MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION
MAY 13, 2002
A regular meeting of the Board of Education was held on
Monday evening, May 13, 2002 at the High School Cafeteria. Meeting was called to order by
President Willis at 7:33 P.M. with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
On
roll call the following members were present: Mr. Brancato, Mrs. Cevasco, Mr.
Derner, Mr. Ferguson, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Novosielski, and Mrs. Willis. Mrs. Ahmed and Mr. Ferrara were absent
for the entire meeting. Also
present were Mrs. Conlon and Mr. Brown.
The New Jersey Open Public Meetings Law was enacted to
ensure the right of the public to have advance notice of and to attend the
meeting of public bodies at which any business affecting their interests is
discussed or acted upon. In
accordance with the provisions of this Act, the Rutherford Board of Education
has caused notice of this meeting to be published by having the date, time and
place thereof posted on the bulletin board outside the Borough Clerk's Office,
mailed to the News Leader, Herald, South Bergenite, and the Record newspapers,
and filed with the Borough Clerk.
TAPING AND
BROADCASTING OF MEETINGS
As approved by the Rutherford Board of Education 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.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
Ÿ
Paula Risoli Ð
Lincoln Grade 1
Ÿ
Lisa Byrne Ð Union
Grade 2
Ÿ
Margaret Byrnes Ð
Pierrepont Grade 1
Ÿ
Leonard Williams Ð
RHS Family and Consumer Science
Ÿ
Mrs. Saxon Ð French Ð
Union and Pierrepont Schools
Ÿ
Mrs. Meissner Ð
Reading Ð Union School
The Board took a 15 minute recess at 7:48 P.M.,
resuming at 8:02 P.M.
MINUTES APPROVAL 1.
Resolution by Mr. 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 May 6, 2002 be approved as recorded.
Roll call vote Minutes
Approval:
|
Mrs. Ahmed Ð absent |
Mr. Derner Ð aye |
Mrs. Monahan Ð aye |
|
Mr. Brancato Ð aye |
Mr. Ferguson Ðaye |
Mr. Novosielski Ð aye |
|
Mrs. Cevasco Ð aye |
Mr. Ferrara Ð absent |
Mrs. Willis Ð aye |
REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT:
MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: (Agenda Items Only) 8:13
P.M. No comments made
NEW BUSINESS (Action to be Taken)
NJSBA/BCSBA Resolution
by Mr. Novosielski, seconded by Mr. Brancato.
DELEGATES BE
IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that the following Board
members be appointed as follows.:
New
Jersey School Boards Association Delegate Mr.
Ferguson New
Jersey School Boards Association Alternate Mr.
Ferrara
Bergen
County School Boards Association Delegate Mr.
Novosielski
Bergen
County School Boards Association Alternate Mrs.
Cevasco
Roll call vote:
|
Mrs. Ahmed Ð absent |
Mr. Derner Ð aye |
Mrs. Monahan Ð aye |
|
Mr. Brancato Ð aye |
Mr. Ferguson Ðaye |
Mr. Novosielski Ð aye |
|
Mrs. Cevasco Ð aye |
Mr. Ferrara Ð absent |
Mrs. Willis Ð aye |
PERSONNEL: Motion
by Mr. Ferguson, seconded by Mr. Novosielski to move the following
resignations, retirements, salary adjustments, reassignments, appointments,
etc., pending approval from the State Department of Education, subject to the
New Jersey Criminal Background Check and other legal requirements.
Approved.
Motion by Mr. Ferguson, seconded by
Mr. Novosielski to adopt Personnel Items #1 and #2.
CONTRACT RENEWALS 1. BE IT RESOLVED
BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that in
(certificated staff) accordance
with 18A:27-4.1, the following are being recommended for renewal positions in
the 2002-2003 school year:
Sara
Behnke Pierrepont Special
Ed
Michael
Blanchard Union Grade
2
Emily
Bregman Union Student
Assistance Couns.
Melissa
Candurra High
School English
Michael
Cassidy High
School Vice
Principal
Lynn
Decker Union Spanish
John
DePalma High
School Special
Ed
Christina
Dunn Pierrepont Special
Ed
Raquel
Espinosa Pierrepont Reading
Jacqueline
Ferrara Spec.
Services Speech
Darlene
Gilabert Pierrepont Special
Ed
Joseph
Giudice Spec.
Services Psychologist
John
Herninko High
School Social
Studies
Louise
Hetzel Union Math
Debra
Hoffmann High
School Special
Ed
John
Hurley High
School Principal
Kristen
Karlicek High
School English
Michele
Lajoie Union Special
Education
Suzanah
Lee Union Spanish
Jeanine
Marmo Union Social
Studies
Rose
McCauley High
School English
Supervisor
Dara
Medoff Union Math
Jill
Michal Union Grade
5
Maryann
Morris Sylvan Special
Ed
William
Mulcahy High
School Athletic
Director
Patricia
Olivo Union Music
Peter
Pampulevski Pierrepont Phys
Ed
Geraldine
Ponti Spec.
Services LDT-C
Nohora
Rivera Pierrepont Spanish
Danielle
Rossetti Pierrepont Special
Ed
Bridget
Ruller Pierrepont G
& T Teacher
Toni
Ann Salvatore High
School Phys
Ed
Paul
Scutti High
School Guidance
Adriana
Serrao Spec.
Services School
Psychologist
Leah
Steen Union Special
Ed
Frank
Stout High
School Phys
Ed
Margaret
Tiffner Spec.
