MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION
SEPTEMBER 10, 2001
A regular meeting of the Board of Education was held
on Monday evening, September 10, 2001 in the High School Cafeteria. Meeting was called to order by
President Willis at 7:30 P.M. with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
On roll call the following members were present: Mrs. Ahmed, Mr. Brancato, Mr. Derner,
Mr. Ferrara, Mrs. Miceli, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Novosielski, and Mrs. Willis. Mrs. Cevasco was absent for the entire
meeting. Also present were Mrs.
Conlon and Dr. Verbist.
N.J.
OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS LAW
The
New Jersey Open Public Meetings Law was enacted to insure 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.
MINUTES APPROVAL 1.
Resolution by Mr. Ferrara, seconded by Mrs. Ahmed.
BE IT RESOLVED
BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that the minutes of the Worksession
Meeting and Executive Session of August 27, 2001 be approved as recorded.
Roll call vote:
|
Mrs. Ahmed –
abstained |
Mr. Derner – aye |
Mrs. Monahan –
abstained |
|
Mr. Brancato – aye |
Mr. Ferrara –aye |
Mr. Novosielski –
abstained |
|
Mrs. Cevasco – absent |
Mrs. Miceli – aye |
Mrs. Willis – aye |
FACILITIES RENOVATIONS AND EXPANSION PLAN
– CHAPIN ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES
Pres. Willis introduced Mr. Kellen Chapin, Principal
of Chapin Architectural Services, and reviewed the process the District has
gone through regarding renovations, as well as reviewing the Long Range
Facilities Plan process. Ad-Hoc
Facilities Chairperson Monahan reviewed the Ad-Hoc Committee makeup, and the
process/procedures they followed during their review process.
MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC:
(Facilities Renovation and Expansion Plan) 8:25 P.M.
Mark O'Hara asked questions regarding estimated time
of construction and tentative date to begin construction.
Rose Inguante asked a question regarding minimum
school requirement and questioned state model for facilities K-5, 6-8, and
9-12.
Karen Selsey asked that if the district is unable to
have a March 12, 2002 referendum, what is the next available date for a
referendum. (June, 2002).
Art Rosbury-Yoder commented that the existing
referendum is approximately $28 million and is being revised , and anticipate
$8 million in state funding. Mr.
Rosbury-Yoder wanted to know the timeline for funding information.
Tim Stanton raised a concern regarding approval
timelines and the state's share percentage. Mr. Stanton asked whether there is a fallback position if
the state funding does not reach the district's expectations.
Various Board members asked questions about the
amphitheatre, the cost of air-conditioning the schools, and the Washington
School play areas.
Meeting was then closed to the public at 8:44 P.M.
REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT:
Pres. Willis shared with the public that the next
Board meeting is a Worksession, to be held on October 1, 2001, at which time
the Board will be presenting the Board of Education Academic Awards. Pres. Willis also indicated that there
will be a presentation on Student Achievement.
MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: (Agenda Items Only) 9:01 P.M.
No comments made.
The Board took a brief recess at this time (9:01
– 9:10 P.M.).
NEW BUSINESS (Action to be Taken)
SECRETARY'S REPORT AND TREASURER'S REPORT:
Resolution
by Mr. Derner, seconded by Mr. Ferrara.
BE
IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that it has received and
accepts the financial reports of the Secretary and Treasurer of School Monies
for the month ending July 31, 2001 and certifies that the reports indicate that
no major account or fund is overexpended in violation of NJAC 6:20-2.13 and
that sufficient funds are available to meet the district's financial
obligations for the remainder of the school year. A copy of the certification shall be included in the
minutes.
Summary
pages attached in official minute book.
Detailed summary in the office of the Board Secretary.
Roll call vote:
|
Mrs. Ahmed – aye |
Mr. Derner – aye |
Mrs. Monahan – aye |
|
Mr. Brancato – aye |
Mr. Ferrara –aye |
Mr. Novosielski – aye |
|
Mrs. Cevasco – absent |
Mrs. Miceli – aye |
Mrs. Willis – aye |
PERSONNEL: Motion
by Mrs. Ahmed, seconded by Mr. Novosielski to move the following resignations,
retirements, salary adjustments, reassignments, appointments, etc., pending
approval from the State Department of Education, subject to the New Jersey
Criminal Background Check and other legal requirements.
