RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION

DONALD SOMMERKAMP 4. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ Mr. Donald Sommerkamp as a technology teacher at the high school effective 9/1/02 through 6/30/03 at the annual salary of $64,616 (step 15, level 2). This is now a permanent replacement for Mr. Anderson.

POOL PERSONNEL 5. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION for the pool to employ Mr. Michael Beaugrand as a lifeguard effective 5/18/02 at the hourly rate of $7.00.

HOME INSTRUCTORS 6. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the following home instructors effective 5/23/02 at the hourly rate of $25.00:

Christopher Viola

Martin Mearizo

ELIMINATION OF POSITIONS 7. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to eliminate the following positions:

Switchboard Operators

Substitute Teacher Callers

Supervisor of Science

CREATION OF POSITION 8. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to create the position of Supervisor of Math/Science.

SUMMER WORKERS 9. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ the following for summer work with the maintenance department at the listed hourly rates:

Mrs. Kathy Regan* - 8 hours per day - $9.75 per hour - 8 weeks

Mr. Anthony LaTorre* - 5 hours per day - $9.75 per hour - 7 weeks

Mr. Matthew D’Arduinni* - 5 hours per day - $9.75 per hour - 7 weeks

Mrs. Loretta Jakubas - 5 hours per day - $9.00 per hour - 6 weeks

Mr. Dan Coleman - 5 hours per day - $9.00 per hour - 7 weeks

* These three employees are return staff and the rate of pay is the same as last summer.

JAMIE MINNITI 10. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ Ms. Jamie Minniti as a lunch monitor at Washington School effective 5/28/02 at the hourly rate of $8.25.

MARTIN MEARIZO 11. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ Mr. Martin Mearizo as a home instructor effective 5/28/02 at the hourly rate of $25.00.

HOURLY EMPLOYEES 12. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ the following hourly employees for the 2002-2003 school year at the hourly rates listed or as otherwise noted:

HOURLY EMPLOYEES 2002/2003

	Hours	Step	Hourly Rate
BUS ASSISTANT
Marion Capone	6	Step 4	14.25
Aileen LaPierre	2	Step 3	13.00
Adelaida Fogas	1.9	Step 2	12.25

CLERICAL ASSISTANTS

Lilian Cabello	7	Step 3	13.00
Irena Drywa	3	Step 4	14.25
Doris Feliciano	7	Step 4	14.25
Camille Hirth	3	Step 4	14.25
Diane Rosamilia	3.9	Step 2	12.25
Debra Rovito	3.5	Step 4	14.25
Susanne Savonije	3.9	Step 4	14.25

LIBRARY ASSISTANTS

Dorothy Dammers	6	Step 4	14.25
Eileen Huelbig	6.25	Step 4	14.25
Joan Moss	6	Step 4	14.25

TEACHER ASSISTANTS

Clare Ahearn	6.25	Step 3	13.75
Irene Amitisis	6.25	Step 3	13.75
Amelia Archetti	6.25	Step 3	13.75
Patricia Bardzell	4.5	Step 4	15.25
Lenard Baylor	6	Step 2	12.75
Jane Chadwick	6	Step 4	15.25
Helene Gallucci	6.25	Step 4	15.25
Carolynn Griffiths	6.25	Step 4	15.25
Theresa Marullo	6.25	Step 4	15.25
Barbara Rio	3.25	Step 3	13.75
Sandra Sasso	6.25	Step 4	15.25
Linda Van Dien	6.55	Step 4	15.25
Grace Vidal	6.25	Step 3	13.75
Laura Wusyk	6.25	Step 4	15.25

BUS DRIVERS

Christopher Bialek	6	step 3	17.75
Edward Malaquias	7	step 3	17.75
Elizabeth N. Mannion	8	step 3	17.75
Joseph Marino	5	step 3	17.75
Mary Jean McGuire	7	step 3	17.75
Thomas Whitlow	4 to 6	step 3	17.75