Services LDT-C
Robert
Urbanovich High
School Math
Christopher
Viola Union Science
Howie
Wein Washington Phys
Ed
Joseph
Wells High
School Math
Maureen
Willis Union Principal
Danesa
Wojtowicz High
School Spanish
Sandy
Wolff Spec.
Services School
Psychologist
Marisa
Yoda High
School Social
Studies
Edward
Young Union Social
Studies
EMPLOYMENT RENEWALS 2. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF
EDUCATION that in
(non-certificated staff) accordance
with 18A:27-4.1, the following are being recommended for renewal positions in
the 2002-2003 school year:
Kathleen Cockcroft Special
Services Secretary
Lilian
Cabello Central
Office/G&T Clerical Asst.
Diane
Rosamilia Special
Services
Ò
Debra
Rovito High
School
Ò
Irena
Drywa Ò
Ò
Doris
Feliciano Ò
Ò
Camille
Hirth Ò Ò
E.
Lenard Baylor Ò Teacher
Asst.
Eileen
Huelbig Pierrepont Library
Asst.
Clare
Ahearn Ò Teacher
Asst.
Patricia
Bardzell Ò Ò
Theresa
Marullo Ò Ò
Laura
Wusyk Ò Ò
Joan
Moss Union Library
Asst.
Carolynn
Griffiths Ò Teacher
Asst.
Linda
VanDien Ò Ò
Sandra
Sasso Ò Ò
Amelia
Archetti Ò Ò
Dorothy
Dammers Lincoln Library
Asst.
Irene
Amitsis Ò Teacher
Asst.
Jane
Chadwick Sylvan Ò
Helene
Gallucci Ò Ò
Barbara
Rio Ò Ò
Grace
Vidal District Ò
Adelaida
Fogas Maintenance Bus
Asst.
Marion
Capone Ò Ò
Aileen
LaPierre Ò Ò
Thomas
Brundage Ò Utility
Man
Richard
Brain Ò Electrician
Mark
Jannicelli Ò Ò
Joseph
McTague Ò Painter
Robert
Chinery Ò Plumber
Harry
Western Ò Utility
Man
Richard
Wilke Ò Ò
George
Essbach Ò Courier/Custodian
Christopher
Bialek Ò Bus
Driver
Edward
Malaquias Ò Ò
Joseph
Marino Ò Ò
Mary
Jean McGuire Ò Ò
Betsy
Mannion Ò Ò
Thomas
Whitlow Ò Ò
Lewis
Mazzone High
School Head
Custodian
Thomas
Brancato Ò Custodian
Lynn
LaTorre Ò Ò
David
McKeon Ò Ò
Christopher
Meyer Ò Ò
Michael
Moore Ò Ò
Donna
Spiro (P/T) Ò Ò
George
Tourian Ò Pool
Custodian
Nancy
Olender Pierrepont Head
Custodian
James
Carney Ò Custodian
Francesco
Leto Ò Ò
Patrick
Baranello Ò Ò
John
Kowal Union Head
Custodian
Edgardo
Arce Ò Custodian
Lisa
Garcia Ò Ò
Anthony
LaTorre Lincoln Ò
Jorge
Anel Sylvan Ò
Moises
Garcia Washington Ò
Roll call vote Personnel
Items #1 and #2:
|
Mrs. Ahmed Ð absent |
Mr. Derner Ð aye |
Mrs. Monahan Ð aye |
|
Mr. Brancato Ð aye |
Mr. Ferguson Ðaye |
Mr. Novosielski Ð aye |
|
Mrs. Cevasco Ð aye |
Mr. Ferrara Ð absent |
Mrs. Willis Ð abstain |
Motion by Mr. Ferguson,
seconded by Mr. Novosielski to adopt Personnel Items #3-7.
MICHAEL SINGERVALT 3. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve a salary change for Mr. Michael
Singervalt effective 5/17/02 due to achieving longevity 1:
From: $77,660 To: $78,560 (includes $900 longevity
1 pro-rated)
CAROL GEARITY 4.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ Mrs. Carol
Gearity as a long-term substitute secretary effective 5/22/02 through 9/15/02
(including a maximum of 21.5 days during July & August) at the hourly rate
of $10.00. This is a replacement
for Mrs. Capobianco, 11-month secretary on maternity/child rearing leave.
SUMMER WORK CST 5.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the following
summer 2002 work for the Child Study Team:
Per
Diem - $300 Total
Days: 25
Michael
Singervalt
Beth
Falker
Geraldine
Ponti
Michael
Coppola
Carol
Jockel
Margaret
Tiffner
Per
Diem - $200 Total
Days: 20
Joseph
Guidice
Adrianne
Serrao
Per
Diem - $250 Total
Days: 20
Sandy
Wolff
Claudette
Wassil
Jacqueline
Ferrara
Total
Budget Cannot Exceed - $16,500
Teacher
Hourly Rate for Consultation - $25.00
Cannot
Exceed - $1,250
SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS 6. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF
EDUCATION to employ the following as substitute teacher(s) at the per diem rate
of $70.00 and in accordance with law:
Marie
Creste Ð effective 5/14/02
Varana
Wallis Ð
Ò
Ò
AMY BUTLER 7.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ Ms. Amy
Butler as an English teacher at
the high school effective 9/1/02 through 6/30/03 at the annual salary of
$35,689 (step 1 level 1). This is
a replacement position for Mrs. Sorini.
