MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION
APRIL 8, 2002
A regular meeting of the
Board of Education was held on Monday evening, April 8, 2002 at the High School
Cafeteria. Meeting was called to
order by President Willis at 7:36 P.M. with the Pledge of Allegiance to the
Flag.
On
roll call the following members were present: Mrs. Ahmed, Mr. Brancato, Mrs. Cevasco, Mr. Derner, Mrs.
Miceli, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Novosielski, and Mrs. Willis. Mr. Ferrara was absent for the entire
meeting. Also present were Mrs.
Conlon and Ms. Davis.
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 March meeting, we are in a trial period of
taping and broadcasting our worksessions and regular meetings. We are continuing our trial period
broadcast, pending receipt of the evaluation of trial period. These meetings will be broadcast
without editing during a two-hour time segment on Tuesday evenings on the
Comcast public access channel. At
the conclusion of the two-hour segment, the broadcast will end regardless of
what part of the meeting is currently being viewed due to the Comcast time
constraint. Any member of the
public who wishes to view the two-hour tape should make a written request to
the Board Secretary who will have a copy of the tape made available within two
weeks of the request. There will
be a nominal fee charged for this tape reproduction.
TAPING
AND BROADCASTING OF MEETINGS
As approved
by the Rutherford Board of Education at the November, 2001 meeting, we are
continuing a trial period of taping and broadcasting our worksessions and
regular meetings. These meetings
will be broadcast without editing during a two-hour time segment on Tuesday
evenings at 8:00 PM on the Comcast public access channel. At the conclusion of the two-hour
segment, the broadcast will end regardless of what part of the meeting is
currently being viewed due to the Comcast time constraint. Any member of the public who wishes to
view the two-hour tape should make a written request to the Board Secretary who
will have a copy of the tape made available within two weeks of the request. There will be a nominal fee charged for
this tape reproduction. We welcome
comments from residents viewing the broadcast.
MINUTES APPROVAL 1.
Resolution by Mr. Novosielski, seconded by Mrs. Cevasco.
BE IT RESOLVED
BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that the minutes of the Special
Meeting/Executive Session of March 18, 2002 and the Public Hearing/Worksession
Meeting/Executive Session of March 25, 2002 be approved as recorded.
Roll call vote:
|
Mrs. Ahmed Ð aye |
Mr. Derner Ð aye |
Mrs. Monahan Ð aye |
|
Mr. Brancato Ð aye |
Mr. Ferrara Ðabsent |
Mr. Novosielski Ð aye |
|
Mrs. Cevasco Ð aye |
Mrs. Miceli Ð aye |
Mrs. Willis Ð aye |
SPECIAL PRESENTATION Ð STUDENTS AWARDS
Mrs. Conlon presented the following Athletic and
Leadership Awards.
Indoor Track: 1st
Team All-League Dimar
Labega
1st
Team All-County Dimar
Labega
Bowling: 2nd
Team All-League Michael
Stanzione
BoysÕ Basketball: 1st
Team All-League Jonathan
Guzman
2nd
Team All-League Noah
Ahmed
GirlsÕ Basketball: 1st
Team All-League Danica
Miller
Ellen
Rienzi
2nd
Team All-League Jennifer
Ryan
2nd
Team All-County Danica
Miller
3rd
Team All-County Ellen
Rienzi
Swimming: 1st
Team All-League Colleen
Reynolds
2nd
Team All-League Daniel
Marsh
1st
Team All-County Colleen
Reynolds
2nd
Team All-County Daniel
Marsh
Wrestling: 1st
Team All-League Matthew
Marquart
2nd
Team All-League Cory
Dunn
Alvin
Jenkins
Bradley
Marquart
Thomas
Novak
District
15 Ð 1st Place Cory
Dunn
Alvin
Jenkins
Matthew
Marquart
District
15 Ð 2nd Place Bradley
Marquart
District
15 Ð 3rd Place Jason
Hui
Edward
Shub
Thomas
Mazur
Region
4 Ð 1st Place Matthew
Marquart
Region
4 Ð 2nd Place Cory
Dunn
COACHES:
Michael Blanchard Wrestling: District 15 Assistant Coach of the Year
Jeff Rehain Wrestling: District 15 and Region 4 Coach of the
Year
GirlsÕ State: Delegates: Megan
Culvert Dana
Rovito
Alternates: Rina
Shah Cristina
Stella
BoysÕ State: Delegates: Steven
Zaorski Justin
Mann
Alternates: Scott
Harrison Brandon
Hatler
Robert
Bloor John
Parnofiello
Career Institute: Delegates: Alternates:
Katherine
Freed Michelle
Patel
Rina
Shah Megan
Brundage
Cristina
Stella Michelle
Patel
Rotary Youth Leadership Award: Katherine
Freed
Pres. Willis thanked Mrs. Miceli for her service and
presented her with a gift on behalf of the Board of Education.
