Good day.  Below please find a summary of the key highlights from our November Board of Education meeting:

• Mrs. Gross shared an overview of 2014 NJASK results, PARCC training update, and proposal to hire literary consultant Jennifer Serravallo  ( Superintendent’s Report – November 20, 2014 )
• John Mooney of Nisivoccia, LLP provided the Board with findings from our 2014 audit, and recommended the Board consider adding to the surplus  if possible.
• Mrs. DaCosta provided an overview of the Education Week, Veterans day celebration, and upcoming visit by Jets #10 Tommy Bohanon, a Roseland resident.
• Dr. Occhino reviewed renewals of ACES cooperative pricing for our energy  costs, etc
• Mr. Mastrangelo  noted the new signs in place and new lights as part of security updates.
• Mr.  Farina provided a summary of the Buildings & Grounds meeting with a vendor regarding updates to the school camera system.
• The Board approved:
  • Award contract to Source4Teachers to provide substitute teachers
  • Jennifer Serravallo as Literacy Consultant for 2014-2015 school year
  • Donation from HSA for more than $18k to be used for multiple areas such as cultural arts, field trips, art, music, technology and more
  • Superintendent merit goals for 2014-2015
  • Resignation of Margaret O’Reilly-Hughs effective Dec 23, 2014
  • Unpaid medical leave for Patricia Baker through Dec 3, 2014
  • Child care leave for Cara Cunha through Sept 2016
• The next Board meeting is scheduled for Thursday, December 18, 2014 at 7:30pm in the Noecker Media Center