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NORTHVALE PUBLIC SCHOOL
NORTHVALE, NEW JERSEY
Thursday, September 17, 2020
Regular Meeting – 6:30 PM
Zoom Meeting
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD
Mrs. Venditti – President
Mrs. Corday – Vice President
Mr. Briguglio
Mrs. Cowley
Mrs. Marinuzzi
Michael Pinajian, Superintendent
Louis Turco, Business Administrator/Board Secretary
Next Regular Meeting
Thursday, October 15, 2020 at 6:30 PM
Media Center - TentativelyNORTHVALE BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING – THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER: TIME:
PUBLIC PORTION OF THE MEETING BEGINS:
The New Jersey Open Public Meeting Law was enacted to ensure the rights of the public to
have advance notice of and to attend the meetings of public bodies at which any business
affecting their interest is discussed or acted upon.
In accordance with the provisions of this act, the Business Administrator/Board Secretary has
caused notice of this meeting to be published by having the date, time and place thereof
posted on the bulletin board of the municipal building, communicated to the Record
newspaper and filed with the Clerk of the Borough of Northvale.
(Ask for Roll Call)
ROLL CALL: Present Absent Time of arrival after meeting called to order
Mr. Briguglio
Mrs. Corday
Mrs. Cowley
Mrs. Marinuzzi
Mrs. Venditti
Also Present: Michael Pinajian, Superintendent
Louis Turco, Business Administrator/Board Secretary
And approximately________members of the Public.
FLAG SALUTE:
MEETING REGULATIONS
During each regular meeting, two opportunities are provided for citizens to ask questions and
to make comments. During the first opportunity, early on the agenda, the meeting is open to the
public for the purpose of addressing items listed for approval on this agenda. The second
opportunity occurs just prior to adjournment, when citizens may address any subject matter that
is pertinent to and/or directly related to the operation of the school.
Persons wishing to speak must, upon being recognized, rise, sign in, state their name, address
and subject matter. Comments and questions shall be addressed to the Board President or the
presiding officer and shall be limited to five minutes per person. The Board may (or may not)
respond to issues raised by members of the public at the time they are raised, but will provide
a response if and when appropriate.
The Board asks that members of the public be courteous and mindful of the rights of other
individuals when speaking. Please note that the Board will not respond to comments regarding
students or board employees in light of the privacy rights held by those individuals. Moreover,
the Board discourages comments about such individuals, and will not be responsible for such
comments. Members of the public who choose to speak during this public session should
carefully consider their comments, since they could be held personally liable for any statements
they make.
Finally, please note that in accordance with the District Policy the Board will not officially
comment or respond to any matter mentioned unless it can confirm that the matter has first been
brought to the attention of the appropriate school personnel in an attempt to resolve the issue.
2NORTHVALE BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING – THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
PUBLIC BE HEARD – AGENDA ITEMS ONLY:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
August 20, 2020 – Regular Meeting – Public & Executive
Board of Education Roll Call Vote
Mr. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs.
Briguglio Corday Cowley Marinuzzi Venditti
Motion
Yes
No
Abstain
Absent
CORRESPONDENCE:
REPORTS:
A. Superintendent’s Report – Michael Pinajian
PERSONNEL: Mrs. Cowley-Chairperson
ACTION ITEMS:
Pursuant to the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Committee on Personnel
recommends the following resolutions: (P-1 to P-11) - on behalf of the Committee, I so move.
P-1: To accept the resignation of Ashley Plescia, one-on-one aide, effective August 17, 2020.
P-2: To accept the resignation of Kristine Smith, one-on-one aide, effective August 26, 2020.
P-3: To approve, retroactively, Helena Bogosian, one-on-one aide for the 2020-2021 school
year, start date effective September 8, 2020.
P-4: To approve the rehire of the following substitute for the 2020-2021 school year.
Kelly Brogan
P-5: To approve Jordan Iacobucci to be added to the 2020-2021 substitute list. (pending
completed paperwork)
P-6: Rescind P-4 from the May 21, 2020 agenda - To approve to hire Samantha Freeman, Health
& Physical Education Leave Replacement effective September 1, 2020 through June 30,
2021.
P-7 Approve to hire Samantha Freeman, Health & Physical Education Teacher, effective
September 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021. (MA/step1).
