MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING

OF THE

RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION

FEBRUARY 11, 2002

A regular meeting of the Board of Education was held on Monday evening, February 11, 2002 at the High School Cafeteria. Meeting was called to order by President Willis at 7:30 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. Monahan, Mr. Novosielski, and Mrs. Willis. Mr. Ferrara and Mrs. Miceli were absent for the entire meeting. Also present were Mrs. Conlon and Ms. Davis.

N.J. OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS LAW

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

TAPING AND BROADCASTING OF MEETINGS

As approved by the Rutherford Board of Education at the November, 2001 meeting, we are continuing a trial period of taping and broadcasting our worksessions and regular meetings. These meetings will be broadcast without editing during a two-hour time segment on Tuesday evenings at 8:00 PM on the Comcast public access channel. At the conclusion of the two-hour segment, the broadcast will end regardless of what part of the meeting is currently being viewed due to the Comcast time constraint. Any member of the public who wishes to view the two-hour tape should make a written request to the Board Secretary who will have a copy of the tape made available within two weeks of the request. There will be a nominal fee charged for this tape reproduction. We welcome comments from residents viewing the broadcast.

SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Student Music Awards presented by Mrs. Conlon

Andrea Covais – Arts Recognition and Talent Search 7^th in the Nation and Bergen County Chorus

Maria DeFazio – Bergen County Chorus

Mark Denny – Bergen County Band

Timothy D’Arduini – Bergen County Chorus and Bergen County Band

The Board took a ten minute recess and returned at 7:43 P.M.

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 Worksession Meeting and Executive Session of February 4, 2002 be approved as recorded.

Roll call vote:

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

REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT:

Pres. Willis announced that there will be a special Worksession meeting on Tuesday, February 26, 2002 at 7:00 PM to discuss policy revisions with Mr. Howard Tillis from New Jersey School Boards Association, that the next regular Worksession will be held on Tuesday, March 4, 2002 at 7:30 PM, and that the petition filing deadline for the Board election is Monday, February 25, 2002.

MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: (Agenda Items Only) 7:47 P.M. No comments made.

NEW BUSINESS (Action to be Taken)

PERSONNEL: Motion by Mrs. Ahmed, seconded by Mrs. Cevasco 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 Mr. Brancato to adopt Personnel Items #1-8.

BUS AIDE 1. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve Adelaida Fogas as bus aide effective 1/28/02 at the hourly rate of $11.50 for 9.5 hours. This is a replacement for Joseph Parillo.

SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS 2. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the following as substitute teachers for the 2001-02 school year at the rate of $70.00 per day.

John Macaluso – eff. 2/5/02

Georgette Abdelsayed “

Michael Mayerczak “

Janine Castelo “

Colleen Sabini “

Toni Ann Grato “

Diane Moe “

Bonnie Beehler – eff. 2/12/02

Cynthia Frazier “

David Daniels “

Dennis King “

TEACHER ASSISTANTS 3. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve Georgette Abdelsayed as a teacher assistant for the 2001-02 school year at the rate of $8.50 per hour, effective 2/04/02.

WT. ROOM SUPERVISOR. 4. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to appoint Mr. Roger Kotlarz to the position of intramural weight room supervisor.

WT. RM. SUPERVISOR 5. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to appoint Ms. Kristen Karlicek as an intramural weight room supervisor to be used on an “as needed” basis when the scheduled supervisor is absent.

SIDEBAR AGREEMENT 6. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to enter into a sidebar agreement with the REA for assignment of a seventh teaching period.

HASP TEACHER 7. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve Lisa Ramos as a HASP teacher effective 1/28/02 at a salary of $10,000 per annum.

HASP TEACHER 8. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve Paula Risoli as a HASP teacher effective 2/25/02 at the hourly rate of $17.00.

Roll call vote Personnel Items #1-8:

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

RESIGNATION 9. Motion by Mrs. Ahmed, seconded by Mrs. Cevasco to accept the resignation of Sharon Wideman, lunch monitor, effective 2/1/02.