LUNCH MONITORS

Joanne Andersen	2	Step 4	9.00
Anne Appolonia	2	Step 2	8.50
Lorraine Arendt	2	Step 5	9.50
Paula Barry	2	Step 5	9.50
Alice Baum	2	Step 5	9.50
Lorraine Boyd	2	Step 5	9.50
Anna Caputo	2	Step 4	9.00
Josephine Chieco	2	Step 4	9.00
Antoinette Corell	2	Step 5	9.50
Carol DePinto	2	Step 4	9.00
Bernadette Dunne	2	Step 5	9.50
Arlene Falzarano	2	Step 5	9.50
Adelaida Fogas	2	Step 2	8.50
Cheryl Garcia	3	Step 5	9.50
Linda Gerbasio	3	Step 3	8.75
Patricia Hauptmann	3	Step 3	8.75
Zohra Imessaoudene	2	Step 1	8.25
Loretta Jakubas	3	Step 5	9.50
Marie Kelly	2	Step 5	9.50
Lori Leach	2	Step 2	8.50
Nina Morrone	3	Step 5	9.50
Maria Teresa Nierras	3	Step 3	8.75
Elizabeth Ovarsi	3	Step 5	9.50
Gloria Pak	2	Step 2	8.50
Catherine Prins	2	Step 3	8.75
Frances Purpura	2	Step 3	8.75
Jardine Rennie	2	Step 4	9.00
Eugenia Rodriguez	2	Step 4	9.00
Beverly Serwatka	2	Step 5	9.50
Tahereh Sharife Zaheh	2	Step 3	8.75
Valerie Smith	2	Step 5	9.50
Donna Spiro	2	Step 5	9.50
Susan Struck	2	Step 2	8.50
Christina Sudol	2	Step 5	9.50
Theresa Urgolo	2	Step 2	8.50

SUBSTITUTE LUNCH MONITORS at $7.00 per hour - 2 hours per day when needed:

Dorothy Bassani

Anna Gramlich

Lee Marino

Digna Reiriz

Carol Villano

SUBSTITUTE SECRETARIES at $8.50 per hour when needed:

Valerie Albecker

Loretta Daledda

Femihan Elkadi

Carol Gearity

Mary Ann Herrmann

Camille Hirth

Gail King

Victoria MacFadyen

Debbie Moore

Elizabeth Ovarsi

Diana Rosamilia

Helen Schenck

HOME INSTRUCTORS at $25.00 per hour when needed:

Nichole Ballone

Kevin Curtis

Diane Daniele

Lori Dernelle

Margaret Driscoll

Marcia Gilbert

Gisele Hojais

Leslie Kropinack

Anita Laurenzi

William Mains

Martin Merezio

Sharon McPherson

Tricia Metts

Alison Mish

Diane Moe

Diane Parnofiello

Paula Risoli

Rufina Rodriguez

Marcella Schrank

Maureen Tullo

Christopher Viola

SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS at $70.00 per day when needed:

Georgette Abdelsayed

Clare Ahearn

Rose Borick

Rose Boykas, RN

Judy Chorbajian

Marilyn Cosmos

Ellen Dammers

Margaret Diffley

Femihan Elkadi

Cathy Ferro

Pam Filos

Cynthia Frazier

Andrew Goll

JoAnn Hughes

Gail King

Soad Makar

Martin Merezio

Diane Moe

Rosemarie Monahan

Norman Muro

Kimberly Napolitano

Alia Nasr

Anita Picone

Kristen Pitman

Barbara Quigley

Thomas Rogasis

Debby Sauter

Ruth Sherry

Sandra Siciliano, RN

Linda Small

Amy Sobolewski

Verana Wallis

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER ASSISTANTS at $8.50 per hour when needed:

Georgette Abdelsayed

Femihan Elkadi

Gail King

Soad Makar

Martin Merezio

Rosemarie Monahan

Alia Nasr

Usanee Prasapairin

Sandra Siciliano

Linda Small

Amy Sobolewski

MISCELLANEOUS HOURLY EMPLOYEES

Clerical Assistants on call at BOE $11.00 per hour

Josephine Guidetti

Stella Kaminski

Substitute Custodians

Kathleen Regan $9.75 per hour

Thomas Federick $9.00 per hour

Rene Garcia $9.00 per hour

Anthony LaTorre $9.00 per hour

Matthew D’Arduini $9.00 per hour

Substitute Bus Assistant at $8.50 per hour

(Open)

BOE Custodian - hourly rate $7.50

Robert Souza

Assistant to RHS Computer Department (student) at $7.00 per hour

(Open)

JOEL DE BARROS 13. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ Mr. Joel DeBarros as a special education teacher at Union School effective 9/1/02 through 6/30/03 at the annual salary of $35,689 (step 1, level 1). This is a replacement for Ms. Michelle Lajoie.

MICHELLE LAJOIE 14. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to rescind the appointment of Ms. Michelle Lajoie as a special education teacher for the 2002-2003 school year.

MICHELLE LAJOIE 15. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to appoint Ms. Michelle Lajoie as a kindergarten teacher for the WASAL schools effective 9/1/02 through 6/30/03. This is a replacement for Mrs. Colleen Allmers who is on a child rearing leave.

JENNIFER LEIMONE 16. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ Ms. Jennifer Leimone as an elementary teacher - LMC at the WASAL schools effective 9/1/02 through 6/30/03 at the annual salary of $38,127 (step 3, level 3). This is a replacement for Mrs. Virginia Mitchell who is retiring.

