MINUTES OF A REORGANIZATION MEETING

OF THE

RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION

APRIL 28, 2003

 

A reorganization meeting of the Board of Education was held on Monday evening, April 28, 2003 in the High School Cafeteria.  Meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

 

N.J. OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS LAW

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

 

TAPING AND BROADCASTING OF MEETINGS

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

 

RESULTS OF ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION MEETING

 

OATH OF OFFICE                               1.  The School Business Administrator/Board Secretary administered the oath of office to the newly elected Board Members Shelly Ahmed, Thom Casadonte, Doreen Cevasco, John Gibney, and Ann Monahan.

 

On roll call the following members were present:  Mrs. Ahmed, Mr. Brancato, Mr. Casadonte, Mrs. Cevasco, Mr. Ferguson, Mr. Gibney, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Novosielski, and Mrs. Willis.  Also present were Mrs. Conlon and Mr. Brown.

 

BOARD PRESIDENT                        2A.  Motion by Mrs. Ahmed, seconded by Mr. Ferguson, that Mrs. Willis be nominated for the office of President of the Board of Education.

 

                                                                        2B.  Motion by Mr. Brancato, seconded by Mrs. Ahmed, that nominations be closed.

 

                                                                        Approved.

 

 

The School Business Administrator/Board Secretary turned the meeting over to Mrs. Willis, the newly elected President

 

BOARD VICE PRESIDENT            3.A.  Motion by Mr. Brancato, seconded by Mr. Casadonte, that Mrs. Monahan be nominated as Vice President of the Rutherford Board of Education.

 

                                                                        3.B.  Motion by Mr. Ferguson, seconded by Mr. Novosielski, that Mrs. Cevasco  be nominated as Vice President of the Rutherford Board of Education.

 

                                                                        3C. Motion by Mrs. Ahmed, seconded by Mr. Gibney, that nominations be closed.

 

                                                                        Approved.

 

Voting for Mrs. Monahan:  Mrs. Ahmed, Mr. Brancato, Mr. Casadonte, Mrs. Cevasco, Mr. Ferguson, Mr. Gibney, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Willis.

 

Voting for Mrs. Cevasco:  Mr. Novosielski

 

Pres. Willis announced that Mrs. Monahan was elected Board Vice President.

 

Motion by Mrs. Monahan, seconded by Mrs. Cevasco to adopt Resolution #4 through #18.

 

APPOINTMENTS                                 4. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that the following person or firm be appointed, to the position listed, through the 2004 Organization Meeting:

 

                                                                            Public Agency Compliance Officer           --Mr. Robert R. Brown, Jr.

                                                                            Treasurer                                                                 --Mr. Edward Cortright

                                                                            Medical Inspector                                               --Dr. David L. Isralowitz

                                                                            Affirmative Action Officer                                --Mrs. Hazel Ralph

                                                                            Sec. 504 Coordinator                                       --Mrs. Judith DePasquale

                                                                                                                                                                  --Mrs. Joan DeLuise

                                                                                                                                                                  --Mrs. Marie Fletcher

                                                                                                                                                                  --Mrs. Beverly Walker

 

PROF. SVCS.                                       5.  WHEREAS, Rodney T. Hara, Esq., of the law firm of Fogarty & Hara have the expertise BOARD ATTORNEY                                             and experience to provide professional services to the Rutherford Board of Education; and

                                                                        WHEREAS, Rodney T. Hara, Esq. has previously provided professional services to the Rutherford Board of Education to its satisfaction;

                                                                        BE IT RESOLVED that the Rutherford Board of Education appoint Rodney T. Hara, of the law firm of Fogarty & Hara at a rate of $145 per hour for a partner and $125 per hour for an associate until the next reorganization meeting.