The Board took a five minute recess at this time (7:45
PM).
REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT:
Pres. Willis announced that action will be taken at
the April 29, 2002 Reorganization Meeting regarding facilities and State Aid
figures.
MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: (Agenda Items Only) 7:54
P.M. Ð no comments made
NEW BUSINESS (Action to be Taken)
TREASURER'S REPORT: 1. Resolution by Mr. Derner, seconded by
Mr. Brancato.
BE
IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that it has received and
accepts the financial reports of the Treasurer of School Monies for the month
ending January and February, 2002.
Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11 (c) (4), we certify that as of
January 31, 2002 and February 28, 2002, after review of the treasurerÕs monthly
financial report and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials,
to the best of our knowledge, there are sufficient funds available to meet the
districtÕs financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year. Summary pages attached in official
minute book. Detailed summary in
the office of the Board Secretary.
Roll call vote TreasurerÕs
Report #1:
|
Mrs. Ahmed Ð aye |
Mr. Derner Ð aye |
Mrs. Monahan Ð aye |
|
Mr. Brancato Ð aye |
Mr. Ferrara Ðabsent |
Mr. Novosielski Ð aye |
|
Mrs. Cevasco Ð aye |
Mrs. Miceli Ð aye |
Mrs. Willis Ð aye |
PERSONNEL: Motion
by Mrs. Ahmed, 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 Mrs. Ahmed, seconded by Mrs. Cevasco to adopt Personnel Items #1-15.
BARBARA RUGGIERO 1.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to extend the disability
leave of Mrs. Barbara Ruggiero with pay until her sick leave is exhausted, and
then without pay through 6/30/02.
THOMAS ROGASIS 2.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ Mr. Thomas
Rogasis as a home instructor effective 4/9/02 at the hourly rate of $25.00.
MICHAEL PLACENTI 3.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ Mr. Michael
Placenti as a long-term substitute teacher at the rate of $175.00 per diem
effective 3/18/02 through 4/19/02.
Mr. Placenti is replacing Mr. Hemmel who is on a medical leave.
DAVID MC KEON 4.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the 8% shift
differential figure of $2,156 for Mr. David McKeon, custodian at Union School,
effective 9/1/01.
DAVID MC KEON 5.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the transfer of
Mr. David McKeon, custodian, from
the third shift at Union School to the third shift at the high school effective
3/18/02.
LISA GARCIA 6.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to appoint Ms. Lisa Garcia
as the third shift custodian at Union School effective 3/18/02 at the annual
salary of $26, 945 (step 2) plus $2,156 (pro-rated 8% differential when working
the third shift).
RETIREMENT MONIES 7.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to authorize payment of the
following monies to staff, upon retirement, in lieu of the unused sick leave,
in accordance with the agreement between the Board of Education and the
Rutherford Education Association:
Gino Iavarone
- 58 sick days =
$1,740
THOMAS BRUNDAGE 8.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to change the salary of Mr.
