5315 Regular Meeting 25 November 2014 ‘The Board of Education of the Borough of Lodi, New Jersey, convened to hold a Regular Meeting, 25 November 2014, at the Board of Education Meeting Room, Lincoln School, 8 Hunter Street, Lodi, New Jersey, at 6:30 P.M. ‘The meeting was called to order at 6:30 P.M. by Mr. Joseph Licata, Board President who led in the Pledge of Allegiance. The following statement was read by Mr. Licata: “The New Jersey Open Public Meetings Law was enacted to ensure the right of the public to have advance notice of and to attend the meetings of public bodies at which any business affecting their interests is discussed or acted upon. In accordance with the Provisions of this Act, the Lodi Board of Education has caused notice of this meeting to be Published by having the date, time, and place thereof sent and/or published in the Herald News, Bergen Record, Office of the Borough Clerk, and the entrance to the Board of Education Meeting Room." The following members of the Board of Education were present: Trustees Carbonetti, Cardone, Nardino, Siconolfi, Marra, Telep, and Licata. The following members of the Board of Education were absent: Trustees: Vara and D’amico. Also present were: Mr. Marc A. Capizzi, Secretary/Business Administrator and Mr. Frank Quatrone, Superintendent of Schools, MINUTES Upon @ motion by Nardino, seconded by Telep, the minutes of the following meetings were approved and are hereby ratified as typewritten as listed below: > (a) Regular Meeting 22 October 2014 Trustees Carbonetti and Siconolfi abstained from voting. COMMUNICATIONS None5316 Regular Meeting 25 November 2014 RESOLUTION(S) BOARD OF EDUCATION LODI, NEW JERSEY RESOLUTION RESOLUTION RE: SCHOOL DISTRICT REPORTING OF HARASSMENT/INTIMIDATION/ BULLYING OFFERED BY TRUSTEE: MARRA SECONDED BY TRUSTEE: CARBONETTI WHEREAS, the Lodi Board of Education has received the Superintendent's report of incident(s) of Harassment/Intimidation/Bullying HIB") within the District; and WHEREAS, the Board has the opportunity to review the Superintendent's recommendations with respect to the incident(s) of HIB. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board may or may not accept the Superintendent's recommendations. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A;37-15(d), the building Principal shall inform the applicable parents/guardians of the students involved in these incidents with the following information within five (5) school days of this Board meeting: 1. The nature of the investigation; 2. Whether the District found evidence of HIB; 3. Whether discipline was imposed; 4, Whether services were provided to address the incident of HIB DATE: NOVEMBER 25, 2014 VOTE: APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY BOARD OF EDUCATION LODI, NEW JERSEY RESOLUTION RESOLUTION RE: LODI BOARD OF EDUCATION LONG RANGE FACILITIES PLAN OFFERED BY TRUSTEE: MARRA SECONDED BY TRUSTEE: CARBONETTI BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Borough of Lodi, New Jersey, that SSP Architectural Group is hereby authorized to submit project applications and amend the LRFP as required for the following projects to the NJ State Department of Education:5317 Regular Meeting 25 November 2014 ‘Lodi High Schoo! Interior Door Replacement Project ‘= Roosevelt School Window Replacement Project ‘* Lodi High School Media Center HVAC Replacement Project DATE: NOVEMBER 25, 2014 VOTE: APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY LODI BOARD OF EDUCATION LODI, NEW JERSEY RESOLUTION RESOLUTION RE: ENGLEWOOD BOARD OF EDUCATION TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AGREEMENT/ JOINT TRANSPORTATION AGREMENT 2014-2015 SCHOOL YEAR OFFERED BY TRUSTEE: MARRA SECONDED BY TRUSTEE: CARBONETTI BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Borough of Lodi, New Jersey, as follows: THAT the Lodi Board of Education does hereby approve an agreement with the Englewood Board of Education, an approved Coordinated Transportation Service Agency, for the purposes of transporting students in accordance with Chapter 53, P.L. 1997 for the time period September 1,2014 to June 30, 2015. The services to be provided include, but are not limited to, the Coordinated Transportation of non-public, out of district special education, vocational and summer programs. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Lodi Board of Education agrees to abide by the Transportation Services Agreement as published by the Englewood Board of Education and attached to this resolution. DATE: NOVEMBER 25, 2014 VOTE: APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY5318 Regular Meeting 25 November 2014 BILLS Upon a motion by Siconolfi, seconded by Carbonetti, and approved unanimously, the issue of warrants in the amount of, and to the credit of, those indicated on the attached list of bills is hereby confirmed and approved. BOARD SECRETARY'S MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT Upon a motion by Nardino, seconded by Siconolfi, and approved unanimously, the Board of Education does hereby accept the monthly Financial Report for the period ending OCTOBER 31, 2014. These reports are on file in the Board Secretary's office. BUDGETARY LINE ITEM STATUS Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6:20-2A.10, I certify that as of OCTOBER 31, 2014 no budgetary line item account has obligations and payments (contractual orders) which in total exceed the amount appropriated by the district board of education pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:22-8 and 18A:22-8.1. Marc A. Capizzi /s/ Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6:20-2A.10, I certify that as of OCTOBER 31, 2014 no budgetary line item account has been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.13(a). Marc A. Capizzi /s/ Upon a motion by Cardone, seconded by Siconolfi, and approved unanimously, the Lodi Board of Education does hereby accept the Board Secretary's Monthly Certification Budgetary Line Item Status for the month of OCTOBER 31, 2014. This Certification is on file in the Board Secretary's office. BOARD OF EDUCATION’S MONTHLY CERTIFICATION BUDGETARY MAJOR ACCOUNT/FUND STATUS, Upon a motion by Nardino, seconded by Carbonetti, and approved unanimously, pursuant to NJAC, 6:20-2.12(e)*, we certify that as of OCTOBER 31, 2014 the Board Secretary’s Monthly Financial Report (appropriations section), did not reflect any over expenditure in any of the major accounts or funds, and based on the appropriation balances reflected on this Report and the advice of district officials, we have no reason to doubt that the district has sufficient funds available to meet its financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year. *N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.13, Over expenditure of Funds, was re codified as N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.12 on September 3, 1991, as a package of amendments, repeals and new rules adopted by the State Board of Education pursuant to the QEA. CASH REPORT Upon a motion by Cardone, seconded by Siconolfi, and approved unanimously, the Lodi Board of Education does hereby accept the monthly Cash Report for the period ending OCTOBER 31, 2014. This Report is on file in the Board Secretary's Office.5319 Regular Meeting 25 November 2014 BOARD SECRETARY’S SPECIAL REPORT The Board Secretary submitted a report dated NOVEMBER 25, 2014. The report is on file in the Board Secretary's office, and resulted in the following actions: 1. TRANSFERS FOR 2014-2015 SCHOOL YEAR Upon a motion by Siconolfi, seconded by Carbonetti, confirmation of the transfer Of funds for the 2014-2015 school year, as attached is hereby approved unanimously. 2. CONFIRMATION OF DISCARDS/TRADE IN Upon a motion by Siconolfi, seconded by Carbonetti, the request for confirmation/approval of the discarding of the following items is hereby approved unanimously: A. A Dell Laptop Computer TAG#6669 as requested by Lois Nunno, ‘Supervisor of Special Services, in accordance with a memo dated October 16, 2014. B. The following list of items as requested by Kevin Dowson, Vice Principal of ‘Thomas Jefferson Middle School, in accordance with a memo dated October 27, 2014: QTY __—_ DESCRIPTION. 