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80010-5461000Belleville Board of EducationBELLEVILLE, NEW JERSEYAGENDAREGULAR MEETING MARCH 21, 2016A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BELLEVILLE BOARD OF EDUCATION IS BEING HELD THIS EVENING AT 7:00 PM IN THE HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM, 100 PASSAIC AVENUE, BELLEVILLE, NJ 07109. I. Flag Salute - Moment of Silent Thought and Reflection II. Calling the Meeting to OrderMeeting posted and announced in accordance with Chapter 231, P.L. 1975Roll Call by Board Secretary; Sunshine Statement III. Approval of Minutes (Closed session and Public): February 22, 2016 IV. Student Government Organization RepresentativeV. Presentation by G. Rubino, Architect and L. Gorab, Bond Counsel, Bidding and Financing the Installation of Boilers at the Middle School and School #8. Remarks by Citizens – Pertaining to leaseVI. Items to be presented by Administration: Superintendent’s Report: Dr. Richard D. Tomko2015 Graduation RateDeborah Strano – Physical Education/Drivers Education Teacher of the YearRecognition: Essex County Poster Contest Winner - Sofia Vinasco – School SevenGovernor’s Teacher of the Year:SchoolTeacherEducational Services Professional#3Suzanne DiGiovanniElizabeth Spirito#4Paula MetzMariann Moran#5Heather SoehngenMarianne Ross#7Jacqueline FrantantoniBrenda Pacheco#8Joanne DeVitoJennifer Alvarez#9Elaine HudakJanice Ferraro#10Charles MoranJanice FerraroMSLauren Fazio -HSMichael BardtGena DubuqueReport from State Monitor – Thomas EganVII. Remarks by Citizens – AGENDA ITEMS ONLY (Public Participation Session 1): Remarks regarding agenda items that are relevant to the educational system. A participant must sign in and be recognized by the presiding officer and must preface comments by an announcement of his/her name, place of residence, and group affiliation, if appropriate. The individual called shall proceed with a maximum of three minutes. All statements shall be directed to the President of the Board of Education; no participant may address Board Members individually. VIII. Resolutions:A. PERSONNEL: RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of Dr. Richard D. Tomko, Superintendent of Schools:1. Approve employment of the following substitutes for inclusion on the district substitute list dated March 21, 2016, subject to emergency hiring of Board of Education employees as per the New Jersey State Criminal History Review procedures:SubstituteTeachers:Substitute Secretaries:Substitute Paraprofessionals:SubstituteBus Aides:Substitute Safety Officer:Abdelrazak, MahaFahmy, ChristenHall, LisaHawkins, LemanuelMontes, StefanieVazquez, ArfikahMcGhee, AliceMessineo, JanetKarim, SheroukMartinez, LuisMcGhee, AliceMessineo, JanetMcGhee, AliceMessineo, JanetBello, James(pending Criminal History Review)2. Approve the appointment of Nadia Judeh to the position of Teacher of English, Middle School, at a pro-rated salary of $44,335, (pending negotiations) BA, Step 1, of the 2012-2015 Belleville Education Association Guide, commencing March 1, 2016 through June 30, 2016. (Position Control # & Job Code, TBD)3. Approve the appointment of Kujtim Bido to the position of Teacher of Science, Middle School, at a pro- rated salary of $44,335, (pending negotiations) BA, Step 1, of the 2012-2015 Belleville Education Association Guide, commencing March 15, 2016 through June 30, 2016. (Position Control # & Job Code TBD)4. Approve the appointment of Lesley Sanders to the position of Teacher of Students with Disabilities, School Seven, at a pro-rated salary of $47,837, (pending negotiations) MA+15, Step 1, of the 2012-2015 Belleville Education Association Guide, commencing March 1, 2016 through June 30, 2016. (Position Control # & Job Code, TBD)5. Approve the appointment of Anette Cipolletta to the position of Elementary Maternity Leave of Absence Replacement Teacher, School Seven, for 1 month, at a per-diem salary of $44,335, (pending