Thomas Brundage of the Maintenance Dept. effective 4/23/02 due to a longevity
change:
From: $44,606 (incl. $ 900 Longevity 1 pro-rated)
To: $44,806 (incl. $1100
Longevity 2 pro-rated)
ALISON HEINZEL 9.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to change the salary of
Mrs. Alison Heinzel, high school teacher, effective 5/1/02 due to a longevity
change:
From: $77,660
(pro-rated)
To: $78,560
(incl. $900 Longevity 1 pro-rated)
BERNADETTE FERRONE 10.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to continue the long-term
substitute assignment of Ms. Bernadette Ferrone from 4/1/02 through 6/30/02 at
the per diem rate of $175.00. Ms.
Ferrone is replacing Mrs. Ruggiero who is on medical leave.
SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS 11.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ the following as
substitute teacher(s) effective 3/26/02 at the per diem rate of $70.00 and in
accordance with law:
Allison Borkowsky
Joyce Gardner
Michael Placenti
SUB TEACHER ASSTS. 12.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ the following as
substitute teacher assistants effective 3/26/02 at the hourly rate of $8.50:
Liam
Fitzsimons
Allison
Borkowsky
POOL PERSONNEL 13.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ the following
pool personnel effective 3/23/02:
Joseph Abruscato Ð Swim Instructor - $10.00 per hour
Elise Worhlrab - Ò
Ò
Ò Ò Ò
Joseph Abruscato Ð Lifeguard - $8.00 per hour
STUDIO
ART 2000 AND 14.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to
BEYOND SUMMER 2002 employ
the following teachers for the Studio Art 2000 and Beyond: Summer 2002 at the salaries listed:
Richard
Frissell @ $32.50 per hour for 80 hours - $2,600
Robert
Hemmel @ $32.50 per hour for 60 hours - 1,950
FICA
(to be determined)
WorkmanÕs
Comp. (to be determined)
SUI
(to be determined)
The
program is self-sustaining.
SUBSTITUTE SECY. 15. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD
OF EDUCATION to employ Diane Rosamilia as a substitute secretary effective
3/26/02 at the hourly rate of $8.50.
Roll call vote Personnel
Items #1-15:
|
Mrs. Ahmed Ð aye |
Mr. Derner Ð aye |
Mrs. Monahan Ð aye |
|
Mr. Brancato Ð aye |
Mr. Ferrara Ðabsent |
Mr. Novosielski Ð aye |
|
Mrs. Cevasco Ð aye |
Mrs. Miceli Ð aye |
Mrs. Willis Ð aye |
SCHOOL BUSINESS 16. Resolution by Mrs. Ahmed, seconded by
Mrs. Cevasco.
ADMIN./BD. SECY. BE
IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to
employ
Mr. Robert R. Brown, Jr. as the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary
effective 5/1/02 through 6/30/03 at the annual salary of $105,000. This is a replacement position for Dr.
Verbist.
Roll call vote Personnel Item
#16:
|
Mrs. Ahmed Ð aye |
Mr. Derner Ð aye |
Mrs. Monahan Ð aye |
|
Mr. Brancato Ð aye |
Mr. Ferrara Ðabsent |
Mr. Novosielski Ð aye |
|
Mrs. Cevasco Ð aye |
Mrs. Miceli Ð aye |
Mrs. Willis Ð aye |
Motion by Mrs. Ahmed, seconded by Mr.
Novosielski to adopt Personnel Items #17-26.
CLAUDETTE WASSIL 17. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD
OF EDUCATION to employ Ms. Claudette Wassil as an LDT-C with the child study
team effective 9/1/02 through 6/30/03 at the annual salary of $61,481 (step 13,
level 5). This is a replacement
position for Jean Sluka.
EMERGENT HIRES 18.
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:
Jade
Bender Ð HASP Aide
Amy
Butler Ð Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Stacy
Montalto Ð Home Instructor
Robert
R. Brown, Jr. Ð School Business Administrator/Board Secretary
Claudette
Wassil Ð LDT-C
JADE BENDER 19.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION for HASP to employ Ms. Jade
Bender as an aide in the HASP program at Union School effective 3/5/02 at the
hourly rate of $10.25.
