MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION
AUGUST 11, 2003
A regular meeting of the
Board of Education was held on Monday evening, August 11, 2003 at the High
School Library. 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. Ferguson, Mr.
Gibney, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Novosielski, and Mrs. Willis. Mr. Casadonte arrived at 7:40 P.M. Also present were Mrs. Conlon and Mr.
Brown.
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.
TAPING AND BROADCASTING
OF MEETINGS
As approved by the
Rutherford Board of Education at the March meeting, we are in a trial period of
taping and broadcasting our worksessions and regular meetings. We are continuing our trial period
broadcast, pending receipt of the evaluation of trial period. These meetings will be broadcast
without editing during a two-hour time segment on Tuesday evenings 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.
MINUTES APPROVAL 1.
Resolution by Mr. Brancato, seconded by Mrs. Ahmed.
BE IT RESOLVED
BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that the minutes of the Regular Meeting
and Executive Session of June 30, 2003, the Regular Meeting of July 14, 2003, and
the Special Meeting and Executive Session of July 24, 2003 be approved as
recorded.
Roll Call Vote:
|
Mrs. Ahmed Ð aye |
Mrs. Cevasco Ð aye |
Mrs. Monahan Ð aye |
|
Mr. Brancato Ð aye |
Mr. Ferguson Ð aye |
Mr. Novosielski Ð aye |
|
Mr. Casadonte Ð absent |
Mr. Gibney Ð aye |
Mrs. Willis Ð aye |
REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT:
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Pres. Willis reported on
the upcoming goals for the 2003-2004 school year.
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Mr. Brancato gave an
update on the status of negotiations.
MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: (Agenda Items Only) 7:37 P.M.
NEW BUSINESS (Action to be Taken)
UNIFORM MEMORANDUM 1. Resolution by Mrs. Monahan,
seconded by Mrs. Cevasco.
OF
AGREEMENT BE
IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the Uniform
Memorandum of Agreement between the Rutherford Board of Education and the
Rutherford Police Department for the 2003-2004 school year.
Roll Call Vote:
|
Mrs. Ahmed Ð aye |
Mrs. Cevasco Ð aye |
Mrs. Monahan Ð aye |
|
Mr. Brancato Ð aye |
Mr. Ferguson Ð aye |
Mr. Novosielski Ð aye |
|
Mr. Casadonte Ð absent |
Mr. Gibney Ð aye |
Mrs. Willis Ð 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
Mrs. Monahan, to approve Personnel Items #1-29.
EMERGENT HIRES 1.
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:
Kristy DelMastro Ð Elementary Teacher
JoAnn Rodgers Ð Substitute Teacher
Rebecca Brebric Ð Teacher
Cory Willey Ð Teacher
Laura Vahey Ð Teacher
Jeffrey Slominsky Ð Teacher
Patricia Albanese Ð Lunch Monitor
Nancy Chastek Ð Lunch Monitor
Maria Maccarrone - Teacher
WASAL SECRETARIES 2.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the WASAL
secretaries to work for 7 days each during the month of August at the following
stipends pending further negotiations:
Patricia Beggs - Lincoln - $1,194.55
Janice
Guarino - Washington - 1,166.55
Christy
Yuhasz - Sylvan
-
1,209.05
PAUL FALSTROM 3.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ Mr. Paul Falstrom
as a custodian at Lincoln School effective 9/1/03 through 6/30/04 at the annual
salary of $28,990 (step 5 pro-rated) pending further negotiations. This is a replacement for Mr. LaTorre.
BUS DRIVERS & AIDES 4.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to adjust the hours of the
bus drivers and aides for the 2003-2004 school year as follows:
Christopher Bialek - Bus Driver
- from 6 ½ hours to
7 ½ hours
Joseph Marino - Bus Driver -
from 5 hours to 7 hours
Marion Capone - Bus Aide - from 6 hours to 4 hours
Adelaida Fogas - Bus Aide - from 1 hour to 2 hours
DR. LESLIE NAGY 5.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve an increase in
the fee for services previously approved for Dr. Leslie Nagy to $450.00 per
Psychiatric Consultation and $225.00 for No Show or cancellation without 24
hours notice.
SUPERVISOR SALARIES 6. BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the following salaries
for the Supervisors effective 9/1/03 through 6/30/04 as per agreement between
the Rutherford Board of Education and the Rutherford Supervisors Association:
Lori Dernelle HS 10 4 900 83,285
David Frazier HS 2 3 69,539
(incls. $3,500 for smr wk)
Alison Heinzel HS 12 5 900 91,349
(includes $896 for 2 depts.)
Barbara Jones HS 13 5 1,300 100,104
(incls. $6,556 smr wk)
Douglas Loucks HS 13 5 1,300 93,548
George Magdich HS 13 5 1,300 95,854
(incls. $2,306 smr wk)
James Noorigian HS 13 5 1,300 94,471
(incls. $923 for 2 depts.)
Barbara O'Donnell HS 5 5 76,735
(incls. $740 for 2 depts.)
Edwin Rentel HS 13 5 1,300 93,548
SUBSTITUTE
TEACHERS 7.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ the following as substitute
teacher(s) for the 2003-2004 school year at the per diem rate of $70.00 and in
accordance with law:
JoAnn
Rodgers
Kimberly
Napolitano
Stacy
Milak
Madiha
Saber
Tamara
Koehler
Marilyn
Weingartner
Adrienne
Rabinowitz-Del Rosso
MARIE FLETCHER 8.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve Mrs. Marie
Fletcher as the Homeless Children Liaison for the 2003-2004 school year.
BARBARA WEISSMAN 9.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve Mrs. Barbara
Weissman as the Child Abuse Liaison for the 2003-2004 school year.
LAURA VAHEY 10.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ Mrs. Laura Vahey
as a resource center teacher at Pierrepont School effective 9/1/03 through
6/30/04 at the annual salary of $50,557 (step 11, level 3). This is a replacement for Mrs.
Tenetylo.
JEFFREY
SLOMINSKY 11.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ Mr. Jeffrey
Slominsky as a math teacher at the high school effective 9/1/03 through 6/30/04
at the annual salary of $35,689 (step 1, level 1). This is a replacement for Mr. Johnson.
SUB TEACHER ASSISTANT 12. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ Ms. Marilyn Weingartner as a substitute
teacher assistant for the 2003-2004 school year at the hourly rate of $10.00.
LUNCH MONITORS 13.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ the following as
lunch monitors at Union School effective 9/3/03 at the hourly rate of $8.25:
Patricia
Albanese
Lisa
Garcia
Nancy
Chastek
HOME INSTRUCTOR 14.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ Ms. Tamara
Koehler as a home instructor for the 2003-2004 school year at the hourly rate
of $25.00.
PATRICIA VAN ES 15.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to appoint Mrs. Patricia
VanEs as media specialist at the WASAL schools effective 9/1/03 through 6/30/04
at the annual salary of $71,327 (step 15, level 5) pending further
negotiations. This is a replacement
for Ms. Leimone.
KRISTY DEL
MASTRO 16.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ Ms. Kristy
DelMastro as a grade 3 teacher at Lincoln School effective 9/1/03 through
6/30/04 at the annual salary of $35,689 (step 1, level 1) pending further
negotiations. This is a replacement
for Mrs. VanEs.
ODYSSEY OF THE
MIND 17.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ the
COACHES following
as Odyssey of the Mind coaches for the 2003-2004 school year at a stipend of
$1,500 pending further negotiations:
Lawrence
Sandmeyer - Union
Laura
Vahey - Pierrepont
Jill
Michal - WASAL
Schools
H.S.
CO-CURRICULAR 18.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the
INTRAMURALS following
advisors for the 2003-2004 school year at a stipend of $1,435 each pending
further negotiations:
Charles
Terry
Douglas
Loucks
Frank
Puccio
Katherine
Bertrand
Joan
Lord
Kenneth
Berk
EILEEN
NAPOLITANO 19.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve a long-term
leave of absence for Mrs. Eileen Napolitano, elementary teacher at Sylvan
School, effective 9/1/03 with pay until her sick/personal leave is exhausted,
then without pay through 10/31/03.