P-8: To approve the 2020-2021 Statement of Assurance Regarding the Use of Paraprofessional
Staff.
3NORTHVALE BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING – THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
P-9: Approve the payout of accumulated sick pay in the amount of $10,975.00 to David Herndon,
teacher, who retired on July 8, 2020. The payout is based on and calculated as per Item J of
the 2019-2022 Contract between the Northvale Board of Education and the Northvale
Education Association.
P-10: To approve the following extra-curricular and co-curricular stipend positions for the 2020-
2021 school year as per Schedule B of the 2019-2022 Contract between the Northvale Board
of Education and the Northvale Education Association.
Art Club Advisor Heather Matos
Debate Club Advisor Andrew Cole
School Newspaper Advisor Caitlin Adair
Literary Magazine Advisor Tina Lanciotti
Student Council – Co Advisors Dana Errico/Emma Flynn
Nat’l Jr. Honor Society Advisors Caitlin Adair/Jenna Ciallella/Shannon Lewis
Yearbook Advisor Lauren Syre
Student Activities - Co Advisors Andrew Cole/Kathryn Zinn
International Club Advisor Shannon Lewis
P-11: Leave Resolution
RESOLVED that Nadine McGrath be granted a leave of absence due to her own disability
from February 12, 2021 – April 25, 2021 with pay and with medical benefits, subject to the
use and continued availability of 40 sick days; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Nadine McGrath be granted a leave of absence from April
26, 2021 through July 17, 2021, under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act and New
Jersey Family Leave Act, without pay, but with medical benefits; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Nadine McGrath be granted a leave of absence from April
26, 2021 through July 17, 2021, for Child Rearing Purposes under Article XI.E.4, of the
Collective Negotiations Agreement, without pay and, as a courtesy, with medical benefits;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Nadine McGrath be granted a leave of absence from April
26, 2021 through July 17, 2021 for Child Rearing Purposes under Article XI.E.4, of the
Collective Negotiations Agreement, without pay and without medical benefits; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Nadine McGrath shall return to work on July 19, 2021, or on
an earlier return date subject to advance notice to the Northvale School District
administration, whereupon the above leave dates may be administratively adjusted as
appropriate; and
4NORTHVALE BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING – THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any requests to extend Nadine McGrath leave of absence
shall be made to the Northvale Board of Education as required by the Collective
Negotiations Agreement, which request shall be subject to Board approval, the availability
of sick days, and federal and State statutes and regulations; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the dates of said leave may be adjusted based on
certification from Nadine McGrath’s physician or changes to the District’s calendar.
Board of Education Roll Call Vote
Mr. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs.
Briguglio Corday Cowley Marinuzzi Venditti Totals
Motion
Yes
No
Abstain
Absent
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION: Mrs. Venditti-Chairperson
ACTION ITEMS:
Pursuant to the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Committee on Curriculum and
Instruction recommends the following resolutions: (Cl-1 – CI-3) on behalf of the Committee, I so
move.
CI-1: To approve the Districts continuing use of the Marshall Evaluation Instrument for the 2020-
2021 school year. The Marshall Evaluation Instrument is used in such a way that it meets
or exceeds all regulatory requirement regarding the observations and evaluations of staff
as set forth in N.J.S.A. 18A:6-123 (P.L. 2012, c.26 §17c).
CI-2: To declare the week of October 5 – October 9, 2020 to be “Week of Respect”.
CI-3: To declare the week of October 19 – October 23, 2020 to be “School Violence Awareness
Week”.
Board of Education Roll Call Vote
Mr. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs.
Briguglio Corday Cowley Marinuzzi Venditti Totals
Motion
Yes
No
Abstain
Absent
5NORTHVALE BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING – THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION: Mrs. Venditti-Chairperson
ACTION ITEMS:
Pursuant to the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Committee on Finance and
Administration recommends the following resolutions: (F-1 to F-18) - On behalf of the Committee,
I so move.
