MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING

OF THE

RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION

MARCH 10, 2003

A regular meeting of the Board of Education was held on Monday evening, March 10, 2003 at the High School Cafeteria. Meeting was called to order by President Willis at 7:38 P.M. with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

On roll call the following members were present: Mrs. Ahmed, Mr. Brancato, Mr. Casadonte, Mrs. Cevasco, Mr. Ferguson, Mr. Gibney, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Novosielski, and Mrs. Willis. Mr. Brown 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, we are 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: Update on Facilities Projects – Chapin Architectural Associates, P.A

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 of March 3, 2003 be approved as recorded.

Roll Call Vote:

Mrs. Ahmed – aye	Mrs. Cevasco – aye	Mrs. Monahan – aye
Mr. Brancato – aye	Mr. Ferguson – aye	Mr. Novosielski – aye
Mr. Casadonte – aye	Mr. Gibney – aye	Mrs. Willis – aye

REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT:

Ø Pres. Willis announced that the date of the Public Hearing will be March 24, 2003.

Ø Pres. Willis announced that the date of the Annual School Election will be April 15, 2003.

MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: (Agenda Items Only) 8:10 P.M. No comments made.

NEW BUSINESS (Action to be Taken)

MEETING DATE CHANGE Resolution by Mrs. Monahan, seconded by Mr. Casadonte.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to change the date of the regularly scheduled Board meeting from April 7, 2003 to April 14, 2003.

Roll Call Vote:

Mrs. Ahmed – aye	Mrs. Cevasco – aye	Mrs. Monahan – aye
Mr. Brancato – aye	Mr. Ferguson – aye	Mr. Novosielski – aye
Mr. Casadonte – aye	Mr. Gibney – aye	Mrs. Willis – aye

PERSONNEL: Motion by Mrs. Ahmed, seconded by Mr. Novosielski 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. Gibney to adopt Personnel Items #1-12.

HOME INSTRUCTORS 1. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to appoint the following as home instructors effective immediately at the hourly rate of $25.00:

Laura Nardelli

Joey Messineo

Kathleen Flynn

PAUL DONOHUE 2. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to appoint Mr. Paul Donohue as a Weight Room Supervisor effective March 11, 2003 at the hourly rate of $15.00.

F. PATRICK AHEARN 3. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to adjust the stipend of Mr. F. Patrick Ahearn as Assistant Girls’ Basketball Coach to $2,799.50 due to his resignation from the position.

CRIS GERMERSHAUSEN 4. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to appoint Mr. Cris Germershausen as the Assistant Girls’ Basketball Coach effective immediately. Since he is not coaching the complete season, he will receive a stipend of $763.50 (1-4 years pro-rated).

SALARY ADJUSTMENT 5. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to adjust the salary of Mrs. Ann Ziemkiewicz effective 3/26/03 to include longevity 2:

From: $79,960 Incl. $ 900 Longevity 1

To: $80,160 Incl. $1,100 Longevity 2 (pro-rated)

JAMES RITCHIE 6. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION for the Child Study Team to utilize Mr. James Ritchie as a physical therapist for students who attend out-of-district placements at the rate of $75.00 per session.

MARILYN BARBIRE 7. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve a continuation of a medical leave without pay or benefits to Mrs. Marilyn Barbire, special education teacher at Union School, through 6/30/03.

SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS 8. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ the following as substitute teacher(s) effective 3/11/03 at the per diem rate of $70.00 and in accordance with law:

Amanda Mroz-Napolitano

Donald Burgess

AMANDA MROZ-NAPOLITANO 9. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ Ms. Amanda Mroz-Napolitano as a sub teacher assistant for the 2002-2003 school year effective 3/11/03 at the hourly rate of $8.50.

