MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING

OF THE

RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION

JANUARY 14, 2002

A regular meeting of the Board of Education was held on Monday evening, January 14, 2002 in the High School Cafeteria. Meeting was called to order by President Willis at 7:30 P.M. with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

On roll call the following members were present: Mrs. Ahmed, Mr. Brancato, Mrs. Cevasco, Mr. Derner, Mrs. Miceli, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Novosielski, and Mrs. Willis. Mr. Ferrara was absent for the entire meeting. Mrs. Conlon was also present.

N.J. OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS LAW

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 meeting of public bodies at which any business affecting their interests is discussed or acted upon. In accordance with the provisions of this Act, the Rutherford Board of Education has caused notice of this meeting to be published by having the date, time and place thereof posted on the bulletin board outside the Borough Clerk's Office, mailed to the News Leader, Herald, South Bergenite, and the Record newspapers, and filed with the Borough Clerk.

TAPING AND BROADCASTING OF MEETINGS

As approved by the Rutherford Board of Education at the November, 2001 meeting, we are continuing a trial period of taping and broadcasting our worksessions and regular meetings. These meetings will be broadcast without editing during a two-hour time segment on Tuesday evenings at 8:00 PM on the Comcast public access channel. At the conclusion of the two-hour segment, the broadcast will end regardless of what part of the meeting is currently being viewed due to the Comcast time constraint. Any member of the public who wishes to view the two-hour tape should make a written request to the Board Secretary who will have a copy of the tape made available within two weeks of the request. There will be a nominal fee charged for this tape reproduction. We welcome comments from residents viewing the broadcast.

SPECIAL PRESENTATION: STUDENT ATHLETIC AWARDS

Supt. Conlon presented certificates to the following award recipients:

Margaret Augustynowicz

Girls Soccer 1st Team All-League 2001-2002

Kimberly Magee

Girls Soccer 1st Team All-League 2001-2002

Katherine Freed

Girls Soccer 1st Team All-League 2001-2002

Ellen Rienzi

Girls Soccer 2nd Team All-League 2001-2002

Jenna Frattolillo

Girls Soccer 2nd Team All-League 2001-2002

Amanda Jones

Girls Soccer - Honorable Mention 2001-2002

Laura VanDyk

Girls Cross Country All-League Honorable Mention 2001-2002

Jessica Gonska

Tennis All-League Honorable Mention 2001-2002

Ania Jarosinski

Tennis All-League Honorable Mention 2001-2002

Joseph Slavik

Boys Soccer 1st Team All-League 2001-2002

Daniel Sosa

Boys Soccer 2nd Team All-League 2001-2002

Babak Eshghi

Boys Soccer 2nd Team All-League 2001-2002

Edward Egbert

Boys Soccer Honorable Mention All-League 2001-2002

Matthew Ostrowski

Boys Soccer Honorable Mention All-League 2001-2002

Steven Zaorski

Boys Soccer Honorable Mention All-League 2001-2002

Robert Bloor

Boys Cross Country 1st Team All-League 2001-2002

Scott Harrison

Boys Cross Country 2nd Team All-League 2001-2002

Anthony Cavallaro

Boys Cross Country 2nd Team All-League 2001-2002

Matthew Errico

Boys Cross Country 2nd Team All-League 2001-2002

Danica Miller

Volleyball 1st Team All-League 2001-2002

Jessica McKenna

Volleyball 1st Team All-League 2001-2002

Celine Patel

Volleyball 2nd Team All-League 2001-2002

Jeralyn Garner

Volleyball Honorable Mention All-League 2001-2002

Ashleigh DiTonto

Volleyball Honorable Mention All-League 2001-2002

Dennis Davis

Football 1st Team All-League Quarterback 2001-2002

Michael Palughi

Football 1st Team All-League Wide Receiver 2001-2002

Matthew Marquart

Football 1st Team All League Defensive Back 2001-2002

David Dyson

Football 1st Team All-League Linebacker 2001-2002

Victor Casanova

Football 1st Team All-League Defensive Line 2001-2002

Dimar Labega

Football 2nd Team All-League Running Back 2001-2002

Ryan Berube

Football 2nd Team All-League Defensive Line 2001-2002

Steven Dunn

Football Honorable Mention 2001-2002

Anthony Immediate

Football Honorable Mention 2001-2002

Dennis Davis

Football All County Honorable Mention 2001-2002

Michael Palughi

Football All County Honorable Mention 2001-2002

Matthew Marquart

Football All County Honorable Mention 2001-2002

Victor Casanova

Football All County Honorable Mention 2001-2002

David Dyson

Football All County Honorable Mention 2001-2002

Supt. Conlon congratulated the award recipients, and thanked the parents for supporting their children’s athletic participation.

The Board took a five minute recess at this time (7:37 PM).

MINUTES APPROVAL 1. Resolution by Mr. Novosielski, seconded by Mr. Brancato.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that the minutes of the Worksession Meeting and Executive Session of January 7, 2002 be approved as recorded.

Roll call vote Minutes Approval:

Mrs. Ahmed – aye	Mr. Derner – aye	Mrs. Monahan – aye
Mr. Brancato – aye	Mr. Ferrara –absent	Mr. Novosielski – aye
Mrs. Cevasco – aye	Mrs. Miceli – aye	Mrs. Willis – aye

REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT:

Pres. Willis announced the following meetings:

• Special Joint Meeting with the Mayor and Council on Tuesday, January 22, 2002 at 8:00 PM in the Borough Hall – Facilities Presentation

• Special Worksession on Monday, January 28, 2002 at 7:00 PM in the High School Cafeteria – Policy Review, Referendum Discussion, 2002-03 Budget Discussion.

• Next Worksession to be held on February 4, 2002 at 7:30 PM in the High School Cafeteria.

Pres. Willis announced that January is School Board Month, and thanked the Board for their service. Pres. Willis announced that School Board elections will be held on Tuesday, April 16, 2002, and that if any resident is interested in running for a seat on the Board, the deadline for filing is Monday, February 25, 2002 at 4:00 PM. Packets are available at the Board Office.

MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: (Agenda Items Only) 7:50 P.M. No comments made.

Meeting was then closed to the public.