Approved.

Motion by Mrs. Ahmed, seconded by Mr. Brancato to adopt Personnel Items #10-11.

LUNCH MONITOR 10. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve Antoinette Anthopulos as a lunch monitor at Union School effective 2/12/02 at the hourly rate of $8.50.

EMERGENT HIRING 11. 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:

Bonnie Beehler – Substitute Teacher

Cynthia Frazier – Substitute Teacher

Antoinette Anthopulos – Lunch Monitor

Roll call vote Personnel Items #10-11:

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

BOARD GRANTED 12. Resolution by Mrs. Ahmed, seconded by Mr. Derner.

SICK DAYS BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve fifty-three (53) Board granted sick days to Mr. George Essbach to take him through his disability leave after his accumulated sick, personal and vacation days have been used, to be deducted from his total upon retirement.

Roll call vote Personnel Item #12:

Mrs. Ahmed – no	Mr. Derner – no	Mrs. Monahan – no
Mr. Brancato – no	Mr. Ferrara –absent	Mr. Novosielski – no
Mrs. Cevasco – no	Mrs. Miceli – absent	Mrs. Willis – no

SIDE BAR AGREEMENT 13. Resolution by Mrs. Ahmed, seconded by Mr. Derner.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve a sidebar agreement between the Rutherford Board of Education and the Rutherford Education Association to permit staff members to donate up to fifty-three (53) sick days to Mr. George Essbach to take him through his disability leave.

Roll call vote Personnel Item #13:

Mrs. Ahmed – aye	Mr. Derner – aye	Mrs. Monahan – aye
Mr. Brancato – aye	Mr. Ferrara –absent	Mr. Novosielski – no
Mrs. Cevasco – aye	Mrs. Miceli – absent	Mrs. Willis – aye

ASST. SOFTBALL COACH 14. Resolution by Mrs. Ahmed, seconded by Mr. Derner.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to appoint Ms. Marisa Yoda as the Assistant Softball Coach for the 2001-2002 school year at a stipend of $3,125 (1-4).

Roll call vote Personnel Item #14:

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

CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION:

Motion by Mr. Novosielski, seconded by Mrs. Monahan to adopt Curriculum and Instruction Items #1-8.

HOME PROGRAMMING 1. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the development and supervision of home programming with Bergen County Special Services for Student #2000345.

HOME INSTRUCTION 2. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve home instruction/bedside instruction for Student #2000049 effective 1/7/02.

OUT OF DISTRICT 3. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to

PLACEMENT rescind the approval of placement for out-of-district student #2000199 at Ridgefield Schools effective 1/18/02.

OUT OF DISTRICT 4. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to

PLACEMENT approve the placement of Student #2000199 at the SBJC Garfield Campus effective 1/21/02.

DISCRETE TRIAL 5. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to

MANAGER SERVICES approve a contract with South Bergen Jointure Commission for Discrete Trial Manager services up to ten hours per week at the rate of $27.50 per hour effective 1/16/02 through 6/30/02.

EXTRAORDINARY AID 6. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve two Applications for Extraordinary Aid for the 2001-02 school year for students #2000410 and #2000039.

OVERNIGHT TRIP 7. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve an overnight field trip to the FBLA State Competition in Cherry Hill on April 9-10, 2002, as requested by Mrs. Judy Leonard.

OVERNIGHT TRIP 8. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve an overnight field trip to Camp Mason in Hardwick, NJ on March 25-27, 2002, as requested by Mrs. Jane Hall.

Roll call vote Curriculum and Instruction Items #1-8:

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

Motion by Mr. Novosielski, seconded by Mrs. Cevasco to adopt Curriculum and Instruction Items #9-13.

STUDENT EVALUATION 9. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve a neuropsychological evaluation by Dr. Edward M. Moss for Student #2000372, total amount not to exceed $2,000.

TUITION STUDENT 10. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to accept Student J-1 as a tuition-paying student at the elementary rate of $8,186 for the 2002-2003 school year.