Roll call vote Personnel
Items #3-7:
|
Mrs. Ahmed Ð absent |
Mr. Derner Ð aye |
Mrs. Monahan Ð aye |
|
Mr. Brancato Ð aye |
Mr. Ferguson Ðaye |
Mr. Novosielski Ð aye |
|
Mrs. Cevasco Ð aye |
Mr. Ferrara Ð absent |
Mrs. Willis Ð aye |
Motion by Mr. Ferguson,
seconded by Mrs. Cevasco to adopt Personnel Items #8-14.
DR. E. MOSS 8.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION for the Child Study Team to
utilize Dr. E. Moss to provide neuropsychological evaluations to students at
the rate of $2,000 per evaluation.
DARLENE GILABERT 9.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve Ms. Darlene
Gilabert to provide Student #2000165 (name on file in the office of special
services) with extended school year services as per the IEP for
4
hours per week effective 7/1/02 Ð 8/30/02 at the hourly rate of $25.00.
JOB DESCRIPTIONS 10.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the following
job description for Administrative Secretary/Accounts Payable Bookkeeper:
BOARD OF EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION
Rutherford Locator:
2-120
Position: Administrative
Secretary Ð Accounts Payable Bookkeeper
Responsible to: Board
Secretary/School Business Administrator
Qualifications: 1. High
School Diploma with at least some business courses.
Business
school background or college accounting courses preferred.
2. Minimum
two years of successful accounts payable and related experience. Experience with school district
software accounting systems a plus.
3. Proficiency
in bookkeeping, computer usage, budget administration and account
reconciliation essential. Some
GAAP accounting knowledge preferred.
4. Must
have good communication skills, be well organized and be attentive to detail.
5. Required
criminal history background check and proof of U.S. Citizenship or legal
resident alien status.
Terms of Employment: 12 Months Ð Salary, terms and
conditions as per negotiated contract.
Goal: Handles
all aspects of the accounts payable and budget record keeping functions in an
accurate and timely manner.
Organizes, plans, and schedules the assigned workload related to the
processing of purchase orders and invoices. Assists in the administration of the school districtÕs
budget and in the maintenance of all accounting records.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Prepares
and files correspondence, reports, and communications
2. Receives
and routes incoming calls and correspondence; sorts and distributes mail
3. Greets,
assists and logs in/our visitors to the office
4. Handles
phone calls, takes messages, responds to inquires.
5. Performs
usual office routines and other tasks related to the efficient operation of the
business office
6. Maintains office,
work areas and general office area
7. Assists in the
ordering of office and area specific supplies
8. Assumes
such other related duties and responsibilities as may be directed by the Business
Administrator, Superintendent or other designated persons
Specific Responsibilities Ð Accounts
Payable/Bookkeeper
1. Verifies
invoices, vouchers, and receiving copies for accuracy before processing for
payment.
2. Responds
to vendor and staff inquiries about accounts payable
3. Handles
distribution of purchase order copies and maintains current file of open and
paid orders.
4. Investigates
status of unpaid purchase order; cancels appropriate orders and notifies
accounting of cancellation.
5. Processes
all new purchase orders including checking account balances; assists in the
encumbrance of orders and payments against authorized accounts.
6. Maintains
records of purchase orders and invoices including preparation for storage.
7. Prepares
and processes payments on a current basis.
8. Prepares
monthly (or as needed) bill list and budget report.
9. Files
all records/purchase orders and invoices.
10. Proficiency
with computerized budget and accounts payable system.
11. Processes
orders from non-public textbook accounts
12. Receives
basic data and processes information for reimbursement of federal school lunch
and milk program;
13. Process
out-of-district tuition and transportation contracts
14. Makes
deposits and initiates payments for scholarship accounts
15. Processes
orders, makes deposits and maintains records for general, HASP, cafeteria, and
pool accounts
16. Maintains
cash flow log for general fund accounts
17. Participates
as needed in the annual audit.
18. Assists
with special projects and performs other duties as required by Supervisor.
Evaluation:
Performance of
this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the districtÕs
policy of non-certificated personnel.
Adopted:
JOB DESCRIPTION 11.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the following
job description for School District Accountant:
BOARD OF EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION
Rutherford Locator:
1-132
Position: School
District Accountant
Responsible to: Board
Secretary/School Business Administrator
Qualification: 1. BA/BS in accounting or business
strongly preferred, appropriate experience can be substituted for the degree.
2. Detailed knowledge of computer
operations and business software applications. Experience with school district software accounting systems
a plus.
3. Ability/Experience in all phases of
accounting; experience in GAAP accounting preferred, but not necessary.
4. Minimum of two years successful
work experience in a similar position preferably in a school district
environment.
5. Ability to communicate and work
effectively with the public, outside vendors and all staff members.
6. Must be accurate, precise,
well-organized and attentive to detail.
7. Required criminal history
background check and proof of US citizenship or legal resident alien status.
Goal: To
assist the School Business Administrator in administering the business affairs
and financial reporting requirements of the district.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Enters
data into computer and operates equipment to produce reports for the
Superintendent/Board of Education and auditor.
2. Works
with spreadsheets to assist in the generation of specific reports for the
Superintendent/Board of Education.
3. Develops
a working knowledge of the business office which shall include budgeting,
accounting, purchasing, payroll and other office functions. Performs audits on the various
accounts/programs.
4. Assists
in providing an accounting procedure adequate to record in detail all monies
and credit transactions, in order to provide the Business Administrator with
monthly financial reports in all areas.