POOL EMPLOYEES 17. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the following summer pool personnel with their hourly rates:

Assistant Directors:

Marivel Quinones $15.00

Alan Goodman 15.00

Head Guard/Assistant Director:

Allyson Moran 12.00

Lifeguards:

Josh Burke 8.25

Daniel Marsh “

John Drury “

Ryan Earl “

Michael Villano “

Michael Canzano “

Michael Garrigan “

Christina Garrigan “

Steven Dunn “

John Hayes “

Michael Beaugrand 8.00

Frank Zitzman 8.25

Vincent Catanese “

Sianna Byrnes “

Instructors:

Ana Quinones 11.50

Marianne Pane “

Vincent Catanese 10.50

Sianna Byrnes “

Michael Garrigan “

Katelin Tonner “

Danielle Florio “

Steven Dunn 10.00

Christina Garrigan “

Frank Zitzman 10.50

Daniel Marsh 10.00

Swim Coaches

Head Coaches:

Vincent Catanese 12.00

Sianna Byrnes 12.00

Coaches:

Michael Garrigan 10.50

Katelin Tonner “

Danielle Florio “

Colleen Reynolds 10.00

Betsy Bugenhagen 15.00

Angela Almuty 16.00

TRANSFERS 18. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the following faculty transfers for the 2002-2003 school year:

Jill Michal From: Union To: Lincoln Grade 5

Amy Murphy From: Lincoln To: Union Grade 3

Beverley Keegan From: Sylvan To: Union Resource Center

Rosemarie Tenetylo From: Washington To: Sylvan LLD1 Class-Primary

Danielle Rossetti From: Pierrepont To: Sylvan LLD1 Class-Inter.

Roll call vote Personnel Items #1-18:

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

WASAL PRINCIPAL 19. Resolution by Mrs. Ahmed, seconded by Mr. Novosielski.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ Mr. Kenneth Polakowski as the WASAL Principal effective 7/1/02 through 6/30/03 at the annual salary of $96,100 (includes longevity 2 $1,100). This position is to replace Mr. Loffredo who retired.

Roll call vote Personnel Item #19:

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

Motion by Mrs. Ahmed, seconded by Mr. Brancato to adopt Personnel Items #20-32.

LESLIE A. CONLON 20. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION

WHEREAS, the Board of Education and Mrs. Leslie A. Conlon are parties to an employment agreement for the position of Superintendent of Schools which expires on June 30, 2006;

WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the Rutherford School District to resolve the issue of the continued employment of the Superintendent;

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby rescinds the existing employment agreement between the Board and Mrs. Conlon;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the employment agreement between the Board and Mrs. Conlon for the period beginning July 1, 2002 and ending June 30, 2007 and appoints her to the position of the Superintendent of Schools through June 30, 2007.

EMERGENT HIRES 21. 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:

Joel DeBarros – Special Education Teacher

Jennifer Lemoine – LMC

Linda Otway – Secretary/Bookkeeper

Veronika Reimer – School District Accountant

Ellen Gittleson – Speech Teacher

ELEM. CO-CURRICULAR 22. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the following stipends for WASAL Elementary Band Director:

2001-2002 $1,531

2002-2003 1,566

PENNI RUSSO 23. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve Miss Penni Russo as the WASAL Elementary Band Director for the 2001-2002 school year at the stipend of $306 ($1,531 pro-rated for 2 months of service).

SCIENCE/MATH SPVR 24. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve Mrs. Alison Heinzel as the Science/Math Supervisor effective 9/1/02 through 6/30/03 at the annual salary of $84,917 (step 11, level 5, includes $900 longevity plus $832 for two department differential). This is a new position.

POSITION ABOLISHED 25. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to abolish the position of Administrative Assistant to the Principal at Union School effective 7/1/02.

POSITION CREATED 26. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to create the position of Assistant Principal at Union School (12 months) effective 7/1/02 through 6/30/03.

ELLEN GITTLESON 27. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ Ms. Ellen Gittleson as a speech teacher for the district effective 9/1/02 through 6/30/03 at the annual salary of $60,231 (step 14, level 3). This is a replacement position for Ms. Ferrara.

ELLEN GITTLESON 28. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to

SUMMER CST WORK employ Ms. Ellen Gittleson for summer work for the Child Study Team at a rate of $250 per day as needed up to the maximum of 20 days.. This is a replacement position for Ms. Ferrara.

SIDEBAR AGREEMENT 29. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve a sidebar agreement between the Rutherford Board of Education and the Rutherford Supervisors Association.

MARY SCORESE 30. Motion to accept the resignation of Mrs. Mary Scorese, science teacher at the WASAL schools, effective 6/30/02.

LUCILLE DI FABRITIS 31. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ Ms. Lucille DiFabritis as a science teacher at the high school effective 9/1/02 through 6/30/03 at the annual salary of $58,766 (step 12, level 5). This is a new position.