CURRICULUM CHANGES 11. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the following new/revised curriculum guide:

Elementary French – Level 1a

Elementary Latin – Level 1a

Elementary Latin – Level 1b

Basic Skills Language Arts Literacy – High School

Latin I High School

Latin II High School

Elementary Spanish – Level 1

Elementary Spanish – Level 2

Elementary Spanish – Level 3

Elementary Spanish – Level 4

Elementary Spanish – Level 5

Elementary Spanish – Level 7

FIVE-YEAR CURR. 12. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to

REVIEW CYCLE approve the revised Five-Year Curriculum Review Cycle 2002-2006.

OUT OF DISTRICT 13. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to

PLACEMENT approve the placement of Student #2000420 at SBJC Maywood effective 1/28/02 – tuition $38,900 per year.

Roll call vote Curriculum Items #9-13:

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

FINANCE:

Motion by Mr. Derner, seconded by Mr. Brancato 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 2-1-02 88,092.73

General Activities 2-1-02 2,186.47

Payroll 1-14-02 881,625.59

1-16-02 1,980.20

1-30-02 877,733.29

Total 1,851,618.28

TRANSFERS 2. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the following transfer of funds for the 2001-02 school year.

From:

11-000-221-580-09 Travel Spec Svcs. $2,000.00

To:

11-000-216-610-09 Supplies Spec. Svcs. $2,000.00

Rationale: Purchase of necessary supplies

From:

11-000-100-566-09 Tuition Private Handicapped $60,292.00

To:

11-000-100-569-09 Tuition – Other $60,292.00

Rationale: Special Ed Placements

From:

11-000-230-339-01 Supp. Svcs. Admin. Other $ 4,000.00

To:

11-000-230-331-01 Legal Services $ 4,000.00

Rationale: Additional Legal Billing due to REA Negotiations

From:

11-000-222-610-06 Media Services Union $ 4,000.00

To:

11-000-240-890-06 Admin. Misc. Svcs. Union $ 4,000.00

Rationale: Budget Shortfall

From:

11-204-100-320-09 Spec. Ed. Instr. Pur. Prof. Svcs. $60,000.00

To:

11-220-100-320-09 Spec. Ed. Extr. Svs. Pur. Prof. Svcs. $60,000.00

Rationale: Budget Line Item Correction

VERIZON CONTRACTS 3. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve a contract with Verizon-New Jersey, Inc. for Access New Jersey Service and Dedicated Internet Access Service for the upgrade as of July 1, 2002.

LANDSCAPING SVCS. 4. WHEREAS, quotations for landscaping services were solicited and the Board of Education received three quotes on 1/25/02; and

WHEREAS, Fenton Contracting, Inc. submitted the lowest quotations for landscaping services from the period of 4/1/02 through 6/30/02;

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education awards the contract for landscaping services to Fenton Contracting, Inc. in the amount of $7,200.00.

Roll call vote Finance Items #1-4:

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

POLICY:

Motion by Mrs. Cevasco, seconded by Mr. Novosielski to adopt Policy Items #1-2 on first reading:

POLICY #5460 1. 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. 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 30 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 - ~~will be prohibited from attending summer school for said course~~ 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 25 30 earned credits

Grade 11 55 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: March 11, 2002

POLICY #5460.1 2. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the following revisions to Policy #5460.1, Graduation/Promotion Policy Rutherford High School, Fine, Practical or Performing Arts, on first 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

~~Word Perfect~~

Accounting I, II

Applied Computer Concepts

~~Systems A, B~~

Computer Applications

~~Personal Typing~~

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 ~~Clothing~~ I, II

American Foods

International 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,

~~Computer Applications~~

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: March 11, 2002

Roll call vote Policy Items #1-2:

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

BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS:

Motion by Mr. Derner, seconded by Mr. Novosielski to adopt Building and Grounds Items #1-2.

USE OF SCHOOL BUS 1. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the use of two Rutherford Board of Education school buses to provide round-trip transportation for Project Graduation on 6/26/02. All costs will be fully funded by the Project Graduation Committee.