5. Manages the schools
general organization accounting.
Maintains records of receipts of
activity
to appropriate personnel.
6. Manages
the petty cash fund and performs the necessary audit procedures to ensure the
integrity of the petty cash fund.
7. Secures
a working knowledge of all routine business office operations, including, but
not limited to the following:
a. posting
of cash receipts via computer and appropriately coding all entries;
b. establishing
and maintaining accounts receivable ledger, auditing same;
c. encumbering
orders and payments against authorized accounts via computer in accordance with
the charts of accounts; and
d. preparation
of bill list, issuance of checks, and preparation of journals and reports,
including cash flow. Performs
routine audits of the various accounts/funds.
8. Prepares
financial reports as required by State and Federal agencies having jurisdiction
over public school funds.
9. Assists
where applicable in the preparation of applications for State and Federal
funds.
10. Provides
the Business Administrator with factual information on the accounting and
business area as it affects the total school program.
11. Develops
and implements procedures necessary for the training of personnel in the
preparation and implementation of information for computer assisted programs.
12. Maintains
computer equipment, both network and AS400.
13. Prepares
monthly Board SecretaryÕs Report.
14. Performs
monthly bank reconciliations on bank accounts.
15. Shall
perform such duties or tasks as may be assigned by the Business Administrator.
Terms of Employment: 12 Month Ð Salary, terms and conditions according to
contract
Evaluation:
Performance of
this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of the
BoardÕs policy on evaluation of professional personnel.
Adopted:
PROF. SPINE & SPORTS 12. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD
BOARD OF EDUCATION to contract Professional Spine & Sports Medicine (Dr.
Dean Filion) at a fee of up to $9,000 to provide the following services for the
2002-2003 school year, subject to the execution of a written contract.
1. Comprehensive Athletic/Band Physicals
2. Physician-Attendance at Football Games
EMERGENT HIRES 13.
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:
James
Cocker Ð Substitute Teacher & Sub Teacher Assistant
Amy
Sobolewski Ð Substitute Teacher & Sub Teacher Assistant
SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS 14. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD
OF EDUCATION to employ the following as substitute teacher(s) at the per diem
rate of $70.00 and in accordance with law:
James
Cocker Ð effective 5/14/02
Amy
Soboleski -
Ò
Ò
Roll call vote Personnel
Items #8-14:
|
Mrs. Ahmed Ð absent |
Mr. Derner Ð aye |
Mrs. Monahan Ð aye |
|
Mr. Brancato Ð aye |
Mr. Ferguson Ðaye |
Mr. Novosielski Ð aye |
|
Mrs. Cevasco Ð aye |
Mr. Ferrara Ð absent |
Mrs. Willis Ð aye |
Motion by Mr. Ferguson,
seconded by Mr. Brancato to adopt Personnel Items #15-18.
SUB TEACHER ASSTS 15. BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ the following as
substitute teacher assistants at the hourly rate of $8.50 effective 5/14/02:
James
Cocker
Amy
Soboleski
TEACHER ASSISTANT 16. BE IT RESOLVED
BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ Ms. Cecelia Dussault as a
part-time teacher assistant at Union School effective 5/14/02, 2 hours, 45
minutes per day, 5 days per week at the hourly rate of $12.00.
HASP EMPLOYEE 17.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION for HASP to employ Mr. Kurt
Keiffer as a school bus driver for the HASP summer camp at the hourly rate of
$17.00.
COACHING ASSIGNMENTS 18.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve Mr. Rob Cirone
as a volunteer baseball coach for the 2001-2002 school year.
Roll call vote Personnel
Items #15-18:
|
Mrs. Ahmed Ð absent |
Mr. Derner Ð aye |
Mrs. Monahan Ð aye |
|
Mr. Brancato Ð aye |
Mr. Ferguson Ðaye |
Mr. Novosielski Ð aye |
|
Mrs. Cevasco Ð aye |
Mr. Ferrara Ð absent |
Mrs. Willis Ð aye |
CURRICULUM
AND INSTRUCTION:
Motion
by Mr. Novosielski, seconded by Mrs. Cevasco to adopt Curriculum and
Instruction Items #1-7.
OUT-OF-DISTRICT 1.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to
PLACEMENTS approve
the out-of-district placement of the following students (names on file in the
office of special services):
Student
#2000049 Ð Sage Day School Ð effective 3/26/02
Annual
Tuition $31,930 (pro-rated)
Extended
School Year Programs:
Student
#2000174 Ð Life Skills, Wood-Ridge
7/2/02
Ð 7/31/02 Tuition: $2,900
Student
#2000345 Ð Washington South Ð 7/2/02-7/31/02 - $2,900 + Trans.
Student
#2000183 - Ò
Ò
Ò
Ò
Ò
Student
#2000035 - Ò
Ò
Ò
Ò
Ò
(plus
$168 for related services)
Student
#2000149 Ð Brownstone School - Ò
Ò
Ò
Student
#2000061 Ð Life Skills -
Ò
Ò
Ò
Student
#2000170 Ð Ridgefield H.S. Ð 7/1/02-8/13/02 - * -
+ Trans.
Student
#2000204 -
Ò
Ò Ò Ò
Ò
Student
#2000091 -
Ò
Ò Ò Ò
Ò
Student
#2000036 -
Ò
Ò Ò Ò
Ò
Student
#2000199 Ð SBJC Garfield Ð 7/1/02-7/31/02 - $1,800 + Trans.