1 Dell Laptop TAG# 6790 _ Dell Laptop TAG# 6791 _ Dell Laptop TAG# 6696 Dell Laptop TAG# 6689 _ | Dell Laptop TAG# 6709 Dell Laptop TAG# 6926 _ Dell Laptop TAG# 6925 1 | Dell Laptop TAG# 7854 (TitleI) C. The following list of items as requested by Frank D'Amico, Principal of Lodi High School, in accordance with a memo dated October 9, 2014: z : F, 5 2 s g é [Item a 7 | Computer Montes 1 LHP Printer S/N 895Cxi iz Dell Latitude D830 Laptop ptop TAG# 6411 1 | HP Color Laserjet 2250n S/N CNGHBS0389 2 The following list of items as requested by Kevin Dowson, Vice Principal of Thomas Jefferson Middle School, in accordance with a memo dated November 10, 2014: ory PTION 1 | Dell Desktop Tower TAG# 5949 1 | Dell Desktop Tower TAG# 5950 i Xerox Printer TAG# 69045320 Regular Meeting 25 November 2014 E. The following list of items as requested by Vincent DiChiara, Principal of Columbus School, in accordance with a memo dated November 18, 2014: Item 1 | Dell Optiplex Computer TAG# 6865, ~_1___[ Dell Optiplex Computer TAG# 6984 1 Dell Latitude Laptop TAG# 5597 _ REMOVAL/ADDITION FROM INVENTORY Upon a motion by Siconolfi, seconded by Carbonetti, the request for authorization to remove a Mitsubishi Projector, S/N # VLTXDS6OLP, TAG#8723 from the Lodi High School inventory is hereby approved unanimously. This item was defective and under warranty. It was replaced by the manufacturer with a functioning Mitsubishi Projector, S/N #XD360V-EST, TAG#8987. THOMAS JEFFERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL AUDITORIUM RENOVATION PROJECT CHANGE ORDER #03 Upon a motion by Siconolf, seconded by Carbonetti, and in accordance with the recommendation of SSP Architectural Group., the Board's Architectural Firm, the request for confirmation of approval of the change order in the amount of $300.00 is hereby approved unanimously. Said change order is to provide an additional crossbar at bottom of guardrail on ramp. AUDITOR'S REPORT, 2013-2014 SCHOOL YEAR Upon a motion by Siconolfi, seconded by Carbonetti, the recommendation that the Lodi Board of Education accept the Auditor's Report for the 2013-2014 school year, including the following recommendations is hereby approved unanimously: ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICES and PROCEDURES: None. FINANCIAL PLANNING, ACCOUNTING and REPORTING: It is recommended that purchase orders be appropriately reported as accounts payable or encumbrances for year end financial reporting SCHOOL PURCHASING PROGRAMS: None. SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE: It is recommended that appropriate action be taken to ensure that net cash resources do not exceed three months average operating expenses. STUDENT ACTIVITY AND ATHLETIC ASSOICATION ACCOUNTS: It is recommended that prenumbered receipt forms be utilized for monies collected in the student activity accounts. In addition, athletic deposits be made within forty- eight hours of receipt. APPLICATION FOR STATE SCHOOL AID: None. PUPIL TRANSPORTATION: None FACILITIES AND CAPITAL ASSETS: None. MISCELLANEOUS: None.5321 Regular Meeting 25 November 2014 Upon a motion by Siconolfi, seconded by Carbonetti, and approved unanimously in accordance with the Board Secretary's recommendation, the corrective actions to be taken are as follows: RECOMMENDATION CORRECTION ACTION APPROVED BY THE BOARD 1-FINANCIAL PLANNING, ACCONTING, AND REPORTING - It {is recommended that purchase orders bbe appropriately reported as accounts payable or encumbrances for year end financial reporting. Purchase orders for which goods or services were rendered/received as of June 30th will be invoiced and reported as accounts payable in the District's financial reports. 2 SCHOOL FOOD SERVICES - Its recommended that appropriate action | be taken to ensure that net cash | resources do not exceed three months average operating expenses. Ensure cash resources do not exceed three months average operating expenses, ‘3- STUDENT ACTIVITY AND ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION ACCOUNTS = It is recommended that renumbered receipt forms be utilized for monies collected in the student activity accounts. In addition, athletic deposits be made within forty-eight hours of receipt. | | Prenumbered receipt forms will be utilized for monies collected in the student activity accounts. Athletic deposits will be made within forty-eight hours of receipt. HILLTOP SCHOOL FIELD RENOVATION PROJECT CHANGE ORDER #01 Upon a motion by Siconolfi, seconded by Carbonetti, and in accordance with the recommendation of Maser Consulting, P.A., the Board's Engineering Firm, the request for confirmation of approval of the change order in the amount of $39,350.00 is hereby approved unanimously. Said change order is to provide for increased drainage and safety for field occupants as follows: Install additional 2,775 square feet of turf. Install higher backstop and replace chain link fence. REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS, ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION NOVEMBER 4, 2014 THE TOTAL NUMBER OF BALLOTS CAST WERE [3,551], SUBDIVIDED AS. FOLLOWS: DISTRICT VOTES CAST _| First 323 | ‘Second 355 Third 217 Fourth 218 Fifth 1 ‘Sixth | 241 Seventh 156 Eighth 326 Ninth 278 Tenth 269 Eleventh 315 Twelfth 299 ‘Absentee 239 Provisional 385322 Regular Meeting 25 November 2014 FULL THREE YEAR TERM. Candidate | 4°] 2/3" [a7 S*Te™ 77 w) OF TIO") ai™]i2" | Absentee | _Pro-| Total | | visional Jonathan - Gran” | s24[ us| e2| s7| 05] 79 | 76 [105 | 95/105) us| me] uss is| 1322 rooet | a7| as] aof zi ni ess #| ma) | as) i) 2) sr Harlem | wer [el =| |e] a) ef als] 2 | «| =| «| e| a Seffey | ao zs oa| 39] 25] se | se[ 31 or] 7] se[ re] os us| 10] ast ‘The Report shows that JONATHAN CARAFA, ROBERT MARA, and JEFFREY TELEP were elected for a term of 3 years each (Received and Filed) 8. HILLTOP SCHOOL AND COLUMBUS SCHOOL RETAI WALL PROJECT CHANGE ORDER #04 Upon a motion by Siconolfi, seconded by Carbonetti, and in accordance with the recommendation of Maser Consulting, P.A., the Board’s Engineering Firm, the request for confirmation of approval of the change order in the amount of $3,625.00 is hereby approved unanimously. Said change order is to replace a chain link fence and replace a concrete pad on the walkway. RECEIPT OF BIDS LODI HIGH SCHOOL CLASSROOM DOOR REPLACEMENT PROJECT On FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2014 at 10:00 A.M., sealed bids were received for the Lodi High School Classroom Door Replacement Project. The bids were as follows: Bidder Base Bid | Alternate 1 _| Alternate 2 C&M Door Controls, Inc, | $96,750.00 | $55,000.00 $4,365.00 20 Markley Street Port Reading, NJ - | _ | Northeastern Interior Services | $97,800.00 | $66,200.00 | $10,900.00 112 Mill Street | Paterson, NJ Upon a motion by Siconolfi, seconded by Carbonetti, and in accordance with the recommendation of SSP Architectural Group, the Board's Architectural firm, the request for approval to award the Base Bid, Alternate 1 and Alternate 2 to C & M Door Controls, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder complying with the bid specifications is hereby approved unanimously.5323 Regular Meeting 25 November 2014 SUPERINTENDENT’S SPECIAL REPORT The Superintendent submitted a report dated NOVEMBER 25, 2014. The report is on file in the Board Secretary's Office and resulted in the following actions: 1. SUBSTITUTETEACHER/SUBSTITUTE SECRETARY/SUBSTITUTE AIDE Upon a motion by Siconolfi, seconded by Nardino, the recommendation that the following person(s) be added to substitute lists for the Lodi School District for the school year 2014-2015 as listed below is hereby approved unanimously: ite T . Aparna Gurumurthy (pending District training) . Sean Connolly (pending District training) . Marissa Mavroudas . Filip Gzella (pending District training) s Substit , 1. Susan Ivanicki 1. Susan Ivanicki 2. Tanya Balboa (pending District training) 2. ‘Tanya Balboa (pending District training) BONE 2. HOME INSTRUCTION Upon a motion by Siconolfi, seconded by Nardino, the request for confirmation of approval for home instruction for the students listed below is hereby approved unanimously: ‘Student Effective Date Provider 1413-13 September 25, 2014 District 2.41.C. October 28, 2014 District 3.