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MONTCLAIR PUBLIC SCHOOLS
PUBLIC BOARD MEETING HELD ON
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 2022, AT 6:30 PM
GEORGE INNESS ANNEX ATRIUM
141 PARK STREET, MONTCLAIR, NEW JERSEYAgenda/Public Board Meeting
Wednesday, April 13, 2022, Page 1
AGENDA FOR THE PUBLIC BOARD MEETING
HELD WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 2022, AT 6:30 PM
GEORGE INNESS ANNEX ATRIUM
141 PARK STREET, MONTCLAIR, NEW JERSEY
A. ROLL CALL PAGE
B. RESOLUTION FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
C. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION – ROLL CALL
D. THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
E. STATEMENTS
1. Meeting Notice
F. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
1. Quarter Century Club Recognition
G. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE
H. MONTCLAIR EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
I. MONTCLAIR PTA COUNCIL
J. MONTCLAIR SPECIAL EDUCATION PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL
K. MONTCLAIR FUND FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE
L. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC- AGENDA ITEMS
The Board will allow time for the public to comment on agenda items.
M. BOARD COMMENTS
N. MINUTES - Attachments
1. Public/Executive Session held on March 21, 2022
2. Special Public Meeting held on March 28, 2022
3. Public/Executive Session held on April 6, 2022
O. NEW BUSINESS
P. BUSINESS OFFICE
1. Approval of Conference and Travel 3
2. Approval to Rescind Revised Designation of District Section 504 Compliance Officer for the 2021-
2022 School Year 4
3. Approval of Settlement Agreement Employee #101480 5
4. Approval of Lease for Exchange of Use of Facilities Agreement with the Township of Montclair for
the 2022-2023 School Year 6
5. Approval of Rental Agreement with the YMCA for the 2022-23 School Year 7
6. Approval of the Use of Minnie A. Lucey School Property for the 2022-2023 School Year 8Agenda/Public Board Meeting
Wednesday, April 13, 2022, Page 2
7. Approval of Montclair Childhood Corporation (Montclair Community Pre-K) Addendum A(4) to
Lease Agreement for 2021-2022 School Year 9
8. Approval of Renewal of Service Contracts for the 2022-2023 School Year 10
9. Approval of HVAC System Repairs Maintenance & Installation – Reject Bids 11
10. Approval of Acceptance of Donation to Nishuane School 12
11. Approval of Acceptance of Donation to Buzz Aldrin School 13
12. Approval of Award of Contract for Professional Services – Various Services for the 2021-2022
School Year 14
13. Approval of Bills List Report – Attachment 15
14. Approval of Monthly Payroll 16
15. Approval of Tax Levy Request 17
Q. PUPIL SERVICES
1. Approval of Out-of-District Placements 18
2. Approval of HIB Report 19
R. OPERATIONS AND SCHOOL SUPPORT SERVICES
1. Approval of First Reading of Bylaws – Attachment 20
2. Approval of Second Reading of Policy – Attachment 21
3. Approval of Second Reading of Regulation – Attachment 22
S. DEPARTMENT OF EQUITY, CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
1. Approval of Field Trips 23-26
T. PERSONNEL
1. Personnel Report (Provided within Addendum)
U. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC- NON-AGENDA ITEMS
The Board will allow time for the public to comment on non-agenda items.
V. ANNOUNCEMENT OF FUTURE MEETING DATES
The next public meeting of the Montclair Board of Education will be held on Wednesday, April 27, at
6:30pm in the George Inness Annex Atrium, 141 Park Street.
W. ADJOURNMENTAgenda/Public Board Meeting
Wednesday, April 13, 2022, Page 3
THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Montclair, New Jersey
CONFERENCE AND TRAVEL REQUESTS
WHEREAS, New Jersey Administrative Code N.J.A.C. 23B and Board of Education policy require approval of the Board of
Education prior to expending Board of Education funds for travel and related expenses, and
WHEREAS, the travel must be directly related to the employee’s or Board member’s current responsibilities,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to the Montclair Board of Education
that the following Board members and employees are approved for travel-related reimbursements for an amount up to the
estimated cost indicated:
CONFERENCE AND TRAVEL EXPENSES
CONFERENCE DATE BOARD MEMBER/ SCHOOL ESTIMATED EDUCATIONAL LOCATION
COST PURPOSE
EMPLOYEE DEPT.