Student
#2000290 -
Ò Ò
Ò Ò
Ò
Ò
Student
#2000076 -
Ò Ò
Ò Ò
Ò
Ò
Student
#2000420 -
Ò Maywood
- Ò Ò
Ò
Ò
Student
#2000387 -
Ò Ò
Ò Ò
Ò
Ò
Student
#2000331 -
Ò Ò
Ò Ò
Ò
Ò
Student
#2000392 -
Ò Ò
Ò Ò Ò
Ò
Student
#2000143 -
Ò Ò
Ò Ò
Ò
Ò
Student
#2000085 -
Ò Ò
Ò Ò
Ò
Ò
Student
#2000206 Ð Highland School Ð 7/2/02-7/31/02 - $2,900 + Trans.
Student
#2000039 Ð EPIC Ð 7/1/02Ð8/9/02 -
* - + Trans.
Student
#2000256 Ð Shaler Ð 7/1/02-8/13/02 -
* - + Trans.
Student
#2000410 Ð Douglass Center Ð 6/24/02-8/13/02 - $11,938.40
Student
#2000255 Ð Tarkio Academy Ð 10 weeks Ð TBD
Student
#2000136 Ð Lake Drive, Mt. Lakes Ð 7/8/02-8/2/02 - $2,500 + Trans.
Student
#2000129 Ð Bergen Blvd. Ð 7/1/02-8/13/02 - * - + Trans.
Student
#2000049 Ð Sage Day Ð 6/26/02-7/31/02 - $1,960 + Trans.
Student
#2000092 Ð ECLC Ð 7/2/02-7/31/02 - $2,971 + Trans.
*
included in yearly tuition
EXTENDED SCHOOL YR. 2. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF
EDUCATION for the Child Study Team to utilize Ms. Abby Schwartz to provide
extended school year speech/language services to Student 2000180 (name on file
in the office of special services) 3 times per week, one hour each session for
4 weeks at the hourly rate of $69.50.
PROFESSIONAL 3.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to
DEVELOPMENT PLAN approve the
District Professional Development Plan for 2002-2003.
ECESC 4.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the Essex County
Educational Services Commission to provide Public School Child Study Team
services for the 2002-2003 school year.
OVERNIGHT CLASS TRIP 5. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF
EDUCATION to permit Mrs. Brenda Fargo and one chaperon to accompany 4 ninth
grade students to the University of Connecticut in Storrs, CT from June 6
through June 9, 2002 for the Future Problem Solvers Competition.
IDEA FUNDING 6.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to submit applications for
funding for the Individuals with Disabilities Act, Part B, Basic and Pre-School
Flow Through for fiscal year 2003 as follows:
Basic $312,290
Pre-School 13,632
SPECIAL EDUC. WEEK 7.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION.
WHEREAS,
the week of May 12-18, 2002 has been designated as Special Education Week by
the New Jersey School Boards Association and the Association of Schools and Agencies
for the Handicapped; and
WHEREAS,
in the Rutherford Public Schools we are dedicated to provide excellence in our
special education programs;
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rutherford Board of Education does hereby
declare May 12-18, 2002 as Special Education Week in the Rutherford Public
Schools. The Board of Education,
furthermore, is proud to be committed to programs that assist every child in
reaching his or her potential.
Roll call vote Curriculum and
Instruction Items #1-7:
|
Mrs. Ahmed Ð absent |
Mr. Derner Ð aye |
Mrs. Monahan Ð aye |
|
Mr. Brancato Ð aye |
Mr. Ferguson Ðaye |
Mr. Novosielski Ð aye |
|
Mrs. Cevasco Ð aye |
Mr. Ferrara Ð absent |
Mrs. Willis Ð aye |
FINANCE:
Motion by Mr. Derner, seconded by Mrs. Monahan
to adopt Finance Items #1-2.
APPROVAL
OF BILLS: 1. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD
OF EDUCATION that the bills listed below be approved.
Accounts
Payable 5-10-02 $174,734.06
5-14-02 214,511.18
$389,245.24
General
Activities 5-2-02 $4,818.18
5-7-02 16,342.50
21,160.68
Total: $410,405.92
PORTABLES
RENEWALS 2. BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the renewal of an
annual lease with Resun Leasing Incorporated for two temporary classrooms at
Union School in the amount of $1,500 per month, and one temporary classroom at
Lincoln School in the amount of $470 per month for the period of 7/1/02 through
6/30/03.
Roll call vote Finance Items
#1-2:
|
Mrs. Ahmed Ð absent |
Mr. Derner Ð aye |
Mrs. Monahan Ð aye |
|
Mr. Brancato Ð aye |
Mr. Ferguson Ðaye |
Mr. Novosielski Ð aye |
|
Mrs. Cevasco Ð aye |
Mr. Ferrara Ð absent |
Mrs. Willis Ð aye |
DISCUSSION ITEM: Discussion
of 2002-03 school year budget cuts made by Council
POLICY:
Motion by Mrs. Cevasco, seconded by Mr.
Novosielski to adopt Policy Item #1.