STACY MONTALTO 20.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ Ms. Stacy
Montalto as a home instructor for Student #2000345 (name on file in the office
of special services) 4 hours per week, at the hourly rate of $25.00 effective
4/9/02.
AMY BUTLER 21.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ Ms. Amy Butler as
a long-term substitute English teacher effective 4/29/02 through 6/27/02 at the
rate of $175.00 per diem. This is
a replacement for Ms. McCauley who is on medical leave.
ADULT SCHOOL 22.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the following
adult school payroll for Spring 2002:
Falcon, Ismael ESL-Advanced $750.00
Feger, Edmund Cake
Decorating 400.00
Guzman, Maria Sewing
& Garment 600.00
Hernandez, Desiree ESL
Ð 2 classes 1250.00
Holck, Russel Woodworking 400.00
Khetir, Abdallah French 320.00
Kobylarz, Maria Crafts
Ð 2 classes 800.00
Hutzel, Catherine Piano
Ð 2 classes 500.00
Leonard, Judith Computers
Ð 2 classes 500.00
McCoy, Andrea Aerobics
Ð 2 classes 400.00
McPeters, Steven Drawing/Watercolor 480.00
Nelson, Clarice Ballroom
& Line Ð 2 classes 700.00
Huelbig, Thomas Basketball
& Volleyball 800.00
Poindexter, Robert Tennis
Ð 2 classes 480.00
Rudloff, Joseph Computers
Ð 3 classes 960.00
Scaicchetano, Daniel Golf
Ð 5 classes 1280.00
Sollitto, Andrea Body
Works 350.00
Stettner, Fred Photography
Ð Advanced Dk. 900.00
Strumolo, Stephen Basketball 400.00
Sukenik, Miriam Calligraphy 400.00
Teichman, Evelyn Antiques 440.00
TOTAL $13,110.00
DR. JANE PETROZZINO 23.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF
EDUCATION for the Child Study Team to use the services of Dr. Jane Ann
Petrozzino as an LDT-C consultant for the 2001-2002 school year at the rate of
$250.00 per evaluation.
SUMMER BAND SCHOOL 24. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ the following teachers for the Summer
Band School at the salaries listed:
Penni
Russo, Director @ $50 per hour for 80 hours (approx.) - $4,000
John
Mayurnik
@ $30 per hour for 80 hours (approx.) - $2,400
FICA
(to be determined)
WorkmanÕs
Comp. (to be determined)
SUI
(to be determined)
The
program is self-sustaining.
WASAL BAND DIRECTOR 25. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the creation of the position WASAL
Band/Color Guard Director (stipend to be negotiated).
PENNI RUSSO 26.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to appoint Ms. Penni Russo
as the WASAL Band/Color Guard Director.
Roll call vote Personnel
Items #17-26:
|
Mrs. Ahmed Ð aye |
Mr. Derner Ð aye |
Mrs. Monahan Ð aye |
|
Mr. Brancato Ð aye |
Mr. Ferrara Ðabsent |
Mr. Novosielski Ð aye |
|
Mrs. Cevasco Ð aye |
Mrs. Miceli Ð aye |
Mrs. Willis Ð aye |
CURRICULUM
AND INSTRUCTION:
Motion
by Mr. Novosielski, seconded by Mrs. Monahan to adopt Curriculum and
Instruction Items #1-4.
SCHOOL CALENDAR 1.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the following
school calendar for the 2002-2003 school year:
RUTHERFORD
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
SCHOOL
CALENDAR
2002-2003
Tuesday, September 3 Orientation
of Teachers
Wednesday, September 4 Schools
Open
Monday, September 16 Schools
Closed, Yom Kippur
Monday, October 14 Schools
Closed, Professional Wksp.
Thursday & Friday, Nov. 7, 8 Schools
Closed, NJEA Convention
Thursday, November 14 (GRADES K-5) One-Session
Day, Evening Confs.