Approved.
Motion
by Mrs. Ahmed, seconded by Mr. Novosielski to adopt Personnel Items #1-5.
LONGEVITY CHANGE 1.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to adjust the salary of
Mrs. Betty Ann Palladino effective 10/26/01 to reflect a longevity change:
From:
$60,224 To: $61,124 (incl. $900 longevity 1)
SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS 2. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ the following as substitute teacher(s)
at the per diem rate of $65.00 and in accordance with law:
Gail
King
Marisa
Yoda
Pam
Filos
Patrick
Ahearn
Veronica
Konieczny
Lorraine
DeMan
Theresa
Molan
Alice
Gleason
Johanna
Hungler
Thomas
Lancaster
Sandra
DeGirolamo
Diane
Lane
Michelle
Metrick
Reva
Prosnitz
Helene
Wetzel
HOME INSTRUCTOR 3.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ Ms. Patricia
Peeters as a home instructor for the 2001-2002 school year at the hourly rate
of $25.00.
SALARY LEVEL CHANGE 4. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD
BOARD OF EDUCATION to adjust the salary of Mr. Mark Doty, as follows, effective
9/1/01 due to a change in levels:
From: $39,341
(Step 7, Level 1) To: $40,315 (Step 7, Level 2)
COACHING ASSIGNMENT 5. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve Mr. Patrick Ahearn as the Girls’
Assistant Soccer Coach at the annual stipend of $3,125.
Roll call vote Personnel
Items #1-5:
|
Mrs. Ahmed – aye |
Mr. Derner – aye |
Mrs. Monahan – aye |
|
Mr. Brancato – aye |
Mr. Ferrara –aye |
Mr. Novosielski – aye |
|
Mrs. Cevasco – absent |
Mrs. Miceli – aye |
Mrs. Willis – aye |
TIMOTHY DOLAN 6.
Motion by Mrs. Ahmed, seconded by Mr. Novosielski to accept the resignation of
Mr. Timothy Dolan, social studies teacher at the high school, effective
8/30/01.
Approved.
Motion by Mrs. Ahmed, seconded by Mr. Derner to
adopt Personnel Items #7-19.
EMERGENT HIRES 7. 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:
Anne
Appolonia
Diane
Rosamilia
Diane
Lane
Michelle
Metrick
Therese
Hept
Reva
Prosnitz
LONG-TERM SUB 8. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD
OF EDUCATION to employ Ms. Marisa Yoda as a long-term substitute at the high
school at the per diem rate of $174.00 .
SALARY CORRECTION 9. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD
OF EDUCATION to correct the salary of Ms. Michelle Lajoie as follows:
From: $36,757 (step 4, level 2) To: $37,363
(step 4, level 2)
SALARY LEVEL CHANGE 10. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to
approve the following salary change due to a change in educational level:
Colleen
Ziemak – Step 7, Level 2
- $40,315
ANNE APPOLONIA 11. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD
OF EDUCATION to employ Ms. Anne Appolonia as a lunch monitor at Union School
for the 2001-2002 school year at the hourly rate of $8.25.
DIANE ROSAMILIA 12. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD
OF EDUCATION to employ Ms. Diane Rosamilia as a substitute secretary for the
2001-2002 school year at the hourly rate of $8.50.
DR. JANE HEALY 13. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD
OF EDUCATION to approve Dr. Jane Healy to provide psychological consultations
for students at the rate of $130.00 per consultation.
GRACINDA VIDAL 14. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD
OF EDUCATION to employ Ms. Gracinda Vidal as a district teacher assistant
effective 9/5/01, 6 hours per day, at the hourly rate of $12.75 (step 2).
HASP PERSONNEL 15.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION for the HASP Program to
employ Ms. Therese Hept as a HASP teacher effective 9/11/01 at the annual
salary of $10,000.
COACHING ASSIGNMENT 16. BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to rescind the appointment of
Timothy Dolan as the girls cross-country head coach and the boys assistant
basketball coach for the 2001-02 school year.