POLICY BOOK 1.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the attached
new/revised policies contained in the following sections of the new policy
book:
Section
1000 Ð Community Relations
#1000
Ð Concepts and Roles in Community Relations; Goals and Objectives
#1100
Ð Communicating with the Public
#1110
Ð Media
#1111
Ð District Publications
#1120
Ð Board of Education Meetings
#1140
Ð Distribution of Materials by Pupils and Staff
#1200
Ð Participation by the Public
#1220
Ð Ad Hoc Advisory Committees
#1230
Ð School-Connected Organizations
#1250
Ð Visitors
#1312
Ð Community Complaints and Inquiries
#1322
Ð Contests for Pupils
#1330
Ð Use of Schools Policy
#1330
R-1 Ð Regulations Ð Use of School Facilities/Grounds
#1330
R-2 Ð Regulations Ð Use of Physical Education Fields/Grounds
#1410
Ð Relations with Other Public Agencies
#1600
Ð Relations Between Other Entities and the District
Section
2000 Ð Administration
#2010
Ð Concepts and Roles in Administration; Goals and Objectives
#2121
Ð Line of Responsibility
#2131
Ð Chief School Administrator
#2210
Ð Administrative Leeway in Absence of Board Policy
#2224
Ð Non Discrimination/Affirmative Action
#2240
Ð Research, Evaluation and Planning
#2255
Ð Action Planning for T&E Certification
Section
9000 Ð By-Laws
#9000
Ð Role of the Board
#9010
Ð Role of the Member
#9020
Ð Public Statements
#9113
Ð Filling Vacancies
#9121
Ð Election and Duties of President
#9130
Ð Committees
#9200
Ð Orientation and Training of Board Members
#9250
Ð Expenses
#9270
Ð Conflict of Interest
#9271
Ð Code of Ethics
#9311
Ð Formulation, Adoption, Amendment of Policies
#9312
Ð Formulation, Adoption, Amendment of Bylaws
#9313
Ð Formulation, Adoption, Amendment of Regulations
#9321
Ð Time, Place, Notification of Meetings
#9322
Ð Public and Executive Sessions
#9323
Ð Agenda Preparation/Advance Delivery of Meeting Material
#9325-4
Ð Voting Method
#9326
Ð Minutes
#9400
Ð Board Self-Evaluation
Roll call vote Policy Item
#1:
|
Mrs. Ahmed Ð absent |
Mr. Derner Ð aye |
Mrs. Monahan Ð aye |
|
Mr. Brancato Ð aye |
Mr. Ferguson Ðaye |
Mr. Novosielski Ð aye |
|
Mrs. Cevasco Ð aye |
Mr. Ferrara Ð absent |
Mrs. Willis Ð aye |
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS:
OLD BUSINESS:
RESOLUTION Resolution
by Mrs. Cevasco, seconded by Mr. Derner.
BE
IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION
WHEREAS, The residents of Rutherford have their electric
supplied by Public Service Electric and Gas (PSE&G); and
WHEREAS,
Under the provisions of the New Jersey Electric Discount and Energy Competition
Act of 1999 Ð New JerseyÕs failed effort to deregulate energy supply Ð the
rates charged to customers of the various electric utilities of the state were
subjected to an artificial rate cap; and
WHEREAS, While that artificial cap held temporarily and
artificially down some rates for some electric consumers in New Jersey, the net
effect was to simply delay those increases until the year 2003 when the cap is
scheduled to expire and rates will skyrocket in order to make up for revenues
lost while the cap was in effect; and
WHEREAS, One of the unintended consequences of imposing the
spending cap on electric rates has been to prevent our resident PSE&G
customers from receiving a rebate on their bills while forcing them to pay
higher than necessary electric rates in the future, and
WHEREAS, It is inherently unfair to punish the innocent
ratepayers of Rutherford by allowing this cap to remain in effect until July
2003 since it will both deny our residents a rebate for this year while
subjecting them to an extraordinary rate increase in 2003; and
WHEREAS, Legislation has been introduced both the Senate and
General Assembly (S-1420 and A-2182) that would protect our PSE&G
ratepayers by immediately lifting the spending cap; removing the statutory
barrier to an immediate rate reduction; and obviating the need for a dramatic
rate increase after July 2003;
NOW,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by
Rutherford That Governor James McGreevey, Senator Gary Furnari, and Assembly
members Paul Sarlo and Paul DiGaetano join the effort to reduce PSE&GÕs
current electric rate charges and prevent dramatic increases in the future, by
supporting the enactment of
S-1420/A-2182;
and
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED by Rutherford
that certified copies of this resolution be forwarded to Governor James E.
McGreevey, Senate Co-President John O. Bennett, Senate Co-President Richard J.
Codey, Assembly Speaker Albio Sires, Senator Gary Furnari, and Assembly members
Paul Sarlo and Paul DiGaetano, Senator Leonard T. Connors, Assemblyman Jeffrey
W. Moran, and Assemblyman Christopher J. Connors of the 9th
District.
MOTION TO TABLE Motion by Mr. Novosielski, seconded by Mrs. Cevasco to
table the above resolution.
Approved.
MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: (Any Topic) 9:23 P.M.
No comments made
EXECUTIVE
SESSION: Motion by Mr. Novosielski,
seconded by Mrs. Cevasco that an Executive Session be held at 9:28 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 10:00 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT: Motion
by Mr. Brancato, seconded by Mr. Ferguson that the meeting be adjourned at
10:00 P.M.
Approved.
Respectfully
submitted,
Robert
Brown
School
Business Administrator/Board Secretary
Following is an extract of action taken at the
April 29, 2002 worksession
NEW BUSINESS (Action to be Taken)
NJDOE DETERMINATION Resolution
by Mrs. Monahan, seconded by Mrs. Ahmed.