MIDDLE SCHOOL CIVICS 5/26/2022 SHIVAN PERSAD BUZZ ALDRIN $0.00 THIS WORKSHOP WILL ADDRESS MAHWAH, NJ
WORKSHOP THE STATE MANDATE TO TEACH
CIVICS IN MIDDLE GRADES.
MIDDLE SCHOOL CIVICS 5/26/2022 FREDERICK REISSIG BUZZ ALDRIN $0.00 PARTICIPATION IN THIS MAHWAH, NJ
WORKSHOP WORKSHOP WILL HELP ME TO
BETTER INTEGRATE CIVICS
EDUCATION INTO OUR
CURRICULUM.
MIDDLE SCHOOL CIVICS 5/26/2022 SCOTT BERMAN GLENFIELD $15.00 THIS WORKSHOP WILL ASSIST MAHWAH, NJ
WORKSHOP TEACHERS WITH
IMPLEMENTING NEW CIVICS
MIDDLE SCHOOL EDUCATION
MANDATE.
MIDDLE SCHOOL CIVICS 5/19/2022 PAUL COTE GLENFIELD $0.00 MY PARTICIPATION WILL RUTGERS UNIVERSITY,
WORKSHOP ALLOW ME TO IMPLEMENT THE NJ
MIDDLE SCHOOL CIVICS
EDUCATION MANDATE.
BOGGS CENTER: 5/18/2022 SHANNON BECKER-FYFE MHS $0.00 TRAINING WILL HELP ME PUT ONLINE
POSITIVE BEHAVIOR IN POSITIVE SUPPORT IN THE
CLASSROOM CLASSROOM SETTING.
AP READING GERMAN 6/11/2022- REGINA GUHL MHS $0.00 TRAINING WILL HELP TO BUILD CINCINNATI, OH
LANGUAGE 6/19/2022 THE AP GERMAN CURRICULUM.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that reimbursement will be made for expenses that are in accordance with Board of
Education policy and for which original receipts are submitted to the Business Office.Agenda/Public Board Meeting
Wednesday, April 13, 2022, Page 4
THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Montclair, New Jersey
RESCIND REVISED DESIGNATION OF DISTRICT SECTION 504 COMPLIANCE OFFICER FOR THE
2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR
WHEREAS, the Montclair Board of Education is required to comply with the regulations of Section
504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title 34 C.F.R. Part 104; and
WHEREAS, no employee of the Montclair Public Schools shall be denied reasonable accommodations
to fulfill employment requirements solely on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex,
ancestry, national origin or handicap; and
WHEREAS, as required by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, each public school district
must appoint an employee that will be responsible for coordinating the districts efforts
to comply with this statute, and
WHEREAS, on March 21, 2022, Tina La Gala was appointed to serve as the district’s Section 504
Compliance Officer for Employees, and
WHEREAS, she does not possess the qualified certification to fulfill this position,
BE IT RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Montclair Board of Education
does hereby approve that the appointment of Tina La Gala, Senior School Nurse, to serve
as the district’s Section 504 Compliance Officer for Employees be rescinded.Agenda/Public Board Meeting
Wednesday, April 13, 2022, Page 5
THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Montclair, New Jersey
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT EMPLOYEE #101480
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Montclair Board of Education
approves the settlement agreement for $654.72 with respect to an MEA grievance.Agenda/Public Board Meeting
Wednesday, April 13, 2022, Page 6
THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Montclair, New Jersey
LEASE FOR EXCHANGE OF USE OF FACILITIES AGREEMENT WITH THE TOWNSHIP OF MONTCLAIR
FOR THE 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR
WHEREAS, the Montclair Board of Education and the Township of Montclair have exchanged the use
of facilities in the past, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A-65-1 (Uniform Shared Services and
Consolidation Act), and
WHEREAS, the Montclair Board of Education utilizes the Township's tennis courts, the ice hockey
arena and other Township facilities, and
WHEREAS, the Township of Montclair utilizes the Montclair Board of Education's athletic fields,
gymnasiums and other facilities, and
WHEREAS, the Director of Buildings & Grounds of the Montclair Board of Education and the Director
of Recreation and Cultural Affairs of the Township of Montclair mutually schedule these
events, and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the taxpayers of the Township of Montclair to exchange these
facilities on a rent-free basis except when the usage includes custodial overtime on
Sundays and holidays, whereby the Director of Recreation and Cultural Affairs will be
charged,
BE IT RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Montclair Board of Education
does hereby approve the exchange of use of facilities with the Township of Montclair on
a rent-free basis as described above, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Montclair Board of
Education does hereby approve this agreement as an exception to its Board Rental Policy,
