MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING

OF THE

RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION

DECEMBER 10, 2001

A regular meeting of the Board of Education was held on Monday evening, 2001 in the High School Cafeteria. Meeting was called to order by President Willis at 7:31 P.M. with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

On roll call the following members were present: Mrs. Ahmed, Mr. Brancato, Mrs. Cevasco, Mr. Derner, Mr. Ferrara, Mrs. Miceli, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Novosielski, and Mrs. Willis. Also present were Mrs. Conlon and Dr. Verbist.

N.J. OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS LAW

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

TAPING AND BROADCASTING OF MEETINGS

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

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

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that the minutes of the Worksession Meeting and Executive Session of December 3, 2001 be approved as recorded.

Roll call vote:

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

PRESENTATION:

• High School Schedule Proposal - Mr. Jack Hurley

MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: (Agenda Items Only) 8:04 P.M.

Mrs. Gonska raised a question as to whether any consideration was made to adding honor class sections.

Meeting was then closed to the public at 8:05 P.M.

REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT:

Pres. Willis announced that the next public meeting will be a Worksession to be held on January 7, 2002. At that meeting the Board should have some information from the NJ Department of Education on its facilities plan. Pres. Willis indicated to the public that this meeting is a regular meeting for December, and discussion on items have taken place in committee at last week’s worksession meeting, and that any shaded items on the agenda have not been discussed in public prior to this meeting. Pres. Willis, on behalf of the Board, wished all in attendance a happy holiday.

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 October 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 – aye	Mrs. Miceli – aye	Mrs. Willis – aye

PERSONNEL: Motion by Mrs. Ahmed, seconded by Mr. Ferrara 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. Ferrara, to adopt Personnel Items #1-9.

POOL PERSONNEL 1. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ the following pool employees:

Michael Villano - Lifeguard effective 11/8/01 at the hourly rate of $8.00

Christina Garrigan – Lifeguard effective 12/4/01 at the hourly rate of $8.00

Frank Zitzman – Lifeguard effective 12/4/01 at the hourly rate of $8.00

“ “ - Swim Instructor effective 12/4/01 at the hourly rate of $10.00

POOL PERSONNEL 2. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to increase the hourly rate of Ms. Betsy Bugenhagen to $15.00 from assistant coach to head coach of the winter Sharks swim team effective 11/1/01.

SUSAN ESTES 3. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION for the Child Study Team to employ Ms. Susan Estes to provide educational evaluations for students effective 11/14/01 at the rate of $375.00 per evaluation.

JANE FARKAS-HAZIZA 4. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION for the Child Study Team to employ Mrs. Jane Farkas-Haziza to provide speech and language evaluations for students effective 11/13/01 at the rate of $300.00 per evaluation.

EILEEN KERINS 5. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to increase the salary of Mrs. Eileen Kerins due to achieving longevity as follows:

From: $77,660 To: $78,560 (includes longevity 1 $900)

POSITIONS ABOLISHED 6. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to eliminate one (1) Class A (Plumber) position, and two (2) Class B positions, in the Maintenance Department.

DOROTHY DAMMERS 7. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to increase the hours of Mrs. Dorothy Dammers, library assistant for the WASAL Schools, from 19.5 to 30 hours per week effective 1/02/02.

LUNCH MONITORS 8. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to add SALARY GUIDE Step 5 $9.50 per hour to the Lunch Monitor Salary Guide effective 1/1/02.

LUNCH MONITORS 9. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve an increase of hourly rate for the following lunch monitors (who have been on Step 4 for more than one year) to Step 5 $9.50 effective 1/1/02:

Paula Barry

Alice Baum

Lorraine Boyd

Dorothy Coleman

Antoinette Corell

Bernadette Dunne

Arlene Falzarano

Helen Hill

Nanette Iannone

Loretta Jakubus

Marie Kelly

Nina Morrone

Stacy Nichols-Barthel

Elizabeth Ovarsi

Beverly Serwatka

Valerie Smith

Donna Spiro

Christina Sudol

Roll call vote Personnel Items #1-9:

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

Motion by Mrs. Ahmed, seconded by Mr. Ferrara to adopt Personnel Item #10.