#R.G. October 29, 2014 District 4#AH. November 13, 2014 District 5.#1.E. November 19, 2014 District 3. SERVICE AGREEMENT — LEARNERS’ COMPASS Upon a motion by Siconolfi, seconded by Nardino, the request for approval of the contract between Learners’ Compass and the Lodi Board of Education for the provision of home program coordination and instruction for Applied Behavior Analytic based interventions for the 2014-2015 school year at the following rates is hereby approved unanimously: 1. The hourly rate is $110.00 for School-Based Behavior Consultation. 2. The rate is $110.00 for Home-Based Behavior Consultation from Behavior Analyst and Applied Behavior Analysis Coordination. This rate includes: direct supervision, follow up supervision notes, typed reports, e- mail/telephone calls over 60 minutes per week, video observations, binder reviews. 3. The hourly rate is $65.00 for instruction. This rate includes: direct instruction, data collection, parent training, graphing, and clinic attendance.5324 Regular Meeting 25 November 2014 4. The dally rate for staff training workshops will be determined on a case- by-case basis. Rates will depend on length of in-service and number of attendees. 5. If telephone and/or e-mail contact with the Behavior Analyst is required for more than 30 minutes per week, additional charges will be billed. JOB EXPENSES Upon a motion by Siconolfi, seconded by Nardino, and in accordance with Policy 6471, Schoo! District Travel, the recommendation of the approval/confirmation of the following travel and related expenses in the amount of $1,065.12 as attached is hereby approved unanimously. Said expenses relate to the scope of the staff members’ and/or Board Trustees’ current responsibilities and will promote the delivery of instruction and/or further the efficient operation of the Lodi School District. ANTI-BULLYING BILL OF RIGHTS ACT Attached please find the results of each investigation regarding incidents of Harassment, Intimidation, or Bullying for the month of November. (Received and Filed) SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICE CONTRACTS SCHOOL YEAR 2014-2015 Upon a motion by Siconolfi, seconded by Nardino, the request for confirmation of approval for the services of students for the 2014-2015 school year as listed below is hereby approved unanimously a. South Bergen Jointure Commission Personnel Cost Factor Effective Date 1. Behaviorist, 3 days/week $63,844.41 2. Transition Counselor $21,347.62 (20% share) 9 The Lodi Board of Education agrees to reimburse the South Bergen Jointure Commission for “all” salaries, benefits, and other expenses attributed to the performance of the duties of each personnel. The district shall be responsible for the cost of all contractual benefits including travel reimbursements approved by the district administrator, professional development fees, tuition reimbursement, sick day pay and any other expenses incurred in the performance of their duties and approved by their district administrator in the Lodi School District. CONTRACTED SERVICES AGREEMENT Upon a motion by Siconolfi, seconded by Nardino, the request for approval of the contracted services agreement with the South Bergen Jointure Commission for the school year 2014-2015 for the students listed below is hereby approved unanimously: Student Service Amoi Effective Date 1, #14-03 1:1 Aide $25,482.71 9-1-14 to 6-30-15 2. #01-04 = 1:1 Aide $34,965.27 9-1-14 to 6-30-1510. 5325 Regular Meeting 25 November 2014 3. #19-06 1:1 Aide $24,528.94 9-1-14 to 6-30-15 4, #10-16 1:1 Aide $44,910.42 9-1-14 to 6-30-15 5. #05-11 1:1 Aide $32,885.21 9-1-14 to 6-30-15 6. #21-11 1:1 Aide $10,980.00 9-1-14 to 6-30-15 7. #20-13 1:1 Aide $38,720.69 9-1-14 to 6-30-15 TUITION Upon a motion by Siconolfi, seconded by Nardino, the request for confirmation of approval for the tuition of the student(s) for the 2014-2015 school year as listed below is hereby approved unanimously: i. South Bergen Jointure Commission Student Code = Annual Tuition Program Effective Date 1. #01-04 $60,950.00 PS AUT 10-20-14 to 6-26-15 2. #01-13 $60,950.00 PS AUT 10-21-14 to 6-26-15 3. #08-13 $60,950.00 PS AUT 10-21-14 to 6-26-15 4. #10-20 $60,950.00 AUT 10-29-14 to 6-26-15 5. #13-01 $60,950.00 PS AUT 10-29-14 to 6-26-15, 6, #11-16 $38,700.00 PSMD Program 10-30-14 to 6-26-15 ii, Youth Consultation Services ‘Student Code Annual Tuition Program Effective Date 1. #19-06 $40,572.88 Fort Lee 11-6-14 to 6-30-15 Educational Center lil. Windsor Learning Center Student Code = Annual Tuition Program Effective Date 1, #19-18 $40,120.00 Private 11-10-14 to 6-30-15 MONETARY DONATION Upon a motion by Siconolfi, seconded by Nardino, the request for approval to accept a donation from the 7-Eleven Corporation in the amount of $711.00 for Wilson School and $711.00 for Lodi High School is hereby approved unanimously. The donation is in recognition of the 7-Eleven School and Sports Grant Program. HOSPITAL BASED INSTRUCTION Upon a motion by Siconolfi, seconded by Nardino, the request for confirmation of approval to enter into an agreement with Saint Clare's Hospital to provide hospital based instruction services to the student listed below is hereby approved unanimously: a, #19-15 Saint Clare's Hospital 9/29/14-10/17/14 $54.00 per hour Boonton, NJ 5 hours/week5326 12. Regular Meeting 25 November 2014 HOSPITAL BASED INSTRUCTION Upon a motion by Siconolfi, seconded by Nadino, the request for confirmation of approval to enter into an agreement with Education, Inc. to provide hospital based instruction services to the students listed below is hereby approved unanimously: a. #S.B. ‘Summit Oaks Hospital 11-10-14 to 11-24-14 $47.00 per hour 5 hours/week Student —_ Facility Location Effective Date —_ Instruction Rate b. #09-19 Institute for Pediatric 11-10-14 to 11-17-14 $47.00 per hour Cancer and Blood 10 hours/week Disorders RESIGNATION OF STAFF MEMBER Upon a motion by Siconolfi, seconded by Nardino, the letter from Danielle Guertin, Speech/Language Teacher, resigning from her position effective January 11, 2015 is hereby approved unanimously. APPOINTMENT OF LHS ANTI-BULLYING SPECIALIST Upon a motion by Siconolfi, seconded by Nardino, the request for authorization to appoint Ashley Lewis, Lodi High School Guidance Counselor, as the second ‘Anti-Bullying Specialist at Lodi High School is hereby approved unanimously. Ms. Lewis and Mrs. Passano, the present Anti-Bullying Specialist, will share the duties and responsibilities of the position at no cost to the Board. ADOPTION OF REVISED/NEW POLICIES AND REGULATIONS Upon a motion by Siconolfi, seconded by Nardino, the recommendation of the adoption of the following revised Policy and Regulation as listed below is hereby approved unanimously: Policy No. Title 5600R Student Discipline/Code of Conduct (revised) Regulation No. Title R5600 Student Discipline/Code of Conduct (revised) STATE FACILITIES PUPIL COUNT AND ASSIGNMENT REPORT AS OF OCTOBER 15, 2014 Upon a motion by Siconolfi, seconded by Nardino, the request for authorization to accept the State Facilities Report for the placement of the following student is hereby approved unanimously: Student's Name State Facility Date of Placement a. #LL. BC Juvenile Detention Center 10-81416. 18. 20. 