WHEREAS,
purs0uant to the Educational Facilities Construction and Financing Act (the
ÒActÓ), the New Jersey Department of Education (the ÒNJDOEÓ) has determined
that the aggregate ÒPreliminary Eligible CostsÓ of a school facilities project
(the ÒProjectÓ) being proposed by The Board of Education of the Borough of
Rutherford in the County of Bergen, New Jersey (the ÒBoardÓ) total $20,278,698
(allocable as follows: $4,844,447
to the High School, $5,085,912 to the Lincoln Elementary School, $470,867 to
the Pierrepont School, $321,328 to the Sylvan Elementary School, $4,274,029 to
the Union Elementary School, and $5,282,115 to the Washington Elementary
School), which determination the NJDOE has communicated same to the Board in a
letter dated April 4, 2002 (the ÒNJDOE Eligibility LetterÓ); and
WHEREAS,
pursuant to the Act, upon approval of the Project by the Rutherford Borough
voters (which approval the Board intends to seek via a to be scheduled special
election), the Board is eligible to receive aid for the Project in the form of
(i) a grant in the amount of $8,111,480 (equaling 40% of the Preliminary
Eligible Costs) (allocable as follows:
$1,937,779 to the High School, $2,034,365 to the Lincoln Elementary
School, $188,347 to the Pierrepont School, $128,531 to the Sylvan Elementary
School, $1,709,612 to the Union Elementary School and $2,112,846 to the
Washington Elementary School), or, (ii) ongoing annual debt service aid in the
amount of 40% of the annual debt service allocable to the Preliminary Eligible
Costs; and
WHEREAS,
pursuant to the terms of the NJDOE Eligibility Letter, in order to proceed with
the Project, the Board must (i) accept the NJDOEÕs determination of Preliminary
Eligible Costs (or reject and appeal same with the understanding that the
Project will be delayed as a result of such appeal), (ii) inform the NJDOE as
to the BoardÕs election of a grant or debt service aid and (iii) inform the
NJDOE as to whether the Board will construct the Project or whether the Board
will elect to have the New Jersey Economic Development Authority construct the
Project; and
WHEREAS,
the Board seeks to (i) accept the NJDOEÕs determination of Preliminary Eligible
Costs, (ii) receive the aggregate grant in the amount of $8,111,480 pursuant to
the Act and (iii) construct the Project.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD THAT:
1. The Board hereby determines that it (i)
accepts the NJDOEÕs determination of Preliminary Eligible Costs, (ii) elects to
receive the aggregate grant in the amount of $8,111,480 pursuant to the Act and
(iii) shall construct the Project.
2. The Board Secretary is hereby
authorized to communicate such election to the NJDOE.
3. This resolution shall take effect
immediately.
Roll call vote:
|
Mrs. Ahmed Ð aye |
Mr. Derner Ð aye |
Mrs. Monahan Ð aye |
|
Mr. Brancato Ð aye |
Mr. Ferguson Ðaye |
Mr. Novosielski Ð aye |
|
Mrs. Cevasco Ð aye |
Mr. Ferrara Ð absent |
Mrs. Willis Ð aye |
Following is an extract of action taken at the
May 6, 2002 worksession
NEW BUSINESS (Action to be Taken)
MINUTES APPROVAL 1A. Resolution by Mr. Novosielski, seconded
by Mrs. Cevasco.
BE
IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that the minutes of the
Regular Meeting and Executive Session of April 8, 2002, Annual Meeting of April
16, 2002, and Organization Meeting/Worksession of April 29, 2002 be approved as
amended.
Roll call vote Approval of
Minutes:
|
Mrs. Ahmed Ð absent |
Mr. Derner Ð aye |
Mrs. Monahan Ð aye |
|
Mr. Brancato Ð aye |
Mr. Ferguson Ðaye |
Mr. Novosielski Ð aye |
|
Mrs. Cevasco Ð aye |
Mr. Ferrara Ð absent |
Mrs. Willis Ð aye |
PERSONNEL:
COLLEEN
ALLMERS 1A.
Resolution by Mr. Ferguson, seconded by Mrs. Monahan.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to
approve the transfer of Mrs. Colleen Allmers from elementary teacher at Union
School to kindergarten teacher .5 Washington School and .5 Sylvan School
effective 9/1/02.
Roll call vote Personnel Item
#1A:
|
Mrs. Ahmed Ð absent |
Mr. Derner Ð aye |
Mrs. Monahan Ð aye |
|
Mr. Brancato Ð aye |
Mr. Ferguson Ðaye |
Mr. Novosielski Ð aye |
|
Mrs. Cevasco Ð aye |
Mr. Ferrara Ð absent |
Mrs. Willis Ð aye |
COLLEEN ALLMERS 2A.
Resolution by Mr. Ferguson, seconded by Mrs. Monahan.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to
extend the unpaid child rearing leave of Mrs. Colleen Allmers, kindergarten
teacher at Washington and Sylvan Schools, through 6/30/03 as per Board policy.
Roll call vote:
|
Mrs. Ahmed Ð absent |
Mr. Derner Ð aye |
Mrs. Monahan Ð aye |
|
Mr. Brancato Ð aye |
Mr. Ferguson Ðaye |
Mr. Novosielski Ð aye |
|
Mrs. Cevasco Ð aye |
Mr. Ferrara Ð absent |
Mrs. Willis Ð aye |
CYNTHIA CAPOZZI 3A.