MARIA MACCARRONE 20.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ Mrs. Maria Maccarrone as a resource center teacher
at Sylvan School effective 9/1/03 through 6/30/04 at the annual salary of
$37,321 (step 3, level 2) pending further negotiations. This is a replacement position.
JOB
DESCRIPTIONS:
PHYSICIAN/MEDICAL 21.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the
INSPECTOR following
revised job description for School Physician/Medical Inspector:
BOARD OF EDUCATION LOCATOR:
1-270
RUTHERFORD
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Position: School
Physician/Medical Inspector
Responsible to: Superintendent
Qualifications:
1. Valid
Medical Certificate, licensed to practice medicine and surgery in New Jersey
2. Broad
knowledge of child health and development and understanding of laws and code
governing school health programs.
3. Experience
in the delivery of medical services as determined by the board
4. Strong
interpersonal and communication skills
5. Required
criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal
resident alien status.
Terms of Employment: Contract
and salary to be determined annually by the board.
Goal: To
ensure the health and safety of students and staff through participation in the
development of policies and procedures related to physical examinations/health
screenings, school site health/safety standards and oversight of the school
health services.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Directs and
supervises the conduct of physical examinations or health screenings of
students and staff and oversees the delivery of school health services.
2. Consults with parents of
children with identified illness, physical defects or other health-related
conditions and makes recommendations for follow-up medical evaluation and/or
treatment.
3. Provides
advice and assistance in the development of district policies and procedures
related to health, safety and emergency medical procedures.
4. Plans
and administers a communicable disease control program and reports incidents of
disease as required by law.
5. Ensures that all
required health records are maintained in the prescribed format and in a manner
which retains medical confidentiality.
6. Consults
with the school nurse regarding the administration of medication.
7. Participates
in case conferences with the Child Study Team, as requested.
8. Examines
students to determine medical eligibility to participate in interscholastic
sports; reviews reports from other licensed physicians regarding student
eligibility and, provides parents with written notification of approval or
disapproval for athletic participation.
9. Serves
as a school district liaison to the state and local departments of health and
community health agencies.
10. Responds
to emergency medical calls related to injuries, illness or suspected substance
abuse.
11. Participates
in the development of a comprehensive school health program and services and
the planning and implementation of related inservice education activities.
12. Informs
the community of the school health program and interprets school health
policies and practices.
13. Performs
other duties within the scope of certification and contractual agreement.
Evaluation: Performance
of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with board policy.
Adopted: August
11, 2003
PRINCIPAL 22.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the following
revised job description for Principal:
BOARD OF EDUCATION LOCATOR:
1-300
RUTHERFORD
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Position: Principal
Responsible to: Superintendent
Qualifications: 1. Valid
New Jersey Principal Certificate or eligibility
2. Minimum
experience as determined by the board
3. Demonstrated
leadership skills in the areas of curriculum development and program
evaluation; staff development and school improvement
4. Strong
interpersonal and communication skills
5. Required
criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal
resident alien status.
Terms of Employment: Work
year and salary as per negotiated contract.
Goal: To
provide leadership and managerial oversight to the instructional program and
school operations to ensure a school climate that fosters the educational
development of each pupil.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Assumes
responsibility for the management of the school in accordance with law,
administrative code and board policies and regulations.
2. Exercises
leadership in school-level planning for improvement of instruction.
3. Establishes
and maintains an effective learning climate in the school.
4. Assists
in the selection of appropriate instructional materials and monitors delivery
of the instructional program.
5. Participates
in the development, evaluation and revision of curriculum and assumes
responsibility for the implementation of approved programs.
6. Plans,
organizes and supervises all curricular and extracurricular activities.
7. Interviews,
recommends for appointment, assigns, supervises and evaluates the performance
of all school employees and assists them in the achievement of their job goals.
8. Conducts
periodic observations of teaching staff members; prepares written comments; and
offers constructive suggestions for improvement when appropriate.
9. Prepares
and submits the schoolÕs budget requests and monitors the expenditures of
funds.
10. Establishes
and maintains an efficient office system to support the administrative
functions of the school.
11. Ensures
the safekeeping of student and personnel files and other confidential records
and documents; and the destruction of public records in accordance with law and
regulations.
12. Approves
the master teaching schedule and classroom assignments.
13. Maintains
high standards of student conduct and enforces discipline as necessary in
accordance with board policy and the studentsÕ rights to due process.
14. Notifies
immediately the parent or guardian and the chief school administrator to
arrange for an immediate examination by a physician of any pupil suspected of
being under the influence of alcohol or other drugs or of using anabolic
steroids.
15. Participates
in the planning and delivery of intervention and referral services for pupils
who are having difficulty in their classes and who have not been classified in
need of special education.
16. Plans
and supervises fire and other emergency drills as required by law and board
policy.
17. Prepares
or supervises the preparation of all reports, records and other paperwork
required or appropriate to the schoolÕs administration.
18. Conducts
staff meetings as necessary for the proper functioning of the school.
19. Plans
and supervises regularly scheduled parent/teacher conferences; and makes
arrangements for special conferences as necessary.
20. Acts
as a liaison between the school, the home and the community; interprets
policies, programs and activities; and encourages board community participation
in the affairs of the school.
21. Keeps
the superintendent informed of school activities and needs and works
cooperatively with central office staff on matters relating to the school and
the district.
22. Assumes
responsibility for his/her continuing professional growth and development by
attendance at professional meetings, memberships in professional organizations,
enrollment in advanced courses and by reading professional journals and other
publications.
23. Develops
and maintains a master schedule for the academic, extracurricular programs, and
works cooperatively with the business administrator to schedule community use
of the school building and grounds.
24. Attends
special events held to recognize student achievement and other school-sponsored
activities and functions.
25. Ensures
the proper collection, safekeeping, and accounting of school activity funds.
26. Performs
other duties which may be assigned or required by law, code, regulation/board
policy.
Evaluation: Performance
of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with state laws and the
provisions of the boardÕs policy on evaluation of certified personnel.
Adopted: August
11, 2003
SUPERINTENDENT 23.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the following
revised job description for Superintendent of Schools:
BOARD OF EDUCATION Locator:
1-350
RUTHERFORD
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Position: SUPERINTENDENT
Responsible to: Board
of Education
Qualifications 1. Valid
New Jersey School Administrator Certificate or eligibility
2. Central
office, school administration and teaching experience as determine by the board
3. Demonstrated
success with curriculum, personnel management, school finance and strategic
planning
4. Strong
leadership and communication skills
5. Required
criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal
resident alien status
Terms
of Employment: Twelve
months. Appointed for a period of
3-5 years. Serves in accordance
with the terms of the contract between the board and the superintendent. Salary to be determined by the board.
Goal: To
inspire, lead, guide, and direct every member of the administrative,
instructional, and support services staff in setting and achieving the highest
standard of excellence, so that each student enrolled in the district may be
provided with an appropriate and effective education.
Scope
of Responsibility: Leadership
and management responsibilities of the superintendent shall extend to all
activities of the district, to all phases of the educational program, to all
aspects of the financial operation, to all parts of the physical plant, and to
the conduct of such other duties as may be assigned by the board. The superintendent may delegate these
duties together with appropriate authority, but may not delegate nor relinquish
ultimate responsibility for results or any portion of accountability.
Duties
and Responsibilities:
A. Instructional
Leadership:
1. Ensures
that a system of thorough and efficient education, as defined in state law and
code is available to all students.
2. Ensures
that the goals of the school system are reflected in its educational program
and operations.
3. Provides
for the timely completion of annual district and school-level reporting and
planning requirements including school report cards, pupil performance
objectives, and a quality assurance report to the public.
4. Reviews
with staff all curriculum guides and courses of study annually in accordance
with a board adopted evaluation schedule.
Recommends, for board adoption, curricula, courses, textbooks and time
schedules.