Friday, November 15 (GRADES K-5)** Schools
Closed, Conferences**
Wednesday, Nov. 27 One Session Day &
Thursday & Friday, Nov. 28, 29 Schools
Closed, Thanksgiving
December 23 Ð January 1 Schools
Closed, Christmas Recess
Thursday, January 2 Schools
Reopen
Monday, January 20 Schools
Closed, Dr. King's Birthday
February 17 - 21 Schools
Closed, Winter Recess
Friday, April 18 Schools
Closed, Good Friday
April 21 Ð 25 Schools
Closed, Spring Recess
Monday, May 26 Schools
Closed, Memorial Day
Monday, June 23 High
School Graduation
Wednesday, June 25 Union
& Pierrepont Graduations
June 25-27 One-Session
Day for Students
Friday, June 27 Last
Day of School for Students
and
Teachers
K-12
Report Cards Issued
NUMBER
OF DAYS SCHOOLS ARE IN SESSION
September 18 February 15
October
22 March
21
November 17 April
16
(November 16) K-5 Only
December 15 May
21
January
21 June
20
Total:
93
Total:
93
(92) K-5 Only
Total
Days: 186
(185) K-5
REPORT PERIOD ENDS REPORT CARDS ISSUED NUMBER OF
DAYS
November 12
November 20 46
January
31
February
7
47
(46) K-5
April
15
May
1
47
June
27
June
27
46
Total:
186
(185) K-5
* To
allow for evening conferences, Thursday, November 14, 2002 will
be
a one-session day for K-5 students and teachers.
** K-5 Conferences will be held on Friday, November
15, 2002.
SCHOOLS
WILL BE CLOSED ON THAT DAY FOR GRADES K-5.
The above calendar is subject to change if deemed
necessary by the Board of Education.
The Board of Education wishes to apprise all employees, students and
parents that any recess period may be utilized for days lost due to inclement
weather. Accordingly, the Board
advises employees not to make travel plans that are non-refundable during any
of these times since school may be in session.
OVERNIGHT CLASS TRIP 2. BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to permit Mrs. Brenda Fargo, G & T
Teacher/Coordinator and one chaperon, to accompany four G & T students to
Douglass College & The Holiday Inn in Somerset from April 12-13, 2002 for
the State Bowl Competition and awards ceremony.
HOME INSTRUCTION 3.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve home instruction
for the following students (names on file in the office of special services):
Student
2000132 Ð effective 3/11/02
Student
2000159 Ð effective 3/20/02 Ð 6/27/02
STUDIO ART 2000 AND 4.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to
BEYOND SUMMER 2002 approve the
following summer courses and tuition costs for the Gifted & Talented Studio
Art 2000 and Beyond: Summer 2002 summer courses from 7/1-30/02:
Session
I: Drawing
& Studio (Grades 7 Ð Adult)
Session
I: Photography
(Grades 6-Adult)
Session
II: Painting
& Studio (Grades 7-Adult)
Session
II: Advanced
Photography (Grades 6-Adult)
$175.00
per studio session - Tuition $135.00
- Lab Fee 40.00
The
program is self-sustaining.
Roll call vote Curriculum and
Instruction Items #1-4:
|
Mrs. Ahmed Ð aye |
Mr. Derner Ð aye |
Mrs. Monahan Ð aye |
|
Mr. Brancato Ð aye |
Mr. Ferrara Ðabsent |
Mr. Novosielski Ð aye |
|
Mrs. Cevasco Ð aye |
Mrs. Miceli Ð aye |
Mrs. Willis Ð aye |
Motion by Mr.
Novosielski, seconded by Mr. Brancato to adopt Curriculum and Instruction Items
#5-8.
REVISED 2001-02 5. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD
OF EDUCATION to
SCHOOL CALENDAR amend
the current school calendar by making Monday, June 24 through Wednesday, June
26 one-session days for students, and Wednesday, June 26 the last day of school
for students and teachers.