JOB DESCRIPTIONS 10. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the following job descriptions:

BOARD OF EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION

RUTHERFORD Locator: 1-115

Page 1 of 3.

Position: Affirmative Action/Equity Officer

Responsible to: Superintendent

Qualifications: 1. Valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate

2. Minimum experience in curriculum review and staff development activities as determined by the board

3. Demonstrated knowledge of federal and state anti-discrimination laws and regulations

4. Knowledge of recruitment/selection procedures and practices related to equal employment opportunity within the public education system

5. Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. Citizenship or legal resident alien status

Terms of Employment: Twelve Months

Goal: To ensure equal educational opportunity for all students in the district and equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with current statute and code.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Develops and coordinates an affirmative action/equity program that promotes nondiscriminatory employment and school/classroom practices.

2. Monitors the implementation of the district’s multi-year equity plan; identifies problems through on-going internal survey; and establishes goals and timelines to correct past discriminatory patterns and practices.

3. Reviews all personnel policies to determine if they are administered without discrimination. Recommends corrective measures when necessary.

4. Reviews recruitment and selection processes and encourages the hiring of qualified women and minorities where underutilization is evident.

5. Reviews all applications, promotions and transfers and maintains records required by law to fully implement nondiscriminatory policies.

6. Reviews all job classifications and specifications to purge language and other barriers that tend to discriminate on the basis of sex or minority status and recommends revisions accordingly.

7. Acts as liaison between school district and the community organizations, contractors, vendors and others concerned with equal opportunity employment.

8. Monitors in-service training, recreational or social programs to determine if there is equal access for all employees.

9. Develops and implements in-service programs for school personnel on a continuing basis of race, national origin, gender, religion, English proficiency, socioeconomic status or disability.

10. Develops guidelines for selection of textbooks, library books and other instructional materials in consultation with appropriate teaching staff members.

11. Reviews curriculum guides, guidance services, standardized tests, extracurricular programs, athletic programs and scholarship programs to assure that they are nondiscriminatory, and recommends corrective steps when necessary.

12. Develops guidelines for professional staff on what constitutes discriminatory school and classroom practices.

13. Develops resource lists of multi-cultural, nonsexist, unbiased supplemental materials.

14. Monitors equal access to facilities and a harassment-free school environment for all employees and students.

15. Measures the effectiveness of the affirmative action/equity.

16. Maintains professional competence and continuous improvement through continuing education and professional development activities. Keeps abreast of current discrimination issues; relevant state and federal laws; and effective affirmative action/equal education strategies.

17. Performs other related duties as may be assigned by the superintendent and/or required by law, code or board policy.

Adopted:

BOARD OF EDUCATION LOCATOR: 2-270

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Position: Mail Clerk - Courier

Responsible to: Coordinator of Custodial/Maintenance Services or his/her designee

Qualifications: 1. Possess a high school diploma.

2. Possess a valid New Jersey drivers license.

3. Demonstrate an aptitude or competence for the assigned responsibilities.

4. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.

Terms of Employments: Twelve month work year. Position is non-tenure and subject to annual reappointment.

Goal: To contribute to the smooth flow of information, communications, and packages.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Picks up and delivers payroll, mail and cafeteria monies.

2. Runs errands for the Central Office and Business Office.

3. Responds to requests by building principals for messenger services through the Maintenance Department.

4. Picks up and delivers all audio-visual materials, in accordance with the schedules established.

5. Purchases odds and ends for repair and maintenance, as requested.

6. Recycle cardboard, cans, aluminum and other materials.

7. Transports bus drivers to and from repair stations.

8. Provides substitute custodial service as needed.

9 Performs custodial duties as assigned during the course of the normal workday.

10. Prepares parcels for mailing or shipping, and receives and distributes shipments from truckers and delivery services.