5. Ensures
implementation and evaluation of all board-approved written curriculum for all
subjects and inclusion of mandated programs and state core curriculum content
standards.
6. Provides
for curriculum articulation among grades and schools in the district and
between/among constituent districts in a regional school system or
sending-receiving agreement.
7. Encourages
staff to develop programs, services and projects that reflect instructional
diversity, alternatives and flexibility, while assuring an articulated,
consistent education for all students.
8. Ensures
the effectiveness of the instructional program by measuring student achievement
against state and local standards.
Initiates program changes as necessary.
9. Develops
guidelines and direction for monitoring the effectiveness of existing and new
programs.
10. Seeks
out availability sources for grant funding to support programs and projects.
11. Keeps
professionally current and informed on research-based educational practices.
B. Personnel
Administration:
1. Mentors
staff and demands high performance.
Implements sound personnel practices.
2. Directs
and supervises the administrative staff and through them all district staff.
3. Develops
recruitment and retention procedures to assure well qualified applicants for
professional and nonprofessional positions. Participates in final candidate interviews, as appropriate,
and recommends appointment, transfer, renewal and dismissal of all certified
and non-certified staff to the board.
4. Ensures
that all staff is observed and evaluated annually in accordance with law and
established procedures. Recommends
certified and non- certified employees for contract renewal and/or tenure
appointment.
5. Provides
direction and serves as a resource for management representatives in
negotiating with employee bargaining units.
6. Recommends
and implements the districtÕs professional development plan.
7. Ensures
that all teaching staff fulfill continuing professional development and receive
inservice training required by state/federal laws. Assumes responsibility for the maintenance of appropriate
documentation in a central file and timely submission of all required reports.
C. Financial
Management:
1. Ensures
that the budget implements the districtÕs goals.
2. Ensures
implementation of board financial policies and district procedures. Provides direction to and supervision
of school business functions.
Encourages development and implementation of sound business practices.
3. Initiates
and supervises development of the annual budget, providing opportunity for
staff input. Recommends budget and
budget priorities for board approval and communicates the educational and
monetary impact of the budget to the community.
4. Ensures
that the district develops and implements a multi-year (3-5 years)
comprehensive maintenance plan.
5. Oversees
school facility management to provide safe, efficient and attractive buildings,
with strong emphasis on preventative maintenance and custodial care. Ensures annual inspections of each
school building for adherence to health and safety codes.
6. Continually
assesses business management practices to achieve efficiency.
7. Ensures
funds are spent prudently by providing adequate control and accounting of the
districtÕs financial and physical resources.
D. Student
Services:
1. Ensures
that a system of free appropriate special education and/or related services is
available to all pupils with educational disabilities.
2. Develops
and oversees the delivery of the districtÕs intervention and referral services
for pupils who are experiencing difficulties in their classroom and who have
not been classified as in need of special education.
3. Confers
annually with the administrator of each nonpublic school located in the
district to plan for nursing services which may be made available pursuant to
law and submits an annual written report to the county superintendent.
4. Develops
and implements policies and procedures related to missing children and the
reporting of allegations of child abuse and neglect.
5. Implements
a board-approved program of guidance and counseling services.
E. School/Community
Relations:
1. Promotes
community support of the schools.
Interprets district programs and services, reports plans, events and
activities of interest, and solicits community opinions regarding school and
education issues.
2. Presents
the districtÕs quality assurance report annually to the community at a regular
board of education meeting by October 30 and submits a copy to the county
superintendent by November 15.
3. Identifies
available community resources and linkages to social service agencies that
support education and healthy child development.
4. Develops
strategies to promote parental involvement in their childrenÕs education and
provides opportunities for parent-teacher interaction.
5. Maintains
contact and good relations with local media.
6. Ensures
that district interests will be represented in meetings and activities of
municipal and other governmental agencies.
7. Represents
the school system and its interest in community organizations, activities and
projects.
F. Superintendent-Board
Responsibilities:
1. Provides
leadership in the implementation of the districtÕs vision, mission, and goals.
2. Prepares
and recommends short-and long-range plans for board approval and implements
those plans when approved.
3. Attends
all regular and special meetings of the board, and participates in a
professional leadership role.
Designates an administrative staff member to serve in his/her absence,
when appropriate.
4. Knows
board policy and respects the policymaking authority and responsibility of the
board.
5. Recommends
drafts of new policies or changes to the board. Establishes guidelines and processes for monitoring
implementation of board policies.
6. Collects
adequate and reliable information before making recommendations and decisions.
7. Prepares,
in conjunction with the board president, agenda recommendations relative to all
matters requiring board action, including all facts, information, options and
reports needed to assure informed decisions. Provides advice and counsel to the board on matters before
it.
8. Provides
a communication system to keep the board informed of district issues and
critical information needed for decision-making.
9. Anticipates
potential problems. Recommends
policies or courses of staff action.
10. Keeps
the board informed regarding development in other districts or at state and
national levels that would be helpful to the district.
11. Ensures
that all local, state/federal standards for the health and safety of students
and staff are maintained and that required reports are maintained.
12. Fulfills
all statutory obligations and implements the education law of the State of New
Jersey and the administrative code of the New Jersey Department of Education.
Evaluation: Performance
of this job will be evaluated annually by April 30 in accordance with state
law, administrative code, and the boardÕs policy on evaluation of the
superintendent.
Adopted: August
11, 2003
SUPERVISOR OF BUSINESS
EDUCATION, FAMILY AND 24. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD
OF EDUCATION to approve the
CONSUMER SCIENCES AND following
revised job description for the Supervisor of Business Education, Family and
TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION Consumer
Sciences and Technology Education:
BOARD OF EDUCATION LOCATOR:
1-180.1
RUTHERFORD
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Position:
Supervisor of Business Education, Family and Consumer Sciences, and Technology
Education
Responsible to: Superintendent
of Schools/High School Principal
Qualifications: 1. Valid
New Jersey Supervisor and teaching certificate
in
subject
2. Minimum
three years teaching experience
3. Demonstrated
leadership in program development and curriculum integration and application of
technology across the curriculum
4. Ability
to plan, organize and administer a professional development program
5. Required
criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal
resident alien status.
Terms of Employment: Salary
and work year as per negotiated contract
Goal: To
provide leadership in the development, implementation and coordination of the
districtÕs K-12 Business Education and Family and Consumer Sciences and
Technology Education curriculum.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Works with principals and
teachers in developing the Business Education, Family and Consumer Sciences and
Technology Education curriculum, and assists in the formulation of a philosophy
and objectives for the instructional plan.
2. Studies, evaluates, and,
as appropriate, recommends to the superintendent the adoption of new
instructional materials, methods and programs.
3. Provides
leadership in the development of the K-12 Business Education, Family and
Consumer Sciences and Technology Education curriculum instructional program and
achievement of state core curriculum standards and district goals and
objectives.
4. Assists
in the implementation of the districtÕs in-service education program for the
instructional staff and recommends teacher attendance at conferences
participation in other professional growth activities.
5. Participates
in the work of state and national curriculum study organizations and groups.
6. Recommends to the
superintendent the addition of new courses, grade placement and credit
allowance, and graduation requirements.
7. Schedules
and organizes grade level and departmental meetings in order to effect
horizontal and vertical continuity and articulation of the instructional
program of the schools.
8. Maintains
a curriculum reference library for the use of the staff and collaborates with
principals and teachers to develop a common file of community resources to
enhance the instructional program.
9. Secures
and makes available to the staff samples of various instructional materials,
textbooks and curriculum guides.
10. Coordinates
the selection of textbooks and instructional materials throughout the district
through the use of faculty committees and recommends those selected to the
superintendent for adoption by the board of education.
11. Keeps
abreast of and interprets to the staff the current research in the area of
curriculum development, teaching and learning.
12. Cooperates
with the special services department in planning the instructional program for
the special education classes.
13. Meets
on a regular basis with other supervisors, special area and guidance directors
for the purpose of maintaining ongoing supervision of the coordination and implementation
of the district curriculum.
14. Conducts
classroom observations and provides supervision/evaluation of teachers and
non-certified staff as requested by building principals or central office
administrative staff.
