STATED SESSION

HOBOKEN BOARD OF EDUCATION

FEBRUARY 9, 2010
VERSION I
18. Submitting for review and approval, the removal of the cap ($120,000)
from the
per diem accumulated, total salary of the Interim Assistant Superintendent.
The
cap will adversely affect the education of Hoboken’s public school children
by
causing the premature departure of the Assistant Superintendent.

The HSEA Negotiations Committee of the Hoboken Board of Education

hereby
recommends to the full Board for approval, the tentative agreement as
expressed
by a Memorandum of Agreement signed by the committee members on the
first
day of February two thousand ten, appearing whereon is the percentage of
salary
increase in the amounts of 3.2%, 3.5%, and 3.8% for the years covered in
the
agreement (’10-’11, ’09-’10, ’08-’09) respectively.

11. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the Board grant
permission to Dr. Vincent Aniello and Mr. Al Mauro to provide professional
development workshops to staff, and parent workshops as part of the
district’s
parental involvement program at a cost of $1,000.00 per session (1.5 – 2
hrs.) not
to exceed $10,000.00 from the balance of the 2009-2010 grant period
ending
August 31, 2010. Funding from line item #20-234-200-800-18-0890-000-
8660
and #20-234-200-300-18-0892-000-8938 (The above represents the
Administration’s response to parents’ needs and requests for support).

10. SBA Submitting for review and approval the following requests for Out of
State Travel for conferences, which require State
approval after passage of Board resolution:

*2. Board Trustee a. 4/9-4/12/10 Frances Rhodes-Kerns NSBA Annual Conference Cost to
District - $2,292.00 est.
Chicago, IL 11-000-230-585-11-0251-000
VOTED YES president Marcal,

STATED SESSION
 HOBOKEN BOARD OF EDUCATION
AUGUST 11, 2009
VERSION I

48. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the appointment of
Mr. Walter Rusak as Acting Interim Assistant Superintendent effective August
24, 2009, for the 2009-2010 school year at the rate of $700.00 per day. Mr.
Rusak will be paid at a rate of $75.00 per hour for evening (after 6 p.m.) work, as
needed.

49. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the appointment
of Mr. Michael Donow as Acting Fiscal Specialist, to perform supportive and
supplemental fiscal duties as needed, effective August 17, 2009, for a period not
to exceed the term of the Interim Superintendent, at a fee rate of $82.00 per hour,
not to exceed an average of 40 hours per month.

Approved by the Board September 15, 2009

STATED SESSION
HOBOKEN BOARD OF EDUCATION
MINUTES
AUGUST 11, 2009
START: 7:08 PM END: 10:30 PM

The Board of Education of the City of Hoboken, New Jersey held a Stated Session
Meeting in the Board Meeting Room, 1115 Clinton Street, Hoboken, NJ on Tuesday
evening, August 11, 2009.
The meeting was called to order by the presiding officer, Board President Markle at 7:08
PM.

48. APPROVED CONSENT: the appointment of Mr. Walter Rusak as Acting

Interim Assistant Superintendent effective August 24, 2009, for the 2009-2010
school year at the rate of $700.00 per day, capped at $120,000. Funding from line
item #11-000-230-100-11-1005-000.
49. APPROVED CONSENT: the appointment of Mr. Michael Donow as Acting
Fiscal Specialist, to perform supportive and supplemental fiscal duties as needed,
effective August 17, 2009, for a period not to exceed the term of the Interim
Superintendent, at a fee rate of $82.00 per hour, not to exceed an average of 40
hours per month. Funding from line item 11-000-251-100-12-1001-000.

51. APPROVED CONSENT: the appointment of C. Michael Poindexter as Senior

Accountant, effective August 17, 2009 – June 30, 2010 at a salary of $85,000.00
per annum, pro-rated. Funding from line item 11-000-251-100-12-1001-000
52. APPROVED CONSENT: the appointment of Bernetta Davis as Fiscal
Specialist Accountant, effective August 17, 2009 – June 30, 2010 at a salary of
$65,000.00 per annum, pro-rated. Funding from line item 20-218-200-110-27-
1028-000

Approved by the Board October 13, 2009

STATED SESSION HOBOKEN BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES

SEPTEMBER 15, 2009 START: 7:03 PM END: 10:00 PM

The Board of Education of the City of Hoboken, New Jersey held a Stated
Session Meeting in the Board Meeting Room, 1115 Clinton Street, Hoboken, NJ
on Tuesday evening, September 15, 2009. The meeting was called to order by
the presiding officer, Board President Markle at 7:03 PM.

Approved by the Board October 13, 2009 5 services of the New Jersey School
Boards Association to conduct the search for the successor Superintendent of
Schools at a cost of $6,500.00.