and extends the current agreement for the period beginning July 1, 2022, through June
30, 2023.Agenda/Public Board Meeting
Wednesday, April 13, 2022, Page 7
THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Montclair, New Jersey
RENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE YMCA FOR THE 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR
WHEREAS, the YMCA utilizes some of the Montclair Board of Education's schools for the purpose of
providing before and after care services, and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the taxpayers of the Township of Montclair to allow use of these
facilities on a rent-free basis,
BE IT RESOLVED that the Montclair Board of Education does hereby approve the use of facilities with the
YMCA on a rent-free basis as described above, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Montclair Board of
Education does hereby approve this agreement as an exception to its Board Rental Policy
and implements this agreement for the period beginning July 1, 2022, through June 30,
2023.Agenda/Public Board Meeting
Wednesday, April 13, 2022, Page 8
THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Montclair, New Jersey
REPORT BY THE BOARD SECRETARY TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION CONCERNING THE USE OF
MINNIE A. LUCEY SCHOOL PROPERTY FOR THE 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR
WHEREAS, the Board of Education determined in 1982 that the Minnie A. Lucey School Property was
no longer needed for public school purposes, and
WHEREAS, the Board of Education advertised and received bids for the lease and conveyance of the
Minnie A. Lucey School property for use as a preschool child care and education facility
according to the provision of New Jersey Statues 18A:20-6 and other relevant statutes, with
the understanding that at the end of the lease period, the property would be conveyed in
fee simple to the successful bidder for a nominal consideration under N.J.S.A. 18A:20-9, so
long as the property is used solely for preschool child care and education purposes, and
WHEREAS, one bid was received in the amount of $200,000 on November 16, 1982, which bid met all
of the specifications developed for the Board of Education by the firm of McCarter and
English, and on November 22, 1982 the Board of Education, awarded this bid to the sole
bidder, the Montclair Child Development Center, Inc., and executed a three-year lease
beginning December 1, 1982, with the understanding that at the end of the lease period
the Board of Education would convey to the Montclair Child Development Center, Inc., for
a nominal consideration pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:20-9, the property leased, that is, the
Minnie A. Lucey School and grounds, and
WHEREAS, the lease period ended November 30, 1985, and the Board of Education conveyed the
property to the Montclair Child Development Center, Inc. for the nominal consideration of
$1.00 pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:20-9 with the provision in the deed that in the event that the
premises are no longer used solely for pre-school child care and education purposes, title
to the property shall revert to the Board of Education. Said conveyance was authorized by
a Board of Education resolution on April 14, 1986, and
WHEREAS, said resolution directed that the Board Secretary determine annually whether the premises
are being used solely for pre-school child care and education purposes in conformance with
N.J.S.A. 18A:20-9 and the deed restriction and report on the status of the property to the
Board of Education at the beginning of each school year,
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board Secretary hereby reports to the Superintendent and the Board of Education
that the premises are being used solely for pre-school child care and education purposes in
conformance with N.J.S.A. 18A:20-9 and the deed restriction.Agenda/Public Board Meeting
Wednesday, April 13, 2022, Page 9
THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Montclair, New Jersey
APPROVAL OF MONTCLAIR EARLY CHILDHOOD CORPORATION (MONTCLAIR COMMUNITY PRE-K)
ADDENDUM A(4) TO LEASE AGREEMENT FOR 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR
BE IT RESOLVED that the Montclair Board of Education hereby approves an amendment to the lease
agreement with the Montclair Early Childhood Corporation for the 2021-2022 school year in
accordance with the terms of the lease addendum for the 2021-2022 school year, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education
authorizes the Superintendent of Schools, the Business Administrator and the Board Attorney