SHANA PETRASEK 32. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ Miss Shana Petrasek as a special education 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 new position.

Roll call vote Personnel Items #20-32:

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

CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION:

Motion by Mr. Novosielski, seconded by Mrs. Monahan to adopt Curriculum and Instruction Items #1-5.

CHILD ASSAULT PREV. 1. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the application for the Child Assault Prevention (CAP) grant for the 2002-2003 school year for kindergarten, new 1-6 students, and grade 7 Teen Cap, dependent upon state funding.

EXTENDED SCHOOL 2. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to

YEAR PROGRAM approve an Extended School Year program for Student #2000137 (name on file in the office of special services) at the Palisades Learning Center, Paramus effective 7/1-26/02 at the tuition of $3,507.02.

TEXTBOOK APPROVALS 3. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the following textbooks for the 2002-2003 school year:

Precalculus Fifth Edition – Larson & Hostetler – Houghton Mifflin – 2001

The Developing Child – Holly Brisbane – Glencoe Mc-Graw Hill – 2000

Creating America – A History of the United States – J. Garcia et al – McDougal Littell Inc. – 2002

Wood Technology and Processes – John Feirer/Mark Feirer – Glencoe McGraw-Hill – 2002

Discovering French Bleu – Vallette & Vallette – McDougal Littell – 2001

Introduction to Business - Betty J. Brown, John E. Clow – Glencoe – 2003

CURRICULUM REVISION 4. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to

UPDATES approve the following revised curricula for the 2002-2003 school year:

A. Technology, Family and Consumer Science and Business

1. Web Page Design

2. Computer Applications

3. Fundamentals of Contemporary Business

4. Child Care and Development

5. Woodworking Technology I

6. Woodworking Technology II

B. Social Studies

1. U. S. History II

2. U.S. History II Honors

3. U.S. History II AP

C. Fine/Performing Arts

1. General Art – Grades 5 & 6

2. General Music – Grades 5-8

IDEA FUNDING 5. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to accept the grant funding for IDEA for FY2002 as follows:

Basic $289,329

Preschool 14,355

Roll call vote Curriculum an Instruction Items #1-5:

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

Motion by Mr. Novosielski, seconded by Mrs. Monahan to adopt Curriculum and Instruction Item #7-9.

HOME INSTRUCTION 7. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve home instruction for student #2000255 (name on file in the office of special services) effective 6/3/02 through 6/26/02.

IASA GRANT 8. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to accept the following funds for FY-2002 under the Improving America’s Schools Act:

Title II $7,899

Title IV 10,701

Title VI 12,296

Class Size Reduction 31,969

EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR 9. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to rescind approval for extended school year program at South Bergen Jointure Commission for Student #2000290 (name on file in the office of special services).

Roll call vote Curriculum an Instruction Items #7-9:

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

FINANCE:

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

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

Accounts Payable 6-6-02 5,796.99

6-10-02 306,501.58

Total: 312,298.57

Offline Checks 6-5-02 609.47 609.47

Payroll 5-15-02 895,647.24

5-30-02 873,039.89

5-31-02 1,061.70

Total: 1,769,748.83

General Activities 6-4-02 6,272.94

6-5-02 6,861.30

Total: 13,134.24

Total $2,095,791.11

TAX SCHEDULE: 2. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that the below listed schedule of monthly tax payments, from the Borough of Rutherford, be accepted for the 2002-2003 school year:

Month/Yr Total General Debt Service

2002

July 1,943,000.00 1,943,000.00

August 1,943,000.00 1,943,000.00

September 1,943,000.00 1,943,000.00

October 1,943,000.00 1,943,000.00

November 2,236,100.00 1,943,000.00 293,100.00

December 1,943,668.00 1,943,668.00

Subtotal 11,951,768.00 11,658,668.00 293,100.00

2003

January 1,943,000.00 1,943,000.00

February 1,943,000.00 1,943,000.00

March 1,943,000.00 1,943,000.00

April 1,943,000.00 1,943,000.00

May 1,987,250.00 1,943,000.00 44,250.00

June 1,943,668.00 1,943,668.00

Subtotal 11,702,918.00 11,658,668.00 44,250.00

Grand Total 23,654,686.00 23,317,336.00 337,350.00

ATHLETIC/STUDENT 3. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that

INSURANCE appointment of the firm Bollinger Fowler Company be approved to provide Athletic Accident coverage for the 2002-03 school year, and to provide the Voluntary Student plan to those pupils electing to participate, for the 2002-03 school year. The premium for the Athletic Insurance, Full Excess Plan, will be $13,250.