NEW BUSINESS (Action to be Taken)

PERSONNEL: Motion by Mrs. Ahmed, seconded by Mrs. Cevasco to move the following resignations, retirements, salary adjustments, reassignments, appointments, etc., pending approval from the State Department of Education, subject to the New Jersey Criminal Background Check and other legal requirements.

Approved.

Motion by Mrs. Ahmed, seconded by Mr. Derner to adopt Personnel Items #1-10.

KIMBERLY A. MAUER 1. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ Ms. Kimberly Ann Mauer as an elementary teacher at Lincoln School effective 1/7/02 through 6/30/02 at the annual salary of $34,834 (step 1, level 1 pro-rated). This is a replacement position for Mr. Moldawsky.

SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS 2. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ the following as substitute teacher(s) at the per diem rate of $65.00 effective 1/8/02:

Ruth Sherry eff. 1/8/02

Nicole Walsh “ “

Joseph Sutera “ “

Gianna Caruso “ “

Kristin Pitman “ “

Kimberly Napolitano “ “

Enrica Pucci eff. 1/15/02

Nathan Mello “ “

David Goss “ “

Jeff Schmitt “ “

SUB LUNCH MONITOR 3. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ Ms. Beverly Lally as a substitute lunch monitor effective 1/8/02 at the hourly rate of $7.00.

THERESA MOLAN 4. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ Ms. Theresa Molan as a full-time day lifeguard at the pool effective 1/1/02 at the hourly rate of $10.50.

EDEN INSTITUTE 5. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ The Eden Institute of Princeton for an independent learning and speech evaluation for Student #2000345 ((name on file in the office of special services) at the rate of $550.

BERNADETTE FERRONE 6. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to extend the long-term substitute assignment of Ms. Bernadette Ferrone at Pierrepont School through 4/30/02 at the per diem rate of $174.00.

H.S. CO-CURRICULAR 7. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to rescind the appointment of Ms. Danesa Wojtowicz and appoint Ms. Patricia Olivo as musical director for the senior play for the 2001-2002 school year at the annual stipend of $1,436.

DR. JAMES SAVAGE 8. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve an independent neuropsychological evaluation for Student #2000372 (name on file in the office of special services) by Dr. James Savage at an approximate cost of $650.00.

DR. SANDY WOLFF 9. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ Dr. Sandy Wolff as a School Psychologist for the district effective 3/1/02 through 6/30/02 at the annual salary of $51,472 (step 8, level 6 pro-rated). This is a replacement position for Mrs. Shoopack.

SUMMER WORK 10. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to authorize summer work for the high school nurse and a clerical assistant to assist with the athletic physicals for up to 8 hours at rate according to REA contract.

Roll call vote Personnel Items #1-10:

Mrs. Ahmed – aye	Mr. Derner – aye	Mrs. Monahan – aye
Mr. Brancato – aye	Mr. Ferrara –absent	Mr. Novosielski – aye
Mrs. Cevasco – aye	Mrs. Miceli – aye	Mrs. Willis – aye

SUBSTITUTE PAY 11. Resolution by Mrs. Ahmed, seconded by Mr. Novosielski.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to increase substitute pay rate to $70 per day, and $75 per day after the 10^th day consecutively with the same teacher, effective 2/2/02.

Roll call vote Personnel Item #11:

Mrs. Ahmed – aye	Mr. Derner – aye	Mrs. Monahan – aye
Mr. Brancato – aye	Mr. Ferrara –absent	Mr. Novosielski – aye
Mrs. Cevasco – aye	Mrs. Miceli – aye	Mrs. Willis – aye

GLORIA MORALES 12. Motion by Mrs. Ahmed, seconded by Mr. Brancato to accept the resignation of Ms. Gloria Morales as a Learning Disabilities Teacher-Consultant effective 3/7/02.

Approved.

Motion by Mrs. Ahmed, seconded by Mr. Derner, to adopt Personnel Items #13-17.

EMERGENT HIRES 13. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ the following applicant(s) under the emergent hiring law as per the State Department of Education:

Victoria MacFadyen – Substitute Secretary

Lauren Stio – HASP Aide

TEACHER ASSISTANTS 14. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ the following as teacher assistants at the rate of $8.50 per hour effective 1/15/02.

Femihan Elkadi

Kimberly Napolitano

Gianna Caruso

Enrica Pucci

SUBSTITUTE SECRETARY 15. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ Victoria MacFadyen as a substitute secretary at the rate of $8.50 per hour effective 1/15/02.

COACHING APPT. 16. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to appoint Mr. Ed Bosland as an assistant winter track coach for the 2001-2002 school year at the stipend of $3,125 (1-4), pro-rated, effective 1/3/02.

HASP AIDES 17. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the following HASP aides.

Ashley Miceli eff. 12/17/01 $7.25 per hour

Jenna Segro eff. 12/17/01 “ “

Gina Abramo eff. 12/17/01 “ “

Michael Brockway eff. 12/1/01 “ “

Lauren Stio eff. 1/15/02 $10.50 per hour

Roll call vote Personnel Items #13-17:

Mrs. Ahmed – aye	Mr. Derner – aye	Mrs. Monahan – aye
Mr. Brancato – aye	Mr. Ferrara –absent	Mr. Novosielski – aye
Mrs. Cevasco – aye	Mrs. Miceli – aye, abstain #17	Mrs. Willis – aye

LUCY CAPPELLO 18. Motion by Mrs. Ahmed, seconded by Mr. Derner, to accept the resignation of Lucy Cappello, Director of Special Services, effective March 11, 2002.

Approved.

CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION:

Motion by Mr. Novosielski, seconded by Mrs. Monahan, to adopt Curriculum and Instruction Items #1-3.

OVERNIGHT TRIP 1. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the attendance of 65 members (along with 4 chaperons) of The Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble and Marching Band to the Lake Erie Music Festival in Cleveland, Ohio from 5/10/02 through 5/13/02 with no expense to the Board of Education.

BEDSIDE INSTRUCTION 2. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve bedside instruction at St. Clare’s Hospital for Student #2000359 (name on file in the office of the Superintendent) effective 11/5/01 through 11/27/01.

HOME INSTRUCTION 3. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve home instruction for Student #I-1 (name on file in the office of the Superintendent) effective 1/8/02.