to take whatever steps are necessary to effectuate the purposes of this resolution.Agenda/Public Board Meeting
Wednesday, April 13, 2022, Page 10
THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Montclair, New Jersey
RENEWAL OF SERVICE CONTRACTS FOR THE 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR
WHEREAS, supplies, equipment and services anticipated to be in excess of $44,000 are subject to the
bidding requirements of New Jersey Statutes 18A:18A-4 or are to be purchased under a
State of New Jersey contract through the provisions of N.J.S. 18A:18A-10, and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Public School Contract Law, specifications were prepared, advertised,
and sealed bids received within the last five years and contracts awarded to the following
contractors:
Lilich Corporation for Asbestos O&M Repairs/Removal for the 2020-2021 school year;
Sal Electric Company, Inc. for Fire Detection and Alarm Maintenance for the 2020-2021
school year;
WHEREAS, the District has been satisfied with the work performed by these contractors, and they have
offered to renew their contracts for the 2022-2023 school year at the current prevailing
wages,
BE IT RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education approves the
renewal of contracts for the 2022-2023 school year at the terms and conditions stated in
their renewal letters which are on file in the Business Office.Agenda/Public Board Meeting
Wednesday, April 13, 2022, Page 11
THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Montclair, New Jersey
HVAC SYSTEM REPAIRS MAINTENANCE AND INSTALLATION – REJECT BIDS
WHEREAS, the Board advertised bids for HVAC system repairs, maintenance and installation pursuant
to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-4; and
WHEREAS, on December 7, 2021, the Board received the following bids in accordance with N.J.S.A.
18A:18A-1, et seq.:
Contractor Hourly Rate Material Mark
Up %
Pow/R/Save, Inc. $145 15%
McCloskey Mechanical Contractors, Inc. $81 18%
Unitemp, Inc. $110 25%
WHEREAS, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-22(d), a board may reject all bids when the board
wishes to substantially revise the specifications for a good or service;
WHEREAS, the Board wishes to revise the specifications in relation to the HVAC system repairs,
maintenance and installation work to be performed; and
BE IT RESOLVED that the Montclair Board of Education approves the rejection of all bids in order to revise
the specifications for the project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board hereby authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to re-advertise
the project in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-1, et seq.Agenda/Public Board Meeting
Wednesday, April 13, 2022, Page 12
THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Montclair, New Jersey
ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION TO NISHUANE SCHOOL
WHEREAS, Nishuane PTA has generously donated Air Conditioners and Classroom Furniture valued
at $20,000 to the Nishuane School,
BE IT RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Montclair Board of Education
acknowledges this donation.Agenda/Public Board Meeting
Wednesday, April 13, 2022, Page 13
THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Montclair, New Jersey
ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION TO BUZZ ALDRIN SCHOOL
WHEREAS, Jennifer Patricio has generously donated 12 Cordless Microphones and Headsets valued
at approximately $800 to the Nishuane School,
BE IT RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Montclair Board of Education
acknowledges this donation.Agenda/Public Board Meeting
Wednesday, April 13, 2022, Page 14
THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Montclair, New Jersey
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES – VARIOUS SERVICES FOR THE 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-5(a)(1) states in part “Any purchase, contract or agreement… may be made, negotiated
or awarded by the Board of Education by resolution at a public meeting without advertising for bids…,
and
WHEREAS, The contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a “Professional Service” in accordance with the
Public School Contract Law, N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-5(a)(1), because it is for services performed by persons
authorized by law to practice a recognized profession, and
WHEREAS, The Montclair Board of Education is in need of professional services for the following providers:
Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