 

Roll Call Vote Item #5:

Mrs. Ahmed Ð aye

Mrs. Cevasco Ð aye

Mrs. Monahan Ð aye

Mr. Brancato Ð aye

Mr. Ferguson Ð aye

Mr. Novosielski Ð no

Mr. Casadonte Ð aye

Mr. Gibney Ð aye

Mrs. Willis Ð aye

 

PROF. RIGHT-TO-KNOW              6.  BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to appoint

SERVICES                                             Environmental Remediation and Management, Inc. for Right-to-Know services for the 2003-04 school year pursuant to 18A:18A-37(a) at a rate of:

 

¤              Hazardous Chemical Audit and Survey                                                                     $5,000

¤              Labeling Ð Top Five Ingredients                                                                                    $2,500

¤              Unknown Compounds Research                                                                                       $500

¤              Training (where applicable)

á              4-hour sessions                                                                                                      $1,000

á              2 Hour Sessions                                                                                                         $500

á              (up to 25 individuals)

¤              Other (where applicable)

¤              Project Manager                                                                                                                      $75 per hour

¤              Technician                                                                                                                                  $65 per hour

¤              Word Processor                                                                                                                       $30 per hour

¤              Shift Differential/weekends                                                                                               1.5 x hourly rate

¤              Holidays (4 hour minimum)                                                                                                2 x hourly rate

 

Cost for missing MSDS will be $5.00 each, up to 400, with no charge for first ten sheets.

 

SECRETARY PRO‑TEM 7.  BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that in the absence of the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, the Superintendent of Schools is appointed Secretary pro‑tem, and in the absence of both the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary and the Superintendent of Schools, the Vice President of the Board of Education is appointed Secretary pro‑tem.

 

DEPOSITORIES                                   8.  BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION authorizes the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary to invest excess funds in approved banking institutions, such institutions being covered by the Governmental Unit Deposit Act.

 

                                                                        Boiling Springs Savings & Loan, Rutherford, N.J.

                                                                        Fleet Bank, Rutherford

                                                                        NJ ARM

 

SCHOOL DISTRICT                           9.  BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that the following

WARRANTS                                            officers' signatures be approved for school district warrants:

                                                                                          President or Vice President     and

                                                                                          School Business Administrator/Board Secretary or Superintendent of Schools     and

                                                                                          Treasurer

 

PAYROLL CHECKS                           10.  BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that the Treasurer be designated to sign the Payroll Checks.

 

PAYROLL AGCY CHECKS           11.  BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary or the Superintendent of Schools and the Treasurer be authorized to sign the Payroll Agency Checks.

 

CAFETERIA CHECKS                      12.  BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that the Superintendent of Schools, the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary or the Treasurer be authorized to sign the Cafeteria Checks-such checks requiring two of the above three signatures.

 

PETTY CASH CHECKS                   13.  BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that the Superintendent of Schools, the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary or the Treasurer be authorized to sign the Petty Cash Checks‑such checks requiring two of the above three signatures.

 

SCHOOL ACTIVITIES                      14.  BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that the

CHECKS                                                    Superintendent of Schools, the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary or the Treasurer be authorized to sign the School Activities Checks, such checks requiring two of the above three signatures.

 

UNEMPLOYMENT COMP.             15.  BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that the

ACCOUNT CHECKS                          Superintendent of Schools, the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary or the Treasurer be authorized to sign the Unemployment Compensation Account Checks, such checks requiring two of the above three signatures.

 

ATHLETIC ACCOUNT                       16. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that the Athletic

CHECKS                                                    Director and the High School Principal be authorized to sign the Athletic Account Checks, such checks requiring two signatures.

 

IMPROVEMENT AUTHORI‑ 17.  BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that the following

ZATION CHECKS                                officers' signatures be authorized to sign the Improvement Authorization Checks:

 

                                                                        President or Vice President     and

                                                                        School Business Administrator/Board Secretary or

                                                                           Superintendent of Schools     and

                                                                        Treasurer

 

BUSINESS CONDUCT                     18.  BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION will conduct the business of the Board of Education according to the appropriate statutes, administrative codes, rules, regulations, and policies and procedures of the district, which are hereby readopted.

