace 4th Grade P. Williams Adventure Aquarium No cost to district

Camden, NJ
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Date School Grade Staff Purpose/Destination Cost / Account Charged

 
06/10/11 Wallace 3rd Grade F. Mazzone Liberty Science Center $700
J. Peterson Jersey City, NJ 15-190-100-890-06-0250-000
B. Mitsakos
S. Cantone
L. Berardi
J. Cordero

06/15/11 Wallace 7th Grade L. Durando Spirit Cruises of New Jersey No cost to district
D. Donnelly Weehawken, NJ

OUT-OF-STATE

05/18/11 Connors 1st & 2nd Grades T. Oberstein Bronx Zoo $550
V. Tregenza Bronx NY 15-000-270-512-09-0521-000
V. Ramos
M. Scott

06/13/11 Connors 6th Grade E. Kraven American Museum of Natural History $389
C. Pasculli New York, NY 15-190-100-890-09-0250-000
K. Turso
S. Rajput

06/15/11 Connors 7th Grade M. Shannon American Museum of Natural History $267
D. Interdonato New York, NY 15-190-100-890-09-0250-000
G.White
L. Majette
C. Pasculli
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36. Submitting for review and approval: I hereby recommend the following workshops:

School Date(s) Staff Purpose / Destination Cost / Account Charged

Connors 60/26/11 to 06/30/11 L. Pereira 19th Annual Model Schools Conference $575 conference
From Theory to Reality: Creating the Schools We 15-000-240-300-09-0259-000
Need Now Airfare $390
Nashville, Tennessee 15-000-240-500-09-0250-000 ($173.36)
15-000-240-500-09-0000-100 ($216.14)

Connors 05/17/11 J. Monaco Strategies That Work With Significant, Challenging $215
Behavior Problems of Special Education Students with 15-000-223-390-09-0259
Behavioral and Emotional Disabilities Transportation Costs: $0.31 per mile
Newark, New Jersey 15-000-222-500-09-0250-000

Wallace 05/17/11 D. Vallejo Tools of the Mind No cost to district

Kindergarten Year 1 Consortium Transportation Costs: $0.31 per mile
Piscataway, New Jersey (39 miles)

Wallace 05/26/11 A. Morgan Harassment, Intimidation & Bullying (HIB) Prevention No cost to district
& Intervention Laws & Strategies Transportation Costs: $0.31 per mile
Secaucus, New Jersey

Connors 05/17/11 J. Tarabocchia Tools of the Mind Year 1 Consortium No cost to district
1515 Shelton Road Transportation Costs: $0.31 per mile
Piscataway, New Jersey
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School Date(s) Staff Purpose / Destination Cost / Account Charged

Calabro 05/26/11 L. Palumbo Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) No cost to district
Prevention & Intervention Laws and Strategies Transportation Costs: $0.31 per mile
Workshop 2011
Secaucus High School

Hoboken High School 09/21/11 and 10/26/11 I. Bruno SMART BOARD AND Notebook 10 Intro Workshop at No cost to district
G. DeLaRosa MSU SMART Board Advanced Workshop at MSU Transportation Costs: $0.31 per mile
Montclair, New Jersey

Hoboken High School No date J. Baker STD Basics – on-line – Rutgers University $125
To gain knowledge about STD’s to further promote the
learning in my health classes

Brandt 05/26/11 Y. Flores Pinos Bullying: Awareness and Prevention No cost to district
Wayne, New Jersey Transportation Costs: $0.31 per mile
(40 miles)
20-218-200-580-27-0147-000-9105

Connors 05/26/11 S. Wolfsie Harassment, Intimidation & Bullying Prevention No cost to district
Intervention Laws & Strategies Transportation Costs: $0.31 per mile
PAC @ Secaucus, NJ

Connors 05/26/11 D. Enrico Harassment, Intimidation & Bullying Prevention No cost to district
Intervention Laws & Strategies Transportation Costs: $0.31 per mile
PAC @ Secaucus, NJ

Brandt 05/06/11 A. Cappola DOE Advisory Council Meeting No cost to district

100 Riverview Plaza Transportation Costs: $0.31 per mile
Trenton, New Jersey 20-218-200-580-27-0147-000-9105
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School Date(s) Staff Purpose / Destination Cost / Account Charged

Brandt 05/06/11 N. Moyeno Department of Education No cost to district

Advisory Council Meeting Transportation Costs: $0.31 per mile
100 Riverview Plaza
Trenton, New Jersey