LEASE AGREEMENT 4. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to enter into a lease agreement between Xerox and Pierrepont School for a Xerox Document Centre 460 Digital Copier at a monthly cost of $420.40 for months 1-6 and $690.40 for months 7-60.

ANNUAL AGREEMENT 5. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to

MARASIM GROUP approve an Annual Agreement with The Marasim Group, Inc. for Comprehensive Computer Management Services from 7/1/02 through 6/30/03 at the annual fee of $19,500.

PATRICIA MORRIS ASSOC. 6. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to appoint Patricia Morris Associates as Communication Consultants at a fee of $13,000.

Roll call vote Finance Items #1-6:

Mrs. Ahmed – aye	Mr. Derner – aye	Mrs. Monahan – aye
Mr. Brancato – aye	Mr. Ferguson –aye	Mr. Novosielski – aye #1-5, no #6
Mrs. Cevasco – aye	Mr. Ferrara – absent	Mrs. Willis – aye

POLICY – 2^ND READING

POLICY BOOK 1. Resolution by Mrs. Cevasco, seconded by Mr. Novosielski.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the following new/revised policies contained in the following sections of the new policy book on second reading:

Section 1000 – Community Relations

#1000 – Concepts and Roles in Community Relations; Goals and Objectives

#1100 – Communicating with the Public

#1110 – Media

#1111 – District Publications

#1120 – Board of Education Meetings

#1140 – Distribution of Materials by Pupils and Staff

#1200 – Participation by the Public

#1220 – Ad Hoc Advisory Committees

#1230 – School-Connected Organizations

#1250 – Visitors

#1312 – Community Complaints and Inquiries

#1322 – Contests for Pupils

#1330 – Use of Schools Policy

#1330 R-1 – Regulations – Use of School Facilities/Grounds

#1330 R-2 – Regulations – Use of Physical Education Fields/Grounds

#1410 – Relations with Other Public Agencies

#1600 – Relations Between Other Entities and the District

Section 2000 – Administration

#2010 – Concepts and Roles in Administration; Goals and Objectives

#2121 – Line of Responsibility

#2131 – Chief School Administrator

#2210 – Administrative Leeway in Absence of Board Policy

#2224 – Non Discrimination/Affirmative Action

#2240 – Research, Evaluation and Planning

#2255 – Action Planning for T&E Certification

Section 9000 – By-Laws

#9000 – Role of the Board

#9010 – Role of the Member

#9020 – Public Statements

#9113 – Filling Vacancies

#9121 – Election and Duties of President

#9130 – Committees

#9200 – Orientation and Training of Board Members

#9250 – Expenses

#9270 – Conflict of Interest

#9271 – Code of Ethics

#9311 – Formulation, Adoption, Amendment of Policies

#9312 – Formulation, Adoption, Amendment of Bylaws

#9313 – Formulation, Adoption, Amendment of Regulations

#9321 – Time, Place, Notification of Meetings

#9322 – Public and Executive Sessions

#9323 – Agenda Preparation/Advance Delivery of Meeting Material

#9325-4 – Voting Method

#9326 – Minutes

#9400 – Board Self-Evaluation

Roll call vote Policy Item #1:

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

Motion by Mrs. Cevasco, seconded by Mr. Novosielski to adopt Policy Items #2 and 3.

GRAD/PROM POLICY RHS 2. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the following revisions to Policy No. 5460 Graduation/Promotion Policy Rutherford High School on second 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. 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. Four credit years of English/language arts literacy.

2. Three credit years of mathematics.

3. Three credit years of social studies, including satisfaction of N.J.S.A. 18A:35-1 and 2.

4. 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. Two credit years in visual, and performing, and/or practical arts effective with the September 2001-2002 grade nine class.

7. 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.

II. A student must complete 120 credits for graduation.

III. Students must carry a minimum of 35 credits and a maximum of 40 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.

IV. 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 may receive credit in summer school if the course is taken for new credit (120 hours) 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:

Grade 10 30 earned credits

Grade 11 60 earned credits

Grade 12 Eligibility to meet all graduation requirements by June of the current school year.

Above courses will meet all of the Core Curriculum Content Standards.

Adopted: January 1990

Revised: March 1991

Revised: June 12, 1995

Revised: March 12, 2001

Revised: June 10, 2002

GRAD/PROM POLICY RHS

FINE, PRACTICAL OR 3. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve PERFORMING ARTS the following revisions to Policy No. 5460.1 Graduation/Promotion Policy Rutherford High School Fine, Practical or Performing Arts on second reading:

BOARD OF EDUCATION PUPILS

RUTHERFORD 5460.1

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.