Roll call vote Curriculum and Instruction Items #1-3:

Mrs. Ahmed – aye	Mr. Derner – aye	Mrs. Monahan – aye
Mr. Brancato – aye	Mr. Ferrara –absent	Mr. Novosielski – aye
Mrs. Cevasco – aye	Mrs. Miceli – aye	Mrs. Willis – aye

FINANCE:

Motion by Mr. Derner, seconded by Mrs. Cevasco to adopt Finance Items #1-5.

APPROVAL OF BILLS: 1. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that the bills listed below be approved.

Accounts Payable 1-7-02 179,603.47

Offline Checks 1-8-02 176,990.24

1-10-02 58,078.80

Total offline: 235,069.04

General Activities 1-8-02 1,110.10

Total 415,782.61

TRANSFERS: 2. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the following transfers for the 2001-02 school year.

From:

Sal. Tchr. 1-5

11-120-100-101-03 55,001.47

11-120-100-101-04 55,001.47

11-120-100-101-05 55,001.47

11-120-100-101-06 55,001.47

11-120-100-101-07 55,001.59

To:

Sal. Tchr. 6-8

11-130-100-101-04 76,436.74

11-130-100-101-06 198,570.61

Rationale: Re-allocation of funds to meet program needs

From:

11-000-219-104-09 Undist. Exp. – Spec. Ed. 407.17

To:

11-204-100-610-09 Spec. Ed. Supplies 407.17

Rationale: Re-allocation of funds to offset expenses

From:

Sal. Tchr 1-5

11-120-100-101-02 11,237.62

11-120-100-101-03 11,237.62

11-120-100-101-04 11,237.62

11-120-100-101-05 11,237.62

11-120-100-101-06 11,237.62

11-120-100-101-07 11,237.60

To:

Sal. Tchr – Supp. Inst.

11-217-100-101-09 67,425.70

Rationale: Re-allocation of funds to meet program needs

From:

11-000-261-100-12 Sal. Maint. 9,000.00

To:

11-000-230-100-11 Sal. Adm. 9,000.00

Rationale: Re-allocation of funds to meet program needs

From:

11-000-261-100-12 Sal. Maint. 3,700.00

To:

11-000-230-331-01 Legal Services 3,700.00

Rationale: Re-allocation of funds to meet program needs

From:

11-204-100-640-09 Textbook-Spec. Ed. $960.00

To:

11-213-100-610-09 Supply/Inst. Spec. Ed. $960.00

Rationale: Purchase of Supplies

From:

11-000-261-420-12 Clean, Repair, Maint. Svcs. $15,000.00

To:

11-000-261-610-12 Maint.-Gen. Supplies $15,000.00

Rationale:

Purchase of Supplies

DONATION 3. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to accept, with deepest thanks, the donation of one Apple Power Macintosh Computer and Printer from Mrs. Gretchen Jackson to Sylvan School.

DONATION 4. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to accept, with deepest thanks, the donation of one Kodak DX3215 Zoom Digital Camera from Dr. James P. Verbist to the Central Office.

BOND COUNSEL 5. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve a professional services contract, as per attached details, with the law firm of Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer as bond counsel for the proposed school referendum to be held on March 12, 2002.

Roll call vote Finance Items #1-5:

Mrs. Ahmed – aye	Mr. Derner – aye	Mrs. Monahan – aye
Mr. Brancato – aye	Mr. Ferrara –absent	Mr. Novosielski – aye
Mrs. Cevasco – aye	Mrs. Miceli – aye	Mrs. Willis – aye

POLICY:

Motion by Mrs. Miceli, seconded by Mrs. Cevasco to adopt Policy Items #1-7.*

POLICY 9500/1600 1. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the revisions to Policy #9500/1600 Relations Between Other Entities and the District on second reading:

BOARD OF EDUCATION RELATIONS

RUTHERFORD 9500/1600

PAGE 1 OF 2

RELATIONS BETWEEN OTHER ENTITIES AND THE DISTRICT

The board believes that cooperation between the schools and other organizations concerned with youth, career development and mental health will enhance the opportunities of the district’s pupils. Such cooperation will also enable the district to serve its pupils better through appropriate referrals as in substance abuse programs, special needs, etc. The chief school administrator is encouraged to explore areas of mutual concern with the administrative officers of such organizations and to recommend desirable courses of action.

The board directs the chief school administrator to seek and maintain working relationships with local colleges and universities in such areas as student teaching, inservice staff development and advanced placement.

It is of particular importance to establish and maintain close working relations with trades, businesses and industries which provide members for advisory committees and are possible sources of career placements for our pupils.

The board recognizes the need for communication between this district and other districts and educational institutions that provide programs, training, and services not otherwise available to children residing in this district.

In order to maintain cordial and constructive relationships with other educational institutions, the Superintendent shall:

1. cooperate with the professional staff in articulation studies to assure that pupils of this district are properly prepared to enter the schools of the special services district, Bergen Tech, or Academy Programs;

2. maintain liaison with the administration of all private and parochial schools that enroll significant numbers of pupils resident in this school district in order to be aware of any program changes that may be planned that could affect this district;

3. cooperate fully in the implementation of all state and federal programs administered by this district that benefit, in whole or in part, eligible pupils attending private or parochial school.

Core Curriculum Content Standards

The board shall encourage the active involvement of representatives from the community, business, industry, labor, and higher education in the development of educational programs aligned with the Core Curriculum Content Standards.

The board shall make reasonable efforts to develop articulation agreements with New Jersey colleges and universities to facilitate the delivery of college credit courses to qualified high school students, with the understanding that these credits shall be accepted at all public New Jersey higher education institutions.

Charter Schools

The board shall follow all procedures in code and statute when a charter school is proposed for the district or when district students would be eligible to attend a charter school in another district.

Donations to Private Organizations

The authority for a board of education to expend public funds is derived from the constitutional mandate to “provide for the maintenance and support of a thorough and efficient system of free public schools.” The donation of moneys to any private organization, regardless of the merits of that organization’s purposes, is not within the authority of the board and is, therefore, prohibited.

N.J.S.A. 18A:111

N.J.S.A. 18A:36A-1 et seq.

N.J.S.A. 18A:5837.1 et seq

N.J.S.A. 18A:61C1

N.J.S.A. 18A:61C4

N.J.S.A. 40:8A-1 et seq.

N.J.A.C. 6:206.1 et seq.