5327 Regular Meeting 25 November 2014 APPOINTMENT OF LHS NEWSPAPER EDITORIAL MANAGER Upon a motion by Siconolf, seconded by Nardino, the recommendation of the appointment of Lauren Sciarra, Lodi High School English Teacher, to the position of Lodi High School Newspaper Editorial Manager effective for the 2014-2015 school year is hereby approved unanimously. Stipend shall be $2,871.00 in accordance with the labor agreement between the Lodi Education Association and the Lodi Board of Education. REINSTATEMENT OF THOMAS JEFFERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL - GRADE 8 CLASS TRIP Tam in receipt of a letter from Robert Sciolaro, Thomas Jefferson Middle School Principal, requesting to conduct an overnight class trip to Boston and Springfield, Massachusetts for 8" grade students. The class trip is tentatively scheduled for June 11 and 12, 2015. All expenses for the cost of the trip will be paid through student fundraising. Upon a motion by Siconolfi, seconded by Nardino, the recommendation that the Grade 8 class trip be reinstated for the 2014-2015 school year at no cost to the Board is hereby approved unanimously. RESIGNATION OF TEACHER AIDE (SPECIAL EDUCATION) Upon a motion by Siconolfi, seconded by Nardino, the letter from Ladina Thomas, Special Education Teacher Aide, resigning from her position effective December 2, 2014 Is hereby approved unanimosly. APPOINTMENT OF TEACHER AIDE (SPECIAL EDUCATION) Upon a motion by Siconolfi, seconded by Nardino, the recommendation of the appointment of Debra Sileno to the position of Washington School Special Education Teacher Aide effective December 1, 2014 at 5.5 hours per day, five days per week, at a salary of $17,516.00 is hereby approved unanimously. LHS GAY STRAIGHT ALLIANCE Tam in receipt of a letter from Frank D'Amico, Lodi High School Principal, requesting to institute a Gay Straight Alliance at Lodi High School. The mission of the Alliance is to promote tolerance and acceptance for any lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender youth and to create a sense of unity within the school. Katharine Gillenson, Lodi High School English Teacher, will serve as the advisor ‘on a voluntary basis. Upon a motion by Siconolfi, seconded by Nardino, the recommendation that the Gay Straight Alliance be instituted at Lodi High School at no cost to the Board is. hereby approved unanimously.5328 Regular Meeting 25 November 2014 21, PROGRESS OF MERIT BONUS GOALS. In accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-3.1(e) (10-11), the Chief School Administrator shall update the Board of Education on the progress toward the achievement of merit bonus criteria during the months of November and January. The Chief Schoo! Administrator shall also present a final report to the Board with any available data in support of merit bonus criteria during the month of March. The following steps have been accomplished as outlined in my Action Plan to achieve the 2014-2015 Merit Bonus Goals: Goal ‘Accomplished as of November 14, 2014 ‘Conduct a full technology audit in which 100% of all hardware, software and infrastructure in the district will be accounted for in order to align our technology assets to meet the demands of PARCC while allowing teachers continual access to technology. 80 % of students in grades 3 -5 will demonstrate a 75 point increase in the STAR Reading Assessment Scaled Score over the course of the 2014-2015 school year, as measured by a Pre and Post STAR Reading Assessment. Install a surveillance camera network system and color coded window decals in all 7 district schools in order to enhance current security and ensure a safe learning environment for all students and staff. Increase professional development opportunities for all staff (certificated and non-certificated) by creating a local Professional Development Academy that will provide instructional and non- instructional training programs to Lodi staff at no expense to the Board of Education other than substitute coverage. ‘* Met with Director of Technology in order to evaluate software to audit and track technology assets throughout the district. Purchased chosen software. Developed a technology plan for implementation of software, ‘* Ensured that teachers in grades 3-5 administered the STAR Reading assessment and analyzed the strengths and weaknesses by setting up a schedule and having the teachers submit results to me. * Linstructed the Principals to have their teachers meet to discuss findings in prade level PLCs. ‘+ Principals have been instructed to analyze the findings across grades 3-5 in their building. ‘+ Inconjunction with the Lodi Police Department, assessed and prioritized the appropriate scope of the project and coverage areas for surveillance cameras and determined optimal color codes and locations of decals ‘* Chose vendor and awarded contract to purchase and install desired network and cameras. ‘* Created color coding and naming convention system to distribute to building Principals. Principals submitted building layout and location of each decal, including the room numbers on each label. Met with the district's Supervisor of Curriculum & Instruction and Supervisor of Guidance and assessed the district's professional development needs in accordance with NI DOE mandated trainings and in support of new initiative «© Met with district's administrative team and assessed the district's professional development needs. © Met with the district's Supervisor of Curriculum & Instruction and Supervisor of Guidance and developed a staff survey to gauge the staff's perspective of their professional development needs © Met with the district's Supervisor of Curriculum & Instruction and Supervisor of Guidance and developed 4 fall professional development calendar ‘Distributed the fall professional development calendar toall staff for registration.5329 Regular Meeting 25 November 2014 Increase the overall effectiveness and efficiency of high school guidance department and also lower the overall student to counselor ratio by replacing a full- time secretary with a part-time secretary and creating a part-time Grade 9 School Counselor position. Conduct a full technology audit in Which 100% of all hardware, software and infrastructure in the district will be accounted for in order to align our technology assets to meet the demands of PARCC while allowing teachers continual access to technology. 80 % of students in grades 3 -5 will demonstrate a 75 point increase in the STAR Reading Assessment ‘Scaled Score aver the course of the 2014-2015 school year, as measured by a Pre and Post STAR Reading Assessment. Install a surveillance camera network system and color coded window decals in all 7 district schools in order to enhance current security and ensure a safe learning environment for all students and staff. Monitored staff participation in fall professional development programs by reviewing training participation lists and feedback forms. Met with the district's Supervisor of Guidance and High School Principal and assessed the high school’s, current student to counselor rat Met with the district's Supervisor of Guidance and High School Principal and determined the department's required staff energy to maintain effective management of its clerical needs. Met with the district's Supervisor of Guidance and High School Principal and discussed the pros and cons of replacing full-time secretary with a part-time secretary. Met with the district's Supervisor of Guidance and High School Principal and discussed the feasibility of adding a part-time Grade 9 School Counselor. Recruited and hired the following positions for 2014- 2015: 1. Part Time Guidance Secretary 2. Part Time Grade 9 School Counselor Met with the district's Supervisor of Guidance and High School Principal and created part time secretary work schedule. Met with the district's Supervisor of Guidance and restructured high school counselor caseload to calculate new student to counselor ratio. Met with the district's Supervisor of Guidance in Sept., Oct., and Nov. to assess ongoing progress of department’s restructuring plan student to counselor ratio. Met with Director of Technology in order to evaluate sofiware to audit and track technology assets throughout the district. Purchased chosen sofiware. Developed a technology plan for implementation of software. Ensured that teachers in grades 3-5 administered the STAR Reading assessment and analyzed the strengths and weaknesses by setting up a schedule and having the teachers submit results to me. I instructed the Principals to have their teachers meet to discuss findings in grade level PLCs. Principals have been instructed to analyze the findings across grades 3-5 in their building. In conjunction with the Lodi Police Department, assessed and prioritized the appropriate scope of the project and coverage areas for surveillance cameras and determined optimal color