15. Discusses
lesson plans of each teacher in the department with him/her periodically and,
when necessary, assisting him/her in the preparation and evaluation of lesson
plans.
16. Advises
teachers within the department on classroom climate and management.
17. Cooperates
and assists in the assignment of senior student teachers, interns and junior
practicum students.
18. Advises
and assists substitutes.
19. Distributes
general and special supplies to members of the department, as requested.
20. Circulates
current information on materials and equipment available to the department and
keeping teachers informed of meetings and conferences, etc., for
self-improvement.
21. Keeps
an inventory of all departmental materials and sees to it that they are
properly cared for.
22. Assists
in the development and coordination of the sections of the budget that pertain
to Business Education, Family and Consumer Sciences and Technology Education
curriculum and instruction.
23. Assists
in the recruitment, screening, hiring, training and assigning of instructional
personnel.
24. Assumes
responsibility for reviewing and evaluating results of district-wide testing
programs, and for other evaluative measures used by the schools.
25. Performs
other duties as may be assigned by the superintendent.
Evaluation: Performance
of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with state laws and the
provisions of the boardÕs policy on evaluation of certified personnel.
Adopted: August
11, 2003
SUPERVISOR OF LANGUAGE 25.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the
ARTS
LITERACY following
revised job description for the Supervisor of Language Arts Literacy:
BOARD OF EDUCATION LOCATOR:
1-180.4
RUTHERFORD
PAGE 1 of 3
Position: Supervisor
of Language Arts Literacy
Responsible to: Superintendent
of Schools/High School Principal
Qualifications: 1. Valid
New Jersey Supervisor and teaching certificate
in
subject
2. Minimum
three years teaching experience
3. Demonstrated
leadership in program development and curriculum integration and application of
technology across the curriculum
4. Ability
to plan, organize and administer a professional development program
5. Required
criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal
resident alien status.
Terms of Employment: Salary
and work year as per negotiated contract.
Goal: To
provide leadership in the development, implementation and coordination of the
districtÕs K-12 Language Arts Literacy curriculum.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Works with
principals and teachers in developing the Language Arts Literacy curriculum,
and assists in the formulation of a philosophy and objectives for the
instructional plan.
2. Studies, evaluates, and,
as appropriate, recommends to the superintendent the adoption of new
instructional materials, methods and programs.
3. Provides
leadership in the development of the K-12 Language Arts Literacy instructional
program and achievement of state core curriculum standards and district goals
and objectives.
4. Assists
in the implementation of the districtÕs in-service education program for the
instructional staff and recommends teacher attendance at conferences
participation in other professional growth activities.
5. Participates
in the work of state and national curriculum study organizations and groups.
6. Recommends to the
superintendent the addition of new courses, grade placement and credit
allowance, and graduation requirements.
7. Schedules
and organizes grade level and departmental meetings in order to effect
horizontal and vertical continuity and articulation of the instructional
program of the schools.
8. Maintains
a curriculum reference library for the use of the staff and collaborates with
principals and teachers to develop a common file of community resources to
enhance the instructional program.
9. Secures
and makes available to the staff samples of various instructional materials,
textbooks and curriculum guides.
10. Coordinates
the selection of textbooks and instructional materials throughout the district
through the use of faculty committees and recommends those selected to the
superintendent for adoption by the board of education.
11. Keeps
abreast of and interprets to the staff the current research in the area of
curriculum development, teaching and learning.
12. Cooperates
with the special services department in planning the instructional program for
the special education classes.
13. Meets
on a regular basis with other supervisors, special area and guidance directors
for the purpose of maintaining ongoing supervision of the coordination and
implementation of the district curriculum.
14. Conducts
classroom observations and provides supervision/evaluation of teachers and
non-certified staff as requested by building principals or central office
administrative staff.
15. Discusses
lesson plans of each teacher in the department with him/her periodically and,
when necessary, assists him/her in the preparation and evaluation of lesson
plans.
16. Advises
teachers within the department on classroom climate and management.
17. Cooperates
and assists in the assignment of senior student teachers, interns and junior
practicum students.
18. Advises
and assists substitutes.
19. Distributes
general and special supplies to members of the department, as requested.
20. Circulates
current information on materials and equipment available to the department and
keeps teachers informed of meetings and conferences, etc., for
self-improvement.
21. Keeps
an inventory of all departmental materials and sees to it that they are
properly cared for.
22. Assists
in the development and coordination of the sections of the budget that pertain
to Language Arts Literacy curriculum and instruction.
23. Assists
in the recruitment, screening, hiring, training and assigning of instructional
personnel.
24. Assumes
responsibility for reviewing and evaluating results of district-wide testing
programs, and for other evaluative measures used by the schools.
25. Performs
other duties as may be assigned by the superintendent.
Evaluation: Performance
of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with state laws and the
provisions of the boardÕs policy on evaluation of certified personnel.
Adopted: August
11, 2003
SUPERVISOR OF MATH 26.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the
AND SCIENCE following
revised job description for the Supervisor of Math and Science:
BOARD OF EDUCATION LOCATOR:
1-180.3
RUTHERFORD
PAGE 1 of 3
Position: Supervisor
of Math and Science
Responsible to: Superintendent
of Schools/High School Principal
Qualifications: 1. Valid
New Jersey Supervisor and teaching certificate
in
subject
2. Minimum
three years teaching experience
3. Demonstrated
leadership in program development and curriculum integration and application of
technology across the curriculum
4. Ability
to plan, organize and administer a professional development program
5. Required
criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal
resident alien status.
Terms of Employment: Salary and work year as
per negotiated contract.
Goal: To
provide leadership in the development, implementation and coordination of the
districtÕs K-12 Math and Science curriculum.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Works with
principals and teachers in developing the Math and Science curriculum, and
assists in the formulation of a philosophy and objectives for the instructional
plan.
2. Studies, evaluates, and,
as appropriate, recommends to the superintendent the adoption of new
instructional materials, methods and programs.
3. Provides
leadership in the development of the K-12 Math and Science instructional
program and achievement of state core curriculum standards and district goals
and objectives.
4. Assists
in the implementation of the districtÕs in-service education program for the
instructional staff and recommends teacher attendance at conferences
participation in other professional growth activities.
5. Participates
in the work of state and national curriculum study organizations and groups.
6. Recommends to the
superintendent the addition of new courses, grade placement and credit
allowance, and graduation requirements.
7. Schedules
and organizes grade level and departmental meetings in order to effect
horizontal and vertical continuity and articulation of the instructional
program of the schools.
8. Maintains
a curriculum reference library for the use of the staff and collaborates with
principals and teachers to develop a common file of community resources to
enhance the instructional program.
9. Secures
and makes available to the staff samples of various instructional materials,
textbooks and curriculum guides.
10. Coordinates
the selection of textbooks and instructional materials throughout the district
through the use of faculty committees and recommends those selected to the
superintendent for adoption by the board of education.
11. Keeps
abreast of and interprets to the staff the current research in the area of
curriculum development, teaching and learning.
12. Cooperates
with the special services department in planning the instructional program for
the special education classes.
13. Meets
on a regular basis with other supervisors, special area and guidance directors
for the purpose of maintaining ongoing supervision of the coordination and
implementation of the district curriculum.
14. Conducts
classroom observations and provides supervision/evaluation of teachers and
non-certified staff as requested by building principals or central office
administrative staff.
15. Discusses
lesson plans of each teacher in the department with him/her periodically and,
when necessary, assists him/her in the preparation and evaluation of lesson
plans.
16. Advises
teachers within the department on classroom climate and management.
17. Cooperates
and assists in the assignment of senior student teachers, interns and junior
practicum students.
18. Advises
and assists substitutes.
19. Distributes
general and special supplies to members of the department, as requested.
20. Circulates
current information on materials and equipment available to the department and
keeps teachers informed of meetings and conferences, etc., for
self-improvement.
21. Keeps
an inventory of all departmental materials and sees to it that they are
properly cared for.