negotiations) BA, Step 1, of the 2012-2015 Belleville Education Association Guide, commencing March 3, 2016 through March 31, 2016. No benefits. (Position Control # & Job Code, TBD)6. Approve the appointment of David Rubin to the position of Acting Director of Safety Services, at an hourly rate of $29.75, commencing March 22, 2016 through June 30, 2016. No benefits. (Position Control #01-20- 94/bqk, Job Code 9000)7. Grant to Leticia Diaz, School Social Worker, Special Services, a Maternity Leave of Absence, commencing April 25, 2016 through June 23, 2016 (43 sick days). (Position Control # 40-14-18/ace, Job Code 3117G)8. Grant to Melissa Maucione, Teacher of English, Middle School, an extended Child Rearing Leave of Absence, commencing September 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. (Position Control # 40-11-01/bwi, Job Code 1106G)9. Grant to Elizabeth Marcinek, Teacher of Science, Middle School, an extended Family Medical Leave of Absence, commencing March 14, 2016 through April 1, 2016. (Position Control # 40-14-19/bov, Job Code 3118G)10. Accept the resignation of Michelle Romano, Part-Time Paraprofessional, School Seven, effective March 1, 2016. (Position Control #70-07-33/bqq, Job Code 9101)11. Grant to Susan Leuze, Teacher of Mathematics, High School, a Maternity Leave of Absence, commencing May 16, 2016 through June 16, 2016 (23 sick days) and a Family Medical Leave of Absence, commencing June 17, 2016 theough June 30, 2016. (Position Control # 40-12-05/aji, Job Code 1901G)12. Grant to Christie Giambattista, Part-Time Paraprofessional, School Seven, a Leave of Absence without pay, commencing April 18, 2016 through June 23, 2016. (Position Control # 70-07-33/bcd, Job Code 9101)13. Accept the resignation of Amanda Stegura, Elementary Maternity Leave of Absence Replacement Teacher, School Seven, effective March 3, 2016. (Position Control # 40-07-12/aup, Job Code 1004G) 14. Accept the retirement of Laura Ann Curran, Teacher of the Handicapped, High School, effective July 1, 2016. (Position Control #40-12-12/aoa, Job Code 2405S)15. Accept the retirement of Mariann Moran, School Counselor, Student Services, effective July 1, 2016. (Position Control #40-18-22/aox, Job Code 3101G)16. Accept the retirement of Judith Apple, 12-Month Secretary, High School, effective March 1, 2016. (Position Control # 20-12-34/asp, Job Code 9300)17. Accept the retirement of Celia Nakashian, Teacher of the Handicapped, High School, effective July 1, 2016. (Position Control #40-12-12/aog, Job Code 2405S)18. Accept the retirement of Rose Papa, Part-Time Paraprofessional, High School, effective June 24, 2016. (Position Control #70-12-33/bac, Job Code 9101)19. Amend Resolution A10 approved at the October 19, 2015 BOE meeting to read as follows:Approve the following advisors for the 2015-2016 school year:HS1$3,351Theatre Arts Company – Music DirectorTaglairino, Amanda/Foster, Ford (Split Stipend)Foster, Ford (Full Stipend)20. Approve the appointment of the following head/assistant/volunteer coaches for the upcoming seasons:Mario Cuniglio, Head Football Coach, Step 1, $9,715.71Joanne Campione, Assistant Spring Track Coach, Step 4, $6,128.59Paul Auriemma, Assistant Tennis Coach, Step 1, $5,196.00Anthony Cianciulli, Assistant Softball Coach, Step 1, $5,196.00Vaughn Granados, Assistant Crew Coach, Step 1, $5,196.00Joseph Voza, Volunteer Softball Coach21. Approve the following Student Teacher Assignments for the 2015-2016 school year:KristinaNegronBHSGelso3/22 - 5/20 - 3 hours a weekBreskicTgamara#8DimoneMarch 7, 2016 - May 10, 2016RiemannMrcBHSContellaMarch 22, 2016 - May 17, 2016MozeikaJohn# 10MozeikaMarch 22, 2016 - 80 hours observingGreenMichael# 3DiGiovanniMarch 24, 2016 - 4 hoursB. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION: N/AC. BOARD ACTION/BOARD POLICY: RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of Dr. Richard D. Tomko, Superintendent of Schools:1. BE IT RESOLVED: that the Belleville Board of Education does hereby affirm the Superintendent’s decision on Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying cases, as reviewed by the HIB Committee: 15/16025-09, 15/16080-08, and 15/16080-09.2. Approve the February 2016 Fire/Security Drill reports.3. Approve the revised 2015-2016 School Calendar.4. Approve a Special Board Meeting on May 2, 2016 at 7:00 PM, to accept the 2016-2017 proposed school budget. 5. Approve the January-February 2016 School Bus Emergency Evacuation Drill reports.6. Approve the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Accountability Action Plan-2015 Participation Rate. 7. Approve a 50-hour administrative internship at School Three for a Seton Hall University student, Kinyetta Bird.8. Approve the following Revised Policy for the 2015-2016 school year (first & second reading):2622 – Student Assessment?9. Approve the following New/Revised Policies/Regulations for the 2015-2016 school year (second reading):0141 – Board Member Number and TermR2412 – Home Instruction Due to Health Conditions4124 – Employment ContractR5200 – Attendance5460 – High School GraduationR5530 – Substance Abuse5533 – Pupil SmokingR5600 – Student Discipline/Code of Conduct5610 – SuspensionR5610 – Suspension Procedures6620 – Petty Cash8462 – Reporting Potentially Missing or Abused Children8550 – Outstanding Food Service Charges10. Approve the following New/Revised Policies/Regulations for the 2015-2016 school year (first reading):P 0167 - Public Participation in Board Meetings (Revised)P 0168 - Recording Board Meetings (Revised)P 2422 - Health and Physical Education (Revised)P 2425 - Physical Education (Abolished)P 2431 - Athletic Competition (M) (Revised)R 2431.2 - Medical Examination Prior to Participation on a School-Sponsored?Interscholastic or Intramural Team or Squad (M) (Revised)P & R 5111 - Eligibility of Resident/Nonresident Students (M) (Revised)P & R 5310 - Health Services (M) (Revised)P & R 5330.01 - Administration of Medical Marijuana (M) (New)P 5460 - High School Graduation (M) (Revised)P & R 8462 - Reporting Potentially Missing or Abused Children (M) ?(Revised)P 8550 - Outstanding Food Service Charges (Revised)11. Confirm/approve the following Dress Down Days for the BEA Eleanor Arthur Scholarship Fund:March 17, 2016 – Theme: Wear GreenApril 13, 2016 – Theme: Dress “Up”May 13, 2016 – Theme: USA12. Approve the following Middle School Fundraisers:Bloomfield Animal Shelter – collect supplies for pets – April 3-May 13, 2016Autism Speaks – Purchase puzzle piece and write an inspirational message for a pledge of $1 – April 18-22, 201613. Approve the Belleville Public School District as taking participation in the Sustainable Jersey for Schools Certification Program:Whereas—The Belleville Board of Education seeks to participate in Sustainable Jersey for Schools to focus attention and efforts on matters of sustainability and pursue initiatives that will lead to Sustainable Jersey for Schools Certification. Whereas—The Belleville Board of Education and District Superintendent seek to support and work with school staff and administrators, students and parents to ensure a safe and healthy environment for students by encouraging our school community to implement sustainable, energy-smart, eco-friendly and cost-effective solutions. Whereas—Extensive opportunities exist to teach students about ecological, economic and social sustainability, environmental health and nutrition; to integrate sustainability education into classroom learning; and to support students in becoming leaders in making their schools healthier and more sustainable places.Whereas—Many options and choices exist for schools to use resources more efficiently; to reduce, reuse, and recycle; to follow Green Building Standards for construction and major renovations; to form school partnerships; to eliminate toxic chemicals; to purchase (or produce) clean energy; and to purchase recycled paper, energy-efficient