codes and locations of deals. Chose vendor and awarded contract to purchase and install desired network and cameras. Created color coding and naming convention system to distribute to building Principals.5330 Regular Meetin Increase professional development opportunities for all staff (certificated and non-certificated) by creating a local Professional Development Academy that will provide instructional and non- instructional training programs to Lodi staff at no expense to the Board of Education other than substitute coverage. Increase the overall effectiveness and efficiency of high school guidance department and also lower the overall student to counselor ratio by replacing a full- time secretary with a part-time secretary and creating a part-time Grade 9 School Counselor position. (Received and Filed) 19 25 November 2014 Principals submitted buil location of each decal, including the room numbers on each label ig layout and Met with the district's Supervisor of Curriculum & Instruction and Supervisor of Guidance and assessed the district's professional development needs in accordance with NJ DOE mandated trainings and in support of new initiatives. Met with distriet’s administrative team and assessed the district's professional development needs. Met with the district's Supervisor of Curriculum & Instruction and Supervisor of Guidance and developed a staff survey to gauge the staff's perspective of their professional development needs. Met with the district's Supervisor of Curriculum & Instruction and Supervisor of Guidance and developed a fall professional development calendar Distributed the fall professional development calendar to all staff for registration. Monitored staff participation in fall professional development programs by reviewing training participation lists and feedback forms. Met with the district's Supervisor of Guidance and High School Principal and assessed the high school’s, current student to counselor ratio. Met with the district's Supervisor of Guidance and High School Principal and determined the department's required staff energy to maintain effective management of its clerical needs. ‘Met with the district's Supervisor of Guidance and High School Principal and discussed the pros and cons of replacing full-time secretary with a part-time secretary. Met with the district’s Supervisor of Guidance and High School Principal and discussed the feasibility of adding a part-time Grade 9 School Counselor. Recruited and hired the following positions for 2014- 2015: 3. Part Time Guidance Secretary 4, Part Time Grade 9 School Counselor Met with the district's Supervisor of Guidance and High School Principal and created part time secretary work schedule. Met with the district's Supervisor of Guidance and restructured high school counselor caseload to calculate new student to counselor ratio. Met with the districts Supervisor of Guidance in Sept., Oct., and Nov. to assess ongoing progress of department's restructuring plan student to counselor ratio. 22. RESIGNATION OF LHS ASSISTANT WRESTLING COACH Upon a motion by Siconolfi, seconded by Nardino, the letter from Antonio Garcia, Lodi High School Assistant Wrestling Coach, resigning from his position for the 2014-2015 school year is hereby approved unanimously.23. 24. 25. 26. 27, 5331 Regular Meeting 25 November 2014 APPOINTMENT OF ASSISTANT WRESTLING COACH Upon a motion by Siconolfi, seconded by Nardino, the recommendation of the appointment of Al Morali, English Teacher at Lodi High School, to the position of Lodi High School Assistant Wrestling Coach for the 2014-2015 school year is hereby approved unanimously. Stipend shall be $6,968.00 in accordance with the labor agreement between the Lodi Education Association and the Lodi Board of Education. NONPUBLIC TECHNOLOGY AID, 2014-2015 SCHOOL YEAR Upon a motion by Siconolfi, seconded by Nardino, the request for authorization to purchase one (1) Data/Video Projector 7,000 Lumens and one (1) Power Zoom/Focus Lens Projector for Immaculate Conception High School is hereby approved unanimously. The cost for this equipment will fully utilize the Nonpublic Technology Aid allocation of $6,720.00. WILSON SCHOOL PARKING LOT, AUTHORIZATION TO PREPARE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS Upon a motion by Siconolfi, seconded by Nardino, the recommendation that the Board Secretary/Business Administrator be authorized to engage the Board's engineering firm, Maser Consulting P.A., to prepare plans and specifications for the Wilson Elementary School parking lot modifications is hereby approved unanimously. The engineering fee shall be 8% of the total project cost. I further recommend that the Board Secretary/Business Administrator be authorized to award the bid to the lowest responsible bidder complying with the bid specifications and to confirm same at the Board’s next meeting, TUITION CONTRACT AGREEMENTS, 2014-2015 SCHOOL YEAR Upon a motion by Siconolfi, seconded by Nardino, the request for confirmation of approval for the tuition of the student(s) for the 2014-2015 school year as listed below is hereby approved unanimously: a IL tional Servic mission - Student Code Tuition Program Effective Date 1. Lb. $18,040.00 Essex HS. 11-10-14 to 6-30-15 (Alternative Education) SICK LEAVE OF ABSENCE Upon a motion by Siconolfi, seconded by Nardino, the letter from Steven Pearlman, Mathematics Teacher at Lodi High School requesting a sick leave of absence utilizing his accumulated sick days from November 3, 2014 to January 2, 2015 is hereby approved unanimously. He shall resume his duties on January 5, 2015. (A doctor's note Is on file).5332 28. 29, 30. 32. 33. Regular Meeting 25 November 2014 VOLUNTEERS Upon a motion by Siconolfi, seconded by Nardino, the recommendation of the approval of the following volunteer coaches for the 2014-2015 school year as listed below is hereby approved unanimousiy: LHS Wrestling x Antonio Garcia 2. Charles Ferraro (Pending medical results) 3. Alex Mella DONATION OF HIBSTER SOFTWARE LICENSE Upon a motion by Siconolfi, seconded by Nardino, the request for confirmation of approval to accept a donation in the amount of $3,000.00 from the Educational Development Software Company is hereby approved unanimously. The donation will be used to purchase the HIBster Software License for the Lodi Schoo! District. HIBster is an anti-bullying software program that specializes in incident prevention, management and reporting. ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE Upon a motion by Siconolfi, seconded by Nardino, the request for confirmation of approval to place Staff member No. 65250649 on a paid administrative leave of absence effective November 20, 2014 until further action by the Board is hereby approved unanimously. JOB EXPENSES Upon a motion by Siconolfi, seconded by Nardino, and in accordance with Policy 6471, Schoo! District Travel, the recommendation of the approval of the following travel and related expenses in the amount of $225.00 as attached is hereby approved unanimously. Said expenses are related to the scope of the staff members’ and/or Board Trustees’ current responsibilities and will promote the delivery of instruction and/or further the efficient operation of the Lodi School District. SICK LEAVE OF ABSENCE Upon a motion by Siconolfi, seconded by Nardino, the letter from Mary Bleckman, English Teacher at Lodi High School requesting a sick leave of absence utilizing her accumulated sick days from November 12, 2014 to December 12, 2014 is hereby approved unanimously. She shall resume his duties on December 15, 2014. (A doctor's note is on file). HOSPITAL BASED INSTRUCTION Upon a motion by Siconolfi, seconded by Nardino, the request for confirmation of approval to enter into an agreement with Saint Clare’s Hospital to provide hospital based instruction services to the student listed below is hereby approved unanimously: Student Facil i Effective D 1 jon R a. #AG, Saint Clare's Hospital —11/24/14-12/19/14 $54.00 per hour Boonton, NJ 5 hours/week5333 Regular Meeting 25 November 2014 34. ANTI-BULLYING BILL OF RIGHTS ACT Attached please find the results of each investigation regarding incidents