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

Accounting I, II

Applied Computer Concepts

Computer Applications

Fundamentals of Contemporary

Business

Advanced Computer Software

Systems

3. Theatre Arts I, II

Theatre Arts Workshop

*Great Books

Mass Communication

Creative Writing

Speech

*Humanities Seminar

Journalism

4. Textiles I, II

American Foods

International Foods

Child Care and Development

Fitness Through Nutrition

5. 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

Web Page Design

Advanced Web Page Design

Multi-Media Design

Computer Independent Study

7. Music Technology

Band

Chorus

Concert Choir

Choir/Band

Rock Ensemble

8. Tech Prep Offerings at Bergen Technical Schools

The above courses, with the exception of Great Books and Humanities Seminar (*), meet the Graduation Requirement of Visual, Performing, and/or Practical Arts effective with the 2001-2002 grade nine class.

Adopted: January 1990

Revised: June 12, 1995

Revised: February 12, 2001

Revised: June 10, 2002

Roll call vote Policy Items #2 and 3:

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

MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: (Any Topic) 8:10 P.M.

Two Rutherford High School students addressed concerns about the current dress code policy and asked if the students could have input for possible future revisions.

Lee Flowers expressed a concern about the lack of budget increases in classroom supplies and student activities over the past several years while the enrollment has increased during the same period.

A resident asked for clarification about a technology position that was approved by the Board.

Meeting was then closed to the public at 8:15 P.M.

ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Mr. Ferguson, seconded by Mrs. Cevasco that the meeting be adjourned at 8:17 P.M.

Approved.

Respectfully submitted

Robert Brown

School Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Following is an extract of binding action taken at the Worksession of May 20, 2002.

NEW BUSINESS (Action to be Taken)

PERSONNEL:

DR. SALVATORE PIZZURO 1A. Resolution by Mrs. Ahmed, seconded by Mr. Derner.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ Dr. Salvatore Pizzuro as an LDT-C on the Child Study Team effective 9/1/02 through 6/30/03 at the annual salary of $65,866 (Step 13, Level 6). This position is to replace Ms. Gloria Morales.

Roll call vote:

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

BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS:

AUTHORIZATION OF 1A. Resolution by Mrs. Monahan, seconded by Mrs. Cevasco.

REFERENDUM WHEREAS, the Board of Education of the Borough of Rutherford in the County of Bergen, New Jersey (the "Board" when referring to the governing body and the "School District" when referring to the territorial boundaries governed by the Board) desires to undertake the construction of additions and renovations to various schools (the “Project”); and

WHEREAS, the Project is to be undertaken at an estimated aggregate cost not exceeding $30,622,444, which cost is expected to be financed through a combination of an approved State grant in the amount of $8,111,480 (the “State Grant”) under the Educational Facilities Construction and Financing Act, P.L. 2000, c. 72 (the “State Grant Act”) and a local share of the School District in the amount of $22,510,964 which local share is anticipated to be financed through the issuance of school bonds (the “Financing”); and

WHEREAS, to accomplish the same, the Board seeks to authorize the submission of a special question (the “Proposal”) at a special School District election to be held Tuesday, September 24, 2002 (the “Special Election”) and to authorize certain actions required to be taken in connection with the conduct of the Special Election and the undertaking of the Project.

BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Borough of Rutherford in the County of Bergen, State of New Jersey (not less than a majority of the full membership of the Board concurring) as follows:

1. A special School District election of the legal voters of the School District shall be held on Tuesday, September 24, 2002, commencing at 7:00 a.m. in the School District for the purposes hereinafter provided. The polls shall remain open until 9:00 p.m. and as much longer as may be necessary to permit all the legal voters then present to vote and cast their ballots.

2. The following proposal shall be submitted to the legal voters of the School District at the Special Election:

PROPOSAL

The Board of Education of the Borough of Rutherford in the County of Bergen, New Jersey is authorized to:

(A) undertake the construction and equipping of additions and renovations at the High School and the Lincoln, the Union and the Washington Elementary Schools and the construction and equipping of renovations at the Pierrepont and the Sylvan Schools in order to provide additional and upgraded educational facilities and in order to reconfigure the School District to grades K-3 schools, grades 4-8 schools and a grades 9-12 high school;

(B) expend on such project an aggregate amount not to exceed $30,622,444, which expenditure shall be funded in part with a $8,111,480 grant from the State based on the project’s final eligible costs of $20,278,698 as determined by the Commissioner of Education (such eligible costs being preliminarily allocated $4,844,447 to the High School, $5,085,912 to the Lincoln Elementary School, $4,274,029 to the Union Elementary School, $5,282,115 to the Washington Elementary School, $470,867 to the Pierrepont School and $321,238 to the Sylvan School); and

(C) issue school bonds of the School District in an aggregate amount not to exceed $22,510,964 representing the School District’s local share of project costs. In addition, the Board shall be authorized to issue an additional amount of school bonds/notes in the amount of the State Grant pending receipt of the State Grant, or in the event the State is unable to provide the State Grant, or in the event the State provides annual debt service aid in lieu of the State Grant.