equipment and other green products to protect our global environment.;Whereas—Sustainability means using resources wisely, saving money and reducing our impact on the environment, all of which will ensure the future health, safety, and prosperity of our children.Whereas—The Belleville Board of Education commits to the formation of at least one Sustainability Leadership Team (also referred to as “Green Team”), based on the guidance of Sustainable Jersey for Schools. Whereas—Green Team members help schools adopt policies and practices addressing areas such as sustainability education and professional training, green purchasing, waste reduction, indoor air quality, energy-saving initiatives, and community partnerships.Whereas—The Belleville Board of Education will encourage Green Teams at all district schools by providing networking and educational opportunities.Therefore, it is resolved that the Belleville Board of Education agrees to participate in Sustainable Jersey for Schools, and it is the board’s intention to pursue certification for schools in the district. We hereby appoint Dr. Giovanni Cusmano, Director of Special Projects/Coordinator of Grants Management and Mandated Programs to be the district’s liaison to Sustainable Jersey for Schools.We do hereby recognize Belleville’s Public Schools (High School, Middle School, School #3, School #4, School #5, School #7, School #8, School #9, School #10) as the agents to carry out our commitment to building a sustainable school district through the implementation of Sustainable Jersey for Schools actions. 14. Approve the application from the Executive County Superintendent of Schools to operate the Essex Regional Educational Services Commission Summer School at Belleville High School, Grades 9-12, commencing June 27, 2016 through August 5, 2016, 7:45 AM – 1:00 PM, Monday through Friday. 15. Approve the following New Club and Volunteer Staff Members for the Middle School: Art After Hours: Paint, Peers & Palettes (to offer an opportunity for 8th grade students to experience and explore art media)Volunteer Instructors: Stephanie Gallo and Lauren FazioSuggested cost per student - $10.0016. Approve the following staff member as Advisor of the Middle School Chess Club:Colli, Thomas – Pro-rated stipend of $1,76517. Approve the Residency Compliance Report for December 2015 through March 2016.18. Authorize the Affirmative Action Officer to conduct yearly equity training for all staff.19. Authorize?the submission of the proposed Comprehensive Equity Plan:The Belleville Board of Education authorizes the submission of the comprehensive equity plan to the New Jersey Department of Education and the Essex County Executive Superintendent WHEREAS, the New Jersey Department of Education requires that the Belleville Board of Education is to submit a Comprehensive Equity Plan by April 1, 2016; and WHEREAS, the Affirmative Action Officer has developed a Comprehensive Equity Plan. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Belleville Board of Education that the Affirmative Action Officer is authorized to submit a Comprehensive Equity Plan for the 2016-2019 school years.20. Approve the 2016 Summer Recreation program, the program will run Monday through Friday, June 27, 2016 - July 29, 2016, 9:00 AM -2 :00 PM, and be held at the Little League Field. (for Extended School Year)21. Approve the acceptance of a $5,000 check from the NY JETS and Department of Agriculture for Belleville Public Schools being awarded the “Eat Right, Move Right” 21st Century Learning Centers Grant from 2014- 2015.D. PURCHASING & BUSINESS SERVICES: RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of Dr. Richard D. Tomko, Superintendent of Schools:1. Approve the following Professional Day Requests for the 2015-2016 school year:NameDateDept/BldEventLocationFeeTravel HotelPaid BySubDaysAlvarez, J.4/9/16School #8NJ State School Nurses' Association ConferenceWoodbridge$210.00-Title IINo1Cusmano, G. 