SUMMER BAND SCHOOL 6. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD
OF EDUCATION to approve the Summer Band School offering Woodwinds, Brass,
Percussion/Drums, Piano/Keyboard, Band, from 7/8/02 through 8/2/02. Tuition rates will be as follows: $85 for the 1st instrument;
$40 for each additional instrument; rental fee for each instrument is
$5.00. This program shall be
self-sustaining.
OUT-OF-DISTRICT 7. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD
OF EDUCATION to
PLACEMENTS approve
the following studentsÕ (names on file in the office of special services)
out-of-district placements:
Student
#2000436 Ð SBJC Ð eff. 3/25/02Ð6/26/02
Ð
Annual Tuition: $13,760 (pro-rated)
Student
#2000042 Ð SBJC-Moonachie Ð eff. 4/1/02
Ð
Annual Tuition: $22,500 (pro-rated)
EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR 8. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to
approve Extended School Year programs to the following students (names on file
in the office of special services):
Student
2000345 Ð Washington South Ð
7/2-7/31/02 Ð Tuition $2,900
Student
2000149 Ð Brownstone School Ð Ò - Ò Ò
Student
2000183 Ð Washington South
- Ò
-
Ò Ò
Student
2000035 - Ò
Ò
- Ò
-
Ò Ò
plus $1,475 for related services
Student
2000061 Ð Life Skills
- 7/2-7/31/02 Ð Tuition
$2,900
Plus $210 for related services
Roll call vote Curriculum and
Instruction Items #5-8:
|
Mrs. Ahmed Ð aye |
Mr. Derner Ð aye |
Mrs. Monahan Ð aye |
|
Mr. Brancato Ð aye |
Mr. Ferrara Ðabsent |
Mr. Novosielski Ð aye |
|
Mrs. Cevasco Ð aye |
Mrs. Miceli Ð aye |
Mrs. Willis Ð aye |
FINANCE:
Motion by Mr. Derner, seconded by Mrs. Cevasco
to adopt Finance Items #1-7.
APPROVAL
OF BILLS: 1. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD
OF EDUCATION that the bills listed below be approved.
Accounts
Payable 3/26/02 31,253.48
3/27/02 529,901.03
3/28/02 5,535.96
Total: 566,690.47
Offline
Checks 3/22/02 177,920.83
Total: 177,920.83
General
Activities 3/21/02 3,931.89
3/25/02 550.70
3/26/02 783.28
3/28/02 1,687.20
Total: 6,953.07
Payroll 3/15/02 943,200.42
3/28/02 865,497.37
Total: 1,808,697.79
Total
Bills: $2,560,262.16
SO.
BERGEN JOINTURE 2. BE
IT RESOLVED THAT THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION does
TRANSPORTATION hereby
approve an agreement with the South Bergen Jointure Commission, an approved
Coordinated Transportation Service Agency, for the purpose of transporting
students in accordance with Chapter 53, P.L. 1997 for the time period 7/1/02
through 6/30/03. The services to
be provided include, but are not limited to, the Coordinated Transportation of
non-public, out of district special education, vocational and summer programs.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Rutherford Board of Education agrees to abide by
the Transportation Services Agreement as published by the South Bergen Jointure
Commission and attached to this resolution.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Rutherford Board of Education enter into a joint
transportation agreement with the South Bergen Jointure for the period 7/1/02
through 6/30/03 at a rate to be determined.
SO. BERGEN JOINTURE 3. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD
OF EDUCATION to approve
CONTRACTED SERVICES a
Contracted Services Agreement with South Bergen Jointure Commission for the
2002-2003 school year.
CLASS RINGS 4. BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve Jostens as the class
ring supplier for the Class of 2004, based on proposals received by the Class
of 2004 Advisors.
DONATION 5. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF
EDUCATION to accept, with deepest thanks, the donation of GirlsÕ Softball
Equipment to the High School Athletic Department from parents of team members.
DONATION 6. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD
OF EDUCATION to accept, with deepest thanks, the donation of an ice machine to
the Rutherford High School Athletic Department for use at Memorial Field from
the Rutherford High School All-Sports Booster Club.