N.J.A.C. 6:296.1 et seq.

N.J.A.C. 6:296.3 (b)1,6.3(c)4iv, 6.3(c)5ii

N.J.A.C. 6A:8-3.1(a)2

N.J.A.C.6A:11-1.1 et seq.

Adopted: December 10, 1984

Revised: January 14, 2001

POLICY 9320/1410 2. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the following revisions to Policy #9320/1410 Relations With Other Public Agencies on second reading:

BOARD OF EDUCATION RELATIONS

RUTHERFORD 9320/1410 Page 1

RELATIONS WITH OTHER PUBLIC AGENCIES

The Board of Education acknowledges that the law compelling school attendance vests in the Board a custodial responsibility for the children in its charge and a duty to protect those children from persons not associated with the school district.

The Board further recognizes that its interest in helping children understand and respect the law is best served by a close and cooperative relationship with local law enforcement agencies and directs the Superintendent to maintain a program of such communication and cooperation.

Police Authorities

It is the policy of the board to cooperate with law enforcement agencies in the interest of the larger welfare of all citizens and to be in compliance with current memoranda of agreement between education and law enforcement officials. At the same time, schools have the responsibility to parents/guardians for the welfare of their children while they are in school. To carry out this dual responsibility, the administration is directed to follow the procedures developed to implement board policies.

It shall be the policy of the Board that no pupil duly enrolled in the schools of this district shall be interrogated or arrested by an officer of a law enforcement agency on or in school premises except by order of warrant, by written parental consent, or where, in the judgment of the principal of the school, circumstances create such an emergency or present such a danger to life or property as to justify such interrogation or arrest. No such interrogation or arrest shall take place except in the presence of the principal or other school official.

Fire Department

The chief school administrator shall seek input from local fire officials when course materials in fire safety are being reviewed and revised. The fire department should be kept up to date on changes in the school buildings and class arrangements so that, in the event of an emergency, they will be prepared. All fires shall be reported to the local fire department in compliance with law.

Emergency Room/Squad

The chief school administrator shall establish procedures whereby the facilities of the local hospital emergency room and local ambulance/rescue squad may be called upon in implementing board policies.

Cooperative Arrangements with Other School Districts

The board desires that strong lines of communication be maintained with other districts and institutions which provide programs, training, or services not available to children residing in this district, and with districts whose resident pupils are enrolled in programs in this district.

The district in which pupils are in attendance has responsibility and authority for those pupils. In order that those pupils receive maximum benefit from their program of studies, articulation between the cooperating institutions is essential.

Further, this school district shall cooperate with other school districts in the solution of common educational concerns. District staff under the direction of the chief school administrator shall participate in the coordination of such areas as research, exchange of information and data, coordination of school calendar and activities, and any others where it may be advantageous to serve a broader area than this school district. In carrying out this policy, the chief school administrator shall include in his/her reports to the board an evaluation of the desirability and feasibility of cooperation with other school districts.

The Superintendent shall develop regulations to implement this policy that protect the interests of pupils and serve the legitimate needs of law enforcement.

Legal References:

N.J.S.A. 2A:4A 60 et al.

N.J.S.A. 18A:11 1

N.J.S.A. 18A:18A 11

N.J.S.A. 18A:20 4.2

N.J.S.A. 18A:20 34

N.J.S.A. 18A:36 25

N.J.S.A. 18A:38 30

N.J.S.A. 18A40A-1 et seq.

N.J.S.A. 18A:40A 11, 12 15, 16, 17, 18

N.J.S.A. 18A:41 5

N.J.S.A. 40:8A-3 et al.

N.J.S.A. 40:55D 8 et al.

N.J.A.C. 6:8 2.1

N.J.A.C. 6:29 6.1 et seq.

N.J.A.C. 6:29 6.3©5ii, 6.3©6

N.J.A.C. 6:29-9.1 et seq.

N.J.A.C. 6:29-10.1 et seq.

Adopted: December 10, 1984

Revised: January 14, 2002

POLICY 1510/2224 3. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the following revisions to Policy #1510/2224 Nondiscrimination/Affirmative Action on second reading:

BOARD OF EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION

RUTHERFORD 1510 2224

NON DISCRIMINATION/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION

State and federal statutes and regulations prohibit school districts from discriminatory practices in employment or educational opportunity against any person by reason of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, marital status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait of any individual, in employment or in educational opportunities. Further state and federal protection is extended on account of disabilities, actual or potential parenthood, or family status.

The Rutherford Board of Education will continue to support its Affirmative Action Resolution of April 23, 2001, and to implement the district's equal educational opportunity policy, school and classroom practices plan and contract/employment practices plan in accordance with law and regulation.

The board authorizes the chief school administrator to develop and implement a multi-year equity plan to ensure that the district provides equality in educational programs and to identify and correct, or assess and prevent, all bias, discrimination and impermissible isolation in policies, practices and facilities of the district. Upon approval of this plan by the state department of education, the board shall adopt it by resolution. The chief school administrator shall report to the board annually on progress toward goals established in the plan. A copy of the district's affirmative action/equity plans and self-evaluation of their achievement shall be available in the district office.

Affirmative Action Officer(s)

The board shall appoint a certified member or members of the staff as affirmative action officer(s), who shall serve as affirmative action/504 officer and/or desegregation coordinator(s). The board shall adopt the job description of the affirmative action officer(s), granting to him/her the responsibility to facilitate, oversee and ensure the development and implementation of school and classroom practices plans, employment and contract practices plan, school desegregation plan and section 504 plans, as well as related inter-program coordination. The affirmative action officer(s) shall ensure that the district upholds all regulations, codes and laws related to equity in the schools.

The affirmative action officer(s) shall monitor compliance with this policy. The name, work location and telephone number of the district affirmative action officer(s) shall annually be made known to staff, pupils and members of the community.

Harassment

The board of education shall maintain an instructional and working environment that is free from harassment of any kind. Administrators and supervisors will make it clear to all staff, pupils and vendors that harassment is prohibited. Sexual harassment shall be specifically addressed in the affirmative action inservice programs required by law for all staff.

Sexual harassment shall include, but not be limited to, unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when:

A. Submission to the conduct or communication is made a term or condition of employment or education;

B. Submission to, or rejection of, the conduct or communication is the basis for decisions affecting employment and assignment or education;

C. The conduct or communication has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individual's work performance or education;

D. The conduct or communication has the effect of creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive working or educational environment.