 

Roll Call Vote items #4 through #18, except #5:

Mrs. Ahmed Ð aye

Mrs. Cevasco Ð aye

Mrs. Monahan Ð aye

Mr. Brancato Ð aye

Mr. Ferguson Ð aye

Mr. Novosielski Ð aye

Mr. Casadonte Ð aye

Mr. Gibney Ð aye

Mrs. Willis Ð aye

 

BOARD MEMBER                                19.  Resolution by Mrs. Monahan, seconded by Mr. Novosielski.

CODE OF ETHICS                              BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that the Board of Education adopt Board Member Code of Ethics, as adopted May 10, 1975 by the Delegate Assembly, New Jersey School Boards Association, as follows:

 

1.            I will uphold and enforce all laws, state board rules and regulations, and court orders pertaining to schools.  Desired changes should be brought about only through legal and ethical procedures.

 

2.            I will make decisions in terms of the educational welfare of children and will seek to develop and maintain public schools which meet the individual needs of all children regardless of their ability, race, creed, sex, or social standing.

 

3.            I will confine my board action to policymaking, planning and appraisal, and I will help to frame policies and plans only after the board has consulted those who will be affected by them.

 

4.            I will carry out my responsibility, not to administer the schools, but, together with my fellow board members, to see that they are well run.

 

5.            I will recognize that authority rests with the board of education and will make no personal promises nor take any private action which may compromise the board.

 

6.            I will refuse to surrender my independent judgment to special interest or partisan political groups or to use the schools for personal gain or for the gain of friends.

 

7.            I will hold confidential all matters pertaining to the schools, which, if disclosed, would needlessly injure individuals or the schools.  But, in all other matters, I will provide accurate information and, in concert with my fellow board members, interpret to the staff the aspirations of the community for its schools.

 

8.            I will vote to appoint the best qualified personnel available after consideration of the recommendation of the chief administrative officer.

 

9.            I will support and protect school personnel in proper performance of their duties.

 

10.         I will refer all complaints to the chief administrative officer and will act on such complaints at public meetings only after failure of an administrative solution.

 

Roll Call Vote Item #19:

Mrs. Ahmed Ð aye

Mrs. Cevasco Ð aye

Mrs. Monahan Ð aye

Mr. Brancato Ð aye

Mr. Ferguson Ð aye

Mr. Novosielski Ð aye

Mr. Casadonte Ð aye

Mr. Gibney Ð aye

Mrs. Willis Ð aye

 

Motion by Mrs. Monahan, seconded by Mrs. Cevasco, to adopt Resolutions #20 through #29.

ADVERTISEMENTS/                         20.  BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that the School

NEWSPAPERS                                     Business Administrator/Board Secretary be authorized to advertise for Bids for school supplies, equipment, and services as outlined in the statutes governing local public contracts, and other legal advertisements in one of the following newspapers which circulate in the school District:

 

                                                                        The Herald & News           The Leader of Rutherford

                                                                        The Record                            The South Bergenite                         The Star Ledger

COOPERATIVE PRICING              21.  BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that authorization

PROGRAM                                               be granted for participation in a cooperative pricing program with the County of Bergen for the purchase of selected items needed for continued operation of schools. (N.J.S. 40A:11‑11(5)

 

REP. TO JOINTURE COMM.        22.  BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to appoint Mrs. Leslie Conlon as the district's representative to the South Bergen Jointure Commission from July 1, 2003 until the 2004 reorganization meeting.

 

N.J.S.I.A.A.                                              23.  BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that Rutherford High School be enrolled as a member of the N.J.S.I.A.A. to participate in the approved interscholastic athletic programs sponsored by the N.J.S.I.A.A. under Ch. 172, L1979 (NJSA 18A:11‑3, et seq).

 

WORKERS COMP.                             24.  BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that authorization be granted for participation in the South Bergen Region VII Workers Compensation Pool.

                                                                        BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to approve continuation with Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., Inc., Agent, for the districtÕs liability insurance policies.

 

POLICIES                                25. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the existing policies of the Rutherford Board of Education for the 2003-2004 school year.

 

TEXTBOOKS                           26. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the existing elementary and high school textbooks for the 2003-2004 school year.