COACHING
ASSIGNMENT 17.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to appoint Mr. John Zisa as
a volunteer assistant football coach for the 2001-02 school year.
SYDNEY PERLOW 18.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to amend the contract for
occupational therapy with Paul Wilson Associates to $65,847.11.
CHARLENE O’CONNOR 19. BE
IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to increase the salary of Mrs.
Charlene O’Connor due to an increase in her hours from 2 days per week
(.40) to 2.2 days per week (.44) as follows:
From: $19,882 To: $21,871
Roll call vote Personnel
Items #7-19:
|
Mrs. Ahmed – aye |
Mr. Derner – aye |
Mrs. Monahan – aye |
|
Mr. Brancato – aye |
Mr. Ferrara –aye |
Mr. Novosielski – aye |
|
Mrs. Cevasco – absent |
Mrs. Miceli – aye |
Mrs. Willis – aye |
CURRICULUM AND
INSTRUCTION:
Motion by Mr. Novosielski,
seconded by Mrs. Monahan to adopt Curriculum and Instruction Items #1-5.
OUT-OF-DISTRICT 1.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to PLACEMENTS approve the following out-of-district special
education placements (names on file in the
office of special services) effective 9/5/01:
Student
#2000149 – rescind Phoenix Center, Little Falls
Student
#2000149 – Brownstone School, Hackensack
Tuition -
$31,412
Student
#2000380 – Holmstead School
Tuition -
$29,347
Student
#2000381 – Palisades Learning Center
Tuition -
$31,526
CURRICULUM REVISIONS 2. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve revisions to the following curriculum
for the 2001-2002 school year:
Grade
6 Study Skills
Grade
6 Life Skills
Grade
6 Technology
Reading
– Grade 3
Reading
– Grade 4
Reading
– Grade 5
OUT-OF-DISTRICT 3. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD
OF EDUCATION to PLACEMENTS approve
the following out-of-district placement effective 9/7/01:
Student
2000257 – Barnstable Academy – Tuition: $28,600
COMM. FOR THE BLIND 4. BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve a services contract for
student #2000227 with the Commission for the Blind, level service 3, at an
annual cost of $9,790. The level 3
service agreement will be in effect from 9/1/01 through 6/30/02.
SATELLITE SCHOOL 5.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION for Student "X"
(name on file in the office of the superintendent), grade 11, to attend the
P.M. session of Satellite School, effective 9/4/01.
Roll call vote Curriculum and
Instruction Items #1-5:
|
Mrs. Ahmed – aye |
Mr. Derner – aye |
Mrs. Monahan – aye |
|
Mr. Brancato – aye |
Mr. Ferrara –aye |
Mr. Novosielski – aye |
|
Mrs. Cevasco – absent |
Mrs. Miceli – aye |
Mrs. Willis – aye |
FINANCE:
Motion by Mr. Derner, seconded by Mr. Novosielski
to adopt Finance Items #1-5.
APPROVAL
OF BILLS: 1. BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that the bills listed below be
approved.
Accounts
Payable 8/10/01 -4,482.00
8/21/01 -990.00
8/30/01 -50.00
9/7/01 45,351.71
Total 39,829.71
Offline
Checks 8/22/01 90.00
Payroll 8/6/01 8,021.62
8/15/01 176,185.83
8/27/01 522,904.35
8/28/01 5,647.32
8/29/01 42,803.03
8/30/01 144,610.68
8/31/01 4,104.70
Total 904,277.53
General
Activities 8/27/01 153.56
Total 944,350.80
INVESTMENTS 2.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that the ratification of the investment of funds, in
accordance with law, be approved as follows:
Date Invested Amount Due Interest
8/21/01 Chase $3,500,000.00 9/10/01 3.38%
NON-PUBLIC TECHNOLOGY 3. BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to
INITIATIVE PROGRAM approve
the attached letter of agreement between Bergen County Coordinated Services and
Rutherford Board of Education to provide services under the New Jersey
Nonpublic School Technology Initiative Program for the 2001-02 school year.
CLASS OF 2002 FASHION 4 .BE
IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to
SHOW CONTRACT approve
a contract with The Venetian for the Class of 2002 Fashion Show to be held
on February 6, 2002.