CENTRAL AUDITORY PROCESSING TEST $700
Incluside of:
Filtered Speech Test(92571) $100
SSW Test (92572) $150
Synthetic Sentences(92576) $100
Pure Tone Air Conduction(92552) $75
Speech Audiometry and Discrimination(92556) $75
Speech Audiometry(92555) $75
Tympanometry (92567) $50
OAE Limited (92587) $75
COMPLETE AUDIOLOGICAL TESTING $500
Incluside of:
Pure Tone Air Conduction(92552) $75
Speech Audiometry (92555) or $75
Speech Addiometry and Discrimination (92556) $75
Tympanometry (92567) $50
OAE Comprehensive(92588) or $75
OAE Limited(92587) $75
Visual Reinforce Audiometry (92579) or $75
Acoustic Reflex Testing(92568) $75
WHEREAS, Funds are or will be available for this purpose,
BE IT RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education approves these
providers’ proposals which are on file in the Business Office.Agenda/Public Board Meeting
Wednesday, April 13, 2022, Page 15
THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Montclair, New Jersey
BILLS LIST REPORT
BE IT RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education approves
the attached Bills List Reports for April 2022 in the amount of $7,037,550.85.Agenda/Public Board Meeting
Wednesday, April 13, 2022, Page 16
THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Montclair, New Jersey
MONTHLY PAYROLL
BE IT RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education approves
the monthly payroll amount paid from the payroll accounts for March 2022 in the amount
of $8,603,763.20.Agenda/Public Board Meeting
Wednesday, April 13, 2022, Page 17
THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Montclair, New Jersey
TAX LEVY REQUEST
BE IT RESOLVED that the Montclair Board of Education does hereby approve the request for tax levy from
the Township of Montclair in the amount of $10,518,906.00 for the month of April 2022.Agenda/Public Board Meeting
Wednesday, April 13, 2022, Page 18
THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Montclair, New Jersey
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-DISTRICT PLACEMENTS
WHEREAS, the Superintendent recommends that the Board approves the actions contained in the
out-of-district placements for the students listed below:
Student School Tuition Effective
ID Date
984150 Holmstead School $19,293.00 03/14/2022
987320 Academy 360-Lower School $9450.00 03/28/2022
983869 The Craig School $2100.00 07/06/2021
989835 Essex County Vocational and Tech School $9,104.00 09/15/2021
985796 Sage Day $44,374.36 12/13/2021
982354 Benway School $23,960.96 03/30/2022
BE IT RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education approves
the placement of these students.Agenda/Public Board Meeting
Wednesday, April 13, 2022, Page 19
HIB INVESTIGATION RESOLUTION FOR SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – April 13, 2022
A. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board hereby affirms the Superintendent’s decision in HIB Investigation
involving SID #’s 055762, 055145 from February 21, 2022 for reason set forth in the Superintendent’s
Report to the Board and directs the Board Secretary/School Business Administrator to transmit a copy
of the Board’s decision to the affected students’ parents forthwith.
a. Substantiated: Yes
b. Meetings with counselors; Restorative Justice
c. Parents contacted
B. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board hereby affirms the Superintendent’s decision in HIB Investigation
involving SID #’s 988984, 985553 from February 9, 2022 for reason set forth in the Superintendent’s
Report to the Board and directs the Board Secretary/School Business Administrator to transmit a copy
of the Board’s decision to the affected students’ parents forthwith.
a. Substantiated: No
b. Parents contacted
C. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board hereby affirms the Superintendent’s decision in HIB Investigation
involving SID #’s 987434, 986993 ongoing since September 2021 for reason set forth in the
Superintendent’s Report to the Board and directs the Board Secretary/School Business Administrator to
transmit a copy of the Board’s decision to the affected students’ parents forthwith.
a. Substantiated: No
b. Conflict resolution and restorative practices
c. Parents contacted
D. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board hereby affirms the Superintendent’s decision in HIB Investigation
involving SID #’s 049404, 983410 from late January 2022 for reason set forth in the Superintendent’s
Report to the Board and directs the Board Secretary/School Business Administrator to transmit a copy
of the Board’s decision to the affected students’ parents forthwith.
