Dumont Board of Education March 8, 2012 Work Session A.

Open Public Meeting Act:

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Adequate notice of this meeting was provided as specified in the Open Public Meeting Act. Notice of this meeting was contained in the notice mailed to The Record and the Dumont Borough Clerk on May 13, 2011 and February 28, 2012. A notice was also posted outside the office of the Dumont Board of Education in a place reserved for such announcements.

Flag salute took place. In attendance were: John Kohlberger Robert DeWald Barbara Correa Sandra Fernandez Michael Gluckman

Richard Healy Theresa Kelly Theresa Riva Karen Valido (Arr. 8:02 p.m.) Emanuele Triggiano Kevin Cartotto

B.

Finance: a. Mr. Cartotto reviewed the Finance agenda items. Noting that the Bergen Renewable Energy Cooperative is delaying bidding due to the fact that members need approximately 12 to 18 months to replace roofing systems that would make the solar energy project more attractive to providers and would maximize savings for the member districts. 1. Accept the bill list, upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, for the month of March 2012 in the amount of $3,690,963.76. 2. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, approve the February 2012 Transfer Report as attached. 3. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, accept the report of the board secretary for the month of February 2012, which is in agreement as indicated below and is available in the board office of the district:
Report of the Secretary For the Month Ending February 29, 2012 Beginning Cash Receipts Cash Payments Ending Cash Balance this month this month Cash Balance $4,045,186.15 $3,648,466.99 $3,559,733.63 $4,133,919.51 -78,271.91 44.00 70,565.01 -148,792.92 -57,694.42 -07,760.83 -65,455.25 621,357.42 984,047.50 528,541.25 1,076,863.67 $4,530,577.24 $4,632,558.49 $4,166,600.72 $4,996,535.01

General Fund Special Revenue Capital Projects Debt Service

Total All Funds

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b. 201213 Tentative Budget Adoption: Emanuele Triggiano and Kevin Cartotto reviewed the 20122013 Tentative Budget with the board. The administration and the board reviewed the individual budget categories and the various expenses contained within, including the salaries, benefits, supplies, purchased services, new programs and programs being reinstated, etc. Mr. Triggiano and Mr. Cartotto also reviewed the assumption on which the budget was developed, maximum budget calculation, tax levy impact. Board discussion followed regarding balancing the educational program with fiscal restraints imposed by the state, the impact of state aid and the impact for the local taxpayer. Based on this discussion, the board requested administration to reinstate the Middle School Athletic Program at a cost of $25,000, funding via savings generated by recent retirements that were not included in the budget document and would not increase the projected tax levy. 4. It was moved by Mrs. Fernandez, seconded by Mrs. Riva, upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, approve the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED, that the Dumont Board of Education approve the Fiscal Year 20122013 School District Budget as follows: Budget $41,905,231 691,825 1,797,095 $44,394,151 Tax Levy $31,672,915 -01,745,843 $33,418,758

General Fund Special Revenue Fund Debt Service Total Base Budget

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, a. that the tentative budget be submitted to the county superintendent of schools for approval, pursuant of N.J.S.A. Title 18A; b. that the board secretary be authorized to publish the tentative budget prior to approval by the county superintendent of schools, if necessary, in either the Bergen Record or the Ridgewood News, official newspapers of the board, not less than 4 days prior to the date fixed for the public hearing; c. and that the board secretary be hereby directed to place said tentative budget on display in the board of education office and on all school days from the date of publication until the date of said public hearing. d. and the supporting documentation of this budget also contains an itemization of certain expenditures required under administrative regulation.
Vote was as follows: Yes: Gluckman, Healy, Fernandez, Valido, Correa, Kelly, Riva, DeWald, Kohlberger

