MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION
APRIL 14, 2003
A regular meeting of the
Board of Education was held on Monday evening, April 14, 2003 at the High
School Cafeteria. Meeting was
called to order by President Willis at 7:30 P.M. with the Pledge of Allegiance
to the Flag.
On
roll call the following members were present: Mrs. Ahmed, Mr. Brancato, Mr. Casadonte Mr. Ferguson, Mrs.
Monahan, Mr. Novosielski, and Mrs. Willis. Mrs. Monahan arrived at 7:35 P.M. Mr. Gibney arrived at 7:42 P.M. Mrs. Cevasco was absent for the entire meeting. Also present were Mrs. Conlon and Mr.
Brown.
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.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
¯
Presentation of
Awards to Retired Board Members Ð Mrs. Willis
¯
Presentation of
Student Awards Ð Mrs. Conlon
¯
ÒOdyssey of the MindÓ
Ð Bridget Ruller, G & T Teacher
The Board took a recess at 7:55 P.M., returning at
8:14 P.M.
MINUTES APPROVAL 1.
Resolution by Mr. Novosielski, seconded by Mrs. Monahan.
BE IT RESOLVED
BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that the minutes of the Worksession
Meeting/Public Hearing and Executive Session of March 24, 2003 be approved as
recorded.
Roll Call Vote:
|
Mrs. Ahmed Ð aye |
Mrs. Cevasco Ð absent |
Mrs. Monahan Ð aye |
|
Mr. Brancato Ð abstained |
Mr. Ferguson Ð aye |
Mr. Novosielski Ð aye |
|
Mr. Casadonte Ð aye |
Mr. Gibney Ð abstained |
Mrs. Willis Ð aye |
REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT:
Pres. Willis announced that the Organization Meeting
will take place on April 28, 2003 at 7:30 P.M.
MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: (Agenda Items Only) 8:14
P.M. No comments made
NEW BUSINESS (Action to be Taken)
BOARD MEETING 1. Resolution by Mrs. Monahan, seconded by
Mr. Gibney.
SCHEDULE
2003-2004 BE
IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to adopt the following Board
meeting schedule for the 2003-2004 school year. Meetings are to be held at 7:30 P.M. unless otherwise noted.
Rutherford Board of Education
Regular Meeting Schedule
2003-2004
April 28 Reorganization
May 5 Worksession
12 Regular
Meeting
June 2 Worksession
9 Regular
Meeting
30 Regular
Meeting
July 14 Worksession/Regular
Meeting
August 11 Worksession/Regular
Meeting
25 Worksession
September 8 Regular
Meeting
October 6 Worksession
13 Regular
Meeting
November 3 Worksession
10 Regular
Meeting
December 1 Worksession
8 Regular
Meeting
January 5 Worksession
12 Regular
Meeting
February 2 Worksession
9 Regular
Meeting
March 1 Worksession
8 Regular
Meeting
22 Worksession/Budget
Hearing
April 12 Regular
Meeting
May
3 Reorganization
Roll Call Vote:
|
Mrs. Ahmed Ð aye |
Mrs. Cevasco Ð absent |
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 |
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 #1-13.
SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS 1. BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ the following as
substitute teacher(s) at the per diem rate of $70.00 and in accordance with
law:
Joshua Isralowitz Ð effective 3/25/03
Carlos Ennis Ð effective 4/15/03
Valerie Gino Ð effective 4/15/03
KAREN ORTEGA 2.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ Ms. Karen Ortega
as a home instructor effective 3/25/03 at the hourly rate of $25.00.
MERCEDES DUARTE 3.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve a disability
leave with pay for Mrs. Mercedes Duarte, 7th grade science teacher,
effective 9/1/03 through twenty (20) days following the birth of her baby, to
be followed by a leave of absence under the Family Leave Act without pay, but
with benefits, through 1/1/04.
ADULT SCHOOL PAYROLL 4. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the following Adult School Payroll for
Spring 2003:
Terry
Cvelich Computers
Ð 2 classes $500 .00
Bernadette
DiPasquale Sewing
& Garment 300.00
Russel
Holck Woodworking 400.00
Thomas
Huelbigq Basketball
& Volleyball 800.00
Giles
Houghton Tennis
Ð 2 classes 500.00
Catherine
Hutzel Piano
Ð 2 classes 500.00
Abdallah
Khetir French 400.00
Andrea McCoy Aerobics
Ð 2 classes 600.00
Steven
McPeters Drawing
& Watercolor 480.00
Clarice
Nelson Ballroom
& Line Dance 700.00
Stefanie
Patornite ESL
Ð 2 classes 1250.00
Joseph
Riggio Photography
Ð 2 classes 900.00
Joseph
Rudloff Computers
Ð 2 classes 720.00
Daniel
Schiacchetano Gold
Ð 5 classes 1720.00
Andrea
Sollitto Body
Works 350.00
Stephen
Strumolo Basketball 400.00
Evelyn Teichman Antiques 440.00
$10960.00
ANN MARIE MC CARTHY 5. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to adjust the payback of sick days for Mrs. Ann
Marie McCarthy to include one more day at the rate of $30.00.