11. Receives and delivers interoffice written communications.

12. Performs such other tasks, consistent with the position, as may be assigned.

13. Responsible for routine maintenance, inspection, etc. of van.

14. Is assigned grounds crew duties in summer and winter.

15. Performs such duties as may be assigned.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Support Services Personnel.

Adopted:

BOARD OF EDUCATION LOCATOR: 2-280.B

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Position: Maintenance Person – Class A

(Plumber)

Responsible to: Buildings and Grounds/School Business Administrator

Coordinator of Custodial/Maintenance Services

Qualifications: 1. Shall have served an apprenticeship a trade field of plumbing.

2. Shall have acquired and hold an active and valid New Jersey license or certification as plumber.

3. Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities.

4. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.

Terms of Employments: Twelve month work year. Position is non-tenure and subject to annual reappointment.

Goal: To help maintain the physical plant in a condition of operating excellence so that full educational use of it may be made at all times.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Determines which repair jobs can be performed by in house staff and advises supervisors of work to be performed by outside contractors.

2. Recommends supplies and equipment for purchase, and maintains the inventory of district owned tools, equipment, and supplies.

3. Examines district owned facilities on a regular basis for purposes of preventive maintenance.

4. Performs such duties as may be assigned.

Specific – Responsibilities – Plumber

1. Assumes primary responsibility for the safe conditions of pipes, drains, and plumbing fixtures in facilities owned or operated by the district.

2. Determines which repair jobs may be performed by plumbers or other staff workers and which must be performed by outside contracts. Supervises work of outside contractors and reports findings to immediate superior.

3. Installs or repairs new plumbing facilities as required in heating, waste, steam, hot and cold water systems, and boiler piping systems.

4. Responsible for repair of piping of all sizes be it steel, copper, galvanized, iron, soil, and plastic; ability to sweat or pour all joints; effect burner repairs including hot water circulating and steam, systems; gas piping; external and internal roof drains as well as underground drain lines.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the district’s policy on non-certificated personnel.

Adopted:

BOARD OF EDUCATION LOCATOR: 2-280.A

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Position: Maintenance Person – Class A

(Electrician)

Responsible to: Buildings and Grounds/School Business Administrator Coordinator of Custodial/Maintenance Services

Qualifications: 1. Shall have served an apprenticeship in trade field of electricity.

2. Shall have acquired and hold an active and valid New Jersey license or certification as electrician.

3. Demonstrate an aptitude or competence for the assigned responsibilities.

4. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.

Terms of Employments: Twelve month work year. Position is non-tenure and subject to annual reappointment.

Goal: To help maintain the physical plant in a condition of operating excellence so that full educational use of it may be made at all times.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Determines which repair jobs can be performed by in house staff and advises supervisor of work to be performed by outside contractors.

2. Recommends supplies and equipment for purchase, and maintains the inventory of district owned tools, equipment, and supplies.

3. Examines district owned facilities on a regular basis for purposes of preventive maintenance.

4. Performs such duties as may be assigned.

Specific – Responsibilities – Electrician

1. Assumes primary responsibility for safe condition of lighting fixtures, electrical apparatus, fixtures, wiring, air condition, and similar electric elements in the facilities owned and operated by the district.

2. Estimates cost of electrical repair projects after completing layout work. Estimate includes hours of labor, material, and target completion date. Supervises work of outside contractor and reports findings to immediate superior.

3. Understands and performs all work according to latest edition of the National Electrical Code.

4. Supervises installation and operation of all lighting and electrical sound equipment (including intercom) in auditoriums and gymnasiums for all special theatrical , athletic, graduations, or other performance events.

5. Installs motors, ballasts, starters, switches, receptacles, transformers, panel boards and cable based on electrical load requirements.

6. Maintains assigned vehicle including gas, oil, inspection, etc.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the district’s policy on non-certificated personnel.