RETIREMENT MONIES 10. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the sick day payback for the following retired employees as per agreement between the Rutherford Board of Education and the Rutherford Education Association:

Ann Marie McCarthy - 55 days = $1,650

Donna Giannisis - 31 days = $ 930

PAULA B. RIEGEL 11. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION for the Child Study Team to utilize the services of Paula Becker Riegel to provide Greenspan Floor Time training and supervision services for Student #2000183 (name on file in the office of special services) at the rate of $85.00 per hour.

PROFESSIONAL 12. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION for the Child

PRACTITIONERS Study Team to utilize the services of Professional Practitioners Network Ltd. to provide speech services at the rate of $70.00 per hour.

Roll Call Vote Personnel Items #1-12:

Mrs. Ahmed – aye	Mrs. Cevasco – aye	Mrs. Monahan – aye
Mr. Brancato – aye	Mr. Ferguson – aye	Mr. Novosielski – aye
Mr. Casadonte – aye	Mr. Gibney – aye	Mrs. Willis – aye

GEORGE ESSBACH 13. Resolution by M______, seconded by M______.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve a medical leave of absence for Mr. George Essbach, courier/utility man, effective April 11, 2003 through September 8, 2003. This will be a paid leave of absence until his 2002-2003 sick, personal and vacation time is exhausted, to be followed by an unpaid leave of absence until July 1, 2003. At this time he will again be paid until his 2003-2004 sick, personal and vacation time is exhausted, to be followed by an unpaid period through September 8, 2003.

On roll call all members present voted ______.

BOARD GRANTED SICK TIME 14. Resolution by M______, seconded by M______.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve fifty-seven (57) Board granted sick days to Mr. George Essbach, courier/utility man, to be subtracted from his accumulated total at the time of his retirement.

On roll call all members present voted ______.

MOTION TO TABLE Motion by Mrs. Cevasco, seconded by Mr. Novosielski to table #13 and #14.

Approved.

Motion by Mrs. Ahmed, seconded by Mrs. Cevasco to adopt Personnel Items #15 and 16.

EMERGENT HIRE 15. 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:

Arthur Schreckenstein – Custodian

ARTHUR SCHRECKENSTEIN 16. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ Mr. Arthur Schreckenstein as a third shift custodian at Pierrepont School effective 3/17/03 through 6/30/03 at the annual salary of $28,990 (step 5 pro-rated) plus a differential of $2,319 (pro-rated) when working the third shift. Mr. Schreckenstein will remain on step 5 effective 7/1/03. This is a replacement for Mr. Carney.

Roll Call Vote Personnel Items #15 and 16:

Mrs. Ahmed – aye	Mrs. Cevasco – aye	Mrs. Monahan – aye
Mr. Brancato – aye	Mr. Ferguson – aye	Mr. Novosielski – aye
Mr. Casadonte – aye	Mr. Gibney – aye	Mrs. Willis – aye

CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION:

Motion by Mr. Novosielski, seconded by Mrs. Cevasco to adopt Curriculum and Instruction Items #1-5.

PROFESSIONAL 1. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve

DEVELOPMENT PLAN the district Professional Development Plan for 2003-2004 as approved by the Bergen County Professional Development Committee.

HOME INSTRUCTION 2. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve ABA home instruction for Student #2000183 (name on file in the office of special services) for up to 10 hours per week.

OUT-OF-DISTRICT 3. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve

the placement of the following students (names on file in the office of special services):

Student #2002499 – Sage Day – eff. 2/10/03 – Annual Tuition: $32,900 (pro-rated)

Student #2000039 – The Children’s Inst. – eff. 2/24/03 – Annual Tuition: $37,800 (pro-rated)

Rescind placement of Student #2000039 at the Epic School effective 2/14/03.

ESSEX COUNTY EDUC. 4. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION for the Child

SERVICES COMMISSION Study Team to utilize the services of the Essex County Educational Services Commission for Child Study Team services on an as needed basis according to the following rate scale: Social Assessment - $275.00; Educational Evaluation - $275.00; and Psychological Evaluation - $275.00-$295.00.

