MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION
JANUARY 8, 2001
A regular meeting of the
Board of Education was held on Monday evening, January 8, 2001 at 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. Derner, Mr. Ferrara, Mrs. Miceli, Mr.
Novosielski, and Mrs. Willis. Mrs.
Monahan arrived at 7:33 P.M. Mr.
Ferguson and Mr. McGehrin were absent for the entire meeting. Also present were Mrs. Conlon and Dr.
Verbist.
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.
Mrs. Monahan arrived at this time (7:33 P.M.)
MINUTES APPROVAL 1. Resolution
by Mr. Ferrara, seconded by Mr. Novosielski.
BE IT RESOLVED
BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of
December 11, 2000, Special Meeting and Executive Session of December 18, 2000,
and Special Meeting of December 20, 2000 be approved as recorded.
Roll call vote Minutes
Approval:
|
Mrs. Ahmed – aye Abstained on Dec. 18, 2000 |
Mr. Ferrara – aye |
Mrs. Monahan – aye |
|
Mr. Derner – aye Abstained on Dec. 20, 2000 |
Mr. McGehrin –absent |
Mr. Novosielski – aye Abstained on Dec. 20, 2000 |
|
Mr. Ferguson – absent |
Mrs. Miceli – aye Abstained on Dec. 11, 2000 |
Mrs. Willis – aye |
REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT:
Pres. Willis welcomed the members of the community to
the regularly scheduled meeting.
Pres. Willis indicated that there will be a Worksession held on January
22, 2001. Pres. Willis announced
that the Annual School Election will be held on April 17, 2001, and that there
are three positions available for three-year terms each. Nominating petitions are due in the
office of the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary by 4:00 P.M. on
February 26, 2001. Pres. Willis
acknowledged and recognized that the liaison for Mayor and Council is Denise
Ross. Pres. Willis thanked Mr. Art
Rosbury-Yoder, President of the Rutherford Taxpayers Association, for
supporting the Boards right to solicit contracted services.
Pres. Willis read into the record a letter from Mr.
George F. McGehrin resigning from the Board of Education effective
immediately. Pres. Willis, on
behalf of the Board, thanked Mr. McGehrin for his service to the community.
Pres. Willis acknowledged the untimely loss of Mr.
Jerry Ryan, Maintenance Foreman, who passed away right before Christmas. Pres. Willis asked for a moment of
silence in memory of Mr. Ryan.
MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: (Agenda Items Only) 7:37 P.M.
Mr. Rosbury-Yoder raised a question regarding the
Graduation Requirements Policy.
Mr. Stanton raised a question regarding the staff
suspension.
Meeting was then closed to the public at 7:39 P.M.
NEW BUSINESS (Action to be Taken)
PERSONNEL: Motion
by Mr. Derner, 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. Salaries, where applicable, are subject
to further negotiations between the Rutherford Board of Education and the
Rutherford Education Association.
Approved.
PERSONNEL:
Motion by Mr. Derner, seconded by Mr.
Novosielski to adopt Personnel Items #1-7.
EMPLOYEE TERMINATION 1. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to
terminate the employment of Employee “Y-1” (name on file in the
office of the superintendent of schools) as a lunch monitor effective 12/15/00.
HASP PERSONNEL 2.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the following
changes in the HASP Program:
Chris
Viola – Teacher – to change salary from hourly to $10,000 annually
effective 12/16/00
Kirsten
Hoefling – to employ as AM HASP aide at the hourly rate of $13.00
effective 12/18/00
CURRICULUM WRITING 3.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that approval be granted to
employ the following curriculum writers:
1999-2000
Michael
Davidson 120 hours @ $15.00
per hour = $1,800
Barbara
O’Donnell 120 hours @ $15.00
per hour = $1,800
2000-2001
Michael
Davidson 120 hours @ $15.00
per hour = $1,800
Barbara
O’Donnell 80
hours @ $15.00 per hour = $1,200
Total
$6,600
H.S. CO-CURRICULAR 4.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to appoint Mr. Denis
Mullins as the Popcert Director for the 2000-2001 school year at the annual
stipend of $1,564.
SUSPENSION 5. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD
OF EDUCATION
WHEREAS,
a teaching staff member whose name is on file in the Board Office was charged
with violating the criminal laws of the State of New Jersey; and
WHEREAS,
the teaching staff member was suspended with pay in accordance with N.J.S.A.