STATED SESSION HOBOKEN BOARD OF EDUCATION OCTOBER 13, 2009

VERSION I

7. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the appointment of Walter J.
Cmielewski Jr., Ed.D. to the position of Acting Interim Supervisor of Instruction: Language Arts for
six month period commencing October 19, 2009, and ending April 30, 2010 at a per diem rate of
$500.00. Dr. Cmielewski will work an average of two days per week in the schools with teaching
staff for the purpose of strengthening their skills primarily in the teaching of writing. Funding from
line item #20-460-22-100-18-0000-000 or 11-000-221-102-13-0000-000

8. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the appointment of Bruce R. Normandia,
Ed.D. to the position of Acting Interim Supervisor of Instruction: Mathematics for a six month period
commencing October 19, 2009, and ending April 30, 2010 at a per diem rate of $500.00. Dr.
Normandia will work an average of one or two days per week in the schools with the teaching staff
for the purpose of strengthening their skills in the teaching of mathematics primarily at the
elementary and middle grades. Funding from line item # 20-460-200-100-18-0000-000 or 11-000-
221-102-13-0000-000
9. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the appointment of Pamela D. Straker,
PhD. to the position of Acting Interim Supervisor of Instruction: Special Education at the rate of
$500.00 per day Dr. Straker will work primarily with the “Teacher of the Handicapped” staff at the
schools for the purpose of strengthening their skills with respect to parental support and knowledge.
Dr. Straker will further assist the teachers with knowledge of the “special ed” child for a period not to
exceed 30 days in six months. Funding from line item #20-450-200-100-20-1012-000

Approved by the Board November 17, 2009

STATED SESSION
HOBOKEN BOARD OF EDUCATION
MINUTES
OCTOBER 13, 2009
START: 7:05 PM END: 8:35 PM

The Board of Education of the City of Hoboken, New Jersey held a Stated Session Meeting
in the Board Meeting Room, 1115 Clinton Street, Hoboken, NJ on Tuesday evening, October
13, 2009.
The meeting was called to order by the presiding officer, Board President Markle at 7:05 PM.

I. REPORT OF THE INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS,

MR. PETER E. CARTER:
Housekeeping items: We received from the NJSB Insurance Group Safety Grant $5795 for
2009-2010, we will research and find out what this can be used for to promote safety.
The NJ Commissioner of Education has announced it has granted a charter to the Dual
Language School in Hoboken. They will be located in the Boys and Girls Club.
Mr. Carter presented a clarification on Item 10 of his Agenda.
Item 27, the first person started administratively last week.
Item 14, the leave started immediately per their doctor.
Item 23 is permanently pulled from the agenda.
Mr. Carter introduced the presentation on the Curriculum project, no action will be taken. At
the November Board Meeting, the Board will entertain accepting the curriculum after the
Curriculum Committee meets and discusses it with the superintendent.
At the November Board Meeting we will discuss the NJ ASK.
Thanks to Matt and Michele who have been working on our new interactive website.
Mr. Carter discussed the Internet Survey that is now available on our website.

Curriculum and Programs Committee Meeting Report by Chair, Ruth McAllister. The
Committee met, this was the first meeting open to the public. The main goals of this meeting
were to understand the $500,000 Hoboken Public Schools are to receive in Stimulus Funds
and how we can use it. We are also asking for public ideas on how we can use it. The money
cannot be spent on reoccurring costs. We are going to look at many options with the
superintendent which includes technology and professional development. More Committee
Meetings are planned and the public is invited.
.
Ms. Minutillo reported that Governance and Finance Committees met and reviewed all items
on this agenda and supports their approval.

IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION (Agenda items only)

1) John Madigan, 1 Marineview Plaza questions on the Stimulus money; how it’s spent, how
much are we getting and his concerns.

7. APPROVED CONSENT: the appointment of Walter J. Cmielewski Jr., Ed.D. to the

position of Acting Interim Supervisor of Instruction: Language Arts for six month
period commencing October 19, 2009, and ending April 30, 2010 at a per diem rate of
$500.00. Dr. Cmielewski will work an average of two days per week in the schools
with teaching staff for the purpose of strengthening their skills primarily in the
teaching of writing. Funding from line item #20-460-22-100-18-0000-000 or 11-000-
221-102-13-0000-000
8. APPROVED CONSENT: the appointment of Bruce R. Normandia, Ed.D. to the
position of Acting Interim Supervisor of Instruction: Mathematics for a six month
period commencing October 19, 2009, and ending April 30, 2010 at a per diem rate of
$500.00. Dr. Normandia will work an average of one or two days per week in the
schools with the teaching staff for the purpose of strengthening their skills in the
teaching of mathematics primarily at the elementary and middle grades. Funding
from line item # 20-460-200-100-18-0000-000 or 11-000-221-102-13-0000-000
9. APPROVED CONSENT: the appointment of Pamela D. Straker, PhD. to the
position of Acting Interim Supervisor of Instruction: Special Education at the rate of
$500.00 per day Dr. Straker will work primarily with the “Teacher of the
Handicapped” staff at the schools for the purpose of strengthening their skills with
respect to parental support and knowledge. Dr. Straker will further assist the teachers