of Harassment, Intimidation, or Bullying for the month of November. (Received and Filed) a 35. PROGRESS TARGETS ACTION PLANS, 2014-2015 SCHOOL YEAR Upon a motion by Siconolfi, seconded by Nardino, the request for approval of the following 2014-2015 Progress Targets Actions Plans as listed below is hereby approved unanimously: COLUMBUS SCHOOL 2014-2015 PROGRESS TARGETS ACTION PLAN Content Ari X English Language Arts (Columbus) 0 Mathematics ‘Subgroup(s) Not Meeting Progress Targets for proficiency and/or other measures: Black HispanicX WhiteX American indian Asian] Two or More Races Total Population x Students with Disabilities C1 Limited English Proficient Students 2 Economically Disadvantaged Intervention(s) to be ‘Assessments aligned to PARC and CCSS. Increase Study Island use. Grade Level Meeting, implemented: Breakdown Ni ASK results: look at more closely Suheateks Teremad for Black HispanicX WhiteX American indian Asian Two or More vention: Races Total Population X Students with Disabilities) Limited English Proficient Students Economically Disadvantaged x i ‘Amount of Title |, Part A Funds Allocated for intervention:* (indicate "N/A) f school does not receive Title | funds) Black HispanicX WhiteX American Indian Asian Two or More Races C1 Total Population X Students with Disabilities C1 Limited English Proficient Students [I Economically Disadvantaged X ‘Persons: ‘Additional Resources Z 1 | Implement The write | Principal Porfalio Binders Sept. 2014 June 2035 Steps Program-This | Teachers program vill successfully Buide students into Common Core skls | development Z| Use data to idontiy —_] rindpal Tine Sept 2014 vane 2015 specific areas need ot | Teachers Faculty Meetings improvement NIASK ASK Wilting Samples _ | 3 | implement new student | Principal Aasexsments Sept 3014 — une 2075 assessments Reading/t. | Teachers Curriculum Mapping | | arts to better align them to PARCE rather than NU ASK 4 | Provide Professional Principal Principal Ongoing Development Teachers PD. Funds ~ Faculty Meetings | distri In-Service Days | © outofalstrct workshops 5 | Bala Driven instruction | Principal Tine Sept, 2014 june 2015 Result of NJ ASK/Star/_ Teachers | Faculty Meeting _| Assessments 6 | increase studyslnd- | Prnepal | Computer lab Schedule] Sept. 2014 ~sune 2015 Web-Based LArts/Math | Teachers Homework practice software5334 Regular Meeting 25 November 2014 7 | Exposing to Non-Fictional topics with video/film and present them for writing. Teachers ‘Smart Board Sept. 2014 — june 2015 Educational Websites Relate questions to PARCC content are Cenaihorguge ie XMathats Comba) BiciC WsponeX WhteE Amercnindan 1 Asan) TwosrWore aces Sebwouse Nt mening rome | 2airopstont era frrofency ander cet | agnthDsblhes Unites Enh rode Students eanencay meron) iobelnplmentd: | Star asesnent ty and ‘Subgroup(s) Targeted for Intervention: 1 Total Population x Students with Disabilities Limited English Proficient Students) Economically Disadvantaged x Black Hispaniex White] American indian Asian Two or More Races ‘Amount of Title |, Part A Funds Allocated for intervention:* {indicate “N/A If school does not receive Title | funds) ‘Action Steps ‘ditional Dedi jicated Result of NIASK/Star- restructure lesson adjusments — Dif. Instr based on level of difficulty fe_| Principal Time Teachers Meetings 2} Provide Professional Development + Faculty Meetings = Out of Distric Workshops 3) STAR Ren- view student and lassroom reports: find ‘weaknesses and strengths Principal ‘Scheduling tab Teachers 4] study Isiand- 5| Newly District created tests to align the CCSS inneed of improvement (Numbers and Operations, Fractions and Geometry, etc) NIASK -NUASK Writing Samples @| Use data to identify specific areas | Principal Time Sept. 2014-June Teachers Faculty Meetings | 2015, HILLTOP SCHOOL 2014-2015 PROGRESS TARGETS ACTION PLAN X English Language Arts (Hilltop) __C] Mathematics Content Area: Subgroups) Not Meeting | 5lackC Hispanic X white American indian Asian) Twoor More — | Progress Targets for Races Total Population x | proficiency and/or other | students with Disabilities C1 Limited English Proficient Students) Economically ‘measures: Disadvantaged X Intervention(s) tobe | tar Assessment/Star Assessment Analysis, Study sland/Study Island weekend | implemented: challenges, Write Steps writing program, READY on-line PARCC preparation program Black Hispaniex White (American indian (Asian (Two or More Subgroup(s) Targeted for | Races C) Total Population x Intervention: Students with Disabilities C1 Limited English Proficient Students 11 Economically Disadvantaged x ‘Amount of Title |, Part A | Title | funds will nt be used Funds Allocated for Intervention:* {thidieate “N/A) if schoo does not receive Title | funds)5335 Regular Meeting 25 November 2014 Midtceal Due Date- ‘Action Steps Persons Responsible Resources S Dedicated pect A] Star Assessment/Star Assessment Analysis, ‘ll Pre-K=5 teachers, €5L, | Computer Lab ‘September 2014- Title Reading, Special | Laptop Carts June 2015 Education Teachers 2] Study island all2°4,3° 4” and S™ Computer Lab September 2014- grade, ESL, Title Reading, | Laptop Carts June 2015 _ Special Education teachers ‘Study Island Weekend Challenges Al 2nd, 3rd, th and Sth | Student Home September 2014- grade, ESL, Title Reading, | Internet Devices June 2015, _ Special Education teachers | incentive prizes (Weekends) 4) Write Steps writing program ‘2nd, 3rd, 4th and Sth | Computer Lab September 2014 srade, ESL, Title Reading, | Laptop Carts June 2015 Special Education teachers _| Smart Boards 5| READY on-line PARCC preparation program All 2nd, 3rd, 4th and Sth | Computer Lab September 2014- | rade, ESL Title Reading, | Laptop Carts June 2015 | Special Education teachers | Smart Boards Content Area: English Language Arts X Mathematics (Hiltop) ‘Subgroup(s) Nat Black HispanieX White] American indian Asian Two or More Races Total Meeting Progress | Population x ‘Targets for proficiency | students with Disabilities C1 Limited English Proficient Students 1 Economically Disadvantaged X and/or other measures: Intervention(s)to be | Star Assessment/Star Assessment Analysis, Study Island/Study Island weekend challenges, READY on- implemented: line PARCC preparation program Black HispanicX White American indian Asian Two or More Races OI Total Subgroupls) Targeted | pooutation x for intervention: Students with Disabilities C1 Limited English Proficient Students C1 Economically Disadvantaged X ‘Amount of Title |, Part | Title | funds will not be used. A Funds Allocated ‘Intervention:* (indicate “n/a ‘school does not receive Title | funds) Additional Action Steps Persons Responsible Resources Due Date - Timeline x Dedicated T Star Assessment/Star Assessment | AllPreK-5 teachers, | Computer Lab | September 2016 une 2015 Analysis ESL, Title | Math, Special | Laptop Carts Education Teachers 2 ‘Study Island ‘All 2™, 3% a” and 5 ‘Computer Lab ‘September 2014-June 2015 rade, ESL, Title Math, | Laptop Carts Special Education _ teachers | a 3 ‘Study island Weekend Challenges | All and, 3d, ath and 6th | Student Home | September 2014-June 2015 grade, ESL, Title Math, | internet Devices | (Weekends) Special education sincentive prizes teachers a we PARCE All2nd, dvd, ath and Sth | Computerlab | September 201¢-une 2015 Preparation program grade, ESL, Tle Laptop Carts Reading, Special smart Boards Education teachers5336 Regular Meeting 25 November 2014 WASHINGTON SCHOOL 2014-2015 PROGRESS TARGETS ACTION PLAN Content Area: X English Language Arts (Washington) — C Mathematics ‘Subgroup(s) Not Black Hispaniex WhiteX American indian] Asian C] Two or More Races) Total Meeting Progress Population x Targets for proficiency | students with Disabilities Limited English Proficient Students (1 Economically ‘and/or other Disadvantaged x measures: During the 2014-2015 school year, academic interventions willbe utlzed which will include ‘Academic Extension Class, Write Steps Writing, Reading Street benchmark assessments, and Intervention(s)tobe | ¢argoted small-group instruction to increase the number of proficient students in all categories. implemented: Black HispanicX Whitex American