18A:25-6, pending Board action on his/her employment status;
BE
IT RESOLVED that the teaching staff member is hereby suspended, with pay as
required by N.J.S.A. 18A:6-8.3, pending disposition of the criminal
charges;
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the suspension shall be without pay if the teaching
staff member is indicted.
EMERGENT HIRING 6.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that to employ the
following applicant(s) under the emergent hiring law as per the State
Department of Education:
Ms.
Halina Bachar-Hayda – lunchroom activities advisor
Ms.
Carolyn Austin – substitute teacher & substitute teacher assistant
Ms.
Cheryl A. Brown - “
“
“
“
“
Mr.
Moises Garcia – custodian
HALINA BACHAR-HAYDA 7. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD
BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve Ms. Halina Bachar-Hayda as a volunteer lunchroom
activities advisor.
Roll call vote Personnel
Items #1-7:
|
Mrs. Ahmed – aye |
Mr. Ferrara – aye |
Mrs. Monahan – aye |
|
Mr. Derner – aye |
Mr. McGehrin –absent |
Mr. Novosielski – aye |
|
Mr. Ferguson – absent |
Mrs. Miceli – aye |
Mrs. Willis – aye |
PERSONNEL:
Motion by Mr. Derner, seconded by Mr. Ferrara to
adopt Personnel Items #8-14.
SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS 8. BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ the following as substitute
teacher(s) at the per diem rate of $65.00:
Ms.
Carolyn Austin – effective 1/9/01
Ms.
Cheryl A. Brown -
“ “
Ms.
Margaret Kenyon –
" "
SUB TCHR ASSISTANTS 9. BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ the following as substitute teacher
assistants at the hourly rate of $8.50:
Ms.
Carolyn Austin – effective 1/9/01
Ms.
Cheryl A. Brown -
“ “
MOISES GARCIA 10.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ Mr. Moises Garcia
as a custodian at Washington School effective 2/1/01 through 6/30/01 at the
annual salary of $26,510 (step 3 pro-rated).
LINDA SCHILLARI 11.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve an unpaid
disability leave for Mrs. Linda Schillari from 1/9/01 through 2/5/01.
RAYMOND GALLUP 12. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD
OF EDUCATION to employ Mr. Raymond Gallup as Administrative Assistant for
Finance effective 1/23/01 through 6/30/01 at the annual salary of $45,000
(pro-rated). This is a replacement
for Mr. Lee Brockington.
RETIREMENT MONIES 13. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD
OF EDUCATION to approve the payment of the following retirement monies
(pay-back of sick days) to Mr.
William Bauman as per agreement between the Rutherford Board of Education and
the Rutherford Administrators Association:
283 days
= $14,565
COACHING ASSIGNMENT 14. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD
OF EDUCATION to appoint Mr. Michael Lauterhahn as the Head Baseball Coach for
the 2000-2001 school year at the annual stipend of $3,993 (1-4 years).
Roll call vote Personnel
Items #8-14:
|
Mrs. Ahmed – aye |
Mr. Ferrara – aye |
Mrs. Monahan – aye |
|
Mr. Derner – aye |
Mr. McGehrin –absent |
Mr. Novosielski – aye |
|
Mr. Ferguson – absent |
Mrs. Miceli – aye |
Mrs. Willis – aye |
TRUSTEE RESIGNATION 15. Motion by Mr. Derner, seconded by Mr.
Ferrara, to accept, with deep regret, the resignation of George F. McGehrin,
Trustee, effective immediately.
Approved.
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION:
Motion by Mr. Novosielski,
seconded by Mr. Ferrara, to adopt Curriculum Items #1-5.
IASA 1.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the following
carryover amounts from the FY2000 IASA (Improving America’s Schools Act):
Title
I $ 4,000
Title
II 5,359
Title
IV 2,223
Title
VI 6,567
Total $18,149
HOME INSTRUCTION 2.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve home instruction
for the following students (names on file in the office of the superintendent
of schools) effective 12/15/00:
Student
“Z-1”
Student
“A-2”
OUT-OF-DISTRICT PLACEMENT 3.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the placement of
Student 2000185 (name on file in the office of special services) to attend the
Palisades Learning Center, Paramus effective 1/2/01 at the annual tuition of
$31,343 (pro-rated).