Sexual harassment of staff or children interferes with the learning process and will not be tolerated in the Rutherford schools. Harassment by board members, employees, parents, students, vendors and others doing business with the district is prohibited. Any child or staff member who has knowledge of or feels victimized by sexual harassment should immediately report his/her allegation to the affirmative action officer or building principal. Anyone else who has knowledge of or feels victimized by sexual harassment should immediately report his/her allegation to the chief school administrator or board president. Employees whose behavior is found to be in violation of this policy will be subject to the investigation procedure which may result in discipline, up to and including dismissal. Other individuals whose behavior is found to be in violation of this policy will be subject to appropriate sanctions as determined and imposed by the chief administrator/board. This policy statement on sexual harassment shall be distributed to all staff members.

Staff or pupils may file a formal grievance related to harassment on any of the grounds addressed in this policy. The affirmative action officer will receive all complaints and carry out a prompt and thorough investigation, and will protect the rights of both the person making the complaint and the alleged harasser.

Findings of discrimination or harassment will result in appropriate disciplinary action.

School and Classroom Practices

In implementing affirmative action, the district shall:

A. Identify and correct the denial of educational opportunities for pupils solely on the basis of any classification protected by law;

B. Continually reexamine and modify, as may be necessary, its school and classroom programs; location and use of facilities; its curriculum development program and its instructional materials; availability of programs for children; and equal access of all eligible pupils to all extracurricular programs.

Contract/Employment Practices

The district directs the chief school administrator to ensure that appropriate administrators implement the district's affirmative action policies by:

A. Adhering to the administrative code in selection of vendors and suppliers; informing vendors and suppliers that their employees are bound by the district's affirmative action policies in their contacts with district staff and pupils;

B. Continuing implementation and refinement of existing practices and affirmative action plans, making certain that all recruitment, hiring, evaluation, training, promotion, personnel management practices and collective bargaining agreements are structured and administered in a manner which furthers equal employment opportunity principles and eliminates discrimination on any basis protected by law, holding inservice programs on affirmative action for all staff in accordance with law.

Disabled

In addition to prohibiting educational and employment decisions based on nonapplicable disabling condition, the district shall, as much as feasible, make facilities accessible to disabled pupils, employees and members of the community as intended by Section 504 and as specified in the administrative code.

Report on Implementation

The chief school administrator shall devise regulations, including grievance forms and procedures to implement the district's affirmative action policies.

Legal References:

N.J.S.A. 2C:33-4

N.J.S.A. 10:5-1 et seq.

N.J.S.A. 18A:6 5

N.J.S.A. 18A:6-6

N.J.S.A. 18A:18A 17

N.J.S.A. 18A:26 1

N.J.S.A. 18A:26-1.1

N.J.S.A. 18A:29 2

N.J.S.A. 18A:36 20

N.J.A.C. 5:23 7.1 et seq.

N.J.A.C. 6:4-1.1 et seq.

N.J.A.C. 6:4 1.3, 1.5, 1.6

N.J.A.C. 6:8 2.1

N.J.A.C. 6:8 4.1

N.J.A.C. 6A:30-1.1 et seq.

Executive Order 11246 as amended

29 U.S.C.A. 201 - Equal Pay Act of 1963 as amended

20 U.S.C.A. 1681 - Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972

Adopted: December 10, 1984

Revised: March 13, 1995

Revised: October 23, 1995 (as per I.D.E.A. language)

Revised: January 14, 2002

POLICY 7510/1330 4. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the following revisions to Policy #7510/1330 Use of Schools on second reading:

BOARD OF EDUCATION PROPERTY

RUTHERFORD 7510 1330

USE OF SCHOOLS POLICY

The Board of Education believes that the school facilities of this district should be made available for community purposes, provided that any such use does not interfere with the educational program of the schools.

The Board of Education will permit the use of school facilities when such permission has been requested in writing on the appropriate permit, the building principal or his/her designee has recommended the approval of the application, and the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee approves the application. Approval by the Board of Education is only required when an exception to this policy is needed to authorize the use of schools. Unless a restriction is contained in this policy, the Board delegates the authority to make a decision to the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee. The Board reserves the right to withdraw permission for use by outside organizations after it has been granted.

In considering competing requests for the use of school facilities, the Board will give priority to uses and groups directly related to the schools and the operations of the schools, including the adult education program, and to Borough government agencies generally, including the recreation commission.

Each user shall present evidence of the purchase of organizational liability insurance for at least $1,000,000 in coverage. The Board shall be named as an additional insured under the policy. The user shall indemnify and save and hold harmless, including the reimbursement of reasonable attorneys fees and litigation expenses, the Board of Education, its employees, servants, and administrators from any and all liability arising out of the use of the Board of Education's premises or property. Users shall be financially liable for damages to the facilities and for proper chaperonage.

Use of school equipment in conjunction with the use of school facilities must be specifically requested in writing and may be granted in accordance with the procedure by which permission to use facilities is sought. The users of school equipment must accept liability for any damage or loss to such equipment that occurs while it is in their use, regardless of any assignment of negligence. Where rules so specify, no item of equipment may be used except by a qualified operator.

Smoking is prohibited at all times in any district building and on school grounds. No one may bring alcoholic beverages onto any school property. All facility use shall comply with state and local fire, health, safety and police regulations.

The Board shall annually approve a schedule of fees for the use of school facilities. This function shall not be delegated to the Superintendent of Schools.

Regulations for the use of school facilities shall be approved by the Board and distributed to every user of the facilities and to every applicant for such use. This function shall not be delegated to the Superintendent of Schools. No person or organization shall be granted permission to use school facilities who has not agreed in writing to be bound by those regulations.

Special regulations exist for the use of school grounds.