 

5-YEAR CURRICULUM             27. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve

CYCLE                                     the 5-Year Curriculum Cycle for the Rutherford Public Schools for the 2003-2004 school year.

 

CURRICULUM                          28. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the existing elementary and high school curriculum for the 2003-2004 school year.

 

PURCHASING AGENT            29.  WHEREAS, the Rutherford Board of Education recognizes the fact that Mr. Robert Brown meets the qualifications to be a qualified purchasing agent;

                                               THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to appoint Mr. Robert Brown as a qualified purchasing agent for the Rutherford School District, to be renewed on an annual basis.

 

Roll Call Vote items #20 through #29:

Mrs. Ahmed Ð aye

Mrs. Cevasco Ð aye

Mrs. Monahan Ð aye

Mr. Brancato Ð aye

Mr. Ferguson Ð aye

Mr. Novosielski Ð aye

Mr. Casadonte Ð aye

Mr. Gibney Ð aye

Mrs. Willis Ð aye

 

NEW BUSINESS  (Action to be Taken)

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

                                                BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that the minutes of the Special Meeting and Executive Session of April 10, 2003, Regular Meeting and Executive Session of April 14, 2003, and the Annual Meeting of April 15, 2003 be approved as recorded.

 

Roll Call Vote Minutes Approval #1A:

Mrs. Ahmed Ð aye

Mrs. Cevasco Ð abstained on all minutes

Mrs. Monahan Ð aye

Mr. Brancato Ð aye, abstained on 4/10/03 minutes

Mr. Ferguson Ð aye

Mr. Novosielski Ð aye

Mr. Casadonte Ð aye, abstained on 4/10/03 minutes

Mr. Gibney Ð aye

Mrs. Willis Ð aye

 

PERSONNEL:

PERSONNEL:                          Motion by Mrs. Ahmed, seconded by Mrs. Monahan 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.

 

RICHARD CURCI                                  1A. Resolution by Mrs. Ahmed, seconded by Mrs. Monahan.

                                                                        BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ Mr. Richard Curci as the Principal at Union School effective 7/1/03 through 6/30/04 at the annual salary of $105,000.

 

Roll Call Vote Personnel Item #1A:

Mrs. Ahmed Ð aye

Mrs. Cevasco Ð aye

Mrs. Monahan Ð aye

Mr. Brancato Ð aye

Mr. Ferguson Ð aye

Mr. Novosielski Ð aye

Mr. Casadonte Ð aye

Mr. Gibney Ð aye

Mrs. Willis Ð aye

 

CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION:

REVISED SCHOOL                            1A. Resolution by Mr. Novosielski, seconded by Mrs. Cevasco.

CALENDAR 2002-2003                   BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the following revised school calendar for the 2002-2003 school year:

 

                          RUTHERFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS   

                               SCHOOL CALENDAR

                                  2002-2003

 

Tuesday, September 3                     Orientation of Teachers

Wednesday, September 4                   Schools Open

Monday, September 16                     Schools Closed, Yom Kippur

 

Monday, October 14                       Schools Closed, Professional Wksp.

 

Thursday & Friday, Nov. 7, 8             Schools Closed, NJEA Convention

Thursday, November 14 (GRADES K-5)       One-Session Day, Evening Confs.

Friday, November 15 (GRADES K-5)**       Schools Closed, Conferences**

Wednesday, Nov. 27 One Session Day &

Thursday & Friday, Nov. 28, 29           Schools Closed, Thanksgiving

 

Friday, December 20                      One-Session Day

December 23 Ð January 1                  Schools Closed, Christmas Recess

 

Thursday, January 2                      Schools Reopen

Monday, January 20                       Schools Closed, Dr. King's Birthday

 

February 17 - 21                         Schools Closed, Winter Recess

 

Friday, April 18                         Schools Closed, Good Friday

April 21 Ð 25                            Schools Closed, Spring Recess

 

Monday, May 26                           Schools Closed, Memorial Day

 

Monday, June 23                          High School Graduation

 

Thursday, June 19                        Union & Pierrepont Graduations

 