OUT-OF-DISTRICT PLACEMENT 4.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the placement of
Student “B-2” (name on file in the office of the superintendent of
schools) to enter Touch Stone Hall effective 12/12/00 at the cost of $1,783 per
month.
OUT-OF-DISTRICT PLACEMENT 5. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD
OF EDUCATION to rescind the placement of Student 2000178 (name on file in the
special services office) at E.C.L.C. in Ho-Ho-Kus, and approve the placement in
the Learning Center for Exceptional Children in Rutherford at the annual
tuition of $32,729.40 (pro-rated) effective 1/16/01.
Roll call vote Curriculum
Items #1-5:
|
Mrs. Ahmed – aye |
Mr. Ferrara – aye |
Mrs. Monahan – aye |
|
Mr. Derner – aye |
|
Mr. Novosielski – aye |
|
Mr. Ferguson – absent |
Mrs. Miceli – aye |
Mrs. Willis – aye |
FINANCE:
·
DISCUSSION OF
PROPOSED 2001-2002 BUDGET
Superintendent Conlon led the discussion of the
proposed 2001-02 school year budget.
Motion by Mrs. Miceli, seconded by Mr. Derner to
adopt Finance Items #1-4.
APPROVAL
OF BILLS: 1. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD
OF EDUCATION that the bills listed below be approved.
Accounts
Payable 12-15-00 108,351.78
12-22-00 102,696.88
01-05-01 64,246.62
General
Activities 12-18-00 10,553.60
01-04-01 1,618.95
Payroll 12-14-00 1,338.85
12-15-00 743,611.50
12-22-00 761,137.34
12-23-00 363.00
Total 1,793,918.52
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:
Bank Date
Invested Amount Due Interest
Chase 12-8-00 1,650,000.00 12-15-00 6.53%
Chase 12-15-00 2,450,000.00 1-9-01 6.53%
TRANSFER: 3. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD
OF EDUCATION to approve the following transfer for the 2000-01 school year.
From:
11-000-261-610-12 Custodial
Supplies $829.95
To:
12-000-260-730-12 Equip.
Dist. $829.95
Rationale:
Purchased item exceeded supply category dollar figure ($499.99)
TRANSFER: 4. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD
OF EDUCATION to approve the following transfer for the 2000-01 school year.
From:
11-000-100-565-09 Tuition-Private
School Special Ed. $31,736.62
To:
11-000-100-562-09 Tuition-Other
LEA Special Ed. 30,978.00
11-000-100-566-09 Tuition-Private
School-Special Ed 758.62
Rationale:
Categorical adjustment for actual student placement
Roll call vote Finance Items
#1-4:
|
Mrs. Ahmed – aye |
Mr. Ferrara – aye |
Mrs. Monahan – aye |
|
Mr. Derner – aye |
|
Mr. Novosielski – aye |
|
Mr. Ferguson – absent |
Mrs. Miceli – aye |
Mrs. Willis – aye |
Motion by Mrs. Miceli,
seconded by Mr. Derner to adopt Finance Items #5-9.
TRANSFER: 5. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD
OF EDUCATION to approve the following transfer for the 2000-01 school year.
From: Fund
Balance $106,357.30
To:
11-000-217-320-09 Purch.
Prof. Educ. Services $106,357.30
Rationale:
Offset extraordinary expenditure – Spec. Educ. Rehab.
TRANSFER: 6. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD
OF EDUCATION to approve the following transfer for the 2000-01 school year.
From:
11-000-261-890-12 Misc.
Exp. District $200.00
To:
11-000-262-890-12 Travel
Allow CST 200.00
Rationale:
Program Change
TRANSFER: 7. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD
OF EDUCATION to approve the following transfer for the 2000-01 school year.
From:
11-190-100-640-03 Textbook
Account $370.00
11-190-100-500-03 Repair
of Equipment 630.00
To:
11-190-100-610-03 General
Supplies Account $1,000.00
Rationale:
Flexibility for year-end activities.
DONATION 8. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD
OF EDUCATION to accept, with deepest thanks, the cash donation of $750 from the
Gardner Family Foundation to Pierrepont School.
SECY/TREAS. REPORT 9. 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 November, 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 Finance Items
#5-9:
|
Mrs. Ahmed – aye |
Mr. Ferrara – aye |
Mrs. Monahan – aye |
|
Mr. Derner – aye |
|
Mr. Novosielski – aye |
|
Mr. Ferguson – absent |
Mrs. Miceli – aye |
Mrs. Willis – aye |
Motion by Mrs. Miceli,
seconded by Mr. Ferrara to adopt Finance Items #10 and 11.