05/15/16-05/17/16Board OfficeHarvard Institute for Superintendents/District LeadersMaine$2,725.00$619.95Title IINo3D'Elia, T.4/1/16Board OfficeTEACHNJ - Corrective Action Plans & Progressive SupervisionMonroe$150.00-Title IINo1D'Elia, T. 05/15/16-05/17/16Board OfficeHarvard Institute for Superintendents/District LeadersMaine$2,725.00$619.95Title IINo3Droste, G.5/16/16Board OfficePLC Pilot Program Training #2Parsippany---No1Elliott, R. 4/13/16Spec. Serv.Handle With Care RecertificationHightstown$450.00-Title IINo1Groninger, J.4/28/16Spec. Serv.Bergen County Autism SymposiumBergen County---No1Guinta, C. 3/8/16School #82016 PARCC TrainingMonroe---No1Kline, R. 05/15/16-05/17/16Spec. Serv.Harvard Institute for Superintendents/District LeadersMaine$2,725.00$619.95Title IINo3Lepo, J.5/16/16HSPLC Pilot Program Training #2Parsippany---No1Pagano, R.3/2/16HSSLE ProgramFairlawn---No1Porter, J.3/2/16HSSLE ProgramFairlawn---No1Ramirez, L.3/9/16HSSTEM TrainingStevens Institute--Title IIYes1Rhodes, C.4/15/16School #3504 & I&RS TrainingLodi$115.00-Title IINo1Rivera, C.3/28/16School #3Art Awards PresentationNewark---No1Vargas, M 05/15/16-05/17/16Spec. Serv.Harvard Institute for Superintendents/District LeadersMaine$2,725.00$619.95Title IINo3Wilson, L.3/21/16HSEssex County Partnership for TransitionElizabeth---No1?????$11,825.00$2,479.80???2. Approve the following School Activities/Field Trips for the 2015-2016 school year: School ActivitySchoolDateParticipantsTeacher/AdvisorFairview Lake YMCA, Stillwater, NJ(Teamwork Through Survival Skills)BMSJune 16, 2016Grade 7Gilligan/FerraraCommunity Food Bank, Hillside, NJ(NHS-Community Service)BHSMarch 29, 2016NHS MembersNigro/MetsopulosEssex County Hall of Records, Newark, NJ(County Art Awards)BHSMarch 28, 2016BHS StudentsDeFlorioSpirit of New Jersey, Weehawken, NJ(Symbols of the USA)#4June 2, 2016Grade 5Dias/NachtMiddlesex Fire Academy, Sayreville, NJ(Fire Prevention)BMSMarch 24, 2015BMSKoransky/HarrisKean University, Union, NJ(Fire Bowl)BMSMay 20, 2016BMSKoransky/HarrisWorld of Wings, Teaneck, NJ(Explore Butterflies, Reptiles, and Amphibians)#5May 12, 2016School #5 StudentsBenson/PerriAmerican Assoc. of University of WomenSeton Hall University, South Orange, NJ(Show Relevance of Technology, Engineering and Computer Science)BHSJune 3, 2016BHS StudentsContellaImagine That, Florham Park, NJ(Develop Awareness of Neighborhood/Community)#3May 5, 2016School #3 StudentsDias/ZangariFunplex, East Hanover, NJ(Family Life Skills)#3June 9, 2016School #3 StudentsApicellaEssex County Hall of Records, Newark, NJ(County Art Awards)#3March 28, 2016Grades 1 & 5RiveraBelleville High School (To Learn About Jobs in Cosmetology)BMSJune 09, 2016BMS StudentsCiardiLorrimer Sanctuary, Franklin Lakes, NJ(Learn About Animals)BMSJune 02, 2016BMS StudentsCiardiNewark Airport, Newark, NJ(To Learn About Jobs in Airports)BMSMay 27, 2016BMS StudentsCiardiMeadowlands Environmental CenterLyndhurst, NJ(To Learn About NJ Wetlands)BMSMay 12, 2016BMS StudentsCiardiMeadowlands Environmental Center, Lyndhurst, NJ(To Learn About Recycling))BMSApril 28, 2016BMS StudentsCiardiSchool #7 - Shop Rite, Belleville, NJ(Use Money in The Community)BMSApril 14, 2016BMS StudentsCiardiJersey Explorer Museum, East Orange, NJ(Cause and Effect)BMSMay 5, 2016BMS StudentsCiardiKidz Village, Kenilworth, NJ (Build Physical Skills)#3April 22, 2016School #3 StudentsMcNeil3. Approve the following Joint Transportation Agreements with Englewood Public School District to provide transportation for a Belleville student, September, 2015 through June 30, 2016.Route # # of Students School Cost/month EA164 1 Dwight Morrow HS $88.40 Englewood, NJ 4. BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the Belleville Board of Education hereby approves and awards a contract for School Food Monitoring to Edvocate School Support Solutions for the period of April 1, 2016 to June 30, 2016 for a monthly fee of $1,250.5. BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the