HOME INSTRUCTION 5. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve home instruction for Student “M” (name on file in the office of the superintendent) effective 2/27/03.

Roll Call Vote Personnel Items #1-5:

Mrs. Ahmed – aye	Mrs. Cevasco – aye	Mrs. Monahan – aye
Mr. Brancato – aye	Mr. Ferguson – aye	Mr. Novosielski – aye
Mr. Casadonte – aye	Mr. Gibney – aye	Mrs. Willis – aye

RUTHERFORD EDUCATION 6. Resolution by Mr. Brancato, seconded by Mr. Ferguson.

FOUNDATION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the following resolution endorsing the Rutherford Education Foundation:

WHEREAS the Rutherford Education Foundation is a NJ non-profit corporation whose sole purpose is to raise funds in order to enhance the academic, athletic and extracurricular experiences of the students in the Borough of Rutherford, and

WHEREAS the organizers and trustees of The Rutherford Education Foundation receive no compensation, and

WHEREAS the Rutherford Board of Education gratefully and willingly accepts donations of funds, services, and equipment, and

WHEREAS the Rutherford Board of Education recognizes the potential advantages of seeking alternative sources of funding for the benefit of its students,

BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the Rutherford Board of Education hereby recognizes The Rutherford Education Foundation and its potential benefit for the students of Rutherford, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that The Rutherford Board of Education, with its deepest thanks, endorses the purpose of the Rutherford Education Foundation and pledges to work cooperatively with it for the benefit of students in the Borough of Rutherford.

Roll Call Vote Curriculum and Instruction Item #6:

Mrs. Ahmed – aye	Mrs. Cevasco – aye	Mrs. Monahan – aye
Mr. Brancato – aye	Mr. Ferguson – aye	Mr. Novosielski – no
Mr. Casadonte – aye	Mr. Gibney – aye	Mrs. Willis – aye

ST. BARNABAS HOSP. 7. Resolution by Mr. Novosielski, seconded by Mrs. Cevasco.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION for the Child Study Team to utilize the services of St. Barnabas Hospital to provide speech and language therapy services to Student #2000037 (name on file in the office of special services) effective 3/8/03 at the rate of $60.00 per session.

Roll Call Vote Curriculum and Instruction Item #7:

Mrs. Ahmed – aye	Mrs. Cevasco – aye	Mrs. Monahan – aye
Mr. Brancato – aye	Mr. Ferguson – aye	Mr. Novosielski – aye
Mr. Casadonte – aye	Mr. Gibney – aye	Mrs. Willis – aye

FINANCE:

Motion by Mr. Brancato, seconded by Mrs. Monahan to adopt Finance Items #1-2.

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

Accounts Payable 3/10/03 $343,684.70

Payroll 2/28/03 $879,548.65

General Activities 2/26/03 $700.00

2/27/03 193.90

2/28/03 1,075.56

3/303 89.59

3/4/03 960.00

3/5/03 8,742.05

$11,761.10

Total $1,234,994.45

SCHOOL ELECTION 2. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that the Annual School Election shall be held on Tuesday, April 15, 2003 at 7:00 AM until 9:00 PM in the School District, at Union, Pierrepont, Sylvan, Lincoln, High School, and Congregational Church.

Roll Call Vote Finance Items #1-2:

Mrs. Ahmed – aye	Mrs. Cevasco – aye	Mrs. Monahan – aye
Mr. Brancato – aye	Mr. Ferguson – aye	Mr. Novosielski – aye
Mr. Casadonte – aye	Mr. Gibney – aye	Mrs. Willis – aye

POLICY:

SERIES 5000 POLICIES 1. Resolution by Mrs. Cevasco, seconded by Mr. Novosielski.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the following Series 5000 policies on first reading:

Policy#	Policy Name
5020	Role of Parents/Guardians
5111	Admission
5113	Policy Concerning Student Attendance at the Elementary Schools
5113.1	Policy Concerning Student Attendance at the Elementary Schools
5114	Suspension and Expulsion
5118	Nonresidents
5118R	Eligibility of Non-Resident Pupils
5120	Assessment of Individual Needs
5124	Reporting to Parent/Guardians
5125	Pupil Records
5126	Awards of Achievement
5127	Commencement Activities
5131.5	Vandalism/Violence
5131.7	Weapons and Dangerous Instruments
5134	Married/Pregnant Pupils
5136	Fund-Raising Activities
5141	Health
5141.1 R	Emergency Medical Procedures - RHS
5141.1	Accidents
5141.2	Illness
5141.21	Administering Medication
5141.4	Child Abuse and Neglect
5142	Pupil Safety
5142.1	Safety Patrols
5145.4	Equal Educational Opportunity
5145.5	Photographs of Pupils
5145.6	Pupil Grievance Procedure
5145.11	Questioning and Apprehension
5145.12	Search and Seizure
5200	Nonpublic School Pupils

Roll Call Vote Policy Item #1:

Mrs. Ahmed – aye	Mrs. Cevasco – aye	Mrs. Monahan – aye
Mr. Brancato – aye	Mr. Ferguson – aye	Mr. Novosielski – aye
Mr. Casadonte – aye	Mr. Gibney – aye	Mrs. Willis – aye

BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS:

Motion by Mrs. Monahan, seconded by Mr. Brancato to adopt Buildings and Grounds Items #1-3.

USE OF SCHOOL BUSES 1. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the use of two Rutherford Board of Education school buses to provide round-trip transportation for Project Graduation on 6/23/03. All costs will be fully funded by the Project Graduation Committee.

BID AUTHORIZATION 2. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to authorize SUMMER PAINTING the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary to advertise for bids on summer painting work to be performed in all district school buildings according to the provisions of New Jersey Statute 18A:18A3-5.

ESTIMATE/BID FOR ROOF 3. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to

REPAIR PIERREPONT authorize the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary to solicit estimates for repairs to a section of a slate roof at Pierrepont School. If the estimates fall below the bid threshold of $17,500 he is authorized to complete the repair by having the work awarded to the contractor with the lowest estimate. If the estimates are above the bid threshold of $17,500 the Business Administrator/Board Secretary is authorized to advertise for bids on the aforementioned roof repair according to the provisions of New Jersey Statute 18A:18A3-5.

Roll Call Vote Buildings and Grounds Items #1-3:

Mrs. Ahmed – aye	Mrs. Cevasco – aye	Mrs. Monahan – aye
Mr. Brancato – aye	Mr. Ferguson – aye	Mr. Novosielski – aye
Mr. Casadonte – aye	Mr. Gibney – aye	Mrs. Willis – aye

MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: (Any Topic) 8:46 P.M. No comments made.

EXECUTIVE SESSION: Motion by Mr. Novosielski, seconded by Mr. Brancato that an Executive Session be held at 8:47 P.M. for the purpose of discussing Personnel. Action may or may not be taken. The Board expects to return within 30 minutes.

Approved.

The Board returned at 9:32 P.M.

PERSONNEL:

GEORGE ESSBACH 13. Resolution by Mrs. Ahmed, seconded by Mr. Casadonte.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve a medical leave of absence for Mr. George Essbach, courier/utility man, effective April 11, 2003 through September 8, 2003. This will be a paid leave of absence until his 2002-2003 sick, personal and vacation time is exhausted, to be followed by an unpaid leave of absence until July 1, 2003. At this time he will again be paid until his 2003-2004 sick, personal and vacation time is exhausted, to be followed by an unpaid period through September 8, 2003.