TRANSPORTATION
CONTRACT 5. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to award a transportation contract, Route Douglas
1, to the parent/guardian of student #2000353, in the amount of $35.00 per day.
Roll call vote Finance Items
#1-5:
|
Mrs. Ahmed – aye |
Mr. Derner – aye |
Mrs. Monahan – aye |
|
Mr. Brancato – aye |
Mr. Ferrara –aye |
Mr. Novosielski – aye |
|
Mrs. Cevasco – absent |
Mrs. Miceli – aye |
Mrs. Willis – aye |
POLICY:
HASP BY-LAWS 1.
Resolution by Mrs. Miceli, seconded by Mr. Brancato.
BE
IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the attached revisions
to the HASP By-Laws #2450-1 on first reading, as amended.
Roll call vote Policy Item
#1:
|
Mrs. Ahmed – aye |
Mr. Derner – aye |
Mrs. Monahan – aye |
|
Mr. Brancato – aye |
Mr. Ferrara –aye |
Mr. Novosielski – aye |
|
Mrs. Cevasco – absent |
Mrs. Miceli – aye |
Mrs. Willis – aye |
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS:
ARCHITECT OF RECORD 1. Resolution by Mr. Ferrara, seconded by
Mrs. Monahan.
BE
IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to authorize the architectural
firm of Chapin Architectural Services, Inc. to serve as architect of
record/design consultant-Section 15 school facility project for projects at
Pierrepont and Union Schools under 18A:18A-1.
FURTHER,
the Rutherford Board of Education authorizes Chapin Architectural Services,
Inc. to serve as architect of record/design consultant for the Long Range
Facility Plan submitted 12/00.
Roll call vote Buildings and
Grounds Item #1:
|
Mrs. Ahmed – aye |
Mr. Derner – aye |
Mrs. Monahan – aye |
|
Mr. Brancato – aye |
Mr. Ferrara –aye |
Mr. Novosielski – aye |
|
Mrs. Cevasco – absent |
Mrs. Miceli – aye |
Mrs. Willis – aye |
MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: (Any Topic) 9:19 P.M.
No comments made.
EXECUTIVE
SESSION: Motion by Mr.
Ferrara, seconded by Mr. Brancato that an Executive Session be held at 9:28
P.M. for the purpose of discussing litigation. Action may or may not be taken. The Board expects to return within 10 minutes.
Approved
The Board returned at 9:55 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT: Motion
by Mr. Novosielski, seconded by Mr. Ferrara that the meeting be adjourned at
9:56 P.M.
Approved.
Respectfully
submitted
Dr.
James P. Verbist
School
Business Administrator/Board Secretary
The
following is an extract of action taken at the Worksession of August 27, 2001.
NEW BUSINESS (Action to be Taken)
MINUTES APPROVAL 1A. Resolution by Mr. Ferrara, seconded by
Mrs. Cevasco.
BE
IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that the minutes of August 13,
2001 be approved as recorded.
Roll call vote:
|
Mrs. Ahmed – absent |
Mr. Derner – aye |
Mrs. Monahan – absent |
|
Mr. Brancato – aye |
Mr. Ferrara –aye |
Mr. Novosielski –
absent |
|
Mrs. Cevasco – aye |
Mrs. Miceli – aye |
Mrs. Willis – aye |
RESIGNATIONS:
RAY DOUGLAS HYDE 1A.
Resolution by Mr. Ferrara, seconded by Mr. Cevasco.
BE
IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to accept the resignation of Mr.
Ray Douglas Hyde, Jr. as a teacher assistant effective 8/13/01.
Roll call vote:
|
Mrs. Ahmed – absent |
Mr. Derner – aye |
Mrs. Monahan – absent |
|
Mr. Brancato – aye |
Mr. Ferrara –aye |
Mr. Novosielski –
absent |
|
Mrs. Cevasco – aye |
Mrs. Miceli – aye |
Mrs. Willis – aye |
EMERGENT HIRING 1A. Resolution by Mr. Ferrara, seconded by
Mr. Brancato.