Adopted:

BOARD OF EDUCATION LOCATOR: 2-360.2

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Position: Teacher Assistant – General Classroom

Responsible to: Principal/Classroom Teacher

Qualifications: 1. High School Diploma minimum; college-degree preferred

2. Minimum experience as determined by the board

3. Knowledge of child growth and development and appropriate classroom practices

4. Good oral and written communication skills

5. Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status

Terms of Employments: Ten months – Position is non tenure and subject to annual reappointment.

Goal: To promote the achievement of students’ educational goals and learning objectives by providing supplemental and clerical services to assist the classroom teacher.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Assists the classroom teacher in the delivery of an effective instructional program.

2. Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills introduced by the teacher.

3. Operates and cares for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes.

4. Helps students master equipment or instructional materials assigned by teacher.

5. Distributes and collects workbooks, papers, and other materials for instruction.

6. Guides independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work assigned by the teacher.

7. Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips.

8. Helps the teacher to plan and maintain bulletin board and other classroom learning displays.

9. Reads to students, listens to students read, and participates in other forms of oral communication with students.

10. Checks notebooks, corrects papers, and supervises testing and make-up work, as assigned by the teacher.

11. Performs clerical duties related to the instructional program including attendance reports, collection of money, duplication of materials, and distribution and return of notices to home.

12. Helps very young students with their clothing, snacktime routine, and toileting activities.

13. Participates in in-service training as assigned.

14. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the board’s policy on evaluation of non-certified staff.

Adopted:

BOARD OF EDUCATION LOCATOR: 2-360.1

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Position: Teacher Assistant – Special Education

Responsible to: Certified classroom teacher, principal and special education director

Qualifications: 1. High School Diploma minimum; college-degree preferred

2. Other specialized training as needed

3. Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents and school staff

4. Knowledge of diverse needs of children with disabilities and appropriate special education classroom practices

5. Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status

Terms of Employments: Ten months – Position is non tenure and subject to annual reappointment. Summer work may be required.

Goal: To assist the classroom teacher by working with individual and small groups of disabled students to provide them with physical help and emotional support as needed to gain optimum benefit from the district’s special education program.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Assists in taking care of the physical needs of the special education pupil, including putting on and taking off of outerwear, moving from room to room and using the lavatory.

2. Assists with individualized instruction and works with small groups of students under the supervision of the special education teacher to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher

3. Assists, where appropriate, in loading and unloading the special education pupil from transportation buses or vans.

4. Completes clerical duties as assigned by the special education classroom teacher.

5. Assists pupils with various projects, crafts, and curriculum tasks.

6. Helps with the supervision of children on field trips planned by the teacher.

7. Assists in playground supervision.

8. Engages children in conversation to encourage language development.

9. Aids physically handicapped children, particularly those who rely upon appliances and prosthetics.

10. Performs other appropriate duties as assigned by the special education teacher or building principal directly related to a good learning experience for special education pupils.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the board’s policy on evaluation of non-certified staff.

Adopted:

Roll call vote Personnel Item #10:

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

Motion by Mrs. Ahmed, seconded by Mr. Brancato to adopt Personnel Items #11-16.

SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS 11. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ the following as substitute teacher(s) effective 12/4/01 at the per diem rate of $65.00:

Andrew Goll

Kathleen Mehan-Hart

Damien Papa

Howie Wein

SUB TCHR ASSISTANTS 12. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ the following as substitute teacher assistants at the hourly rate of $8.50:

Lisa Mehos – eff. 12/4/01

Kathleen Mehan-Hart – eff. 12/4/01

Femihan Elkadi – eff. 12/10/01

DR. LESLIE NAGY 13. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ Dr. Leslie Nagy as a psychiatrist to provide evaluations for students at the Child Study Team’s request at a fee of $350.00 per evaluation.

HOWIE WEIN 14. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ Mr. Howie Wein as a physical education teacher at the WASAL schools effective 1/2/02 through 6/30/02 at the annual salary of $17,668 (.50 Step 2, Level 1 pro-rated). This is a replacement for Mrs. O’Connor.