F-1: General Fund warrants:
Revised August Hand checks $255,107.49
September Bill List $435,186.28
September Hand Checks $153,830.23
August 15, 2020 Payroll $ 57,141.60
August 30, 2020 Payroll $ 50,204.92
September 15, 2020 Payroll $285,458.01
Milk Fund warrants: Cream O-Land Dairies $ 00.00
F-2: Report of the Board Secretary and Report of the Treasurer for the month ending August
2020
Further, that in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A: 23-2.11(c) 4, the Northvale School District
Board of Education certifies that no major account or fund has been over-expended and
that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the
remainder of the fiscal year.
F-3: Transfer of funds between budgetary line items for August 2020 in compliance with NJS-
1701 Regulations (10% cap).
F-4: Special Education tuition contract with the South Bergen Jointure Commission Receiving
District at a cost of $58,950 for student ID#7731528242 from September 3, 2020 – June 30
2021.
F-5: Special Education tuition contract with the Bergen County Special Services at a $62,640 for
student ID#9268978140 from September 3, 2020 – June 30, 2021.
F-6: Tuition contracts for Receiving student charged at the following rates for the 2020-2021
school year.
Rockleigh Regular Education:
One (1) Grade: Kindergarten $19,281.00
Seven (7) Grades: 2-5 $16,263.00
Eight (8) Grades: 6-8 $16,308.00
LLD All grades $48,060.00
F-7: To approve participation into the Region III Special Education Transportation Program.
6NORTHVALE BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING – THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
F-8: Approval of the following Psychiatric Evaluation Providers:
Dr. Leslie Nagy – Completed report - $700.00
Cancellation or No Show - $350.00
Dr. Tulika Srivastava – Completed report - $600.00
F-9: WHEREAS, the Northvale Board of Education, through the provisions of N.J.S.A. 26:3 A2-1
et seq. desires to contract for the furnishing of health services of a technical and
professional nature, requires the regular services of a Bloodborne Pathogen Compliance
Coordinator and Trainer; as
WHEREAS, the Bergen County Department of Health Services is experience in the
provision of Bloodborne Pathogen Compliance Programs;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Bergen County Department of Health Services is
appointed and retained as Bloodborne Pathogen Compliance Coordinator and Trainer for
the Northvale Board of Education for the period July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, Joan Bohan, School Nurse, be appointed as the Compliance
Officer for the Northvale Board of Education to serve as the designated primary Bloodborne
pathogen contact; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the fee schedule is as follows, appropriated to budget account
11-000-213-300 (Purchased Professional Services – Health):
All Inclusive Bloodborne Pathogen Training $20 per each trained employee
Hepatitis B Vaccine, 3 does series $201 per individual
F-10: To accept the increase in Federal funding from the CARES Act and the Elementary
Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) fund in the amount of $34,179 from $31,219
for the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 school year.
F-11: To approve the 2019-2020 Statement of Assurance for the New Jersey Department of
Education School Self Assessment HIB Grades State mandated report.
F-12: To approve the 2020-2021 Nursing Plan.
F-13: Approve district bus route #2 for the 2020-2021school year.
F-14: Travel Requests: No travel requests this month
NAME CONFERENCE/ LOCATION DATE ESTIMATED/
SEMINAR COST
7NORTHVALE BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING – THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
F-15: Post Travel Report submitted pursuant to P.L. 2007, c.53 travel requirements N.J.S.A.
18A:12-33.
No post travel to report
F-16: To approve the following 2020-2021 Project Graduation Fundraising events.
October 17, 2020 – Car Wash 9:00 am – 2:00 pm (Rain Date) October 18, 2020
TBD – Yard Sale
TBD – Clothing Drive
Raffles: October, 2020 – Phone Sanitizer
November, 2020 – Amazon Gift Card
December, 2020 – Airpods
January/February, 2021 – Fitbit
F-17: Eighth Grade Promotion Ceremony at Northern Valley Old Tappan HS – June 15, 2021.
F-18: Eighth Grade Dinner Dance at the Rockleigh County Club – June 16, 2021.
Board of Education Roll Call Vote
Mr. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs.
Briguglio Corday Cowley Marinuzzi Venditti Totals
Motion
Yes
No
Abstain
Absent
FACILITIES/BUILDING AND GROUNDS: Mrs. Marinuzzi-Chairperson
ACTION ITEMS:
Pursuant to the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Committee on Facilities/Building and
Grounds recommend the following resolutions: (BG-1) - on behalf of the Committee, I so move.