The project includes no school facilities construction elements in addition to the facilities efficiency standards developed by the State Commissioner of Education.

INTERPRETIVE STATEMENT

The Board is seeking to undertake the construction of additions, renovations and upgrades to the District’s schools to provide additional and upgraded educational facilities and in order to reconfigure the schools to grades K-3 schools , grades 4-8 schools and a grades 9-12 high school. The term “local share” refers to the cost to the local taxpayers. The cost of the project would be funded as follows:

Total Cost $30,622,444

Less: State Grant -_8,111,480

Local Share $22,510,964

The project includes no facilities which are in excess of the standards developed by the Commissioner of Education.

3. The Board hereby approves and adopts the Proposal and, subject to the approval of the legal voters of the School District, hereby determines to carry out the same. The Board Secretary is hereby authorized and directed to complete the information set forth in the Proposal in accordance with the information to be received from the New Jersey Department of Education.

4. The Board Secretary is hereby authorized and directed, in conjunction with Bond Counsel, to deliver a certified copy of this resolution and such other information as shall be necessary to comply with all applicable laws including the Education Law and the Election Law, to the Bergen County Superintendent of Schools, Bergen County Clerk and Bergen County Board of Elections, and to the Rutherford Borough Clerk, and to request such persons to undertake their respective functions under such laws, as applicable, in connection with the Special Election.

5. The Board hereby acknowledges and confirms that, in accordance with the requirements of Sections 24-16 and 24-17 of the Education Law, a Supplemental Debt Statement has been prepared as of the date of this resolution by the Chief Financial Officer of Rutherford Borough, giving effect to the proposed total authorization of School Bonds of the School District in the maximum provided for in the Proposal, and that such Supplemental Debt Statement has been filed in the office of the Rutherford Borough Clerk and in the office of the Board Secretary prior to the adoption of this resolution. The Board hereby directs the Board Secretary to have such Supplemental Debt Statement filed in the office of the Director of the Division of Local Government Services, New Jersey Department of Community Affairs prior to the date of the Special Election.

6. The School Administration and such other officers, professionals and agents of the Board as are necessary, including Bond Counsel and the Architect for the Project, are each hereby authorized and directed to perform such acts, execute such documents and do such things as are necessary and proper for the submission of the Proposal to the voters of the School District at the Election, including preparation of all required applications for receipt of the State Grant under the State Grant Act and the submission of same to the New Jersey Economic Development Authority. Such actions shall include the preparation, the execution and the submission of all required applications and agreements for receipt of the State Grant under the State Grant Act.

7. This resolution shall take effect immediately.

The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote:

Roll call vote:

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

Following is an extract of binding action taken at the Worksession of June 3, 2002.

NEW BUSINESS (Action to be Taken)

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

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that the minutes of the Regular Meeting and Executive Session of May 13, 2002 and the Worksession Meeting of May 20, 2002 be approved as recorded.

Roll call vote:

Mrs. Ahmed – aye, abstain 5/13/02	Mr. Derner – aye	Mrs. Monahan – aye
Mr. Brancato – aye, abstain 5/20/02	Mr. Ferguson –aye	Mr. Novosielski – aye
Mrs. Cevasco – aye	Mr. Ferrara – absent	Mrs. Willis – aye

PERSONNEL:

Motion by Mrs. Ahmed, seconded by Mr. Brancato to approve Personnel Items #1A-6A.

JOAN LO PRESTI 1A. Motion to accept, with regret, the retirement of Mrs. Joan LoPresti, switchboard operator for the district, effective 6/30/02.

Approved.

JACQUELINE FERRARA 2A. Motion to accept the resignation of Ms. Jacqueline Ferrara, Speech-Language Specialist, effective 6/30/02.

Approved.

SANTA SISCO 3A. Motion to accept, with regret, the retirement of Mrs. Santa Sisco, Basic Skills Teacher at Pierrepont School effective 6/30/02.

Approved.

DOROTHY COLEMAN 4A. Motion to accept the resignation of Mrs. Dorothy Coleman as lunch monitor at Washington School effective 5/17/02.

Approved.

NANETTE IANNONE 5A. Motion to accept the resignation of Mrs. Nanette Iannone as lunch monitor at Sylvan School effective 5/31/02.

Approved.

DR. SANDY WOLFF 6A. Motion to accept the resignation of Dr. Sandy Wolff, school psychologist, effective 6/30/02.

Approved.

SCHOOL DISTRICT ACCT. 7A. Resolution by Mrs. Ahmed, seconded by Mrs. Cevasco.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ Ms. Veronika Riemer as the School District Accountant effective 7/1/02 through 6/30/03 at the annual salary of $49,500. This position is to replace Mr. Raymond Gallup.