TRANSFERS 7. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD
OF EDUCATION to approve the following transfers for the 2001-02 school year.
From:
11-000-240-890-08 G&T
Misc. Exp. Instr. $720.00
To:
11-000-261-420-08 G&T
Contr. Svcs. Ð Equip. $720.00
Rationale: Line Item Correction
From:
11-000-219-104-09 Salary
Other Prof. Spec. Svcs. $26,765.00
11-000-230-339-01 Other
Purch Svcs. Adm. $25,000.00
11-130-100-101-06 Reg.
Prog G&T Sal. $23,235.00
To:
11-204-100-320-09 Purch.
Prof. Ed. Svcs. Spec. Svcs. $75,000.00
Rationale: Budget Shortfall
From:
11-130-100-101-06 Reg.
Prog. Gr. 6-8 Sal. 1,000.00
To:
11-000-262-520-01 Insurance
Ð Admin. 1,000.00
Rationale: Budget Shortfall (Insurance Bonds)
Roll call vote Finance Items
#1-7:
|
Mrs. Ahmed Ð aye |
Mr. Derner Ð aye |
Mrs. Monahan Ð aye |
|
Mr. Brancato Ð aye |
Mr. Ferrara Ðabsent |
Mr. Novosielski Ð aye |
|
Mrs. Cevasco Ð aye |
Mrs. Miceli Ð aye |
Mrs. Willis Ð aye |
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS:
Motion by Mr. Brancato, seconded by Mrs. Cevasco
to adopt Buildings and Grounds Items #1-3.
RECREATION USE
OF 1. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD
OF EDUCATION to
SCHOOL BUSES approve
the use of school buses for Recreation Department trips throughout the
year. All costs incurred to be
paid by the Recreation Department.
AMERICAN RED CROSS 2. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD
OF EDUCATION to approve the agreement between the Rutherford Board of Education
and the Bergen Crossroads Chapter of the American Red Cross to use Rutherford
High School, Pierrepont School, and Union School for mass care shelters in the
conduct of Red Cross Disaster
Relief activities and to cooperate with the Red Cross for such purposes.
LITTLE LEAGUE PARADE 3. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD
OF EDUCATION to approve the use of Union and Washington Schools as ÒSafe
HavensÓ for children participating in the Rutherford Little League Parade,
should the need arise, between the hours of 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM on Saturday,
April 13, 2002.
Roll call vote Buildings and
Grounds Items #1-3:
|
Mrs. Ahmed Ð aye |
Mr. Derner Ð aye |
Mrs. Monahan Ð aye |
|
Mr. Brancato Ð aye |
Mr. Ferrara Ðabsent |
Mr. Novosielski Ð aye |
|
Mrs. Cevasco Ð aye |
Mrs. Miceli Ð aye |
Mrs. Willis Ð aye |
MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: (Any Topic) 8:09 P.M.
No comments made.
EXECUTIVE
SESSION: Motion
by Mr. Novosielski, seconded by Mrs. Ahmed that an Executive Session be held at
8:10 P.M. for the purpose of discussing Litigation and Personnel. Action may or may not be taken.
Approved.
Ms. Davis was excused at this time.
The Board returned at 10:05 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT: Motion
by Mr. Derner, seconded by Mrs. Cevasco that the meeting be adjourned at 10:07
P.M.
Vote______
Respectfully
submitted,
Louise
B. Davis
Interim
School Business Administrator/Board Secretary
Following is an excerpt of action taken at
the March 25, 2002 Worksession
NEW BUSINESS (Action to be Taken)
MINUTES APPROVAL 1A. Resolution by Mrs. Cevasco, seconded by
Mr. Novosielski.
BE
IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that the minutes of the
Regular Meeting/Executive Session of March 11, 2002 and Special
Meeting/Executive Session of March 14, 2002 be approved as amended.