YEARBOOK QUOTES 10. WHEREAS, quotes for Pierrepont
Yearbooks were solicited; and
WHEREAS,
quote submitted by School Annual Publishing Company was the most advantageous
when price and other factors were considered,
BE
IT RESOLVED THAT THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION award a
contract
for Pierrepont Yearbooks to School Annual Publishing Company for the 2000-2001
school year. Quotations and
supporting documentation are on file in the office of the School Business
Administrator/Board Secretary.
BID AUTHORIZATION 11. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD
OF EDUCATION to authorize the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary to
solicit bids for ADA projects for the 2000-01 school year.
Roll call vote Finance Items
#10 and 11:
|
Mrs. Ahmed – aye |
Mr. Ferrara – aye |
Mrs. Monahan – aye |
|
Mr. Derner – aye |
|
Mr. Novosielski – aye |
|
Mr. Ferguson – absent |
Mrs. Miceli – aye |
Mrs. Willis – aye |
Motion by Mrs. Miceli, seconded by Mr. Derner to adopt Finance Item
#12.
PROPOSAL AUTH. 12. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD
OF EDUCATION to authorize the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary to
solicit competitive contracting proposals for soft drink products, including
vending machines for the 2001-02 through 2006-07 school years.
Roll call vote Personnel
Items #12::
|
Mrs. Ahmed – aye |
Mr. Ferrara – no |
Mrs. Monahan – aye |
|
Mr. Derner – aye |
|
Mr. Novosielski – no |
|
Mr. Ferguson – absent |
Mrs. Miceli – aye |
Mrs. Willis – aye |
POLICY:
Motion by Mrs. Miceli,
seconded by Mr. Ferrara, to approve Policy Items #1-3 on first reading.
POLICY –FIRST
READING:
HEALTH EXAMINATIONS 1. BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the following revisions to Policy
#5310 Health Examinations on first reading:
BOARD
OF EDUCATION PUPILS
RUTHERFORD 5310/page 1 of 2
HEALTH
EXAMINATIONS
The
Board of Education requires that pupils enrolled in this district submit to
physical examinations in accordance with law in order that the learning
potential of each child is not diminished by a remediable physical disability
and that the school community is protected from the spread of communicable
disease.
Each
pupil entering school for the first time and each pupil who transfers to this
district must have a physical examination and must have the Pre-Entrance
Physical Form filled out by his/her physician. In addition, pupils enrolled in grades 4, 7, 5 and 10 shall annually submit to a
health examination conducted by the school medical inspector, except that the
parent may submit to the school medical inspector the examination report of a
personal physician. Each candidate
for an interscholastic athletic squad or team shall submit to a physical
examination by the school medical inspector or designated team physician prior
to the first practice session. as required
by Policy #5310.1.
A
Mantoux Tuberculin Test shall be conducted for pupils who have transferred from
another state or another country and who do not have a valid record of a Mantoux
Tuberculin Test. The test shall
also be conducted for all pupils in ungraded classes who have attained the age
of thirteen years, except that any such examination may be waived by the New
Jersey State Board of Health.
Each
pupil between the ages of ten and eighteen years shall be examined annually for
scoliosis by a school employee trained in scoliosis screening in accordance
with regulations promulgated by the State Department of Health and State
Department of Education. If a
student is suspected of having scoliosis, the Board shall notify the parent or
guardian and shall advise him/her of the significance of treating the disease
at an early state and the public services available for such treatment.
Audiometric
screening shall be conducted for pupils who are:
1. Enrolled
in grades kindergarten through 4;
2. Enrolled
in grades 6, 8 and 9 or 10;
3. Entering
the district with no recent record of hearing screening;
4. At
risk for hearing impairment;
5. Referred
to the child study team for evaluation; or
6. Referred
for screening by a teacher, a parent or at
the
pupil's own request.
The
hearing screening shall be conducted by the school medical examiner, certified
school nurse or health care personnel in accordance with the regulations promulgated
by the State Department of Education.
All screening shall be conducted in cooperation with the school
nurse. The school nurse shall
notify the parent or guardian in writing if his/her child has failed auditory
screening and advise him/her about the necessity for procuring additional
evaluation by the family's own physician.
