NORWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOL NORWOOD, NEW JERSEY MINUTES BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING September 18, 2017 7:30 PM Library MEMBERS OF THE BOARD Mr. Michael Sprague, President Mr. Ed Cammarata, Vice President Mr. Anthony Foschino, Trustee Ms. Elizabeth Giampaglia, Trustee Dr. Carlos Guzman, Trustee Mr. William Snyder, Trustee Mr. Rahul Vaghasia, Trustee Ms. Lisa Gross, Chief School Administrator Mr. Sacha Hazen-Pouliot, School Business Administrator CALL TO ORDER: Time:7:31pm FLAG SALUTE: ROLL CALL: PRESENT ABSENT ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE TIME Mr. Michael Sprague, President Mr. Ed Cammarata, Vice President Mr. Anthony Foschino, Trustee Ms. Elizabeth Giampaglia, Trustee Dr. Carlos Guzman, Trustee Mr. William Snyder, Trustee 8:55pm Mr. Rahul Vaghasia, Trustee Faculty Members___7 ______ Community Members___4 ____
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NORWOOD PUBLIC
SCHOOL
NORWOOD, NEW JERSEY
MINUTES
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
September 18, 2017
7:30 PM Library
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD
Mr. Michael Sprague, President
Mr. Ed Cammarata, Vice President
Mr. Anthony Foschino, Trustee
Ms. Elizabeth Giampaglia, Trustee
Dr. Carlos Guzman, Trustee
Mr. William Snyder, Trustee
Mr. Rahul Vaghasia, Trustee
Ms. Lisa Gross, Chief School Administrator
Mr. Sacha Hazen-Pouliot, School Business Administrator
CALL TO ORDER: Time:7:31pm
FLAG SALUTE:
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT ABSENT ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE TIME
Mr. Michael Sprague, President
Mr. Ed Cammarata, Vice President
Mr. Anthony Foschino, Trustee
Ms. Elizabeth Giampaglia, Trustee
Dr. Carlos Guzman, Trustee
Mr. William Snyder, Trustee 8:55pm
Mr. Rahul Vaghasia, Trustee
Faculty Members___7______ Community Members___4____
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OPEN PUBLIC PORTION MEETING ACT STATEMENT:
Pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 231, Laws of New Jersey 1975,
notice of this meeting, its date, time and place have been posted on the Board’s official
bulletin board, and it has been delivered to The Record & Suburbanite newspapers
circulated in the District at least 48 hours prior to the time for this meeting. The Board
will meet in executive session immediately following to discuss personnel and
contractual matters.
DISCUSSION OF CORRESPONDENCE:
INFORMATIONAL ATTACHMENTS:
September 2017 Calendar (Attachment A)
September Enrollment Report (Attachment B)
MEETING CALENDAR
Date TIME PLACE PURPOSE
October 2, 2017 7:30PM School Library Work Session
October 16, 2017 7:30PM School Library Regular Meeting
November 6, 2017 7:30PM School Library Work Session
November 20, 2017 7:30PM School Library Regular Meeting
CHIEF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS REPORT: Ms. Gross addressed the public regarding the opening of the new school year and
the various programs that will be offered throughout the 2017-18 school year.
One of the programs discussed was Sounds in Motion, which has been
recommended and by both Ms. Dana Sir and the NPS Speech Department.
Examples of the program were provided by the Speech Department. In addition,
Ms. Gross discussed the district’s new initiative, Responsive Classroom, and how
its implementation has been received by the teachers throughout the school. The
Makers Space was rolled out to the school as well, providing its younger students
with a new interactive and fun learning atmosphere. The Chrome Books have
been distributed to the 7th
and 8th
grade students throughout the district and
enrichment activities have been diversified into everyday common core
curriculum subject areas. And lastly, administration from NPS was in attendance
while Region III unveiled the Summit House, which is a space, dedicated for
students with disabilities to achieve disciplines surrounding 21st century life skills.