COACHING ASSIGNMENT 15. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ Mr. Frank Stout as a part-time Assistant Wrestling Coach for the 2001-2002 school year at a half stipend of $1,705.

EMERGENT HIRES 16. 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:

Howie Wein – P/T Teacher and Substitute Teacher – eff. 1/2/02

Roll call vote Personnel Items #11-16:

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

DR. JAMES P. VERBIST 17. Motion by Mrs. Ahmed, seconded by Mr. Derner to accept the resignation of Dr. James P. Verbist, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, effective February 5, 2002, or sooner if an appropriate replacement can be found.

Approved.

CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION:

Motion by Mr. Novosielski, seconded by Mrs. Cevasco to adopt Curriculum & Instructions Items #1-3.

OUT-OF-DISTRICT 1. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to PLACEMENT approve the attendance of Student #2000399 (name on file in the office of special services) at Mountain Lakes Public School effective 11/12/01 at the annual tuition of $34,895 (pro-rated).

NON-RESIDENT 2. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to accept Student “G-1” (name on file in the office of the superintendent) as a non-resident tuition waived grade 12 student at the high school as per Policy #5111.

CARRY-OVER 3. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve submission of application for the following carry-over amounts:

Title I none

Title II $3,148

Title IV $2,836

Title VI $6,964

Class Size Reduction none

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

Mrs. Ahmed – aye 1&3, abstain #2	Mr. Derner – aye	Mrs. Monahan – aye
Mr. Brancato – aye	Mr. Ferrara –aye	Mr. Novosielski – aye
Mrs. Cevasco – aye	Mrs. Miceli – aye	Mrs. Willis – aye

FINANCE:

Motion by Mr. Derner, seconded by Mrs. Cevasco to adopt Finance Items #1-6

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

Accounts Payable 11/29/01 137,965.22

Offline Checks 12/03/01 387,294.62

Payroll 11/15/01 998,789.38

11/30/01 886,825.17

General Activities 11/27/01 9,987.43

11/28/01 41.58

11/29/01 2,268.00

11/30/01 1,023.00

12/3/01 413.98

Total 2,424,608.38

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

11-29-01 Chase $1,850,000.00 12-14-01 1.88%

CONTRACTED SVCS. 3. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION under 18A.18A-42 to award a contract for 2001-02 school year and a one 2-year extension for the 2002-03 and 2003-04 school years, to Circle Systems Group for football equipment reconditioning. Contract for 2001-02 shall be $3,675, and for 2002-03 and 2003-04 school years at no increase. Quotations on file in the office of the School Business Administrator.

CONTRACTED SVCS. 4. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to VERIZON, NJ. approve a contract, under 18A:18A-5A (Universal Service Fund) for frame relay and internet access with Verizon-NJ as per applicable tariffs. Copy of contract on file in the office of the School Business Administrator.

N.J. STATE CONTRACTS 5. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to authorize the School Business Administrator to use New Jersey State Contracts during the 2001-02 school year for school supplies, school furniture, and any and all other district needs covered by the New Jersey Cooperative Purchasing Agreement.

IDEA CARRYOVER 6. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve submission of IDEA-B Carryover Application FY2001 in the amount of $25,500.22.

Roll call vote Finance Items #1-6:

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

POLICY:

Motion by Mrs. Miceli, seconded by Mr. Ferrara to adopt Policy Items #1-7.

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

RELATIONS WITH EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS BETWEEN OTHER ENTITIES AND THE DISTRICT

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

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

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

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

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

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

2. provide an orientation program to pupils in their final year in this district to familiarize them with the facilities, procedures, and rules of Bergen Tech.

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

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

Core Curriculum Content Standards

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

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

Charter Schools

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

Donations to Private Organizations

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Adopted: December 10, 1984

Revised: January 14, 2001

MOTION TO AMEND Motion by Mr. Novosielski, seconded by Mr. Ferrara to amend the policy, striking the third paragraph on page 13 and the first paragraph under Core Curriculum Content Standards on Page 14 of the agenda.