If
the school medical inspector determines that the health examination should
include the loosening, opening or removal of the pupil's clothing above the
waist, the pupil's parent or guardian must be notified in writing of such
proposed examination and in such notice the presence of one of the parents or
guardians shall be requested. The
notice shall state that in the absence of a parent or guardian there shall be
present a nurse or teacher of the same sex if the pupil is a female and that if
the parent or guardian objects to such an examination, then the parent or
guardian may file a report of the family physician upon the condition for which
such examination was deemed advisable by the school medical inspector.
A
pupil who presents a statement signed by his or her parent or guardian that a
medical examination interferes with the free exercise of his or her religious
beliefs shall be examined only to the extent necessary to determine whether the
pupil is ill or infected with a communicable disease or to determine fitness to
participate in a health, safety, or physical education course required by law.
The
Superintendent shall instruct all teaching staff members to observe pupils
continually for conditions that indicate a physical defect or disability and to
report any such conditions promptly to the school nurse.
This
policy shall become effective September, 1988.
N.J.S.A.
18A:35-5; 18A:40-4 et seq.;
18A:40-16 et seq.
N.J.A.C. 6:29-4.1 6:29-2.1 et seq. 29-6.4,29-8.1 ;6:29-5.2
Adopted: November 9, 1987
Revised: May 14, 1990
Revised: February 12, 2001
GRAD./PROMOTION 2.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the following
revisions to Policy #5460 Graduation/Promotion
Policy Rutherford High School on first reading:
BOARD OF EDUCATION PUPILS
RUTHERFORD 5460/page 1 of 2
GRADUATION/PROMOTION
POLICY
RUTHERFORD
HIGH SCHOOL
The Board of Education
requires that each pupil meet the minimum standards for promotion within the
high school and for graduation therefrom. The curriculum of the high school should be designed to
offer a wide range of subject matter to meet the needs, interests, and ability
levels of the student body. The secondary
curriculum at Rutherford High School offers a wide range of subject offerings
in order to meet the needs, interests, and ability levels of the student body.
This policy establishes
certain mandatory courses for all students as well as setting the minimum
standards for promotion to each grade level and graduation. No student is denied access to any
course due to race, religion, or sex.
Graduation Requirements:
I. State Requirements
1. One credit year of English for each
year of enrollment up to four credit years. Four credit years of
English/language arts literacy.
2. Three credit years of mathematics
effective with the September 1990 grade nine class. Three
credit years of mathematics.
3. Two credit years of social
studies/United States history and one credit year of world history/cultures.
Three credit years of social studies, including satisfaction
of N.J.S.A. 18A:35-1 and 2.
4. Two credit years of natural or
physical science effective with the September 1989 grade nine class. Three
credit years of science effective with the September 2000-2001 grade nine
class.
5. One credit year of physical
education, health and safety for each year of enrollment.
6. One credit year of fine, practical
and/or performing arts. One credit year of
fine, practical, and/or performing arts.
* 7. One-half credit year of career
development. Two credit years in world languages effective with 2001-2002
grade nine class;
8. Cross-content workplace readiness which may be
satisfied through infusion into existing courses, course equivalents, or career education
courses.
* Credits
may be awarded according to the provisions outlined in NJSA 18A:7C-1 and NJAC
6:8-7.1 (commonly referred to as High School Graduation Requirements).
II. A
student must complete 120 credits for graduation.
III. Students
must carry 30 credits each year except those students who have returned for
their fifth year after failing to meet the graduation requirements during the
normal four year sequence. Students
may not carry more than 40 credits in a given school year.
IV. Students
must pass the mandated High School Proficiency Test in reading, writing and
computation or meet the alternate requirements as outlined in the N.J.
Administrative Code. Students must pass
the mandated state assessments or meet the alternate requirements as outlined
in the N.J. Administrative Code.
Starting with those students entering grade nine in the 1999-2000
academic year, the requirement that all students demonstrate proficiency in all
sections of the mandated state assessments or SRA process applicable to the
class graduating in the year they meet all other graduation requirements.
V. Students
may not "double up" on any more than one previously failed subject in
any given school year.
VI. A
student receiving three marking period grades of "F" - one of which
results in a final failure - will be prohibited from attending remedial
summer school for said course. One
semester courses are not affected by this section of the policy.