USE OF SCHOOL BUS 2. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve the use of a school bus for the HASP Summer in the Park program day camp from July 1 through August 16, 2002. All costs will be fully funded by HASP.

Roll call vote Buildings and Grounds Items #1-2:

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

OLD BUSINESS:

Charter Schools discussion
Budget Deadlines
Board Self-Assessment

MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: (Any Topic) 8:02 P.M.

Mike Solfino addressed the lunch program menu.

Martin Cognoe and Mary Chin addressed the Board regarding a legal/personnel matter.

Meeting was then closed to the public at 8:10 P.M.

The Board discussed the lunch program menu.

EXECUTIVE SESSION: Motion by Mr. Novosielski, seconded by Mrs. Cevasco that an Executive Session be held at 8:15 P.M. for the purpose of discussing Personnel. Action may or may not be taken. The Board expects to return within 20 minutes.

Approved.

The Board returned at 9:09 P.M.

ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Mrs. Ahmed, seconded by Mrs. Monahan that the meeting be adjourned at 9:09 P.M.

Approved.

Respectfully submitted,

Louise B. Davis

Interim School Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Following is an excerpt of action taken at the January 28, 2002 worksession meeting.

NEW BUSINESS (Action to be Taken)

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

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that the minutes of the Special Meeting of January 22, 2002 be approved as recorded.

Roll call vote:

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

PERSONNEL:

INTERIM BUS. ADMIN. 1A. Resolution by Mrs. Ahmed, seconded by Mrs. Cevasco.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve Ms. Louise Davis as Interim Business Administrator/Board Secretary effective 1/23/02 until the vacancy is filled, as per attached consultant agreement.

TECHNOLOGY TEACHER 2A. Resolution by Mrs. Ahmed, seconded by Mrs. Cevasco.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to approve Mr. Donald Sommerkamp as a technology teacher at the high school, effective 4/1/02 through 6/30/02 at the annual salary of $63,216 (step 15, level 2 pro-rated). This is a replacement position for Steven Anderson.

Roll call vote Personnel Items #1A and 2A::

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

BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS:

RESCIND ELECTION DATE 1. Resolution by Mrs. Monahan, seconded by Mrs. Cevasco.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to rescind the motion to establish an election date of March 12, 2002 for the referendum.

Roll call vote:

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

Following is an excerpt of action taken at the February 4, 2002 worksession meeting.

MINUTES APPROVAL 1A. Resolution by Mrs. Cevasco, seconded by Mrs. Ahmed.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION that the Worksession minutes of January 28, 2002 be approved as recorded.

Roll call vote:

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

RESIGNATIONS:

JOSEPH PARILLO 1A. Motion by Mrs. Ahmed, seconded by Mr. Brancato to accept the resignation of Mr. Joseph Parillo, Bus Assistant, effective 1/14/02.

Approved.

EMERGENT HIRING:

EMERGENT HIRING 1A. Resolution by Mrs. Ahmed, seconded by Mrs. Cevasco.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION to employ the following applicant(s) under the emergent hiring law as per the State Department of Education:

Lisa Ramos – HASP Teacher

Janine Castelo – Substitute Teacher

Michael Mayerczak – Substitute Teacher

John Macaluso – Substitute Teacher

Roll call vote:

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

APPROVAL OF BILLS: 1A. Resolution by Mr. Derner, seconded by Mrs. Cevasco.

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

Accounts Payable 1-25-02 394,102.06

Offline Checks 1-24-02 20,176.19

General Activities 1-10-02 1,858.98

1-14-02 4,895.16

1-16-02 858.52

1-22-02 1,613.88

1-24-02 410.82

1-28-02 257.08

Total 9,894.44

Total Bills: $424,172.69

Roll call vote:

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

SECRETARY'S REPORT AND TREASURER'S REPORT:

2A. Resolution by Mr. Derner, seconded by Mrs. Cevasco.

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 December 31, 2001 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:

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