Roll call vote:
|
Mrs. Ahmed Ð aye |
Mr. Derner Ð aye |
Mrs. Monahan Ð aye |
|
Mr. Brancato Ð abstain 3/11 |
Mr. Ferrara Ðaye |
Mr. Novosielski Ð aye |
|
Mrs. Cevasco Ð aye |
Mrs. Miceli Ð aye |
Mrs. Willis Ð aye |
PERSONNEL:
CORLISS HUBERT 1A.
Motion by Mrs. Ahmed, seconded by Mr. Ferrara to accept, with regret, the
retirement of Mrs. Corliss Hubert, Math Supervisor, effective 6/30/02.
Approved.
Motion by Mrs. Ahmed, seconded by Mr. Ferrara to
adopt Personnel Items #2A and 3A.
EMERGENT HIRES 2A. 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:
Elise
Wohlrab Ð Swim Instructor
Joseph
Abruscato Ð Swim Instructor
Allison
Borkowsky Ð Substitute Teacher
Lynne
Crawford Ð Director of Special Services
DIRECTOR OF SPEC SVCS. 3A.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ Ms. Lynne
Crawford as the Director of Special Services effective 7/1/02 through 6/30/03
at the annual salary of $100,000.
This is a replacement position for Mrs. Cappello.
Roll call vote Personnel
Items #2A and #3A:
|
Mrs. Ahmed Ð aye |
Mr. Derner Ð aye |
Mrs. Monahan Ð aye |
|
Mr. Brancato Ð aye |
Mr. Ferrara Ðaye |
Mr. Novosielski Ð aye |
|
Mrs. Cevasco Ð aye |
Mrs. Miceli Ð aye |
Mrs. Willis Ð 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.
Bills
Payable 3/14/02 $83,421.11
General
Activities 3/7/02 742.00
3/11/02 705.76
3/13/02 2,706.25
3/15/02 674.04
3/18/02 2,824.15
7,652.20
Total 91,073.31
Roll call vote Finance Item
#1A:
|
Mrs. Ahmed Ð aye |
Mr. Derner Ð aye |
Mrs. Monahan Ð aye |
|
Mr. Brancato Ð aye |
Mr. Ferrara Ðaye |
Mr. Novosielski Ð aye |
|
Mrs. Cevasco Ð aye |
Mrs. Miceli Ð aye |
Mrs. Willis Ð aye |
APPROVAL OF BUDGET: 2A. Resolution by Mr. Derner, seconded by
Mr. Ferrara.
BE
IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that the final Gross Budget be
approved for the 2002-03 school year as follows:
Current
Expense $26,654,063
Capital
Outlay 97,750
Debt
Service 337,350
Total $27,089,163
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that of the Gross Budget, the following amounts are the
amounts thought necessary to be raised by local taxation:
Current
Expense $23,337,086
Capital
Outlay 97,750
Debt
Service 337,350
Total $23,772,186
Roll call vote Finance Item
#2A:
|
Mrs. Ahmed Ð aye |
Mr. Derner Ð aye |
Mrs. Monahan Ð aye |
|
Mr. Brancato Ð aye |
Mr. Ferrara Ðaye |
Mr. Novosielski Ð aye |
|
Mrs. Cevasco Ð aye |
Mrs. Miceli Ð aye |
Mrs. Willis Ð aye |
REVISED SCHOOL 3A. Resolution by Mr. Derner, seconded by
Mr. Ferrara.
ELECTION HOURS BE
IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that the Annual School
Election shall be held on April 16, 2002 at 11:00 AM until 9:00 PM n the School
District, at Union, Pierrepont, Sylvan, Lincoln, High School, and
Congregational Church, revised per instructions received from the Bergen County
Board of Elections.
Roll call vote Finance Item
#3A:
|
Mrs. Ahmed Ð aye |
Mr. Derner Ð aye |
Mrs. Monahan Ð aye |
|
Mr. Brancato Ð aye |
Mr. Ferrara Ðaye |
Mr. Novosielski Ð aye |
|
Mrs. Cevasco Ð aye |
Mrs. Miceli Ð aye |
Mrs. Willis Ð aye |