VII. Credits
from an approved summer school or evening school will be accepted provided
prior approval for attending said school was received from the high school
guidance department.
VIII. Students
who fail to meet all graduation requirements are ineligible for a high school
diploma and may not participate in the graduation ceremony. Credits needed for placement in
designated grade level:
Promotion
to:
Grade
10 25
earned credits
Grade
11 55
earned credits
Grade
12 Eligibility
to meet all graduation requirements by June of the current school
year.
Revised:
March, 1991
Revised:
June 12, 1995
Revised:
February 12, 2001
GRAD./PROMOTION 3. BE
IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the following
revisions to Policy #5460.1 RHS Fine, Practical or Performing Arts Graduation
Promotion Policy on first reading:
BOARD
OF EDUCATION PUPILS
RUTHERFORD 5460.1
RUTHERFORD
HIGH SCHOOL
FINE,
PRACTICAL OR PERFORMING ARTS
GRADUATION/PROMOTION POLICY
RUTHERFORD HIGH SCHOOL
FINE, PRACTICAL OR PERFORMING ARTS
The
following course offerings meet the state mandate of fine, practical, or
performing arts at Rutherford High School. Students must pass 1 credit year (5 credits) to complete
this graduation requirement. The following
course offerings meet the state mandate of fine, practical or performing arts
at Rutherford High School.
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1. Basic
Drawing and Design I,II Painting Ceramics
I, II Photography
I, II
Art by Computer Design Studio
Art Advanced
Studio Art 2. Desktop Publishing Personal Computer Keyboarding Investing and the Stock Market Word
Perfect Accounting
I, II Applied Computer Concepts Systems A, B Computer
Applications Personal
Typing Fundamentals of Contemporary Business
3. Theatre Arts I, II Theatre
Arts Workshop Great
Books Mass Creative
Writing Speech Humanities
Seminar Journalism |
4. Clothing I, II American
Foods
Child
Care and Development Fitness Through Nutrition 5. Electricity/Electronics Small
Engine Repair Architectural
Drafting CAD I and II: Computer Assisted
Drafting Introduction
to Technology Control Technology and Invention Woodworking Technology I, II, III TV Studio Workshop TV Production 6. Computer Programming I, II
Computer Programming C++ AP Computer C++ Network Academy I, II, III, IV Computer
Applications Web
Page Design Advanced
Web Page Design Multi-Media
Design
7. Music Technology Band Chorus Concert
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Adopted: January 1990
Revised: June 12, 1995
Revised: February 12, 2001
Roll call vote Policy Items
1-3 on First Reading:
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Mrs. Ahmed – aye |
Mr. Ferrara – aye |
Mrs. Monahan – aye |
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Mr. Derner – aye |
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Mr. Novosielski – aye |
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Mr. Ferguson – absent |
Mrs. Miceli – aye |
Mrs. Willis – aye |
Motion by Mrs. Miceli,
seconded by Mr. Novosielski to adopt Policy Items #1 and 2 on second reading.
POLICY –SECOND
READING:
BOARD SECRETARY 1. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD
OF EDUCATION to approve the following revisions to Policy #1300 Board Secretary
on second reading:
BOARD
OF EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION
RUTHERFORD 1300/page 1 of 2
BOARD
SECRETARY
Qualifications:
1. Graduate
of an accredited secondary school.
2. Demonstrates
an aptitude for the tasks listed below.
3. Such
alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and
acceptable.
Reports to: Superintendent
of Schools
Job Goals: To
implement the statutory duties and function
Performance Responsibilities:
1. Notify
Board members of all meetings.
2. Post
and give public notices of all meetings of the Board of Education, school
elections, advertisements for bids, and legal notices concerning district
business.
3. Record
all proceedings of the Board and of school elections in suitable minute books.
4. Administer
oaths in relation to school matters of the district.
5. Attends
all meetings of the Board of Education.
6. Provide
a copy of all minutes to each member of the Board of Education.
7. Prepares,
together with the Superintendent, an agenda setting forth all known items of
business to be considered at the meetings of the Board of Education.