a. Substantiated: Yes
b. Meetings with Case Manager and ESS Counselors
c. Parents contacted
E. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board hereby affirms the Superintendent’s decision in HIB Investigation
involving SID # 065123, 989079 from February 16, 2022 for reason set forth in the Superintendent’s
Report to the Board and directs the Board Secretary/School Business Administrator to transmit a copy
of the Board’s decision to the affected students’ parents forthwith.
a. Substantiated: Yes
b. Meetings with ESS Counselors
c. Parents contactedAgenda/Public Board Meeting
Wednesday, April 13, 2022, Page 20
THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Montclair, New Jersey
APPROVAL OF THE FIRST READING OF THE FOLLOWING BYLAWS
BE IT RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Montclair Board of Education
approves the first reading of the following Bylaws;
A. P 0131.01 – Board Resolutions
B. P 0141 – Board Member Number and Term
C. P 0142 – Board Member Qualifications, Prohibited Acts and Code of Ethics (M)
D. P 0143 – Board Member Election and Appointment
E. P 0145 – Board Member Resignation and Removal
F. P 0151 – Organization Meeting
G. P 0153 – Annual AppointmentsAgenda/Public Board Meeting
Wednesday, April 13, 2022, Page 21
THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Montclair, New Jersey
APPROVAL OF THE SECOND READING OF THE FOLLOWING POLICY
BE IT RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Montclair Board of Education
approves the second reading of the following Policy;
A. P 3142 – Nonrenewal of Nontenured Teaching Staff Member
B. P 3221 – Evaluation of Teachers (M)
C. P 3222 – Evaluation of Teaching Staff Members, Excluding Teachers and Administrators (M)
D. P 3223 – Evaluation of Administrators, Excluding Principals, Vice Principals & Assistant Principals (M)
E. P 3224 – Evaluation of Principals, Vice Principals, and Assistant Principals (M)
F. P 4146 – Nonrenewal of Nontenured Support Staff MemberAgenda/Public Board Meeting
Wednesday, April 13, 2022, Page 22
THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Montclair, New Jersey
APPROVAL OF THE SECOND READING OF THE FOLLOWING REGULATION
BE IT RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Montclair Board of Education
approves the second reading of the following Regulation;
A. R 3142 – Nonrenewal of Nontenured Teaching Staff Member
B. R 3221 – Evaluation of Teachers (M)
C. R 3222 – Evaluation of Teaching Staff Members, Excluding Teachers and Administrators (M)
D. R 3223 – Evaluation of Administrators, Excluding Principals, Vice Principals & Assistant Principals (M)
E. R 3224 – Evaluation of Principals, Vice Principals, and Assistant Principals (M)
F. R 4146 – Nonrenewal of Nontenured Support Staff MemberAgenda/Public Board Meeting
Wednesday, April 13, 2022, Page 23
THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Montclair, New Jersey
SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS
WHEREAS, THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ACCOUNTABILITY REGULATIONS REQUIRE APPROVAL
OF ALL SCHOOL RELATED FIELD TRIPS BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND,
WHEREAS, THE FIELD TRIP MUST BE DIRECTLY RELATED TO INSTRUCTION AND CLASS WORK,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT UPON THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE SUPERINTENDENT THAT THE BOARD
OF EDUCATION APPROVE THE FOLLOWING FIELD TRIPS:
DURING
DATE OF
SCHOOL GRD TEACHER DESTINATION COST PURPOSE SCHOOL
TRIP
HRS.
4/2/2022 Montclair H.S. 9-12 Kaplan Monmouth Regional HS $0 Physics Olympics-Physics Club Yes
1 Norman J. Field Way Competition 8 hrs.
Tinton Falls, NJ
4/29/2022 Renaissance @Rand 6 Smith Turtle Back Zoo $15 The students will explore the Yes
560 Northfield Ave. Diversity of Living things with 5.5 hrs.
West Orange, NJ emphasis on Taxonomy of the
4/29/2022 Renaissance @Rand 8 Stulbaum Yogi Berra Museum $6 History of Negro Leagues, the Yes
and 8 Yogi Berra Drive great migration and racism in 4 hrs.
6/3/2022 Montclair, NJ sports. The program brings
together historical concepts
like Jim Crow, the Great
Migration as well as ongoing
issues of systematic racism.