Roll Call Vote Personnel Item #13:

Mrs. Ahmed – aye	Mrs. Cevasco – aye	Mrs. Monahan – aye
Mr. Brancato – aye	Mr. Ferguson – aye	Mr. Novosielski – aye
Mr. Casadonte – aye	Mr. Gibney – aye	Mrs. Willis – aye

BOARD GRANTED SICK TIME 14. Resolution by Mrs. Ahmed, seconded by Mrs. Cevasco.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve fifty-seven (57) Board granted sick days to Mr. George Essbach, courier/utility man, to be subtracted from his accumulated total at the time of his retirement.

Roll Call Vote Personnel Item #14:

Mrs. Ahmed – no	Mrs. Cevasco – no	Mrs. Monahan – no
Mr. Brancato – no	Mr. Ferguson – no	Mr. Novosielski – no
Mr. Casadonte – no	Mr. Gibney – no	Mrs. Willis – no

ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Mr. Brancato, seconded by Mr. Ferguson that the meeting be adjourned at 9:35 P.M.

Approved.

Respectfully submitted,

Robert Brown

School Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Following is an extract of binding action taken at the March 3, 2003 Worksession Meeting.

NEW BUSINESS (Action to be Taken)

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

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that the minutes of the Regular Meeting and Executive Session of February 10, 2003 be approved as recorded.

Roll Call Vote:

Mrs. Ahmed – aye	Mrs. Cevasco – aye	Mrs. Monahan – aye
Mr. Brancato – aye	Mr. Ferguson – aye	Mr. Novosielski – aye
Mr. Casadonte – aye	Mr. Gibney – abstained	Mrs. Willis – aye

PERSONNEL:

JAMES CARNEY 1A. Motion by Mrs. Ahmed, seconded by Mr. Brancato to accept the resignation of Mr. James Carney, custodian at Pierrepont School, effective 2/21/03.

Approved.

F. PATRICK AHEARN 2A. Motion by Mrs. Ahmed, seconded by Mrs. Cevasco to accept the resignation of Mr. F. Patrick Ahearn as Assistant Girls’ Basketball Coach effective immediately.

Approved.

EMERGENT HIRES 3A. Resolution by Mrs. Ahmed, seconded by Mrs. Cevasco.

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:

Laura Nardelli – Home Instructor

Joey Messineo - “ “

Kathleen Flynn - “ “

Roll Call Vote Personnel Item #3A:

Mrs. Ahmed – aye	Mrs. Cevasco – aye	Mrs. Monahan – aye
Mr. Brancato – aye	Mr. Ferguson – aye	Mr. Novosielski – aye
Mr. Casadonte – aye	Mr. Gibney – aye	Mrs. Willis – aye

FINANCE:

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

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

Accounts Payable 2/6/03 $494.87

Check Void 2/12/03 (619.83)

2/25/03 353,395.57

$353,270.61

Offline Checks 2/24/03 $2,500.00

Payroll 2/14/03 $920,625.29

2/20/03 1,076.50

$921,701.79

General Activities 2/5/03 $2,675.00

2/6/03 700.00

2/6/03 1,122.79

2/10/03 406.60

2/10/03 45.00

2/13/03 295.00

2/20/03 860.40

2/25/03 3,868.00

$9,972.79

Total $1,287,445.19

Roll Call Vote Finance Item #1A:

Mrs. Ahmed – aye	Mrs. Cevasco – aye	Mrs. Monahan – aye
Mr. Brancato – aye	Mr. Ferguson – aye	Mr. Novosielski – aye
Mr. Casadonte – aye	Mr. Gibney – aye	Mrs. Willis – aye

TENTATIVE BUDGET 2A. Resolution by Mr. Brancato, seconded by Mrs. Cevasco.

2003-2004 SCHOOL YEAR BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the tentative 2003-2004 school year budget in the amount of $29,880,834 to the County Superintendent for submission.

FURTHER, the Rutherford Board of Education requests use of a Spending Growth Limitation adjustment for special education costs in excess of $40,000 in the amount of $82,943, and the use of banked cap from the 2002-2003 budget year in the amount of $258,300. It is expected that the need for the use of banked cap will be completed by the end of the 2003-2004 budget year.