8. Conducts
and implements the election process for all regular and special school
elections, included but not limited to:
a) Receipt
of nominating petitions for candidates to the Board including verification of validity and withdrawal
procedures.
b) Conducts
a drawing for ballot position.
c) Receives
nominations of challengers and issues certificates of appointment to
challenger.
d) Posts
notice of election in seven locations and by newspaper notice.
e) Furnishes
each polling place with proper equipment.
f) Publishes
notice of election for absentee voters.
g) Prepares
sample ballots.
h) Secures
voting machines and makes necessary arrangements for implementing their use.
i) Declares
the polls open at appropriate time.
j) Secures
and retrieves the signature copy registers.
k) Receives
the report of the election from each polling place, announces the results, and
certifies the accuracy of the count.
l) Forwards
the sealed election packages and statement of results.
9. As
general accountant of the Board:
a) Collect
tuition fees and other monies due the Board.
and transmits them to the custodian of school monies.
b) Examine
and audit all accounts and demands against the Board and secure approval. , and
send them to the custodian for payment.
c) Keep
account of the district financial transactions including a detailed account of
expenditures.
d) Report
to the Board at each regular meeting the status of all accounts.
e) Keep
all contracts, records and documents belonging to the Board.
f) Give
the Board a detailed financial report at the end of the school year, and files
a copy with the county superintendent.
g) Report
to the commissioner by August 1 on financial transactions of the district and
information on the amount of unpaid school debt.
h) Prepare
a summary of the annual audit and recommendations prior to meeting of the Board
and make copies of the summary available to interested persons.
10. Performs other tasks as may be
assigned by the Board of Education and/or the Superintendent of Schools.
Terms of employment: Twelve
months a year. Annual vacation
of one month. Salary to be
established by the Board. Terms, conditions and salaries as per contract.
Evaluation: Performance
of this job will be evaluated annually by the Superintendent of Schools.
Approved by: Date:
Reviewed and agreed to by: Date:
Adopted: June 12, 1995
Revised: January 8, 2001
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR 2. BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the following
revisions to Policy #1310 Business Administrator on second reading:
BOARD
OF EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION
RUTHERFORD 1310/page 1 of 3
BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATOR
Qualifications:
1. Bachelor's
Degree in a field of education, business
management or accounting.
2. A minimum of three years of
experience in one of the above fields, including at least one year of
experience in a supervisory capacity.
3. A valid State certificate to
practice as a school business administrator.
4. Such alternatives to the above
qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
Reports to: Superintendent
of Schools
Supervises: 1.
Business office personnel
2.
Custodians and Maintenance
3.
Transportation Director
4.
School food service operation
5. Swimming pool operation
Job Goals:
To administer the business affairs of the district in a
manner that will provide the best possible educational services with the
financial resources available.
Performance Responsibilities‑Business
Administrator:
General Business Administration
1. Applies
budgetary appropriations for the purchase of supplies, equipment facilities and
personnel services required to operate the educational program in accordance
with statutes and Board of Education policy, and utilizes the educational staff
in developing desirable standards and specifications to the end that purchased
items may fulfill their educational objectives.
2. Supervises
storage and distribution of supplies and equipment.
3. Assumes
responsibility for an accounting procedure adequate to record in detail all
money and credit transactions, in order to provide the Board of Education and
Administration with monthly financial reports in all areas including those
delegated by statute to the Secretary of the Board of Education.
4. Arranges
for the internal auditing of school accounts.
5. Supervises
the collection, safekeeping and distribution of all funds.
6. Prepares
financial reports as required by state and federal agencies having jurisdiction
over public school funds.
7. Completes
applications for state and federal funds. where
appropriate.
8. Interprets
the financial position of the district to the community at large.
9. Furnishes
bond in such form and amount as shall be determined from time to time by the
Board, the cost of which will be assumed by the district.
10. Administers the district's
insurance program to provide adequate insurance safeguards against fire,
liability and similar risks. Also
administers group medical, dental and prescription insurance, if provided by
the Board of Education; disability insurance; and student and athletic
insurance programs.
11. Acts
as payroll officer.
12. Negotiates
contracts involving special education facilities and programs.
Budget Preparation and Control
1. Acts
as the budget control officer.
2. Compiles
necessary statistical data for the preparation of the fiscal budget.
3. Assists
in the interpretation of budgetary needs to the public by preparing materials
for distribution and by working with the Board and Administrative staff in the
broad program of community contact.
4. Provides
the Board and Administrative staff with factual information on the business
area as it affects the total school program.
5. Acts
as advisor to the Superintendent on the school budget and all other business
and financial questions.