June 19-23                               One-Session Day for Students

 

Monday, June 23                          Last Day of School for Students

                                         K-12 Report Cards Issued

 

Friday, June 27                          Last Day of School for Teachers

 

                    NUMBER OF DAYS SCHOOLS ARE IN SESSION

September         18                     February          15

October           22                     March             21

November          17                     April             16

  (November       16) K-5 Only          

December          15                     May               21

January           21                     June              16

 

Total:            93                    Total:            89

                 (92) K-5 Only                           

 

                                         Total Days:      182

                                                         (181)  K-5

                                                          (182)  Gr. 12

 

REPORT PERIOD ENDS       REPORT CARDS ISSUED         NUMBER OF DAYS

November       12        November        20               46

January        31        February         7               47

                                                          (46)  K-5

April          15        May               1               47

June           23        June            23               42

                                         Total:           182

                                                        (181)  K-5

 

*  To allow for evening conferences, Thursday, November 14, 2002 will be a one-session day for K-5 students and teachers.

 

** K-5 Conferences will be held on Friday, November 15, 2002.  SCHOOLS WILL BE CLOSED ON THAT DAY FOR GRADES K-5.

 

The above calendar is subject to change if deemed necessary by the Board of Education.  The Board of Education wishes to apprise all employees, students and parents that any recess period may be utilized for days lost due to inclement weather.  Accordingly, the Board advises employees not to make travel plans that are non-refundable during any of these times since school may be in session.

 

Roll Call Vote Curriculum & Instruction Item #1A:

Mrs. Ahmed Ð aye

Mrs. Cevasco Ð aye

Mrs. Monahan Ð aye

Mr. Brancato Ð aye

Mr. Ferguson Ð aye

Mr. Novosielski Ð aye

Mr. Casadonte Ð aye

Mr. Gibney Ð aye

Mrs. Willis Ð aye

 

FINANCE:

APPROVAL OF BILLS:            1A.  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                     4-10-03                      $73,274.07

                                                                                                 4-15-03                             105.00

                                                                                                 4-29-03                      341,695.26

                                                                                                                                 $415,074.33

 

                                                Payroll                                       3-28-03                    $891,527.98

                                                                                                 4-15-03                    $927,052.97

                                                                                                 4-16-03                        $1,714.92

                                                                                                                              $1,820,295.87

 

                                                General Activities                       4-14-03                        $8,673.31

                                                                                                 4-17-03                        $4,474.96

                                                                                                                                   $13,148.27

                                                Total                                                                      $2,248,518.47

 

Roll Call Vote Finance Item #1A:

Mrs. Ahmed Ð aye

Mrs. Cevasco Ð aye, abstained on Check #019676

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

 

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 February, 2003 and March, 2003 and certifies that the reports indicate that no major account or fund is overexpended in violation of NJAC 6:20-2.13 and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district's financial obligations for the remainder of the school year.  Summary pages attached in official minute book.  Detailed summary in the office of the Board Secretary.

 

Roll Call Vote Finance Item #2A:

Mrs. Ahmed Ð aye

Mrs. Cevasco Ð aye

Mrs. Monahan Ð aye

Mr. Brancato Ð aye

Mr. Ferguson Ð aye

Mr. Novosielski Ð aye

Mr. Casadonte Ð aye

Mr. Gibney Ð aye

Mrs. Willis Ð aye

 

MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC:  8:03 P.M.  No comments made.

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION:          Motion by Mrs. Ahmed, seconded by Mr. Novosielski that an Executive Session be held at 8:15 P.M. for the purpose of discussing Personnel.  Action may or may not be taken.  The Board expects to return within 30 minutes.

 

                                               Approved.

 

The Board returned at 8:25 P.M.

 

ADJOURNMENT:                                  Motion by Mr. Novosielski, seconded by Mr. Casadonte, that the meeting be adjourned at 8:26 P.M.

 

                                                                        Approved.

 

 

 

                                                                        Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

 

                                                                        Robert Brown

                                                                        School Business Administrator/Board SecretaryTAPING 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.