PRESIDENT’S STATEMENT: Mr. Sprague
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COMMITTEE REPORTS:
1. Finance Committee - Mr. Sprague*, Mr. Vaghasia, Mr. Snyder
2. Building & Grounds – Mr. Sprague*, Mrs. Giampaglia, Mr. Foschino
3. Negotiations – Mr. Cammarata*, Dr. Guzman
4. Curriculum/Technology/Policy – Mr. Vaghasia*, Mr. Cammarata, Dr. Guzman
5. School Business Administrator - Mr. Sacha Hazen-Pouliot
*Denotes Chair Person
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Norwood Board of Education approves the
minutes of the following meetings:
August 21, 2017- Combined Regular Meeting
August 21, 2017- Executive Session
Moved by: Mr. Vaghasia
Seconded by: Dr. Guzman
Vote: All in Favor
BOARD MEMBER AYE NAY ABSTAIN ABSENT
Mr. Michael Sprague, President
Mr. Ed Cammarata, Vice-President
Mr. Anthony Foschino, Trustee
Ms. Elizabeth Giampaglia, Trustee
Dr. Carlos Guzman, Trustee
Mr. William Snyder, Trustee
Mr. Rahul Vaghasia, Trustee
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II. ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE
BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to the recommendation of the Chief School
Administrator, the Administrative Committee recommends the following
resolution(s)
Motion to approve Administrative items “A1-A17”
Moved by: Mr. Cammarata
Seconded by: Mr. Vaghasia
Vote: All in Favor
BOARD MEMBER AYE NAY ABSTAIN ABSENT
Mr. Michael Sprague, President A8
Mr. Ed Cammarata, Vice-President
Mr. Anthony Foschino, Trustee
Ms. Elizabeth Giampaglia, Trustee Dr. Carlos Guzman, Trustee A8
Mr. William Snyder, Trustee A8,A9,A11,A13,A16,A17
Mr. Rahul Vaghasia, Trustee A8
A1. Fire and Security Drills
Upon recommendation of the Superintendent, post-approve the following fire and
security drills for the month of August:
Security Drill – 8/24/17 -Lock In
Fire Drill- N/A
A2. CST Services/Placements (Enclosures #1 & 1A)
Upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approve the child study team
services/placements.
A3. Title I Staff
Upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approve the following Title I staff
and salaries, which account for 84% of Title I Funding:
Program Grades Teacher Pay Per
Period/Length
of Program
Total
Amount
Great Start
(Study Skills)
Grades 4-6 Sheila Esposito $45.00/Sept-
June
Not to exceed
$8,500.00
Great Start
(Study Skills)
Grades 7-8 Lisa Mazurek $45.00/Sept-
June
Not to exceed
$8,500.00
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A4. Personnel
Upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approve the following substitute
teachers for the 2017-2018 school year:
Megan Breitenbach
Kelsey Dugan
Rachel Kim
A5. Athletic Schedules (Enclosure #2)
Upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approve the athletic schedules for the
2017-2018 fall and winter seasons.
A6. HIB School Self-Assessment (Enclosure #3)
Upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approve the Statement of Assurance
(SOA), that the Norwood Public School District is compliant with the New Jersey
Department of Education’s requirements to self-assess school level grades under the
Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights.
A7. Statement of Assurance- Use of Para-Professional Staff (Enclosure #4)
Upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approve the Statement of Assurance
(SOA), regarding the use of Para-Professional Staff for the 2017-2018 school year.
A8. Administrative Workshops/Conferences Upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approval be given to the following
Administrative workshops/conferences:
Name: Lisa Gross
Conference: NJDOE Teaching and Learning Workshop
Location: Bergen Community College, Meadowlands Campus, Lyndhurst
Date: 10/6/17
Cost: Mileage
Name: Lisa Gross and Cathy Stanzione
Conference: BCASA & BCEA Workshop
Location: Hackensack, NJ
Dates: September 26, 2017
Cost: Mileage
Name: Lisa Gross
Conference: Active Shooter Survival Strategies
Location: Maywood, NJ
Dates: October 11, 2017
Cost: Mileage
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Name: Lisa Gross, Rahul Vaghasia, Carlos Guzman, Sacha Hazen-Pouliot
Conference: New Jersey School Boards Association: AnnualWorkshop
Location: Atlantic City, NJ
Date: October 23-26, 2017 (option to stay 2 nights)
Cost: $300.00 each for registration; $150.00 each for hotel (two or
three nights each); reimbursement of $150.00 each for meals,
mileage and tolls.
Name: Fran Orefice
Conference: NJDOE Teaching and Learning Workshop
Location: Bergen Community College, Meadowlands Campus,
Lyndhurst
Date: 10/6/17
Cost: Mileage
Name: Fran Orefice
Conference: Bergen County Principal’s Supervisor’s Association