22. Assists
in the development and coordination of the sections of the budget that pertain
to Math and Science curriculum and instruction.
23. Assists
in the recruitment, screening, hiring, training and assigning of instructional
personnel.
24. Assumes
responsibility for reviewing and evaluating results of district-wide testing
programs, and for other evaluative measures used by the schools.
25. Performs
other duties as may be assigned by the superintendent.
Evaluation: Performance
of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with state laws and the
provisions of the boardÕs policy on evaluation of certified personnel.
Adopted: August
11, 2003
SUPERVISOR OF PHYSICAL 27. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION
to approve the
EDUCATION AND HEALTH following revised job
description for the Supervisor of Physical Education and Health:
BOARD OF EDUCATION LOCATOR:
1-180.2
RUTHERFORD
PAGE 1 of 3
Position: Supervisor
of Physical Education and Health
Responsible to: Superintendent
of Schools/High School Principal
Qualifications: 1. Valid
New Jersey Supervisor and teaching certificate
in
subject
2. Minimum
three years teaching experience
3. Demonstrated
leadership in program development and curriculum integration and application of
technology across the curriculum
4. Ability
to plan, organize and administer a professional development program
5. Required
criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal
resident alien status.
Terms of Employment: Salary
and work year as per negotiated contract
Goal: To
provide leadership in the development, implementation and coordination of the
districtÕs K-12 Physical Education and Health curriculum.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Works with principals
and teachers in developing the Physical Education and Health curriculum, and
assists in the formulation of a philosophy and objectives for the instructional
plan.
2. Studies, evaluates,
and, as appropriate, recommends to the superintendent the adoption of new
instructional materials, methods and programs.
3. Provides
leadership in the development of the K-12 Physical Education and Health
instructional program and achievement of state core curriculum standards and
district goals and objectives.
4. Assists
in the implementation of the districtÕs in-service education program for the
instructional staff and recommends teacher attendance at conferences
participation in other professional growth activities.
5. Participates
in the work of state and national curriculum study organizations and groups.
6. Recommends to the
superintendent the addition of new courses, grade placement and credit
allowance, and graduation requirements.
7. Schedules
and organizes grade level and departmental meetings in order to effect
horizontal and vertical continuity and articulation of the instructional
program of the schools.
8. Maintains
a curriculum reference library for the use of the staff and collaborates with
principals and teachers to develop a common file of community resources to
enhance the instructional program.
9. Secures
and makes available to the staff samples of various instructional materials,
textbooks and curriculum guides.
10. Coordinates
the selection of textbooks and instructional materials throughout the district
through the use of faculty committees and recommends those selected to the
superintendent for adoption by the board of education.
11. Keeps
abreast of and interprets to the staff the current research in the area of
curriculum development, teaching and learning.
12. Cooperates
with the special services department in planning the instructional program for
the special education classes.
13. Meets
on a regular basis with other supervisors, special area and guidance directors
for the purpose of maintaining ongoing supervision of the coordination and
implementation of the district curriculum.
14. Conducts
classroom observations and provides supervision/evaluation of teachers and
non-certified staff as requested by building principals or central office
administrative staff.
15. Discusses
lesson plans of each teacher in the department with him/her periodically and,
when necessary, assists him/her in the preparation and evaluation of lesson
plans.
16. Advises
teachers within the department on classroom climate and management.
17. Cooperates
and assists in the assignment of senior student teachers, interns and junior
practicum students.
18. Advises
and assists substitutes.
19. Distributes
general and special supplies to members of the department, as requested.
20. Circulates
current information on materials and equipment available to the department and
keeps teachers informed of meetings and conferences, etc., for
self-improvement.
21. Keeps
an inventory of all departmental materials and sees to it that they are
properly cared for.
22. Assists
in the development and coordination of the sections of the budget that pertain
to Physical Education and Health to curriculum and instruction.
23. Assists
in the recruitment, screening, hiring, training and assigning of instructional
personnel.
24. Assumes
responsibility for reviewing and evaluating results of district-wide testing
programs, and for other evaluative measures used by the schools.
25. Performs
other duties as may be assigned by the superintendent.
Evaluation: Performance
of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with state laws and the
provisions of the boardÕs policy on evaluation of certified personnel.
Adopted: August
11, 2003
SUPERVISOR OF SOCIAL 28. BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the
FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS following revised job description for the Supervisor
of Social Studies, Fine and Performing Arts:
BOARD OF EDUCATION LOCATOR:
1-180.6
RUTHERFORD PAGE
1 of 3
Position: Supervisor
of Social Studies, Fine and Performing Arts
Responsible to: Superintendent
of Schools/High School Principal
Qualifications: 1. Valid
New Jersey Supervisor and teaching certificate in subject
2. Minimum
three years teaching experience
3. Demonstrated
leadership in program development and curriculum integration and application of
technology across the curriculum
4. Ability
to plan, organize and administer a professional development program
5. Required
criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal
resident alien status.
Terms of Employment: Salary
and work year as per negotiated contract.
Goal: To
provide leadership in the development, implementation and coordination of the
districtÕs K-12 Social Studies, Art and Music curriculum.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Works with
principals and teachers in developing the Social Studies, Art and Music
curriculum, and assists in the formulation of a philosophy and objectives for
the instructional plan.
2. Studies, evaluates,
and, as appropriate, recommends to the superintendent the adoption of new
instructional materials, methods and programs.
3. Provides
leadership in the development of the K-12 Social Studies, Art and Music
instructional program and achievement of state core curriculum standards and
district goals and objectives.
4. Assists
in the implementation of the districtÕs in-service education program for the
instructional staff and recommends teacher attendance at conferences
participation in other professional growth activities.
5. Participates
in the work of state and national curriculum study organizations and groups.
6. Recommends to
the superintendent the addition of new courses, grade placement and credit
allowance, and graduation requirements.
7. Schedules
and organizes grade level and departmental meetings in order to effect
horizontal and vertical continuity and articulation of the instructional
program of the schools.
8. Maintains
a curriculum reference library for the use of the staff and collaborates with
principals and teachers to develop a common file of community resources to
enhance the instructional program.
9. Secures
and makes available to the staff samples of various instructional materials,
textbooks and curriculum guides.
10. Coordinates
the selection of textbooks and instructional materials throughout the district
through the use of faculty committees and recommends those selected to the
superintendent for adoption by the board of education.
11. Keeps
abreast of and interprets to the staff the current research in the area of
curriculum development, teaching and learning.
12. Cooperates
with the special services department in planning the instructional program for
the special education classes.
13. Meets
on a regular basis with other supervisors, special area and guidance directors
for the purpose of maintaining ongoing supervision of the coordination and
implementation of the district curriculum.
14. Conducts
classroom observations and provides supervision/evaluation of teachers and
non-certified staff as requested by building principals or central office
administrative staff.
15. Discusses
lesson plans of each teacher in the department with him/her periodically and,
when necessary, assists him/her in the preparation and evaluation of lesson
plans.
16. Advises
teachers within the department on classroom climate and management.
17. Cooperates
and assists in the assignment of senior student teachers, interns and junior
practicum students.
18. Advises
and assists substitutes.
19. Distributes
general and special supplies to members of the department, as requested.
20. Circulates
current information on materials and equipment available to the department and
keeping teachers informed of meetings and conferences, etc., for
self-improvement.
21. Keeps
an inventory and databases of all departmental materials and seeing to it that
they are properly cared for.
22. Assists
in the development and coordination of the sections of the budget that pertain
to Social Studies, Art and Music curriculum and instruction.
23. Assists
in the recruitment, screening, hiring, training and assigning of instructional
personnel.
24. Assumes
responsibility for reviewing and evaluating results of district-wide testing
programs, and for other evaluative measures used by the schools.
25. Assists
in scheduling and coordinating district-wide and school-level art and music
activities and rehearsals including but not limited to events such as Teen Arts
Festival, concerts, festivals, competitions, special performances, band trips,
Band/Choral Day, etc.
26. Performs
other duties as may be assigned by the superintendent.