5/4/2022 Bradford 3 Asaro Glenfield $6 Scientific Study of dinosaurs. Yes
25 Maple Avenue 2 hrs.
Montclair, NJ
5/6/2022 Glenfield 7/8 Grieco/Maloy Noches de Columbia $17 Walking: Social Studies/Life Yes
19 Elm Street Skills 2.5 hrs.
Montclair, NJ
5/10/2022 Montclair High 9-11 English Community Food Bank $0 Bring Weston Scholars to the No
School 31 Evans Terminal food banking to generate 3.5 hrs.
Hillside, NJ Community service hours.Agenda/Public Board Meeting
Wednesday, April 13, 2022, Page 24
5/12/2022 Renaissance @Rand 7 Thomas Meadowlands $16 Students will participate in Yes
Environtmental Center the Estuary Explorers 4 hrs.
3 DeKorle Park Plaza Program to increase
P.O. Box 640 knowledge of the local
Lyndhurst, NJ marine wild life in the
Meadowlands wetlands
5/13/2022 Renaissance @Rand 7 Thomas Great Falls National $13 Students visit Little Falls & Yes
Park Great Falls to view the 4 hrs.
historical beginnings of
industrialization in the area &
United States and the 911
Essex County Memorial.
5/18/2022 Watchung 1 Ernst/Donahue/ Statue of Liberty $30 Students will study the history Yes
DOnovan Ferry/Liberty State Park of Immigration/National 5.5 hrs.
Statue Cruises Symbol
Audrey Zapp Drive
Jersey City, NJ
5/18- Renaissance @Rand 8 Jackson Fairview Lake YWCA $50 Students will participate in Yes
5/20/2022 1035 Fairview Lake Rd individual and team building 3 days
Newton, NJ activities. They will develop
interpersonal skills while
learning about their peers
and teachers outside the
classroom.
5/18/2022 Renaissance @Rand 7 Thomas Chelsea Art Galleries $15 Students visit 3 Art Galleries Yes
High Line in Chelsea, NY and walk the 4.5 hrs.
555 West 24th Street highline from the Shed to
New York, NY Little Island. Focus is on urban
redevelopment & current art
exhibitions and humanities.
5/20/2022 Renaissance @Rand 7 Thomas Tierny’s $12 Students will perform Yes
138 Valley Road individual poems during the 4 hrs.
Montclair, NJ 7th Grade Poetry Slam.
5/25/2022 Buzz Aldrin 6 Scala/Drozd Medieval Times $50 To experience the Yes
149 Polito Avenue educational show of Medieval 3.5 hrs.
Lyndhurst, NJ Times which coordinates with
Medieval studies in 6th grades
Social Studies
5/26/2022 Renaissance @Rand 7 Thomas Manhattan Scavenger $5 Students will do a walking Yes
Walk tour of Revolutionary War era 4.5 hrs.
St. Paul’s Chapel sites in downtown
New York, New York Manhattan. While visiting
sites, students locate
information from each sites.
6/3/2022 Renaissance @Rand 7 Thomas Crane House $0 Students walk through Yes
110 Orange Road historical parts of downtown 3 hrs.
Montclair, NJ Montclair, where speakers
review the history of specifics
sites with students. Students
celebrate at the end on the
field outside the school.Agenda/Public Board Meeting
Wednesday, April 13, 2022, Page 25
6/6/2022 Buzz Aldrin 7&8 Grassi/Glaser/ Montclair State $20 Rogate field trip tour & Yes
Drozd University lecture. 3.5 hrs.
1 Normal Avenue
Montclair, NJ
6/10/2022 Bradford 3 Asaro Field Station Dinosaur $30 The students will do a Yes
3 Overpeck Driveway scientific study of dinosaurs 5 hrs.
Leonia, NJ
6/10/2022 Charles H. Bullock 5 Kaup/Khan/ I-Play America $40 Students will participate in Yes
McQuinta/Torres/ 110 Schanek Road this memorable social 6 hrs.
Whang Freehold, NJ 07728 experience. They take their
last trip field trip together.