N.J.S.A. 2C:33 16

N.J.S.A. 18A: 11 1

N.J.S.A. 18A: 20 34

N.J.S.A. 26:3D 15 - 21

N.J.S.A. 18A: 54 20

N.J.S.A. 6:29 1.3(a)8

Adopted: June 8, 1959

Revised: December 10, 1984

Revised: August 8, 1994

Revised: January 14, 2002

POLICY 7510-R-1/113-R-1 5. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the following revisions to Policy #7510-R-1/1130-R-1 Regulations Use of Schools Facilities/Grounds on second reading:

BOARD OF EDUCATION PROPERTY

RUTHERFORD 7510-R-1 1330-R-1/page 1 of 2

REGULATIONS

USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES/GROUNDS

1. Requests by any organizations for use of any portion of a school building shall be submitted in triplicate on the form provided by the Board of Education, to the appropriate school office at least twenty (20) days prior to the date desired. After review by the building principal or his/her designee, the request must be submitted to the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee for a decision on the application. Approval by the Board of Education is only required when an exception to this regulation is needed to authorize the use of school facilities or grounds. Unless a restriction is contained in this regulation, the Board delegates the authority to make a decision to the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee.

2. No student activity on nights preceding days when school is in session will be held later than 10:45 P.M. ‑ on other nights no later than midnight.

3. It is understood that in all cases the regular school activities or organizations of the school shall have first preference in requests for the use of any part of the building. Where a permit is issued for use and conflicts with a school activity, the rescheduled school activity and organization take precedence over the scheduled outside activity.

4. No organization shall be granted the use of a school building unless the organization satisfies the Principal of the school that there will be a responsible person in charge.

5. All meetings, entertainments, or dances by outside organizations must cease not later than 12 o'clock midnight, and custodians must see that the building is closed promptly.

6. The number of tickets sold must not exceed the seating capacity of the auditorium or gymnasium for which permit is granted.

7. When approved, a duplicate of each application filed with the Board Secretary will be returned to the applicant. Such application is not transferable. Only the part of the school building specifically mentioned in the application is to be used.

8. The Board Secretary will send a copy of the approved application to the Principal or head of the school, and to the Fire Prevention Bureau.

9. Classrooms will not be available as dressing rooms or make‑up rooms except upon approval of the Principal.

10. Smoking is prohibited at all times in any district building and on school grounds. No one may bring alcoholic beverages onto any school property. All facility use shall comply with state and local fire, health, safety and police regulations.

11. All national and state laws, local ordinances, and rules of the Police and Fire Departments regarding public assemblies must be strictly complied with. The holder of a permit must provide sufficient police and fire protection at each performance.

12. It is understood and agreed that the applicant assumes responsibility for the preservation of order in said building, and liability for any damage to or loss of school property and equipment, regardless of any assignment of negligence, and for the strict observance of all regulations of the Board of Education with reference to the buildings.

13. Board of Education permission must be obtained to use motion picture projectors, to decorate, to install scenery and to move or tune pianos. No pianos, moving picture projectors, scenery or other apparatus are to be moved into the building unless special permission is granted.

14. Special equipment of any kind, including spot lights, flood lights, Klieg lights, stage scenery, audio visual, band instruments or motion picture apparatus will only be furnished by the Board of Education under special contract. The Temporary Use of School Equipment form shall be completed and submitted to the school.

15. The service of building custodians does not include the erecting or dismantling of scenery or equipment.

16. Scenery, palms and other equipment provided by the holder of a permit must be removed from the building promptly after the performance so as not to interfere with school activities. Whenever materials, equipment, furnishings or rubbish is left after the use of school building, the party to whom the permit is issued will be required to pay for the cost of removal of same, which removal will not be delayed for the convenience of the party who used the building.

17. When a permit is granted, the schools must be in charge of regular employees of the Board of Education, the number of whom in each case will be subject to the direction of the Building Principal and the Board Secretary.

18. No building or maintenance custodian shall have the right to open any school building outside of school hours (including Saturdays and Sundays) for any person or persons except the Principal or persons designated by him/her, unless they first have authority in writing to open said building from the Business Office.

19. Should the holder of a permit wish to cancel a reservation, the Business Office must be notified by 12 o'clock noon on the day of the meeting or performance. If no notice is received by the Board of Education and the holder of the permit fails to appear within one hour after the meeting or performance is scheduled to start, the holder of the permit must pay the regular assigned rental fee.

20. The Board of Education or its representative, shall at all times have free access to all parts of the school building, and the Board of Education or its representative, reserves the right to revoke any permit, should such action be deemed necessary or desirable and in the best interest of the school system and the public generally.

21. Special regulations for the use of school grounds will be attached for those applicants requesting such use.

Adopted: August 8, 1994

Revised: January 14, 2002

POLICY 7510-R-2/1330-R-2 6. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the following revisions to Policy #7510-R-2/1130-R-2 Regulations Use of Physical Education Fields/Grounds on second reading:

BOARD OF EDUCATION PROPERTY

RUTHERFORD 7510-R-2 1330-R-2/page 13 of 2

REGULATIONS

USE OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION FIELDS/GROUNDS

The following regulations relate to the use of physical education facilities, particularly the outdoor fields, at all district schools.

I. PRIORITIES IN USE

A. These facilities are provided primarily for the use of the physical education classes. These classes will have priority over any other activities scheduled thereon.

B. The supervisor of physical education in cooperation with the physical education instructors will schedule the use of these facilities when common facilities are used by two or more schools. Time and days will be allotted to both boys and girls, and scheduling will give each as near equal time as feasible.

C. The Board of Education recognizes the desirability of community use of school facilities and desires that the school fields be used by Rutherford residents to the extent that their limited size permits.

II. REQUESTS FOR USE

A. Any request for the use of any of the physical education facilities shall be made through the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee. The appropriate Application For Permit must be filed. The Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee has the authority to approve the application on behalf of the Board of Education unless an exception to the regulations is needed.

B. Physical education facilities use permits will be issued only to responsible groups or organizations. The request must meet the appropriate conditions and stipulations.

C. The request must state the activity or activities for which these facilities are to be used.

D. Requests for use of facilities by the borough Recreation Commission for its programs are to be made to the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee; thereafter, the Superintendent of Recreation or his representative will schedule and supervise the program in accordance with the permit(s) issued.

III. CONDITIONS AND STIPULATIONS FOR USE

A. No hard ball batting is permitted, with the exception of organized and supervised teams of young children such as the "T-Ball" and "Minor League" that have received permits from the Board of Education or the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee. This stipulation is for the protection of the residential areas surrounding the outdoor physical education facilities.