PUBLIC NOTICE
HOBOKEN BOARD OF EDUCATION
STATED SESSION
NOVEMBER 17, 2009
DATE: Tuesday, November 17, 2009
TIME: 7:00 p.m. Stated Session
LOCATION: Board Meeting Room
1115 Clinton Street
Hoboken, New Jersey 07030
AGENDA

0. The Governance/Personnel Committee of the Hoboken Board of Education

recommends to the full board the extension of the services of the law firm of
Porzio Bromberg & Newman P.C. of Morristown, N.J. as Board and Labor
Counsel to the end of the 2009-2010 School Year, at the hourly rate of
$175.00
per hour for attorney time, $115.00 per hour for paralegal time, the same
rates
currently being charged the district for legal fees.

3. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the hiring of

Robert H.
Davis of Leonia, New Jersey as the Interim School Business Administrator,
effective November 18, 2009 until June 30, 2010 at a rate of $640.00 per day
(no
benefits). The rate shall include all meetings pertaining to the preparation
and
presentation of the FY11 budget as well as the monthly Stated Sessions of
the
Board of Education.

15. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the transfer of
Salvatore
Manente, teacher, from Connors School to Hoboken High/Demarest High
School
effective November 18, 2009.

22. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the

appointment of
Daniel C. Loughran, as Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction: Humanities
MA plus 30, step11; effective January 1, 2010 $87,118.00 plus $15,000.00 as
per
Administrators/Supervisors contract $102,118.00. Funding from line item
#15-
000-221-102-07-1051-000

STATED SESSION
HOBOKEN BOARD OF EDUCATION
DECEMBER 15, 2009
VERSION I

INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT
1. WHEREAS it is necessary for a New Jersey Board of Education to approve
and/or adopt a Curriculum on an annual basis, and
WHEREAS it is the Curriculum which forms the roadmap by which instruction
is
delivered, and
WHEREAS the Hoboken Curriculum Project has been writing and designing a
curriculum product for the past several years, a curriculum aligned with the
New
Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, and
WHEREAS a curriculum document is a fluid and growing piece of educational
literature, and thus shall be frequently updated and fine-tuned, and
WHEREAS adoption of a curriculum by a Board of Education does not
necessarily imply the endorsement of every page of the document, but
rather
acknowledges the fact that its district, its teachers, and its students have
been
provided with educational guidelines,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that, after a presentation of the Curriculum to
the Board and the Public two months ago, and a recent follow-up public and
board question and answer opportunity, the Curriculum as prepared, written,
and
presented, be accepted and adopted by the Hoboken Board of Education on
this
the fifteenth day of December, 2009 for the 2009-2010 School Year.

9. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend a correction on

resolution #22 on the November 17, 2009 agenda regarding Daniel
Loughran,
Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction: Humanities. Originally approved
salary for $102,118.00 changed to $99,978.00 due to reevaluation of credits
earned per Administrators/Supervisors contract.

29. WHEREAS it is the responsibility of a Chief School Administrator to make

recommendations to the Board of Education in matters of building use and
availability, and
WHEREAS in Hoboken, New Jersey, the early childhood population has been
increasing annually, and
WHEREAS we expect no change in that escalation for the 2010-2011 school
year, which has a direct effect upon all school buildings in the district, and in
addition
WHEREAS there is an academic need to expand the learning environment for
our
“middle School” aged pupils by expanding their educational and social
growth
opportunities, and
WHEREAS the Chief School Administrator is faced with a New Jersey State
mandate to relocate the K-8 educational program housed at the district’s
Connors
School to the Demarest School, thereby displacing the tenant, the Hoboken
Charter School, but
WHEREAS the Chief School Administrator and Board further wish to mitigate
the changes necessary in the relocation of the Hoboken Charter School by
permitting HCS to continue to lease space for its 9-12 program at a rental
price to
be determined,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the configuration for the Hoboken Public
Schools for the 2010-2011 School Year, and more than likely beyond, be as
follows:
Grades 8-12 Hoboken High School Clinton Street
Alternative 8-12 Hoboken High School (Special Wing – 8th/9th St.)
Connors PreK-7 Demarest School Building 4th and Garden Streets
PreK-K Brandt School Building
Calabro PreK-7 Calabro School Building
Wallace PreK-7 Wallace School Building

STATED SESSION
HOBOKEN BOARD OF EDUCATION
JANUARY 19, 2010
VERSION I

25. Submitting for review and approval, I hereby recommend the

appointment of
Thomas Jerram, as Acting Fiscal Specialist for Technology, effective January
20,
2010 – June 30, 2010 at a salary of $450.00 per day not to exceed a total of
$25,000.00. Funding from line item #20-460-200-100-18-0000-000