KIM ANGERSON 6.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to extend the unpaid child
rearing leave of Mrs. Kim Angerson through June 30, 2004 as per board policy.
DANIELLE ROSSETTI 7.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve Ms. Danielle
Rossetti as a home instructor effective 3/1/03 at the hourly rate of $25.00.
EMERGENT HIRES 8.
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:
Carlos Ennis Ð Substitute
Teacher
SUB LUNCH MONITORS 9. BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to increase the hourly rate of substitute lunch
monitors to $8.00 per hour effective immediately.
SUBSTITUTE SECRETARIES 10. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to
increase the hourly rate of substitute secretaries to $10.00 per hour effective
immediately.
DR. YANG KIM 11.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF
EDUCATION for the Child Study Team to utilize the services of Dr. Yang Kim for
the 2002-2003 school year for bilingual educational and psychological
evaluations at the rate of $600.00 per evaluation.
JUDITH H. RILEY, P.T. 12.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF
EDUCATION for the Child Study Team to utilize the services of Judith Hogan
Riley, P.T. for the 2002-2003 school year to provide home physical therapy
sessions to students at the rate of $75.00 per session.
SUMMER WORKERS 13.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ Mr. Thomas Novak,
Jr. and Ms. Carol DePinto as summer maintenance helpers effective 7/1/03
through 8/15/03 at the hourly rate of $10.00.
Roll Call Vote Personnel Items #1-13:
|
Mrs. Ahmed Ð aye |
Mrs. Cevasco Ð absent |
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 |
Motion by Mrs. Ahmed, seconded by Mr. Brancato
to approve Personnel Items #14-#17.
CAROLYN WEIR 14.
Motion to accept, with regret, the retirement of Ms. Carolyn Weir, French
teacher at the high school, effective 6/30/03.
COLLEEN ALLMERS 15.
Motion to accept the resignation of Mrs. Colleen Allmers, elementary teacher,
effective 7/1/03.
VALERIE SMITH 16. Motion to accept the resignation of
Valerie Smith, lunch monitor at Pierrepont School, effective 4/14/03.
JUNE FEJKO 17.
Motion to accept, with regret, the retirement of Mrs. June Fejko, elementary
teacher at Union School, effective 7/1/03.
Approved.
CURRICULUM
& INSTRUCTION:
Motion
by Mr. Novosielski, seconded by Mrs. Monahan, to adopt Curriculum &
Instruction Items #1-6.
OUT-OF-DISTRICT 1.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to rescind the
PLACEMENTS placements
of Students (names on file in the office of special services) #2000112 at Nova
Elementary (returned to district) and
#2000256 at Shaler Academy (moved out of district).
TEXTBOOK APPROVALS 2.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the following
texts:
Biology Ð Neil Campbell and Jane Reece Ð 2000 Edition Ð
Publisher: Benjamin Cummings -
Course: AP Biology
Algebra I Ð Larson, Boswell, Kanold, Stiff Ð 2003 Revised
Edition Ð Publisher: McDougal
Littell Course: Algebra I, Essentials of Algebra A, B
Programming and Problem Solving with Java Ð Nell Dale, Chip
Weems, Mark Headington Ð 2003 Edition
Publisher: Jones and
Bartlett Ð Course: Computer
Science AP, Intro to Java
Physics Ð Principals and Problems Ð Paul W. Zitzewitz Ð 2002
Edition Ð Publisher: Glencoe Ð
McGraw Hill Course: Physics
REVISED CURRICULA 3.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve revisions in the
following curricula:
Physics
Biology
Ð AP
Algebra
I, Essentials of Algebra A, Essentials of Algebra B
Introduction
to Java (new)
Language
Arts Literacy Ð Grades 6-8
English
300, 301 Honors, 300 AP
English
400, 401 Honors, 400 AP
Creative
Writing
Journalism
Introduction
to Technology
Control
Technology
NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND 4.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to accept FY2003 funds
under the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB460003C) in the following amounts:
Title
II Part A $54,557
Title
III
13,191
Title
IV 7,355
Title
V
12,876
Total $87,979
OUT-OF-DISTRICT 5.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to rescind the
PLACEMENT out-of-district
placement of Student #2000132 (name on file in the office of special services)
as the child has moved out of Rutherford.