This is one of the two end of
the year activities that are
C.H.B
6/10/2022 Edgemont K Olivi/Corcoran Montclair Art Museum $0 Student will visit the Museum Yes
for cultural experiences and 2 hrs.
to follow up on our classroom
100 Day Museum.
6/10/2022 Renaissance @Rand 6 Dunn/Gazzillo/ Gateway National $7 Students will investigate the Yes
Smith Recreation Center diversity of life by comparing 5.5 hrs.
26 Hudson Road and contrasting the ocean
Highlands, NJ side vs. the bay side.
6/10/2022 Renaissance @Rand 7 Thomas Museum of the $15 Students will visit exhibits Yes
American Revolution relating to the American 9.5 hrs.
101 South Third St. Revolution and also visit
Philadelphia, Pa Elfreth’s Alley, The Arch
Street Meeting House.
6/11/2022 Hillside 4-5 Golinski Out Montclair Pride $0 Walking: Students are to Yes
Festival showcase their talents/skills 4 hrs.
25 Park Street for a great cause and in a
Montclair, NJ local community event.
6/13/2022 Charles H. Bullock K Rosas/Laurie/ Turtle Back Zoo $10 W.K.2 use a combination of Yes
Vascimini 560 Northfield Avenue drawing, dictating and writing 4 hrs.
West Orange, NJ to compose
informative/explanatory
texts. Students will do
research for a non-fiction
piece on animals.
6/14/2022 Charles H. Bullock 4 Colon Sandy Hook $25 To enrich the environmental Yes
22 Magruder Road science curriculum through a 6 hrs.
Fort Hancock, NJ hands-on experience
exploring the marsh of beach
environment.
6/14/2022 Edgemont 5 Sheehan/ Turtle Back Zoo $25 Students will work on team Yes
Passamano 560 Northfield Ave. building activities on the rope 6 hrs.
West Orange, NJ course and learn about
animals natural habitats.Agenda/Public Board Meeting
Wednesday, April 13, 2022, Page 26
6/15/2022 Bradford School K-4 O’Sullivan/ Atlantic Highland $15 FOSS Animals Unit Study of Yes
Raindates Ehrmann Sandy Hook, Lot D Habitats 5.5 hrs.
6/16/2022 or Highlands, NJ
6/20/2022
6/16/2022 Glenfield 8 Whitsett Great Adventure $50 End of Year Activity for 8th Yes
1 Six Flags Blvd graders. It involves team 10 hrs.
Jackson, N J building.
6/16/2022 Buzz Aldrin 7 Scala/Drozd Keansburg Runaway $50 Team building group activity Yes
Rapids for end of the year. 5.5 hrs.
275 Beachway Avenue
Keansburg, NJ
6/16/2022 Charles H. Bullock 3 Little/LaVail/Dehn Waterloo Village $20 This field trip will enhance our Yes
525 Waterloo Road Social Studies unit on the 6 hrs.
Stanhope, NJ Lenape Native Americans.
6/16/2022 Edgemont 5 Passamano/ Fairview Lake $50 Team building; health & Yes
Sheehan 1035 Fairview Lake fitness. 12.5 hrs.
Road
Newton, NJ
6/22/2022 Bradford 5 Keys Six Flags $50 5th Grade end of the year Yes
1 Six Flags Blvd team building trip. 5 hrs.
Jackson Township, NJ
6/24/2022 Renaissance @Rand 6 Dunn/Gazzillo/ Medieval Times $50 Students will determine Yes
Smith 149 Polito Ave. which events led to the rise & 4 hrs.
Lyndhurst, NJ eventual decline of European
feudalism.
7/8/2022 Montclair H.S. 9-11 English The Seeing Eye $0 Students will meet animal, No
1 Seeing Eye Way behaviorists, genetic doctors 4.5 hrs.
Morristown, NJ and clients who receive dogs.
7/22/2022 Montclair H.S. 9-11 English American Museum of $0 Students will visit the shark No
Natural History exhibit along with the new 6.5 hrs.
200 Central Park West gem exhibit featuring the
NYC, NY Otavangs Blue Diamond.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED THAT THE FIELD TRIPS ARE APPROVED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT
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