Motion by Mr. Ferguson, seconded by Mr. Brancato, to accept the resignation of
Mrs. Cynthia Capozzi, elementary teacher, effective 4/15/02. Mrs. Capozzi has been on
maternity/child rearing leave.
Approved.
FRANCES LIEBERMAN 4A.
Motion by Mr. Ferguson, seconded by Mr. Brancato, to accept, with regret, the
retirement of Mrs. Frances Lieberman, special education teacher at Sylvan
School, effective 7/1/02.
Approved.
EMERGENT HIRES 5A.
Resolution by Mr. Ferguson, seconded by Mrs. Cevasco.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF
EDUCATION to employ the following
applicant(s) under the emergent hiring law as per the State Department of
Education:
Marie Creste Ð Substitute Teacher
Varana Wallis - Ò
Ò
Roll call vote:
|
Mrs. Ahmed Ð absent |
Mr. Derner Ð aye |
Mrs. Monahan Ð aye |
|
Mr. Brancato Ð aye |
Mr. Ferguson Ðaye |
Mr. Novosielski Ð aye |
|
Mrs. Cevasco Ð aye |
Mr. Ferrara Ð absent |
Mrs. Willis Ð aye |
KURT KIEFER 6A.
Resolution by Mr. Ferguson, seconded by Mrs. Cevasco.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to
approve Mr. Kurt Kiefer as a substitute bus driver effective 5/7/02 at the
hourly rate of $14.50.
Roll call vote:
|
Mrs. Ahmed Ð absent |
Mr. Derner Ð aye |
Mrs. Monahan Ð aye |
|
Mr. Brancato Ð aye |
Mr. Ferguson Ðaye |
Mr. Novosielski Ð aye |
|
Mrs. Cevasco Ð aye |
Mr. Ferrara Ð absent |
Mrs. Willis Ð aye |
DOROTHY CARLETTA 7A. Motion by Mr. Ferguson, seconded by Mr.
Brancato, to accept, with regret, the retirement of Mrs. Dorothy Carletta,
special education teacher at Union School, effective 6/30/02.
Approved.
FINANCE:
APPROVAL OF BILLS: 1A. Resolution by Mr. Derner, seconded by
Mr. Brancato.
BE
IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that the bills listed below be
approved.
Accounts
Payable 4-26-02 250,098.51
5-1-02 139,290.59
389,389.10
Offline
Checks 4-8-02 609.47
Payroll 4-15-02 956,239.46
4-30-02 869,166.27
1,825,405.73
General
Activities 4-5-02 7,286.96
4-9-02 2,215.55
4-11-02 1,420.25
4-12-02 2,038.43
4-15-02 1,992.37
4-17-02 3,745.63
4-18-02 5,503.40
4-25-02 495.00
24,697.59
Total 2,240,101.89
Roll call vote Finance Item
#1A:
|
Mrs. Ahmed Ð absent |
Mr. Derner Ð aye |
Mrs. Monahan Ð aye |
|
Mr. Brancato Ð aye |
Mr. Ferguson Ðaye |
Mr. Novosielski Ð aye |
|
Mrs. Cevasco Ð aye |
Mr. Ferrara Ð absent |
Mrs. Willis Ð aye |
TRANSFERS 2A. Resolution by Mr. Derner, seconded by
Mr. Brancato.
BE
IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the following
transfers for the 2001-02 school year:
From:
11-130-100-101-06 Teacher
Salaries Ð Gr. 6-8 Union $107,873.00
To:
11-230-100-101-04 Basic
Skills Ð Tchr Salaries, Pierrepont 13,739.00
11-230-100-101-06 Basic
Skills Ð Tchr Salaries, Union 10,380.00
11-230-100-101-07 Basic
Skills Ð Tchr Salaries, Wash. 78,110.00
11-230-100-101-02 Basic
Skills Ð Tchr Salaries, H.S. 5,644.00
Rationale: Account Code Adjustment
From:
10-303 Fund
Balance $47,500.00
To:
11-000-230-331-01 Admin.
Legal Svcs. 47,500.00
Rationale: Budget Shortfall
From:
11-000-261-420-22 Maintenance
Repair ÐHS 6,750.00
To:
11-000-261-420-24 Maintenance
Repair Ð Pierrepont 6,750.00
Rationale: Account Code Adjustment
Roll call vote Finance Item
#2A:
|
Mrs. Ahmed Ð absent |
Mr. Derner Ð aye |
Mrs. Monahan Ð aye |
|
Mr. Brancato Ð aye |
Mr. Ferguson Ðaye |
Mr. Novosielski Ð aye |
|
Mrs. Cevasco Ð aye |
Mr. Ferrara Ð absent |
Mrs. Willis Ð aye |
CHAPTER 192/193 3A. Resolution by Mr. Derner, seconded by
Mr. Brancato.
BE
IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to accept the 2001-2002
funding for services under Chapters 192/193 Laws of 1999 as amended.
State
Aid amounts under Chapters 192 will be allocated for $58,282.00, State Aid
amounts for services under Chapter 193 will be allocated for $29,977.00.
Roll call vote Finance Item
#3A:
|
Mrs. Ahmed Ð absent |
Mr. Derner Ð aye |
Mrs. Monahan Ð aye |
|
Mr. Brancato Ð aye |
Mr. Ferguson Ðaye |
Mr. Novosielski Ð aye |
|
Mrs. Cevasco Ð aye |
Mr. Ferrara Ð absent |
Mrs. Willis Ð aye |