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:
Marianne Morris – Special
Education Teacher
Theresa
Urgolo – Lunch Monitor
Adelaida
Fogas – Lunch Monitor
Johanna Hungler – Substitute
Teacher
Jeanine
Marmo
Roll call vote:
|
Mrs. Ahmed – absent |
Mr. Derner – aye |
Mrs. Monahan – absent |
|
Mr. Brancato – aye |
Mr. Ferrara –aye |
Mr. Novosielski –
absent |
|
Mrs. Cevasco – aye |
Mrs. Miceli – aye |
Mrs. Willis – aye |
PERSONNEL:
Motion by Mr. Ferrara, seconded by Mr. Brancato to
adopt Personnel Items #1A-#6A:
PATRICK AHEARN 1A. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD
OF EDUCATION to employ Mr. Patrick Ahearn as a special education teacher at the
high school effective 9/1/01 (or as soon as an emergency certificate can be
secured) through 6/30/02 at the annual salary of $34,834 (step 1, level
1). This is a replacement for Ms.
Sudol who never began her employment in our district.
MARIANNE MORRIS 2A.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ Ms. Marianne
Morris as a resource center teacher in Sylvan/Lincoln schools effective 9/1/01
through 6/30/02 at the annual salary of $34,834 (step 1, level 1). This is a new position.
LUNCH MONITORS 3A.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ the following as
Lunch Monitors for the 2001-2002 school year at the hourly rate of $8.25 (step
1):
Theresa Urgolo – Union School
Adelaida Fogas – Pierrepont School
THERESA
MOLAN 4A.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ Ms. Theresa Molan
as a life guard during school hours at Rutherford High School effective 9/1/01,
6 hours per day, 2 days per week, at the hourly rate of $10.50.
HASP EMPLOYEES 5A.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION for HASP to employ the
following employees effective 9/5/01:
Jolyn Garner – Director $25,000
Jean Beaudet – Business Coordinator 20,000
Chris Viola – Teacher 10,000
Tracy Costanza – Teacher 10,000
JEANINE MARMO 6A.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ Mrs. Jeanine
Marmo as a social studies teacher at Union School effective 9/1/01 through
6/30/02 at the annual salary of $42,410 (step 7, level 3). This is a replacement for Mr.
Einreinhofer.
Roll call vote Personnel
Items #1A-#6A:
|
Mrs. Ahmed – absent |
Mr. Derner – aye |
Mrs. Monahan – absent |
|
Mr. Brancato – aye |
Mr. Ferrara –aye |
Mr. Novosielski –
absent |
|
Mrs. Cevasco – aye |
Mrs. Miceli – aye |
Mrs. Willis – aye |
FINANCE:
Motion by Mr. Derner,
seconded by Mrs. Cevasco 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 8/17/01 13,765.69
Offline
Checks 6/29/01 31,484.23
7/26/01 80.00
General
Activities 8/13/01 500.00
Total 45,829.92
SECRETARY'S REPORT AND TREASURER'S REPORT:
2A.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that it has received and
accepts the financial reports of the Secretary and Treasurer of School Monies
for the month ending June 30, 2001 and certifies that the reports indicate that
no major account or fund is overexpended in violation of NJAC 6:20-2.13 and
that sufficient funds are available to meet the district's financial
obligations for the remainder of the school year. A copy of the certification shall be included in the
minutes.
Summary
pages attached in official minute book.
Detailed summary in the office of the Board Secretary.
TRANSFERS: 3A.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the following
line item transfers for the 2001-2002 school year:
To: 11-000-261-610-32 $15,500
11-000-261-610-33 2,100
11-000-261-610-34 7,000
11-000-261-610-35 1,500
11-000-261-610-36 7,200
11-000-261-610-37 2,200
From: 11-000-261-610-02 $15,500
11-000-261-610-03 2,100
11-000-261-610-04 7,000
11-000-261-610-05 1,500
11-000-261-610-06 7,200
11-000-261-610-07 2,200
Rationale: Moving funds from one location
designation to another.
Roll call vote Finance Items
#1A – 3A:
|
Mrs. Ahmed – absent |
Mr. Derner – aye |
Mrs. Monahan – absent |
|
Mr. Brancato – aye |
Mr. Ferrara –aye |
Mr. Novosielski –
absent |
|
Mrs. Cevasco – aye |
Mrs. Miceli – aye |
Mrs. Willis – aye |