Belleville Board of Education hereby approves and awards a contract for a review of the District’s Custodial Services Operation to Edvocate School Support Solutions for a fee of $5,500.6. Approve Tax Shelter Annuity provider New York Life Insurance Company to also offer employees life insurance.7. RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF BELLEVILLE IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY, AUTHORIZING CERTAIN ACTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH A LEASE PURCHASE TRANSACTIONWHEREAS, The Board of Education of the Township of Belleville in the County of Essex, New Jersey (the “Board” when referring to the governing body and the “School District” when referring to the territorial boundaries governed by the Board) has determined to undertake a capital improvement project pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:20-17, consisting of boiler replacement at School # 8 and at the Middle School (the “Project”) for an estimated cost of $2,400,000; andWHEREAS, the Board desires to finance the Project pursuant to a lease purchase agreement as permitted by N.J.S.A. 18A:20-4.2(f) (the “Lease Purchase”) in an amount not to exceed $2,400,000; andWHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:26-10.3, the Board is required to conduct a public hearing on the Project and the proposed Lease Purchase; andWHEREAS, notice of such public hearing was advertised on March 3, 2016 in the Belleville Times; andWHEREAS, the Board has conducted such public hearing on the date hereof; andWHEREAS, the Board now seeks to take certain steps to authorize such Lease Purchase.NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF BELLEVILLE IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY (by the affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of the full membership of the Board), as follows:Section 1.The Board hereby endorses the financing of the Project through a lease purchase financing and approves a maximum funding level of $2,400,000 for the Lease Purchase.Section 2.Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A., Bond Counsel is hereby authorized, nunc pro tunc, to advertise for proposals for the selection of a lessor for the Lease PurchaseSection 3.Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A., Bond Counsel is hereby authorized and directed, nunc pro tunc, to prepare and submit an application to the New Jersey Department of Education (“NJDOE”) to obtain approval of the Lease Purchase.Section 4.Upon receipt of NJDOE approval, the Business Administrator/Board Secretary, is authorized to award the Lease Purchase to the lessor which proposed the most economically advantageous proposal to the Board. The term of the Lease shall not exceed five (5) years. In consultation with Bond Counsel, the Board President, the Board Vice President, the Superintendent and the Business Administrator/Board Secretary are each hereby authorized and directed to execute all documents including, but not limited to, a lease purchase agreement, a ground lease, if required, an escrow agreement, as applicable, and all closing documents in connection with the Lease Purchase and are hereby authorized to take any other action necessary therefor or incidental thereto.Section 5.To the best of its knowledge, the Board hereby confirms that the annual lease payments and any operating expenses related to the agreement can be included within the School District’s net budget spending growth limitations and will not result in the need for approval by the voters of additional spending proposals to maintain existing instructional programs or extracurricular activities. Section 6. The Board hereby covenants that it will comply with any conditions subsequently imposed by the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), in order to preserve the exemption from taxation of interest on the Lease, including, if necessary, the requirement to