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5. Upon recommendation of the superintendent of schools, approve the bills list for the month of March 2012 for the Bergen Renewable Energy Cooperative as follows: Tokarski & Millemann Architects, LLC For services rendered for Solar Energy Feasibility Study. C. Policy & Public Relations: a. HIB Report: Mr. Triggiano presented the attached Harassment, Intimidation & Bullying Report outlining the number of reported cases, number of HIB policy violations, protected categories the violations were against and the discipline and services provided in relation to the violations. b. Policy Updates: Mr. Triggiano reviewed the agenda items and the various policy revisions and updates highlighting the major changes in each policy. c. 201213 Student Calendar: Mr. Triggiano presented three options for the 201213 Student Calendar that are being considered for adoption. Mr. Triggiano noted the differences in each of the options and the staff development opportunities that each offers in relation to the new teacher evaluation process. d. Superintendents Contract for 201213: Mr. Triggiano notified the board that according to his employment contract, the board must inform him by April 30, 2012 if his contract will be renewed upon its termination on June 30, 2013. Mr. Triggiano reviewed the following Policy and Public Relations agenda items: 6. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, accept the HIB report presented by the Superintendent. 7. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, approve the travel expenditures pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:1112 by district employees as listed on Schedule A. 8. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, accept and approve the following district policies and regulations (second reading and adoption):
Policy 5460 Policy 5460.1 High School Graduation Option Two

$ 1,260.00

9. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, accept and approve the following district policy (first reading):
Policy 1631 Policy 2431 Policy 5600 Policy 7510 Policy 9270 Residency Requirement for Person Holding School District Office, Employment, or Position Athletic Competition Pupil Discipline/Code of Conduct Use of School Facilities Home Schooling and Equivalent Education

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Outside the Schools

10. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, accept with gratitude a donation of $392.00 from the Grant School PTO towards a second grade music trip to Lincoln Center in New York City. 11. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, accept with gratitude the following donations from the Dumont Booster Association: a. $1,875.00 towards the purchase of Big Bubba portable batting cage/backstop for the DHS Baseball and Softball Athletic Programs. b. $930.00 towards the purchase of new Championship Banners, Quirk Memorial Gymnasium in celebration of the DHS Athletic Programs. c. $1,050.00 for the purchase of three hours of ice time from the Mackay Arena for ice practice time for Dumont Varsity Ice Hockey. d. $1,600.00 for the purchase of a Mat-Lamp for Dumont Varsity Wrestling. 12. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, accept with gratitude a donation of $2,828.00 from the Dumont Booster Association and $2,828.00 from the Dumont Soccer Association, for the purchase of a new set of Kwikgoal Evolution 1.1 soccer nets for Dumont Varsity Soccer Boys/Girls Soccer Programs.. 13. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, approve a grant application, Learning Through Gardening, sponsored by the New Jersey Agricultural Society, for Grant School. It was moved by Mrs. Valido, seconded by Mr. Gluckman, that the Dumont Board of Education open the meeting to public comment. Motion was unanimously approved. President Kohlberger opened the meeting to public comment at 9:50 p.m. There being no comment from the audience, it was moved by Mrs. Fernandez, seconded by Mrs. Riva, that the Dumont Board of Education close the meeting to public comment. Motion was unanimously approved. President Kohlberger closed the meeting to the public at 9:50 p.m. New Business: Dr. Healy requested that a discussion topic, NJSIAA Athletic Competition Policy be added to the next agenda for the purpose of forming a resolution to object to various areas of concern. The board supported this request. D. Personnel:

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It was moved by Mrs. Fernandez, seconded by Mrs. Kelly, that the Dumont Board of Education go into Executive Session to discuss Personnel. Motion was unanimously approved. President Kohlberger adjourned the meeting at 9:55 p.m. President Kohlberger reconvened the meeting at 10:15 p.m. There being no further Old or New Business, it was moved by Mrs. Fernandez, seconded by Mrs. Riva, that the Dumont Board of Education adjourn the meeting. Motion was unanimously approved. President John Kohlberger adjourned the meeting at 10:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted,

Kevin Cartotto Board Secretary