IMMIGRANT STUDENT AID 6.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to accept funds for FY 2003
under the Supplemental Immigrant Student Aid grant (SISA 460003) in the amount
of $7,114.
Roll Call Vote Curriculum & Instruction Items
#1-6:
|
Mrs. Ahmed Ð aye |
Mrs. Cevasco Ð absent |
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:
APPROVAL OF BILLS: 1. Resolution by Mr. Brancato, seconded by
Mr. Gibney.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD
OF EDUCATION that the bills listed below be approved.
Accounts
Payable 4-14-03 $655,254.60
4-2-03 $216,230.48
$871,485.08
General
Activities 3-21-03 $428.08
3-24-03 $644.22
3-25-03 $382.00
3-26-03 $475.00
3-24-03 $343.00
3-27-03 $7,506.64
4-7-03 $6,148.69
$15,927.63
Total $887,412.71
Roll Call Vote Finance Item #1:
|
Mrs. Ahmed Ð aye |
Mrs. Cevasco Ð absent |
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 |
POLICY Ð 2nd READING:
SERIES 5000 POLICIES 1. Resolution by Mrs.
Ahmed, seconded by Mr. Gibney.
BE
IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the following
Series 5000 policies on second reading:
|
Policy# |
Policy Name |
|
5020 |
Role of Parents/Guardians |
|
5111 |
Admission |
|
5113 |
Policy Concerning Student
Attendance at Rutherford High School |
|
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 Ð aye |
Mrs. Cevasco Ð absent |
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:
MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: (Any Topic) 8:33 P.M.
No comments made
EXECUTIVE
SESSION: Motion by Mr.
Casadonte, seconded by Mrs. Ahmed that an Executive Session be held at 8:36
P.M. for the purpose of discussing Personnel. Action may or may not be taken. The Board expects to return within two hours.
Approved.
Mr. Brown was excused at this time (8:36 P.M.)
The Board returned at 10:32 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT: Motion
by Mrs. Monahan, seconded by Mr. Novosielski that the meeting be adjourned at
10:35 P.M.
Approved.
Respectfully
submitted,
Robert
Brown
School
Business Administrator/Board Secretary
Following is an extract of binding action
taken at the Worksession of March 24, 2003.
NEW BUSINESS (Action to be Taken)
MINUTES APPROVAL 1A. Resolution by Mr. Casadonte, seconded by
Mr. Novosielski.
BE
IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that the minutes of the
Regular Meeting and Executive Session of March 10, 2003 be approved as
recorded.
Roll Call Vote:
|
Mrs. Ahmed Ð aye |
Mrs. Cevasco Ð aye |
Mrs. Monahan Ð aye |
|
Mr. Brancato Ð absent |
Mr. Ferguson Ð aye |
Mr. Novosielski Ð aye |
|
Mr. Casadonte Ð aye |
Mr. Gibney Ð absent |
Mrs. Willis Ð aye |
PERSONNEL:
EMERGENT HIRES 1A.
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:
Daniel Lauterhahn Ð Volunteer Baseball
Coach
Roll Call Vote Personnel Item #1A:
|
Mrs. Ahmed Ð aye |
Mrs. Cevasco Ð aye |
Mrs. Monahan Ð aye |
|
Mr. Brancato Ð absent |
Mr. Ferguson Ð aye |
Mr. Novosielski Ð aye |
|
Mr. Casadonte Ð aye |
Mr. Gibney Ð absent |
Mrs. Willis Ð aye |
RICHARD FRISSELL 2A.
Motion by Mrs. Ahmed, seconded by Mrs. Cevasco to accept the resignation of Mr.
Richard Frissell, Supervisor of Fine Arts, effective 6/30/03.
Approved.
ELEM.
CO-CURRICULAR 3A.
Motion by Mrs. Ahmed, seconded by Mrs. Cevasco to accept the resignation of Mr.
Edward Young as Eighth Grade Class Advisor and Computer Lab Attendant at Union
School effective 3/11/03.
Approved.
Motion by Mrs. Ahmed, seconded by Mrs. Cevasco
to adopt Personnel Items #4A through #9A.
ELEM. CO-CURRICULAR 4A.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to appoint Mr. Michael
Blanchard as the Computer Monitor at Union School for the remainder of the
2002-2003 school year at the hourly rate of $11.75.
DANIEL LAUTERHAHN 5A.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve Mr. Daniel
Lauterhahn as a volunteer assistant baseball coach effective 3/12/03.