BG-1: Approval of application for use of school property, subject to non-interference with
school activities and the execution of the appropriate releases, including receipt of a
Certificate of Insurance.
Facilities Date and Times Applicant
Soccer Field – North end 9/12/2020 – 11/30/2020- Northern Valley
of property weekends Sat & Sun morning Soccer Club
until 1 pm
8NORTHVALE BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING – THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
Board of Education Roll Call Vote
Mr. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs.
Briguglio Corday Cowley Marinuzzi Venditti Totals
Motion
Yes
No
Abstain
Absent
POLICY: Mrs. Corday-Chairperson
ACTION ITEMS:
Pursuant to the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Committee on Policies and
Regulations recommend the following resolutions: (PO-1) - on behalf of the Committee, I so
move.
PO-1: The Northvale Board of Education moves to suspend the rules of Bylaw 0131 and adopt the
following list of new policies for submission of documentation supporting the 2020-2021
Northvale School District Reopening Plan for COVID-19 to the Department of Education.
Policy
P1648 Restart and Recovery Plan plus Appendices C,E,F,G,K,N,O
P1648.02 Remote Learning Options for Families
P1648.03 Restart and Recovering Plan – Full Time Remote Instruction
P1649 Federal Families First Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response Act
Board of Education Roll Call Vote
Mr. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs.
Briguglio Corday Cowley Marinuzzi Venditti Totals
Motion
Yes
No
Abstain
Absent
COMMITTEE AND LIASION REPORTS:
COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON
Negotiations……………………………………………………..Mrs. Cowley
Curriculum & Instruction………………………………………Mrs. Venditti
Personnel………………………………………………………..Mrs. Cowley
Policy…………………………………………………………….Mrs. Corday
Buildings & Grounds…………………………………………..Mrs. Marinuzzi
Finance & Administration……………………………………..Mrs. Venditti
Legislative……………………………………………………….Mrs. Marinuzzi
NJSBA…………………………………………………………….Mrs. Cowley
BCSBA……………………………………………………………Nicole Cowley
NVJBS…………………………………………………………….Jamie Corday
9NORTHVALE BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING – THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
PUBLIC BE HEARD:
Citizens are invited to make comments and are limited to five minutes, according to the
Northvale Public School District Board of Education Bylaw #0167. Persons wishing to speak must,
upon being recognized, rise and state their name and address.
GENERAL COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS FROM THE BOARD RELATED TO SCHOOL
DISTRICT:
NEW BUSINESS:
October 15, 2020 Regular Meeting ………………………………….6:30 PM
OLD BUSINESS:
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Be it resolved that the Northvale Board of Education convenes an Executive Session to discuss
exempt matters pertaining to:
1) A matter rendered confidential by federal or state law
2) A matter in which release of information would impair the right to receive government funds
3) Material the disclosure of which constitutes an unwarranted invasion of individual privacy
4) A collective bargaining agreement and/or negotiations related to it
5) A matter involving the purchase, lease or acquisition of real property with public funds
6) Protection of public safety and property and/or investigations of possible violations or violations
of law
7) Pending or anticipated litigation or contract negotiation and/or matters of attorney-client
privilege
8) Specific prospective or current employees unless all who could be adversely affected request
an open session
9) Deliberation after public hearing that could result in a civil penalty or other loss
Be it further resolved that it is anticipated that Executive Session will be for 45 minutes in duration
and that public action may/may not be taken:
Be it further resolved that the minutes of the Executive Session will be made available upon a
determination by the Board that the disclosure of the minutes will not detrimentally affect any
right or interest of the Board and the need for confidentiality no longer exists.
MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Board of Education Roll Call Vote
Mr. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs.
Briguglio Corday Cowley Marinuzzi Venditti Totals
Motion
Yes
No
Abstain
Absent
10NORTHVALE BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING – THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
MOTION TO EXIT FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Board of Education Roll Call Vote
Mr. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs.
Briguglio Corday Cowley Marinuzzi Venditti Totals
Motion
Yes
No
Abstain
Absent
MOTION TO ADJOURN:
Board of Education Roll Call Vote
Mr. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs.
Briguglio Corday Cowley Marinuzzi Venditti Totals
Motion
Yes
No
Abstain
Absent
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