Roll Call Vote Finance Item #2A:

Mrs. Ahmed – aye	Mrs. Cevasco – aye	Mrs. Monahan – aye
Mr. Brancato – aye	Mr. Ferguson – aye	Mr. Novosielski – aye
Mr. Casadonte – aye	Mr. Gibney – aye	Mrs. Willis – aye

SECY/TREAS. REPORT 3A. Resolution by Mr. Brancato, seconded by Mr. Casadonte.

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 January 2003, 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.

Summary pages attached in official minute book. Detailed summary in the office of the Board Secretary.

Roll Call Vote Finance Item #3A:

Mrs. Ahmed – aye	Mrs. Cevasco – aye	Mrs. Monahan – aye
Mr. Brancato – aye	Mr. Ferguson – aye	Mr. Novosielski – aye
Mr. Casadonte – aye	Mr. Gibney – aye	Mrs. Willis – aye

BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

NJDOE DETERMINATION 1A. Resolution by Mrs. Monahan, seconded by Mrs. Cevasco.

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Educational Facilities Construction and Financing Act (the “Act”), the New Jersey Department of Education (the “NJDOE”) has determined that the aggregate “Preliminary Eligible Costs” of a school facilities project (the “Project”) being proposed by The Board of Education of the Borough of Rutherford in the County of Bergen, New Jersey (the “Board”) total $50,400 for the purposes of, doing a roof replacement at Rutherford High School, which determination the NJDOE has communicated same to the Board in a letter dated February 7, 2003 (the “NJDOE Eligibility Letter”); and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Act, the Board is eligible to receive aid for the Project in the form of (i) a grant in the amount of $20,160 (equaling 40% of the Preliminary Eligible Costs), or, (ii) ongoing annual debt service aid in the amount of 40% of the annual debt service allocable to the Preliminary Eligible Costs; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the terms of the NJDOE Eligibility Letter, in order to proceed with the Project, the Board must (i) accept the NJDOE’s determination of Preliminary Eligible Costs (or reject and appeal same with the understanding that the Project will be delayed as a result of such appeal), (ii) inform the NJDOE as to the Board’s election of a grant or debt service aid and (iii) inform the NJDOE as to whether the Board will construct the Project or whether the Board will elect to have the New Jersey Economic Development Authority construct the Project; and

WHEREAS, the Board seeks to (i) accept the NJDOE’s determination of Preliminary Eligible Costs, (ii) receive the aggregate grant in the amount of $20,160 pursuant to the Act and (iii) construct the Project.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD THAT:

a. The Board hereby determines that it (i) accepts the NJDOE’s determination of Preliminary Eligible Costs, (ii) elects to receive the aggregate grant in the amount of $20,160 pursuant to the Act and (iii) shall construct the Project.

b. The Board Secretary is hereby authorized to communicate such election to the NJDOE.

c. This resolution shall take effect immediately.

Roll Call Vote Buildings and Grounds Item #1A:

Mrs. Ahmed – aye	Mrs. Cevasco – aye	Mrs. Monahan – aye
Mr. Brancato – aye	Mr. Ferguson – aye	Mr. Novosielski – aye
Mr. Casadonte – aye	Mr. Gibney – aye	Mrs. Willis – aye

BID AUTHORIZATION 2A. Resolution by Mrs. Monahan, seconded by Mrs. Cevasco.

H.S. ROOF REPAIR BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to authorize the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary to advertise for bids on a roof repair at Rutherford High School according to the provisions of New Jersey Statute 18A:18A3-5.

Roll Call Vote Buildings and Grounds Item #2A:

Mrs. Ahmed – aye	Mrs. Cevasco – aye	Mrs. Monahan – aye
Mr. Brancato – aye	Mr. Ferguson – aye	Mr. Novosielski – aye
Mr. Casadonte – aye	Mr. Gibney – aye	Mrs. Willis – aye