indian Asian Two or More Races O Total Subgroup(s) Targeted | Population x for Intervention: Students with Disabilities Disadvantaged x Limited English Proficient Students Economically ‘Amount of Title |, Part ‘A Funds Allocated for Intervention:* (Indicate “N/A) school does not recelve Title I funds) ‘Additional ‘Action Steps Persons Responsible Resources Due Date- Timeline Dedicated aE T] Meet with Professional Learning Principal, PLC committee NIASK Data September 2014 Community members to discuss the | members Reports building objectives and map aut the timeline for action plan. In the fall OF 2014, third, fourth and fifth grade students will be pre-tested in Renaissance Place Language Arts. Students’ progress will be monitored, ‘and additional benchmarks will be administered in January 2015. | Growth between the first and second benchmark administrations will be measured and analyzed for areas, needing improvement. In the late spring of 2015, all students will take a ‘third ELA benchmark. Growth between the first and final benchmark will be calculated, analyzed, and assessed, | Principal, Classroom, E81, Title I teachers, Renaissance Place data reports, bbench mark assessment data, Classroom data(informal/For mal) September 2014 June 2015, | ‘An additional section (5 days a week) will be dedicated to CCSS/PARCC. In Brades 3, 4, and 5. Teachers will construct lessons based on data to teach, reinforce and review skis related to the standards and PARCC delivery on assessments Principal, Classroom, ES, Title teachers Motivation Reading, Benchmark Assessment Series, Achievethecore.o re. PARC Practice Tests September 2014. lune 2015 a Tavestigate a software program to implement for all students in grades 2.5 for practice of online instruction. He program will provide benchmark, progress monitoring and targeted remediation tools. Principal, Classroom, ESL, Title I teachers Renaissance Reading, Mentoring Minds, parcconline.org, Readworks.org, newsela.com Ongoing Curriculum alignment to the CCSS, course alignment to ensure college and career readiness Principal, Teachers, Title land ES teachers ELA Common Core State Standards September 2014Regular Meeting 25 November 2014 5337 8] Allstudents willbe given the ‘| Principal, Classroom, Title, | Study Island, PLC | September 2014- June 2015 ‘opportunity to practice, develop, and | ESL Teachers Meetings extend literacy skills by interacting with the Study island technology component. DEngiish tanguoge Arts —_-X Mathematics (Washington) x Students with Disabilities C1 Umited English Proficient Students D1 Black HispanicX White American indian Asian) Two or More Races 1) Total Population Economically Disadvantaged X Websites (Wowzers) Throughout the 2014-2015 school year, academic interventions will be utlized which will include Renaissance Math- Core Progress Learning Progression, Study island Math, and Math Exemplars and Students with Disabilities CI Black HispanicX White X American indian Asian Two or More Races 01 Total Population X Economically Disadvantaged X Limited English Proficient Students O not receive Title a funds) Additional Resources ‘Que Date - 1] inthe fall of 2014, third, fourth and fith grade | Principal, Classroom, ESL Tile! NIASK Data/Cluster September 2018 students wil be pre-testedin Renaissance Piace | teachers. Reports Math. Students’ progress will be monitored, and | Course Grades an additional benchmark wil be administered in Teacher January 2015. Growth between the frst and second benchmark administrations will be ‘measured and analyzed for areas needing Improvement, In the late spring of 2035, all students will take a third math benchmark, Growth between the first and final benchmark willbe calculated, analyzed, and assesses. NIASK Scores Recommendations | NIASK Scores, 2| Meet with Professional Learning Community | Principal, PLC committee 'NIASK Data Reports ‘Sept. 2014 ‘members to discuss the building objectives and | members(all teachers) ‘map out the timeline for action plan. '3/ Analyze NIASK and evaluation data results to _| Principal, PLE Teachers, Title! Course Grades September Identify and target students that need remedial Teacher October assistance. Recommendations | 2014 ign lessons to address strengths and jeaknesses from the individual analysis of the UASK and pre-assessment results. NIASK Results ‘September-June 2014-2015 5] Analyze, chart data and refine instruction Teachers, Principal, PLC, Title! ‘Assessment September-June fluency. Analyze, chart data and refine instruction collaboratively with grade level team. members Starfall.com collaboratively with team and content members ata parcconline.org, 2014-2015 based on interim assessment results. Create, ams.org, PARCC Practice redesign and implement specific strategies Tests, Study Island based on Renaissance Math assessment results from assessments 6] investigate and implement a program in grades | Teachers, Principal, PLC, Title Only the Numbers Count, | September 2014 K-2 to reinforce place value and fact families for ‘ABCMouse .com, June 20155338 Regular Meeting 25 November 2014 WILSON SCHOOL 2014-2015 PROGRESS TARGETS ACTION PLAN Content Area: | X English Language Arts (Wilson) Mathematics Subgroup(s)Not || BlackO HispanicX WhiteC] American indian Asian Two or More Races Total Population x SW 22125) seuderts with Oisabtnies United englsh Proficient Students C1 Economically Disadvantaged X Progress Targets for proficiency and/or other measures: See Leveled Lanuage ts Cses, Culm Sar Assesment sessment Anas, Wie steps Wing 1 | Program ‘Sabgroup(s) | Black( Wispanicx white Cl American indian B)asion ©) Two or More Races [1 Total Population x ‘Targeted for Students with Disabilities CI Limited English Proficient Students ‘conomically Disadvantage sabilties (Limited English Proficient Students C1 & ily Disadvantaged x ‘Amount f Title | Tie | funds wil not be used Part A Funds Allocated for Intervention:* (indicate “N/A it School does not receive Title! funds) ‘etlon Steps Persons Responsible Resources setae fees Dedicated Teveled Language Arts Classes All 3% 4 and S™ grade, ESL Tile | Computer Lab September 201¢- + Based on student data (NIASK 2013/14, | | Reading, Special Education” | Laptop Carts | June 2035 Star assessment, Average Report Card | teachers smart Boards & | Grades & Teacher Recommendation) supplemental students were placed in classes Materials according to academic performance Carrealar ~~ —T Allresk=5 teachers ESL, THe) | Computer ab September 201% + Mapped out yearly progression based on | Reading, Special Eeucation Laptop Carts June 2015 cess | Teachers | + Revised assessments to provide questions relating to PARC _ “Star Asvessment/Star Assessment Analy ‘ilPre-k=5 teachers, ESL, Tile | Computer Lab September 016 + Students will participate in a quarterly | Reading, Special Education Laptop Carts dune 2015 assessment to determine students’ | Teachers strengths and weaknesses | + Teachers wil tiize data to implement various strategies | Wie Steps Writing Program TAK through Sth grade, ESL, Tle | Computer ab September 2016 ‘+ Given lessons are differentiated | Reading, Special Education | Laptop Carts June 2015 according tothe students’ abilities. Title | teachers smart Boards 2 teacher works with dassroom staff | members to promote student | achievement + Providing Professional Development 0 all faculty members reinforcing Write steps Program : _ a ‘Content Ares: English Longuage Arts _-X Mathematics (Wilson) ‘Subgroupls) Not Mecting | Glack C) vispanicx white American indian Asian Two or Progress Targets for More Races © Tota! Population x proficiency and/or other ‘Students with Disabilities C) Limited English Proficient Students C1 measures: | Economically Disadvantaged Xx Interventions) to be Leveled Math Casses, Curriculum, Star Assessment/Sar Assessment ‘implemented: Analysis, Professional Learning Communities Subieaaal tweed toe 9 | HOAD pon whe Amerikan inden AsanC) Two or z opulation | { students with Dsebilties Limited Englsh Proficient students |Regular Meeting 25 November 2014 5339 Economically Disadvantaged Amount of Title |, Part A Funds | Title | funds will not be