Discussion ensued.

Motion by Mrs. Ahmed, seconded by Mrs. Miceli to call the question.

Roll call vote:

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

Motion failed, six votes required. Question was not called.

Discussion ensued.

Roll call vote on Amended Policy:

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

Amended Policy Failed.

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

RELATIONS WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES

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

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

Police Authorities

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

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

Fire Department

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

Emergency Room/Squad

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

Cooperative Arrangements with Other School Districts

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

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

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

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

Legal References:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

N.J.A.C. 6:29 6.3©5ii, 6.3©6

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

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

Adopted: December 10, 1984

Revised: January 14, 2002

MOTION TO AMEND Motion by Mr. Novosielski, seconded by Mr. Ferrara to amend the title of Policy #9320/1410 by striking reference to Law Enforcement Agencies and substituting with Other Public Agencies.

Discussion ensued regarding the amendment.

Roll call vote on Amendment:

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

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

NONDISCRIMINATION/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION RIGHTS OF DISABLED PERSONS

It is the policy of the Board of Education that no otherwise qualified disabled individual solely by reason of his or her disability shall be subject to discrimination nor denied access to any program, service, activity, or benefit provided to the general public or to any of the ultimate beneficiaries of the Board.

All individuals shall be treated equally with regard to programming, assignments, transfers, promotions, training opportunities, attendance at professional meetings, fringe benefits, reduction in staff, etc. The Board recognizes that to provide such equal opportunity, it may sometimes be necessary to make certain adjustments and accommodations. It is the policy of the Board to make such adjustments and accommodations to the degree it considers reasonable.

The Board provides a grievance procedure by which individuals may file a complaint regarding any part or all of the school district's programs, facilities, or procedures at any jurisdiction under the control of the Board which the complainant feels is not in compliance with 29 U.S.C. 794 (Section 504, The Rehabilitation Act of 1973) or 42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq. (Americans With Disabilities Act). The Grievance Procedure is set forth in Board Policy (Grievance Procedure For Complaints Concerning the Board's Obligations to Disabled Persons).

The Superintendent shall develop regulations for the implementation of this policy.

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

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

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

Affirmative Action Officer(s)

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

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

Harassment

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

School and Classroom Practices

In implementing affirmative action, the district shall:

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

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

Contract/Employment Practices

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

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

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

Disabled

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

Report on Implementation

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

Legal References:

29 U.S.C. 794 (Sec. 504, Rehabilitation Act of 1973)

45 C.F.R. Part 84

20 U.S.C. 1401 et seq (P.L. 94-142)

42 U.S.C. 12101 (Americans With Disabilities Act)

Cross References:

1530R Grievance Procedure For Complaints Concerning the Board's Obligations to Disabled Persons

5742 Equal Educational Opportunity to Educationally Disabled Pupils

Legal References:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Executive Order 11246 as amended

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

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

Adopted: December 10, 1984

Revised: March 13, 1995

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

Revised: January 14, 2002

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

USE OF SCHOOLS POLICY

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Special regulations exist for the use of school grounds.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Adopted: June 8, 1959

Revised: December 10, 1984

Revised: August 8, 1994

Revised: January 14, 2002

POLICY #7510-R-1/1330-R-1 5. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the following revisions to Policy #7510-R-1/1330-R-1 Regulations Use of School Facilities/Grounds on first reading:

REGULATIONS

USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES/GROUNDS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Adopted: August 8, 1994

Revised: January 14, 2002

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

REGULATIONS

USE OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION FIELDS/GROUNDS

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

I. PRIORITIES IN USE

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

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

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

II. REQUESTS FOR USE

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

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

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

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

III. CONDITIONS AND STIPULATIONS FOR USE

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

B. No softball batting is permitted by persons over the age of 15, except under the supervision of school

personnel or when permits have been issued to supervised and organized teams by the Board of

Education or the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee.