Evaluation: Performance
of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with state laws and the
provisions of the boardÕs policy on evaluation of certified personnel.
Adopted: August
11, 2003
SUPERVISOR OF WORLD 29. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the
LANGUAGES following
revised job description for the Supervisor of World Languages:
BOARD
OF EDUCATION LOCATOR:
1-180.5
RUTHERFORD
PAGE 1 of 3
Position: Supervisor
of World Languages
Responsible to: Superintendent
of Schools/High School Principal
Qualifications: 1. Valid
New Jersey Supervisor and teaching certificate
in
subject
2. Minimum
three years teaching experience
3. Demonstrated
leadership in program development and curriculum integration and application of
technology across the curriculum
4. Ability
to plan, organize and administer a professional development program
5. Required
criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal
resident alien status.
Terms of Employment: Salary
and work year as per negotiated contract.
Goal: To
provide leadership in the development, implementation and coordination of the
districtÕs K-12 World Languages curriculum.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Works with
principals and teachers in developing the World Languages curriculum, and
assists in the formulation of a philosophy and objectives for the instructional
plan.
2. Studies, evaluates,
and, as appropriate, recommends to the superintendent the adoption of new
instructional materials, methods and programs.
3. Provides
leadership in the development of the K-12 World Languages instructional program
and achievement of state core curriculum standards and district goals and
objectives.
4. Assists
in the implementation of the districtÕs in-service education program for the
instructional staff and recommends teacher attendance at conferences
participation in other professional growth activities.
5. Participates
in the work of state and national curriculum study organizations and groups.
6. Recommends to the
superintendent the addition of new courses, grade placement and credit
allowance, and graduation requirements.
7. Schedules
and organizes grade level and departmental meetings in order to effect
horizontal and vertical continuity and articulation of the instructional
program of the schools.
8. Maintains
a curriculum reference library for the use of the staff and collaborates with
principals and teachers to develop a common file of community resources to
enhance the instructional program.
9. Secures
and makes available to the staff samples of various instructional materials,
textbooks and curriculum guides.
10. Coordinates
the selection of textbooks and instructional materials throughout the district
through the use of faculty committees and recommends those selected to the
superintendent for adoption by the board of education.
11. Keeps
abreast of and interprets to the staff the current research in the area of
curriculum development, teaching and learning.
12. Cooperates
with the special services department in planning the instructional program for
the special education classes.
13. Meets
on a regular basis with other supervisors, special area and guidance directors
for the purpose of maintaining ongoing supervision of the coordination and
implementation of the district curriculum.
14. Conducts
classroom observations and provides supervision/evaluation of teachers and
non-certified staff as requested by building principals or central office
administrative staff.
15. Discusses
lesson plans of each teacher in the department with him/her periodically and,
when necessary, assists him/her in the preparation and evaluation of lesson
plans.
16. Advises
teachers within the department on classroom climate and management.
17. Cooperates
and assists in the assignment of senior student teachers, interns and junior
practicum students.
18. Advises
and assists substitutes.
19. Distributes
general and special supplies to members of the department, as requested.
20. Circulates
current information on materials and equipment available to the department and
keeps teachers informed of meetings and conferences, etc., for
self-improvement.
21. Keeps
an inventory of all departmental materials and sees to it that they are
properly cared for.
22. Assists
in the development and coordination of the sections of the budget that pertain
to World Languages curriculum and instruction.
23. Assists
in the recruitment, screening, hiring, training and assigning of instructional
personnel.
24. Assumes
responsibility for reviewing and evaluating results of district-wide testing
programs, and for other evaluative measures used by the schools.
25. Performs
other duties as may be assigned by the superintendent.
Evaluation: Performance
of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with state laws and the
provisions of the boardÕs policy on evaluation of certified personnel.
Adopted: August
11, 2003
Mr. Casadonte arrived at this time (7:40 P.M.)
Roll Call Vote Personnel Items #1-29:
|
Mrs. Ahmed Ð aye |
Mrs. Cevasco Ð aye |
Mrs. Monahan Ð aye |
|
Mr. Brancato Ð aye |
Mr. Ferguson Ð aye |
Mr. Novosielski Ð aye |
|
Mr. Casadonte Ð abstained |
Mr. Gibney Ð aye |
Mrs. Willis Ð aye |
CURRICULUM
AND INSTRUCTION:
Motion by Mr. Novosielski, seconded by Mrs.
Monahan to approve Curriculum & Instruction Items #1-6.
OUT-OF-DISTRICT
PLACEMENT 1. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF
EDUCATION to approve the out-of-district placement of the following students
(names on file in the office of special services):
Student
#2002562 Ð SBJC Ð Maywood Ð effective 9/3/03 Ð 6/22/04 Ð Tuition: $30,240.80
Student
#2002493 Ð SBJC Ð Maywood Ð effective 9/3/03 Ð 6/22/04 Ð Tuition: $30,240.80
SATELLITE
SCHOOL 2.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the following
students (names on file in the office of the superintendent) to attend the
shared time Satellite School at the listed locations for the 2003-2004 school
year:
Student ÒAÓ Ð Teterboro Campus
(PTE) Ð Grade 12
Student ÒBÓ Ð Paramus Vo-Tech Ð
Grade 9
Student ÒCÓ -
Ò
Ò
- Grade 9
Student ÒDÓ - Ò
Ò
- Grade 9
Student ÒEÓ - Ò
Ò
- Grade 10
Student ÒFÓ - Ò
Ò
- Grade 11
BERGEN
ACADEMIES 3.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the following
students (names on file in the office of special services) to attend the Bergen
Academies full-time for the 2003-2004 school year:
Hackensack Campus - Grade 9 Ð 8 students
Ò
Ò - Grade 10 Ð 4 students
Ò
Ò - Grade 11 Ð 4 students
Ò
Ò - Grade 12 Ð 5 students
Teterboro Campus Ð Grade 9 Ð 1
student
Ò
Ò
- Grade 10 Ð 1 student
NO CHILD
LEFT BEHIND 4.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve submission of
application for FY2004 funding in the amount of $93,566 under the NO child Left
Behind Act.
SBJC TRANSITIONAL 5.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the
COUNSELOR Transitional
CounselorÕs Contract Agreement with the South Bergen Jointure Commission for
the 2003-2004 school year.
SBJC PHYS
ED TEACHER 6.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the Physical
Education TeacherÕs Contract Agreement with the South Bergen Jointure
Commission for the 2003-2004 school year.
Roll Call Vote Curriculum & Instruction Items
#1-6:
|
Mrs. Ahmed Ð aye |
Mrs. Cevasco Ð aye |
Mrs. Monahan Ð aye |
|
Mr. Brancato Ð aye |
Mr. Ferguson Ð aye |
Mr. Novosielski Ð aye |
|
Mr. Casadonte Ð aye |
Mr. Gibney Ð aye |
Mrs. Willis Ð aye |
FINANCE:
Motion by Mr. Brancato seconded by Mr. Cevasco to
approve Finance Items #1-6.
APPROVAL OF BILLS: 1. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD
OF EDUCATION that the bills listed below be approved:
TAX SCHEDULE: 2. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD
OF EDUCATION that the below listed schedule of monthly tax payments, from the Borough
of Rutherford, be accepted for the 2003-2004 school year:
Month/Yr Total General Debt
Service
2003
July 2,599,550.00 2,014,000.00 585,550.00
August 2,014,000.00 2,014,000.00
September 2,014,000.00 2,014,000.00
October 2,014,000.00 2,014,000.00
November 3,390,150.00 2,014,000.00 1,376,150.00
December 2,015,691.50 2,015,691.50
Subtotal 14,047,391.50 12,085,691.50 1,961,700.00
2004
January 2,014,000.00 2,014,000.00
February 2,014,000.00 2,014,000.00
March 2,014,000.00 2,014,000.00
April 2,014,000.00 2,014,000.00
May 2,049,400.00 2,014,000.00 35,400.00
June 2,015,691.50 2,015,691.50
Subtotal 12,121,091.50 12,085,691.50 35,400.00
Grand Total 26,168,483.00 24,171,383.00 1,997,100.00
192/193 PROJECT 3. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD
OF EDUCATION to approve
COMPLETION REPORT Project
Completion Report for Nonpublic Student Services, Chapters 192 and 193, for the
school year 2002-2003.