Hoboken High School 05/26/11 J. Beckmeyer Bullying & Harassment No Cost to district
Secaucus, New Jersey Transportation Costs: $0.31 per mile
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Robert H. Davis
Board Secretary

1 SBA Submitting for review and approval: I hereby recommend the following monthly reports
of the Board Secretary and Treasurer:

March 2011:
(A-148) Board Secretary
(A-149) Treasurer Report

2 SBA Submitting for review and approval: I hereby recommend the payroll, employer’s share
of social security and unemployment, pay dates from:

Employee Refunds and/or Employer Share

Pay Pay Date Net Payroll Deductions Taxes Net Pay Adjust Gross Payroll SS and SUI Total

21 of 26 04/12/11 $ 682,413.97 $ 226,073.04 $ 269,013.19 $ 1,658.77 $ 1,175,841.43 $ 94,866.40 $ 1,270,707.83

22 of 26 04/21/11 $ 674,234.35 $ 222,328.40 $ 268,223.51 $ 0.00 $ 1,164,786.26 $ 93,115.60 $ 1,257,901.86

3 SBA Submitting for review and approval: I hereby recommend claims for May 2011 in the
amount of $2,012,412.15

4 SBA Submitting for review and approval: I hereby recommend approval of the Security Drill
Record reports for April 2011.

5 SBA Submitting for review and approval: I hereby recommend payment of medical and
workers’ compensation claims through third-party administrator CompServices Inc:

April 2011:
Check #918 through #943 in the amount of $ 12,971.08
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6 SBA Submitting for review and approval: I hereby recommend the following facility requests:

Organization: Hoboken Family Alliance

Day(s): Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday
Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Date(s): July 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 2011
Facility: Hoboken High School Gymnasium
Purpose: To host a one-week camp that will teach children with disabilities to ride
a two-wheeler
Fee: Non-Profit

Organization: NuSportz New Jersey

Day(s): Tuesday
Time: 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Date(s): May 10, 17, 24, 31 and June 7, 2011
Facility: Hoboken High School Gymnasium
Purpose: Spike League
Fee: 5 days for 3 hours per day = 15 hours @ $125 = $1,875

7 SBA Submitting for review and approval: I hereby recommend the following providers’
payments for May 2011:

Catapult Learning: $ 59,075.96

HOPES CAP Inc. $ 216,240.39
Mile Square Early Learning Center: $ 238,569.40

8 SBA Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend that the Hoboken Board of
Education enter into an agreement with Caldwell College for its MA in Literacy
Instruction course for the 2011-2012 school year at no cost to the district. All Hoboken
teachers will be accepted first then the course will be opened to others out of district. The
class will be taught at Hoboken High School from 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm once a week for
approximately twelve weeks each semester, fall 2011 and spring 2012.
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9 SBA Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend that the Hoboken Board of
Education enter into a contract with Richard Rehabilitation Services Inc. to conduct
occupational therapy services on a special needs student (MA) for the September 2011
through June 2012 school year. There will be two occupational therapy sessions per
week at $65 per session not to exceed $5,550. This should be deducted from line item
#11-000-217-320-20-0257-000-7097.

10 SBA Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend that the Hoboken Board of
Education enter into a contract with Occupational Therapy Consultants for the 2011-2012
school effective July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012. These services are required for two
out-of-district placement students (TS and GJ) . This should be deducted from line item
#11-000-217-320-20-0257-000. Fees for services are:

$ 375.00: Evaluation Services

$ 82.00: per session for 30 minutes
$ 99.50: per session for more than 30 minutes

11 SBA Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend that the Hoboken Board of
Education enter into a contract with Camp Lee Mar to provide academics, speech and
language therapy, and vocational and occupational training to child (IL) from June 25,
2011 to August 12, 2011 for the sum of $5,350.

Classification Student School Year Extended School Year Total

Language and Learning Disability IL 2011-2012 $ 5,350 $ 5,350

12 SBA Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend that the Hoboken Board of
Education enter into an agreement with Essex Regional Educational Services
Commission to provide home instruction services to public school students at the place of
confinement. Terms of the Agreement shall be in effect from July 1, 2011 through June
30, 2012 at a rate of $40 per hour.

13 SBA Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend that the Hoboken Board of
Education accept a donation of $1,000 from the Hoboken Business Center for the district
ABA Autistic Program.