Enrollment Projection and Forecasts
Assists in the compilation of statistics relative to new
housing construction, building permits, local zoning ordinances and other
information relative to local population trends as the affect school planning.
School Building ‑ Determination of Needs,
Planning and Construction
1. Works
with Administrative staff members, architects, attorneys, financial advisors in
the planning, financing, contracting and construction or alteration of school
facilities.
2. Provides
information for Board and Administrative staff relative to long‑term
planning in terms of community resources and needs.
3. Administers
all business aspects attendant to planning and construction.
Plant Operation and Maintenance
1. Programs
the use of school facilities in accordance with Board of Education policy.
2. Maintains
an up‑to‑date inventory of school property.
3. Supervises
programs of plant maintenance and custodial operations to provide a maximum
educational facility as well as a healthful and safe environment for pupils, workers
and the public.
Transportation
Supervises school transportation service, assisting in
the compiling of statistics and preparation of specifications, and administers
total business aspects for all transportation services.
Food Services
Administers the business/fiscal
operation of the school food services and provides for the efficient fiscal management of the school lunch
program.
Swimming Pool
Administers the
operation of the community swimming pool program.
Personnel
1. Supervises
all business office and computer operation personnel.
2. Assists
in recruiting, screening, hiring, assigning, supervising, and evaluating
personnel for positions in the offices under his jurisdiction.
Miscellaneous
1. Attends
all meetings of the Board of Education.
2. Performs
the duties of lead education agency when the Board of Education serves in such
a capacity.
3. Performs
other tasks as may be assigned by the Board of Education and/or Superintendent
of Schools.
Terms of Employment: Twelve
months a year. Annual vacation
of one month, at a time approved
by the Superintendent of Schools.
Salary to be established by the Board. Salaries, terms and
conditions as per negotiated contract.
Evaluation: Performance
of this job will be evaluated annually by the Superintendent of Schools.
Approved by: Date:
Reviewed and agreed to by: Date:
Adopted: June 12, 1995
Revised: January 8, 2001
Roll call vote Policy Items
#1 and 2 on second reading:
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Mrs. Ahmed – aye |
Mr. Ferrara – aye |
Mrs. Monahan – aye |
|
Mr. Derner – aye |
|
Mr. Novosielski – aye |
|
Mr. Ferguson – absent |
Mrs. Miceli – aye |
Mrs. Willis – aye |
MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: (Any Topic) 8:28
P.M.
Mr. Stanton addressed the issue of advertising,
specifically using the example of milk.
Mr. Stanton indicated that schools should be a designated
propaganda-free zone.
Mrs. Dyson indicated that no one is forcing the
students to purchase soda, and that purchasing soda is strictly on a volunteer
basis. Mrs. Dyson indicated that
the Board and community should be focusing on other items such as drugs and
alcohol. Mrs. Dyson raised a
question regarding Performance Responsibilities, Item #12, of the approved
Business Administrator job description.
Mr. Rosbury-Yoder raised a question regarding the
Buildings and Grounds Committee that is being developed through the
Superintendent. Mr. Rosbury-Yoder
addressed the advertising in schools, and the subliminal impact it has.
Meeting was then closed to the public at 8:38 P.M.
EXECUTIVE
SESSION: Motion
by Mr. Novosielski, seconded by Mr. Ferrara that an Executive Session be held
at 8:39 P.M. for the purpose of discussing Personnel, Negotiations, Staffing,.
and Executive Minutes. Action will
be taken. The Board expects to
return within 30 minutes.
Approved.
The Board returned at 9:18 P.M.
MINUTES APPROVAL 1.
Resolution by Mr. Ferrara, seconded by Mr. Novosielski.
BE IT RESOLVED
BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that the minutes of the Executive Session
of December 11, 2000, be approved as amended.
Roll call vote Executive Minutes
of December 11, 2000:
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Mrs. Ahmed – aye |
Mr. Ferrara – aye |
Mrs. Monahan – aye |
|
Mr. Derner – aye |
|
Mr. Novosielski – aye |
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Mr. Ferguson – absent |
Mrs. Miceli –
abstained |
Mrs. Willis – aye |
ADJOURNMENT: Motion
by Mr. Ferrara, seconded by Mrs. Ahmed that the meeting be adjourned at 9:20
P.M.
Approved.
Respectfully submitted,
Dr. James P. Verbist
School Business Administrator/Board Secretary