C. No golf is permitted on any school property.

D. Alcohol and drugs are prohibited on school property.

E. Smoking is prohibited on school property.

F. Violence and profanity are prohibited on school property.

G. The party or parties to whom the permission for facility use is issued will be responsible for any damage to

school or other property on or near these premises.

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

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

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

Adopted: August 8, 1994

Revised: January 14, 2002

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

RESEARCH, EVALUATION AND PLANNING

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

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

Quality Assurance

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

School-Level Planning

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

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

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

A. School report card data;

B. Progress toward achieving pupil performance objectives;

C. Progress toward achieving core curriculum content standards.

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

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

Legal References:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Adopted: January 14, 2002

Roll call vote Policy Items #1-7:

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

BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS:

ARMM & ASSOCIATES 1. Resolution by Mr. Ferrara, seconded by Mrs. Cevasco.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve ARMM & Associates to serve as Design Consultant for roofing in various buildings for the 2002-2003 school year.

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 – aye	Mrs. Miceli – aye	Mrs. Willis – aye

MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: (Any Topic) 8:59 P.M.

Janice Miceli raised a question regarding the possibility of 8^th graders at Union School being able to go out to lunch with parental permission. Ms. Miceli raised another question regarding the 8^th grade trip and the f act that it was developed without student and parent input, and asked if there was a possibility that there could be an alternate trip.

Meeting was then closed to the public at 9:02 P.M.

Supt. Conlon addressed the Board regarding the replacement of Dr. Verbist, and the use of an interim School Business Administrator.

EXECUTIVE SESSION: Motion by Mr. Ferrara, seconded by Mr. Novosielski that an Executive Session be held at 9:07 P.M. for the purpose of discussing a grievance and a legal matter. Action may or may not be taken. The Board expects to return within ten minutes.

Approved.

The Board returned at 9:19 P.M.

ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Mr. Ferrara, seconded by Mr. Novosielski that the meeting be adjourned at 9:20 P.M.

Approved.

Respectfully submitted

Dr. James P. Verbist

School Business Administrator/Board Secretary

NEW BUSINESS (Action to be Taken)

MINUTES APPROVAL 1A. Resolution by Mr. Ferrara, seconded by Mr. Novosielski.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that the minutes of the Regular Meeting and Executive Session of November 12, 2001 be approved as amended.

Roll call vote:

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

PERSONNEL:

MARGARET SHOOPACK 1A. Motion by Mrs. Ahmed, seconded by Mr. Ferrara to accept the resignation of Mrs. Margaret Shoopack, School Psychologist, effective 1/11/02 or sooner if a suitable replacement can be found.

Approved.

POSITION ABANDONED 2A. Motion by Mrs. Ahmed, seconded by Mr. Ferrara to terminate the services of Employee “F-1”, lifeguard, effective immediately for abandonment of position.

Approved.

DEBRA ROVITO 3A. Resolution by Mrs. Ahmed, seconded by Mr. Novosielski.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve a medical leave for Mrs. Debra Rovito effective 11/14/01 through 1/2/02.

Roll call vote:

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

EMERGENT HIRES 4A. Resolution by Mrs. Ahmed, seconded by Mr. Novosielski.

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:

Andrew Goll – Substitute Teacher

Kathleen Mehan-Hart – Substitute Teacher

Damien Papa – Substitute Teacher

Roll call vote:

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

BRIAN MOLDAWSKY 5A. Motion by Mrs. Ahmed, seconded by Mr. Ferrara to accept the resignation of Mr. Brian Moldawsky, grade 5 teacher at Lincoln School, effective 1/24/02.

Approved.

FINANCE:

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

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

Accounts Payable 11/21/01 $101,943.30

Offline Checks 11/16/01 142,874.95

General Activities 11/07/01 4,782.06

11/12/01 86.54

11/16/01 157.96

11/16/01 70.00

Total: 5,096.56

Grand Total $249,914.81

Roll call vote:

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