NON-PUBLIC TECH. 4. BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the
REPORT
SUBMISSION submission
of the 2002-2003 Non-Public Technology Final Report to the Bergen County
Superintendent of Schools.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 5. Motion that the Board of Education
acknowledge receipt of the below listed bids for
OF LOCKER BID Replacement
of Lockers at the Rutherford High School-216 Locker Room.
All State Specialty
Equipment Ð 28 Kulick Road, Fairfield, NJ 07004 $28,075.00
Benco Inc. Ð 1061
Bloomfield Avenue, West Caldwell, NJ 07006 $19,990.00
AWARD OF LOCKER BID 6. WHEREAS, the Rutherford Board of Education
advertised for bids for the replacement of lockers at the Rutherford High
School Boys 216 Locker Room Project on July 29, 2003;
WHEREAS,
the apparent low bidder did not meet design specifications;
THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to award Lockers at the
Rutherford High School Boys 216 Locker Room Project as follows:
All State Specialty
Equipment Ð 28 Kulick Road, Fairfield, NJ 07004 $28,075.00
Roll Call Vote Finance Items #1-6:
|
Mrs. Ahmed Ð aye |
Mrs. Cevasco Ð aye, abstain
check #20596 |
Mrs. Monahan Ð aye |
|
Mr. Brancato Ð aye |
Mr. Ferguson Ð aye |
Mr. Novosielski Ð aye |
|
Mr. Casadonte Ð aye,
abstain check #20453 - #20459 |
Mr. Gibney Ð aye, abstain
check #20543 |
Mrs. Willis Ð aye |
POLICY:
Motion by Mrs. Cevasco, seconded by Mr. Casadonte
SERIES
6000 POLICIES 1.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF
EDUCATION to approve the following Series 6000 policies on first reading:
#6010
Ð Goals and Objectives
#6111
Ð School Calendar
#6112
Ð School Day
#6114
Ð Emergency and Disaster Preparedness
#6115
Ð Ceremonies and Observances
#6121
Ð Nondiscrimination/Affirmative Action
#6122
Ð Articulation
#6140
Ð Curriculum Adoption
#6141
Ð Curriculum Design/Development
#6141.2
Ð Recognition of Religious Beliefs and Customs
HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION 2. BE
IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the
AND
BULLYING POLICY following
revisions to Policy #5131.1 Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying on second
reading:
BOARD OF EDUCATION PUPILS
RUTHERFORD 5131.1
Harassment,
Intimidation or Bullying
A safe and civil environment in school is necessary
for students to learn and achieve high academic standards. Harassment, intimidation or bullying,
like other disruptive or violent behaviors, is conduct that disrupts both a
studentÕs ability to learn and a schoolÕs ability to educate its students in a
safe environment. Since students
learn by example, school administrators, faculty, staff and volunteers should
be commended for demonstrating appropriate behavior, treating others with
civility and respect, and refusing to tolerate harassment, intimidation or
bullying.
The board prohibits acts of harassment, intimidation,
or bullying. Acts of harassment,
intimidation, or bullying against any pupil or staff member will result in the
disciplinary sanctions included in policies on suspension and expulsion and
conduct/discipline.
ÒHarassment, intimidation or bullyingÓ may be defined
as any gesture or written, verbal or physical act that is reasonably perceived
as being motivated either by any actual or perceived characteristic, such as
race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation,
gender identity and expression, or a mental, physical or sensory disability, or
by any other distinguishing characteristic, that takes place on school
property, at any school-sponsored function or on a school bus and that:
A. A
reasonable person should know, under the circumstances, will have the effect of
harming a pupil or damaging the pupilÕs property, or placing a pupil in
reasonable fear of harm to his/her person or damage to his/her property; or
B. Has the effect of
insulting or demeaning any pupil or group of pupils in such a way as to cause
substantial disruption in, or substantial interference with, the orderly
operation of the school.
The Board of Education expects students to conduct
themselves in keeping with their levels of development, maturity and
demonstrated capabilities with a proper regard for the rights and welfare of
other students and school staff, the educational purpose underlying all school
activities, and the care of school facilities and equipment.
Standards for student behavior should be set
cooperatively through interaction among the students, parents/guardians, staff
and community members, producing an atmosphere that encourages students to grow
in self-discipline. The
development of this atmosphere requires respect for self and others, as well as
for district and community property on the part of students, staff and
community members.
The Board of Education believes that the best
discipline is self-imposed, and that it is the responsibility of staff to use
disciplinary situations as opportunities to help students learn to assume and
accept responsibility for their behavior and the consequences of their
behavior. Staff members who
interact with students shall apply best practices designed to prevent
discipline problems and encourage studentsÕ abilities to grow in self-discipline.
Based on broad community involvement (i.e., the use of
a process that includes representation of parents/guardians and other community
representatives, school employees, volunteers, students and administrators for
the purpose of providing input regarding the development and content of the
policy that is based on accepted core ethical values), the Board of Education
shall develop general guidelines for student conduct and shall direct
development of detailed regulations suited to the age levels of the students
and the mission and physical facilities of the individual schools. Board policy requires all students in
the district to adhere to the rules and regulations established by the school
district and to submit to such disciplinary measures as are appropriately assigned
for infraction of these rules.
Any school employee, pupil or volunteer who has
witnessed, or has reliable information that a pupil has been subject to
harassment, intimidation or bullying must report the incident to the
appropriate school official designated by the administration. The board shall not tolerate an act of
reprisal or retaliation against any person who reports an act of harassment,
intimidation or bullying.
In determining the appropriate response to students
who commit one or more acts of harassment, intimidation or bullying, school
administrators should consider the following
factors:
the development and maturity levels of the parties involved, the levels
of harm, the surrounding circumstances, the nature of the behaviors, past
incidences or past or continuing patterns of behavior, the relationships
between the parties involved and the context in which the alleged incidents
occurred. Concluding whether a
particular action or incident constitutes a violation of this policy requires a
determination based on all of the facts and surrounding circumstances. It is only after meaningful
consideration of these factors that an appropriate consequence should be
determined, consistent with the case law, Federal and State statutes,
regulations and policies, and district policies and procedures. Consequences and appropriate remedial
action for students who commit acts of harassment, intimidation or bullying may
range from positive behavioral interventions up to and including suspension or
expulsion.
Consequences and appropriate remedial
actions for students who commit an act of harassment, intimidation or bullying
range from positive behavioral interventions up to and including suspension or
expulsion, as permitted under N.J.S.A. 18A:37-1, Discipline of Pupils.
At each school, the principal or the principalÕs
designee is responsible for receiving complaints alleging violations of this
policy. All school employees are
required to report alleged violations of this policy to the principal or the principalÕs
designee. All other members of the
school community, including students, parents, volunteers and visitors are
encouraged to report in writing a written report. Oral reports also shall be considered official reports. Reports may be made anonymously, but
formal disciplinary action may not be based solely on the basis of an anonymous
report.
The principal and/or the principalÕs designee is
responsible for determining whether an alleged act constitutes a violation of
this policy. In so doing, the
principal and/or the principalÕs designee shall conduct a prompt, thorough and
complete investigation of the alleged incident.
Some acts of harassment, intimidation or bullying may
be isolated incidents requiring that the school respond appropriately to the
individuals committing the acts.
Other acts may be so serious or parts of a larger pattern of harassment,
intimidation or bullying that they require a response either at the classroom,
school building or school district levels or by law enforcement officials.
In considering whether a response beyond the
individual level is appropriate, the administration should consider the nature
and circumstances of the act, the level of harm, the nature of the behavior,
past incidences or past or continuing patterns of behavior, and the context in
which the alleged incident(s) occurred.