rebate all net investment earnings on the gross proceeds above the yield on the Lease Purchase.Section 7. The Lease will be designated as a "qualified tax-exempt obligation" for purposes of section 265(b) (3) (B) (ii) of the Code.Section 8. The Board reasonably expects to reimburse its expenditure of ESP Costs paid prior to the issuance of the Lease with proceeds of the Lease. This resolution is intended to be and hereby is a declaration of the Board's official intent to reimburse the expenditure of ESP Costs paid prior to the issuance of the Lease with the proceeds of the Lease, in accordance with Treasury Regulations §150-2. The maximum principal amount of the Lease expected to be issued to finance the ESP is $2,400,000. The ESP Costs to be reimbursed with the proceeds of the Lease will be "capital expenditures" in accordance with the meaning of Section 150 of the Code. No reimbursement allocation will employ an "abusive arbitrage device" under Treasury Regulations §1.148-10 to avoid the arbitrage restrictions or to avoid the restrictions under Sections 142 through 147, inclusive, of the Code. The proceeds of the Lease used to reimburse the Board for ESP Costs, or funds corresponding to such amounts, will not be used in a manner that results in the creation of "replacement proceeds", including "sinking funds", "pledged funds" or funds subject to a "negative pledge" (as such terms are defined in Treasury Regulations §1.148-1), of the Lease or another issue of debt obligations of the Board, other than amounts deposited into a "bona fide debt service fund" (as defined in Treasury Regulations §1.148-1). All reimbursement allocations will occur not later than 18 months after the later of (i) the date the expenditure from a source other than the Lease is paid, or (ii) the date the ESP is "placed in service" (within the meaning of Treasury Regulations §1.150-2) or abandoned, but in no event more than 3 years after the expenditure is paid.Section 9. This resolution shall take effect immediately. E. FINANCE: RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, based upon the recommendation of Dr. Richard D. Tomko, Superintendent of Schools: 1. Approve payment of the List of Bills dated March 21, 2016 after the list has been approved by a majority of the members of the Board.2. Approve the following lease payments released from U.S. Bancorp to Promedia: 10.9.15 - $50,666; 10.9.15 - $15,100; 10.9.15 - $66,962; 10.13.15 - $113,190; 12.8.15 - $68,069.20; 12.8.15 - $13,867; 2.23.16 – $77,164.50; and 2.23.16 - $42,513.3. Adoption of 2016-2017 Preliminary BudgetBE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the Belleville Board of Education hereby adopts the FY 2016-2017 preliminary budget as submitted, and as follows:CURRENT GENERAL EXPENSE $63,894,380CAPITAL OUTLAY 1,585,603 TRANSFER TO CHARTER SCHOOLS 51,244TOTAL GENERAL FUND$65,531,227TOTAL SPECIAL REVENUE FUND$ 2,061,456TOTAL DISTRICT BUDGET$67,592,683GENERAL FUND TAX LEVY$38,667,832BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the General Fund Tax Levy of $38,667,832, which includes an automatic Health Care Cost adjustment in the amount of $249,016, is approved to support the Current General Expense for the 2016-2017 school year budget; andBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this FY 2016-2017 preliminary budget may be revised prior to final adoption on May 2, 2016, to reflect any changes required by the Board of Education or Interim Essex Bergen County Superintendent of Schools.4. BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and in accordance with Title 6A:23A-7.1, the Belleville Board of Education hereby approves the school district travel maximum for the 2016-2017 in the amount of $12,000.5. Approve the Appropriation Transfers and Budget Amendments from February 1, 2016 through February 29, 2016. IX. Remarks by Citizens – ANY ITEM (Public Participation Session 2):Remarks regarding any items and issues that are