Roll call vote:

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

ADMIN. SECY/BKPR. 8A. Resolution by Mrs. Ahmed, seconded by Mrs. Cevasco.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ Ms. Linda Otway as an Administrative Secretary/Bookkeeper effective 7/1/02 through 6/30/03 at the annual salary of $40,020 (Adm. Secy. Step 9). This is a replacement position for Mr. Thomas Ciborski.

Roll call vote:

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

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 6-02-02 400.00

6-03-03 93,161.91

93,561.91

General Activities 5-9-02 8,421.21

5-13-02 5,688.31

5-14-02 4,648.20

5-15-02 3,700.00

5-20-02 3,687.31

5-22-02 7,806.78

5-24-02 3,745.63

5-28-02 255.00

37,952.44

Grand Total: $131,514.35

Roll call vote:

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

DISTRICT AUDITOR 2A. Resolution by Mr. Derner, seconded by Mr. Brancato.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to appoint the auditing firm of Inverso & Stewart, LLC of Marlton, NJ for the 2001-02 school year audit at a fixed fee of $18,700.

Roll call vote:

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

OLD BUSINESS:

NJDOE DETERMINATION 1A. Resolution by Mrs. Monahan, seconded by Mr. Novosielski.

WHEREAS, the Board of Education of the Borough of Rutherford in the County of Bergen, New Jersey (the "Board" when referring to the governing body and the "School District" when referring to the territorial boundaries governed by the Board) desires to undertake the construction of additions and renovations to various schools (the “Project”); and

WHEREAS, the Project is to be undertaken at an estimated aggregate cost not exceeding $30,622,444, which cost is expected to be financed through a combination of an approved State grant in the amount of $8,202,125 (the “State Grant”) under the Educational Facilities Construction and Financing Act, P.L. 2000, c. 72 (the “State Grant Act”) and a local share of the School District in the amount of $22,420,319 which local share is anticipated to be financed through the issuance of school bonds (the “Financing”); and

4. A special School District election of the legal voters of the School District shall be held on Tuesday, September 24, 2002, commencing at 7:00 a.m. in the School District for the purposes hereinafter provided. The polls shall remain open until 9:00 p.m. and as much longer as may be necessary to permit all the legal voters then present to vote and cast their ballots.

5. The following proposal shall be submitted to the legal voters of the School District at the Special Election:

PROPOSAL

The Board of Education of the Borough of Rutherford in the County of Bergen, New Jersey is authorized to:

(B) expend on such project an aggregate amount not to exceed $30,622,444, which expenditure shall be funded in part with a $8,202,125 grant from the State based on the project’s final eligible costs of $20,505,314 as determined by the Commissioner of Education (such eligible costs being preliminarily allocated $5,076,547 to the High School, $5,062,901 to the Lincoln Elementary School, $4,298,074 to the Union Elementary School, $5,259,261 to the Washington Elementary School, $473,225 to the Pierrepont School and $335,306 to the Sylvan School); and

(C) issue school bonds of the School District in an aggregate amount not to exceed $22,420,319 representing the School District’s local share of project costs (such local share being preliminarily allocated $4,407,076 to the High School, $6,366,644 to the Lincoln Elementary School, $4,702,198 to the Union Elementary School, $6,459,282 to the Washington Elementary School, $283,935 to the Pierrepont School and $201,184 to the Sylvan School). In addition, the Board shall be authorized to issue an additional amount of school bonds/notes in the amount of the State Grant pending receipt of the State Grant, or in the event the State is unable to provide the State Grant, or in the event the State provides annual debt service aid in lieu of the State Grant.

The project includes no school facilities construction elements in addition to the facilities efficiency standards developed by the State Commissioner of Education.

INTERPRETIVE STATEMENT

Total Cost $30,622,444

Less: State Grant -_8,202,125

Local Share $22,420,319

The project includes no facilities which are in excess of the standards developed by the Commissioner of Education.

6. The Board hereby approves and adopts the Proposal and, subject to the approval of the legal voters of the School District, hereby determines to carry out the same. The Board Secretary is hereby authorized and directed to complete the information set forth in the Proposal in accordance with the information to be received from the New Jersey Department of Education.

7. The Board hereby (i) accepts the New Jersey Department of Education’s determination of Preliminary Eligible Costs as set forth in its letter dated May 29, 2002, (ii) elects to receive the aggregate grant in the amount of $8,202,125 pursuant to the State Grant Act, (iii) determines to construct the Project, (iv) authorizes the execution of the Grant Agreement and (v) delegates the supervision of the Project to the Business Administrator/Board Secretary.

8. This resolution shall take effect immediately.

Roll call vote:

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