B. No softball batting is permitted by persons over the age of 15, except under the supervision of school personnel or when permits have been issued to supervised and organized teams by the Board of Education or the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee.

C. No golf is permitted on any school property.

D. Alcohol and drugs are prohibited on school property.

E. Smoking is prohibited on school property.

F. Violence and profanity are prohibited on school property.

G. The party or parties to whom the permission for facility use is issued will be responsible for any damage to school or other property on or near these premises.

Should any of the listed conditions or stipulations be violated, the issued permit may be withdrawn by the Board of Education.

Closing hour on any outdoor facility is 8:30 p.m.

The police will have the authority to enforce the listed conditions and stipulations.

Adopted: August 8, 1994

Revised: January 14, 2002

POLICY 2240 7. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the following new Policy #2240 Research, Evaluation and Planning on second reading:

BOARD OF EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION

RUTHERFORD 2240

RESEARCH, EVALUATION AND PLANNING

As required by law, the chief school administrator shall annually direct development or review of district long and short range goals and the plan of action to attain them. Objectives shall be developed with community participation and approved by the board of education; the plan of action shall be prepared in consultation with teaching staff members. The district’s plans shall be discussed at a public meeting before the date required by law.

Further, the chief school administrator shall coordinate continual research and evaluation of programs and facilities. The master plan shall be studied and revised periodically to keep it in accord with the changing circumstances and aspirations of the district.

Quality Assurance

By the state required dates, each year, the chief school administrator shall provide a quality assurance report to the public at a regular meeting of the board. The report shall include all information specified in the administrative code. This report shall be disseminated to all staff and parents, and made available to the media.

School-Level Planning

By the state required dates, each principal shall coordinate development and implementation of a two-year school-level plan based on school report card data. This plan shall include pupil performance objectives, a review of progress by teaching and administrative staff, and the involvement of parents.

The performance objectives shall be based on pupil performance or behavior standards as defined in the administrative code.

At least once per semester, each principal shall conduct meetings by grade level, department, team or similarly appropriate group to review the school-level plan. The review shall include:

A. School report card data;

B. Progress toward achieving pupil performance objectives;

C. Progress toward achieving core curriculum content standards.

Each principal shall sign a statement of assurance attesting to these activities on the form prescribed by the commissioner of education.

The chief school administrator shall submit each school’s objectives to the county superintendent for review and approval. The report on the achievement of objectives or progress toward benchmarks for the previous year shall be contained in the annual report.

Legal References:

N.J.S.A. 18A:7A 10

N.J.S.A. 18A:7A 11

N.J.S.A. 18A:7A:14-3

N.J.S.A.18A:7A-14.4

N.J.S.A. 18A:7F-4

N.J.S.A.18A:7F-6

N.J.A.C. 6:3 1.6

N.J.A.C.6:8 1.1

N.J.A.C.6:8 2.1

N.J.A.C. 6:8 2.2

N.J.A.C. 6:8-3.1 et seq.

N.J.A.C. 6:8-4.1

N.J.A.C. 6:22-7.1

N.J.A.C. 6A:8-1.1 et seq.

N.J.A.C. 6A:30-1.1 et seq.

Adopted: January 14, 2002

Roll call vote Policy Items #1-7:

Mrs. Ahmed – aye	Mr. Derner – aye	Mrs. Monahan – aye
Mr. Brancato – aye	Mr. Ferrara –absent	Mr. Novosielski – aye
Mrs. Cevasco – aye	Mrs. Miceli – aye	Mrs. Willis – aye

BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS:

REC. USE OF BUSES 1. Resolution by Mr. Brancato, seconded by Mr. Novosielski.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to grant the use of one 40-seat school bus on Thursday, January 24, 2002 and Sunday, March 10, 2002 from 6:15 PM to 9:30 PM, and two buses on Sunday, February 24, 2002 from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM for Recreation trips to Continental Arena events.

Roll call vote Buildings and Grounds Item #1:

Mrs. Ahmed – aye	Mr. Derner – aye	Mrs. Monahan – aye
Mr. Brancato – aye	Mr. Ferrara –absent	Mr. Novosielski – aye
Mrs. Cevasco – aye	Mrs. Miceli – aye	Mrs. Willis – aye

OLD BUSINESS:

RT. 3 CONSTRUCTION 1. Resolution by Mr. Novosielski, seconded by Mrs. Cevasco.

PROJECT WHEREAS, The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) has under development a construction plan known as the Route 3 Passaic River Crossing Project; and 

WHEREAS, This plan includes, among other substantial changes in the area of the Park Avenue overpass, the proposed removal of the existing Marginal Road-Stuyvesant Avenue entrance to Route 3 westbound; and

WHEREAS, The removal of this entrance would eliminate direct access to Route 3 from Park Avenue, the main local thoroughfare through the Rutherford School District, and would force traffic to divert to either the Lincoln Avenue or Riverside Avenue entrances to Route 3; and

WHEREAS, This diversion can be expected to increase significantly the amount of motor vehicle traffic on local streets throughout the neighborhood, including East Pierrepont Avenue, West Pierrepont Avenue, Lincoln Avenue, and Woodland Avenue; and

WHEREAS, Those streets in particular, along with other likely routes, pass directly in front of, or alongside two of the District’s elementary schools, Pierrepont School and Lincoln School, or intersect major school crossing and walking routes of children on their way to and from those schools; and

WHEREAS, NJDOT reports available to date do not include traffic studies or risk assessments sufficient to evaluate potential hazards to life and safety of the district’s schoolchildren near the affected schools; and

WHEREAS, the Rutherford Board of Education not been among those governmental agencies and local officials consulted in the development of this construction plan; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Rutherford Board of Education urges the New Jersey Department of Transportation to reconsider its plan to eliminate the Marginal-Stuyvesant entrance ramp, and in so doing to undertake such traffic studies and other assessments as are appropriate within the district to minimize the risk to the lives and safety of children traveling to and from Rutherford schools; and be it

ORDERED, that a certified copy of this resolution be sent to the New Jersey Department of Transportation; to the Mayor and Council of the municipalities of Rutherford, Lyndhurst, and Clifton; to the Boards of Education of the districts of Lyndhurst and Clifton; and to the legislators representing the thirty-sixth Legislative District.