relevant to the educational system. A participant must sign in and be recognized by the presiding officer and must preface comments by an announcement of his/her name, place of residence, and group affiliation, if appropriate. The individual called shall proceed with a maximum of five minutes. All statements shall be directed to the President of the Board of Education; no participant may address Board Members individually. X. Items, Remarks and Committee Reports to be presented by Board Members.XI. Adjournment RESOLVED, That the Board of Education adjourn its meeting to meet in closed session now, and at 6:00 PM, on Monday, March 21, 2016, at Belleville High School, 100 Passaic Avenue, to discuss matters that may be discussed in private in accordance with Chapter 231, Laws of 1975; more specifically, the discussion of personnel, staff evaluations, pending litigation, and negotiations. The results of these discussions will be acted upon at the next regularly scheduled business meeting of the Board, or as soon as feasible and/or practicable thereafter.NEXT REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING, Monday, April 18, 20167:00 P.M.BELLEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL – SENIOR CAFETERIA100 PASSAIC AVENUEFebruary 2016 Students of the MonthSchool ThreePK-Nicholas KyakPK-Jeremiah BotrosK-Evan MontoyaK-Jennica Brice1-Jayden Negron1-Julian Borjorquez1-Damir Giddens2-Christian Eda2-Michelle Vivianco3-Rachel Jagroop3-Arianna Navarette3-Symarie Perez4-Axel Campos4-Kmila Guevera4-Ayen Ramirez5-Matthew Aguirre5- Colin SotoSchool FourPKam-Ava FrantaconePKpm- Kareen ShehadahPK-Nicholas Jurado K-Jeidy Bunay K-Mariam Soror K-Brandon MendezK-Angelice Rodriguez1-Jenna Jean-Noel 1-Cody Ferreyra1-Anthony Parapi 2-Lucas Maldonado2-Angelina Rivera2-Simranjeet Kaur 3- Donna Ortiz. 3-Gabriel Loayza 3 Alexandria Knights 3-Livanah Newborn 4- Samantha Mendez 4 Donna Rodriguez 4- John Martin 5-Jade Soto 5-Abudu MeftiSchool FiveK-Elia PorcaroK-Daniela Cardoso1-Aedan Deonarain1-Rita Reyad2-Angel Abreu2- Marcos Quinde2- Daniel Espinoza2-Daniel Campos3-Allan Guerrero3-Chris Fermin3-Charles Chabla3-Gimena Pomatana4-Delante Hanis4-Jessika Azmi4-Genesis Hodne5-Matthew Jagroop5-Niya Mays5-Jason PovedaSchool SevenPK – Yliannel MosqueraPK – Jayden RanucciPK – Mason SantiagoK– Jeremiah ValentinK – Chrissa V Soares1 – Jasmine Milton1 – Genesis Rogers1 – Jacob Yeye2 – Rachel Castellano2 – Anthony Arias-Faican2 – Ashely Rodriguez2 – Liam Smith2 – Anthony Tejada3 – Natalie Alecio3 – Isaiah Barreto3 – Michael Parra3 – Jordan Rosario3 – Claudette Velez4 – Daniel Bradley4 - David Estevez5 – Mia Retortillo5 – Justin YeyeSchool EightK – Jason CedanoK – Christian PerezK – Leylani Santos1 – Michael Capasso1 – Janaina Chauca1 – Angelo Pagan2 – Gianilli Berrospi2 – Iyana Medina2 – Keyon Nails2 – Kimora Valentin3 – Chloe Matulac3 – Jada Onque3 – Carol Quezada4 – Matthew Amaya4 – Melany Duran4 – Alondra Fernandez4 – Alexandra Revilla5 – Angel Cruz5 – Steven Ochoa5 – Juan OroscoSchool NineK-Santiago Flores1-Brandon Anacleto2-Chloe Sebastiao-Paz3-Jean Carlo Calva4-Julia Rasczyk5-Yazmin PadillaSchool Ten K-Leo Vergara1-Amolak Khurana2-Cyrus Ortiz3-Luke Doherty4-Michael Sanchez5-Jazlynn DennardMiddle School6 – James Cicchetti6 – Gabriela Danta6 – Aila Jae Alvarez Romero7 – Heidy Duran7 – Jean Carlos Torres-Rosario8 – Manuella Alejandra Baez Cid8 – Mark Christian Castro8 – Ayana May Maldonado 8 – Angelina RodriguezHigh SchoolBusiness and Career Technical Education Department - Jade Gomez, 12thEnglish/ESL - Janice Tannickal, 10th & Tia Andrews, 10thMathematics - Cristian Loor, 12thPhysical Education/Health & Drivers Education - Shenelly Colon, 12thScience - Justin Baldwin, 12thSocial Studies - Sachi Desai, 12thVisual and Performing Art - Celina Revollar, 12thWorld Languages - Brianna Miranda, 10thFebruary’s Overall Student of the Month - Sachi Desai, 12th ................
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