Institutional (i.e., classroom, school building, school district)
responses can range from school and community surveys, to mailings, to focus
groups, to adoption or research-based bullying prevention program models, to
training for certificated and non-certificated staff, to participation of
parents and other community members and organizations, to small or large group
presentations for fully addressing the actions and the schoolÕs response to the
actions, in the context of the acceptable student behavior and the consequences
of
such actions and to involvement of law enforcement
officers, including school resource officers.
The school district prohibits reprisal or retaliation
against any person who reports an act of harassment, intimidation or
bullying. The consequences and
appropriate remedial action for a person who engages in reprisal or retaliation
shall be determined by the administrator after consideration of the nature and
circumstances of the act, in accordance with case law, federal and state
statutes and regulations and district policies and procedures.
Consequences and appropriate remedial action for a
student found to have falsely
accused another as a means of harassment, intimidation
or bullying range from positive
behavioral interventions up to and including
suspension or expulsion.
Consequences and appropriate remedial action for a school employee found
to have falsely accused another as a means of harassment, intimidation or
bullying shall be disciplined in accordance with district policies, procedures
and agreements. Consequences and
appropriate remedial action for a visitor or volunteer, found to have falsely
accused another as a means of harassment, intimidation or bullying shall be
determined by the school administrator after consideration of the nature and
circumstances of the act, including reports to appropriate law enforcement
officials.
The policy shall be disseminated annually to all
school staff, students and parents, along with a statement explaining that it
applies to all acts of harassment, intimidation and bullying that occur on
school property, at school-sponsored functions or on a school bus. The chief school administrator shall
develop an annual process for discussing the school district policy on
harassment, intimidation and bullying with students. The chief school administrator shall provide annually
to students and their parents/guardians the rules of the district regarding
student conduct, and the policy shall appear in all publications of the school
districtÕs comprehensive rules, procedures and standards of conduct for schools
within the school district, including the student handbook. Provisions shall be made for informing
parents/guardians whose primary language is other than English.
The rules shall:
A. Describe
student responsibilities, including the requirements for students to conform to
reasonable standards of socially acceptable behavior; respect the person,
property and rights of others; obey constituted authority; and respond to those
who hold that authority;
B. Address appropriate recognition for
positive reinforcement for good conduct, self-discipline, good citizenship and
academic success;
C. Explain student rights; and
D. Identify
disciplinary sanctions and due process.
Staff members are encouraged to develop strategies for
student self-discipline and to apply best practice for positive behavioral
interventions. Through student
training and dialogue with students and staff the district can clearly
distinguish, for example, Òfriendly teasingÓ and Òrough and tumble playÓ from harassment, intimidation and
bullying. Through discussion the
district will help students and staff discern between ÒtellingÓ or responsible
ÒreportingÓ (which is intended to keep someone from getting hurt) of acts of
harassment, intimidation and bullying from ÒrattingÓ or Òtattling.Ó The district uses experiential learning
techniques, such as role play situations and other demonstration and modeling
strategies in its information activities for students and staff.
Implementation
The chief school administrator shall ensure that the
rules for this policy are applied consistently and uniformly, and that all
disciplinary sanctions are carried out with necessary due process. The chief school administrator shall
incorporate information regarding the BoardÕs policy against harassment,
intimidation or bullying into the DistrictÕs employee inservice programs.
The board shall review all related policies on a
regular basis.
Adopted:
Legal References: N.J.S.A. 2A:4A-60 et al. Disclosure
of juvenile information; penalties for
disclosure
N.J.S.A. 2C:12-1 Assault
N.J.S.A. 2C:33‑19 Paging devices, possession by students
N.J.S.A. 2C:39-5 Unlawful
possession of weapons
N.J.S.A. 18A:6‑1 Corporal punishment of pupils
N.J.S.A. 18A:11‑1 General mandatory powers and duties
N.J.S.A. 18A:25‑2 Authority over pupils
N.J.S.A. 18A:37-1 et seq. Discipline
of pupils
N.J.S.A. 18A:40A-1 et seq. Substance abuse
N.J.S.A. 18A:54‑20 Powers of board (county vocational schools)
N.J.S.A. 2C:33-4 Harassment
N.J.S.A. 10:5-1 et seq. Law
Against Discrimination
N.J.S.A. 18A:36-20 Discrimination;
prohibition
N.J.S.A. 18A:38-5.1 No
child to be excluded from school because of race, etc.
N.J.A.C. 6A:16-1.1 et seq. Programs to support student
development
N.J.A.C. 6:8‑2.1 Reporting requirements
N.J.A.C. 6:8-2.2 School-level
planning
N.J.A.C. 6A:14-2.8 Discipline/suspension/expulsion
N.J.A.C. 6A:24-4.1(i)7 Implementation
of Whole School Reform Model
New Jersey State Board of
Education Resolution, September 3, 1980, encourages development of local
written policy on pupil conduct.
New
Jersey State Board of Education Resolution, September 4, 1985, urges boards to
consider expectations for pupil behavior developed by statewide advisory panel,
and to develop and adopt appropriate expectations of behavior for district
pupils.
20
U.S.C.A. 1415(k) Individual with Disabilities Education Act Amendments
of 1997
Bethel
School District No. 403, v. Fraser,
478 U.S. 675 (1986)
Hazelwood
v. Kuhlmeier 484 U.S. 260 (1988)
Honig
v. Doe, 484 U.S. 305 (1988)
Manual
for the Evaluation of Local School Districts
(August 2000)
A
Uniform State Memorandum of Agreement Between
Education and Law
Enforcement
Officials (1999 revisions)
Saxe
v. State College Area School District, 240 F.3d
200
(3r Cir. 2001)
Davis
v. Monroe County Board of Education, 526 U.S.
629
(1999)
Recommended
Guidelines for School Personnel for the Management
Of Student Sexual Harassment in Schools (New Jersey
Department of Education and Human Services, New Jersey Attorney General,
February 22, 2000)
Roll Call Vote Policy Items #1-#2:
|
Mrs. Ahmed Ð aye |
Mrs. Cevasco Ð aye |
Mrs. Monahan Ð aye |
|
Mr. Brancato Ð aye |
Mr. Ferguson Ð aye |
Mr. Novosielski Ð aye |
|
Mr. Casadonte Ð aye |
Mr. Gibney Ð aye |
Mrs. Willis Ð aye |
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS:
Mrs. Monahan read an update on the construction report
and the bid process that occurred.
OLD BUSINESS:
DISTRICT GOALS 1.
Resolution by Mr. Casadonte, seconded by Mr. Ferguson
BE
IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the following
District Goals for the 2003-2004 school year.
á
To provide oversight of
the districtÕs facilities construction projects.
á
To complete the update
of the districtÕs critical policies.
á
To develop strategies
that promote communication with all of the districtÕs and schoolsÕ
stakeholders.
á
To evaluate current
curriculum in the review cycle and the advanced placement program focusing on
fiscal implications.
Roll Call Vote Old Business Item #1:
|
Mrs. Ahmed Ð aye |
Mrs. Cevasco Ð aye |
Mrs. Monahan Ð aye |
|
Mr. Brancato Ð aye |
Mr. Ferguson Ð aye |
Mr. Novosielski Ð aye |
|
Mr. Casadonte Ð aye |
Mr. Gibney Ð aye |
Mrs. Willis Ð aye |
MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: (Any Topic) 7:52 P.M.
Josephine Gonska mentioned that she hopes that the
upcoming contract will be settled soon.
She expressed concern over a possible job action.
Donna Kolich said she hopes a settlement is reached.
Meeting was then closed to the public at 8:00 P.M.
EXECUTIVE
SESSION: Motion by Mr.
Brancato, seconded by Mrs. Cevasco that an Executive Session be held at 8:14
P.M. for the purpose of reviewing facilities projects. Action may or may not be taken. The Board expects to return within two
hours.
Approved.
The Board returned at 11:20 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT: Motion
by Mrs. Monahan, seconded by Mr. Novosielski that the meeting be adjourned at
11:21 P.M.
Approved.
Respectfully
submitted,
Robert
Brown
School
Business Administrator/Board Secretary