used. ‘Allocated for intervention:* (indicate “N/A) if school does ‘nok receive Title funds) ‘Additional ‘Due Date - Aon peer Serees Orpen Pesarees: Timeline ‘ = Dedicated ed Math Classes TAIS™ 4, and S® grade teachers, Tile | Computer Lab September 2014- + Based on student data (NIASK 2013/14, | I Math, Special Education Teachers | Laptop Carts, dune 2015, relating to PARCC Revised assessments to provide questions Star Assessment, Average Report Card ‘Smartboard, & Grade & Teacher recommendation) Supplemental | students were placed in classes according Material to academic performance. Curriculum ‘AIK: through 5” grade Teachers, Title | Computer Lab September 2014- * Mapped out yearly progression based on | | Math, Special Education teachers | Laptop Carts June 2015 cess Star Assessment/Star Assessment Analysis ‘Al Pre K through Sth grade Teachers, | Computer Lab September 2014- further differentiation based on the ccss/PaRcc Use of grade level meetings to analysis data to drive instruction ‘© Students will participate in a quarterly _| Title Math, Special Education teachers | Laptop Carts june 2015 assessment to map student's progress © Teachers will utilize data to modify instruction Professional Learning Communities All Pre K- through Sth grade, ESL, Tite | Computer Lab September 2014- ‘© Enhancing dally lessons to promote Reading, Special Education, and Special | Laptop Carts June 2015 ‘Area teachers Smart Boards THOMAS JEFFERSON M.S. 2014-2015 PROGRESS TARGETS ACTION PLAN Content Area: X English Language Arts (TIMS) Mathematics 8 i Black X HispanicX White xX American indian CI Asian C Two or More Races 0 ‘Subgroup(s) Not Meeting Progress Targets | Total Population x for proficiency and/or ather measures: | students with Disabilities X Limited English Proficient Students [1 Economically f = Disadvantaged x Intervention(s) to be implemented: see nae Black HispanicX WhiteX American indian) Asian Two or More Races 1 Total Population x Pe opted ir etemorton: Students with Disablities X Limited English Proficient Students Economically > ~ | Disadvantaged x _Amount of Titi , Part A Funds Allocated for ’*N/A) If school does net receive unds). ——- ‘Action Steps Persons Responsible Resources Due Date Timeline Dedicated 1] Additional focus to use | Language Arts Teachers September 2014 - June 2015, ‘Study sland for classwork and assignments to help students prepare for PARCC Testing on @ computer 2 | New supplemental book — | Language Arts Teachers September 2014 June 2015, integrated into classroom5340 Regular Meeting 25 November 2014 instruction that is aligned with the Common Core Standards Data Driven Instruction Utilize the Renaissance Star Testing Program for Data Driven Instruction Tanguage Arts Teachers ‘September 2014 — lune 2015 Additional Reading Requirements (AR Books): All students are required to complete additional reading outside of class During each marking period, students are required to read one additional book. The bbooks chosen should be of an appropriate grade level. Language Arts Teachers, September 2014 June 2015 Homework, Peer Tutoring and mentoring programs to assist struggling students will be Implemented on each grade level. A peer editing room that is supervised by a Language Arts teacher will also be anguage Arts Teachers September 2014 lune 2015 implemented Content Area: Clenglish tanguoge Arts X Mathematics (TIS) ‘Subjgroupts) Not Meeting Black OX Hispanic COX white Ox American indian] Asian Cx Two or More Races Progress Targets for Total Population Cx roficiency and/or other Students with Disabilities CX Limited English Proficient Students Economically measures: Disadvantaged OX Intervention(s) to be Implemented: ee | Black OX Hispanic OX White OX American indian Asian CI Two or More Races | ‘Subgroup(s) Targeted for 1D Total Population OX Intervention: Students with Disabilities CX Limited English Proficient Students 0 Economically Disadvantaged OX | ‘Amount of Title, Part A Funds Allocated for Intervention:* (indicate “N/A) If school does not receive Title | funds) Action steps a] New supplemental book integrated into classroom instruction that is aligned with ‘the Common Core Standards ‘Mathematics Teachers ‘September 2014- June 2015, 2) Increase amount of time and assignments Con Study Istand to help prepare students with PARCC testing procedures on line. ‘Mathematics Teachers September 2014 June 2015 3] Homework, Peer Tutoring and Mentoring | programs to assist struggling students will bbe implemented on each grade level. ‘Mathematics Teachers September 2016. une 2015. 4) Teachers will create an assessment portfolio on each grade level on Google Documents that will be available for all teachers. ‘Mathematics Teachers September 2014- June 2015, 53) Data Driven instruction: Utilize the Renaissance Star Testing Program for Oata Driven Instruction, ‘Mathematics Teachers September 2014- | dune 20155341 Regular Meeting 25 November 2014 LODI HIGH SCHOOL 2014-2015 PROGRESS TARGETS ACTION PLAN Black ispanicO WhiteQ American indian Asian O Progress Targets. | Two or More Races (I Total Population for proficiency and/or other measures: | students with Disabilities X Limited English Proficient Students _| Economically Disadvantaged O Intervention(s) to be implemented See Action Steps below Black Hispanic) white American Indian CD Asian CD | Two or More Races 0 Total Population 3) | students with Disabilities X Limited English Proficient Students Economically Disadvantaged O ‘Subgroup(s) Targeted for intervention: ‘Amount of Title |, Part AFunds Allocated | N/A for interventio (indicate “NW/A) if school does not receive Title | funds) When a special education Principal/Department Supervisor | N/A Summer teaching position becomes 2014/Ongoing available, finding a dual certified Math/SE teacher is a | priority. Math SE teacher hired summer of 2014 2 | Seek professional development | Principal/Department Supervisor | N/A Ongoing ‘opportunities for SE math teachers on Common Core State Standards and PARCC Assessments, concentrating on strategies for teaching math to students with disabilities. | 3 | Students with disabilities are | Principal/Guldance/Department | N/A Ongoing, scheduled into math strategies | Supervisor ‘lasses, taught by math certified teachers. 4 | Provide al students with Principal/Department Supervisor | N/A September 2014 graphing calculators to use in all math classes. 5 | Review performance data and | Teacher NA ‘Ongoing, use Academic Support classes | to address each student’s specific math needs. Create lesson plans and Department Supervisor/Teacher | N/A ‘Ongoing programs that prepare students for college and career readiness. 7 | Special education math Department Supervisor/Teacher | N/A ‘Ongoing teachers meet with math department to discuss and incorporate curriculum revisions and modifications & | Monitor student progress by | Teacher N/A Ongoing Implementing frequent formative assessments and using data to drive instruction 9 | Review HSPA results from Principal/Guidance NA Ongoing previous 3 years to identify ateas of high priority. | “Title | funds must be used to supplement, and not supplant state and local funds.5342 Regular Meeting 25 November 2014 REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT President Licata reported that in conjunction with the Lodi Schoo! District, Inserra Food Market, and the Boys & Girls Club of Lodi/Hackensack, fifty families in Lodi were provided Thanksgiving dinners in addition to forty families outside of Lodi. Extra food was used to stock the St. Joseph’s food pantry. REPORT OF COMMITTEES None OLD BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS None HEARING OF CITIZENS. None ADJOURNMENT Upon a motion by Nardino, seconded by Carbonetti, and approved unanimously, the meeting was adjourned at 6:45 P.M. THE PRECEDING IS A CONCISE STATEMENT INTERPRETED BY THE BOARD SECRETARY AND MAY NOT INDICATE THE PRECISE INTENT OF THE BOARD MEMBERS. THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING ARE TAPED AND ARE AVAILABLE AT THE OFFICE OF THE BOARD SECRETARY. Respectfully submitted, tian QO Sagge Marc A. Capizzi Board Secretary/Business Administrator