Roll call vote Old Business Item #1:

Mrs. Ahmed – aye	Mr. Derner – no	Mrs. Monahan – aye
Mr. Brancato – aye	Mr. Ferrara –absent	Mr. Novosielski – aye
Mrs. Cevasco – aye	Mrs. Miceli – aye	Mrs. Willis – aye

MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: (Any Topic) 8:03 PM. No comments made.

Meeting was then closed to the public.

Supt. Conlon referred to a letter provided to the Board from New Jersey Educational Computing Cooperative Inc. regarding District Learning Network Aid funding.

EXECUTIVE SESSION: Motion by Mr. Novosielski, seconded by Mrs. Cevasco that an Executive Session be held at 8:07 P.M. for the purpose of discussing Personnel. Action may or may not be taken. The Board expects to return within 60 minutes.

Approved.

The Board returned at 8:55 P.M.

OLD BUSINESS:

The Board discussed the proposed 2002-2003 school year budget.

ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Mr. Novosielski, seconded by Mrs. Cevasco that the meeting be adjourned at 10:31 P.M.

Approved.

Respectfully submitted

Ellen Good

Secretary Pro-Tem

Following is an extract of action taken at the January 7, 2002 Worksession Meeting.

NEW BUSINESS (Action to be Taken)

MINUTES APPROVAL 1A. Resolution by Mr. Novosielski, seconded by Mrs. Monahan.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that the minutes of the Regular Meeting and Executive Session of December 10, 2001 be approved as recorded.

Roll call vote:

Mrs. Ahmed – aye	Mr. Derner – aye	Mrs. Monahan – aye
Mr. Brancato – aye	Mr. Ferrara –absent	Mr. Novosielski – aye
Mrs. Cevasco – aye	Mrs. Miceli – aye	Mrs. Willis – aye

PERSONNEL:

RESIGNATIONS:

JEAN SLUKA 1A. Motion by Mrs. Ahmed, seconded by Mr. Derner to accept the resignation of Mrs. Jean Sluka as a Learning Disabilities Teacher-Consultant effective 2/15/02.

Approved.

STEVEN ANDERSON 2A. Motion by Mrs. Ahmed, seconded by Mr. Derner to accept the resignation of Mr. Steven Anderson as a technology teacher at the high school effective 2/15/02.

Approved.

LOUIS RANIERO 3A. Motion by Mrs. Ahmed, seconded by Mr. Derner to accept the resignation of Mr. Louis Raniero as Director of the Summer Enrichment Program effective 12/19/01.

Approved.

ACTING BOARD SECRETARY 4A. Motion by Mrs. Ahmed, seconded by Mrs. Cevasco to appoint Mrs. Leslie Conlon as Acting Board Secretary effective 1/5/02.

Roll call vote:

Mrs. Ahmed – aye	Mr. Derner – aye	Mrs. Monahan – aye
Mr. Brancato – aye	Mr. Ferrara –absent	Mr. Novosielski – aye
Mrs. Cevasco – aye	Mrs. Miceli – aye	Mrs. Willis – aye

EMERGENT HIRING:

EMERGENT HIRES 1A. Resolution by Mrs. Ahmed, seconded by Mr. Derner.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ the following applicant(s) under the emergent hiring law as per the State Department of Education:

Kimberly Mauer - Elementary Teacher

Ruth Sherry - Substitute Teacher

Nicole Walsh - “ “

Gianna Caruso - “ “

Kimberly Napolitano - “ “

Dr. Sandy Wolfe - School Psychologist

Roll call vote:

Mrs. Ahmed – aye	Mr. Derner – aye	Mrs. Monahan – aye
Mr. Brancato – aye	Mr. Ferrara –absent	Mr. Novosielski – aye
Mrs. Cevasco – aye	Mrs. Miceli – aye	Mrs. Willis – aye

FINANCE:

APPROVAL OF BILLS: 1A. Resolution by Mr. Derner, seconded by Mrs. Cevasco.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that the bills listed below be approved.

Accounts Payable 12/28/01 220,869.98

Offline Checks 12/7/01 296,880.70

1/02/02 294,959.46

591,840.16

Payroll 12/14/01 891,323.93

12/21/01 875,643.35

1,766,967.28

General Activities 12/5/01 384.48

12/6/01 4,271.22

12/10/01 1,794.00

12/11/01 2,061.53

12/13/01 1,391.00

12/18/01 566.00

12/20/01 2,583.43

12/27/01 2,366.70

15,418.36

Total $2,595,095.78

SECY/TREAS. REPORT 2A. Resolution by Mr. Derner, seconded by Mrs. Cevasco.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that it has received and accepts the financial reports of the Secretary and Treasurer of School Monies for the month ending November 2001 and certifies that the reports indicate that no major account or fund is overexpended in violation of NJAC 6:20-2.13 and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district's financial obligations for the remainder of the school year. A copy of the certification shall be included in the minutes. Summary pages attached in official minute book. Detailed summary in the office of the Board Secretary.

ADVERTISEMENT 3A. Resolution by Mr. Derner, seconded by Mrs. Cevasco.

AUTHORIZATION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to authorize Leslie Conlon, Superintendent of Schools to advertise for Landscaping and Painting services effective 1/5/02.

SIGNATORY 4A. Resolution by Mr. Derner, seconded by Mrs. Cevasco.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to add Leslie Conlon, Superintendent of Schools as signatory on the Rutherford Board of Education Scholarship Account and HASP Account effective 1/5/02.

Roll call vote Finance Items #1A-4A:

Mrs. Ahmed – aye	Mr. Derner – aye	Mrs. Monahan – aye
Mr. Brancato – aye	Mr. Ferrara –absent	Mr. Novosielski – aye
Mrs. Cevasco – aye	Mrs. Miceli – aye	Mrs. Willis – aye

BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS:

REFERENDUM 1. Resolution by Mrs. Cevasco, seconded by Mr. Derner.

ELECTION DATE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to designate March 12, 2002 as a date for referendum for renovations at Pierrepont and Sylvan School, and additions and renovations at Washington, Lincoln, Union, and Rutherford High School.

Roll call vote:

Mrs. Ahmed – aye	Mr. Derner – aye	Mrs. Monahan – aye
Mr. Brancato – aye	Mr. Ferrara –absent	Mr. Novosielski – aye
Mrs. Cevasco – aye	Mrs. Miceli – aye	Mrs. Willis – aye