BRIDGET RULLER 6A.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve a disability
leave with pay to Mrs. Bridget Ruller effective 9/3/03 through twenty (20) days
following the birth of her baby, to be followed by a leave of absence under the
Family Leave Act without pay, but with benefits. This is to be followed by an unpaid, no benefits child
rearing leave through 6/30/04.
DANIELLE SORBELLO 7A.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION for the Child Study Team to
utilize the services of Danielle Sorbello to provide speech/language services
to students for up to 2 hours per week at the hourly rate of $65.00 effective
3/25/03.
FAITH BRODSKY 8A.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION for the Child Study Team to
utilize the services of Faith Brodsky to provide speech/language services to
students for up to 2 hours per week at the hourly rate of $70.00 effective
3/25/03.
KAREN ORTEGA 9A.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ Ms. Karen Ortega
as a substitute teacher effective 3/24/03 at the per diem rate of $70.00.
Roll Call Vote Personnel Items #4A-9A:
|
Mrs. Ahmed Ð aye |
Mrs. Cevasco Ð aye |
Mrs. Monahan Ð aye |
|
Mr. Brancato Ð absent |
Mr. Ferguson Ð aye |
Mr. Novosielski Ð aye |
|
Mr. Casadonte Ð aye |
Mr. Gibney Ð absent |
Mrs. Willis Ð aye |
FINANCE:
Motion by Mrs. Cevasco, seconded by Mr.
Casadonte to adopt Finance Items #1A-3A.
APPROVAL OF BILLS: 1A. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD
OF EDUCATION that the bills listed below be approved.
Accounts
Payable 3/25/03 $302,580.41
Offline
Checks 3/13/03 $1,500.00
Payroll 3/14/03 $976,728.90
3/17/03 1,244.80
$976,728.90
General
Activities 3/7/03 $150.00
3/10/03 1,210.65
3/12/03 197.80
3/13/03 196.36
3/14/03 10,204.80
3/14/03 224.00
3/18/03 774.47
3/18/03 150.00
$13,108.08
Total $1,293,917.39
APPROVAL OF BUDGET 2A. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD
OF EDUCATION that the final School District Budget be approved for the 2003-04
school year as follows:
Current
Expense and Capital Outlay $27,301,862
Special
Revenue Funds 581,872
Debt
Service 1,997,100
Total $29,880,834
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that for funding the School District Budget for the
2003-2004 school year, the following amounts are the amounts necessary to be
raised by local taxation:
Current
Expense and Capital Outlay $24,171,383
Debt
Service 1,997,100
Total $26,168,483
DONATION 3A. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD
OF EDUCATION to accept, with deepest thanks, the generous donation of a gas
powered golf cart from the All Sports Booster Club and Mr. & Mrs.
Notte. The cart will be used by
the athletic trainer at Memorial Field.
Roll Call Vote Finance Items #1A-#3A::
|
Mrs. Ahmed Ð aye |
Mrs. Cevasco Ð aye, abstain
on 1A Bill List Check #019382 |
Mrs. Monahan Ð aye |
|
Mr. Brancato Ð absent |
Mr. Ferguson Ð aye |
Mr. Novosielski Ð aye |
|
Mr. Casadonte Ð aye |
Mr. Gibney Ð absent |
Mrs. Willis Ð aye |
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS:
Motion by Mrs. Monahan seconded by Mrs. Cevasco
to adopt Buildings and Grounds Items #1A and #2A.
PLANS/SPECS.
SUBMISSION 1A. BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to submit plans and specifications for final
approval of the educational adequacy, in accordance with N.J.A.C.6A:26-5.4, to
the New Jersey Department of Education, for the following projects:
High School, Additions and Renovations SP
#2021024, Project #4600-050-02-1024
Lincoln Elementary School, Addition and
Renovations, SP #2021025, Project #4600-070-02-1025
Pierrepont Intermediate School, Renovations, SP
#2021026, Project #4600-080-02-1026
Sylvan School, Renovations, SP #2021027,
Project #4600-090-02-1027
Union Intermediate School, Addition and
Renovations, SP #2021028, Project #4600-100-02-1028
Washington Elementary School, Addition and
Renovations, SP #2021029, Project #4600-110-02-1029
SECTION 15 GRANT 2A. WHEREAS, the Rutherford Board of
Education (hereinafter referred to as the
AGREEMENT ÒBoardÓ),
in the County of Bergen, State of New Jersey, has undertaken School Facilities
Projects entitled: ÒAdditions and Alterations to the District SchoolsÓ and
identified as:
High School, Additions and Renovations SP
#2021024, Project #4600-050-02-1024
Lincoln Elementary School, Addition and
Renovations, SP #2021025, Project #4600-070-02-1025
Pierrepont Intermediate School, Renovations, SP
#2021026, Project #4600-080-02-1026
Sylvan School, Renovations, SP #2021027,
Project #4600-090-02-1027
Union Intermediate School, Addition and
Renovations, SP #2021028, Project #4600-100-02-1028
Washington Elementary School, Addition and
Renovations, SP #2021029, Project #4600-110-02-1029
(hereinafter referred to as the ÒProject); and
WHEREAS,
the Board sought to obtain funding for the Projects pursuant to Section 15 of
the Educational Facilities Construction and Financing Act through the New
Jersey Economic Development Authority (hereinafter referred to as ÒAuthorityÓ);
and
WHEREAS,
the Total Costs for the Project has been estimated by the Authority to be as
follows:
High
School, SP #2021024, Project #4600-050-02-1024, $6,437,695, of which
$5,076,547 has been deemed by the Authority to Final Eligible Costs as
determined pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:7G-5 (h) (1);
Lincoln
Elementary School, SP #2021025, Project #4600-070-02-1025, $8,391,804, of
which $5,062,901 has been deemed by the Authority to Final Eligible Costs as
determined pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:7G-5 (h) (1);
Pierrepont
Intermediate School, SP #2021026, Project #4600-080-02-1026, $473,225, of
which $473,225 has been deemed by the Authority to Final Eligible Costs as
determined pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:7G-5 (h) (1);
Sylvan
School, SP #2021027, Project #4600-090-02-1027, $335,306, of which $335,306
has been deemed by the Authority to Final Eligible Costs as determined pursuant
to N.J.S.A. 18A:7G-5 (h) (1);
Union
Intermediate School, SP #2021028, Project #4600-100-02-1028, $6,421,428, of
which $4,298,074 has been deemed by the Authority to Final Eligible Costs as
determined pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:7G-5 (h) (1);
Washington
Elementary School, SP #2021029, Project #4600-110-02-1029, $8,562,986, of
which $5,259,261 has been deemed by the Authority to Final Eligible Costs as
determined pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:7G-5 (h) (1); and;
WHEREAS,
the Board has received indication from the Authority that it is eligible for a
Section 15 Grant for the projects listed below in the following amounts;
High School, SP #2021024, Project
#4600-050-02-1024 $2,030,619
Lincoln Elementary School, SP #2021025, Project
#4600-070-02-1025 $2,025,160
Pierrepont Intermediate School, SP #2021026,
Project #4600-080-02-1026 $189,290
Sylvan School, SP #2021027, Project
#4600-090-02-1027 $134,122
Union Intermediate School, SP #2021028, Project
#4600-100-02-1028 $1,719,230
Washington Elementary School, SP #2021029,
Project #4600-110-02-1029 $2,103,704
WHEREAS,
as a condition precedent to receiving said grant funds, the Board must complete
the attached Form of Application for a Grant Pursuant to Section 15 of the
Educational Facilities Construction and Financing Act (hereinafter referred to
as the ÒSection 15 Grant AgreementÓ) as required by N.J.A.C. 19:32-2.3
and must execute and deliver to the Authority the attached Educational
Facilities Construction and Financing Act Section 15 Grant AgreementÓ) as
required by N.J.A.C. 19:32-2.4.
NOW
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Rutherford Board of Education does hereby
accept the Section 15 Grant for the Projects and amounts listed below:
High School, SP #2021024, Project
#4600-050-02-1024 $2,030,619
Lincoln Elementary School, SP #2021025, Project
#4600-070-02-1025 $2,025,160
Pierrepont Intermediate School, SP #2021026,
Project #4600-080-02-1026 $189,290
Sylvan School, SP #2021027, Project
#4600-090-02-1027 $134,122
Union Intermediate School, SP #2021028, Project
#4600-100-02-1028 $1,719,230
Washington Elementary School, SP #2021029, Project
#4600-110-02-1029 $2,103,704
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Business Administrator is hereby directed to
complete and submit to the Authority the Section 15 Grant Application.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the School Business Administrator is hereby authorized
to execute and deliver to the Authority the Section 15 Grant Agreement, as well
as any and all documents necessary to effectuate same.
Roll Call Vote Buildings and Grounds #1A and #2A:
|
Mrs. Ahmed Ð aye |
Mrs. Cevasco Ð aye |
Mrs. Monahan Ð aye |
|
Mr. Brancato Ð absent |
Mr. Ferguson Ð aye |
Mr. Novosielski Ð aye |
|
Mr. Casadonte Ð aye |
Mr. Gibney Ð absent |
Mrs. Willis Ð aye |